Publisher's Synopsis
In today's building jobs, knowing construction codes simply isn't enough; you must maintain your knowledge of the changes in these codes and standards in order to be most effective and prepared for work in the industry. That's where the Significant Changes series comes in. One of the latest additions to this best-selling series is SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2012 EDITION and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES STANDARD 90.1- 2010 EDITION (Energy Standard For Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings). Dedicated to providing the most current information on energy conservation codes and standards, this book explores commercial and residential energy conservation through efficiency in envelope design, mechanical systems, power and lighting systems, and new materials and techniques. Its unique layout incorporates code and standard change type, change summary, and change significance with application, discussion and illustrations, resulting in a valuable tool that will allow you to quickly and easily identify the most important of the extensive number of changes in the IECC-2012 and ASHRAE 90.1-2010, and then plan, execute, or evaluate the project. With the proliferation of new energy consumption standards and related code and standard requirements in the construction industry, there has never been a better time for a resource like this one! IECC-2012. Also available - DEWALT Mobile Pro�, a free app that features a construction calculator with integrated reference materials and access to hundreds of additional calculations as add-ons. To learn more, visit dewalt.com/mobilepro.
