Montana § 17-7-213 High-Performance Building Standards

Montana Statutes

§ 17-7-213 — High-Performance Building Standards

Montana § 17-7-213

Title 17STATE FINANCE

Ch. 7BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATIONS

Part 2Long-Range Building Program and Budget

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Mont. Code Ann. § 17-7-213 (2026).

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17-7-213 . High-performance building standards.

(1)New buildings and major renovations constructed under 17-7-202 and new state-leased buildings must:

(a)be built and operated as high-performance buildings; and

(b)exceed the International Energy Conservation Code most recently adopted by the department of labor and industry by 20% or to the extent that is cost-effective over the life of the building or major renovation.

(2)The department, in collaboration with the Montana university system and other state agencies, shall adopt high-performance building standards. In developing these standards, the department shall consider:

(a)integrated design principles to optimize energy performance, enhance indoor environmental quality, and conserve natural resources;

(b)cost-effectiveness, inclu

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17-7-213 . High-performance building standards. (1) New buildings and major renovations constructed under 17-7-202 and new state-leased buildings must:
(a) be built and operated as high-performance buildings; and
(b) exceed the International Energy Conservation Code most recently adopted by the department of labor and industry by 20% or to the extent that is cost-effective over the life of the building or major renovation.
(2) The department, in collaboration with the Montana university system and other state agencies, shall adopt high-performance building standards. In developing these standards, the department shall consider:
(a) integrated design principles to optimize energy performance, enhance indoor environmental quality, and conserve natural resources;
(b) cost-effectiveness, including productivity, deferred maintenance, and operational considerations;
(c) environmental, economic, and social sustainability of materials and components; and
(d) building functionality, durability, and maintenance.