U.S. Mayors Endorse 'Green' Commercial Construction Code

OKLAHOMA CITY—An organization of U.S. mayors is endorsing the International Green Construction Code, developed by the International Code Council with input from stakeholders. The code includes energy, water, IAQ and safety benchmarks that states and cities may adopt as mandatory provisions for commercial buildings. The code incorporates ASHRAE Standard 189.1 as an optional path to compliance. The U.S. Conference of Mayors passed a resolution that endorses the code during the 1,200-member organization's annual meeting in June. Read more