Department of Housing and Community Development
Board of Housing and Community Development
Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code
[13 VAC 5 ‑ 63]
| Action | Update the Uniform Statewide Building Code |
| Stage | Proposed |
| Comment Period | Ends 6/26/2020 |
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6/26/20 1:09 pm
Commenter:
Stair Z Calhoun, Network NoVA
Amend the Uniform Statewide Building Code
Amend the Uniform Statewide Building Code
The Board of Housing and Community Development Amend the Uniform Statewide Building Code to:
- Meet or exceed 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for all forms of construction covered by Virginia's Uniform Statewide Building Code
- Note - Virginia has lagged behind conservation requirements of the IECC since at least 2012.
- Energy Efficiency should be the cornerstone of building construction and rehab - this will significantly help to achieve dramatic carbon and energy reductions called for by the VCEA.
- A customer's best defense against utility rates is to reduce energy usage and therefore utility bills. This is best done by maximizing the energy efficiency of buildings and appliances.
- Nationally, buildings represent 70% of electricity consumption!
CommentID: 83826