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FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Residential Performance Method
Project Name: WITHERS RESIDENCE Builder Name: JWN BUILDERS,LLC.
Street: LOT 1106 NETTLES ISLAND Permit Office: ST LUCIE COUNTY
City,State,Zip: JENSEN BEACH , FL, Permit Number:
Owner: Jurisdiction: ST LUCIE COUNTY
Design Location: FL,Fort Pierce County: St.Lucie(Florida Climate Zone 2)
1. New construction or existing New(From Plans) 10. Wall Types(1970.0 sgft.) Insulation Area
2. Single family or multiple family Detached a.Concrete Block-Polystyrene Bead AggrER=0.0 1970.00 ft2
b.N/A R= ft2
3. Number of units,if multiple family 1 c.N/A R= ft2
4. Number of Bedrooms 3 d.N/A R= ft2
11.Ceiling Types (1673.0 sgft.) Insulation Area
5. Is this a worst case? No a.Roof Deck(Unvented) R=19.0 1673.00 ft2
6. Conditioned floor area above grade(ft2) 1673 b.N/A R= ft2
Conditioned floor area below grade(ft2) 0 c.N/A R= ft2
7. Windows(279.7 sqft.) Description Area 12.Ducts R ft2
a.Sup:Attic,Ret:Attic,AH:AHU CLST 6 140
a. U-Factor: Sgl,U=0.65 279.67 ft2
SHGC: SHGC=0.25
b. U-Factor: N/A ft2 13.Cooling systems kBtu/hr Efficiency
SHGC: a.Central Unit 29.4 SEER:16.00
c. U-Factor: N/A ft2
SHGC:
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth: 1.644 ft. 14.Heating systems kBtu/ Efficiency
Area Weighted Average SHGC: 0.250 a.Electric Strip Heat 27.0 COP:1.00
8. Skylights Area
c. U-Factor:(AVG) N/A ft2 15.Hot water systems
SHGC(AVG): N/A a.Electric Tankless Cap: 1 gallons
9. Floor Types (1673.0 sgft.) Insulation Area EF:0.990
a.Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation R=0.0 861.00 ft2 b. Conservation features
b.Raised Floor R=0.0 559.00 ft2 None
c.other(see details) R= 253.00 ft2 16.Credits None
Glass/Floor Area: 0.167
Total Proposed Modified Loads: 63.95 PASS
Total Baseline Loads: 64.04
I hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by Review of the plans and
this calculation are in compliance with the Florida Energy specifications covered by this fiV
Code. calculation indicates compliance G'0D
with the Florida Energy Code.
PREPARED BY: W&R,
Before construction is completed
DATE: 6-10-2021 this building will be inspected for �.1" Srgl,
compliance with Section 553.908
1 hereby certify that this building, as designed, is in compliance Florida Statutes.
with the Florida Energy Code.
OWNER/AGENT: BUILDING OFFICIAL:
DATE: DATE:
- Compliance requires certification by the air handler unit manufacturer that the air handler enclosure qualifies as
certified factory-sealed in accordance with R403.3.2.1.
-Compliance requires an Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Checklist in accordance with R402.4.1.1 and this project requires
an envelope leakage test report with envelope leakage no greater than 5.00 ACH50(R402.4.1.2).
