The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is a building code created by the International Code Council in 2000. It is a model code adopted by many states and municipal governments in the United States for the establishment of minimum design and construction requirements for energy efficiency.[1][2] The code is updated every 3 years, to provide an ongoing standard of best practices for energy efficiency.[3]
In addition to overall building standards the code defines the Climate Zones used in building, shown in this picture. These should not be confused with the USDA plant Hardiness zone.
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edit- ^ Turner, Wayne C. (22 September 2004). Energy Management Handbook. The Fairmont Press, Inc. p. 559. ISBN 0-88173-460-8.
- ^ Heerwagen, Dean (2004). Passive and Active Environmental Controls. McGraw-Hill Professional. p. 728. ISBN 0-07-292228-1.
- ^ "What Is The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)". Rise. 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
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