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FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE
FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Envelope Leakage Test Report
Prescriptive and Performance Method
Project Name: CESPEDES(GYM BAT) Builder Name: PROTECH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Street: 16675 C-24 CANAL RD Permit Office: PT ST LUCIE
City,State,Zip: SAINT LUCIE CO, FL, Permit Number:1704-0601
Design Location: FL,Fort Pierce Jurisdiction: 661000
Cond.Floor Area:: 4500 sq.ft. Cond.Volume: 59850 cu ft.
Envelope Leakage Test Results Leakage Characteristics
Regression Data:
C: n: R: CFM(50):
Single or Multi Point Test Data
HOUSE PRESSURE FLOW: ELA:
1 Pa cfm EgLA:
2 Pa cfm ACH:
3 Pa cfm
ACH(50):
4 Pa cfm
SLA:
5 Pa cfm
6 Pa cfm
R402.4.1.2 Testing. The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 5 air changes per hour
in Climate Zones 1 and 2,3 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3 through 8.Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure of 0.2
inches w.g. (50 Pascals).Where required by the code official,testing shall be conducted by 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.
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 heat recovery ventilators shall be closed and sealed;
5.Heating and cooling systems,if installed at the time of the test,shall be turned off;and
6.Supply and return registers,if installed at the time of the test,shall be fully open.
I hereby certify that the above envelope leakage Where required by the code official, �'f STar
performance results demonstrate compliance testing shall be conducted by an �y�� _ A0
with Florida Energy Code requirements in approved third party.A written
accordance with Section R402.4.1.2. report of the results of the test shall
be signed by the third party _ �o
conducting the test and provided to * a
SIGNATURE: the code official. �y,S
PRINTED NAME: CAD Wfi
DATE: BUILDING OFFICIAL:
DATE: ✓
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FORM R405-2014
ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL (EPL)
DISPLAY CARD
ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX* = 80
The lower the EnergyPerformance Index,the more efficient the home.
16675 C-24 CANAL RD, SAINT LUCIE CO, FL,
1. New construction or existing New(From Plans) 9. Wall Types Insulation Area
2. Single family or multiple family Single-family a.Concrete Block-Int Insul,Exterior R=0.0 2320.00 ft2
b.Concrete Block-Int Insul,Exterior R=4.1 1883.30 ft2
3. Number of units,if multiple family 1 c. N/A R= ft2
4. Number of Bedrooms 0 d.N/A R= ft2
5. Is this a worst case? No 10.Ceiling Types Insulation Area a.Cathedral/Single Assembly(Unvented)R=20.0 4500.00 ft2
6. Conditioned floor area(ft2) 4500 b.N/A R= ft2
7. Windows" Description Area c.N/A R= ft2
a. U-Factor: Sgl, U=0.99 168.00 ft2 11. Ducts R ft2
SHGC: SHGC=0.33 a.Sup:GYM,Ret:GYM,AH:GYM 6 200
b. U-Factor: Sgl, U=1.07 22.75 ft2
SHGC: SHGC=0.32 12.Cooling systems kBtu/hr Efficiency
c. U-Factor: Sgl, U=0.99 20.00 ft2 a.Central Unit 114.0 SEER:16.00
SHGC: SHGC=0.19
d. U-Factor: N/A ft2
SHGC: 13.Heating systems kBtu/hr Efficiency
a. Electric Heat Pump 110.0 HSPF:9.00
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth: 3.234 ft.
Area Weighted Average SHGC: 0.316
8. Floor Types Insulation Area 14. Hot water systems
Cap: 1 gallons
a.Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation R=0.0 4500.00 ft2 a.Propane EF:0.8
b.N/A R= ft2
c. N/A R= ft2 b. Conservation features
None
15.Credits Pstat
I certify that this home has complied with the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Id, ZIIE ST
Construction through the above energy saving features which will be installed (or exceeded) Arlo
in this home before final inspection. Otherwise, a new EPL Display Card will be completed y4,",,,,''''� _ .�,,• '°
based on installed Code c pli t featur
Builder Signature: Date: (l ad l/7
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Address of New Home: /�G , City/FL Zip:
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*Note: This is not a Building Energy Rating. If your Index is below 70, your home may qualify for energy efficient
mortgage (EEM) incentives if you obtain a Florida EnergyGauge Rating. Contact the EnergyGauge Hotline at (321)
638-1492 or see the EnergyGauge web site at energygauge.com for information and a list of certified Raters. For
information about the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, contact the Florida Building Commission's support
staff.
