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California Energy Code Compliance for Non-Residential Projects
This three-hour course is designed for those involved with compliance or enforcement of the non-residential provisions included in the 2013 California Energy Code. The course will address and explain code changes that will affect design, plan review, construction, inspection and documentation. The course will cover the mandatory measures as well as prescriptive and performance paths to compliance with the 2013 California Energy Code. Changes associated with the most common types of alterations will be discussed. This class will also address the effective use of the Energy Code, Compliance Manuals and Reference Appendices and discuss issues associated with the transition to the 2013 Energy Code including software, forms and third party inspection and testing.
Learning objectives for this course:
- Understand how to navigate the California Energy Code and associated publications.
- Describe effective strategies for compliance with the non-residential code requirements governing building envelope, lighting controls, and mechanical system efficiency.
- Understand design and plan review as they relate to the non-residential provisions of the 2013 California Energy Code.
- Describe the roles of designers, contractors, plans examiners, inspectors and acceptance testers.
- Discuss issues associated with the transition to the 2013 Energy Code including software, forms and third party inspection and testing
- Understand compliance with the Energy Code as it relates to some of the most common types of alterations.
- Interpret California Energy Code requirements for plans, permits and inspections.
Presenter: Gregory C. Mahoney, CBO, LEED® AP, CASp
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CALGreen: Changes and Challenges
Intervening Code Cycle Changes and Compliance Strategies
This two-hour course is designed for those involved with compliance and enforcement of the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen). New changes to CALGreen will go into effect on July 1 2015. The course will address some potential solutions to issues that have arisen during the last code cycle and also include changes to CALGreen that will go into effect July 1, 2015. Strategies for compliance will also be discussed. This class will address both residential and non-residential requirements of the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen).
Learning objectives for this course:
- Summarize the origins and evolution of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen).
- Explain the code changes that were approved during the 2013 Intervening Cycle and that will go into effect on July 1, 2015.
- Interpret California Green Building Standards Code requirements as they relate to design, construction, plan review, permit issuance and inspections.
- Discuss some of the issues that have created difficulties in the implementation of the requirements found in the California Green Building Standards Code.
- Discuss lessons learned and potential solutions for compliance.
Presenter: Gregory C. Mahoney, CBO, LEED® AP, CASp
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California Energy Code Compliance for Residential Projects: Plan Review, Inspection and Documentation
This three-hour course is designed for those involved with compliance or enforcement of the residential provisions included in the 2013 California Energy Code. The course will address and explain code changes that will affect design, plan review, construction, inspection and documentation. The course will cover the mandatory measures as well as prescriptive and performance paths to demonstrate compliance with the 2013 California Energy Code. Changes associated with the most common types of alterations will be discussed. This class will also address the effective use of the Energy Code, Compliance Manuals and Reference Appendices and discuss issues associated with the transition to the 2013 Energy Code including software, forms and third party inspection and testing.
After completion of the course attendees should be able to:
• Understand how to navigate the California Energy Code and associated publications.
• Describe effective strategies for compliance with the residential code requirements governing building envelope, lighting controls, and mechanical system efficiency.
• Understand design and plan review as they relate to the residential provisions of the 2013 California Energy Code.
• Describe the roles of designers, contractors, plans examiners, inspectors and HERS Raters.
• Discuss issues associated with the transition to the 2013 Energy Code including software, forms and third party inspection and testing
• Understand compliance with the Energy Code as it relates to some of the most common types of alterations.
• Interpret California Energy Code requirements for plans, permits and inspections.
Presenter: Gregory C. Mahoney, CBO, LEED® AP, CASp
No seminars are currently scheduled. If you would like to arrange a seminar for your company or group, contact Cindy Dangberg at 626-577-5700, ext. 134.
Meeting the Commissioning Requirements of the
California Energy Code and CALGreen
This two-hour course is designed for those involved with compliance or enforcement of the commissioning requirements found in the 2013 California Energy Code and California Green Building Standards Code (CAL Green). The course will identify the roles of those involved in code required commissioning. The course will also explore challenges and issues faced by designers, commissioning providers/agents, building owners and code officials. In addition to the California code requirements found in the California Energy Code and CAL Green, ICC 1000 (Application of the Commissioning Process) will be discussed as an aid to the commissioning process.
After completion of the course attendees should be able to:
• Discuss the reason and importance of commissioning to ensure the efficacy of installed systems in newly constructed buildings.
• Understand the commissioning requirements found in the California Energy Code and California Green Building Standards Code (CAL Green).
• Describe strategies for compliance with code requirements governing commissioning and explore other resources available to aid in the commissioning process.
• Discuss plan review and inspection procedures, as they relate to code required commissioning.
• Describe the roles of designers, contractors, commissioning providers/agents, building owners and code officials.
• Discuss the expanded use of forms to document compliance.
Presenter: Gregory C. Mahoney, CBO, LEED® AP, CASp
No seminars are currently scheduled. If you would like to arrange a seminar for your company or group, contact Cindy Dangberg at 626-577-5700, ext. 134.
