Residential State Codes
| Residential Code: | REScheck shows compliance: | Enforcement Status: | Approximate Stringency: | Residential Code Notes: | |
| None | No | Without Amendments | As stringent as the | ||
| Alaska | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | The Building Energy Efficiency Standard (BEES) uses the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, with Alaska Specific Amendments. This is the mandatory minimum energy efficiency standard for construction using state financing programs. |
| Alabama | State Specific Code | Yes | Voluntary With Amendments | No Information | Residential Energy Code for Alabama (RECA), a voluntary state developed code equivalent to the IECC 2000 without SHGC 0.40 is contingent upon local adoption. Four jurisdictions have adopted the International codes, including IECC 2000 without tampering with the low solar heat gain low-e window requirements. |
| Arkansas | State Specific Code | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | Less stringent than the 2003 IECC | Amendment excludes compliance to the .40 SHGC in hdd areas less than 3,500. |
| American Samoa | None | No | None Without Amendments | No Information | None. |
| Arizona | None | Yes | Voluntary Without Amendments | No Information | 2006 IECC: Avondale, Coconino County, El Mirage, Flagstaff,Pinal County, Pima County, Buckeye, Duncan, Goodyear, Oro Valley, Phoenix, Marana, Tolleson, Scottsdale, Colorado City, Florence, Ft.Mojave, Fountain Hills, LaPaz County,
Paradise Valley, Queen Creek, Sahuratia, Surprise 2003 IECC: Benson, Carefree, Clarkdale, Cochise County, Peoria, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Show Low, Sierra Vista, Surprise, Tuscon, Graham County |
| California | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the 2009 IECC | The 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards is a State-developed code, Part 6 of Title 24, effective Jan. 1, 2010. |
| Colorado | 2003 IECC | Yes | Voluntary Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2003 IECC | 2003 IECC mandatory in any area that does adopt or enforce local codes. |
| Connecticut | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | |
| District of Columbia | State Specific Code | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the 2006 IECC | 2006 IECC with amendments to include provisions from the 2009 IECC. |
| Delaware | 2000 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2000 IECC | 2009 IECC effective July 1, 2010 |
| Florida | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the 2006 IECC | State-developed code with compliance methods similar to the 2006 IECC. Approx. 95% of residences comply by the performance method. The standard of performance is more stringent than Sec. 405 of the 2009 IECC. Criteria are tailored to Florida's hot and humid climate. State computer program required for compliance calculations and documentation.
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| Georgia | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the 2006 IECC | 2006 IECC with 2008 and 2009 Georgia State Supplements and Amendments, effective Jan. 1, 2008. |
| Guam | 93 MEC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 93 MEC | 1993 MEC. |
| Hawaii | None | Yes | Voluntary Without Amendments | No Information | Honolulu and Maui County require R-19 or equivalent in roofs of new residences. Hawaii County requires R-19 in the roofs and R-11 in the walls for homes that are centrally air conditioned. |
| Iowa | 2009 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2009 IECC | |
| Idaho | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | 2006 IECC effective Jan. 1, 2008 (previous code 2003 IECC) |
| Illinois | 2009 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2009 IECC | On Friday, August 28, Illinois’ Governor Pat Quinn signed the Energy Efficient Building Act into law. The Act established a statewide residential energy code, which requires that newly constructed residential buildings meet the minimum standards set forth in the most recent version of the International Energy Conservation Code (2009 IECC). "Residential building" means (i) a detached one-family or 2-family dwelling or (ii) any building that is 3 stories or less in height above grade that contains multiple dwelling units, in which the occupants reside on a primarily permanent basis, such as a townhouse, a row house, an apartment house, a convent, a monastery, a rectory, a fraternity or sorority house, a dormitory, and a rooming house; provided, however, that when applied to a building located within the boundaries of a municipality having a population of 1,000,000 or more, the term "residential building" means a building containing one or more dwelling units, not exceeding 4 stories above grade, where occupants are primarily permanent. |
| Indiana | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 92 MEC | Indiana Energy Conservation Code (1992 Model Energy Code with Indiana amendments) |
| Kansas | None | Yes | None Without Amendments | No Information | Homebuilders or realtors must disclose information about the home energy performance parameters on the Kansas Energy Efficiency Disclosure form and provide it to potential buyers. |
| Kentucky | 2006 IRC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IRC | 2006 IRC with Kentucky Amendments |
