HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPPROVED BY STEVEN Energy efficiency codeFORM R405-2020
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Simulated Performance Alternative (Performance) Method
Applications for compliance with the 2020 Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation via the
Residential Simulated Performance Alternative shall include:
This checklist
Form R405-2020 report
Input summary checklist that can be used for field verification (usually four pages/may be greater)
Energy Performance Level (EPL) Display Card (one page)
HVAC system sizing and selection based on ACCA Manual S or per exceptions provided in Section R403.7
Mandatory Requirements (five pages)
Required prior to CO:
Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist (Table R402.4.1.1 - one page)
A completed 2020 Envelope Leakage Test Report (usually one page); exception in R402.4
allows dwelling units of R-2 Occupancies and multiple attached single family dwellings to
comply with Section C402.5
If Form R405 duct leakage type indicates anything other than "default leakage", then a completed
2020 Duct Leakage Test Report - Performance Method (usually one page)
.
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Project Name:
Owner:
Builder Name:
Permit Office:
Jurisdiction: 661000
St. Lucie County
10007 S Indian River
Street:
City, State, Zip: Ft. Pierce , FL ,
10007 S Indian River Rd
Permit Number:
Design Location: FL, VERO_BEACH_MUNICIPAL_ARPT County: St. Lucie (Florida Climate Zone 2 )
1. New construction or existing
2. Single family or multiple family
3. Number of units, if multiple family
4. Number of Bedrooms
5. Is this a worst case?
6. Conditioned floor area above grade (ft²)
Existing (Projecte
Detached
1
No
850
7. Windows
a. U-Factor:
S H G C :
b. U-Factor:
S H G C :
c. U-Factor:
S H G C :
Sgl, U=1.06 129.13 ft²
SHGC=0.25
Sgl, U=1.04 70.41 ft²
SHGC=0.32
Sgl, U=1.06 57.08 ft²
SHGC=0.31
9. Floor Types
a. Crawlspace
b. N/A
c. N/A
R=0.0 850.00 ft²
R= f t ²
R= f t ²
10. Wall Types
a. Frame - Wood, Exterior R=11.0 1001.90 ft²
b. N/A R= f t ²
c. N/A R= f t ²
11. Ceiling Types
a. Under Attic (Vented) R=30.0 850.00 ft²
f t ² R=b. N/A
c. N/A R = f t ²
12. Ducts
a. Sup: Attic, Ret: Attic, AH: Attic
13. Cooling systems
14. Heating systems
15. Hot water systems
a .
b. Conservation features
d. N/A R= f t ²
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth: 2.634 ft.
Area Weighted Average SHGC: 0.282
Description Area
Insulation Area
Insulation Area
Insulation Area
16. Credits Pstat
2
(270.8 sqft.)
(1001.9 sqft.)
(850.0 sqft.)
(850.0 sqft.)
Conditioned floor area below grade (ft²) 0
a. Central Unit
a. Electric Heat Pump
k B t u / h r
28.6 SEER:16.00
Efficiency
k B t u / h r Efficiency
27.8 HSPF:9.00
f t ² R
6 170
EF: 0.000
8. Skylights
c. U-Factor:(AVG)
S H G C ( A V G ) :
N/A
N/A
f t ²
Area
Glass/Floor Area: 0.319
Total Proposed Modified Loads:
Total Baseline Loads:
38.58
35.87 PASS
I hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by
this calculation are in compliance with the Florida Energy
Code.
PREPARED BY:
DATE:
I hereby certify that this building, as designed, is in compliance
with the Florida Energy Code.
OWNER/AGENT:
DATE:
BUILDING OFFICIAL:
DATE:
Review of the plans and
specifications covered by this
calculation indicates compliance
with the Florida Energy Code.
Before construction is completed
this building will be inspected for
compliance with Section 553.908
Florida Statutes.
- 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 6.00 ACH50 (R402.4.1.2).
FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Residential Performance Method
FORM R405-2020
5/19/21
PROJECT
Title:
Owner Name:
# of Units:
Builder Name:
Permit Office:
Jurisdiction: 661000
St. Lucie County
1
10007 S Indian River
Family Type:
New/Existing:
Bedrooms:
Conditioned Area:
Total Stories:
Worst Case:
Rotate Angle: 0
No
1
850
2
Existing (Projected)
Detached
Address Type:
Lot #
Block/Subdivision:
PlatBook:
Street:
County:
City, State, Zip:
FL ,
Ft. Pierce ,
St. Lucie
10007 S Indian River R
Street Address
Comment:
Building Type: User
Cross Ventilation:
Whole House Fan:
TMY Site
Design Temp Int Design Temp Heating Design Daily Temp
Design Location 2.5 %97.5 % Degree Days Moisture RangeWinter Summer
CLIMATE
90 70 75 299 64 Medium45FL_VERO_BEACH_MUNIFL, VERO_BEACH_MUN______
Number Name Area Volume
BLOCKS
1 Block1 850 6870.5
Number Name Area Volume
SPACES
Kitchen Occupants Bedrooms Cooled HeatedInfil ID Finished
1 System 1 850 6870.6 Yes 3 2 Yes Yes1 Yes
# Floor Type Area Tile Wood Carpet
FLOORS
Wall Ins. R-Value Floor Joist R-ValueSpace Exposed Peri
1 850 ft² 1 0 0______ 0Crawlspace 00.6126 ft System 1
# Type Materials Color Absor.
Roof Solar Deck
Insul.
Pitch
ROOF
Tested
Roof
Area
Gable
Area
Emitt
Tested
EmittSA
(deg)
Rad
Barr
1 Gable or shed Composition shingles 896 ft² Dark 0.96 0 18.43______ No142 ft² 0.9 NoN
ATTIC
# Type Ventilation Area RBS IRCCVent Ratio (1 in)
______ 1 Full attic Vented 850 ft² N N150
# Ceiling Type R-Value Area Framing Frac Truss Type
CEILING
Space Ins Type
1 Under Attic (Vented) 30 850 ft² 0.11 Wood______ System 1 Blown
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FORM R405-2020 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
WALLS
# Wall Type R-Value Area
Adjacent Framing Solar
Ornt Fraction Absor.
HeightWidth
Ft In Ft InTo
Cavity Sheathing
R-ValueSpace Grade%
Below
1 11 0System 1 00028 8.083E Frame - Wood 0.40.23Exterior 226.2 ft² ____
2 11 0System 1 00014 8.083S Frame - Wood 0.40.23Exterior 113.1 ft² ____
3 11 0System 1 00010 8.083E Frame - Wood 0.40.23Exterior 80.8 ft² ____
4 11 0System 1 00015 8.083N Frame - Wood 0.40.23Exterior 121.2 ft² ____
5 11 0System 1 00010 8.083W Frame - Wood 0.40.23Exterior 80.8 ft² ____
6 11 0System 1 0009 8.083N Frame - Wood 0.40.23Exterior 72.7 ft² ____
7 11 0System 1 00014 8.083W Frame - Wood 0.40.23Exterior 113.1 ft² ____
8 11 0System 1 00014 8.083W Frame - Wood 0.40.23Exterior 113.1 ft² ____
9 11 0System 1 00010 8.083S Frame - Wood 0.40.23Exterior 80.8 ft² ____
# Door Type U-Value AreaStorms
DOORS
Ornt Space
Width
Ft In Ft In
Height
1 Wood .39 10.1 ft² None______ E System 1 3.43
2 Wood .39 9 ft² None______ W System 1 3.42.7
# Ornt Panes NFRC U-Factor SHGC Area Depth Separation Int ShadeFrame Screening
WINDOWS
Overhang
Orientation shown is the entered, Proposed orientation.
