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Project Name:
Owner:
Builder Name:
Permit Office:
Jurisdiction: ST LUCIE COUNTY
ST LUCIE COUNTY
GONZALEZ RESIDENCE
Street:
City, State, Zip: JENSEN BEACH , FL ,
LOT 151 NETTLES
Permit Number:
Design Location: FL, Fort Pierce 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)
New (From Plans)
Detached
1
No
1810
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=0.65 289.33 ft²
SHGC=0.25
N/A f t ²
N/A f t ²
9. Floor Types
a. Raised Floor
b. Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation
c. N/A
R=19.0 1026.00 ft²
R=0.0 784.00 ft²
R=f t ²
10. Wall Types
a. Concrete Block - Int Insul, Exterior R=4.1 2112.70 ft²
b. N/A R=f t ²
c. N/A R=f t ²
11. Ceiling Types
a. Roof Deck (Unvented)R=20.0 1810.00 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. Electric Cap: 1 gallons
b. Conservation features
None
d. N/A R=f t ²
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth:0.833 ft.
Area Weighted Average SHGC:0.250
Description Area
Insulation Area
Insulation Area
Insulation Area
16. Credits None
3
(289.3 sqft.)
(2112.7 sqft.)
(1810.0 sqft.)
(1810.0 sqft.)
Conditioned floor area below grade (ft²) 0
a. Central Unit
a. Electric Strip Heat
k B t u / h r
29.4 SEER:16.00
Efficiency
k B t u / h r Efficiency
27.0 COP:1.00
f t ² R
6 140
Tankless
EF: 0.990
8. Skylights
c. U-Factor:(AVG)
S H G C ( A V G ) :
N/A
N/A
f t ²
Area
Glass/Floor Area: 0.160
Total Proposed Modified Loads:
Total Baseline Loads:
64.60
68.47 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 5.00 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
9-24-2021
PROJECT
Title:
Owner Name:
# of Units:
Builder Name:
Permit Office:
Jurisdiction: ST LUCIE COUNTY
ST LUCIE COUNTY
1
GONZALEZ RESIDENCE
Family Type:
New/Existing:
Bedrooms:
Conditioned Area:
Total Stories:
Worst Case:
Rotate Angle:0
No
2
1810
3
New (From Plans)
Detached
Address Type:
Lot #
Block/Subdivision:
PlatBook:
Street:
County:
City, State, Zip:
FL ,
JENSEN BEACH ,
St. Lucie
LOT 151 NETTLES
Street Address
Comment:
Building Type: User
Cross Ventilation:No
Whole House Fan:No
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 62 Low39FL_VERO_BEACH_MUNIFL, Fort Pierce______
Number Name Area Volume
BLOCKS
1 Entire House 1810 14480
Number Name Area Volume
SPACES
Kitchen Occupants Bedrooms Cooled HeatedInfil ID Finished
1 LIVING 294 2352 No 0 Yes Yes1 Yes
2 KITCHEN 293 2344 Yes 0 Yes Yes1 Yes
3 BATH 2 72 576 No 0 Yes Yes1 Yes
4 HALL 105 840 No 0 Yes Yes1 Yes
5 STORAGE 20 160 No 0 Yes Yes1 Yes
6 M BATH 143 1144 No 0 Yes Yes1 Yes
7 M WIC 56 448 No 0 Yes Yes1 Yes
8 MASTER BEDROO 276 2208 No 0 1 Yes Yes1 Yes
9 CLST 2 20 160 No 0 Yes Yes1 Yes
10 W/D 16 128 No 0 Yes Yes1 No
11 HALLWAY 91 728 No 0 Yes Yes1 No
12 BEDROOM 2 128 1024 No 0 1 Yes Yes1 Yes
13 WIC 3 23 184 No 0 Yes Yes1 Yes
14 BEDROOM3 156 1248 No 0 1 Yes Yes1 Yes
15 BATH 3 45 360 No 0 Yes Yes1 Yes
16 STAIRS 72 576 No 0 Yes Yes1 Yes
# Floor Type Area Tile Wood Carpet
FLOORS
Perimeter R-Value Joist R-ValueSpace Perimeter
1 294 ft² 1 0 0______ Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation - - - -52.2 ft LIVING
2 293 ft² 1 0 0______ Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation - - - -25 ft KITCHEN
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FORM R405-2020 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
# Floor Type Area Tile Wood Carpet
FLOORS
Perimeter R-Value Joist R-ValueSpace Perimeter
3 72 ft² 1 0 0______ Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation - - - -18 ft BATH 2
4 105 ft² 1 0 0______ Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation - - - -19 ft HALL
5 20 ft² 1 0 0______ Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation - - - -5 ft STORAGE
