HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance - 2024-O0031 - 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, Amending Article 28.16 - 03/26/2024First Reading
March 5, 2024
Item No. 6.7
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-00031
Second Reading
March 26, 2024
Item No. 5.38
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 28.16 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS WITH REGARD TO ADOPTION OF THE 2021
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE AND PROVIDING FOR
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO TO MEET LOCAL CONDITIONS;
PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Lubbock, Texas deems it in the best interest of the
health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Lubbock to adopt the 2021 International Energy
Conservation Code for the City of Lubbock with certain amendments thereto to meet local
conditions; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT Article 28.16 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock is hereby
amended as follows:
ARTICLE 28.16
TNTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
§ 28.16.001 Adopted.
The 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, as published by the
International Code Council, Inc., as hereinafter amended, is hereby adopted as the
energy conservation code of the City of Lubbock, Texas. A copy of said code is
attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set out herein in detail. References to
the energy conservation code or the energy code in this chapter or to "this code" within
this article shall mean and refer to the 2021 edition of the International Energy
Conservation Code as amended herein. One copy of the 2021 International Energy
Conservation Code shall be filed with the city secretary and a copy shall be maintained
in the office of the city building official. All such copies, with the amendments thereto,
shall be open to public inspection during the usual hours of business of the offices
where they are maintained.
§ 28.16.002 Coordination of administrative provisions.
The administrative provisions contained in Chapter 28, articles 28.01 through 28.08 of
this Code of Ordinances are applicable to this article; however, for purposes of
administering provisions related more specifically to the regulation of energy
conservation systems design and installation, these supplemental administrative
provisions have been provided. Except as amended or supplemented within Sections
28.16.002 and 28.16.003, the entire text of Chapter 1 of the 2021 International Energy
Conservation Code is deemed to be incorporated herein as though set out herein in
detail. Where a conflict arises between a provision contained within Sections 28.16.002
and 28.16.003 and articles 28.01 through 28.08 of this Code of Ordinances, it is the
intent that the more specific govern, as determined by the building official.
§ 28.16.003 Supplemental administrative amendments.
(a) Title. Sections C101.1 and R101.1 are hereby amended to read as follows:
C 101.1 Title. This code shall be known as the International Energy
Conservation Code of the City of Lubbock, Texas and shall be cited as such. It
is referred to herein as "this code."
R101.1 Title. 'I'his code shall be known as the International Energy
Conservation Code of the City of Lubbock, Texas and shall be cited as such. It
is referred to herein as "this code."
(b) Administrative amendments and cross-references to articles 28.01 throu �h
28.08.The following administrative provisions within Chapter 1 of the
International Energy Conservation Code are hereby stricken, and the
corresponding provisions within articles 28.01 through 28.08 of this Code of
Ordinances shall govern, as indicated in table 28.16.003 below:
TABLE 28.16.003
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS CROSS-REFERENCE
2021 International Energy
Code Section
Section
Heading/Subject
Refer to Lubbock
Code of
Ordinances
Chapter Section
C 104.5 and R 104.5
C 109.4 and R 109.4
C109 and R109
C110andR110
(c)
Fee refunds
Violation penalties
Stop work orders
Means of appeals
28.05.109
28.02.006
28.02.007
2.03.491 through
2.03.501
Exempt buildin�s. Sections C501 and R501 are hereby amended to read as
follows:
C501.5 and R501.6 Historic buildin�s. Any building or structure that is listed in
the State or National Register of Historic Places; designated as a historic
property under local or state designation law or survey; certiiied as a
contributing resource with a National Register listed or locally designated
historic district; or with an opinion or certification that the property is eligible to
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be listed on the National or State Registers of Historic Places either individually
or as a contributing building to a historic district by the State Historic
Preservation Officer or the Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places,
are exempt from this code.
C501.5.1 Hospitals and research laboratories. Hospitals licensed by the State
Department of Health Services and research laboratories containing fume hoods
and other HVAC systems for the protection of occupants shall be exempt from
the provisions of this code.
Exception: Non-residential buildings otherwise exempted by Sections C501.5 or
C501.5.1 above are not exempt from the service water heating and electrical
lighting provisions of this code.
§ 28.16.004 Amendments - Commercial.
