Commercial Code Change Proposals for the 2015 IECC
DOE Proposals for the IECC
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) supports the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) by participating in the code development process administered by the International Code Council (ICC). As a participant in this process, DOE considers and evaluates concepts to be submitted as proposed changes to the IECC ("code").
DOE participates in the IECC development process by:
- Developing code change proposals for submission to the ICC
- Gathering public input on DOE code change proposals from interested parties prior to submitting to the ICC
- Conducting necessary technical analyses to document the validity of DOE code change proposals
- Participating in the ICC code development hearings
A Notice is published in the Federal Register further outlining DOE participation in the ICC code development process. Interested stakeholders may also choose to receive updates on DOE code development activities.
DOE Proposal Development
DOE seeks to advance energy efficiency in the IECC by strengthening the code where cost-effective, and improving the criteria to be more easily understood, applied, implemented and enforced. Prior to submitting proposed code changes ("proposals") to the ICC, DOE publishes draft proposals that it has developed, along with documentation of concepts, for public review and comment. DOE will not provide responses to individual comments, but will consider any and all comments timely submitted in developing final proposals. DOE draft proposals, along with additional concepts still under consideration, are further developed based on stakeholder feedback received. Final proposals are posted for public viewing prior to submitting to the ICC.
Submitting Comments on DOE Proposals
In the current code cycle, the ICC will be considering revisions to the 2012 IECC which will result in the 2015 IECC. In order to allow adequate time to incorporate feedback prior to the ICC submission deadline, interested parties are asked to submit any and all comments on DOE initial concepts and draft code change proposals by October 19, 2012. In addition, interested parties are asked to submit any and all feedback on DOE draft public comments by June 28, 2013. Early feedback is appreciated in order to maximize the opportunity for revisions and enhancements.
Timeline
- Feedback on DOE concepts and draft proposals is due October 19, 2012
- DOE code change proposals will be posted for public viewing in early December, 2012
- The ICC deadline for submission of proposals for the 2015 IECC is January 3, 2013
- Feedback on draft DOE public comments is due June 28, 2013
- Final DOE public comments will be posted for public viewing in mid-July, 2013
- The ICC deadline for submission of public comments for the 2015 IECC is July 15, 2013
Instructions
Comments on DOE proposals for the 2015 IECC and IEBC can be submitted by email to EnergyCodeDevelopment2012BC0030@ee.doe.gov.
All submissions received must include the agency name (U.S. DOE), docket number (EERE-2012-BT-BC-0030), and any/all applicable DOE concept numbers or ICC reference numbers (see table below) in the subject line of the message.
DOE Technical Analysis
In developing proposals for submission to the ICC, DOE conducts a series of analyses to evaluate energy savings and economic impacts of its potential revisions, as applicable. However, many proposals submitted to the ICC do not require analysis as they represent minor corrections or alignments between the code language itself, or referenced standards, changes to the format of the code, or have no cost impact. Where appropriate, DOE conducts life cycle cost analysis as described in Commercial Energy and Cost Analysis Methodology. DOE is not able to provide technical assistance at the request of outside parties, but reserves the right to conduct analysis in support of proposals DOE is considering for submission to the ICC. While DOE cannot enter into joint proposals (outside of proposals submitted jointly with another federal agency), DOE intends to support efficiency proposals from the perspective of its own analysis.
DOE references all analysis and supporting documentation as required by the ICC. Analysis performed by DOE or its contractors for the purpose of developing proposals should be considered on a technical basis, and does not represent an endorsement of any particular individual or organization. DOE also publishes the results of its analysis, along with supporting energy simulation models, for review and use by outside parties. Any interested party wishing to review or build-upon the DOE analysis can access it via Development.
DOE Participation in the ICC Code Development Hearings
At ICC hearings, DOE communicates its opinion on proposals as follows: DOE will defend its proposals. To the extent that DOE has prepared a technical analysis of a proposal other than a DOE proposal, consistent with the discussion above, DOE may present the results of the analysis. Again, presentation of technical reviews does not constitute an endorsement of any proposal. DOE may also recognize a proposal to the extent that the proposal or provisions within the proposal are the same as a DOE proposal or provisions within a DOE proposal. DOE may alter its proposal based on information it obtains at the code hearings and may publish amendments to its proposals for public review and comment at: www.energycodes.gov/development. Final amendments to DOE proposals are posted at the same web address for public viewing prior to submitting to the ICC.