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FORM R405-2020 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
PROJECT
Title: WITHERS RESIDENCE Bedrooms: 3 Address Type: Street Address
Building Type: User Conditioned Area: 1673 Lot#
Owner Name: Total Stories: 2 Block/Subdivision:
#of Units: 1 Worst Case: No PlatBook:
Builder Name: JW N BUILDERS,LLC. Rotate Angle: 0 Street: LOT 1106 NETTLES IS
Permit Office: ST LUCIE COUNTY Cross Ventilation: No County: St.Lucie
Jurisdiction: ST LUCIE COUNTY Whole House Fan: No City,State,Zip: JENSEN BEACH ,
Family Type: Detached FL,
New/Existing: New(From Plans)
Comment:
CLIMATE
Design Temp Int Design Temp Heating Design Daily Temp
V Design Location 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 1673 13384
SPACES
Number Name Area Volume Kitchen Occupants Bedrooms InfilID Finished Cooled Heated
1 LIVING/DINING RM 407 3256 No 0 1 Yes Yes Yes
2 PANTRY 20 160 No 0 1 No Yes Yes
3 BATH 60 480 No 0 1 Yes Yes Yes
4 WIC 70 560 No 0 1 Yes Yes Yes
5 KITCHEN 304 2432 Yes 0 1 Yes Yes Yes
6 M BEDROOM 201 1608 No 0 1 1 Yes Yes Yes
7 M W IC 36 288 No 0 1 Yes Yes Yes
8 STAIRS UP 72 576 No 0 1 Yes Yes Yes
9 W/D 18 144 No 0 1 No Yes Yes
10 HALLWAY 64 512 No 0 1 No Yes Yes
11 M TOILET 24 192 No 0 1 Yes Yes Yes
12 M BATH 88 704 No 0 1 Yes Yes Yes
13 CLST 3 14 112 No 0 1 Yes Yes Yes
14 BEDROOM 3 120 960 No 0 1 1 Yes Yes Yes
15 BEDROOM 2 133 1064 No 0 1 1 Yes Yes Yes
16 AHU CLST 9 72 No 0 1 No Yes Yes
17 WIC 2 33 264 No 0 1 Yes Yes Yes
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FORM R405-2020 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
FLOORS
# Floor Type Space Perimeter Perimeter R-Value Area Joist R-Value Tile Wood Carpet
1 Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation LIVING/DINING R 58.2 ft 407 ft2 ____ 1 0 0
2 Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation PANTRY 1 ft 20 ft2 ____ 1 0 0
3 Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation BATH 6 ft 60 ft2 ____ 1 0 0
4 Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation WIC 18 ft 70 ft2 ____ 1 0 0
5 Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation KITCHEN 45.4 ft 304 ft2 ____ 1 0 0
6 Raised Floor M BEDROOM ____ ---- 201 ft2 1 0 0
7 Raised Floor M W IC ____ ____ 36 ft2 1 0 0
8 Raised Floor STAIRS UP ____ ____ 72 ft2 1 0 0
9 Raised Floor W/D ____ ____ 18 ft2 1 0 0
10Raised Floor HALLWAY ____ ---- 64 ft2 1 0 0
11Raised Floor M TOILET ---- -___ 24 ft2 1 0 0
12Raised Floor M BATH ____ ____ 88 ft2 1 0 0
13Raised Floor CLST 3 ____ ____ 14 ft2 1 0 0
14Raised Floor BEDROOM 3 ____ ____ 120 ft2 19 1 0 0
15Raised Floor BEDROOM 2 ____ ____ 133 ft2 19 1 0 0
16Raised Floor AHU CLST ____ ---- 9 ft2 1 0 0
17Raised Floor WIC 2 ____ ---_ 33 ft2 1 0 0
ROOF
Roof Gable Roof Rad Solar SA Emitt Emitt Deck Pitch
V # Type Materials Area Area Color Barr Absor. Tested Tested Insul. (deg)
1 Hip Metal 1763 ft2 0 ft2 Light N 0.3 No 0.9 No 19 18.43
ATTIC
V # Type Ventilation Vent Ratio(1 in) Area RBS IRCC
1 Full attic Unvented 0 1673 ft2 N N
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FORM R405-2020 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
CEILING
# Ceiling Type Space R-Value Ins Type Area Framing Frac Truss Type
1 Under Attic(Unvented) LIVING/DINING R 0 Blown 407 ft2 0.1 Wood
2 Under Attic(Unvented) PANTRY 0 Blown 20 ft2 0.1 Wood
3 Under Attic(Unvented) BATH 0 Blown 60 ft2 0.1 Wood
4 Under Attic(Unvented) WIC 0 Blown 70 ft2 0.1 Wood
5 Under Attic(Unvented) KITCHEN 0 Blown 304 ft2 0.1 Wood
6 Under Attic(Unvented) M BEDROOM 0 Blown 201 ft2 0.1 Wood
7 Under Attic(Unvented) M W IC 0 Blown 36 ft2 0.1 Wood
8 Under Attic(Unvented) STAIRS UP 0 Blown 72 ft2 0.1 Wood
9 Under Attic(Unvented) W/D 0 Blown 18 ft2 0.1 Wood
10 Under Attic(Unvented) HALLWAY 0 Blown 64 ft2 0.1 Wood
