![]() Building codes are an extremely cost-effective strategy for making your community's built environment safer and more resilient to natural and man-made hazards.Ĭontribution to Local Climate Action Plans ![]() In its 2019 report, the National Institute of Building Sciences found that adopting the 2018 codes has a benefit-cost ratio of $11 for every $1 spent. With these advancements also come increased durability, safety, and comfort for occupants who may need to shelter in place during these weather events. Buildings are being better built with an improved ability to endure severe weather and changes in the atmosphere, including storms, moisture, temperature swings, and more. The International Code Council created a building codes Resilience Toolkit that provides resources aimed at helping jurisdictions plan, prepare for, and successfully recover from and adapt to adverse events. ICC notes that " resilience starts with strong, regularly updated, and properly implemented building codes."Īs the IECC continues to develop through each code cycle, homes and buildings are becoming more resilient as they incorporate newer materials, techniques and technologies that come to market. Department of Energy has issued an analysis showing that buildings meeting the 2021 IECC, compared to those meeting the 2018 IECC, would result in national site energy savings of 9.38 percent, source energy savings of 8.79 percent, and energy cost savings of approximately 8.66 percent of residential building energy consumption. See the Cost Impacts of Updating Energy Codes section of this toolkit for a summary of cost savings by IECC version. This means that most buildings are able to see a return on investment in only a few years through the savings acquired through their energy bills. ![]() In other words, if your jurisdiction elects to adopt the latest energy code, your jurisdiction may receive a discounted insurance rate. For more information, visit the ISO Mitigation website.Īny measure that is enacted in each new version of the IECC must show energy cost savings. The assigned classification takes into account what current fire and building codes are in place, the retention of the code’s structural provisions, code official qualifications, and public awareness programs. This is similar to the Public Protection Classification program that is in place for fire protection, but the BCEGS program is based on building code enforcement. The Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) program could lead to a lower insurance rate by assigning a jurisdiction a classification from 1 (exemplary commitment to fire and building code enforcement) to 10 (not committed). This section provides talking points for the CBO when having these discussions, in order to advocate for the adoption of a more current energy code that will benefit their community. When adopting building codes, the Chief Building Official (CBO) often discusses the update with various stakeholders, including the City Council, the Board of County Commissioners, and the local building community, among others.
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