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CONSERVATION CODE
Green Codes
Impact of Buildings
By 2020:
• 23.4 million new housing units
• Over 1 trillion sq feet commercial floor space
By 2030:
• Over 41 million new housing units
• Over 2 trillion sq feet commercial floor space
Source: EIA, Annual Energy Outlook 2008
VALUE of Energy Codes
Establish a foundation
for energy and green
programs:
• ENERGY STAR,
• LEED homes and
commercial buildings,
• ASHRAE Standard 189
• ICC IgCC and ICC-700
• Building America/ federal tax incentive, and
• Net-zero energy buildings
Also…
Efficient buildings
Reduce stress on power grid
and natural gas supplies
Improve air quality and public
health
Avoid global climate change
Save consumers money
Reduce foreign oil
dependency
What is the IECC?
A Required
Minimum Level of
Energy Efficiency
In New Residential
and Commercial
Construction
IECC part of the International Family of Codes
Coordinated
family of
International
Codes
IRC Relationship
IECC addresses only energy
IRC allows compliance with IECC as an alternative to Chapter 11 Zones 4 and 5 – 0.48
Zones 6 and 8 – 0.40
Energy requirements in IRC and IECC almost identical
IRC requires 0.35 SHGC in Climate Zones 1-3;
IECC allows area weighted average 0.50 Zones 1- 3; 0.75 for syklights
After hearings throughout the State , the State Fire Marshal’s Office
issued rules adopting the 2009 IRC and replacing the energy chapter
with the 2006 IECC.
North Carolina
Every city and county in South Carolina that does not legally “Opt out” of
the Code Enforcement Program, must enforce the mandatory building
codes referenced in Section 6-9-50 of the South Carolina Code of Laws,
1976 as Amended (SC Code), after they are reviewed and adopted by
the Building Codes Council (Council). Local jurisdictions are restricted
from promulgating their own building codes, in whole or in part or
adopting and enforcing building codes other than those referenced in
Section 6- 9-50 of the SC Code. Unless modified by the Council, all
chapters (except the Administrative Chapter) of all codes must be
enforced in their entirety.
Duct testing
Lighting equipment
Chapter 1 Administrative
Chapter 2 Definitions
Chapter 3 Climate Zones
Chapter 4 Residential Energy Efficiency
Chapter 5 Commercial Energy Efficiency
Chapter 6 Referenced Standards
Definition of Conditioned Space/ Thermal Envelope
Outdoors
Conditioned
Space
The intent of the energy code is to regulate the design of the building
envelope to enable the effective use of energy.
Building Envelope Specific Requirements
• Ceilings
• Walls
Above grade attic
Below grade
Mass walls Conditioned space
• Floors
• Slab
• Crawl space
The Building Envelope Can Be Deceiving
R-Values
Basic Requirements
Prescriptive
Package REScheck
Software
Scope
Residential Buildings:
IRC only for single-family, duplex,
and townhouses
IECC has all low-rise (1-3 stories)
houses, condos, and
apartments [R-2, R-3, R-4], but
not hotels/motels [R-1]
All buildings that are not
“residential” by definition are
“commercial”
Additions, Alterations, Renovations, Repairs
Conform as relates to new construction
Unaltered portions(s) do not need to comply
Additions can comply alone or in combination with
existing building
Exceptions
Storm windows over existing
fenestration
Glass only replacements
Exposed, existing ceiling, wall or floor cavities
if already filled with insulation
Where existing roof, wall or floor cavity isn’t exposed
Reroofing for roofs where neither sheathing nor insulation
exposed
Insulate above or below the sheathing
Roofs without insulation in the cavity
Sheathing or insulation is exposed
Sunrooms
Sunroom definition:
Glazing area >40% glazing of
gross exterior wall and roof
area
Separate heating or cooling
system or zone
Must be thermally isolated
(closeable doors or windows
to the rest of the house)
Sunroom Requirements
New walls and new windows and doors separating a sunroom from the
Conditioned space must meet the thermal envelope requirements.
Exceptions
Mixed occupancies
Treat the residential occupancy under the applicable residential
code
Treat the commercial occupancy under the commercial code
Change in Occupancy
Basic Requirements
Prescriptive
Package REScheck
Software
Basic Requirements
Air Leakage
Vapor Retarder
Materials and Equipment Information
Duct Insulation
Duct Construction
Temperature Controls
HVAC
Piping Insulation
Service Hot Water Systems Building Plans
Swimming Pools
Lighting
Snow Melt Contols
Areas for Air Leakage (Infiltration)
Windwashing- air
movement within the wall cavity
that reduces the installed R-value.
