International Energy Code Development Committee unanimously approves NGMA’s proposal CE-24

On April 26, 2013, National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association (NGMA) President Matt Stuppy and Codes & Standards Committee Chair Craig Humphrey (along with Intercode Incorporated) represented the NGMA in Dallas at the International Code Council's Code Development Committee Hearings. NGMA’s proposal CE-24 to the International Energy Code Development Committee was approved unanimously. This proposal added a definition for greenhouses and an exemption for the thermal envelope to the International Energy Code.
 
The Committee’s recommendation for approval is the first step in making this part of the Energy Code, according to NGMA. The next step is a period of public comment, followed by final action hearings in October. NGMA states it expects to see some opposition to the proposal at the final action hearings.

During the next five months, NGMA will be working with ICI to educate building officials about this issue. If you are interested in assisting NGMA in this endeavor, please contact the office at info@ngma.com to be added to the Codes & Standards Committee.