HomeMy WebLinkAboutHERNANDEZ Energy Calcs RevisedFORM R405-2017
FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Residential Performance Method
Project Name. HERNANDEZ
Builder Name:
Street 5008 WATERSONG WAY. LOT 66
Permit Office: ST. LUCIE
City, State, Zip. FT. PIERCE, FL, 34949
Permit Number:
Owner: WENDY HERNANDEZ
Jurisdiction.
Design Location FL, Fort Pierce
County. St. Lucie (Florida Climate
Zone 2 )
1. New construction or existing New (From Plans)
9. Wall Types (5238.0 soft.)
Insulation Area
2. Single family or multiple family Single-family
a. Concrete Block - Int Insul. Exterior
R=5.0 4878.00 ft2
to Interior Frame - Wood, Interior
R=11.0 360,00 ft2
3. Number of units, if multiple family 1
c. NIA
R= ft2
4. Number of Bedrooms 4
d. N/A
R= ft2
5. Is this a worst case? No
10. Ceiling Types (4561.0 soft.)
Insulation Area
a. Roof Deck (Unvented)
R=20,0 4561.00 fl2
6, Conditioned floor area above grade (ft2) 4211
to N/A
R= fl2
Conditioned floor area below grade (ft2) 0
c. N/A
R= ft2
11. Ducts
R ft2
7. Windows(479.0 sgft.) Description Area
a. Sup. Attic, Ret Attic, AH. ZONE 1
6 280,73
a. U-Factor Sgl, U=1.04 479.00 ft2
to Sup: Attic, Rat Attic, AH: ZONE 2
6 280.73
SHGC: SHGC=0.25
c Sup: Attic, Ret Attic, AH. ZONE 3
6 280.73
to U-Factor N/A ft2
12. Cooling systems
kBtu/hr Efficiency
SHGC:
a. Central Unit
18.0 SEER:16.00
b. Central Unit
36.0 SEER:16.00
c. U-Factor: N/A ft2
c. Central Unit
36.0 SEER:16.00
SHGC:
13. Heating systems
kBtu/hr Efficiency
It U-Factor N/A ft2
a. Electric Strip Heat
12.0 COP:1.00
SHGC:
b. Electric Strip Heat
25.0 COP:1.00
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth: 6.209 ft.
c. Electric Stnp Heat
25.0 COP :1.00
Area Weighted Average SHGC: 0.250
14. Hot water systems
a. Electric
Cap: 50 gallons
8. Floor Types (4211.0 soft.) Insulation Area
EF0.970
a Raised Floor R=11.0 3320.00 ft2
to Conservation features
to Slab -On -Grade Edge Insulation R=0.0 891.00 ft2
None
c. N/A R= ft2
15. Credits
Pstat
Glass/Floor Area: 0.114 Total Proposed Modified Loads: 131.81
PASS
Total Baseline
Loads: 145.42
I hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by
Review of the plans and
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this calculation are in compliance with the Florida y
Code.
specifications covered by this
calculation indicates compliance
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PREPARED BY:e
with the Florida Energy Code.
Before construction is completed
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this building will be inspected for
compliance with Section 553.908
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I hereby certify that this building, as designed, is in compliance
Florida Statutes.
with the Florida Energy Code.
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OWNER/AGENT:
BUILDING OFFICIAL:
DATE:
DATE
- Compliance requires certification by the air handler unit manufacturer that the air handler enclosure qualifies as
certified factory -sealed in accordance with R403.3.2.1.
- Compliance requires an Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Checklist in accordance with R402.4.1.1 and this project requires an
envelope leakage test report with envelope leakage no greater than 4.75 ACH50 (R402.4.1.2).
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2017 EPL DISPLAY CARD
ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL (EPL) DISPLAY CARD
ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX' = 91
The lower the Energy Performance Index, the more efficient the home
1. New home or, addition
1. New (From Plans)
12. Ducts, location & insulation level
a) Supply ducts R
6.0
2. Single-family or multiple -family
2. Single-family
b) Return ducts R
6.0
c) AHU location
varies
3. Noof units (if multiple -family)
3.
1
4. Number of bedrooms
4.
4
13. Cooling system. Capacity
90.0
a) Split system SEER
5. Is this a worst case? (yes/no)
5.
No
b) Single package SEER
c) Ground/water source SEER/COP
6. Conditioned floor area (sq. ft.)
6.
4211
d) Room unit/PTAC EER
e) Other
16.0
7. Windows, type and area
a) U-faclor:(weighted average)
7a.
1.040
b) Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
7b.
0.250
14. Heating system. Capacity
62.0
c) Area
7c.
479.0
a) Split system heat pump HSPF
b) Single package heat pump HSPF
8. Skylights
c) Electric resistance COP
1.0
a) U-factor(weighted average)
8a.
NA
d) Gas furnace, natural gas AFUE
b) Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
8b.
NA
e) Gas furnace, LPG AFUE
f) Other
9. Floor type, insulation level:
a) Slab -on -grade (R-value)
9a.
0.0
b) Wood, raised (R-value)
91b.
11.0
15. Water heating system
c) Concrete, raised (R-value)
9c.
a) Electric resistance EF
0.97
b) Gas fired, natural gas EF
10. Wall type and insulation:
c) Gas fired, LPG EF
A. Exterior.
d) Solar system with tank EF
1. Wood frame (Insulation R-value)
10A1.
e) Dedicated heat pump with tank EF_
2. Masonry (Insulation R-value)
10A2.
5.0
f) Heat recovery unit HeatRec%
B. Adjacent:
g) Other
1. Wood frame (Insulation R-value)
10B1.
2. Masonry (Insulation R-value)
1062.
16. HVAC credits claimed (Performance Method)
11. Ceiling type and insulation level
a) Ceiling fans
a) Under attic
11 a.
20.0
b) Cross ventilation
No
b) Single assembly
11b.
c) Whole house fan
No
c) Knee walls/skylight walls
11c.
d) Multizone cooling credit
d) Radiant barrier installed
11d.
No
e) Multizone heating credit
f) Programmable thermostat
Yes
'Label required by Section R303.1.3 of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, if not DEFAULT.
I certify that this home has complied with the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, through the above energy
saving features which will be installed (or exceeded) in this home before final inspection. Otherwise, a new EPL
display card will be completed based on installed code compliant features.
Builder
Address of New Home: _5008 WATERSONG WAY, LOT 66 City/FL Zip: FT. PIERCE, FL 34949
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FORM R405-2017 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
PROJECT
Title:
HERNANDEZ
Bedrooms: 4
Address Type:
Street Address
Building Type:
User
Conditioned Area: 4211
Lot #
Owner Name:
WENDY HERNANDEZ Total Stories: 3
Block/Subdivision:
# of Units:
1
Worst Case: No
PlatBook:
Builder Name:
Rotate Angle: 0
Street:
5008 WATERSONG W
Penns Office:
ST. LUCIE
Cross Ventilation:
County:
St. Lucie
Jurisdiction:
Whole House Fan:
City, State, Zip:
FT. PIERCE,
Family Type:
Single-family
FL, 34949
New/Existing:
New (From Plans)
Comment:
CLIMATE
/
Design Temp
Int Design Temp Heating
Design Daily Temp
V Design Location
TMY Site 9T5 % 2.5 %
Winter
Summer Degree Days Moisture Range
FL, Fort Pierce FL VERO SEACH_MUNI 39 90
70
75 299
62 Low
BLOCKS
Number
Name
Area Volume
1
Blocki
891 8019
2
Block2
1660 14940
3
Block3
1660 14940
SPACES
Number
Name
Area Volume Kitchen Occupants
Bedrooms In it ID Finished Cooled Heated
1
ZONE 1
Sol 5019 No 1
1 Yea
Yes Yes
2
ZONE 2
1660 14940 Yes 2
2
1 Yea
Yes Yes
3
ZONE 3
1660 14940 No 2
2
1 Yes
Yes Yes
FLOORS
#
Floor Type
Space_ Perimeter Perimeter R-Value
Area
Joist R-Value
Tile Wood Carpet
1 Slat -On -Grade Edge Insuletio ZONE 1 178 R 0
891 R'
_
0 0 1
2 Raised Floor
ZONE 2 _ _—
1660 n'
11
0 0 1
3 Raised Floor
ZONE 3 — _
1660 ft-
11
0 0 1
ROOF
Roof Gable Roof
Rad
Solar SA Emitt
Emitt Deck Pitch
V #
Type
Materials Area Area Color
Ban
Absor. Tested
Tested Insul. (deg)
1
Hip
Metal 4940 fl 0 ft' Medium
N
0.96 No 0.9
No 20 22.6
ATTIC
/
1� #
Type
Ventilation Vent Ratio (1 in)
Area
RBS IRCC
1
Full attic
Unvented 0 4561 ft'
N N
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FORM R405-2017 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
CEILING
#
Ceiling Type Space
R-Value
Ins Type
Area
Framing Frac Truss Type
1
Under Attic(Unvented) ZONE
20
Blown
4561 f2
0,11
Wood
WALLS
Adjacent
Cavity
Width Height
Sheathing Framing Solar
Below
#
Omt
To
Wall Type Space
R-Value
Ft
In Ft
In
Area
R-Value
Fraction Absor.
Grade%
_ i
N
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul ZONE 1
5
62
9
558.0 ft'
5
0 0.75
0
2
S
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul ZONE 1
5
62
9
558.0 ft'
5
0 0.75
0
_ 3
E
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul ZONE 1
5
27
9
243.0 ft'
5
0 0.75
0
_ 4
W
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul ZONE 1
5
27
9
243.0 ft'
5
0 0.75
0
_ 5
N
ZONE 2
Interior Frame - Wood ZONE 1
11
20
9
180.0 ft'
5
0 0.75
0
_ 6
N
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul ZONE 2
5
64
9
576.0 ft'
5
0 0.75
0
7
S
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul ZONE 2
5
64
9
576.0 ft2
5
0 0.75
0
_ 8
E
Exterior
Concrete Block - int Insul ZONE 2
5
27
9
243.0 112
5
0 0.75
0
_ 9
W
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul ZONE 2
5
27
9
243.0 ft2
5
0 0.75
0
_ 10
N
ZONE 3
Interior Frame - Wood ZONE 2
11
20
9
180.0 ft
5
0 0.75
0
_ 11
N
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul ZONE 3
5
64
9
576.0 ft2
5
0 0.75
0
_ 12
S
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul ZONE 3
5
64
9
576.0 W
5
0 0.75
0
_ 13
E
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul ZONE 3
5
27
9
243.0 ft2
5
0 0.75
0
14
W
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul ZONE 3
5
27
9
243.0 ft'
5
0 0.75
0
DOORS
#
Omt
Door Type Space
Storms
U-Value
Width
Height
Area
Ft
In
Ft In
1
W
Insulated ZONE
None
.46
16
8
128 ft2
WINDOWS
Orientation shown is the entered, Proposed orientation.
Wall
Overhang
J
# _
Omt ID
Frame Panes NFRC
U-Factor
SHGC
Imp
Area
Depth
Separation
Int Shade
Screening
1
E 3
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
42.0 ft2
10 ft 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
2
W 4
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
21.0 ft'
2 It 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapestblinds
None
3
N 1
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
8.0 ft2
2 it 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
4
N 1
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
6.0 ft2
2 it 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
5
S 2
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
6.0 ft2
2 it 0 in
1 it 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
6
E 8
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
63.0 112
10 It 0 in
1 It 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
7
E 8
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
42.0 ft2
10 It 0 in
1 It 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
8
W 9
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
42.0 ft'
2 it 0 in
1 it 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
9
E 8
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
6.0 ft2
2 ft 0 in
1 it 0 in
Drapestblinds
None
10
E 8
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
4.0 ft2
2 it 0 in
1 It 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
_
11
E 8
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
4.0 ft2
2 ft 0 in
1 It 0 in
Drapestblinds
None
12
E 8
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
8.0 ft2
2 ft 0 in
1 It 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
13
S 7
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
6.0 ft2
2 it 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
14
S 7
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
8.0 ft2
2 ft 0 in
1 It 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
15
S 7
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
4.0 ft-
2 ft 0 in
1 It 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
16
S 7
Metal Low-E Single Yes
1.04
0.25
Y
12.0 ft2
2 ft 0 in
1 It 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
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FORM R405-2017 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
WINDOWS
Orientation shown is the entered. Proposed orientation.
/
Wall
Overhang
#
Omt ID Frame Panes
NFRC
_ U-Factor SHGC _ _Imp Area _Depth Separation Int Shade
Screening
17
E 13 Metal Low-E Single
Yes
1.04 0.25 Y 63.0 IF 10 ft 0 in 1 ft 0 in
Drapestblinds
None
18
E 13 Metal Low-E Single
Yes
1.04 0.25 Y 42.0 ft' 10 ft 0 in 1 ft 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
_ 19
W 14 Metal Low-E Single
Yes
1.04 0.25 Y 42.0 ft' 2 ft 0 in 1 ft 0 in
Drapeslblinds
None
20
W 14 Metal Low-E Single
Yes
1.04 0.25 Y &0 ft' 2 ft 0 in 1 ft 0 in
Drapestblinds
None
21
W 14 Metal Low-E Single
Yes
1.04 0.25 Y 4.0 ft' 2 ft 0 in 1 ft 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
22
W 14 Metal Low-E Single
Yes
1.04 0.25 Y 4.0 ft 2 ft 0 in 1 ft 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
23
W 14 Metal Low-E Single
Yes
1.04 0.25 Y 12.0 W 2 ft 0 in 1 ft 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
24
W 14 Metal Low-E Single
Yes
1.04 0.25 Y 24.0 W 2 ft 0 in 1 ft 0 in
Drapeslblinds
None
GARAGE
#
Floor Area Ceiling Area
Exposed Wall Perimeter Avg. Wall Height Exposed Wall Insulation
_
1
528 ft- 528 ft2
64 fl 9 ft
5
INFILTRATION
# Scope
Method
SLA
CFM 50 ELA EgLA ACH ACH 50
1 Wholehouse Proposed CFM(50) .000272
3000 164.7 309.74 .1531
4.7495
HEATING SYSTEM
#
System Type
Subtype
Efficiency Capacity
Block
Ducts _
1
Electric Strip Heal/
None
COP:1 12 kBtu/hr
1
sys#1
2
Electric Strip Heat/
None
COPA 25 kBtu/hr
2
sys#2
3
Electric Strip HeaV
None
COPA 25 kBtu/hr
3
sys#3
COOLING SYSTEM
#
System Type
Subtype
Efficiency Capacity Air Flow
SHR Block
Ducts
1
Central Unil/
None
SEER: 16 18 kBtu/hr 540 dim
0.75 1
sys#1
2
Central Unit/
None
SEER: 16 36 kBtu/hr 1080 cfm
0.75 2
sys#2
3
Central Unit/
None
SEER: 16 36 kBtu/hr 1080 cfm
0.75 3
sys#3
HOT WATER SYSTEM
#
System Type SubType
Location
EF Cap Use SetPnt
Conservation
1
Electric None
Garage
0.97 50 gal 70 gal 120 deg
None
SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM
FSEC
Collector
Storage
Can # Company Name
System Model # Collector Model # Area
Volume FEF
None None
ft.
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FORM R405-2017 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
DUCTS
/ — Supply —
— Return —
Air
CFM 25
CFM25
HVAC #
V # Location R-Value
Area
Location
Area
Leakage Type
Handler
TOT
OUT ON
RLF
Heat Cool
1 Attic
6 280.73
Attic
70.183
Default Leakage
ZONE 1
(Default)
(Default)
1 1
2 Attic
6 280.73
Attic
70.183
Default Leakage
ZONE 2
(Default)
(Default)
2 2
3 Attic
6 280.73
Attic
70.183
Default Leakage
ZONE 3
(Default)
(Default)
3 3
TEMPERATURES
Programabl(�e7(Thermostat:Y
Ceiling Fans:
Cooling Jan FebIO��
Feb
Vent
M
w Apr i
i May
ttX (IX
i Jun � Jul
rr
Aug
lrX
Sep
f
Oct Oct
Nov
Nov
H Dec
ng [ ]Jan [ ]
[%] r
[ (
[X�
[
X
DecDe
Thermostat Schedule: HERS 2006 Reference
Hours
Schedule Type
1
2 3
4
5 6
7
8
9 10
11
12
Cooling (WD) AM
78
78 78
78
78 78
78
78
80 80
80
80
PM
80
80 80
80
78 78
78
78
78 78
78
78
Cooling (WEH) AM
78
78 78
78
78 78
78
78
80 80
80
80
PM
80
80 80
80
78 78
78
78
78 78
78
78
Heating (WD) AM
65
65 65
65
65 65
65
68
58 68
68
68
PM
68
68 68
68
68 68
68
68
68 68
68
68
Heating (WEH) AM
65
65 65
65
65 65
65
68
68 68
68
68
PM
68
68 68
68
68 68
68
68
68 68
68
68
MASS
Mass Type
Area
Thickness
Furniture Fraction
Space
Defaull(8 Ibs/sq.ft,
0 R'
Oft
0.3
ZONE 1
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft.
0 ft2
Oft
0.3
ZONE 2
Default 8 Ibsl .ft.
0 ft'
0 ft
0.3
ZONE 3
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Envelope Leakage Test Report (Blower Door Test)
Residential Prescriptive, Performance or ERI Method Compliance
2017 Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 6th Edition
Jurisdiction:
Permit #:
Job Information
Builder: Community: Lot: NA
Address: 5008 WATERSONG WAY, LOT 66
City: FT. PIERCE State: FL Zip: 34949
Air Leakage Test Results Passing results must meet either the Performance, Prescriptive, or ER/ Method
O PRESCRIPTIVE METHOD -The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 7 air
changes per hour at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.g. (50 Pascals) in Climate Zones 1 and 2.
O PERFORMANCE or ERI METHOD -The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding
the selected ACH(50) value, as shown on Form R405-2017 (Performance) or R406-2017 (ERI), section labeled as infiltration, sub -section ACH50.
ACH(50) specified on Form R405-2017-Energy Calc (Performance) or R408-2017 (ERI): 4. 749
x 60 _ 37899 — Method for calculating building volume:
CFM(50) Building Volume ACH(50)
O Retrieved from architectural plans
PASS • Code software calculated
When ACH(50) is less than 3, Mechanical Ventilation installation O Field measured and calculated
must be verified by building department.
R402.4.1.2 Testing. Testing shall be conducted in accordance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380 and reported at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.g. (50 Pascals)
Testing shall be conducted by either individuals as defined in Section 553.993(5) or (7), Florida Statues.or individuals licensed as set forth in Section
489.105(3)(0. (g), or (i) or an approved third party. A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the parry conducting the test and
provided to thecode official. Testing shall be performed at any time after creation of all penetrations of the building thermal envelope.
During testing_
1. Exterior windows and doors, fireplace and stove doors shall be closed, but not sealed, beyond the intended weatherstripping or other infiltration
control measures.
2. Dampers including exhaust, intake, makeup air, back draft and flue dampers shall be closed, but not sealed beyond intended infiltration control
measures.
3. Interior doors, if installed at the time of the test, shall be open.
4. Exterior doors for continuous ventilation systems and heat recovery ventilators shall be closed and sealed.
5. Heating and cooling systems, 0 installed at the time of the test, shall be turned off.
6. Supply and return registers, if installed at the time of the test, shall be fully open.
Testing Company
Company Name: Phone:
I hereby verify that the above Air Leakage results are in accordance with the 2017 6th Edition Florida Building Code
Energy Conservation requirements according to the compliance method selected above.
Signature of Tester: Date of Test:
Printed Name of Tester:
License/Certification #: Issuing Authority:
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2017 - AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
TABLE 402.4.1.1
AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
Project Name: HERNANDEZ Builder Name:
Street. 5006 WATERSONG WAY, LOT 66 Permit Office: ST. LUCIE
City, State, Zip: FT. PIERCE, FL, 34949 Permit Number:
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Owner. WENDY HERNANDEZ Jurisdiction:
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Design Location: FL, Fort Pierce
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COMPONENT
AIR BARRIER CRITERIA
INSULATION INSTALLATION CRITERIA
General
A continuous air barrier shall be installed in the building envelope.
Air -permeable insulation shall
requirements
The exterior thermal envelope contains a continuous air barrier.
not be used as a sealing material.
Breaks or joints in the air barrier shall be sealed.
Ceiling/attic
The air barrier in any dropped ceiling/soffit shall be aligned with
The insulation in an dropped ceiling/soffit
Y aped !Y soffit
the insulation and any gaps in the air barrier shall be sealed.
shall be aligned with the air barrier.
Access openings, drop down stairs or knee well doors to
unconditioned attic spaces shall be sealed.
Walls
The junction of the foundation and sill plate shall be sealed.
Cavities within comers and headers of frame walls
The junction of the top plate and the top of exterior walls shall be
shall be insulated by completely filling the cavity
sealed
with a material having a thermal resistance of R-3
Knee walls shall be sealed.
per inch minimum.
Exterior thermal envelope insulation for framed
walls shall be installed in substantial contact and
continuous alignment with the air barrier.
Windows, skylights
The space between window/doorjambs and framing, and
and doors
skylights and framing shall be sealed.
Rim joists
Rim joists shall include the air barrier.
Rim joists shall be insulated.
Floors
The air barrier shall be installed at any exposed edge of
Floor framing cavity insulation shall be installed to
(including
insulation.
maintain permanent contact with the underside of
above -garage
subfloor decking, or floor framing cavity insulation
and cantilevered
shall be permitted to be in contact with the top side
floors)
of sheathing, or continuous insulation installed on
the underside of floor framing and extends from the
bottom to the top of all perimeter floor framing
members.
Crawl space walls
Exposed earth in unventad crawl spaces shall be covered with
Where provided instead of floor insulation, insulation
a Class I vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped.
shall be permanently attached to the crawlspace
Shafts. penetrations
Duct shafts, utility penetrations, and flue shafts opening to
exterior or unconditioned space shall be sealed.
Batts in narrow cavities shall be cut to fit, or narrow
Narrow cavities
cavities shall be filled by insulation that on
Installation readily conforms to the available cavity
spaces.
Garage separation
Air sealing shall be provided between the garage and conditioned spac
n.
Recessed lighting
Recessed light fixtures installed in the building thermal envelope
Recessed light fixtures installed in the building
shall be sealed to the drywall.
thermal envelope shall be air tight and IC rated.
Plumbing and wiring
Batt insulation shall be cut neatly to fit around wiring
and plumbing in exterior walls, or insulation that on
installation readily conforms to available space shall
extend behind ninino and winno
Shower/tub
The air barrier installed at exterior walls adjacent to showers and
Exterior walls adjacent to showers and tubs shall
on exterior wall
tubs shall separate them from the showers and tubs.
be insulated.
Electrical/phone box or
The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication
exterior walls
boxes or air -sealed boxes shall be installed.
HVAC register boots
HVAC register boots that penetrate building thermal envelope shall
be sealed to the sub -floor or drywall.
Concealed
When required to be sealed, concealed fire sprinklers shall only be
sprinklers
sealed in a manner that is recommended by the manufacturer.
Caulking or other adhesive sealants shall not be used to fill voids
between fire %nnnklef cover plate& and walls or milincs
a. In addition, inspection of log walls shall be in accordance with the provisions of ICC-400.
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Mandatory Requirements for Residential Performance, Prescriptive and ERI Methods
ADDRESS 5008 WATERSONG WAY, LOT 66 Permit Number
FT PIERCE, FL 34949
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS See individual code sections for full details.
SECTION R401 GENERAL
R401.3 Energy Performance Level (EPL) display card (Mandatory). The building official shall require that an energy performance level (EPL)
display Card be completed and certified by the builder to be accurate and correct before final approval of the building for occupancy. Florida law
(Section 553.9085. Florida Statutes) requires the EPL display card to be included as an addendum to each sales contract for both presold and
nonpresold residential buildings. The EPL display card contains information indicating the energy performance level and efficiencies of components
installed in a dwelling unit. The building official shall verify that the EPL display card completed and signed by the builder accurately reflects the plans
and specifications submitted to demonstrate code compliance for the building. A copy of the EPL display card ran be found in Appendix RD.
❑ R402.4 Air leakage (Mandatory). The building thermal envelope shall be constructed to limit air leakage in accordance with the requirements of
Sections R402 4.1 through R402.4 5.
Exception: Dwelling units of R-2 Occupancies and multiple attached single family dwellings shall be permitted to
comply with Section C402.5,
R402.4.1 Building thermal enveloW building thermal envelope shall comply with Sections R402.4.1.1 and R402 4.1.2,
The sealing methods between dissimilar materials shall allow for differential expansion and contraction.
R402.4.1.1 Installation.The Components of the building thermal envelope as listed in Table R4024.1.1 shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and the cntena listed in Table R402.4.1.1. as applicable to the method of construction. Where required
by the code official, an approved third party shall inspect all components and verify Compliance.
R402.4.1.2 Testing. The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and vented as having an au leakage rate not exceeding seven air
changes per hour in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and three air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3 through 8. Testing shall be Conducted in
accordance with ANSI1RESNET/ICC 380 and reported at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.g. (50 pascals). Testing shall be Conducted by either
individuals as defined in Section 553.993(5) or (7), Florida Statutes, or individuals licensed as set forth in Section 489. 105(3)(0, (g) or (i) or
an approved third party. A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the party Conducting the test and provided to the code
official. Testing shall be performed at any time after creation of all penetrations of the building thermal envelope.
Exception: Testing is not required for additions, alterations, renovations. or repairs, of the building thermal envelope of existing
buildings in which the new construction is less than 85 percent of the building thermal envelope.
During testing
1. Exterior windows and doors, fireplace and stove doors shall be closed. but not sealed, beyond the intended weatherstripping or
other infiltration control measures.
2. Dampers including exhaust, intake, makeup air, backdraft and flue dampers shall be closed, but not sealed beyond intended
infiltration Control measures.
3. Interior doors, If installed at the time of the test, shall be open.
4. Exterior doors for continuous ventilation systems and heal recovery ventilators shall be closed and sealed
5. Heating and cooling systems. if installed at the time of the test, shall be turned off.
6. Supply and return registers, 0 installed at the time of the test, shall be fully open.
R402.4.2 Fireplaces. New wood -burning fireplaces shall have tight -fitting Flue dampers or doors, and outdoor Combustion air. Where
using tight -fitting doors on factory -built fireplaces listed and labeled in accordance with UL 127. the doors shall be tested and listed for the
fireplace Where using tight -fitting doors on masonry fireplaces, the doors shall be listed and labeled In accordance with UL 907.
R402.4.3 Fenestration air Ieakage.Windows, skylights and sliding glass doors shall have an air infiltration rate of no more than 0 3 cfm per
square foot (1.5 Ls/m2). and swinging doors no more than 0.5 cm per square foot (2.6 Us/m2), when tested according to NFRC 400 or
AAMA/ WDMA/CSA 101/1S.2/A440 by an accredited. independent laboratory and listed and labeled by the manufacturer
Exception: Site -built windows, skylights and doors
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❑ R402.4.4 Rooms containing fuel -burning appliances. In Climate Zones 3 through 8, where open combustion air ducts provide combustion air to
open combustion fuel burning appliances, the appliances and combustion air opening shall be located outside the building thermal envelope or
enclosed in a room, isolated from inside the thermal envelope. Such rooms shall be sealed and insulated in accordance with the envelope requirements
of Table R402.1.2, where the walls. floors and ceilings shall meet not less than the basement wall R-value requirement. The door into the room shall be
fully gasketed and any water lines and ducts in the room insulated in accordance with Section R403. The combustion air duct shall be insulated where it
passes through conditioned space to a minimum of R-8.
Exceptions:
1. Direct vent appliances with both intake and exhaust pipes installed continuous to the outside.
2. Fireplaces and stoves complying with Section R402.4.2 and Section R1006 of the Florida Building Code. Residential.
❑ R402.4.5 Recessed lighting. Recessed luminaires installed in the building thermal envelope shall be sealed to limit air leakage
between conditioned and unconditioned spaces. All recessed luminaires shall be IC -rated and labeled as having an air leakage rate not
more than 2.0 cfm (0.944 Us) when tested in accordance with ASTM E283 at a 1.57 psf (75 Pa) pressure differential. All recessed
luminaires shall be sealed with a gasket or caulk between the housing and the interior wall or ceiling covering.
SECTION R403 SYSTEMS
R403.1 Controls.
❑ R403.1.1 Thermostat provision (Mandatory). At least one thermostat shall be provided for each separate heating and cooling system.
❑ R403.1.3 Heat pump supplementary heat (Mandatory). Heat pumps having supplementary electric -resistance heat shall have controls
that, except during defrost, prevent supplemental heat operation when the heat pump compressor can meet the heating load.
❑ R403.3.2 Sealing (Mandatory) All ducts, air handlers, fitter boxes and building cavities that forth the primary air containment passageways
for air distribution systems shall be considered ducts or plenum chambers, shall be constructed and sealed in accordance with Section
C403.2.9.2 of the Commercial Provisions of this code and shall be shown to meet duct tightness criteria below.
Duct tightness shall be verified by testing in accordance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380 by either individuals as defined in Section 553.993(5) or
(7), Florida Statutes, or individuals licensed as set forth in Section 489.105(3)(0, (g) or (i), Florida Statutes, to be "substantially leak free' in
accordance with Section R403.3.3.
❑ R403.3.2.1 Sealed air handler. Air handlers shall have a manufacturers designation for an air leakage of no more than 2 percent
of the design airflow rate when tested in accordance with ASHRAE 193.
❑ R403.3.3 Duct testing (Mandatory). Ducts shall be pressure tested to determine air leakage by one of the following methods:
Rough -in test: Total leakage shall be measured with a pressure differential of 0.1 inch w.g. (25 Pa) across the system, including the
manufacturer's air handler enclosure if installed at the time of the test. All registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test.
Postconstmction test: Total leakage shall be measured with a pressure differential of 0.1 inch w.g. (25 Pa) across the
entire system, including the manufacturers air handler enclosure. Registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the
test.
Exceptions:
1. A duct air leakage test shall not be required where the ducts and air handlers are located entirely within the building
thermal envelope.
2. Duct testing is not mandatory for buildings complying by Section 406 of this code.
A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the party conducting the test and provided to the code official.
❑ R403.3.5 Building cavities (Mandatory). Building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums.
❑ R403.4 Mechanical system piping Insulation (Mandatory). Mechanical system piping capable of carrying fluids above 105'F (41'C)
or below 55°F (13°C) shall be insulated to a minimum of R-3.
R403.4.1 Protection of piping Insulation. Piping insulation exposed to weather shall be protected from damage, including that
caused by sunlight, moisture, equipment maintenance and wind, and shall provide shielding from solar radiation that can cause
degradation of the material. Adhesive tape shall not be permitted.
R403.6.1 Heated water circulation and temperature maintenance systems (Mandatory). Heated water circulation systems shall be in
accordance with Section R403.5.1.1. Heat trace temperature maintenance systems shall be in accordance with Section R403.5.1.2.
Automatic controls, temperature sensors and pumps shall be accessible. Manual controls shall be readily accessible.
❑ R403.6.1.1 Circulation systems. Heated water circulation systems shall be provided with a circulation pump. The system return
pipe shall be a dedicated return pipe or a cold water supply pipe. Gravity and therrnosiphon circulation systems shall be prohibited.
