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HB 3314 establishes energy efficiency performance standards for residential construction by amending the Health and Safety Code. The bill sets specific insulation and air-sealing requirements for unvented attic and rafter assemblies, mandating that local jurisdictions recognize compliance if certain R-values and air-tightness measures are met. It also requires buildings to attain a specified blower door test result, include mechanical ventilation that does not rely solely on negative pressure, and ensure HVAC equipment and ductwork remain within the building’s thermal envelope.
Author
Cody Harris
Matt Morgan
Ben Bumgarner
Tony Tinderholt
Co-Author
Bradley Buckley
Eddie Morales
Tom Oliverson