CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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James Gerren, Director of Building Department |
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Conduct a public hearing and approve, adopt, and authorize the Chair to sign an ordinance to amend Title 25, Chapter 25.20 of the Clark County Code by deleting Chapter 25.20 in its entirety; adopting a new Chapter 25.20 entitled "The Energy Conservation Code of Clark County"; adopting by reference the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and the Southern Nevada Amendments thereto; and establishing penalties and administrative provisions related to enforcement (For possible action)
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BACKGROUND:
In compliance with NRS 701.220 and NAC 701.185, the Director of the Governor's Office of Energy adopted the 2024 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, effective August 18, 2024. In accordance with NRS 701.220.4(a), Clark County is required to incorporate the standards adopted by the Director of the Governor's Office of Energy in its codes. In compliance with NRS 701.220.4(a), this ordinance proposes the adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code to replace the current 2021 edition, along with the adoption of the Southern Nevada Amendments to the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, which were developed jointly by the Southern Nevada Building Officials and the local construction industry through committee hearings and actions.
Adopting and enforcing the International Energy Conservation Code with the Southern Nevada Amendments will improve the energy efficiency of newly constructed buildings in Clark County, and bring the County into compliance with NRS 701.220.4(a).
The ordinance was introduced at the July 1, 2025, Board of County Commissioners' meeting, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance to amend Title 25, Chapter 25.20 of the Clark County Code.