Controls for circulating hot water system pumps shall start the pump based on the identification of a demand for hot water within the
occupancy. The controls shall automatically turn off the pump when the water in the circulation loop is at the desired temperature and
when there is no demand for hot water.
❑ R403.5.1.2 Heat trace systems. Electric heat trace systems shall comply with IEEE 515.1 or UL 515. Controls for such systems
shall automatically adjust the energy input to the heat tracing to maintain the desired water temperature in the piping in accordance
with the times when heated water is used in the occupancy.
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❑ R403.5.5 Heat traps (Mandatory). Storage water heaters not equipped with integral heat traps and having vertical pipe risers shall have
heat traps installed on both the inlets and outlets. External heat traps shall consist of either a commercially available heat trap or a
downward and upward bend of at least 3 /. inches (89 mm) in the hot water distribution line and cold water line located as close as possible
to the storage tank.
R403.5.6 Water heater efficiencies (Mandatory).
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R403.5.6.1.1 Automatic controls. Service water -heating systems shall be equipped with automatic temperature controls capable
of adjustment from the lowest to the highest acceptable temperature settings for the intended use. The minimum temperature
setting range shall be from 100°F to 140°F (38°C to 60°C).
R403.5.6.1.2 Shut down. A separate switch or a clearly marked circuit breaker shall be provided to permit the power supplied to
electric service systems to be turned off. A separate valve shall be provided to permit the energy supplied to the main bumer(s) of
combustion types of service water -heating systems to be turned off.
R403.5.6.2 Water -heating equipment Water -heating equipment installed in residential units shall meet the minimum efficiencies of
Table C404.2 in Chapter 4 of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, Commercial Provisions, for the type of equipment installed.
Equipment used to provide heating functions as part of a combination system shall satisfy all stated requirements for the appropriate
water -heating category. Solar water heaters shall meet the criteria of Section R403.5.6.2.1.
R403.5.6.2.1 Solar water -heating systems. Solar systems for domestic hot water production are rated by the annual solar energy
factor of the system. The solar energy factor of a system shall be determined from the Florida Solar Energy Center Directory of
Certified Solar Systems. Solar collectors shall be tested in accordance with ISO Standard 9806, Test Methods for Solar Collectors,
and SRCC Standard TM-1, Solar Domestic Hot Water System and Component Test Protocol. Collectors in installed solar
water -heating systems should meet the following criteria.
1. Be installed with a till angle between 10 degrees and 40 degrees of the horizontal; and
2. Be installed at an orientation within 45 degrees of true south.
R403.6 Mechanical ventilation (Mandatory). The building shall be provided with ventilation that meets the requirements of the
Florida Building Code, Residential, or Florida Building Code, Mechanical, as applicable, or with other approved means of ventilation
including: Natural. Infiltration or Mechanical means. Outdoor air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers that
close when the ventilation system is not operating.
R403.6.1 Whole -house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy. When installed to function as a whole -house mechanical
ventilation system, fans shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403.6.1.
Exception: Where whole -house mechanical ventilation fans are integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment, they shall be
powered by an electronically commutated motor.
R403.6.2 Ventilation air. Residential buildings designed to be operated at a positive indoor pressure or for mechanical ventilation
shall meet the following criteria:
1. The design air change per hour minimums for residential buildings in ASHRAE 62.2, Ventilation for Acceptable
Indoor Air Quality, shall be the maximum rates allowed for residential applications.
2. No ventilation or air-conditioning system make-up air shall be provided to conditioned space from attics,
crawlspaoes, attached enclosed garages or outdoor spaces adjacent to swimming pools or spas.
3. If ventilation air is drawn from enclosed space(s), then the walls of the space(s) from which air is drawn shall be
insulated to a minimum of R-11 and the ceiling shall be insulated to a minimum of R-19, space permitting, or R-10
otherwise.
R403.7 Heating and cooling equipment (Mandatory).
R403.7.1 Equipment sizing. Heating and cooling equipment shall be sized in accordance with ACCA Manual S based on the
equipment loads calculated in accordance with ACCA Manual J or other approved heating and cooling calculation methodologies,
based on building loads for the directional orientation of the building. The manufacturer and model number of the outdoor and
indoor units (d split system) shall be submitted along with the sensible and total cooling capacities at the design conditions
described in Section R302.1. This Code does not allow designer safety factors, provisions for future expansion or other factors that
affect equipment sizing. System sizing calculations shall not include loads created by local intermittent mechanical ventilation such
as standard kitchen and bathroom exhaust systems. New or replacement heating and cooling equipment shall have an efficiency
rating equal to or greater than the minimum required by federal law for the geographic location where the equipment is installed.
TABLE R403.6.1
WHOLE -HOUSE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY
FAN LOCATION
AIRFLOW RATE MINIMUM
(CFM)
MINIMUM EFFICACY a
(CFMNVATT)
AIRFLOW RATE MAXIMU
(CFM)
Range hoods
Any
2.8 c1milwatt
Any
In -line fan
Any
2.8 cf n/watt
Any
Bathroom, utility room
10
1.4 dmilwatt
<90
Bathroom, utility room
90
2.8 chit"tt
Any
For SI: 1 cfm = 28.3 Umin. a. When tested in accordance with HVI Standard 916
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R403.7.1.1 Cooling equipment capacity. Cooling only equipment shall be selected so that its total capacity is not less
than the calculated total load but not more than 1.15 times greater than the total load calculated according to the procedure selected in
Section 403.7, or the closest available size provided by the manufacturer's product lines. The corresponding latent capacity of the
equipment shall not be less than the calculated latent load.
