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2009 International Energy Conservation Code Fundamentals


Date of Seminar: December 3, 2009

Place of Seminar: Grand River Center

Time of Seminar: Registration 8-8:30 AM

Seminar: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Lunch at Noon

Cost: $80 Includes lunch, breaks, workbook and a 2009 IECC code book. Thanks to our sponsors for keeping the costs low, see list below.
ICC CEU Credit: 0.6

Description:
This seminar provides an overview of critical concepts of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code. These concepts provide a basis for the correct use of the code in the design, plan review, inspection, and analysis of projects. It will provide a clear understanding and correct use of the requirements identified by these basic code provisions, tables and categorizations. Participants will apply the code in clear-cut situations and build their understanding of the intent of the code when asked to make code compliance decisions. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will be discussed.

Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be better able to:
• Locate general topics in the 2009 IECC.
• Locate applicable tables in the 2009 IECC for specific situations.
• Apply code requirements to real-world situations.
• Explain the intent behind a code requirement.
• Identify borderline scenarios as compliant or noncompliant.
• Identify essential code components for designing energy-efficient building thermal envelopes; energy-efficient mechanical design principles; and electrical power and lighting systems.

Sponsors: Dubuque Homebuilders & Associates, Black Hills Energy, Alliant Energy and City of Dubuque

To register, send the following:

Name: ______________________________

Jurisdiction: ______________________

Address: ________________________

Fee Enclosed ($80, payable to the City of Dubuque): ____

Late registrants will not be guaranteed a code book.

Send to: Rich Russell, City of Dubuque, 50 W 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 prior to December 3, 2009