Building Codes Assistance Project

House Bill 2757 and the corresponding Senate Bill 3092 would remove authorization for local jurisdictions to use the Model Energy Code, 1992 Edition, as minimum requirement for effective energy use in new buildings; requires 2000 International Energy Conservation Code with 2002 amendments, published by the International Code Council, be used as minimum requirements. As of April 2, 2008, both bills are in committee.

For more information on the status of HB2757/SB3092, consult the Tennessee Legislature Bill Status Webpage, or download the text of HB2757 (PDF 33.74KB) and SB3092 (PDF 34.35KB).

For Tennessee code status information, please consult the BCAP Tennessee Code Status Page.