RESCheck™ was developed by Pacific Northwest National Labs (PNNL) as a fairly easy way to see if homes meet the Model Energy Code.

Current Status Notes: The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (KDHBC) has adopted the 2002
KY Building Code (KBC), which includes the 2000 IECC for exterior envelope requirements only. The code became effective
August 15, 2001 with a mandatory enforcement date of July 1, 2002

Current Status Residential: 2002 KY Residential Code;2000 IECC for exterior building envelope only
Can use REScheck to show compliance: YES

Current Status Commercial: 2003 IECC effective July 1, 2005
Can use COMcheck to show compliance: YES

Both Residential and Commercial codes are mandatory statewide

The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

The International Energy Conservation Code sets standards for the energy efficiency of residential construction.
Three chapters of the code are of key importance:

Chapter 4: Residential Building Design by Systems Analysis and Design of Buildings Utilizing Renewable Energy Sources
This chapter establishes design criteria in terms of total energy use by a residential building, including all systems.

Chapter 5: Residential Building Design by Component Performance Approach
Shows the approved levels of energy efficiency for ceilings, walls, windows, doors, floors and other building components, as well as requirements for air sealing

Chapter 6: Simplified Prescriptive Requirements for Residential Buildings
Translates Chapter 5’s requirements into real world construction methods.