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Code Compliance Checklist
Residential Whole Building Performance Method A - Details
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6A-21 INFILTRATION REDUCTION COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
COMPONENTS
SECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH PRACTICE CHECK
Exterior Windows & Doors
606.1.ABC.1.1 Maximum:.3 cfm/sq.ft. window area; .5 cfm/sq.ft. door area.
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Exterior & Adjacent Walls
606.1.ABC.1.2.1 Caulk, gasket, weatherstrip or seal between: windows/doors & frames, surrounding wall;
foundation & wall sole or sill plate; joints between exterior wall panels at corners; utility
penetrations; between wall panels & top/bottom plates; between walls and floor.
EXCEPTION: Frame walls where a continuous infiltration barrier is installed that extends
from, and is sealed to, the foundation to the top plate.
Floors
606.1.ABC.1.2.2 Penetrations/openings >1/8" sealed unless backed by truss or joint members.
EXCEPTION: Frame floors where a continuous infiltration barrier is installed that is sealed.
Ceilings
to the perimeter, penetrations and seams. x` P P
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606.1.ABC.1.2.3 Between walls &ceilings; penetrations of ceiling plane of top floor; around s afts; chases
soffits, chimneys, cabinets sealed to continuous air barrier; gaps in
9 P gyp b�aar`�,&top plate;
attic access. EXCEPTION: Frame ceilings where a continuous
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barrier is
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installed that is sealed at the perimeter, at penetrations and 47�ms. s�
Recessed Lighting Fixtures
606.1.ABC.1.2.4 Type IC rated with no penetrations, sealed; or T,
e,Cg4ar on tC rated, installed inside a
box
sealed with 1/2" clearance & 3" from insulation r Type IC rated with < 2.0 cfm from
conditioned space, tested.#_>
Multi -story Houses
606.1.ABC.1.2.5 Air barrier on perimeter of floor cavityubetwentfl ors.
Additional Infiltration regts
606.1.ABC.1.3 Exhaust fans vented to,od doors, dampers combustion space heaters comply with NFPA,
have combustion air.
6A-22 OTHER PRESCRIPTIVE MEASURE _,must be mel.or exceeded by all residences.
COMPONENTS
SECTION REfdUIREMENT•S( CHECK
Water Heaters
612.1 Comply With efficiency requirements in Table 612.1.ABC.3.2. Switch or clearly marked circu
Swimming Pools
breakei`{ electric) or cutoff (gas) must be provided. External or built-in heat trap required.
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&Spas
612.1� Spas & heated pools must have covers (except solar heated). Non-commercial pools
must have a pump timer. Gas spa & pool heaters must have a minimum thermal
n ' efficiency of 78%.
Shower heads el12.1" Water flow must be restricted to no more than 2.5 gallons per minute at 80 PSIG.
Air Distribution S stems
610.1 All ducts, fittings, mechanical equipment and plenum chambers shall be mechanically
attached, sealed, insulated, and installed in accordance with the criteria of Section 610.
Ducts in unconditioned attics: R-6 min. insulation.
HVAC CoArols
607.1 Separate readily accessible manual or automatic thermostat for each system.
Insulation
604.1, 602.1 Ceilings -Min. R-19. Common walls -Frame R-11 or CBS R-3 both sides.
Common ceiling & floors R-11.
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