2002-825 TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
wow742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804-5902 (518) 761-8201
Community Development - Building & Codes (518) 761-8256
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Permit Number: P20020825 Date Issued: Wednesday, February 19, 2003
This is to certify that work requested to be done as shown by Permit Number P20020825
has been completed.
Tax Map Number: 523400-240-006-0001-037-000-0000
Location: 2440 RIDGE Rd
Owner: JOHN & TAMMY AUST
Applicant: JOHN & TAMMY AUST
This structure may be occupied as a:
By Order of Town Board
Residential Addition T OF QU ENSBURY
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Director of Building&Code Enforcement
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
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742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY 12804-5902 (518)761-8201
Community Development-Building&Codes (518) 761-8256
BUILDING PERMIT
Permit Number: P20020825 Application Number: A20020825
Tax I\lap No: 523400-240-006-0001-037-000-0000
Permission is hereby granted to: JOHN& TAMMY AIJST
For property located at: 2440 RIDGE Rd
in the Town of Queensbury, to construct or place
at the above location in accordance with application together with plot plans and other information hereto filed
and approved and in compliance with the NYS Uniform Building Codes and the Queensbury Zoning
Ordinance. Type of Construction Value
Owner Address: JOHN& TAMMY AUST
2440 RIDGE Rd Residential Addition 4,000.00
Total Value 4,000.00
QUEENSBURY,NY 12804
Contractor or Builder's Name /Address Electrical Inspection Agency
Plans&Specifications
2002-825
Construction of a 130 sq ft residential addition per plot plan and specifications.
$75.00 PERMIT FEE PAID-THIS PERMIT EXPIRES: Thursday, October 02,2003
(If a longer period is required,an application for an extension must be made to the code Enforcement Officer
of the Town of Queensbury before the expiration date.)
Dated at the To o eens s;O/[�A/ # • i • • : : ,October 02,2002 �.
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SIGNED BY , for the Town of Queensbury.
Director of Building&Code Enforcement
Building Permit Application L._=
Town of Queensbury—Dept of Community Development, 742 Bay Road,Queensbury,NY
(518)761-8256
A permit must be obtained before beginning construction. Permit File No. 2.-66 2.—''Z5
No inspection will be made until applicant has received a Fee Paid $
valid building permit. All applicants' spaces on this Rec. Fee Paid $
application must be completed and must appear on the Reviewed By:
application form.
Applicant: (1 E&) /A âusr Owner:
Address: at/40 `711)6 Address: CQ,(Y)QJ
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Phone#( 0 ) !os(v- V 7 7 7 Phone# ( ) -
Property Location: Lot Number: / House Number o) ENO / 4' '
Subdivision Name: Tax Map Nurs er:. o?'-/O 0 6 —I '
o New Building: residence /commercial Estimated Market Value'of Construction: $ /000 e
Addition: (Yes' / commercial If an Addition,what will use of new addition be?
❑ Alteration: residence/ commercial -Den
❑ No change to exterior size: residence/com'l
❑ Other work(describe )
Check Occupancylnformation 1"Floor 2nd Floor Other floor Total
Below sq.ft. sq.ft. sq.ft. Square Feet
❑ Two family dwelling •
❑ Townhouse
❑ Multifamily dwelling
#of units
❑ Office
a Mercantile
o Manufacturing
o 1 car detached garage
a 3 car detached garage
❑ 1 car attached garage
a 2 car attached garage
o 3 car attached garage
o Storage building-
commercial
o Storage building-
residential
Other 4,¢.S. IVA i s -7ft 13
What is the proposed height of the structure /g feet 0 inches
Will any second-hand or ungraded lumber be used? If so,for what? Y\C
Type of Heating System: electric/ it / gas/wood /forced hot air/ baseboard/other:
Number of Fireplaces to be installed (0 Number of Woodstoves to'be installed 0
List below the person(s)responsible for supervision of work as regards to building codes:
:+:ame A.dd ess Phone Number
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Builder 6u iiJ A-VSi &0�.11X a • (-)06E los(,-9777_
Plumber }�� 7'�f7—06 7cj
Mason ®5aI21
Electrician ,S a)71 e—,
Declaration: please sign below after you have carefully read the statement:
To the best of my knowledge the statements contained in this application,together with the plans and specifications
submitted,are a true and complete statement of all proposed work to be done on the described premises and that all
provisions of the Building Code,the Zoning Ordinance and all other laws pertaining to the proposed work shall be complied
with,whether specified or noted,and that such work is authorized by the owner. Further,it is understood that I/we shall
submit,prior to a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance being issued,as requested by the Zoning
Administrator or Director of Building and Codes,an As Built Survey by a licensed surveyor;drawn to scale,showing actual
location of11 new Cotruc 'on.��
Signature: V owner,owner's agent,architect,contractor
Residential Final Inspection
Office No. (518) 761-8256 Date Inspection request received: �7
Queensbury Building&Code Enforcement Arrive: am/pm Depart: am/pm
742 Bay Rd., nsbury,NY 1280 Inspector's Initials: 0 AZ—
NAME: /1 "-i_,_hr.w.e-- '`-C i PERMIT#: C'�s02-
LOCATION: Pf DATE: -Jc� ,,
TYPE OF STRUCTURE: (i'l-L742 -----,� - ;ecii--- l
Coin nts
Y N N/A '
Chimney Ht./"B"Vent/Direct Vent Location ' v �"
Fresh Air Intake
3 inch Plumb Vent through roof
Roof Complete i .
