This page was updated May 3, 2022 Latest News: The Town of Ithaca adopted minor amendments to the Ithaca Energy Code Supplement on April 25, 2022. Also, a slideshow presentation about the IECS is now available. Both documents are available below in the downloads section. At the June 14, 2021 meeting of the Town Board, the Town of Ithaca adopted the Energy Code Supplement (ECS), code requirements for
new buildings and major renovations that will substantially reduce greenhouse
gas emissions while emphasizing affordability. The rules will go into effect in the Town of
Ithaca on September 13, 2021. Learn more in this Town press release. See below for document downloads and additional information. Information can also be found on the Town of Ithaca Code Enforcement & Zoning Department webpage and the City of Ithaca Building Division webpage. The Town of Ithaca adopted minor amendments to the IECS on April 25, 2022. One amendment is a small change regarding lighting energy use; the second amendment clarifies the intention that the ECS is
at least as stringent as the ECCCNYS; the third clarifies the requirement to
meet the standards of the National Electric Code; the fourth amendment relaxes
signage requirements for electric vehicle parking spaces used for single and
two-family dwellings; and the fifth amendment clarifies and provides additional
detail for the Adaptive Reuse provisions. A local energy code supplement with requirements above and beyond the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code. Tip: This document has bookmarks that make it easier to understand and navigate. A local energy code supplement with requirements above and beyond the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code. Tip: This document has bookmarks that make it easier to understand and navigate. IECS-enabling legislation for the City of Ithaca that enacts the IECS as the regulatory document containing requirements for compliance. Note: the Town of Ithaca adopted the IECS by local law (not by ordinance); language similar to that in the City's Ordinance is included in the Town's IECS document. The Reference Manual is for informational purposes only. All requirements are contained in the IECS (and the IECS Ordinance for the City). The Reference Manual contains non-essential information to help understand and use the IECS, such as commentary, intent and best practices. Until further notice, this IECS Reference Manual should also be used for the Town of Ithaca. This slideshow gives an overview of the Ithaca Energy Code Supplement and explains the Easy Path in detail. |
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