2024 IECC Residential Codes
ICC CEUs: 0.3 | RESNET PDUs: 3
This course covers the technical details of the 2024 IECC Residential chapters for residential units and small commercial buildings. We discuss what has changed since the 2018 IECC as well as what has been incorporated in the 2024 version of the IECC as lessons learned from the 2021 IECC. You will learn about all the options for proving compliance as well as the unique features of each compliance path. Finally, you will learn which parts of these codes are required for existing structures with additions or alterations or undergoing repairs or changes for change of use or occupancy.
Objectives:
- Be able to find and search the 2024 IECC online and understand its structure and where to find changes, corrections, and addenda.
- Develop a thorough understanding of all eight options for proving compliance to the codes and the unique features of each.
- Understand the changes made to the codes since the 2018 IECC as well as changes made from the 2021 IECC and the lessons learned from that version.
- Gain knowledge around the testing and verification required as well as the standards used and differences between types of Energy Index systems.
- Understand the 2024 IECC Residential code requirements as they relate to existing buildings.
Course Outline
| Module 1 | Introduction to the 2024 IECC |
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This module will introduce you to the 2024 IECC and your instructor. You will learn how to access the code book and how to locate updates and errata items. The various options for proving compliance to the 2024 IECC are also covered. | |
| Unit 1 | 2024 IECC Residential Introduction |
| Unit 2 | 2024 IECC Code Book and Structures |
| Unit 3 | 2024 IECC Residential Compliance Path Overview |
| Unit 4 | 2024 IECC Compliance Options Quiz |
| Module 2 | Code Changes in the 2024 IECC |
| This module walks through an overview of the changes in the IECC between the 2018 and 2024 versions with some information on what changed from the 2021 version as well, followed by a deeper dive into those changes for new requirements found in the 2024 IECC. | |
| Unit 1 | 2024 IECC Residential What is New |
| Unit 2 | 2024 IECC Residential Thermal Efficiency |
| Unit 3 | 2024 IECC Residential Air Sealing Changes |
| Unit 4 | 2024 IECC Residential Lighting Efficiency |
| Unit 5 | Quiz: Requirements of the 2024 IECC |
| Module 3 | Testing for Compliance |
Compliance testing and verification inspections are required for air leakage, duct leakage and insulation, and ventilation air flow and system efficiency. This module explains what needs to be verified and what targets must be met. | |
| Unit 1 | 2024 IECC Residential Air Leakage Testing |
| Unit 2 | 2024 IECC Residential Duct Leakage Testing |
| Unit 3 | 2024 IECC Residential Mechanical Ventilation Testing |
| Unit 4 | 2024 IECC Verification and Testing Quiz |
| Module 4 | Compliance Path Options |
The 2024 IECC has several methods of proving compliance and each of these paths include further options. This module covers the major compliance paths and the unique options and opportunities for flexibility in each of them. | |
| Unit 1 | 2024 IECC Residential Prescriptive Compliance |
| Unit 2 | 2024 IECC Residential Simulated Building Performance Compliance |
| Unit 3 | 2024 IECC Residential ERI Compliance |
| Unit 4 | Compliance Path Options Quiz |
| Module 5 | Existing Buildings in the 2024 IECC |
Additions, alterations, repairs, and change of use or occupancy of existing residential buildings have specific requirements in the 2024 IECC. This section of the code has been streamlined and improved. This module explains the changes and requirements of the code around existing residential structures. | |
| Unit 1 | 2024 IECC Residential - Additions |
| Unit 2 | 2024 IECC Residential - Alterations |
| Unit 3 | 2024 IECC Residential - Repairs |
| Unit 4 | 2024 IECC Residential - Change of Use or Occupancy |
| Unit 5 | Existing Residential Buildings in the 2024 IECC Quiz |
| Module 6 | 2024 IECC Wrap-up |
There are several lessons that have been learned from the implementation of the 2021 Residential IECC which were incorporated into the 2024 IECC. These items and updates are detailed in this module of the course as a 2024 IECC Wrap-up. The final exam is found here as well. | |
| Unit 1 | Lessons Learned from the 2021 Residential IECC |
| Unit 2 | Final Exam - 2024 Residential IECC |
