105.6 Approved programs. The code official shall be permitted to deem other national, state, or local programs as equivalent to meet or exceed this code. Buildings approved in writing by such a program shall be considered to be in compliance with this code. Example programs include, but are not limited to, net zero, new buildings that achieve certification under the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) at Silver or higher or a rating of two (2) Green Globes or higher under the Green Globes program. Equivalency for existing buildings are those that achieve certification under the USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) at Certified or higher or a rating of one (1) Green Globe or higher under the Green Globes program.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)