Doe Residential Energy Code

Residential Energy Code Compliance
IRC 2000
IECC 2000/2001/2003
U.S. Department of Energy

Building Energy Codes Program
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Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

2000/ 2001/ 2003 IECC
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Mechanical
Moisture Lighting Infiltration SHGC Envelope
The Family of II-Codes
-Codes

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Structure of the IRC
Building Envelope ¾ IRC Chapter 8

¾ IRC Chapter 3
z Weather resistant
z Requirements for
coverings for roof
Insulation assemblies
¾ IRC Chapter 4
Mechanical System
z Foundation waterproofing
and dampproofing ¾ IRC Chapter 14
z Foundation drainage z Heating and cooling
z Foundation venting sizing calculations
and sizing
¾ IRC Chapter 5 requirements
z Shallow frost foundations
¾ IRC Chapter 7
z Weather resistant 3
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Relationship Between IRC and IECC
¾ Chapter 11“Sets forth energy-efficiency related

requirements for the design and construction of
buildings…..”
¾ Section N1102.1 Residential Buildings, Detached One-

and Two Family
z References IECC for buildings > 15% gross wall area
¾ Section N1102.2 Residential Buildings, Townhouses
z References IECC for buildings > 25% gross wall area
¾ Section N1103 Mechanical System
z References IECC Section 503.2 for HVAC Efficiency
¾ Section N1104 Water Heating Efficiency
z References IECC Section 504.2 for water heating
efficiency
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Structure of the IECC
¾ Chapter 1 Administrative & Enforcement

¾ Chapter 2 Definitions
¾ Chapter 3 Design Conditions
¾ Chapter 4 Residential - Systems Analysis
¾ Chapter 5 Residential - Component Performance
¾ Chapter 6 Simplified Prescriptive Requirements
¾ Chapter 7 ASHRAE 90.1-2001 Energy Code
Reference
¾ Chapter 8 Design by Acceptable Practice for
Commercial Buildings
¾ Chapter 9 Referenced Standards 5

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Presentation Reference
Requirement covered
by material is
highlighted in red.
Mandatory requirements such as moisture and infiltration control
must usually be met regardless of location or design. Specific
requirements such as insulation levels are based on the project
Code year covered in location (HDD) and window wall ratio.
current presentation.
Mandatory Requirements
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Section 501 6
Mechanical
Code Section #
Requirements are outlined in Chapter 5 Requirements can be met by the
(Section 502.1) of the IECC. approaches in Chapter 5 or the
simplified tables of Chapter 6.
This presentation covers 2000/2001/2003 IECC
Residential Requirements –
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New 2001/2003 requirements are listed in red.
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Residential Compliance Outline
Current
¾ Overview of Residential Energy Codes Presentation
¾ Energy Code Compliance Options

¾ Energy Code Requirements Basic Code
Compliance
z Mandatory Requirements Presentation
z Specific Requirements
¾ Building Science Concepts Building Science/

Code Compliance
¾ Systems Design and the Code Presentation
¾ Compliance Using REScheck (Case Study) Case Study

Presentation
For additional training materials see Requirements

Mandatory Specific Requirements
2000/ 2001/ 2003 IECC
www.energycodes.gov/training/presentations/
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IECC Code Compliance Options
Prescriptive Total Building Energy

. Trade Off Analysis
Individual Total Building UA Energy Analysis

Component Basis
502.2.2 Chapter 4
502.2.1
Not covered
in this
Acceptable Practice
presentation.
502.2.3
Prescriptive
Specification
502.2.4
Simplified 8
Prescriptive
2000/ 2001/ 2003 IECC
Chapter 6
8
Mechanical
Code Compliance Tools
Prescriptive Total Building Energy

. Trade Off Analysis
Prescriptive Trade-off Software

Package Worksheet (manual)
REMdesign
Worksheet (manual)
REMrate
Prescriptive Tables
EnergyGauge
REScheck
REScheck Package Software
Generator Not covered
(Web-based &
in this
(Web-based) Desktop)
presentation.

