Article #1450 - REScheck Webcast Questions - Energy Codes
This article is based on questions asked during both the May 6, 2005 REScheck Training Webcast
and the July 28, 2005 REScheck Training Rebroadcast as well as questions received through email following these events. The original language of the questions and answers has been modified to make them as generic as possible while retaining the applicable specific information.
How do I know if my area or state requires energy compliance?
DOE's Building Energy Codes website has the state energy code status for every state. Visit the Status of State Energy Codes web page, and click on the state in your area. The State page will display the state's applicable energy code and if our software tools are accepted for showing compliance.
Is there any problem with enforcing the 2003 IRC while still enforcing the 2000 IECC?
Yes, the 2003 IRC references the 2003 IECC not the 2000 IECC.
How do I know if I should use the prescriptive or tradeoff approach?
You should refer to the following articles for an overview of the differences between the energy code approaches.
How do I know what code I need to meet?
If you are not sure what code is applicable for your project, visit the Status of State Energy Codes and choose the applicable state for the project.
What if the location of the job site isn't listed in REScheck?
If your city is not listed in the drop down selection of cities, choose the closest city listed with the most similar weather data.