| Louisiana | 2006 IRC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IRC | 2006 IRC with direct reference to 2006 IECC. |
| Massachusetts | State Specific Code | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2009 IECC | MA's Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) has amended the code as of Jan. 1, 2010, requiring the use of the 2009 IECC with MA's amendments instead of the 2006 IECC. BBRS is allowing a six month concurrency period through June 1, 2010 during which either the 2006 IECC with 2007 Supplement and MA's amendments or the 2009 IECC and MA amendments may be used. When using REScheck, the 2009 IECC code option should be chosen for compliance. |
| Maryland | 2009 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2009 IECC | |
| Maine | None | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | No Information | State-developed code called the Maine Model Building Energy Code, based on the 2003 IECC, which sets a minimum standard if a jurisdiction adopts a code. If a town adopted a building energy code prior to the July 27, 2005, it may retain that code, but any code adopted after the rule's effective date must be the Maine Model Building Energy Code. A town may adopt only portions of the Maine Model Building Energy Code or may adopt amendments to the Code. Not mandatory statewide. 2003 IECC: Biddeford, Portland |
| Michigan | 2003 IRC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2003 IRC | 2003 IRC, with amendments |
| Minnesota | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the 2006 IRC | New Residential Energy Code based on Chapter 11 of the 2006 IRC with amendments. Full Code text can be viewed at https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/rules/?id=1322&view=chapter |
| Missouri | None | No | None Without Amendments | No Information | None statewide. State-owned single-family and multi-family residential buildings must comply with the latest edition of the MEC or ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.2-1993. |
| Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | Unique stringent than the 2009 IECC | |
| Mississippi | PRIOR 92 MEC | No | Voluntary Without Amendments | Less stringent than the PRIOR 92 MEC | State energy code, based on ASHRAE Standard 90-1975, is adopted by local jurisdictions. |
| Montana | 2003 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2003 IECC | 2003 IECC with amendments: (1) Basement wall insulation maybe delayed until space is finished. (2) Log walls are exempt from R-value requirements. (3) All residential buildings must have an energy component label, listing insulation levels, window and heating and water heating efficiencies to be placed in/on the electrical panel. |
| North Carolina | State Specific Code | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | The most recent version of REScheck is recommended instead of version 4.0.0 cited in NC's Code; due to minor bug fixes and enhancements to the software. |
| North Dakota | None | Yes | Voluntary Without Amendments | No Information | Chapter 11 of 2009 IRC is contingent on adoption by local jurisdiction |
| Nebraska | 2003 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2003 IECC | |
| New Hampshire | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | State Amendments Notes: Entire State is Zone 6. Sec 403.4.1 Circulating Hot water systems. Circulating domestic hot water pipes shall be insulated to a minimum of R-4 and non-circulating domestic hot water pipes in unconditioned spaces shall be insulated to a minimum of R-4. |
| New Jersey | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | Unique stringent than the 2006 IECC | 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. |
| New Mexico | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | |
| Nevada | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | The cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Mesquite, Boulder City, and Clark County have adopted the Southern Nevada Energy Code based on the 2006 IECC with amendments with an effective date of May 1, 2007. REScheck and COMcheck can be used for envelope and mechanical only.
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| New York | 2004 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2004 IECC | 2004 IECC w/amendments. |
| Ohio | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | On Jan. 1, 2009, the Ohio Board of Building Standards re-adopted the 2006 IECC and added an additional prescriptive option for demonstrating energy code compliance for one-two and three family dwellings. The new prescriptive table is found in Chapter 11 (section 1104) of the Residential Code of Ohio. http://www.com.state.oh.us/dic/Documents/bbst_PARTA-Residential.pdf |
| Oklahoma | None | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | No Information | Oklahoma and Tulsa City adopted the 2003 IRC. |
| Oregon | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | 2008 Oregon Residential Specialty Code requirements are based on the 2006 IRC and can be viewed at the following link: 2008 Residential Energy Code Requirements . State developed CodeComp software may be used to show compliance. |
| Pennsylvania | 2009 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2009 IECC | 2009 IECC, 2009 IRC, Chapter 11, and/or PA-Alt.