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Chapter 4 Residential – Systems Analysis
¾ Requires a computer program

¾ Chapter 4 spells out additional essential types of input
values (not applicable in REScheck), such as:
z House tightness (measured by test for “Final Rating;”

projected for “From Plans Rating”)
z Window solar access and orientation evaluated
z Duct tightness evaluated
z Water heating (appliance Energy Factor)
z Thermal mass present
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BECP Code Compliance Tools
Prescriptive Approach Trade-off Approach

• Simple, fast and easy • Trade-off between components
• Generally most stringent • Provides design flexibility
• Requires minimum input • Requires area & U/R-factors

• Based on climate and • Uses UA calculation (REScheck) &
WWR regression equations (COMcheck)
• Uses a prototype
building
Residential REScheck
1. Prescriptive Tables & Printed 1. REScheck desktop software for
Guides Windows and Mac with AreaCalc tool
2. REScheck Web Package 2. REScheck-Web software
Generator Web Based Tools
Commercial COMcheck-EZ
1. Prescriptive Tables / Printed 1. COMcheck-EZ desktop software for
Guides Windows
2. COMcheck Web Package 2. COMcheck-Web software
Generator Web Based Tools
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Scope
¾ Detached one and two–family

dwellings
¾ R-2 (A-1) and R-4 (A-2)

Residential Buildings containing
3 or more dwelling units where
the occupants are permanent in
nature and are 3 stories or less
in height
¾ Additions, including Sunrooms
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Section 101 Moisture Lighting Infiltration SHGC Envelope
Exceptions
¾ Very low energy use buildings

(<3.4 Btu/h-ft2 or 1 watt/ft2)
¾ Buildings (or portions of) that are
neither heated nor cooled
¾ Buildings designated as historic
(Section 101.4.2.3)
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Section 101.4.1 Moisture Lighting Infiltration SHGC Envelope
Changes to Occupancy
¾ Alterations to existing spaces

¾ Applies to only portions of the systems being altered
¾ Applies if alteration increases energy use
¾ Alterations must meet the requirements applying to the
altered component
¾ New systems in the alterations must comply
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Mixed Use Buildings
¾ Minor occupancy Office

z <10% of floor area
z Treat as major occupancy
Residence
¾ Hotel/motel and commercial occupancies
z Treat as different commercial
occupancies
¾ Mixed residential and commercial
occupancies
z Treat the residential occupancy under
Apartments
the applicable residential code
z Treat the commercial occupancy under
the commercial code Restaurant
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Building Envelope
• The intent of the energy code

is to regulate the design of
the building envelope to
enable the effective use of
energy.
• The Building Envelope attic
separates conditioned space

from unconditioned space or Conditioned space
the outdoors.
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Building Envelope
DECK
MSTR
BATH
NOOK
MASTER
BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM
FAMILY KITCHEN D W
ROOM
ENTRY
DINING
ROOM
3 CAR GARAGE BEDROOM #2

DEN
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Building Envelope Requirements
1) Mandatory Requirements:
z Moisture Control
z Recessed Cans
z Infiltration Control
z Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
¾ 2) Climate Specific
Requirements:
z Foundations
Basements
Slabs
Crawlspaces
z Above Grade Walls
z Skylights, Windows, and Doors
z Roofs
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Moisture Control
Why a Vapor Retarder?
¾ Vapor travels from high pressure

to low pressure. Moisture-laden
air is literally "pushed" through
penetrations in the building
envelope. The moisture could
damage the insulation and even
the framing members, but a
continuous vapor barrier helps
prevent this from happening.
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Vapor Retarders – Code Requirements
¾ Basic Requirements
z Install on “warm-in-winter side” of
insulation
z Use in unvented framed walls,
floors, and ceilings
z Must have perm rating of ≤ 1.0
per Procedure A of ASTM E 96
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Vapor Retarder - Exceptions
¾ Exceptions
z Climate Zones 1
through 7 (IECC
Chapter 3)
z In construction where
moisture or its
freezing won’t
damage materials
z If other approved
means to avoid
condensation are
provided
States with no vapor

