Rhode Island H7530 exempts homes under 2,000 square feet from automatic statewide IECC energy mandates, allowing municipalities to decide on.

Rhode Island H7530 amends the state building code to exempt homes under 2,000 square feet from automatic statewide International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) energy mandates. This bill allows municipalities to decide whether to adopt climate-focused building code requirements for small and modest homes. Compliance with the IECC or any successor energy conservation code for these homes will be determined at the municipal level, based on local priorities, housing affordability considerations, and community needs.

Rhode Island H7530 exempts homes under 2,000 square feet from automatic statewide IECC energy mandates, allowing municipalities to decide on.

Rhode Island H7530 amends the state building code to exempt homes under 2,000 square feet from automatic statewide International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) energy mandates. This bill allows municipalities to decide whether to adopt climate-focused building code requirements for small and modest homes. Compliance with the IECC or any successor energy conservation code for these homes will be determined at the municipal level, based on local priorities, housing affordability considerations, and community needs.