Effect of Wind on Installed R-Value
14
12 Effective R-Value of wall
Wall System
10 without proper air sealing
Installed R-Value
( F x ft.² x h/BTU) 8
6
4
2
0
0 5 10 15 20 25
*Test data by Holimetrix. ASTM Wind Speed (M.P.H.)
E283,ASTM E1424,C976
Air Infiltration
Effects of Windwashing
Reduces insulation's effectiveness/installed R-value
Reduces overall comfort
Places unnecessary stress on HVAC system
Increases energy consumption
Infiltration Control
Infiltration Control
Chimney Chase Air Sealing
Rock wool with heavy
Flashing, caulked duty aluminum foil
at each side rolled around it --
Caulk to chimney and
framing
Another Area To Be Sealed
Another Area To Be Sealed
Area to be Sealed
Sealed !
Through Framing Air Sealing
blocking
conditioned
unconditioned
(e.g. - garage,
balcony)
Foundations!
Seal
Foundation
Penetrations!
Air Infiltration
R-
By A Professional Insulation Contractor
The insulation in this attic was installed by a qualified professional
Contractor to the R-value stated above
Certificate of Insulation
BUILDING ADDRESS: CONTRACTOR:
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
Installation Date: _______________ License #: _____________________
Insulation
Supply and Return Ducts outside
the building envelope shall be
insulated to R-8 …in attics – everywhere else R-6
R-6 allowed for ducts in floor trusses
gaskets
mastics
tapes
or
or
duct tightness test must be
performed on the system.
Ventilation
Outdoor air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers
that close when the ventilation system is not operating
Equipment Sizing
IECC references Section M1401.3 of the IRC
Load calculations determine the proper capacity (size) of equipment
Goal is big enough to ensure comfort but no bigger
Calculations shall be performed in accordance
with ACCA Manual J or other approved methods
HVAC Systems
Heating
and Cooling
Efficiency
Temperature &
Furnace
Humidity Controls
A/C Unit
Auto Setback Thermostat
Pipe Insulation
Natural gas or LPG fired pool heaters will not have continuously
burning pilot lights
Time switches (504.7.2)
Automatic controls required to operate pool heaters and pumps on a
preset schedule
Exceptions
Where public health standards require 24 hour operation
Where pumps are required to operate solar and waste heat recovery pool
heating systems
75
Pool Covers (504.7.3)
76
CFL Lighting Required
Requires 50% to be
Compact Fluorescent
T-8 Linear Fluorescent
Meet minimum efficacy
requirements
Applies to interior and exterior
lighting
Snow Melt Controls for Residential and
Commercial Projects
Snow detector that will
activate the system from
the idle mode to the snow
melt mode
Require a slab
temperature sensor that
turns the system off when
the surface temperature is
above 50oF
Temperature control that
shuts the system down
when the outdoor
temperature is above 40oF
Compliance/Documentation/Inspections
Code Official has final
authority
Software, worksheets
Above Code Programs
Electronic media can be
used
Construction work for which
a permit is required is subject
to inspection
Certificate is required
Compliance/Documentation/Inspections
Code Validity
Code deemed to be illegal or void shall not affect the remainder
of the code
Codes and standards considered part of the
requirements of the code
Provisions take precedence
Fees
Must be paid before permit is issued
Required in accordance with schedule
Certificate
Permanently posted on the electrical
distribution panel
Don’t cover or obstruct the visibility of other
required labels
Includes the following:
R-values of insulation installed for the thermal building
envelope including ducts outside conditioned spaces
U-factors for fenestration
SHGC for fenestration
HVAC efficiencies and types
SWH equipment
Certificate (cont’d)
Basic Requirements
U-factor Alternative
Similar to Prescriptive but uses U-factors instead of R-values
Allows for innovative or less common construction techniques
such as structural insulated panels or log walls
Total UA Alternative
Same as U-factor alternative but allows trade-offs across all
envelope components
Approach used in REScheck software
Chapter 4 – Performance Approach
Proposed
Energy Use
Design
of Proposed
Design less
than
Energy <
Standard Estimation
Energy Use
Design Tool of Standard
Design
Analysis includes
Solar Gain
Infiltration
Mandatory requirements
Sections 401, 402.4, 402.5 and 403
Thermal Envelope
Prescriptive Package
permitted to be met with R-13 cavity insulation on the interior of the basement wall plus R-5 continuous insulated sheathing on the interior or exterior of the home. “10/13”
means R-10 continuous insulated sheathing on the interior or exterior of the home or R-13 cavity insulation at the interior of the basement wall.
