0611691

Course Title: 2014 Residential Energy Update Overview for Residential Remodeling Applications

COURSE NUMBER:  0611691

CEUs: 1  ( 1 Hour of Instruction)       CATEGORY: General

COURSE DESCRIPTION
With every new code, construction and enforcement professionals want to know what are the big and most important changes. This course reviews these changes to inform participants of recent energy‐efficiency related code changes in Florida.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The goal of this course is to ensure participants are familiar with current and future changes to the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, to improve the likelihood that buildings are constructed in accordance with the building code.

SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the format of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 5th Edition (2014) for

Residential applications

• Demonstrate ability to navigate the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 5th Edition

(2014) to provisions that apply to different alteration levels

• Define the conditions under which the prescriptive path is more applicable than the performance path

METHOD OF PRESENTATION

This course will be presented as an instructor led lecture using electronic media including

slides. Time will also permit discussion periods on specific topics.

PRIMARY AUDIENCE: This course is designed for contractors or builders, design professionals and code officials.
Construction trades may also be recommended to attend. Trades include, but are not limited to, framers, HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, insulators and air sealers. It is recommended to have participants who are involved in planning and purchase and/or participants who will be installing on‐site.

INSTRUCTORS: Arlene Stewart, Ruen Beane, Julio Rovi and Bert Henderson.