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New Jersey DOE Status of State Energy Codes
Residential |
Commercial |
Statewide Residential Code:
 2006 IECC |
Statewide Commercial Code:
ASHRAE 04 |
| State Amendments:
Yes |
State Amendments:
Yes |
| State Certification:
None |
State Certification:
Commercial Certification Letter |
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Adoption by Local County/Jursidiction:
Mandatory |
Adoption by Local County/Jursidiction:
Mandatory |
| Can use REScheck to show compliance:
Yes |
Can use COMcheck to show compliance:
Yes |
| Notes on the State's Residential Code:
When showing compliance to their new energy code using REScheck, the 2003 IECC code option should be used rather than 2006 IECC and compliance should exceed 2003 IECC by two percent or more. Previous code was based on 1995 CABO MEC with New Jersey modifications. |
Notes on the State's Commercial Code:
ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004 with minor modifications. Previous code was based on ASHRAE 90.1-1999. |
| Approximate Stringency:
Complex Stringency - More stringent than 2006 IECC with 20% or more glazing (less than 20% is slightly less stringent). |
Approximate Stringency:
As stringent as the ASHRAE 04 |
| Current Status Comments:
Local jurisdictions may not make amendments to the codes. |
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| American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Information:
Governor's Letter: http://www.energy.gov/media/3142CorzineNewJersey.pdf BECP Nationwide Reports:Residential Commercial |
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State Website(s):
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/codes
New Jersey's Energy Code and Compliance Paths
http://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/forms/energycodes/index3.shtml
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partner:
http://www.neep.org
Primary Technical Contact:
Robert Austin
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Division of Codes and Standards
101 S. Broad St.
P.O. Box 802
Trenton, NJ 08625-0802
PH: (609) 984-7609
FX: (609) 984-7717
Email: raustin@dca.state.nj.us
State Agency/Office Head:
Cynthia A. Wilk, Director
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Division of Codes and Standards
PH: (609) 292-7899
FX: (609) 633-6729
Other Contact(s):
Additional State Information (certification, adoption, compliance, enforcement, history, grants)