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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnergy Code2017 EPL DISPLAY CARD r a 4- ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL (EPL) DISPLAY CARD ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX* = 65 The lower the Energy Performance Index, the more efficient the home. 1. New home or, addition 1. Addition 12. Ducts, location & insulation level a) Supply ducts R 2. Single-family or multiple -family 2. Single-family b) Return ducts R c) AHU location 3. No. of units (if multiple -family) 3. 1 4. Number of bedrooms 4. 0 13. Cooling system: Capacity 10.9 a) Split system SEER 19.0 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. 390 d) Room unit/PTAC EER e) Other 7. Windows, type and area a) U-factor:(weighted average) 7a. 1.050 b) Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) 7b. 0.250 14. Heating system: Capacity 10.9 c) Area 7c. 18.0 a) Split system heat pump HSPF 9.0 b) Single package heat pump HSPF 8. Skylights c) Electric resistance COP 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) 9b. 15. Water heating system c) Concrete, raised (R-value) 9c. a) Electric resistance EF 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. 4.1 f) Heat recovery unit HeatRec% B. Adjacent: g) Other 1. Wood frame (Insulation R-value) 10131. 2. Masonry (Insulation R-value) 10B2. 16. HVAC credits claimed (Performance Method) 11. Ceiling type and insulation level a) Ceiling fans a) Under attic 11 a. 30.0 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 compl4d bWd on j0staflo code compliant features. Builder Signature: / GI / 11��) Date:.. Il /I � z �- Address of New Home: 6505 LAKELAND BLVD. City/FL Zip: FT. PIERCE, FL 11/17/2020 8:01:00 AM EnergyGauge@ USA 6.0.04 (Rev. 1) - FlaRes2017 FBC 6th Edition (2017) Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 FORM R405-2017 FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Residential Performance Method ' ProjectName: ROBERT MATTHEWS BuilderName: Street: 6505 LAKELAND BLVD. Permit Office: ST. LUCIE COUNTY City, State, Zip: FT. PIERCE, FL, PennitNumber: Owner. ROBERT MATTHEWS Jurisdiction: 6611000 DesignLocation: FL, Fort Pierce County: St. Lucie (Florida Climate Zone 2 ) 1. New construction or existing Addition 9. Wall Types (656.0 sqft.) Insulation Area a. Concrete Block - Int Insul, Exterior R=4.1 656.00 ft2 2. Single family or multiple family Single-family b. WA R= ft2 3. Number of units, if multiple family 1 c. N/A R= ft2 4. Number of Bedrooms (Bedrms In Addition) 0(0) d. N/A 10. Ceiling Types (390.0 sqft.) R= ft2 Insulation Area 5. Is this a worst case? No a. UnderAttic (Vented) R=30.0 390.00 ft2 6. Conditioned floor area above grade (ft2) 390 b. N/A R= ft2 ft2 c. N/A R= Conditioned floorareabelow grade (ft2) 0 11. Ducts R ft2 7. Windows(18.0 sqft.) Description Area a. U-Factor: Sgl, U=1.05 18.00 ft2 SHGC: SHGC=0.25 Cooling systems kBtu/hr Efficiency b. U-Factor: N/A ft2 a. Central Unit a. 10.9 SEER:19.00 SHGC: c. U-Factor: N/A ft2 SHGC: 13. Heating systems kBtu/hr Efficiency d. U-Factor. N/A ft2 a. Electric Heat Pump 10.9 HSPF:9.00 SHGC: Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth: 2.000 ft. 14. Hot water systems -None required Area Weighted Average SHGC: 0.250 A Cap: N/A 8. Floor Types (390.0 sqft.) Insulation Area a. EF:-0.028 a. Slab -On -Grade Edge Insulation R=0.0 390.00 ft2 b. Conservation features b. N/A R= ft2 c. N/A R= ft2 15. Credits Pstat Total Proposed Modified Loads: 9.21 PASS Glass/Floor Area: 0.046 Total Baseline Loads: 14.08 1 hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by Review of the plans and OF `C14E S44' this calculation are in compliance with the Florida Energy specifications covered by this Code. calculation indicates compliance Qthis with the Florida Energy Code. PREPARED BY: Before construction is completed DATE: - - building will be inspected for compliance with Section 553.908 I hereby certify that theing, s de igned, is in compliance Florida Statutes. � with the Florida EnergCOB T OWNER/AGE : BUILDING OFFICIAL: I 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 5.00 ACH50 (R402.4.1.2). 11/17/2020 8:00 AM EnergyGauge® USA 6.0.02 (Rev. 1) - FlaRes2017 FBC 6th Edition (2017) Compliant Software Page 1 of 4 GrIORA DAnr,-7r117 INPI IT SI IMMORY CHECKLIST REPC)RT PROJECT Title: ROBERT MATTHEWS Bedrooms: 0 Address Type: StreetAddress Building Type: User ConditionedArea: 390 Lot# OwnerName: ROBERT MATTHEWS Total Stories: 1 Block/Subdivision: # of Units: 1 Worst Case: No PlatBook: ' BuilderName: RotateAngle: 0 Street: 6505 LAKELAND BLVD. Permit Office: ST. LUCIE COUNTY CrossVentilation: No County: St. Lucie Jurisdiction: 6611000 Whole House Fan: No City, State, Zip: FT. PIERCE, FamilyType: Single-family FL, New/Existing: Addition Comment: CLIMATE Design Temp Int Design Temp Heating Design DailyTemp Designi-ocation TMY Site 97.5 % 2.5 % Winter Summer Degree Days Moisture Range FL, Fort Pierce FL VERO_BEACH_MUNI 39 90 70 75 299 62 Low BLOCKS Number Name Area Volume 1 Entire House 390 3120 SPACES Number Name Area Volume Kitchen Occupants Bedrooms InfilID Finished Cooled Heated 1 NEW OFFICE 225 1800 No 0 1 Yes Yes Yes 2 NEW LAUNDRY 165 1320 No 0 1 Yes Yes Yes FLOORS # FloorType Space Perimeter PerimeterR-Value Area JoistR-Value Tile Wood Carpet 1 Slab -On -Grade Edge Insulation NEW OFFICE 45 ft 0 225 ftZ ____ 0 1 0 2 Slab -On -Grade Edge Insulation NEW LAUNDRY 37 ft 0 165 ft2 ____ 0 1 0 ROOF Roof Gable Roof Rad Solar SA Emitt Emitt Deck Pitch # Type Materials Area Area Color Barr Absor. Tested Tested Insul. (deg) 1 Hip Compositionshingles 422 ftz 0 ft= Medium N 0.6 No 0.9 No 0 22.6 ATTIC V # Type Ventilation Vent Ratio (1 in) Area RBS IRCC 1 Full attic Vented 150 390 ftz N N 11 /17/2020 8:00 AM EnergyGauge® USA 6.0.02 (Rev. 1) - FlaRes2017 FBC 6th Edition (2017) Compliant Software Page 2 of 4 ,..� M101 M e1 IRAAeAvv HZT RGPART rvr%nn MWU-cv i i .■.■ v . ...........�... -- -- - -- - - CEILING # CeilingType Space R-Value Ins Type Area Framing Frac Truss Type 1 2 Under Attic (Vented) NEW OFFICE 30 Blown UnderAttic(Vented) NEW LAUNDRY 30 Blown 225 ft2 165ft2 0.1 Wood 0.1 Wood WALLS Adjacent Space Cavity Width Height 'lie Et In Et In Area Sheathing Framing Solar R-Nhallle- ELaCtinn Absor Below 0 _ 1 _ 2 _ 3 _ 4 _ 5 6 NE SW NW NE SE SW Exterior Concrete Block - Int lnsLWEW OFFICE 4.1 15 0 8 0 Exterior Concrete Block- Int InsLNEW OFFICE 4.1 15 0 8 0 Exterior Concrete Block- Int Insd11EW OFFICE 4.1 15 0 8 0 Exterior Concrete Block- Int InsuNEW LAUND 4.1 11 0 8 0 Exterior Concrete Block - Int InsuNEW LAUND 4.1 15 0 8 0 Exterior Concrete Block- Int InsuNEW LAUND 4.1 11 0 8 0 120.0 ft2 120.0 ftZ 120.0 ft2 88.0 ft2 120.0 ft2 88.0 ft2 0 0 0.6 0 0 0.6 0 0 0.6 0 0 0.6 0 0 0.6 0 0 0.6 0 0 0 0 0 0 DOORS # Ornt DoorType Space Storms U-Value Ft Width Height In Ft In Area 1 SE Insulated NEW LAUND None .39 3 6 8 20 ft2 WINDOWS Orientation shown istheentered,Proposed orientation. # Wall Ornt ID Frame Panes NFRC U-Factor SHGC Imp Area Overhang Depth Separation IntShade Screening 1 2 SW 2 Metal Low-ESingle Yes 1.05 0.25 N 9.0 ft2 NW 3 Metal Low-ESingle Yes 1.05 0.25 N 9.0 ft2 2 ft 0 in 2 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None 1 ft 4 in None None None INFILTRATION # Scope Method SLA CFM 50 ELA EgLA ACH ACH 50 1 Wholehouse ProposedACH(50) .000254 260 14.27 26.84 .0881 5 HEATING SYSTEM # System Type Subtype Speed Efficiency Capacity Block Ducts 1 Electric Heat Pump/Existing/co Split Single HSPF:9 10.9kBtu/hr 1 Ductless COOLING SYSTEM # System Type Subtype Subtype Efficiency Capacity Air Flow SHR Block Ducts 1 CentralUnit/Existing/confirmed Split Single SEER: 19 10.9 kBtu/hr cfm 0.7 1 Ductless 11 /17/2020 8:00 AM EnergyGauge® USA 6.0.02 (Rev. 1) - FlaRes2017 FBC 6th Edition (2017) Compliant Software Page 3 of 4 Cr%oa. MAAC IKIPI IT CI IMIIAORV r14FMCI 1ST RFPnRT V.live .\---LV,. -- - - --------- ---- ---- . SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM FSEC Collector Storage • Cert # CompanyName System Model# CollectorModel# Area Volume FEF ftZ • TEMPERATURES Y Thermostat::H ProgramableHJan Ceiling Fans: Heating Jan Feb M Mar Apr n 1 rl Aug Au ep Sep Oct Oct Nov Dec H DecVenting Feb. Mar Apr May Jun Jul XMNov ThermostatSchedule: HERS 2006 Reference Hours ScheduleType 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Cooling (WD) AM PM 78 80 78 80 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 80 78 80 78 80 78 80 78 Cooling (WEH) AM PM 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 Heating (WD) AM PM 66 68 66 68 66 68 66 68 66 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 66 68 66 Heating (WEH) AM PM 66 68 66 68 66 68 66 68 66 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 66 68 66 MASS Mass Type Area Thickness FumitureFraction Space Default(8lbs/sq.ft. 0 ftZ 0 ft 0.3 NEW OFFICE Default 8lbs/s .ft. ftZ ft 0.3 NEW LAUNDRY 11 /17/2020 8:00 AM EnergyGauge® USA 6.0.02 (Rev.1) - FlaRes2017 FBC 6th Edition (2017) Compliant Software Page 4 of 4 Project Summa -- wrightsoft® Entire House ry Dab: u QUICK CALCS, INC. 317 ST. LUCIE LANE, Fr.. PIERCE, FL 34946 Phone: 772-466-6799 Email: QUICKCALCS@AOLCOM Project• • For. ROBERT MATTHEWS 6505 LAKELAND BLVD., FT. PIERCE, FL 34951 Notes: Design. Information Weather. Fort Pierce, FL, US Winter Design Conditions Summer Design Conditions Outside db 42 OF Outside db 90 OF Inside db 70 OF Inside db 75 OF Design TD 28 OF Design TD 15 OF Daily range M Relative humidity 50 % Moisture difference 61 grub Heating Summary Sensible Cooling Equipment Load Sizing Structure 7382 Btuh Structure 6366 Btuh Ducts 946 Btuh Duds 1405 Btuh Central vent (0 cfm) 0 Btuh Central vent (0 cfm) 0 Btuh (none) (none) Humidification 0 Btuh Blower 0 Btuh Piping 0 Btuh Equipment load 8329 Btuh Use manufacturer's data n Rate/sw in multiplier 0.95 7383 Ruh Infiltration EquipmenI sensible load Method Simplified Latent Cooling Equipment Load Sizing Construction quality Average Fireplaces 0 Structure 1382 Btuh Ducts 362 Btuh Central vent (0 cfm) 0 Btuh Heatingg F) Cooling (none) 1744 Btuh Area (f 390 390 Equipment latent load Molume (`[P) 3510 3510 Airchanges/hour 0.61 0.32 Equipment Total Load Sen+Lat) 9127 Btuh Equiv. AVF (cfm) 36 19 Req. total capacity at 0.70 SHR 0.9 ton Heating Equipment Summary Cooling Equipment Summary Make DIAKIN Make MAKIN Trade Trade Model RX12NMVJU Cond RX12NMVJU AHRI ref 8064266 Coil FTX12NMVJU AHRI ref 8064266 Efficiency 9 HSPF Efficiency 12.5 EER,19 SEER Heating input Sensible cooling 7630 Btuh Heating output 11400 Btuh @ 47°F Latent doling 3270 Btuh Temperature rise 28 OF Total 000ling 10900 Btuh Actual airflow 367 cfrn Actual airflow 367 cfm Air flow factor 0.044 cfm/Btuh Airflowfactor 0.047 cfm/Btuh Static pressure 0 in H2O Static pressure 0 in H2O Space thermostat Load sensible heat ratio 0.82 Capacity balance point = 35 OF Backup: Input = 2 kW, Output = 7298 Btuh, 100AFUE Calculations approved byACCA to meet all requirements of Manual J 8th Ed. w�igF�ts®Ft ° 2020-Nov-1707:48.49 ........... .. Rigtt-SUte4DUtmsal201919.021 RSUBB101 Pagel 14C(�k 1DoamertslWrightroftWACWIATIHEWS,ROBERrW Calc=MJ8 FmdDoorfaces: N r- wright�soft, Right-J® Worksheet Job. W. Entire House Da. y QUICK CALCS, INC. sy 317 ST I I IMP I ANF FT RrPr.F R 'AdQdR Ph— 779_di AW10 F:—il- nl firle(`nl flQfTftnl rMA 1 Room name Entire House NEWOFRCE 2 Eposedvdl 82.0 ft 45.0 ft 3 Room Wght 9.0 ft 9.0 ft heattool 4 5 Room dimensions Room area 390.0 fl? 15.0 x 15.0 ft 225.0 f' Ty Construdion U-value or HTM Area OF) Load number (BhlhAF-'F) (BluhlfE) or Perimeter (ft) (Bhlh) orperimeetter (it) (BEuh) Heat Cool Gross N/P/S Heat Cool Gross NIPIS Heat Cool 6 11 W W D. 73AAoi5 13AAocs 11D0.. 13E44acs-' 1A om . s 0.143 0.143 0.390 6443 1270 : ne' se se_ :"sw ." sWi 4.00 4.00 10.92 4.66 ; 35.56 219 2.19 10.34 '2.19 41.04 ' 234 135 20 234 9 . 234 115 20 225 - ' - 7 _ 937 459 223 901 .: 320''. " 612 251 211 - . '492'', 369 135 0 .. 0 135 9 135 0 .. 0 126 7 . 544 0 0 505 , 295 0 0 276 gyp► G VN �--G, 13A4ocs 1Ad9m. 16B30ad 0.143 1270 0:032 nw nw . ` ' 4.00 35.56 - . ` 0.90. 219 70.43 1.60 135 9 390 126 _ 0 390 505 320 276 _ 634 624 135 9 . 225 126 0 225 505 320 276 634 • 360' C F 27J11p1 0.989 _ - 27.69 0.00 390 _82 2271 0 225. 45 1246 .. 0 61 c) AED exauson 1 599 1 599 EnWopeloss/gain 6264 3968 3637 28M 12 a) Infilhatlon 1098 309 603 169 b) Room verrtlation 0 0 0 0 13 hlemalgains O=Parrts@ 230 3 690 3 690 Appliances/other 1400 900 SubliDU (lines6 to 13) 7382 6366 4240 4568 Lessexternalload 0 0 0 0 Lesstlarlslbr 0 0 0 0 Redistribution 0 0 0 0 14 SubtDW 7382 6366 4240 4568 15 Dudloads 13% 22-A 946 1405 13% 22% 544 1008 Total room load 8329 7771 4783 5576 Air required (dm) 367 367 211 263 Calculations approved WACCA to meet all requirements of Manual J 8th Ed. _ wriNgF�tsoft 2020-Nov-1707.48:49 Riglt-SUfe@Lhtversal201919.021 RSU08101 Page 1 -.Uoamerls\WrightsoftWACNATTHEWS,ROBERfn>p Calo=MJ8 FrortDoorfaws: N - wrightsoft I Right-JO Worksheet Jaw. Entire House °r' QUICK CALCS, INC. ' 317 ST. LUCIE LANE, Fr. PIERCE, FL 34946 Phone: 772-466-6799 Email: QUICKCALCS@ AOLCOM 1 Room name NEW LAUNDRY 2 EVosedvdl 37.0 ft 3 Room height 9.0 tt heabbool 4 Room dimensions 15D x 11.0 8 5 Room area 165.0 iF Ty Conslrrxdon number U-value (Btuhfif `F) Or HTM Area OF) or perimeter (11) Load (Bluh) Area or perimeter Load Heat Caol Gross NOS Heat Cool Gross NIPS Heat Cool 6 11 W 1� I---D 13AAocs 13AAocs 11D0 13AAacs -IXd rri w43 0.143 0.390 0.143 1270 : no se se _ sw .-5w 4.66 4.00 10.92 4.00 35.56 2:10 2.19 10.34 2i9 41.64 ` �90 135 20 '. 99 0 : .99 115 20 99 0 306 459 223 .. 396 ' 0 :. 217 251 211 �217 - "0 W -C . VqI r G 13AAacs IA-dom 16B30ad 0.143 1270 0.032 nw nw . - . 4.00 35.56 0.90 219 70.43 ; 1:60 0 0 .. 165 0 0 ` :165 0 0 148 0 0 > 264 .. C . F 22A4pl 0.989 - 27.69 0.00 165 - 37 1025 6 c) AED emasion 0 EnWope ladgain 2647 1159 12 a) Infiltration b) Room ventilation 495 0 139 0 13 Internal gains Occupant@ 230 0 0 Applianoestother 500 SubbW (lines6to 13) 3142 1798 Less external load 0 0 L.esstransfer 0 0 Redistribution 0 0 14 Subbtal 3142 1798 15 Ductloads 13% 22-A 403 397 Total room load A3156 545 2104 Air required (dm) 195 Calculations aDDroved bvACCA to meet all reauirements of Manual J 8th Ed. _ +d- wrigtitsoft 2020-Nov-1707:48:49 ACC. Right-Suite®Urrversal201919.021RSU08101 Page ...1Doarrerts\WrighbMH\tAGNATiHEWS,ROBERrw Calc=MJB FrortDoorfaces N 2017 EPL DISPLAY CARD ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL (EPL) DISPLAY CARD ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX* = 65 The lower the Energy Performance Index, the more efficient the home. 1. New home or, addition 1. Addition 12. Ducts, location & insulation level a) Supply ducts R 2. Single-family or multiple -family 2. Single-family b) Return ducts R c) AHU location 3. No. of units (if multiple -family) 3. 1 4. Number of bedrooms 4. 0 13. Cooling system: Capacity-1-0-2 - a) Split system SEER 19.0 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. 390 d) Room unit/PTAC EER e) Other 7. Windows, type and area a) U-factor:(weighted average) 7a. 1.050 b) Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) 7b. 0.250 14. Heating system: Capacity---1-O.-9 c) Area 7c. 18.0 a) Split system heat pump HSPF 9.0 b) Single package heat pump HSPF 8. Skylights c) Electric resistance COP 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. 6.0 b) Wood, raised (R-value) 9b. 15. Water heating system c) Concrete, raised (R-value) 9c. a) Electric resistance EF 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. 4.1 f) Heat recovery unit HeatRec% B. Adjacent: g) Other 1. Wood frame (Insulation R-value) 10131. 2. Masonry (Insulation R-value) 10132. 16. HVAC credits claimed (Performance Method) 11. Ceiling type and insulation level a) Ceiling fans a) Under attic 11 a. 30.0 b) Cross ventilation No b) Single assembly 11 b. c) Whole house fan No c) Knee walls/skylight walls 11 c. 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 com 4bd on ' sta d code compliant features. Builder Signature: C ' Date: It //7 Address of New Home: 6505 LAKELAND BLVD. City/FL Zip: FT. PIERCE, FL 11 A 7/2020 8:01:00 AM . EnergyGauge® USA 6.0.04 (Rev. 1) - FlaRes2017 FBC 6th Edition (2017) Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 2017 - AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA TABLE 402.4.1.1 AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA Project Name: , ROBERT MATTHEWS Builder Name: Street: 6505 LAKELAND BLVD. Permit Office: ST. LUCIE COUNTY City, State, Zip: FT. PIERCE, FL, Permit Number: v Owner: ROBERT MATTHEWS Jurisdiction: 6611000 Design Location: FL, Fort Pierce v COMPONENT AIR BARRIER CRITERIA INSULATION INSTALLATION CRITERIA General A continuous air barrier shall be installed in the building envelope. Air -permeable insulation shall The exterior thermal envelope contains a continuous air barrier. not be used as a sealing material. requirements Breaks or joints in the air barrier shall be sealed. The air barrier in any dropped ceiling/soffit shall be aligned with The insulation in any dropped ceiling/soffit Ceiling/attic 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 wall doors to unconditioned attics aces shall be sealed. Walls The junction of the foundation and sill plate shall be sealed. Cavities within corners 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 thermalresistance 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/door jambs 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 unvented 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 cavities shall be filled by insulation that on Narrow cavities installation readily conforms to the available cavity spaces. Garage separation Air sealing shall be provided between the garage and conditioned spac as. 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 airtight 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 pipong and wiring- 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 a. In addition, inspection of log walls shall be in accordance with the provisions of ICC-400. 11/17/2020 8:01 AM EnergyGauge® USA 6.0.02 (Rev. 1) - FlaRes2017 FBC 6th Edition (2017) Compliant Software Page 1 of 1