Building Energy Code Processes

The video explains the continuous cycle of improving building energy codes, which involves four steps: planning and developing, adoption and adaptation, enforcement and certification, and review and update. Each step is paired with a governance structure involving technical and policy leads. The process ensures that codes are well-developed, legally adopted, properly enforced, and regularly updated for efficiency improvements.

What is the nature of the process for improving building energy codes?

• A bi-annual update

• A one-time event

• A continuous cycle

• An annual review

In the Plan and Develop step, what is crucial from a governance perspective?

• Hiring contractors

• Setting a budget

• Identifying a technical and policy lead

• Identifying a marketing lead

What is the final result of the Plan and Develop step?

• An enforceable model code

• A stakeholder meeting

• A legally binding document

• A draft proposal

During the Adoption and Adaptation step, who often takes the lead role?

• The national government

• The local jurisdiction

• Independent auditors

• The technical lead

What is the outcome of the Adoption and Adaptation step?

• An enforceable model code

• A draft proposal

• A stakeholder meeting

• A legally binding document

What is the main focus of the Enforcement and Certification step?

• Developing new codes

• Identifying stakeholders

• Verifying compliance with the code

• Setting new goals

Who can be involved in the verification of compliance during the Enforcement step?

• Local government only

• Independent third-party organizations

• Policy leads only

• Technical leads only

What anchors the Review and Update step?

• Conducting stakeholder meetings

• Evaluation of existing codes and buildings

• Setting new goals

• Developing a new framework

What is the purpose of the Review and Update step?

• To set a budget

• To conduct stakeholder meetings

• To evaluate and improve existing codes

• To finalize the code

Which steps are directly linked in the continuous improvement cycle?

• Steps 2 and 3

• Steps 1 and 2

• Steps 3 and 4

• Steps 4 and 1