SB315 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Jul 26, 2021

Senate Bill

Enacted

Current Status

Regular Session 2010

Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve French
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Larry Dixon Tom Butler George M. “Marc” Keahey Bobby D. Singleton Priscilla Dunn Kim Benefield Lowell Barron Hinton Mitchem Roger Bedford, Jr.Quinton Ross Bobby Denton Larry Means Paul Sanford Zeb Little Ben H. Brooks Del Marsh J.T. Waggoner Harri Anne Smith
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Building codes, Alabama Residential Energy Code Board changed to Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board, board membership further provided for, Model Energy Code replaced with Alabama Energy and Residential Codes, adoption of energy codes for commercial buildings and residential building codes, implementation by counties and municipalities, certain farm structures excluded, residential sprinkler systems requirements prohibited in certain residences, Secs. 41-23-80, 41-23-81, 41-23-82, 41-23-83, 41-23-84, 41-23-85 am'd. (2010-20221)
Description: Currently, the Alabama Residential Energy Code Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Science, Technology, and Energy Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
Currently, local units of government are encouraged to adopt the Model Energy Code. This bill would replace the Model Energy Code with the Alabama Energy and Residential Codes (codes), and require the board, as the sole authority, to adopt, amend, and revise the codes and to comply with federal energy and building guidelines. Farm structures would be exempt from the codes requirements. Additional members would be added to the board and board service would be limited to 10 consecutive years. Board membership would be inclusive and represent diversity, and board meetings would be subject to the Alabama Open Meetings Act.
Subjects: Energy