The published value for AHRI total capacity is a nominal, rating -test value and shall not be used for equipment sizing. Manufacturer's
expanded performance data shall be used to select cooling -only equipment. This selection shall be based on the outdoor design dry-bulb
temperature for the load calculation (or entering water temperature for water -source equipment), the blower CFM provided by the expanded
performance data, the design value for entering wet -bulb temperature and the design value for entering dry-bulb temperature.
Design values for entering wet -bulb and dry-bulb temperatures shall be for the indoor dry bulb and relative humidity used for the load
calculation and shall be adjusted for return side gains if the return duct(s) is installed in an unconditioned space.
Exceptions:
1. Attached single- and multiple -family residential equipment sizing may be selected so that its cooling capacity is less than the
calculated total sensible load but not less than 80 percent of that load.
2.
When signed and sealed by a Florida -registered engineer, in attached single- and multiple -family units, the capacity of
equipment may be sized In accordance with good design practice.
R403.7.1.2 Heating equipment capacity.
❑ R403.7.1.2.1 Heat pumps. Heat pump sizing shall be based on the cooling requirements as calculated according to Section
R403.7.1.1, and the heat pump total cooling capacity shall not be more than 1.15 times greater than the design cooling load even if
the design heating bad is 1.15 times greater than the design cooling load.
❑ R403.7.1.2.2 Electric resistance furnaces. Electric resistance furnaces shall be sized within 4 kW of the design
requirements calculated according to the procedure selected in Section R403.7.1.
❑ R403.7.1.2.3 Fossil fuel heating equipment The capacity of fossil fuel heating equipment with natural draft atmospheric burners
shall not be less than the design load calculated in accordance with Section R403.7.1.
❑ R403.7.1.3 Extra rapacity required for special occasions. Residences requiring excess cooling or heating equipment capacity on an
intermittent basis. such as anticipated additional loads caused by major entertainment events, shall have equipment sized or controlled to
prevent continuous space cooling or heating within that space by one or more of the following options:
1. A separate cooling or heating system is utilized to provide cooling or healing to the major entertainment areas.
2. A variable capacity system sized for optimum performance during base load periods is utilized.
R403.8 Systems serving multiple dwelling units (Mandatory). Systems serving multiple dwelling units shall comply with Sections
❑ C403 and C404 of the IECC—Commercial Provisions in lieu of Section R403.
ElR403.9 Snow melt and ice system controls (Mandatory) Snow- and ice -melting systems, supplied through energy service to the building,
shall include automatic controls capable of shutting off the system when the pavement temperature is above 50°F (10`C), and no
precipitation is falling and an automatic or manual control that will allow shutoff when the outdoor temperature is above 40°F (4.8°C).
❑ R403.10 Pools and permanent spa energy consumption (Mandatory). The energy consumption of pools and permanent spas
shall be in accordance with Sections R403.10.1 through R403.10.5.
❑ R403.10.1 Heaters. The electric power to heaters shall be controlled by a readily accessible on -off switch that is an
integral part of the heater mounted on the exterior of the heater, or external to and within 3 feet (914 mm) of the heater. Operation
of such switch shall not change the setting of the heater thermostat. Such switches shall be in addition to a circuit breaker for the
power to the heater. Gas -fired heaters shall not be equipped with continuously burning ignition pilots.
❑ R403.10.2 Time switches. Time switches or other control methods that can automatically turn off and on according to a preset schedule
shall be installed for heaters and pump motors. Heaters and pump motors that have built-in time switches shall be in compliance with this
section.
Exceptions:
1. Where public health standards require 24-hour pump operation.
2. Pumps that operate solar- and waste -heat -recovery pool heating systems.
3. Where pumps are powered exclusively from on -site renewable generation.
❑ R403.10.3 Covers. Outdoor heated swimming pools and outdoor permanent spas shall be equipped with a vapor -retardant cover on or at
the water surface or a liquid cover or other means proven to reduce heat loss.
Exception: Where more than 70 percent of the energy for heating, computed over an operation season, is from site -recovered
energy, such as from a heat pump or solar energy source, covers or other vapor -retardant means shall not be required.
R403.10.4 Gas- and oil -fired pool and spa heaters. All gas- and oil -fired pool and spa heaters shall have a minimum thermal
❑ efficiency of 82 percent for heaters manufactured on or after April 16, 2013, when tested in accordance with ANSI Z 21.56. Pool
heaters fired by natural or LP gas shall not have continuously burning pilot lights.
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R403.10.5 Heat pump pool heaters. Heat pump pool heaters shall have a minimum COP of 4.0 when tested in accordance
with AHRI 1160, Table 2, Standard Rating Conditions -Law Air Temperature. A test report from an independent laboratory is
required to verity procedure compliance. Geothermal swimming pool heat pumps are not required to meet this standard.
❑ R403.11 Portable spas (Mandator%he energy consumption of electric -powered portable spas shall be controlled by the
requirements of APSP-14.
SECTION R404
ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS
❑ R404.1 Lighting equipment (Mandatory). Not less than 75 percent of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be
high -efficacy lamps or not less than 75 percent of the permanently installed lighting fixtures shall contain only high -efficacy lamps.
Exception: Low -voltage lighting.
R404.1.1 Lighting equipment (Mandatory). Fuel gas lighting systems shall not have continuously burning pilot lights.
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