Controlling costs imposed by the state energy code.

Summary

The bill directs the state building code council to stop adding requirements that raise the cost of building small residential units beyond current energy‑code levels. It also allows code officials to approve designs that don’t fully meet the energy code when compliance would be physically impossible or economically impractical, especially for affordable‑housing projects. Local counties and cities may amend the code but cannot lower performance standards except as specifically permitted.

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