Wisconsin Multi-Family Construction and the Energy Code

June 23, 2025 | 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

This 1-hour course reviews the building science and building code requirements as they pertain to proper air sealing of multi-family buildings. It highlights the common areas of air leakage within a structure and how to mitigate or minimize air leakage. This course will also compare the WI UDC and WI IECC 2015 Commercial Energy codes as they pertain to multi-family construction.

Learning Objectives:

1 - Define the scope of the residential versus commercial provisions of the WI UDC and 2015 IECC Commerical Energy Code regarding multifamily buildings

2 - Identify and eliminate the biggest sources of air leakage in multifamily buildings

3 - Describe various, important air sealing design and construction details

4 - Determine the Energy Code’s requirements for air barrier construction and testing