[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Lancaster as indicated in
article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 5-3-2010 ATM by Art. 12]
The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is a building
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. Commencing July 1, 2010, the baseline energy
conservation requirements of the MA State Building Code will default
to IECC 2009 and MA amendments.
Codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards
as 780 CMR Appendix 120 AA, the Stretch Energy Code is the International
Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2009 with amendments contained herein.
The purpose of 780 CMR 120.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, 61, or
93, as applicable.
A.
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.
B.
780 CMR 120 AA may be adopted or rescinded by any municipality in
the commonwealth in the manner prescribed by law.
A.
The Stretch Code, as codified by the Board of Building Regulations
and Standards as 780 CMR Appendix 120 AA, including any amendments
or modifications, is herein incorporated by reference into the Town
of Lancaster General Bylaws.
B.
The Stretch Code is enforceable by the Building Inspector/municipal
code official.
