Building Energy Conservation Code

Building Energy Conservation Code

As a part of the National Energy Policy Act of 1992,Congress required that states incorporate energy-efficient requirements into their building codes for commercial buildings. Details regarding model codes may be obtained from United States Department of Energy Web site at www.energycodes.gov or a local building inspection office.

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