Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine November 2019

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Even with this long and laborious process, most persons affected; i.e., everyone in the construction trades or related occupations will not know there is a change. Implementation is where the conflict of review turns into informing the applicators that life has changed. There is always a cost. The second step listed is to begin on Monday, November 4 th , 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Commission Room at the E&E, 5301 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock. Tim Quetsch, engineer for the Office of Environmental Quality, has invited designers, and others.” Mr. Quetsch also stated, “This is not an exclusive meeting, so if you have colleagues well- suited to attend, please share the invitation…” An RSVP is requested by October 30; however, you can still inform Mr. Quetsch of your intent to attend as these meetings are open to the public. The main reason for the RSVP is to provide space and refreshments. He can be contacted at tim.quetsch@adeq.state.ar.us  https://www.adeq.stat e.ar.us/energy or 501-548-4651. So begins the long and arduous process. The HVACR industry has several issues that are likely to be on the table—blower door tests, duct blaster tests, duct insulation, fresh air, ventilation of kitchen hoods, clothes driers, bathroom exhausts as well as issues that relate to Manual J & Manual D. code stakeholders to attend the meeting. Stakeholders include “builders, city officials, industry organizations, utilities, realtors,

Energy Code to be Reviewed The Arkansas Energy Code, version IECC 2009 with modifications, is scheduled for a review. The Arkansas Energy Code became effective on January 1, 2015. Some codes go through a regular review. There is no regular schedule for the Energy Code or the Mechanical and both are very old by existing standards. For example, the most recent available Energy Code is 2018. Changing code is an involved process of (1.) reviewing established codes of the International Code Council, (2.) convening workgroups for their input, (3.) modifying recommended code to comply with the regional and political needs, (4.) approval of suggested code by the governing body; i.e., Arkansas Energy Office, Department of Environmental Authority, (5.) holding regional hearings open to all, (6.) modifying recommendations if necessary, (7.) presenting code for Legislative Review, and (8.) Final approval and implementation.

“Changing Code

Ain’t No

Cake Walk”