ICC E2 study plan
ICC E2 · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Commercial Energy Code Administration and Enforcement
Map the scope and structure of the commercial energy code provisions covered on the exam
Define key administrative terms: compliance path, permit, plan review, certificate of occupancy, code official authority
Outline the sequence of administration and enforcement steps from permit application through final inspection
Draft a one-page flowchart of the enforcement process
Your checkpoint
One-page enforcement-process flowchart with each stage labeled and annotated
Commercial Energy Code Administration and Enforcement
Distinguish the roles of design professional, contractor, and code official in demonstrating compliance
Identify documentation required for permit submittal and for final compliance
Explain the purpose and content of the compliance documentation and how it is verified in the field
Summarize the relationship between administrative requirements and technical chapters
Your checkpoint
Written summary (1-2 pages) of required submittal and final-compliance documentation
Building Envelope Requirements
Classify envelope requirements by climate zone and building type
Define envelope terms: thermal transmittance, thermal resistance, continuous insulation, fenestration, air leakage
Compare prescriptive envelope tables for above-grade walls, roofs, and floors
Calculate a simple assembly U-factor from layer R-values
Your checkpoint
Worked calculation set of 5 assembly U-factor problems with answers and notes
Building Envelope Requirements
Apply fenestration requirements including U-factor, solar heat gain, and area limits
Describe air-barrier and air-leakage requirements and how they are inspected
Identify common envelope noncompliance conditions found during inspection
Practice reading a wall/roof section and matching it to code requirements
Your checkpoint
Envelope inspection checklist covering walls, roofs, fenestration, and air barrier
Mechanical, Service Water Heating and Lighting Systems
Distinguish mechanical system requirements: equipment efficiency, controls, economizers, and duct insulation
Explain service water heating requirements including efficiency, insulation, and controls
Summarize lighting power density, lighting controls, and daylighting provisions
Compare requirements across system types and identify common inspection points
Your checkpoint
Comparison table of mechanical, water-heating, and lighting requirements with inspection points
Mechanical, Service Water Heating and Lighting Systems
Apply lighting power density concepts to a sample space calculation
Describe mechanical ventilation and economizer control requirements
Identify controls and commissioning requirements for covered systems
Practice identifying noncompliance in sample system descriptions
Your checkpoint
Completed sample LPD calculation plus a list of 10 system-level inspection checkpoints
Energy Code Compliance Verification and Inspection Procedures
Outline plan-review steps for verifying compliance documentation against code requirements
Describe field inspection procedures for envelope, mechanical, water heating, and lighting
Explain how to document findings and follow up on corrections
Practice reviewing a sample submittal for completeness and compliance
Your checkpoint
Plan-review and field-inspection procedure outline with a sample review of one submittal
Commercial Energy Code Administration and Enforcement & Building Envelope Requirements & Mechanical, Service Water Heating and Lighting Systems & Energy Code Compliance Verification and Inspection Procedures
Integrate all four domains into a single compliance workflow
Complete timed practice questions across all domains and review missed items
Revisit weakest areas identified during practice
Build a final quick-reference sheet for exam day
Your checkpoint
Timed practice score report with a targeted remediation list and one-page quick-reference sheet
Milestones
Week 2: Can explain the full permit-to-occupancy enforcement sequence and required documentation without notes
Week 4: Scores at least 70% on envelope practice problems and correctly applies climate-zone and fenestration limits
Week 6: Scores at least 70% on mechanical, water-heating, and lighting practice items and completes LPD calculation accurately
Week 7: Can walk through plan review and field inspection procedures and identify at least 8 of 10 planted noncompliance items
Week 8: Scores at least 75% on a full timed mixed-domain practice set and has a completed remediation list