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'FORM R 05-2014 St.Lucie Count
ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL (EPL)
DISPLAY CARD
ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX* = 99
The lower the EnergyPerformance Index,the more efficient the home.
4434 N. HWY A1A, Ft. Pierce, FL, 34949
1. New construction or existing New(From Plans) 9. Wall Types Insulation Area
11 a.Concrete Block-Int Insul,Exterior R=13.0 4477.60 ft2
2. Single amily or multiple family Single-family b.Concrete Block-Int Insul,Adjacent R=13.0 434.00 ft2
3. Numbe of units,if multiple family 1 c.Frame-Wood,Adjacent R=11.0 200.67 ft2
4. Numbed of Bedrooms 3 d.N/A R= ft2
5. Is this I worst case? No 10.Ceiling Types Insulation Area
a.Roof Deck(Unvented) R=20.0 2758.00 ft2
6. Conditi Ined floor area(ft2) 3887 b.N/A R R= ft2
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7. Windo s** Description Area 11 Ducts R ft2
a. U-F ctor: Dbl,U=0.56 690.00 ft2 a.Sup:Attic,Ret:Attic,AH:Garage 6 562.8
SH C: SHGC=0.21 b.Sup: Attic,Ret:Attic,AH:2nd Floor 6 214.6
b. U-F ctor. Dbl,U=0.63 294.91 ft2
SH C: SHGC=0.20 12.Cooling systems kBtu/hr Efficiency
c. U-F'Ictor: Dbl,U=0.42 85.50 ft2 a.Central Unit 46.0 SEER:14.00
SH,IC: SHGC=0.25 b.Central Unit 22.2 SEER:14.00
d. U-F ctor: other(see details) 18.00 ft2 13.Heating systems kBtu/hr Efficiency
SH C: other(see details) a.Electric Heat Pump 46.0 HSPF:8.20
Area 1/"eighted Average Overhang Depth: 6.117 ft. b.Electric Heat Pump 22.2 HSPF:8.20
Area eighted Average SHGC: 0.210
8. Floor es Insulation Area 14.Hot water systems
YP Cap:40 gallons
a.Flo rover Garage R=13.0 2158.00 ft2 a.Electric
EF:0.92
b.SIa �On-Grade Edge Insulation R=0.0 334.00 ft2 b. Conservation features
c.othellr(see details) R= 266.00 ft2 None
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15.Credits Pstat
I certify that this home has complied with the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building IgB S
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Construc i �`on through the above energy saving features which will be installed(or exceeded) ," �
in this horpe before final inspection. Otherwise, a new EPL Display Card will be completed
based or installed Co compliant features.VA
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AddressNew Home: City/FL Zip: * Cob WMIE
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*No le: This is not a Building Energy Rating. If your Index is below 70,your home may qualify for energy efficient
mo gage (EEM) incentives if you obtain a Florida EnergyGauge Rating. Contact the EnergyGauge Hotline at(321)
638 J11492 or see the EnergyGauge web site at energygauge.com for information and a list of certified Raters. For
info ration about the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, contact the Florida Building Commission's support
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**L bel required by Section R303.1.3 of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, if not DEFAULT.