**Label required by Section R303.1.3 of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, if not DEFAULT.
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FORM R405-2014
FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Residential Performance Method
Project Name: CESPEDES(GYM BAT) Builder Name: PROTECH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Street: 16675 C-24 CANAL RD Permit Office: PT ST LUCIE
City,State,Zip: SAINT LUCIE CO, FL, Permit Number:1704-0601
Owner: CESPEDES Jurisdiction: 661000
Design Location: FL,Fort Pierce County:: St.Lucie(Florida Climate Zone 2)
1. New construction or existing New(From Plans) 9. Wall Types(4203.3 sqft.) Insulation Area
2. Single family or multiple family Single-family a.Concrete Block-Int Insul, Exterior R=0.0 2320.00 ft2
b.Concrete Block-Int Insul, Exterior R=4.1 1883.30 ft2
3. Number of units,if multiple family 1 c.N/A R= ft2
4. Number of Bedrooms 0 d.N/A R= ft2
5. Is this a worst case? No 10.Ceiling Types (4500.0 sqft.) Insulation Area a.Cathedral/Single Assembly(Unvented)R=20.0 4500.00 ft2
6. Conditioned floor area above grade(ft2) 4500 b.N/A R= ft2
Conditioned floor area below grade(ftz) 0 c. N/A R= ft2
11. Ducts R ft2
7. Windows(210.8 sqft.) Description Area a.Sup:GYM,Ret:GYM,AH:GYM 6 200
a. U-Factor: Sgl, U=0.99 168.00 ft2
SHGC: SHGC=0.33
b. U-Factor: Sgl,U=1.07 22.75 ft2 12.Cooling systems kBtu/hr Efficiency
SHGC: SHGC=0.32 a.Central Unit 114.0 SEER:16.00
c. U-Factor: Sgl,U=0.99 20.00 ft2
SHGC: SHGC=0.19 13.Heating systems kBtu/hr Efficiency
d. U-Factor: N/A ft2 a.Electric Heat Pump 110.0 HSPF:9.00
SHGC:
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth: 3.234 ft.
Area Weighted Average SHGC: 0.316 14.Hot water systems
8. Floor Types (4500.0 sqft.) Insulation Area a.Propane Tankless Cap: 1 gallonsEF:0.800
a.Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation R=0.0 4500.00 ft2 b. Conservation features
b.N/A R= ft2 None
c.N/A R= ft2 15.Credits Pstat
Glass/Floor Area: 0.047
Total Proposed Modified Loads: 103.53 PASS
Total Baseline Loads: 128.07
I hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by Review of the plans and O�TliE S74?8
this calculation are in compliance with the Florida Energy specifications covered by this
Code. calculation indicates compliance
` with the Florida Energy Code. ti n+n ''• - ',` °, O
PREPARED BY: V * Before construction is completed
DATE: 7 12 I +777 this building will be inspected for
compliance with Section 553.908 * m
I hereby certify that this building, as designed, is in compliance Florida Statutes.
with the Florida Energy Code. P OD WME
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 R403.2.2.1.
-Compliance requires an Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Checklist in accordance with R402.4.1.1 and an envelope leakage
test report in accordance with R402.4.1.2.
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;,FORM R405-2014
PROJECT
Title: CESPEDES(GYM BAT) Bedrooms: 0 Address Type: Street Address
Building Type: User Conditioned Area: 4500 Lot#
Owner: CESPEDES Total Stories: 1 Block/SubDivision:
#of Units: 1 Worst Case: No PlatBook:
Builder Name: PROTECH PROFESSIONAL Rotate Angle: 0 Street: 16675 C-24 CANAL RD
Permit Office: PT ST LUCIE Cross Ventilation: County: St. Lucie
Jurisdiction: 661000 Whole House Fan: City,State,Zip: SAINT LUCIE CO,
Family Type: Single-family FL,
New/Existing: New(From Plans)
Comment:
CLIMATE
IECC Design Temp Int Design Temp Heating Design Daily Temp
Design Location TMY Site Zone 97.5% 2.5% Winter Summer Degree Days Moisture Range
FL,Fort Pjerce FL_VERO_BEACH_MUNI 2 39 90 70 75 299 62 Low
BLOCKS
Number Name Area Volume
1 Blockl 4500 59850
SPACES
Number Name Area Volume Kitchen Occupants Bedrooms InfilID Finished Cooled Heated
1 GYM 4500 59850 Yes 1 0 1 Yes Yes Yes
FLOORS
# Floor Type Space Perimeter R-Value Area Tile Wood Carpet
1 Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulatio GYM 280 ft 0 4500 ftz ---- 0 0 1
ROOF
Roof Gable Roof Solar SA Emitt Emitt Deck Pitch
v # Type Materials Area Area Color Absor. Tested Tested Insul. (deg)
1 Gable or shed Metal 4874 ftz 936 ftz Medium 0.96 No 0.9 No 20 22.6
ATTIC
V # Type Ventilation Vent Ratio(1 in) Area RBS IRCC
1 No attic Unvented 0 4500 ftz N N
CEILING
# Ceiling Type Space R-Value Ins Type Area Framing Frac Truss Type
1 Cathedral/Single Assembly(Unvented GYM 20 Blown 4500 ftz 0.11 Wood
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FORM P405-2014
WALLS
Adjacent Space Cavity Width Height Sheathing Framing Solar Below A Ornt To Wall Type
1 N Exterior Concrete Block-Int Insul GYM 4.0999 47 1 10 470.8 ft2 0 0.150000 0
2 S Exterior Concrete Block-Int Insul GYM 4.0999 47 1 10 470.8 ft2 0 0.150000 0
3 E Exterior Concrete Block-Int Insul GYM 4.0999 47 1 10 470.8 ft2 0 0.150000 0
4 W Exterior Concrete Block-Int Insul GYM 4.0999 47 1 10 470.8 ft2 0 0.150000 0
5 N Exterior Concrete Block-Int Insul GYM 0 58 0 10 580.0 ft2 0 0.150000 0
6 S Exterior Concrete Block-Int Insul GYM 0 58 0 10 580.0 ft2 0 0.150000 0
7 E Exterior Concrete Block-Int Insul GYM 0 58 0 10 580.0 ft2 0 0.150000 0
8 W Exterior Concrete Block-Int Insul GYM 0 58 0 10 580.0 ft2 0 0.150000 0
DOORS
# Ornt Door Type Space Storms U-Value Width Height Area
Ft In Ft In
1 N Insulated GYM None .46 1 5 5 ft2
2 S Insulated GYM None .46 9 10 90 ft2
3 W Insulated GYM None .46 9 10 90 ft2
WINDOWS
Orientation shown is the entered,Proposed orientation.
/ Wall Overhang
v # Ornt ID Frame Panes NFRC U-Factor SHGC Area Depth Separation Int Shade Screening
1 N 1 Metal Single(Tinted) Yes 0.99 0.19 20.0 ft2 15 ft 0 in 2 ft 0 in Drapes/blinds None
2 N 1 Metal Single(Tinted) Yes 0.99 0.33 24.0 ft2 2 ft 0 in 6 ft 0 in Drapes/blinds None
3 S 2 Metal Single(Tinted) Yes 0.99 0.33 24.0 ft2 2 ft 0 in 5 ft 0 in Drapes/blinds None
4 E 3 Metal Single(Tinted) Yes 0.99 0.33 24.0 ft2 2 ft 0 in 6 ft 0 in Drapes/blinds None
5 E 3 Metal Single(Tinted) Yes 0.99 0.33 24.0 ft2 2 ft 0 in 6 ft 0 in Drapes/blinds None
6 E 3 Metal Single(Tinted) Yes 0.99 0.33 24.0 ft2 2 ft 0 in 6 ft 0 in Drapes/blinds None
7 W 4 Metal Single(Tinted) Yes 0.99 0.33 24.0 ft2 2 ft 0 in 6 ft 0 in Drapes/blinds None
8 W 4 Metal Single(Tinted) Yes 0.99 0.33 24.0 ft2 2 ft 0 in 6 ft 0 in Drapes/blinds None
9 N 1 Metal Single(Tinted) Yes 1.07 0.32 22.8 ft2 2 ft 0 in 4 ft 0 in Drapes/blinds None
INFILTRATION
# Scope Method SLA CFM 50 ELA EgLA ACH ACH 50
1 Wholehouse Proposed ACH(50) .000423 4987.5 273.81 514.93 .3085 5
HEATING SYSTEM
# System Type Subtype Efficiency Capacity Block Ducts
1 A Electric Strip Heat None COP:9 55 kBtu/hr 1 sys#1
1 B Electric Strip Heat None COP:9 55 kBtu/hr 1 sys#1
1 C Electric Strip Heat None COP:7.7 kBtu/hr 1 sys#1
1 D Electric Strip Heat None COP:7.7 kBtu/hr 1 sys#1
1 E Electric Strip Heat None COP:7.7 kBtu/hr 1 sys#1
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FORM'R405-2014
COOLING SYSTEM
