Energy Code Certification
Attached are the online submittal forms and instructions for submittal of the Energy Code Certification for your building permit. As the memo explains the preferred method is to submit the certification as an attachment to your building permit through the County's online Citizen Access Program commonly referred to as ACA. Before you submit your certification you will need to complete the online registration process. A copy of the registration form is included with this memo. Click below to access the memo.
View the Energy Conservation Code Online Submittal Forms and Procedures here.
Additional Information
Complete your registration
To arrange an appointment to complete the registration process, please contact the Inspections, Licenses & Permits by phone at
410-313-2455(Main)
410-313-3298(Fax)
410-313-3322(Fax)
2021 IECC Residential Energy Efficiency Selection Form
2012 IECC Residential Energy Flow Chart
2012 IECC Residential Energy Flow Chart
Howard County has adopted the 2018 Energy Conservation Code which will be posted at a later date.
2012 IECC Residential Energy Requirements
2012 IECC Residential Energy Requirements
Howard County has adopted the 2018 Energy Conservation Code which will be posted at a later date.
2012 IECC Residential Energy Checklist
2012 Residential Energy Checklist
Howard County has adopted the 2018 Energy Conservation Code which will be posted at a later date.
Builders Procedure for HVAC Final Inspection
Builders Procedure for HVAC Final Inspection Effective May 1, 2020
Howard County has adopted the 2018 Energy Conservation Code which will be posted at a later date.