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FORM 1�405-2014
FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
19 �ida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Residential Performance Method
Project f ame: ModelAQueens Isla ndPreserve Builder Name: Phoenix Realty Homes
Street: li 4434 N.HWY Al Permit Office:
City,Sta#e,Zip: Ft.Pierce,FL,34949 Permit Number:
Owner: Jurisdiction:
Design II cation: FL,Fort Pierce
1. New construction or existing New(From Plans) 9. Wall Types(5112.3 sqft.) Insulation Area
2. Single amily or multiple family Single-family a.Concrete Block-Int Insul,Exterior R=13.0 4477.60 ft2
b.Concrete Block-Int Insul,Adjacent R=13.0 434.00 ft
3. Numb e of units,if multiple family 1 c.Frame-Wood,Adjacent R=11.0 200.67 ft2
4. Numberof Bedrooms 3 d.N/A R= ft2
5. Is this worst case? No 10.Ceiling Types (2758.0 sgft.) Insulation Area a.Roof Deck(Unvented) R=20.0 2758.00 ft2
6. Conditi ned floor area above grade(ft2) 3887 b.N/A R= ft2
Conditi ned floor area below grade(ft2) 0 11•Duct R R ft2
7. Windo 'Is(1088.4 sgft.) Description Area a.Sup:Attic,Ret:Attic,AH:Garage 6 562.8
a. U-F ctor: Dbl,U=0.56 690.00 ft2 b.Sup: Attic,Ret:Attic,AH:2nd Floor 6 214.6
SH C: SHGC=0.21
b. U-F ctor: � Dbl,U=0.63 294.91 ft2 12.Cooling systems kBtu/hr Efficiency
a.Central Unit 46.0 SEER:14.00
SH C: SHGC=0.20 b.Central Unit 22.2 SEER:14.00
c. U-F ctor: Dial,U=0.42 85.50 ft2
SH C: SHGC=0.25 13.Heating systems kBtu/hr Efficiency
d. U-F ctor: other(see details) 18.00 ft2 a.Electric Heat Pump 46.0 HSPF:8.20
SH C: other(see details) b.Electric Heat Pump 22.2 HSPF:8.20
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth: 6.117 ft.
Area eighted Average SHGC: 0.210 14.Hot water systems
a.Electric Cap:40 gallons
8. Floor I�rpes (2758.0 sqft.) Insulation Area EF:0.920
a.Floor over Garage R=13.0 2158.00 ft2 b. Conservation features
b.Slab IOn-Grade Edge Insulation R=0.0 334.00 ft2 None
c.othe (see details) R= 266.00 ft2 15.Credits Pstat
Glass/F bor Area: 0.280 Total Proposed Modified Loads: 122.03
Total Baseline Loads: 123.07 PASS
I hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by Review of the plans and 0111E S9p�
this calc Ilation are in compliance with the Florida Energy specifications covered by this
Code. calculation indicates compliance'
with the Florida Energy Code.
PREPAI ED BY: __=!�� Before construction is completed ,..
DATE: ! 9-16-15 this building will be inspected for r� (
compliance with Section 553.908 * �`
I hereby certify that this building, as designed, is in compliance Florida Statutes. , yet
with the lorida Energy C def. ODO
OWNER/AG NT• BUILDING OFFICIAL:
DATE: DATE:
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- Comp dance requires certification by the air handler unit manufacturer that the air handler enclosure qualifies as
certiy d factory-sealed in accordance with R403.2.2.1.
-Compliance requires an Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Checklist in accordance with R402.4.1.1 and an envelope leakage
test repprt in accordance with R402.4.1.2.
- Compliance with a proposed duct leakage Qn requires a Duct Leakage Test Report confirming duct leakage to outdoors,
tested 11 accordance with Section 803 of RESNET Standards, is not greater than 0.060 Qn for whole house.
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FORM R4,!5-2014
PROJECT
Title: ModelAQueenslslandPresery Bedrooms: 3 Address Type: Street Address
Building Type: User Conditioned Area: 3887 Lot#
Owner: Total Stories: 3 Block/Su bDivision:
#of Uni 1 Worst Case: No PlatBook:
Builder ,tame: Phoenix Realty Homes Rotate Angle: 0 Street: 4434 N.HWY Al
Permit Office: Cross Ventilation: No County: St.Lucie
Jurisdiction: Whole House Fan: No City,State,Zip: Ft.Pierce,
Family 7pe: Single-family FL, 34949
New/ExiPSting: New(From Plans)
Comment:
II CLIMATE
IECC Design Temp Int Design Temp Heating Design Daily Temp
Design Location TMY Site Zone 97.5% 2.5% Winter Summer Degree Days Moisture Range
FL,Fort Pierce FL_ST_LUCIE_CO_INTL 2 39 90 70 75 722 62 Low
BLOCKS
Number Name Area Volume
1 Block1 2814 30109.8
2 Block2 1073 10730
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SPACES
NumbIpIr Name Area Volume Kitchen Occupants Bedrooms Infil ID Finished Cooled Heated
1 Lobby and 1st Floor 2814 30109.8 Yes 4 1 1 Yes Yes Yes
2 2nd Floor 1073 10730 No 0 2 1 Yes Yes Yes
FLOORS
# Floor Type Space Perimeter Perimeter R-Value Area Joist R-Value Tile Wood Carpet
1 Raised Floor Lobby and 1st Flo ---- ---- 188 ft2 13 0.5 0 0.5
2 Raised Floor 2nd Floor ---- ---- 78 ft2 13 0.9 0 0.1
3 Floor over Garage Lobby and 1 st Flo _--- ---- 2158 ft2 13 0.35 0 0.65
4 Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulatio Lobby and 1 st Flo 20 ft 334 ft2 ---- 1 0 0
ROOF
/ Roof Gable Roof Solar SA Emitt Emitt Deck Pitch
V # Type Materials Area Area Color Absor. Tested Tested Insul. (deg)
1 Gable or Shed Metal 2987 ft2 574 ft2 Medium 0.65 N 0.65 No 20 22.6
ATTIC
V I # Type Ventilation Vent Ratio(1 in) Area RBS IRCC
1 Full cathedral ceilin Unvented 0 2758 ft2 N N
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FORM R405-2014
CEILING
# Ceiling Type Space R-Value Area Framing Frac Truss Type
1 Under Attic(Unvented) Lobby and 1st Flo 1 1339 ft2 0.11 Wood
2 Under Attic(Unvented) 2nd Floor 1 1419 ft2 0.11 Wood
WALLS
Adjacent Space Cavity Width Height Sheathing Framing Solar Below
0
1 N Exterior Concrete Block-Int Inslibbby and 1 st 13 53 4 11 0 586.7 ft2 0 0 0.6 0
_2 N Exterior Concrete Block-Int Insul2nd Floor 13 43 6 10 0 435.0 ft2 0 0 0.6 0
3 E Exterior Concrete Block-Int Inslibbby and 1 st 13 65 9 11 0 723.3 ft2 0 0 0.6 0
_4 E Exterior Concrete Block-Int Insul2nd Floor 13 41 6 10 0 415.0 ft2 0 0 0.6 0
5 S Exterior Concrete Block-Int Inslubbby and 1 st 13 66 10 9 4 623.8 ft2 0 0 0.6 0
6 S Exterior Concrete Block-Int Insul2nd Floor 13 43 6 10 0 435.0 ft2 0 0 0.6 0
7 W Exterior Concrete Block-Int InsUbbby and 1st 13 90 5 9 4 843.9 ft2 0 0 0.6 0
_ 8 W Exterior Concrete Block-Int Insul2nd Floor 13 41 6 10 0 415.0 ft2 0 0 0.6 0
9 - Garage Frame-Wood Lobby and 1st 11 21 6 9 4 200.7 ft2 0 0.23 0.3 0
10 - Garage Concrete Block-Int Inslibbby and 1st 13 46 6 9 4 434.0 ft2 0 0 0.3 0
DOORS
# Ornt Door Type Space Storms U-Value Width Height Area
Ft In Ft In
1 - Wood Lobby and 1 st None .39 2 8 8 21.3 ft2
WINDOWS
Orientation shown is the entered,Proposed orientation.
t Wall Overhang
�/ I# Ornt ID Frame Panes NFRC U-Factor SHGC Area Depth Separation Int Shade Screening
�1 n 1 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.42 0.25 12.0 ft2 1 ft 6 in 6 ft 0 in None None
2 n 1 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.63 0.2 14.1 ft2 1 ft 6 in 1 ft 6 in None None
3 n 1 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.56 0.21 60.0 ft2 21 ft 0 in 0 ft 8 in None None
4 n 2 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.61 0.21 9.0 ft2 1 ft 6 in 1 ft 1 in None None
5 e 3 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.56 0.21 200.0 ft2 0 ft 0 in 0 ft 0 in None None
6 e 3 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.56 0.21 120.0 ft2 1 ft 6 in 0 ft 8 in None None
7 e 3 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.56 0.21 150.0 ft2 17 ft 6 in Oft 1 in None None
8 e 4 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.61 0.21 9.0 ft' 1 ft 6 in 1 ft 1 in None None
9 e 4 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.56 0.21 160.0 ft2 9 ft 0 in Oft 1 in None None
0 s 5 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.63 0.2 6.0 ft2 1 ft 6 in 0 ft 8 in None None
1 s 5 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.63 0.2 15.9 ft2 1 ft 6 in 2 ft 6 in None None
2 s 5 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.63 0.2 28.4 ft2 1 ft 6.in 0 ft 8 in None None
3 s 6 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.63 0.2 10.0 ft2 1 ft 6 in 1 ft 1 in None None
p4 s 6 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.63 0.2 13.3 ft2 1 ft 6 in 1 ft 1 in None None
5 w 7 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.63 0.2 27.0 ft2 6 ft 6 in 0 ft 6 in None None
6 w 7 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.63 0.2 45.0 ft2 6 ft 10 in 0 ft 8 in None None
17 w 7 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.42 0.25 36.0 ft2 6 ft 6 in 0 ft 6 in None None
�18 w 7 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.63 0.2 31.8 ft2 1 ft 6 in 1 ft 6 in None None
I19 w 7 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.63 0.2 10.6 ft2 1 ft 6 in 13 ft 0 in None None
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FORM R4 35-2014
WINDOWS
Orientation shown is the entered,Proposed orientation.
/ Wall Overhang
V # Ornt ID Frame Panes NFRC U-Factor SHGC Area Depth Separation Int Shade Screening
0 w 7 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.63 0.2 37.8 ft2 1 ft 6 in 13 ft 0 in None None
1 w 8 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.42 0.25 37.5 ft2 1 ft 6 in 1 ft 1 in None None
2 w 8 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.63 0.2 10.0 ft2 1 ft 6 in 1 ft 1 in None None
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3 w 8 Metal Low-E Double Yes 0.63 0.2 45.0 ft2 1 ft 6 in 1 ft 1 in None None
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GARAGE
# Floor Area Ceiling Area Exposed Wall Perimeter Avg.Wall Height Exposed Wall Insulation
1 2514 ft2 384 ft' 171 ft 9.3 ft 1
INFILTRATION
# S Ili pe Method SLA CFM 50 ELA EgLA ACH ACH 50
1 Who ehouse Proposed ACH(50) .000334 3403.3 186.84 351.38 .3388 5
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HEATING SYSTEM
# System Type Subtype Efficiency Capacity Block Ducts
1 Electric Heat Pump Split HSPF:8.2 46 kBtu/hr 1 sys#1
2 Electric Heat Pump Split HSPF:8.2 22.2 kBtu/hr 2 sys#2
COOLING SYSTEM
# System Type Subtype Efficiency Capacity Air Flow SHR Block Ducts
1 Central Unit Split SEER:14 46 kBtu/hr cfm 0.75 1 sys#1
2 Central Unit Split SEER:14 22.2 kBtu/hr cfm 0.75 2 sys#2
HOT WATER SYSTEM
# System Type SubType Location EF Cap Use SetPnt Conservation
1 Electric None Garage 0.92 40 gal 60.9 gal 120 deg None
SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM
FSEC Collector Storage
Cert # Company Name System Model# Collector Model# Area Volume FEF
None None ft2
DUCTS
--Supply- -Return- Air CFM 25 CFM25 HVAC#
Location R-Value Area Location Area Leakage Type Handler TOT OUT QN RLF Heat Cool
1 Attic 6 562.8 ft Attic 140.7 ft Proposed Qn Garage -cfm 168.8 cfm 0.06 0.60 1 1
2 Attic 6 214.6 ft Attic 53.65 ft Proposed Qn 2nd Floor --cfm 64.4 cfm 0:06 0.60 2 2
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FORM R 05-2014
TEMPERATURES
Progra able Thermostat:Y Ceiling Fans:
Cooling Jan � ]]Feb Mar A r Ma X-Jun rj Jul rl Au JXJ Se [ ]Oct Nov Dec
Heating ! Jan [X]Feb Mar E�APr I May 4 Jun Jul Au SeP [ ]Oct Nov Dec
Ventin Jan [[ ]]Feb X Mar [X]A r [ ]]]Ma [ Jun Jul Aug Se [X]Oct X Nov Dec
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Thermost tit
Schedule: HERS 2006 Reference Hours
Scheduleype 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Cooling( ) 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(EH) 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( ) 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( H) AM 66 66 66 66 65 68 68 68 68 68 68 68
PM 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 66 66
MECHANICAL VENTILATION
Type Supply CFM Exhaust CFM Fan Wafts HRV Heating System Run Time Cooling System
Runtime 'ent 44 0 0 1-Electric Heat Pump % 1-Central Unit
Runtime VII(lent 34 0 0 2-Electric Heat Pump % 2-Central Unit
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FORM R 05-2014
FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE
FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Form R405 Duct Leakage Test Report
Performance Method
Project Name: ModelAQueensisland Preserve Builder Name: Phoenix Realty Homes
Street: 4434 N.HWY A1A Permit Office:
City,St ite,Zip: Ft.Pierce,FL,34949 Permit Number:
Design Location: FL,Fort Pierce Jurisdiction:
Duct Test Time: Post Construction
Duct Leakage Test Results
CFM25 Duct Leakage Test Values
Line System Outside Duct Leakage
1 System 1 cfm25(Out)
2 System 2 cfm25(Out)
3 System 3 cfm25(Out)
4 System 4 cfm25(Out)
5 Total House Sum lines 1-4
Duct System
Divide by
Leakage (Total Conditioned Floor Area)
_ (Qn,Out)
here I", certify that the above duct testing TEE gr'
Duct tightness shall be verified by AT
perfor '�ance results demonstrate compliance 4 � � :, 6'
testing to Section 803 of the RESNET -v ,,,� q�` 0
with the Florida Energy Code requirements in .g, „ .r
Standards by an energy rater certified in
accor ance with Section R403.2.2.
accordance with Section 553.99, _c
Florida Statutes. .. G
SIGN ��TURE:
PRINTED NAME: 00 W1E
DATE:! BUILDING OFFICIAL:
DATE:
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FORM 1i 405-2014
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Simulated Performance Alternative(Performance) Method
pplications for compliance with the 2014 Florida Building Code,Energy Conservation via the
r'sidential Simulated Performance method shall include
❑ This checklist
❑ A Form R405 report that documents that the Proposed Design complies with Section
R405.3 of the Florida Energy Code. This form shall include a summary page
indicating home address, a-ratio and the pass or fail status along with summary
areas and types of components, whether the home was simulated as a worst-case
orientation, name and version of the compliance software tool, name of individual
completing the compliance report(1 page) and an input summary checklist that can
be used for field verification(usually 4 pages/may be greater).
❑ Energy Performance Level(EPL)Display Card(one page)
❑ Mandatory Requirements(three pages)
Required prior to CO for the Performance Method:
❑ Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist(Table R402.4.1.1 -
one page)
❑ A completed Envelope Leakage Test Report(usually one page)
❑ If Form R405 duct leakage type indicates anything other than "default leakage" then a completed
Form R405 Duct Leakage Test Report(usually one page)
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FORNI R405-2014
TABLE 402.4.1.1
AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
Pr Ile Name: ModelAQueenslslandPreserve Builder Name: Phoenix Realty Homes
Str et: 4434 N.HWY Al Permit Office:
City State,Zip: Ft.Pierce,FL,34949 Permit Number:
Own
er: Jurisdiction:
De Iign Location: FL,Fort Pierce
CO PONENT CRITERIA CHECK
Air t rrier and thermal barrier A continuous air barrier shall be installed in the building envelope.
Exterior thermal envelope contains a continuous barrier.
Breaks or joints in the air barrier shall be sealed.
Air-permeable insulation shall not be used as a sealing material.
Ceili g/attic 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.
Corners and headers shall be insulated and the junction of the foundation
Walls' and sill plate shall be sealed.
The junction of the top plate and the top or exterior walls shall be sealed.
Exterior thermal envelope insulation for framed walls shall be installed in
substantial contact and continuous alignment with the air barrier.
Knee walls shall be sealed.
Wini ows, skylights and doors The space between window/door jambs and framing and skylights and
framing shall be sealed.
Rim`joists Rim joists are insulated and include an air barrier.
Floo� (including above-garage Insulation shall be installed to maintain permanent contact with underside
and antilevered floors) of subfloor decking.
The air barrier shall be installed at any exposed edge of insulation.
Cra I space walls Where provided in lieu of floor insulation, insulation shall be permanently
attached to the crawlspace walls.
Exposed earth in unvented crawl spaces shall be covered with a Class I
vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped.
Shai s, penetrations Duct shafts, utility penetrations, and flue shaft openings to exterior or
unconditioned space shall be sealed.
Nara'w cavities 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.
Gar 'i a separation Air sealing shall be provided between the garage and conditioned spaces.
Rec ssed lighting Recessed light fixtures installed in the building thermal envelope shall be
air tight, IC rated, and sealed to the drywall.
Plunilbing 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 extend behind piping and wiring.
Sho III er/tub on exterior wall Exterior walls adjacent to showers and tubs shall be insulated and the air
barrier installed separating them from the showers and tubs.
Elect' ical/phone box on The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication boxes or
air sealed boxes shall be installed.
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HVAII register boots HVAC register boots that penetrate building thermal envelope shall be
sealed to the sub-floor or drywall.
Fire ,lace An air barrier shall be installed on fireplace walls. Fireplaces shall have
gasketed doors
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FORM 405-2014
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations
Residential Whole Building Performance and Prescriptive Methods
ADDR SS: 4434 N.HWY Al Permit Number:
Ft.Pierce,FL,34949
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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS See individual code sections for full details.
❑ 40 .3 Energy Performance Level(EPL)display card(Mandatory). The building official shall require,that an energy performance level(EPL)
dis lay card be completed and certified by the builder to be accurate and correct before final approval of the building for occupancy.Florida law
[S �,tion 553.9085,Florida Statues]requires the EPL display card to be included as an addendum to each sales contract for both presold and
no presold residential buildings.The EPL display card contains information indicating the energy performance level and efficiencies of components
ins tilled in a dwelling unit.The building official shall verify that the EPL'display card completed and signed by the builder accurately reflects the plans
an specifications submitted to demonstrate compliance for the building.A copy of the EPL display card can be found in Appendix C.
❑ 114 1 2.4 Air leakage(Mandatory). The building thermal envelope shall be constructed to limit air leakage in accordance with the requirements of
Se tions R402.1 through R402.4.4.
10 R402.4.1 Building thermal envelope. 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.
R402.4.1.1 Installation.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 402.4.1.1,as applicable to the method of construction!
Where required by the code official,an approved third party shall inspect all components and verify compliance.
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R402.4.1.2 Testing. The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 5 air
changes per hour in Climate Zones 1 and 2,and 3 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3 through 8.Testing shall be conducted with
a blower door at a pressure of 0.2 inches w.g.(50 Pascals).Where required by the code official,testing shall be conducted by an
approved thirdparty.A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the party conducting the test and provided to the code
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official.Testing shall be performed at any time after creation of all penetrations of the building thermal envelope.
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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; j
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,if installed at the time of the test,shall be fully open.
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0 R402.4.2 Fireplaces.New wood-burning fireplaces shall have tight-fitting flue dampers and outdoor combustion air.
10 R402.4.3 Fenestration air IeakageWindows, skylights and sliding glass doors shall have an air infiltration rate of no more than 0.3 cfm
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per square foot(1.5 L/s/m2),and swinging doors no more than 0.5 cfm per square foot(2.6 Us/m2),when tested according to NFRC 400 or
AAMAM/DMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 by an accredited,independent laboratory and listed and labeled by the manufacturer.
Exception: Site-built windows,skylights and doors.
0 R402.4.4 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 E 283 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.
❑ R4 3.1.1 Thermostat provision(Mandatory).At least one thermostat shall be provided for each separate heating and cooling system.
❑ 11413.1.3 Heat pump supplementary heat(Mandatory).Heat pumps having supplementary electric-resistance heat shall have controls
the ,except during defrost,prevent supplemental heat operation when the heat pump compressor can meet the heating load.
❑ R4 3.2.2 Sealing(Mandatory)ill ducts,air handlers,and filter boxes and building cavities that form the primary air containment
pa sageways for air distribution systems shall be considered ducts and plenum chambers,shall be constructed and sealed in accordance
wit Section C403.2.7.2 of the Commercial Provisions of this code and shall be shown to meet duct tightness criteria by post-construction
or i ough-in testing below.
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Dui t tightness shall be verified by testing to Section 803 of the RESNET Standards by either an energy rater certified in accordance with Section
55 1.99,Florida Statutes,or as authorized by Florida Statutes,to be"substantially leak free"by either of the following:
1. Post-construction test:Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm(113 L/min)per 100 square feet(9.29 m2)of conditioned floor area
when tested at a pressure differential of 0.1 inches w.g.(25 Pa)across the entire system,including the manufacturer's air handler enclosure.All
register boots shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test.
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2. Rough-in test:Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm(113 L/min)per 100 square feet(9.29 m2)of conditioned floor area when tested
at a pressure differential of 0.1 inches w.g.(2513a)across the system, including the manufacturer's air handler enclosure.All registers shall be
taped or otherwise sealed during the test.If the air handler is not installed at the time of the test,total leakage shall be less than or equal to 3 cfm
(85 L/min)per 100 square feet(9.29 m2)of conditioned floor area.
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Exceptions:
1. The total leakage test is not required for ducts and air handlers located entirely within the building envelope.
2. Duct testing is not mandatory for buildings complying by Section R405 of this code.
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MAN ATORY REQUIREMENTS - (Continued)
o R403.2.2.1 Sealed air handler. Air handlers shall have a manufacturer's designation for an air leakage of no more than 2 percent of the
design air flow rate when tested in accordance with ASHRAE 193.
❑ R41 3.2.3 Building Cavities(Mandatory). Building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums.
❑ 114 3.3 Mechanical system piping insulation(Mandatory). Mechanical system piping capable of carrying fluids above 105°F(41°C)
or elow 55°F(13°C)shall be insulated to a minimum of R-3.,
o R403.3.1 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.
❑ R4 3.4.1 Circulating hot water systems(Mandatory). Circulating hot water systems shall be provided with an automatic or readily
ac b ssible manual switch that can turn off the hot-water circulating pump when the system is not in use.
❑ R4 13.4.3 Heat traps(Mandatory). Storage water heaters not equipped with integral heat traps and having vertical pipe risers shall have
hei traps installed on both the inlets and outlets.External heat traps shall consist of either a commercially available heat trap or a
doi nward and upward bend of at least 3%inches(89 mm)in the hot water distribution line and cold water line located as close as possible
to i•he storage tank.
❑ R4 13.4.4 Water heater efficiencies(Mandatory). Water heater efficiencies
O R403.4.4.1 Storage water heater temperature controls
R403.4.4.1.1 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 60oC).
R403.4.4.1.2 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 burners)
of combustion types of service water heating systems to be turned off.
O R403.4.4.2 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 met the criteria Section R403.4.4.2.1.
R403.4.4.2.1 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 TMA,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 atilt angle between 10 degrees and 40 degrees of the horizontal;and
2. Be installed at an orientation within 45 degrees of true south.
El R4 3.5 Mechanical ventilation(Mandatory). The building shall be provided with ventilation that meets the requirements of the
Fic iida Building Code,Residential or Florida Building Code,Mechanical,as applicable,or with other approved means of ventilation.
Ou door air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers that close when the ventilation system is not operating.
o R403.5.1 Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy. Mechanical ventilation system fans shall meet the
efficacy requirements of Table R403.5.1.
Exception:Where mechanical ventilation fans are integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment,they shall be powered by an
electronically commutated motor.
R403.5.2 Ventilation air. Residential buildings designed to be operated at a positive indoor pressure or for mechanical
ventilation shall meet the following criteria:
1. The design air change per hour minimums for residential buildings in ASHRAE 62,Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality,
shall be the maximum rates allowed for residential applications.
2• No ventilation or air-conditioned system make air shall be provided to conditioned space from attics,crawlspaces,attached closed
garages or outdoor spaces adjacent to swimming pools or spas.
3• If ventilation air is drawn from enclosed spaces(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 or R-19,space permitting,or R-10 otherwise.
❑ R4 3.6 Heating and cooling equipment(Mandatory). The following sections are mandatory for cooling and heating equipment.
O R403.6.1 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
which affect equipment sizing.System sizing calculations shall not include loads created by local intermittent mechanical ventilation
such as standard kitchen and bathroom exhaust systems.
• R403.6.1.1 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 403.6,or the closest available size provided by the manufacturers product lines.The corresponding latent capacity of the
equipment shall not be less than the calculated latent load.
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O R403.6.1.1 Cooling equipment capacity.(continued) The published value for AHRI total capacity is a nominal,rating-test value and
shall not be used for equipment sizing.Manufacture's expanded performance data shall be used to select cooling-only equipment.This
selection 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.
Design values for entering wet bulb and dry bulb temperature 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. Attached single-and multi-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.
2. When signed and sealed by a Florida-registered engineer,in attached single-and multi-family units,the capacity of
equipment may be sized in accordance with good design practice.
O R403.6.1.2 Heating equipment capacity
• R403.6.1.2.1 Heat pumps. Heat pumps sizing shall be based on the cooling requirements as calculated according to Section
R403.6.1.1 and the heat pump total cooling capacity shall not be more than 1.15 times greater than the design cooling load.
• R403.6.1.2.2 Electric resistance furnaces. Electric resistance furnaces shall be sized within 4 kW of the design
requirements calculated according to the procedure selected in Section R403.6.1.
• R403.6.1.2.3 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 R403.6.1.
o R403.6.1.3 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.
❑ R4 3.7 Systems serving multiple dwelling units(Mandatory). Systems serving multiple dwelling units shall comply with Sections
C4 3 and C404 of the Commercial Provisions in lieu of Section R403.
ElR4 I3.8 Snow melt system controls(Mandatory). Snow and ice-melting systems,supplied through energy service to the building,shall
inc�ude automatic controls capable of shutting off the system when the pavement temperature is above 55°F,and no precipitation is falling
and an automatic or manual control that will allow shutoff when the outdoor temperature is above 40°F.
❑ R4 3.9 Swimming pools,inground spas and portable spas(Mandatory). The energy requirements for residential pools and
ing ound spas shall be as specified in Sections R403.9.1 through R403.9.3 and in accordance with ANSI/APSP-15.The energy
re uirements for portable spas shall be in accordance with ANSI/APSP-14.
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p R403.9.1 Pool and spa heaters. All pool heaters shall be equipped with a readily accessible on-off switch that is mounted
outside the heater to allow shutting off the heater without adjusting the thermostat setting.
R403.9.1.1 Gas and oil-fired pool and spa heaters. All gas-and oil-fired pool and space 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 gas or LP gas shall not have continuously burning pilot lights.
R403.9.1.2 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.
p R403.9.2 Time switches. Time switches or other control method that can automatically turn off and on heaters and pumps according to a
preset schedule shall be installed on all heaters and pumps.Heaters,pumps and motors that have built in timers shall be deemed in
compliance with this equipment.
Exceptions:
• 1. Where public health standards require 24-hour pump operations.
2. Where pumps are required to operate solar-and waste-heat-recovery pool heating systems.
3. Where pumps are powered exclusively from on-site renewable generation.
O R403.9.3 Covers. Heated swimming pools and inground permanently installed 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: Outdoor pools deriving over 70 percent of the energy for heating from site-recovered energy,such as a heat pump or
solar energy source computed over an operating season.
❑ R 404.1 Lighting equipment(Mandatory). A minimum of 75 percent of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be
hig -efficacy lamps or a minimum of 75 percent of permanently installed lighting fixtures shall contain only high efficacy lamps.
Exception: Low-voltage lighting shall not be required to utilize high-efficacy lamps.
O R404.1.1 Lighting equipment(Mandatory). Fuel gas lighting systems shall not have continuously burning pilot lights
❑ R4 5.2 Performance ONLY. All ducts not entirely inside the building thermal envelope shall be insulated to a minimum of R-6.
o R405.2.1 Performance ONLY. Ceilings shall have minimum insulation of R-19.Where single assemby of the exposed deck and beam type or
concrete deck roofs do not have sufficent space,R-10 is allowed.
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