11 Under Attic(Unvented) M TOILET 0 Blown 24 ft2 0.1 Wood
12 Under Attic(Unvented) M BATH 0 Blown 88 ft2 0.1 Wood
13 Under Attic(Unvented) CLST 3 0 Blown 14 ft2 0.1 Wood
14 Under Attic(Unvented) BEDROOM 3 0 Blown 120 ft2 0.1 Wood
15 Under Attic(Unvented) BEDROOM 2 0 Blown 133 ft2 0.1 Wood
16 Under Attic(Unvented) AHU CLST 0 Blown 9 ft2 0.1 Wood
17 Under Attic(Unvented) WIC 2 0 Blown 33 ft2 0.1 Wood
WALLS
Adjacent Space Cavity Width Height Sheathing Framing Solar Belowo
1 N Exterior Concrete Block-PolystylAWNG/DININ 0 21 7 8 0 172.7 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
2 NE Exterior Concrete Block-PolystylAWNG/DININ 0 3 7 8 0 28.7 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
3 E Exterior Concrete Block-PolystylAWNG/DININ 0 17 0 8 0 136.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
4 W Exterior Concrete Block-PolystylAWNG/DININ 0 16 0 8 0 128.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
5 W Exterior Concrete Block-PolystyrenEBATH 0 6 0 8 0 48.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
6 E Exterior Concrete Block-Polystyrene W IC 0 1 0 8 0 8.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
7 S Exterior Concrete Block-Polystyrene W IC 0 10 0 8 0 80.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
8 W Exterior Concrete Block-Polystyrene W IC 0 7 0 8 0 56.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
9 E Exterior Concrete Block-PolystyreK@TCHEN 0 23 0 8 0 184.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
10 SE Exterior Concrete Block-PolystyreMTCHEN 0 9 5 8 0 75.3 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
11 S Exterior Concrete Block-PolystyreK@TCHEN 0 5 0 8 0 40.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
12 W Exterior Concrete Block-PolystyreK@TCHEN 0 8 0 8 0 64.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
13 N Exterior Concrete Block-Polysty ArREDROOM 0 7 0 8 0 56.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
14 NE Exterior Concrete Block-PolystytArB2EDROOM 0 3 7 8 0 28.7 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
15 E Exterior Concrete Block-Polysty ArB2EDROOM 0 10 0 8 0 80.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
16 W Exterior Concrete Block-Polysty ArREDROOM 0 5 0 8 0 40.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
17 NW Exterior Concrete Block-Polysty ArREDROOM 0 14 5 8 0 115.3 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
18 W Exterior Concrete Block-Polystyren6A W IC 0 6 0 8 0 48.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
19 W Exterior Concrete Block-Polystyr&Te41RS UP 0 8 0 8 0 64.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
20 E Exterior Concrete Block-PolystyreAabTOILET 0 3 0 8 0 24.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
21 E Exterior Concrete Block-PolystyrerPd BATH 0 11 0 8 0 88.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
22 E Exterior Concrete Block-PolystyrenDLST 3 0 2 0 8 0 16.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
23 E Exterior Concrete Block-PolystyBEDROOM 3 0 9 0 8 0 72.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
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FORM R405-2020 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
WALLS
Adjacent Space Cavity Width Height Sheathing Framing Solar Below
o
24 SE Exterior Concrete Block-Polystyf&EDROOM 3 0 11 8 8 0 93.3 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
25 S Exterior Concrete Block-Polystyf&EDROOM 2 0 11 0 8 0 88.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
26 W Exterior Concrete Block-Polysty&EDROOM 2 0 11 0 8 0 88.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
27 W Exterior Concrete Block-Polystyrend/V IC 2 0 6 0 8 0 48.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
WINDOWS
Orientation shown is the entered,Proposed orientation.
