Massachusetts Residential Energy Efficiency and Stretch Code Requirements
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Agenda
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
8:30 – 3:50 pm EDT
Presented by: Christopher McWhite, CBO, HCO
Administration of the Code
- Code history – Is this stuff brand new?
- What is a stretch code?
- What is 225 CMR?
- The law: MGL 25A §6; 143 §94 (o-r); 25A;
- Scope and administrative requirements
- The work of the inspector, contractor, and design professional
Residential Chapters 2-3
- Definitions: IECC and 225 CMR
- Climate zones
- General requirements: materials, systems, and equipment
- Role of energy efficiency in the IEBC and IRC appendix J
Chapter 4: Residential Energy Efficiency
The Basics: You Can Get There from Here
- Base code, prescriptive method
Chapter 4: Heating – Cooling – Lighting Systems & Electric Power
- Control systems
- Ductwork insulation and sealing
- Service hot water systems
- Mechanical ventilation systems
- Pools and spas
- Power and lighting systems
Code Compliance Alternatives
- ResCheck
- Passive House Building Certification
- H.E.R.S.
- Total building performance-based compliance
- E.R.I. compliance alternative
Stretch Code Requirements
- Any more 225 CMR amendments?
- Energy – heat recovery – ventilation – shhh
- Wiring for electric vehicle charging
Chapter 5: Existing Buildings
- Building additions & alterations
- Building repairs and maintenance
- Change of occupancy
- Referenced standards
- The appendices
- Development of the International Energy Efficiency Code 2024
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA
6.5 HSW LUs
International Code Council
.65 CEUs (Energy)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in Massachusetts. This webinar offers a 6.5-hour learning opportunity to Massachusetts engineers.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Energy (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate.
6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Christopher McWhite, CBO, HCO
Mr. McWhite is a graduate of Vincennes University. He has served as an inspector and plans examiner in Massachusetts, Georgia, Virginia, and Indiana. He has served on the Massachusetts Construction Supervisor Licensing exam rewriting committee to help transition the exam from the 2009 to the 2015 International Codes, as a member of the International Code Council’s IPMC / IZC Code Development Committee, and as member of the ICC Building Membership Council. Mr. McWhite has earned a combined 21 Certifications from SBCCI (Legacy Code) and ICC including Housing Code Official, Building Code Specialist, Plumbing Code Specialist, Certified Building Official, and is currently two certifications away from Master Code Professional.
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Course Title: Massachusetts Residential Energy Efficiency and Stretch Code Requirements
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour course focuses on residential energy efficiency and uses the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code (residential) as a framework. The course will discuss the administration of the code and analyze residential chapters 2-5, focusing on definitions, general requirements, base energy code provisions, HVAC and lighting systems, electric power and existing buildings. The course will concentrate on Stretch Code requirements, code compliance and compliance alternatives.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify opportunities to increase energy efficiency of lighting systems, hot water systems and mechanical ventilation systems.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to utilize ResCheck to determine the energy efficiency of a structure and explain how to obtain Passive House Building Certification.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to analyze the electrical wiring for electric vehicle charging in residential structures.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code’s requirements related to building additions, alterations and repairs.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with building design, energy systems, and code compliance
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 01/25/2027
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