International Energy Conservation Code
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The International Energy Conservation Code is a model building energy code that sets minimum efficiency standards for residential and commercial buildings to reduce energy use and associated costs.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| International Energy Conservation Code canonical | 3 |
| 2012 IECC | 1 |
| IECC | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7331687 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: International Energy Conservation Code Context triple: [Massachusetts State Building Code, basedOn, International Energy Conservation Code]
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California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6)
The California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6) are statewide regulations that set minimum energy performance requirements for new and existing buildings to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Massachusetts State Building Code
The Massachusetts State Building Code is a statewide set of regulations that governs the design, construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings in Massachusetts to ensure safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency.
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International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories
The International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories is a WADA regulatory document that sets detailed requirements and procedures to ensure that all organizations bound by the World Anti-Doping Code properly implement and enforce its anti-doping rules.
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National Energy Conservation Policy Act
The National Energy Conservation Policy Act is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1978 that promotes energy efficiency and conservation through measures such as building standards, federal energy management programs, and incentives for energy-saving technologies.
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National Fire Protection Association standards
National Fire Protection Association standards are widely adopted fire and life safety codes and guidelines that establish best practices for fire prevention, protection, and emergency response.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: International Energy Conservation Code Target entity description: The International Energy Conservation Code is a model building energy code that sets minimum efficiency standards for residential and commercial buildings to reduce energy use and associated costs.
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A.
California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6)
The California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6) are statewide regulations that set minimum energy performance requirements for new and existing buildings to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
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B.
Massachusetts State Building Code
The Massachusetts State Building Code is a statewide set of regulations that governs the design, construction, alteration, and maintenance of buildings in Massachusetts to ensure safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency.
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C.
International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories
The International Standard for Code Compliance by Signatories is a WADA regulatory document that sets detailed requirements and procedures to ensure that all organizations bound by the World Anti-Doping Code properly implement and enforce its anti-doping rules.
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D.
National Energy Conservation Policy Act
The National Energy Conservation Policy Act is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1978 that promotes energy efficiency and conservation through measures such as building standards, federal energy management programs, and incentives for energy-saving technologies.
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E.
National Fire Protection Association standards
National Fire Protection Association standards are widely adopted fire and life safety codes and guidelines that establish best practices for fire prevention, protection, and emergency response.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
building energy code
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energy efficiency standard ⓘ model code ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
IECC
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linked to:
International Energy Conservation Code
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| adoptionMethod | adopted by reference into state and local building codes ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
commercial buildings
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high-rise commercial buildings ⓘ low-rise residential buildings ⓘ residential buildings ⓘ |
| basisFor | state energy codes in many U.S. states ⓘ |
| compliancePath |
energy rating index (ERI) path in some editions
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performance path ⓘ prescriptive path ⓘ |
| countryOfUse |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| covers |
building envelope requirements
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heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) efficiency requirements ⓘ lighting power and lighting control requirements ⓘ mechanical systems efficiency requirements ⓘ on-site renewable energy provisions in some editions ⓘ service water heating efficiency requirements ⓘ |
| developedBy | International Code Council ⓘ |
| editionExample |
2012 IECC
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linked to:
International Energy Conservation Code
2015 IECC ⓘ 2018 IECC ⓘ 2021 IECC ⓘ |
| enforcedBy | local building code officials ⓘ |
| focus | energy conservation in the built environment ⓘ |
| geographicFocus | primarily North America ⓘ |
| goal | improve building energy efficiency over time through successive editions ⓘ |
| impact |
influences design and construction practices for new buildings
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influences major renovations of existing buildings ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| primaryJurisdiction | state and local governments in the United States ⓘ |
| publisher | International Code Council ⓘ |
| purpose |
promote energy-efficient building design and construction
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reduce building energy use ⓘ reduce energy costs for building owners and occupants ⓘ support environmental and energy policy goals ⓘ |
| regulates | energy efficiency of buildings ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
ASHRAE Standard 90.1
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linked to:
ASHRAE energy standards
International Building Code ⓘ International Residential Code ⓘ |
| requires | inspections for energy code compliance ⓘ |
| sector | building and construction ⓘ |
| sets | minimum energy efficiency requirements ⓘ |
| structure | separate provisions for residential and commercial buildings ⓘ |
| typeOfStandard | minimum performance standard ⓘ |
| updateCycle | three-year code development cycle ⓘ |
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linked to: International Energy Conservation Code