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CA CEC 400 2016

CA CEC 400 2016

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CA Title 24, Part 6, and Associated Administrative Regulations in Part 1

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7 2016 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
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15 Appendix JA1 – Glossary
59 Appendix JA2 – Reference Weather/Climate Data
60 JA2.1 Weather Data – General
JA2.1.1 Counties and Cities with Climate Zone Designations
87 JA2.2 California Design Location Data
125 Appendix JA3 – Time Dependent Valuation (TDV)
JA3.1 Scope and Purpose
JA3.2 Summary of Data
129 Appendix JA4 – U-factor, C-factor, and Thermal Mass Data
131 JA4.1 Scope and Purpose
JA4.1.1 Introduction
JA4.1.2 California Energy Commission Approved Software
JA4.1.2.1 Determining R-value and U-factor of Construction Assemblies
133 JA4.1.2.2 Accounting for Continuous Insulation R-value
JA4.1.2.3 Accounting for Unusual Construction Layers
134 JA4.1.2.4 Double Walls
JA4.1.3 Tapered Insulation
135 JA4.1.4 Insulating Layers on Mass and Other Walls
JA4.1.5 Wood Based Sheathing R-values
JA4.1.6 Framing Percentages for Calculating U-factors
136 JA4.1.7 R-values and U-factors for Medium-Density Closed Cell and Low-Density Open Cell Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation:
139 JA4.2 Roofs and Ceilings
Table 4.2.1 – U-factors of Wood Framed Attic Roofs
141 Table 4.2.2 – U-factors of Wood Framed Rafter Roofs
146 Table 4.2.4 – U-factors of Metal Framed Attic Roofs
148 Table 4.2.5 – U-factors of Metal Framed Rafter Roofs
152 Table 4.2.7 – U-factors for Metal Building Roofs
154 Table 4.2.8 – U-factors for Insulated Ceiling with Removable Panels
155 Table 4.2.9 – U-factors of Insulated Metal Panel Roofs and Ceilings
156 JA4.3 Walls
Table 4.3.1 – U-factors of Wood Framed Walls
157 (See addendum at the end of this Section on page 4-75 for table 4.3.1(a) entitled “Table 4.3.1(a) – U-factors of Wood Framed Walls with 5/8 gypsum1 (Only to be used when 5/8 inch gypsum is installed).”
158 Table 4.3.2 – U-factors of Structurally Insulated Wall Panels (SIPS)
161 Table 4.3.3 – U-factors of Metal Framed Walls for Nonresidential Construction
163 Table 4.3.4 – U-factors of Metal Framed Walls for Residential Construction
165 Table 4.3.5 – Properties of Hollow Unit Masonry Walls
167 Table 4.3.6 – Properties of Solid Unit Masonry and Solid Concrete Walls
171 Table 4.3.8 – U-factors for Spandrel Panels and Glass Curtain Walls
176 Table 4.3.10 – U-factors for Insulated Metal Panel Walls
177 Table 4.3.11 – Thermal Properties of Log Home Walls
178 Table 4.3.12 – Thermal and Mass Properties of Straw Bale Walls
181 Table 4.3.14 – Effective R-values for Interior or Exterior Insulation Layers
183 JA4.4 Floors and Slabs
Table 4.4.1 – Standard U-factors for Wood-Framed Floors with a Crawl Space
185 Table 4.4.2 – Standard U-factors for Wood Framed Floors without a Crawl Space
187 Table 4.4.3 – Standard U-factors for Wood Foam Panel (SIP) Floors
189 Table 4.4.4 – Standard U-factors for Metal-Framed Floors with a Crawl Space
191 Table 4.4.5 – Standard U-factors for Metal-Framed Floors without a Crawl Space
194 Table 4.4.7 – F-Factors for Unheated Slab-on-Grade Floors
195 Table 4.4.8 – F-Factors for Heated Slab-on-Grade Floors
196 JA4.5 Miscellaneous Construction
Table 4.5.1 – Doors
197 JA4.6
198 Table 4.6.2 – Rules for Calculating Mass Thermal Properties From Published Values
199 ADDENDUM TO JA4 (See Notification: http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2016standards/).
Table 4.3.1(a) – U-factors of Wood Framed Walls with 5/8 gypsum1 (Only to be used when 5/8 inch gypsum is installed)
201 Appendix JA5 – Technical Specifications For Occupant Controlled Smart Thermostats
202 JA5.1 Introduction
JA5.2 Required Functional Resources
JA5.2.1 Setback Capabilities
JA5.2.2 Communication Capabilities
203 JA5.2.3 OCST Messages and Attributes
JA5.2.3.1 Demand Responsive Control
JA5.2.3.2 Demand Response Periods
JA5.2.4 Event Response
204 JA5.2.5 Other Required Capabilities
JA5.3 Functional Descriptions
JA5.3.1 Communications Interface
205 JA5.3.2 Expansion/Communication Port
JA5.3.3 Onboard Communications Devices
JA5.3.4 User Display and Interface
206 JA5.3.5 Required Functional Behavior
207 JA5.3.6 Restoring Factory Installed Default Settings
JA5.3.7 Security
JA5.4 The HVAC System Interface
JA5.5 Terminology
209 Appendix JA6 – HVAC System Fault Detection and Diagnostic Technology
210 JA6.1 Fault Indicator Display (FID)
JA6.1.1 Purpose and Scope
JA6.1.2 FID Product Approval
JA6.1.3 FID Installation
JA6.1.4 FID Product Documentation
JA6.1.5 Optional Fault Detection Capabilities
JA6.1.6 Requirements for a Fault Indicator Display
211 JA6.1.6.1 Instrumentation Specifications
JA6.1.6.1.1 Temperature Sensors
JA6.1.6.1.2 Refrigerant Pressure Sensors
JA6.1.6.1.3 Parameters Measured
JA6.1.6.2 Refrigerant Charge, Metering Device, and Airflow Calculations
JA6.1.6.2.1 Fixed Metering Device Calculations
JA6.1.6.2.2 Variable Metering Device Calculations
212 JA6.1.6.2.3 Minimum Airflow Calculations
JA6.1.6.3 System Fault Indication
213 JA6.1.6.4 Optional Functionality
JA6.1.6.4.1 Self Diagnostic Reporting
JA6.1.6.4.2 Data Access
215 JA6.2 Saturation Pressure Measurement Sensors
JA6.2.1 Purpose and Scope
JA6.2.2 SPMS Device Approval
JA6.2.3 Standard for Saturation Pressure Measurement Sensors
JA6.2.3.1 Instrumentation Specifications
JA6.2.3.2 Installation
220 Declaration
221 Appendix JA7 – Data Registry Requirements
223 JA7.1 Purpose and Scope
224 JA7.2 Definitions
228 JA7.3 Introduction
229 JA7.4 Roles and Responsibilities, and Authorized Users
JA7.4.1 Registration Provider
JA7.4.2 Authorized Users
JA7.4.3 View-Only Authorized User
230 JA7.4.4 Documentation Author
JA7.4.5 Field Technician
JA7.4.6 Registration Signer (Responsible Person)
JA7.4.7 Enforcement Agency
232 JA7.5 Document Registration Requirements
JA7.5.1 Overview
JA7.5.2 Document Appending
JA7.5.2.1 Registration Number
JA7.5.2.2 Registration Date and Time
233 JA7.5.2.3 Performance Compliance Software Calculation Date and Time
JA7.5.2.4 Electronic Signatures
JA7.5.2.5 Digital Signatures
JA7.5.3 Data Validation for Compliance Document Registration
234 JA7.5.3.1 Null Entries
JA7.5.3.2 Calculated Values
JA7.5.3.3 Look-up Functions for Calculations
JA7.5.4 Registration Numbering Conventions
JA7.5.4.1 Nonresidential Registration Numbering Convention
JA7.5.4.2 Residential Registration Numbering Convention
236 JA7.5.5 Verification of Authenticity of Copies of Registered Documents
JA7.5.6 Project Document Configuration
JA7.5.6.1 Project Status Reports
237 JA7.5.6.1.1 Project Status Report Information for Residential Projects:
JA7.5.6.1.2 Project Status Report Information for Nonresidential Projects:
JA7.5.6.2 Revision Control
238 JA7.5.7 Certificate of Compliance Requirements
JA7.5.7.1 Prescriptive Certificate of Compliance Document
JA7.5.7.2 Performance Certificate of Compliance Document:
JA7.5.7.3 Multiple Orientation Plans (Residential)
JA7.5.7.4 Multifamily Dwelling units
JA7.5.8 Certificate of Installation Requirements
JA7.5.8.1 Residential Certificate of Installation
JA7.5.8.2 Nonresidential Certificate of Installation
239 JA7.5.9 Certificate of Verification Requirements
JA7.5.9.1 Managing Sample Groups
JA7.5.9.2 Group Numbering Convention
240 JA7.5.10 Certificate of Acceptance Requirements
241 JA7.6 Electronic and Digital Signature Requirements
JA7.6.1 Introduction
JA7.6.2 Overall Description
JA7.6.2.1 Interfaces – Main Users
JA7.6.2.2 Major Functions
JA7.6.2.2.1 Electronic Signature Capability
JA7.6.2.2.2 Document Data Validation
JA7.6.2.2.3 Signer Review and Signature Actions
JA7.6.2.2.4 Digital Signatures
242 JA7.6.2.2.5 Transmittal to Commission Compliance Document Repository
JA7.6.2.2.6 Document Retention
JA7.6.2.2.7 Receive and Process Output From Compliance Software and Other Software Tools
JA7.6.2.3 User Characteristics
JA7.6.2.3.1 Users who will use electronic signatures to sign and register compliance documents.
