This session is designed to outline the key building envelope requirements in the IECC 2021/ASHRAE 90.1-2019 commercial energy code cycle. This session will review the metal building insulation systems that satisfy the IECC 2021/ASHRAE 90.1-2019 building envelope requirements. Additionally, the instructor will demonstrate how to successfully complete an accurate COMcheck™ building envelope compliance report. COMcheck™ is the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s commercial energy compliance tool that helps architects, builders, designers, and contractors determine whether new commercial or high-rise residential buildings, additions, and alterations meet the requirements of the IECC and ASHRAE Standard 90.1, as well as several state-specific codes.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain an understanding of the major governing councils that mandate today’s energy codes.
- Understand the metal building envelope requirements in the IECC 2021/ASHRAE 90.1-2019 commercial energy code cycle.
- Differentiate between the various metal building insulation systems that satisfy the building envelope requirements in the IECC 2021/ASHRAE 90.1-2019 commercial energy code cycle.
- Review key terminology utilized throughout COMcheck™ and general energy code compliance to ensure a full understanding of the project’s performance requirement, the fulfillment of which directly impacts the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants.
- Learn how to successfully complete an accurate COMcheck™ building envelope compliance report.
Continuing Education Credits:
1.0 AIA LU HSW 
1.0 FL DBPR LU 
William “Bill” Beals
District Manager, Therm-All, Inc.
Bill Beals, District Manager of Therm-All (www.therm-all.com), is a 39-year veteran of the metal building industry and a contributing member of several committees, including the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) Energy Committee and the National Insulation Association (NIA) Metal Building Laminators Committee. Mr. Beals also belongs to the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the International Code Council (ICC), and is often invited to share his extensive energy code knowledge through presentations at industry conferences. Mr. Beals has contributed to many articles and reference guides, and authors the commercial energy codes blog, “The Code Man”. He can be reached at wbeals@therm-all.com