Complying with the 2015 International Residential Energy Conservation Code
Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:15 pm
Lunch (On your own): 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:15 – 4:30 pm
2015 Residential Energy Conservation Code
Current residential energy conservation code and anticipated changes
Identifying projects to which it applies
Reviewing the format and organization of the code
Examining required submittals/procedures
Exploring energy models
REScheck Introduction
Review functionality on live screen
Overview of menus, toolbars and fields
Review the most frequent REScheck submittal mistakes
Alternatives to REScheck
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 insulation
Advanced framing methods
Fenestration requirements—National Fenestration Rating Council labels
Requirements for doors and entrances
Insulation requirements
Basement insulation strategies
Exterior foam
Thermal Bypass Inspection
Performance testing—blower doors and shell tightness
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems
Manuals J&D
The simplified approach
Requirements for controls
Equipment types and applications
Ventilation standards and options
Ductwork Sealing Requirements and Verification Testing
Case Studies: Planning, Modeling and Verifying Compliance
Credits
Architects
6.5 HSW Contact Hours
6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
International Code Council
.65 CEUs
Building Performance Institute
3.25 CEUs
Contractors
Non-Mandatory Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects and 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers in all states with continuing education requirements.
This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Courses approved by the AIA qualify for New Jersey architects.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for architects in Florida and is deemed an approved sponsor in New York. HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No 24GP00000700), New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota.
This seminar is approved by the International Code Council for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Energy. The Building Performance Institute has approved if for 3.25 CEUs.
This course offers a continuing education opportunity to contractors. It has not been approved by any state contractor licensing entity for required 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
Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA, HERS Rater, PHIUS Verifier
Principal, The Pakatar Group, in Troy, NYWith over 20 years of industry experience, Mr. Pakatar specializes in home performance, energy efficiency, and construction-related training and consulting. Mr. Pakatar holds professional certifications from the International Code Council (ICC), the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), PHIUS and RESNET. He is a certified Code Enforcement Officer in New York State and holds ICC credentials as an Energy Code Inspector and Plans Examiner. Throughout his career, Mr. Pakatar has played an active role in the development and implementation of building codes, contributing to the creation of policies and protocols that support energy efficiency and code compliance. Over the past two decades, he has designed and delivered training programs for code officials, design professionals, and construction industry stakeholders across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and nationwide. Recognized as a subject matter expert, Mr. Pakatar continues to support the evolution of codes and standards through education, technical assistance, and policy engagement.