Wall
ID Imp
1 E Low-E Single 1.06 0.31 13.4 ft² 7 ft 0 in 0.1 ft 0 in NoneMetal None______ Yes1 N
2 E Low-E Single 1.06 0.31 16.0 ft² 7 ft 0 in 0.1 ft 0 in NoneMetal None______ Yes1 N
3 E Low-E Single 1.06 0.31 5.0 ft² 7 ft 0 in 0.1 ft 0 in NoneMetal None______ Yes1 N
4 S Low-E Single 1.06 0.31 17.7 ft² 2 ft 0 in 0.5 ft 0 in NoneMetal None______ Yes2 N
5 E Low-E Single 1.06 0.25 45.8 ft² 2 ft 0 in 0.5 ft 0 in NoneMetal None______ Yes3 N
6 N Low-E Single 1.06 0.25 53.3 ft² 2 ft 0 in 0.5 ft 0 in NoneMetal None______ Yes4 N
7 W Low-E Single 1.06 0.25 30.1 ft² 2 ft 0 in 0.5 ft 0 in NoneMetal None______ Yes5 N
8 W Low-E Single 1.06 0.31 5.0 ft² 2 ft 0 in 0.5 ft 0 in NoneMetal None______ Yes5 N
9 N Low-E Single 1.04 0.32 14.1 ft² 2 ft 0 in 0.5 ft 0 in NoneMetal None______ Yes6 N
10 W Low-E Single 1.04 0.32 28.2 ft² 2 ft 0 in 2 ft 0 in NoneMetal None______ Yes7 N
11 W Low-E Single 1.04 0.32 14.1 ft² 2 ft 0 in 0.5 ft 0 in NoneMetal None______ Yes8 N
12 S Low-E Single 1.04 0.32 14.1 ft² 2 ft 0 in 0.5 ft 0 in NoneMetal None______ Yes9 N
13 N Low-E Single 0.99 0.27 14.2 ft² 2 ft 0 in 0.5 ft 0 in NoneMetal None______ Yes4 N
Method CFM 50 ACH 50ELASLAScope
INFILTRATION
ACHEqLA#
687.1 637.69.000308Wholehouse .118170.77Proposed ACH(50)1
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FORM R405-2020 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
HEATING SYSTEM
# System Type Efficiency Capacity DuctsSubtype BlockSpeed
1 Electric Heat Pump/ HSPF:9 27.8 kBtu/hr ______ sys#1Split 1 Singl
# System Type Efficiency Capacity Air Flow SHR
COOLING SYSTEM
DuctsSubtype BlockSubtype
1 Central Unit/ SEER: 16 28.6 kBtu/hr 858 cfm 0.75______ sys#1Split 1 Singl
FSEC
Company Name System Model # Collector Model #
Collector
SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM
Storage
FEFCert # Area Volume
f t ² ______
# Location R-Value Area Location Area
---- Supply ---- ---- Return ----
Leakage Type Handler
CFM 25Air
QN RLF
DUCTS
Heat Cool
HVAC #
TOT OUT
CFM25
1 Attic 6 170 ft² Attic 42.5 ft² Default Leakage Attic ( D e f a u l t ) ______ 1 1 ( D e f a u l t )
TEMPERATURES
Programable Thermostat: Y Ceiling Fans:
Cooling [ ] Jan [ ] Feb [ ] Mar [ ] Apr [ ] May [X] Jul [X] Aug [X] Sep [ ] Oct [ ] Nov [ ] Dec
[ ] Dec[X] Dec[X] Nov[X] Nov[ ] Oct[X] Oct[ ] Sep[ ] Sep[ ] Aug[ ] Aug[ ] Jul[ ] Jul[ ] Jun[ ] Jun[X] Jun[ ] May[ ] May[ ] Apr[X] Apr[X] Mar[X] Mar[X] Feb[ ] Feb[X] Jan[ ] JanHeatingVenting
Thermostat Schedule: HERS 2006 Reference Hours
Schedule Type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Cooling (WD) AMPM 7880 7880 7878 7878 7878 7878 7878 7878 8078 8078 8078 8078
Cooling (WEH) AMPM 7878 7878 7878 7878 7878 7878 7878 7878 7878 7878 7878 7878
Heating (WD) AMPM 6668 6668 6668 6668 6668 6868 6868 6868 6868 6868 6866 6866
Heating (WEH) AMPM 6668 6668 6668 6668 6668 6868 6868 6868 6868 6868 6866 6866
MASS
Mass Type Area Thickness Furniture Fraction Space
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft. 0 ft² 0 ft 0.3 System 1
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FORM R405-2020 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
10007 S Indian River Rd, Ft. Pierce, FL,
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ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL (EPL) DISPLAY CARD
ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX* = 108
The lower the EnergyPerformance Index, the more efficient the home.
