Puerto Rico

Adoption Process:

The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico implements the code. No revision schedule exists; all code revisions apply to all the entire island of Puerto Rico.

Enforcement Process:

A certification by the professional who signs the plans is required. No field inspections are made unless requested for special reasons

Compliance Process:

All designs and plans must be submitted and signed by a professional engineer or architect.

Background / History:

In 1979 the Code for Energy Conservation in Puerto Rico was adopted as part of the Building Codes administered by the Permits and Regulations Administration. Legislation has been enacted that assigns the Energy Affairs Administration responsibility for updating the energy code. The adoption date of the IECC 2009 began on January 1st, 2011; however, the effective date of this code will be transitory. This means that the effectiveness of the IECC 2009 will depend on the Building Occupancy Group as defined in the IBC 2009, all the way through 2017, in order to fulfill with the 90% compliance as stated in the State Energy Program Regulations. Effective dates begin March 1, 2013 through March 1, 2016

Current News:

The adoption date of the IECC 2009 began on January 1st, 2011; however, the effective date of this code will be transitory. Effective dates begin March 1, 2013 and continue through March 1, 2016.

Code (Baseline):

None Statewide

Code (Baseline):

None Statewide

Approximate Energy Efficiency:

Equivalent to

Approximate Energy Efficiency:

Equivalent to

Code - Enforcement:

Mandatory

Code - Enforcement:

Mandatory

Approved Compliance Tools:

REScheck

DOE Determination:

ASHRAE 90.1-2007: No ASHRAE 90.1-2010: No

DOE Determination:

2009 IECC: No 2012 IECC: No

Code Change Process:

Regulatory

Code Change Cycle:

None

Adoption Date:

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Adoption Date:

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Amendments:

The adoption date of the IECC 2009 began on January 1st, 2011; however, the effective date of this code will be transitory. Effective dates begin March 1, 2013 and continue through March 1, 2016.

Amendments:

The adoption date of the IECC 2009 began on January 1st, 2011; however, the effective date of this code will be transitory. Effective dates begin March 1, 2013 and continue through March 1, 2016.

Approximate Energy Efficiency Code:

2009 IECC

Approximate Energy Efficiency Code:

2009 IECC

Approved Compliance Tools:

COMcheck