10424 Mastin Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66212, United States
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Compliance
The International Code Council (ICC) is an organization that sets global guidelines for building safety. As a primary authority in the field, the ICC offers model codes and standards that serve as blueprints for construction and regulations.
At CEEC, we specialize in the IECC, a subset of the ICC, which deals with energy conservation. This results in homes that are durable, healthy, comfortable, affordable, quiet, and eco-friendly. The IECC's approach ensures high-quality standards locally, benefiting individuals and communities alike. Each of our energy raters at CEEC is a certified Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner.
Our New Home Process:
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Contact us today about your new construction project. Our certified experts will guide you through the permitting process, test the work, and verify your code compliance.
Step 1: Modeling and Planning
One of our certified raters will develop an energy model for your home that compares favorably to its prescriptive geometric twin. An energy model uses specialized software to analyze various factors of the home to predict its energy performance, identify potential inefficiencies, and assess the home's overall energy efficiency. Each jurisdiction requires a different level of efficiency. The builder can choose either the TBP or ERI HERS method of code compliance. Together, the builder and energy rater consider different scenarios, materials, and methods to demonstrate the home will be as energy efficient as the jurisdiction requires.
Step 2: Pre-Drywall Energy Inspection (PDEI)
- Duct Inspection: A visual inspection of ductwork for proper sealing and insulation, avoiding major energy loss.
- Insulation & Air Barrier Installation Inspection: An examination of insulation and air barrier alignment to ensure proper installation with no gaps, voids, or compressions that could compromise thermal performance.
- Air Sealing Inspection: The effectiveness of the air barrier system is inspected to look for potential air leakage points, joints in the building envelope, and penetrations through walls and ceilings.
Step 3: Final Test Out
- HVAC System Inspection: An examination of the equipment's sizing, installation, and compliance with energy efficiency requirements.
- Lighting System Inspection: An examination of the type of lighting fixtures, the energy efficiency of the lamps or bulbs, and the use of lighting controls to ensure compliance with energy code requirements.
- Appliance & Equipment Testing: A measurement of energy consumption, assessment of the efficiency ratings, and verification that equipment is installed and functioning properly to ensure compliance with energy code requirements.
- Blower Door Testing: A blower door depressurizes or pressurizes the building, allowing for the detection of air leaks. The test measures the air leakage rate and helps identify areas that require further sealing to improve energy efficiency.
- Duct Leakage Testing: A duct blaster depressurizes or pressurizes the ductwork, allowing for the detection of air leaks. The test measures the ductwork air leakage rate and helps identify areas that require further sealing to improve energy efficiency.
Completion
- Certification: We provide documentation to the city, which issues a certificate of occupancy for the home.
Our Process:
Contact Us
Contact us today about your new construction project. Our certified experts will guide you through the permitting process, test the work, and verify your code compliance.
Energy Modeling
An energy model uses specialized software to analyze various factors of the home in order to predict its energy performance, identify potential inefficiencies, and assess the home's overall energy efficiency.
Energy Code Inspections & Testing
Energy code inspections and testing ensure compliance with energy codes and standards. These inspections verify that a building's energy systems, components, and features meet the requirements outlined in the energy code. The inspections and testing include:
- Pre-Drywall Inspection: An examination of insulation to ensure proper installation with no gaps, voids, or compression that could compromise thermal performance.
- Air Sealing Inspection: The effectiveness of the air barrier system is inspected to look for potential air leakage points, joints in the building envelope, and penetrations through walls and ceilings.
- HVAC System Inspection: Inspectors check the equipment's sizing, installation, and compliance with energy efficiency requirements. They examine ductwork for proper sealing and insulation.
- Lighting System Inspection: Inspectors examine the type of lighting fixtures, the efficiency of the lamps or bulbs, and the use of lighting controls.
- Appliance & Equipment Testing: Inspectors measure energy consumption, assess the efficiency ratings, or verify that certain equipment is installed and functioning properly.
- Blower Door Testing: A blower door depressurizes the building, allowing for the detection of air leaks. The test measures the air leakage rate and helps identify areas that require further sealing to improve energy efficiency.
Manuals J, D, & S Load Calculations Load Calcs
Manuals J, D, and S are industry standards used in HVAC design for load calculations, ductwork design, and equipment selection.
- Manual J: Calculates heating and cooling loads for residential buildings based on factors like climate, insulation, and occupancy.
- Manual D: Focuses on ductwork design, determining the airflow and duct sizes needed for efficient air distribution.
- Manual S: Guides equipment selection based on load calculations, equipment performance, and compatibility with the ductwork system.