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Download REScheck™ Software

The latest Windows version of REScheck (formerly MECcheck) is Version 3.6
Release 1 (released May 2004). See What's New in REScheck for major changes in each new release.

Download REScheck for Windows, Version 3.6 Release 1 (18.2 MB)
(runs on Windows 98, 2000, and XP)

Supported Codes: 1992, 1993, and 1995 MEC; the 1998, 2000 and 2003 IECC; and various state and county energy codes.

The following states/jurisdictions have their own versions of the REScheck software (Version 3.6 Release 1) that include state specific example files and state contact information: Arkansas, Louisiana, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin, Pima County, Arizona. The generic REScheck software above includes support for all of these state versions.

A Mac version of REScheck is also available.

Download REScheck for Macintosh, Version 3.6 Release 1
(runs on Mac OS X)

Supported Codes: 1992, 1993, and 1995 MEC; the 1998, 2000 and 2003 IECC; and various state and county energy codes.

View known problems with Windows REScheck 3.5 Release 1e.
View the REScheck Product Archive for previous releases of Windows versions.

REScheck Software User's Guide

The Software User's Guide (PDF 394 KB) is fully embedded in the online help messages, but is included here in printable form for those who prefer hard-copy documentation. This guide was originally part of the discontinued MECcheck Workbook. Download Acrobat Reader

Technical Support Documents

Methodology for Developing the REScheck™ Software through Version 3.5 (PDF 1.13 MB)

Proposed Software Release Schedule

FY'04 Software Release Schedule (PDF 20 KB).