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Compliance Certificate
Project Nova.Northhampton.3.19.17
Energy Code:2012 IECC
Location:Northampton, Massachusetts
Construction Type:Single-family
Project Type:New Construction
Conditioned Floor Area:550 ft2
Glazing Area 18%
Climate Zone:5 (6404 HDD)
Permit Date:
Construction Site:
60 Federal St.
Northhampton, Massachusetts
Owner/Agent:
Hart Studio
Designer/Contractor:
Nova Design Studio
Permit Number:
Compliance: Passes using UA trade-off
7.8% Better Than Code Maximum UA:154 Your UA:142
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 U-Factor UA
Ceiling area of the home forming the top of the structure's insulation
envelope: Flat or Scissor Truss
550 45.0 0.0 0.027 15
Wall area of the home forming the sides of the structure's insulation envelope:
Wood Frame, 16in. o.c.
963 21.0 0.0 0.057 40
Window area of the home using energy efficient units: Vinyl Frame, 2 Pane w/
Low-E
87 0.280 24
Energy Efficient Door Unit: Solid 64 0.140 9
Energy Efficient Door Unit: Glass 84 0.300 25
Energy Efficient Door Unit: Solid 21 0.120 3
Subfloor of the home forming the bottom of the structure's insulation
envelope: All-Wood Joist/Truss Over Outside Air
550 19.0 0.0 0.047 26
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 5.5.0 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
REScheck Software Version 5.5.0
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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& Req.ID
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
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 Complies?Comments/Assumptions
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
403.8
[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,
402.3.4
[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,
402.3.6,
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
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
402.4.4
[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
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
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
403.5
[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:
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
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
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:
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
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
403.2.2
[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
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
0.00Below-Grade Wall
19.00Floor
45.00Ceiling / Roof
_______Ductwork (unconditioned spaces):
Glass & Door Rating SHGCU-Factor
0.28Window
0.30Door
Heating & Cooling Equipment Efficiency
_______Heating System:_________________________
_______Cooling System:_________________________
_______Water Heater:___________________________
Name:Date:
Comments