retarder requirements
(IECC 2001)
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Mechanical
Vapor Retarders - Options
Kraft-faced Vapor Retarder
Poly Vapor Retarder
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Vapor Retarders - Examples
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Recessed Lighting Fixtures
¾ Type IC rated, with no penetrations

between the inside of the recessed
fixture and ceiling cavity (sealed and
caulked)
¾ Type IC or non-IC rated, installed
inside a sealed box of ½" gypsum
wallboard or other assembly
manufactured for this purpose
¾ Type IC rated, in accordance with
ASTM E 283 to be an “Air-Tight”
enclosure
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Recessed Lighting Fixtures
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What is Infiltration?
• Infiltration is the unwanted air

movement through a building and is
caused by a pressure difference (air
moves from high pressure to a lower
pressure)
+ Airflow -
+
Neutral
Pressure
Plane
Wind -
Stack 26

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Areas for Air Leakage
¾ Windows and doors

¾ Between sole plates
¾ Floors and exterior wall
panels
¾ Plumbing
¾ Electrical
¾ Service access doors or
hatches
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Air Leakage Control
¾ Building envelope
z Sealed with caulking
materials or
z Closed with gasketing
systems
z Joints and seams sealed or
taped or covered with a
moisture vapor-permeable
wrapping material
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Mechanical
Windows - SHGC
¾ Solar Heat Gain Coefficient

z Requirements can be dependent
on
projection factor Solar Heat
z National Fenestration Rating Gain Coefficient
Council (NFRC) tested
z Default SHGC range diagrams
z SHGC = SC x .87
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Locations with SHGC Requirements
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SHGC Default Table
Table 102.5.2(3)
SHGC DEFAULT TABLE FOR FENESTRATION
Single Glazed Double Glazed
Product Clear Bronze Green Gray Clear + Bronze + Green + Gray +

Description Clear Clear Clear Clear
Metal
Frames
Operable 0.75 0.64 0.62 0.61 0.66 0.55 0.53 0.52
Fixed 0.78 0.67 0.65 0.64 0.68 0.57 0.55 0.54
Nonmetal
Frames
Operable 0.63 0.54 0.53 0.52 0.55 0.46 0.45 0.44
Fixed 0.75 0.64 0.62 0.61 0.66 0.54 0.53 0.52
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Specific Requirements
¾ 1) Mandatory Requirements:
z Moisture Control
z Recessed Cans
z Infiltration Control
z Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
¾ 2) Specific Requirements:
z Foundations
Basements
Slabs
Crawlspaces
z Above Grade Walls
z Skylights, Windows, and Doors
z Roofs
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Envelope Requirement Compliance Options
Section 502.2 Heating and Cooling Criteria
Individual Total Building Acceptable Prescriptive

Component Basis Performance Practice Specification
502.2.1 502.2.2 502.2.3 502.2.4
Uo Graphs
Uo Tables from Chap. 5 Prescriptive
Appendix Tables
REScheck Software
Most Flexible Approach
Section 602.1 Thermal Performance Criteria
Simplified
Prescriptive Use if WWR < 15% for S.F.,
Tables < 25% for M.F.
Chap. 6 Prescriptive
Tables
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R-Values
R-Values
¾ Thermal resistance to heat

flow
¾ The larger the number the
better
¾ The R-value of layers in an
assembly can be added
together
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U-Factors
U-Factors
¾ The amount of heat in Btu (British

thermal units) that flows each
hour through one square foot,
when there is a 1ºF temperature
difference across the surface
¾ The smaller the number the
better
1
U - Factor =
R -Value
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Floors over Unconditioned Space
¾ Crawlspace is vented when

the floor above is insulated.
¾ Meet or exceed R-value
requirements.
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Supported Floor Insulation
¾ Support insulation in floor cavity
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Floors over Outside Air
Floors over outside air must meet

ceiling R-value requirements
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Crawlspace Wall Insulation
When crawlspace walls are insulated,

