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Green Code Mandatory on April 1 For All Building in Baltimore

Green Building Law Update

Baltimore City adopted the International Green Construction Code 2012 as an overlay to the City’s building, fire and related codes effective April 1, 2015. That mandatory law had some efficacy with new construction but almost no market impact on renovations as building owners strived to avoid the enactment. ” Read on.

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South Miami Poised to Mandate Solar Panels

Green Building Law Update

The City of South Miami, Florida City Commission is scheduled to take a final vote on July 18 on an ordinance that will require rooftop photovoltaic panels on new construction and major renovations. The ordinance is likely to pass given that at its July 12 meeting the second reader version of this ordinance passed with a 4 to 1 vote.

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

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Food safety regulations are now heavily influencing the industry and producers have incorporated high-tech processing and storage plants for the melons,” said Utt. Vineland is conveniently located along NJ Route 55, providing a quick and direct connection to customers in Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, Washington D.C.,

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The Ramifications of this IgCC Enactment are of National Import

Green Building Law Update

On September 28, 2016, the County Executive of Montgomery County, Maryland submitted Executive Regulation 21-15, which adopts the International Green Construction Code 2012, to the County Council. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed IgCC within 60 days after receiving it, the green code is automatically approved.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Funds may be used by large businesses for bondable business activities including financing the purchase of land or buildings; building construction or renovation; and certain types of machinery and equipment. Funds may be used for machinery and equipment, working capital, and building construction and renovation.

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Montgomery County to Abandon LEED Mandating IgCC for All Building

Green Building Law Update

Proposed as Executive Regulation #21-15, by a notice published in the Montgomery County Register on December 1, 2015, the green building code will cover all new buildings and additions 5,000 square feet and larger. A public hearing on proposed Executive Regulation #21-15 is scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 1:30 p.m.

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50 Shades of Green in Montgomery County

Green Building Law Update

And the Council approved Executive Regulation 21-15 which adopts the IgCC 2012. As progressive as this bill is, Montgomery County is one of a very limited number of jurisdictions mandating new construction and renovation of privately owned buildings must be green.

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