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Project Rhein Residence -
Energy Code: 2015 IECC TE0
C E U V
Location: Warren County, New York
Construction Type: Single-family JUN 2 5 2018
Project Type: New Construction -
Conditioned Floor Area: 4,671 ft2 TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
Glazing Area 22% BUILDING&CODES
Climate Zone: 6 (8499 HDD)
Permit Date:
Permit Number:
Construction Site: Owner/Agent: Designer/Contractor:
•Chestnut Ridge Road George Rhein Michael Scharff
Queensbury, NY 12804 9 Bianca Court Michael J.Scharff,AIA-Architect
Warwick, NY 10990 318 Ackertown Road
914-522-2005 Chestnut Ridge, NY 10952
luge101@hotmail.com 646-879-1070
michael@michaelscharff.corn
Compliance:Passes using UA trade-off
Compliance: 0.0%Better Than Code Maximum UA: 470 Your UA: 470 ,
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: Flat Ceiling or Scissor Truss 4,671 0.0 49.0 0.020 93
Wall 1:Wood Frame, 16"o.c. 1,716 19.0 0.0 0.060 77
Window 1:Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low-E 299 0.300 90
Door 1: Solid 42 1.500 63
Door 2: Glass 86 0.300 26
Floor 1:All-Wood joist/Truss:Over Unconditioned Space 4 671 38.0 0.0 0.026 121
Compliance Statement: The proposed building design described he f is nsis ent w t
uilding plans,specifications,and other
calculations submitted with the permit application.The proposedbu din (las een�. to meet the 2015 IECC requirements in
REScheck Versionn 4.6.1 and to comAply`with the mandatory requ re'ent ist in i ck Inspection Checklist.t .15 1
64 Date
290.-1-22.8 RC-0395-2018 -
Rhein, George & Liz = :` �_
147 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
SFD w/gas FP 2741 , Gar. 617 s.f.
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REScheck Software Version 4.6.1
NI Inspection Checklist
Energy Code: 2015 IECC
Requirements: 100.0% 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 Complies?lies.?.: CommentsLAssumptions
# Pre-Inspection/Plan Review. Value "Value p
&Req.ID - - =- --- ,
103.1, Construction drawings and tit'',.'' ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
103.2 ;documentation demonstrate l ' ❑Does Not
[PRl]1 'energy code compliance for the ��;' Location on plans/spec:
f :building envelope.Thermal �,j ti❑Not Observable This Report
;envelope represented on ' 'P.p.,
Applicable
construction documents. -- -'
103.1, ;Construction drawings and :r-4 ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
103.2, documentation demonstrate ❑Does Not
403.7 ;energy code compliance for Location on plans/spec:
❑Not Observable
[PR3]1 :lighting and mechanical systems. Mechanical Notesi:"; ❑Not Applicable
Systems serving multiple .�� pP
: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:
Manual) or other methods [Not Observable Mechanical Notes
approved by the code official. Btu/hr Btu/hr ❑Not Applicable
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Additional Comments/Assumptions:
1 High Impact(Tier 1) a Medium Impact(Tier 2) '3'' Low Impact(Tier 3)
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2015 IECc Foundation Inspect o Compl es Comments/Assumptions4
303'2'T = A protective covering is installed to ❑Complies Exception: Requirement is not applicable.
[FO11)2 protect exposed exterior insulation ❑Does Not
and extends a minimum of 6 in. below ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec: No exposed exterior insulation
grade. ❑Not Applicable
403.9LL !Snow-and ice-melting system controls ❑Complies Exception: Requirement is not applicable.
[FO12]z _.:installed. ❑Does Not
:Not Observable
❑Not Applicable
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
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1 High Impact(Tier 1) 7a Medium Impact(Tier 2) ,?3F:Low Impact(Tier 3)
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Section
Plans Verified `"Fie_Id Verified
# Framing/Rough-In Inspection Value Value Complies? Comments/Assumptions
& Req.ID - _
402.1.1, ;Door U-factor. U- U- ❑Complies See the Envelope Assemblies
402.3.4 I ❑Does Not table for values.
[FR1]1
i ❑Not Observable
❑Not 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, ['Not Observable
402.5 ; ❑Not Applicable
[FR2]1
303.1.3 ;U-factors of fenestration products - 0' -, , .`` Complies Requirement will be met.