Wall Overhang
V # Ornt ID Frame Panes NFRC U-Factor SHGC Imp Area Depth Separation Int Shade Screening
1 N 1 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 59.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
2 N 1 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 33.3 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
3 W 4 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 8.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
4 W 5 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 2.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
5 E 9 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 9.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
6 SE 10 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 12.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
7 S 11 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 20.0 ft2 10 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
8 N 13 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 33.3 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
9 W 16 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 4.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
10 NW 17 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 29.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
11 W 18 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 4.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
12 W 19 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 24.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in Drapes/blinds Exterior 5
13 E 20 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 4.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
14 E 21 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 4.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
15 SE 24 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 15.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
16 S 25 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 15.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
17 W 26 Vinyl Low-E Single Yes 0.65 0.25 Y 4.0 ft2 1 ft 0 in 1 ft 4 in None None
INFILTRATION
# Scope Method SLA CFM 50 ELA EgLA ACH ACH 50
1 Wholehouse Proposed ACH(50) .000254 1115.3 61.19 114.88 .1191 5
HEATING SYSTEM
# System Type Subtype Speed Efficiency Capacity Block Ducts
1 Electric Strip Heat/ None COP:1 27 kBtu/hr 1 sys#1
COOLING SYSTEM
# System Type Subtype Subtype Efficiency Capacity Air Flow SHR Block Ducts
1 Central Unit/ Split Single SEER: 16 29.4 kBtu/hr 882 cfm 0.8 1 sys#1
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FORM R405-2020 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
HOT WATER SYSTEM
# System Type SubType Location EF Cap Use SetPnt Conservation
1 Electric Tankless WIC 0.99 1 gal 55.1 gal 120 deg None
SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM
FSEC Collector Storage
Cert # Company Name System Model# Collector Model# Area Volume FEF
None None ftz
DUCTS
----Supply---- ----Return---- Air CFM 25 CFM25 HVAC#
V # Location R-Value Area Location Area Leakage Type Handler TOT OUT ON RLF Heat Cool
1 Attic 6 140 ftz Attic 14 ft2 Default Leakage AHU CLST (Default)c(Default)c 1 1
TEMPERATURES
Programable Thermostat: N Ceiling Fans:
CoolingJan Feb Mar Apr May rjJun rj Jul rj Aug �Xj Se Oct Nov Dec
Heatin HJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Au Sep Oct Nov Dec
Venting Jan Feb X Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct X Nov Dec
Thermostat Schedule: HERS 2006 Reference Hours
Schedule Type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Cooling(W D) AM 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 80 80 80 80
PM 80 80 80 80 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78
Cooling(WEH) AM 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 80 80 80 80
PM 80 80 80 80 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78
Heating(W D) AM 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 68 68 68 68 68
PM 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68
Heating(WEH) AM 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 68 68 68 68 68
PM 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68
MASS
Mass Type Area Thickness Furniture Fraction Space
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. 0 ftz Oft 0.3 LIVING/DINING RM
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 PANTRY
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 BATH
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 WIC
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 KITCHEN
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 M BEDROOM
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 M W IC
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 STAIRS UP
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 W/D
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 HALLWAY
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 M TOILET
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 M BATH
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 CLST 3
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 BEDROOM 3
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 BEDROOM 2
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ftz ft 0.3 AHU CLST
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FORM R405-2020 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
MASS
Mass Type Area Thickness Furniture Fraction Space
Default(8 Ibs/sq.ft. ft2 ft 0.3 WIC 2
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FORM R405-2020
ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL (EPL) DISPLAY CARD
ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX* = 100
The lower the EnergyPerformance Index, the more efficient the home.