# System Type Subtype Efficiency Capacity Air Flow SHR Block Ducts
1 A Central Unit None SEER: 16 57 kBtu/hr 1710 cfm 0.7 1 sys#1
1 B Central Unit None SEER: 16 57 kBtu/hr 1710 cfm 0.7 1 sys#1
HOT WATER SYSTEM
# System Type SubType Location EF Cap Use SetPnt Conservation
1 Propane Tankless GYM 0.8 1 gal 60 gal 120 deg None
SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM
FSEC Collector Storage
Cert # Company Name System Model# Collector Model# Area Volume FEF
None None ft2
DUCTS
----Supply---- ----Return---- Air CFM 25 CFM25 HVAC#
# Location R-Value Area Location Area Leakage Type Handler TOT OUT QN RLF Heat Cool
1 GYM 6 200 ft2 GYM 20 ft2 Default Leakage GYM (Default) (Default) 1 1
TEMPERATURES
Programable Thermostat:Y Ceiling Fans:
CoolingJan Feb Mar A r Ma X Jun rj Jul rj Au Se Oct Nov Dec
Heatin X Jan f X Feb Mar l Apr € May Jun Jul Aug �Xj
Sep Oct Oct NNov Dec
ov Dec
Venting Jan [ Feb X Mar Jun Jul Aug Sep
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 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78
Cooling_(WEH) AM 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78
PM 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78
Heating(WD) AM 66 66 66 66 66 68 68 68 68 68 68 68
PM 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 66 66
Heating (WEH) AM 66 66 66 66 66 68 68 68 68 68 68 68
PM 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 66 66
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FORM R405-2014
TABLE 402.4.1.1
AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
Project Name: CESPEDES(GYM BAT) Builder Name: PROTECH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Street: 16675 C-24 CANAL RD Permit Office: PT ST LUCIE
City,State,Zip: SAINT LUCIE CO,FL, Permit Number:1704-0601
Owner: CESPEDES Jurisdiction: 661000
Design Location: FL,Fort Pierce
COMPONENT CRITERIA CHECK
Air barrier and thermal barrier A continuous air barrier shall be installed in the building envelope.
Exterior thermal envelope contains a continuous barrier.
Breaks or joints in the air barrier shall be sealed.
Air-permeable insulation shall not be used as a sealing material.
Ceiling/attic The air barrier in any dropped ceiling/soffit shall be aligned with the
insulation and any gaps in the air barrier shall be sealed.
Access openings, drop down stairs or knee wall doors to unconditioned
attic spaces shall be sealed.
Corners and headers shall be insulated and the junction of the foundation
Walls and sill plate shall be sealed.
The junction of the top plate and the top or exterior walls shall be sealed.
Exterior thermal envelope insulation for framed walls shall be installed in
substantial contact and continuous alignment with the air barrier.
Knee walls shall be sealed.
Windows, skylights and doors The space between window/door jambs and framing and skylights and
framing shall be sealed.
Rim joists Rim joists are insulated and include an air barrier.
Floors (including above-garage Insulation shall be installed to maintain permanent contact with underside
and cantilevered floors) of subfloor decking.
The air barrier shall be installed at any exposed edge of insulation.
Crawl space walls Where provided in lieu of floor insulation, insulation shall be permanently
attached to the crawispace walls.
Exposed earth in unvented crawl spaces shall be covered with a Class I
vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped.
Shafts, penetrations Duct shafts, utility penetrations, and flue shaft openings to exterior or
unconditioned space shall be sealed.
Narrow cavities Batts in narrow cavities shall be cut to fit, or narrow 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 spaces.
Recessed lighting Recessed light fixtures installed in the building thermal envelope shall be
air tight, IC rated, and sealed to the drywall.
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 piping and wiring.
Shower/tub on exterior wall Exterior walls adjacent to showers and tubs shall be insulated and the air
barrier installed separating them from the showers and tubs.
