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FLORIDA ENERGY EFF ' ;t*4��Y C DE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation -Residential Performance Method
Project Name: FRASER
BuilderName: RUBIN CUSTOM OMES, LUCEIVED
S'�,e.. 1526 N.W. BUTTONBUSH CIRCLE
Permit Office: ST. LUCIE COU
State, Zip: ST. LUCIE COUNTY. FL.
PermitNumber: 1802-0553
APR i J t$
'
ner: BRENT FRASER
Jurisdiction:
Design Location: FL, Fort Pierce
County:: St. Lucie (Florida Itr�T_eLucniee Count P itting
1. New construction or existing New (From Plans)
9. Wall Types (4818.0 sg(L)
Insulation Area
2. Single family or multiple family Single-family
a. Concrete Block - Int Insul, Exterior
R=5A 4158.00 fe
b. Interior Frame -Wood, Interior
R=11.0 660.00f'
3. Number of units, if multiple family 1
c. NIA
R= fN
4. Number of Bedrooms 3
d. NIA
R= fP
5 I rarer -;
£ t
10. Ceiling i yrpes (4706.0 sgft.)
a. Under Attic (Vented)
Insulation Area
R-30.0 4706.00 It2
Gonddioned fbor�area body;' � i l 706
b. NIA
R= ft=
a NIA
R= ft
Conditioned floor area below grade (fM 0
11. Ducts
R ft=
7. Windows (466.0 sgft.) Description Area
a. Sup: Attic, Ret Attic, AH: ZONE 1
6 235.3
a. U-Factor. Sgl, U=1.07 400.00 fie
b. Sup: Attic, Ret: Attic, AH: ZONE 3
6 235.3
SHGC: SHGC=0.33
b. U-Faotor. Sgl, U=i.02 42.00 ft'
12. Cooling systems
kt3tulhr Efficiency
a. Central Unit
39.0 SEER:16.00
SHGC: SHGC�.26
b. Central Unit
12.0 SEER:16.00
c. U-Factor. Sgl, U=1.09 6.00 fe
2 additional cooling systems
(seedetails)
SHGC: SHGC=0.32
13. Heating systems
kBlurhr Efficiency
d. U-Factor other(seedetails) 8.00 ft,
a. Electric Strip Heat
27.0 COP:1.00
SHGC: other(seedetails)
b. Electric Heat Pump
8.0 HSPF:10.00
Area WeightedAverage Overhang Depth: 2.000 ft.
2 additional heating systems
(seedetails)
Area Weighted Average SHGC: 0.323
14. Hot water systems
a. Natural Gas Tankless
Cap:1 gallons
8. Floor Types (4706.0 sgft.) Insulation Area
EF:0.660
a. Slab-On-GradeEdgeinsulation R=0.0 4706.00fF ,,
b. Conservation features
b. NIA R= ft=
None
Q NIA R= ftz
15. Credits
Pstat
0.097 Total Proposed Modified Loads: 123.75
PASS
Glass/Floor
v Total Baseline Loads: 138.93
1 hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by
Review of the plans and
fKBE Srg1,
this calculation are in compliance with the Florida Energ
specifications covered by this
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Code,
calculation indicates compliance
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with the Florida Energy Code.
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PREPARE (�
Before construction is completed
for
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a
DATE:
this building will be inspected
0
compliance with Section 553.908
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I hereby certify that this building, as designed, is in compliance
Florida Statutes.
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with the Florida Energy Code.
WiR
OVVNER/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 3.48 ACH80 (R402.4.1.2)
- Compliance with a proposed duct leakage On requires a Duct Leakage Test Report confirming duct leakage to outdoors,
bested in accordance with ANSURESNETIICC 360, is not greater than 0.030 On for whole house.
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FORM R405 2017
ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL (EPL)
. DISPLAY CARD
• ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX* = 89
The lower the EnergyPerformance Index, the more efficient the home.
