About This Book
The 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is a model building code developed by the International Code Council that establishes minimum energy-efficiency standards for new construction and major renovations.
Key Focus Areas - Building Envelope: Governs walls, floors, ceilings, windows, and doors to limit heat loss and air leakage. - Systems: Sets efficiency requirements for heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, and water heating. - Structure Types: Includes separate provisions for commercial and residential buildings.
Purpose and Adoption - Model Status: Serves as a national baseline; state and local governments decide whether to adopt it, often with amendments. - Benefits: Aims to reduce utility costs, lower energy consumption, and conserve natural resources.
Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 1 licensing exam. We've written 15 practice questions directly from this material, each one citing the chapter and section it comes from.