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2024 International Energy Conservation Code Will Use a New Development Process

Pro Builder

The ICC board gave the committee this directive: “The code is updated on a three-year cycle with each subsequent edition providing increased energy savings over the prior edition.” Requiring electric vehicle charging capability or readiness. Requiring on-site solar panels. Requiring homes to be solar-ready and energy-storage-ready.

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Installing Value - Contractor Magazine

Contractor Magazine

Remodeling. “Sure, I’ve replaced igniters on it, I’ve even replaced a board and a blower, but if you look at the savings this owner has had over a fifteen-year life cycle, it’s thousands and thousands of dollars.” a retail electric utility in the Southeastern U.S., Pipefitting. IR Cameras.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Alteration” means remodeling, improving, extending, or making other changes to a facility, exclusive of maintenance repairs that are preventive in nature. The term includes planning, engineering, architectural work, and other similar actions. The term includes, but is not limited to, runways, strips, taxiways, and parking aprons.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Alteration” means remodeling, improving, extending, or making other changes to a facility, exclusive of maintenance repairs that are preventive in nature. The term includes planning, engineering, architectural work, and other similar actions. The term includes, but is not limited to, runways, strips, taxiways, and parking aprons.