[Added 6-23-2015 ATM
by Art. 28]
As used in this chapter, unless the context
otherwise indicates, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
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. The baseline
energy conservation requirements of the Massachusetts State Building
Code are the IECC with Massachusetts amendments, as approved by the
Board of Building Regulations and Standards.
Codified by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards
as 780 CMR Appendix 115.AA of the 8th edition Massachusetts Building
Code, the Stretch Energy Code is an appendix to the August 2013 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 Appendix 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.
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 Adams General Bylaws, Chapter 22.
B.
The Stretch
Code is enforceable by the Inspector of Buildings or Building Commissioner.