(a) Interior design conditions. Section C302.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(b) Minimum skyli�ht fenestration area. Section C402.4.2 is hereby amended with
additional text that reads:
�1'he minimum skylight fcncstration area is not a mandatory guideline but morc
as a recommendation. Decisions for use shall be determined by the design
professional or acting representative.
(c) Buildin r envelo e erformance verification. Section C402.5.1.5 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
C402.5.1.5 Buildin e�elope performance verification. The installation of the
continuous air barrier shall be verified by the code offrcial, a registered design
professional or approved agency in accordance with the following:
A review of the construction documents and other supporting data shall
be conducted to assess compliance with the requirements in Section
C402.5.1.
2. Inspection of continuous air barrier components and assemblies shall be
conducted during construction while the air barrier is still accessible for
inspection and repair to verify compliance with the requirements of
Section C402.5.1.4.
(d) Dwelling and sleepin� unit enclosure testin� Section C402.5.2 is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(e) Building thermal envelope testin�. Section C402.5.3 is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
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( fl Operable openin�s interlockin�. Section C402.5.11 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
C402.5.11 O�erable openings interlockin� Where occupancies utilize operable
openings to the outdoors that are larger than 40 square feet (3.7 m2) in area,
such openings shall be interlocked with the heating and cooling system so as to
raise the cooling setpoint to 90°F (32°C) and lower the heating setpoint to 55°F
(13°C) whenever the operable opening is open. The change in heating and
cooling setpoints shall occur within 10 minutes of opening the operable opening.
Exceptions:
1. Separately zoned areas associated with the preparation of food that
contain appliances that contribute to the HVAC loads of a restaurant or
similar type of occupancy.
2. Warehouses that utilize overhead doors for the function of the
occupancy, where approved by the code official.
3. The first entrance doors where located in the exterior wall and are part of
a vestibule system.
4. The building does not have a building management system.
(g) Fault detection and dia nostics. Section C403.2.3 is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
(h) Deadband. Section C403.4.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C403.4.1.2 Deadband. Where used to control both heating and cooling, zone
thermostatic controls shall be configured to provide a temperature range or
deadband of at least 2°F (1.1 °C) within which the supply of heating and cooling
energy to the zone is shut off or reduced to a minimum.
�xceptions:
1. Thermostats requiring manual changeover between heating and cooling
modes.
2. Occupancies or applications requiring precision in indoor temperature
control as approved by the code offrcial.
(i) IIeated or cooled vestibules. Section C403.4.1.4 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(j) �conomizers. Section C403.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C403.5 Economizers. If a cooling system includes either an air or water
economizer it shall comply with Sections C403.5.1 through C403.5.4.
Table C403.5(1) and Table C403.5(2) are hereby deleted in their entirety.
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(k) Economizer fault detection and diagnostics. Section C403.5.5 is hereby deletcd
in its entirety.
(1) Demand control ventilation. Section C403.7.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
C403.7.1 Demand control ventilation. Demand control ventilation (DCV) shall
be provided for all single-zone systems required to comply with Sections C403.5
through C403.5.3 and spaces larger than 500 square feet (46.5 m2) and with an
average occupant load of 25 people or greater per 1,000 square feet (93 m2) of
floor area, as established in Table 403.3.1.1 of the International Mechanical
Code, and served by systems with one or more of the following:
1. An air-side economizer.
2. Automatic modulating control of the outdoor air damper.
3. A design outdoor airflow greater than 3,000 cfm (1416 L/s).
Exceptions:
1. Systems with energy recovery complying with Section C403.7.4.2.
2. Multiple-zone systems without direct digital control of individual zones
communicating with a central control panel.
3. Multiple-zone systems with a design outdoor airflow less than 1,200 cfm
(566 L/s).
4. Spaces where more than 75 percent of the space design outdoor airflow
is required for makeup air that is exhausted from the space or transfer air
that is required for makeup air that is exhausted from other spaces.
5. Spaces with one of the following occupancy classifications as deiined in
Table 403.3.1.1 of the International Mechanical Code: correctional cells,
education laboratories, barber, beauty and nail salons, and bowling alley
seating areas.
