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Overview
This bill amends South Carolina law to clarify the application of the Energy Conservation Code. Specifically, it limits the 2009 edition of the code to construction projects covered by the International Residential Code. Additionally, it changes the process for appealing variances to the South Carolina Building Codes Council, requiring statewide modifications not aligned with the International Residential Code to be handled in the same manner as other building codes.
Key provisions
- Limits the 2009 Energy Conservation Code to construction within the scope of the International Residential Code.
- Changes the appeal process for variances to the South Carolina Building Codes Council.
- Requires statewide modifications to the Energy Conservation Code to be handled similarly to other building codes.
- Specifies that the South Carolina Building Codes Council must adopt the 2009 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code for residential construction.
- Allows local jurisdictions to appeal for variances, subject to specific criteria.
- Establishes a process for statewide modifications to the Energy Conservation Code.
Who is affected
- Construction industry
- Local building code officials
- Homebuilders
- Property owners
- South Carolina Building Codes Council
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