House Bill No. 803 amends several sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes concerning building codes with a focus on energy conservation standards. The bill establishes an Energy Code Commission tasked with updating energy efficiency requirements and ensuring compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code and the International Residential Code. This commission will include stakeholders from the construction and energy sectors, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and reduce long-term energy costs for building occupants. The bill also mandates the adoption of specific energy codes effective July 1, 2023.

In addition to these provisions, the bill repeals existing requirements for fire protection sprinkler systems in one- or two-family dwellings and clarifies the roles of the state fire marshal and the facility planning and control section in enforcing energy conservation codes for state-owned facilities. It specifies that, starting January 1, 2011, any major facility project must exceed five thousand gross square feet and excludes buildings without conditioned space. The bill also repeals certain sections of the law related to major facility projects, streamlining regulations to provide clearer guidelines for their classification and requirements in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB803 Engrossed: 40:28(A)(3), 40:49(D)
HB803 Reengrossed:
HB803 Enrolled: 40:28(A)(3)
HB803 Act 635: 40:28(A)(3)