Ex Parte Communications
DOE anticipates that it or its contractors may be contacted regarding code concepts, ideas or change proposals through phone, mail, or email. While DOE code change proposals to the IECC are not regulations, DOE will follow ex parte communication policy for such communications. Guidance on ex parte communications was published on January 21, 2009 (74 FR 4685). Note that such communications will be reflected in the public docket consistent with the ex parte guidance.
Commercial Proposals for the 2015 IECC
To foster review, proposals are organized by type of change:
- Proposals that increase energy efficiency (CA)
- Proposals that extend flexibility and usability of the code (CB)
- Proposals applicable to the IEBC (E)
Residential proposals DOE is considering for the 2015 IECC.
The final proposals linked from this page are as submitted to ICC. In some cases the proposals have been modified in the ICC process and current proposals can be viewed at the ICC website. The order in which the proposals are presented should not be construed to represent any prioritization of the proposals.
Where a formal analysis is not required, notes rather than a link are provided in the analysis column. Draft and final proposals, as well as supporting analysis files, are added as they become available.
Also note that proposals that would extract criteria from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers / Illuminating Engineers Society (ASHRAE/IES) 90.1-2010 or any published addenda to that standard would be addressed by ASHRAE pursuant to procedures that guide ASHRAE involvement in development of model codes and standards.
Draft and final proposals are available to view/download as separate individual files from the tables below, or as a complete package:
iecc2015_Commercial_draft.zip
iecc2015_Commercial_final.zip
iecc2015_Commercial_public_draft.zip
| DOE # (ICC) Identifier | Concept Name, (Code Section), Description | Draft Proposal | Final Proposal | Supporting Analysis | Draft Public Comments | Final Public Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-1 | Simplify Opaque Envelope Tables (C402). Simplify the opaque envelope tables to include only one requirement for each assembly type (e.g., walls, roof, and floor). |
None | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-2 | Change Interior Design Conditions (C403.2.1). Increase the minimum design cooling temperature and decrease the maximum heating design temperature. |
None | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-3 (CE210) |
Enhance Requirements for Demand Controlled Ventilation (C403.2.5.1). Reduce thresholds associated with space size and design occupancy density at which demand controlled ventilation is required. |
CA-3 Draft Proposal | CA-3 Final Proposal | Discussed in proposal | Draft Comment Pending | |
| CA-4 (CE217) |
Increase Duct and Plenum Insulation (C403.2.7). Increase all minimum insulation levels by R-2 or an appropriate level for climate and duct location. |
None | CA-4 Final Proposal | CA-4 Supporting Analysis | None | N/A |
| CA-5a | Commission the Entire Building (C408). Increase commissioning scope beyond Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and lighting to also include the building envelope and service water heating systems, and provide detailed provisions for each of them. Develop a simplified process for buildings under 25,000 square feet in floor area. Include provisions to allow for building commissioning compliance verification to be performed through special inspections using approved third parties. |
None | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-5b (CE284) |
Commission Service Water Heating (C408). Increase HVAC commissioning scope to also include the building service water heating systems. |
CA-5b Draft Proposal | CA-5b Final Proposal | Discussed in proposal | None | N/A |
| CA-6 | Interior Lighting Allowance Reduction Package (C406.3). Add package to provide for an additional reduction in lighting power density (LPD) by 10% over minimum code. |
None | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-7 | Commercial Buildings to meet ASHRAE/IES 90.1 (C101.4). Replace all of the IECC Commercial provisions with a reference to ASHRAE/IES 90.1. |
CA-7 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-7b (CE195) |
Commercial Complex HVAC Systems to meet ASHRAE/IES 90.1 (C403.4) Replace all of the IECC commercial complex HVAC system provisions with a reference to ASHRAE/IES 90.1 Section 6. Simple system prescriptive and mandatory requirements will remain in the IECC. |
None | CA-7b Final Proposal | Discussed in proposal | None | N/A |
| CA-8 (CE73) |
Reference Appendix G from ASHRAE/IES 90.1 as Performance Path (C401.2/C407). Replace Section C407 with a singular reference to ASHRAE/IES 90.1 for the criteria applicable to the performance path to compliance, and require compliance be based on a 26% reduction in energy cost for the proposed design over the standard design building. |
