FUNDAMENTALS OF 2021 IRC AND 2024 VT RBES (ENERGY CODE)
Date: 9/11/24 8:00 AM
Website: sites.google.com/a/buildsafevt.org/iccbsavt/NewsBriefs/0924-fundamentals-of-res-const-vt-rbes-energy-code
Location: Randolph, VT
Earn 6 LU HSW
This six-hour course will cover the basics of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), the foundational building code for residential construction in the United States, as well as the newly updated (2024) Vermont Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES). The course is intended for homebuilders, designers, and zoning/building officials. We will teach from phone or laptop apps to help builders get used to accessing codes online. This course includes two months’ free access to online codes.
Learning Objective 1:
Attendees will learn what the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) covers, and be able to reference the code on-site from a phone or laptop. Vermont does not have a building code for residential buildings, so this course is an introduction to the IRC for Vermont architects and builders. Whether or not Vermont adopts the IRC, it improves occupant health, safety and welfare if the designer and builder understand this basic, thorough reference for all building systems and learn how to look up what is the best way to build.
Learning Objective 2:
Attendees will learn what aspects of residential construction Vermont does regulate and where to find information about what is regulated.
Learning Objective 3:
Attendees will learn about basic fire safety around batteries, charging devices, and solar arrays.
Learning Objective 4:
Attendees will learn to apply the 2024 VT Residential Building Energy Standards (RBES) to residential construction. Topics include building science fundamentals, building materials choice and characteristics, and mechanical and ventilation systems. Proper design and installation of these systems are crucial to ensure occupant health and welfare. For example, if vapor barriers are not installed correctly, mold will develop and create a health and safety hazard.
Contact: Sandra Vitzthum
Email: svitzthum@ proton.me