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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 105, OF THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATION, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING BY REFERENCE A NEW TECHNICAL CODE TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2014 ARKANSAS ENERGY CODE AS WELL AS ALL FUTURE EDITIONS WHICH MAY FOLLOW; AND FOR DECLARING AN EMERGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE IMMEDIATE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC
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WHEREAS, the 2014 Arkansas Energy Code is mandated by the Arkansas General Assembly through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Section 3(B)(2)(c) of Act 7 of 1981. These rules and regulations are in adherence with the Administrative Procedures Act; And
WHEREAS, the 2014 Arkansas Energy Code provides minimum energy standards for the design of new buildings as well as additions to existing buildings, specifically residential and commercial facilities intended for human occupancy, by regulating their exterior including HVAC, Service Water Heating, Electrical Distribution, illuminating systems and equipment for the effective use of energy; And
WHEREAS, pursuant to ACA 14-55-207, public notice was given of Jonesboro's intent to adopt the 2014 Arkansas Energy Code by reference, and informed the public that three (3) copies of this code have been and now are on file and available for public review in the Office of City Clerk of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: That there is hereby adopted by reference by the City Council of Jonesboro, Arkansas the 2014 Arkansas Energy Code edition as well as all future editions which my follow. Adopting the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended as specified in the ordinance.
SECTION 2: That Chapter 105, of the Jonesboro Code of Ordinances entitled Building and Building Regulation shall be amended by adding Article 10, entitled the 2014 Arkansas Energy Code.
SECTION 3: Ordinances or parts thereof in force at the time that this ordinance shall take effect, if inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: Whereas it is of the utmost urgency that the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas have an up to date Energy Code to protect the citizens of our city, therefore, and emergency is declared to exist and this ordinance being necessary for the immediate protection of the public shall take effect immediately on its passage and approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 2015.