Complying with the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code for Commercial Buildings
Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 – 4:30 pm
2015 International Energy Conservation Code (2015 IECC)
Identifying projects to which it applies
Reviewing the format and organization of the code
Examining required submittals/procedures
Exploring energy models
COMcheck Introduction
Review functionality on live screen
Overview of menus, toolbars and fields
Review the most frequent COMcheck submittal mistakes
Alternatives to COMcheck
Building Envelope
Review the difference between the R and U factors
Weather-resistive barriers
Vapor barriers, air barriers and thermal boundaries
Examples of calculating insulation thickness/U factors
Slab insulationAdvanced framing methods
Fenestration requirements—National Fenestration Rating Council labels
Requirements for doors and entrances
Insulation requirements
Basement insulation strategies
Exterior foam
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems
The simplified approach and when it can save you a lot of work
Requirements for controls
Equipment types and applications
Ventilation standards and options
When you can and cannot dehumidify
Service Water Heating
Consideration including pipe insulation, pool covers and heat traps
Power and Lighting
Lighting controls
Power limitations using whole building or space-by-space method
Case Studies: Planning, Modeling and Verifying Compliance
Credits
Architects
6.5 HSW Contact Hours/CEUs
6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
International Code Council
6.5 Contact Hours
Contractors
Non-Mandatory Cont. Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 HSW contact hours/CEUs to architects and 6.5 PDHs for engineers in all states. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Missouri and Illinois.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Provider No. J885).
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor in Florida and is deemed an approved sponsor in New York. HalfMoon is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota.
The International Code Council has approved this event for 6.5 contact hours (.65 CEUs) in the specialty area of Energy.
This course offers a continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any state contractor licensing entity for mandatory continuing education credit.
Attendance will be monitored and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
Lawrence Lile PE LEED AP BD+C QCxP
Owner of Lile Engineering in Ashland, MO
Mr. Lile is the owner of Lile Engineering, which specializes in commercial energy solutions and LEED certification consulting. Mr. Lile has worked in the design industry for over 30 years, on healthcare, industrial, commercial and educational construction projects. He has been involved in electrical and mechanical design, as well as construction management and commissioning. He has volunteered for local city boards and commissions, including the City of Columbia Energy and Environment Commission, which he chaired from 2009 – 2015, helping the City review and adopt new building codes. Mr. Lile is a licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri.