Proper operation and maintenance of the building and its green components by the owners and occupants is critical to achieving the energy, resource and water efficiency and indoor environmental quality objectives. This module specifically addresses the areas of operation, maintenance and owner education, including the content of building owners’ manuals for single-family and multifamily dwellings, building owner training for single- and two-family structures and additional considerations for multiunit buildings. 

By completing this module, you will be able to:

• Identify the necessary roles of the designer or builder and building owner or operator to realize the operational savings and benefits of a high performance building.
• Describe the ICC/ASHRAE 700-2015 National Green Building Standard™ (NGBS) required and recommended content in building owners’ manuals for one- and two-family structures.
• List several items to include in building owner training programs.
• Describe the additional mandatory and non-mandatory considerations pertaining to building, operations and maintenance manuals for multiunit buildings.

This module is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education and qualifies for 1 LU/HSW Hour.

NAHB Continuing Education: 1 hour toward CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGP, CGR, CMP, CSP, , GMB, GMR, Master CGP, Master CSP, and MIRM.

The National Association of Home Builders is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems.  Credit(s) earned on completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.  Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request

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You must login to nahb.org as yourself to receive your certificate of completion and credit for this course. If you are registering as a member, please use a PIN tied to your legal name. NAHB PINs are tied to a person, not a company. If you are not registered on nahb.org, Create Your Login now.

Refund Policy: No refunds are issued for on demand courses upon purchase. 

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