§ 5.2.7. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE

This rule is promulgated to administer and implement provisions of the Building Code governing energy code compliance in the electric service area.

Any person requesting electrical service for a new residential or commercial building located in the City of Austin electric service area outside the corporate City limits shall provide evidence of compliance with Chapter 11 of the Building Code through one of the following methods:

A.

A report submitted by an engineer that the building complies with the requirements of Chapter 11 of the Building Code; or

B.

A report submitted by an architect that the building complies with the requirements of Chapter 11 of the Building Code; or

C.

A report submitted by a building inspector certified by the International Code Council that the building complies with the requirements of Chapter 11 of the Building Code; or

D.

A request for plan review and inspection submitted by a payment of minimum plan review and building permit fees for plan review and inspection services provided by the Planning and Development Review Department. All energy reviews and inspections shall comply with Chapter 11 of the Building Code.