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Energy Codes are Life Safety Codes




Energy Codes are Life Safety Codes

March 2, 2018

Authors

Christine Brinker

Energy codes help improve a building’s durability and structural integrity, as well as protect occupant health, through specifications for moisture management (preventing mold, mildew, and rot), proper air flow, and protection from extreme storms. Energy codes are not just a “nice to have.”

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