This 2-hour webinar will summarize the “alterations” requirements of the Seattle and Washington state energy codes and offer suggestions for potential design solutions. It will provide an overview of the alterations provisions of Chapter 5, with a special focus on replacing existing gas or electric resistance space heating and water heating systems with heat pump systems. Alterations to envelope, lighting, electrical, metering, and HVAC systems will also be covered, as will Seattle’s “substantial alterations” rules in addition to “additions.” The webinar will conclude with a substantial Q&A period for discussion of specific applications. 
 
Learning objectives
 
At the conclusion of the webinar, participants will be able to
  1. Locate and understand the energy code requirements applicable to common types of alteration projects. 
  2. Determine the scope of work required by the alteration requirements of the energy code. 
  3. Understand the space requirements and system impacts of heat pump installations. 
  4. Understand the thresholds for permit application requirements and “substantial alterations.” 

 

Duane JonlinDuane Jonlin, FAIA, Energy Code Advisor | Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections

Duane Jonlin manages development of the Seattle Energy Code and serves on the Technical Advisory Group for the Washington State Energy Code. At the national level he is a member of the ASHRAE 90.1 standard committee and Chair of the IECC Commercial Code Consensus Committee. Prior to taking his position with the City of Seattle, Duane was a principal at NBBJ, with 30 years’ experience designing complex projects as a technical architect. He is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and is a featured speaker nationally on issues of energy efficiency and energy regulations.

 

Ben RoushBen Roush, PE (Mechanical and Fire Protection), LEED AP BD+C, CCP, ASHRAE BEAP & BEMP | Principal, FSi Engineers

In his 18 year career, Ben has earned an unusually wide variety of certifications, reflecting his unusually wide range of expertise. He is one of a small group of professionals in the United States licensed as mechanical and fire protection engineers, who are also Certified Commissioning Professionals. Ben holds LEED AP BD+C accreditation, and is the past co-chair of the Maryland Chapter of the US Green Building Council. He currently serves on the USGBC Energy and Atmosphere Technical Advisory Group and is the AIA Baltimore Committee on the Environment Co-chair. All of this combines to give him a wide lens through which to view his clients’ projects. With each project, Ben takes into account maintainability, industry best-practices, working within limited budgets, and looking for innovative ways to maximize sustainability.