Bill Text: VA SB290 | 2011 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Housing and Community Development, Board for; promulgation of Green Building Code.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-12-02 - Senate: Left in General Laws and Technology [SB290 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2011-SB290-Introduced.html
10101294D Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 1. That § 36-98 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows: § 36-98. Board to promulgate Statewide Code; other codes and regulations superseded; exceptions. A. The Board is hereby directed and empowered to adopt and promulgate a Uniform Statewide Building Code. Such building code shall supersede the building codes and regulations of the counties, municipalities and other political subdivisions and state agencies. However, such Code shall not supersede the regulations of other state agencies which require and govern the functional design and operation of building related activities not covered by the Uniform Statewide Building Code including but not limited to (i) public water supply systems, (ii) waste water treatment and disposal systems, and (iii) solid waste facilities. Nor shall state agencies be prevented from requiring, pursuant to other state law, that buildings and equipment be maintained in accordance with provisions of the Uniform Statewide Building Code.
C. As an additional part of the Uniform Statewide Building Code, the Board shall adopt and promulgate a Green Building Code to integrate and optimize on a life-cycle basis the attributes of energy conservation, reduced water demand, healthier indoor-air quality, minimal environmental impact, safety security, durability, accessibility, cost-benefit, productivity, sustainability, functionality, and operational considerations. In promulgating the Green Building Code, the Board shall consider standards and model codes and green building rating standards developed by interested organizations, including but not limited to the Green Building Initiative green building rating standard and the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating standard. Local governing bodies shall have the option of adopting the Green Building Code. |