foundation vents are not required. Space
should be mechanically vented or
conditioned.
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Vented & Unvented Crawlspaces
Vented Crawlspace Requirements: Unvented Crawlspace Requirements:
• The raised floor over the crawlspace must • The crawlspace ground surface must be
be insulated to the code R-value covered with an approved vapor retarder
requirements for floors (varies by location). (e.g., plastic sheeting).
• A vapor retarder may be required as part of • Crawlspace walls must be insulated to the
the floor assembly (varies by location). R-value requirements specific for
crawlspace walls (IECC 602.1.7, 502.2.1.5,
• Ventilation openings must exist that are and Table 602.1).
equal to at least 1 square foot for each 150
square feet of crawlspace area and be • Crawlspace wall insulation must extend
from the top of the wall to the inside
placed to provide cross-flow (IRC 408.1, finished grade.
may be less if ground vapor retarder is
installed). • Crawlspaces must be mechanically
vented (1 cfm per 50 square feet) or
• Unconditioned crawlspace ducts must be conditioned (heated and cooled as part of
sealed and meet R-value insulation the building envelope).
requirements (IECC Table 503.3.3.3) -
usually R-5.
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Slab Edge Insulation
¾ Proposed R-value must meet or exceed

¾ Downward from top of slab a minimum of 24” (< 6000 HDD),
48” (> 6000 HDD)
¾ Downward to at least the bottom of the slab
and then horizontally – 24” (< 6000 HDD), 48” (> 6000 HDD)
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Slab Edge Insulation
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Below-Grade Walls
Below-Grade
¾ 50% below grade

z Meet or exceed required
R-values
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Defining Below-Grade Walls
Below-Grade
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Ways to Insulate Basement Walls
Exterior Rigid Foam
Interior Studs w/batts

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Above Grade Walls
Insulate walls including those

next to unconditioned spaces
Don’t
forget to
insulate
rim joists
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Wall Insulation
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Knee Wall Insulation
knee wall knee wall

No, No… Never cut the batts too short
9' ceilings 12' ceilings 9' ceilings
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Windows & Glass Doors
¾ Key Elements
z Glazing Area
z SHGC values
z U-Values
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Windows - SHGC
¾ Solar Heat Gain Coefficient

z Requirements dependent on
projection factor
z National Fenestration Rating
Council (NFRC) tested
z Default SHGC range diagrams
z SHGC = SC x .87
Solar Heat
Gain Coefficient
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Windows – U-Factors
U-Factors
Table 102.3(1)
U-Value Default Table for Windows Glazed Doors and Skylights
Frame Material and Product Type Single Double
Glazed Glazed
Metal without thermal break ¾ NFRC tested and certified
Operable (including sliding and swinging glass
doors) 1.27 0.87
or default window U-factor
Fixed
Garden Window
1.13 0.69 range
2.60 1.81
Curtain Wall
Skylight
1.22
1.98
0.79
1.31
¾ Use assembly U-factor
Site-assembled sloped/overhead glazing 1.36 0.82
Metal with thermal break
¾ All windows must meet or
doors) 1.08 0.65
exceed
Fixed 1.07 0.63
Curtain Wall 1.11 0.68
Skylight 1.89 1.11
Site-assembled sloped/overhead glazing 1.25 0.70
Reinforced vinyl/metal clad wood
doors) 0.90 0.57
Fixed 0.98 0.56
Skylight 1.75 1.05
Wood/Vinyl/fiberglass
doors) 0.89 0.55
Fixed 0.98 0.56
Garden Window 2.31 1.61
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NFRC Label
New
Old
National Fenestration Rating

Council (NFRC) product
ratings are available
on-line at
www.nfrc.org
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Roofs
¾ Requirements based on
z Assembly type
z Continuous insulation
z Insulation between
framing
¾ Meet or exceed R-values
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Standard Roof Truss
Possibility of ice
dam formations • Ceiling insulation code
requirements assume
standard truss systems
Cold corners
contribute to
condensation
and mold
growth
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Raised Heel Truss
¾ Raised Heel/Energy Truss Credit

