The 2021 IECC Residential Energy Codes
ICC CEUs: 0.3 | RESNET PDUs: 3
This course takes the student through the Residential Chapters of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code. Changes to the energy code from the previous version are covered as are the multiple paths that can be chosen to prove compliance. The new Additional Efficiency Package item in the residential portion of the code is explained and the detailed options are presented. The impact of the 2021 IECC on existing residential buildings is covered for both new changes and the portions that have not changed are included as well for clarification of this often overlooked chapter.
This course will be of interest to code jurisdictions and code officials, elected representatives deciding the future of energy codes, builders, developers and third-party verifiers for the energy codes.
Objectives Include:
- Understand the changes from the 2018 Energy Code to the 2021 Energy Code
- Learn about and understand the differences between the various compliance paths available as methods to prove compliance to the energy code
- Gain knowledge and understanding of the new requirement and options to provide the additional energy efficiency required in the residential chapters of the 2021 IECC
- Obtain a thorough review of the requirements and changes for additions, alterations, repairs and change of occupancy or use in the 2021 IECC residential chapters for existing buildings
Course Outline
| Module 1 | The 2021 IECC Residential Energy Codes |
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This module introduces the course and the instructor. | |
| Unit 1 | Introduction - The 2021 IECC Residential Energy Codes |
| Module 2 | Efficiency Changes 2018 to 2021 |
This module covers the high-level updates and changes to the 2021 IECC from the 2018 IECC version. | |
| Unit 1 | Energy Code Changes from the 2018 IECC to the 2021 IECC |
| Unit 2 | Efficiency Changes from 2018 to the 2021 IECC Residential Code - Quiz |
| Module 3 | Compliance Path Updates in the 2021 IECC |
This module details the Compliance Paths available and the updates made for the 2021 IECC. | |
| Unit 1 | IECC 2021 Compliance Paths |
| Unit 2 | Compliance Path updates in the 2021 IECC Residential Chapters Quiz |
| Module 4 | Additional Efficiency Package |
In this module we will cover a new concept in residential energy codes, the "Additional Efficiency Package". We will learn what it is and how it works and how it provides additional flexibility to builders and developers. | |
| Unit 1 | Options for Additional Efficiency Measures |
| Unit 2 | Additional Efficiency Measures in the 2021 Residential IECC Quiz |
| Module 5 | Existing Buildings |
In this module you will learn about the changes in the 2021 IECC for additions, alterations, repairs, and change of occupancy for existing residential buildings. | |
| Unit 1 | The 2021 IECC for Existing Buildings |
| Unit 2 | Existing Buildings in the 2021 Residential IECC Quiz |
| Module 6 | 2021 IECC Residential Chapters Final Exam |
This module includes the final exam. | |
| Unit 1 | Residential Chapters of the 2021 IECC Final Exam |
