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Project New Duplex
Energy Code: 2015 IECC
Location: Glens Falls, New York
Construction Type: Single-family IS P N TO 6: ON P ;T
Project Type: New Construction ` ITE ALL TIES OR T E
Orientation: Bldg. faces 135 deg. from North T ON OF C 0 l�Tl �lTIG��I
Conditioned Floor Area: 3,658 ft2
Glazing Area 13%
Climate Zone: 6 (7635 HDD)
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
Queensbury, NY 12804 134 Dix Ave
Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-741-0268
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 U-Factor UA
Perimeter R-Value R-Value
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
Window 1:Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low-E 60 0.290 17
Orientation: Unspecified
Door 1: Solid Ball 20 0.300 6
Orientation: Unspecified
Door 2:Solid S. y� 20 0.300 6
Orientation: Unspecified ' N ZO
Wall 2:Wood Frame, 16"o.c. ;,y W U 500 21.0 3.6 0.046 22
Orientation: Right side Rf
Window 2:Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low-E 00 30 0.290 9
Orientation: Unspecified -
Wall 3:Wood Frame, 16"o.c. 1I n n 1,008 21.0 3.6 0.046 33
Orientation: Back �==f �
Window 3:Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low-E O co 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
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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
REScheck Version 4.6.3 and to comply with the mandatory requireme I ed in t, E c In ection Checklist.
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{ REScheck Software VersionChecklist 4.6.3
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, 4 Construction drawings and j❑Complies Requirement will be met.
103.2 documentation demonstrate i ❑Does Not
[PR1]1 energy code compliance for the Location on plans/spec:A-
�.4 building envelope.Thermal Not Observable 1
envelope represented on ;❑Not Applicable
construction documents.
103.1, !Construction drawings and ;❑Complies Requirement will be met.
103.2, documentation demonstrate I ❑Does Not
403.7 energy code compliance for Location on plans/spec:A-
[PR3]1 lighting and mechanical systems. 1 ❑Not Observable 1
i.4 Systems serving multiple ( ;❑Not Applicable
dwelling units must demonstrate
,compliance with the IECC {
Commercial Provisions.
302.1, Heating and cooling equipment is Heating: Heating: °❑Complies 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: Location on plans/spec:A-
*.P !Manual J or other methods Btu/hr Btu/hr [Not Observable ,1
approved by the code official. ❑Not Applicable
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Additional Comments/Assumptions:
1 High Impact(Tier 1) 2 Medium Impact(Tier 2) 3 Low Impact(Tier 3)
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Section
Plans Verified Field Verified Complies? Comments/Assumptions
# Foundation Inspection Value Value p p
& Req.ID
402.1.2 Slab edge insulation R-value. ; R- R- DComplies See the Envelope Assemblies
[F0111 ^0 Unheated 0 Unheated ODoes Not °table for values.
iti, ❑ Heated ❑ Heated ❑Not Observable
DNot Applicable
i 1
402.1.2 Slab edge insulation ft ft '❑Complies t See the Envelope Assemblies
[FO3]1 !depth/length. ❑Does Not I table for values.
,, ['Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
'
402.1.1 Conditioned basement wall R- R- DComplies See the Envelope Assemblies
[FO4]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.
[FO5]1 `insulation installed per '❑Does Not
manufacturer's instructions. ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
1
, ;❑Not Applicable
402.2.9 Conditioned basement wall ft ft DComplies See the Envelope Assemblies
-
[FO6]1 insulation depth of burial or DDoes Not table for values.
` distance from top of wall. ❑Not Observable
,❑Not Applicable
303.2.1 ;A protective covering is installed ' DComplies I Exception: Requirement is
[FO11]2 ;to protect exposed exterior ;❑Does Not not applicable.
insulation and extends a ❑Not Observable
�� ;minimum of 6 in. below grade.
;❑Not Applicable
403.9 ;Snow-and ice-melting system ;DComplies Exception: Requirement is
[FO12]2 controls installed. ;❑Does Not not applicable.
❑Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
rl THigh Impact(Tier 1) 2 Medium Impact(Tier 2) 3 Low Impact(Tier 3)
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i Section Plans Verified Field Verified
# Framing/Rough-In Inspection Value Value Complies? Comments/Assumptions
& Req.ID
402.1.1, Door U-factor. U- U- a❑Complies See the Envelope Assemblies
402.3.4 .❑Does Not table for values.
[FR1]1 -
❑Not Observable
DNot Applicable
402.1.1, Glazing U-factor(area-weighted U- U- ❑Complies ;See the Envelope Assemblies
402.3.1, average). Does Not :table for values.
402.3.3,
402.3.6, . ENot Observable
402.5 ❑Not Applicable
[FR2]1
f
$ P
�,CL1� P
p
303.1.3 U-factors of fenestration products ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FR4]1 are determined in accordance ;ODoes Not
# with the NFRC test procedure or 4 Location on plans/spec:A-
taken from the default table. j ❑Not Observable 1
;DNot Applicable
402.4.1.1 Air barrier and thermal barrier DComplies Requirement will be met.
[FR23]1 installed per manufacturer's ❑Does Not
Lt, instructions. ❑Not Observable Location1 on plans/spec:A
❑Not Applicable
402.4.3 ;Fenestration that is not site built ❑Complies Requirement will be met. 1
[FR20]1 is listed and labeled as meeting ? ❑Does Not 1
AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/1.5.2/A440
,or has infiltration rates per NFRC ❑Not Observable
400 that do not exceed code DNot Applicable
limits.
402.4.5 IC-rated recessed lighting fixtures ❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[FR16]2 sealed at housing/interior finish ❑Does Not not applicable.
and labeled to indicate<_2.0 cfm ONot Observable
leakage at 75 Pa. ❑Not Applicable
403.2.1 'Supply and return ducts in attics ❑Complies ;Requirement will be met.
[FR12]1 insulated >=R-8 where duct is i ODoes Not
>=3 inches in diameter and >= ,DNot Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
R-6 where<3 inches.Supply and; 1
return ducts in other portions of 1 1❑Not Applicable
the building insulated >= R-6 for
diameter>=3 inches and R-4.2
for< 3 inches in diameter.
403.3.3.5 ;Building cavities are not used as '❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FR15]3 iducts or plenums. I I❑Does Not
fiP DNot Observable 1Location on plans/spec:A-
❑Not Applicable
403.4 IHVAC piping conveying fluids R- R- ❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[FR17]2 above 105°F or chilled fluids ❑Does Not not applicable.
" ,below 55°F are insulated to>_R-
3 a ❑Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
403.4.1 Protection of insulation on HVAC ;❑Complies ;Exception: Requirement is
[FR24]1 piping. '❑Does Not not applicable.
" ['Not Observable
DNot Applicable
403.5.3 Hot water pipes are insulated to R- R- ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FR18]2 >_R-3. ❑Does Not
°�" ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
1
__ ;DNot Applicable
403.6 Automatic or gravity dampers are .❑Complies o Requirement will be met.
[FR19]2 'installed on all outdoor air '❑Does Not
intakes and exhausts. Location on plans/spec:A-
❑Not Observable 1
DNot Applicable
1 High Impact(Tier 1) 2 Medium Impact(Tier 2) 3 Low Impact(Tier 3)
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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 .00omplies Requirement will be met.
[IN13]2 or the installed R-values IlDoes Not
provided. ❑Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
402.1.1, `Wall insulation R-value. If this is a R- I R- ❑Complies See the Envelope Assemblies
402.2.5, mass wall with at least 1/2 of the ❑ Wood ❑ Wood ❑Does Not °table for values.
402.2.6 wall insulation on the wall ❑ Mass ❑ Mass [Not Observable
[IN3]1 exterior,the exterior insulation
requirement applies(FR10). I❑ Steel '❑ Steel ❑Not Applicable
kg °303.2 Wall insulation is installed per ,EIComplies Requirement will be met.
[IN4]1 manufacturer's instructions. ;ElDoes Not
1
❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
DNot Applicable
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
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Section
v Plans Verified Field Verified
# Final Inspection Provisions Value Value Complies? Comments/Assumptions
& Req.ID
402.1.1, Ceiling insulation R-value. R- R- ❑Complies ;See the Envelope Assemblies
402.2.1, ❑ Wood ❑ Wood ❑Does Not ;table for values.
402.2.2, '
402.2.E ❑ Steel ElSteel ❑Not Observable
[FI1]1 ❑Not Applicable
303.1.1.1, Ceiling insulation installed per ;❑Complies Location on plans/spec:A-
303.2 manufacturer's instructions. j❑Does Not 1
[F1271 Blown insulation marked every
300 ft2. ;ONot Observable
❑Not Applicable
402.2.3 Vented attics with air permeable ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI22]2 insulation include baffle adjacent I !❑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- ❑Complies ;Requirement will be met.
[FI371 insulation R-value of the ❑Does Not
adjacent assembly. Location on plans/spec:A-
❑Not Observable 1
❑Not Applicable
402.4.1.2 Blower door test @ 50 Pa. <=5 ACH 50= ACH 50 = ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI17]1 ach in Climate Zones 1-2,and DDoes 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 ❑Complies ;Exception:All ducts and air
[FI4]1 cfm/100 ft2 across the system or ft2 ft2 ❑Does Not !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 ❑Complies Exception:All ducts and air
[F127]1 determine air leakage with ft2 ft2 ❑Does Not handlers are located within
either: Rough-in test:Total conditioned space.
leakage measured with a ❑Not Observable
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
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 i ❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[FI24]1 by manufacturer at<=2%of ❑Does Not not applicable.
design air flow.
❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
❑Not Applicable 1
1
403.1.1 ;Programmable thermostats ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI9]2 ;installed for control of primary I❑Does Not
!heating and cooling systems and ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:A-
initially set by manufacturer to '❑Not Applicable 1 code specifications. pp i
403.1.2 Heat pump thermostat installed ❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[FI10]2 !on heat pumps. ;❑Does Not not applicable.
, ,DNot Observable
❑Not Applicable
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403.5.1 ,Circulating service hot water ❑Complies ;Exception: Requirement is
[FI11]2 !systems have automatic or ❑Does Not i not applicable.
accessible manual controls.
['Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
1 High Impact(Tier 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; DComplies Requirement will be met.
[FI25]2 fans not part of tested and listed ❑Does Not
HVAC equipment meet efficacy Location on plans/spec:A-
;and air flow limits. ;ONot Observable 1
❑Not Applicable
403.2 ;Hot water boilers supplying heat '❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[FI26]2 through one-or two-pipe heating ; 'Oboes 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 1 Heated water circulation systems DComplies Exception: Requirement is
[F128]2 :have a circulation pump.The 1❑Does Not :not applicable.
;system return pipe is a dedicated
return pipe or a cold water supply; ❑Not Observable
pipe.Gravity and thermos- j❑Not Applicable
;syphon circulation systems are
not present.Controls for
circulating hot water system
pumps start the pump with signal
for hot water demand within the
occupancy.Controls
automatically turn off the pump
when water is in circulation loop
is at set-point temperature and
;no demand for hot water exists.
403.5.1.2 Electric heat trace systems } '❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[F129]2 ;comply with IEEE 515.1 or UL ❑Does Not not applicable.
;515.Controls automatically
;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 ;DComplies 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 ❑Not Applicable
water supply pipe have a i
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 1042F.
403.5.4 Drain water heat recovery units ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI31]2 tested in accordance with CSA ❑Does Not
B55.1.Potable water-side Location on plans/spec:A-
pressure loss of drain water heat i ['Not Observable 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
Mixtures have high efficacy lamps. Location on plans/spec:A-
Does not apply to low-voltage ❑Not Observable 1
lighting. i DNot Applicable
404.1.1 Fuel gas lighting systems have i❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI23]3 no continuous pilot light. ❑Does Not
' ❑Not Observable :Location on plans/spec:A-
1
;❑Not Applicable
r1 High Impact(Tier 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 ,
401.3 Compliance certificate posted. OComplies Requirement will be met.
[FI7)2 DDoes Not
1 DNot Observable
iONot Applicable
303.3 ;Manufacturer manuals for i0Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI18]3 ;mechanical and water heating ;ODoes Not
systems have been provided. DNot Observable
ONot Applicable ;
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i20'15 IE
CI EfficiencyCC Energy 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