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Compliance Certificate
Project Smith Residence - Renovations
Energy Code:2018 IECC
Location:Glens Falls, New York
Construction Type:Single-family
Project Type:Alteration
Climate Zone:6 (7635 HDD)
Permit Date:
Construction Site:
527 Luzerne Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
Owner/Agent:
Joel Smith
527 Luzerne Road
Queensbury, NY 12804
518-708-9910
joel.361@hotmail.com
Designer/Contractor:
Ethan P. Hall
Rucinski Hall Architecture
134 Dix Ave
Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-741-0268
ephall@nycap.rr.com
Permit Number:
Compliance: Passes using prescriptive requirements for alteration projects
Envelope Assemblies
Assembly
Gross Area
or
Perimeter
Cavity
R-Value
Cont.
R-Value U-Factor UA
Ceiling 1: Raised or Energy Truss
Exemption: Framing cavity not exposed.
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Wall 1: Wood Frame, 16" o.c.
Exemption: Framing cavity filled with insulation
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Door 1: Solid Door (under 50% glazing)20 0.300 6
Door 2: Glass 18 0.320 6
Window 1: Wood Frame:Double Pane with Low-E 115 0.290 33
Crawl: Solid Concrete or Masonry
Wall height: 0.0'
Depth below grade: 0.0'
Insulation depth: 0.0'
Exemption: Framing cavity not exposed.
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Ethan P. Hall - Architect
Name - Title Signature Date
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 2018 IECC requirements in
REScheck Version : REScheck-Web and to comply with the mandatory requirements listed in the REScheck Inspection Checklist.
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Inspection Checklist
Requirements: 0.0% were addressed directly in the REScheck software
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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.
Energy Code: 2018 IECC
Section
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Pre-Inspection/Plan Review Plans Verified
Value
Field Verified
Value Complies?Comments/Assumptions
103.1,
103.2
[PR1]1
Construction drawings and
documentation demonstrate
energy code compliance for the
building envelope. Thermal
envelope represented on
construction documents.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
103.1,
103.2,
403.7
[PR3]1
Construction drawings and
documentation demonstrate
energy code compliance for
lighting and mechanical systems.
Systems serving multiple
dwelling units must demonstrate
compliance with the IECC
Commercial Provisions.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
302.1,
403.7
[PR2]2
Heating and cooling equipment is
sized per ACCA Manual S based
on loads calculated per ACCA
Manual J or other methods
approved by the code official.
Heating:
Btu/hr_____
Cooling:
Btu/hr_____
Heating:
Btu/hr_____
Cooling:
Btu/hr_____
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
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Foundation Inspection Plans Verified
Value
Field Verified
Value Complies?Comments/Assumptions
402.2.11
[FO7]1
Unvented crawl space wall
insulation R-value.
R-_____
R-_____
R-_____
R-_____
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
See the Envelope Assemblies
table for values.
303.2
[FO8]1
Unvented crawl space wall
insulation installed per
manufacturer’s instructions.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
402.2.11
[FO9]1
Unvented crawl space continuous
vapor retarder installed over
exposed earth, joints overlapped
by 6 in. and sealed, extending at
least 6 in. up and attached to the
wall.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
402.2.11
[FO10]1
Unvented crawl space wall
insulation depth of burial or
distance from top of wall.
_____ in._____ in.Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
See the Envelope Assemblies
table for values.
303.2.1
[FO11]2
A protective covering is installed
to protect exposed exterior
insulation and extends a
minimum of 6 in. below grade.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.9
[FO12]2
Snow- and ice-melting system
controls installed.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
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Framing / Rough-In Inspection Plans Verified
Value
Field Verified
Value Complies?Comments/Assumptions
402.1.1,
402.3.4
[FR1]1
Door U-factor.U-_____U-_____Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
See the Envelope Assemblies
table for values.
402.1.1,
402.3.1,
402.3.3,
402.5
[FR2]1
Glazing U-factor (area-weighted
average).
U-_____U-_____Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
See the Envelope Assemblies
table for values.
303.1.3
[FR4]1
U-factors of fenestration products
are determined in accordance
with the NFRC test procedure or
taken from the default table.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
402.4.1.1
[FR23]1
Air barrier and thermal barrier
installed per manufacturer’s
instructions.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
402.4.3
[FR20]1
Fenestration that is not site built
is listed and labeled as meeting
AAMA /WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440
or has infiltration rates per NFRC
400 that do not exceed code
limits.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
402.4.5
[FR16]2
IC-rated recessed lighting fixtures
sealed at housing/interior finish
and labeled to indicate ≤2.0 cfm
leakage at 75 Pa.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.3.1
[FR12]1
Supply and return ducts in attics
insulated >= R-8 where duct is
>= 3 inches in diameter and >=
R-6 where < 3 inches. Supply and
return ducts in other portions of
the building insulated >= R-6 for
diameter >= 3 inches and R-4.2
for < 3 inches in diameter.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.3.2
[FR13]1
Ducts, air handlers and filter
boxes are sealed with
joints/seams compliant with
International Mechanical Code or
International Residential Code, as
applicable.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.3.5
[FR15]3
Building cavities are not used as
ducts or plenums.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
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Value
Field Verified
Value Complies?Comments/Assumptions
403.3.7
[FR28]3
Ducts declared to be within the
conditioned space are either 1)
completely within the continuous
air barrier and within the building
thermal envelope, 2) buried
within ceiling insulation in
accordance with Section
R403.3.6 and the air handler is
located completely within the
continuous air barrier and within
the building thermal envelope
and the duct leakage is <= 1.5
cfm / 100 square feet of
conditioned floor area served by
the duct system, or 3) the ceiling
insulation R-value installed
against and above the insulated
duct >= to the proposed ceiling
insulation R-value, less the R-
value of the insulation on the
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.4
[FR17]2
HVAC piping conveying fluids
above 105 ºF or chilled fluids
below 55 ºF are insulated to ≥R-
3.