+ 1526 N.W. BUTTONBUSH CIRCLE, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL,
1. New construction or existing New (From Plans) 9. Wall Types
Insulation Area
Concrete Block - Int Insul, Exterlor
R=5A 4158.00 ft=
2. Single family or multiple family Single-family b.
b. Interior Frame -Wood, Interior
R=11.0 660.00 ft'
3. Number of units, if multiple family i c. NIA
R= 1112
d. NIA
4. Number of bedrooms
R= ft2
f0. Gelling Types
ti
Insulaon Area
5. Is this a worst case? Yes a. Under Attic (Vented)
R--30.0 4706.00 ft2
6. Conditioned floor area (ft') 4706 b. NIA
R= ft?
c. NIA
R= fe
7. Windows- Description Area
11 •Ducts
R fe
a. U-Factor. Sgl, U=1.07 400.00 W a. Sup: Attic, Ret: Attic, AH: ZONE 1
6 235.3
SHGC: SHGC=0.33 b. Sup: Attic, Ret: Attic, AH: ZONE 3
6 235.3
b. U-Factor Sgl, U-1.02 42.00 ft'
SHGC: SHGC=0.26 12. Cooling systems
katulhr Efficiency
c. U-Factor: Sgl, U=1.09 6.00ft' a. Central Unit
39.0 SEER:16.00
SFiC�C_ SHGC=0.32 b. Central Unit
2 additional cooling systems
12.0 SEER:16.00
(see details)
d. U-factor other (see details) 8.00 f 13. Heating systems
kBtulhr Efficiency
SHGC: other (see details) a. Electric Strip Heat
27.0 COP:1.00
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth: 2.000 ft. b. Electric Heat Pump
8.0 HSPF:10.00
Area Weighted Average SHGC: 0.323 2 additional heating systems
(see details)
8. Floor Types Insulation Area 14. Hot water systems
Cap: 1 gallons
a. Stab -On -Grade Edge Insulation R=0.0 4706.00 fe a. Natural Gas
EF: 0.66
b. NIA R= ft' b. Conservation features
c. N/A R= fe None
15, Credits
Pstat
.. y
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 complian features.
Builder Signature: Date:
AdcWess of New Home)-� ,nk _� 1► �,��y/I: L Zp ,P,�m
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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. Email EnergyGauge teat support at
techsupport@energygauge.com 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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PROJECT
Title:
FRASER
Bedrooms: 3
Address Type:
Street Address
BuildingType:
User
Conditioned Area: 4706
Lot#
OwnerName:
BRENT FRASER
Total Stories: 1
BlocklSubdlvision:
# of Units:
1
Worst Case: Yes
PhABook:
BuilderName:
RUSIN CUSTOM HOMES, LL
Rotate Angle: 45
Street:
1526 N.W. BUTTONBU
4s+rrnit Office:
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
CrossVentilation:
County:
City, State, Zip:
St. Lucie
ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
srisdiction:
WhcleHouseFen:
. Family Type:
Single-family
FL,
New/Existing:
New(FromPtans)
Comment:
CLIMATE
Design Temp
IntDesignTemp Heating
Design Daily Temp
Design Location
TMY Site
97.5 % 2.6 %
Winter
Summer Degree Days Moisture Range
FL, Fort Pierce FL_VERO_SEACH_MUNI 39 90
70
75 299
62 Low
BLOCKS
Number
Name
Area
Volume
1
Blockl
1699
18689
2
Block2
576
6336
3
Bkrck3
1829
20119
4
Block4
602
6622
SPACES
Number
Name
Area
Volume Kitchen Occupants
Bedrooms
InfillID Finished Cooled Heated
1
ZONE 1
1699
18689 Yes 1
1
1 Yes
Yes Yes
2
ZONE 2
576
6336 No 0
0
1 Yes
Yes Yes
3
ZONE 3
1829
20119 No 2
2
1 Yes
Yes Yes
4
ZONE 4
602
6622 No 0
0
1 Yes
Yes Yes
FLOORS
#
Floor Type
Space
Perimeter R-Value
Area
Tile Wood Carpet
1 Sla"n-GradeEdgelinsulation ZONE 1 294 ft 0
4706fI2
____
0 0 1
ROOF
Roof Gable Roof
Solar
SA Emitt
Emitt heck Pitch
#
Type
Materials
Area Area Color
Absor.
