Complying with the Residential Provisions of the New York State Energy Conservation Code Seminar
Agenda
Registration: 8:00 – 8:30 am
Morning Session: 8:30 – 11:45 am
Lunch (On your own): 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Afternoon Session: 12:45 – 4:30 pm
Development of the International Energy Conservation Code’s (IECC’s)
Residential Building Requirements
Current New York State (NYS) IECC
Identifying projects to which it applies
Reviewing the format and organization of the code
Examining required submittals/procedures
Exploring energy models
Building toward the next generation energy code
2018 IECC and NYS implementation
REScheck Introduction
Review functionality on live screen
Overview of menus, toolbars and fields
Common REScheck submittal mistakes
Alternative compliance paths
Building Envelope
Review the difference between the R and U factors
Weather-resistive barriers
Vapor barriers, air barriers and thermal boundaries
Prescriptive R or U, F, and C
Slab insulation Fenestration requirements
Requirements for doors and entrances
Insulation requirements
Basement insulation strategies
Exterior foam
Thermal Bypass Inspection
Visual 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 Continuing Ed. Hours
6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units
Professional Engineers
6.5 Continuing Ed. Hours
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Energy)
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers up to 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects and 6.5 continuing education hours to professional engineers in New York.
HalfMoon Education is deemed a New York-approved continuing education provider for architects via its affiliation with the American Institute of Architects.
This event is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES.
The New York State Education Department considers courses as approved for New York State mandatory continuing education for professional engineers if the sponsor’s courses are approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System and are in approved subject areas.
Architects and engineers seeking continuing education credit in other states will be able to apply the hours earned at this seminar, in most cases. Refer to specific states rules to determine eligibility.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Energy.
This event offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been approved by any state with a continuing education requirement for contractors.
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.