Guard 30 in.or more @ stairs,decks,patios
Guard at stairwell at 34 in. or more ,/
Guard at deck,porches 36 in. or more / ``.
Exterior Finish Complete ✓ ;'
Interior/Exterior Railings 34 in.to 38 in.
Platform at all exterior doors /.
Interior Handrails stairs 2 or more risers
Grade away from foundation 6 in. with 10 ft. Jv/I
i /Handrail Termination at Newell Post or Wall
8 inch clearance to sill plate �(
Gas Valve shut-off exposed/regulator 18"above grade
Gas Furnace shut-off within 30 ft. or within line of site
Oil Furnace shut-off at entrance to furnace area J
Furnace/Hot Water Heater operating ✓
Low water shut-off boiler
Relief Valve(s)installed
/
Interior privacy/trim/doors/main entrance 36 in.
Bathroom/Kitchen watertight
Safety glazing
Window in stairwells safety glazing
Interior Smoke Detectors:
Every level: / Every Bedroom:
Outside every bedroom area:
Inter Connected: / Battery backup:
Bathroom Fans,if no window
Carbon Monoxide detector
Plumbing fixtures
Foundation insulation
Floor truss,draft stopping finished basement 1,000 sf .
Emergency egress below grade
Basement stairs closed rise>4 inches
3/4 hour fire door/door closer
Garage fireproofing
Duct work Sealed proper
Attic access 30 in.x 24 in.x 30 in.(ht.)In accessible area
Crawl Spaces 18"x 24"access, 1 sq. ft.-150 sq. ft.vents 4,-,
Building No./Address visible from road /c �� 5, - fo
Final Electrical (h, i C,
Site Plan /Variance required
CI'Final Survey Plot Plan C 1
As Built Septic System/Sewer Dept. Inspection Sticker
Flood Plain Certification, if required
Okay to issue C/C(Cert. Of Compliance)
Okay to issue Temporary C/0(Cert. Of Occupancy)
Okay to issue Permanent C/0(Cert. Of Occupancy) fie
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GENERAL INSPECTION REPORT Inspector:
Town of Queensbury Ready at time L d� CJ��
Dept. of Community Development Request received: 01/Y/6 Meet:
Building& Code Enforcement ` At time:
742 Bay Road '
Queensbury, NY 12804 ARRIVE am/pm: DEPART Gi-t Ill am/pm Notes:
(518) 761-8256 Inspector's Initials R'i
NAME: .'i.tt I PERMIT#
LOCATION: Z 7 -7 G J� i de INSPECT ON(date): ("//(i/ Z--
TYPE OF STRUCTURE: J Cl t -C
RECHECK _-- 1,S7t.,.. 1 S O h
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N/A YES NO COMMENTS
Footings/Piers �._
Monolithic Pour Form ,_`
Reinforcement in Place ;ft
The contractor is responsible for /
providing protection from freezingIII #
for 48 hours following the placement f#
of the concrete.
Materials for this purpose on site
Foundation/Wallpour_
Reinforcement in Place i
Foundation/Dampproofing _ MA ,
Backfill Approval Mr s
Plumbing Under SlabIn
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Plumbing Vent/Vents in—Place
Rough Plumbing, .
lir
Heating Rough-In
lFoundation
2CL 51 I,'$Walls Interior R- ideu'Attaib Ova ��� �-
Foundation Walls Exterior R- _ ( �
F}} ors R- VJ L-S L C c►L i �
s Walls i iI ,t It- 7. 2%
UCeilingj El I R- 7- 11
Duct work or piping in
unheated spaces R-
Proper Vent,Attic Vent
Framing _
Jack Studs/Headers
BracingBridging
Joist Hangers_
Jack Posts/Main Beam
Air Infiltration Barrier
Fire Separation 1,2,3,hour
Penetration Sealed -----
Fire Wall 2,3,4 hour
Firestopping__
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GENERAL INSPECTION REPORT Inspector:
e(_____
Town of Queensbury Ready at time:
Dept. of Community Development Request received: /i/ 7/6 Z Meet:
Building& Code Enforcement
742 Bay Road [ 7
Queensbury, NY 12804 ARRIVE am/pm: DEPART am/pm Notes:
(518) 761-8256 Inspector's Initials
NAME: PERMIT# 2 CO 2 2-
LOCATION: NO INSPECT ON(date): //7/0
TYPE OF STRUCTURE: z — IL' S ,
RECHECK
N/A YES NO COMMENTS
Footings/Piers _
Monolithic Pour Form
' Y
Reinforcement in Place
The contractor is responsible for
providing protection from freezing
for 48 hours following the placement
of the concrete.
Materials for this purpose on site
Foundation/W allpour_
Reinforcement in Place
Foundation/Dampproofing_`_
Backfill Approval
Plumbing Under Slab
Plumbing Vent/Vents in Place
Rough Plumbing
Heating Rough-In
pnsulation
Foundation Walls Interior R-
Foundation Walls Exterior R- —
Floors R-
Walls R- /
Ceiling R-
Duct work or piping in
unheated spaces R- ✓�
Proper Vent,Attic Vent _—
Framing
Jack Studs/Headers
Bracing/Bridging
Joist Hangers
Jack Posts/Main Beam
Air Infiltration Barrier
Fire Separation 1,2,3,hour
Penetration Sealed
Fire Wall 2,3,4 hour_
Firestopping
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GENERAL INSPECTION REPORT Inspector:
Town of Queensbury Ready at time:
Dept. of Community Development Request received: (l IS 10 2.
Meet:,
Building& Code Enforcement / At time: 1f Pip
742 Bay Road } �� .
Queensbury, NY 12804 ARRIVE am/pm: DEPART ` m/pm Notes:
(518) 761-8256 Inspector's Initials '`l
NAME: AM+ PERMIT# C 0 2 C
LOCATION: l (L(0 j *le: . INSPECT ON(date): l (/ l 0 z G'-) --C- -
TYPE OF STRUCTURE: Ad).;---ti Cly
RECHECKA V 0_ AS1C
N/A YES NO COMMENTS
Footings/Piers
Monolithic Pour Form
Reinforcement in Place
The contractor is responsible for �,✓
providing protection from freezing
for 48 hours following the placement
of the concrete.
Materials for this purpose on site •
-
Foundation/W allpour__�
Reinforcement in Place
Foundation/Dampproofing
Backfill Approval
Plumbing Under Slab
Plumbing Vent/Vents in Place`
Rough Plumbing ----- •
Heating Rough-In _ A
Insulation
Foundation Walls Interior R- ,
Foundation Walls Exterior R-
Floors R- _
Walls It-
Ceiling R- _
Duct work or piping in
unheated spaces R-
Proper Vent,Attic Vent
Framing .
Jack Studs/Headers
Bracing/Bridging !_
Joist Hangers
Jack Posts/Main Beam
Air Infiltration Barrier
Fire Separation 1,2,3,hour T
enetration Sealed
ire Wall 2,3,4 hour
Firestopping —
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GENERAL INSPECTION REPORT Inspector:
Town of Queensbury Ready at time:
Dept. of Community Development Request received: /a/l/ 2_ Meet:
Building& Code Enforcement At time: /6 fiwi
742 Bay Road
Queensbury, NY 12804 ARRIVE am/pm: DEPART t'0 r am/pm Notes:
(518) 761-8256 Inspector's Initials
NAME:(1rl S .-� —_ PERMIT# 2GZ_ 2 c
LOCATION: V H O t 141INSPECT ON(date): 10/i cli U�-
TYPE OF STRUCTURE: t [ r61 CO-ES -)
RECHECK
N/A YES NO COMMENTS
Footings/Piers
Monolithic Pour Form
Reinforcement in Place
The contractor is responsible for
providing protection from freezing
for 48 hours following the placement
of the concrete.
Materials for this purpose on site
Foundation/Wailpour_
Reinforcement in Place
Foundation/Dampproofing
Backfill ApprovalT__
Plumbing Under Slab
Plumbing Vent/Vents in Place
Rough Plumbing •
T
Heating Rough-In
Insulation
Foundation Walls Interior R-
Foundation Walls Exterior R-
Floors R-
Walls It-
Ceiling R-
Duct work or piping in
unheated spaces R-
roper Vent,Attic Vent
/ ` raming
Jack Studs/Headers
Bracing/Bridging T �
Joist Hangers__
Jack Posts/Main Beam
Air Infiltration Barrier
Fire Separation 1,2,3,hour
Penetration Sealed
Fire Wall 2,3,4 hour
Firestopping
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GENERAL INSPECTION REPORT Inspector:
Town of Queensbury Ready at time: � 'i :`M�—
De t. ofCommunityDevelopment Request received: /C761-2--p p q Meet:
Building& Code Enforcement / At time:
742 Bay Road r
Queensbury, NY 12804 ARRIVE am/pm: DEPART ( 1 -?arrn/pm Notes:
(518) 761-8256 Inspector's Initials i4'
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NAME: _ 12_ )4 V s l PERMIT# 6 2—8z '
LOCATION: ?-Li-L10 (lye n , INSPECT ON(date): ie fj` 2..
TYPE OF STRUCTURE:
RECHECK
N/A YES NO COMMENTS
; ootings/Piers
Monolithic Pour Form _
Reinforcement in Place
The contractor is responsible for
providing protection from freezing
for 48 hours following the placement
of the concrete.
Materials for this purpose on site
Foundation/Wailpour
Reinforcement in Place
.. .dation/Dampproofmg
ack'ill•Approval ✓ C--p i 6' - 1-7 i 5 c-,'S 5c i>
Plumbing Under Slab
Plumbing Vent/Vents in Place
Rough Plumbing
Heating Rough-In
Insulation
Foundation Walls Interior R-
Foundation Walls Exterior R-
Floors R- _
Walls R-
Ceiling R-
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/ Duct work or piping in
unheated spaces R-
roper Vent,A)ic Vent, 1J /
Jack Studs/Headers
Bracing/Bridging Joist Hangers V
Jack Posts/Main Beam
Air Infiltration Barrier
Fire Separation 1,2, 3,hour
Penetration Sealed Fire Wall 2,3,4 hour
Firestopping
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GENERAL INSPECTION REPORT 7 /A I Inspector:
Town of Queensbury
Ready at time:
Dept. of Community Development Request received: Meet:
Building& Code Enforcement At time:
742 Bay Road
Queensbury, NY 12804 ARRIVE am/pm: DEPART '/(am/pm Notes:
(518) 761-8256 Inspector's Initials
NAME: PERMIT# 6 Z
LOCATION: �(j��- INSPECT ON(date): /d /1�/6Z- —
TYPE OF STRUCTURE:
RECHECK
N/A YES NO COMMENTS \'
Footings/Piers j
Monolithic Pour Form /
Reinforcement in Place
The contractor is responsible for / (
providing protection from freezing
for 48 hours following the placement
of the concrete.
Materials for this purpose on site
Foundation/W allpour
Re' forcement in Place
undation/Dampproofing
•Approval
Plumbing Under Slab
Plumbing Vent/Vents in Place
Rt gh Plumbing
'eating Rough- /
:on
Foundation Walls Interior R-
6undation Walls Exterior R-
loors R-
Walls R-
Ceiling R-
Duct work or piping in
unheated spaces R-
Proper Vent,Attic Vent
Framing
Jack Studs/Headers
Bracing/Bridging
Joist Hangers
Jack Posts/Main Beam
Air Infiltration Barrier
Fire Separation 1,2, 3,hour
Penetration Sealed
Fire Wall 2,3,4 hour
Firestopping
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GENERAL INSPECTION REPORT Inspector:
Town of Queensbury Ready at time:
Dept. of Community Development Request received: !6/g/6 2 Meet:
Building& Code Enforcement At time: !1 rtm
742 Bay Road '
Queensbury, NY 12804 ARRIVE am/pm: DEPART -1O m/pm Notes:
(518) 761-8256 Inspector's Initials 6
NAME: N.,.5 _T PERMIT# a O Z--cS lc
LOCATION: 4f_ _/.1_ tl Z4 INSPECT ON(date): /A l d/a 2,
TYPE OF STRUCTURE: 5- ' I)/ 4 d C P01
RECHECK
N/A YES 4O COMMENTS
outings/Piers F'p►rw-j T "` 't"a("14j s
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Monolithic Pour Form m J
Reinforcement in Place ''j - - (
The contractor is responsible for4111
providing protection from freezing
for 48 hours following the placement
of the concrete.
Materials for this purpose on site
Foundation/W allpour
Reinforcement in Place
Foundation/D ampproofing
Backfill Approval
Plumbing Under Slab
Plumbing Vent/Vents in Place
Rough Plumbing
Heating Rough-In
Insulation
Foundation Walls Interior R- rj
Foundation Walls Exterior R- /
Floors R-
Walls R- j
Ceiling R- tr;
Duct work or piping in
unheated spaces R-
Proper Vent,Attic Vent
Framing_
Jack Studs/Headers !
Bracing/Bridging /
Joist Hangers
Jack Posts/Main Beam
Air Infiltration Bather
Fire Separation 1,2, 3,hour__`__
Penetration Sealed
Fire Wall 2,3,4 hour
Firestopping _
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_ ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION •
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY, WARREN COUNTY S��' `�P 2•i
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-`r' t7-- 9000 HEATING DEGREE DAYS
Compliance Methods: PART 5 - Acceptable Practice Method -
l&2 Family Dwellings (only)an:
PART 6* - Thermal Rating - Component Trade Offs
1&2 Family Dwellings; Multi-Family
Dwellings ( 3 stories or less)
PART 4* - Design by Component Performance
Commercial Buildings-Hi Rise Residential
*Requires submission of worksheets
APPLICANT' S NAME: PROPERTY LOCATION:
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PART 5 METHOD OF COMPPLIANCE BY ACCEPTABLE PRACTICE:
1 . Gross Floor Area - / 3 D square feet
2 . Type of Heat - )( Electric Oil Gas Other
3 . Is building mechanically cooled? Yes X No
4 . Percentage of area of windows and doors X Over 17% Under 17%
5 . R-VALUES FOR .INSULATION GIVEN BELOW MUST CORRESPOND TO R-VALUES AS
SHOWN ON PLANS SUBMITTED:
a. Roof R
b. Exterior walls R
c. Glazed areas R nOoe.,
d. Exterior doors R --n 1 .
e. Floors over unheated spaces R '7
f. Edge of slab on grade (heated building) R ng/ -6
g. Basement/cellar walls (above grade) R /ion L
h. Basement/cellar walls (below grade) R
i . Heating/cooling-ducts-piping in unheated space R 1V?
6 . Service (domestic) hot water heating device
Conforms to minimum efficiency per code Yes / fr No •.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL MAXIMUM SETTING 140° - WILL NOT SE EXCEEDED
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Permit Number
MECcheck Compliance Report Checked By/Date
Proposed New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code
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Data filename:Untitled
TITLE: sfd addition
COUNTY: Warren
STATE: New York
HDD: 7635
CONSTRUCTION TYPE:Detached 1 or 2 Family
HEATING TYPE:Non-Electric
DATE: 10/02/02
DATE OF PLANS: 10/2/02
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Aust res.
COMPLIANCE:Passes
Maximum UA=33
Your Home=30
9.1%Better Than Code
Gross Glazing
Area or Cavity Cont. or Door
Perimeter R-Value R-Value U-Factor UA
Ceiling 1: Flat Ceiling or Scissor Truss 130 19.0 7.0 5
Wall 1: Wood Frame, 16"o.c. 207 13.0 7.0 11
Window 1: Wood Frame,Double Pane 24 0.333 8
Floor 1: All-Wood Joist/Truss,Over Unconditioned Space 130 19.0 0.0 6
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: The proposed building represented in this document is consistent with the
building plans,specifications,and other calculations submitted with this permit application. The proposed systems
have been designed to meet the Proposed New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code requirements.
Builder/Designer Date
MECcheck Inspection Checklist
Proposed New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code
MECcheck Software Version 3.3 Release lb
DA 1'E: 10/02/02
TITLE: sfd addition
Bldg.
Dept.
Use
Ceilings:
[ ] 1. Ceiling 1: Flat Ceiling or Scissor Truss,R-19.0 cavity+R-7.0 continuous insulation
Comments:
Above-Grade Walls:
[ ] 1. Wall 1: Wood Frame, 16"o.c.,R-13.0 cavity+R-7.0 continuous insulation
Comments:
Windows:
[ ] 1. Window 1: Wood Frame,Double Pane,U-factor:0.333
For windows without labeled U-factors,describe features:
#Panes Frame Type Thermal Break? [ ]Yes[ ]No
Comments:
Floors:
[ ] 1. Floor 1: All-Wood Joist/Truss,Over Unconditioned Space,R-19.0 cavity insulation
Comments:
Air Leakage:
[ ] Joints,penetrations,and all other such openings in the building envelope that are sources of air
leakage must be sealed.
[ ] Recessed lights must be Type IC rated and installed with no penetrations,or Type IC or non-IC
rated installed inside an appropriate air-tight assembly with a 0.5"clearance from combustible
materials and 3"clearance from insulation.
Vapor Retarder:
[ ] Required on the warm-in-winter side of all non-vented framed ceilings,walls,and floors.
Materials Identification:
[ ] Materials and equipment must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
[ ] Materials and equipment must be identified so that compliance can be determined.
[ ] Manufacturer manuals for all installed heating and cooling equipment and service water heating
equipment must be provided.
[ ] Insulation R-values and glazing U-factors must be clearly marked on the building plans or specifications.
Duct Insulation:
[ ] Supply ducts in unconditioned attics or outside the building must be insulated to R-11.
[ ] Return ducts in unconditioned attics or outside the building must be insulated to R-6.
[ ] Supply ducts in unconditioned spaces must be insulated to R-11.
[ ] Return ducts in unconditioned spaces(except basements)must be insulated to R-2.
Insulation is not required on return ducts in basements.
Duct Construction:
[ ] All joints, seams,and connections must be securely fastened with welds,gaskets,mastics
(adhesives),mastic-plus-embedded-fabric,or tapes. Duct tape is not permitted.
Exception: Continuously welded and locking-type longitudinal joints and seams on ducts
operating at less than 2 in.w.g. (500 Pa).
[ ] Ducts shall be supported every 1q.feet or in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
[ ] Cooling ducts with exterior insulation must be covered with a vapor retarder.
[ ] Air filters are required in the return air system.
[ ] The HVAC system must provide a means for balancing air and water systems.
Temperature Controls:
[ ] Each dwelling unit has at lesat one thermostat capable of automatically adjusting the space
temperature set point of the largest zone.
Electric Systems:
[ ] Separate electric meters are required for each dwelling unit.
Fireplaces:
[ ] Fireplaces must be installed with tight fitting non-combustible fireplace doors.
[ ] Fireplaces must be provided with a source of combustion air,as required by the Fireplace construction
provisions of the Building Code of New York State,the Residential Code of New York State or
the New York City Building Code,as applicable.
Service Water Heating:
[ ] Water heaters with vertical pipe risers must have a heat trap on both the inlet and outlet unless the
water heater has an integral heat trap or is part of a circulating system.
[ ] Insulate circulating hot water pipes to the levels in Table 1.
Circulating Hot Water Systems;.
[ ] Insulate circulating hot water pipes to the levels in Table 1.
Swimming Pools:
[ ] All heated swimming pools must have an on/off heater switch and require a cover unless over 20%
of the heating energy is from non-depletable sources. Pool pumps require a time clock.
Heating and Cooling Piping Insulation:
[ ] HVAC piping conveying fluids above 105°F or chilled fluids below 55°F must be insulated to the
levels in Table 2.
Table 1: Minimum Insulation Thickness for Circulating Hot Water Pipes.
Insulation Thickness in Inches by Pipe Sizes
Heated Water Non-Circulating Runouts Circulating Mains and Runouts
Temperature(F) Up to 1" Up to 1.25" 1.5"to 2.0" Over 2"
170-180 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
140-160 0.5 0.5 1.0 1.5
100-130 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0
Table 2: Minimum Insulation Thickness for HVAC Pipes.
Fluid Temp. Insulation Thickness in Inches by Pipe Sizes
Piping System Types Range(F) 2"Runouts 1"and Less 1.25"to 2" 2.5"to 4"
Heating Systems
Low Pressure/Temperature 201-250 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0
Low Temperature 120-200 0.5 1.0 1.0 1.5
Steam Condensate(for feed water) Any 1.0 1.0 1.5 2.0
Cooling Systems
Chilled Water,Refrigerant, 40-55 0.5 0.5 0.75 1.0
and Brine Below 40 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5
NOTES TO FIELD(Building Department Use Only)