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1. Florida Rater Certification BUILDING OFFICIAL Date DATE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 21 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Air Distribution System Test Report Prescriptive Method Project Name Sample Addition Builder Builder Street 100 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Tampa FL 32922 Permit Number Design Location FL Orlando Jurisdiction Duct Test Time Rough in or Post Construction Air Distribution System Leakage Test Results CFM25 Air Distribution System Leakage Test Values Line System Total Duct Leakage 1 System 1 cfm25 Total 2 System 2 cfm25 Total 3 System 3 cfm25 Total 4 System 4 cfm25 Total 5 Total House Sum lines 1 4 Duct System Divi L akage ivide by Total Conditioned Floor Area Qn 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 hereby certify that the above duct testing performance results demonstrate wem o Seen aodai compliance with the Florida Energy Code esing to Section OEE requirements in accordance with Section iene Standards by either an 403 2
2. A Form 405 report that documents that the Proposed Design complies with Section R405 3 of the Florida Energy Code This form shall include a summary page indicating home address e ratio and the pass or fail status along with summary areas and types of components whether the home was simulated as a worst case orientation name and version of the compliance software tool name of individual completing the compliance report 1 page and an input summary checklist that can be used for field verification usually 4 pages may be greater Energy Performance Level EPL Display Card one page Mandatory Requirements three pages Required prior to CO for the Performance Method Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist Table 402 4 1 1 one page A completed Envelope Leakage Test Report usually one page If Form 405 indicates anything other than default duct leakage then a completed Form 405 Duct Leakage Test Report usually one page MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 64 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Residential Performance Method Project Name Sample Addition Builder Nam
3. o Statement signature and date by the owner of the building Statement I hereby certify that this building as designed is in compliance with the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation OWNER AGENT DATE o Where Florida law requires a design to be performed by a registered design professional said design professional shall certify compliance of building by signing and providing their registration number Architect Registration No Electrical Designer Registration No Lighting Designer Registration No Mechanical Designer __ Registration No Plumbing Designer Registration No o Statement signature and date by the code official reviewing the plans and compliance report Statement 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 e BUILDING OFFICIAL e DATE DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual C 3 e Name and version of the compliance software tool C 4 Input data Description of the building data to be consistent with the plans may include but not be limited to e Project Information Zones Spaces Lighting Walls Windows Doors Roofs Skylights Floors Systems Plant Water heaters Exterior lighting Piping Fenestration used Ma
4. 1 U factor prescriptive report that includes the information in Table R402 1 3 for the home 2 A Summary Report of User Inputs 3 Energy Performance Level EPL Display Card 4 Mandatory requirements For house TO1 also include the following reports from the software 5 A checklist of reports to be submitted 6 A completed Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist Table R402 4 1 1 of the 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation with added checkboxes one page 7 A completed Envelope Leakage Test Report usually one page and R3 3 Sample Reports for the Prescriptive Total UA Alternative Method The following sample reports show recommended formats DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 39 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance Sample RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Residential Total UA Alternative Prescriptive Method Applications for compliance with the 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation via the residential Total UA Alternative Prescriptive method shall include This checklist Total UA Report including Total UA Alternative Prescriptive Requirements Checklist two pages Input Summary Report usually 4 pages may be greater Energy Performance Level EPL Display Card one page Manda
5. MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 3 of 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 29 U Factor Method Alternative Report 402 1 3 Compliance Building Input Summary Report Appliance Schedule HERS 2006 Reference Schedule Type 1 2 3 4 Sample Ceiling Fans Summer AM 0 65 0 65 0 65 0 65 Released 100 PM 0 33 0 33 0 33 0 33 Annual Use 0 kWh Yr Clothes Washer AM 0 105 Released Annual Use Dishwasher Released Annual Use Dryer Released Annual Use Lighting Released Annual Use Miscellaneous Released Annual Use Pool Pump Released Annual Use Range Released Annual Use Refrigeration Released Annual Use Well Pump Released Annual Use 60 PM 0 779 0 kWh Yr AM 0 139 60 PM 0 377 0 kWh Yr AM 0 2 10 PM 0 875 891 kWh Yr AM 0 16 90 PM 0 16 2055 kWh Yr AM 0 48 90 PM 0 52 2768 kWh Yr AM 0 PM 0 kWh Yr AM 100 PM 447 kWh Yr AM 100 PM 775 kWh Yr AM 0 PM 0 kWh Yr Screen Peak Value 0 Watts 0 081 0 046 0 046 0 698 0 605 0 57 Peak Value 0 Watts 0 05 0 028 0 024 0 396 0 335 0 323 Peak Value 0 Watts 0 1 0 05 0 05 0 85 0 8 0 625 Peak Value 200 Watts 0 15 0 16 0 18 0 17 0 25 0 27 Peak Value 671 Watts 0 47 0 47 0 47 0 5 0 5 0 5 Peak Value 508 Watts 0 0 0 1 1 1 Peak Value 0 Watts 0 057 0 057 0 057 0 343 0 28
6. hereby certify that the above duct testing performance results demonstrate compliance with the Florida Energy Code requirements in accordance with Section 403 2 2 Signature Printed Name Florida Rater Certification Date MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Duct tightness shall be verified by testing to Section 803 of the RESNET Standards by either an energy rater certified in accordance with Section 553 99 Florida Statutes or as authorized by Florida Statutes to be substantially leak free BUILDING OFFICIAL DATE Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual Page 1 of 1 R 38 Appendix R 4 Prescriptive Total UA Alternative Method The software must produce a report that compares the UA of the entered home to the total UA based on the same areas and the U values given in Table R402 1 3 of the code To comply the software must report on the results of six houses described in R 2 3 The U factors shall be inclusive of the framing fractions and other materials The software must accurately calculate the average window U factor and SHGC according to the code including any exceptions R3 1 Testing The software vendor shall download and complete the spreadsheet file titled Residential Prescriptive Compliance Test 2014 The file has six yellow highlighted tabs one for each house On e
7. 60 ft U 0 40 SHGC 0 25 e Double Wall 5 faces West CBS 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R6 insulated on inside Window 5 Vinyl Frame Low e 75 ft U 0 40 SHGC 0 25 Double Infiltration House Volume ACH50 5 2000 ft x 10 ft height 20 000ft Heating heat pump 21 000 Btu hr HSPF 8 2 Cooling heat pump 21 000 Btu hr SEER 14 Ducts supply in attic 400 ft2 R8 insulation Ducts return in conditioned space 100 ft2 R6 insulation Duct Tightness Leakage 0 04 cfm square foot post construction Air Handler in conditioned space 21 000 Btu hr Leakage no more than 2 of air flow rate Mechanical Ventilation None N A Hot Water System electric 50 gallon EF 0 95 All Hot Water Lines Runs 10 35 feet R3 insulation Hot Water Circulation none NA NA Lighting 100 installed fixtures 75 fixtures compact fluorescent Pool and Spa none NA NA Layers from outside Attic air R38 batt insulation with 2x4 framing with 7 framing fraction 1 2 drywall 2 CBS layers from outside stucco lathe 8 normal density hollow core concrete block 1 inch R6 insulation board 34 airspace with furring at 16 on center and 1 2 drywall Solar absorbtance 0 5 3 Wood frame wall layers from outside stucco 1 2 exterior plywood 2x4 frame with R 13 fiberglass batt insulation with a 25 total framing fraction and 1 2 drywall Solar absorbtance 0 5 DRAFT
8. Title House T01 Pr T01 Characte Bedrooms Address Type Street Address Building Type User Bathrooms Lot Owner Energy Gauge Conditioned Area 2000 sq ft Block SubDivision of Units 1 Total Stories 1 Platbook Builder Name Worst Case No Street 567 Main Street Permit Office Rotate Angle 90 County Hillsborough Jurisdiction Cross Ventilation No City State Zip Tampa FL Family Type Single family Whole House Fan No New Existing New From Plans Terrain Suburban Year Construct 2015 Shielding Suburban Comment Florida Code Example CLIMATE Design Design Temp Int Design Temp Heating Design Daily Temp Location Tmy Site 97 5 25 Winter Summer Degree Days Moisture Range FL Tampa FL_TAMPA_INTERNATIONAL_AP 645 5 Medium UTILITY RATES Fuel Unit Utility Name Monthly Fixed Cost Unit Electricity kWh MyFloridaAverage 0 12 Natural Gas Therm MyFloridaAverage 1 72 Fuel Oil Gallon Florida Default j Propane Gallon Florida Default SURROUNDINGS Shade Trees Adjacent Buildings Height Width Distance Exist Height Width Distance oft oft oft oft oft 0 ft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft 0 ft oft oft oft oft oft 0 ft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft BLOCKS Number Volume 16000 SPACES Number Area Volume Kitchen Occupants Bedrooms Finished Cooled Heated 2000 16000 es FLOORS Floor Type Space Perimeter R Va
9. 1 1 Thermostat Schedule 2014 FL Code Schedule Type 1 Hours 7 10 11 Cooling WD AM PM Cooling WEH AM PM Heating WD AM PM Heating WED AM PM MM DD YYYY HH MM AM PM 75 75 75 75 72 72 72 72 75 75 75 75 72 72 72 72 Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 75 75 75 75 72 72 72 72 75 75 75 75 72 72 72 72 Page 4 of 4 R 68 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX XX Calculated The lower the Energy Performance Index the more efficient the home 123 Main Street Orlando FL 32922 f New construction or existing Addition 9 Wall Types Insulation Area r i R 5 0 405 00 2 Single family or multiple family Single family 4 oo Bleek Intingul Exterior h 3 Number of units if multiple family 1 c N A R fte d N A nS ir 4 Number of Bedrooms 3 1 R 10 Ceiling Types 5 Is this a worst case No a fte 500 Insulation Area 6 Conditioned floor area ft a Under Attic Vented R 30 0 500 00 b N A fte 7 Windows Description Area c N A R ft a U Factor Dbl U 0 40 60 00 ft2 11 Ducts R ft SHGC SHGC 0 25 b U Factor N A ft a Sup Main Ret Main AH Main SHGC Insulation Area G U Factor N A ft 12 Cooling systems R 8 R 6 240 ft SHGC a Central Unit d U Factor ft SHGC i l
10. 2x4 frame with R 13 fiberglass batt insulation with a 25 total framing fraction and 1 2 drywall Solar absorbtance 0 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 9 Prescriptive Test House M03 Pr M03 Characteristics Location Miami Florida Single Family Detached Home with No Attached Garage red type illustrates rows with differences from M01 Single Story Three bedroom Parameter Size Efficiency Level Conditioned Floor Area 2000 ft NA Slab on grade Floor 50x40 perimeter No insulation Roof gable type 5 in 12 slope No 2167 ft above 2000 0 75 solar absorptance overhangs ft conditioned space Ceiling flat under attic 2000 ft R 30 Skylight 10 ft U 0 75 SHGC 0 25 Wall 1 faces North CBS 50 ft wide x 10 ft high R4 and insulated core Door 1 24 ft U 0 65 Window 1 Vinyl Frame Low e 75 ft U 0 65 SHGC 0 25 Double Wall 2 faces East CBS 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R4 and insulated core Window 2 Vinyl Frame Low e Double 75 ft U 0 65 SHGC 0 25 Wall 3 faces South CBS 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R4 and insulated core Window 3 Vinyl Frame Low e 15 ft U 0 65 SHGC 0 25 Double Wall 4 faces South Wood 2x4 10 ft wide x 10 ft high R13 framing fraction 0 25 Window 4 Vinyl Frame Low 60 ft U 0 65 SHGC 0 25 e Double Wall 5 faces West CBS 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R4 and insulated core W
11. Ceiling fan use if applicable A 3 Energy Code Compliance Checklist may include but not be limited to O Form name compliance method Address and permit number of building permitted Infiltration reduction compliance summary checklist by component Energy Code section Energy Code requirements for said component and a space to be checked for Energy Code compliance for the following components o Exterior windows amp doors o Exterior amp adjacent walls DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 62 o Floors o Ceilings o Recessed lighting fixtures o Multiple story house requirements o Any other infiltration requirements o Other prescriptive measures checklist by component Energy Code section and summary of requirement s o Water heaters requirements R5 7 Sample Performance Method Reports The following reports are samples of reports expected Although formats from software may vary large variance is not recommended for ease of building officials DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 63 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Simulated Performance Alternative Performance Method Applications for compliance with the 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation via the residential Simulated Performance Method shall include This checklist
12. FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE CEILING Ceiling Type Space R Value Area Framing Frac Truss Type Under Attic Vented 2nd Floor 30 1200 ft 0 11 Wood Adjacent i Cavity Height Sheathing Framing Solar Below vA Ornt To Wall Type Space R Value t in Area R Value Fraction Absor Grade el N Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 6 320 ft 0 0 0 5 0 240 ft 0 0 5 320 ft 0 0 5 64 ft 0 0 5 176 ft 0 0 01 360 ft 0 5 270 ft 0 5 360 ft 0 5 240 ft 0 5 Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 6 Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 6 Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 6 Garage Frame Wood Main 13 Exterior Frame Wood 2nd Floor 13 Exterior Frame Wood 2nd Floor 13 Exterior Frame Wood 2nd Floor 13 oOo nN DOO FW DY Som2z2s2on0m oo O OO O o oO ojn O O O O O O O O O O Oa O O Oo Oo Exterior Frame Wood 2nd Floor 13 Door Type Storms U Value a een In Insulated None 0 2 6 8 Insulated None 0 2 6 8 Storms Overhang Screening Frame Panes Impact NFRC U Factor SHGC Area Depth Separation Int Shade Vinyl Low E Double N Yes 0 35 0 25 48 ft 2ftOin 10ft4in HERS 2006 None None Glazed Block N No 0 35 0 25 24ft 2ftOin 10ft4in HERS 2006 None Vinyl Low E Double N Yes 0 35 0 25 24 ft 2ftOin 10ft4in HERS 2006 None N Yes 0 35 0 25 24 ft 2ftOin 10ft4in HERS 2006 None Vinyl Low E Double N Yes 0 35 0 25 36 ft 2ftOin 10ft4in HERS 2006 None Vinyl Low E Double N Yes 0 35 0 25 40 ft 2ftOin 10ft4in HERS 2006 No
13. For all other Standard Reference Design components the listed values are exact Table R5 3 1 Acceptance Criteria for Test Cases 1 4 Standard Reference Design i Building Component Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 Above grade walls Uo 0 082 0 082 0 082 0 082 Above grade wall solar absorptance a 0 75 0 75 0 75 0 75 Above grade wall infrared emittance 0 90 0 90 0 90 0 90 Basement walls Uo n a n a n a 0 36 Above grade floors Uo 0 064 0 064 n a n a Slab insulation R Value n a n a 0 0 Ceilings Uo 0 030 0 030 0 035 0 030 Roof solar absorptance a 0 75 0 75 0 75 0 75 Roof infrared emittance 0 90 0 90 0 90 0 90 Attic vent area ft 543 513 5 23 5 13 Crawlspace vent area ft n a 10 26 n a n a Exposed masonry floor area ft n a n a 307 8 307 8 Carpet amp Pad R Value n a n a 2 0 2 0 Door Area ft 40 a 40 y Door U Factor 040 040 050 0 40 North window area ft 57 71 57 71 57 71 50 02 South window area ft 57 71 57 71 57 71 50 02 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 57 Standard Reference Design Building Component Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 East window area ft 57 71 57 71 57 74 50 02 S771 57 71 57 71 50 02 040 040 050 0 40 0 217 0 217 0 217 0 217 0 217 0 217 0 217 0 217 West window area ft Window U Factor
14. O0 R403 7 Systems serving multiple dwelling units Mandatory Systems serving multiple dwelling units shall comply with Sections C403 and C404 of the Commercial Provisions in lieu of Section R403 O R403 8 Snow melt 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 55 F and no precipitation is falling and an automatic or manual control that will allow shutoff when the outdoor temperature is above 40 F o R403 9 Swimming pools inground spas and portable spas Mandatory The energy requirements for residential pools and inground spas shall be as specified in Sections R403 9 1 through R403 9 3 and in accordance with ANSI APSP 15 The energy requirements for portable spas shall be in accordance with ANSI APSP 14 o R403 9 1 Pool and spa heaters All pool heaters shall be equipped with a readily accessible on off switch that is mounted outside the heater to allow shutting off the heater without adjusting the thermostat setting e R403 9 1 1 Gas and oil fired pool and spa heaters All gas and oil fired pool and space 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 gas or LP gas shall not have continuously burning pilot lights e R403 9 1 2 He
