The following terms shall have the meanings respectively prescribed for them, except when the context otherwise requires:
(1) ALABAMA ENERGY AND RESIDENTIAL CODES. The codes adopted by the board, as amended by the board, and based on the 2006 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 for commercial buildings, and the 2006 International Residential Code published by the International Code Council, or any subsequent editions, changes, or recompilations thereof, or any other code which the board officially adopts.
(2) BOARD. The Alabama Energy and Residential Codes Board created by this article.
(3) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
(4) DIVISION. The Energy Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs.
(5) UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Any county or municipality within the State of Alabama.