§ 40:1730.28.5 — Mandatory adoption of the energy code provisions of certain nationally

Louisiana § 40:1730.28.5

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§1730.28.5. Mandatory adoption of the energy code provisions of certain nationally
recognized codes and standards; amendments; effective date
A. Notwithstanding R.S. 40:1730.28, the council shall evaluate, adopt, and amend
the latest editions of the following as part of the State Uniform Construction Code:
(1) The International Energy Conservation Code.
(2) The International Residential Code, Part IV Energy Efficiency.
B. The codes listed in Subsection A of this Section as adopted by the council shall
become effective July 1, 2023.
C.(1) The commission shall provide the council with amendments to include in the
energy code provisions adopted pursuant to this Section.
(2) The council shall adopt only amendments to the energy code provisions adopted
pursuant to this Subsection that are provided by the commission pursuant to R.S.
40:1730.28.4(E)(3).
(3) The council shall be in receipt of all amendments from the commission to be
included in the energy efficiency provisions to be adopted pursuant to this Section by
December 31, 2022, and the commission shall not provide any further amendments to the
council after this date.

Legislative History

Acts 2022, No. 635, §1.