Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This session addresses inspection of residential lighting efficacy and control requirements under the 2024 IECC as well as power requirements where applicable. Participants will learn how to verify required percentages of high-efficacy lighting and applicable control provisions. The class emphasizes consistent inspection practices across different residential layouts and construction types. Common […]
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This one-hour class offers a structured overview of the 2024 IECC commercial appendices, emphasizing their intent, technical scope, and relationship to the base commercial energy code. Participants will gain clarity on how these appendices are typically adopted or referenced, how they differ from prescriptive or performance compliance paths, and what their […]
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This class focuses on inspection of residential mechanical and plumbing systems from an energy code standpoint. Participants will examine HVAC equipment efficiency, duct sealing and insulation, controls, and service water heating requirements. The session emphasizes inspection timing and coordination with testing and documentation. Practical inspection strategies will be shared for typical […]
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This class focuses on reviewing residential mechanical and plumbing systems for energy code compliance. Participants will evaluate equipment efficiency documentation, system layouts, duct design, and control requirements. The session emphasizes early identification of issues that commonly surface during inspections. Review strategies are aligned with typical residential construction practices.
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This course offers an in-depth look at how the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) regulates exterior energy use, with a focus on outdoor lighting, heated exterior elements, and semi-conditioned spaces. Attendees will explore key code sections from the 2021 and 2024 editions, identify major changes affecting compliance and inspection, and gain […]
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This one-hour class focuses on building a shared energy vocabulary for the built environment. Participants will explore common energy-related terms as they appear in energy codes, policy discussions, and project coordination, with an emphasis on clarifying intent, avoiding misunderstandings, and improving communication between technical and non-technical audiences. The session is designed […]
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: This one-hour class breaks down daylight responsive lighting controls in plain terms. Participants will explore when and where daylight controls are required, how they are intended to function, and what “compliance” looks like from both a design and inspection perspective. The session emphasizes common pitfalls, coordination challenges, and practical strategies to […]
Instructor: Andre Jean Description: Air Barriers, Water Resistive Barriers and Vapor Retarders are often confused on plans, during installation and for their purposes. In this class we focus on identifying the roles and requirements for each type of barrier as they relate to typical wall construction for both residential and commercial construction.
Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This course will review what details should be provided on the construction plans and what expectations staff should have for projects demonstrating energy code compliance. A building doesn't just appear - it requires a thorough design, and this course highlights the role of plan review in facilitating compliance with the Energy […]
Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: The effective design and construction of floor systems is essential for building code compliance. The floor system acts in large part as an element of the thermal envelope and can be impacted by poor insulation installation an its construction plays an important role in controlling air leakage. In this webinar series […]
Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: This introductory webinar will expose the attendee to the breadth of considerations and design flexibility that is provided within the Energy Code that ensure new buildings are built safely and with an eye towards the effective use and conservation of energy. This overview will identify the role of inspectors in the […]
Instructor: Joshua Harmon Description: Walls perform so many functions in a building; from providing structural support for the roof, housing openings for windows/doors to light and ventilate the occupied spaces; and overall as the building thermal envelope separating the exterior environment from the interior spaces - this system is intimately aligned with the requirements of […]