ORDINANCE NO. 260144
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Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers
Amending Chapter 18, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Article XIV, Section 18-367 entitled "Adoption of International Energy Conservation Code (2021); amendments" and enacting, in lieu thereof, a new section of like number and subject matter that provides amendments to the residential energy (RE) section for exterior wall insulation, total building performance (HERS), energy rating index compliance (ERI), duct testing, and energy code analysis (ECA) plan pages to promote regional competitiveness and support economic development.
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WHEREAS, Committee Substitute for Resolution 251035 directed the City Manager to prepare recommendations for amendments to Chapter 18 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the metropolitan region has historically updated building and energy codes on a six-year cycle to maintain regional consistency and competitiveness; and
WHEREAS, the proposed residential energy code amendments provide specific compliance modifications, including permitting exterior wall insulation at R-19 without continuous insulation under the prescriptive method, establishing a Total Building Performance (HERS) compliance score of 70 for single family residences under 2,000 square feet and a compliance value of 65 for residences over 2,000 square feet, establishing an Energy Rating Index (ERI) compliance value of 70 for single family residences under 2,000 square feet and a compliance value of 65 for residences over 2,000 square feet, removing duct leakage testing requirements when all ductwork is located entirely within the building thermal envelope, and removing energy code analysis (ECA) plan pages as a submittal requirement when permit applicants submit documentation showing the proposed building will meet the above compliance scores; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That Chapter 18, Article XIV, ...
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