50-60-802. Enforcement of energy code through builder self-certification. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person who begins construction on a residential building in Montana after October 1, 1993, shall certify in writing to the building owner at the conclusion of construction that the residential building has been constructed in compliance with the energy-efficient construction standards adopted under the provisions of 50-60-203(1).

Terms Used In Montana Code 50-60-802

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Person: includes a corporation or other entity as well as a natural person. See Montana Code 1-1-201
  • Writing: includes printing. See Montana Code 1-1-203

(2)A person who begins construction on a residential building in Montana after October 1, 2009, shall certify in writing to the building owner at the conclusion of construction that the residential building has been constructed in compliance with the voluntary energy-efficient construction standards adopted by a county, city, or town with a building code enforcement program that has jurisdiction over the construction if the building meets or exceeds those standards.