This peer-reviewed, plug-and-play methodology is designed for cities to evaluate the process of building practices through the lens of code compliance. It focuses on qualitative evaluation by conducting interviews, evaluating processes, and collecting limited data on building systems to uncover potential areas of low compliance and provide actionable feedback.

Used in support of the Assessment Methodology for Code Compliance in Medium to Large Cities, these data collection forms are intended for use by evaluators to gather the appropriate information on energy code compliance.

This fact sheet highlights the benefits of performing a code compliance assessment, as well as describes the four-phases of the assessment methodology for code compliance.

This guide is designed to assist city leadership and their building departments in working together to implement an effective strategy to achieve high levels of energy code compliance for new and renovated buildings.