0611951

Course Name:   INTRODUCTION TO SECTION C407 TOTAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE   

Course Number   0611951

CEUs:    1  (One Hour of Instruction)        Category:   General

Course Description
This course is an introduction to SECTION C407 TOTAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE according to the Florida Building Code 5^th Edition (2014) Energy Conservation. The participant will increase their understanding of these terms, and implications of the cost-based performance definition. Participants will also learn ways to address the inherent challenges of meeting the Effective Use Of Energy intent with the definition of Total Building Performance.

Course Objectives:
The participant will learn:
The content of Section C407 TOTAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE

• What is the definition of total building performance according to the code?
• Mandatory and performance-based compliance.
• The use of Standard Reference and Proposed Designs in code compliance.

Relevant energy performance terms that are not defined in the Florida Building Code.

Method of Presentation
This course will be presented in a classroom lecture format with instructor use of a multi-media presentation. Attendee participation and questions will be encouraged.

Instructors –  Julio Rovi , Arlene Stewart, Lauren Westmoreland, Rue Beane, Bert Henderson.