15. T03 and MO1 M03 2 the completed R Value Method portion of each tab in the spreadsheet with the software results for each test house procedures are provided in Appendix R 2 and 3 if the results computed by the software fall outside the range indicated in the excel report and the vendor believes that their value is correct they may include an explanation 6 3 Prescriptive U Factor Alternative 6 3 1 Prescriptive U Factor Alternative Reports If the software is to calculate the residential U Factor Alternative method it shall generate a report for code compliance submittal that includes For any assembly list 1 the U factor and the ASHRAE methodology used to obtain the U factor 2 include the list of components and any inputs such as conductivity thickness R value relevant to developing a U factor 3 indicate if any of the assembly components are software defaults or user specified and 4 for any assembly with different thermal paths e g a wall with framing members or concrete block walls with insulated cores list the fraction of each used to compute the assembly U factor If any assembly component U factor is greater than shown on Table R402 1 3 then indicate the assembly has failed If any assembly component has failed the word FAIL shall be shown no smaller than 16 point font be bold and be in an obvious location If every assembly in the home is less than or equal to the U factors listed in Table R4
16. Window SHGCo heating Window SHGCo cooling CFM50 50 50 50 50 Internal gains Btu day 66 840 66 840 62 736 107 572 Water heater gallons per day 60 60 50 70 Water heater set point temperature 120 F 120 F 120 F 120 F EF EF EF EF Water heater efficiency rating 0o62 094 095 062 l m l AFUE HSPF HSPF AFUE Labeled heating system efficiency rating 80 l 8 2 l 8 2 l 80 o i i i o l po l SEER SEER SEER SEER Labeled cooling system efficiency rating 14 0 l 14 0 l 14 0 l 14 0 Air Distribution System Efficiency 088 0 88 088 0 88 Thermostat Type Manual Manual Manual Manual PE o WF RE Qe Heating thermostat settings all hours all all all hours Gace an ae ore Cooling thermostat settings all hours all all all hours il yi ee R5 3 2 Test Case 5 Test case 5 requires that each of the Standard Reference Design for test cases 1 4 be stored or recreated in the software tool as Proposed Design and simulated as any other Proposed Design would be simulated If the resulting Proposed Design is correctly configured to be identical to its appropriate Standard Reference Design code compliance calculations arising from normal operation of the software tool should produce virtually identical scoring criteria for both the Standard Reference Design and the Proposed Design for this round of tests For test case 5 the e Ratio shall be calculated separately using th
17. Wood 2x4 10 ft wide x 10 ft high R13 Window 4 Vinyl Frame 60 ft U 0 75 SHGC 0 25 Impact Resistance Glass Wall 5 faces West Steel Frame 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R13 Window 5 Vinyl Frame 75 ft U 0 75 SHGC 0 25 Impact Resistance Glass Infiltration House Volume ACH50 5 2000 ft x 10 ft height 20 000ft Heating heat pump 21 000 Btu hr HSPF 8 2 Cooling heat pump 21 000 Btu hr SEER 14 Ducts supply in attic 400 ft2 R8 insulation Ducts return in conditioned space 100 ft2 R6 insulation Duct Tightness Leakage 0 04 cfm square foot post construction Air Handler in conditioned space 21 000 Btu hr Rated leakage lt 2 of air flow rate Mechanical Ventilation None N A Hot Water System electric 50 gallon EF 0 95 All Hot Water Lines Runs 10 35 feet R3 insulation Hot Water Circulation none NA NA Lighting 100 installed fixtures 75 fixtures compact fluorescent Pool and Spa none NA NA Layers from outside Air R19 batt insulation and 2x6 trusses with 15 framing fraction 34 plywood R2 carpet Layers from outside Attic air R38 batt insulation with 2x4 framing with 7 framing fraction 12 drywall 3 Steel frame wall layers from outside stucco 4 exterior plywood 2x4 steel frame 16 on center with R 13 fiberglass batt insulation and 1 2 drywall Solar absorbtance 0 5 4 Wood frame wall layers from outside stucco 4 exterior plywood
18. 000 Btu hr Rated Leakage no more than 2 of air flow rate Mechanical Ventilation None N A Hot Water System electric 50 gallon EF 0 95 All Hot Water Lines Runs 10 35 feet R3 insulation Hot Water Circulation none NA NA Lighting 100 installed fixtures 75 fixtures compact fluorescent Pool and Spa none NA NA Layers from outside Attic air R30 batt insulation with 2x4 framing with 7 framing fraction 1 2 drywall 2 Wood frame wall layers from outside synthetic stucco applied over R5 rigid insulation 30 asphalt building paper 2 exterior plywood 2x4 frame with R 13 fiberglass batt insulation with a 25 total framing fraction and 1 2 drywall Solar absorbtance 0 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 7 Prescriptive Test House M01 Pr M01 Characteristics Location Miami Florida Single Family Detached Home with No Attached Garage Single Story Three bedroom Parameter Size Efficiency Level Conditioned Floor Area 2000 ft NA Slab on grade Floor 50x40 perimeter No insulation Roof gable type 5 in 12 slope No 2167 ft above 2000 0 75 solar absorptance overhangs ft conditioned space Ceiling flat under attic 2000 ft R 30 Skylight 10 ft U 0 75 SHGC 0 25 Wall 1 faces North CBS 50 ft wide x 10 ft high R4 insulated on inside Door 1 24 ft U 0 65 Window 1 Vinyl Frame Low e 75 ft U 0 65 SHGC 0 25 Double Wall 2 faces Eas
19. 1 4 Compliance SAMPLE TABLE 402 4 1 1 AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA Project Name Sample Addition Builder Name BUILDER Street 100 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Tampa FL 32922 Permit Number Owner OWNER Jurisdiction Design Location FL Orlando COMPONENT CRITERIA CHECK A continuous air barrier shall be installed in the building envelope Exterior thermal envelope contains a continuous barrier Breaks or joints in the air barrier shall be sealed Air permeable insulation shall not be used as a sealing material Air barrier and thermal barrier 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 Walls Corners and headers shall be insulated and the junction of the foundation and sill plate shall be sealed The junction of the top plate and the top or exterior walls shall be sealed Exterior thermal envelope insulation for framed walls shall be installed in substantial contact and continuous alignment with the air barrier Knee walls shall be sealed Windows skylights and doors The space between window door jambs and framing and skylights and framing shall be sealed Rim joists are insulated and include an air barrier Ceiling attic Floors including above Insulation shall be installed to maintain perma
20. 2 energy rater certified in accordance with Section 553 99 Florida Statutes or as authorized by Signature Florida Statutes to be substantially leak free Duct tightness shall be verified by Printed Name Florida Rater Certification BUILDING OFFICIAL Date DATE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 22 Appendix R 3 Prescriptive U Factor Alternative Method The software must produce a report that compares the U factors of the entered house against those that are in Table R402 1 3 To comply the software must report on the results of six houses described in R 2 3 The U factors shall be inclusive of the framing fractions and other materials The software must accurately calculate the average window U factor and SHGC according to the code including any exceptions R3 1 Testing The software vendor shall download and complete the spreadsheet file titled Residential Prescriptive Compliance Test 2014 The file has six yellow highlightedtabs one for each house On each tab is a section for U Factor Alternative Method It is the second block of entries on each page scroll down past the R Value method Complete each yellow highlighted field If the value entered is the expected value or result the green highlighted field adjacent will indicated Pas
21. 2 3 1 11 of the Commercial Provisions of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 4 For other electric storage volumes 2 55 min EF 2 057 0 00113 volume 5 For other natural gas storage volumes gt 55 min EF 0 8012 0 00078 volume MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual Page 1 of 2 R 26 U Factor Method Alternative Report 402 1 3 Compliance Sample Building Input Summary Report PROJECT Title House T01 Pr T01 Characte Bedrooms Address Type Street Address Building Type User Bathrooms s Lot Owner Energy Gauge Conditioned Area 2000 sq ft Block SubDivision of Units 1 Total Stories 1 Platbook Builder Name Worst Case No Street 567 Main Street Permit Office Rotate Angle 90 County Hillsborough Jurisdiction Cross Ventilation No City State Zip Tampa FL Family Type Single family Whole House Fan No New Existing New From Plans Terrain Suburban Year Construct 2015 Shielding Suburban Comment Florida Code Example CLIMATE Design Design Temp Int Design Temp Heating Design Daily Temp Location Tmy Site 97 5 25 Winter Summer Degree Days Moisture Range FL Tampa FL_TAMPA_INTERNATIONAL_AP 645 5 Medium UTILITY RATES Fuel Unit Utility Name Monthly Fixed Cost Unit Electricity kWh MyFloridaAverage 0 12 Natural Gas Therm MyFlor
22. 30 ft 1ftOin 1ftOin HERS 2006 None INFILTRATION Scope Method SLA CFM 50 ELA EqLA BySpaces Proposed ACH 50 0 00032 1845 101 3 190 5 HEATING SYSTEM System Type Subtype Efficiency Capacity Block Ducts 1 Electric Heat Pump None HSPF 8 2 6 5 kBtu hr 1 sys 1 COOLING SYSTEM System Type Subtype Efficiency Capacity Air Flow Block Ducts 1 Central Unit Split SEER 14 8 8 kBtu hr 360 cfm 0 75 1 sys 1 HOT WATER SYSTEM System Type SetPnt Conservation 97 40 a 60 7 120 deg None Electric 0 SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM FSEC Collector Storage Cert Company Name System Model Collector Model Area Volume None None ft MM DD YYYY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 3 of 4 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 67 FORM 405 2014 Supply Location R Value Area DUCTS Return Air CFM25 Percent Location R Value Area Leakage Type Handler Out Leakage Qn SAMPLE HVAC RLF Heat Cool Attic Programmable Thermostat Y Cooling i Jan x Feb Heating X Jan X Feb Venting X Jan X Feb 8 X 100 ft Mar Mar Mar Attic 6 25 ft TEMPERATURES Ceiling Fans N X Apr X May X Jun X Jul X Aug X Sep Bi Apr X May i Jun i Jul i Aug i Sep X Apr X May X Jun X Jul X Aug X Sep X X X Proposed Qn Main 0 00 0 03 Oct Oct Oct 0 60 Nov Nov Nov
23. 5 1 Whole house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy Mechanical ventilation system fans shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403 5 1 Exception Where mechanical ventilation fans are integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment they shall be powered by an electronically commutated motor o R403 5 2 Ventilation air Residential buildings designed to be operated at a positive indoor pressure or for mechanical ventilation shall meet the following criteria 1 The design air change per hour minimums for residential buildings in ASHRAE 62 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality shall be the maximum rates allowed for residential applications 2 No ventilation or air conditioned system make air shall be provided to conditioned space from attics crawlspaces attached closed garages or outdoor spaces adjacent to swimming pools or spas 3 If ventilation air is drawn from enclosed spaces 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 or R 19 space permitting or R 10 otherwise R403 6 Heating and cooling equipment Mandatory The following sections are mandatory for cooling and heating equipment o R403 6 1 Equipment sizing 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 met
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25. 75 70 526 44 Medium BLOCKS Number Name Area 1 Block1 500 SPACES Number Area Volume Kitchen Occupants Bedrooms Infil ID Cooled Heated 500 4000 Yes 4 3 1 Yes Yes FLOORS 1 Floor Type Room Perimeter R Value Area Tile Wood Carpet Slab On Grade Edge Insulatio Main 45 ft 0 500 ft 1 0 0 Roof Gable Roof Solar SA Emitt Emitt Deck Pitch Materials Area Area Color Absor Tested Tested Insul deg Composition shingles 542 ft2 0 ft Medium 0 96 No 0 9 No 22 6 J Type Ventilation Vent Ratio 1 in Area RBS IRCC 1 Full attic Vented 300 500 ft N N Ceiling Type Space R Value Area Framing Frac Truss Type Under Attic Vented Main 30 500 ft 0 11 Wood MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 2 of 4 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 66 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE Adiacent i Cavity wan Height Sheathing Framing Solar Below Ornt To Wall Type Space R Value Ft In Ft In Area R Value Fraction Absor Grade SE Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 6 20 180 ft 0 0 6 0 2 W Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 25 225 ft Door Type StormS U Value preion Area Wood None 0 20000 18 75999 Overhang Ornt Frame Panes Impact NFRC U Factor SHGC Storms Area Depth Separation Int Shade Screening SE Meial Low E Double Y Yes 0 40 0 25 N 30 ft 1ftOin 1ftOin HERS 2006 None SW Meial Low E Double Y Yes 0 40 0 25 N
26. Air Distribution System Test Report usually one page unless all duct work and air handler units are located with the building thermal envelope 6 3 2 Software Testing for Building Commission Approval of the Prescriptive U Factor Alternative Method A pdf file shall be prepared that includes the following 1 software reports Reports 1 4 listed above for prescriptive test houses TO1 T03 and M01 M03 2 the completed U factor Alternative portion of each tab in the spreadsheet with the software results for each test house procedures are provided in Appendix R 3 and 3 if the results computed by the software fall outside the range indicated on the excel report and the vendor believes that their value is correct they may include an explanation 6 4 Prescriptive Total UA Alternative method 6 4 1 Prescriptive Total UA Alternative Reports The software shall allow entries of the home s components and or assemblies and areas The software shall calculate the baseline Total UA maximum allowed value by code by using the same building component areas walls windows floors etc of the proposed home but with U factors from Table R402 1 3 If the software is to calculate the residential total UA Alternative method it must generate a report for code compliance submittal that includes these items For any assembly list 1 the area and overall U factor and the ASHRAE methodology used to obtain the U factor 2 include the list
27. Be installed with a tilt angle between 10 degrees and 40 degrees of the horizontal and 2 Be installed at an orientation within 45 degrees of true south O R403 5 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 Outdoor air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers that close when the ventilation system is not operating o R403 5 1 Whole house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy Mechanical ventilation system fans shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403 5 1 Exception Where mechanical ventilation fans are integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment they shall be powered by an electronically commutated motor o R403 5 2 Ventilation air Residential buildings designed to be operated at a positive indoor pressure or for mechanical ventilation shall meet the following criteria 1 The design air change per hour minimums for residential buildings in ASHRAE 62 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality shall be the maximum rates allowed for residential applications 2 No ventilation or air conditioned system make air shall be provided to conditioned space from attics crawlspaces attached closed garages or outdoor spaces adjacent to swimming pools or spas 3 If ventilation air is drawn from enclosed spa
28. F is place holder for component sizing values HVAC and service water systems require sizing results for specifying the standard minimum efficiency requirements Where entering sizing values are required nominal values are provided Vendors shall use sizing values determined by their compliance software In addition to the standard reference design data the spreadsheet CommercialPerformanceMethodsResults xls contains place holder for the corresponding values 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 47 to be generated by the compliance software for each prototype building test case by climate zone Column G and T are place holders for the standard reference design inputs created per the standard ASHRAE 90 1 option and the Florida Energy Code FEC respectively Column H and J in the worksheet Prototype A1 are place holders for the reference building input requirements to be generated by the compliance software and filled by the vendor For instance for prototype building A1 the compliance software reference results generated using ASHRAE 90 1 option for climate zone 1 will be populated in column H and shall match the standard reference design minimum requirements data set in Column G Similarly the compliance software s reference design results generated using the Florida Energy Code FEC for climate zone 1 will be populated in column J by the software vendors and shal
29. Florida Energy Code or Section 11 3 1 of ASHRAE 90 1 option shall be performed This list shall document all energy features that differ between the models used in the reference budget design building and the proposed design building calculations The input and output report s from the compliance software tool shall include a breakdown of energy usage by at least the following components lights internal equipment loads service water heating equipment space heating equipment space cooling and heat rejection equipment fans and other HVAC equipment such as pumps The output reports shall also show the annual load unmet hours for both the proposed design building and reference budget design building Explanation of any error message noted in the compliance software output Addition documentation as required by code official described in Section C407 4 2 of the Florida Energy Code Prescriptive Methods Report The compliance software shall generate a report that documents the minimum and mandatory requirements of Chapter 4 of the Florida Energy Code or ASHRAE 90 1 option It is to be noted that the Florida Energy Code includes ANSI ASHRAE Standard 90 1 2010 code compliance method as an alternative option Prescriptive method test is a Pass or a Fail check for the mandatory and required building elements by comparing the proposed design values to the 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 54 mini