¾ Insulate full height over exterior wall
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Additions and Window Replacements
¾ Additions < 500 ft2 can use Table 502.2.5
¾ Glazing area for additions (other than sunrooms) must be

< 40% of gross wall and roof area of addition
¾ Skylight replacements shall have a maximum U-factor of

0.60 when installed in climates > 1,999 HDD
¾ Fenestration replacement must meet the SHGC req. in

locations <3500 HDD
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Additions
¾ Compliance options
for additions
z Treat as a stand-
alone building
z Bring entire building
into compliance Exisitng Kithen
Existing Family room Exisitng
Dining
NEW
Addition
SUNROOM
Exisitng Living Room

Exisitng Entry
Den
Exisitng Garage
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Special Rules for Sunrooms
Sunroom addition defined:
¾ Area less than 500 ft2

¾ Have > 40% glazing of
gross exterior wall and roof
area
¾ Separate heating or cooling
system or zone
¾ Must be thermally isolated
and not used as a kitchen
or sleeping quarters
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Sunroom/Addition Requirements
2003 IECC
Prescriptive Criteria Sunrooms
HDD MAX MINIMUM
Fenestration Ceiling Wall Floor Basement Slab perimeter Crawl space
U-factor R-value R-value R-value wall R-value R-value and wall R-value
depth
0 – 1,999 .75 R-19 R-13 R-11 R-5 R-0 R-5
2,000 – .50 R-19 R-13 R-19 R-8 R-5, 2 ft. R-10
3,999
4,000 – .50 R-19 R-13 R-21 R-10 R-9, 2 ft. R-19
5,999
6,000 – .50 R-24 R-13 R-21 R-11 R-13, 4 ft. R-20
8,499
8,500 – .50 R-24 R-13 R-21 R-19 R-18, 4 ft. R-20
12,999
Prescriptive Criteria
Additions and Window Replacement
HDD MAX MINIMUM
Fenestration Ceiling Wall Floor Basement Slab perimeter Crawl space
U-factor R-value R-value R-value wall R-value R-value and wall R-value
depth
0 – 1,999 .75 R-26 R-13 R-11 R-5 R-0 R-5
2,000 – .50 R-30 R-13 R-19 R-8 R-5, 2 ft. R-10
3,999
4,000 – .40 R-38 R-18 R-21 R-10 R-9, 2 ft. R-19
5,999
6,000 – .35 R-49 R-21 R-21 R-11 R-13, 4 ft. R-20 59
8,499
8,500 – R-49Mandatory R-21
R-21 Requirements R-19 R-18, 4 ft. Specific
R-20
Requirements
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2001/12,999
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Mechanical Systems & Equipment
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Mechanical Systems Outline
503.1 General
503.2 Mechanical Equipment Efficiency
503.3 HVAC Systems
503.3.1 Load Calculations
503.3.2 Temperature and Humidity Controls
503.3.2.1 System Controls
503.3.2.2 Thermostatic Controls
503.3.2.3 Heat Pumps
503.3.3 Distribution Systems
503.3.3.1 Piping Insulation
503.3.3.2 Other Insulation Thicknesses
503.3.3.3 Duct & Plenum Insulation
503.3.3.4 Duct Construction
503.3.3.4.1 High & Medium Pressure Duct Systems
503.3.3.4.2 Low Pressure Duct Systems
503.3.3.4.3 Sealing Required
503.3.3.5 Mechanical Ventilation
503.3.3.6 Transports Energy
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Mechanical Systems Overview
Major mechanical systems

covered by the IECC
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Equipment Efficiencies
¾ Minimum equipment performance values from Table 503.2

¾ Use data furnished by the manufacturer
¾ Performance data in accordance with NAECA
z National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA)
Specifies equipment performance of heating and cooling equipment,
water heaters, and other equipment
Applicable equipment must meet NAECA before it can be sold in the
United States
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Efficiency Terms
¾ Part Load Performance
z Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) – gas heating equipment

z Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) – residential heat
pumps
z Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) – residential air
conditioners
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Load Calculations
¾ Load Calculations
z Use design conditions specified in
Chapter 3
z Calculations shall be performed in
accordance with ASHRAE
Handbook of Fundamentals or other
equivalent method
z Systems shall be sized to meet the
load
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Temperature and Humidity Controls
¾ 503.3.2.1 System Controls

z Each dwelling unit shall be considered a zone and provided with at
least one temperature control device
¾ 503.3.2.3 Heat Pump Auxiliary Heat
z Heat pumps with supplementary electric resistance heat shall have
controls to prevent heater operation when the load can be met by
the heat pump alone (except defrost cycles)
¾ 503.3.2.4 Humidistat
z Must be capable of being set to prevent the use of fossil fuels or
electricity to reduce relative humidity below 60% or increase relative
humidity above 30%
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Thermostatic Control Capabilities
¾ Section 503.3.2.2
z Heating only 55°F or lower
z Cooling only 85°F or higher
z Both heating and cooling must be
capable of a 5° deadband
Exceptions
- Special occupancy/use as
approved by the building official
- Thermostats that require
manual changeover between
heating and cooling
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HVAC Piping Insulation
¾ Piping Insulation
z Table 503.3.3.1
z Exceptions:
Factory installed piping within
HVAC equipment
Piping that conveys fluids
between 55 and 105 °F
Piping which conveys fluids
which have not been heated or
cooled by through the use of
fossil fuels or electricity
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Pipe Insulation (cont’d)
Distribution System - Minimum Pipe Insulation

Table 503.3.3.1
PIPING SYSTEM FLUID PIPE SIZES
TYPES TEMP Runouts 1" and 1.25" – 2" 2.5" – 4" 5" – 6" 8" or >
RANGE Up to 2" less
o
F
HEATING SYSTEMS
Steam and hot water
High pressure/temp 306-450 1½ 2½ 2½ 3 3½ 3½
Medium 251-305 1½ 2 2½ 2½ 3 3
pressure/temp
Low pressure/temp 201-250 1 1½ 1½ 2 2 2
Low temp 106-200 ½ 1 1 1½ 1½ 1½
Steam condensate Any 1 1 1½ 2 2 2
(for feed water)
COOLING SYSTEMS
Chilled water, 40-55 ½ ½ ¾ 1 1 1
refrigerant and brine Below 1 1 1½ 1½ 1½ 1½
40
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Duct and Plenum Insulation
¾ Table 503.3.3.3 or where

applicable ducts and plenums
operate at static pressures > 2 in.
w.g.
¾ Exceptions:
z Factory installed plenums,
casings or ductwork that is part
of the HVAC equipment
z Ducts within the conditioned
space that they serve
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Duct Insulation
Table 503.3.3.3 Minimum Duct Insulation (revised 2001/2003)

. 2.
Annual Heating Insulation R-Value (h ft F)/Btu
Degree Days Ducts in unconditioned attics or Ducts in unconditioned
(HDD) outside building basements, crawl spaces,
garages, and other unconditioned
spaces
Supply Return Supply Return*
< 1,500 8 4 4 0
1,500 to 3,500 8 4 6 2
3,501 to 7,500 8 4 8 2
> 7,500 11 6 11 2
*Insulation on return ducts in basements is not required.
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Duct Construction
¾ High- and medium-pressure duct systems (static pressure >

2 in. w.g.) to be insulated and sealed
z If static pressure > 3 in. w.g.
Shall be leak tested in accordance with Section 803.3.6
z Pressure classifications noted on construction documents
¾ Low-pressure duct systems (static pressure
2 in. w.g.)
z All longitudinal and transverse joints, seams and connections shall
be securely fastened and sealed with welds, gaskets, mastics
(adhesives), mastics-plus-embedded-fabric systems or tapes
Exceptions:
- Continuously welded or locking longitudinal joints and seams operating at
static pressures < 2inches w.g.
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Section 503.3.3.4 72
Mechanical
Duct Sealing
¾ Seal and securely fasten all joints, longitudinal and

transverse seams and connections with:
z welds
z gaskets
z mastics
z mastic-plus-embedded fabric systems
z tapes
¾ Unlisted duct tape is not permitted as a sealant on any
metal ducts
73

