El Paso enforces energy and water-efficiency rules through the locally adopted International Energy Conservation Code, plus Texas State Energy Conservation Office requirements. Plan El Paso and the 2020 Climate Action Plan add sustainability goals tied to the city's Chihuahuan Desert climate.
El Paso adopts the International Energy Conservation Code under Chapter 9.40 to set envelope, mechanical, lighting, and water-heating efficiency for new construction and major remodels. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 388 directs the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) to coordinate code adoption and updates statewide. The 2020 El Paso Climate Action Plan sets greenhouse-gas reduction targets, encourages cool roofs, EV-ready wiring, and shade tree plantings. EPWU's regional drought stage rules add irrigation-system and landscape requirements. Plan El Paso supports compact, mixed-use development tuned to the Chihuahuan Desert climate.
Plan-review rejection, stop-work, certificate-of-occupancy denial, and SECO enforcement under Tex. Health and Safety Code Ch. 388 for nonconforming code adoptions.
El Paso, TX
Elevators in El Paso commercial and multifamily buildings must be inspected and registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Building ow...
El Paso, TX
El Paso uses Title 20 zoning, the historic preservation chapter, and form-based plan districts to control mansionization. Floor area, setback, and height rat...
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