(a) 
The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 edition, as published by the International Code Council (code) is hereby adopted for the regulation of design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of the building envelope and mechanical, lighting and power systems in the city. No local amendment shall impose any regulation less stringent than published in the code.
(b) 
The International Energy Conservation Code, 2021 edition, and appendixes thereto, and subsequent amendments and additions, is hereby adopted by reference as though it were copied herein word for word.
(Ordinance 2874 adopted 10/22/18; Ordinance 3116 adopted 10/23/2023)