WEBINAR: Rhode Island 2024 IECC Commercial Energy Code Updates

2 LU | HSW

This is a repeat of the November session for those who missed it.  Credit can only be granted once for each course.

NOTE: two hour session

Presented by CLEAResult

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Course description: The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed H6101/S0855 Sub A, which requires the state to adopt the 2024 IECC within 3 months of publication with no amendments. The new commercial energy code will impact current design and construction practices, as well as compliance and enforcement strategies. This course will explore some of the most significant updates from Rhode Island’s current 2018 IECC- based commercial energy code (SBC-8 with RI amendments) to the unamended 2024 IECC. In doing so, Rhode Island will skip over 2021 IECC, jumping directly to the more aggressive 2024 IECC, resulting in a steeper learning curve than usual. Rhode Island building managers, designers, contractors, developers, and code officials are encouraged to attend and learn about the most significant code updates.

The training will cover how the required code updates – particularly the energy code updates taken together with the mechanical code updates – are expected to benefit public health, safety and welfare in commercial buildings. Occupants feel better, in terms of both physical health and mood. Some examples of performance issues that affect comfort are temperature extremes, humidity extremes, excessive airspeed from ventilation, unpleasant odors, and noise. These standards help to ensure safe air quality for occupants.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about the energy code section of the Building Safety Act and changes to the Rhode Island Energy Code that will be required.
• Examine the impact of the upcoming code updates to the energy code compliance procedures which include Prescriptive and Performance.
• Learn about the upcoming energy code requirements for permit applications, permit document sets, and energy inspections.
• The training will cover how the required code updates – particularly the energy code updates taken together with the mechanical code updates – are expected to benefit public health safety and welfare in commercial buildings.
• We will discuss: • Building envelope – Prescriptive R-value and U-values for envelope assemblies and whole building airtightness • Mechanical – Equipment efficiency requirements including energy recovery and economizer requirements • Electrical – Lighting controls and electric-ready provisions • Plumbing – Energy conservation requirements. Enforcement – Inspection, documentation, and commissioning requirements.
• An overview of the Rhode Island Energy Code Technical Support Initiative and Free Energy Code Technical Support will be discussed.