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    This document provides guidance on when residential building projects must comply with the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). It defines key terms like alteration, addition, repair, and conditioned space. It explains that when existing cavities or attics are altered, they must be insulated to code. Replacing windows or HVAC equipment also requires bringing those components up to current energy code. The document is intended to help homeowners determine if their specific projects require compliance with energy efficiency standards.

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    This document provides guidance on when residential building projects must comply with the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). It defines key terms like alteration, addition, repair, and conditioned space. It explains that when existing cavities or attics are altered, they must be insulated to code. Replacing windows or HVAC equipment also requires bringing those components up to current energy code. The document is intended to help homeowners determine if their specific projects require compliance with energy efficiency standards.

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    This document provides guidance on when residential building projects must comply with the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). It defines key terms like alteration, addition, repair, and conditioned space. It explains that when existing cavities or attics are altered, they must be insulated to code. Replacing windows or HVAC equipment also requires bringing those components up to current energy code. The document is intended to help homeowners determine if their specific projects require compliance with energy efficiency standards.

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    This document provides guidance on when residential building projects must comply with the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). It defines key terms like alteration, addition, repair, and conditioned space. It explains that when existing cavities or attics are altered, they must be insulated to code. Replacing windows or HVAC equipment also requires bringing those components up to current energy code. The document is intended to help homeowners determine if their specific projects require compliance with energy efficiency standards.

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    DOES MY PROJECT HAVE TO COMPLY?

    Listed or eligible for listing on a local, state, or national register of historic places.

    The

    International Energy Conservation Code


    as applied to:

    ADDITIONS ALTERATIONS RENOVATIONS


    AND

    REPAIRS RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS


    Developed by:

    www.imt.org

    Definitions
    Alteration is any construction or renovation to an existing structure, other than repair or addition. that requires a permit. Also a change in a mechanical system that involves an extension, addition, or change to the arrangement, type, or purpose of the original installation and that requires a permit.

    Requirements
    If a cavity within the building thermal envelope is exposed and contains no insulation, or the insulation does not completely fill the cavity, the exposed cavity is required to be filled with insulation. Roofs without insulation in the cavity and where the sheathing or insulation is exposed during reroofing shall be insulated either above or below the sheathing.

    Photo credit: Landis Construction Photo credit: Landis Construction Photo credit: Landis Construction

    Repair

    is the reconstruction or renewal of

    Any attic or other non-conditioned space that is altered to become conditioned space shall be brought into full compliance with the IECC.1
    Photo credit: Bryn Pinzgauer

    any part of an existing building.

    Addition is the extension or increase in the


    conditioned space, floor area, or height of a building or structure.

    Conditioned Space is an area or space


    within a building being heated or cooled, containing uninsulated ducts, or with a fixed opening directly into an adjacent conditioned space.

    Photo credit: U.S. Dept. of Energy

    Residential Building in the IECC includes single- and multifamily buildings (R-2, R-3 and R-4) three stories or less in height above grade.

    When replacing a window assembly, it must comply with the IECC requirements (U-factor, solar heat gain, and air leakage). When only replacing the glass in an existing sash and frame, the glass is not required to comply with the IECC.

    All portions of an addition shall comply with the applicable provisions of the IECC without requiring unaltered portions of the existing home to comply.

    Photo credit: Landis Construction

    Building Thermal Envelope is


    the basement walls, exterior walls, floor, roof, and any other building elements that enclose conditioned space. This boundary also includes the boundary between conditioned space and any exempt or unconditioned space.
    1

    The replacement of an HVAC unit is required to comply with the IECC. This would include the sealing of the air handler, filter boxes, plenums, and any connecting ductwork as well as equipment sizing.

    Project Checklist Insulation Air Sealing Fenestration (windows/doors) Ducts Heating/Cooling Equipment Lighting

    Photo credit: U.S. Dept. of Energy

    IECC is the International Energy Conservation Code and is published by the International Code Council (ICC). For more information about the IECC or to purchase a copy, visit www.iccsafe.org. Specific questions regarding your project should be directed to your local code official. Questions about this brochure can be directed to Ryan Meres: ryan@imt.org

    *This brochure is NOT an ICC publication, but has been reviewed by ICC technical staff for accuracy. Specific code requirements and the interpretation thereof are the sole authority of the adopting jurisdiction.

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