Residential Provisions of the 2020 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State
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Friday, May 17, 2024
8:30 am – 4:20 pm EDT
Presented by: Arthur Pakatar, LEED
General Administration of the Code
- Code history and development
- Development of the International Energy Conservation Code
- Adoption in New York State with amendments
- Stretch Code in New York State
- Scope and general requirements
- Inspections
Stretch Code In New York State
- Definitions climate zones
- Materials, systems, and equipment
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
- Energy modeling
Chapter 4: Heating and Cooling Systems
- Control systems Ductwork insulation and sealing
- Service hot water systems Duct leakage testing
- 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
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Credits
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council
.7 CEUs (Energy)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in New York.
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The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Energy (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
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7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA
The Pakatar GroupMr. Pakatar is the principal of The Pakatar Group, a firm dedicated to the built environment. He is an industry veteran with several years of experience teaching home performance and construction-related topics. Mr. Pakatar holds certifications from the International Code Council, the Association of Energy Engineers, the Building Performance Institute, the U.S. Green Building Council and RESNET. He is a certified code enforcement officer in New York State and holds the energy code inspector and plans examiner credentials with ICC. Over the past 10 years Mr. Pakatar has prepared and delivered training to code enforcement officers, design professionals and other construction industry stakeholders throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. He has taught throughout the United States. Having participated in creating protocols on several pertinent topics, Mr. Pakatar is considered a subject matter expert on those topics.
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Course Title: Residential Provisions of the 2020 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This seven-hour course examines the residential provisions of the 2020 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State which is based on the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The course focuses on residential chapters 2-4, covering materials, systems, thermal envelopes, energy modeling, HVAC, mechanical systems, lighting and power systems and more. The course will also explore chapter 5 on additions, alterations and repairs to existing buildings.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the history, development and scope of the 2018 IECC and discuss its adoption with amendments in New York State.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to analyze thermal building envelope design, utilize prescriptive insulation and fenestration, and assess building efficiency using REScheck.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to locate, reference and comply with code requirements for service hot water systems, mechanical ventilation systems and control systems.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explore code provisions applicable to existing buildings, such as those related to additions, alterations, repairs, and changes of occupancy.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with building design, energy systems, and code compliance
HSW Justification:
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 03/20/2027
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