d. R-5 shall be added to the required slab edge R-values for heated slabs. Insulation depth shall be the depth of the footing or 2 feet, whichever is less in Zones 1 through 3 for
heated slabs.
e. There are no SHGC requirements in the Marine Zone.
f. Basement wall insulation is not required in warm-humid locations as defined by Figure 301.1 and Table 301.1.
g. Or insulation sufficient to fill the framing cavity, R-19 minimum.
h. “13+5” means R-13 cavity insulation plus R-5 insulated sheathing. If structural sheathing covers 25 percent or less of the exterior, insulating sheathing is not required where
structural sheathing is used. If structural sheathing covers more than 25 percent of exterior, structural sheathing shall be supplemented with insulated sheathing of at least R-2.
i. The second R-value applies when more than half the insulation is on the interior of the mass wall.
j. For impact rated fenestration complying with Section R301.2.1.2 of the IRC or Section 1608.1.2 of the IBC, maximum U-factor shall be 0.75 in Zone 2 and 0.65 in Zone 3.
2006 IECC/IRC Residential Insulation and
Fenestration Requirements by Climate Zone
Table 402.1.1
Insulation and Fenestration Requirements by Component
CLIMATE FENESTRATION SKYLIGHT GLAZED CEILING WOOD MASS FLOOR BASEMENT SLAB CRAWL
ZONE U-FACTOR U-FACTOR FENESTRATION R-VALUE FRAME WALL R-VALUE WALL R-VALUE SPACE
SHGC WALL R-VALUE R-VALUE & DEPTH WALL
R-VALUE R-VALUE
1 1.20 0.75 0.40 30 13 3 13 0 0 0
2 0.75 0.75 0.40 30 13 4 13 0 0 0
3 0.65 0.65 0.40 30 13 5 19 0 0 5 / 13
4 except 0.40 0.60 NR 38 13 5 19 10 / 13 10, 2ft 10 / 13
Marine
5 and 0.35 0.60 NR 38 19 or 13+5 13 30 10 / 13 10, 2 ft 10 / 13
Marine 4
6 0.35 0.60 NR 49 19 or 13+5 15 30 10 / 13 10, 4 ft 10 / 13
7 and 8 0.35 0.60 NR 49 21 19 30 10 / 13 10, 4 ft 10 / 13
Windows, Glazed Doors, and Skylights
U-factor
Requirements:
NFRC Rating for all
Manufactured
Fenestration; or
Tables N1101.5 U-factor
Default Table for Windows,
Glazed Doors and Skylights
Exceptions:
Unrated double-pane with thermal
break comply in Zones 2 and 3
Thermal Envelope Fenestration
R- Value Requirements
based on
Continuous insulation
Insulation between
framing (cavity)
Meet or exceed R-
values
Standard Roof Truss
Raised Heel/Energy
Truss credit if insulation
is full height over
exterior wall
R-30 instead of R-38
R-38 instead of R-49
Above Grade Walls
Don’t
forget to
insulate
rim joists
Insulation Installation
For Wiring
Electric Boxes
Right Wrong
Insulation Installation
NO GAPS!
Insulation Voids
Insulation R-
Value
% of air voids in
cavity
Wall Insulation
Wall Insulation
Insulation Installation
Knee Wall Insulation
Wall Insulation
Mass Walls
What type
Concrete block, concrete, insulated concrete form
(ICF), masonry cavity, brick (other than brick veneer),
earth, and solid timber/logs
Provisions
At least 50% of the required R-value must be on the
exterior or integral to the wall
If insulation placement cannot be met, provisions for
wood frame wall insulation requirements apply (with
specific U-factor and R-value exceptions in zones 1—3)
Cold-Formed Steel
Wood Frame R-value Equivalent R-value
Steel Truss Ceilings
Steel-frame
R-30 R-38 or R-30 + 3 or R-26 + 5
4’
4’
Grade Line
4’
4’
Insulation must
maintain permanent
contact with underside
of subfloor
Crawlspaces
Crawl Space Wall Insulation
depth
grade grade
depth
grade
rigid rigid
insulation insulation
Basic Requirements
Prescriptive
Package REScheck
Software
REScheckTM
Windows version or
Mac version
Main Steps
Energy code
applicable to
your state/
jurisdiction
(Code Menu)
Status of State
Codes
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Project Information
Project location
Project type
Project details for
report
(optional)
Title/Site/Permit
Owner/Agent
Designer/Contractor
Notes
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Status Bar
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Compliance Report
Project Information
Building Components
Compliance Statement
Project Notes
Inspection Checklist
Mandatory
requirements
Code presumes these
requirements are met
Panel Certificate
Under
2006 IECC-
based
codes,
panel
certificate
option
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