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Step 10. Get Assistance on Energy Code and Compliance Questions

Direct assistance on building energy code compliance questions is available from several sources. In addition, there are many training courses available to learn more about specific code requirements.

Resources

  1. Contact the local jurisdiction having authority
  2. BECP Helpdesk
  3. ICC Technical Opinions and Interpretations
  4. ASHRAE Standards Interpretations
    1. ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007
    2. ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010
  5. BECP Training Courses
    1. Residential Requirements of the 2009 IECC
    2. Residential Requirements of the 2012 IECC
    3. Commercial Building Envelope Requirements of the 2009 IECC
    4. Commercial Lighting Requirements of the 2009 IECC
    5. Commercial Mechanical Requirements of the 2009 IECC
    6. Requirements of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007
    7. Scope and Application Requirements of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010
    8. Building Envelope Requirements of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010
    9. Mechanical Requirements of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010
    10. Power and Lighting Requirements of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010
  6. Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations
    1. MEEA
    2. NEEA
    3. NEEP
    4. SEEA
    5. SWEEP

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ACE Learning Series

  • ACE Overview
  • Acronyms and Abbreviations
  • Toolkit Definitions
  • Adoption Toolkit
  • Compliance Toolkit
    • Step 1. Know which energy code is applicable to a particular project
    • Step 2. Choose a compliance path within the applicable energy code
    • Step 3. Know the requirements of the applicable energy code
    • Step 4. Design a building to meet the requirements of the applicable energy code
    • Step 5. Document the design of the building in plans and specifications
    • Step 6. Construct the Building to Meet Plans and Specifications
    • Step 7. Document the "As-Built" Building in Plans and Specifications
    • Step 8. Ensure the Building Operates as Intended
    • Step 9. Provide Energy Code Compliance Documentation to the Code Official
    • Step 10. Get Assistance on Energy Code and Compliance Questions
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