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Utah adopts 2018 International Energy Conservation Code

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Utah became the latest state to update its commercial building energy efficiency code from the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to the 2018 IECC in July. The new code permits the use of the ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2016

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What Permits Are Required for Home Renovation Projects?

Construction Daily News

Of course, there’s plenty to do to prepare a home for demolition, including hiring a reputable contractor, picking out finishes and obtaining the necessary permits. Permits are required for just about any major home renovation, from updating the kitchen to adding extra square footage to taking down a load-bearing wall.

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#115:  Ushering In the New Building Codes

NH Construction Law

Every three years the International Code Council updates its building codes, which eventually become the basis for codes adopted by the states. From September of 2019 until now, the 2015 versions have been incorporated into New Hampshire’s state building code, RSA 155-A. That has just changed.

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

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Due to their embodied carbon and operational carbon footprints, buildings play a significant role in these efforts, so understanding the impact of legislation on buildings is critical. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance.

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#80: Transitioning to the New Building Codes

NH Construction Law

The ICC updates its proposed codes every three years (there is already a 2018 version published), and New Hampshire is finally catching up to other New England states. of the 2015 International Building Code and Section 106.3.2 of the 2015 International Building Code and Section 106.3.2 Section 107.3.2

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Decoding the Complex World of HVAC Services

CCR Magazine

This understanding is essential in diagnosing HVAC issues, conserving energy and enhancing overall efficiency and comfort in both residential and commercial settings. What does it take to meet HVAC codes and permits? Adhering to HVAC codes involves understanding the specific requirements and gaining necessary permissions.

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From mass masonry to veneer: The evolution of cavity wall design

Construction Specifier

These assemblies lack many necessary components that comprise an effective building enclosure system. Issues related to this wall assembly have led to numerous buildings requiring extensive repairs, and in some cases, full recladding, or even demolition. During the transition from mass masonry walls to the “four barrier” (i.e.

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