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House adopts major building-code changes aimed at energy efficiency and air-quality gains
Summary
The House passed sixth substitute HB 316 on Feb. 26, 2016, adopting a revised building code with stepped energy-efficiency increases, new water-heater and lighting requirements, and a revised code-adoption cycle; supporters said it will save energy and reduce pollution, opponents raised process concerns.
The Utah House on Feb. 26 adopted sixth substitute House Bill 316, a comprehensive update to the state's building-code adoption and review process that includes new energy-efficiency "step-up" requirements, limits on NOx emissions for water heaters and higher-efficiency lighting standards.
Representative Wilson, sponsor, explained the bill adopts recommendations of the Utah Building Code Commission and incorporates technical changes to…
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