CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code (CREEBC)

The CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code (CREEBC) is an adaptation of the International Energy Conservation Code®, 2018 Edition, published by the International Code Council. It is designed specifically to meet the needs of the Caribbean and other countries in a tropical environment. It establishes minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings using prescriptive and performance-related provisions inclusive of building envelope, cooling system, ventilation, pumping, lighting and the service water-heating systems in buildings. The CARICOM Regional Organization for Standards and Quality (CROSQ) undertook the development of the CREEBC with support from the Energy for Sustainable Development Regional Project, part of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and administered by the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC).

The International Code Council offers numerous resources to enable jurisdictions in the Caribbean region and throughout the world to effectively implement the CREEBC.

Training:

ICC offers the following self-paced online training courses to familiarize professionals with the CREEBC and to prepare for certification exams

Certification:

ICC offers credentialing exams to building safety and construction industry professionals through its PRONTO® portal, which allows candidates to register to take credentialing exams online from any secure location, scheduled at their convenience, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ICC credentialing exams can be taken without ICC exam preparation courses. While participating in exam preparation courses, including those offered by ICC, can enhance performance on the exams, such participation does not guarantee certification.

  • CROSQ Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner Certification – this certification exam evaluates the candidate’s basic knowledge and understanding of the CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code (CREEBC), including material, installation, methodology, plans examination, and inspection of energy conservation materials and construction methods and practices as they pertain to residential structures as defined in the CREEBC.
  • CROSQ Commercial Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner with ASHRAE 90.1 Certification – this certification exam evaluates the candidate’s advanced knowledge and understanding of the CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code (CREEBC), including material, installation, methodology, plans examination, and inspection of energy conservation materials and construction methods and practices as they pertain to commercial structures as defined in the CREEBC and ASHRAE 90.1 standard.

To learn more about the scope of the credentialing exams or to register for a credentialing exam, visit our
exam catalog (search by type: International) or contact customersuccess@iccsafe.org.

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