The following amendments, modifications, additions, and deletions to the International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition, are hereby made:
1. The provisions of the International Energy Code as currently adopted and amended by the Iowa State Building Code Bureau shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
2. Delete the following sections of the International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition:
A. Section C101.1, Title.
B. Section C101.2, Scope.
C. Section C103.3.1, Approval of Construction Documents.
D. Section C103.3.2, Previous Approvals.
E. Section C103.3.3, Phased Approval.
F. Section C103.4, Amended Construction Documents.
G. Section C103.5, Retention of Construction Documents.
H. Section C104, Inspections.
I. Section C107, Fees.
J. Section C108, Stop Work Order.
K. Section C109, Board of Appeals.
3. All energy code compliance inspections shall be completed by a third part certified to do such inspections with a report submitted to the Administrative Official showing compliance with the State adopted energy code.
4. Add Section C402.1.1.1, Seasonal Structures, to read as follows:
“C402.1.1.1 Seasonal Structures.
The following seasonal type structures are exempt from meeting the provisions of this code. (These facilities are allowed to have heating and/or cooling equipment for temporary comfort of patrons and employees during operating hours.)
1. Foor Service Buildings That Serve Patrons At Amusement Parks, Waterparks, and Outdoor Sporting Facilities. The buildings can only be occupied by employees, must not be able to allow patrons to be served within the facility and must have its sole means of servicing customers, an operable exterior serving window.
2. Restrooms Facilities That Serve Amusement Parks, Waterparks, and Outdoor Sporting Facilities.”
5. Delete Section C408.2, XXX, and replace with the following:
“Mechanical systems and service water-heating systems commissioning and completion requirements. Prior to the final mechanical and plumbing inspections, the registered design professional or approved agency shall provide evidence of mechanical systems commissioning and completion in accordance with the provisions of this section. The commissioning agent shall be in no way affiliated with the project’s design, installation, or sale of products, to avoid any conflict of interest. The commissioning agent shall be accredited by an industry-recognized certification program, to be determined by the AHJ.”