3rd-party code services new york updates

3rd-Party Code Services New York Updates

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DOE National Energy Codes ConferenceJuly 17, 2018

Jeffrey Domanski, IBTS

© 2018 Institute for Building Technology and Safety

About IBTS Third-Party Code Services

IBTS and the Energy Code – New York Focus

Looking Forward … Beacons of best practice Building the Market IBTS strategic highlights

OUTLINE

ABOUT IBTSThe Institute for Building Technology and Safety is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to provide services to reduce the day-to-day burden on municipal governments and other organizations. public sector

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Our Board of Directors:


WHERE IBTS IS…

Regional OfficeProject Office


IBTS 3RD PARTY CODE SERVICES


IBTS offers suite of building department services

Where? MunicipalitiesMilitary installationsPrivate customers



How much?90,000+ technical inspections and desktop quality reviews 27,000+ solar systems10,000’s+ residential inspections 100+ NYSERDA Energy Code engagements

How? Regional / shared serviceDedicated on-site (sometimes more than assumed)Remote servicesWhole City management (nearly)



Why?No / insufficient capacitySurge supportAreas of Specialty Cost constraints – shrinking municipal budgets

Lessons / Insights No shortage of Need Munis often can afford more than they think Increase in citizen satisfaction Sensitivity associated with the new hammer of code focus



IBTS + ENERGY CODE


NY Energy Code Training

NY Municipal Energy Code Support Services

NY Stretch Code

IBTS ENERGY CODE PROJECTS


Charged with creating/delivering training to Energy and Other Professionals” (EOPs)

NYSERDA asked Team IBTS to break silos approach to enhance compliance:

Teach other audiences about 3rd PartiesWhat each 3rd party does Skills / CertificationsRole in compliance process Benefits and costs of using them

NYS ENERGY CODE TRAINING


For Architects, Engineers, Code Officials, Building Community – information about EOPs

“NY Residential Energy Code Allies and Assets”

For EOPs

“NY Residential Energy Code Business Opportunities”

For Municipal Leadership and others

“NY Energy Code Municipal Opportunities”

TEAM IBTS ENERGY CODE COURSES

Residential “EOPs”

Duct and Envelope

Tightness VerifiersEnergy Raters

Building Performance

Specialists

Material Suppliers Documentation Authors

Architects and Engineers

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ACTIVITY : ENERGY PROFESSIONALS IN THE DESIGN PHASE OF A PROJECT

Commercial EOPs / Activities

Air Barrier Verification & Compliance

System Commissioning

Plan Reviews Site Inspections

Compliance Documentation

Specifying Code Compliant Products

Building Design and Engineering

Modeling for Performance Compliance

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ACTIVITY : ENERGY PROFESSIONALS IN THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF A PROJECT

NYSERDA ENERGY CODE TRAINING

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Energy Code Commercial Buildings 3rd party ($ connections)

SKILLS/SERVICES

Air barrier specification/ verification

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Energy Code Ambassadors

Special Inspections

Contracted Municipal Officials

Circuit Rider

Material Suppliers

PAID BY OWNER/DEVLOPER PAID BY MUNICPALITY//UTILITY/OTHER GRANT MAKING ORGANIZATIONS

Other Contractors

One definition: Third-party compliance verification occurs when an individual or company without a vested interest in the project is responsible for compliance verification.


IBTS AS A THIRD PARTY…


IBTS + ENERGY CODENY LESSONS

• Elected officials want to exceed code• Adopted Green standard based on

ENERGY STAR for new residential in 2007 – Use HERS raters– Plan reviews and REScheck reports– Full performance code compliance– Mandatory Performance testing

• Paid for by Builder / Owner

Benefits:

• Reduced burden on CEOs

• Raters help streamline and increase compliance

• Provides options for builders

• Perception of increased home value

• Builders / Real Estate became excited

ENERGY CODE

TOWN OF NEW PALTZ, HUDSON VALLEY, NY

CASE STUDIES


3rd Party Municipal Support Program was popularMore than 1000 engagements across NYSCode Official’s more able to interact with Designers

Continued need for broad Municipal education

Need for enforcement to:Allow Code Officials to report problems Pressure communities to enforce/comply

Third-parties vs. Energy specialistsResources vs. Vested-Interest

IBTS ENERGY CODE SERVICE LESSONS


LOOKING FORWARD:BUILDING THE MARKET


CoursesBuild emand – “Allies and Assets”Build Supply – “Business Opportunities”

Service – provide municipal supportNo vested interest Expand offer

Need for more information / resources …

NEED TO BUILD THE MARKETPLACE


Building Codes Assistance ProgramEnhances IBTS offer in energy codes and cutting-edge sustainability-focused building and community strategiesContinues BCAP website, delivery of Code Alerts, the Energy Code Ambassador Program (ECAP), and policy support

IBTS-BCAP INTEGRATION


THIRD PARTY REGISTRY


Jeffrey Domanski, LEED AP | Senior Manager, Energy, Sustainability and ResilienceInstitute for Building Technology and SafetyCell 646.483.1338 | Office [email protected]

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