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The 2007 Florida Energy Code is based on the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, which is published by the International Code Council. This code consists of Chapter 13 of the 2007 Florida Building Code.
The provisions of the 2007 Florida Energy Code are effective March 1, 2009.
Chapter 13
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
SUBCHAPTER 13-1
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
SECTION 13-100
GENERAL
13-100.1 Title. This chapter shall be known as the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction, and may be cited as such. It will be referred to herein as "the code" or "this code."
13-100.2 Intent. The provisions of this code shall regulate (1) the design of building envelopes for adequate thermal resistance and low air leakage and (2) the design and selection of mechanical, electrical, and illumination systems and equipment which will enable the effective use of energy in new building construction, additions, alterations or any change in building configuration.
It is intended that these provisions provide flexibility to permit the use of innovative approaches and techniques to achieve effective utilization of energy. These provisions are structured to permit compliance with the intent of this code by the following design paths as applicable for the type of construction and date permitted.
1. Subchapter 13-4, Commercial Building Compliance Methods.
2. Subchapter 13-6, Residential Building Compliance Methods.
Compliance with these paths meets the intent of this chapter as allowed by Sections 101.1 and 101.2 of this chapter.
This code is not intended to abridge any safety or health requirements mandated under any other applicable codes or ordinances.
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