Air Sealing and Insulating Attic Knee Walls for Code Compliance When insulating and air sealing attic knee walls, proper techniques are essential to meet code compliance and ensure the efficiency and longevity of the building’s thermal envelope. Attic knee walls, the short, vertical walls often seen in attics separating conditioned spaces from unconditioned attic areas,…
Aerosol Sealing Building Enclosures for Enhanced Code Compliance In the evolving field of building construction, achieving airtightness in building enclosures is crucial for energy efficiency and code compliance. Aerosol sealing technology presents an innovative and cost-effective solution for developers, builders, and code officials, enabling compliance with stringent air leakage standards for both single and multifamily…
Energy Code Compliance: Unlocking Savings with the Performance Path Achieving energy code compliance is essential for builders, particularly as energy efficiency standards become more stringent. While the prescriptive path requires specific components to meet code, it often limits flexibility and drives up costs. In contrast, the Performance Path offers an alternative approach that allows builders…
Key Changes in Building Code Regulations Under Illinois Public Act 103-0510 Illinois Public Act 103-0510 introduces significant changes to building code regulations, impacting newly constructed and substantially improved commercial buildings in non-building code jurisdictions. Certification of Inspection Requirements New Regulations for Commercial Buildings Starting January 1, 2025, newly constructed or substantially improved commercial buildings in…
Introduction Building code compliance is a critical aspect of restoration projects, especially in regions like Illinois, where weather patterns can pose significant challenges to the structural integrity and safety of buildings. Compliance ensures that restored structures not only meet current standards for safety and durability but also provide adequate resistance to natural disasters such as…
