[HISTORY: Adopted as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 4-27-2012 ATM, Art. 16]
The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is a building
energy 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 and is updated on a three year cycle. Since
July 1, 2010, the baseline energy conservation requirements of the
MA State Building Code defaulted to the latest published edition,
currently the IECC 2009, with Massachusetts amendments as approved
by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards.
Codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards
as 780 CMR Appendix 115.AA of the 8th edition Massachusetts building
code, the Stretch Energy Code is an appendix to the Massachusetts
building code, based on further amendments to the International Energy
Conservation Code (IECC) to improve energy efficiency of buildings
built to this code.
The purpose of the Stretch Code, 780 CMR 115.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 Code applies to residential and commercial buildings.
Buildings not included in this scope shall comply with 780 CMR 13,
34, 561, or 93, as applicable.
A.
A municipality seeking to ensure that construction within its boundaries
is designed and built above the energy efficiency requirements of
780 CMR may mandate adherence to this appendix.
B.
780 CMR 115.AA may be adopted or rescinded by any municipality in
the Commonwealth in the manner prescribed by law.
A.
The Stretch Code, as codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards as 780 CMR Appendix 115.AA, including any future editions, amendments or modifications, is herein incorporated by reference into the Town of Sunderland General Bylaws, Chapter 46.
B.
The Stretch Code shall be enforced by the inspector of buildings
or building commissioner.
The Stretch Code shall be applicable beginning January 1, 2013.