Electrical/phone box on The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication 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.
Fireplace An air barrier shall be installed on fireplace walls. Fireplaces shall have
gasketed doors
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FORM R405-2014
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations
Residential Whole Building Performance and Prescriptive Methods
ADDRESS: 16675 C-24 CANAL RD Permit Number:1704-0601
SAINT LUCIE CO,FL,
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS See individual code sections for full details.
401.3 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 Statues]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 compliance for the building.A copy of the EPL display card can be found in Appendix C.
❑ R402.4 Air leakage(Mandatory). The building thermal envelope shall be constructed to limit air leakage in accordance with the requirements of
Sections R402.1 through R402.4.4.
O R402.4.1 Building thermal envelope. The 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 R402.4.1.1 shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the criteria listed in Table 402.4.1.1,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 verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 5 air
changes per hour in Climate Zones 1 and 2,and 3 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3 through 8.Testing shall be conducted with
a blower door at a pressure of 0.2 inches w.g.(50 Pascals).Where required by the code official,testing shall be conducted by 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.
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 heat recovery ventilators shall be closed and sealed;
5. Heating and cooling systems,if installed at the time of the test,shall be turned off;and
6.Supply and return registers,if installed at the time of the test,shall be fully open.
O R402.4.2 Fireplaces.New wood-burning fireplaces shall have tight-fitting flue dampers and outdoor combustion air.
O R402.4.3 Fenestration air IeakageWindows,skylights and sliding glass doors shall have an air infiltration rate of no more than 0.3 cfm
per square foot(1.5 Us/m2),and swinging doors no more than 0.5 cfm per square foot(2.6 Us/m2),when tested according to NFRC 400 or
AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 by an accredited,independent laboratory and listed and labeled by the manufacturer.
Exception: Site-built windows,skylights and doors.
O R402.4.4 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 E 283 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.
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.
0 R403.2.2 Sealing(MandatoryAll ducts,air handlers,and filter boxes and building cavities that form the primary air containment
passageways for air distribution systems shall be considered ducts and plenum chambers,shall be constructed and sealed in accordance
with Section C403.2.7.2 of the Commercial Provisions of this code and shall be shown to meet duct tightness criteria by post-construction
or rough-in testing below.
Duct tightness shall be verified by testing to Section 803 of the RESNET Standards by either an energy rater certified in accordance with Section
553.99, Florida Statutes,or as authorized by Florida Statutes,to be"substantially leak free"by either of the following:
1. Post-construction test:Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm(113 Umin)per 100 square feet(9.29 m2)of conditioned floor area
when tested at a pressure differential of 0.1 inches w.g.(25 Pa)across the entire system,including the manufacturer's air handler enclosure.All
register boots shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test.
2. Rough in test:Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm(113 Umin)per 100 square feet(9.29 m2)of conditioned floor area when tested
at a pressure differential of 0.1 inches w.g.(25Pa)across the system,including the manufacturer's air handler enclosure.All registers shall be
taped or otherwise sealed during the test. If the air handler is not installed at the time of the test,total leakage shall be less than or equal to 3 cfm
(85 Umin)per 100 square feet(9.29 m2)of conditioned floor area.
Exceptions:
1. The total leakage test is not required for ducts and air handlers located entirely within the building envelope.
2. Duct testing is not mandatory for buildings complying by Section R405 of this code.
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FORM R405-2014
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - (Continued)
❑ R403.2.3 Building Cavities(Mandatory). Building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums.
❑ R403.3 Mechanical system piping insulation(Mandatory). Mechanical system piping capable of carrying fluids above 1050F(41°C)
or below 55°F(130C)shall be insulated to a minimum of R-3.,
R403.3.1 Protection of piping insulation.
❑ R403.4.1 Circulating hot water systems(Mandatory). Circulating hot water systems shall be provided with an automatic or readily
accessible manual switch that can turn off the hot-water circulating pump when the system is not in use.
❑ R403.4.3 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 1/2 inches(89 mm)in the hot water distribution line and cold water line located as close as possible
to the storage tank.
❑ R403.4.4 Water heater efficiencies(Mandatory).
O R403.4.4.1 Storage water heater temperature controls
R403.4.4.1.1 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 60DC).
R403.4.4.1.2 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 burner(s)
of combustion types of service water heating systems to be turned off.
