IECC 09 Standards Go in Effect Soon

Virginia builders are less than two months away from the Sept. 30^th date set for the start of enforcement of the new energy efficiency standards outlined in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC 09) and it is imperative that builders be prepared for the changes.

While it is estimated that houses built under the new code will be 10 to 15 percent more efficient than homes being currently built, builders are expected to have some challenges in complying with the mandatory house infiltrations and ductwork leakage limits if they continue to approach these areas in the same way.

SENCON has been working with builders and construction professionals over the past several years to help them understand and meet energy efficiency requirements in their projects and was among the first companies in the area to recognize the coming changes as a result of IECC 09. Since February, we have been working with a number of developers in a series of workshops at our training facility in Virginia Beach, VA, as well as other locations to help them understand what the changes mean and how they can prepare for and ensure that their projects will comply with the new standards.

Upcoming workshops at our training facility at 209 Business Park Drive Suite 100 are scheduled for the following dates:

Aug. 31 3:30 pm

Sept. 23 3:30 pm

Oct. 19 3:30 pm

Nov. 4 3:30 pm

Nov. 23 3:30 pm

Dec. 21 3:30 pm

In addition, check our IECC 09 web page frequently for upcoming dates we are hoping to have scheduled for online webinars. We have already held one online seminar for those people unable to attend our facility physically and are working on a curriculum to improve that initial effort and make it even more beneficial for participants.

For more information, visit our website at www.senconinfo.com or contact Daniel Cwik at 757-498-0100 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .