Optimizing Floor System Performance with Engineered Wood Products AIA/ICC Quiz

UPDATE TEXT & QUESTIONS. Once you successfully complete and submit the quiz, you will have access to download your AIA or ICC Certificate of Completion.

Learning Objectives
Upon completing this training, attendees will be able to identify and describe:

  • Able to identify key changes to the structural-related energy efficiency provisions in the 2021 and 2024 IECC.  
  • Can describe how these energy code requirements affect structural integrity and identify the implications for shear walls, braced wall panels, load paths, and EWP floor systems while also considering how these changes benefit occupants by contributing to safer, healthier, and more resilient buildings. 
  • Participants can discuss the potential moisture management challenges that arise from tighter building envelopes, increased insulation, and relocating ducts into conditioned space, and describe the best practices to prevent mold, improve air quality, and enhance occupant well-being. 
  • Identify design and construction strategies to achieve compliance with advanced energy codes and discuss how to optimize structural building practices, durability and occupant health in a cost-effective manner.

 

1. Which energy code requires continuous insulation (CI) on wall assemblies in Climate Zone 4 and above?
2. What potential impact does continuous insulation (CI) have on wood structural panel (WSP) market share?
3. Which of the following is NOT listed as a prescriptive wall system option under the 2021 IECC?
4. Under the 2024 IECC, what insulation exception applies to R-20 walls?
5. Which of the following is identified as a floor system threat in the presentation?
6. Crawl space and basement foundations are approximately how much more energy efficient than slab-on-grade homes?
7. Raised-heel trusses are estimated to provide what level of energy efficiency improvement?
8. Which benefit is associated with roof overhangs and eaves in southern climate zones?
9. Which of the following is a requirement for ENERGY STAR home qualification?
10. Which above-code program requires all corners insulated to R-6, insulated headers, and limited framing at windows and doors?