Course Description

Join us for a comprehensive 3-hour webinar combining two targeted courses in one convenient session! Each 1.5-hour segment—one dedicated to commercial code updates and the other to residential code updates—delivers essential insights into Pennsylvania’s adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Earn a total of 3 AIA LU | HSW credits (recorded separately per session) by attending the full event and stay ahead on the latest requirements impacting building design and construction in Pennsylvania.

This comprehensive course offers an in-depth overview of the key changes between the 2018 and newly adopted 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) in Pennsylvania, incorporating state-specific amendments for both commercial and residential provisions. Participants will gain critical insights into updates in Chapter 4, including the building thermal envelope, mechanical systems, service hot water, electrical power and lighting systems, as well as performance-based approaches and requirements for additional energy efficiency and total building performance. The course will also cover the best practices for air sealing, duct sealing, and mechanical ventilation to ensure code compliance on all project types.

Course Agenda

8:30am – 10am Part 1 RESIDENTIAL
15 minute break
10:15 – 11:45 Part 2  COMMERCIAL

Total time is 3 hours | 3 AIA LU | HSW

What You’ll Learn:

• Pinpoint the residential provisions of the 2021 IECC, including significant updates to insulation, air sealing, and mechanical systems.
• Distinguish between the 2018 and 2021 IECC codes, focusing on performance metrics, compliance pathways, and critical standard changes.
• Implement code-compliant insulation practices and understand minimum requirements for both residential and commercial projects.
• Discover industry best practices for insulation installation, ductwork, and mechanical ventilation.
• Explore major commercial updates in the 2021 IECC, from the building thermal envelope and mechanical systems to lighting controls.
• Learn how to calculate and apply renewable energy credits (Section C406) based on occupancy types and specific measures.
• Clearly summarize the key differences and improvements between the 2018 and 2021 IECC..