Link to Town Building Department website…
The Town of Basalt, Climate Zone 6B,
is currently on the 2021 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) took effect June 13th 2023.
The 2024 SBR Amendment took effect on November 12th 2024.
The full SBR Ordinance can be found here:
Sustainable Building Regulations 2024 Ordinance
(1) Prescriptive via REScheck: (option available only when new construction and additions ≤
2,000 sf of conditioned floor area) via REScheck. The proposed design must
exceed compliance by a minimum of 10% comply with the requirements of Sections R401
through R404. All items listed in the Requirements Checklist in the REScheck must also be
addressed.
For all remodels IECC Chapter 5 – Existing Buildings shall apply.
(2) HERS Rating: A HERS score of 52 must be achieved for a residence utilizing both gas and
electricity. For an all-electric or Electrification-ready residence, a HERS score of 55 is
required. The HERS report shall include the HERS Certificate and the Building Summary
Report. Resubmittal of documents is required when as-built conditions occur, prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
If a project does not meet the required HERS score, at the SBR building final, a calculated fee of $0.25
multiplied by the conditioned floor area, multiplied by the number of points short shall apply and be
paid prior to final.
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