1998 Minnesota Statutes

     16B.165 Energy efficiency in building codes. 

    Subdivision 1.    Energy efficiency.  By August 1, 1991, 
 the commissioner of public service, in consultation with the 
 commissioner of administration, shall solicit outside 
 information under section 14.10, on proposed amendments to the 
 Minnesota Building Code.  The commissioner shall begin 
 rulemaking to adopt the amendments by February 1, 1993.  So far 
 as is compatible with interests of public health and safety, the 
 amendments must be designed to equal or exceed the most 
 energy-conserving codes adopted by any other state.  To the 
 extent practicable, the codes must equal or exceed the model 
 conservation standards proposed by the Pacific Northwest Power 
 Planning Council for climate zones having 8,000 to 10,000 
 heating degree days. 

    Subd. 2.    Energy efficiency; commercial heating, 
 ventilation, and air conditioning.  By August 1, 1991, the 
 commissioner of public service shall solicit outside information 
 under section 14.10, on proposed codes or standards for 
 commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems 
 and installations to assure that new and remodeled commercial 
 development in Minnesota is as energy efficient as practicable 
 and compatible with public health and safety.  The commissioner 
 shall begin rulemaking to adopt the codes by February 1, 1993. 

    HIST: 1991 c 149 s 4