R-_____R-_____Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.4.1
[FR24]1
Protection of insulation on HVAC
piping.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.5.3
[FR18]2
Hot water pipes are insulated to
≥R-3.
R-_____R-_____Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.6
[FR19]2
Automatic or gravity dampers are
installed on all outdoor air
intakes and exhausts.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
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Insulation Inspection Plans Verified
Value
Field Verified
Value Complies?Comments/Assumptions
303.1
[IN13]2
All installed insulation is labeled
or the installed R-values
provided.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
402.1.1,
402.2.5,
402.2.6
[IN3]1
Wall insulation R-value. If this is a
mass wall with at least ½ of the
wall insulation on the wall
exterior, the exterior insulation
requirement applies (FR10).
R-_____
Wood
Mass
Steel
R-_____
Wood
Mass
Steel
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
See the Envelope Assemblies
table for values.
303.2
[IN4]1
Wall insulation is installed per
manufacturer’s instructions.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
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Field Verified
Value Complies?Comments/Assumptions
402.1.1,
402.2.1,
402.2.2,
402.2.6
[FI1]1
Ceiling insulation R-value.R-_____
Wood
Steel
R-_____
Wood
Steel
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
See the Envelope Assemblies
table for values.
303.1.1.1,
303.2
[FI2]1
Ceiling insulation installed per
manufacturer’s instructions.
Blown insulation marked every
300 ft².
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
402.2.3
[FI22]2
Vented attics with air permeable
insulation include baffle adjacent
to soffit and eave vents that
extends over insulation.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
402.2.4
[FI3]1
Attic access hatch and door
insulation ≥R-value of the
adjacent assembly.
R-_____R-_____Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
402.4.1.2
[FI17]1
Blower door test @ 50 Pa. <=5
ach in Climate Zones 1-2, and
<=3 ach in Climate Zones 3-8.
ACH 50 =_____ACH 50 =_____Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.3.3
[FI27]1
Ducts are pressure tested to
determine air leakage with
either: Rough-in test: Total
leakage measured with a
pressure differential of 0.1 inch
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.
_____ cfm/100
ft2
_____ cfm/100
ft2
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.3.4
[FI4]1
Duct tightness test result of <=4
cfm/100 ft2 across the system or
<=3 cfm/100 ft2 without air
handler @ 25 Pa. For rough-in
tests, verification may need to
occur during Framing Inspection.
_____ cfm/100
ft2
_____ cfm/100
ft2
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.3.2.1
[FI24]1
Air handler leakage designated
by manufacturer at <=2% of
design air flow.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.1.1
[FI9]2
Programmable thermostats
installed for control of primary
heating and cooling systems and
initially set by manufacturer to
code specifications.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.1.2
[FI10]2
Heat pump thermostat installed
on heat pumps.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.5.1
[FI11]2
Circulating service hot water
systems have automatic or
accessible manual controls.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
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Value
Field Verified
Value Complies?Comments/Assumptions
403.6.1
[FI25]2
All mechanical ventilation system
fans not part of tested and listed
HVAC equipment meet efficacy
and air flow limits per Table
R403.6.1.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.2
[FI26]2
Hot water boilers supplying heat
through one- or two-pipe heating
systems have outdoor setback
control to lower boiler water
temperature based on outdoor
temperature.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.5.1.1
[FI28]2
Heated water circulation systems
have a circulation pump. The
system return pipe is a dedicated
return pipe or a cold water supply
pipe. Gravity and thermos-
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.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.5.1.2
[FI29]2
Electric heat trace systems
comply with IEEE 515.1 or UL
515. Controls automatically
adjust the energy input to the
heat tracing to maintain the
desired water temperature in the
piping.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.5.2
[FI30]2
Demand recirculation water
systems have controls that
manage operation of the pump
and limit the temperature of the
water entering the cold water
piping to <= 104ºF.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.5.4
[FI31]2
Drain water heat recovery units
tested in accordance with CSA
B55.1. Potable water-side
pressure loss of drain water heat
recovery units < 3 psi for
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.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
404.1
[FI6]1
90% or more of permanent
fixtures have high efficacy lamps.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
404.1.1
[FI23]3
Fuel gas lighting systems have
no continuous pilot light.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
401.3
[FI7]2
Compliance certificate posted.Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
1 High Impact (Tier 1)2 Medium Impact (Tier 2)3 Low Impact (Tier 3)
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Value
Field Verified
Value Complies?Comments/Assumptions
303.3
[FI18]3
Manufacturer manuals for
mechanical and water heating
systems have been provided.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
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2018 IECC Energy
Efficiency Certificate
Insulation Rating R-Value
0.00Above-Grade Wall
0.00Below-Grade Wall
0.00Floor
0.00Ceiling / Roof
_______Ductwork (unconditioned spaces):
Glass & Door Rating SHGCU-Factor
0.29Window
0.30Door
Heating & Cooling Equipment Efficiency
_______Heating System:_________________________
_______Cooling System:_________________________
_______Water Heater:___________________________
Name:Date:
Comments