Illinois Code Council Advances 2012 IECC Update; Training Sessions Scheduled
On November 28, the Illinois Energy Code Advisory Council voted to recommend adoption of the 2012 IECC to update the Illinois Energy Conservation Code (currently based on the 2009 IECC). The update proposal amendment included:
- Air infiltration will be 5 ACH50 instead of 3 ACH50;
- For additions, alternations etc, a blower door test will not be required. Instead, builders are required to follow the air infiltration checklist only;
- Section M1507.3 of the IRC will be imported into the residential energy chapter.
The proposal now goes before the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) and the General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Review (JCAR). It is expected to become effective in April 2012.
The Illinois Energy Office has scheduled roughly 30 training sessions throughout the state through May 2012.
More Information: IECAC | CDB | JCAR | Training Flyer
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