Tested
Tested Insul. (deg)
1
Hip
Berreltile
5097 ftz 0 ft= Medium
0.96
No 0.9
No 0 22.6
`
ATTIC
V #
Type
Ventilation Vent Ratio (1 in)
Area
RBS IRCC
1
Fullattic
Vented 150
4706 fY
N N
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FORM R405-2017
CEILING
#
Ceiling Type
Space
R-Value
Ins Type
Area
FramingFrac Truss Type
1
UnderAttic(Vented)
ZONE 1
30
Blown
4706 ff
0.11
Wood
WALLS
Adjacent
Cavity
Width Height
Sheathing Framing
Solar Below
Space
-I
NE=>E
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul
ZONE
5.4
4
11
44.0ft2
5.4
0
0.75
0
2
NWT N
Exterior
Concxete8lock-Intlnsul
ZONE 1
5.4
4
11
".0ft'
6.4
0
0.75
0
3
N-NE
Exterior
Concrete Block- Int Insul
ZONE 1
5.4
43
11
473.0 ft2
5.4
0
0.75
0
4
W=>NW
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul
ZONE
6.4
42
11
462.0ft'
5.4
0
0.76
0
5
S=>SW
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul,
ZONE
6.4
20
11
220.Oft'
6A
0
0.75
0
6
N=>NE
ZONE 2
Interior Frame - Wood
ZONE 1
11
20
11
220.0 ft2
0
0.75
0
- 7
S=>SW
Exterior
Concrete Block- Int Insul
ZONE
5.4
21
11
231.0ft=
5.4
0
0.75
0
8
E->SE
Exterior
Concrete Block- Int Insul
ZONE 2
6.4
27
11
297.0 fF
5.4
0
0.75
0
_ 9
W=>NW
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul
ZONE
5.4
27
11
297.Ofe
5.4
0
0.75
0
-10
N=>NE
ZONE 3
Interior Frame -Wood
ZONE 2
11
18
11
198.0 ft2
0
0
0.75
0
11
N=>NE
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul
ZONE 3
5.4
27
11
297.0 ft2
5.4
0
0.75
0
12
S=>SW
Exterior
Concrete Block- Int Insul
ZONE 3
5.4
43
11
473.0 ft2
5.4
0
0.75
0
13
E=>SE
Exterior
Concrete Block- Int Insul
ZONE 3
5.4
40
11
440.0 ft2
5.4
0
0.75
0
- __ 14
NE=>E
Exterior
Concrete Block- Int Insul
ZONE 3
5.4
6
11
66.0 fi°
5.4
0
0.75
0
15
SE=>S
Exterior
Concrete Block - Int Insul
ZONE 3
5.4
6
11
66.011
5.4
0
0.75
0
16
N->NE
ZONE 4
Interior Frame - Wood
ZONE 3
11
22
11
242.0 ft2
0
0
0.75
0
17
W--NW
Exterior
Concrete Block- Intlnsul
ZONE 4
5.4
24
11
264.0 ft2
5.4
0
0.75
0
_ 18
W-:-NE
Exterior
Concrete Block- Int Insul
ZONE 4
5.4
22
11
242.0 W
5.4
0
0.75
0
19
S-SW
Exterior
Concrete Block- Int Insul
ZONE 4
5.4
22
11
242.0 ft2
5.4
0
0.75
0
DOORS
#
Omt
Door Type
Space
Storms
U-Value Width
Heigh
Area
Ft
In
Ft In
1
S=>SW
Insulated
ZONE 1
None
.46
3
7
21 fl=
2
S-SW
insulated
ZONE 1
None
.46
3
7
21 ft2
3
N=>NE
Insulated
ZONE 1
None
A6
12
7
84IF
4
N-NE
Insulated
ZONE 1
None
.46
2
7
14 W
5
E-SE
Insulated
ZONE 2
None
.46
6
7
42 ft2
6
S-SW
Insulated
ZONE 2
None
.46
18
7
126 ft
7
N-NE
Insulated
ZONE 3
None
A6
3
7
21 ft2
y
8
S=>SW
Insulated
ZONE 3
None
A6
18
7
126IF
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WINDOWS
Orientation shown is the entered orientation => changed
to Worst Case.
