Encore Presentation Residential Stretch Code Part 2 Mandatory Requirements and Additional Efficiency Packages
Timing: Wednesday November 15th @1:00PM – 2:00PM EDT
Location: Online - Webinar
Event Summary: This module takes a deeper dive at the mandatory requirements. We’ll look at each requirement and what has changed from the last code cycle. Additional Efficiency packages will also be discussed. We will look at requirements for both prescriptive and stretch code when it comes to the additional packages.
Part 2 Residential Stretch Part II
- Review requirements that apply in addition to the maximum HERS Index (“mandatory” requirements)
- Indicate what is new in the 2021 IECC and what has stayed the same.
- Important new requirements
- Retainers to prevent loose-fill insulation from spilling from one attic level to another.
- Total leakage test required for all new duct systems.
- HRV/ERV required for all new homes.
- Interior and exterior lighting controls
- Electric vehicle readiness
- How Additional Efficiency Packages apply to stretch code projects.