JA7.6.2.3.2 Users who use a digital certificate to secure registered compliance documents.
JA7.6.2.3.3 Users who will receive the electronically transmitted registered compliance documents
JA7.6.2.3.4 Users who transmit electronic compliance documentation to the Data Registry.
243 JA7.6.2.4 Constraints
JA7.6.2.4.1 Schedule Constraint:
JA7.6.2.4.2 Software Constraint:
JA7.6.3 Specific requirements
JA7.6.3.1 Interface Requirements
JA7.6.3.1.1 User interfaces
JA7.6.3.1.1.1 All Data Registries shall utilize the same informational content, graphical layout and formatting unique to the applicable type of compliance document when displaying the completed compliance documents for review and signing as part of t…
JA7.6.3.1.2 Software interfaces
JA7.6.3.1.2.1 All registered compliance documents transmitted from any Data Registry shall be secured with the Registration Provider digital signature.
244 JA7.6.3.1.2.2 All Data Registries shall implement the same security protocol for importing completed compliance document transmittals generated by 3rd party software tools. The security protocol shall be approved by the Commission.
JA7.6.3.2 Functions
JA7.6.3.2.1 Electronic Signature Capability
JA7.6.3.2.1.1 Any authorized user of a Data Registry can request an electronic signature in order to sign compliance documents as the documentation author, Field Technician, or as the registration signer.
JA7.6.3.2.1.2 Registration Providers shall gather and verify any and all information necessary to validate a user applicant’s identity and applicable qualifications as prerequisite to authorizing assignment to a user applicant an electronic signature,…
JA7.6.3.2.1.3 Authorized users shall provide to the Data Registry an electronic image of their handwritten signature for use in displaying their electronic signature.
JA7.6.3.2.2 Document Data Validation
JA7.6.3.2.2.1 When a documentation author indicates that the compliance document is complete and he/she is ready to sign it, the Data Registry shall verify that all information necessary to complete the document has been provided as prerequisite to ma…
JA7.6.3.2.2.2 The Data Registry shall verify that a compliance document is complete and has received the documentation author’s signature as prerequisite to making the compliance document available for registration signing. For Certificate of Acceptan…
JA7.6.3.2.3 Signer Review and Signature Actions
245 JA7.6.3.2.3.1 The documentation author can electronically sign a compliance document if it has been verified as complete by the Data Registry.
JA7.6.3.2.3.2 The Field Technician can electronically sign a Certificate of Acceptance document if it has been verified as complete by the Data Registry and has the documentation author’s signature.
JA7.6.3.2.3.3 The registration signer can electronically sign a compliance document if it has been verified as complete by the Data Registry and has the documentation author’s signature. For Certificate of Acceptance documents both the Documentation A…
JA7.6.3.2.3.4 When an authorized user selects to sign a compliance document, the Data Registry provides a display of the compliance document layout that allows the user access to any part of the compliance document for review, as well as a display of …
JA7.6.3.2.3.5 When the documentation author activates the signing control to sign the compliance document, the Data Registry shall display the completed documentation author signature block including the documentation author’s electronic signature uti…
JA7.6.3.2.3.6 When the Field Technician activates the signing control to sign the Certificate of Acceptance document, the Data Registry shall display the completed field technician’s signature block including the Field Technician’s electronic signatur…
JA7.6.3.2.3.7 When the registration signer activates the signing control to register the compliance document, the Data Registry shall display the completed signature block including the registration signer’s electronic signature utilizing the visible …
JA7.6.3.2.4 Digital Signatures
246 JA7.6.3.2.4.1 When a compliance document is electronically signed by the registration signer, the Data Registry shall apply a visible indication of the Registration Provider’s digital signature to the document which shall include the following stateme…
JA7.6.3.2.5 Transmittal to Commission Compliance Document Repository
JA7.6.3.2.5.1 The Data Registry shall transmit the digitally signed and registered compliance document to the Commission document repository using a secure transmission protocol. Detailed guidance for the secure transmission protocol may be specified …
JA7.6.3.2.6 Document Retention
JA7.6.3.2.6.1 The Data Registry shall provide users the functionality to either view registered documents in their web browser or save the document file to their desktop.
JA7.6.3.2.6.2 The Data Registry shall provide functionality to transmit registered compliance documents to authorized requesters.
JA7.6.3.2.6.3 The Data Registry shall make their digital signature public key available for all types of authorized access to these registered documents.
JA7.6.3.2.7 Receive and Process Output From Compliance Software or Other Software Tools
247 JA7.6.3.2.7.1 The Data Registry shall have functionality to receive data containing electronic documents and data exported from compliance software tools or other software tools approved by the Commission. When data is received using a password protec…
JA7.6.3.2.7.2 The Data Registry shall have functionality to decrypt data files it receives that contain completed compliance documents exported from compliance software tools or other software tools approved by the Commission using the password provid…
JA7.6.3.2.7.3 The Data Registry shall only allow the transmission of data between compliance software tools or other software tools approved by the Commission using secure data transfer protocols. Detailed guidance for secure data transfer protocols …
248 JA7.7 Data Exchange Requirements
JA7.7.1 Data Exchange Requirements for Document Registration
JA7.7.1.1 Keyed-in Data Entry
JA7.7.1.2 Imports from Software Tools External to a Data Registry
249 JA7.7.1.3 Image File Format for Document Registration
JA7.7.1.4 Export to Commission Compliance Document Repository
JA7.7.1.5 Electronic Copies of Registered Compliance Documents for Submittals
250 JA7.8 Data Registry Approval
JA7.8.1 Overview
JA7.8.2 Application Checklist
JA7.8.2.1 Registration Provider Applicant Certification Statement.
