About This Book
The 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), developed by the International Code Council, establishes minimum energy efficiency standards for residential and commercial construction.
Key Focus Areas - Building Envelope: Regulates insulation (R-values), window and door performance (U-factors and solar heat gain coefficients), and the thermal boundary between conditioned and unconditioned spaces. - Mechanical Systems: Sets standards for HVAC equipment, duct insulation, and duct leakage. - Lighting and Power: Defines minimum efficiency requirements for interior and exterior lighting, controls, and power distribution. - Water Heating: Specifies insulation requirements for water heating systems and distribution piping.
Notable Features of the 2015 Edition - Compliance Flexibility: Introduced the Energy Rating Index (ERI) as a performance-based compliance path for residential buildings, offering builders greater flexibility and potential cost savings. - Existing Buildings: Added dedicated chapters covering energy requirements for additions, alterations, repairs, and occupancy changes in both residential and commercial structures. - Adoption: Serves as the baseline for energy codes across numerous U.S. states and local jurisdictions.
Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 2 licensing exams. We've written 20 practice questions directly from this material, each one citing the chapter and section it comes from.