CA-8 Draft Proposal | CA-8 Final Proposal | Discussed in proposal | None | N/A |
| CA-9 (CE164) |
Continuous Air Barrier Compliance Path Continuity (C402.4). Modify the continuous air barrier requirements so all three compliance options are comparable. |
CA-9 Draft Proposal | CA-9 Final Proposal | Discussed in proposal | None | N/A |
| CA-10 | Envelope Commissioning (new). Add provisions covering commissioning of the building envelope. |
CA-10 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-11 | Increase Scope for Additions and Alterations (C101.4.3). Increase the scope of what must meet the provisions of the IECC for additions, rehabilitations, renovations or repairs (e.g., reducing the exceptions in that area). |
CA-11 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-12 | Re-Roofing (C101.4.3). Add criteria to ensure adding insulation is required at the time a building is re-roofed. |
CA-12 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-13 | Outcome-Based Compliance Path (C401.1). Add an outcome-based path for office buildings from 20,000 to 50,000 square feet in floor area. |
None | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-14 | Multifamily Residential Classification (C101 and C202). Revise the definition of residential building so only attached and detached one and two family dwellings and townhouses are considered residential, and all others commercial. |
None | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-15 | Small Simple Building Compliance Path (C402). Develop a simplified approach for envelope, mechanical, service water heating, and lighting that will apply to small simple buildings. |
None | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-16 | Rewrite Lighting Criteria (C405.2). Completely rewrite Section C405.2 to be better organized, clarify intent, enhance energy efficiency, and provide a better basis for the ICC International Green Construction Code (IgCC) lighting provisions. |
None | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-17 | Water Heating. (C404). Require use of more efficient service water heating, including solar, heat recovery, condensing water heater, or heat pump water heaters for buildings with significant hot water usage (e.g., hospitals, restaurants, dormitories, hotels, laundries, fitness centers, apartment buildings). Consider system size, system efficiency, etc. as part of the proposal. Include alternative path for point-of-use water heating sources for low use fixtures that provide hot water (e.g., lavatory sinks). |
None | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-18 (CE249) |
Water-side Economizer for Non-Fan Cooling Systems. (C403.4.3). Require water-side economizer for water-cooled chilled water systems for non-fan systems (e.g. radiant cooling, passive chilled beam systems), and for systems with small individual fan systems served by chilled water (e.g., fan coils, possibly chilled beams). |
None | CA-18 Final Proposal | CA-18 Supporting Analysis | None | N/A |
| Proposal by others (CE241) |
Eliminate Distinction Between Simple and Complex HVAC Systems. Without changing requirements, removes the distinction between simple and complex systems and presents prescriptive HVAC requirements all together. This proposal was disapproved by committee, but approved by floor action. It will cause an unintended weakening of economizer requirements and undoes an economizer clarification in DOE’s approved proposal CE249. This comment applies the corrective language from CE249 to CE241. |
N/A | N/A | N/A | CE241 Draft Comment | |
| CA-19 | Limited Application of Air-Cooled Chillers. (C403.4.8 new). Require buildings with 300 tons or greater peak cooling load to have no more than 100 tons served by air-cooled systems. Include exceptions for high-efficiency air-cooled systems and systems with thermal storage. |
CA-19 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-20 (CE146) |
Toplit Daylighting Area Threshold. (C405.2.2.3). Reduce the area threshold for daylighting control requirements in skylit areas to 1000 square feet. |
CA-20 Draft Proposal | CA-20 Final Proposal | CA-20 Supporting Analysis | None | N/A |
| CA-21 | Increase Visible Transmittance (VT). (C303.1.3). Increase VT requirements to improve daylighting effectiveness. |
CA-21 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CA-22 | Lighting Controls. (C405.2.2.2). Require occupancy sensors be installed in all buildings and act at the primary lighting control for interior lighting. |
None | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| DOE # (ICC) Identifier | Concept Name, (Code Section), Description | Draft Proposal | Final Proposal | Draft Public Comments | Final Public Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB-1 | Compliance Checklist (Resource Appendix A (new)). Add a new Resource Appendix to the IECC that contains a checklist, forms and instructions to facilitate compliance documentation and verification. |
