Quiz: 2024 International Energy Conservation Code - Residential Chapter 5: Existing Buildings

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1. An existing building system was lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of the 2024 IECC. Under what condition would this code require the removal or abandonment of that system?

If the building is sold to a new owner
If the system does not meet current new construction R-values
Unless specifically required by Chapter 5 of the code
If the building undergoes a minor repair

2. When a building is relocated, which of the following is true regarding its compliance with energy conservation requirements?

It is exempt from all energy conservation requirements
It must comply with the code sections for additions, alterations, repairs, or changes of occupancy
It only needs to comply if it is a historic building
It must be treated as entirely new construction regardless of previous status

3. Who is legally responsible for the maintenance of an existing building and its required energy conservation systems to ensure they conform to the code edition under which they were installed?

The local building official
The original contractor
The owner or authorized agent
The design professional of record

4. When performing repairs, what is the restriction regarding the use of materials that are considered hazardous?

They may be used if they were part of the original construction
They are permitted if they are less than 10 percent of the total repair
They shall not be used where new construction code would prohibit them
They are allowed if no other materials are available

5. A historic building is being altered. To avoid mandatory compliance with energy code provisions that might damage the building's historic form, what must be submitted to the code official?

A verbal statement from the property owner
A signed report demonstrating that compliance would threaten the historic fabric
A copy of the building's registration with the National Park Service
An energy audit showing the building is already efficient

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