36-400 (2) Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist
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The Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist must be completed for homes to earn the ENERGY STAR label. The
Che,cklist requires visual inspection of framing areas where air barriers are commonly missed and inspection of
insulation to ensure proper alignment withiair barriers, thus serving as an extra check that the air and thermal
barriers are continuous arid cornplete. State, Iocal, and regional codes, as well as regional ENERGY STAR
program requirements, supersede the items specified n this Checkhst.
Guidance on CompIetin (he Thermal Bypass Insnection Checkist:
1. Accredited HERS Providers and certified horne energy raters shall use their experience and discretion in
verifying that each Ins ctio Checklist item is installed per the inspection guidelines (e.g., identifying
minor defects that the Provider or rater deems acceptable versus identifying major defects that undermine
the intent of the Checklist item).
2. Alternative methods of meeting the Checklist requirements may be used in completing the Checklist, if the
Provider deems them to be equivalent, or more stringent, than the Inspection Checklist guidelines.
3, In the event an item on the Checklist cannot be verified by the rater, the home cannot be qualified as
ENERGY STAR, unless the builder assumes responsibility for verifying that the item has met the
requirements of the Checklist. This option is available at the discretion of the Provider or rater but may not
be used to verify more than six (6) items on the Inspection Check!ist. This responsibility will be formally
acknowledged by the builder signing-off on the Checklist for the item(s) that they verified, The column
titled 'N/A" should be used when the checklist item is not present in the home or when local code
requirements take precedent.
4. The Checklist may be completed for a batch of homes using a RESNET-approved sampling protocol when
qualifying homes as ENERGY STAR. For example, if the approved sampling protocol requires rating one
in seven homes, then the Checklist will be completed for the one home which was rated.
5. In the event that a Provider or rater finds an item that is inconsistent with the Checklist Inspection
guidelines, the home cannot be qualified as ENERGY STAR until the item is corrected in a manner that
meets the ENERGY STAR requirements. If correction of the item is not possible, the home cannot earn
the ENERGY STAR label.
6, The Provider or rater is required to keep a hard copy record of the completed and signed Checklist. The
signature of a builder employee is also required if the builder verified compliance with any item on the
Checklist.
7. For purposes of this Checklist, an air barrier is defined as any solid material that blocks air flow between o
conditioned space and an unconditioned space, including necessary sealing to block excessive air flow at
edges and seams. Additional information on proper air sealing of thermal bypasses can be found on the
Building America Web site (www.eere.enerqy.qov/buildinQs/buildinq america) and in the EEBA Builder's
Guideo(wvwx.eeba.o,q). These references include guidance on identifying and sealing air barriers, as well
as details on many of the items induded in the Checklist.
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1. oVemo Air Barrier Requirements: `
and Thermal Insulation shall be installed in full contact with sealed interior and exterior air barrier except for alternate to interior air barrier
Barrier Alignment under item no. 2 (Walls Adjoining Exterior Walls v, Unconditioned o2acesL
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Exterior Walls or • Fully insulated wall aligned wdh air barrier ar bolti inlenor and exterior, OR
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Conditioned and • Ali barrier s lnstalled at any exposed fibrous insulation erijes
Exterior Spaces • Insulation is installed to maintain permanent contact with sub-floor above including necessary supports (e.g., staves for
blankets, netting for u/vwo'm>
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4. Shafts Requirements:
Openings to unconditioned space are fully sealed with solid biocking or flashing and any remaining gaps are sealed wilh
caulk or foam (provide fire-ra(ed collars and caulking where required) `
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Interface • All attic penetrations and dropped ceilings include a full interior air barrier aligned with insulation with any gaps fully sealed
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Certificate of Occupancy
In accordance with 780 CMR, Section 120.0 (The Eight Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code with 2009 IECC)
this Certificate of Occupancy is issued to the premise or structure or part thereof as herein identified.
Identify Name of Building of Space Within, Building Owner, or Permit Holder I Certificate No.
Issued to Kohl Construction BP 2011 - 1016
Identify property address including street number, name, city or town and county
Located at
72 Emerson Way
Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts
Use Group
Classification(s) Single Family Residential 5B - R3
This Certificate of Occupancy is hereby issued by the undersigned to certify that the premise, structure or portion thereof as herein specified has been inspected for
general fire and life safety features. This certificate shall allow for the use as herein described and in conformance with any and all conditions as identified below. It
shall be posted in a conspicuous place within the space as directed by the undersigned. Failure to post the certificate, failure to comply with conditions or, tampering
with the contents of the certificate is strictly prohibited.
Conditions of Use Single Family Home - Safety and Structural Systems must be maintained.
Name of Municipal Date of Final Map /Plot:
Buildin; Official Charles Miller Inspection 11/26/2012
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Signature of Municipal 101011111/1. Date of 36-400
Building Official Issuance 11/27/2012