2021 International Energy Conservation Code (International Code Council Series)

Description

Equip your architecture, engineering, and construction customers with the foundational standards for sustainable building with the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Published by the International Code Council (ICC), this essential codebook is a vital addition to the Read N Wright Books catalog. It establishes the minimum regulations for energy-efficient buildings using prescriptive and performance-related provisions, making it an absolute requirement for professionals striving to create environmentally responsible and cost-effective structures.

The 2021 edition provides up-to-date, comprehensive regulations separated into distinct commercial and residential provisions. It covers crucial elements such as building envelopes, mechanical systems, lighting systems, and service water heating. By implementing these standards, professionals can significantly reduce energy consumption, lower utility costs, and minimize the carbon footprint of their projects. Offering flexibility through prescriptive, performance-based, and Energy Rating Index (ERI) compliance paths, this indispensable resource ensures that builders and designers remain compliant with the latest industry mandates while pioneering a more sustainable future.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Standards: Provides separate, highly detailed provisions tailored specifically for both commercial and residential building energy efficiency.

• Building Envelope Guidelines: Outlines strict requirements for insulation, fenestration, and air leakage to maximize thermal performance.

• System Efficiency: Covers comprehensive regulations for HVAC, electrical lighting, and service water heating systems to ensure optimal energy conservation.

• Compliance Pathways: Offers design flexibility through prescriptive, performance-based, and the updated Energy Rating Index (ERI) compliance paths.

• Industry Benchmark: The widely adopted, official codebook published by the International Code Council (ICC) for sustainable, energy-efficient construction.