What is the role of the building code in supporting and regulating sustainable building practices? This question is facing many building code officials at all levels of government. With LEED projects on the rise and myriad sustainable building strategies gaining popularity, how can building code officials maintain health and safety goals while meeting the demands of a changing building industry?

Three presenters will share their experience and the latest information from local and national fronts to help all stakeholders answer these questions. Following the presentations will be a question and answer session.

Topics include:
1 - ASHRAE Standard 189P, High-Performance Green Buildings, is out for public review, co-sponsored by USGBC and IESNA, it defines a minimum green building performance level, and could be considered for adoption into building codes.
2 - Do building codes and standards achieve minimum certification level or better in LEED? A case study from the City of Vancouver, British Columbia.
3 - Oregon water use and reuse regulations, current state and future prospects.
4 - Needs and strategies the Clinton Climate Initiative is finding in municipalities across the US.

Registration begins at 8AM