Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Signs Bill Updating State Code to 2006 IECC
On July 2, 2008, the state of Massachusetts updated its 7th Edition One- and Two-Family (low-rise residential) Energy code by adopting the 2006 IECC with state-specific front-end amendments but preserving the technical requirements. Governor Deval Patrick signed legislation requiring that energy efficiency standards for all new buildings are to be met via compliance with the 2006 IECC with the 2006/2007 Supplement and ASHRAE 90.1-2007.
The law will include provisions to update the state code every three years per the standard ICC code update cycle. It will also require that any changes relative to the IECC must improve energy efficiency. This code will become effective as soon as it is published in the General Laws of Massachusetts (expected to be within one month).
For more details, view the press release from the office of Governor Patrick.
Updated information on the new code from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) is available for download.
For Massachusetts code status information, please consult the BCAP Massachusetts Code Status page.