The Florida Building Code-Energy Conservation, 5th Edition (2014), was implemented at midnight on June 30, 2015. This means all permits issued on June 30, 2015, and later are governed by the Florida Building Code, 5th Edition (2014). The latest edition of the Energy Conservation Volume of the code has been totally reformatted, contains important changes to the base code, and Florida specific amendments. The FBC-EC regulates the energy efficient design, construction, testing, and operation of the building envelope, sites, systems, and components addressed by thermal efficiency requirements. This course summarizes some of the significant changes in the Fifth Edition of the Florida Building Code-Energy Conservation. This course is intended for those familiar with the code desiring to update their knowledge base on the changes in these important regulations. Any designer, contractor, supplier, inspector, plans examiner, or other person involved with the energy efficiency of buildings, whether they be commercial or domestic, will benefit from keeping current with the regulations governing their profession.
Describe the format of the FBC-EC 5th Edition (2014).
Determine the limits of vertical fenestration on a commercial building that have a positive impact on health, safety, and welfare.
Discuss who is permitted to certify compliance on commercial and residential buildings.
Identify the Climate Zones for the state and what that means in terms of safety, health, comfort, durability and energy consumption.
Relate code requirements for replacement fenestration and the benefits of more reliable outdoor air ventilation and better thermal comfort for the health and welfare of building occupants in homes and buildings.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Joe Belcher
Joe has more than thirty-five years in the code development and enforcement field. He spent 10 years in the public sector starting in fire inspection and ending in building code enforcement. When he left the public sector he was the Director of Public Safety Inspections for the City of Gainesville, Florida. As the director, he also served as the building official for the city.
Mr. Belcher entered the public sector as the Director of Codes and Standards for a statewide industry association establishing and directing their codes and standards program for 8 years. He left the association and started his own code consultancy, JDB Code Services, Inc, in 1993 and continues to operate the company today. He has been involved in code development, enforcement, and product approval and currently represents the interests of several trade associations in the code arena.
In addition to his code consultancy, Joe started a company specializing in code education in 2001. He is currently the president and half owner of BRB Code Educators, Inc. BRB develops and provides specialized education on building codes and standards to code enforcement personnel, contractors, architects, engineers, home inspectors and others. Since formation of the company classes have been well received and presented to thousands of attendees. Attendees have included building code enforcers, architects, engineers, all contractor disciplines, fire service personnel, and product manufacturer and producer groups throughout the United States
1 hr. Online Course