Announcing New Class on the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code©

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL — The Building & Fire Code Academy has developed an exciting new class on Understanding the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)©. This three-day class provides the student the knowledge to review a set of plans for compliance with the Energy Code requirements. It also provides the code knowledge to perform field inspections.

Topics covered during the three-day class include Conditioned space versus unconditioned space; R values, U factors, and Solar Heat Gain; Climate Zones; Energy envelope requirements; Mandatory and performance requirements; Performanced-based compliance; New terminology; Com Chek; Res Chek; Commercial plan review and inspections; Residential plan review and inspections; How and when to apply ASHRAE 90; Compliance alternatives; Mechanical, electric, water heating energy requirements.

The class includes practical problems in the use of the code book, covers all chapters, as well as the requirements for both residential and commercial buildings.

Check the on-line catalog for class dates. The cost is $450.00 for the three-day class and includes a hot, catered lunch each day along with a workbook, forms and checklists.

The Building & Fire Code Academy is an International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) authorized provider and an American Institute of Architects/Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) registered provider. Students completing courses receive 1.8 continuing education units, 18 contact hours and/or state credit where applicable. Architects completing classes earn 18 learning units. All courses qualify for health, safety and welfare credit.

Further information can be obtained by calling BFCA at (847) 884-4969 or (800) 488-7057, or by visiting the Web site at www.bfcacademy.com.

The Building & Fire Code Academy, a subsidiary of B & F Technical Code Services, Inc. in Hoffman Estates, provides comprehensive and practical education in the administration, application and enforcement of building and fire codes.