553.9061 Scheduled increases in thermal efficiency standards. - Florida Statutes

553.9061 Scheduled increases in thermal efficiency standards.

   (1) The purpose of this section is to establish a schedule of increases in the energy performance of buildings subject to the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction. The Florida Building Commission shall:

   (a) Include the necessary provisions by the 2010 edition of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction to increase the energy performance of new buildings by at least 20 percent as compared to the energy efficiency provisions of the 2007 Florida Building Code adopted October 31, 2007.

   (b) Increase energy efficiency requirements by the 2013 edition of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction by at least 30 percent as compared to the energy efficiency provisions of the 2007 Florida Building Code adopted October 31, 2007.

   (c) Increase energy efficiency requirements by the 2016 edition of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction by at least 40 percent as compared to the energy efficiency provisions of the 2007 Florida Building Code adopted October 31, 2007.

   (d) Increase energy efficiency requirements by the 2019 edition of the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction by at least 50 percent as compared to the energy efficiency provisions of the 2007 Florida Building Code adopted October 31, 2007.

   (2) The Florida Building Commission shall identify within code support and compliance documentation the specific building options and elements available to meet the energy performance goals established in subsection (1). Energy efficiency performance options and elements include, but are not limited to:

   (a) Energy-efficient water heating systems, including solar water heating.

   (b) Energy-efficient appliances.

   (c) Energy-efficient windows, doors, and skylights.

   (d) Low solar-absorption roofs, also known as “cool roofs.”

   (e) Enhanced ceiling and wall insulation.

   (f) Reduced-leak duct systems and energy-saving devices and features installed within duct systems.

   (g) Programmable thermostats.

   (h) Energy-efficient lighting systems.

   (i) Energy-saving quality installation procedures for replacement air-conditioning systems, including, but not limited to, equipment sizing analysis and duct inspection.

   (j) Shading devices, sunscreening materials, and overhangs.

   (k) Weatherstripping, caulking, and sealing of exterior openings and penetrations.

   (l) Energy-efficient centralized computer data centers in office buildings.

   (3) The Florida Building Commission shall, prior to implementing the goals established in subsection (1), adopt by rule and implement a cost-effectiveness test for proposed increases in energy efficiency. The cost-effectiveness test shall measure cost-effectiveness and shall ensure that energy efficiency increases result in a positive net financial impact.

History. s. 20, ch. 2008-191; s. 109, ch. 2008-227; s. 42, ch. 2010-176.