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Multifamily Ventilation, 2025 Code Breaker Series: Online, December 9, 12pm PT buff.ly/Qhs4CoK @PassiveHouseCal #ventilation #multifamily #HVAC #exhaustfans #IndoorAirQuality #IAQ #health #energycode #buildingcodes #building #construction #ERVs #HRVs #greenbuilding
2025 Code Breaker: Multifamily Ventilation, Online, December 9, 12 - 1 pm PT - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is an important part of supporting Health & Safety for multifamily dwelling units, and the 2025 Energy Code establishes new...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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This is Heliox: Where Evidence Meets Empathy. Deep dives into decisions that shape our collective future.
#PublicHealth #BuildingCodes #IndoorAirQuality #LongCOVID #CanPoli #HealthPolicy #ASHRAE241
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code Update for the #Building Industry, November 12, 9:30 am PT buff.ly/rqj5sMc #3CREN #energycode #energy #buildingcodes #renewableenergy #energystorage #architecture #builders #buildings #construction #indoorairquality #IAQ #free #greenbuilding
Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code Update for the Building Industry, November 12, 9:30 - 11 am PT - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
The 2025 code cycle takes effect January 1, 2026! This course provides an overview of key changes to Title 24 Part 6 Energy Code, with a focus on architects,...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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BayREN C&S Training: How the Energy Code Treats #Electrification, Online, November 12, 9 - 10:30am PT: buff.ly/3PfwkWN @BayREN_Official #energycodes #buildingcodes #greenbuildingcode #appliances #building #construction #buildings #energy #energyefficiency #free #greenbuilding
How the Energy Code Treats Electrification, Online BayREN C&Training Course, November 12, 9 - 10:30 am PT - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
This course focuses on the Energy and Green Building Code for residential buildings, provides an overview of the current electrification landscape, and...
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November 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Multifamily Ventilation, 2025 Code Breaker Series: Online, December 9, 12pm PT buff.ly/Qhs4CoK @PassiveHouseCal #ventilation #multifamily #HVAC #exhaustfans #IndoorAirQuality #IAQ #health #energycode #buildingcodes #building #construction #ERVs #HRVs #greenbuilding
2025 Code Breaker: Multifamily Ventilation, Online, December 9, 12 - 1 pm PT - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is an important part of supporting Health & Safety for multifamily dwelling units, and the 2025 Energy Code establishes new...
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November 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Net Zero Carbon and the Energy Path Forward for Buildings, Online, November 5, 12pm ET buff.ly/aIuJP53 #AIACT @AIACTEP #netzero #carbon #energy #buildings #building #construction #emissions #health #design #buildingcodes #electrification #HVAC #heatpumps #greenbuilding
Net Zero Carbon and the Energy Path Forward for Buildings, Online, November 5, 12 - 1 pm ET - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
This course will cover the definition of Net Zero, how carbon is part of the problem and solution, opportunities to mitigate the operational carbon impact of...
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October 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Choosing the wrong HVAC conduit can lead to costly project delays and failed inspections.

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HVAC Conduit Buying Guide What You Need to Know Before Installation
October 29, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Resilience & Reconstruction - Global to Local Climate Recovery, November 4, #LosAngeles #California buff.ly/jNybqGf @USGBCCalifornia @USGBC #resilience #reconstruction #recovery #construction #climatechange #buildingcodes #energycode #building #greenbuilding
Resilience and Reconstruction - Global to Local Climate Recovery, November 4, Los Angeles, California - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
This two-hour workshop will explore how communities - from wildfire-prone California to conflict-impacted regions abroad - are planning and implementing green,...
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October 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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The Washington State Building Code Council has clarified that stairway landing rules don't apply to ramps, paving the way for clearer accessibility standards in residential design.

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Council adopts opinion: stair landing slope provision does not apply to ramp landings; references A117.1 guidance
The Building Code Council adopted an official opinion that IRC stair-landing slope provisions do not apply to ramp landings and advised jurisdictions to consult ICC/ANSI A117.1 guidance; the council flagged the issue as a code gap for future amendment.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Fairfax Town Council is taking significant steps to enhance safety by updating fire and building codes to better protect residents against wildfire risks.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #WildfirePrevention #BuildingCodes
Fairfax council moves to adopt new state fire, WUI and building codes with local amendments
The Fairfax Town Council introduced and waived first readings on three ordinances to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code, the 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code and the 2025 California Building Standards (Title 24) with local amendments; public hearings were scheduled for Nov. 5 and further public comment requested. Council emphasized local,
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October 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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BayREN C&S Training: How the Energy Code Treats #Electrification, Online, November 12, 9 - 10:30am PT: buff.ly/3PfwkWN @BayREN_Official #energycodes #buildingcodes #greenbuildingcode #appliances #building #construction #buildings #energy #energyefficiency #free #greenbuilding
How the Energy Code Treats Electrification, Online BayREN C&Training Course, November 12, 9 - 10:30 am PT - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
This course focuses on the Energy and Green Building Code for residential buildings, provides an overview of the current electrification landscape, and...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Free Webinar: Texas Residential & Commercial #Building Code Update, October 24, 10am buff.ly/yuhE7W5 @EEpartnership #buildingcodes #energycodes #residential #commercial #insulation #airleakage #energy #energyefficiency #renewableenergy #solar #EVs #free #greenbuilding
Free Webinar: Texas Residential and Commercial Building Code Update, October 24, 10 - 11:30 am - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
The 2024 IECC Residential brings notable updates to insulation/labeling, air-leakage limits and testing, duct location & leakage, lighting efficacy and...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code Update for the #Building Industry, November 12, 9:30 am PT buff.ly/rqj5sMc #3CREN #energycode #energy #buildingcodes #renewableenergy #energystorage #architecture #builders #buildings #construction #indoorairquality #IAQ #free #greenbuilding
Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code Update for the Building Industry, November 12, 9:30 - 11 am PT - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
The 2025 code cycle takes effect January 1, 2026! This course provides an overview of key changes to Title 24 Part 6 Energy Code, with a focus on architects,...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Net Zero Carbon and the Energy Path Forward for Buildings, Online, November 5, 12pm ET buff.ly/aIuJP53 #AIACT @AIACTEP #netzero #carbon #energy #buildings #building #construction #emissions #health #design #buildingcodes #electrification #HVAC #heatpumps #greenbuilding
Net Zero Carbon and the Energy Path Forward for Buildings, Online, November 5, 12 - 1 pm ET - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
This course will cover the definition of Net Zero, how carbon is part of the problem and solution, opportunities to mitigate the operational carbon impact of...
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October 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Bellaire is on the verge of adopting crucial updates to building codes aimed at enhancing flood safety and energy efficiency—are you ready for the changes?

