Residential Building and Energy Codes to Change July 1

June 3, 2009

COLUMBIA, SC – June 3, 2009 – The 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) with the S.C. Modifications as well as the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) will be implemented on July 1, 2009.

The Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia will host a seminar on Friday, June 26th at Seawells in Columbia on the significant changes from the 2003 IRC and the S.C. Modifications as well as the required changes to meet the new 2006 IECC, which replaces the South Carolina Energy Code.

 The cost to attend is $145 per person; $95 for members of the Home Builders Association.  Contact Lynn Hawley at (803) 256-6238 or [email protected] to register for the class. 

Information is also available at www.columbiabuilders.com (click on ‘HBA Calendar’).