PA-Alt: Adherence to Pennsylvania's Alternative Residential Energy Provisions 2009 is an acceptable means of demonstrating compliance with the energy conservation code requirements of the Uniform Construction Code. |
| Puerto Rico | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | Less stringent than the 95 MEC | The Code for Energy Conservation in Puerto Rico, based on ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1989, is mandatory for the entire island of Puerto Rico. |
| Rhode Island | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | |
| South Carolina | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | SC State Legislature passed a bill to mandate the 2006 IECC for all new and renovated buildings effective July 1, 2009. This bill removes the residential compliance option which would have weakened the energy savings achievable through the 2006 IECC. |
| South Dakota | None | No | None Without Amendments | No Information | None. |
| Tennessee | 2003 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2003 IECC | |
| Texas | 2001 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2001 IECC | 2000 IECC with 2001 Supplement |
| Utah | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | |
| Virginia | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 2003 IECC | Yes | None Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2003 IECC | |
| Vermont | State Specific Code | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the 2000 IECC | Based upon the 2000 IECC and Vermont's amendments. |
| Washington | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the 2006 IECC | State-developed and implemented code. Most recent updates effective July 1, 2007. Exceeds 2006 IECC standards for most homes. |
| Wisconsin | State Specific Code | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | State-developed code (COMM 22), which meets or exceeds 2006 IECC for 1-2 family dwelling |
| West Virginia | State Specific Code | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | Unique stringent than the 2003 IECC | The state of West Virginia adopted the 2003 International Residential Code and the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code with amendments during the 2006 legislative session. The codes were adopted on March 11, 2006; they became effective May 15, 2006. West Virginia code is available online through a link available from the Secretary of State's Office at http://www.wvsos.com/csr/verify.asp?TitleSeries=87-04. For information on building regulations and codes, contact the West Virginia Fire Commission at (304) 558-2191. |
| Wyoming | None | No | Voluntary Without Amendments | As stringent as the PRIOR 92 MEC | The ICBO Uniform Building Code, which is based on the 1989 MEC, may be adopted and enforced by local jurisdictions. |
Commercial State Codes |
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| Commercial Code: | COMcheck shows compliance: | Enforcement Status: | Approximate Stringency: | Commercial Code Notes: | |
| None | No | Without Amendments | As stringent as the | ||
| Alaska | None | No | None Without Amendments | No Information | None statewide.
