ResCheck REScheck Inspection Checklist
New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code
REScheck So$wae Version 3.6 Release 2
DATE: 06/25/09
PROJECT TITLE: 26 x36(936) Ranch
Bldg.
Dept.
Use
Ceilings:
[ ] 1. Ceiling 1: Flat Ceiling or Scissor Truss, R-30.0 cavity insulation
Comments:
Above-Grade Walls:
[ ] 1. Wall 1: Wood Frame, 16"o.c.,R-19.0 cavity insulation
Comments:
Windows:
[ ] 1. Window 1: Vinyl Frame:Double Pane, U fictor: 0.490
For windows without labeled U-factors, describe features:
#Panes Frame Type Thermal Break? [ ]Yes [ ]No
Comments:
Doors:
[ ] 1. Door 1: Solid, U factor: 0.230
Comments:
[ ] 2, Door 2: Glass, U-factor: 0.490
Comments:
Floors:
[ ] 1. Floor 1: All-Wood Joist/Truss:Over Unconditioned Space, R-19.0 cavity insulation
Comments:
Heating and Cooling Equipment:
[ ] 1. Furnace l:Forced Hot Air, 92 AFUE or higher
Make and Model Number
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 1)Type IC rated, or 2)installed inside an appropriate air-tight assembly
with a 0.5" clearance from combustible materials. Ifnon IC rated, the fixture must be installed with a
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 fir all installed heating and cooling equipment and service water heating
equipment must be provided.
[ ] Insulation R-values, glazing U-factors, and heating equipment efficiency must be dearly 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-
[ ] 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. Tapes and mastics must be rated UL 181A or UL 181B.
Exception:Continuously welded and locking-type longitudinal joints and seams on ducts
operating at less than 2 in. w.g. (500 Pa).
[ ] 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 ofthe 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 ofthe 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/offheater switch and require a cover unless over 20%
ofthe 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.
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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
140-169 0.5 0.5 1.0 1.5
100-139 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"
Healing 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 fed.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)
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