(m) Ventilation air heatin� control. Section C403.7.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(n) O erable o enin interlockin controls. Section C403.14 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
C403.14 O�rerable onening interlockin�, controls, The heating and cooling
systems shall have controls that will interlock these mechanical systems to thc
set temperatures of 90°F (32°C) for cooling and 55°F (12.7°C) for heating when
the conditions of Section C402.5.8 exist. The controls shall configure to shut off
the systems entircly when the outdoor temperatures are below 90°F (32°C) or
above 55°F (12.7°C), unless the building does not have a building management
system.
(o) Maximum allowable i e len th method. Section C404.5.1 is herebyamendcd to
read as follows:
C404.5.1 Maximum allowable �e len�th method. The maximum allowable
piping length from the nearest source of heated water to the termination of thc
fixture supply pipe shall be in accordance with the following. Where the piping
contains more than one size of pipe, the largest size of pipe within the piping
shall be used for determining the maximum allowable length of the piping in
Table C404.5.1.
1. For a public lavatory faucet, use the "Public lavatory faucets" column in
Table C404.5.1.
2. For all other plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances, use the "Othcr
fixtures and appliances" column in Table C404.5.1.
TABLE C404.5.1 PIPING VOLUME AND MAXIMUM PIPING
LENGTHS
NOMINAL VOLUME MAXIMUM PIPING LENGTH
PIPE SIZE feet
(inches) (liquid ounces Public lavatory Other fixtures
per foot faucets and
len th a liances
�/a 0.33 10 50
5/ib 0.5 10 50
3/s 0.75 10 50
�h 1.5 10 43
5/g 2 10 32
3�4 3 1 � 21
�/s 4 10 16
1 5 10 13
1 �/a 8 8 8
1' /2 11 6 6
2 or lar er 18 4 4
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 liquid ounce = 0.030 L, 1 gallon
= 128 ounces.
(p) Maximum allowable i e volume method. Section C404.52 is hereby deleted in
its entirety.
(q) Circulation systems. Section C404.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C404.6.1 Circulation s. stv ems• Heated-water circulation systems shall be
provided with a circulation pump. The system return pipe shall be a dedicated
return pipe or a cold water supply pipe. Gravity and thermo-syphon circulation
systems shall be prohibited. Circulation pump shall be controlled by a seven-day
time clock, aqua stat, or a combination of both devices.
(r) Li�g controls. Section C405.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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C405.2 Li�h�� controls. Lighting systems shall be provided with controls that
comply with one of the following:
l. Lighting controls as specified in Sections C405.2.1 through C405.2.7.
2. Luminaire level lighting controls (LLLC) and lighting controls as
specified in Sections C405.2.1, C405.2.5 and C405.2.6. The LLLC
luminaire shall be independently capable of:
2.1. Monitoring occupant activity to brighten or dim lighting when
occupied or unoccupied, respectively.
2.2. Monitoring ambient light, both electric light and daylight, and
brighten or dim artificial light to maintain desired light level.
2.3. For each control strategy, configuration and reconfiguration of
performance parameters including; bright and dim setpoints,
timeouts, dimming fade rates, sensor sensitivity adjustments, and
wireless zoning configurations.
Exceptions: Lighting controls are not required for the following:
1. Areas designated as security or emergency areas that are required to be
continuously lighted.
2. Interior exit stairways, interior exit ramps and exit passageways.
3. Emergency egress lighting that is normally off.
4. Areas deemed by ownerloperator to be a potential health, safety or
security issue.
(s) Occupant sensor control function in warehouse storage areas. Section
C405.2.1.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(t) Occu ant sensor control function in o en lan office areas. Section C405.2.1.3
is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(u) Occupant sensor control function in corridors. Section C405.2.1.4 is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
(v) Daylight-responsive controls. Section C405.2.4 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
C405.2.4 Da,ylight-responsive controls. Daylight-responsive controls complying
with Section C405.2.4.1 shall be provided to control the general lighting within
daylight zones in the following spaces:
1. Spaces with a total of more than 150 watts of general lighting within
sidelit daylight zones complying with Section C405.2.4.2.
2. Spaces with a total of more than 150 watts of general lighting within
toplit daylight zones complying with Section C405.2.4.3.