/
Wall
Overhang
V #
Omt ID Frame
Panes
NFRC
U-Factor SHGC Imp
Area Depth
Separation IntShade
Screening
1
S=>SW 5 Metal
Low-E Single
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
20.0 ftz 2 ft 0 in
1 ft0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
2
N=>NE 3 None
Glazed Block
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
8.0 ftz 2 ft 0In
1 ft 0In
Drapesiblinds
None
• 3
N-NE 3 Metal
Low-E Single
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
72.0 ftz 2 tt 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapesiblinds
None
4
N-NE 3 Metal
Low-E Single
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
27.0 W 2 ft 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapesiblinds
None
5
NE-E 1 Metal
Low-E Single
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
12.0 ft2 ft 0 in
1 ft0 in
Drapewblinds
None
6
NE=>E 1 Metal
Low-E Single
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
9.0 ftz 2 ft 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapesblinds
None
7
NW=>N 2 Metal
Low-ESingle
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
12.0 W 2 ft0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapesiblinds
None
8
NW=>N 2 Metal
Low-ESingle
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
9.0 ftz 2 ft0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapesiblinds,
None
9
W=>NW 4 Metal
Low-ESingle
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
30.0 ftz 2 ft0 in
i ft 0 in
Drapeslhfinds
None
10 W-NW 4 Metal
Low-E Single
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
15.0 fF 2 ft 0 in
1 ft0 in
Drapesiblinds
None
11
S=>SW 12 Metal
Low-E Single
Yes 1
1.07
0.33 Y
60.0 ft 2 ft 0 In
1 ft0 in
DrapesIblinds
None
12
S=>SW 12 Metal
Low-ESingle
Yes
1.09
0.32 Y
6.0 fF 2 ft 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapesiblinds
None
13
N=>NE 11 Metal
Low-E Singie
yes.
1.07
0.33 N
25.0 fts 2 ft 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapestblinds
None
14
E=>SE 13 Metal
Low-E Single
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
4.0 it= 2 ft 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapesiblinds
None
15
E=>SE 13 Metal
Low-E Single
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
30.0 ft* 2 ft 0 in
1 ft0 In
Drapesiblinds
None
16
E=>SE 13 Metal
Low-E Single
Yes
1.02
0.26 Y
42.0 ftz 2 ft0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapesiblinds
None
17
E->SE 13 Metal
Low-E Single
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
10.0 ft' Min 0 in
1 ft0 in
Drapesblinds
None
1S
NE=>E 14 Metal
Low-ESingle
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
10.0 ftz 2 ft 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
19
SE=>S 15 Metal
Low-ESingle
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
10.0ft" 2 ft 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapesiblinds
None
20
W-NW 17 Metal
Low-E Single
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
30.0 W 2 ft 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
21
N=>NE 18 Metal
Low-E Single
Yes
1.07
0.33 Y
15.0 ftz 2 ft 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapesiblinds
None
INFILTRATION
# Scope Method
SLA
CFM 50
EtA EgLA ACH
ACH 50
1 Wholehouse Proposed CFM(50)
.000243
3000
164.7 309.74 .1774
3.4772
HEATING SYSTEM
#
System Type
Subtype
Efficiency
Capacity
Block
Ducts
1
Electric Strip Heat/
None
COP:1
27kBtu/hr
1
SYS"
2
ElectrfcHeat Pump/
None
HSPF:10
8kBtu/hr
2
Ductless
3
Electric Strip Heat/
None
COPA
32k9tu/hr
3
sys#2
4
r
Electric Heat Pump/
None
HSPF:10
8kBtu/hr
4
Ductless
•
COOLING SYSTEM
#
System Type
Subtype
Efficiency
Capacity Air Plow
SHR Block
Ducts
1
CentralUnitl
None
SEER: 16
39 kBtulhr 1170
cfm
0.75 1
sys#1
2