LOT 1106 NETTLES ISLAND, JENSEN BEACH, FL,
1. New construction or existing New(From Plans) 10. Wall Type and Insulation Insulation Area
2. Single family or multiple family Detached a.Concrete Block-Polystyrene Bead AggrER=0.0 1970.00 ft2
b.N/A R= ft2
3. Number of units,if multiple family 1 c.N/A R= ft2
4. Number of Bedrooms 3 d.N/A R= ft2
11.Ceiling Type and insulation level Insulation Area
5. Is this a worst case? No a.Roof Deck(Unvented) R=19.0 1673.00 ft2
6. Conditioned floor area(ft2) 1673 b.N/A R= ft2
7. Windows- Description Area c.N/A R= ft2
a. U-Factor: Sgl,U=0.65 279.67 ft2 12.Ducts,location&insulation level R ft2
a.Sup:Attic,Ret:Attic,AH:AHU CLST 6 140
SHGC: SHGC=0.25
b. U-Factor: N/A ft2
SHGC: 13.Cooling systems kBtu/hr Efficiency
c. U-Factor: N/A ft2 a.Central Unit 29.4 SEER:16.00
SHGC:
d. U-Factor: N/A ft2 14.Heating systems kBtu/hr Efficiency
SHGC: a.Electric Strip Heat 27.0 COP:1.00
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth: 1.644 ft.
Area Weighted Average SHGC: 0.250
8. Skylights Description Area 15.Hot water systems
a. U-Factor(AVG): N/A ft2 a.Electric Cap: 1 gallons
EF:0.99
SHGC(AVG): N/A
b. Conservation features
9. Floor Types Insulation Area None
a.Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation R=0.0 861.00 ft2 Credits(Performance method) None
b.Raised Floor R=0.0 559.00 ft2
c.other(see details) R= 253.00 ft2
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 CAD WE
based on installed Code compliant features.
Builder Signature: Date:
g O�DOE STA
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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2020 -AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
TABLE 402.4.1.1
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AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
Project Name: WITHERS RESIDENCE Builder Name: JWN BUILDERS,LLC.
Street: LOT 1106 NETTLES ISLAND Permit Office: ST LUCIE COUNTY
City,State,Zip: JENSEN BEACH , FL, Permit Number: Y
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Owner: Jurisdiction: ST LUCIE COUNTY w
Design Location: FL,Fort Pierce U
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 The insulation in any dropped ceiling/soffit
Ceiling/attic 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 attic spaces 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 sealed. shall be insulated by completely filling the cavity with a
Knee walls shall be sealed. 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.
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 insulation. Floor framing cavity insulation shall be installed to
(including maintain permanent contact with the underside of
above-garage subfloor decking,or floor framing cavity insulation shall
and cantilevered floors) 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.
Crawl space walls Exposed earth in unvented crawl spaces shall be covered with a Where provided instead of floor insulation,insulation
Class I vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped. shall be permanently attached to the crawlspace walls.
Shafts,penetrations Duct shafts,utility penetrations,and flue shafts opening to exterior
or unconditioned space shall be sealed.
Batts in narrow cavities shall be cut to fit,or narrow
Narrow cavities cavities shall be filled by insulation that on installation
readily conforms to the available cavity spaces.
Garage separation Air sealing shall be provided between the garage and conditioned spaces.
Recessed lighting Recessed light fixtures installed in the building thermal envelope shall Recessed light fixtures installed in the building
be sealed to the finished surface. thermal envelope shall be air tight and IC rated.
Plumbing and wiring Batt insulation shall be cut neatly to fit around wiring an
plumbing in exterior walls,or insulation that on
installation readily conforms to available space shall
extend behind piping and wiring.
Shower/tub The air barrier installed at exterior walls adjacent to showers and Exterior walls adjacent to showers and tubs shall be
on exterior wall tubs shall separate them from the showers and tubs. insulated.
Electrical/phone box on The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication
exterior walls boxes or air-sealed boxes shall be installed.
HVAC register boots HVAC supply and return register boots that penetrate building thermal
envelope shall be sealed to the sub-floor,wall covering or ceiling
Concealed When required to be sealed,concealed fire sprinklers shall only be sealed
sprinklers 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 Nates and walls or ceilin s.
a.In addition,inspection of log walls shall be in accordance with the provisions of ICC-400.
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