6 143 ft² 1 0 0______19Raised Floor 19 - - - - - - - -M BATH
7 56 ft² 1 0 0______19Raised Floor 19 - - - - - - - -M WIC
8 276 ft² 1 0 0______19Raised Floor 19 - - - - - - - -MASTER BEDRO
9 20 ft² 1 0 0______19Raised Floor 19 - - - - - - - -CLST 2
10 16 ft² 1 0 0______19Raised Floor 19 - - - - - - - -W/D
11 91 ft² 1 0 0______19Raised Floor 19 - - - - - - - -HALLWAY
12 128 ft² 1 0 0______19Raised Floor 19 - - - - - - - -BEDROOM 2
13 23 ft² 1 0 0______19Raised Floor 19 - - - - - - - -WIC 3
14 156 ft² 1 0 0______19Raised Floor 19 - - - - - - - -BEDROOM3
15 45 ft² 1 0 0______19Raised Floor 19 - - - - - - - -BATH 3
16 72 ft² 1 0 0______19Raised Floor 19 - - - - - - - -STAIRS
# Type Materials Color Absor.
Roof Solar Deck
Insul.
Pitch
ROOF
Tested
Roof
Area
Gable
Area
Emitt
Tested
EmittSA
(deg)
Rad
Barr
1 Hip Metal 1908 ft² Light 0.1 20 18.43______No0 ft² 0.9 NoN
ATTIC
# Type Ventilation Area RBS IRCCVent Ratio (1 in)
______ 1 Full attic Unvented 1810 ft² N N0
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FORM R405-2020 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
# Ceiling Type R-Value Area Framing Frac Truss Type
CEILING
Space Ins Type
1 Under Attic (Unvented)0 294 ft² 0.1 Wood______LIVING Blown
2 Under Attic (Unvented)0 293 ft² 0.1 Wood______KITCHEN Blown
3 Under Attic (Unvented)0 72 ft² 0.1 Wood______BATH 2 Blown
4 Under Attic (Unvented)0 105 ft² 0.1 Wood______HALL Blown
5 Under Attic (Unvented)0 20 ft² 0.1 Wood______STORAGE Blown
6 Under Attic (Unvented)0 143 ft² 0.1 Wood______M BATH Blown
7 Under Attic (Unvented)0 56 ft² 0.1 Wood______M WIC Blown
8 Under Attic (Unvented)0 276 ft² 0.1 Wood______MASTER BEDRO Blown
9 Under Attic (Unvented)0 20 ft² 0.1 Wood______CLST 2 Blown
10 Under Attic (Unvented)0 16 ft² 0.1 Wood______W/D Blown
11 Under Attic (Unvented)0 91 ft² 0.1 Wood______HALLWAY Blown
12 Under Attic (Unvented)0 128 ft² 0.1 Wood______BEDROOM 2 Blown
13 Under Attic (Unvented)0 23 ft² 0.1 Wood______WIC 3 Blown
14 Under Attic (Unvented)0 156 ft² 0.1 Wood______BEDROOM3 Blown
15 Under Attic (Unvented)0 45 ft² 0.1 Wood______BATH 3 Blown
16 Under Attic (Unvented)0 72 ft² 0.1 Wood______STAIRS Blown
WALLS
#Wall Type R-Value Area
Adjacent Framing Solar
Ornt Fraction Absor.
HeightWidth
Ft In Ft InTo
Cavity Sheathing
R-ValueSpace Grade%
Below
1 4.1 0LIVING00020 8N Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior160.0 ft² ____
2 4.1 0LIVING00224 8SE Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior193.3 ft² ____
3 4.1 0LIVING0008 8S Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior64.0 ft² ____
4 4.1 0KITCHEN0009 8N Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior72.0 ft² ____
5 4.1 0KITCHEN00016 8S Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior128.0 ft² ____
6 4.1 0BATH 2 0006 8S Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior48.0 ft² ____
7 4.1 0BATH 2 00012 8W Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior96.0 ft² ____
8 4.1 0HALL0005 8N Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior40.0 ft² ____
9 4.1 0HALL0005 8S Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior40.0 ft² ____
10 4.1 0HALL0009 8W Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior72.0 ft² ____
11 4.1 0STORAGE0005 8N Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior40.0 ft² ____
12 4.1 0M BATH 00018 8N Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior144.0 ft² ____
13 4.1 0M BATH 001113 8SE Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior111.3 ft² ____
14 4.1 0M WIC 0007 8N Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior56.0 ft² ____
15 4.1 0MASTER BE 00410 8SE Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior82.7 ft² ____
16 4.1 0MASTER BE 00019 8S Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior152.0 ft² ____
17 4.1 0CLST 2 0002 8S Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior16.0 ft² ____
18 4.1 0BEDROOM 2 00011 8S Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior88.0 ft² ____
19 4.1 0WIC 3 0005 8S Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior40.0 ft² ____
20 4.1 0WIC 3 00410 8NW Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior82.7 ft² ____
21 4.1 0BEDROOM300011 8S Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior88.0 ft² ____
22 4.1 0BEDROOM30086 8NW Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior53.3 ft² ____
23 4.1 0BATH 3 0006 8N Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior48.0 ft² ____
24 4.1 0BATH 3 0086 8NW Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior53.3 ft² ____
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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
25 4.1 0STAIRS00018 8N Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.10Exterior144.0 ft² ____
# 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 N Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 10.0 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes1 Y
2 N Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 10.4 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes1 Y
3 N Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 20.0 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes1 Y
4 SE Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 9.6 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes2 Y
5 SE Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 59.2 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes2 Y
6 S Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 6.0 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes5 Y
7 S Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 20.0 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes5 Y
8 S Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 4.0 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes6 Y
9 N Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 12.0 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes12 Y
