Alan Mulak Tim Guiterman

Jon Osgood Jayme Woogerd

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Thanks to the Nashua City Hall and Bob Eldredge of

Nashua BetterBuildings for hosting today’s event!

Workshop Agenda

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“Introduction” Jayme Woogerd - GDS

“Background and History of the Code”Jonathan Osgood - PUC

“How to Meet or Beat the Code”Alan Mulak - PE

Lunch (12 noon)

“Major Changes in the 2009 IECC” &“Beyond Code: Green & Advanced Codes”

Tim Guiterman - Navigant Consulting

The Context: Why We’re Here…• New Energy Code (IECC 2009) Became Effective April 1st, 2010.

• Assurance from Governor John Lynch that NH would achieve 90% compliance of the 2009 IECC within eight years (“hence the NH Energy Code CHALLENGE”) – linked to NH receiving $26M in ARRA-State Energy Program funds.

• 90% Statewide Compliance with the Energy Code is no small task… But Education and Training is the first Step (so thanks for being here – as the success of this important goal will depend on everyone in this room!)

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NH Building Code Compliance ProgramToday’s Training is one piece of a larger strategy of reaching the 90% compliance goal.

2009 IECC - 90% compliance by 2017 – Overall Strategy• Establish a baseline of existing compliance/enforcement

• Create a roadmap to achieve 90% compliance of the 2009 IECC by 2017

• Promote the program throughout the State

• Train and Mobilize building professionals in all areas for energy code compliance and promote above-code performance (why we’re here today)

• Develop a Public Awareness Campaign for homeowners, landlords, commercial property owners, real estate appraisers

• Update and Gather Building Code Resources in publicly accessible sites

• Develop recommended enforcement and compliance public policy option

More info on the program can be found at www.nhenergycode.com6

Visit www.nhenergycode.com!• Additional Training Opportunities

• NH Energy Code Related Resources

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IECC 2009 IBC 2009 chapter 13

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You have a change to WIN a free energy code book today!

And for sale at the end of today’s workshop!

Demographic Survey

What is your profession?

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1. Builder2. Architect/Engineer3. Designer4. Building Official5. Energy

Consultant/Auditor6. Other

Why are you here?1. Learn about the new

energy code2. Learn construction

techniques to meet new code

3. Learn construction techniques to exceed new code

Why are codes important?

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1. Help ensure safe, durable structures

2. Help create a “level playing field”

3. Help reduce energy use and emissions

4. Help reduce builder liability

5. All of the above

How confident are you that a structure you built or designed prior to 2002 would survive a major natural disaster?

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1. Very confident2. Somewhat confident3. Shaky4. Not on firm ground

How confident are you that a structure you built, designed or inspected after 2002 would survive a major natural disaster?

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1. Very Confident2. Somewhat confident3. Shaky4. Not on firm ground

These building codes are mandatory in NH: International Building Code 2009, International Residential Code 2009, International

Plumbing Code 2009, International Mechanical Code 2009, International Energy Conservation Code 2009,and the National

Electrical Code 2008

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1. True2. False

When was the NH Energy Code adopted?

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1. 19792. 19863. 19994. 2002

N.H. Energy CodeHistory

Effective August 1979Revised 1980, 1986, 1993 & 1998

State Building Code 20022006 IECC August 2007

2009 IECC April 2010

Where does the code apply?

1. Cities2. Municipalities with

building inspectors3. Where I’m told it

applies4. Everywhere in NH5. All of the above esp

2+3

Two code climate zones apply in NH:

1. True2. False

N.H. Energy CodeClimate Zones

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N.H. Energy CodeClimate Zones Table 301.1

NEW HAMPSHIRE6A Belknap6A Carroll

5A Cheshire6A Coos

6A Grafton5A Hillsborough

6A Merrimack5A Rockingham

5A Strafford6A Sullivan

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N.H. Energy Code

The Commercial Energy Code covers

all buildings except:

Detached one and two family dwellings (R-3)

Multi family (R-2) not more than 3 stories above grade and

Assisted living >5 and < 16 residents (R-4) not more than 3 stories above grade

N.H. Energy CodeProcess

NH architect or engineer designs structure to meet code

Signs off on plans See RSA 155-D

N.H. Energy CodeProcess

NH architect or engineer sign off:"The proposed structure has been designed and reviewed by the architect or engineer and determined to be in compliance with all applicable requirements of RSA 155-D and the

energy code adopted pursuant thereto."

