Seminar 23 -- Issues Update: North American Building Codes and Political Realities PDF

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This session presents four perspectives on the current status of code-related activities in North America (Canada, United States and Mexico), and provides an opportunity for a discussion of trends and opportunities for ASHRAE and ASHRAE members. Efficient buildings save money and protect the environment, and as a result, building codes are attracting attention as low-cost, high-impact tools. However, political realities and on-the-ground compliance constraints continue to hamper progress toward greater building efficiency in some jurisdictions. This session updates members on the current status of building codes in North America, and the policy context that will affect building efficiency improvements.

Codes in Canada: Provinces vs. Federal; Public Buildings vs. Private; and Voluntary Initiatives
Diane Green, Member
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Building Codes in Mexico: Hot Spots of Activity and Potential
José Luis Frías Lavalle, Member
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Policy Barriers and Opportunities for Greater Building Efficiency: What's Happening in the USA
Cliff Majersik
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ASHRAE Activities and Initiatives: Who Are the Players and What Are We Doing?
Ronald Jarnagin, Member
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