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Section 503.3.3.4.3 73
Mechanical
Duct Sealing
74

2000/ 2001/ 2003 IECC
Section 503.3.3.4.3 74
Mechanical
Distribution Systems (cont’d)
¾ 503.3.3.5 Mechanical Ventilation

z Systems shall be equipped with a readily accessible shutoff or
volume damper and shutoff
z Automatic or gravity dampers shall be used for outdoor intakes and
exhausts
¾ 503.3.3.6 Transport energy
z A measure of proper duct design
z Air transport factor < 5.5
¾ 503.3.3.7 Balancing
z HVAC systems shall provide a means for balancing (i.e. dampers,
temperature or pressure test connections, balancing valves, etc.)
75

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Mechanical
Service Hot Water Outline
504.1 Scope
504.2 Water Heaters, Storage Tanks & Boilers
504.2.1 Performance Efficiency
504.2.2 Combination Systems
504.3 Swimming Pools
504.3.1 On-off Switch
504.3.2 Pool Covers
504.3.3 Time Clocks
504.4 Hot Water System Controls
504.5 Pipe Insulation
504.6 Conservation of Hot Water
504.7 Heat Traps
76

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Section 504 Moisture Lighting Infiltration SHGC Envelope SHW
76
Mechanical
Service Water Heating (cont’d)
¾ Summary of requirements
z Heat traps to reduce standby losses

z Pipe insulation to reduce distribution and
standby losses
z Circulation loop temperature controls to
reduce distribution losses
77

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Section 504 Moisture Lighting Infiltration SHGC Envelope SHW
77
Mechanical
Heat Traps
¾ Required on noncirculating
hot water systems
78

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Section 504.7 Moisture Lighting Infiltration SHGC Envelope SHW
78
Mechanical
Auto-Circulating Systems
Auto-Circulating
¾ Auto-circulating systems
z Insulated to levels in Table 504.5
z Exception:
Piping insulation is not required
when the heat loss, without
insulation, does not increase
energy use
Table 504.5
Minimum Pipe Insulation
(Thickness in Inches)
Service Pipe Sizes
Water-
Heating Non-
Temperatures circulating Circulating Mains and run outs
run outs
Up to 1” Up to 1.5” to 2” Over 2”
1.25”
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

79

2000/ 2001/ 2003 IECC
Section 504.4 Moisture Lighting Infiltration SHGC Envelope SHW
79
Mechanical

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Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

Building Envelope ¾ IRC Chapter 8

coverings for walls

¾ Chapter 11“Sets forth energy-efficiency related

¾ Section N1102.1 Residential Buildings, Detached One-

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

¾ Chapter 1 Administrative & Enforcement

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

¾ Energy Code Compliance Options

¾ Building Science Concepts Building Science/

¾ Compliance Using REScheck (Case Study) Case Study

For additional training materials see Requirements

Prescriptive Total Building Energy

Individual Total Building UA Energy Analysis

Prescriptive Total Building Energy

Prescriptive Trade-off Software

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

¾ Requires a computer program

z House tightness (measured by test for “Final Rating;”

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

Prescriptive Approach Trade-off Approach

• Requires minimum input • Requires area & U/R-factors

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

¾ Detached one and two–family

¾ R-2 (A-1) and R-4 (A-2)

¾ Additions, including Sunrooms

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

¾ Very low energy use buildings

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¾ Alterations to existing spaces

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

¾ Minor occupancy Office

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• The intent of the energy code

• The Building Envelope attic

separates conditioned space

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

3 CAR GARAGE BEDROOM #2

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

Why a Vapor Retarder?

¾ Vapor travels from high pressure

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

States with no vapor

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

Kraft-faced Vapor Retarder

Poly Vapor Retarder

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

¾ Type IC rated, with no penetrations

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

• Infiltration is the unwanted air

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

¾ Windows and doors

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

Mandatory Requirements Specific Requirements

¾ Solar Heat Gain Coefficient

¾ 50% below grade