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Update on the Current Building and Energy Codes That Affect the Air Barrier Industry
Building and energy efficiency codes can have huge impact on the Air Barrier Industry, affecting the specification and installation of air and water-resistive barrier systems. Following the code change process is a daunting task and even apparently small changes can have a large impact. Building and Energy Codes are updated on a three-year cycle and we are at a transition period with the publication of ASHRAE 90.1-2025 and the finalization of the 2027 editions of both the International Building Code (IBC) and International Energy Efficiency Code (IECC). This presentation will have an overview of the revisions that were implemented over the past code cycle and some changes which will govern code development in the next cycle. Additionally the status of state and jurisdictional adoption will discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the status of building and energy code development
- Understand changes to air barrier and water-resistive barrier requirements in the upcoming IBC-2027
- Understand changes to air barrier related provisions in ASHRAE-90.1-2025
- Understand the status and environment for energy code adoption by states and jurisdictions.
Presenter: Theresa Weston, PhD, CPHC, CAPS, CGP, President, The Holt Weston Consultancy
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