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Compliance Certificate
Project - New Duplex 308.8-1-21.42 RC-0348-2018
Energy Code: 2015 IECC Foothills Builders
Location: Glens Falls, New York 33 Smoke Ridge Rd., Lot 21 B
Construction Type: Single-family 1/2 Of 2-Family 1465 s-f., Gar. 231 s.f.
Project Type: New Construction
Orientation: Bldg. faces 135 deg. from Northl
Conditioned Floor Area: 3,658 ft2 ., ,,.. ,.
Glazing Area 13%
Climate Zone: 6 (7635 HDD) 1 FILE COPY
•Permit Date:
Permit Number:
Construction Site: Owner/Agent: Designer/Contractor:
Smoke Ridge Road Foothills Builders Ethan Peter Hall
Queensbury, NY 12804 9 Mountainside Drive Rucinski Hall Architecture
REVIEWED FORueensbury, NY 12804 134 Dix
AveNY 12801
518-7 -0268
ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE ephall@nycap.rr.com
ephall@nycap.rr.com
Compliance: Passes using UA trade-off
Compliance: 1.4%Better Than Code Maximum UA: 416 Your UA: 410
The%Better or Worse Than Code Index reflects how close to compliance the house is based on code trade-off rules.
It DOES NOT provide an estimate of energy use or cost relative to a minimum-code home.
Envelope Assemblies
Gross Area Cavity Cont.
Assembly or R-Value R-Value U-Factor UA
Perimeter
Ceiling 1: Raised or Energy Truss 1,856 38.0 0.0 0.025 46
Wall 1:Wood Frame, 16"o.c. 560 21.0 3.6 0.046 21
Orientation: Front rf )) }
Window 1:Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low-E pn� __� 60 0.290 17
Orientation: Unspecified L��1 _ CO
Door 1: Solid 9 0 zO 20 0.300 6
Orientation: Unspecified hi W U
Door 2: Solid o re, W 20 0.300 6
Orientation: Unspecified IJ n C O
Wall 2:Wood Frame, 16"o.c. = u,.,Z 500 21.0 3.6 0.046 22
Orientation: Right side g = O0
Window 2:Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low-E r z m 30 0.290 9
Orientation: Unspecified 1�
Wall 3:Wood Frame, 16"o.c. �� 0 1,008 21.0 3.6 0.046 33
Orientation: Back 1 '—" ,
Window 3:Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low-E 120 0.290 35
Orientation: Unspecified
Window 4:Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low-E 60 0.290 17
Orientation: Unspecified
Door 3: Solid 20 0.300 6
Orientation: Unspecified
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Gross Area Cavity Cont.
Assembly or R-Value R-Value U-Factor UA
Perimeter
Door 4: Solid 20 0.300 6
Orientation: Unspecified
Door 5:Glass 40 0.320 13
Orientation: Unspecified
Door 6: Glass 40 0.320 13
Orientation: Unspecified
Wall 4:Wood Frame, 16"o.c. 500 21.0 3.6 0.046 22 •
Orientation: Left side
Window 5:Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low-E 30 0.290 9
Orientation: Unspecified
Wall 5:Wood Frame, 16"o.c. 173 21.0 0.0 0.057 9
Orientation: Right side
Door 7: Solid 18 0.300 5
Orientation: Unspecified
Wall 6:Wood Frame, 16"o.c. 173 21.0 0.0 0.057 9
Orientation: Left side
Door 8: Solid 18 0.300 5
Orientation: Unspecified
Basement Wall 1: Solid Concrete or Masonry 498 0.0 15.0 0.043 21
Orientation: Front
Wall height: 8.9'
Depth below grade: 7.9'
Insulation depth:8.5'
Basement Wall 2: Solid Concrete or Masonry 280 0.0 15.0 0.053 15
Orientation: Right side
Wall height:8.9'
Depth below grade: 5.5'
Insulation depth: 8.5'
Basement Wall 3: Solid Concrete or Masonry 280 0.0 15.0 0.053 15
Orientation: Left side
Wall height: 8.9'
Depth below grade: 5.5'
Insulation depth:8.5'
Basement Wall 4: Solid Concrete or Masonry 94 15.0 0.0 0.065 6
Orientation: Right side
Wall height: 8.9'
Depth below grade: 5.5'
Insulation depth: 8.5'
Basement Wall 5: Solid Concrete or Masonry 94 15.0 0.0 0.065 6
Orientation: Left side
Wall height:8.9'
Depth below grade: 5.5'
Insulation depth: 8.5'
Floor 1: Slab-On-Grade:Unheated 56 10.0 0.684 38
Insulation depth:4.0'
Compliance Statement: The proposed building design described here is consistent with the building plans,specifications,and other
calculations submitted with the permit application.The proposed building has been designed to meet the 2015 IECC requirements in
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Energy Code: 2015 IECC
Requirements: 97.0% were addressed directly in the REScheck software
Text in the "Comments/Assumptions" column is provided by the user in the REScheck Requirements screen. For each
requirement, the user certifies that a code requirement will be met and how that is documented, or that an exception
is being claimed.Where compliance is itemized in a separate table, a reference to that table is provided.
Section Plans Verified Field Verified
# Pre-Inspection/Plan Review Value Value Complies? Comments/Assumptions
& Req.ID
103.1, ;Construction drawings and ; ;❑Complies Requirement will be met.
103.2 documentation demonstrate '. ❑Does Not
[PR1]1 'energy code compliance for the ;❑Not Observable 'Location on plans/spec:A-
4 building envelope.Thermal 1
envelope represented on ❑Not Applicable
construction documents.
103.1, o Construction drawings and ;❑Complies Requirement will be met.
103.2, documentation demonstrate i j❑Does Not
403.7 energy code compliance for f ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
[PR3]1 lighting and mechanical systems. ; 1
.Systems serving multiple ;❑Not Applicable '
dwelling units must demonstrate
compliance with the IECC I
Commercial Provisions.
302.1, Heating and cooling equipment is Heating: Heating: DComplies Requirement will be met.
403.7 sized per ACCA Manual S based Btu/hr Btu/hr ❑Does Not
[PR2]2 ;on loads calculated per ACCA Cooling: Cooling: :Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
Manual J or other methods Btu/hr Btu/hr 1
approved by the code official. ❑Not Applicable °
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
1 High Impact(Tier 1) 2 Medium Impact(Tier 2) 3JLow Impact(Tier 3)
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Section Plans Verified Field Verified
# Foundation Inspection Value Value Complies? Comments/Assumptions
& Req.ID
402.1.2 Slab edge insulation R-value. R- R- IDCom lies ;See the Envelope Assemblies
[Foil' ❑ Unheated 0 Unheated ❑Does Not ;table for values.
0, '0 Heated i❑ Heated ['Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
•
402.1.2 Slab edge insulation ft ft ❑C mo plies ;See the Envelope Assemblies
[F03]1 depth/length. ❑Does Not °table for values.
44) DNot Observable
❑Not Applicable ,
402.1.1 Conditioned basement wall R- R- ❑Complies °See the Envelope Assemblies
[F04]1 insulation R-value.Where interior R_ R- ❑Does Not table for values.
insulation is used,verification ❑Not Observable
may need to occur during
:Insulation Inspection. Not ❑Not Applicable
;required in warm-humid locations;
;in Climate Zone 3. ; •
303.2 Conditioned basement wall ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[F05]1 insulation installed per j❑Does Not
manufacturer's instructions. ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
1
11=INot Applicable
402.2.9 Conditioned basement wall ft ft ❑Complies See the Envelope Assemblies
[F06]1 insulation depth of burial or ;ODoes Not table for values.
0 distance from top of wall. ❑Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
303.2.1 IA protective covering is installed !❑Complies `Exception: Requirement is
[F011]2 ;to protect exposed exterior ;❑Does Not not applicable.
insulation and extends a
minimum of 6 in. below grade. ❑Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
403.9 Snow-and ice-melting system ;❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[F012]2 controls installed. ❑Does Not not applicable.
f
J j ;❑Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
fl High Impact(Tier 1) 2 Medium Impact(Tier 2) 13 Low Impact(Tier 3)
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Section Plans Verified Field Verified
# Framing/Rough-In Inspection Value Value Complies? Comments/Assumptions
& Req.ID
402.1.1, Door U-factor. U- U- 'DComplies ISee the Envelope Assemblies
402.3.4 ❑Does Not ;table for values.
[FR1p- DNot Observable
❑Not Applicable
402.1.1, Glazing U-factor(area-weighted U- U- iDComplies See the Envelope Assemblies
402.3.1, average). DDoes Not table for values.
402.3.3, ;❑Not Observable
402.3.6,
402.5 I❑Not Applicable
[FR2]1
303.1.3 ;U-factors of fenestration products DComplies Requirement will be met.
[FR4]1 are determined in accordance ❑Does Not
„6„ ;with the NFRC test procedure or 1 ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
taken from the default table. 1
❑Not Applicable
402.4.1.1 Air barrier and thermal barrier DComplies Requirement will be met.
[FR23]1 installed per manufacturer's j❑Does Not '
it,9 instructions. ;❑Not Observable 1❑ Location on plans/spec:A-
Not Applicable
402.4.3 Fenestration that is not site built ( ;DComplies Requirement will be met.
[FR20]1 is listed and labeled as meeting j 11:1Does Not
44,1 AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/1S.2/A440I
or has infiltration rates per NFRC ; ❑Not Observable
400 that do not exceed code ,❑Not Applicable •
limits.
402.4.5 ;IC-rated recessed lighting fixtures ❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[FR16]2 I sealed at housing/interior finish ;❑Does Not not applicable.
and labeled to indicate 52.0 cfm
;leakage at 75 Pa. ! ❑Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
403.2.1 Supply and return ducts in attics ,DComplies Requirement will be met.
[FR12]1 insulated >= R-8 where duct is i ❑Does Not
>=3 inches in diameter and >= ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
R-6 where< 3 inches.Supply and', 1
return ducts in other portions of i ❑Not Applicable
the building insulated >= R-6 for { ;
diameter>=3 inches and R-4.2 j
for<3 inches in diameter. i
403.3.3.5 Building cavities are not used as ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FR15]3 ducts or plenums. j ,❑Does Not
0. ❑Not Observable 1Location on plans/spec:A-
❑Not Applicable
403.4 HVAC piping conveying fluids R- i R- DComplies i Exception: Requirement is
[FR17]2 'above 105°F or chilled fluids o ❑Does Not ;not applicable.
below 55°F are insulated to>_R- q
N' t3. 4 I ,❑Not Observable •
❑Not Applicable ;
403.4.1 ,Protection of insulation on HVAC :DComplies Exception: Requirement is
[FR24]1 E piping. ❑Does Not not applicable.
'❑Not Observable
j ? ;❑Not Applicable
403.5.3 ;Hot water pipes are insulated to R- R- i❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FR18]2 >_R-3. ❑Does Not
❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
1
❑Not Applicable
403.6 Automatic or gravity dampers are; DComplies Requirement will be met.
[FR19]2 'installed on all outdoor air ❑Does Not
intakes and exhausts. Location on plans/spec:A-
DNot Observable ,1
❑Not Applicable
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.. Section Plans Verified Field Verified
# Insulation Inspection Value Value Complies? Comments/Assumptions
& Req.ID
303.1 'All installed insulation is labeled 31=IComplies o Requirement will be met.
[IN13]2 or the installed R-values i❑Does Not
ti6 provided. ;❑Not Observable i
❑Not Applicable
402.1.1, Wall insulation R-value. If this is a R- R- ❑Complies ;See the Envelope Assemblies
402.2.5, mass wall with at least l of the 0 Wood ❑ Wood ❑Does Not ;tab►e for values.
402.2.6 wall insulation on the wall ❑ Mass ,❑ Mass ❑Not Observable
[IN3]1 exterior,the exterior insulation
requirement applies(FR10). ❑ Steel ❑ Steel ❑Not Applicable
303.2 Wall insulation is installed per ' '.❑Complies 'Requirement will be met.
UNLIT- manufacturer's instructions. j ❑Does Not
❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
j❑Not Applicable 1
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
1 High Impact(Tier 1) d 2 Medium Impact(Tier 2) 3 Low Impact(Tier 3)
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Section Plans Verified Fie Value
Verified
# Final Inspection Provisions Value Value Complies? Comments/Assumptions
& Req.ID
402.1.1, Ceiling insulation R-value. R- R- 1 ;DComplies See the Envelope Assemblies
402.2.1, I ❑ Wood ❑ Wood '❑Does Not a table for values.
402.2.2, ❑ Steel =❑ Steel ['Not Observable
402.2.6 I °
[FI1l1 ;❑Not Applicable
'
i 0 1
303.1.1.1,"Ceiling insulation installed per '❑Complies Location on plans/spec:A-
303.2 'manufacturer's instructions. ❑Does Not 1
[FI2]1 Blown insulation marked every 300 ft2. ❑Not Observable
j
❑Not Applicable
402.2.3 'Vented attics with air permeable ;DComplies Requirement will be met.
[FI22]2 insulation include baffle adjacent ;❑Does Not
;to soffit and eave vents that ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
,extends over insulation. 1
❑Not Applicable
402.2.4 ;Attic access hatch and door R- R- I DComplies Requirement will be met.
[Fl3]1 insulation>.. R-value of the ,❑Does Not
adjacent assembly. Location on plans/spec:A-
DNot Observable ,1
:Not Applicable
402.4.1.2 Blower door test @ 50 Pa. <=5 ACH 50= ACH 50 = DComplies ;Requirement will be met.
[FI17]1 'ach in Climate Zones 1-2,and ❑Does Not
<=3 ach in Climate Zones 3-8. ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
1
❑Not Applicable
403.2.3 Duct tightness test result of<=4 cfm/100 cfm/100 DComplies `Exception:All ducts and air
[Fl4]1 cfm/100 ft2 across the system or ft2 ft2 ❑Does Not s handlers are located within
<=3 cfm/100 ft2 without air ❑Not Observable conditioned space.
handler @ 25 Pa. For rough-in
tests,verification may need to ❑Not Applicable
;occur during Framing Inspection.
403.3.2 'Ducts are pressure tested to cfm/100 cfm/100 DComplies Exception:All ducts and air
[F127]1 determine air leakage with ft2 ft2 ❑Does Not handlers are located within .
either: Rough-in test:Total ❑Not Observable conditioned space.
o leakage measured with a
pressure differential of 0.1 inch ;❑Not Applicable
w.g.across the system including
;the manufacturer's air handler
'enclosure if installed at time of
test. Postconstruction test:Total i
leakage measured with a ;
pressure differential of 0.1 inch
w.g.across the entire system
including the manufacturer's air
handler enclosure.
403.3.2.1 Air handler leakage designated DComplies Exception: Requirement is
[FI24]1 by manufacturer at<=2%of ;❑Does Not not applicable.
design airflow.
❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
+ 12Not Applicable 1
403.1.1 'Programmable thermostats DComplies Requirement will be met.
[FI9]2 i installed for control of primary - ❑Does Not
heating and cooling systems and ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
initially set by manufacturer to 1
code specifications. 1DNot Applicable
403.1.2 Heat pump thermostat installed DComplies Exception: Requirement is
[FI10]2 on heat pumps. ❑Does Not not applicable.
❑Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
403.5.1 Circulating service hot water __ -__ a___ ,DComplies Exception: Requirement is
[FI11]2 systems have automatic or ❑Does Not not applicable.
accessible manual controls.
ONot Observable
❑Not Applicable _
1 High Impact(Tier 1) 1 2 Medium Impact(Tier 2) 3 Low Impact(Tier 3)
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. Section Plans Verified Field Verified
# Final Inspection Provisions Value Value Complies? Comments/Assumptions
& Req.ID
403.6.1 ;All mechanical ventilation system ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[F125]2 ;fans not part of tested and listed ['Does Not
HVAC equipment meet efficacy Location on plans/spec:A-
and air flow limits. ❑Not Observable i
❑Not Applicable
403.2 Hot water boilers supplying heat r—
❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[FI26]2 through one-or two-pipe heating j❑Does Not not applicable.
;systems have outdoor setback
;control to lower boiler water ❑Not Observable
;temperature based on outdoor ❑Not Applicable
temperature.
403.5.1.1 ;Heated water circulation systems 1 ❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[FI28]2 'have a circulation pump.The i❑Does Not not applicable.
system return pipe is a dedicated
;return pipe or a cold water supply
❑Not Observable
;pipe.Gravity and thermos- ❑Not Applicable
;syphon circulation systems are
not present.Controls for 1
circulating hot water system
pumps start the pump with signal {
;for hot water demand within the
;occupancy.Controls
automatically turn off the pump i i
when water is in circulation loop I
'is at set-point temperature and 1
no demand for hot water exists.
403.5.1.2 ;Electric heat trace systems ; `❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[FI29)2 comply with IEEE 515.1 or UL 'ElDoes Not not applicable.
515.Controls automatically j
adjust the energy input to the ; ❑Not Observable
heat tracing to maintain the ( ❑Not Applicable
;desired water temperature in the
piping.
403.5.2 ;Water distribution systems that ;❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[FI30]2 'have recirculation pumps that ❑Does Not not applicable.
pump water from a heated water
;supply pipe back to the heated ❑Not Observable
'water source through a cold iElNot Applicable
water supply pipe have a
;demand recirculation water
system. Pumps have controls
'that manage operation of the
pump and limit the temperature
of the water entering the cold
water piping to 1049F.
403.5.4 ;Drain water heat recovery units i❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[F131]2 tested in accordance with CSA ` !❑Does Not
B55.1. Potable water-side ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
;pressure loss of drain water heat ; 1
recovery units< 3 psi for ❑Not Applicable
;individual units connected to one
;or two showers.Potable water-
side pressure loss of drain water
heat recovery units< 2 psi for
;individual units connected to
'three or more showers.
404.1 ;75%of lamps in permanent ❑Complies °Requirement will be met.
[FI6]1 fixtures or 75%of permanent ❑Does Not
;fixtures have high efficacy lamps. ❑Not Observable ;Location on plans/spec:A-
Does not apply to low-voltage 1
lighting. ❑Not Applicable
404.1.1 Fuel gas lighting systems have i❑Complies ;Requirement will be met.
[F123]3 'no continuous pilot light. '❑Does Not
�r ❑Not Observable i Location on plans/spec:A-
`1
❑Not Applicable
1 High Impact(Tier 1) 2 Medium Impact(Tier 2) 3 Low Impact(Tier 3) 1
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Section Plans Verified Field Verified
Final Inspection Provisions Value Value Complies? Comments/Assumptions
& Req.ID
401.3 'Compliance certificate posted. ?❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[F17]2 ❑Does Not
❑Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
303.3 Manufacturer manuals for DComplies Requirement will be met.
[FI18]3 :mechanical and water heating 1❑Does Not
systems have been provided.
❑Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
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1 20y
CI Efficiency15IECC Energ Certificate
Insulation Rating R-Value
Above-Grade Wall 24.60
Below-Grade Wall 15.00
Floor 10.00
Ceiling / Roof 38.00
Ductwork (unconditioned spaces):
Glass&Door Rating U-Factor SHGC
Window 0.29
Door 0.32
Heating&Cooling Equipment Efficiency
Heating System:
Cooling System:
Water Heater:
Name: Date:
Comments