CentralUnill
None
SEER: 16
12 kBtulhr 360 dim
0.75 2
Ductless
3
CentralUnit/
None
SEER: 16
47 kBtu/hr 1410 cfm
0.75 3
sys#2
4
CentralUnit/
None
SEER: 16
12 kBtu/hr 360 cfm
0.75 4
Ductless
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HOT WATER SYSTEM
# System Type
SubType
Location
EF Cap
Use
SetPnt
Conservation
1 NaturalGas
Tanidess
ZONE 1
0.66 1 gal
609al
120deg
None
SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM
FSEC
Collector
Storage
Cert #
CompanyName
System Model # Collector Model
# Area
Volume
FEF
` Nona
None
ft=
DUCTS
----Supply----
—Return—
Air
CFM 25
CFM25
HVAC #
J # Location R-Value Area
Location
Area Leakage Type
Handler
TOT
OUT
ON RLF
Heat Cool
1
Attic
6 235.3 W
Attic
58.825 f Prop. Leak Free
ZONE 1
— chn
51.0 cfm
0.03
0.50
1 1
2
Attic
6 235.3 W
Attic
58.825 f Prop. Leak Free
ZONE 3
— ctm
54.9 cfm
0.03
0.50
3 3
TEMPERATURES
ProgramableThermostat Y
CeilingFans:
Cooling [[ �Jan
Heating H Jan
Feb
HFeb Feb
Mar,
W Mar
Q
Apr
May Jun Jul
Jul
Aug
Aug
Sep
Sep
Oct
WO
Nov
Nov
Dec
H
[[ 33 Jan
Mar
Aor
MJun
C
DDeeVenting
ThermostatSchedule:
HERS 2006 Reference
Hours
ScheduleType
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 68 68
68
68
58
68
68
58
PM
68
68
68
68 68 68
68
68
68
68
66
66
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Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 6th Edition (2017)
Mandatory Requirements for Residential -Performance, Proscriptive and ERI Methods
ADDRESS: 1626 N.W. BUTTONBUSH CIRCLE Permit Number 1802-0553
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS See individual code sections for full details.
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SECTION R401 GENERAL
R401.3 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 Statutes) requires the EPL display card to be included as an addendum to each sales contract for both presoid 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.
R402A Air leakage (Mandatory). 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.
Exception: Dwelling units of R-2 Occupancies and multiple attached single family dwellings shall be permitted to
comply with Section C402.5.
11402.4A Building thermal envelope. The building thermal envelope shall comply with Sections R402A.1.land R402A.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 R402A.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.
R402A.1.2 Testing. 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 t and 2, and three air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3 through a. Testing shall be conducted In
accordance with ANSIfRESNET/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 fortis In Section 489.105(3)(f), (g) or (t) 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 budding thermal envelope.
Exception: 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.
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, backdraR and flue dampers shall be dosed, 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 dosed and sealed.
5. Heating and cooling systems, it 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.
R402A,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 tasted and fisted for the
fireplace. Where using tight -fitting doors on masonry fireplaces, the doors shall be listed and labeled In accordance with UL 907.
R402.4.3 Fenestration air leatragelNindows, skylights and sliding glass doors shall have an air Infiltration rate of no more than 0.3 dmi per
square foot (1.5 Uslm2), and swinging doors no more than 0.5 cfm per square foot (2.6 Uslm2), when tested according to NFRC 400 or
AAMAi WDMA/CSA 10111.S.2/A440 by an accredited, independent laboratory and listed and labeled by the manufacturer.
