Energy Conservation Code in Las Vegas
The International Energy Conservation Code is published by the International Code Council. This organization is dedicated to building safety, fire prevention and developing codes which are used to construct residential and commercial buildings.
The code establishes minimum design and construction standards for improving energy efficiency in homes, businesses and other buildings. It's applicable to wall construction, lighting, alternative power services and all aspects of energy use in residential and commercial construction. Usually the local building departments and their building inspectors administer and enforce the code.
The International Energy Conservation Code will replace the 1992 Model Energy Code, the set of national energy-efficiency regulations based on the federal Energy Policy Act of 1992. The U.S. Department of Energy requires the adoption and implementation of the energy code.
The Las Vegas valley's five governmental jurisdictions recently adopted stricter codes for the building industry. Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Boulder City recently adopted the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code. The code will come into effect from August 1 of this year.
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