TITLE 39

HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHAPTER 97

IDAHO ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

39-9701.  IDAHO ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (1) On and after July 1, 2022, the Idaho state energy code shall be the 2018 international energy conservation code, as amended, revised, or modified by the Idaho building code board and approved by the legislature. The international energy conservation code, together with such amendments, revisions, or modifications as approved by the Idaho building code board through rulemaking conducted pursuant to the Idaho administrative procedure act, chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, and approved by the legislature, shall collectively constitute and be named the Idaho energy conservation code and shall be deemed approved by the Idaho building code board and the legislature.

(2)  The provisions of this chapter preempt, eliminate, and prohibit any cities, counties, incorporated or unincorporated areas, special use districts, or any other local governmental entities of any kind from adopting energy code or energy-related requirements through any code, ordinance, process, policy, or guidance that differ from or are more extensive than the requirements of the Idaho energy conservation code as provided for in this chapter. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to chapter 1 of the 2018 international energy conservation code with respect to the administrative processes of any city, county, incorporated or unincorporated area, special use district, or any other local governmental entity.

(3)  This chapter shall apply to codes or amendments adopted by local jurisdictions prior to, on, or after July 1, 2022.

History:

[39-9701, added 2022, ch. 302, sec. 1, p. 956; am. 2023, ch. 236, sec. 1, p. 733.]