CB-1 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A |
| CB-2 | Add Exempt Buildings (C104.1). Add exempted project types for buildings such as greenhouses that do not appear to be capable of complying or add criteria that specifically apply to them. |
CB-2 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A |
| CB-3 (CE38, Part 1) |
Inspections (C104). Improve/enhance details governing inspections of construction. |
CB-3 Draft Proposal | CB-3 Final Proposal | CE38 Draft Comment | |
| CB-4 (CE69) |
Scope to Include Building Sites (C401.1). Include building sites in the scope of the IECC (consistent with C101.2). |
CB-4 Draft Proposal | CB-4 Final Proposal | CE69 Draft Comment | |
| CB-5 | Fenestration Product Rating (C303.1.3). Remove default values for fenestration thermal properties (U-factor, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and Visible Transmittance (VT)) resulting in a requirement that all fenestration have those properties determined by an accredited independent laboratory and labeled and certified by the manufacturer. |
CB-5 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A |
| CB-6 (CE153) |
Fenestration Haze Factor (C402.3.2.2). Clarify the testing requirements for haze factor to reference Procedure A of ASTM D 1003 or other ASTM standards as applicable. |
CB-6 Draft Proposal | CB-6 Final Proposal | CE153 Draft Comment | |
| CB-7 (CE57) |
Add Definition for Rooftop Monitor (C202). Provide a definition of the term Rooftop Monitor as used in Section C402.3.2.1 (4). |
CB-7 Draft Proposal | CB-7 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-8 (CE59, Part 1) |
Application of Fenestration Provisions (C202). Clarify application of thermal provisions (U-factor or SHGC) for fenestration materials or products installed at an angle greater than 0 up to and including 30 degrees from vertical. |
CB-8 Draft Proposal | CB-8 Final Proposal | CE59 Draft Comment | N/A |
| CB-9 (CE118) |
Roof Solar Reflectance and Thermal Emittance (C402.2.1.1 and C202). Edit to better present the criteria and add a definition for the term "low slope roof". |
CB-9 Draft Proposal | CB-9 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-10 (CE114) |
Skylight Curbs Insulation Exemption (C402.2.1). Clarify the language that provides when a skylight curb can be exempted from meeting the requirements for insulating the curb. |
CB-10 Draft Proposal | CB-10 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-11 (CE124) |
Define Wall Types (C402.2.2, C402.2.2.1, C402.2.2.2 and C202). Move the text indicating how to determine wall classification and replace current text with a formal definition of each wall type. |
CB-11 Draft Proposal | CB-11 Final Proposal | CE124 Draft Comment | |
| CB-12 (CE155) |
Fenestration U-Factor and SHGC Provisions (C402.3.3). Clarify the provisions in the code. |
CB-12 Draft Proposal | CB-12 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-13 (CE163) |
Area weighted U-Factor (C402.3.4). Clarify the provisions in the code. |
CB-13 Draft Proposal | CB-13 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-14 (CE126) |
Above-Grade Walls (C402.2.3). Clarify the provisions in the code. |
CB-14 Draft Proposal | CB-14 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-15 (CE167) |
Continuous Air Barriers (C402.4.2). Clarify the language pertaining to the sealing of penetrations in the building envelope. |
CB-15 Draft Proposal | CB-15 Final Proposal | CE167 Draft Comment | N/A |
| CB-16 (CE128) |
Below-Grade Wall Insulation (C402.2.4). Clarify how insulation is to be installed and how deep. The term "installed in or continuously on" is potentially confusing in that it infers that the insulation could be inside the wall but not necessarily continuous. Also clarify where the depth of burial measurements are to be made. |
CB-16 Draft Proposal | CB-16 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-17 (CE130) |
Floor Insulation (C402.2.5). Revise the code to ensure that insulation applied in floors over outside air or unconditioned spaces is in contact with the underside of the floor deck above. |
CB-17 Draft Proposal | CB-17 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-18 (CE133) |
Opaque Doors (C402.2.7). Clarify when doors are considered part of the opaque wall and subject to thermal requirements for the wall, and when doors are fenestration and subject to those requirements. |
CB-18 Draft Proposal | CB-18 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-19 (CE134) |
Radiant Heating Panel Insulation (C402.2.8). Clarify that panels installed in building thermal envelope assemblies must be insulated per the requirements of the assembly in which they are installed. Require insulation of at least R-3.5 on the non-radiant surface when installed in interior assemblies. Refer to the other applicable sections of the code for insulating heated slabs. |