Exception: Site-buift windows, skylights and doors.
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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - (Continued)
R402A.4 Rooms containing fuel -homing appliances. In Climate Zones 3 through 8, where open combustion air ducts provide combustion air to
open combustion fuel buming 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 R402A-2, where the walls, boors 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:
' I. Direct vent appliances with both intake and exhaust pipes installed continuous to the outside.
2. Fireplaces and stoves complying with Section R402.4.2 and Section R1006 of the Florida Building Code, Residential.
R402AS 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 c fm (0.944 Us) when tested in accordance with ASTM E283 at a 1.67 psf (75 Pa) pressure differential. Alt recessed
luminaires shall be sealed with a gasket or caulk between the housing and the Interior wall or ceiling covering.
R403.1 controls. SECTION R403 SYSTEMS
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.
R403.3.2 Sealing (Mandatory) AN 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 lightness criteria below.
Dud tightness shall be verified by testing in accordance with ANSURESNET/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.
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:
Rough4n test: Total leakage shag be measured with a pressure differential of 0.1 Inch w.g. (26 Pa) across the system, including the
manufacturer's air handier enclosure if installed at the time of the test. All registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test.
Postoonstruction 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 shalt be taped or otherwise sealed during the
test.
Exceptions-
1- A dud air leakage test shall not be required where the duds and air handlers are located entirety within the building
thermal envelope.
2. Dud testing is not mandatory for buildings complying by Section 405 of this code.
A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the party conducting the test and provided to the code official.
R4Q3.3.S Building cavities (Mandatory). Building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums.
R403A Mechanical system piping Insulation (Mandatory). 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.
R403A.1 Protection of piping insulation. 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.
R403.&II Heated water circulation and temperature maintenance systems (Mandatory). Heated water circulation systems 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.
R403.5.1.1 Circulation systems. Heated water circulation systems shag be provided with a circulation pump. The system return
pipe shall be a dedicated return pipe or a cold water supply pipe. Gravity and themmosiphon 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 shag 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.
R403.5.1.2 Heat trace systems. 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 treat tracing to maintain the desired water temperature in the piping in accordance
with the tunes when heated water is used in the occupancy.
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R403AS 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'A 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 efficienc►es (Mandatory).
R403.6.6.1.1 Autornattc 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).
R40346.1.2 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 tumed off. A separate valve shall be provided to permit the energy supplied to the main bumer(s) of
combustion types of service water -heating systems to be turned off.
R403.6.6.2 Water- heating equipment. Water -heating equipment installed in residential units shall meet the minimum efficlenciea 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.
R403.8.6.2.1 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 ooliedors 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 a Sift angle between 10 degrees and 40 degrees of the horizontal; and
2. Be installed at an orientation within 45 degrees of true south.
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
dose when the ventilation system is not operating.
R403.6.1 Whole -house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy. When installed to function as a.whoie-house mechanical
ventilation system, fans shall most the efficacy requirements of Table R403.6.1.
Exception: Where whole -house mechanical ventilation fans are integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment, they shall be
powered by an electronically commutated motor.
R403.6.2 Ventilation air. When installed to function as a whole -house mechanical
ventilation system, fans shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403.6.1.
1. 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.
2. No ventilation or air-conditioning system make-up air shall be provided to conditioned space from attics,
crawispaces, attached enclosed garages or outdoor spaces adjacent to swimming pools or spas.
3• 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.
R403.7 Heating and cooling equip cent (Mandatary).
R403.7.1 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 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.
TABLE R403.6.1
• WHOLE -HOUSE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY
FAN LOCATION
AIRFLOW RATE MINIMUM
(CFti1f)
MINIMUM EFFICACY a
(CFMIWATT)
AIRFLOW RATE MAXIMU
(CFM)
Range hoods
Any
2.8 cfmhvatt
Any
In -line fan
Any
2.8 dm/watt
Any
Bathroom, utility room
10
1.4 dmtwatt
<90
Bathroom, utility room
90
2.8 ofm/watt
Any
For Si:.1 cfm = 28.3 L/min. a. When tested In accordance with HVI Standard 916
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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 403.7, 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.
