Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2024 09 25

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Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda September 25, 2024 Page 5 of 64 place as well so that a building can be all -electric. Board discussed striking the all -electric requirements since the equipment is either still not available or is too far out to order. Suggested having gas appliances as an option and specifying that the gas appliance would need to be at least 92% efficient. i. Exceptions would be fossil fuel for MAU systems or supplementary heat systems. j. Commercial gas: electric resistance and storage is currently not allowed. Board would like to change to allow more options. The Board would like to make clear that they approved these changes with the intent that they are "replacing code in lieu of", not just "adding on" to existing code, otherwise there would have been more comments Here are the two energy documents requested by the Board to be included with the minutes: ORDINANCE NO. , SERIES 2024 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.18.030 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted from time -to -time certain building and construction standards; and WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare to adopt by reference thereto the 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Louisville remains committed to its adopted goals to reduce energy consumption, increase clean energy sources, and support the transition to a low -carbon community as outlined in the Sustainability Action Plan and Resolution 25, Series 2019, "A Resolution Setting Clean Energy and Carbon Reduction Goals"; and WHEREAS, reducing building energy consumption is an effective strategy to reduce community -wide energy consumption and increase long-term cost savings for businesses; and WHEREAS, the City Council is committed to environmental, economic and social sustainability, ensuring the International Energy Conservation Code is attainable for current and future business owners and tenants, supporting affordable housing and local businesses development.