1. New construction or existing
2. Single family or multiple family
3. Number of units, if multiple family
4. Number of Bedrooms
5. Is this a worst case?
6. Conditioned floor area (ft²)
Existing (Projecte
Detached
1
2
No
850
7. Windows**
a. U-Factor:
S H G C :
b. U-Factor:
S H G C :
c. U-Factor:
S H G C :
d. U-Factor:
S H G C :
Sgl, U=1.06 129.13 ft²
SHGC=0.25
Sgl, U=1.04 70.41 ft²
SHGC=0.32
Sgl, U=1.06 57.08 ft²
SHGC=0.31
other (see details) 14.17 ft²
other (see details)
9. Floor Types
a. Crawlspace
b. N/A
c. N/A
R=0.0 850.00 ft²
R= f t ²
R= f t ²
10. Wall Type and Insulation
a. Frame - Wood, Exterior R=11.0 1001.90 ft²
b. N/A R= f t ²
c. N/A R= f t ²
11. Ceiling Type and insulation level
a. Under Attic (Vented) R=30.0 850.00 ft²
f t ² R=b. N/A
c. N/A R = f t ²
12. Ducts, location & insulation level
13. Cooling systems
14. Heating systems k B t u / h r
15. Hot water systems
a . E F :
b. Conservation features
d. N/A R= f t ²
Description Area
Insulation Area
Insulation Area
Insulation Area
Credits (Performance method) Pstat
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth:
Area Weighted Average SHGC:
2.634 ft.
0.282
a. Electric Heat Pump 27.8 HSPF:9.00
a. Central Unit 28.6 SEER:16.00
k B t u / h r
Efficiency
Efficiency
a. Sup: Attic, Ret: Attic, AH: Attic 6 170
R f t ²
8. Skylights
a. U-Factor(AVG):
S H G C ( A V G ) :
Description Area
N/A
N/A
f t ²
I certify that this home has complied with the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building
Construction 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 Signature:Date:
Address of New Home:City/FL Zip:
*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 Energy Rating. 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 R405-2020
5/17/2021 4:00 PM
Envelope Leakage Test Report (Blower Door Test)
Residential Prescriptive, Performance or ERI Method Compliance
2020 Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 7th Edition
Jurisdiction: 661000 Permit #:
Job Information
Builder: Community: Lot: NA
Address: 10007 S Indian River Rd
City: Ft. Pierce State: FL Zip:
Air Leakage Test Results Passing results must meet either the Performance, Prescriptive, or ERI Method
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.
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 R405-2020 (Performance) or R406-2020 (ERI), section labeled as infiltration, sub-section ACH50.
ACH(50) specified on Form R405-2020-Energy Calc (Performance) or R406-2020 (ERI): 6.000
_________ x 60 ÷ ______________ = ____________6871
CFM(50) Building Volume ACH(50)
PASS
When ACH(50) is less than 3, Mechanical Ventilation installation
must be verified by building department.
Method for calculating building volume:_____________________________
Retrieved from architectural plans
Code software calculated
Field measured and calculated
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)(f), (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 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, if 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 2020 7th 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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Mandatory Requirements for Residential Performance, Prescriptive and ERI Methods
Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 7th Edition (2020)
ADDRESS: 10007 S Indian River Rd
Ft. Pierce , FL ,
Permit Number:
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 can be found in Appendix RD.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - See individual code sections for full details.
R402.4 Air leakage (Mandatory).
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.
6. Supply and return registers, if installed at the time of the test, shall be fully open.
Windows, skylights and sliding glass doors shall have an air infiltration rate of no more than 0.3 cfm
per square foot (1.5 L/s/m2), and swinging doors no more than 0.5 cfm per square foot (2.6 L/s/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.
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.
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.
R401.3 Energy Performance Level (EPL) display card (Mandatory).
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R402.4.3 Fenestration air leakage.
R402.4.1.1 Installation.
Exception: Site-built windows, skylights and doors.
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.
Exception:
R402.4.1.2 Testing.
R402.4.1 Building thermal envelope.
The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air 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 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 Statutes, or individuals licensed as set forth in Section 489.105(3)(f), (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.
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 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.
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.
Exception: Dwelling units of R-2 Occupancies and multiple attached single family dwellings shall be permitted to
comply with Section C402.5.
SECTION R401 GENERAL
SECTION R402 BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - (Continued)
Building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums.
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.
If heated water circulation systems are
installed, they 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.
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R403.3.5 Building cavities (Mandatory).
R403.4 Mechanical system piping insulation (Mandatory).
R403.5.1 Heated water circulation and temperature maintenance systems (Mandatory).
SECTION R403 SYSTEMS
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 L/s) 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.
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:
Direct vent appliances with both intake and exhaust pipes installed continuous to the outside.
Fireplaces and stoves complying with Section R402.4.2 and Section R1006 of the Florida Building Code, Residential.
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, filter boxes and building cavities that form 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)(f), (g) or (i), Florida Statutes, to be “substantially leak free” in
accordance with Section R403.3.3.
Postconstruction test: Total leakage shall be measured with a pressure differential of 0.1 inch w.g. (25 Pa) across the entire
system, including the manufacturer’s air handler enclosure. Registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test.
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.
2.
1.
Exceptions:
A duct air leakage test shall not be required where the ducts and air handlers are located entirely within the building
thermal envelope.
Duct testing is not mandatory for buildings complying by Section 405 of this code. Duct leakage testing is required for Section
R405 compliance where credit is taken for leakage, and a duct air leakage Qn to the outside of less than 0.080 (where Qn =
duct leakage to the outside in cfm per 100 square feet of conditioned floor area tested at 25 Pascals) is indicated in the
compliance report for the proposed design.
2.
1.
R403.1 Controls.
R403.1.1 Thermostat provision (Mandatory). At least one thermostat shall be provided for each separate heating and cooling system.
R403.3.2.1 Sealed air handler. Air handlers shall have a manufacturer’s 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:
A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the party conducting the test and provided to the code official.
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.
1.
2.
R403.5.1.1 Circulation systems.
R403.5.1.2 Heat trace 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 thermosiphon 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.
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.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - (Continued)
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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 ½ 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).
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 burner(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:
Be installed with a tilt angle between 10 degrees and 40 degrees of the horizontal; and
Be installed at an orientation within 45 degrees of true south.
1.
2.
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.
R403.7 Heating and cooling equipment.
R403.7.1 Equipment sizing (Mandatory). 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 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.
When installed to function as a whole-house mechanical
ventilation system, fans shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403.6.1.
R403.6.1 Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy.
E x c e p t i o n :
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:
Where an air handler that is integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment is used to provide whole-house mechanical
ventilation, the air handler shall be powered by an electronically commutated motor.
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.
No ventilation or air-conditioning system make-up air shall be provided to conditioned space from attics,
crawlspaces, attached enclosed garages or outdoor spaces adjacent to swimming pools or spas.
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.
1.
2.
3.
TABLE R403.6.1
WHOLE-HOUSE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY
For SI: 1 cfm = 28.3 L/min. a. When tested in accordance with HVI Standard 916
HRV or ERV
In-line fan
Bathroom, utility room
Bathroom, utility room
FAN LOCATION AIRFLOW RATE MINIMUM MINIMUM EFFICACY AIRFLOW RATE MAXIMUM
(CFM) (CFM/WATT)
a
Any
Any
10
90
1.2 cfm/watt
2.8 cfm/watt
1.4 cfm/watt
2.8 cfm/watt
Any
Any
<90
Any
(CFM)
Range hoods Any 2.8 cfm/watt Any
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - (Continued)
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.
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:
Where public health standards require 24-hour pump operation.
R403.10.2 Time switches.
Pumps that operate solar- and waste-heat-recovery pool heating systems.
Where pumps are powered exclusively from on-site renewable generation.3.
2.
1.
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R403.8 Systems serving multiple dwelling units (Mandatory). Systems serving multiple dwelling units shall comply with Sections
C403 and C404 of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation—Commercial Provisions in lieu of Section R403.
R403.9 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).
R403.7.1.2 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 load 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 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.
R403.7.1.1 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 R403.7, 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.
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.
2.
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.
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.
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.
R404.1 Lighting equipment (Mandatory). Not less than 90 percent of the lamps in permanently installed luminaires shall have an
efficacy of at least 45 lumens-per-watt or shall utilize lamps with an efficacy of not less than 65 lumens-per-watt.
R404.1.1 Lighting equipment (Mandatory). Fuel gas lighting systems shall not have continuously burning pilot lights.
SECTION R404
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-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.
R403.11 Portable spas (Mandatory). The energy consumption of electric-powered portable spas shall be controlled by the
requirements of APSP-14.
ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS
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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.
R403.10.4 Gas- and oil-fired pool and spa heaters.
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.
Exception:
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.
R403.10.3 Covers.
R403.13 Dehumidifiers (Mandatory
Ducted dehumidifiers shall, in addition to conforming to the requirements of Section R403.13,
conform to the following requirements:
R403.13.1 Ducted dehumidifiers.