O R403.4.4.2 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 met the criteria Section R403.4.4.2.1.
R403.4.4.2.1 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 atilt angle between 10 degrees and 40 degrees of the horizontal;and
2. Be installed at an orientation within 45 degrees of true south.
❑ R403.5 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.
Outdoor air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers that close when the ventilation system is not operating.
❑ R403.6 Heating and cooling equipment(Mandatory). The following sections are mandatory for cooling and heating equipment.
O R403.6.1 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(if 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
which affect equipment sizing.System sizing calculations shall not include loads created by local intermittent mechanical ventilation
such as standard kitchen and bathroom exhaust systems.
R403.6.1.1 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 403.6,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.
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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - (Continued)
O R403.6.1.1 Cooling equipment capacity.(continued) The published value for AHRI total capacity is a nominal, rating-test value and
shall not be used for equipment sizing.Manufacture's expanded performance data shall be used to select cooling-only equipment.This
selection 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 temperature 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 multi-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 multi-family units,the capacity of
equipment may be sized in accordance with good design practice.
O R403.6.1.2 Heating equipment capacity
• R403.6.1.2.1 Heat pumps. Heat pumps sizing shall be based on the cooling requirements as calculated according to Section
R403.6.1.1 and the heat pump total cooling capacity shall not be more than 1.15 times greater than the design cooling load.
• R403.6.1.2.2 Electric resistance furnaces. Electric resistance furnaces shall be sized within 4 kW of the design
requirements calculated according to the procedure selected in Section R403.6.1.
• R403.6.1.2.3 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 R403.6.1.
O R403.6.1.3 Extra capacity 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 heating to the major entertainment areas.
2. A variable capacity system sized for optimum performance during base load periods is utilized.
❑ R403.7 Systems serving multiple dwelling units(Mandatory). Systems serving multiple dwelling units shall comply with Sections
C403 and C404 of the Commercial Provisions in lieu of Section R403.
❑ R403.8 Snow melt 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 55°F,and no precipitation is falling
and an automatic or manual control that will allow shutoff when the outdoor temperature is above 40oF.
❑ R403.9 Swimming pools,inground spas and portable spas(Mandatory). The energy requirements for residential pools and
inground spas shall be as specified in Sections R403.9.1 through R403.9.3 and in accordance with ANSI/APSP-15.The energy
requirements for portable spas shall be in accordance with ANSI/APSP-14.
O R403.9.1 Pool and spa heaters. All pool heaters shall be equipped with a readily accessible on-off switch that is mounted
outside the heater to allow shutting off the heater without adjusting the thermostat setting.
R403.9.1.1 Gas and oil-fired pool and spa heaters. All gas-and oil-fired pool and space 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 gas or LP gas shall not have continuously burning pilot lights.
R403.9.1.2 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-Low Air Temperature.A test report from an independent laboratory is
required to verify procedure compliance.Geothermal swimming pool heat pumps are not required to meet this standard.
O R403.9.2 Time switches. Time switches or other control method that can automatically turn off and on heaters and pumps according to a
preset schedule shall be installed on all heaters and pumps.Heaters,pumps and motors that have built in timers shall be deemed in
compliance with this equipment.
Exceptions:
1. Where public health standards require 24-hour pump operations.
2. Where pumps are required to operate solar-and waste-heat-recovery pool heating systems.
3. Where pumps are powered exclusively from on-site renewable generation.
O R403.9.3 Covers. Heated swimming pools and inground permanently installed 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: Outdoor pools deriving over 70 percent of the energy for heating from site-recovered energy,such as a heat pump or
• solar energy source computed over an operating season.
❑ RR404.1 Lighting equipment(Mandatory). A minimum of 75 percent of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be
high-efficacy lamps or a minimum of 75 percent of permanently installed lighting fixtures shall contain only high efficacy lamps.
Exception: Low-voltage lighting shall not be required to utilize high-efficacy lamps.
O R404.1.1 Lighting equipment(Mandatory). Fuel gas lighting systems shall not have continuously burning pilot lights
❑ R405.2 Performance ONLY. All ducts not entirely inside the building thermal envelope shall be insulated to a minimum of R-6.
O R405.2.1 Performance ONLY. Ceilings shall have minimum insulation of R-19.Where single assemby of the exposed deck and beam type or
concrete deck roofs do not have sufficent space, R-10 is allowed.
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