Exceptions: Daylight responsive controls are not required for the following:
1. Spaces in health care facilities where patient care is directly providcd.
2. Sidelit daylight zones on the first floor above grade in Group A-2 and
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Group M occupancies.
New buildings where the total connected lighting power calculated in
accordance with Section C405.3.1 is not greater than the adjusted interior
lighting power allowance (LPAaa�) calculated in accordance with
Equation 4-9. LPAQdj =[LPAnormx (1.0 — 0.4 x UDZFA/TBFA)]
(Equation 4-9) LPAQd� = Adjusted building interior lighting
power allowance in watts. LPAnorm = Normal building lighting power
allowance in watts calculated in accordance with Section C405.3.2 and
reduced in accordance with Section C406.3 where Option 2 of Section
C406.1 is used to comply with the requirements of Section C406.
UDZFA = Uncontrolled daylight zone floor area is the sum of all sidelit
and toplit zones, calculated in accordance with Sections C405.2.4.2 and
C405.2.4.3, that do not have daylight responsive controls. TBFA = Total
building floor area is the sum of all floor areas included in the lighting
power allowance calculation in Section C405.3.2.
(w) Daylight-responsive control function. Section C405.2.4.1 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
C405.2.4.1 Dayli�ht-responsive control function. Where required, daylight-
responsive controls shall be provided within each space for control of lights in
that space and shall comply with all of the following:
1. Lights in toplit daylight zones in accordance with Section C405.2.4.3
shall be controlled independently of lights in sidelit daylight zones in
accordance with Section C405.2.4.2.
2. Daylight responsive controls within each space shall be configured so
that they can be calibrated from within that space by authorized
personnel.
3. Calibration mechanisms shall be in a location with ready access.
4. Daylight responsive controls shall dim lights continuously from full light
output to 15 percent of full light output or lower.
5. Daylight responsive controls shall be configured to completely shut off
all controlled lights.
6. When occupant sensor controls have reduced the lighting power to an
unoccupied setpoint in accordance with Sections C405.2.1.2 through
C405.2.1.4, daylight responsive controls shall continue to adjust electric
light levels in response to available daylight, but shall be configured to
not increase the lighting power above the specified unoccupied setpoint.
7. Lights in sidelit daylight zones in accordance with Section C405.2.4.2
facing different cardinal orientations [within 45 degrees (0.79 rad) of due
north, east, south, west] shall be controlled independently of each other.
Exceptions:
Within each space, up to 150 watts of lighting within the sidelit daylight
zone is permitted to be controlled together with lighting in a sidelit
daylight zone facing a different cardinal orientation.
(x) Sidelit da� ht zone. Section C405.2.4.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C405.2.4.2 Sidelit dayli�ht zone. The sidelit daylight zone is the floor area
adjacent to vertical fenestration that complies with all of the following:
1. Where the fenestration is located in a wall, the sidelit daylight zone shall
extend laterally to the nearest full-height wall, or up to 1.0 times the
height from the floor to the top of the fenestration, and longitudinally
from the edge of the fenestration to the nearest full-height wall, or up to
0.5 times the height from the floor to the top of the fenestration,
whichever is less, as indicated in Figure C405.2.4.2(1).
2. Where the fenestration is located in a rooftop monitor, the sidelit
daylight zone shall extend laterally to the nearest obstruction that is taller
than 0.7 times the ceiling height, or up to 1.0 times the height from the
floor to the bottom of the fenestration, whichever is less, and
longitudinally from the edge of the fenestration to the nearest obstruction
that is taller than 0.7 times the ceiling height, or up to 0.25 times the
height from the floor to the bottom of the fenestration, whichever is less,
as indicated in Figures C405.2.4.2(2) and C405.2.4.2(3).
3. The area of the fenestration is not less than 24 square feet (2.23 mZ).
4. The distance from the fenestration to any building or geological
formation that would block access to daylight is greater than one-half of
the height from the bottom of the fenestration to the top of the building
or geologic formation.
5. The visible transmittance of the fenestration is not less than 0.20.
6. The projection factor (determined in accordance with Equation 4-5) for
any overhanging projection that is shading the fenestration is not greater
than 1.0 for fenestration oriented 45 degrees or less from true north and
not greater than 1.5 for all other orientations.