30. Gypsum Board Floor Slab on grade Table 7 15 Thermal and Optical Properties of Prototype Building C1 Properties External Wall Slab on Grade Floor Smm 068 0 Solar Absomptance os oo OOO S e T a T a Table 7 16 Internal Gain Components of Prototype Building C1 Internal Heat Gain Components Manufacturing Interior Lighting Desnity W Equipment Pug Load W A Exterior lighting for light industrial or neighborhood business area lighting zone 2 on the building front side only Exterior lighting base site allowance of 600 W and 0 56 W linear ft allowance for walk ways around the front side of the building yields 824 W total exterior lighting power The exterior lighting is on only when there is no sunlight and is controlled with a timer switch or photo sensor Prototype Building C1 Proposed HVAC System Each zone is served with a packed air conditioner and gas furnace or air source heat pump with electric supplemental heater Each packaged air conditioner and heat pump unit has a cooling rated SEER value of 15 0 Btu W h if the cooling capacity is less than 65 0 kBtu h or else has a cooling rated EER of 12 2 Btu W h if the cooling capacity is greater or equal to 65 0 kBtu h The gas furnace has a thermal efficiency of 90 The heat pump has a rated HSPF of 8 2 Btu W h if the cooling capacity of the heat pump is less than 65 0 kBtu h or else has a heating rated COP of 3 4 at 47 F dry bulb and 43 F wet bulb
31. 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 o R403 9 2 Time switches Time switches or other control method that can automatically turn off and on heaters and pumps according to a preset schedule shall be installed on all heaters and pumps Heaters pumps and motors that have built in timers shall be deemed in compliance with this equipment e Exceptions 1 Where public health standards require 24 hour pump operations 2 Where pumps are required to operate solar and waste heat recovery pool heating systems 3 Where pumps are powered exclusively from on site renewable generation o R403 9 3 Covers Heated swimming pools and inground permanently installed 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 e Exception Outdoor pools deriving over 70 percent of the energy for heating from site recovered energy such as a heat pump or solar energy source computed over an operating season O R404 1 Lighting equipment Mandatory A minimum of 75 percent of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be high efficacy lamps or a minimum of 75 percent of perma
32. M 4b h Parametric Runs Ready E Perimeter Zone Depth ft Dimensions Total Area f Thermal diffusivity s Prototype Data Construction Data Ref fi Ref f f f f fi DetailsD7 a 22 500 Square 1 5 floor 15 No 12 8 5 35 See Const Data 22 500 See Const Data 1 800 1 800 1 800 1 800 7 200 Slab On Grade See Const Data 22 500 600 See Const Data 4 801 MaL 67 500 Square 3 5 floor 15 Yes 12 8 5 3 5 See Const Data 22 500 See Const Data 5 400 5 400 5 400 5 400 21 600 Slab On Grade See Const Data 22 500 600 See Const Data 14 404 450 000 Square See Const Data 22 500 See Const Data 36 000 36 000 36 000 36 000 144 000 Slab On Grade See Const Data 22 500 600 See Const Data 96 025 maa 100 gt 40 000 Square 1 5 floor 15 Yes 18 14 40 See Const Data 40 000 See Const Data 3 600 3 600 3 600 3 600 14 400 Slab On Grade See Const Data 40 000 800 See Const Data 10 708 Prototype Building A1 Prototype building A1 has a 22 500 ft floor plan area is single story has an aspect ratio of 1 0 and has 550 ft of fenestration area on each orientation for every floor The building is divided into five thermal zones four 15 ft deep perimeter zones and an interior zone The prototype building A1 is designed for office use and is shown in Figure 7 2 It
33. R 8 b AHU location 11b Main c Total duct Leakage Test report attached 11c 3 cfm 100 s f Yes No 12 Cooling system a Type 12a Central Unit b Efficiency 12b 14 SEER 13 Heating system a Type 13a Electric Heat Pump o b Efficiency 13b 8 2 HSPF 14 HVAC sizing calculation attached 14 Verify attachment Yes No 15 Water heating system a Type 15a Electric b Efficiency 15b 0 95 hereby certify that this building is in compliance with the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation OWNER AGENT DATE hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by this form Review of plans and specifications covered by this form indicate compliance with are in compliance with the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation Before construction is complete this building will be inspected for compliance in accordance with Section 553 908 PREPARED BY DATE F 5 CODE OFFICIAL DATE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 13 Page 1 of 3 FORM R402 2014 Table R402A FailCount 0 SAMPLE BUILDING COMPONENT PRESCRIPTIVE REQUIREMENTS INSTALLED VALUES Climate Zone 1 Climate Zone 2 Windows Skylights U factor 0 652 U factor 0 402 SHGC 0 25 SHGC 0 25 U factor
34. R value and area by type of ceiling Duct location R value and type for supply return and air handler Cooling system type capacity and efficiency Heating system type capacity and efficiency Hot water system type capacity and efficiency Any conservation credits provided in the calculation per Section R405 7 of the Energy Code e Pass Fail box O O O O Percent glass to conditioned floor area Total Proposed Design loads Total Standard Reference Design loads Whether the building Passes or Fails Energy Code compliance e Compliance certification box O Statement signature and date by the individual completing the compliance report as follows Statement I hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by this calculation are in compliance withthe Florida Building Code Energy Conservation e PREPARED BY e DATE o Statement signature and date by the owner of the building Statement I hereby certify that this building as designed is in compliance with the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation e OWNER AGENT e DATE o Statement signature and date by the code official reviewing the plans and DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 61 compliance report Statement Review of the plans and specifications covered by this calculation indicates compliance with the FloridaBuilding Code Energy Conservation Before construction is completed this
35. Request for Approval shown in Appendix A The vendor shall sign the checklist certifying that the compliance software meets the requirements including accuracy and reliability when used to demonstrate compliance with the Florida Energy Code and the requirements of this Technical Assistance Manual 2 Computer Run Reports The required format for building information reports is electronic Portable Document File PDF Reports shall be automatically generated by the software Each page of the report shall have a header with the software name revision and date per the requirements of Section 7 4 3 Compliance Supplement and User s Manual The vendor shall submit a complete copy of their compliance software program s user manual including material on the use of the software for compliance purposes and an executable copy of the software for random verification 4 For software supporting Performance Based Compliance Performance Method Test Results Spreadsheet The vendor shall submit the compliance software s evaluation spreadsheet file CommercialPerformanceMethodsResults xls to the building commission This spreadsheet file is designed to demonstrate the software s compliance using the performance based methods per the Florida Energy Code or ASHRAE 90 1 option for the test suite by climate zone The spreadsheet contains the standard reference design building requirements and those generated by the vendor s software for the performanc
36. Table 7 9 Thermal and Optical Properties of Prototype Building A20 cc eeecseeeeeeeteteeeeeeneeees 38 Table 7 10 Internal Gain Components of Prototype Building A20 oe eee eeeeeteeeeneeeeeeesneeeeeeeeeneea 38 Table 7 11 Construction Materials of Prototype Building B1 oo eects ereeeeteeeceeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeees 40 Table 7 12 Thermal and Optical Properties of Prototype Building B1 ou eee eeeeneeteeeeeeeeeeeeees 40 Table 7 13 Internal Gain Components of Prototype Building B1 ou ee eee eeeneeteeeeseeeeseeeseeeeeaeeeeees 40 Table 7 14 Construction Materials of Prototype Building C1 0 eee eceeeceeeeeeeeeeneeseeeceeeetseeeseeteeaeeeeees 42 Table 7 15 Thermal and Optical Properties of Prototype Building C1 ou eeeeeeeeeteeeeteteeeeeeees 42 Table 7 16 Internal Gain Components of Prototype Building C1 eee ee ceeeeeeteeteeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeaeeeeees 42 Table 7 17 Construction Materials of Prototype Building D7 eeceeceeeseeeeeeteeseeeceeeetseeeseeeetaeeeeees 44 Table 7 18 Thermal and Optical Properties of Prototype Building D7 eeeeeeeeteeeeteteeteteeees 44 Table 7 19 Surface Areas and Fenestration Properties of Prototype Building D7 c eee 44 Table 7 20 Lighting and Equipment Electric Power of Prototype Building D7 cccesseeeees 45 Table 7 21 Occupancy and Minimum Ventilation Air Requirement of Prototype Building D7 45 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual vi Introduction As part
37. There are six test homes three with the Tampa climate representing climate zone 2 in the code TO1 T03 and three for the Miami climate representing climate zone 2 in the code M01 M03 Each method requires a cover sheet an EPL display card and specific reports as indicated here and in the code The building official shall require that an 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 non presold 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 compliance for the building Software tools are expected to provide help within the software that pertains to aspects of the building code where code language provides specific guidelines for determining a value For example for insulation inputs the code section R402 1 2 shall be referenced Insulation material used in layers such as framing cavity insulation and insulating sheathing shall be summed to 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 17 compu
38. Zones 1 and 3 3 air changes per hour in Climates Zones 3 through 8 Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure or 0 2 inches w g 50 Pascals Where required by the code official testing shall be conducted by an approved third party A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the parting 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 During testing Exterior windows and doors fireplace and stove doors shall be closed but not sealed beyond the intended weatherstripping or other infiltration k N control measures measures Dampers including exhaust intake makeup air backdraft and flue dampers shall be closed but not sealed beyond intended infiltration control Interior doors if installed at the time of the test shall be open Exterior openings for continuous ventilation systems and heat recovery ventilators shall be closed and sealed Heating and cooling systems if installed at the time of the test shall be turned off and OOF Pe 8 Supply and return registers if installed at the time of the test shall be fully open hereby certify that the above envelope Where required by the code official leakage performance results demonstrate testing shall be conducted by an compliance with Florida Energy Code approved third party A written requirements in accordance with rep
39. algorithm that only allows ventilation to begin after some time period for example three hours after heating or cooling has been called or until the outdoor temperature is reasonably below the cooling set point If modeling is done in a simple fashion for projects achieving the criteria in the Florida Energy Code Section R405 7 4 increase the window ventilation from 5 air changes per hour to 7 air changes per hour The ventilation condition windows open or closed shall be set to not change between midnight and 6 a m to reflect most typical operating conditions 6 5 4 4 1 Programs Using DOE2 to Model Cross Ventilation In DOE2 based software apply the undocumented method of adding a 4 to the end of the schedule to allow DOE2 to determine typical conditions prior to opening windows VENTING SCHEDULE THRU DEC 31 ALL 1 24 4 FVA 02s 4e ossDico 6 1 cfa Where FVA the fraction of ventilation area Ay the sum of all the window areas in the conditioned part of the home Acfa the sum of all the conditioned areas in the home Discoef the coefficient of the discharge rate of air set to 0 60 for standard ventilation 0 25 and 0 85 are factors for window area open and screens In DOE2 programs the vent method should be set to use the Sherman and Grimsrud method VENT METHOD S G and the max vent rate should be set to 20 MAX VENT RATE 20 If other hourly modeling engines are used they should use the model closet to the
40. and no precipitation is falling and an automatic or manual control that will allow shutoff when the outdoor temperature is above 40 F R403 9 Swimming pools inground spas and portable spas Mandatory The energy requirements for residential pools and inground spas shall be as specified in Sections R403 9 1 through R403 9 3 and in accordance with ANSI APSP 15 The energy requirements for portable spas shall be in accordance with ANSI APSP 14 o R403 9 1 Pool and spa heaters All pool heaters shall be equipped with a readily accessible on off switch that is mounted outside the heater to allow shutting off the heater without adjusting the thermostat setting e R403 9 1 1 Gas and oil fired pool and spa heaters All gas and oil fired pool and space 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 gas or LP gas shall not have continuously burning pilot lights e R403 9 1 2 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 o R403 9 2 Time switches Time switches or other control method that can automatically turn off and
41. as the basis of acceptance criteria for this test suite Hot water system performance tests determine the ability of the software to accurately predict hot water system energy use The Florida eRatio Method tests described in Appendix section R5 4 are intended to determine the ability of software compliance tools to accurately calculate the Florida Energy Code compliance eRatio given a set of Standard Reference Design End Use Loads REUL Standard Reference Design End Use Energy Consumptions EC_r Proposed Home End Use Energy Consumptions EC_x and the applicable manufacturer s equipment performance ratings MEPR The eRatio calculation procedure is given in 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation Appendix B Using the test cases identified simulate the cases as outlined in the reference documents Record the results using the MS Excel spreadsheets provided by the Commission see below A Software Vendor shall submit test results for Las Vegas NV and Colorado Springs CO ASHRAE Standard 140 and for Orlando FL Florida HERS BESTEST The source and data of the reference test results used for comparison must be submitted with the application Results Forms in MS Excel Spreadsheet format are available on the Florida Building Commission s website www floridabuilding org for the verification tests specified The Forms are Florida AutoGen_results form xls ASHRAE 140_results form xls FL HERS_BESTEST_results form xls HVAC resul
42. be substantially leak free Duct tightness shall be verified by Printed Name Florida Rater Certification BUILDING OFFICIAL Date DATE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 54 Appendix R 5 Residential Performance Compliance Revised 2014 The software verification test suite found in Section 2 2 of the RESNET document Procedures for Verification of International Energy Conservation Code Performance Path Calculation Tools dated September 2007 shall be utilized to verify the accuracy of the program Also Tier of the ASHRAE Standard 140 2011 Class II Tier 1 building loads tests and Florida HERS BESTEST as described below The Florida Energy Code Reference Home AutoGen Tests described in Appendix section R5 2 and R5 3 shall be used to verify the ability of the software tool to automatically generate the Florida Building Code s Standard Reference Design Home HVAC tests The vendor shall also conduct HVAC tests that verify the accuracy and consistency with which software tools predict the performance of HVAC equipment including furnaces air conditioners and air source heat pumps Duct distribution system efficiency tests will verify the accuracy with which software tools calculate air distribution system losses ASHRAE Standard 152 results are used
43. be installed HVAC register boots HVAC register boots that penetrate building thermal envelope shall be sealed to the sub floor or drywall An air barrier shall be installed on fireplace walls Fireplaces shall have gasketed doors MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 52 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance SAMPLE FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Envelope Leakage Test Report Project Name Sample Addition Builder Builder Street 100 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Tampa FL 32922 Permit Number Design Location FL Orlando Jurisdiction Envelope Leakage Test Results Leakage Characteristics Regression Data C n R CFM 50 Multi Point Test Data ELA HOUSE PRESSURE Pa EqLA Pa ACH Pa ACH 50 PA SLA Pa Pa 402 4 1 2Testing option The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 5 air changes per hour in Climates Zones 1 and 3 3 air changes per hour in Climates Zones 3 through 8 Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure or 0 2 inches w g 50 Pascals Where required by the code official testing shall be conducted by an approved third party A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the parting conduct
