PHRC Webinars

2021 PA UCC Residential Code: Update 2

12/10/2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Instructor: Darrin Wright (High-Performance Housing Specialist, PHRC)

Handouts

Link to Webinar: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/5817237488399/WN_x1vUV4XcTAG1ppvyAbqslQ

Description

Building upon the previous webinar of the 2021 PA UCC Residential Code: Update 1, this session will dive deeper into implications of transitioning to the portions of the 2021 ICC base codes that were approved for adoption. It will dive into some highlights of the new code provisions affecting residential construction.

Learning Objectives

  1. Review the most efficient ways to find out which code provisions have changed between the 2018 and 2021 ICC codes and available ICC resources.
  2. Discuss noteworthy and substantial code provision changes that will impact design, cost, and occupant safety.
  3. Dive deeper into various code changes that will affect residential construction including increased building envelope airtightness requirements.
  4. Understand available resources on best practices that may be impacted by code changes specifically focusing on the building enclosure.

Cost

Free to attend; $25 for continuing education credit in live webinar

Credit Hours

Live Webinar: 1.0 PA L&I Contact Hour, 1.0 PA PDH for engineers, 1.0 AIA LU|HSW, 1.0 ICC Contact Hour (0.1 CEU)

Tags: 2024-25

 
 

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The Pennsylvania Housing Research Center serves the home building industry and the residents of Pennsylvania by improving the quality and affordability of housing.

We conduct applied research, foster the development and commercialization of innovative technologies, and transfer appropriate technologies to the housing community.

Pennsylvania Housing Research Center

The Pennsylvania State University

116 Lidia Manson Building

3127 Research Drive

State College, PA 16801

Phone: 814-865-2341

E-mail: phrc@psu.edu