Maryland HB870 establishes energy conservation requirements for new commercial and multifamily residential buildings over 35,000 square feet.

Maryland HB870 mandates the Maryland Department of Labor to adopt energy conservation requirements for new commercial and multifamily residential buildings over 35,000 square feet. The bill requires the Department to adopt the International Building Code, including the International Energy Conservation Code, with modifications. It also allows local jurisdictions to adopt more stringent energy conservation requirements. The bill applies to buildings for which a permit application is received after August 1, 1995.

Maryland HB870 establishes energy conservation requirements for new commercial and multifamily residential buildings over 35,000 square feet.

Maryland HB870 mandates the Maryland Department of Labor to adopt energy conservation requirements for new commercial and multifamily residential buildings over 35,000 square feet. The bill requires the Department to adopt the International Building Code, including the International Energy Conservation Code, with modifications. It also allows local jurisdictions to adopt more stringent energy conservation requirements. The bill applies to buildings for which a permit application is received after August 1, 1995.