44. building will be inspected for compliance with Section 553 908 Florida Statutes e BUILDING OFFICIAL e DATE Name and version of the compliance software tool A 2 Description of the building Input Data to be consistent with the plans may include but not be limited to O O 0 0 O O O OO O Project information Climate zone information by design location Floor type materials area or perimeter R value Roof type materials area solar absorptance testing radiant barrier system pitch other relevant information as required by Energy Code Ceiling type materials R value area truss type framing fraction Wall type orientation whether it is exterior or adjacent R value area sheathing framing fraction solar absorptance Door type orientation U value area Window type s orientation U factor SHGC area overhang separation interior shading screening or storm windows Infiltration of the building SLA CFM ACH ELA EqLA and forced ventilation of the building supply CFM exhaust CFM run time fan watts Garage area insulation R value if conditioned Cooling system type efficiency capacity air flow SHR other relevant information Heating system type efficiency capacity other relevant information Hot water system type efficiency capacity any Energy Code required credit requirements Duct and air handler location R value area leakage type and percent Qn RLF Thermostat type and setting
45. compliance report 1 page and an input summary checklist that can be used for field verification usually 4 pages may be greater Energy Performance Level EPL Display Card one page Mandatory Requirements three pages Required prior to CO for the Performance Method Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist Table 402 4 1 1 one page A completed Envelope Leakage Test Report usually one page If Form 405 indicates anything other than default duct leakage then a completed Form 405 Duct Leakage Test Report usually one page MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 76 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Residential Performance Method Project Name Single family home Street 456 Main Street City State Zip Orlando FL 32922 Owner OWNER Design Location FL Orlando New construction or existing Single family or multiple family Number of units if multiple family Number of Bedrooms Is this a worst case Conditioned floor area above grade ft Conditioned floor area below grade ft Windows 416 0 sq ft a U Factor SHGC b U Factor SHGC c U Factor SH
46. compliance with Section 553 908 Florida Statutes BUILDING OFFICIAL DATE Page 1 of 2 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 41 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance Sample Air infiltration Blower door test is required on the building envelope to verify leakage lt 5 ACH test report provided to code official Total leakage 5 ACH Test report attached Yes No Air distribution system Air handling unit Duct R value Air leakage Duct test Ducts in conditioned space Not allowed in attic R value R 8 supply in attics or gt R 6 all other duct locations Post construction test Total leakage lt 4 cfm 100 s f Rough in test Total leakage lt 3 cfm 100 s f Test not required if all ducts and AHU are in conditioned space Location Attic R value 8 Total leakage 4 cfm 100 s f Test report attached Yesi No Location Unconditioned Air conditioning systems Minimum federal standard required by NAECA Other describe Central system lt 65 000 Btu h SEER 14 0 SEER 14 EER from Table C403 2 3 3 Room unit or PTAC See Tables C403 2 3 1 11 EER Other Heating system Minimum federal standard required by NAECA Heating Pump lt 65 000 Btu h HSPF 8 2 HSPF 8 2 Gas Furnace non weatherized AFUE 80 AFUE Oil Furnace non weatherized AFUE 83 AFUE Other Water heating
47. demonstrate compliance with the Florida Energy Code requirements in accordance with Section 403 2 2 Duct tightness shall be verified by testing to Section 803 of the RESNET Standards by either an energy rater certified in accordance with Section 553 99 Florida Signature _ S Statutes or as authorized by Florida Statutes to be Printed Name substantially leak free Florida Rater Certification BUILDING OFFICIAL DATE Date MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 75 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Simulated Performance Alternative Performance Method Applications for compliance with the 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation via the residential Simulated Performance Method shall include This checklist A Form 405 report that documents that the Proposed Design complies with Section R405 3 of the Florida Energy Code This form shall include a summary page indicating home address e ratio and the pass or fail status along with summary areas and types of components whether the home was simulated as a worst case orientation name and version of the compliance software tool name of individual completing the
48. energy modeling guidelines procedures mgp Judkoff R and J Neymark 1995 Home Energy Rating System Building Energy Simulation Test HERS BESTEST NREL TP 472 7332 Golden CO National Renewable Energy Laboratory Accessed June 2014 http www nrel gov docs legosti fy96 7332a pdf http www nrel gov docs legosti fy96 7332b pdf Judkoff R and J Neymark 1997 Home Energy Rating System Building Energy Simulation Test for Florida Florida HERS BESTEST NREL TP 550 23124 Golden CO National Renewable Energy Laboratory Accessed June 2014 http www nrel gov docs legosti fy97 23124a pdf http www nrel gov docs legosti fy97 23 124b pdf Judkoff R Neymark J 2006 Model Validation and Testing The Methodological Foundation of ASHRAE Standard 140 ASHRAE Transactions Papers Presented at the 2006 Annual Meeting 24 28 June 2006 Quebec City Canada Atlanta GA American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc ASHRAE Vol 112 Pt 2 pp 367 376 NREL Report No CP 550 41015 Judkoff R D Wortman B O Doherty and J Burch 1983 2008 A Methodology for Validating Building Energy Analysis Simulations SERW TR 254 1508 Golden CO Solar Energy Research Institute now National Renewable Energy Laboratory Republished as NREL TP 550 42059 April 2008 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 58 Judkoff R and J Neymark 1995 NREL TP 472 7332a Home Energy Ra
49. envelope insulation for framed walls shall be installed in substantial contact and continuous alignment with the air barrier Knee walls shall be sealed Windows skylights and doors The space between window door jambs and framing and skylights and framing shall be sealed Rim joists Rim joists are insulated and include an air barrier Floors including above Insulation shall be installed to maintain permanent contact with underside of subfloor garage and cantilevered decking floors The air barrier shall be installed at any exposed edge of insulation Crawl space walls Where provided in lieu of floor insulation insulation shall be permanently attached to the crawlspace walls Exposed earth in unvented crawl spaces shall be covered with a Class vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped Shafts penetrations Duct shafts utility penetrations and flue shaft openings to exterior or unconditioned space shall be sealed Narrow cavities 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 Garage separation Air sealing shall be provided between the garage and conditioned spaces Recessed lighting Recessed light fixtures installed in the building thermal envelope shall be air tight IC rated and sealed to the drywall Plumbing and wiring Batt insulation shall be cut neatly to fit around wiring and plumbing in exterior walls or in
50. 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 which affect equipment sizing System sizing calculations shall not include loads created by local intermittent mechanical ventilation such as standard kitchen and bathroom exhaust systems o R403 6 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 403 6 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 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 84 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 2 of 3 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Continued o R403 6 1 1 Cooling equipment capacity continued The published value for AH
51. evaluation but there are two sets of results one for the Florida Energy Code and another set for ASHRAE 90 1 option In total there are going to be 32 sets of results to be submitted to the Florida Building Commission for performance method commercial code compliance software evaluation 7 3 2 Prescriptive Method Evaluation Procedure The prescriptive method evaluation is designed to verify whether compliance software is capable of conducting prescriptive method of commercial code compliance calculations Prototype buildings A1 and C1 only were used for the prescriptive methods code compliance software evaluation The prototype buildings used for the prescriptive methods are described in Section 7 2 The prescriptive code compliance calculation evaluation is performed using the results in the spreadsheet workbook CommercialPrescriptiveMethodsResults xls This spreadsheet workbook file contains the proposed design building inputs and the standard reference design for the two prescriptive methods for each of the test cases by climate zone The standard reference design prescriptive requirements are created for the Florida Energy Code FEC and ASHARE 90 1 option based on the minimum requirements of the two standards The standard reference design building 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 50 data created along with the proposed design building input data for the each prescriptive test cases of a prototype building ar
52. furring space with R 11 insulation and have U Factor of 0 078 Vertical fenestration is located only in the showroom The west facade has six windows each measuring 20 ft wide by 10 ft high for a total of 1 200 ft of fenestration Both 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 45 the south and north sides of the showroom have two windows also 10x20 ft The fenestration has an NERC rated U factor of 0 90 an SHGC of 0 60 and a light transmission of 0 70 There are five loading doors on the south side of the building Each is 20 ft wide by 10 ft high and is insulated with a tested U factor for the entire door not just the insulated section of 0 28 The building s walls are 8 inch thick solid concrete The walls of the building s showroom area are insulated with R 13 on the inside The insulation is supported by metal clips installed at 24 inches on center The concrete walls in the warehouse portion of the building are not insulated and have U Factor of 0 55 The roofs of both the showroom area and the warehouse are insulated with R 15 rigid foam installed entirely above the structural deck for Climate Zone 1 test Miami Dade FL and R 20 rigid foam installed entirely above the structural deck for Climate Zone 2 test Orlando FL The floor is assumed to be slab on grade with no insulation and to be modeled using F Factor calculation method with F Factor of 0 70 Btu h ft F The sales showroom has 20 ft Skylight is wi
53. generated for each element of the proposed and standard reference buildings and summary of the proposed building inputs for verification The software vendor shall submit test results for Miami Dade FL and Orland FL climate zones The envelope trade off code compliance simulation shall be performed for building s north facade oriented due true north only instead of averaging the results obtained by rotating the proposed building by 90 180 and 270 angles The reference results which are generated using the EnvStd 6 0 program are used as acceptance criteria for the ASHRAE Envelope Trade Off Option Method The EnvStd 6 0 program comes with ASHRAE Standard 90 1 2007 User s Manual Vendors of compliance software shall record the results of their compliance simulation results side by side to the reference results in the spreadsheet There are two results worksheets in this workbook Miami_ClimateZone1 and Orlando_ClimateZone2 representing the Envelope Trade Off Option code compliance calculation results for Miami and Orlando Florida The only differences between the Miami and Orlando test runs inputs are the roof insulation level and climate zone r a DI x CommercialEnvelopeTradeOffMethodResults Microsoft Excel D msj Fite Home Insert Page Layout Formulas Data Review View Developer Team 9 o g X EE A2 v fe Building Envelope Trade Off Option Method Compliance Calculation Results for Miami
54. has a 12 ft total height 8 ft 6 in ceiling height and 3 ft 6 in plenum height The fenestration consists of 10 ft by 5 ft 6 in windows spaced equally around the perimeter at 15 ft There are 10 windows on each side of the building orientation The window to wall ratio WWR is 30 6 The building is built from wood framed exterior wall gypsum board interior walls unheated slab on grade floor and flat built in roof with insulation entirely above deck construction The unheated slab on grade floor has an F factor of 0 70 Btu h ft F The fenestration is nonmetal fixed framing with reflective double glazing The proposed prototype building has a distributed skylights installed over the interior zone and has a total skylight area of 2 250 ft which is 10 0 of the building roof area The skylights glass assembly has a U factor and SHGC of 1 0 and 0 25 respectively The opaque surfaces construction materials and surface properties of prototype building Al are summarized in Table 7 2 and Table 7 3 Thermal zones internal gain components electric equipment plug load lighting and occupancy density for the prototype building Al are summarized in Table 7 4 This building has continuous lighting dimming and daylighting sensing automatic controls capable of reducing the power of general lighting up to 25 of the maximum allowed 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual Figure 7 1 Proposed Prototype Buildings Test Suite Input
55. is complete and interpretable by the energy analysis engine Examples of consistency checks include that windows should not exceed the areas of wall where they are contained and that the necessary plant equipment has actually been connected to the secondary HVAC systems The compliance software may include additional consistency checks provided these additional checks are clearly documented in the user documentation or online help 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 15 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 16 6 Residential Energy Compliance Software Programs 6 1 General Requirements The residential code has three prescriptive and one performance methodologies Two prescriptive methods the R value and U factor Alternative compare the home s component thermal characteristics against prescriptive measures Software may not be required for those prescriptive methods but some software vendors may choose to include the methodology If software is created to comply with these methods the guidelines of this TAM shall be used to submit documentation of accurate compliance to the Florida Building Commission The Total UA Alternative Method allows trade offs between envelope components by comparing the sum of the area times U factors against the sum of the same areas times code specified U factors Software designed to perform this calculation shall submit to the Florida Building Commission
56. 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 and 6 Supply and return registers if installed at the time of the test shall be fully open o R402 4 2 Fireplaces New wood burning fireplaces shall have tight fitting flue dampers and outdoor combustion air o R402 4 3 Fenestration air leakage 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 m and swinging doors no more than 0 5 cfm per square foot 2 6 L s m when tested according to NFRC 400 or AAMA WDMA JCSA 101 I S 2 A440 by an accredited independent laboratory and listed and labeled by the manufacturer o R402 4 4 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 abeled as having an air leakage rate not more than 2 0 cfm 0 944 L s when tested in accordance with ASTM E 283 at a 1 57 psf 75 Pa pressure differential All recessed luminaires shall be sealed with a ga
57. of components and any inputs such as conductivity and thickness relevant to developing a U factor 3 indicate if any of the assembly components are software defaults or user specified 4 for any assembly with multiple thermal paths e g a wall with framing members or block walls with fill in concrete blocks list the fraction of each used to compute the assembly U factor and 5 show the Total UA of the proposed home and the baseline Total UA next to one another 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 20 If the Total UA is greater than the baseline Total UA the word FAIL shall be shown no smaller than 16 point font be bold and be in a very obvious location If the home Total UA calculated according to the code is equal or less than the Baseline UA using values in Table R402 1 3 the report shall state User entries meet requirements of Total UA The house also has to meet other requirements described in the codebook The software name and version shall be printed on the report The software shall also provide a cover sheet for submittal that includes the following vendor may change page number count based on their typical output RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Residential Total UA Prescriptive Method Applications for compliance with the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 via t
58. prescriptive methods check whether the minimum requirements of the code are met or not And it produces Pass or Fail results for every required building element Whereas the total building performance and the energy cost budget methods in addition to meeting the mandatory and some of the minimum requirements require running simulations of the proposed design and the standard reference design buildings to determine and compare the annual total energy costs The envelope trade off method requires the envelope performance factor of the proposed building to be less than or equal to the standard reference building performance factors The envelope performance factors are determined using empirical equations and pre calculated coefficients to estimate the performance of the individual envelope component type The compliance software vendor applying for verification shall provide the results of the prototype building test suite runs demonstrating that their software generates the minimum requirements of the standard reference design building The test suite inputs descriptions are provided in Sections 7 2 1 Commercial code compliance software evaluation step by step procedures are explained for the performance prescriptive and envelope trade off option methods next 7 3 1 Performance Based Method Evaluation Procedure The performance based method evaluation is designed to verify whether compliance software is capable of generating the standard r