All public facilities must be designed to comply with the thermal and lighting energy standards adopted by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities under AS44.42.020(a)(14). |
| Alabama | State Specific Code | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | No Information | The Alabama Building Energy Conservation Code (ABECC) is a mandatory building code for state government buildings, administered by the Alabama Building Commission. The latest version of the Code (ABECC 2004) , which is based on ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001, was adopted in March 2005 and was implemented by the Alabama Building Commission in September 2005. |
| Arkansas | 2003 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2003 IECC | ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001, which is referenced by the 2003 IECC. |
| American Samoa | None | No | None Without Amendments | No Information | None. |
| Arizona | None | Yes | Voluntary Without Amendments | No Information | State-owned or -funded buildings, must comply with ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1999. 2006 IECC: Pima County, Buckeye, Duncan, Oro Valley, Phoneix, and Scottsdale 2003 IECC: Benson, Carefree, Clarkdale, Cochise County, Goodyear, Peoria, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Show Low, Sierra Vista, Surprise, Tuscon 2000 IECC: Florence, Pinal County |
| California | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the ASHRAE 07 | The 2008 Building Energy Efficiency Standards is a State-developed code, Part 6 of Title 24, effective Jan. 1, 2010. |
| Colorado | 2003 IECC | Yes | Voluntary Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2003 IECC | Voluntary state provisions are based on 2003 IECC with reference to ASHRAE 90.1-2001 |
| Connecticut | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | 2006 IECC with reference to ASHRAE 90.1-2004 |
| District of Columbia | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | 2006 IECC with an amendment to reference ASHRAE 90.1-2007. |
| Delaware | 2001 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2001 IECC | ASHRAE 90.1-2007 effective July 1, 2010 |
| Florida | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the ASHRAE 07 | State-developed code. Compliance method consistent with ASHRAE 90.1 performance method (Ch. 11). Limited prescriptive compliance for shell buildings. Standard of performance more stringent than ASHRAE 90.1-2007. State computer program required for compliance calculations and documentation. |
| Georgia | State Specific Code | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the 2006 IECC | IECC 2006 with ASHRAE 90.1-2004 with Georgia state amendments, effective Jan. 1, 2008. |
| Guam | ASHRAE 89 | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the ASHRAE 89 | ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1989. |
| Hawaii | None | Yes | Voluntary Without Amendments | No Information | Kauai County adopted 2009 IECC. |
| Iowa | 2009 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2009 IECC | 2009 IECC with reference to ASHRAE 90.1-2007 |
| Idaho | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | 2006 IECC with ASHRAE 90.1-2004 reference effective Jan. 1, 2008 (previous code 2003 IECC) |
| Illinois | 2009 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2009 IECC | The 2009 IECC with reference to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 as a means for compliance. |
| Indiana | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | stringent than the 90A90B | Indiana Energy Conservation Code (1992 Model Energy Code with Indiana amendments) |
| Kansas | 2006 IECC | No | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | Kansas has adopted the 2006 IECC as the applicable energy efficiency standard for commercial and industrial structures in the state. No enforcement mechanism is provided in the statute (HB 2036). |
| Kentucky | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | |
| Louisiana | ASHRAE 04 | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the ASHRAE 04 | 2006 IECC used for low rise (3 stories or less) multi-unit residential construction. |
| Massachusetts | State Specific Code | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2009 IECC | MA's Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) has amended the code as of Jan. 1, 2010, requiring the use of the 2009 IECC with MA's amendments instead of the 2006 IECC. BBRS is allowing a six month concurrency period through June 1, 2010 during which either the 2006 IECC with 2007 Supplement and MA's amendments or the 2009 IECC and MA amendments may be used. |
| Maryland | 2009 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2009 IECC | |
| Maine | ASHRAE 01 | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the ASHRAE 01 | New construction or substantial renovation of any commercial building undertaken after Jan. 1. 2004 must conform to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2001 or 2003 IECC and ASHRAE Standard 62-2001. "Substantial Renovation" means any renovation for which the cost exceeds 50% of the buildings current value prior to renovation. |
| Michigan | ASHRAE 99 | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the ASHRAE 99 | ASHRAE 90.1-1999 is the current standard. The new rules were effective March 13, 2003. |
| Minnesota | State Specific Code | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the ASHRAE 04 | New Commercial Energy Code based on ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 with amendments. Amendments can be viewed at https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/rules/?id=1323&view=chapter |
| Missouri | None | No | None Without Amendments | No Information | None. Minimum energy efficiency standards for state buildings established by rule--compliance required--exemption, when.
8.812. 1. By January 1, 2009, the department shall establish, by rule, a minimum energy efficiency standard for construction of a state building over five thousand square feet, substantial renovation of a state building over five thousand square feet when major energy systems are involved or a building over five thousand square feet which the state or state agency considers for acquisition or lease. Such standard shall be at least as stringent as the International Energy Conservation Code 2006, or the latest version thereof.
