W-1 SUCC - New Construction NY Code Update

Wednesday, February 01, 2006  ·  9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Keywords: Changes, codes, air sealing, ducts, HVAC, insulation, new construction, performance option

New York’s updated residential energy codes (2004 IECC/2006 NY-ECCC) will go into effect in 2006. Explore the new options for high performance tradeoffs including HVAC, whole house infiltration, and duct sealing. Learn how the codes are changing and how these code changes impact and create business opportunities.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Receive an introduction to the new energy code and its compliance options, and a
comparison of the new and old residential energy codes
2. Find out how the energy code impacts new homes, additions, and renovations and impacts
the work that HVAC, home performance, insulation contractors, remodelers, and builders
perform
3. Be aware of the code compliance-related business opportunities the new codes offer to
raters and building performance contractors

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Success w/ NY ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes (SUCC)
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA)   AIA   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Frank Champitto
• Mike DeWein

Course Document(s):

• CodeUpdate_ChampittoDeWein