59. recovery ventilators shall be closed and sealed 5 Heating and cooling systems if installed at the time of the test shall be turned off and 6 Supply and return registers if installed at the time of the test shall be fully open o R402 4 2 Fireplaces New wood burning fireplaces shall have tight fitting flue dampers and outdoor combustion air o R402 4 3 Fenestration air leakage 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 m and swinging doors no more than 0 5 cfm per square foot 2 6 L s m when tested according to NFRC 400 or AAMA WDMA CSA 101 1 S 2 A440 by an accredited independent laboratory and listed and labeled by the manufacturer o R402 4 4 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 C 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 E 283 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 Exception Site built windows skylights and doors R403 1 1 Thermostat provision Mandatory At least one thermostat shall be provided for each separate heating and cooling system R403 1 3 Heat pump supplementa
60. reports output requirements and describing the certification process for the compliance software vendor 1 1 Special Terms and Definitions There are other special terms that are used in this Manual The Commission approves the use of compliance software programs for Energy Code compliance Commission approval means that the 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 1 Commission accepts the applicant s certification that a compliance software program meets the requirements of the Energy Code and this Manual Compliance when a building design in an application for a building permit complies with the Florida Building Code and meets the requirements described for building design standards Compliance supplement an independent user s manual for the compliance software program Florida Energy Code the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 ASHRAE 90 1 the ANSI ASHRAE 90 1 2010 compliance procedure that is included as an alternative compliance method in the 2014 Florida Energy Code Energy simulation tool defined by the Florida Building Code as an approved software program or calculation based methodology that projects the annual energy use of a building Proposed Design a description or computer representation of the proposed building used to estimate annual energy use for determining compliance based on total building performance or design energy cost Standard Reference De
61. the compliance documentation is to enable the compliance examiner to verify that software meets the Florida Energy Code requirements Compliance Report The compliance software shall generate a report that documents and compares the annual energy costs of proposed design building and the standard reference design building for performance based compliance methods that complies with Section C401 2 and C407 4 of the Florida Energy Code or Section 11 1 5 of ASHRAE 90 1 option The required formats for building information reports are electronic Portable Document File PDF and hard copy Both report formats shall be automatically generated by the compliance software Report information details that need to be entailed in the different section of the report forms are shown in Appendix C as guides Forms General Requirements Minimum Required Content and Format shall be per Appendix C Name of the individual completing the compliance report Name and version of the compliance software tool Performance Based Methods Report The compliance software output report information submitted for the Total Building Performance Method or the Energy Cost Budget Method shall include the following The annual total energy costs of the reference budget design building and the proposed design building A check list of the energy related features included in the proposed design and on which compliance with the provisions of Sections C401 2 and C407 4 of the
62. the test results and reports specified by this document The residential performance method of the Florida Energy code requires simulation results showing a proposed residence Proposed Design to have an annual normalized modified energy load that is less than or equal to the annual energy load of the Standard Reference Design as specified in Section R405 3 of the Florida Energy Code The Standard Reference Design and Proposed Design utilized by the energy simulation tool shall be configured and analyzed as specified in Table R405 5 2 1 of the Florida Energy Code In accordance with Section R401 2 of the Florida Energy Code compliance software programs shall designate that the mandatory Energy Code provisions are met as well as any relevant performance criteria in Section R405 The compliance software shall accept inputs that describe the thermal envelope and equipment for the Proposed Design The software shall use the proposed building inputs to create a Standard Reference Design building based on the Proposed Design building If software is to be used to comply with the prescriptive or performance paths there are reports that shall be produced and tests that the vendor shall make to indicate correct computation and reporting The vendor shall enter the test homes Prescriptive test home characteristics file produce the reports and complete the spreadsheet Prescriptive Software Compliance Tests for the prescriptive methods the software covers
63. twenty stories has an aspect ratio of 1 0 and has 1 275 ft of fenestration area on each orientation for every floor Each floor has five thermal zones four 15 ft deep perimeter zones and an internal zone In total there are 100 thermal zones The prototype building A20 is designed for office use and is shown in Figure 7 4 It has a 12 floor to floor height and a plenum with a height of 3 ft 6 in Ceiling height is 8 ft 6 in The fenestration has floor to ceiling glass on all sides of the building The window wall ratio WWR is 70 8 The fenestration is made from fixed metal frames and reflective double glazing The building does not have any skylight The building is constructed from a steel framed exterior wall gypsum board interior walls unheated slab on grade floor and flat built in roof with insulation entirely above deck construction The unheated slab on grade floor has an F factor of 0 70 Btu h ft F The opaque surfaces construction materials and surface properties of prototype building A20 are summarized in Table 7 8 and Table 7 9 Internal gain components electric equipment plug load lighting and occupancy density for the prototype building A20 are provided in Table 7 10 Figure 7 4 Prototype Building A20 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 37 Table 7 8 Construction Materials of Prototype Building A20 Thickness Conductivity Density Specific heat Thermal Resistance Layers outer to inner
64. use The minimum temperature setting range shall be from 100 F to 140 F 38 C to 60 C e R403 4 4 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 o R403 4 4 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 met the criteria Section R403 4 4 2 1 e R403 4 4 2 1 Solar water heating system 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 1
65. 0 75 U factor 0 65 SHGC 0 30 SHGC 0 30 U factor 0 40 SHGC 0 25 U factor 0 65 SHGC 0 25 Doors Exterior door U factor 0 653 U factor 0 40 U factor 0 40 Floors Slab on Grade NR NR Over unconditioned spaces R 13 R 13 R value Walls Ext and Adj Frame R 13 R 13 R value 13 Mass Insulation on wall interior R 4 R 6 R value 6 Insulation on wall exterior R 3 R 4 R value Ceilings R 30 R 38 R value 38 Air infiltration Blower door test is required on the building envelope to verify leakage lt 5 ACH test report provided to code official Total leakage 5 ACH Test report attached Yesi No Air distribution system Air handling unit Duct R value Air leakage Duct test Ducts in conditioned space Not allowed in attic R value R 8 supply in attics or gt R 6 all other duct locations Post construction test Total leakage lt 4 cfm 100 s f Rough in test Total leakage lt 3 cfm 100 s f Test not required if all ducts and AHU are in conditioned space Location Attic R value 8 Total leakage 4 cfm 100 s f Test report attached Yes No0 Location Unconditioned Air conditioning systems Minimum federal standard required by NAECA Central system lt 65 000 Btu h SEER 14 0 SEER 14 EER from Table C403 2 3 3 Room unit or PTAC See Tables C403 2 3 1 11 EER Other Heating system Minimum federal standard required by N
66. 02 1 3 the report shall state User entries meet requirements of U factor Alternative Table 402 1 3 The house also has to meet other requirements described in the codebook The software name and version shall be printed on the report The software shall also provide a cover sheet for submittal that includes the following vendor may change page number count based on their typical output RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Residential U factor Alternative Prescriptive Method Applications for compliance with the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 via the Residential U factor Alternative prescriptive method shall include 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 19 1 this checklist 2 U factor prescriptive report that includes the information in Table R402 1 3 two pages 3 a Summary Report of User Inputs usually 4 pages may be greater 4 Energy Performance Level EPL Display Card one page and 5 mandatory requirements three pages Required prior to CO for the prescriptive U factor alternative method 6 a completed Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist Table 402 4 1 1 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 with added checkboxes one page 7 a completed Envelope Leakage Test Report usually one page and 8 a completed
67. 105 F 41 C or below 55 F 13 C shall be insulated to a minimum of R 3 o R403 3 1 Protection of piping insulation 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 R403 4 1 Circulating hot water systems Mandatory Circulating hot water systems shall be provided with an automatic or readily accessible manual switch that can turn off the hot water circulating pump when the system is not in use R403 4 3 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 1 2 inches 89 mm in the hot water distribution line and cold water line located as close as possible to the storage tank R403 4 4 Water heater efficiencies Mandatory Water heater efficiencies o R403 4 4 1 Storage water heater temperature controls e R403 4 4 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 temperatur
68. 130A 01 except that the space heating system is changed to a high efficiency natural gas furnace with AFUE 96 5 4 3 Acceptance Criteria Using the calculation spreadsheet provided by the Florida Building Commission FL_eRatio results_form xls software tools shall demonstrate the following 5 4 3 1 That reported Reference Home End Use Loads REULs vary by less than 0 2 across all cases 5 4 3 2 That the difference between the eRatios calculated by the software tool and the eRatios calculated by the results spreadsheet provided by the Florida Building Commission is less than 0 5 for all cases R5 5 Performance Reports For each test case the following software produced reports are required See section R5 7 for sample formats in addition to any test specific reports mentioned above 1 A Form R405 as described below 2 Energy Performance Level EPL Display Card 3 Mandatory requirements Also provide for one house only the following reports 4 A checklist of reports required and estimated pages 5 A completed Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist Table R402 4 1 1 of the 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation with added checkboxes one page 6 A completed Envelope Leakage Test Report and 7 A completed Duct Leakage Test Report R5 6 Software Output Report Requirements In accordance with Section R405 4 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation the printout from computer p
69. 2 When signed and sealed by a Florida registered engineer in attached single and multi family units the capacity of equipment may be sized in accordance with good design practice o R403 6 1 2 Heating equipment capacity e R403 6 1 2 1 Heat pumps Heat pumps sizing shall be based on the cooling requirements as calculated according to Section R403 6 1 1 and the heat pump total cooling capacity shall not be more than 1 15 times greater than the design cooling load e R403 6 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 6 1 e R403 6 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 6 1 o R403 6 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
70. 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 5 Prescriptive Test House T02 Pr T02 Characteristics Location Tampa Florida Single Family Detached Home with No Attached Garage red type illustrates rows with differences from T01 Single Story Three bedroom Parameter Size Efficiency Level Conditioned Floor Area 2000 ft NA Slab on grade Floor 50x40 perimeter No insulation Roof gable type 5 in 12 slope No 2167 ft above 2000 0 75 solar absorptance overhangs ft conditioned space Ceiling flat under attic 2000 ft R 38 Skylight 10 ft U 0 65 SHGC 0 25 Wall 1 faces North CBS 50 ft wide x 10 ft high R6 insulated on inside Door 1 24 ft U 0 80 Window 1 Metal Frame Bit U 0 68 SHGC 0 46 Double Clear Wall 2 faces East CBS 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R6 insulated on inside Window 2 Vinyl Frame Low e Double 75 U 0 27 SHGC 0 17 Wall 3 faces South CBS 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R6 insulated on inside Window 3 Metal Frame 15 ft U 1 2 SHGC 0 80 Single Pane Wall 4 faces South Wood 2x4 10 ft wide x 10 ft high R13 framing fraction 0 25 Window 4 Vinyl Frame Low 60 ft U 0 27 SHGC 0 17 e Double Wall 5 faces West CBS 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R6 insulated on inside Window 5 Vinyl Frame Low e 75 ft U 0 27 SHGC 0 17 Double Infiltration House Volume ACH50 5 2000 ft x 10
71. 4 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 met the criteria Section R403 4 4 2 1 e R403 4 4 2 1 Solar water heating system 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 1 Be installed with a tilt angle between 10 degrees and 40 degrees of the horizontal and 2 Be installed at an orientation within 45 degrees of true south R403 5 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 Outdoor air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers that close when the ventilation system is not operating o R403
72. 403 7 Systems serving multiple dwelling units Mandatory Systems serving multiple dwelling units shall comply with Sections C403 and C404 of the Commercial Provisions in lieu of Section R403 R403 8 Snow melt 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 55 F and no precipitation is falling and an automatic or manual control that will allow shutoff when the outdoor temperature is above 40 F R403 9 Swimming pools inground spas and portable spas Mandatory The energy requirements for residential pools and inground spas shall be as specified in Sections R403 9 1 through R403 9 3 and in accordance with ANSI APSP 15 The energy requirements for portable spas shall be in accordance with ANSI APSP 14 o R403 9 1 Pool and spa heaters All pool heaters shall be equipped with a readily accessible on off switch that is mounted outside the heater to allow shutting off the heater without adjusting the thermostat setting e R403 9 1 1 Gas and oil fired pool and spa heaters All gas and oil fired pool and space 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 gas or LP gas shall not have continuously burning pilot lights e R403 9 1 2
73. 5 5 5 in Btu in h ft F Ibm ft Btu Ibm F h ft F Btu External Wall Ceiling Gypsum Roof Composite Roof Internal Floor Int Floor Partition Wall Gypsum Board Floor Slab on grade Table 7 9 Thermal and Optical Properties of Prototype Building A20 External Wall Int Floor e a a e R EE SEE E D A E aa o o a Eea o Exterior lighting for high activity commercial district lighting zone 4 on the building front side only Exterior lighting base site allowance of 1300 W and 0 8 W linear ft allowance for walk ways around the front side of the building yields 1420 W total exterior lighting power The exterior lighting is on only when there is no sunlight and is controlled with a timer switch or photo sensor Table 7 10 Internal Gain Components of Prototype Building A20 Internal Heat Gain Components Prototype Building A20 Equipment Pug Load W O Occupancy People 1000 ft Elevators Quantity 6 Motor Efficiency 92 Peak Power Each HP Prototype Building A20 Proposed HVAC System Each floor is served with a central chilled water VAV system with reheat and with return plenum zones Each zone is served with a terminal air distribution unit that has hot water reheat coil The chiller has an AHRI rated cooling COP of 5 86 0 60 kW ton The chiller is water cooled and has an electrically operated centrifugal compressor chiller cooling water loop is controlled using a central cooling tower Hot water is pr
74. 6 0 4 Peak Value 165 Watts 0 78 0 75 0 73 0 85 0 85 0 83 Peak Value 106 Watts 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 1 0 1 0 1 Peak Value 0 Watts Location Quantity 0 057 0 571 0 73 0 88 0 05 0 1 Vol Make Model 0 286 0 343 0 429 0 286 0 75 0 8 0 98 0 95 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Schedule kWhPerYr Energy Guide Type Screen Clothes Energy Guide Type Screen Main 1 Location Capacity Main 2 2 Location Capacity Fuel Type GE GTH18C Model Schedule GTUP240 Model Schedule 383 0046 LoadsPerYr invalid LoadsPerYr Dryers Default New MM DD YY HH MM AM PM DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual Main Electricity Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 4 of 5 R 30 U Factor Method Alternative Report 402 1 3 Compliance SAMPLE Building Input Summary Report Type Screen Location Capacity Vintage Make Model Schedule kWhPerYr Dishwash Energy Guide Main EGgener EGgener 286 6666 RANGE OVEN Type Screen Location Type Fueltype Make Model Cooktop Oven Ranges Default New Main CooktopOven C Electric Electric FI Not Conv HARD WIRED LIGHTING Type Screen Location Total Qualify CompFI AllOtherFL txtBulbtype Schedule Watts per bulb Hard Wir By Count Qualify Main 13 13 0 13 Hard Wir By Count Qualify Exterior MISC ELECTRICAL LOADS Type Screen Quantity Catagory Operating Location Sche
