Local jurisdictions are free to adopt any criteria they choose for other residential construction.
The state rules or regulations do not include a residential energy code. The state's commercial building energy code applies to all new commercial buildings and major alterations and repairs to existing buildings. Local government is allowed to adopt only the state commercial energy code. The Office of the State Fire Marshal is granted the authority to promulgate amendments, revisions, and alternative compliance methods for the code. Once promulgated, they would replace the existing code.