INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC) 2009
The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is a building
code created by the International Code Council. It is a model code
adopted by many state and municipal governments in the United States
for the establishment of minimum design and construction requirements
for energy efficiency.
STRETCH ENERGY CODE
Codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards
as 780 CMR Appendix 120 AA, the Stretch Energy Code is the International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2009 with amendments contained herein.
The purpose of 780 CMR 120 AA is to provide a more energy efficient
alternative to the base energy code applicable to the relevant sections
of the building code for both new construction and existing buildings.
The Stretch Energy Code applies to residential and commercial
buildings. Buildings not included in the scope of this code shall
comply with 780 CMR 13, 34, 61, or 93, as applicable.
The Stretch Energy Code, as codified by the Board of Building
Regulations and Standards as 780 CMR Appendix 120 AA, including any
amendments or modifications thereto, is herein incorporated by reference
into this chapter.
The Stretch Energy Code shall be enforced by the Building Commissioner.