Press Release - Jan. 09, 2009
Understanding the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code
Dates: Jan. 21-23 and May 19-21Location: Hoffman Estates
This new 3-day class provides the attendee 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 for compliance with the Energy Code. It explains the terms and definitions and how they are applied. The use and application of the tables are reviewed and explained. The information is combined together so the attendee has a comprehensive understanding of the use and application of the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code©.
The class includes practical problems in the use of the code book. It covers all chapters of the code book including commercial and residential. The class can be used to help prepare for certification testing on the Energy Code.
The class explains topics such as:
Daily topics:
Day 1:
- Administration
- Materials & Systems
- Construction Documents
- Inspections
- Definitions
- Climate Zones
- Commercial Envelope Requirements
- Practice Test
- Commercial Envelope Requirements
- Commercial Mechanical Systems
- Commercial Service Water Heating
- Commercial Electric Power & Lighting
- Com Chek
- Practice Test
- Residential General
- Residential Thermal Envelope
- Residential Systems
- Performance Alternatives
- Res Chek
- Practice Test
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.
