LEGISLATIVE REVIEW JUNE 29, 2010 RCAC MEETINGS CONTINUE FOR CODE REVIEW   The Residential Construction Advisory Committee’s (RCAC) energy subcommittee held its second meeting Wednesday, June 23, 2010 and again heard from both sides on the adoption of the 2009 IECC.   Although admitting the OHBA 2009 prescriptive proposal comes very close, the proponents of adopting the 2009 code without changes maintained a strong position:  Climate zones shall remain as presented in 2009 IECC, no credit shall be given for mechanical trade-offs, and energy savings should be achieved through further insulating the envelope.   Following the proponents presentation, Bill Kaufholz, OHBA Building Codes Chairman, brought forth cost impact analysis of complying with the 2009 IECC.  From his evaluation, the code changes could increase the costs of building $1000-$2000, depending on the climate zone.   After fielding questions on his analysis, Bill agreed to run a similar analysis using the proposed Ohio prescriptive for the August meeting.     OHBA and Kaufholz expressed further concern for the lack of mechanical tradeoffs to reach a similar level of energy savings.  In his comments, Kaufholz reminded everyone that builders are supportive of energy efficient homes, but it is crucial to evaluate how energy savings are accomplished and the cost impact of such decisions in the current homebuilding economy.     The RCAC is scheduled to hear from stakeholders on the sprinkler issue at its July 21, 2010 meeting.  The energy subcommittee is scheduled to meet again in August for further review of an Ohio path.  The subcommittees have finished their review of specific comments submitted on the RCAC draft language of the 2009 Residential Code of Ohio (RCO), but will continue to meet in order perform its cost impact analysis.    Feel free to volunteer any information to OHBA which may be helpful in the review process or contact with any questions.   Ohio Home Builders Association Board of Directors Meeting March 16, 2010 2009 OHBA Year End Review Ohio Building Codes Meeting Review OHBA Government Affairs / Legislative Position Q & A Ohio Planned Community Law Energy Conservation for Ohioans Linked Deposit Program 2009 I-Codes Creating Greener, Safer Communities Board of Building Standards Member List NCBIA Government Affairs Committee oversees and coordinates the government affairs activities and programs of the association in order to execute the association’s goals and objectives. The committee works closely with OHBA and NAHB on state and national legislation. US Congress Marcy Kaptur - 9 District Toledo Ph: 800-964-4699 Washington DC Ph: 202-225-4146 Email: Sue.Rowe@mail.house.gov Click to send email Betty Sutton - 13 District Lorain Ph: 440-245-5350 Washington DC Ph: 202-225-3401 Web: www.Sutton.house.gov Click to view website US Senate Sherrod Brown Ph: 216.522.7272  Web:  www.brown.senate.gov/contact.cfm George Voinovich Ph: 216.522.7095 Email: senator_voinovich@voinovich.senate.gov Click to send email Ohio State Senators Sue Morano - District 13 Ph:614-644-7613 Email:senatormorano@maild.sen.state.oh.us Click to send email Mark Wagner- District 2 Ph: 614-466-8060 Email: sd02@mailr.sen.state.oh.us  Ohio State Representatives Joseph Koziura - District 56 Ph: 614.466.5141 Email: district56@ohr.state.oh.us Click to send email Matt Lundy - District 57 Ph: 614-644-5076 Email: district57@ohr.state.oh.us Click to send email Terry Boose- District 58 Ph: 614-466-9628 Email: district58@ohr.state.oh.us Click to send email Dennis Murray- District 80 Ph: 614.644.6011 Email: district80@ohr.state.oh.us Click to send email Erie County Commissioners - Ph: 419.627.7672 Thomas M. Ferrell, Jr. Bill Monaghan Pat Shenigo Huron County Commissioners - Ph: 419.668.3092 Mike Adelman Larry Silcox Gary Bauer Lorain County Commissioners - Ph: 440.329.5000 Betty Blair Ted Kalo Lori Kokoski