HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnergy Code Compliance letterHamilton County Residential Energy Code Compliance Certificate
HOUSE ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________ ___
BUILDER/DESIGN PROFESSIONAL NAME: ___________________________________________________________________
COMPANY:__________________________________________________ ____ PHONE:_________________________
EMAIL: ____________ _________________________________________________________________________________
ENVELOPE SUMMARY (To be completed by Builder or Design Professional.)
FLAT CEILING/ATTIC __________R-VALUE WINDOWS:
SLOPED/VAULTED CEILING __________R-VALUE __________SHGC __________U-FACTOR
ATTIC KNEEWALL __________R-VALUE
EXTERIOR WALL __________R-VALUE SKYLIGHT:
ABOVE GRADE MASS WALL __________R-VALUE __________SHGC __________U-FACTOR
BASEMENT STUD WALL __________R-VALUE
BASEMENT (CONTINUOUS) __________R-VALUE OPAQUE DOOR (<50% Glazed):
CRAWLSPACE STUD WALL __________R-VALUE __________SHGC __________U-FACTOR
CRAWLSPACE (CONTINUOUS) __________R-VALUE
FLOOR __________R-VALUE OTHER INSULATION COMMENTS:
CANTILEVERED FLOOR __________R-VALUE
FOUNDATION SLAB __________R-VALUE ________________________________________________
MECHANICAL SUMMARY (To be completed by HVAC Contractor.)
NUMBER OF HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS: __________
HEATING SYSTEM 1 TYPE (choose one) GAS: ________AFUE AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMP:_____HSPF OTHER
COOLING SYSTEM 1 TYPE (Standard DX, Heat Pump, Geothermal, Etc.)______________________________________________
COOLING SYSTEM 1 EFFICIENCY: ___________________ SEER EER OTHER
HEATING SYSTEM 2 TYPE (choose one) GAS: ________AFUE AIR-SOURCE HEAT PUMP:_____HSPF OTHER
COOLING SYSTEM 2 TYPE (Standard DX, Heat Pump, Geothermal, Etc.) ______________________________________________
COOLING SYSTEM 2 EFFICIENCY: ___________________ SEER EER OTHER
WATER HEATER ENERGY FACTOR: ___________________Ef FUEL TYPE: GAS ELEC OTHER
FIELD TESTING (To be completed by a qualified Third-Party Verifier)
BUILDING ENVELOPE TIGHTNESS:
FAN FLOW AT 50 PASCALS: __________ CFM50 TOTAL CONDITIONED VOLUME: _______________ ft3
ACH50 = CFM50 x 60 / Volume = _______________ ACH50 (must be less than 7 ACH50)
DUCT TIGHTNESS TESTING:
SYSTEM METHOD* (PCO, PCT, RIT) CFM25 AREA SERVED (ft2)TEST RESULTS** COMMENTS
1
2
*PCO (Post Construction Leakage to Outdoors) 8% max; PCT (Post Construction Total Leakage) 12% max; RIT (Rough-in w/Air
Handler installed) 6% max
** CFM25 per 100 ft2 of Conditioned Floor Area = CFM25 x 100 / Conditioned Floor Area Served
BUILDING ENVELOPE TIGHTNESS / DUCT TIGHTNESS TEST CONDUCTED BY:
NAME:________________________________________ SIGNATURE:__ ___ ________ __
COMPANY:____________________________________________ ____ _ QUALIFICATION: HERS BPI DET
Hamilton County Residential Energy Code Air Barrier and Insulation Checklist
AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION CONDUCTED BY:
NAME: _______________________________________________ __ DATE: ____________________________
SIGNATURE:__________________________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________
COMPONENT CRITERIA
Must
Correct Verified N/A
Air barrier and
thermal barrier
Exterior thermal envelope insulation for framed walls is installed in substantial
contact and continuous alignment with building envelope air barrier.
Breaks or joints in the air barrier are filled or repaired.
Air-permeable insulation is not used as sealing material.
Air-permeable insulation is inside of an air barrier.
Ceiling/attic
Air barrier in any dropped ceiling/soffit is substantially aligned with insulation
and any gaps are sealed.
Attic access (except unvented attic), knee wall door, or drop down stair is
sealed.
Walls
Corners and headers are insulated.
Junction of foundation and sill plate is sealed.
Windows and doors Space between window/door jambs and framing is sealed.
Rim joists Rim joists are insulated and include an air barrier.
Floors (including
above-garage and
cantilevered floors)
Insulation is installed to maintain permanent contact with underside of subfloor
decking.
Air barrier is installed at any exposed edge of insulation.
Crawl space walls
Insulation is permanently attached to walls.
Exposed earth in unvented crawl spaces is covered with Class I vapor retarder
with overlapping joints taped.
Shafts, penetrations Duct shafts, utility penetrations, knee walls and flue shafts opening to exterior
or unconditioned space are sealed.
Narrow cavities Batts in narrow cavities are cut to fit, or narrow cavities are filled by
sprayed/blown insulation.
Garage separation Air sealing is provided between the garage and conditioned spaces.
Recessed lighting Recessed light fixtures are air tight, IC rated, and sealed to drywall.
Exception—fixtures in conditioned space.
Plumbing and wiring
Insulation is placed between outside and pipes.
Batt insulation is cut to fit around wiring and plumbing, or sprayed/blown
insulation extends behind piping and wiring.
Shower/tub on
exterior wall
Showers and tubs on exterior walls have insulation and an air barrier separating
them from the exterior wall.
Electrical/phone box
on exterior wall Air barrier extends behind boxes or air sealed-type boxes are installed.
Common wall Air barrier is installed in common wall between dwelling units.
HVAC register boots HVAC register boots that penetrate building envelope are sealed to
subfloor or drywall.
Fireplace Fireplace walls include an air barrier.