1 N. University Drive, Suite 3500B
Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: 954-765-4500
Fax: 954-765-4504
broward.org/CodeAppeals
2020 Voting Members
Chair
Mr. Daniel Lavrich,
P.E.,S.I.,SECB,F.ASCE, F.SEI
Structural Engineer
Vice-Chair
Mr. Stephen E. Bailey, P.E.
Electrical Engineer
Mr. John Famularo,
Roofing Contractor
Mrs. Shalanda Giles Nelson,
General Contractor
Mr. Daniel Rourke
Master Plumber
Mr. Gregg D’Attile,
Mechanical Contractor
Mr. Ron Burr
Swimming Pool Contractor
Mr. John Sims,
Master Electrician
Mr. Dennis A. Ulmer
Consumer Advocate
Mr. Abbas H. Zackria, CSI
Architect
Mr. Robert A. Kamm, P.E.
Mechanical Engineer
Vacant
Representative Disabled Community
Mr. Sergio Pellecer
Fire Service Professional
2020 Alternate Board Members
Mr. Jeff Falkanger
Architect
Mr. Steven Feller, P.E.
Mechanical Engineer
Mr. Alberto Fernandez,
General Contractor
Mr. Robert Taylor
Fire Service
Vacant
Structural Engineer
Mr. David Rice, P.E.
Electrical Engineer
Mr. James Terry,
Master Plumber
Mr. David Tringo,
Master Electrician
Mr. William Flett,
Roofing Contractor
Board Attorney
Charles M. Kramer, Esq.
Board Administrative Director
James DiPietro
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Established 1971
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BROWARD COUNTY
BOARD OF RULES AND APPEALS
1 N. University Drive, Suite 3500B, Plantation, FL 33324
P: 954-765-4500 F: 954-765-4504 broward.org/CodeAppeals
To: Members of the Energy Conservation Committee
D. Rice, P.E. M. Charnin S. Danchuck T. Fallon
W. Haygood E. Jenison A. Kamm, P.E. B. Lomel, P.E.
J. Travers D. Ulmer B. Volin A. Zackria, CSI
From: Timothy G. de Carion, Chief Energy Code Compliance Officer
Date: January 14, 2021
Subj: Residential Energy Guidelines
The Chairman of Energy Conservation Committee, Mr. Dave Rice P.E. called for a meeting of the
Energy Conservation Committee for the items listed.
AGENDA
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes – October 26, 2020
Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Chief Energy Code Compliance Officer Opening Remarks
Regular Meeting
Item 1: Guidelines Overview ............................................. Pg. 3 BORA Res. Energy Guidelines
Item 2: Building Official’s Responsibilities ...................... Pg. 4 BORA Res. Energy Guidelines
Item 3: Structural Checklist .............................................. Pg. 5-6 BORA Res. Energy Guidelines
Item 4: Mechanical Checklist ............................................ Pg. 7-9 BORA Res. Energy Guidelines
Item 5: Plumbing Checklist ............................................... Pg. 10 BORA Res. Energy Guidelines
Item 6: Electrical Checklist ............................................... Pg. 11 BORA Res. Energy Guidelines
General Discussion
Schedule Next Meeting
Adjournment
Reference Documents for Committee Use
1) BORA Residential Energy Guidelines
2) Sample Residential Compliance Form R405-2020
Sunshine Law Reminder: Advisory Board members cannot communicate with each other on a
possible committee or Board topic outside of a public meeting, per State statute.
BROWARD COUNTY
BOARD OF RULES AND APPEALS
1 N. University Drive, Suite 3500B, Plantation, FL 33324
P: 954-765-4500 │ F: 954-765-4504 │ broward.org/CodeAppeals
MEETING OF THE AD HOC ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Minutes
October 26, 2020
Call to order:
Chair David Rice, P.E. called a published meeting of the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Ad Hoc
Conservation Committee to order at 2:00pm.
The roll was called, and the following members were present:
Present:
Mike Charnin
Samantha Danchuck
Tim Fallon
Wyatt T. Haygood
Eric Jenison
Art Kamm, P.E.
Brian Lomel, P.E.
David Rice, P.E.
John Travers
Dennis Ulmer
Bob Volin
Abbas Zackria, CSI
Staff: Timothy de Carion, Chief Energy Code Compliance Officer
Item 1: Mission Statement
The committee members took the time to introduce themselves, sharing their professional backgrounds and areas
of expertise.
Mr. Timothy de Carion, Board of Rules and Appeals, Chief Energy Code Compliance Officer, thanked the
committee members for attending the meeting and sharing their knowledge with the committee.
Chair David Rice, P.E., R.C. Engineering, Inc., read the Ad Hoc Energy Conservation Committee’s mission
statement aloud. He shared that the mission statement has the potential to be altered and invited the committee
members submit their ideas to him.
NO MOTION.
Item 2: Advisory Opinion as to F.S. Sec 553.904
Chair Rice gave some background information about the advisory opinion from the Board Attorney, Charles M.
Kramer. He explained that the committee cannot introduce code changes because the law cannot be changed. For
the code to be changed, the changes must be made through the Florida Building Commission’s Energy Technical
Advisory Committee (TAC).
The Ad Hoc Energy Conservation Committee will cite the existing code to assist inspectors with enforcing the
code.
NO MOTION.
Item 3: Sunshine Law Review for All Members
Chair Rice explained the Florida Sunshine Law to the committee members. The Sunshine Law declares that per
State statute, Advisory Board members cannot communicate with each other on a possible committee or Board
topic outside of a public meeting. This law diminishes the potential for collusion and manipulation.
The Board of Rules and Appeals staff will serve as a resource for questions and comments because staff members
cannot vote on agenda items.
NO MOTION.
Item 4: Florida Building Code – Energy Conservation
Chair Rice gave a brief overview of the BORA Energy Guidelines. He requested assistance for the checklists
included in the guidelines document. He explained that he is most well versed in the electrical code, but he would
like the committee members to share their expertise in other disciplines (i.e. Mechanical, Residential, etc.) in the
Florida Building Code. Chair Rice said that the goal is for the guidelines to be used in conjunction with the code
during inspections and in plan review.
Mr. de Carion said that he intends to complete a lot of what is currently missing from the checklists by utilizing
the mandatory requirements of the code.
Ms. Samantha Danchuck, Broward County Environmental Protection, asked if the goal is to list every code
independently or create a short list of the priority codes. She added that because there are so many codes, the
checklist has the potential to be difficult to use rather than a serving as a valuable tool.
Mr. Bob Volin, Air Design Concepts, stated that the energy code is the only code that should be discussed.
Chair Rice said that he would like the checklist to be around ten pages, to prevent it from being too long to be
helpful.
Mr. Brian Lomel, P.E., TLC Engineering, asked when the committee members comments on the guidelines
document should be submitted. Chair Rice said that he would like Mr. de Carion’s changes to be added before
the committee members make changes.
Mr. James DiPietro, Administrative Director, Board of Rules and Appeals, clarified that the committee members
changes should be submitted to Tim as soon as possible. This will give more of an opportunity to have everyone’s
changes included in the next committee meeting agenda.
NO MOTION.
Item 5: Required Checklists for the Residential Energy Code (2017)
Mr. de Carion said that he wanted to start with a residential checklist before a commercial one. He would like the
checklists to be organized separately to avoid any confusion since they are separate codes. While reviewing Form
R405-2017, he explained the importance of utilizing the checklists. He added that many code officials do not
often employ the checklist because its value is not often emphasized. Mr. de Carion went through a few completed
forms to illustrate how the forms should be used and the information that they provide.
Mr. de Carion affirmed that code officials should take the time to review the checklists because there are often
errors that can be discovered by reviewing the checklists.
Since the checklists have the potential to be an informational resource for code officials, Mr. de Carion
encouraged the committee members to share their opinions about what they believe should be added to the
checklists.
Chair Rice added that he would like everyone to submit their comments if they have any. He would like to work
through the checklists one subject at a time and have a revised draft at the upcoming committee meetings.
NO MOTION.
Item 6: Energy Code Classes for CEUs Update (2020)
Mr. de Carion created a “Residential Energy Code Review” continuing education course. The class has the
potential to offer CEUs. He guided the committee members through the outline that he prepared for the class,
allowing them to gain an understanding of what the course will cover.
NO MOTION.
Item 7: City Plan Review Comments Update (2017)
Mr. de Carion introduced the new Florida Energy Conservation Code Review Program. The program will offer
plan review to municipal building departments throughout Broward County. He explained that he is performing
the plan reviews digitally. He shared a few examples of completed 2017 Residential and Commercial Energy
Code Plan Review forms. The forms delineate what is missing from the plans.
Chair Rice added that this new program is a coordinated effort between the Board of Rules and Appeals and the
building departments.
NO MOTION.
Chair Rice announced that he would like to schedule another Energy Conservation Committee Meeting in four
weeks and use that time to go into greater detail about the guidelines.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. LOMEL AND SECONDED BY MR. TRAVERS TO ADJOURN THE
MEETING. THE MOTION PASSED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.
Adjournment
Having no further business to go before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 3:36pm.
BORA Residential Energy Guidelines
Items 1 - 6
FBC Seventh Edition (2020),
Effective December 31, 2020
For BORA Approval
Date: 1/19/2021
Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals
Energy Conservation
Seventh Edition (2020)
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Table of Contents
Section Page
Title page 1
Table of Contents 2
Overview 3
Building Code Administrators, Responsibilities 4
Building/Structural Checklist 5-6
Mechanical Checklist 7-9
Plumbing Checklist 10
Electrical Checklist 11
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Overview
In order to obtain uniform energy code enforcement in residential and commercial buildings in Broward County, the
Energy Conservation Committee has developed guidelines to aid jurisdictions in determining which discipline specific
code official enforces certain sections of the 2020 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation.
The following code sections regarding enforcement duties are as stated:
R103.3 & C103.3 Examination of documents.
The code official shall examine or cause to be examined the accompanying construction documents and shall ascertain
whether the construction indicated and described is in accordance with the requirements of this code and other pertinent
laws or ordinances.
R103.3.1 & C103.3.1 Approval of construction documents.
When the code official issues a permit where construction documents are required, the construction documents shall be
endorsed in writing and stamped “Reviewed for Code Compliance.”
R104.1 & C104.1 General
Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the code official or his or her
designated agent, and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until
approved.
Basis for the Guidelines:
The Florida Building Code Seventh Edition (2020) Energy Conservation for new and existing buildings has designated that
the code official is responsible for both the construction document approval and construction inspection approval.
Unfortunately, the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation administrative chapters do not designate which discipline
specific code official will review compliance documents and building plans and inspect specific items for code
compliance found in the Energy Conservation Code.
The “building official” or “code official” for energy code purposes shall be defined as: The officer or other designated
authority having jurisdiction charged with the administration and enforcement of this standard or a duly authorized
representative.
Broward County is unique in that we have individual certified plan review and inspection personnel for each disciple and
that a multi-disciple code official is not the norm. Subsequently, uniformity has been lacking in the enforcement of the
energy code which created confusion by code officials over which specific disciplines will enforce certain provisions of
the code.
This guide can be used as a tool for the Building Official to determine which discipline specific code official will review
and inspect specific sections of the Energy Code for code compliance to address those issues. This guide shall not
prevent any certified code official with issuing a correction notice for any Energy Code deficiency found in another
discipline if they notify the Chief inspector of that discipline of the correction notice.
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Building Code Administrators Responsibilities
Plan Review Code Section
☐ 1. Verify that the plans and code compliance documents have been reviewed for energy code R103.3
compliance by all disciplines and then sign the code compliance document stating that the R103.3.1
plans will be inspected according to the Florida Energy Conservation Code. FS. 553.908
Certificate of Occupancy Code Section
☐ 1. Verify that the EPL display card is completed and signed by the building qualifier R401.3
and it accurately reflects the approved plans and specifications submitted to demonstrate R405.4.3 #1
code compliance for the building. This document shall be provided to the purchaser.
of the home at time of title transfer
Reporting Schedule Code Section
☐ 1. A reporting form shall be submitted to the local building department by the R103.1.1.2.1
owner or owner’s agent with the submittal certifying compliance with this code. R103.1.1.2.1.1
Reporting forms shall be a copy of the front page of the compliance form applicable for
the code chapter under which compliance is demonstrated (R405-2020). It shall be the
responsibility of the local building official to forward the reporting section of the proper
form to the entity representing the Florida Building Commission on a quarterly basis.
Send reporting form to:
M. E. Rinker, Sr. School of Construction Management
University of Florida
Attn: R. Raymond Issa
PO Box 115703
304 Rinker, Third Floor
Gainesville, FL 32611-5703 USA
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Plan Review Comments Code Section
☐ 1. The energy code compliance report shall include the name and the code version of R405.4.2.1 #6
the compliance software used. The energy compliance software must match the
corresponding code version based on the application date.
☐ 2. The energy code compliance report shall include the building street address and/or other R405.4.2.1 #1
site identification. Batch sampling of report is prohibited. Climate Zone #1 shall be R405.4.2
selected for the Broward County area. R301.3
☐ 3. The energy code compliance report shall include the name of the person who prepared the R405.4.2.1 #2
report and a signature certifying that the proposed design complies with the energy code. R405.4.2.1 #5
☐ 4. The building’s owner, or architect, or “owner/agent”, shall certify compliance with the R103.1.1.2
Florida Energy Code by signing the prepared energy code compliance report. R405.4.2.1 #2
☐ 5. The energy code compliance report shall have the correct number of bedrooms listed. R405.5.2
☐ 6. Conditioned floor area and total area volume shall be clearly indicated on the construction R103.2.1
documents, and the plans must indicate the locations of the building thermal envelope. R405.5.2
☐ 7. Window schedules shall include the proposed “NFRC tested” design U-Factors and SHGC R103.2 #2
values of the windows to match the energy code compliance report. R405.4.3 #2.
☐ 8. Wall section details are to include the proposed ceiling and wall insulation types and R103.2 #1
R-Values to match the energy code compliance report.
☐ 9. Air Barrier sealing details and materials used shall be shown on the plans. R103.2 #8
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Rough Inspection Comments Code Section
☐ 1. A continuous air barrier shall be installed to the exterior building thermal envelope. R402.4.1.1
☐ 2. The space between the window/door jambs and framing, and skylights and framing R402.4.1.1
shall be sealed.
☐ 3. Ceiling and wall insulation R-Values shall be in installed accordance with plans, R405.5.2
manufacturer’s instructions, and energy code compliance report. Minimum R-value R303.2
rates shall not be used where energy code compliance report shows a greater proposed R303.2.1
value. Baffling of the attic vent openings shall be provided for blown-in insulation.
☐ 4. Window (Fenestration) efficiency ratings shall be certified and labeled by the manufacturer. R103.2 #2
Labels should match the proposed design U-Value and SHGC listed on the window schedule R303.1.3
and energy code compliance report. Design must have either an area weighted average R405.5.3.4
maximum fenestration SHGC of 0.50 or a window area-weighted average overhang depth R405.5.2
of 4.0 feet or greater. XXXXXXX
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Final Inspection Comments Code Section
☐ 1. Blown-in insulation must have an insulation certificate posted at or near the opening of R303.1.1.2
the attic in a conspicuous place and insulation certificates must be submitted to the AHJ. FTCR 460
☐ 2. Blown or sprayed insulation shall be installed per inch as proposed on approved plans R303.1.1.2.1
and energy code compliance report. Blown insulation thickness shall be verified with R402.2.3
markers installed every 300 sq. ft. Eave baffles to be verified and attic vents shall not be
covered. Sprayed insulation shall be listed and certified by the installation installer.
☐ 3. Access-openings, drop down stairs or knee wall doors to unconditioned attic spaces R402.2.4
shall be sealed and baffled to maintain blown insulation. R402.4
☐ 4. Air sealing shall be provided for the interior garage door and the walls that R402.4.1.1
separate conditioned spaces from the garage area shall be sealed.
☐ 5. Any changes which effect the energy efficiency of the building made during R103.4
construction, that are not in compliance with the approved plans and the energy code
compliance report, shall be resubmitted for approval as a revised (amended) set of
construction documents.
Note: This is a minimum checklist. The local AHJ may have additional checklist items.
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Plan Review Comments Code Section
☐ 1. Conditioned floor area shown on energy code compliance report shall match the floor plans. R405.4.2.1
☐ 2. Ceiling types, ceiling areas, and proposed insulation R-values are to be shown on the R405.5.2
energy compliance report and shall match the plans, details, and wall sections. Knee walls
shall be included as ceiling area and shall be listed separately.
☐ 3. Wall types, area, and R-value shown on energy compliance report shall match the plans, R405.5.2
details, and wall sections. Both exterior walls and the adjacent garage wall are to be
shown with correct areas and R-Values. Adjacent framed garage walls shall be listed
separately into the compliance software.
☐ 4. Window types, areas, and tested design U-Values and SHGC listed on compliance report R-405.5.2
shall match the propose design on the window schedule. Sliding glass doors and opaque R405.5.3.3
doors with glazing equal to or over 30% of total area are to be included in glazing calculation.
☐ 5. Window overhang depth (which is the horizontal measure protruding from the building) and R405.5.3.2
the separation (which is the vertical distance from the overhang to the top of the window)
must be accurately entered for each window into the compliance report.
☐ 6. All floor areas and corresponding R-values such as the floor over the garage area R405.5.2
and the first-floor entry area shall be shown on the compliance report.
☐ 7. R-Value of ducts, surface area, and the location of ductwork must be accurately R405.2
entered into the compliance report. The location of the air handler listed on the compliance R405.2.3
report must match the mechanical plans. Verify if the ductwork is classified as “leak free” or
default leakage” to determine if duct testing is required.
☐ 8. Verify the number of A/C systems, the efficiency rating of each system the size R405.5.2
of the equipment, and compare it to the equipment schedule and compliance report.
☐ 9. Verify the heater type, size, and fuel source to be either electric, gas or Heat Pump R405.5.2
and compare it to the equipment schedule and compliance report.
☐ 10. Energy credits reflected on the compliance report must be shown on the plans. R405.7
Credits must meet specific required criteria in the code. Possible credits shown are:
PSTAT, RB, CV, WHF, CF, HRU, and HP options are to be verified.
☐ 11. Site plan showing home orientation must match the input data for each wall, R405.4.2
door and window. Worst case orientations shall be accepted. R405.4.2.1
☐ 12. Cooling and Heating load calculations (per zone) (“Manual J Equivalent) shall be R403.7
submitted and attached to the energy code compliance report. Equipment selected R403.7.1
for cooling shall be sized in accordance with Manual S and shall meet the calculated R403.7.1.2.2
load and not be oversized more than 115% of the total calculated load. Electric
resistance furnaces shall be sized within 4 kW of the design requirements.
☐ 13. Mechanical system design criteria and equipment controls (T-stat) shall be shown R103.2 #4
on the plans. R103.2 #6
☐ 14. Duct sealing, duct and pipe insulation and locations shall be shown on the plans. R103.2 #7
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Rough Inspection Comments Code Section
☐ 1. Building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums. R403.3.3.5
☐ 2. Air-handling units can only be installed in the attic unless all criteria’s of R405 are met. R403.3.6
a) The service panel of the equipment shall be located within 6 feet of an attic access.
b) The attic access opening is of sufficient size to replace the air handler.
☐ 3. Mechanical system piping shall be insulated to a minimum of R-3. All supply and return ducts R403.4
not completely inside the building thermal envelope shall be insulated to a minimum of R-6. R405.2
☐ 4. All ducts shall be mechanically attached and sealed in accordance with Section R403.3.2
C403.2.9.2. The reinforced lining shall be sealed, and the duct collar fitting’s integral C403.2.9.2
flange shall be sealed to the rigid duct board using tape or mastic. The reinforced core R403.3.3
shall be mechanically attached to the duct fitting by a draw-band. The outer jacket of R405.2.3
the flexible duct section shall be secured at the juncture of the air distribution system
component and intermediate or terminal fitting in such a way as to prevent excess
condensation. Ducts shall be tested at rough or final if duct testing credit is taken.
☐ 5. If possible, sufficient space shall be given to install required ceiling and wall insulation R402.4.1.1
around ducts and pipes. Batts in narrow cavities shall be cut to fit, or narrow cavities shall
shall be filled by insulation that on installation readily conforms to the available cavity space.
☐ 6. New wood burning fireplaces shall have replacement outdoor combustion air. R402.4.2
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Final Inspection Comments Code Section
☐ 1. HVAC supply and return register boots that penetrate the building thermal envelope shall R402.4.1.1
be sealed to the drywall subfloor, wall covering, or ceiling penetrated by the boot.
Penetrations of the air barrier shall be caulked, gasketed or otherwise sealed in a
manner compatible with the construction materials and location.
☐ 2. Sufficient space (about 4 inches) shall be provided adjacent to all mechanical components R403.3.2
located in or forming a part of the air distribution system to assure adequate access for: C403.2.9.3.3
(1) Construction and sealing in accordance with the requirements of Section C403.2.9.
(2) Inspection
(3) Cleaning and maintenance.
☐ 3. The efficiency rating of each system shall be verified by providing the (ARHI) Certificate R405.4.3 #2
showing the corresponding model numbers obtained from The Air Conditioning, Heating R303.1.2
& Refrigeration Institute directory. (www.ahridirectroy.org)
☐ 4. Mechanical closets and enclosed support platforms that form the primary air containment R403.3.2
passageways for air distribution systems shall be sealed in accordance with the applicable C403.2.9.2
criteria of this section and Table C403.2.9.2.
☐ 5. Piping insulation exposed to weather shall be protected from damage, including that R403.4.1
caused by sunlight, moisture, equipment maintenance and wind, and shall provide
shielding from solar radiation that can cause degradation of the material. Adhesive tape
shall not be permitted.
☐ 6. Outdoor air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers that close when R403.6
the ventilation system is not operating.
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Final Inspection Comments Cont. Code Section
☐ 7. New wood burning fireplaces shall have tight fitting flue dampers or tight-fitting doors. R402.4.2
Outdoor combustion air is to be verified as installed per manufacturer’s instructions. R303.2
☐ 8. An envelope leakage test report shall be submitted showing the building or dwelling unit R405.2.2
was tested and verified as having an air leakage rate not exceeding seven (7) air changes R402.4.1.2
per hour. Also, leakage rates shall not exceed the rate chosen if using performance RBC303.4
method R405. Buildings with air changes per hr. less than three (3) shall be provided with R403.6
whole house mechanical ventilation in accordance with the Residential Building Code. M1507.3
☐ 9. Air duct leakage testing report shall be submitted when “leak free” duct credit is taken R405.2.3
using performance method R405. Test can be performed at rough or post construction. R403.3.3
☐ 10. Air handlers shall have a manufacturer’s designation for an air leakage of no more R403.3.2.1
than 2 percent of the design airflow rate when tested in accordance with ASHRAE 193
☐ 11. When an air handler is installed in the attic, a notice shall be placed in the electrical panel. R403.3.6 #4
☐ 12. Any changes made during construction that are not in compliance with the approved R103.4
plans and energy compliance report (calculations) shall be resubmitted for approval
as an amended/revised set of construction documents.
Note: This is a minimum checklist. The local AHJ may have additional checklist items.
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Plan Review Comments Code Section
☐ 1. Service water heating appliance size and efficiency shown on the plan must match the R405.5.2
size and efficiency proposed on the compliance report. Water-heating equipment R403.5.6.2
installed in residential units shall meet the minimum efficiencies of Table C404.2.
☐ 2. Service water heating appliance size and efficiency must be shown on the plumbing plans. R103.2 #5
Provide AHRI efficiency documentation for water heaters. (www.ahridirectroy.org). R403.5.6
R405.4.3 #2
☐ 3. Gas and oil-fired pool and spa heaters shall have a tested minimum thermal efficiency R103.2 #5
of 82 percent in accordance with ANSI Z 21.56. Documentation shall be provided. R403.10.4
☐ 4. Heat pump pool heaters shall have a minimum COP of 4.0 when tested by a independent R103.2 #5
laboratory in accordance with AHRI 1160. Documentation shall be provided. R403.10.5
☐ 5. If a heated water circulation system is installed, it shall be provided with a circulation pump R403.5.1
that will start on demand. The system return pipe shall be a dedicated return pipe or a
cold-water supply pipe. Controls shall stop the pump when desired temperature is reached
and there is no longer any demand for hot water.
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Rough Inspection Comments Code Section
☐ 1. Sufficient space shall be left for insulation on exterior walls adjacent to showers and tubs. R402.4.1.1
☐ 2. If a heated water circulation system is installed it shall be provided with an accessible R403.5.1
circulation pump and the automatic controls, temperature sensors, and manual controls
and shall be readily accessible for operation.
Final Inspection Comments Code Section
☐ 1. Storage water heating equipment efficiencies shall be verified by the model number and R403.5.6.2
match the AHRI provided during plan review. Different equipment efficiencies require a
revised compliance document.
☐ 2. Electric, gas, and oil type pool and spa heating equipment efficiencies shall be verified and R403.10
meet the minimum efficiency requirements. Residential pools shall meet the requirements R403.11
of APSP-15 (Standard for Energy Efficiency for Residential Inground Swimming Pools & Spa’s) R403.12
☐ 3. Gas and oil type water heaters for permanent pools and spas shall be equipped with a R403.10.3
vapor retardant cover on or at the water surface or a liquid cover or other means proven
to reduce heat loss and be on the job for final inspection. Heat pump and solar type.
heaters are excluded from this requirement.
☐ 4. A separate valve shall be provided on combustion type gas water heaters to shut off fuel R403.5.6.1.2
to the main burner.
☐ 5. Any changes made during construction that are not in compliance with the approved R103.4
plans and energy compliance report (calculations) shall be resubmitted for approval
as an amended/revised set of construction documents.
☐ 6. The electric power to pool heaters shall be controlled by a readily accessible on-off switch R403.10.1
that is an integral part of the heater mounted on the exterior of the heater. Pool and spa R403.10.2
equipment shall have time switches or other control methods that can automatically turn
off and on according to a preset schedule
Note: This is a minimum checklist. The local AHJ may have additional checklist items.
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Plan Review Comments Code Section
☐ 1. Comfort heating and service water heating appliance types must match the fuel type R405.4.2
chosen on the compliance report.
☐ 2. The electrical floor plans shall clearly identify all recessed luminaires that are installed R402.4.5
in the “Building Thermal Envelope. and shall show sealing details. R103.2 #8
☐ 3. Recessed lighting shall be IC-rated and labeled as having an air leakage rate not R402.4.5
more than 2.0 cfm when tested in accordance with ASTM E283
☐ 4. The Luminaire Schedule shall clearly identify the “high efficacy lamps”. Not less than R404.1.1
90 percent of the lamps in permanently installed luminaires shall have an efficacy of
at least 45 lumens-per-watt or shall utilize lamps with an efficacy of not less than
65 lumens-per-watt.
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Rough Inspection Comments Code Section
☐ 1. An air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication boxes or R402.4.1.1
air sealed boxes shall be installed.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Final Inspection Comments Code Section
☐ 1. Recessed luminaires installed in the building thermal envelope shall be sealed to R402.4.5
limit air leakage between conditioned and unconditioned spaces. All recessed
luminaires shall be sealed with a gasket or caulk between the housing and the
interior wall or ceiling covering.
☐ 2. All installed luminaires are to be installed per the luminaire schedule. R404.1
☐ 3. A separate switch or a clearly marked SWD type circuit breaker shall be provided to
permit the power supplied to electric water heater service systems to be turned off
when the home is unoccupied. R403.5.6.1.2
☐ 4. Any changes made during construction that are not in compliance with the approved R103.4
plans and energy compliance report (calculations) shall be resubmitted for approval
as an amended/revised set of construction documents.
Note: This is a minimum checklist. The local AHJ may have additional checklist items.
Reference Document #2:
Sample Residential Compliance Form R405-2020
DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY
FORM R405-2020
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Simulated Performance Alternative (Performance) Method
Applications for compliance with the 2020 Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation via the
Residential Simulated Performance Alternative shall include:
This checklist
Form R405-2020 report
Input summary checklist that can be used for field verification (usually four pages/may be greater)
Energy Performance Level (EPL) Display Card (one page)
HVAC system sizing and selection based on ACCA Manual S or per exceptions provided in Section R403.7
Mandatory Requirements (five pages)
Required prior to CO:
Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist (Table R402.4.1.1 - one page)
A completed 2020 Envelope Leakage Test Report (usually one page); exception in R402.4
allows dwelling units of R-2 Occupancies and multiple attached single family dwellings to
comply with Section C402.5
If Form R405 duct leakage type indicates anything other than "default leakage", then a completed
2020 Duct Leakage Test Report - Performance Method (usually one page)
.
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Project Name:
Owner:
Builder Name:
Permit Office:
Jurisdiction:
John Q. Hammer
Energy Gauge
Example_2020_Florida_Code_R405_Reports
Street:
City, State, Zip: Tampa , FL , 34345
Anyplace
Permit Number:
Design Location: FL, Tampa County: Hillsborough (Florida Climate Zone 2 )
FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY
1. New construction or existing
2. Single family or multiple family
3. Number of units, if multiple family
4. Number of Bedrooms
5. Is this a worst case?
6. Conditioned floor area above grade (ft²)
New (From Plans)
Detached
1
No
2000
7. Windows
a. U-Factor:
S H G C :
b. U-Factor:
S H G C :
c. U-Factor:
S H G C :
Dbl, U=0.40 320.00 ft²
SHGC=0.25
N/A f t ²
N/A f t ²
9. Floor Types
a. Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation
b. N/A
c. N/A
R=0.0 2000.00 ft²
R= f t ²
R= f t ²
10. Wall Types
a. Concrete Block - Int Insul, Exterior
R=6.0 1404.40 ft²
b. Frame - Wood, Adjacent
R=13.0 153.00 ft²
c. N/A
R= f t ²
11. Ceiling Types
a. Under Attic (Vented) R=38.0 2000.00 ft²
f t ² R=b. N/A
c. N/A R = f t ²
12. Ducts
a. Sup: Attic, Ret: Attic, AH: Main
13. Cooling systems
14. Heating systems
15. Hot water systems
a. Electric Cap: 50 gallons
b. Conservation features
None
d. N/A
R= f t ²
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth: 0.000 ft.
Area Weighted Average SHGC: 0.250
Description Area
Insulation Area
Insulation Area
Insulation Area
16. Credits None
3
(320.0 sqft.)
(1557.4 sqft.)
(2000.0 sqft.)
(2000.0 sqft.)
Conditioned floor area below grade (ft²) 0
a. Central Unit
a. Electric Heat Pump
k B t u / h r
19.5 SEER:14.00
Efficiency
k B t u / h r Efficiency
19.5 HSPF:8.20
f t ² R
8 400
EF: 0.945
8. Skylights
c. U-Factor:(AVG)
S H G C ( A V G ) :
N/A
N/A
f t ²
Area
Glass/Floor Area: 0.160
Total Proposed Modified Loads:
Total Baseline Loads:
60.15
60.46
PASS
I hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by
this calculation are in compliance with the Florida Energy
Code.
PREPARED BY:
DATE:
I hereby certify that this building, as designed, is in compliance
with the Florida Energy Code.
OWNER/AGENT:
DATE:
BUILDING OFFICIAL:
DATE:
Review of the plans and
specifications covered by this
calculation indicates compliance
with the Florida Energy Code.
Before construction is completed
this building will be inspected for
compliance with Section 553.908
Florida Statutes.
- Compliance requires certification by the air handler unit manufacturer that the air handler enclosure qualifies as
certified factory-sealed in accordance with R403.3.2.1.
- Compliance requires an Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Checklist in accordance with R402.4.1.1 and this project requires an
envelope leakage test report with envelope leakage no greater than 7.00 ACH50 (R402.4.1.2).
- Compliance requires a roof absorptance test and a roof emittance test in accordance with R405.7.2
- Compliance with a proposed duct leakage Qn requires a Duct Leakage Test Report confirming duct leakage to outdoors,
tested in accordance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380, is not greater than 0.030 Qn for whole house.
FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation - Residential Performance Method
FORM R405-2020
PROJECT
Title:
Owner Name:
# of Units:
Builder Name:
Permit Office:
Jurisdiction:
John Q. Hammer
1
Energy Gauge
Example_2020_Florida_Code
Family Type:
New/Existing:
Bedrooms:
Conditioned Area:
Total Stories:
Worst Case:
Rotate Angle: 0
No
1
2000
3
New (From Plans)
Detached
Address Type:
Lot #
Block/Subdivision:
PlatBook:
Street:
County:
City, State, Zip:
FL , 34345
Tampa ,
Hillsborough
Anyplace
Street Address
Comment: Florida Code Example
Building Type: User
Cross Ventilation: No
Whole House Fan: No
TMY Site
Design Temp Int Design Temp Heating Design Daily Temp
Design Location 2.5 %97.5 % Degree Days Moisture RangeWinter Summer
CLIMATE
91 70 75 645.5 54 Medium39FL_TAMPA_INTERNATIFL, Tampa______
Number Name Area Volume
BLOCKS
1 Block1 2000 18000
Number Name Area Volume
SPACES
Kitchen Occupants Bedrooms Cooled HeatedInfil ID Finished
1 Main 2000 18000 Yes 3 3 Yes Yes1 Yes
# Floor Type Area Tile Wood Carpet
FLOORS
R-ValueSpace Perimeter
1 2000 ft² 0.4 0 0.6______ Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulatio
- - - -
0190 ft Main
# Type Materials Color Absor.
Roof Solar Deck
Insul.
Pitch
ROOF
Tested
Roof
Area
Gable
Area
Emitt
Tested
EmittSA
(deg)
Rad
Barr
1 Gable or shed Composition shingles 2108 ft² Medium 0.75 0 18.4______ Yes332 ft² 0.9 YesN
ATTIC
# Type Ventilation Area RBS IRCCVent Ratio (1 in)
______ 1 Full attic Vented 2000 ft² N N300
# Ceiling Type R-Value Area Framing Frac Truss Type
CEILING
Space Ins Type
1 Under Attic (Vented) 38 2000 ft² 0.11 Wood______ Main Blown
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FORM R405-2020
INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
WALLS
# Wall Type R-Value Area
Adjacent Framing Solar
Ornt Fraction Absor.
HeightWidth
Ft In Ft InTo
Cavity Sheathing
R-Value
Space
Grade%
Below
1 13 0Main 00017 9W Frame - Wood 0.010.23Garage 153.0 ft² ____
2 6 0Main 26.26 9W Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.750Exterior 236.3 ft² ____
3 6 0Main 43.25 9S Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.750Exterior 389.3 ft² ____
4 6 0Main 43.25 9E Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.750Exterior 389.3 ft² ____
5 6 0Main 43.25 9N Concrete Block - Int Insul 0.750Exterior 389.3 ft² ____
# Door Type U-Value AreaStorms
DOORS
Ornt Space
Width
Ft In Ft In
Height
1 Insulated .4 40 ft² None______ N Main 85
# Ornt Panes NFRC U-Factor SHGC Area Depth Separation Int ShadeFrame Screening
WINDOWS
Overhang
Orientation shown is the entered, Proposed orientation.
Wall
ID Imp
1 W Low-E Double 0.4 0.25 80.0 ft² 0 ft 0 in 0 ft 0 in IECC 2012Vinyl None______ Yes2 N
2 S Low-E Double 0.4 0.25 80.0 ft² 0 ft 0 in 0 ft 0 in IECC 2012Vinyl None______ Yes3 N
3 E Low-E Double 0.4 0.25 80.0 ft² 0 ft 0 in 0 ft 0 in IECC 2012Vinyl None______ Yes4 N
4 N Low-E Double 0.4 0.25 80.0 ft² 0 ft 0 in 0 ft 0 in IECC 2012Vinyl None______ Yes5 N
# Floor Area Ceiling Area Exposed Wall Perimeter Avg. Wall Height Exposed Wall Insulation
GARAGE
1 382.8 ft² 382.8 ft² 64 ft 9 ft 11______
Method CFM 50 ACH 50ELASLAScope
INFILTRATION
ACHEqLA#
2100 7115.21.0004Wholehouse .14216.3Proposed ACH(50)1
HEATING SYSTEM
# System Type Efficiency Capacity DuctsSubtype BlockSpeed
1 Electric Heat Pump/ HSPF:8.2 19.5 kBtu/hr ______ sys#1None 1Singl
# System Type Efficiency Capacity Air Flow SHR
COOLING SYSTEM
DuctsSubtype BlockSubtype
1 Central Unit/ SEER: 14 19.5 kBtu/hr 585 cfm 0.75______ sys#1Split 1Singl
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FORM R405-2020
INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
# System Type EF Cap Use SetPnt Conservation
HOT WATER SYSTEM
SubType Location
1 Electric 0.944999 50 gal 60 gal 120 deg None______ None Main
FSEC
Company Name System Model # Collector Model #
Collector
SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM
Storage
FEFCert # Area Volume
None None f t ² ______
# Location R-Value Area Location Area
---- Supply ---- ---- Return ----
Leakage Type Handler
CFM 25Air
QN RLF
DUCTS
Heat Cool
HVAC #
TOT OUT
CFM25
1 Attic 8 400 ft² Attic 100 ft² Prop. Leak Free Main 60.0 cfm 0.03 0.50______ 1 1 --- cfm
TEMPERATURES
Programable Thermostat: N Ceiling Fans:
Cooling [X] Jan [X] Feb [X] Mar [X] Apr [X] May [X] Jul [X] Aug [X] Sep [X] Oct [X] Nov [X] Dec
[X] Dec
[X] Dec[X] Nov
[X] Nov
[X] Oct
[X] Oct
[X] Sep
[X] Sep
[X] Aug
[X] Aug
[X] Jul
[X] Jul[X] Jun
[X] Jun
[X] Jun
[X] May
[X] May
[X] Apr
[X] Apr
[X] Mar
[X] Mar
[X] Feb
[X] Feb
[X] Jan
[X] Jan
Heating
Venting
Thermostat Schedule: FloridaCode 2014 Hours
Schedule Type 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Cooling (WD) AM
PM
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
Cooling (WEH) AM
PM
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
Heating (WD) AM
PM
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
Heating (WEH) AM
PM
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
MASS
Mass Type Area Thickness Furniture Fraction Space
Default(8 lbs/sq.ft. 0 ft² 0 ft 0.3 Main
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FORM R405-2020
INPUT SUMMARY CHECKLIST REPORT
Anyplace, Tampa, FL, 34345
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ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL (EPL) DISPLAY CARD
ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX* = 99
The lower the EnergyPerformance Index, the more efficient the home.
FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY
1. New construction or existing
2. Single family or multiple family
3. Number of units, if multiple family
4. Number of Bedrooms
5. Is this a worst case?
6. Conditioned floor area (ft²)
New (From Plans)
Detached
1
3
No
2000
7. Windows**
a. U-Factor:
S H G C :
b. U-Factor:
S H G C :
c. U-Factor:
S H G C :
d. U-Factor:
S H G C :
Dbl, U=0.40 320.00 ft²
SHGC=0.25
N/A f t ²
N/A f t ²
N/A f t ²
9. Floor Types
a. Slab-On-Grade Edge Insulation
b. N/A
c. N/A
R=0.0 2000.00 ft²
R= f t ²
R= f t ²
10. Wall Type and Insulation
a. Concrete Block - Int Insul, Exterior R=6.0 1404.40 ft²
b. Frame - Wood, Adjacent R=13.0 153.00 ft²
c. N/A R= f t ²
11. Ceiling Type and insulation level
a. Under Attic (Vented) R=38.0 2000.00 ft²
f t ² R=b. N/A
c. N/A R = f t ²
12. Ducts, location & insulation level
13. Cooling systems
14. Heating systems k B t u / h r
15. Hot water systems
a. Electric
Cap: 50 gallons
EF: 0.94
b. Conservation features
None
d. N/A R= f t ²
Description Area
Insulation Area
Insulation Area
Insulation Area
Credits (Performance method) None
Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth:
Area Weighted Average SHGC:
0.000 ft.
0.250
a. Electric Heat Pump 19.5 HSPF:8.20
a. Central Unit 19.5 SEER:14.00
k B t u / h r
Efficiency
Efficiency
a. Sup: Attic, Ret: Attic, AH: Main 8 400
R f t ²
8. Skylights
a. U-Factor(AVG):
S H G C ( A V G ) :
Description Area
N/A
N/A
f t ²
I certify that this home has complied with the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building
Construction through the above energy saving features which will be installed (or exceeded)
in this home before final inspection. Otherwise, a new EPL Display Card will be completed
based on installed Code compliant features.
Builder Signature: Date:
Address of New Home: City/FL Zip:
*Note: This is not a Building Energy Rating. If your Index is below 70, your home may qualify for energy efficient
mortgage (EEM) incentives if you obtain a Florida Energy Rating. For information about the Florida Building Code,
Energy Conservation, contact the Florida Building Commission's support staff.
**Label required by Section R303.1.3 of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, if not DEFAULT.
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FORM R405-2020
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Mandatory Requirements for Residential Performance, Prescriptive and ERI Methods
Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 7th Edition (2020)
ADDRESS: Anyplace
Tampa , FL , 34345
Permit Number:
The building official shall require that an energy performance level (EPL)
display card be completed and certified by the builder to be accurate and correct before final approval of the building for occupancy. Florida law
(Section 553.9085, Florida Statutes) requires the EPL display card to be included as an addendum to each sales contract for both presold and
nonpresold residential buildings. The EPL display card contains information indicating the energy performance level and efficiencies of components
installed in a dwelling unit. The building official shall verify that the EPL display card completed and signed by the builder accurately reflects the plans
and specifications submitted to demonstrate code compliance for the building. A copy of the EPL display card can be found in Appendix RD.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS -
See individual code sections for full details.
R402.4 Air leakage (Mandatory).
During testing:
1. Exterior windows and doors, fireplace and stove doors shall be closed, but not sealed, beyond the intended weatherstripping or
other infiltration control measures.
2. Dampers including exhaust, intake, makeup air, backdraft and flue dampers shall be closed, but not sealed beyond intended
infiltration control measures.
3. Interior doors, if installed at the time of the test, shall be open.
4. Exterior doors for continuous ventilation systems and heat recovery ventilators shall be closed and sealed.
5. Heating and cooling systems, if installed at the time of the test, shall be turned off.
6. Supply and return registers, if installed at the time of the test, shall be fully open.
Windows, skylights and sliding glass doors shall have an air infiltration rate of no more than 0.3 cfm
per square foot (1.5 L/s/m2), and swinging doors no more than 0.5 cfm per square foot (2.6 L/s/m2), when tested according to NFRC 400 or
AAMA/ WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 by an accredited, independent laboratory and listed and labeled by the manufacturer.
Testing is not required for additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs, of the building thermal envelope of existing
buildings in which the new construction is less than 85 percent of the building thermal envelope.
The building thermal envelope shall be constructed to limit air leakage in accordance with the requirements of
Sections R402.4.1 through R402.4.5.
R401.3 Energy Performance Level (EPL) display card (Mandatory).
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R402.4.3 Fenestration air leakage.
R402.4.1.1 Installation.
Exception:
Site-built windows, skylights and doors.
R402.4.2 Fireplaces.
New wood-burning fireplaces shall have tight-fitting flue dampers or doors, and outdoor combustion air. Where
using tight-fitting doors on factory-built fireplaces listed and labeled in accordance with UL 127, the doors shall be tested and listed for the
fireplace. Where using tight-fitting doors on masonry fireplaces, the doors shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 907.
Exception:
R402.4.1.2 Testing.
R402.4.1 Building thermal envelope.
The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate not exceeding seven air
changes per hour in Climate Zones 1 and 2, and three air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3 through 8. Testing shall be conducted in
accordance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380 and reported at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.g. (50 pascals). Testing shall be conducted by either
individuals as defined in Section 553.993(5) or (7), Florida Statutes, or individuals licensed as set forth in Section 489.105(3)(f), (g) or (i) or
an approved third party. A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the party conducting the test and provided to the code
official. Testing shall be performed at any time after creation of all penetrations of the building thermal envelope.
The components of the building thermal envelope as listed in Table R402.4.1.1 shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and the criteria listed in Table R402.4.1.1, as applicable to the method of construction. Where required
by the code official, an approved third party shall inspect all components and verify compliance.
The building thermal envelope shall comply with Sections R402.4.1.1 and
R402.4.1.2. The sealing methods between dissimilar materials shall allow for differential expansion and contraction.
Exception:
Dwelling units of R-2 Occupancies and multiple attached single family dwellings shall be permitted to
comply with Section C402.5.
SECTION R401 GENERAL
SECTION R402 BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS -
(Continued)
Building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums.
Mechanical system piping capable of carrying fluids above 105°F (41°C)
or below 55°F (13°C) shall be insulated to a minimum of R-3.
R403.4.1 Protection of piping insulation.
If heated water circulation systems are
installed, they shall be in accordance with Section R403.5.1.1. Heat trace temperature maintenance systems shall be in accordance with
Section R403.5.1.2. Automatic controls, temperature sensors and pumps shall be accessible. Manual controls shall be readily accessible.
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R403.3.5 Building cavities (Mandatory).
R403.4 Mechanical system piping insulation (Mandatory).
R403.5.1 Heated water circulation and temperature maintenance systems (Mandatory).
SECTION R403 SYSTEMS
R402.4.5 Recessed lighting.
Recessed luminaires installed in the building thermal envelope shall be sealed to limit air leakage
between conditioned and unconditioned spaces. All recessed luminaires shall be IC-rated and labeled as having an air leakage rate not
more than 2.0 cfm (0.944 L/s) when tested in accordance with ASTM E283 at a 1.57 psf (75 Pa) pressure differential. All recessed
luminaires shall be sealed with a gasket or caulk between the housing and the interior wall or ceiling covering.
R402.4.4 Rooms containing fuel-burning appliances.
In Climate Zones 3 through 8, where open combustion air ducts provide combustion air to
open combustion fuel burning appliances, the appliances and combustion air opening shall be located outside the building thermal envelope or
enclosed in a room, isolated from inside the thermal envelope. Such rooms shall be sealed and insulated in accordance with the envelope requirements
of Table R402.1.2, where the walls, floors and ceilings shall meet not less than the basement wall R-value requirement. The door into the room shall be
fully gasketed and any water lines and ducts in the room insulated in accordance with Section R403. The combustion air duct shall be insulated where it
passes through conditioned space to a minimum of R-8.
Exceptions:
Direct vent appliances with both intake and exhaust pipes installed continuous to the outside.
Fireplaces and stoves complying with Section R402.4.2 and Section R1006 of the Florida Building Code, Residential.
R403.1.3 Heat pump supplementary heat (Mandatory).
Heat pumps having supplementary electric-resistance heat shall have controls
that, except during defrost, prevent supplemental heat operation when the heat pump compressor can meet the heating load.
R403.3.2 Sealing (Mandatory)
All ducts, air handlers, filter boxes and building cavities that form the primary air containment passageways
for air distribution systems shall be considered ducts or plenum chambers, shall be constructed and sealed in accordance with Section
C403.2.9.2 of the Commercial Provisions of this code and shall be shown to meet duct tightness criteria below.
Duct tightness shall be verified by testing in accordance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380 by either individuals as defined in Section 553.993(5) or
(7), Florida Statutes, or individuals licensed as set forth in Section 489.105(3)(f), (g) or (i), Florida Statutes, to be “substantially leak free” in
accordance with Section R403.3.3.
Postconstruction test: Total leakage shall be measured with a pressure differential of 0.1 inch w.g. (25 Pa) across the entire
system, including the manufacturer’s air handler enclosure. Registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test.
Rough-in test: Total leakage shall be measured with a pressure differential of 0.1 inch w.g. (25 Pa) across the system,
including the manufacturer’s air handler enclosure if installed at the time of the test. All registers shall be taped or otherwise
sealed during the test.
2.
1.
Exceptions:
A duct air leakage test shall not be required where the ducts and air handlers are located entirely within the building
thermal envelope.
Duct testing is not mandatory for buildings complying by Section 405 of this code. Duct leakage testing is required for Section
R405 compliance where credit is taken for leakage, and a duct air leakage Qn to the outside of less than 0.080 (where Qn =
duct leakage to the outside in cfm per 100 square feet of conditioned floor area tested at 25 Pascals) is indicated in the
compliance report for the proposed design.
2.
1.
R403.1 Controls.
R403.1.1 Thermostat provision (Mandatory).
At least one thermostat shall be provided for each separate heating and cooling system.
R403.3.2.1 Sealed air handler.
Air handlers shall have a manufacturer’s designation for an air leakage of no more than 2 percent
of the design airflow rate when tested in accordance with ASHRAE 193.
R403.3.3 Duct testing (Mandatory).
Ducts shall be pressure tested to determine air leakage by one of the following methods:
A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the party conducting the test and provided to the code official.
Piping insulation exposed to weather shall be protected from damage, including that
caused by sunlight, moisture, equipment maintenance and wind, and shall provide shielding from solar radiation that can cause
degradation of the material. Adhesive tape shall not be permitted.
1.
2.
R403.5.1.1 Circulation systems.
R403.5.1.2 Heat trace systems.
Heated water circulation systems shall be provided with a circulation pump. The system return pipe shall
be a dedicated return pipe or a cold water supply pipe. Gravity and thermosiphon circulation systems shall be prohibited. Controls for
circulating hot water system pumps shall start the pump based on the identification of a demand for hot water within the occupancy. The
controls shall automatically turn off the pump when the water in the circulation loop is at the desired temperature and when there is no
demand for hot water.
Electric heat trace systems shall comply with IEEE 515.1 or UL 515. Controls for such systems shall
automatically adjust the energy input to the heat tracing to maintain the desired water temperature in the piping in accordance with the
times when heated water is used in the occupancy.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS -
(Continued)
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R403.5.5 Heat traps (Mandatory).
Storage water heaters not equipped with integral heat traps and having vertical pipe risers shall have
heat traps installed on both the inlets and outlets. External heat traps shall consist of either a commercially available heat trap or a
downward and upward bend of at least 3 ½ inches (89 mm) in the hot water distribution line and cold water line located as close as possible
to the storage tank.
R403.5.6 Water heater efficiencies (Mandatory).
R403.5.6.1.1 Automatic controls.
Service water-heating systems shall be equipped with automatic temperature controls capable
of adjustment from the lowest to the highest acceptable temperature settings for the intended use. The minimum temperature
setting range shall be from 100°F to 140°F (38°C to 60°C).
R403.5.6.1.2 Shut down.
A separate switch or a clearly marked circuit breaker shall be provided to permit the power supplied to
electric service systems to be turned off. A separate valve shall be provided to permit the energy supplied to the main burner(s) of
combustion types of service water-heating systems to be turned off.
R403.5.6.2 Water-heating equipment.
Water-heating equipment installed in residential units shall meet the minimum efficiencies of
Table C404.2 in Chapter 4 of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, Commercial Provisions, for the type of equipment installed.
Equipment used to provide heating functions as part of a combination system shall satisfy all stated requirements for the appropriate
water-heating category. Solar water heaters shall meet the criteria of Section R403.5.6.2.1.
R403.5.6.2.1 Solar water-heating systems.
Solar systems for domestic hot water production are rated by the annual solar energy
factor of the system. The solar energy factor of a system shall be determined from the Florida Solar Energy Center Directory of
Certified Solar Systems. Solar collectors shall be tested in accordance with ISO Standard 9806, Test Methods for Solar Collectors,
and SRCC Standard TM-1, Solar Domestic Hot Water System and Component Test Protocol. Collectors in installed solar
water-heating systems should meet the following criteria:
Be installed with a tilt angle between 10 degrees and 40 degrees of the horizontal; and
Be installed at an orientation within 45 degrees of true south.
1.
2.
R403.6 Mechanical ventilation (Mandatory).
The building shall be provided with ventilation that meets the requirements of the
Florida Building Code, Residential, or Florida Building Code, Mechanical, as applicable, or with other approved means of ventilation
including: Natural, Infiltration or Mechanical means. Outdoor air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers that
close when the ventilation system is not operating.
R403.7 Heating and cooling equipment.
R403.7.1 Equipment sizing (Mandatory).
Heating and cooling equipment shall be sized in accordance with ACCA Manual S based
on the equipment loads calculated in accordance with ACCA Manual J or other approved heating and cooling calculation
methodologies, based on building loads for the directional orientation of the building. The manufacturer and model number of the
outdoor and indoor units (if split system) shall be submitted along with the sensible and total cooling capacities at the design
conditions described in Section R302.1. This Code does not allow designer safety factors, provisions for future expansion or other
factors that affect equipment sizing. System sizing calculations shall not include loads created by local intermittent mechanical
ventilation such as standard kitchen and bathroom exhaust systems. New or replacement heating and cooling equipment shall have
an efficiency rating equal to or greater than the minimum required by federal law for the geographic location where the equipment is
installed.
When installed to function as a whole-house mechanical
ventilation system, fans shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403.6.1.
R403.6.1 Whole-house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy.
E x c e p t i o n :
R403.6.2 Ventilation air.
Residential buildings designed to be operated at a positive indoor pressure or for mechanical ventilation
shall meet the following criteria:
Where an air handler that is integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment is used to provide whole-house mechanical
ventilation, the air handler shall be powered by an electronically commutated motor.
The design air change per hour minimums for residential buildings in ASHRAE 62.2, Ventilation for Acceptable
Indoor Air Quality, shall be the maximum rates allowed for residential applications.
No ventilation or air-conditioning system make-up air shall be provided to conditioned space from attics,
crawlspaces, attached enclosed garages or outdoor spaces adjacent to swimming pools or spas.
If ventilation air is drawn from enclosed space(s), then the walls of the space(s) from which air is drawn shall be
insulated to a minimum of R-11 and the ceiling shall be insulated to a minimum of R-19, space permitting, or R-10
otherwise.
1.
2.
3.
TABLE R403.6.1
WHOLE-HOUSE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM FAN EFFICACY
For SI: 1 cfm = 28.3 L/min. a. When tested in accordance with HVI Standard 916
HRV or ERV
In-line fan
Bathroom, utility room
Bathroom, utility room
FAN LOCATION AIRFLOW RATE MINIMUM MINIMUM EFFICACY AIRFLOW RATE MAXIMUM
(CFM) (CFM/WATT)
a
Any
Any
10
90
1.2 cfm/watt
2.8 cfm/watt
1.4 cfm/watt
2.8 cfm/watt
Any
Any
<90
Any
(CFM)
Range hoods Any 2.8 cfm/watt Any
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS -
(Continued)
R403.10 Pools and permanent spa energy consumption (Mandatory).
The energy consumption of pools and permanent spas
shall be in accordance with Sections R403.10.1 through R403.10.5.
R403.10.1 Heaters.
The electric power to heaters shall be controlled by a readily accessible on-off switch that is an
integral part of the heater mounted on the exterior of the heater, or external to and within 3 feet (914 mm) of the heater. Operation
of such switch shall not change the setting of the heater thermostat. Such switches shall be in addition to a circuit breaker for the
power to the heater. Gas-fired heaters shall not be equipped with continuously burning ignition pilots.
Time switches or other control methods that can automatically turn off and on according to a preset schedule
shall be installed for heaters and pump motors. Heaters and pump motors that have built-in time switches shall be in compliance with this
section.
Exceptions:
Where public health standards require 24-hour pump operation.
R403.10.2 Time switches.
Pumps that operate solar- and waste-heat-recovery pool heating systems.
Where pumps are powered exclusively from on-site renewable generation.3.
2.
1.
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R403.8 Systems serving multiple dwelling units (Mandatory).
Systems serving multiple dwelling units shall comply with Sections
C403 and C404 of the Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation—Commercial Provisions in lieu of Section R403.
R403.9 Snow melt and ice system controls (Mandatory)
Snow- and ice-melting systems, supplied through energy service to the building,
shall include automatic controls capable of shutting off the system when the pavement temperature is above 50°F (10°C), and no
precipitation is falling and an automatic or manual control that will allow shutoff when the outdoor temperature is above 40°F (4.8°C).
R403.7.1.2 Heating equipment capacity.
R403.7.1.2.1 Heat pumps.
Heat pump sizing shall be based on the cooling requirements as calculated according to Section
R403.7.1.1, and the heat pump total cooling capacity shall not be more than 1.15 times greater than the design cooling load even if
the design heating load is 1.15 times greater than the design cooling load.
R403.7.1.2.2 Electric resistance furnaces.
Electric resistance furnaces shall be sized within 4 kW of the design
requirements calculated according to the procedure selected in Section R403.7.1.
R403.7.1.2.3 Fossil fuel heating equipment.
The capacity of fossil fuel heating equipment with natural draft atmospheric burners
shall not be less than the design load calculated in accordance with Section R403.7.1.
R403.7.1.3 Extra capacity required for special occasions.
Residences requiring excess cooling or heating equipment capacity on an
intermittent basis, such as anticipated additional loads caused by major entertainment events, shall have equipment sized or controlled to
prevent continuous space cooling or heating within that space by one or more of the following options:
1. A separate cooling or heating system is utilized to provide cooling or heating to the major entertainment areas.
2. A variable capacity system sized for optimum performance during base load periods is utilized.
R403.7.1.1 Cooling equipment capacity.
Cooling only equipment shall be selected so that its total capacity is not less
than the calculated total load but not more than 1.15 times greater than the total load calculated according to the procedure selected in
Section R403.7, or the closest available size provided by the manufacturer’s product lines. The corresponding latent capacity of the
equipment shall not be less than the calculated latent load.
Design values for entering wet-bulb and dry-bulb temperatures shall be for the indoor dry bulb and relative humidity used for the load
calculation and shall be adjusted for return side gains if the return duct(s) is installed in an unconditioned space.
Exceptions:
1.
2.
Attached single- and multiple-family residential equipment sizing may be selected so that its cooling capacity is less than the
calculated total sensible load but not less than 80 percent of that load.
When signed and sealed by a Florida-registered engineer, in attached single- and multiple-family units, the capacity of
equipment may be sized in accordance with good design practice.
The published value for AHRI total capacity is a nominal, rating-test value and shall not be used for equipment sizing. Manufacturer’s
expanded performance data shall be used to select cooling-only equipment. This selection shall be based on the outdoor design dry-bulb
temperature for the load calculation (or entering water temperature for water-source equipment), the blower CFM provided by the expanded
performance data, the design value for entering wet-bulb temperature and the design value for entering dry-bulb temperature.
R404.1 Lighting equipment (Mandatory).
Not less than 90 percent of the lamps in permanently installed luminaires shall have an
efficacy of at least 45 lumens-per-watt or shall utilize lamps with an efficacy of not less than 65 lumens-per-watt.
R404.1.1 Lighting equipment (Mandatory).
Fuel gas lighting systems shall not have continuously burning pilot lights.
SECTION R404
R403.10.5 Heat pump pool heaters.
Heat pump pool heaters shall have a minimum COP of 4.0 when tested in accordance
with AHRI 1160, Table 2, Standard Rating Conditions-Low Air Temperature. A test report from an independent laboratory is
required to verify procedure compliance. Geothermal swimming pool heat pumps are not required to meet this standard.
R403.11 Portable spas (Mandatory).
The energy consumption of electric-powered portable spas shall be controlled by the
requirements of APSP-14.
ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS
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All gas- and oil-fired pool and spa heaters shall have a minimum thermal
efficiency of 82 percent for heaters manufactured on or after April 16, 2013, when tested in accordance with ANSI Z 21.56. Pool
heaters fired by natural or LP gas shall not have continuously burning pilot lights.
R403.10.4 Gas- and oil-fired pool and spa heaters.
Where more than 70 percent of the energy for heating, computed over an operation season, is from site-recovered
energy, such as from a heat pump or solar energy source, covers or other vapor-retardant means shall not be required.
Exception:
Outdoor heated swimming pools and outdoor permanent spas shall be equipped with a vapor-retardant cover on or at
the water surface or a liquid cover or other means proven to reduce heat loss.
R403.10.3 Covers.
R403.13 Dehumidifiers (Mandatory
Ducted dehumidifiers shall, in addition to conforming to the requirements of Section R403.13,
conform to the following requirements:
R403.13.1 Ducted dehumidifiers.
If installed, a dehumidifier shall conform to the following requirements:
1. The minimum rated efficiency of the dehumidifier shall be greater than 1.7 liters/ kWh if the total dehumidifier capacity for the house
is less than 75 pints/day and greater than 2.38 liters/kWh if the total dehumidifier capacity for the house is greater than or equal to 75 pints/day.
2. The dehumidifier shall be controlled by a sensor that is installed in a location where it is exposed to mixed house air.
3. Any dehumidifier unit located in unconditioned space that treats air from conditioned space shall be insulated to a minimum of R-2.
