INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC)
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. The baseline
energy conservation requirements of the MA State Building Code are
the IECC with Massachusetts amendments, as approved by the Board of
Building Regulations and Standards.
STRETCH ENERGY CODE
Codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards
as 780 CMR Appendix 115AA of the 9th Edition Massachusetts Building
Code, the Stretch Energy Code is an appendix to the August 2016 Massachusetts
Building Code, based on further amendments to the International Energy
Conservation Code (IECC) to improve the energy efficiency of buildings
built to this code.
The purpose of 780 CMR 115AA is to provide a more energy efficient
alternative to the Base Energy Code applicable to the relevant sections
of the building code for new buildings.
This code applies to residential and commercial buildings. Buildings
not included in this scope shall comply with 780 CMR 13, 34, 51, as
applicable.
The Stretch Code, as codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards as 780 CMR Appendix 115AA, including any future editions, amendments or modifications, is herein incorporated by reference into the City of Fitchburg General Ordinance, Chapter
72. The Stretch Code is enforceable by the Inspector of Buildings or Building Commissioner.