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Do building code officials actually support IECC Performance Paths?

Nick Sisler | Posted in Building Code Questions on

Pretty much all of the IECC code revisions for both residential and commercial include a whole building performance option for code compliance. As far as I can tell this path is not supported in RESCheck or COMCheck which only check prescriptive requirements or envelope tradeoffs. In your experiences do building code officials actually support these paths? What software programs do they allow for proof of compliance? Where (which state/region)?

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    Martin Holladay | | #1

    Nick,
    The most common energy modeling software used to prove compliance with the performance path of building codes is REM/Rate. Yes, your local building official should be familiar with this code compliance option.

    For more information, see Are Energy Codes Working?

  2. Nick Sisler | | #2

    Thanks Martin. I'm familiar with REM/Rate and if I remember correctly it's only meant for residential. Is there a similar software that can be used for proving performance path compliance in commercial buildings?

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