EAPM’s professionals, certified IECC Plans Reviewers and H.E.R.S raters offer a variety of services that facilitate compliance with municipal and state-wide energy codes, including insulation installation inspections, air tightness testing, and more. These individuals are also capable of guiding homeowners and builders in choosing the most cost-effective energy systems for their commercial and residential projects.
EAPM follows the following guidelines for energy compliance:
International Energy Conservation Code – IECC
The energy code in Texas required for commercial buildings and for low-rise residential buildings (three stories or less). EAPM can ensure you are compliant with IECC requirements as well as Houston and other region-specific codes.
Energy Rating Index – HERS
The ERI exists as an option for builders to comply with the IRC or IECC, also as part of some loan support documentation by meeting a target HERS score. EAPM can help builders with this goal by completing necessary inspections and performance testing during various stages of construction. We check insulation, windows, and air sealing and verify lighting and other components.
HVAC Design Services
EAPM can help builders reduce HVAC system installation, warranty, and overhead costs by providing an in-depth HVAC system consultation.
Building Improvement Simulations
EAPM can perform building improvement simulations and analyses for residential and commercial building projects, including:
- HERS Rating software
- IRC/IECC Energy Rating Index software
- REM Rate IECC Compliance software
- RESCheck IECC Compliance software
- IC3 Compliance software
- HVAC Load/Design / Elite software
- Vapor Profile/Building Assembly Analysis
Performance Testing and Commissioning
EAPM is certified to execute the following performance testing and commissioning services required by energy codes:
- Infiltration Testing (Blower Door) – IRC/IECC Mandatory Requirement
- Duct Pressurization Testing (Duct Blaster)
- HVAC system commissioning and verification