SJR38 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Wendell Mitchell
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Energy codes, residential and commercial, adoption of as part of statewide building code requested
Summary: SJR38 urges Alabama to adopt energy efficiency codes as part of the statewide building code, using IECC for residential and ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 for commercial, and to set up a three-year update process as new editions come out.
What This Bill Does
The resolution requests that any statewide building code include energy codes based on the 2006 IECC for residential buildings and the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007 standard for commercial buildings (or later editions). It also calls for creating an internal statewide process to amend the code and increase its stringency every three years as new IECC editions are published. This is a non-binding request aimed at improving energy efficiency and updating the codes over time, and it directs that a copy be sent to the Alabama Building Commission.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents and property owners who could see lower energy costs and increased comfort if energy codes are adopted and enforced.
Builders, contractors, developers, and the Alabama Building Commission, who would be required to follow the energy codes as part of the statewide building code and participate in the triannual update process.

Key Provisions
Include energy codes based on the 2006 IECC for residential buildings and the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007 for commercial buildings (or later editions) as part of Alabama's statewide building code.
Establish an internal statewide process to amend the code and increase its stringency every three years as new editions of the IECC are published.
Distribute a copy of the resolution to the Alabama Building Commission.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative