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RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
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8604 Cobblestone Dr.
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Simulated Performance Alternative (Performance) Method
Applleadons for compliance with the 2017 Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation via the
rya d i tial Simulated Performance Method shall Include: SCANNED
❑ 1 This checklist
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St Lucie County
❑ 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, e-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 (one page) and an input summary checklist that can
be used for field venfrcation (usually four pages/may be greater).
❑ ; Energy Performance Level (EPL) Display Card (one page)
❑ 1 HVAC system sizing and selection based on ACCA Manual S or per exceptions provided in Section R403.7
❑ 1 Mandatory Requirements (five pages)
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Required prior to CO for the Performance Method:
❑ Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist (Table R402.4.1.1-
one page)
131 A completed Envelope Leakage Test Report (usually one page)
❑ 1 If Form R405 duct leakage type indicates anything other than "default leakage0 then a completed
Form R405 Duct Leakage Test Report (usually one page)
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FORM R40I -2017
FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE. FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Residential Performance Method
Project Name
Express 1828 Cali Left St Lucie 2019
Builder Name: Express
Street: 8604
Cobblestone Dr.
Permit Office:
City, State, Zip:
St Lucie , FL,
Permit Number:
Owner:
Express Homes
Jurisdiction:
Design Location:
FL, ST LUCIE_CO_INTL
County: St. Lucie (Florida Climate zone 2 )
1. New construction or existing New (From Plans)
9. Wall Types (1729.0 sgft.)
Insulation Area
2. Single familor multiple,family Single-family
a. Concrete Block.- Int Insul, Exterior
R=4.1 1399.70 ft2
b. Frame - Wood, Adjacent
R=13.0 ' 184.89 ft' .
3. Number of Its, if multiple family 1
C. Frame - Wood, Exterior
R=13.0 144.44 ft2
4. Number of Bedrooms 4
d. N/A
R= '. ft2 .:
Yes
10. Ceiling Types (1828.0 sgft.)
Insulation Area
5. Is this a worst case?
a. Under Attic (Vented)
R=30.0 1828.00 ft2
6. Conditioned floor area above grade (ft2) 1828.01403808
b. N/A
R= ft2 •
Conditioned floor area below grade (ft� 0
c. N/A
R= ft2
11. Ducts
R ft2
7. Windows(166.5 sqft.) Description Area
a. Sup: Attic, Ret: Attic, AH: Whole House 8 148
a. U-Factor. Dbl, U=0.35 126.50 ft2
SHGC: SHGC=0.29
b. U-Factora Dbl, U=0.61 40.00 ft2
12. Cooling systems
kBtu/hr Efficiency
SHGC: SHGC=0.34
a. Central Unit
34.4 SEER:15.00
c. U-Factor:i N/A ft2
SHGC:
13. Heating systems
kBtu/hr Efficiency
d. U-Factor NIA ft2
a. Electric Heat Pump
33.8 HSPF:8.50
SHGC:
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth: 2.737 ft.
Area Weighed Average SHGC: 0.302
14. Hot water systems
a. Electric
Cap: 50 gallons
8• FloorTypes (1828.0 sgft.) Insulation Area
EF: 0.930
a. Slab -On -Grade Edge Insulation R=0.0 1828.00 ft2
b. Conservation features
b. NIA R= ft2
None
c. N/A R= ft2
15. Credits
Pstat
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Glass/Floor Area: 0.091 Total Proposed Modified Loads: 59.08
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PASS
Total Baseline Loads: 60.14
I hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered b
this calculation are in compliance with the Florida A18 CO,y
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this building will be inspected for
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with the Florida Energy Cod 1J'
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OWNER/AGENT: �-'�REEE7
BUILDING OFFICIAL:
DATE:
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- Compliance requires certification by the air handler unit manufacturer that the air handier 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 7.00 ACH50 (R402.4.1.2).
- Compliance with a proposed duct leakage Qn requires a Duct Leakage Test Report confirming duct leakage to outdoors,
tested in accordance with ANSI/RESNET/1CC 380, is not greater than 0.070 Qn for whole house.
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FORM R40&- 017 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
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PROJECT
Title:
Building Type:
Owner Nana:
# of Units:
Builder Name:
Permit Office:
Jurisdiction:
Family Type:
New/Existing:
Comment: j
Express 1828 Call Left St Lud Bedrooms: 4
User Conditioned Area: 1828 •
Express Homes Total Stories: 1
1 Worst Case: Yes
Express Rotate Angle: 135
Cross Ventilation:
Whole House Fan:
Single-family
New (From Plans)
Address Type: Street Address
Lot #
Block/Subdivision:
PlatBook:
Street:
County: St. Lucie
City, State, Zip: St Lude ,
FL,
CLIMATE
Design Location
Design Temp
TMY Site 97.5 % 2.5 %
Int Design Temp Heating Design Daily Temp
Winter Summer Degree Days Moisture Range
FL, ST LUCIE_CO_INTL FL VERO BEACH_MUNI 39 90
70 75 299 58 Medium
BLOCKS
Number
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Name.
Area Volume
1
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Blocki
1828.014 15720.9
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SPACES
Number
Name
Area Volume Kitchen Occupants
Bedrooms InflIID Finished Cooled Heated
1
Whole House
1828.014 15720.9 Yes 5
4 1 Yes Yes Y]26.6
FLOORS
#1
Floor Type
Space Perimeter R Value
Area Tile Wood Carp
1 ISlab-On-Grade Edge Insulatio Whole House 200 ft 0
1828 fN 0.8 0 0.2
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ROOF
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V #j
Type
Roof Gable Roof
Materials Area Area Color
Red Solar SA Emitt Emitt Dsdc
Barr Absor. Tested Tested Insul.
1
Hip Composition shingles 2044 ft' 0 fN Dark
N 0.9 No 0.9 No 0
ATTIC
V/
#�
Type
Ventilation Vent Ratio (1 in)
Area RBS IRCC
1
Full attic
Vented 300 1828 ft* N N
CEILING
Calling Type
Space R-Value Ins Type Area Framing Frac Truss Type
11
Under Attic (Vented)
Whole House 30 Blown
1828 ft* 0.11 Wood
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FORM R405-2017 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
WALLS
Adjacent Spate
Cavity Width
Height
Sheathing Framing Solar Below
1
N=>SE Exterior Concrete Block - Int InaWhole House
4.1 28 8 8
8
248.4 ft'
0
0 0.5
0
2
E=>SW Exterior Concrete Block - Int InslNhole House
4.1 8 0 8
8
69.3 fig
0
0 0.5
0
3
N=>SE Exterior Concrete Block - Int InsWhole House
4.1 11 0 8
8
95.31t'
0
0 0.5
0
-4
E->SW Exterior Concrete Block - Int InsWhole House
4.1 51 8 8
8
447.8 W
0
0 0.5
0
5
S=>NW Exterior Concrete Block - Int InsWhole House
4.1 18 4 8
8
158.9 tt'
0
0 0.5
0
-6
W=>NE Exterior Concrete Block - Int InsiNhole House
4.1 4 8 8
8
40.4 W
0
0 0.5
0
7
W->NE Exterior Concrete Block - Int InsINhote House
4.1 39 2 8
8
339.4 ft2
0
0 0.5
0
8
S=>NW Garage Frame - Wood Whole House
13 21 4 8
8
184.9 W
0
0.23 0.5
0
9
W=>INE Exterior. Frame - Wood Whole House
13 16 8 8
8
144.4 ft'
0
0.23 0.6
0
DOORS
# Omit Door Type Space
Storms
U Value
Width
Height
Area
Ft In
Ft In
1 I S=>NW Insulated Whole House
None
.4
3
6 8
20 ft2
21 S=>NW Wood Whole House
None
.39
2
8
6 8
17.8 fe
WINDOWS
Orientation shown is the entered orientation => cha
ed to Worst Case.
• Wall
Overhang
V
# Omt ID Frame Panes NFRC U-Factor SHGC imp
Area
Depth
Separation
Int Shade
Skxaening
1 N=>SE 1 Vinyl Low-E Double Yes
0.35 0.29 N
62.0 fF
1 ft 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
2 IN=>SE 3 Vinyl Low-E Double Yes
0.61 0.34 N
40.0 ft2
8 ft 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
3 IE=>SW 4 Vinyl Low-E Double Yes
0.35 0.29 N
15.6 ft2
1 ft 0 in
1 ft 0 in
Drapes/blinds
None
4 S=>NW 5 Vinyl Low-E Double Yes
0.35 0.29 N
31.0 IF
1 ft 0 in
3 ft 0 in
Drapesiblinds
None
5 =>NE 7 Vinyl Low-E Double Yes
0.35 0.29 N
15.6 W
1 ft 0 in
1 It 0 in
Drapeslblinds
None
6 S=>NW 5 Vinyl Low-E Double Yes
0.35 0.29 N
2.5 ft2
4 ft 8 in
1 ft 0 in
None
None
GARAGE
#1
Floor Area Caking Area Exposed Wall Perimeter
Avg. Wall Height
Exposed Wall Insulation
1
429.9084 ft' 429.9984 fP
64 ft
8.6 It
13
INFILTRATION
# Slope
Method SLA CFM
50 ELA EgLA
ACH
ACH
50
1 Whotehouse
Proposed ACH(50) .000383 1834.1 100.69 189.36
.1364
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HEATING SYSTEM
# System Type Subtype
Efficiency
Capacity
Block
Ducts
11 Electric Heat Pump/ Split
HSPF:8.5
33.8 kStu/hr
1
sys#1
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FORM R405-2017 INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
COOLING SYSTEM
#
1 System Type
Subtype
Efficiency
Capacity
Air Flow
SHR Block
Ducts
1
Central Unit/
Split •
SEER:15 34.4 kBtumr 1032 cfm
0.73
1
sys#1
HOT WATER SYSTEM
# 1
System Type
SubType
Location
EF,
Cap
Use
SetPnt
Conservation
1
Electric
None
Garage
0.93
50 gal
70 gal
120 deg
None
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SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM
FSEC
Collector
Storage
Cart # Company Name
System
Model # Collector Model
# Area
Volume
FEF
None None
ft2
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DUCTS
/ -- Supply —
Location R--Value Area
= Return —
Location Area
Leakage Type
Air
CFM 25
TOT
CFM25
HVAC #
Handler
OUT
ON
RLF
Heat Cool
1 Attic'
8 148 fF
Attic
48 fit
Proposed On
Whole Hou
— cfm
128.0 cfm 0.07
0.50
1 1
TEMPERATURES
amable Thermostat:Y
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Ceiling Fans:
n
HJan F bX
F
M r
_ pr I
Apr
I Ma
Ma
May
r] Jun Jul
Jun n Jul
Au
Aug
ri
Oct W
Nov
NovNo
H Dee
Steep
Octd
DDec
ec
Thermostat Schedule: HERS 2006 Reference
Hours
Schedule Type
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 (WEt AM
PM
78
78
78 78
78 78
78
78 78
78
78
78
78
78
78
Heating (WD)l AM
66
66 66 .
78
66
78 78
66 68
78
68
78
66
78
68
78
68
78
68
78
68
PM
Heating (WE I) AM
68
66
68 68
66 66
68
66
68 68
66 68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
66
68
66
68
PM
68
68 68
68
68 68
68
68
68
68
66
66
MASS
MassjType
Area
Thickness Furniture Fraction
Space
DefaUR(8 Ibs/sq.ft.
0 ft'
0 it
0.3
First Floor
Defa�ft 8 %Isq.ft.
0 fe
0 ft
0.3
Second Floor
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2017 EPL DISPLAY CARD
ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL (EPL) DISPLAY -CARD
ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX* = 98
The lower the Energy Performance Index, the more efficient the home.
1. New home or, addition
2. Single-family or multiple -family
3. NoJ of units (if multiple -family)
4. Nu I ber of bedrooms
5. Is this a worst case? (yes/no)
6. Conditioned floor area (sq. ft.)
7. Windows, type and area
a) U-factor.(weighted average)
b) Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC)
c) Area
8.
a
11
1. New (From Plans)
12. Duds, location & insulation level
a) Supply ducts
R 8.0
2. Single-family
b) Return duds
R 8.0
c) AHU location
Whole House
3. 1
4. 4
13. Cooling system:
Capacity 34.4
a) Split system
SEER 15.0
5. Yes
b) Single package
SEER
c) Ground/water source SEER/COP
6. 1828
d) Room unWPTAC
EER
e) Other
7a. 0.412
7b. 0.302
7c. 166.5
U-factor:(weighted average) 8a. NA
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) 8b. NA
)r type, insulation level:
Slab -on -grade (R-value)
Wood, raised (R-value)
Concrete, raised (R-value)
all type and Insulation:
Exterior:
Nood frame (Insulation R-value)
Wasonry (Insulation R-value)
Adjacent:
Nood frame (Insulation R-value)
Masonry (Insulation R-value)
iling type and insulation level
Jnder attic
Single assembly
(nee wallsfskylight walls
Radiant barrier installed
9a. 0.0
9b.
9c.
10A1. 13 0
10A2. 4.1
14. Heating system: Capacity 33.8
a) Split system heat pump HSPF 8.5
b) Single package heat pump HSPF
c) Electric resistance COP
d) Gas furnace, natural gas AFUE
e) Gas furnace, LPG AFUE
f) Other
15. Water heating system
a) Electric resistance EF 0.93
b) Gas fired, natural gas EF
c) Gas fired, LPG EF
d) Solar system with tank EF
e) Dedicated heat pump with tank EF
t) Heat recovery unit HeatRec/6
g) Other
1061. 13.0
10132.
16. HVAC credits claimed (Performance Method)
a) Ceiling fans
118.N .0
b) Cross ventilation No
11b.
c) Whole house fan No
11c.
d) Multizone cooling credit
11d. No
e) Multizone heating credit
h Programmable thermostat Yes
"Lab II required by Section R303.1.3 of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, If not DEFAULT.
I cert'dy that this home has complied with the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, through the above energy
saving features which will be installed (or exceeded) in this home before final inspection. Otherwise, a new EPL
displ y card will be completed based on installed code compliant features.
Builder Signature: Date: 2/12 /2019
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Address of New Home:
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Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 6th Edition (2017)
MaIndatory Requirements for Residential Performance, Prescriptive and ERI Methods
ADDRESS: I Permit Number:
St Lucia, FL,
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Bee individual code sections for full details
SECTION R401 GENERAL
El 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
(Sectionl563.9085, Florida Statutes) requires the EPL display card to be included as an addendum to each sales contract for both presold and
nonpresold residential buildings. The EPL display card contains information Indicating the energy performance level and efficiencies of components
installe0n a dwelling unit. The building official shall verify that the EPL display card completed and signed by the bulkier 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.
R402.4 Alr 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.
R402.4.1 f3ulldl thermal envel building thermal envelope shall corn with Sections R402.4.1.1 n R402.4.1.
ng a� 9 pe ply o and 2.
The sealing methods between dissimilar materials shall allow for differential expansion and contraction.
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02.4.1.1 Installation.The components of the building thermal envelope as listed in Table R402.4.1.1 shall be installed in accordance
h the manufacturers instructions and the criteria listed in Table R402.4.1.1, as applicable to the method of construction. Where required
the code official, an approved third party shall inspect all components and verify compliance.
02.4.1.2 Testing. The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate not exceeding seven air
urges per hour in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and three air changes per hour In Climate Zones 3 through S. Testing shall be conducted In
crdance with ANSVRESNET/ICC 380 and reported at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.g. (50 pascals). Testing shall be conducted by either
ivlduals 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
approved third party. A writtenreport of the results of the test shall be signed by the party conducting the test and provided to the code
cial. Testing shall be performed at any time after creation of all penetrations of the building thermal envelope.
n: Testing is not required for additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs, of the building thermal envelope of existing
in which the new construction is less than 85 percent of the building thermal envelope.
g testing:
;erior windows and doors, fireplace and stove doors shall be closed, but not sealed, beyond the intended weatherstripping or
infiltration control measures.
mpers Including exhaust, intake, makeup air, backdraft and flue dampers shall be closed, but not sealed
ition control measures.
rrior doors, if installed at the time of the test, shall be open.
edor doors for continuous ventilation systems and heat recovery ventilators shall be closed and sealed.
ating and cooling systems, if installed at the time of the test, shall be turned oti:
)ply and return registers, If Installed at the time of the test, shag be fully open.
beyond Intended
R402.4.a 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 tested and listed for the
fireplaceI. Where using tight -fitting doors on masonry fireplaces, the doors shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 907.
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R402.4.3 Fenestration air IeakageWindows, skylights and sliding glass doors shall have an air infiltration rate of no more than 0.3 drn per
square foot (1.5 UAW), and swinging doors no more than 0.5 cfrn per square foot (2.6 Us/m2), when tested according to NFRC 400 or
AAMA/ WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 by an accredited, independent laboratory and Baled and labeled by the manufacturer.
ExLeptlon: Site -built windows, skylights and doors.
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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - (Continued)
❑ R402.4.4 Rooms containing fuel -burning appliances. In Climate Zones 3 through 8, where open combustion air duds provide combustion air to
open combustion fuel burning appliances, the appliances and combustion air opening shall be located outside the building thermal envelope or
enclosed inia room, Isolated from inside the thermal envelope. Such rooms shall be sealed and insulated in accordance with the envelope requirements
of Table R402.1.2, where the walls, floors 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 duds in the room insulated in accordance with Section R403. The combustion air dud shall be insulated where it
passes through conditioned space to a minimum of R-8.
Exceptions:
1. 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.
R402.4.5 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 Us) when tested in accordance with ASTM E283 at a 1.67 psf (75 Pa) pressure differential. All recessed
luminaires shall be sealed with a gasket or caulk between the housing and the interior wail or ceiling covering.
R403.1 Controls SECTION R403 SYSTEMS
R403.1.9 Thermostat provision (Mandatory). At least one thermostat shall be provided for each separate healing and cooling system.
❑ R403.1.3 Heat pump supplementary heat (Mandatory). Heat pumps having supplementary eledric-resistanoe heat shall have controls
that,iexcept during defrost, prevent supplemental heat operation when the heat pump compressor can meet the heating bad.
R403.3.2 Sealing (Mandatory) All 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 tightness criteria below.
Duct tightness shall be verified by testing in accordance with ANSI/RESNET/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), (9) or (i), Florida Statutes, to be "substantially leak free` in
accordance with Section R403.3.3.
❑ R403.3.2.1 Sealed air handier. Air handlers shall have a manufacturers 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:
Rough -in test: Total leakage shall be measured with a pressure differential of 0.1 Inch w.g. (25 Pa) across the system, including the
manufacturers air handler 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 manufacturers air handler enclosure. Registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the
test.
Exceptions:
1. A duct air leakage test shall not be required where the duds and air handlers are located entirely 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.
❑ R403.3.6 9uliding cavities (Mandatory), Building framing cavities shall not be used as duds or plenums.
R403A Msahanlcnl system piping Insulation (Mandatory). Mechanical system piping capable of carrying fluids above 105OF (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.
❑ R403.6.1 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. Manuel controls shall be readily accessible.
R403.6.1.1 Circulation systems. Heated water circulation systems shall be provided with a circulation pump. The system return
❑ pipe shall be a dedicated return pipe or a cold water supply pipe. Gravity and thermosiphon 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 shall automatically turn off the pump when the water in the circulation loop is at the desired temperature and
when theft Is no demand for hot water.
❑ R403.6.1.2 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 heat tracing to maintain the desired water temperature in the piping In accordance
with the times when heated water is used in the occupancy.
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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - (Continued)
R403.8.6 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
downwaid and upward bend of at least 3'f Inches (89 mm) in the hot water distribution line and cold water line located as close as possible
to the storage tank.
R403.6.6 Water heater efficiencies (Mandatory).
R40&5.6.1.1 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 60°C).
R403.6.6.1.2 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 fumed 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.
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R403.6.6.2 Water -heating equipment. Water -heating equipment installed in residential units shall meet the minimum efficiencies of
j Table C404.2 in Chapter 4 of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, Commercial Provisions, for the type of oquipment 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.b.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 collectors shall be tested in accordance with ISO Standard 9M, 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 lift 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 lilechanical 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
incl4dfng: Natural, Infiltration or Mechanical means. Outdoor air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers that
close when the ventilation system is not operating.
R403.8.1 Whole -house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy. When installed to function as a whole -house mechanical
ventilation system, fans shall meet 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 Ventllstfon air. Residential buildings designed to be operated at a positive indoor pressure or for mechanical ventilation
shall most the following criteria:
1. The design air change per hour minimums for residential buildings in ASHRAE 62.2, Ventilation for Acceptable
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Indoor Air Quality, shall be the maximum rates allowed for residential applications.
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2. No ventilation or air-conditioning system make-up air shall be provided to conditioned space from attics,
crawlspaces, attached enclosed garages or outdoor spaces adjacent to swimming pods or spas.
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 equipment (Mandatory).
R403.7.1 Equlpmentsizing. Heating and cooling equipment shall be sized in accordance with ACCA Manual S based on the
equipment bads 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 coding equipment shall have an efficiency
rating equal to or greater then the minimum required by federal law for the geographic location where the equipment Is installed.
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TABLE R403.6.1
WHOLE -HOUSE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY
FAN LOCATION
AIRFLOW RATE MINIMUM
(CFM)
MINIMUM EFFICACY s
(CFMWATT)
AIRFLOW RATE MAXIMU
(CFM)
Range hoods
Any
2.8 chrr/watt
Any
in�fne fan
Any
2.8 afmAvatt
Any
Bathroom, utility room
10
1.4 ch*mtt
<90
Bathroom, utility room
90
2.8 cfm/watt
Any
For SI:I 1 c fm = 28.3 Umin. a. When tested in accordance with WI 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 thelcakxrlated 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 manufacturers product lines. The corresponding latent capacity of the
equipment shall not be less than the calculated latent load.
The published value for AHRI total capacity is a nominal, rating -test value and shall not be used for equipment sizing. Manufacturers
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 bad calculation (or entering water temperature for water -source equipment), the blower CFM provided by the expanded
performs' nos 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 temperatures shall be for the indoor dry bulb and relative humidity used for the food
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 multiple -family residential equipment sizing may be selected so that its cooling capacity Is less than the
j _ calculated total sensible load but not less than 80 percent of that bad.
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 khad even if
the design heating load Is 1.15 times greater than the design cooling bad.
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❑ 11403.7.1.2.2 Electric resistance furnaces. Electric resistance furnaces shall be sized within 4 kW of the design
requirements calculated according to the procedure selected in Section R403.7.1.
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❑ PM17,1.2.3 Fossil fuel heating equipmenrt. 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 bads caused by major entertainment events, shall have equipment sized or controlled to
prevant 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.
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❑ 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.
❑ R403.9 Snow melt and We system controls (Mandatory) Snow- and ice -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 falling and an automatic or manual control that will allow shutoff when the outdoor temperature is above 40°F (4.80C).
11403.10 Poole 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 Hestats. The electric power to heaters shall be controlled by a readily accessible on -off 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.
❑ RA03.10.2 Time switches. Time switches or other control methods that can automatically turn off and on according to a preset schedule
sl9all 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.
l3. 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 st
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 healing, 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 shelf not be required.
Q R40 -10A Gas- and oil-Ared pool and spa heaters. All gas- and oil -tired pool and spa heaters shall have a minimum thermal
etciency of 82 percent for heaters manufactured on or after April 16, 2013, when tested in accordance with ANSI Z 21.56. Pool
h laters fared 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.
R403.11 Plorlable spas (Mandator%he energy consumption of electric -powered portable spas shall be controlled by the
requirements of APSP-14.
SECTION R404
ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS
R404.1 Lighting equipment (Mandatory). Not less than 75 percent of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fbdures shall be
hig"Ifiicacy lamps or not less than 75 percent of the permanently Installed lighting fixtures shall contain only high -efficacy lamps.
Ezcaption: Low -voltage lighting.
R404.1.1 Lighting equipment (Mandatory). Fuel gas lighting systems shall not have continuously burning pilot lights.
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2017 - AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
TABLE 402.4.1.1
AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
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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 sealed.
Ceiting/attici
The air barrier in any dropped calling/soffit shall be aligned with
the insulation
The insulation In an y dropped calling/soffit
and any gaps in the air barmier shall be sealed.
shall be aligned with the air barrier.
openings, drop down stairs or knee wall doors to
unconditioned attics aces 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 shalt be
shall be insulated by completely filling the cavity
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seams•
with a material having a thermal resistance of R-3
Knee walls shall be sealed.
per inch minimum.
Exterior thermal envelope insulation for framed
walls shall be installed in substantial contact and
continuous alignment with the air barrier.
Windows, skylights
The space between window/door Jambs and framing, and
and doors
skylights and framing shall be sealed.
Rim joists
Rim joists shall Include the air barrier.
Rim joists shall be insulated.
Floors
The air baffler 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 spac® walls
Exposed earth in unvented crawl spaces shall be covered with
Where provided Instead of floor insulation, insulation
a Class I vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped.
shall be permanently attached to the crawlspece
Shafts, penetrations
Duct shafts, uglily penetrations, and flue shafts opening to
exterior or unconditioned wace 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
Alr sealing shall be provided between the garage and conditioned spac
me.
Recessed lighting
Recessed 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 air tight 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
ShoweNtubl
The air barrier installed at exterior walls adjacent to showers and
Exterior walls adjacent to showers and tuba shall
on exterior
wall
tubs shalt separate them from the shovers and tubs.
be Insulated.
Electrical/phone box or
The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication
exterior wails
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
sins nm
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Envelope Leakage Test Report (Blower Door Test)
Residential Prescriptive, Performance or ERI Method Compliance
2017 Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 6th Edition
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must be verified by building department.
R402.4.1.2 Testing. Testing shall be conducted in accordance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380 and reported at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.g. (50 Pascals)
Testing stall be conducted by either individuals as defined in Section 553.993(5) or (7), Florida Statues.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 party conducting the test and
provided to thecode official, Testing shall be performed at any time after creation of all penetrations of the building thermal envelope.
During to lting:
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. DampeIrs including exhaust, intake, makeup air, back draft and flue dampers shall be closed, but not sealed beyond intended infiltration control
measures.
3. Interioddoors, 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.
6. Supply land return registers, if installed at the time of the test, shall be fully open.
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Duct Leakage Test Report
Residential Prescriptive, Performance or EAl Method Compliance
2017 Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 6th Edition
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