Description:
One of the more challenging portions of the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) for residential builders is the ongoing evolution of energy code provisions. This session will provide an overview of the energy-related code provisions in the UCC with an emphasis on the recent changes associated with the 2018 2021 ICRC / IECC adoption. More specifically, this session will dive into some of the ongoing challenges faced by builders and contractors, including new climate zone maps, continuous insulation requirements, increased slab insulation, energy code compliance paths, and the PA Alternative Residential Energy Provisions. This session will require some storytelling on the part of attendees – the speakers will want to know where the stress is the greatest in their markets as it relates to energy.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the building science and heat flow principles that drive the performance of building as it relates to energy.
Provide an overview of current code provisions that dictate minimum energy efficiency features and components in residential construction.
Understand the manner in which different materials and systems impact the heat loss and heat gain in homes.
Examine various compliance pathways for energy code compliance in the Uniform Construction Code in PA.
Instructors
- Pennsylvania Housing Research Center
Course Schedule
9am-11am. Instruction time
Registration Fee
$40
Credit Hours
2 UCC continuing education credit hours awarded.
*We no longer accept paper registrations or invoicing for this class. Online registrations only. Credit Cards and PayPal are accepted as payment.
Attendance & Cancellation Policy for Virtual Class
To receive full CEU's for this class, Attendance & Participation in the Live Zoom's are required. You will be expected to attend the full duration of the class.
*If there are any Attendance Issues, please e-mail Christy Saliaris at csaliaris@pml.org
Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an email to cancellations@paconstructioncodesacademy.org . Refunds will be determined by the date of the fax or email. A cancellation received less than 10 business days of the session you are registered for, is subject to an administrative fee and any PayPal transactional fees. Those who cancel within 3 business days of the session date or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee and if unpaid, will be invoiced. Credit toward future PCCA courses may be accepted upon approval from the PCCA administrator; substitutions may be accepted.