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Ninth Edition Energy Code

Based on the 2018 IECC Members of the Board of Building Regulations & Standards (BBRS) votes November 7, 2020 as the end of the concurrency period for the Ninth Edition Amendment to the Energy Code based on the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

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General notes on format of these minutes Votes are noted as MOTION by, seconded by, and whether it was a unanimous or split vote. Agenda topics as numbered may be in the same order as they appear on the meeting agenda. The meeting agenda is listed as EXHIBIT A; others are listed sequentially as addresses…

MNI Electric Vehicle Provision

Sparks Fly on Electric Vehicle Provision

Obscure state board split on change in building code Environmental advocates and many state lawmakers want new homes and commercial buildings to come equipped with the electrical lines needed to hook up electric vehicle chargers. Developers and home builders, however, say customers don’t want electric vehicles, the lines needed to charge them, or the extra…

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Amendments to 780 CMR Energy Provisions

Effective August 12, 2016 On June 14, 2016, the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (“Board”) held a public hearing on proposed amendments to the current, Eighth Edition of 780 CMR (the building code) concerning energy standards. Specifically, the Board solicited feedback and took testimony on amendments to 780 CMR 13 (commercial energy efficiency standards),…