Emissions Factors for REED 2011-2021 Supporting Info Doc
Emissions factors used in REED for program years 2011 - 2021. This was linked to in the 2023 Supporting Info Document
Centering Equity in the Rules and Regulations of a Building Performance Standard
Building performance standards are relatively new in practice and there is no uniform standard for how they are designed or operated. This document is meant to guide policymakers, regulators, and others…
Operational Carbon in Building Energy Codes
Operational carbon is the term used to describe emissions that are associated with the “operations” of a building, specifically the energy used to power, heat, cool…
ICC/MBI Standards 1200 & 1205-2021 for Off-site Construction
This brief discusses the new model language of the 1200 and 1205 Standards, which covers the roles of code officials and third-party inspectors, and clarifies how the new standards apply in the context of existing state and local enforcement programs. The 1205 Standard further offers guidance to…
Off-Site Construction: Coordination of Fabrication and Building Site Inspections
Code officials discourage the use of off-site construction due to lack of familiarity with the process and how code compliance is verified. This fact sheet will provide information for code officials and contractors regarding inspection requirements, model code and standards requirements, and…
Graphic Checklist for Remote Virtual Inspections (RVI)
The International Code Council (ICC) is developing an RVI residential energy code inspection protocol, which they will be releasing as a checklist. The graphic below is designed to provide a sense of the breadth of this resource.
Best Practices for Remote Virtual Inspections (RVI)
RVI allow jurisdictions to encourage and monitor off-site construction practices, which can, in turn, cut costs to homeowners, builders, and…