NAC701.205. International Energy Conservation Code: Petition for climatically appropriate modification of standard or different climate zone designation.

     1. The governing body of a local government that is authorized by law to adopt and enforce a building code may submit a written petition to the Director requesting a determination by the Director that:

     (a) A climatically appropriate modification of one or more standards set forth in the International Energy Conservation Code; or

     (b) A climate zone designation which differs from the climate zone designation set forth in the International Energy Conservation Code,

Ê is necessary to establish uniform standards for energy efficiency within the jurisdiction of the local government.

     2. The Director will consider each petition submitted pursuant to this section and will, within 30 days after the date on which a petition is filed with the Director, issue an order granting or denying the petition or setting a date for a hearing on the petition.

     3. If the Director issues an order setting a date for a hearing on a petition submitted pursuant to this section, the Director may request additional information from the petitioner and will issue an order granting or denying the petition within 120 days after the date of the hearing.

     (Added to NAC by Office of Energy by R024-11, 12-30-2011, eff. 7-1-2012)