75. AE 62 ventilation requirement and not allow the home to pass the code if the mechanical ventilation value is exceeded as stated in Florida Building Code 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 27 Energy Conservation R403 5 2 bullet item 1 The software shall account for the energy use of the mechanical ventilation fan itself and model the loads from the air brought into the house due to mechanical ventilation The software shall check to make sure the entered power use and cfm entered are within the range of current ventilation fans available 6 5 6 Residential Energy Performance Method Testing This section specifies required tests that software designated as doing residential performance method compliance software shall conduct and submit Compliance software programs shall account for the energy performance effects of all of the features described in section R405 of the Code Table R405 5 2 2 of the Code has a blank or for the Distribution system components located in unconditioned space FORCED AIR SYSTEMS field Since untested ducts are allowed for Section R405 compliance software vendors are requested to use 0 80 The modeling procedures and assumptions described in this chapter apply to both the Standard Reference Design and Proposed Design The requirements for the standard design include those that the compliance software program shall apply to new features altered existing features unchanged exist
76. AECA Heating Pump lt 65 000 Btu h HSPF 8 2 HSPF 8 2 Gas Furnace non weatherized AFUE 80 AFUE Oil Furnace non weatherized AFUE 83 AFUE Other Water heating system storage Minimum federal standard required by NAECA type Electric Before 4 16 15 40 gal EF 0 92 50 gal EF 0 90 Gallons 50 As of 4 16 15 40 gal EF 0 95 50 gal EF 0 95 EF 0 95 Gas fired Before 4 16 15 40 gal EF 0 59 50 gal EF 0 58 Gallons As of 4 16 15 40 gal EF 0 62 50 gal EF 0 60 EF Other describe NR No requirement 1 Each component present in the As Proposed home must meet or exceed each of the applicable performance criteria in order to comply with this code using this method 2 For impact rated fenestration complying with Section R301 2 1 2 of the Florida building Code Residential or Section 1609 1 2 of the Florida Building Code Building the minimum U factor shall be 0 75 in Climate Zone 1 and 0 65 in Climate Zone 2 An area weighted average of U factor and SHGC shall be accepted to meet the requirements or up to 15 square feet of glazed fenestration area are exempted from the U factor and SHGC requirement based on Section R402 3 1 402 3 2 and R403 3 3 3 One side hinged opaque door assembly up to 24 square feet is exempted from this U factor requirement 4 R values are for insulation material only as applied in accordance with manufacturers installation instructions For mass walls th
77. Company Name System Model Collector Model Area Volume None None Supply Return Air Percent HVAC Location R Value Area Location R Value Area Leakage Type Handler CFM 25 Leakage Qn RLF Heat Cool Main 6 240ft Main 6 60 ft2 Proposed Qn Main 30 0cfm 6 00 0 03 0 50 1 1 Attic 8 240ft Attic 6 60 ft Proposed Qn 2nd Floor 30 0cfm 6 67 0 03 0 50 2 MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 4 of 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 80 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE TEMPERATURES Programmable Thermostat Y Ceiling Fans N Heating X Jan Feb Mar X Apr X May X Jun X Jul X Aug X Sep X Oct Cooling X Jan x Feb x Mar Bi Apr X May i Jun i Jul R Aug i Sep i Oct Venting X Jan X Feb X Mar X Apr X May X Jun X Jul X Aug X Sep X Oct Thermostat Schedule 2014 FL Code Hours Schedule Type 1 7 10 Cooling WD AM 75 75 75 PM 75 75 75 Cooling WEH AM 75 75 75 PM 75 75 75 Heating WD AM 72 72 72 PM 72 72 72 Heating WED AM 72 72 72 PM 72 72 72 MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 5 of 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 81 FORM 405 2014 ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL EPL DISPLAY CARD SAMPLE ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX XX Calculated The lower the Energy Performance Ind
78. DOE2 method described here When the specified code criteria for cross ventilation credit is met the software should increase the window ventilation discharge coefficient from 0 6 to 0 75 compared to standard window ventilation 6 5 4 5 Whole House Fan Option When the specified code criteria in R405 7 5 for whole house fan is met either a default of 300W per hour or a user specified and reported energy use value from the installed whole house fan unit shall be included in the cooling energy performance when the unit runs The software shall check to make sure the entered power use and cfm are within the range of current fans available An air change rate of 20 air changes per hour shall be modeled during times when the whole house fan is operated or a larger value is entered by the user The operation on or off of the unit shall not change from midnight to 6 a m 6 5 4 6 Ceiling Fan Credit The software shall apply a 2 reduction in cooling energy use for the proposed design if the proposed design meets the criteria of section R405 7 6 of the code 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 24 6 5 4 7 Water Heat Recovery Credit The model should simulate a heat recovery unit If the model is not capable of modeling a heat recovery unit simply adjust the Effectiveness Factor EF of the main water heater using the factors in Table 6 1 e g a 0 84 factor represents 16 savings for annual energy use calculations Ta
79. Data 33 Figure 7 2 Prototype Building A1 Table 7 2 Construction Materials for Prototype Building A1 sh Thermal Thickness Conductivity Density Specific heat a Layers outer to inner Resistance Btu in h ft F lb ft Btu bm F h ft FY Btu External Wall Built in Wood Framed Wall Ceiling Ceiling Gypsum Roof Built in Roof Partition Wall Floor Table 7 3 Thermal and Optical Properties of Prototype Building A1 External Wall ee OO O 090 090 Table 7 4 Internal Gain Components of Prototype Building A1 Internal Heat Gain Components Prototype Building A1 Equipment Plug Load W O 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 34 Exterior lighting for lighting zone 3 on the building front side only Exterior lighting base site allowance of 750 W and 0 64 W linear ft allowance for walk ways around the front side of the building yields 846 W total exterior lighting power The exterior lighting is on only when there is no sunlight and is controlled with a timer switch or photo sensor Prototype Building A1 Proposed HVAC System Each thermal zone is served by a single zone packaged air conditioner and electric furnace Each packaged single zone AC has a cooling rated SEER value of 19 0 Btu W h if the cooling capacity is less than 65 kBtu h or else has a cooling rated EER value of 12 8 Btu W h if the cooling capacity is greater or equal to 65 kBtu h The electric furnace
80. Default New MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Main Electricity Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual Page 4 of 5 R 46 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance SAMPLE Building Input Summary Report Type Screen Location Capacity Vintage Make Model Schedule kWhPerYr Dishwash Energy Guide Main EGgener EGgener 286 6666 RANGE OVEN Type Screen Location Type Fueltype Make Model Cooktop Oven Ranges Default New Main CooktopOven C Electric Electric FI Not Conv HARD WIRED LIGHTING Type Screen Location Total Qualify CompFI AllOtherFL txtBulbtype Schedule Watts per bulb Hard Wir By Count Qualify Main 13 13 0 13 Hard Wir By Count Qualify Exterior MISC ELECTRICAL LOADS Type Screen Quantity Catagory Operating Location Schedule Off Standby Misc Elec Simple Default Main HERS2011 1 CEILING FANS Type Screen Default New cfm per watt CeilingFa Label Available Standard 87 CeilingFa Label Available Standard 87 CeilingFa Label Available Standard 87 MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 5 of 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 47 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance SAMPLE ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL EPL DISPLAY CARD ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX XX calculated
81. ENTS INSTALLED VALUES Climate Zone 1 Climate Zone 2 Windows Skylights U factor 0 50 U factor 0 40 SHGC 0 25 SHGC 0 25 U factor 0 75 U factor 0 65 SHGC 0 30 SHGC 0 30 U factor 0 40 SHGC 0 25 U factor 0 65 SHGC 0 25 Doors Exterior door U factor 0 50 U factor 0 40 U factor 0 40 Floors Slab on Grade NR NR Over unconditioned spaces U factor 0 64 U factor 0 064 U factor Walls Ext and Adj Frame U factor 0 082 U factor 0 082 R U factor Mass U factor 0 197 U factor 0 165 U factor 0 116 Ceilings U factor U factor U factor 0 030 Air infiltration Blower door test is required on the building envelope to verify leakage lt 5 ACH test report provided to code official Total leakage 5 ACH Test report attached Yesi Nod Air distribution system Air handling unit Duct R value Air leakage Duct test Ducts in conditioned space Not allowed in attic R value R 8 supply in attics or gt R 6 all other duct locations Post construction test Total leakage lt 4 cfm 100 sq ft Rough in test Total leakage lt 3 cfm 100 sq ft Test not required if all ducts and AHU are in conditioned space Location Attic R value 8 Total leakage 4 cfm 100 sq ft Test report attached Yes No0 Location Unconditioned Air conditioning systems Minimum federal standard required by NAECA Ce
82. ER General Instructions 1 New construction which incorporates air handlers located in attics cannot comply using this method 2 Fill in all the applicable spaces of the To Be Installed column on Table U Factor with the information requested All To Be Installed U Factor values must be equal to or lower more efficient than the required levels 3 Complete page 1 based on the To Be Installed column information 4 Read the mandatory requirements and check each box to indicate your intent to comply with all applicable items 5 Read sign and date the Prepared By certification statement at the bottom of page 1 The owner or owner s agent must also sign and date the form Check 1 New construction addition or existing building 1 _New From Plans 2 Single family detached or multiple family attached 2 _Single family 3 If multiple family number of units covered by this submission 3 1 4 Is this a worst case yes no 4 No 5 Conditioned floor area sq ft 5 9000 6 Glass type and area a U factor 6a b SHGC 6b T o o c Glass area 6c 7 Percentage of glass to floor area 7 310 8 Floor type area or perimeter and insulation 15 5 a Slab on grade 8a b Wood raised 8b 0 c Wood common 8c o d Concrete raised 8d 0 e Concrete common 8e 0 9 Wall type area and insulation a Exterior 1 Wood frame 9a
83. Energy Cost Budget Method Residential Energy Efficiency Code Compliance O Prescriptive R value Method Prescriptive U factor Alternative Method Prescriptive Total UA Alternative Method O Performance Method As an official of the software company named above I certify the software listed meets the requirements of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 2014 for the methods indicated and that this submittal includes the required documentation as given in the Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual or as requested by the Florida Building Commission Signature Date Printed Name Title DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual A 1 APPENDIX R Appendix R 1 Testing and Reporting Appendix R 2 Prescriptive R Value Method Appendix R 3 Prescriptive U Factor Alternative Method Appendix R 4 Prescriptive Total UA Alternative Method Appendix R 5 Performance Method DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 1 Appendix R 1 Testing and Reporting Overview For software to be approved it must submit test results and reports as required by the method of compliance the software is designed to accomplish There are three prescriptive and one performance method Submissions for approval shall include the cover sheet from appendix A the spreadsheet file or files listed under each method and the reports listed Details for each tes
84. Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation HN Sassen assetat 7 ey D S a ANY Prepared by Florida Solar Energy Center 1679 Clearlake Road Cocoa FL 32922 Prepared for Department of Business and Professional Regulation Office of Codes and Standards 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee FL 32399 0772 Document Number TAM 2014 1 0 June 15 2014 revised June 30 2014 Table of Contents WATPOOIUG TION sssecencttcavonenieiwes vebuletouchsmnenesbinteretwmnkmeer ieee ncetiuieusis gud eteteieudnmiintenene E 1 1 Overview of PIOCESS ormnnieccantasiadstcenctemmnadnndseawiionerenisecesaantencreeabreiwurewnnecd Seerenerexesendenctetetenateadie 1 1 1 Special Terms and DefiMitions icccecscsceiws cece diea so8dnadeeaseeves estagaceenvea ceed ssasccoeaveaveseseate 1 1 2 Approval GUIGELINGS s c2 seeccee cesacecsecnxerree Cactesennnee siaa aaie E ea oae e Aeae n EEE ERR AAS aaeeea edee EEEa 2 1 3 Optional Capabilitie Sesiizssswissesr eer ier reae e Ee Ea E aR EER E E EEEE ETES 3 Ze Types Ol Approval iarsira e e eE a e e teil 5 2 1 Full Approval of Compliance Software ccccccccsssssssececececessenesecececeseescsaeaeeeeesesseseeaeeeeeessessesenaeaneess 5 2 2 Approval of New Features and Updates ccccssssscccccecsssessaeceeceecesseseeaeeeeeescssseasaeeeeeessessesseaeeeeess 6 2 3 Challenging Compliance Software Approval cc ccccccc
85. FEC EER EER MIN sSY 61 BSE eS a Be ee a E 62 Air Economizer Yes or No a a S 63 North Zone System Economizer ASHRAE o Mo 64 North Zone System Economizer FEC o South Zone System Economizer ASHRAE vo Mo South Zone System Economizer FEC _ _ Ta 68 E es T i 69 East Zone System Economizer ASHRAE 50 Mo 70 East Zone System Economizer FEC J so F 72 West Zone System Economizer ASHRAE _ 4o o k 73 West Zone System Economizer FEC eT rs Core Zone System Economizer ASHRAE _ gt o wo 76 Core Zone System Economizer FEC 7 q a S use U Factor for Eee and Roofs and F Fact Description of Components 77 aaa es 78 a a Ss 79 Service Water Heating Z Z o o i S o o o S 80 SwH SWHType Fare Wer 81 SWH _ FueiType Electric 82 SWH __ ThermalEfficiency i o oo OOo o 83 SWH Size lt 12 kW Energy Factor EF Ss m 0864 VO QB R 84 SWH Size gt 12 KW Size gt 20 gal Standby Loss Btwh max tO 85 a E ee eee ee aa eS ae a gt oF Prototype Al lt Prototype A3 lt Prototype A20 Prototype B1 _ Prototypi 4 m gt Ready 22 MOm 35 g i Figure 7 10 Performance method HVAC requirements for prototype building A1 There are sixteen test cases for the performance based code compliance software
86. Florida Climate Zone 1 m D E F G H I J Wa 2 Buiffing Envelope Trade Off Option Method Compliance Calculation Results for Miami Florida Climate Zone 1 Compliance Summary FAILS Compliance Summary Eneviope Performnace Factor EPF Envelope Components Roof Proposed 1931 Reference Results EPF Reference Skylight Exterior Walls amp Windows Below Grade Walls Floors Slabs g Daylighting Potential 113 3885 The Following Tabular Ouput Summary are for Inputs Verificatioin Purpose Only Output Results for TYPE Envelope Tade Off Option Method Envelope Components Software Results Envelope Geometry Summary Floor Area Gross Roof Area Skylight Area Envelope Components Roof Insulated Area Btu h ft2 F Btuiit2 F h t2 FyBtu Exterior Wall Insulated Heat Capacity ft Btu h ft2 F Ptusft2 F M 4 gt Miami_ClimateZone1A Orlando_ClimateZone2A ta gt i Ready J _ man moam 85 iy Figure 7 12 Envelope trade off option compliance method results spreadsheet 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 53 7 4 Documentation and Compliance Report Compliance documentation includes the forms reports and other information that is submitted to the building department with an application for a building permit The purpose of
87. GC Description Dbl U 0 35 SHGC 0 25 Dbl U 0 35 SHGC 0 25 Dbl U 0 35 SHGC 0 25 d U Factor other see details SHGC other see details Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth Area Weighted Average SHGC 8 Floor Types 2400 0 sq ft New From Plans Single family A 6 No Insulation a Slab On Grade Edge Insulation R 0 0 b Interior Floor R 0 0 c N A R Area 276 00 ft 40 00 ft 40 00 ft 60 00 ft 2 000 ft 0 25 Area 1200 00 ft 1200 00 ft ft Builder Name BUILDER Permit Office Permit Number Jurisdiction 9 Wall Types 2350 0 sq ft a Frame Wood Exterior b Concrete Block Int Insul Exterior c Frame Wood Adjacent d N A 10 Ceiling Types 1200 0 sq ft a Under Attic Vented b N A c N A 11 Ducts a Sup Main Ret Main AH Main b Sup Attic Ret Attic AH 2nd Floor 12 Cooling systems a Central Unit b Central Unit 13 Heating systems a Electric Heat Pump b Natural Gas Furnace 14 Hot water systems a Electric b Conservation features None 15 Credits Total Proposed Modified Loads XX XX calculated Total Baseline Loads XX XX calculated Glass Floor Area 0 173 hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by this calculation are in compliance with the Florida Energy Code PREPARED BY DATE hereby certify that this building as designed is in compliance with the Florida Energy Code OWNER A
88. GENT 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 BUILDING OFFICIAL DATE Insulation Area R 13 0 1230 00 ft R 6 0 944 00 ft R 13 0 176 00 ft R ft Insulation Area R 30 0 1200 00 ft R ft R ft2 R fe 6 240 8 240 kBtu hr Efficiency 20 0 SEER 14 00 18 0 SEER 14 00 kBtu hr Efficiency 20 0 HSPF 8 20 18 0 AFUE 0 82 Cap 50 gallons EF 0 97 Compliance requires certification by the air handler unit manufacturer that the air handler enclosure qualifies as certified factory sealed in accordance with 403 2 2 1 1 Compliance requires an envelope leakage test report by a Florida Class 1 Rater in accordance with Table B 1 1 2 Compliance requires a roof absorptance test and a roof emittance test in accordance with 405 6 2 Compliance requires an air distribution system test report by a Florida Class 1 Rater confirming system leakage to outdoors tested at 25 pascals pressure difference in accordance with 403 2 2 1 is not greater than 36 cfm Duct 1 36 cfm Duct 2 MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual Page 1 of 5 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE PROJECT Title Single family
89. M R402 2014 SAMPLE Florida Building Code Energy Conservation Residential Building Thermal Envelope Approach FORM R402 2014 Climate Zone 2 Scope Compliance with Section 402 1 1 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation shall be demonstrated by the use of Form R402 for single and multiple family residences of three stories or less in height additions to existing residential buildings renovations and building systems in existing buildings as applicable To comply a building must meet or exceed all of the energy efficiency requirements on Table R402A and all applicable mandatory requirements summarized in Table R402B of this form If a building does not comply with this method or by the UA Alternative method it may still comply under Section R405 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation PROJECT NAME House T01 Pr T01 Characteristics BUILDER AND ADDRESS 100 Main Street PERMITTING OFFICE Tampa FL 32922 JURISDICTION NUMBER OWNER OWNER PERMIT NUMBER General Instructions 1 Fill in all the applicable spaces of the To Be Installed column on Table R402A with the information requested All To Be Installed values must be equal to or more efficient than the required levels 2 Complete page 1 based on the To Be Installed column information 3 Read the requirements of Table R402B and check each box to indicate your intent to comply with all
90. None Main 0 9 50 gal 60 gal 120 deg None SOLAR HOT WATER Collector Surface Absorp Trans Tank Tank Tank Heat PV Pump Collector Type Tilt Azimuth Area Loss Coef Prod Corr Volume U Value Surf Area Exch Eff Pumped Energy Air CFM25 CFM25 HVAC Location R Value Area Location Area R Value Leakage Type Handler TOT OUT QN RLF Heat Cool Attic 8 400 ft Main 100 ft 6 Proposed Qn Main cfm cfm 0 03 0 60 1 1 TEMPERATURES Programmable Thermostat Y Ceiling Fans N Cooling X Jan X Feb X Mar X Apr X May X Jun X Jul X Aug X Sep X Oct X Nov X Dec w Ba Re Ki KA Riy Bi Ra Kag Bee Kei Re Rie Thermostat Schedule 2014 FL Code Hours Schedule Type 1 10 11 12 Cooling WD AM 75 75 75 75 PM 75 75 75 75 Cooling WEH AM 75 75 75 75 PM 75 75 75 75 Heating WD AM 72 72 72 72 PM 72 72 72 72 Heating WEH AM 72 72 72 72 PM 72 72 72 72 MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 3 of 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 45 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance Building Input Summary Report Appliance Schedule HERS 2006 Reference Schedule Type 1 2 3 4 Sample Ceiling Fans Summer AM 0 65 0 65 0 65 0 65 Released 100 PM 0 33 0 33 0 33 0 33 Annual Use 0 kWh Yr Clothes Washer AM 0 105 Released Annual Use Dishwasher Released Annual Use Dryer Released Annua
91. Page 2 of 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 28 U Factor Method Alternative Report 402 1 3 Compliance Sample Building Input Summary Report HEATING SYSTEM System Type Subtype Efficiency Capacity Ducts Block Entry Power Volt Curr Electric Heat Pump None HSPF 8 2 30 kBtu hr 0 0 0 sys 1 COOLING SYSTEM System Type Subtype Efficiency Capacity Air Flow SHR Ducts Block 1 Central Unit Split SEER 14 30 kBtu hr 900 cfm 0 75 sys 1 1 HOT WATER SYSTEM System Type SubType Location EF Cap Use SetPnt Credits 1 Electric None Main 0 9 50 gal 60 gal 120 deg None SOLAR HOT WATER Collector Surface Absorp Trans Tank Tank Tank Heat PV Pump Collector Type Tilt Azimuth Area Loss Coef Prod Corr Volume U Value Surf Area Exch Eff Pumped Energy Air CFM25 CFM25 HVAC Location R Value Area Location Area R Value Leakage Type Handler TOT OUT QN RLF Heat Cool Attic 8 400 ft Main 100 ft 6 Proposed Qn Main cfm cfm 0 03 0 60 1 1 TEMPERATURES Programmable Thermostat Y Ceiling Fans N Cooling X Jan X Feb X Mar X Apr X May X Jun X Jul X Aug X Sep X Oct X Nov X Dec w Ba Re Ki KA Ruy Bi Ra Kag Ree Kei RW Rie Thermostat Schedule 2014 FL Code Hours Schedule Type 1 10 11 12 Cooling WD AM 75 75 75 75 PM 75 75 75 75 Cooling WEH AM 75 75 75 75 PM 75 75 75 75 Heating WD AM 72 72 72 72 PM 72 72 72 72 Heating WEH AM 72 72 72 72 PM 72 72 72 72
92. RI total capacity is a nominal rating test value and shall not be used for equipment sizing Manufacture s expanded performance data shall be used to select cooling only equipment This selection 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 Design values for entering wet bulb and dry bulb temperature 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 Attached single and multi 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 2 When signed and sealed by a Florida registered engineer in attached single and multi family units the capacity of equipment may be sized in accordance with good design practice o R403 6 1 2 Heating equipment capacity e R403 6 1 2 1 Heat pumps Heat pumps sizing shall be based on the cooling requirements as calculated according to Section R403 6 1 1 and the heat pump total cooling capacity shall not be more than 1 15 times grea
93. 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 402 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 R402 4 1 2 Testing The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 5 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 1 and 2 and 3 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3 through 8 Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure of 0 2 inches w g 50 Pascals Where required by the code official testing shall be conducted by 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 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
94. The lower the Energy Performance Index the more efficient the home 100 Main Street Tampa FL 32922 1 New construction or existing New From Plans 9 Wall Types Insulation Area 2 Single family or multiple famil Single famil a Concrete Block Int Insul Exterior R 6 0 1700 00 ft 9 y F y 9 y b Frame Wood Exterior R 13 0 100 00 ft 3 Number of units if multiple family 1 c N A R ft2 4 Number of Bedrooms 3 d N A R ft 10 Ceiling Types Insulation Area 5 Is this a worst case No a Under Attic Vented R 38 0 2000 00 ft 6 Conditioned floor area ft 2000 b N A R ft2 7 Windows Description Area c N A R ft a U Factor Dbl U 0 40 225 00 ft 11 Ducts R fe a Sup Attic Ret Main AH Main 6 400 SHGC SHGC 0 25 b U Factor Dbl U 0 65 75 00 ft SHGC SHGC 0 25 12 Cooling systems kBtu hr Efficiency c U Factor Dbl U 0 65 10 00 ft2 a Central Unit 30 0 SEER 14 00 SHGC SHGC 0 25 d U Factor NIA ft 13 Heating systems kBtu hr Efficiency SHGC a Electric Heat Pump 30 0 HSPF 8 20 Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth 0 000 ft Area Weighted Average SHGC 0 250 8 Floor Types Insulation Area 14 pe ees systems Cape 80 aali a Slab On Grade Edge Insulation R 0 0 2000 00 ft a Pe eos b N A R ft f c N A R ie Conservation features j None 15 Credits Pstat certify that this home has complied with the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for Building Construction through the above energy saving features which wi
95. Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 36 Exterior lighting for lighting zone 3 on the building front side only Exterior lighting base site allowance of 750 W and 0 64 W linear ft allowance for walk ways around the front side of the building yields 846 W total exterior lighting power The exterior lighting is on only when there is no sunlight and is controlled with a timer switch or photo sensor Prototype Building A3 Proposed HVAC System Each floor is served by a packaged VAV air conditioner with gas furnace Each zone is served with terminal air distribution units with gas reheat coil The system has a cooling rated EER value of 12 8 Btu W h The gas furnace efficiency is 80 Each VAV system is equipped with a variable speed supply air fan of 60 fan efficiency and 90 electric motor efficiency Service hot water is provided with condensing gas water heater There are two hot water storage units of 80 gallons each for every floor Add air economizer depending on climate zone and cooling capacity of the individual fan coil unit The minimum ventilation air requirement per unit floor area for prototype office building A3 is 0 10 cfm ft Air infiltration through envelope walls fenestration and skylight normalized per unit gross area of the exterior walls for prototype building A3 is estimated to be 0 0052 cfm ft at a pressure difference of 0 016 inch w g Prototype Building A20 Prototype building A20 has a 22 500 ft floor plan area is
96. Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 18 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Continued o R403 6 1 1 Cooling equipment capacity continued The published value for AHRI total capacity is a nominal rating test value and shall not be used for equipment sizing Manufacture s expanded performance data shall be used to select cooling only equipment This selection 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 Design values for entering wet bulb and dry bulb temperature 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 Attached single and multi 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 2 When signed and sealed by a Florida registered engineer in attached single and multi family units the capacity of equipment may be sized in accordance with good design practice o R403 6 1 2 Heating equipment capacity e R403 6 1 2 1 Heat pum
97. Uni ici Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth 2 000 ft b Central Unit a a Area Weighted Average SHGC 0 406 f AS 8 Floor Types a Slab On Grade Edge Insulation b Floor Over Other Space c N A 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 Insulation Area R 0 0 1200 00 ft R 0 0 1200 00 ft R 0 0 ft based on installed Code compliant features Builder Signature Date Address of New Home 13 Heating systems a Electric Heat Pump 18 0 SEER 13 00 kBtu hr Efficiency b Natural Gas Furnace 14 Hot water systems a Electric b Conservation features None 15 Credits City FL Zip 20 0 HSPF 7 70 18 0 AFUE 0 78 Cap 50 gallons EF 0 9 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 EnergyGauge Rating Contact the EnergyGauge Hotline at 321 638 1492 or see the EnergyGauge web site at energygauge com for information and a list of certified Raters For information about the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation contact the Florida Building Commission s support staff l abel required by Section 303 1 3 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conserva
98. acent to showers and tubs shall be insulated and the air barrier installed separating them from the showers and tubs The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication boxes or air sealed boxes shall be installed HVAC register boots that penetrate building thermal envelope shall be sealed to the sub floor or drywall An air barrier shall be installed on fireplace walls Fireplaces shall have gasketed doors Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 86 FORM 405 2014 FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Envelope Leakage Test Report SAMPLE Project Name Sample Addition Builder Builder Street 123 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Orlando FL 32922 Permit Number Design Location FL Orlando Jurisdiction Regression Data C n R CFM 50 Multi Point Test Data ELA HOUSE PRESSURE Pa EqLA Pa ACH Pa ACH 50 Pa SLA Pa Pa 402 4 1 2Testing option The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 5 air changes per hour in Climates Zones 1 and 3 3 air changes per hour in Climates Zones 3 through 8 Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure or 0 2 inches w g 50 Pascals Where required by the code official testing shall be conducted by an approved third party A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by th
99. ach tab is a section for Total UA Alternative Method It is the third block of entries on each page scroll down past the R Value and U Factor methods Complete each yellow highlighted field If the value entered is the expected value or result the green highlighted field adjacent will indicated Pass There is also a box indicating if the software would indicate if the home passes compliance Again indicate what the software indicated If the value is expected the green field will indicate Pass For a house where the expected result is that the home fails to comply the entered choice of Fails will yield a Pass Each yellow highlighted field must be accurate in order for the software to pass the test If the results computed by the software fall outside the range indicated on the excel report and the vendor believes that their value is correct they may include an explanation If submitting for multiple prescriptive methods submit just one spreadsheet file completing each prescriptive block of entries for each method seeking software approval Save the file with the name Residential Prescriptive Compliance Test 2014 software name R3 2 Reporting Test Results A pdf file shall be prepared and labeled U Factor Reports from software name It shall include the required reports for house T01 followed by T02 T03 M01 MO2 and M03 Sample report formats are provided in section R3 3 For each house include the following
100. ade Table 7 12 Thermal and Optical Properties of Prototype Building B1 solarRefectance 06s oo o o solar Absorptance os oa Briano O ow o oo S Exterior lighting for light industrial or neighborhood business area lighting zone 2 on the building front side only Exterior lighting base site allowance of 600 W and 0 56 W linear ft allowance for walk ways around the front side of the building yields 712 W total exterior lighting power The exterior lighting is on only when there is no sunlight and is controlled with a timer switch or photo sensor Table 7 13 Internal Gain Components of Prototype Building B1 Internal Heat Gain Components Supermarket Equipment Plug Load W f2 o o Occupancy People 1000 ft 13 10 Refrigerators Power Density W ft po Prototype Building B1 Proposed HVAC System Each zone is served with a packed air source heat pump and electric supplemental heater or a packaged air conditioner with electric furnace Each packaged heat pump or packaged air conditioner unit has a rated SEER value of 17 0 Btu W h if the cooling capacity is less than 65 0 kBtu h or else has a cooling rated EER value of 12 6 Btu W h if the cooling capacity is greater or equal to 65 0 kBtu h The heat pump has a rated HSPF value of 8 4 Btu W h if the cooling capacity of the heat pump is less than 65 0 kBtu h or else has heating rated COP of 3 5 at 47 F dry bulb and 43 F wet bulb outdoor air temperature if the cooling
101. aft 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 and 6 Supply and return registers if installed at the time of the test shall be fully open o R402 4 2 Fireplaces New wood burning fireplaces shall have tight fitting flue dampers and outdoor combustion air o R402 4 3 Fenestration air leakage 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 m and swinging doors no more than 0 5 cfm per square foot 2 6 L s m when tested according to NFRC 400 or AAMA WDMA CSA 101 1 S 2 A440 by an accredited independent laboratory and listed and labeled by the manufacturer o R402 4 4 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 C 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 E 283 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 cov
102. air leakage rate of not exceeding 5 air hereby certify that the above envelope Where required by the code official leakage performance results demonstrate testing shall be conducted by an compliance with Florida Energy Code approved third party A written requirements in accordance with report of the results of the test shall Section 402 4 1 2 be signed by the third party Signature the code official Printed Name changes per hour in Climates Zones 1 and 3 3 air changes per hour in Climates Zones 3 through 8 Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure or 0 2 inches w g 50 Pascals Where required by the code official testing shall be conducted by an approved third party A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the parting 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 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 openings for continuous ventilation systems and heat recovery ventilators shall be closed and seale
103. al Assistance Manual TAM 2010 1 with some editing Charles Eley COMNET Commercial Energy Service Network The prototype buildings test suites used in this manual were adopted from COMNET BEM Manual with some modification and permission from Charles Eley of COMNET 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual iv List of Figures Figure 7 1 Proposed Prototype Buildings Test Suite Input Data eeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeseeecneeeteeees 33 Figure 7 2 Prototype Building A ssaccesssanccsncacsisaeszachastadesaresvssetcasacaanestecdteeeataanseatensa eines Gaerne 34 Figure 7 3 Prototype Building Asc sss secesceacahivscaceadadasceondsoteaeoncaemiedeasuataaneaie need iaseieaideniincees 36 Figure 7 4 Prototype Building PO i ve ese eles eG ccc ea esses nal us ceactavacpes aasesbccasevessa re seieeeersoneate teeta 37 Figure 7 5 Prototype Building peeeeemmeere renee cram nee trees re eenece ot re eee Aare mee ee ae eer ney sneer 39 Figure 7 6 Prototype Building C1 ics scr vase ssccs Ge ececaeat cede cs Veeecd ese beca vada asesece Vacs eee betes ncate ease 41 Figure 7 7 Prototype Building D7 ss sccscsss estasnssesacsd sntoeannsieeesba seeiis oaee aaa aaie Eaa 43 Figure 7 8 Envelope Trade Off Option Test Building Source ASHRAE 90 1 2007 User s Manual sas eas cashews sneceetipeates vasenerccesnes se iassncentevnecen acescst leave A 46 Figure 7 9 Performance method envelope requirements for prototype building A1 eee 48 Figur
