MS HB508

Extends the repeal date of Mississippi Code Section 57-39-21 from July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2019, continuing energy efficiency standards for building construction and design.

Requires buildings with heating, cooling, or hot water systems to meet energy efficiency standards based on American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers Standard 90.1-2010 during design, construction, and alteration.

Exempts certain buildings from standards including those with minimal energy usage (less than 3.4 BTU per hour per square foot), unheated/uncooled structures, mobile homes, privately-owned noncommercial buildings, and federally-owned buildings.

Assigns local governing authorities responsibility for adopting rules, regulations, and penalties for enforcement, while the state building commission oversees compliance for state-owned buildings.

Authorizes local governing authorities to charge inspection fees not exceeding $150.00 for thermal and lighting standards compliance inspections.