The published value forAHRI 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.
resign 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:
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 8D 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.
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 bad 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.I I.
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.
R403.8 Systems serving multiple dwelling units (Mandatory). Systems serving multiple dwelling units shall comply with Sections
C403 and C404 of the IECC-Commercial provisions in lieu of Section R403.
• R403.8 Snow melt and fee system controls (Mandatory) Snow- and ioe-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 failing and an automatic or manual control that will allow shutoff when the outdoor temperature is above 40'F (4.8°C).
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 shaft be controlled by a readily accessible on -of 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.
R403.10.2 Time switches. 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:
1. Where public health standards require 24-hour pump operation.
2. Pumps that operate solar- and waste -heat -recovery pool heating systems.
3. Where pumps are powered exclusively from on -site renewable generation.
R403.10.3 Covers. 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.
Exception: 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.
R403.10A Gas- and oil -fired pool and spa heaters. All gas- and oll-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.
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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_
R4f13.1If Portable spas (Mandatortghe energy consumption of electric -powered portable spas shall be controlled by the
,requirements ofAPSP-14. `
SECTION R404
ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS
R404.1 Lighting equipment (Mandatory). Not less than 75 percent of the lamps in permanently installed fighting fixtures shall be
high -efficacy lamps or not less than 75 percent of the permanently installed lighting fixtures shall contain only high -efficacy lamps.
Exception: Low -voltage fighting.
R404.1.1 Lighting equipment (Mandatory). Fuel gas fighting systems shall not have continuously burning pilot lights.
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FORM R405-2017 Duct Leakage Test Report Performance Method
FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE
FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Form R405 Duct Leakaae Test Report
'performance Method
•I Project Name: FRASER Builder Name: RUBIN CUSTOM HOMES. LLC
. , Street: 1526 N.W. BUTTONBUSH CIRCLE Permit Office: ST. LUCIE COUNTY I
1 City. State. Zio: ST_ LUCIE COUNTY. FL. Permit Number: 1802-055 -
Design Location: FL, Fort Pierce Jurisdiction:
uuct i est i ime: rost ►.onstruction !
Required Duct Leakage from 1%.cn,VuL/
FORMR405-2017
Duct Leakage Test Results
CFM25 Duct Leakage Test Values
Line System :`• Outside Duct Leakage
1 ; System 1 ! _ -_ _ CFM25(Out)
2 i System 2 _. .-.. CFM25(Out)
i
- 3CFM25(Out)
System 3
i
• 4 System 4 - - - . -- . - - _ -= CFM25(Out)
5 System 5 CFM25(Out)
• r--.---_� _
Tested Sum lines 1-5
Total 4706
Divide by _
House Duct j (rotal Conditioned Floor Area)
i System
(Qn,out)"
"Tested On (Out) must be less than or equal to the required On (Out).
I certify the tested duct leakage to outside, On,
is less than or equal to the proposed duct i Duct tightness shalt be verified by
leakage On specified on FORM R405-2017. i testing to ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380 by
either individuals as defined in Section
SIGNATURE: i 553.993(5) or (7), Florida Statutes, or
- - - - i individuals licensed as set forth in
PRINTED NAME: ; Section 489.105(3)(f),
----------... I (g), or (i), Florida Statutes.
4/18/2018 !
DATE: _ _ _
BUILDING OFFICIAL:
DATE: --
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FORM R405-2017 Envelope Leakage Test Report Performance
FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE
FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Envelope Leakage Test Report
Performance Method
Project Name: FRASER Builder Name: RUSIN CUSTOM HOMES, LLC. 1
Street: 1526 N.W. BUTTONSUSH CIRCLE Permit Office: ST. LUCIE COUNTY
City, State, Zip: ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL, Permit Number:1802-0553
Design Location: FL, Fort Pierce Jurisdiction:
Cond. Floor Area:: 4706 sq.ft. Cond. Volume: 51786 cu ft. -
Envelope Leakage Test Results Leakage Characteristics
Regression Data:
C: _..... n:. _...—_ R:
Single or Multi Point Test Data Required ACH(50) from
HOUSE PRESSURE FLOW: _ FORM R405-2017 :
1 _ .... Pa cfm .