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#BellaireHarrisCounty #TX #PublicHearing #CitizenPortal #BellaireBuilding #FloodplainManagement #BuildingCodes
Bellaire holds public hearing on adopting 2024 International Codes and 2023 National Electrical Code; final vote set for Nov. 3
City staff and the Building and Standards Commission recommended adoption of the 2024 editions of the International Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code with local amendments to Chapter 9. Staff described changes that target floodplain and drainage practices, contractor duties, and energy-code compliance. Council will consider an ordinance 1
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October 21, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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#Housefires are faster & more toxic because of plastics/synthetics/lithium-ion batteries/other content Fire sprinklers are in national codes. Removing fire sprinklers from codes allows the construction of substandard, less safe homes. #buildingcodes
October 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Big developers and Home Builders Associations frequently claim that energy codes that save money, improve comfort, and make healthier homes will cause housing construction to slow down. The data shows this simply isn’t true. #Housing #BuildingCodes #EnergyBurden” www.aceee.org/blog-post/20...
States Boost Building Energy Codes and New Homes Keep Rising
The data are clear: stronger energy codes are not slowing down new home construction
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October 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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At Climate Caucus, we’re helping communities get prepared with our High Hazard Lands Working Group - exploring ways to deal with the heightened risk of severe weather by ensuring #zoning and #buildingcodes reflect this reality.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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In WA State, heat detection is required in new garage attached to single family residences, duplexes and townhouses (not over 3 stories in height). The red font indicates this is an amendment from the model IRC (International Residential Code). #buildingcodes #firesafety #residential #newhome
The picture contains provisions from the Washington State Residential Code that require heat detection in new garages attached to a single family residences, duplexes and townhouses (not over 3 stories above grade plane).
October 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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What is ACH50, and why does it matter? buff.ly/3MQC1Cb #airsealing #airtightness #weatherization #insulation #building #construction #highperformance #buildingcodes #energyefficiency #indoorairquality #IAQ #noise #comfort #deepenergyretrofit #retrofit #1920sMakeoverATL
Everything You Need to Know About ACH50: Definition and Importance
Why the ACH50 test is important for a sustainable house. Explore the benefits of air sealing and how ACH50 can impact energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and building performance.
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October 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code Update for the #Building Industry, November 12, 9:30 am PT buff.ly/rqj5sMc #3CREN #energycode #energy #buildingcodes #renewableenergy #energystorage #architecture #builders #buildings #construction #indoorairquality #IAQ #free #greenbuilding
Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code Update for the Building Industry, November 12, 9:30 - 11 am PT - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
The 2025 code cycle takes effect January 1, 2026! This course provides an overview of key changes to Title 24 Part 6 Energy Code, with a focus on architects,...
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October 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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In the photo below, there is an issue that some may not be aware of. Galvanized pipe (on the left) and copper(on the right) are dissimilar metals and connecting them results in electrolysis and corrosion downstream resulting in leaks.
#plumbing #waterpiping #electrolysis #buildingcodes
Photo indicating galvanized piping being connected to copper - this can result in electrolysis and leaking (pin holes) downstream
October 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Free Webinar: Carbon Free Homes - Features, Benefits, Valuation, October 14, 9am - 12pm PT buff.ly/CO1uFpf #3CREN #homes #carbon #carbonfree #zerocarbon #energy #energyefficiency #buildingcodes #cleanenergy #health #resilience #indoorairquality #IAQ #free #greenbuilding
Free Webinar: Carbon Free Homes - Features, Benefits, Valuation, October 14, 9 am - 12 pm PT - Green Building Events - Rate It Green
Do you know? California policy goals no longer aim for net-zero energy. Going forward, it’s all about emissions reductions. Building codes and...
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September 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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The first known building codes can be traced back to 1772 BC (almost 3800 year ago) through the Code of Hammurabi. This code addressed the cost of the build, repercussions if someone if injured or worse and compensation if stores are damaged. #buildingcodes #construction #inspector
Tablet displaying a portion of the Code of Hammurabi
September 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM