31A-196 60 WASHINGTON AVE compliance rescheckREScheck Software Version 4.6.0
Compliance Certificate
Project 60 Washington Ave Copy 2
Energy Code:2012 IECC
Location:Northampton, Massachusetts
Construction Type:Single-family
Project Type:Addition
Orientation:Bldg. faces 315 deg. from North
Climate Zone:5 (6404 HDD)
Permit Date:
Construction Site:
60 Washington Ave
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Owner/Agent:
DAVID WHITEHILL
60 Washington Ave
Northampton, Massachusetts
01060
3475142567
davidwhitehill@gmail.com
Designer/Contractor:
MARC Hoechstetter
COMMON SENSE DESIGN
45 LUTHER SHAW RD
CUMMINGTON, Massachusetts
01026
4134417910
MARCHOEC@VERIZON.NET
Permit Number:
Compliance: Passes using UA trade-off
8.7% Better Than Code Maximum UA:229 Your UA:209
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.
Compliance:
Envelope Assemblies
Assembly
Gross Area
or
Perimeter
Cavity
R-Value
Cont.
R-Value
Glazing
or Door
U-Factor
UA
Wall: Wood Frame, 16in. o.c.
Orientation: Front
300 21.0 2.0 0.050 12
Window: Vinyl Frame:Double Pane with Low-E
Orientation: Front
56 0.280 16
Wall: Wood Frame, 16in. o.c.
Orientation: Left side
624 21.0 0.0 0.057 30
Window: Vinyl Frame:Double Pane with Low-E
Orientation: Left side
27 0.280 8
Window copy 1: Vinyl Frame:Double Pane with Low-E
Orientation: Left side
22 0.290 6
Door: Glass
Orientation: Left side
42 0.290 12
Wall: Wood Frame, 16in. o.c.
Orientation: Back
541 21.0 0.0 0.057 26
Window: Other
Orientation: Back
78 0.280 22
Wall: Wood Frame, 16in. o.c.
Orientation: Right side
120 21.0 0.0 0.057 7
Floor: Slab-On-Grade:Heated
Insulation depth: 6.0'
75 20.0 0.636 48
Floor: All-Wood Joist/Truss Over Uncond. Space 135 10.0 0.0 0.076 10
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Assembly
Gross Area
or
Perimeter
Cavity
R-Value
Cont.
R-Value
Glazing
or Door
U-Factor
UA
Crawl: Solid Concrete or Masonry
Wall height: 5.0'
Depth below grade: 4.0'
Insulation depth: 5.0'
165 0.0 20.0 0.000 0
Ceiling: Flat Ceiling or Scissor Truss 475 49.0 0.0 0.026 12
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 2012 IECC requirements in
REScheck Version 4.6.0 and to comply with the mandatory requirements listed in the REScheck Inspection Checklist.
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Inspection Checklist
Requirements: 50.0% were addressed directly in the REScheck software
REScheck Software Version 4.6.0
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: 2012 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.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
Requirement will be met.
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,
403.6
[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:
1 High Impact (Tier 1)2 Medium Impact (Tier 2)3 Low Impact (Tier 3)
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Foundation Inspection Plans Verified
Value
Field Verified
Value Complies?Comments/Assumptions
402.1.1
[FO1]1
Slab edge insulation R-value.R-_____
Unheated
Heated
R-_____
Unheated
Heated
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
See the Envelope Assemblies
table for values.
303.2,
402.2.9
[FO2]1
Slab edge insulation installed per
manufacturer’s instructions.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
Requirement will be met.
Location on plans/spec:
SP1
402.1.1
[FO3]1
Slab edge insulation
depth/length.
_____ ft _____ ft Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
See the Envelope Assemblies
table for values.
402.2.10
[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
Requirement will be met.
Location on plans/spec:
SP1
402.2.10
[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
Requirement will be met.
Location on plans/spec:
SP1
402.2.9
[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
Requirement will be met.
Location on plans/spec:
A4
403.8
[FO12]2
Snow- and ice-melting system
controls installed.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
1 High Impact (Tier 1)2 Medium Impact (Tier 2)3 Low Impact (Tier 3)
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Framing / Rough-In Inspection Plans Verified
Value
Field Verified
Value Complies?Comments/Assumptions
402.1.1,
402.3.1,
402.3.3,
402.3.6,
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
Requirement will be met.
Location on plans/spec:
A4
402.4.1.1
[FR23]1
Air barrier and thermal barrier
installed per manufacturer’s
instructions.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
Requirement will be met.
Location on plans/spec:
A4
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
Requirement will be met.
402.4.4
[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
Exception: Requirement is
not applicable.
403.2.1
[FR12]1
Supply ducts in attics are
insulated to ≥R-8. All other ducts
in unconditioned spaces or
outside the building envelope are
insulated to ≥R-6.
R-_____
R-_____
R-_____
R-_____
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.2.2
[FR13]1
All joints and seams of air ducts,
air handlers, and filter boxes are
sealed.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.2.3
[FR15]3
Building cavities are not used as
ducts or plenums.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.3
[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
403.3.1
[FR24]1
Protection of insulation on HVAC
piping.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.4.2
[FR18]2
Hot water pipes are insulated to
≥R-3.
R-_____R-_____Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.5
[FR19]2
Automatic or gravity dampers are
installed on all outdoor air
intakes and exhausts.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
Requirement will be met.
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
1 High Impact (Tier 1)2 Medium Impact (Tier 2)3 Low Impact (Tier 3)
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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
Requirement will be met.
402.1.1,
402.2.6
[IN1]1
Floor insulation R-value.R-_____
Wood
Steel
R-_____
Wood
Steel
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
See the Envelope Assemblies
table for values.
303.2,
402.2.7
[IN2]1
Floor insulation installed per
manufacturer’s instructions, and
in substantial contact with the
underside of the subfloor.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
Requirement will be met.
Location on plans/spec:
SP1
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
Requirement will be met.
Location on plans/spec:
SP1
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
1 High Impact (Tier 1)2 Medium Impact (Tier 2)3 Low Impact (Tier 3)
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Final Inspection Provisions Plans Verified
Value
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
Requirement will be met.
Location on plans/spec:
SP1
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
Requirement will be met.
Location on plans/spec:
A3
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
Requirement will be met.
Location on plans/spec:
(EXISTING)
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
Requirement will be met.
Location on plans/spec:
SP1
403.2.2
[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
403.2.2.1
[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 on forced air furnaces.
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
403.4.1
[FI11]2
Circulating service hot water
systems have automatic or
accessible manual controls.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
403.5.1
[FI25]2
All mechanical ventilation system
fans not part of tested and listed
HVAC equipment meet efficacy
and air flow limits.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
404.1
[FI6]1
75% of lamps in permanent
fixtures or 75% of permanent
fixtures have high efficacy lamps.
Does not apply to low-voltage
lighting.
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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Final Inspection Provisions Plans Verified
Value
Field Verified
Value Complies?Comments/Assumptions
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
Requirement will be met.
303.3
[FI18]3
Manufacturer manuals for
mechanical and water heating
systems have been provided.
Complies
Does Not
Not Observable
Not Applicable
Additional Comments/Assumptions:
1 High Impact (Tier 1)2 Medium Impact (Tier 2)3 Low Impact (Tier 3)
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2012 IECC Energy
Efficiency Certificate
Insulation Rating R-Value
21.00Above-Grade Wall
20.00Below-Grade Wall
10.00Floor
49.00Ceiling / Roof
_______Ductwork (unconditioned spaces):
Glass & Door Rating SHGCU-Factor
0.28Window
0.29Door
Heating & Cooling Equipment Efficiency
_______Heating System:_________________________
_______Cooling System:_________________________
_______Water Heater:___________________________
Name:Date:
Comments