4. Condensate disposal shall be in accordance with Section M1411.3.1 of the Florida Building Code, Residential.
1. If a ducted dehumidifier is configured with return and supply ducts both connected into the supply side of the cooling system, a backdraft
damper shall be installed in the supply air duct between the dehumidifier inlet and outlet duct.
2. If a ducted dehumidifier is configured with only its supply duct connected into the supply side of the central heating and cooling system,
a backdraft damper shall be installed in the dehumidifier supply duct between the dehumidifier and central supply duct.
3. A ducted dehumidifier shall not be ducted to or from a central ducted cooling system on the return duct side upstream from the
central cooling evaporator coil.
4. Ductwork associated with a dehumidifier located in unconditioned space shall be insulated to a minimum of R-6.
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Owner:
Builder Name:
Permit Office:
Jurisdiction:
John Q. Hammer
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AIR BARRIER CRITERIA
A continuous air barrier shall be installed in the building envelope.
The exterior thermal envelope contains a continuous air barrier.
Breaks or joints in the air barrier shall be sealed.
The air barrier in any dropped ceiling/soffit shall be aligned with
the insulation and any gaps in the air barrier shall be sealed.
Access openings, drop down stairs or knee wall doors to
unconditioned attic spaces shall be sealed.
The junction of the foundation and sill plate shall be sealed.
The junction of the top plate and the top of exterior walls shall be
sealed.
Knee walls shall be sealed.
The space between window/door jambs and framing, and
skylights and framing shall be sealed.
Rim joists shall include the air barrier.
The air barrier shall be installed at any exposed edge of
insulation.
Exposed earth in unvented crawl spaces shall be covered with
a Class I vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped.
Duct shafts, utility penetrations, and flue shafts opening to
exterior or unconditioned space shall be sealed.
Narrow cavities
Shafts, penetrations
Crawl space walls
Floors
(including
above-garage
and cantilevered
floors)
Rim joists
Windows, skylights
Walls
Ceiling/attic
General
COMPONENT
Garage separation
Recessed lighting
Plumbing and wiring
S h o w e r / t u b
HVAC register boots HVAC supply and return register boots that penetrate building
thermal envelope shall be sealed to the sub-floor, wall covering or
The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication
boxes or air-sealed boxes shall be installed.
The air barrier installed at exterior walls adjacent to showers and
tubs shall separate them from the showers and tubs.
Batt insulation shall be cut neatly to fit around wiring
and plumbing in exterior walls, or insulation that on
installation readily conforms to available space shall
extend behind piping and wiring.
Recessed light fixtures installed in the building thermal envelope
shall be sealed to the finished surface.
Air sealing shall be provided between the garage and conditioned spaces.
When required to be sealed, concealed fire sprinklers shall only be
sealed in a manner that is recommended by the manufacturer.
Caulking or other adhesive sealants shall not be used to fill voids
between fire sprinkler cover plates and walls or ceilings.
C o n c e a l e d
Electrical/phone box on
exterior walls
Batts in narrow cavities shall be cut to fit, or narrow
cavities shall be filled by insulation that on
installation readily conforms to the available cavity
spaces.
TABLE 402.4.1.1
AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
INSULATION INSTALLATION CRITERIA
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Air-permeable insulation shall
not be used as a sealing material.
The insulation in any dropped ceiling/soffit
shall be aligned with the air barrier.
Cavities within corners and headers of frame walls
shall be insulated by completely filling the cavity
with a material having a thermal resistance of R-3
per inch minimum.
Exterior thermal envelope insulation for framed
walls shall be installed in substantial contact and
continuous alignment with the air barrier.
Rim joists shall be insulated.
Floor framing cavity insulation shall be installed to
maintain permanent contact with the underside of
subfloor decking, or floor framing cavity insulation
shall be permitted to be in contact with the top side
of sheathing, or continuous insulation installed on
the underside of floor framing and extends from the
bottom to the top of all perimeter floor framing
members.
and doors
on exterior wall
requirements
Recessed light fixtures installed in the building
thermal envelope shall be air tight and IC rated.
sprinklers
Where provided instead of floor insulation, insulation
shall be permanently attached to the crawlspace walls.
Exterior walls adjacent to showers and tubs shall
be insulated.
2020 - AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA
a. In addition, inspection of log walls shall be in accordance with the provisions of ICC-400.
a
Envelope Leakage Test Report (Blower Door Test)
Residential Prescriptive, Performance or ERI Method Compliance
2020 Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 7th Edition
Jurisdiction: Permit #:
Job Information
Builder: John Q. Hammer Community: Lot: NA
Address: Anyplace
City: Tampa State: FL Zip: 34345
Air Leakage Test Results Passing results must meet either the Performance, Prescriptive, or ERI Method
PRESCRIPTIVE METHOD-The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 7 air
changes per hour at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.g. (50 Pascals) in Climate Zones 1 and 2.
PERFORMANCE or ERI METHOD-The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding
the selected ACH(50) value, as shown on Form R405-2020 (Performance) or R406-2020 (ERI), section labeled as infiltration, sub-section ACH50.
ACH(50) specified on Form R405-2020-Energy Calc (Performance) or R406-2020 (ERI): 7.000
_________ x 60 ÷ ______________ = ____________18000
CFM(50) Building Volume ACH(50)
PASS
When ACH(50) is less than 3, Mechanical Ventilation installation
must be verified by building department.
Method for calculating building volume:_____________________________
Retrieved from architectural plans
Code software calculated
Field measured and calculated
R402.4.1.2 Testing. Testing shall be conducted in accordance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380 and reported at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.g. (50 Pascals).
Testing shall be conducted by either individuals as defined in Section 553.993(5) or (7), Florida Statues.or individuals licensed as set forth in Section
489.105(3)(f), (g), or (i) or an approved third party. A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the party conducting the test and
provided to thecode official. Testing shall be performed at any time after creation of all penetrations of the building thermal envelope.
During testing:
1. Exterior windows and doors, fireplace and stove doors shall be closed, but not sealed, beyond the intended weatherstripping or other infiltration
control measures.
2. Dampers including exhaust, intake, makeup air, back draft and flue dampers shall be closed, but not sealed beyond intended infiltration control
m e a s u r e s .
3. Interior doors, if installed at the time of the test, shall be open.
4. Exterior doors for continuous ventilation systems and heat recovery ventilators shall be closed and sealed.
5. Heating and cooling systems, if installed at the time of the test, shall be turned off.
6. Supply and return registers, if installed at the time of the test, shall be fully open.
Testing Company
Company Name: ______________________________________ Phone: ________________________
I hereby verify that the above Air Leakage results are in accordance with the 2020 7th Edition Florida Building Code
Energy Conservation requirements according to the compliance method selected above.
Signature of Tester: ____________________________________ Date of Test: ______________________
Printed Name of Tester: _________________________________
License/Certification #: _____________________________ Issuing Authority: _________________________
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Duct Leakage Test Report
Residential Prescriptive, Performance or ERI Method Compliance
2020 Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, 7th Edition
Jurisdiction: Permit #:
Job Information
Builder: John Q. Hammer Community: Lot: NA
Address: Anyplace
City: Tampa State: FL Zip: 34345
Duct Leakage Test Results
System 1 _________ cfm25
System 2 _________ cfm25
System 3 _________ cfm25
Sum of others _________ cfm25
Total of all _________ cfm25
_______ ÷ ____________ = _______Qn2000
Total of all Total Conditioned
systems Square Footage
Prescriptive Method cfm25 (Total)
To qualify as "substantially leak free" Qn Total must be less than or
equal to 0.04 if air handler unit is installed. If air handler unit is not
installed, Qn Total must be less than or equal to 0.03. This testing
method meets the requirements in accordance with Section R403.3.3.
Is the air handler unit installed during testing? YES (
= .04
Qn) NO (
= .03
Qn)
Performance/ERI Method cfm25 (Out or Total)
To qualify using this method, Qn must not be greater than the
proposed duct leakage Qn specified on Form R405-2020 or R406-2020.
Leakage Type selected on Form Qn specified on Form R405-2020
R405-2020 (EnergyCalc) or R406-2020 (EnergyCalc) or R406-2020
PASS FAIL Proposed Leak Free 0.03
Duct tightness shall be verified by testing in accordance with ANSI/RESNET/ICC380 by either individuals as defined in Section
553.993(5) or (7), Florida Statutes, or individuals licensed as set forth in Section 489.105(3)(f), (g) or (i), Florida Statutes.
Testing Company
Company Name: ______________________________________ Phone: ________________________
I hereby verify that the above duct leakage testing results are in accordance with the Florida Building Code requirements with the
selected compliance path as stated above, either the Prescriptive Method or Performance Method.
Signature of Tester: ____________________________________ Date of Test: ______________________
Printed Name of Tester: _________________________________
License/Certification #: __________________________________ Issuing Authority: ________________________
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