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GENERAL
PLANS & INSPECTION |
28% |
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0101. Applicability
Determine if the building, addition or alteration
is required to comply with the provisions of the
energy code.
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0102. Adequacy of Construction Documents
Determine that the content of the construction
documents and all supporting data necessary to
verify compliance with the energy code are available.
Verify that field inspection requirements necessary
to determine compliance with the energy code are
specified on the construction documents.
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0103. Location
Verify the design conditions specified for the
building are correct.
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0104.
Building Thermal Envelope Compliance Documentation
Where Building Thermal Envelope compliance method
is utilized, verify compliance of the submittal.
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0105.
Total UA Alternative Compliance Documentation
Where Total UA Alternative compliance method is
utilized, verify compliance of the submittal with
regard to standard design data and proposed design
data. |
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0106.
Simulated Performance Alternative Compliance Documentation
Where a Simulated Performance Alternative compliance
method is utilized to estimate total energy use,
verify compliance of the submittal with regard to
standard design data, proposed design data and proposed
equipment. |
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0107.
Systems Compliance Documentation
Determine compliance of the HVAC systems, controls,
duct, piping and service hot water systems as specified
on the construction documents with code provisions. |
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108. General Inspection Tasks
Verify that required materials and equipment are
installed on-site as specified on the construction
documents, manufacturer's installation instructions
and as required by code.
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| 02. |
ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS, AND CHANGE OF USE OR OCCUPANCY |
16% |
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0201.
Conditioned Space
Verify that alterations, renovations, repairs, window
replacements or additions made to conditioned space
comply with provisions of the code for new buildings.
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0202. Change of Occupancy
Determine if the occupancy of the structure has
changed so as to require energy code compliance.
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| 03. |
BUILDING
ENVELOPE |
46% |
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0301.
General Envelope Requirements
Determine whether spaces are conditioned or unconditioned.
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0302.
Envelope Compliance
Verify that construction documents contain the minimum
R-Values for roof/ceiling, floor, and wall assembly
and insulation placement as specified on the construction
documents and as required by code. Verify that the
building envelope and its components, including
doors, windows and skylights, meet minimum requirements
for materials and installation are as specified
on construction documents and as required by code.
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0303.
Glazing and Doors
Verify that the U-factors for windows, doors and
skylights are as specified. Verify solar heat gain
coefficients (SHGC), and allowable air infiltration
rates for windows and doors as required by code.
Verify that manufactured windows, doors and skylights
are installed in accordance with code and meet minimum/maximum
performance requirements as specified on the approved
construction documents and as required by code.
Verify surface areas where area weighted calculations
are used to demonstrate compliance. |
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0304. Air Leakage & Moisture Control
Verify that air leakage and moisture control methods
are provided and building envelope penetrations,
including site-constructed windows, doors and
skylights, are caulked, sealed and weatherstripped
by materials and methods as specified on construction
documents and as required by code.
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| 04. |
MECHANICAL
SYSTEMS |
10% |
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0401.
Duct and Piping Systems
Verify that construction documents for duct and
piping insulation and duct sealing criteria are
as required by code. Inspect HVAC ducts and piping
for required insulation and sealing methods as specified
on construction documents and as required by code.
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0402.
Controls
Verify that thermostatic controls are provided for
each heating and cooling system. Verify HVAC controls
are installed as specified on construction documents
and as required by code. |
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0403. Equipment Installation
Verify type and efficiencies of mechanical equipment
and water heating equipment are specified on construction
documents. Inspect piping insulation, circulation
pumps, and heat traps installations as specified
on construction documents and as required by code.
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