The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) went into effect on November 14, 2024. The IECC is a model code that sets minimum requirements for energy efficiency for residential and commercial buildings. If you are a builder, remodeler, architect, building official or trade professional it is imperative that you learn about the changes to the code and the options you have to stay compliant in all your upcoming projects. The changes are pretty significant, and it may dramatically affect your bottom line if you don’t take the new code into consideration in your upcoming projects! To that end Rhode Island Builders Association has developed classes in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders to bring you this “MUST KNOW” information.

Class Information & Schedule

August 12, 3:30 – 6:30 pm | Comprehensive Energy Code Update

Attention: Builders, Remodelers and Building Officials! The 2024 Energy Code went into effect on November 14th. Learn what you need to know about changes to the Code and learn options on how to be compliant. This class is an NAHB training module (#1) in partnership with RIBA. There will be a ½ hour Q & A following the class.

August 13, 9:00 – 11:30 am | 2024 IECC HVAC, Plumbing, and Lighting

This module covers the code requirements for HVAC systems, service water heating, and lighting for the 2024 IECC along with installation best practices. Module will dive into how R408 compliments the mandatory requirements of the prescriptive pathway with example solutions for code compliance in both all electric and mixed fuel houses.

August 13, 12:00 – 2:30 pm | 2024 IECC Modeled Pathways Module

This module covers compliance with the 2024 IECC through the two modeled compliance pathways, R405 Simulated Building Performance and R406 Energy Rating Index. Key learning objectives include the differences between compliance pathways, the process for energy modeling, and potential tradeoffs. Modeled examples in Climate Zone 5 will be presented.

August 15, 8:00 – 10:30 am | Existing Buildings with the New Energy Code

Does your business focus on remodeling and additions? If you do, you will want to take this class to learn how the NEW energy code will affect that part of your business. This class is an NAHB training module (#3) in partnership with RIBA.

August 20, 3:30 – 6:00 pm | Air Sealing Methods for the Energy Code

Attention: Builders, Remodelers and Building Officials! This class addresses air sealing methods for the 2024 Energy Code. It will provide an overview of air sealing methodologies and techniques to comply with the 2024 IECC air leakage requirements including both the prescriptive requirements and air leakage testing. This class is an NAHB training module (#2) in partnership with RIBA. There will be a ½ hour Q & A following the class.

Learn additional details about the 2024 IECC Energy Code update

On the RI Builders podcast, we sat down with State Building Commissioner James Cambio to discuss the code updates.

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