Building Air Leakage Testing for Energy Code Compliance
Agenda
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm CDT
Agenda:
Presented by Kelvin Liu, PE
- Define the requirements of the 2021 & 2024 IECC C402.5.3 for Compliance Building Thermal Envelope Testing
- Illustrate how to effectively conduct whole-building air leakage testing
- Discuss the reporting results and documentation requirements of the testing standards
- Identify common field challenges the construction teams have encountered during the pretest and test procedures
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Credits
Engineers
2.0 PDHs
Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
2.0 HSW LUs
ICC - International Code Council
0.2 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
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The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .2 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
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2.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Kelvin Liu, PE
Senior Consultant - Building Envelope, Forensics, and Restoration at Walker ConsultantsMr. Liu has experience in building science consulting, building condition assessments, reserve fund studies, wood-products testing and research, and building performance testing. He brings a scientific and analytical approach to the design and conservation of the building enclosure, often relying on real-world testing of materials, assemblies, and systems. He is particularly adept at providing solutions to construction and building science-related issues that benefit all parties involved in a project.
AIA Info
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Course Title: Building Air Leakage Testing for Energy Code Compliance
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This two-hour course explains how whole-building air leakage testing is used to demonstrate compliance with the 2021 and 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). It focuses on testing requirements, field procedures, documentation, and common construction challenges that affect test results and code approval.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to identify the air leakage testing requirements of IECC 2021 and 2024 for building thermal envelope compliance.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to explain the procedures and equipment used to conduct whole-building air leakage testing in accordance with code standards.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to document and interpret test results to meet reporting and compliance verification requirements.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to recognize common pretest and testing challenges encountered in the field and recommend strategies to address them.
LUs: 2.0
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 01/07/2029
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.