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New Code Air Leakage Requirements
The 2012 IECC has several new
requirements for verification of air sealing
For more information on
in new construction and additions.
the status of state code
These new requirements apply to new
adoption, visit
construction, additions, and alterations
where adopted by states and local
http://www.energycodes.gov/states/
jurisdictions. Furthermore, additional
language was added to clarify that where
there are conflicts or differences between provisions of the IECC and referenced codes,
the IECC provisions must apply (Section R106, 2012 IECC).