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Chapter 13, Energy Subchapter 1 Administration and Enforcement SECTION 13-100 GENERAL 13-100.1 Title. This chapter shall be known as the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction, and may be cited as such. It will be referred to herein as “the code” or “this code.” 13-100.2 Intent. The provisions of this code shall regulate (1) the design of building envelopes for adequate thermal resistance and low air leakage and (2) the design and selection of mechanical, electrical, and illumination systems and equipment which will enable the effective use of energy in new building construction, additions, alterations or any change in building configuration. It is intended that these provisions provide flexibility to permit the use of innovative approaches and techniques to achieve effective utilization of energy. These provisions are structured to permit compliance with the intent of this code by the following design paths as applicable for the type of construction and date permitted. 1. Subchapter 13-4, Commercial Building Compliance Methods. 2. Subchapter 13-6, Residential Building Compliance Methods. Compliance with these paths meets the intent of this chapter as allowed by Sections 13-101.1 and 13-101.2 of this chapter. This code is not intended to abridge any safety or health requirements mandated under any other applicable codes or ordinances. SECTION 13-101 SCOPE 13-101.0 General. This code is a statewide uniform code and shall not be made more stringent or lenient by local government. The code provides for a uniform standard of energy efficiency by, at a minimum, setting forth minimum requirements for exterior envelopes, lighting, electrical distribution, and selection of heating, lighting, ventilating, air conditioning and service water heating systems. It shall apply to all new buildings, to additions to existing buildings and manufactured homes, to renovations to existing buildings, both public and private, with certain exceptions, to cha