Course curriculum

  • 1

    Overview

    • Introductions and Instructions

    • Learning Objectives

    • Why Learn about the Illinois Energy Conservation Code?
  • 2

    Before You Jump into Energy Code

    • What is the Illinois Energy Conservation Code?

    • Commercial or Residential?

    • What Climate Zone Is My Building In?

    • 2021 IECC Major Changes
  • 3

    Compliance Options & Approval/Permit Process

    • Commercial Compliance Options

    • Construction Document Review and Inspections (C103 & C104)
  • 4

    Key Things to Know About Commercial Envelope

    • What is the Building Thermal Envelope?

    • R-value vs. U-factor

    • How to Read the R-value Table

    • Continuous Insulation (C402.1.3)

    • Exempt from Commercial Envelope Provisions (C402.1.1 & C402.1.2)
  • 5

    Envelope Insulation [Prescriptive Requirements]

    • Thermal Envelope Certificate (C401.3)

    • Roof Insulation (C402.1.4.1)

    • Walls (C402.2.3)

    • Floors (C402.2.3)

    • Fenestration (C402.4)
  • 6

    Air Leakage [Mandatory Requirements]

    • Air Leakage Compliance (C402.5)

    • Air Leakage Testing (C402.5.2 & C402.5.3) - NEW REQUIREMENTS

    • Air Leakage of Fenestration (C402.5.2)

    • Loading Docks and Vestibules (C402.5.6-7)

    • Rooms with Fuel Burning Appliances
  • 7

    Final Quiz and Survey

    • Final Quiz

    • Feedback Survey