Missouri § 8.812 - Minimum energy efficiency standards for state buildings established by rule — compliance required — exemption, when.
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§ 8.812. Minimum energy efficiency standards for state buildings established by rule — compliance required — exemption, when.
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.
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(L. 1993 H.B. 195 § 4 subsecs. 3, 4, A.L. 2008 S.B. 1181, et al.)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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