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The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) introduces the strictest standards yet for Residential Builders and designers, demanding precision in air sealing, envelope detailing, and performance testing. The penalties for guesswork are schedule delays, failed blower door tests, and costly rework. This is not the code text. This is your practical, CFO-minded handbook for navigating the IECC and IRC Chapter 11 without compromising your margin. Written by Manfred, an authority focused on cost-effective, real-world execution, this guide translates the complex IECC and IRC 2024 residential energy requirements into clear, actionable steps. What You Will Master: Final Inspection Pass Rates: Understand the critical documentation and sequencing required to pass rough-in and final energy inspections the first time. Thermal Envelope Strategy: Master the alignment of air sealing details and continuous insulation to eliminate thermal bridging and meet rigorous U-Factor requirements. Testing and Verification: Step-by-step guidance on preparing for and passing the mandatory blower door test (ACH50) and duct leakage test, turning risk into a predictable cost. Compliance Pathways: Learn how to strategically use REScheck compliance guide and the performance path trade-offs to lower material costs while remaining fully compliant. Critical Updates: Understand key changes from IECC 2021 code updates, including new requirements for electrification readiness and ventilation that directly impact panel capacity and coordination. IRC Alternative: Clear comparison and application guidance for the IRC Chapter 11 compliance guide-your essential alternative for prescriptive residential projects. Protect Your Schedule. Preserve Your Profit. The 2024 IECC is the new baseline. Make sure your team and your subcontractors are equipped with a single, clear reference that protects your budget. Scroll up and secure your indispensable compliance tool for high-performance residential construction.

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