2. All design which is initiated on or after July 1, 2009, for construction of a state building over five thousand square feet or substantial renovation of a state building over five thousand square feet when major energy systems are involved or any building over five thousand square feet which the state or state agency considers for acquisition or lease after July 1, 2009, shall meet applicable provisions of the minimum energy efficiency standard. 3. The commissioner of the office of administration may exempt any building from the requirements of subsection 2 of this section: (1) When compliance with the minimum energy efficiency standard may compromise the safety of the building or any of its occupants; or (2) When the cost of compliance is expected to exceed the projected energy cost savings gained. |
| Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | Unique stringent than the 2009 IECC | |
| Mississippi | None | No | None Without Amendments | No Information | 90-1975 is mandatory for state-owned buildings, public buildings, and high-rise buildings only. |
| Montana | 2003 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2003 IECC | 2003 IECC with reference to ASHRAE 90.1-2001. |
| North Carolina | State Specific Code | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | State-developed code, modeled on the 2006 IECC with amendments including ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004. |
| North Dakota | None | Yes | Voluntary Without Amendments | No Information | Chapter 13 of 2009 IBC is contingent on adoption by local jurisdiction |
| Nebraska | 2003 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2003 IECC | 2003 IECC with reference to ASHRAE 90.1-2001 |
| New Hampshire | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | 2006 IECC with direct reference for compliance to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004. Sec 504.5.1 Circulating domestic hot water pipes shall be insulated to a minimum of R-4 and non-circulating domestic hot water pipes in unconditioned spaces shall be insulated to a minimum of R-4. |
| New Jersey | ASHRAE 04 | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the ASHRAE 04 | ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004 with minor modifications.
Previous code was based on ASHRAE 90.1-1999. |
| New Mexico | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | |
| Nevada | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | 2006 IECC with reference to 90.1-2004 |
| New York | 2003 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2003 IECC | 2003 IECC w/amendments. |
| Ohio | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | 2006 IECC with reference to ASHRAE 90.1-2004 became effective Sept. 6, 2005. |
| Oklahoma | None | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | No Information | 2006 IBC adopted in 2007 with statewide default to the 2006 IECC for jurisdictions that have not adopted codes. |
| Oregon | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the ASHRAE 04 | 2007 Oregon Structural Specialty Code are based on the 2006 IBC State-developed code that meets or exceeds ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004. State developed CodeComp software may be used to show compliance. Effective July 1, 2010, 2009 IECC with amendments |
| Pennsylvania | 2009 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2009 IECC | 2009 IECC with reference to ASHRAE 90.1-2007 |
| Puerto Rico | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | Less stringent than the ASHRAE 89 | The Code for Energy Conservation in Puerto Rico, based on ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1989, is mandatory for the entire island of Puerto Rico. |
| Rhode Island | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | |
| South Carolina | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | |
| South Dakota | None | No | None Without Amendments | No Information | None. |
| Tennessee | 90A90B | No | Voluntary Without Amendments | As stringent as the 90A90B | |
| Texas | 2001 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2001 IECC | 2000 IECC with 2001 Supplement |
| Utah | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | with reference to ASHRAE 90.1-2004 |
| Virginia | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 2003 IECC | Yes | None Without Amendments | As stringent as the 2003 IECC | |
| Vermont | State Specific Code | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the 2004 IECC | Based on 2004 IECC with amendments to include ASHRAE 90.1-2004 |
| Washington | State Specific Code | No | Mandatory With Amendments | More stringent than the ASHRAE 04 | State-developed code that meets or exceeds ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004. Most recent updates effective July 1, 2007. |
| Wisconsin | 2006 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2006 IECC | 2006 IECC w/amendments; can use COMcheck for building envelope and for lighting. Set the code to be used with the "2006 IECC" or "ASHRAE 90.1-2004". Multi family buildings (3 stories or less, 3 dwellings or more) are considered commercial buildings in Wisconsin. REScheck may be used with these buildings if program is set for use with the "2006 IECC". |
| West Virginia | 2003 IECC | Yes | Mandatory With Amendments | As stringent as the 2003 IECC | |
| Wyoming | None | No | Voluntary Without Amendments | As stringent as the PRIOR 90A90B | The ICBO Uniform Building Code, which is based on the 1989 MEC, may be adopted and enforced by local jurisdictions. |