Agenda

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Thursday, October 31, 2024
8:30 am – 3:30 pm EDT

 

Presented by: Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA

General Administration of the Code

  • Development and adoption of International Energy Conservation Code (2021)
  • Identifying projects to which the residential provisions of the energy code apply
  • Reviewing the format and organization of the code
  • Examining required submittals/procedures
  • Exploring energy models
  • Building toward the next generation energy code

Residential Chapters 2-3

  • Definitions
  • Climate zones
  • Materials, systems and equipment

Code Compliance Alternatives

  • Choosing a compliance method
    • Performance-based compliance
    • UA tradeoff
    • Simulated performance method
    • Energy rating index compliance alternative

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

Heating and Cooling System and Power Systems

  • Control systems
  • Ductwork insulation and sealing
  • Service hot water systems
  • Mechanical ventilation systems
  • Pools and spas
  • Power systems and electrical systems

Existing Buildings

  • Building additions
  • Making building alterations
  • Building repairs and maintenance
  • Change of occupancy

  

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Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 LU|HSW

ICC - International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Energy)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in Vermont. This course may qualify for credit in additional jurisdictions; please refer to specific licensing rules to determine eligibility.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 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 is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following preapprovals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Arthur “Art” Pakatar, LEED Green Associate, CEA

Principal of The Pakatar Group

The Pakatar Group, a firm dedicated to the built environment. Mr. Pakatar is an industry veteran with several years of experience teaching home performance and construction-related topics. He holds certifications from the International Code Council, the Association of Energy Engineers, the Building Performance Institute, the U.S. Green Building Council and RESNET. Mr. Pakatar 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 He has prepared and delivered training to code enforcement officers, design professionals and other construction industry stakeholders throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Mr. Pakatar has taught throughout the United States. Having participated in creating protocols on several pertinent topics, He is considered a subject matter expert on those topics.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

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: Complying with the 2024 Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES)

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This six-hour course analyzes the 2024 Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) which is based on the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The course focuses on residential provisions, covering materials, systems, thermal envelopes, energy modeling, HVAC, mechanical systems, lighting and power systems and more. The course will also explore code provisions related to existing buildings.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss the development and adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) in Vermont, identify projects to which the residential provisions apply, and explore energy models.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to comply with insulation and fenestration requirements affecting ceilings, access doors, mass walls, slab-on-grade floors, and air leakage.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with residential energy requirements related to ductwork installation and sealing, mechanical ventilation systems, service hour water systems, and electrical 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: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 08/28/2027

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.

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