[FR4]1 :are determined in accordance �` •' Z.,� •Does Not
,;:�; with the NFRC test procedure or i ",; f Location on plans/spec:
;taken from the default table. „'■Not Observable
Window Schedule
q ,� ,: NotApplicable
402.4.1.1 ;Air barrier and thermal barrier , z ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
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[FR23]1 I installed per manufacturer's <' „ = ❑Does Not
instructions. ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:
u - ❑Not A licable Detailed wall sections
402.4.3 ;Fenestration that is not site built ' ` t€` ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FR20]1 its listed and labeled as meeting • "� , > ' =:'❑Does Not
AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/1.S.2/A440 -•f �z 4.'e ,
for has infiltration rates per NFRC , , $44', .t�k ❑Not Observable
:400 that do not exceed code ; , ❑Not Applicable
:limits.
402.4.5 IC-rated recessed lighting fixtures ' ` '-- ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FR16)2 sealed at housing/interior finish -4 ' ,, ❑Does Not
and labeled to indicate_<2.0 cfm ',4 , Location on plans/spec:
'`'ar ❑Not Observable
leakage at 75 Pa. Mechanical Notes
� CI Not Applicable
403.2.1 ;Supply and return ducts in attics ' .,, ..k a,, ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FR12]1 ;insulated >= R-8 where duct is_ 4 � ❑Does Not
R-6 where<1n diameter and 3 inches.Supply and �, vx,r ' ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:
Mechanical Notes
return ducts in other portions of s1 -0 `l❑Not Applicable
:the building insulated>= R-6 for 7 z` -- ;� ,
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 ;ducts or plenums. `; ❑Does Not
❑Not Observable
Location on plans/spec:
Mechanical Notes
I ' -s, - ''❑Not Applicable
403.4 HVAC piping conveying fluids R- R- ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FR17]2 above 105°F or chilled fluids ❑Does Not
below 55 °F are insulated to>_R- ['Not Observable Location on plans/spec:
',',4) 3. Mechanical Notes
❑Not Applicable
403.4.1 ;Protection of insulation on HVAC - '`41 � ` ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FR24]1 piping. fl: ,. °`
�❑Does Not
Location on plans/spec:
43', ❑Not Observable Mechanical Notes
❑Not Applicable
403.5.3 ;Hot water pipes are insulated to R- R- ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FR18]2 I>_R-3. ❑Does Not
k'g?, I ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:
❑Not Applicable Mechanical Notes
403.6 Automatic or gravity dampers are r '� r s■Complies Requirement will be met.
[FR19]2 installed on all outdoor air " •Does Not
intakes and exhausts. �' " w ,- "..S 5 Location on plans/spec:
■Not Observable Mechanical Notes
"` ,r ` ... , ,; Not Applicable
1 High Impact(Tier 1) 2l Medium Impact(Tier 2) 3. Low Impact(Tier 3)
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Additional Comments/Assumptions:
1 High Impact(Tier 1) Medium Impact(Tier 2) 34 Low Impact(Tier 3)
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Section Plans Verified '-Field Verified
# Insulation Inspection Value Value ,Complies? • Comments/Assumptions
& Req.ID �.
303.1 lAll installed insulation is labeled •.,, " DComplies Requirement will be met.
[IN13]2 i or the installed R-values ti.... �� * ❑Does Not
4- 'provided. ,
.91 u ! Not Observable
�M!" , ". ❑Not Applicable
402.1.1, :Floor insulation R-value. R- R- ❑Complies See the Envelope Assemblies
402.2.6 i ❑ Wood ❑ Wood ❑Does Not table for values.
[IN1]1 I ❑ Steel ❑ Steel [Not Observable
I ❑Not Applicable
303.2, ;Floor insulation installed per ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
402.2.7 ':manufacturer's instructions and ❑Does Not
[IN2]1 in substantial contact with the '` - Location on plans/spec:
j underside of the subfloor, or floor ❑Not Observable Detailed wall sections
4'< r❑Not A licable
:framing cavity insulation is in -`, ' > PP
•contact with the top side of -'__ ,..
:sheathing, or continuous
insulation is installed on the
:underside of floor framing and s
i extends from the bottom to the
;top of all perimeter floor framing * q ,,
;members.
402.1.1, I Wall insulation R-value. If this is a R- R- ❑Complies See the Envelope Assemblies
402.2.5, I mass wall with at least Y2 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). ❑ Steel 1] Steel ❑Not Applicable
303.2 I Wall insulation is installed per ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[IN4]1 I manufacturer's instructions. fv ❑Does Not
I k ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:
❑Not Applicable Detailed wall sections
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
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1 High Impact(Tier 1) Medium Impact(Tier 2) -•34;Low Impact(Tier 3)
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Section Plans-Verified Field Verified
# Final Inspection Provisions complies? Commerrt, Assumptions-
Value Value
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, ❑ Steel ❑ Steel ['Not Observable
402.2.6
[FI1]1 ; ❑Not Applicable
303.1.1.1,;Ceiling insulation installed per _,; ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
303.2 manufacturer's instructions. ❑Does Not
[FI2]1 Blown insulation marked every -1> �" w Location on plans/spec:
300 ft2. � c❑Not Observable Detailed wall sections
° "- ' .y< -❑Not Applicable
402.2.3 Vented attics with air permeable > , ," >"- ----t ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI22]2 I insulation include baffle adjacent - ❑
s'- Does Not
.
Ito soffit and eave vents that '.=�� Location on plans/spec:
;extends over insulation. ❑Not Observable Detailed wall sections
❑Not Applicable
402.2.4 ;Attic access hatch and door R- R- DComplies Requirement will be met.
[FI3]1 ;insulation?..R-value of the ❑Does Not
I adjacent assembly. Location on plans/spec:
❑Not Observable Door Schedule
❑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 ❑Does Not
<=3 ach in Climate Zones 3-8. Location on plans/spec:
['Not Observable Mechanical Notes
❑Not Applicable
403.2.3 j Duct tightness test result of<=4 cfm/100 cfm/100 ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI4]1 ;cfm/100 ft2 across the system or ft2 ft2 ❑Does Not
<=3 cfm/100 ft2 without air ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:
handler @ 25 Pa. For rough-in Mechanical Notes
;tests,verification may need to ❑Not Applicable
occur during Framing Inspection.
403.3.2 ;Ducts are pressure tested to cfm/100 cfm/100 ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI27]1 ;determine air leakage with ft2 ft2 ❑Does Not
;either: Rough-in test:Total ❑Not Observable Location on plans/spec:
;leakage measured with a Mechanical Notes
;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 ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI24]1 ;by manufacturer at<=2%of ❑Does Not
design air flow. Location on plans/spec:
❑Not Observable
��. - Mechanical Notes
❑Not Applicable
403.1.1 Programmable thermostats K ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[F19}2 ,installed for control of primary 7' " ' " ❑Does Not
{heating and cooling systems and Location on plans/spec:
initially set by manufacturer to _ :` Not Observable Mechanical Notes
I code specifications. ❑Not Applicable
403.1.2 I Heat pump thermostat installed ❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[FI10]2 ion heat pumps. ❑Does Not not applicable.
-a41 2, ❑Not Observable
n ❑Not Applicable
403.5.1 Circulating service hot water ,, "''❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[Fill]2 systems have automatic or ❑Does Not not applicable.
accessible manual controls.
-❑Not Observable
4,"".' ,❑Not Applicable
1 High Impact(Tier 1) 2l Medium Impact(Tier 2) "'31 Low Impact(Tier 3)
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ct Plans Verified Field Verified
# Final Inspection Provisions value Value Complies? Comments/Assumptions
403,6.1 All mechanical ventilation system 3 .-- •Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI2512 fans not part of tested and listed -' „ ■Does Not
1 HVAC equipment meet efficacy ` Location on plans/spec:
and air flow limits. ...
. sry•Not Observable
r•Not Applicable Mechanical Notes
403.2 Hot water boilers supplying heat - `, ■Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI26]2 through one-or two-pipe heating ':' "'`'" ■Does Not
systems have outdoor setback z Location on plans/spec:
control to lower boiler water - ' "•"•Not Observable
Mechanical Notes
temperature based on outdoor , `■Not Applicable
temperature. "; -
403.5.1.1 II H-. -. i.. - .I- . . - _ ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[F128]2 !have a circulation pump.The ' ❑Does Not
system return pipe is a dedicated Location on plans/spec:
return pipe or a cold water supply' k ,,-,1:,..-------,. t. , Not Observable Mechanical Notes
pipe.Gravity and thermos- T i❑Not Applicable
syphon circulation systems are s r '
not present.Controls for E xxi '
circulating hot water system R - ` -- - - :
pumps start the pump with signal !t . .
for hot water demand within the "t . �;"
occupancy.Controls :,
I automatically turn off the pump •s -- . } - 4
when water is in circulation loop x 3 *` -'
is at set-point temperature and '��'
no demand for hot water exists >
403.5.1.2 Electric heat trace systems `.-s < terFo- ❑Complies Exception: Requirement is
[F129]2 comply with IEEE 515.1 or UL ii,, F ❑Does Not not applicable.
515.Controls automatically
adjust the energy input to the , � `" ' .7g,- ❑Not Observable
heat tracing to maintain the - Utz„,:44eAo., * run,,,z,„.t.,, ❑Not Applicable
desired water temperature in the
piping.
403.5.2 ;Water distribution systems that �'" x ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI30]2 have recirculation pumps that "` K!# ❑Does Not
pump water from a heated water ,-.. '` / ;� Location on plans/spec:
'supply i e back to the heated hti ❑Not Observable P p
pipe Mechanical Notes
water source through a cold :; ❑Not Applicable
water supply pipe have a a *�� j
demand recirculation water �' - -!
system. Pumps have controls � � '
that manage operation of theWT. - " .
I pump and limit the temperature �.-A-
of the water entering the cold
water piping to 104°F. r,
403.5.4 Drain water heat recovery units 1 F ar? "'' ❑Complies Requirement will be met.
[FI31]2 tested in accordance with CSA s# - 3' ❑Does Not
11355.1. Potable water-side t :r Location on plans/spec:
pressure loss of drain water heat3. ❑Not Observable Mechanical Notes
recovery units< 3 psi fore.: ❑Not Applicable
individual units connected to one ry,,
or two showers. Potable water-
•
side pressure loss of drain water :;
heat recovery units < 2 psi for ,� -
3
individual units connected to f.,,. - '�'�
three or more showers.
404,1 175%of lamps in permanent " pi Comp Requirement will be met.
[F1671 !fixtures or 75% of permanent _ 5� � ! ❑Does Not
Mixtures have high efficacy lamps Location on plans/spec:
;Does not apply to low-voltage ; ,• :❑Not Observable Mechanical Notes
lighting. 3❑Not Applicable
404.1.1 'Fuel gas lighting systems have 71 ' .Z " � �' ■Complies Requirement will be met.
[F123]3 Ino continuous pilot light. •* `■Does Not
4 ! ■Not Observable Location on plans/spec:
I � * Mechanical Notes
�� r.■Not Applicable
1 High Impact(Tier 1) Li Medium Impact(Tier 2) ;3§" Low Impact(Tier 3)
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[p|7]^ - []Does Not
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| Not Applicable
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[R18]3 mechanical and water heating Does Not
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Additional Comments/Assumptions:
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z High Impact(Tier 1) Medium Impact(Tier z) Low Impact(Tier s)
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2015 IECC Energy
Efficiency Certificate
Insulation Rating R-Value
Above-Grade Wall 19.00
Below-Grade Wall 0.00
Floor — 38.00
Ceiling/ Roof 49.00
Ductwork(unconditioned spaces):
Glass&Door Rating U-Factor SHGC
Window 0.30
Door 0.30
Heating&Cooling Equipment Efficiency
Heating System:
Cooling System:
Water Heater:
Name: Date:
Comments