If installed, a dehumidifier shall conform to the following requirements:
1. The minimum rated efficiency of the dehumidifier shall be greater than 1.7 liters/ kWh if the total dehumidifier capacity for the house
is less than 75 pints/day and greater than 2.38 liters/kWh if the total dehumidifier capacity for the house is greater than or equal to 75 pints/day.
2. The dehumidifier shall be controlled by a sensor that is installed in a location where it is exposed to mixed house air.
3. Any dehumidifier unit located in unconditioned space that treats air from conditioned space shall be insulated to a minimum of R-2.
4. Condensate disposal shall be in accordance with Section M1411.3.1 of the Florida Building Code, Residential.
1. If a ducted dehumidifier is configured with return and supply ducts both connected into the supply side of the cooling system, a backdraft
damper shall be installed in the supply air duct between the dehumidifier inlet and outlet duct.
2. If a ducted dehumidifier is configured with only its supply duct connected into the supply side of the central heating and cooling system,
a backdraft damper shall be installed in the dehumidifier supply duct between the dehumidifier and central supply duct.
3. A ducted dehumidifier shall not be ducted to or from a central ducted cooling system on the return duct side upstream from the
central cooling evaporator coil.
4. Ductwork associated with a dehumidifier located in unconditioned space shall be insulated to a minimum of R-6.
Project Name:
Owner:
Builder Name:
Permit Office:
Jurisdiction: 661000
St. Lucie County
10007 S Indian River
Street:
City, State, Zip: Ft. Pierce , FL ,
10007 S Indian River Rd
Permit Number:
Design Location: FL, VERO_BEACH_MUNICIPAL_ARPT CHECKAIR BARRIER CRITERIA
A continuous air barrier shall be installed in the building envelope.
The exterior thermal envelope contains a continuous air barrier.
Breaks or joints in the air barrier shall be sealed.
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.
The junction of the foundation and sill plate shall be sealed.
The junction of the top plate and the top of exterior walls shall be
sealed.
Knee walls shall be sealed.
The space between window/door jambs and framing, and
skylights and framing shall be sealed.
Rim joists shall include the air barrier.
The air barrier shall be installed at any exposed edge of
insulation.
Exposed earth in unvented crawl spaces shall be covered with
a Class I vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped.
Duct shafts, utility penetrations, and flue shafts opening to
exterior or unconditioned space shall be sealed.
Narrow cavities
Shafts, penetrations
Crawl space walls
Floors
(including
above-garage
and cantilevered
floors)
Rim joists
Windows, skylights
Walls
Ceiling/attic
General
COMPONENT
Garage separation
Recessed lighting
Plumbing and wiring
S h o w e r / t u b
HVAC register boots HVAC supply and return register boots that penetrate building
thermal envelope shall be sealed to the sub-floor, wall covering or
The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication
boxes or air-sealed boxes shall be installed.
The air barrier installed at exterior walls adjacent to showers and
tubs shall separate them from the showers and tubs.
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.
Recessed light fixtures installed in the building thermal envelope
shall be sealed to the finished surface.
Air sealing shall be provided between the garage and conditioned spaces.
When required to be sealed, concealed fire sprinklers shall only be
sealed in a manner that is recommended by the manufacturer.
Caulking or other adhesive sealants shall not be used to fill voids
between fire sprinkler cover plates and walls or ceilings.
C o n c e a l e d
Electrical/phone box on
exterior walls
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.
TABLE 402.4.1.1
AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
INSULATION INSTALLATION CRITERIA
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Air-permeable insulation shall
not be used as a sealing material.
The insulation in any dropped ceiling/soffit
shall be aligned with the air barrier.
Cavities within corners and headers of frame walls
shall be insulated by completely filling the cavity
with a material having a thermal resistance of R-3
per inch minimum.
Exterior thermal envelope insulation for framed
walls shall be installed in substantial contact and
continuous alignment with the air barrier.
Rim joists shall be insulated.
Floor framing cavity insulation shall be installed to
maintain permanent contact with the underside of
subfloor decking, or floor framing cavity insulation
shall be permitted to be in contact with the top side
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.
and doors
on exterior wall
requirements
Recessed light fixtures installed in the building
thermal envelope shall be air tight and IC rated.
sprinklers
Where provided instead of floor insulation, insulation
shall be permanently attached to the crawlspace walls.
Exterior walls adjacent to showers and tubs shall
be insulated.
2020 - AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
a. In addition, inspection of log walls shall be in accordance with the provisions of ICC-400.
a