The Department of Environmental Protection invites residential code enforcement officials, builders, contractors and designers to a June 12 workshop in Wilkes-Barre on the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code.

The workshop will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Woodlands Inn and Resort at 1073 Highway 315.  Registration begins at 8 a.m., and breakfast and lunch will be provided as part of the $40 registration fee.

The IECC is updated every three years by the International Code Council. In Pennsylvania, it is considered part of the Uniform Construction Code, according to Act 49.

This workshop will focus on best-management practices in sustainable residential building. Participants will also learn about sizing of residential HVAC units according to the Manual J methodology, a protocol used to determine how much heating and cooling a home requires.

Attendees will receive six UCC continuing education hours for completing the training. Mike Turns, associate director of the Pennsylvania Housing Research Center, will be the instructor.

Funding for the workshop is provided by the state through a U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program grant.

For more information and to register, visit the PA Construction Codes Academy webpage or call 717-763-0930.

6/4/2012