Energy Code Navigation and Compliance
This three-hour course is designed for those involved with compliance and enforcement of the 2013 California Energy Code. The course will explore challenges and issues faced by inspectors, plans examiners, contractors and designers concerning construction, inspection, documentation and other implementation issues. The course will also include changes in the Energy Code that will go into effect July 1, 2014 and address some strategies for compliance. This class will address both residential and non-residential requirements of the 2013 California Energy Code and the effective use of the Energy Code, Compliance Manuals and Reference Appendices.
After completion of the course attendees should be able to:
• Understand how to navigate the California Energy Code and associated publications.
• Describe effective strategies for compliance with code requirements governing building envelope, lighting controls, and mechanical system efficiency.
• Understand plan review and inspection procedures, as they relate to the 2013 California Energy Code.
• Understand how new requirements found in the 2013 California Energy Code affect design, plan review and inspection.
• Describe the roles of designers, contractors, plans examiners, inspectors, HERS Raters, commissioning agents and those responsible for testing and verification.
• Discuss the expanded role of third party inspection and testing.
Presenter: Gregory C. Mahoney, CBO, LEED® AP, CASp
No seminars are currently scheduled. If you would like to arrange a seminar for your company or group, contact Cindy Dangberg at 626-577-5700, ext. 134.
CALGreen, the Next Generation
This two-hour course is designed for those involved with compliance and enforcement of the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen). The course will address some potential solutions to issues that have arisen during the last code cycle and also include changes to CALGreen that went into effect January 1, 2014. Strategies for compliance will also be discussed. This class will address both residential and non-residential requirements of the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen).
After completion of the course attendees should be able to:
• Summarize the origins and evolution of the California Green Building Standards Code (CAL Green).
• Interpret California Green Building Standards Code requirements as they relate to design, construction, plan review, permit issuance and inspections.
• Discuss some of the issues that have created difficulties in the implementation of the requirements found in the California Green Building Standards Code.
• Discuss lessons learned and potential solutions for compliance.
Presenter: Gregory C. Mahoney, CBO, LEED® AP, CASp
No seminars are currently scheduled. If you would like to arrange a seminar for your company or group, contact Cindy Dangberg at 626-577-5700, ext. 134.
About the Presenter
Greg Mahoney has been working in building code enforcement for over 25 years. He is currently serving as the Chief Building Official for the City of Davis. He is a member of the ICC Consensus Committee developing the ICC 1000 Standard for Commissioning.
He has developed curriculum and taught Building Inspection Technology and Green Building at Cosumnes River College for ten years. Greg is also an instructor for ICC, teaching courses on the IRC and CALGreen.
In addition to being a Certified Combination Inspector and Plans Examiner, he is a Certified Building Official, Certified Access Specialist, LEED Accredited Professional, BPI Building Analyst, and a Certified HERS Rater.
Continuing Education Credits
Sessions offer continuing education credits from AIA (one CEU per hour), Build it Green (one credit per hour), the Construction Management Association of America (one renewal point per hour) and ICC (0.1 per hour).
All registrants will receive a certificate of participation.
CALGreen/Energy Code Updates
No seminars are currently scheduled. If you would like to arrange a seminar for your company or group, contact Cindy Dangberg at 626-577-5700, ext. 134.
Residential Code Compliance/Commissioning
Seating is limited - register today!
Registration for CALGreen seminar: $115.00 (includes lunch)
Registration for Energy Code seminar: $150.00 (includes lunch)
Registration for both seminars: $240.00 (includes lunch)
| January 16, 2015 |
Irvine, CA |
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| January 30, 2015 |
South San Franciso, CA |
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| February 20, 2015 |
San Jose, CA |
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| February 27, 2015 |
Los Angeles, CA |
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| March 13, 2015 |
San Mateo, CA |
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More than 8,000 building and design professionals have attended Green Technology CALGreen Seminars. What participants are saying!
“The first seminar on the building code that I did not fall asleep at!”
– Daniel Tsutsumida, Architect
“Presentation was terrific. Very informative intro to the subject and not too heavy.”
– Douglas Whitmore, Architect
“Good introduction to the new code. Clear presentation and knowledgeable.”
– Michael Chait, Architect
“Excellent presentation. Presenter was A+. Seminar simplified necessary review of CALGreen by focusing on main points and providing context.”
– Duane Weisenhaus, President, Weisenhaus Architecture
“I’ve learned a general overview of the new CALGreen building code and how to use it for new construction of residential and commercial facilities. I know what I need to do to comply with Tier 1 and 2 requirements. I learned of several websites as references in using and implementing the code. This was an excellent seminar. I learned so much in this presentation that I can’t enumerate it here!”
– Eva Luccia, Sr. Civil Engineer
“I feel much more clear about this year’s work.”
– Barry Petersen, Architect
“It was important that this presentation was practical and useful to the building contractor, as well as to the ‘novice’ who might not be current with all technical terms and ordinances in effect! Thank you!”
– Sharon Maria Lamprecht, Principal Architect
“The content went right to the point. Questions were answered fully and easy to understand and follow.”
– Lidia Torres, Professor of Architecture
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