The contractor of a building, building component, or structure shall be responsible for meeting the minimum requirements of the state

building code.

RSA 155-A:2 VIII

1. True2. False

A structure may be built to comply with the IBC 2009 Ch 13?

1. True2. False

N.H. Energy CodeIBC

Chapter 13 Section 13011301.1 Scope. This chapter governs the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.

1301.1.1 Criteria. Buildings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the International Energy Conservation Code.

N.H. Energy CodeIECC 2009

501.1 Scope. The requirements contained in this chapter are applicable to commercial buildings, or

portions of commercial buildings. These commercial buildings shall meet either the

requirements of ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except for Low-Rise

Residential Buildings, or the requirements contained in this chapter.

Table 502.2(1) Building Envelop Requirements

Climate Zone 5 6All others Group R All others Group R

ROOFInsulation Entirely Above Deck R-20ci R-20ci R-20ci R-20ci

Metal Buildings w R-5 Thermal Blocks R-13+R-13 R-19 R-13+R-19 R-19Attic and Other R-38 R-38 R-38 R-38

WALLS ABOVE GRADEMass R-11.4 R-13.3 R-13.3 R-15.2

Metal Buildings R-13+R-5.6ci R-13+R-5.6ci R-13+R-5.6ci R-13+R-5.6ciMetal Framed R-13+R-7.5ci R-13+R-7.5ci R-13+R-7.5ci R-13+R-7.5ci

Wood Framed and Others R-13+3.8ci R-13+3.8ci R-13+7.5ci R-13+7.5ci

WALLS BELOW GRADEBelow Grade Wall R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci

FLOORSMass R-10ci R-12.5ci R-12.5ci R-14.6ci

Joist/Framing R-30 R-30 R-30 R-30

SLAB-ON-GRADE FLOORSUnheated Slabs N/R R-10 24" R-10 24" R-15 24"

Heated Slabs R-15 24" R-15 24" R-15 24" R-20 48"

OPAQUE DOORSSwinging U-0.70 U-0.70 U-0.70 U-0.50

Roll-up or Sliding U-0.50 U-0.50 U-0.50 U-0.50

NOTE: CAREFULLY OBSERVE ALL FOOTNOTES

Table 502.3 Fenestration Requirements 40% Vertical Fenestration Max

Climate Zone 5 6

FRAMING OTHER THAN METAL U-.35 U-.35

METAL FRAMINGCurtain wall/storefront U-.45 U-.45Entrance Door U-.8 U-.8All Other U-.55 U-.55

SHGC ALL FRAME TYPESProjection Factor <.25 0.4 0.4Projection Factor >.25 NR NR

SKYLIGHTS 3% MaxU Factor 0.6 0.6SHGC ALL FRAME TYPES 0.4 0.4

Commercial Structure under 4000sq ft:

1. Doesn’t need to comply

2. Envelope may comply with Residential Code

3. Can comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2007

4. 2 and 3 only

N.H. Energy Code EC-1 Form

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EC-1 Form (page 2)

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N.H. Energy CodeDevelopment Process

International Code CouncilAccepts amendments from public

Assigned to CommitteesHold Code Development Hearings

Hold Final Action HearingsPublish Revised Code

N.H. Building CodeAdoption Process

Building Code Review BoardRSA 155-A:1016 members

Meets monthly

N.H. Building CodeIECC 2009

General Court must confirm within 2 years

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N.H. Building CodeAdoption Process

This cycleDiscussions began in February 09

IEEC moved in MarchPublic Hearing in May

Adopted May 8, 09

N.H. Building CodeAdoption Process

This cycleIECC 2009

IBC 2009Effective April 1, 2010

Energy codes will get stronger.

1. Yes2. No

N.H. Building CodeAdoption Process

2012 cycleComplete

Group A IBC, IRCFinal action hearings held

May 15-23, 2010

N.H. Building CodeAdoption Process

IECC, IRC-EnergyFinal Action Hearings held

October 28- November 1, 2010

N.H. Building CodeAdoption Process

IECC 200912-15% less energy use

IECC 2012Additional 15% savings

www.puc.nh.gov

Energy Code Page

N.H. Energy CodeIECC 2009 Sec 104.8 Approval.After the prescribed tests and

inspections indicate that the work complies in all respects with this

code, a notice of approval shall be issued by the code official.

N.H. Energy Code

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N.H. Energy Code

Jon Osgoodjon.osgood@puc.nh.gov

(603) 271-6306www.puc.nh.gov