JA7.8.2.2 Compliance Document Registration Test Results.
JA7.8.2.3 User Manual
JA7.8.2.4 Data Registry Authorized User Account Access.
251 JA7.8.2.5 Application Fee and Other Administrative Requirements
JA7.8.3 Types of Approval
JA7.8.3.1 Full Approval
JA7.8.3.2 Amendments
252 JA7.8.4 Rescinding Approval (Deactivation) of Data Registries
JA7.8.4.1 Procedures that Initiate Deactivation
JA7.8.4.2 Challenging a Data Registry and Initiating Deactivation
1. State the name of the Data Registry that contains the alleged errors;
253 2. Identify concisely the nature of the alleged errors in the Data Registry that require review;
3. Explain why the alleged errors are serious enough in their effect on document registration compliance to justify a deactivation procedure; and
4. Include appropriate data electronically (in a format agreed to by the Commission staff) and/or information sufficient to evaluate the alleged errors.
1. Determine that the Data Registry need not be deactivated; or
2. Submit to the Commission a written recommendation that the Data Registry be deactivated.
JA7.8.4.3 Burden of Proof
JA7.8.5 Data Registry User Manual
254 JA7.8.5.1 Energy Commission Approval
JA7.8.5.2 Data Registry Capabilities
JA7.8.5.3 Preparing Basic Documents
JA7.8.5.4 Instruction for Submittal of the Registered Document(s)
JA7.8.5.5 Sample Compliance Documentation
JA7.9 Approval of Software Used for Data Input to Data Registries
255 JA7.9.1 Overview
JA7.9.2 Application Checklist
JA7.9.2.1 Software Vendor Applicant Certification Statement.
JA7.9.2.2 Compliance Document Registration Test Results.
JA7.9.2.3 User Manual
JA7.9.2.4 Application Fee and Other Administrative Requirements
JA7.9.3 Types of Approval
JA7.9.3.1 Full Approval
256 JA7.9.3.2 Amendments
JA7.9.4 Rescinding Approval (Deactivation) of Software
JA7.9.4.1 Procedures that Initiate Deactivation
257 JA7.9.4.2 Challenging a Software Tool and Initiating Deactivation
1. State the name of the software that contains the alleged errors;
2. Identify concisely the nature of the alleged errors in the software that require review;
3. Explain why the alleged errors are serious enough in their effect on document registration compliance to justify a deactivation procedure; and
4. Include appropriate data electronically (in a format agreed to by the Commission staff) and/or information sufficient to evaluate the alleged errors.
1. Determine that the software need not be deactivated; or
2. Submit to the Commission a written recommendation that the software be deactivated.
JA7.9.4.3 Burden of Proof
258 JA7.9.5 Software User Manual
JA7.9.5.1 Energy Commission Approval
JA7.9.5.2 Software Capabilities
JA7.9.5.3 Preparing Basic Documents
JA7.9.5.4 Sample Compliance Documentation
JA7.10 Related Publications
261 Appendix JA8 – Qualification Requirements for High Efficacy Light Sources
269 Appendix JA9 – Qualification Requirements for Low Leakage Air-Handling Units
JA9.1 Purpose and Scope
JA9.2 Qualification Requirements
JA9.2.1 Method of Test
JA9.2.2 Testing Laboratory Requirements
JA9.2.3 Nominal Air-Handling Unit Airflow
270 JA9.2.4 Leakage Criterion for Qualification
271 Appendix JA10 – Test Method for Measuring Flicker of Lighting Systems and Reporting Requirements
279 Appendix RA1 – Alternative Residential Field Verification and Diagnostic Test Protocols
280 RA1.1 Alternative Protocol Approval
RA1.1.1 Alternative Refrigerant Charge Verification Protocol Approval
RA1.2 Winter Setup for the Standard Charge Verification Procedure
RA1.2.1 Purpose and Scope
281 RA1.2.2 Winter Setup for the Standard Charge Verification Procedure
RA1.2.3 Additional Requirements and Qualifications
283 Appendix RA2 – Residential HERS Verification, Testing, and Documentation Procedures
Appendix RA2
284 RA2.1 California Home Energy Rating Systems
RA2.2 Measures that Require Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing
286 RA2.3 Documentation and Communication Requirements for HERS Verification Compliance
287 RA2.3.1 Documentation Constraints, Registration, and Verification
RA2.3.1.1 Whole-Building Compliance Approach for Multifamily Buildings
RA2.3.1.2 Document Registration
288 RA2.3.1.3 Verification of Registered Documents
RA2.3.2 Summary of Documentation and Communication Procedures
289 RA2.4 Summary of Responsibilities
RA2.4.1 Builder
RA2.4.2 HERS Provider and Rater
290 RA2.4.3 Third Party Quality Control Program
291 RA2.4.4 Enforcement Agency
RA2.5 Installer Requirements – Certificate of Installation Documentation
292 RA2.5.1 Field Verification, Diagnostic Testing, and Certificate of Installation Registration
RA2.6 HERS Procedures – Verification, Testing, and Sampling
RA2.6.1 HERS Procedures – General Requirements
293 RA2.6.2 HERS Procedures – Initial Model Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing
294 RA2.6.3 HERS Procedures – Group Sample Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing
RA2.6.3.1 Designation of Groups
RA2.6.3.2 Group Status – “Open” Groups and “Closed” Groups
RA2.6.3.3 Sampling of a “Closed” Group of Up to Seven Dwellings
295 RA2.6.3.4 Sampling of an “Open” Group of Up to Five Dwellings
RA2.6.3.5 Additional Requirements Applicable to Group Sampling Procedures
296 RA2.6.4 HERS Procedures – Re-sampling, Full Testing and Corrective Action
297 RA2.6.4.1 Re-sampling procedures for a “closed” group of up to seven dwellings:
RA2.6.4.2 Re-sampling procedures for an “open” group of up to five dwellings:
298 RA2.6.4.3 Corrective Action
RA2.7 Third Party Quality Control Programs
299 RA2.8 Installer Requirements and HERS Procedures for Alterations
301 Appendix RA3 – Residential Field Verification and Diagnostic Test Protocols
302 Appendix RA3
303 RA3.1 Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing of Air Distribution Systems
RA3.1.1 Purpose and Scope
RA3.1.2 Instrumentation Specifications
RA3.1.2.1 Pressure Measurements
RA3.1.2.2 Duct Leakage Measurements
RA3.1.2.3 Calibration
304 RA3.1.3 Diagnostic Apparatus
RA3.1.3.1 Apparatus for Duct Pressurization and Leakage Flow Measurement
RA3.1.3.2 Apparatus for Duct Leakage to Outside Measurement
RA3.1.3.3 Apparatus for Smoke-Test of Accessible-Duct Sealing (Existing Duct Systems)
RA3.1.4 Verification and Diagnostic Procedures
RA3.1.4.1 Diagnostic Duct Location, Surface Area and R-value
RA3.1.4.1.1 Verified Duct System Design
RA3.1.4.1.1.1 Verified Duct System Design – Duct Design Layout
RA3.1.4.1.1.2 Verified Duct System Design – Compliance Criteria
305 RA3.1.4.1.1.3 Verified Duct System Design – Duct Design Layout Approval
RA3.1.4.1.1.4 Verified Duct System Design – Field Verification of Installation
RA3.1.4.1.2 Verification of 12 Linear Feet or Less of Duct Located Outside Of Conditioned Space
RA3.1.4.1.3 Visual Verification of Ducts Located Entirely In Conditioned Space
RA3.1.4.1.4 Verification of Duct Surface Area Reduction
RA3.1.4.1.5 Verification of Buried Ducts on The Ceiling R-Value
RA3.1.4.1.6 Verification of Deeply Buried Ducts R-Value
306 RA3.1.4.2 Determining Air Handler Airflow for Calculation of Duct Leakage Rate Compliance Targets
RA3.1.4.2.1 Default Air Handler Airflow
RA3.1.4.2.2 Nominal Air Handler Airflow
RA3.1.4.2.3 Measured System Airflow
RA3.1.4.3 Diagnostic Duct Leakage
307 RA3.1.4.3.1 Diagnostic Duct Leakage from Fan Pressurization of Ducts
308 RA3.1.4.3.2 Diagnostic Duct Leakage at Rough-in Construction Stage
RA3.1.4.3.2.1 Ducts with the Air Handling Unit Installed and Connected:
RA3.1.4.3.2.2 Ducts with Air Handling Unit Not Yet Installed:
309 RA3.1.4.3.3 Installer Visual Inspection at Final Construction Stage
RA3.1.4.3.4 Duct Leakage to Outside from Fan Pressurization of Ducts
310 RA3.1.4.3.5 Sealing of All Accessible Leaks
RA3.1.4.3.6 Smoke-Test of Accessible-Duct Sealing
RA3.1.4.3.7 Visual Inspection of Accessible Duct Sealing
311 RA3.1.4.3.8 Verification of Low Leakage Ducts Located Entirely In Conditioned Space
RA3.1.4.3.9 Verification of Low Leakage Air-Handling Unit with Sealed and Tested Duct System
RA3.1.4.4 Verification of Return Duct Design
RA3.1.4.5 Verification of Air Filter Device Design
RA3.1.4.6 Verification of Bypass Ducts for Zonally Controlled Forced Air Systems
RA3.2 Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing of Refrigerant Charge for Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
RA3.2.1 Purpose and Scope
312 RA3.2.1.1 Scope of the Standard Charge Verification Procedure (RA3.2.2)
RA3.2.1.2 Scope of the Weigh-In Charging Procedure (RA3.2.3)
313 RA3.2.2 Standard Charge Verification Procedure
314 RA3.2.2.1 Minimum Qualifications for this Procedure
315 RA3.2.2.2 Instrumentation Specifications
RA3.2.2.2.1 Digital Temperature Measurement Specifications
RA3.2.2.2.1.1 Dry-bulb Air Temperature Measurements
RA3.2.2.2.1.2 Wet-bulb Air Temperature Measurements Using Wetted Wick
RA3.2.2.2.1.3 Wet-bulb air Temperature Measurements Using Digital Hygrometer Device
RA3.2.2.2.1.4 Refrigerant Lines – Pipe Temperature Measurement
316 RA3.2.2.2.2 Temperature Sensor Specifications
RA3.2.2.2.2.1 Response Time Qualification Specification for Air Temperature Sensors
RA3.2.2.2.2.2 Response Time and Application Specification for Pipe Temperature Sensors
RA3.2.2.2.3 Digital Refrigerant Gauge Specifications
RA3.2.2.3 Measurement Access Hole (MAH) Specification
317 RA3.2.2.4 Calibration
RA3.2.2.4.1 Digital Thermometer and Temperature Sensor Field Calibration Procedure
318 RA3.2.2.4.2 Digital Refrigerant Gauge Field Check Procedure
RA3.2.2.4.3 Digital Hygrometer Calibration
RA3.2.2.5 Charge Verification Measurements
319 RA3.2.2.6 Refrigerant Charge and Metering Device Calculations
320 RA3.2.2.6.1 Fixed Metering Device Calculations – Superheat Charging Method
RA3.2.2.6.2 Variable Metering Device Calculations – Subcooling Charging Method
321 RA3.2.3 Weigh-In Charging Procedure
RA3.2.3.1 HVAC Installer – Weigh-In Charging Procedure
RA3.2.3.1.1 Procedure Options
RA3.2.3.1.1.1 Weigh-in Charge Adjustment
322 RA3.2.3.1.1.2 Weigh-in Total Charge
RA3.2.3.1.2 Minimum Qualifications for this Procedure
RA3.2.3.1.3 Instrumentation Specifications
RA3.2.3.1.3.1 Refrigerant Scale
RA3.2.3.1.4 Calibration
RA3.2.3.1.4.1 Refrigerant Scale
RA3.2.3.1.5 Weigh-in Procedure
RA3.2.3.2 HERS Rater – Observation of Weigh-In Charging Procedure
326 RA3.3 Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing of Forced Air System Airflow Rate, Fan Watt Draw, and Determination of Fan Efficacy.
RA3.3.1 Instrumentation Specifications
RA3.3.1.1 Pressure Measurements
327 RA3.3.1.2 Airflow Rate Measurements
RA3.3.1.3 Fan Watt Draw Measurements
RA3.3.2 Apparatus
RA3.3.2.1 System Airflow Rate Measurement Apparatus
328 RA3.3.2.1.1 Fan Flowmeter
RA3.3.2.1.2 Flow Grid
RA3.3.2.1.3 Powered Flow Capture Hood
329 RA3.3.2.1.4 Traditional Flow Capture Hood
RA3.3.2.2 Air Handler Watt Draw Measurement Apparatus
RA3.3.2.2.1 Portable Watt Meter
RA3.3.2.2.2 Utility Revenue Meter
RA3.3.2.2.3 Digital Utility Revenue Meter
RA3.3.3 Procedures
RA3.3.3.1 System Airflow Rate Measurement Procedures
330 RA3.3.3.1.1 System Airflow Rate Measurement Using Plenum Pressure Matching and Fan Flowmeter
RA3.3.3.1.2 System Airflow Rate Measurement Using Flow Grid
331 RA3.3.3.1.3 System Airflow Rate Measurement Using Powered Flow Capture Hood
RA3.3.3.1.4 System Airflow Rate Measurement Using Traditional Flow Capture Hood
RA3.3.3.1.5 Alternative to Compliance with Minimum System Airflow Requirements for Altered Systems
RA3.3.3.1.5.1 Remedial Actions
332 RA3.3.3.1.5.2 Installer Compliance
RA3.3.3.1.5.3 HERS Rater Compliance
RA3.3.3.2 Air Handler Fan Watt Draw Measurement Procedures
RA3.3.3.2.1 Air Handler Watt Draw Measurement Using Portable Watt Meter
RA3.3.3.2.2 Air Handler Watt Draw Measurement Using Utility Revenue Meter
RA3.3.3.2.3 Air Handler Watt Draw Measurement Using Digital Utility Revenue Meter
333 RA3.3.3.3 Determination of Forced Air System Fan Efficacy
RA3.3.3.4 Determining Compliance with Fan Efficacy or System Airflow Requirements
RA3.3.3.4.1 Airflow Calculation (cfm/ton)
RA3.3.3.4.2 Fan Efficacy Calculation (Watt/cfm)
RA3.3.3.4.3 Compliance Criteria
RA3.4 Field Verification of Installed HVAC System Components and Devices
RA3.4.1 Purpose and Scope
RA3.4.2 Fault Indicator Display (FID) Verification Procedure
334 RA3.4.2.1 Verification of installation of a FID with “self diagnostic reporting” functionality when outdoor air temperature is less than 55F
RA3.4.2.2 Verification of Installation of a FID that does not have “self diagnostic reporting” functionality when outdoor air temperature is less than 55F
RA3.4.2.3 Verification of Installation of a FID when the outdoor air temperature is equal to or greater than 55F
RA3.4.3 Time Delay Relay Verification Procedure
RA3.4.4 HVAC System Verification Procedures
RA3.4.4.1 Rated Space Conditioning System Equipment Verification Procedure
335 RA3.4.4.2 Reserved
RA3.5 Quality Insulation Installation Procedures
RA3.5.1 Purpose and Scope
RA3.5.2 Definitions
339 RA3.5.3 BATT AND BLANKET INSULATION
RA3.5.3.1 Thermal Specification
RA3.5.3.1.1 Requirements for Walls, Roof/Ceilings and Floors
340 RA3.5.3.1.2 R-value Measurement Equipment
RA3.5.3.1.3 Certificates
RA3.5.3.1.4 Certificates and Availability
RA3.5.3.2 Wall Insulation
341 RA3.5.3.2.1 Narrow-Framed Cavities
RA3.5.3.2.2 Special Situations–Installation Prior to Exterior Sheathing or Lath
RA3.5.3.2.3 Special Situations–Obstructions
RA3.5.3.2.4 Special Situations–Rim Joists
RA3.5.3.2.5 Special Situations–Kneewalls, Skylight Shafts, and Gable Ends
342 RA3.5.3.2.6 Special Situations–HVAC/Plumbing Closet
RA3.5.3.2.7 Special Situations–Double Walls and Framed Bump-Outs
RA3.5.3.2.8 Special Situations–Structural Bracing, Tie-downs, Steel Structural Framing
RA3.5.3.2.9 Special Situations–Window and Door Headers
RA3.5.3.3 Roof/Ceilings
343 RA3.5.3.3.1 Special Situations–Enclosed Rafter Ceilings
RA3.5.3.3.2 Special Situations–Attics and Cathedral Ceilings
RA3.5.3.3.3 Special Situations–HVAC Platform
RA3.5.3.3.4 Special Situations–Attic Access
RA3.5.3.4 Raised Floors
RA3.5.3.4.1 Homes with Floors Over Garage
344 RA3.5.3.4.2 Homes with Conditioned Space Over Garage
RA3.5.3.4.3 Homes with No Conditioned Space Over Garage
345 RA3.5.4 LOOSE FILL INSULATION
RA3.5.4.1 Thermal Specification
RA3.5.4.1.1 Requirements for Walls, Roof/Ceilings and Floors
346 RA3.5.4.1.2 R-value Measurement Equipment
RA3.5.4.1.3 Certificates
RA3.5.4.1.4 Certificates and Availability
RA3.5.4.2 Wall Insulation
347 RA3.5.4.2.1 Narrow-Framed Cavities
RA3.5.4.2.2 Special Situations–Installation Prior to Exterior Sheathing or Lath
RA3.5.4.2.3 Special Situations–Obstructions
RA3.5.4.2.4 Special Situations–Rim Joists
RA3.5.4.2.5 Special Situations–Kneewalls, Skylight Shafts, and Gable Ends
348 RA3.5.4.2.6 Special Situations–HVAC/Plumbing Closet
RA3.5.4.2.7 Special Situations–Double Walls and Framed Bump-Outs
RA3.5.4.2.8 Special Situations–Structural Bracing, Tie-downs, Steel Structural Framing
RA3.5.4.2.9 Special Situations–Window and Door Headers
RA3.5.4.3 Roof/Ceilings
349 RA3.5.4.3.1 Special Situations–Enclosed Rafter Ceilings
RA3.5.4.3.2 Special Situations–Attics and Cathedral Ceilings
RA3.5.4.3.3 Special Situations–HVAC Platform
RA3.5.4.3.4 Special Situations–Attic Access
350 RA3.5.4.4 Raised Floors
RA3.5.4.4.1 Homes with Floors Over Garage
RA3.5.4.4.2 Homes with Conditioned Space Over Garage
351 RA3.5.4.4.3 Homes with No Conditioned Space Over Garage
RA3.5.5 RIGID BOARD INSULATION
RA3.5.5.1 Thermal Specification
352 RA3.5.5.1.1 R-value Measurement Equipment
RA3.5.5.1.2 Certificates
RA3.5.5.1.3 Certificates and Availability
RA3.5.5.2 Wall Insulation
353 RA3.5.5.2.1 Narrow-Framed Cavities
RA3.5.5.2.2 Special Situations–Installation Prior to Exterior Sheathing or Lath
RA3.5.5.2.3 Special Situations–Obstructions
RA3.5.5.2.4 Special Situations–Rim Joists
RA3.5.5.2.5 Special Situations–Kneewalls, Skylight Shafts and Gable Ends
RA3.5.5.2.6 Special Situations–HVAC/Plumbing Closet
RA3.5.5.2.7 Special Situations–Double Walls and Framed Bump-Outs
RA3.5.5.2.8 Special Situations–Structural Bracing, Tie-downs, Steel Structural Framing
354 RA3.5.5.2.9 Special Situations–Window and Door Headers
RA3.5.5.3 Roof/Ceilings
RA3.5.5.3.1 Special Situations–Enclosed Rafter Ceilings
RA3.5.5.3.2 Special Situations–Attics and Cathedral Ceilings
RA3.5.5.3.3 Special Situations–HVAC Platform
RA3.5.5.3.4 Special Situations–Attic Access
RA3.5.5.4 Raised Floors
RA3.5.5.4.1 Homes with Floors Over Garage
355 RA3.5.5.4.2 Homes with Conditioned Space Over Garage
RA3.5.5.4.3 Homes with No Conditioned Space Over Garage
RA3.5.6 SPRAY POLYURETHANE FOAM INSULATION
356 RA3.5.6.1 Thermal Specification
RA3.5.6.1.1 ccSPF
RA3.5.6.1.2 Open Cell Spray Foam (ocSPF)
357 RA3.5.6.1.3 Requirements for Walls, Ceilings and Floors
358 RA3.5.6.1.4 R-value Measurement Equipment
359 RA3.5.6.1.5 Certificates
RA3.5.6.1.6 Certificates and Availability
RA3.5.6.2 Wall Insulation
RA3.5.6.2.1 Narrow-Framed Cavities
360 RA3.5.6.2.2 Special Situations–Installation Prior to Exterior Sheathing or Lath
RA3.5.6.2.3 Special Situations–Obstructions
RA3.5.6.2.4 Special Situations–Rim Joists
RA3.5.6.2.5 Special Situations–Kneewalls, Skylight Shafts and Gable Ends
361 RA3.5.6.2.6 Special Situations–HVAC/Plumbing Closet
RA3.5.6.2.7 Special Situations–Double Walls and Framed Bump-Outs
RA3.5.6.2.8 Special Situations–Structural Bracing, Tie-downs, Steel Structural Framing
RA3.5.6.2.9 Special Situations–Window and Door Headers
RA3.5.6.3 Roof/Ceilings
362 RA3.5.6.3.1 Special Situations–Enclosed Rafter Ceilings
RA3.5.6.3.2 Special Situations–Attics and Cathedral Ceilings
RA3.5.6.3.3 Special Situations–HVAC Platform
RA3.5.6.3.4 Special Situations–Attic Access
RA3.5.6.4 Raised Floors
RA3.5.6.4.1 Homes with Floors Over Garage
363 RA3.5.6.4.2 Homes with Conditioned Space Over Garage
RA3.5.6.4.3 Homes with No Conditioned Space Over Garage
364 RA3.5.7 STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANEL (SIP)
RA3.5.7.1 Thermal Specification
RA3.5.7.1.1 Requirements for Walls, Ceilings and Floors
365 RA3.5.7.1.2 R-value Measurement Equipment
RA3.5.7.1.3 Certificates
RA3.5.7.1.4 Certificates and Availability
RA3.5.7.2 Wall Insulation
RA3.5.7.2.1 Special Situations–Obstructions
RA3.5.7.2.2 Special Situations–Rim Joists
366 RA3.5.7.2.3 Special Situations–Kneewalls, Skylight Shafts and Gable Ends
RA3.5.7.2.4 Special Situations–HVAC/Plumbing Closet
RA3.5.7.2.5 Special Situations–Double Walls and Framed Bump-Outs
RA3.5.7.2.6 Special Situations–Structural Bracing, Tie-downs, Steel Structural Framing
RA3.5.7.2.7 Special Situations–Window and Door Headers
RA3.5.7.3 Roof/Ceilings
367 RA3.5.7.3.1 Special Situations–Attics and Cathedral Ceilings
RA3.5.7.3.2 Special Situations–HVAC Platform
RA3.5.7.3.3 Special Situations–Attic Access
RA3.5.7.4 Raised Floors
RA3.5.7.4.1 Homes with Floors Over Garage
RA3.5.7.4.2 Homes with Conditioned Space Over Garage
RA3.5.7.4.3 Homes with No Conditioned Space Over Garage
368 RA3.5.8 INSULATED CONCRETE FORM (ICF)
RA3.5.8.1 Thermal Specification
RA3.5.8.1.1 Requirements for Walls, Ceilings and Floors
369 RA3.5.8.1.2 R-value Measurement Equipment
RA3.5.8.1.3 Certificates
RA3.5.8.1.4 Certificates and Availability
RA3.5.8.2 Wall Insulation
370 RA3.5.8.2.1 Special Situations–Obstructions
RA3.5.8.2.2 Special Situations–Rim Joists
RA3.5.8.2.3 Special Situations–Kneewalls, Skylight Shafts and Gable Ends
RA3.5.8.2.4 Special Situations–HVAC/Plumbing Closet
RA3.5.8.2.5 Special Situations–Double Walls and Framed Bump-Outs
RA3.5.8.2.6 Special Situations–Structural Bracing, Tie-downs, Steel Structural Framing
RA3.5.8.2.7 Special Situations–Window and Door Headers
371 RA3.5.8.3 Roof/Ceilings
RA3.5.8.3.1 Special Situations–Attics and Cathedral Ceilings
RA3.5.8.3.2 Special Situations–HVAC Platform
RA3.5.8.3.3 Special Situations–Attic Access
RA3.5.8.4 Raised Floors
RA3.5.8.4.1 Homes with Floors Over Garage
RA3.5.8.4.2 Homes with Conditioned Space Over Garage
372 RA3.5.8.4.3 Homes with No Conditioned Space Over Garage
RA3.6 Field Verification of Water Heating Systems
RA3.6.1 Purpose and Scope
RA3.6.2 HERS-Verified Pipe Insulation Requirements for all Hot Water Distribution Systems
373 RA3.6.3 HERS-Verified Pipe Insulation Credit (PIC-H)
RA3.6.4 HERS-Verified Central Parallel Piping (PP-H)
RA3.6.5 HERS-Verified Compact Hot Water Distribution System (CHWDS-H)
374 RA3.6.6 HERS Verified Demand Recirculation; Manual Control (R-DRmc-H)
375 RA3.6.7 HERS-Verified Demand Recirculation: Sensor Control (RDRsc-H)
376 RA3.6.8 HERS-Multiple Recirculation Loop Design for DHW Systems Serving Multiple Dwelling Units
378 RA3.7 Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing of Mechanical Ventilation Systems
RA3.7.1 Purpose and Scope
RA3.7.2 Instrumentation Specifications
RA3.7.2.1 Pressure Measurements
RA3.7.2.2 Airflow Rate Measurements
RA3.7.2.3 Calibration
379 RA3.7.3 Diagnostic Apparatus for Measurement of Ventilation System Airflow
RA3.7.3.1 Residential Mechanical Exhaust Airflow Measurement Device
RA3.7.3.2 Powered Flow Capture Hood Airflow Measurement Device
RA3.7.3.3 Traditional Flow Capture Hood
380 RA3.7.4 Procedures
RA3.7.4.1 Whole-Building Mechanical Ventilation Airflow Rate Measurement – Continuous Operation
RA3.7.4.1.1 Exhaust Ventilation Systems
RA3.7.4.1.2 Supply Ventilation Systems
RA3.7.4.2 Whole-Building Mechanical Ventilation Airflow Rate Measurement – Intermittent Operation
381 RA3.8 Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing of Building Air Leakage
RA3.8.1 Purpose and Scope
RA3.8.2 On-Site Inspection Protocol
RA3.8.2.1 Single-Point Test:
RA3.8.2.2 Multi-Point Test:
RA3.8.2.3 Repeated Single-Point Test:
RA3.8.3 Protocol for Preparing the Building Enclosure for Testing
RA3.8.3.1 Doors and Windows:
382 RA3.8.3.2 Attached Garages:
RA3.8.3.3 Crawlspaces:
RA3.8.3.4 Attics:
RA3.8.3.5 Interior Doors:
RA3.8.3.6 Chimney Dampers and Combustion-Air Inlets on Solid Fuel Appliances:
RA3.8.3.7 Combustion Appliance Flue Gas Vents:
RA3.8.3.8 Fans:
RA3.8.3.9 Non-Motorized Dampers Which Connect the Conditioned Space to the Exterior or to Unconditioned Spaces:
RA3.8.3.10 Motorized Dampers Which Connect the Conditioned Space to the Exterior (or to Unconditioned Spaces):
383 RA3.8.3.11 Undampered or Fixed-Damper Intentional Openings Between Conditioned Space and the Exterior or Unconditioned Spaces:
RA3.8.3.12 Whole Building Fan Louvers/Shutters:
RA3.8.3.13 Evaporative Coolers:
RA3.8.3.14 Operable Window Trickle-Vents and Through-The-Wall Vents:
RA3.8.3.15 Supply Registers and Return Grilles:
RA3.8.3.16 Plumbing Drains With P-Traps:
RA3.8.3.17 Combustion Appliances:
RA3.8.4 Accuracy Levels for Enclosure Leakage Testing
RA3.8.4.1 Standard Level of Accuracy:
RA3.8.4.2 Reduced Level of Accuracy:
384 RA3.8.5 Installation of the Blower Door Air Tightness Testing System and Preliminary Recordings
RA3.8.5.1
RA3.8.5.2
RA3.8.5.3
RA3.8.5.4
RA3.8.5.5
RA3.8.5.6
RA3.8.6 Procedure for Conducting a Single-Point Air Tightness Test
RA3.8.6.1
RA3.8.6.2
RA3.8.6.3
385 RA3.8.6.4
RA3.8.6.5
RA3.8.6.6
RA3.8.6.7
RA3.8.6.8
RA3.8.6.9
386 RA3.8.7 Procedure for Conducting a Multi-Point Air Tightness Test
RA3.8.7.1
RA3.8.7.2
RA3.8.7.3
RA3.8.7.4
RA3.8.7.5
RA3.8.7.6
RA3.8.7.7
387 RA3.8.7.8
RA3.8.7.9
RA3.8.8 Procedure for Conducting a Repeated Single-Point Test
RA3.8.8.1
RA3.8.8.2
RA3.8.8.3
RA3.8.8.4
RA3.8.8.5
388 RA3.8.8.6
RA3.8.8.7
RA3.8.8.8
RA3.8.8.9
RA3.8.8.10
RA3.8.8.10.1
389 RA3.8.8.11
RA3.8.8.12
RA3.8.9 Application Results
RA3.8.9.1
RA3.8.10 Other Leakage Metrics:
390 RA3.8.11 Equipment Accuracy and Requirements
RA3.8.12 Air Leakage Reporting
393 Appendix RA4 – Eligibility Criteria for Energy Efficiency Measures
395 Appendix RA4
RA4.1 Purpose and Scope
RA4.2 Envelope Measures
RA4.2.1 Radiant Barriers
RA4.2.1.1 For Prescriptive Compliance: The attic shall be ventilated to:
396 RA4.2.2 Fenestration Including Dynamic Glazing
RA4.2.2.1 Installer Shall Verify:
RA4.2.2.2 Window Film
RA4.2.2.3 The Responsible Person or Installer Shall Verify Before Installation;
397 RA4.2.2.4 Documentation at Occupancy
RA4.3 HVAC Measures
RA4.3.1 Evaporatively-Cooled Condensing Units
RA4.3.1.1 HERS Verification
398 RA4.3.1.2 Eligibility Testing Eligibility Testing
RA4.3.2 Evaporative Cooling
RA4.3.2.1 Eligibility Testing
399 RA4.4 Water Heating Measures
RA4.4.1 Proper Installation of Pipe Insulation
RA4.4.2 The Standard Distribution System (STD)
400 RA4.4.3 Pipe Insulation Credit (PIC)
RA4.4.4 Central Parallel Piping (PP)
RA4.4.5 Point of Use (POU)
401 RA4.4.6 Reserved for future use
RA4.4.7 Recirculation Systems
RA4.4.7.1 Installation requirements for all recirculation systems
RA4.4.8 Recirculation with non-demand controls (R-ND)
RA4.4.9 Demand Recirculation; Manual Control (R-DRmc)
402 RA4.4.10 Demand Recirculation; Sensor Control (RDRsc)
403 RA4.4.11 Multiple Dwelling Units: Recirculation Temperature Modulation Control
RA4.4.12 Multiple Dwelling Units: Recirculation Continuous Monitoring Systems
RA4.4.13 Multiple Dwelling Units: Demand Recirculation
404 RA4.4.14 HERS-Verified Pipe Insulation Credit (PIC-H)
RA4.4.15 HERS-Verified Parallel Piping (PP-H)
RA4.4.16 HERS-Verified Compact Hot Water Distribution System (CHWDS-H)
405 RA4.4.17 HERS-Verified Demand Recirculation: Manual Control (RDRmc-H)
RA4.4.18 HERS-Verified Demand Recirculation: Sensor Control (RDRsc-H)
RA4.4.19 HERS-Verified Multiple Recirculation Loops for DHW Systems Serving Multiple Dwelling Units
RA4.4.20 Solar Water Heating Systems
406 RA4.5 Other Measures
RA4.5.1 Controlled Ventilation Crawlspace (CVC)
RA4.5.2 Sunspace
407 RA4.5.3 Multiple Orientations Compliance
RA4.6 Solar Electric Systems
RA4.6.1 Photovoltaic Systems
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413 Appendix NA1 – Nonresidential HERS Verification, Testing, and Documentation Procedures
414 NA1.1 Purpose and Scope
NA1.2 Documentation and Communication Requirements for HERS Verification Compliance
415 NA1.2.1 Compliance Document Registration and Verification
NA1.2.1.1 Document Registration Terminology and Effective Dates for Registration Requirements
NA1.2.1.1.1 Document registration requirements prior to January 1, 2015.
NA1.2.1.1.2 Document registration requirements effective on January 1, 2015,
416 NA1.2.1.2 Verification of Registered Documents
NA1.2.2 Summary of Documentation and Communication Procedures
417 NA1.3 Summary of Responsibilities
NA1.3.1 Builder
NA1.3.2 HERS Provider and Rater
418 NA1.3.3 Third-Party Quality Control Program
419 NA1.3.4 Enforcement Agency
NA1.4 Installer Procedures –Certificate of Installation Documentation
NA1.5 Acceptance Procedures – Certificate of Acceptance Documentation
420 NA1.6 HERS Rater Procedures – Verification, Testing, and Sampling
NA1.6.1 HERS Procedures – General Requirements
NA1.6.2 HERS Procedures – Initial Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing
NA1.6.3 HERS Procedures -– Group Sample Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing
422 NA1.6.4 HERS Procedures – Re-sampling, Full Testing and Corrective Action
NA1.7 Third Party Quality Control Programs
423 NA1.8 Installer Requirements and HERS Procedures for Alterations
427 Appendix NA2 – Nonresidential Field Verification and Diagnostic Test Procedures
428 NA2.1.1 Purpose and Scope
NA2.1.2 Instrumentation Specifications
NA2.1.2.1 Pressure Measurements
NA2.1.2.2 Duct Leakage Measurements
NA2.1.2.3 Calibration
NA2.1.3 Diagnostic Apparatus
NA2.1.3.1 Apparatus for Duct Pressurization and Leakage Flow Measurement
NA2.1.3.2 Apparatus for Smoke-Test of Accessible-Duct Sealing (Existing Duct Systems)
429 NA2.1.4 Verification and Diagnostic Procedures
NA2.1.4.1 Nominal Air Handler Airflow
NA2.1.4.2 Diagnostic Duct Leakage
NA2.1.4.2.1 Diagnostic Duct Leakage from Fan Pressurization of Ducts
430 NA2.1.4.2.2 Sealing of All Accessible Leaks
NA2.1.4.2.3 Smoke-Test of Accessible-Duct Sealing
NA2.1.4.2.4 Visual Inspection of Accessible Duct Sealing
431 Appendix NA3 – Fan Motor Efficiencies
433 Appendix NA4 – Compliance Procedures for Relocatable Public School Buildings
434 NA4.1 Purpose and Scope
NA4.2 The Plan Check Process
NA4.3 The Compliance Process
435 NA4.4 Documentation
436 NA4.5 Optional Features
439 RESERVED
440 (This page left intentionally blank)
441 Appendix NA6 – Alternate Default Fenestration Procedure to Calculate Thermal Performance
442 NA6.1 Scope
443 NA6.2 Default U-factor
NA6.3 Default Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, SHGC
NA6.4 Default Visible Transmittance, VT
444 NA6.5 Responsibilities for Compliance
NA6.5.1 Energy Consultants, Designers, Architects
445 NA6.5.2 Builder and Installer Responsibilities
NA6.5.3 Enforcement Agency Responsibilities
NA6.5.3.1 Plan Checker
NA6.5.3.2 Enforcement Agency Inspector
449 Appendix NA7 – Installation and Acceptance Requirements for Nonresidential Buildings and Covered Processes
451 NA7.1 Purpose and Scope
NA7.2 Introduction
NA7.3 Roles and Responsibilities
NA7.3.1 Responsible Person
452 NA7.3.2 Field Technician
NA7.3.3 Documentation Author
NA7.3.4 Enforcement Agency
NA7.4 Building Envelope Acceptance Tests
NA7.4.1 Fenestration
NA7.4.1.1 Elements Requiring Verification:
NA7.4.1.2 Required Documentation
453 NA7.4.2 Window Films
NA7.4.2.1 Procedures
These procedures detail the installation and verification protocols necessary to meet acceptance requirements of window films. Each window film product shall be provided with a temporary NFRC Label on the box to identify the thermal performance (e.g….
NA7.4.2.2 The Responsible Person or Installer Shall Meet the Following Protocols before Installation:
454 NA7.4.2.3 Field Technician or Responsible Person Shall Meet the Following Protocols After Installation:
NA7.4.2.4 Documentation at Occupancy:
NA7.4.3 Dynamic Glazing
NA7.4.3.1 Procedures
455 NA7.4.3.2 The Responsible Person or Installer Shall Meet the Following Protocols before Installation:
NA7.4.3.3 Field Technician or Responsible Person Shall Meet the Following Protocols After Installation:
NA7.4.3.4 Documentation at Occupancy:
456 NA7.5 Mechanical Systems Acceptance Tests
NA7.5.1 Outdoor Air
NA7.5.1.1 Variable Air Volume Systems Outdoor Air Acceptance
NA7.5.1.1.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.5.1.1.2 Functional Testing
NA7.5.1.2 Constant Volume System Outdoor Air Acceptance
NA7.5.1.2.1 Construction Inspection
457 NA7.5.1.2.2 Functional Testing
NA7.5.2 Constant-Volume, Single-Zone, Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
NA7.5.2.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.5.2.2 Functional Testing
458 NA7.5.3 Air Distribution Systems
NA7.5.3.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.5.3.2 Functional Testing
459 NA7.5.4 Air Economizer Controls
NA7.5.4.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.5.4.2 Functional Testing
460 NA7.5.5 Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) Systems
NA7.5.5.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.5.5.2 Functional Testing
NA7.5.6 Supply Fan Variable Flow Controls
NA7.5.6.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.5.6.2 Functional Testing
461 NA7.5.7 Valve Leakage Test
NA7.5.7.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.5.7.2 Functional Testing
NA7.5.8 Supply Water Temperature Reset Controls
NA7.5.8.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.5.8.2 Functional Testing
462 NA7.5.9 Hydronic System Variable Flow Controls
NA7.5.9.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.5.9.2 Functional Testing
NA7.5.10 Automatic Demand Shed Control Acceptance
NA7.5.10.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.5.10.2 Functional Testing
463 NA7.5.11 Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) for Packaged Direct-Expansion Units
NA7.5.11.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.5.11.2 Functional Testing
NA7.5.11.2.1 Functional Testing for Air Temperature Sensor Failure/Fault
NA7.5.11.2.2 Functional Testing for Excess Outside Air
NA7.5.11.2.3 Functional Testing for Economizer Operation
464 NA7.5.12 Automatic Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) for Air Handling Units and Zone Terminal Units.
NA7.5.12.1 Functional Testing for Air Handling Units
NA7.5.12.2 Functional Testing for Zone Terminal Units
466 NA7.5.13 Distributed Energy Storage DX AC Systems Acceptance Tests0F
NA7.5.13.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.5.13.2 Equipment Testing
NA7.5.13.3 Calibrating Controls
NA7.5.14 Thermal Energy Storage (TES) Systems
467 NA7.5.14.1 Eligibility Criteria
NA7.5.14.2 Functional Testing
468 NA7.5.15 Supply Air Temperature Reset Controls
469 NA7.5.15.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.5.15.2 Functional Testing
NA7.5.16 Condenser Water Supply Temperature Reset Controls
NA7.5.16.1 Construction Inspection
470 NA7.5.16.2 Functional Testing
NA7.6 Lighting Control Acceptance Requirements
471 NA7.6.1 Automatic Daylighting Controls Acceptance Tests
NA 7.6.1.1 Construction Inspection
NA 7.6.1.2 Functional testing
NA 7.6.1.2.1 Continuous Dimming Control Systems
472 NA 7.6.1.2.2 Stepped Switching or Stepped Dimming Control Systems
473 NA7.6.2 Shut-off Controls Acceptance Tests
NA7.6.2.1 General Requirements
NA7.6.2.2 Occupancy Sensing Lighting Control Construction Inspection
474 NA7.6.2.3 Occupancy Sensing Lighting Control Functional testing
NA7.6.2.4 Automatic Time Switch Lighting Control Construction Inspection
NA7.6.2.5 Automatic Time Switch Lighting Control Functional testing
475 NA7.6.3 Demand Responsive Controls Acceptance Tests
NA7.6.3.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.6.3.2 Functional testing
476 NA7.7 Lighting Control Installation Requirements
477 NA7.7.1 Lighting Control Systems Installed to Comply with Section 110.9(b)
NA7.7.1.1 Installation Inspection
NA7.7.2 Energy Management Control System (EMCS) Installed in Accordance with Section 130.1(f)
NA7.7.2.1 Installation Requirements
NA7.7.3 Track Lighting Integral Current Limiter
NA7.7.3.1 Certification requirements
NA7.7.3.2 Installation Inspection
478 NA7.7.4 Line-Voltage Track Lighting Supplementary Overcurrent Protection Panel
NA7.7.4.1 Installation Inspection
479 NA7.7.5 Interlocked Lighting Systems Serving an Area in Accordance with Section 140.6(a)1
NA7.7.5.1 Installation Inspection
NA7.7.6 Lighting Controls Installed to Earn a Power Adjustment Factor (PAF) in Accordance with Section 140.6(a)2
NA7.7.6.1 Construction Inspection for all PAFs except Institutional Tuning
NA7.7.6.2 Acceptance Test for Institutional Tuning
NA7.7.6.2.1 Construction Inspection of Institutional Tuning
480 NA7.7.6.2.2 Functional testing of Institutional Tuning
481 NA7.7.7 Lighting for a Videoconferencing Studio in Accordance with Exception to Section 140.6(a)3T
NA7.7.7.1 Installation Inspection
NA7.8 Outdoor Lighting Controls Acceptance Test
NA7.8.1 Motion Sensor Construction Inspection
NA7.8.2 Motion Sensor Functional testing
482 NA7.8.3 Photocontrol Construction Inspection
NA7.8.4 Photocontrol Functional Testing
NA7.8.5 Astronomical Time-Switch Control Construction Inspection
NA7.8.6 Astronomical Time-Switch Control Functional Testing
NA7.8.7 Part-Night Outdoor Lighting Control Construction Inspection
483 NA7.8.8 Part-Night Outdoor Lighting Control Functional Testing
NA7.8.9 Automatic Scheduling Control Construction Inspection
NA7.8.10 Automatic Scheduling Control Functional Testing
484 NA7.9 Sign Lighting Acceptance Tests
NA7.10 Refrigerated Warehouse Refrigeration System Acceptance Tests
NA7.10.1 Electric Resistance Underslab Heating System
NA7.10.1.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.10.1.2 Functional Testing
NA7.10.2 Evaporators and Evaporator Fan Motor Variable Speed Control
NA7.10.2.1 Construction Inspection
485 NA7.10.2.2 Functional Testing
NA7.10.3 Condensers and Condenser Fan Motor Variable Speed Control
NA7.10.3.1 Evaporative Condensers and Condenser Fan Motor Variable Speed Control
NA7.10.3.1.1 Construction Inspection
486 NA7.10.3.1.2 Functional Testing
487 NA7.10.3.2 Air-Cooled Condensers and Condenser Fan Motor Variable Speed Control
NA7.10.3.2.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.10.3.2.2 Functional Testing
488 NA7.10.4 Variable Speed Screw Compressors
NA7.10.4.1 Construction Inspection
489 NA7.10.4.2 Functional Testing
NA7.11 Commercial Kitchen Exhaust System Acceptance Tests
NA7.11.1 Kitchen Exhaust Systems with Type I Hood Systems
NA7.11.1.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.11.1.2 Functional Testing at Full Load Conditions
490 NA7.11.1.3 Functional Testing for Exhaust Systems with Demand Control Ventilation
491 NA7.12 Parking Garage Ventilation System Acceptance Tests
NA7.12.1 Construction Inspection
NA7.12.2 Functional Testing
NA7.13 Compressed Air System Acceptance Tests
NA7.13.1 Construction Inspection
492 NA7.13.2 Functional Testing
497 Appendix NA8 –Luminaire Power
NA8.1 Luminaire Power

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