Residential Provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Agenda
As a result of recent health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this seminar will now be offered as a live webinar.
To register for the online webinar, please follow this link: https://www.halfmoonseminars.org/seminars/133458/residential-provisions-of-the-international-energy-conservation-code-iecc-seminar/online
General Administration of the Code
Code history and development
Code adoption and enforcement in New York (2015 IECC)
Scope and general requirements
Inspections
Referenced standards
IECC Residential Chapters 2-3
Definitions
Climate zones
Materials, systems and equipment
Code Compliance Alternatives
ResCheck
Performance-based compliance
Energy rating index compliance alternative
Chapter 4: Residential Energy Efficiency
Building thermal envelope
• Insulation requirements
• Fenestration requirements
R-values and U-factor alternatives
Prescriptive insulation:
• Ceilings, access doors
• Mass walls, basement walls, sunrooms
• Slab-on-grade floors
Prescriptive fenestration:
Air leakage and testing
Fireplaces and fuel-burning appliances
Chapter 4: Heating and Cooling Systems
Control systems
Ductwork insulation and sealing
Service hot water systems
Mechanical ventilation systems
Pools and spas
Chapter 4: Electrical Power and Lighting Systems
Power systems
Lighting systems
Chapter 5: Existing Buildings
Building additions
Making building alterations
Building repairs and maintenance
Change of occupancy
Credits
Architects
7.0 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
Professional Engineers
7.0 Continuing Ed. Hours
International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Building)
Contractors
Non-Credit Continuing Ed.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers up to 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects and 7.0 continuing education hours to professional engineers in all states.
HalfMoon Education is deemed a New York-approved continuing education provider for engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)).
This event is approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org to view complete AIA information under this course listing.
The International Code Council has approved this course for .7 CEUs in specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
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
Wendy Talarico LEED AP
Ms. Talarico is an ICC-certified energy/green code plan reviewer and consults with architects and engineers throughout the Northeast to provide continuing education on a range of subjects from codes to building science. She is an instructor for Urban Green/New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s “Conquering the Code”, an 8-hour energy code class in New York State. Ms. Talarico was a member of the engineering outreach team for the Brick Industry Association, and she is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor for such publications as Architectural Record and This Old House. Her areas of expertise include building energy, sustainability issues, and codes, including the IECC, ASHRAE 90.1, IEBC, and the IgCC.
AIA Info
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This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Residential Provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This seven-hour live lecture presentation covers the residential provisions of the IECC, including Code definitions, climate zones, code compliance alternatives, residential energy efficiency, HVAC systems, electrical power ans lighting systems, and requirements for building additions, building alterations, repairs and change of occupancy.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to comply with IECC residential provisions for building envelopes, including those for insulation, fenestration, air-leaking and testing, and fireplaces and fuel-burning appliances.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to comply with IECC residential provisions for HVAC sytems, including those for control systems, duct work insulation, service hot water, and mechanical ventilation.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to comply with IECC residential provisions for electrical power systems and lighting systems.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to comply with IECC residential provisions for building additions, alterations, building repairs and maintenance, and changes of occupancy.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to discuss residential IECC adoption and enforcement on the state level and be able to discuss Code compliance alternatives.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with code interpretations and compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 10/31/2022
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.