CB-19 Draft Proposal | CB-19 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-20 (CE149) |
Minimum Skylight Fenestration Area (C402.3.2). Clarify the language pertaining to requiring skylights in roofs covering areas greater than 10,000 square feet. |
CB-20 Draft Proposal | CB-20 Final Proposal | CE149 Draft Comment | |
| CB-21 (CE139) |
Daylighting Controls for Skylights (C402.3, C402.3.1.2 and C402.3.1.1 (2)). Clarify daylighting control provisions and locate in a more appropriate subsection. |
CB-21 Draft Proposal | CB-21 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-22 (CE183) |
Access Doors and Openings (C402.4.4). Clarify the components covered are subject to air leakage provisions as components of the building thermal envelope, and provide a distinction between these doors and other doors that are already covered within the scope of fenestration assemblies. |
CB-22 Draft Proposal | CB-22 Final Proposal | CE183 Draft Comment | |
| CB-23 (CE184) |
Consolidate Damper Provisions (C402.4.5). Consolidate all provisions associated with leakage rates, sealing, dampers, etc. of mechanical system openings, vents, grills, etc. in one place in the code. |
CB-23 Draft Proposal | CB-23 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-24 (CE193) |
Recessed Lighting Sealing (C402.4.8). Clarify the language for sealing recessed lighting that is located in the building thermal envelope. |
CB-24 Draft Proposal | CB-24 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-25 (CE196) |
Reference ASHRAE 183 for Thermal Load Calculations (C403.2.1). Simplify the language requiring heating and cooling load calculations to simply reference ASHRAE 183. |
CB-25 Draft Proposal | CB-25 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-26 (CE198) |
Equipment and System Sizing (C403.2.2). Delete the words "and system" from the title as the provisions are written to apply to the output capacity of the equipment that provides heating or cooling functions. |
CB-26 Draft Proposal | CB-26 Final Proposal | CE198 Draft Comment | N/A |
| CB-27 (CE202) |
Chiller Exception (C403.2.3.1). Clarify the language on the type of systems that need not comply with the requirements. |
CB-27 Draft Proposal | CB-27 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-28 | Chiller "Listed/Labeled" Compared to "Certified"(C403.2.3.2.). Clarify the code on the issue of "listed" and "labeled" equipment compared to "certified". |
CB-28 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A |
| CB-29 | Shutoff Damper Controls (C403.2.4.4). Cover only the types of controls that are required for dampers because other damper requirements are covered elsewhere in the code. |
CB-29 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A |
| CB-30 (CE223) |
Low-Pressure Duct Systems (C403.2.7.1.1). Clarify that continuously welded and locked construction methods for duct systems meets the code, and delete text indicating what must be provided on the drawings because that is already covered in C103.2. |
CB-30 Draft Proposal | CB-30 Final Proposal | CE223 Draft Comment | |
| CB-31 (CE225) |
High Pressure Duct Systems (C403.2.7.1.3). Consistency in presentation of criteria for duct systems. |
CB-31 Draft Proposal | CB-31 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-32 (CE235) |
Allowable Fan Floor Horsepower (C403.2.10.1). Editorial clarification and simplification. |
CB-32 Draft Proposal | CB-32 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-33 (CE237) |
Motor nameplate horsepower exceptions (C403.2.10.2). Simplify exceptions by replacing with a positive statement of requirements. |
CB-33 Draft Proposal | CB-33 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-34 (CE303) |
Exterior Lighting Controls (C405.2.4). Simplify code provisions. |
CB-34 Draft Proposal | CB-34 Final Proposal | CE303 Draft Comment | |
| CB-35 (CE309) |
Total Connected Interior Lighting Power (C405.5.1). Simplify to present as an equation what is now text that guides how the connected lighting power is calculated. |
CB-35 Draft Proposal | CB-35 Final Proposal | CE309 Draft Comment | |
| CB-36 (CE312) |
Sleeping Unit Lighting Control (C405.5.1, Exception 1.2). Simplify by removing redundant text. |
CB-36 Draft Proposal | CB-36 Final Proposal | CE312 Draft Comment | |
| CB-37 (CE320) |
Exterior Lighting Zone (Table C405.6.2 (1)). Clarify to indicate that Zone 3 includes all areas that are not classified as lighting zone 1, 2, or 4. |
CB-37 Draft Proposal | CB-37 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-38 (CE322) |
Dwelling Unit Electric Metering (C405.7). Simplify to indicate that the dwelling units in Use Group R-2 buildings must be separately metered. |
CB-38 Draft Proposal | CB-38 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-39 (CE335) |
Additional Efficiency Options (C406.1, 406.2 and 406.3). Simplify and clarify the code. |