2 Pa cfm Tested ACH(50)
-- 3Pa cfm
- - ---- `Tested leakage must be less than or equal to the
4 _ _ Pa i cfm required ACH(50) shown on Form R405-2017 for
5 Pa cfm this building. If the tested ACH(50) is less than 3
the building must have a mechanical ventilation
8 ... _. I Pa --- ---- cfrn system.
R402A.1.2 Testing. The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 7 air changes per hour
in Climate Zones 1 and 2 ... Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure of 0.2 inches 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). (a). or (1) 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. Testino
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, h}{ ---'- - _•__.1_ ! ._.__.,.___..,_�1_v __
• infiltration control measures-
2. Dampers including exhaust, intake, makeup air, backdraft and flue, ;;pll,�o,o Jllpl! wuJct., YVL IIVi JGO,Uy Llu��„u ,1lL.,rlV..v ,,,I I,N aLIv.!
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, ff installed at the time of the test, shall be fully open.
, -
I hereby certify that the above envelope leakage
performance results demonstrate compliance
with Florida Energy Code requirements in
accordance with Section R402.4.1.2.
SIGNATURE:
PRINTED NAME:
DATE:
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 third party conducting the test
and provided to the code official.
BUILDING OFFICIAL:
DATE:
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2017 -`AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
TABLE 402.4.1.1
AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
. Project Name: FRASER Builder Name: RUSIN CUSTOM HOMES, LLC.
Street: 1526 N.W. BUTTONBUSH CIRCLE - Permit Office: ST. LUCIE COUNTY
City, State, Zip: ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL, Permit Number 1802-0553
Owner. BRENT PRASER Jurisdiction:
Design Location: F1, Fort Pierce
COMPONENT
AIR BARRIER CRITERIA
INSULATION INSTALLATION CRITERIA
General
A continuous air barrier shall be Installed in the building envelope.
Air -permeable insulation shall
requirements
The exterior thermal envelope contains a continuous air barrier.
not be used as a sealing material.
Breaks or joints in the air barrier shall be seated.
Ceilinglattic
The air barrier in any dropped ceiling/soffit shall be aligned with
The insulation in any dropped ceiling/soffit
the 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 comers and headers of frame walls
The junction of the top plate and the top of exterior walls shall be
shall be insulated by completely filling the cavity with
sealed.
a material having a thermal resistance of R-3 per inch
Knee wails shall be sealed.
minimum.
Exterior thermal envelope Insulation for framed walls
shall be installed In substantial contact and
continuous alignment with the air baffler.
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
Floor framing cavity Insulation shall be installed to
(including
insulation.
maintain permanent contact with the underside of
above -garage
subfloor decking, or floor framing cavity insulation
and cantilevered
shall be permitted to be in contact with the top side
floors)
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
Where provided instead of floor insulation, insulation
a Class 1 vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped.
shall be permanently attached to the crawlspace walls
Shafts, penetrations
Duct shaft, 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 spac
n.
Recessed lighting
Recessad light fixtures installed in the building thermal envelope
Recessed light fixtures installed In the building
shall be sealed to the drywall.
thermal envelope shall be airtight and IC rated.
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
aytand 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
on exterior wall
tubs shall separate them from the showers and tubs.
be insulated.
Electrical/phone box or
The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication
exterior walls
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.
Concealed
When required to be sealed, concealed fire sprinklers shall only be
sprinklers
sealed in a manner that is recommended by the manufacturer.
Caulking or other adhesive sealants shall not be used to fill voids
a. In addition, inspection of log walls shall be In accordance with the provisions of ICC-400.
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