42 USC 17071 - Energy Code improvements applicable to manufactured housing

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 17, 2024

§ 17071.

Energy Code improvements applicable to manufactured housing

(a)

Establishment of standards

(1)

In general

(2)

Notice, comment, and consultation

Standards described in paragraph (1) shall be established after—

(A)

notice and an opportunity for comment by manufacturers of manufactured housing and other interested parties; and

(B)

consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, who may seek further counsel from the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee.

(b)

Requirements

(1)

International Energy Conservation Code

(2)

Considerations

The energy conservation standards established under this section may—

(A)

take into consideration the design and factory construction techniques of manufactured homes;

(B)

be based on the climate zones established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development rather than the climate zones under the International Energy Conservation Code; and

(C)

provide for alternative practices that result in net estimated energy consumption equal to or less than the specified standards.

(3)

Updating

The energy conservation standards established under this section shall be updated not later than—

(A)

1 year after December 19, 2007; and

(B)

1 year after any revision to the International Energy Conservation Code.

(c)

Enforcement

(Pub. L. 110–140, title IV, § 413, Dec. 19, 2007, 121 Stat. 1601.)

cite as: 42 USC 17071