2021 IECC residential provisions and IRC Chapter 11

Residential Energy Code

The residential energy provisions of the 2021 IECC, which appear in the 2021 IRC as Chapter 11, taught for energy inspection and plans review and for GCHS rehab and upgrade work: compliance paths and documentation, climate zones and insulation, fenestration, air barriers and blower door testing, duct sealing and testing, mechanical systems and hot water, lighting and additional efficiency, performance and ERI paths, and existing buildings. 12 lessons and a 60-question practice exam, self-paced.

About this course

Independent GCHS training

Each lesson has a dimensioned diagram, a glossary, 14 practice questions (20 in Lesson 12) and neural narration. Numbers were checked against at least two public sources. Texas sets a statewide minimum energy code for single-family homes, and Houston-area cities adopt their own editions and local amendments, so always confirm the edition and amendments in force where the work is permitted. This is training, not a substitute for the adopted code.

Module 1: Compliance Basics

Module 2: Building Envelope

Module 3: Systems

Module 4: Alternative Paths and Existing Homes

Module 5: Review

Practice exam