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(CIE) Guide - Building Energy Codes

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Jurisdiction ActionSheet 1 (JAS 1)Code AdministrationAdministration consistency within energy codeenforcingjurisdictions has a large impact oncompliance. The administration of code programs mayinvolve several components including:1. How and when codes are adopted2. The processes used for plan review and inspections3. File acceptance and storage: Are you utilizing oneof the new electronic permitting formats?4. Continuing education and training for jurisdictionalstaff5. Continuing education and training for the designand construction industry.The jurisdiction of authorityhaving responsibility for codecompliance can assist on-thegroundcompliance throughemployment of processes thatcover the five componentslisted above.Here’s how:1. Work with jurisdiction leadership to reachagreement on the cycle of code adoption. Developa model ordinance and adoption process that canbe followed for code adoption. Time spent nowcan save on future efforts. A review of existingordinances within progressive large, midsize,and small jurisdictions should reveal the criticalapproaches and language that are required foradoption.2. Utilize a consistent process for plan review andinspection. The forms provided as JurisdictionAction Sheets 3 through 9 are designed toprovide structure and consistency to jurisdictionenforcement activities.3. Plan review software and supporting hardware areexpensive but save over time. Plus they providefor a consistent submittal and review process anddocumentation archival. Of course this softwaregoes beyond the scope of the energy codes, sowhen it is in place, all of your submittal processeswill be positively impacted.4. With the construction downturn, many buildingdepartments have experienced substantialreductions in funding for code administration.While it may not always be possible to sendall of the plan review and inspection staff toenergy code training, you are encouraged tosend as many as possible. When budgets arestretched thin, one strategy you may consideris to designate one or two staff as the “energycode experts” and ensure that they receive goodtraining. These staff may then be used to trainothers within your jurisdiction. The BECP websiteprovides some great resources for training staff.Training programs such as BECP’s train-the-trainersessions offer an opportunity for energy codetrainer development within your jurisdiction.5. Offer industry training on a yearly basis. Oneadvantage to sending staff to train-the-trainersessions is that your jurisdiction will always havein-house capability to meet at least some of theenergy code education needs of your design andconstruction industry.If your state has an agency responsible for energycode implementation, you can work collaborativelywith them to sponsor education and training in yourjurisdiction.COMPLIANCE IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION (<strong>CIE</strong>) GUIDE41

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