North Carolina

Summary:

The 2009 North Carolina Energy Conservation Code (NCEC) is mandatory statewide for both residential and commercial buildings. The residential and commercial codes are based on the 2006 IECC with amendments, while the commercial code also references ASHRAE 90.1-2004. Builders are allowed to use the 2006 NCEC (based on the 2003 IECC) for both residential and commercial buildings until June 30, 2009.

Links:

• EERE Building Energy Codes Program

• Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP)

• 2009 North Carolina Energy Conservation Code

• Department of Insurance

• State Energy Office

Contacts:

Billy Hinton, Mechanical and Energy Code Consultant
North Carolina Department of Insurance, Engineering Division

Phone: 919-661-5880 x239
Email: bhinton@ncdoit.net

Star Brown, Chief
NC State Energy Office

Phone: 919-733-2230
Email: starlette.brown@doa.nc.gov

Last Updated 06/26/2009

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