As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings
indicated:
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. Since
July J, 2010, the baseline energy conservation requirements of the
Massachusetts 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.
STRETCH ENERGY CODE
Codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards
as 780 CMR Appendix 115.AA of the eighth 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 the energy efficiency of buildings
built to this code.
The purpose of 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.
This code applies to residential and commercial buildings. Buildings
not included in this scope shall comply with 780 CMR 13, 34, and 51,
as applicable,
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. 780 CMR 115.AA
may be adopted or rescinded by any municipality in the commonwealth
in the manner prescribed by law.
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 Charlton General Bylaws as Article XXIX-A. The Stretch
Code is enforceable by the Inspector of Buildings or Building Commissioner.