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Benefits of Building Automation Systems

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Benefits of Building Automation Systems, LIGHTING CONTROL, COMMERCIAL LIGHTING CONTROLS

Benefits of Building Automation Systems

Lowers Utility Costs: Building Automation Systems typically save 15% of the operating costs of the equipment. For most buildings, this results in savings that range from $0.20 to $0.40/ ft².

Maintains Measured Comfort: Computerized controls help to maintain even temperatures and lighting levels within the facility to provide measured comfort. Maintaining consistent temperature and lighting levels cuts down on wasted energy.

Enhances Property Value: The value of most commercial buildings is related to the net operating income. Lowering utility costs increases the net operating income on a dollar for dollar basis. Every $0.10/ ft²saved in energy could increase the market value of the property by $0.80/ ft². A 100,000 ft² building could increase in value by $120,000 by reducing energy costs $0.15/ ft².

Reduces Occupant Complaints: A more comfortable building means fewer occupant complaints. This means less time resolving complaints, happier occupants, and a more productive business environment.

Increased Productivity: Better ventilation and air quality improve greater worker productivity and less sick time. The value benefits average $25.00/ ft². With decreased sick days translated into a net impact of about $5.00/ ft²and increased in productivity translated into a net impact of about $20.00/ ft².

Simplifies Building Operation: Computerized controls and real time graphical displays let you see exactly what is happening with the equipment in the building without having to go up on the roof or crawl up into the ceilings. This saves on costly troubleshooting visits, and simplifies operations.

Reduces Maintenance Costs: Running the equipment less and controlling it better reduces wear-and-tear and keeps maintenance costs down, and extends equipment life.

Avoids Business Interruptions: Unexpected equipment breakdowns can cause costly business interruptions. The cost of employees and/or processes in a building can be 75 to 100 times the facility operating cost on a square foot basis. The impact when customers are involved can be even more costly. Breakdowns and emergency repairs are very expensive. Computerized controls monitor equipment status and help you head-off unexpected problems.

A Great Investment: Most systems will pay for themselves in less than two years.

Typical numbers for an owner-occupied 100,000 ft² building would be as follows:

  • Total system cost $200,000 ($2/ ft²)
  • Utility Company rebate $30,000 (15% rebate)
  • Annual energy savings* $15,000 (15% savings)
  • Annual productivity loss avoidance * $50,000 (1% savings)
  • Annual O & M cost avoidance* $10,000 (10% savings)
  • Simple payback 1.3 years

*Annual cost avoidance year after year.

How Does Building Automation Work?

HVAC and Lighting Controls: Stand-alone computerized controllers are installed to take over the control of building HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems and lighting. The building is not only scheduled more closely but it is also operated more intelligently and efficiently.

Outside Air Optimization: The proper control of outside air provides necessary inside air changes for occupant comfort and health, minimizes energy costs by space pre-conditioning, allows for enthalpy-based free cooling (Learn more about Enthalpy), and reduces the use of outside air when it is not needed.

Coordinating Equipment: Orchestrating the operation of building systems, so that equipment works together, saves energy and improves comfort. Individual control systems that are not centrally monitored and coordinated can fight each other or malfunction, causing comfort problems and wasting considerable energy. BACnet based BAS can interface to existing or planned systems so that the building will run smoothly and at peak efficiency without expensive duplication of controls or unnecessary complexity.

Graphical Operation: Simplifying facility operation and integrating data from various systems in a unified manner is best accomplished with a graphical user interface. This eliminates the need to memorize commands or point numbers, and allows the operator to take a walking tour of the facility from the console. Existing systems can be easily upgraded to add this powerful operational tool. Point and click graphics empowers management by letting everyone see what is going on and taking the mystery out of proper operations.

Direct Digital Controls (DDC): Upgrade older existing equipment to DDC to match new equipment functionality. These controllers come standard on most new mechanical equipment and are more reliable, require less maintenance, provide more sophisticated control, and are less expensive to purchase and operate.

Tighter Scheduling: Conventional controls, such as analog time clocks, are inaccurate and are typically setup to run equipment longer than needed. By automating this function with computerized controls, the computer can predict the optimum time to start/stop equipment based on an astronomical smart schedule and eliminate waste caused by excessive runtime.

Smarter Control: HVAC equipment is typically sized to handle the building load under worst-case scenario (conditions). Most conventional controls are set up to always meet these design criteria. With the automation system, control set points and strategies can be adjusted to meet only the actual load, eliminating unnecessary waste.

 

Interested in implementing commercial building controls?

Lite Rite Controls specializes in lighting controls which can integrate into your building automation system. We have Lutron Vive and Crestron Zum, systems that are scalable and easy to use. Contact us to learn more.

