Residential
In October 2013, existing green building codes were repealed and the 2012 International Residential Code with amendments was adopted. Among the amendments were energy efficiency requirements approximately 15% above the state minimum standard.
In 2019, Frisco adopted the 2018 IECC with amendments, which now is mandatory for all residential buildings.
Commercial
In November 2006, Frisco passed an ordinance requiring that 100% of all roof areas comply with the EPA Energy Star Cool Roof Program as it exists or may be amended. Additional requirements for buildings include specific heat island mitigation measures, landscape water conservation, and construction waste recycling standards.
By November 2012, more than 7,700,000 square feet of "green" commercial space had been built.
In 2019, Frisco adopted the 2018 IECC with amendments, which is now mandatory for all commercial and industrial buildings.
| Implementing Sector: | Local |
| Category: | Regulatory Policy |
| State: | Texas |
| Incentive Type: | Building Energy Code |
| Web Site: | https://www.friscotexas.gov/397/Adopted-Codes |
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| Residential Code: | 2018 IECC, with amendments |
| Commercial Code: | 2018 IECC, with amendments |
| Code Change Cycle: | No regular code change cycle. Commercial and residential codes were effective January 1, 2020. |
| Name: | Ordinance No. 19-11-101 |
| Date Enacted: | 11/29/2019 |
| Organization: | Frisco Department of Planning and Development |
| Address: |
6101 Frisco Square Blvd. Frisco TX 75034 |
| Phone: | (972) 292-5300 |
This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.
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