Nebraska LB1134 updates state and local building, electrical, and energy codes to align with federal standards and improve energy efficiency.
Nebraska LB1134 modifies state and local building, electrical, and energy codes to ensure compliance with federal standards and enhance energy efficiency. The bill adopts the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code and requires local codes to be updated regularly. It mandates that local codes cannot be more stringent than state codes unless justified by eminent danger or economic analysis. The bill also repeals and replaces existing sections related to building and energy codes, aiming to harmonize and clarify energy building code statutory references.
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