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RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING – TEST, CERTIFY & COMPLY

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In what will be our continuing effort to help contractors master the intricacies of code compliance, Lite Rite Controls will post handouts, slide decks, articles and PowerPoint presentation. Our goal is to disperse information on ever changing code requirements and give contractors a place to reference as they grow accustom to Title 24, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC or any other local code requirements they may deal with. This presentation is from March 2017.

Energy Code Ace presentation on T24 rules that went into effect January 1, 2017. In this presentation:

  • Overview of Energy Code Ace
  • Overview of California’s New Lighting Requirement
  • Overview of 2016 Title 24, Part 6 – Reference Joint Appendix JA8
  • Overview of 2016 Title 24, Part 6 – Reference Joint Appendix JA10 for Flicker Testing
  • How to comply with 2016 Title 24, Part 6 – JA8

 

T24_Res-Ltg_Test-Certify-Comply_Session-handout



Energy codes and standards for every states in the US

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Alabama

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2013

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Current Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Alaska

Current Code: None Statewide

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: Voluntary
Current Code: None Statewide

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: Voluntary

American Samoa

Current Code: None Statewide

Current Code: None Statewide

Arizona

Current Code: None Statewide

Current Code: None Statewide

Arkansas

Current Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Current Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

California

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than ASHRAE 90.1-2010

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Colorado

Current Code: 2003 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2003 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2008

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2003 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2003 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2008

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Connecticut

Current Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Delaware

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2010

Effective Date: May. 11, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: May. 11, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Florida

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jun. 30, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jun. 30, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Georgia

Current Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2011

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2011

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Guam

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 01, 2010

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IRC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Hawaii

Current Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 14, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 14, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Idaho

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Illinois

Current Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Indiana

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2007

Effective Date: May. 06, 2010

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Apr. 05, 2012

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Iowa

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jun. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jun. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Kansas

Current Code: None Statewide

Effective Date: Apr. 10, 2007

Code Enforcement: Voluntary
Current Code: None Statewide

Kentucky

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Louisiana

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2007

Effective Date: Jul. 20, 2011

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IRC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IRC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Maine

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2007

Effective Date: Dec. 01, 2010

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Dec. 01, 2010

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Maryland

Current Code: 2015 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Massachusetts

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Michigan

Current Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jun. 02, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Feb. 14, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Minnesota

Current Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jun. 02, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Feb. 14, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Mississippi

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2010

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: None Statewide

Missouri

Current Code: None Statewide

Current Code: None Statewide

Montana

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Nov. 07, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Nov. 07, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Nebraska

Current Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Aug. 24, 2011

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Aug. 24, 2011

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Nevada

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

New Hampshire

Current Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Apr. 01, 2010

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Apr. 01, 2010

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

New Jersey

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2013

Effective Date: Sep. 21, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Sep. 21, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

New Mexico

Current Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2012

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2012

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

New York

Current Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 03, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Oct. 03, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

North Carolina

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Mar. 01, 2012

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: More energy efficient than 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Mar. 01, 2012

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

North Dakota

Current Code: None Statewide

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Voluntary
Current Code: None Statewide

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Voluntary

Northern Mariana Islands

Current Code: Tropical Model Energy Code

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2001

Current Code: Tropical Model Energy Code

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2001

Ohio

Current Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2017

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2017

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Oklahoma

Current Code: 2006 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2006 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 15, 2011

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Nov. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Oregon

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2010

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Dec. 01, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Pennsylvania

Current Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Dec. 31, 2009

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Dec. 31, 2009

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Puerto Rico

Current Code: None Statewide

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Feb. 24, 2011

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: None Statewide

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Feb. 24, 2011

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Rhode Island

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

South Carolina

Current Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

South Dakota

Current Code: None Statewide

Current Code: None Statewide

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2011

Code Enforcement: Voluntary

Tennessee

Current Code: 2012 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Aug. 04, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2006 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2006 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2011

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Texas

Current Code: 2015 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Nov. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Sep. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

U.S. Virgin Islands

Current Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2009

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2009

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Utah

Current Code: 2015 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2015 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Vermont

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Mar. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Mar. 01, 2015

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Virginia

Current Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 14, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 14, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Washington

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2015 IECC

Effective Date: Jul. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Washington, DC

Current Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Mar. 28, 2014

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2012 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2012 IECC

Effective Date: Mar. 28, 2014

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

West Virginia

Current Code: ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2007

Effective Date: Sep. 01, 2013

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Nov. 30, 2013

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Wisconsin

Current Code: State Specific

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Sep. 01, 2011

Code Enforcement: MandatoryCurrent Code: 2009 IECC with Amendments

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Equivalent to 2009 IECC

Effective Date: Jan. 01, 2016

Code Enforcement: Mandatory

Wyoming

Current Code: None Statewide

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2003 IECC

Effective Date: Aug. 13, 2008

Code Enforcement: Voluntary
Current Code: None Statewide

Approximate Energy Efficiency: Less energy efficient than 2003 IECC

Effective Date: Aug. 13, 2008

Code Enforcement: Voluntary