(y) Building fa�ade and landscape 1_i 7htin . Section C405.2.7.2 is hereby deleted in
its entirety.
(z) Parking �ara�e lighting control. Section C405.2.8 is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
(aa) Automatic receptacle control. Sections C405.11-405.11.1 is hereby deleted in
their entirety.
(bb) Energy monitorin�. Sections C405.12-C405.12.5 is hereby deleted in their
entirety.
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(cc) Mechanical systems and service water-heatin�ystems commissionin and
completion requirements. Section C408.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C408.2 Mechanical systems and service water-heatin� systems commissionin�
and completion requirements. Prior to the final mechanical and plumbing
inspections, the completion of the systems adjusting and balancing shall be
completed with the provisions of this section.
(dd) Commissioning�lan. Section C408.2.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(ee) Preliminary commissionin�report. Section C408.2.4 is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
(f� Acceptance of report. Section C408.2.4.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(gg) Copy of report. Section C408.2.4.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(hh) Punctional testin�. Section C408.3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
C408.3.1 Functional testin�. Prior to passing final inspection, provide evidence
that the lighting control systems have been tested to ensure that control hardware
and software are calibrated, adjusted, programmed and in proper working
condition in accordance with the construction documents and manufacturer's
instructions. Functional testing shall be in accordance with Sections C408.3.1.1
and C408.3.1.2 for the applicable control type.
§ 28.16.005 Amendments - Residential.
(a) Above code pro rams. Section R102.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R102.1.1 Above code programs. The code official or other authority having
jurisdiction shall be permitted to deem a national, state or local energy-
efficiency program to exceed the energy efficiency required by this code.
Buildings approved in writing by such an energy-efficiency program shall be
considered in compliance with this code.
(b) Information on construction documents. Section R103.2 is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
(c) Interior desi n conditions. Section R302.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(d) Application. Section R401.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R401.2 A�plication. Residential buildings shall comply with either Sections
R401.2.1, R401.2.2, R401.2.3 or R401.2.4.
Exception: Additions, alternations, repairs and changes of occupancy to existing
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buildings complying with Chapter 5.
(e) Additional energy eff ciency. Section R401.2.5 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(� Maximum Assemblv U-Factorsa and Fenestration Requirements. Table 402.1.2
is amended to read as follows:
TABLE R402.1.2
MAXIMUM ASSEMBLY U-FACTORSe
AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR CLIMATE ZONE 3
Penestration U-Factor
Skylight U-Factor
0.30
0.55
Glazed Fenestration SHGCd 0.25
Ceiling U-Pactor
0.026
Wood Frame Wall U-Factor 0.084
Mass Wall U-Factorb
Floor U-Factor
Basement Wall U-Factor
0.098
0.047
0.360
Crawl Space Wall U-Factor 0.136
a. Nonfenestration U-factors shall be obtained from measurement,
calculation or an approved source.
b. Mass walls shall be in accordance with Section R402.2.5. Where more
than half the insulation is on the interior, the mass wall U-factors shall
not exceed 0.12 in Climate Zone 3.
c. In Warm Humid locations as defined by Figure R301.1 and Table
R301.1, the basement wall U-factor shall not exceed 0.360.
d. The SHGC column applies to all glazed fenestration.
Exception: In Climate Zones 0 through 3, skylights shall be permitted
to be excluded fenestration SHGC requirements provided that the
SHGC for such skylights does not exceed 0.30.
(g) Insulation Minimum R-Values and Fenestration Requirements by_Component.
Table R402.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Table R402.1.3
INSULATION MINIMUM R-VALUES AND FENESTRATION
REQUIREMENTS BY COMPONENTa
FOR CLIMATE ZONE 3
Fenestration U-Factorb,i
0.3a
Skylightb U-Factor
0.55
Glazed Fenesration SHGCb,e 0.25
Ceiling R-Value
Wood Frame Wall R-Value
Mass Wall R-Valuel
Floor R-Value
Basement��g Wall R-Value
Slabd R-Value & Depth
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0
Crawl Space� Wall R-Value Sci or 13
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a. R-values are minimums. U-factors and SIIGC are maximums. Wherc
insulation is installed in a cavity that is less than the label or design
thickness of the insulation R-value of the insulation shall be not less than
the R-value specified in the table.
b. The fenestration U-factor column excludes skylights. The SHGC column
applies to all glazed fenestration.
