The Department of Environmental Protection invites code enforcement officials, builders, contractors and designers to a February 21 training workshop in Bethlehem, Northampton County on the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code.

The workshop will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sands Casino Resort at 77 Sands Boulevard. 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 (UCC), according to Act 49.

The workshop will focus on energy code compliance for commercial building. Participants will learn about the commercial provisions and basic requirements of the IECC, data input into COMcheck software, and proper review of COMcheck compliance certificates. The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center is leading the course.

Attendees will receive six UCC continuing education hours for completing the training.

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

For more information or to register, visit the PA Construction Code Academy website or call 717-763-0930.

2/18/2013