CB-39 Draft Proposal | CB-39 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| Proposal by others (CE337) |
Additional Efficiency Options (C406.1, 406.2 and 406.3). This public comment adds clarifying language from CE335 (CB-39) to an approved proposal in this section. |
N/A | N/A | CE337 Draft Comment | |
| CB-40 (CE355) |
Acceptance of Commissioning Report (C408.2.4.1). Revise the commissioning provision so that buildings cannot be considered for a final inspection (do not pass the mechanical inspection) until the owner indicates in writing they have the required commissioning report. |
CB-40 Draft Proposal | CB-40 Final Proposal | CE355 Draft Comment | |
| CB-41 (CE353) |
Mechanical Commissioning Scope (C408.2). Simplify and clarify the exceptions to required commissioning. |
CB-41 Draft Proposal | CB-41 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-42 (CE352) |
Mechanical Commissioning Order of Events (C408.2). Clarify the order in which commissioning events take place. |
CB-42 Draft Proposal | CB-42 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-43 (ADM51, Parts I II) |
Alteration Definition (C202). Clarify alterations including changes to HVAC, SHW or lighting systems involving extension, addition or change to arrangement, type or purpose. |
CB-43 Draft Proposal | CB-43 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| CB-44 | Repair Definition (C202). Revise term to be specific as to intent and meaning and so it can be readily applied in compliance verification. |
CB-44 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A |
| CB-45 (CE206) |
Snow Melt Provisions (C403.2.4.5). Align snow melt provisions with expansion of IECC scope to include building site and delete unneeded language. |
CB-45 Draft Proposal | CB-45 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
Commercial Proposals for the IEBC
The order in which the concepts are presented should not be construed to represent any prioritization of the concepts. Draft and final proposals will be added as they become available.
Draft and final proposals are available to view/download as separate individual files from the table below, or as a complete package:
| DOE # (ICC) Identifier | Concept Name, (Code Section), Description | Draft Proposal | Final Proposal | Draft Public Comments | Final Public Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 (ADM51, Part I) |
Alteration Definition (202). Expands definition of "alteration" to include retrofits and changes to energy systems. |
E-1 Draft Proposal | E-1 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| E-2 (ADM59) |
Repair Definition (202). Expands definition of "repair" to include retrofits and changes to energy systems. |
E-2 Draft Proposal | E-2 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| E-3 | Addition Energy Requirements (402.1). Requires additions considered on their own to meet the provisions of the IECC. |
E-3 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A |
| E-4 | Alteration Energy Requirements (403.1). Requires alterations considered on their own to meet the provisions of the IECC. |
E-4 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A |
| E-5 | Fenestration Energy Requirements (406.1). Requires fenestration in repairs, alterations or additions to meet the provisions of the IECC. |
E-5 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A |
| E-6 | Occupancy Change Requirements (407.5). A change in occupancy would require the building to either meet the provisions of the IECC or have no increase in connected power load. |
E-6 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A |
| E-7 (EB13) |
Repair Energy Requirements (403.1). Requires equipment installed during repairs to meet the provisions of the IECC and insulation to be upgraded to current IECC requirements when structural components are exposed. |
E-7 Draft Proposal | E-7 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| E-8 (EB56) |
Demand Increase Requirements (1011.1). A change in occupancy resulting in increased connected power load would require the building to meet the provisions of the IECC. |
E-8 Draft Proposal | E-8 Final Proposal | None | N/A |
| E-9 | Performance Path (1401.5 & 1401.6). Exempt upgrade of alterations, additions, changes in occupancy, or repairs to meet the provisions of the 2012 IECC when a registered design professional documents energy performance in conformance to the IECC performance provisions. |
E-9 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A |
| E-10 | Documentation (new at 106.2.5). Requires plans and specifications to provide detailed information needed to verify compliance with energy efficiency provisions. |
E-10 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A |
| E-11 | Insulation and Air Leakage Inspection (new at 109.3.5). Provides for inspection of insulation fill and air barriers while components are still accessible for inspection. |
E-11 Draft Proposal | None | N/A | N/A |