Exception: In Climate Zones 0 through 3, skylights shall be permitted to
be excluded from glazed fenestration SHGC requirements provided that
the SHGC for such skylights does not exceed 0.30.
c. "Sci or 13"means R-5 continuous insulation (ci) on the interior or
exterior surface of the wall or R-13 cavity insulation on the interior side
of the wall.
d. R-5 insulation shall be provided under the full slab area of a heated slab
in addition to the required slab edge insulation R-value for slabs as
indicated in the table. The slab-edge insulation for heated slabs shall not
be required to extend below the slab.
e. There are no SHGC requirements in the Marine Zone.
£ Basement wall insulation is not required in Warm Humid locations as
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defined by Figure R301.1 and Table R301.1.
g. The first value is cavity insulation; the second value is continuous
insulation.
h. Mass walls shall be in accordance with Section R402.2.5. The second R-
value applies where more than half of the insulation is on the interior of
the mass wall.
i. A maximum U-factor of 0.32 shall apply in Climate Zones 3 through 8 to
vertical fenestration products installed in buildings located either:
Above 4,000 feet in elevation, or
2. In windborne debris regions where protection of openings is
required by Section R301.2.1.2 of the International Residential
Code.
For impact rated fenestration complying with Section R301.2.1.2 of the
International Residential Code or Section 1609.1.2 of the International
Building Code, the maximum U-factor shall be 0.75 in Zone 2 and 0.65
in Zone 3.
(h) Air leaka�e. Section R402.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R402.4 Air leaka�e. The building thermal envelope shall be constructed to limit
air leakage in accordance with the requirements of Sections R402.4.1 through
R402.4.4.
(i) Testin�• Section R402.4.1.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(j) Rooms containin� fuel-burnin�a�pliances. Section R402.4.4 is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(k) Ducts located outside conditioned space. Section R403.3.1 on or before
7/1/2024 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R403.3.1 Ducts located outside conditioned space. Supply and return ducts in
attics shall be insulated to a minimum of R-6. Supply and return ducts in other
portions of the building shall be insulated to a minimum of R-6.
(1) Duct testin�. Section R403.3.5 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(m) Duct leaka�e Section R403.3.6 is hereby delcted in its entirety.
(n) Circulation s. st� Section R403.5.1.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R403.5.1.1 Circulation systems. Heated water circulation systems shall be
provided with a circulation pump. The system return pipe shall be a dedicatcd
return pipe or a cold water supply pipe. Gravity and thermosyphon circulation
systems shall be prohibited. Circulation pump shall be controlled by a seven-day
time clock, aqua stat, or a combination of both devices.
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(o) Testin�. Section R403.6.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(p) Covers. Section R403.10.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(q) Li hting equipment. Section R404.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
R404.1 Lightin�quipment. Not less than 90 percent of the permanently
installed lighting fixtures, excluding kitchen appliance lighting fixtures, shall
contain only high-efficacy lighting sources.
(r) Exterior li�g. Section R404.1.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(s) Interior li h�t'�n� controls. Section R404.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(t) Exterior li�hting controls. Section R404.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(u) ADDITIONAL EFFICIENCY PACKAGE OPTIONS. Section R408 is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 2. THAT violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed a misdemeanor
punishable as provided by Section 1.01.004 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock,
Texas.
SECTION 3. THAT should any paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance
be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of this Ordinance shall not
be affected thereby.
SECTION 4. THAT pursuant to Section 214.218 of the Texas Local Government Code, this
Ordinance shall not be implemented or enforced until after the 30`h day after the date of final
adoption.
SECTION 5. THAT the City Secretary of the City of Lubbock, Texas, is hereby authorized and
directed to cause publication of the descriptive caption of this Ordinance as an alternative means
of publication provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
Passed by the City Council on first reading on March 5, 2024 __
Passed by the City Council on second reading on March 26�2024
TRAY P E, MAYOR
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AT` ST:
Courtney Paz, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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bert Wallace, Director of Development Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
- y S;�ms, Dep ' y Attorney
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