{"data":{"id":"us-mt/17-7-213","jurisdiction":"us-mt","citation":"17-7-213","heading":"High-performance building standards.","body":"(1) New buildings and major renovations constructed under 17-7-202 and new state-leased buildings must:\n(a) be built and operated as high-performance buildings; and\n(b) exceed the International Energy Conservation Code most recently adopted by the department of labor and industry by 20% or to the extent that is cost-effective over the life of the building or major renovation.\n(2) The department, in collaboration with the Montana university system and other state agencies, shall adopt high-performance building standards. In developing these standards, the department shall consider:\n(a) integrated design principles to optimize energy performance, enhance indoor environmental quality, and conserve natural resources;\n(b) cost-effectiveness, including productivity, deferred maintenance, and operational considerations;\n(c) environmental, economic, and social sustainability of materials and components; and\n(d) building functionality, durability, and maintenance.","path":["TITLE 17. STATE FINANCE","CHAPTER 7. BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATIONS","Part 2. Long-Range Building Program and Budget"],"source_url":"https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0170/chapter_0070/part_0020/section_0130/0170-0070-0020-0130.html","current_through":"Montana Code Annotated 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:48:24Z","sha256":"320c34c8130f7d3fce158dc060a611119299dd37c7a1abbfa8e16283eccdb860","source_id":"us-mt","stale":false,"prev":"us-mt/17-7-212","next":"us-mt/17-7-214"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}