B4) Overview of ASHRAE 90.1-2019
Gil Rossmiller, Plans Examiner, Instructor, Shums Coda Associates

Wednesday, September 25 | 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Embassy Suites Portland Washington Square – Tigard

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Class Description

In this class we will explore the compliance paths available for use with projects complying with ASHRAE 90.1-2019 standard, and how to navigate the requirements found in each path. How the standard works to create a thermal envelope that will assist to conserve energy. The provisions for the mechanical systems design and the electrical provisions found in the standard, daylighting, daylighting control, controlled outlets and required energy monitoring. We will do our level best to include the Oregon state amendments.

Class begins promptly at 8:30 am and ends by 4:00 pm and offers six hours of ICC continuing education units/credit. A hot breakfast and lunch, all-day coffee and refreshments will be provided to registered attendees.

Learning Objectives

  • Attendees will gain an understanding of the compliance paths available for use with projects complying with ASHRAE 90.1

  • Attendees will gain an understanding of how ASHRAE 90.1 works to create a thermal envelope that will assist to conserve energy
  • Attendees will gain an understanding of the provisions for the mechanical systems design
  • Attendees will gain an understanding of the electrical provisions found in the standard. Gain an understanding of the required energy monitoring involved

About our Presenter

Having been in the construction industry for over 40 years, Gil brings a hands-on perspective to building code compliance. In 1994 he started his building code compliance career as a building inspector then plans examiner and served as the Chief Building Official for Parker, Colorado from 2003-2016. Gil has been active in building code development. He served on the International Residential Code / Plumbing and Mechanical code development committee for the 2009 and 2012 editions of the IRC. The International Commercial Energy Code development committee for the 2015 IECC, 2018 IECC. The Residential Energy Code Development committee for the 2021and 2024 IECC.

Class Materials/Books to Reference

Copy of the ASHRAE 90.1-2019 would be handy, but not required

Target Audience (who should attend)

Building Officials, Plans Examiners, Field Inspectors, Trade Contactors

Level of Expertise

Intermediate

ICC Preferred Provider Program Continuing Education Credit (ICC PPP CEUs):

OBOA is proud to be an approved International Code Council (ICC) Preferred Provider. ICC certificate holders must obtain a specified number of CEUs every three years in order to maintain their certifications and a portion of these CEUs must be obtained through Preferred Provider or ICC training. The Preferred Provider Program recognizes and promotes ICC-approved educational offerings as they relate to codes, standards and guidelines, as well as building construction materials, products and methods. ICC certificate holders may obtain ICC CEUs from Preferred Providers that can be applied toward the renewal requirements of ICC’s certification program.

ICC PPP CEUs: 6 In-Person Contact hours / 0.6 CEUs

An ICC CEU is a continuing education unit; each 10 clock hours of continuing education equals 1 CEU. Our typical one-day seminar has 6 hours of instruction, or 0.6 CEUs. Participation in all OBOA courses meet the needs for International Code Council (ICC) certification renewal continuing education credits as noted for each class. Please check with your appropriate jurisdiction and/or institution regarding your specific continuing education credit needs.

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