PHRC 2022 Residential Code Update Virtual Seminar
PA Code Update Training
January 18th, 8:00 - 10:00 am, Virtual Seminar
With code updates approaching in February 2022 we want to make sure our members are getting prepared for the changes. The knowledgeable staff of the Pennsylvania Housing Research Center will be presenting a virtual seminar to our members covering 2 areas of the upcoming code changes:
- Adapting to Tighter Enclosures through Scopes of Work (1 hr)
- 2021 PA Alternative Residential Energy Provisions Update (1 hr)
Adapting to Tighter Enclosures through Scopes of Work (1 hr)
One of the core aspects of any high-performance building is the ability to control air infiltration through the building enclosure. As the PA UCC updates to the 2018 ICC codes, the main airtightness requirement will shift from a blower door result of 5 ACH50 down to 3 ACH50. What will it take for the residential construction industry to adapt to this change? This session will focus on the execution and installation of air sealing details around the building enclosure. Often, the keys to success involve properly designed details and material specifications, thus utilizing a well-crafted air sealing scope of work for subcontractors.
2021 PA Alternative Residential Energy Provisions Update (1 hr)
The PA UCC RAC completed the review of the 2018 ICC codes on April 29, 2021. The code provisions that were adopted during this process will take effect in the first quarter of 2022. These changes trigger an update of the PA Alternative Residential Energy Provisions (PA Alt). The PA Alt was
developed with the intent of being: simpler to build and easier to enforce; more rational and flexible; focused on Pennsylvania in terms of climatic and other conditions; and, equivalent to the provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) in terms of energy efficiency. This session will dig into the updated version of this standard.
One of the core aspects of any high-performance building is the ability to control air infiltration through the building enclosure. As the PA UCC updates to the 2018 ICC codes, the main airtightness requirement will shift from a blower door result of 5 ACH50 down to 3 ACH50. What will it take for the residential construction industry to adapt to this change? This session will focus on the execution and installation of air sealing details around the building enclosure. Often, the keys to success involve properly designed details and material specifications, thus utilizing a well-crafted air sealing scope of work for subcontractors.
2021 PA Alternative Residential Energy Provisions Update (1 hr)
The PA UCC RAC completed the review of the 2018 ICC codes on April 29, 2021. The code provisions that were adopted during this process will take effect in the first quarter of 2022. These changes trigger an update of the PA Alternative Residential Energy Provisions (PA Alt). The PA Alt was
developed with the intent of being: simpler to build and easier to enforce; more rational and flexible; focused on Pennsylvania in terms of climatic and other conditions; and, equivalent to the provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) in terms of energy efficiency. This session will dig into the updated version of this standard.
Date and Time
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST
Tuesday, January 18th
8 - 10 am
Location
Virtual - a link will be sent to all registrants prior to the seminar
Fees/Admission
Free to Members