Certified Energy Manager Practice Exam

What document superseded the 1995 Model Energy Code?

1. The National Energy Code

2. The IECC, first published in 1998

3. The Energy Efficiency Code

4. The ASHRAE Standard 90.1

The correct answer is: The IECC, first published in 1998

The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), first published in 1998, was developed to serve as a more comprehensive and updated framework for energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings, superseding the 1995 Model Energy Code. The IECC was designed to address improvements in energy-saving practices, technologies, and methods that were not reflected in the older model code. One of the significant moves made by the IECC was to incorporate more stringent requirements and best practices based on advancements in building science and energy-efficient designs, ultimately aimed at reducing energy consumption and improving overall building performance. This transition was part of a broader national effort to promote energy conservation through updated building codes. In contrast, other options mentioned, such as the National Energy Code or the ASHRAE Standard 90.1, focus either on different scopes of energy standards or on specific applications but do not directly supersede the Model Energy Code as the IECC does.