10 SE Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 9.6 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes13 Y
11 SE Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 10.4 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes13 Y
12 SE Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 9.6 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes15 Y
13 SE Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 29.6 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes15 Y
14 S Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 15.0 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes16 Y
15 S Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 15.0 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes18 Y
16 S Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 10.0 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes21 Y
17 NW Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 15.0 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes22 Y
18 NW Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 4.0 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes24 Y
19 N Low-E Single 0.65 0.25 20.0 ft² 0 ft 10 in 1 ft 4 in NoneMetal None______Yes25 Y
Method CFM 50 ACH 50ELASLAScope
INFILTRATION
ACHEqLA#
1206.7 566.2.000254Wholehouse .1191124.29Proposed ACH(50)1
HEATING SYSTEM
# System Type Efficiency Capacity DuctsSubtypeBlockSpeed
1 Electric Strip Heat/COP:1 27 kBtu/hr ______sys#1None1
# System Type Efficiency Capacity Air Flow SHR
COOLING SYSTEM
DuctsSubtypeBlockSubtype
1 Central Unit/SEER: 16 29.4 kBtu/hr 882 cfm 0.8______sys#1Split1 Single
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FORM R405-2020 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
# System Type EF Cap Use SetPnt Conservation
HOT WATER SYSTEM
SubType Location
1 Electric 0.99 1 gal 55.1 gal 120 deg None______Tankless M WIC
FSEC
Company Name System Model #Collector Model #
Collector
SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM
Storage
FEFCert #Area Volume
None None 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 6 140 ft² Attic 14 ft² Default Leakage Attic (Default) c______1 1 (Default) c
TEMPERATURES
Programable Thermostat: N 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
[ ] Jan
Heating
Venting
Thermostat Schedule:HERS 2006 Reference Hours
Schedule Type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Cooling (WD)AM
PM
78
80
78
80
78
80
78
80
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
80
78
80
78
80
78
80
78
Cooling (WEH)AM
PM
78
80
78
80
78
80
78
80
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
78
80
78
80
78
80
78
80
78
Heating (WD)AM
PM
65
68
65
68
65
68
65
68
65
68
65
68
65
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
Heating (WEH)AM
PM
65
68
65
68
65
68
65
68
65
68
65
68
65
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
MASS
Mass Type Area Thickness Furniture Fraction Space
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.0 ft² 0 ft 0.3 LIVING
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 KITCHEN
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 BATH 2
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 HALL
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 STORAGE
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 M BATH
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 M WIC
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 MASTER BEDROO
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 CLST 2
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 W/D
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 HALLWAY
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 BEDROOM 2
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 WIC 3
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 BEDROOM3
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 BATH 3
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft.f t ² f t 0.3 STAIRS
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FORM R405-2020 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
LOT 151 NETTLES, JENSEN BEACH, FL,
EnergyGauge® USA 7.0.00 - FlaRes2020 FBC 7th Edition (2020) Compliant Software
ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL (EPL) DISPLAY CARD
ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX* = 94
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)
New (From Plans)
Detached
1
3
No
1810
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=0.65 289.33 ft²
SHGC=0.25
N/A f t ²
N/A f t ²
N/A f t ²
9. Floor Types
a. Raised Floor
b. Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation
c. N/A
R=19.0 1026.00 ft²
R=0.0 784.00 ft²
R= f t ²
10. Wall Type and Insulation
a. Concrete Block - Int Insul, Exterior R=4.1 2112.70 ft²
b. N/A R= f t ²
c. N/A R= f t ²
11. Ceiling Type and insulation level
a. Roof Deck (Unvented) R=20.0 1810.00 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. Electric Cap: 1 gallons
EF: 0.99
b. Conservation features
None
d. N/A R= f t ²
Description Area
Insulation Area
Insulation Area
Insulation Area
Credits (Performance method)None
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth:
Area Weighted Average SHGC:
0.833 ft.
0.250
a. Electric Strip Heat 27.0 COP:1.00
a. Central Unit 29.4 SEER:16.00
k B t u / h r
Efficiency
Efficiency
a. Sup: Attic, Ret: Attic, AH: Attic 6 140
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
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Project Name:
Owner:
Builder Name:
Permit Office:
Jurisdiction: ST LUCIE COUNTY
ST LUCIE COUNTY
GONZALEZ RESIDENCE
Street:
City, State, Zip: JENSEN BEACH , FL ,
LOT 151 NETTLES
Permit Number:
Design Location: FL, Fort Pierce 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 ceiling
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 manuf acturer. 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.
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