104. angle between 10 degrees and 40 degrees of the horizontal and 2 Be installed at an orientation within 45 degrees of true south R403 5 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 Outdoor air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers that close when the ventilation system is not operating o R403 5 1 Whole house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy Mechanical ventilation system fans shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403 5 1 Exception Where mechanical ventilation fans are integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment they shall be powered by an electronically commutated motor o R403 5 2 Ventilation air Residential buildings designed to be operated at a positive indoor pressure or for mechanical ventilation shall meet the following criteria 1 The design air change per hour minimums for residential buildings in ASHRAE 62 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality shall be the maximum rates allowed for residential applications 2 No ventilation or air conditioned system make air shall be provided to conditioned space from attics crawlspaces attached closed garages or outdoor spaces adjacent to swimming pools or spas 3 If ventilation air is drawn from enclosed spaces s then th
105. angs projecting 10 ft on the south east and west exposures The second and third floors contain offices that have similarly oriented overhangs although the overhangs project only 5 ft Floors four through seven are apartments To provide more daylight and fresh air the four floors of apartments have two 20 ft x 30 ft notches taken out of the floor plan therefore these levels have 1 200 ft less floor area than floors one two and three The building also has an unconditioned stairwell The building construction is steel framed exterior wall gypsum board interior walls unheated slab on grade floor and flat built in roof with insulation entirely above deck construction The unheated slab on grade floor has F factor of 0 70 Btu h ft F The opaque surfaces construction materials and surface properties of prototype building D7 are summarized in Table 7 17 and Table 7 18 The fenestrations have double glazing and thermally broken metal frames Only the fenestrations on the residential levels are operable The Prototype proposed building D7 window to wall ratio and fenestration U value and SHGC are given in Table 7 19 The lighting power and equipment electric power densities used in the different sections of the prototype building D7 are summarized in The perimeter zones of the office have automatic daylight dimming controls Figure 7 7 Prototype Building D7 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 43 Table 7 17 Constr
106. applicable items 4 Read sign and date the Prepared By certification statement at the bottom of page 1 The owner or owner s agent must also sign and date the form Check 1 New construction addition or existing building 1 New From Plans C 2 Single family detached or multiple family attached 2 Single family a 3 If multiple family number of units covered by this submission 3 1 a 4 Is this a worst case yes no 4 No 5 Conditioned floor area sq ft 5 2000 2 6 Windows type and area a U factor 6a 0 40 b Solar Heat Gain Coefficient SHGC 6b 0 25 c Area 6c 310 7 Skylights type and area a U factor 7a 0 65 b Solar Heat Gain Coefficient SHGC 7b 0 25 rene 8 Floor type area or perimeter and insulation a Slab on grade R value 8a 0 _ b Wood raised R value 8b Not applicable oo c Wood common R value 8c Not applicable d Concrete raised R value 8d Not applicable e Concrete common R value 8e Not applicable a 9 Wall type area and insulation a Exterior 1 Wood frame Insulation R value 9a1 13 2 Masonry Insulation R value 9a2 6 e b Adjacent 1 Wood frame Insulation R value 9b1 Not applicable 2 Masonry Insulation R value 9b2 Not applicable 10 Ceiling type and insulation a Attic Insulation R value 10a 38 b Single assembly Insulation R value 10b Not applicable ao 11 Air distribution system a Duct location insulation 11a Attic
107. apter 4 Commercial Energy Efficiency Section C401 C407 of the Florida Energy Code 2 Accuracy of energy simulation tool 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 2 The compliance software program shall demonstrate acceptable levels of accuracy by performing and passing the required certification tests discussed in Chapters 6 residential section and 7 commercial section of this Manual as modified by the vendor to address Florida s specific climate conditions The compliance software program vendor performs the certification tests in Chapters 6 or 7 respectively for residential or commercial projects The vendor conducts the specified tests evaluates the results and certifies in writing that the compliance software program passes the tests The Commission may perform spot checks and may require additional tests to verify that the proposed compliance software program is appropriate for Florida Energy Code compliance purposes When energy analysis techniques are compared two potential sources of discrepancies could be 1 the differences in user interpretation when entering the building specifications and 2 the differences in the compliance software program s algorithms mathematical models for estimating energy use The approval tests minimize differences in interpretation by providing explicit detailed descriptions of the test buildings that must be analyzed 3 User s Manual or help system The vendor shal
108. are available on the Florida Building Commission s website www floridabuilding org for the verification tests specified in Section 6 4 2 above The Forms are Florida AutoGen_results form xls ASHRAE 140_results form xls FL HERS_BESTEST_results form xls HVAC results form xls DSE_results form xls DHW_results form xls FL_e ratio_results xls 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 29 A software tool is considered as successfully passing when its results fall inside the maximum and minimum ranges provided by these results forms 6 6 Submitting Software for Approval by the Building Commission The software vendor shall include a cover sheet that indicates the software name and pertinent edition version numbers If the vendor offers many versions of the software and only some of those versions will calculate energy code compliance then the submittal must indicate which names versions etc will meet the requirements of their submittal The cover page shall also include what type of code compliance the software is designed to handle with a checkbox completed for those items the software covers and leaving the checkbox blank for those items not covered by the software See the appendix A of this manual for a template Commercial Energy Efficiency Code Compliance FEC Prescriptive Method FEC Total Building Performance Method ASHRAE Prescriptive Method ASHRAE Energy Cost Budget Method ASHRAE Envelope Trade off Opt
109. at 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 o R403 9 2 Time switches Time switches or other control method that can automatically turn off and on heaters and pumps according to a preset schedule shall be installed on all heaters and pumps Heaters pumps and motors that have built in timers shall be deemed in compliance with this equipment e Exceptions 1 Where public health standards require 24 hour pump operations 2 Where pumps are required to operate solar and waste heat recovery pool heating systems 3 Where pumps are powered exclusively from on site renewable generation o R403 9 3 Covers Heated swimming pools and inground permanently installed 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 e Exception Outdoor pools deriving over 70 percent of the energy for heating from site recovered energy such as a heat pump or solar energy source computed over an operating season RR404 1 Lighting equipment Mandatory A minimum of 75 percent of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be high efficacy lamps or a minimum of 75 percent of
110. ave continuously burning pilot lights MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 3 of 3 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 19 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE TABLE 402 4 1 1 AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA Project Name Sample Addition Builder Name BUILDER Street 100 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Tampa FL 32922 Permit Number Owner OWNER Jurisdiction Design Location FL Orlando A continuous air barrier shall be installed in the building envelope Exterior thermal envelope contains a continuous barrier Breaks or joints in the air barrier shall be sealed Air permeable insulation shall not be used as a sealing material Air barrier and thermal barrier 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 Walls Corners and headers shall be insulated and the junction of the foundation and sill plate shall be sealed The junction of the top plate and the top or exterior walls shall be sealed Exterior thermal envelope insulation for framed walls shall be installed in substantial contact and continuous alignment with the air barrier Knee walls shall be sealed Windows skylights and doors The space between window door jambs a
111. bedroom Parameter Size Efficiency Level Conditioned Floor Area 2000 ft NA Slab on grade Floor 50x40 perimeter No insulation Roof gable type 5 in 12 slope No 2167 ft above 2000 0 75 solar absorptance overhangs ft conditioned space Ceiling flat under attic 2000 ft R 30 Skylight 10 ft U 0 65 SHGC 0 25 Wall 1 faces North Wood Frame 50 ft wide x 10 ft high R13 RS Door 1 24 ft U 0 40 Window 1 Vinyl Frame Low e 75 ft U 0 35 SHGC 0 25 Double Wall 2 faces East Wood Frame 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R13 R5 Window 2 Vinyl Frame Low e 75 ft U 0 35 SHGC 0 25 Double Wall 3 faces South Wood Frame 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R13 R5 Window 3 Metal Frame 15 ft U 1 2 SHGC 0 80 Single Pane Wall 4 faces South Wood Frame 10 ft wide x 10 ft high R13 R5 Window 4 Vinyl Frame Low 60 ft U 0 35 SHGC 0 25 e Double Wall 5 faces West Wood Frame 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R13 R5 Window 5 Vinyl Frame Low e 75 ft U 0 35 SHGC 0 25 Double Infiltration House Volume ACH50 5 2000 ft x 10 ft height 20 000ft Heating heat pump 21 000 Btu hr HSPF 8 2 Cooling heat pump 21 000 Btu hr SEER 14 Ducts supply in attic 400 ft2 R8 insulation Ducts return in conditioned space 100 ft2 R6 insulation Duct Tightness Leakage 0 04 cfm square foot post construction test Air Handler in conditioned space 21
112. bing in exterior walls or insulation that on installation readily conforms to available space shall extend behind piping and wiring Shower tub on exterior wall Exterior walls adjacent to showers and tubs shall be insulated and the air barrier installed separating them from the showers and tubs Electrical phone box on exterior walls The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication boxes or air sealed boxes shall be installed HVAC register boots HVAC register boots that penetrate building thermal envelope shall be sealed to the sub floor or drywall An air barrier shall be installed on fireplace walls Fireplaces shall have gasketed doors MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 36 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Envelope Leakage Test Report Project Name Sample Addition Builder Builder Street 100 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Tampa FL 32922 Permit Number Design Location FL Orlando Jurisdiction Envelope Leakage Test Results Leakage Characteristics Regression Data C n R CFM 50 Multi Point Test Data ELA HOUSE PRESSURE Pa EqLA Pa ACH Pa ACH 50 da SLA Pa Pa 402 4 1 2Testing option The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an
113. ble 6 1 Heat Recovery Unit Effectiveness factor ee Effectiveness Factor 86 0 78 0 61 6 5 4 7 1 Programs Using DOE2 to Model Water Heat Recovery Credit If using DOE 2 the COOL_WASTE_HEAT should be set to 0 07 the HEAT_WASTE_HEAT should be set to 0 09 and the DHW TYPE DESUPERHEAT 6 5 4 8 Dedicated Heat Pump Option To allow this option the model has to be able to simulate a heat pump water heater Also the cooling dumped to the zone the heat pump water heater is located e g garage shall be added to the heat balance of that space 6 5 4 9 Solar Water Heating Option The solar water heating effective efficiency for systems installed according to R403 4 4 2 1 shall be calculated using the following procedure First calculate the effective solar efficiency ESE SEF a b Bedrooms c Bedrooms 6 2 Where ESE effective solar efficiency SEF the published Florida Solar Energy Factor Bedrooms the number of bedrooms in the house a b c coefficients as given in Table 6 2 by climate zone 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 25 Table 6 2 Coefficients of equation for calculating effectiveness of solar water heater 13 12 Central 77 88 South 82 13 Second calculate the expected load 365 AW oaa GPDx8 3x T set Train T000 Where HWload amount of heating needed in kBtu year GPD gallons per day 30 10 Bedrooms Tset temperat
114. capacity of the heat pump is greater or equal to 65 0 kBtu h The air conditioner electric furnace has 100 thermal efficiency Each packaged heat pump is equipped with a variable speed supply air fan of 60 fan efficiency and 90 electric 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 40 motor efficiency Service hot water is provided with storage electric water heater There are two hot water storage units of 80 gallons each Add air economizer depending on climate zone and cooling capacity of the individual fan coil unit The minimum ventilation air requirement per unit floor area for supermarket and retail buildings is 0 27 cfm ft Air infiltration through envelope walls fenestration and skylight normalized per unit gross area of the exterior walls for prototype B1 building is estimated to be 0 0092 cfm ft at a pressure difference of 0 016 inch w g Prototype Building C1 Prototype building C1 has a 160 000 ft floor plan area is single story has an aspect ratio of 1 0 and has 1 280 ft of fenestration area on the front side only The building is divided into five zones four 15 ft deep perimeter zones and an internal zone The prototype building C1 is designed for Manufacturing or Warehouse application and is shown in Figure 7 6 It has a 24 ft height and has no plenum The window wall ratio WWR of front side south is 13 33 The fenestration has fixed metal frames and uncoated double glazing This proposed prototy
115. ccssssssssccececsssssesseseceeecsssesesaeeeeeeecesseseaaeseeeeseesees 6 3 Vendor Reg iemeMtS isspiss erpen E EE REE EE ENEE ERENER 7 3 1 Vendor Certification Statement sesssessssssrsssrssrrsssrsssrnssrnssrnsssnssenssenssesssessstesstesstesstesstesstessteeseenee 7 3 2 Application Ch cklistesssnire s ee e a e T r e E e E E ae ees 7 4 Users Manual and Help System Requirement cccccceeeeeseeeseceeeeeeeeeeeeeesneeeeeeeeeeneneas 11 4 1 SEMENT paria a E R tedesatbesnssuussacdeagbasea gusseeeraiecatengtt 12 5 Managing User WMD U6 oped cidecnarecccicetinbserssricthe ie ctia eeeiiadn hens 13 5 1 Building Descriptor Inputs and Restrictions ccccscccccecessssesseaeeececeeeeseeaaeceeeceseeseasaeeeeeeesseseaaaes 13 5 2 User IMCS HT AC Cc ccect cites tetis caepetectes oearccaarateveeczsseecueasieuascomceceeanataaetevusscesaativsoceven eeateceiassasteneraatevseeiss 14 6 Residential Energy Compliance Software Programs cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eter eee teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 17 6 1 General Requirements yosiric n aaa aaa a e Ea a oa E Ea eaa 17 6 2 Prescriptive R Value Method ccccccccssssssseceeeceseesesseaeceeccsseeseaesecesecssecsesaeaecesecsseesaeseeeesesseesenaaas 18 6 2 1 idel POPS E E EEE E E E E EET A A E ETE 18 6 2 2 Software Testing for Building Commission Approval of the R Value Method cccceee 19 6 3 Prescriptive U Factor Alternative cccccccsessscecececesseseaeaeeeeecesseuaececeescesseseua
116. ces 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 or R 19 space permitting or R 10 otherwise O 403 6 Heating and cooling equipment Mandatory The following sections are mandatory for cooling and heating equipment o R403 6 1 Equipment sizing 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 which affect equipment sizing System sizing calculations shall not include loads created by local intermittent mechanical ventilation such as standard kitchen and bathroom exhaust systems o R403 6 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 403 6 or the closest available size provided by the manufacturer s product
117. d 5 Heating and cooling systems if installed at the time of the test shall be turned off and 6 Supply and return registers if installed at the time of the test shall be fully open conducting the test and provided to Florida Rater Certification BUILDING OFFICIAL Date DATE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 37 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Air Distribution System Test Report Prescriptive Method Project Name Sample Addition Street 100 Main Street City State Zip Tampa FL 32922 Design Location FL Orlando Builder Permit Office Permit Number Jurisdiction Duct Test Time Rough in or Post Construction Air Distribution System Leakage Test Results CFM25 Air Distribution System Leakage Test Values Line System Total Duct Leakage 1 System 1 cfm25 Total 2 System 2 cfm25 Total 3 System 3 cfm25 Total 4 System 4 cfm25 Total 5 Total House Sum lines 1 4 D ee SUSIE yids by pasagas Total Conditioned Floor Area Qn 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
118. d R value if appropriate Heating system labeled ratings including AFUE COP or HSPF as appropriate Cooling system labeled ratings including SEER or EER as appropriate Thermostat schedule for heating and cooling Air distribution system characteristics including locations of all supply and return ducts and the air handler units supply and return duct R values and supply and return duct air leakage values in cfm25 e Mechanical ventilation kWh yr if appropriate Software tools must have the ability to recreate or store the test case Standard Reference Designs as if they were Proposed Design such that they also can be simulated and evaluated as the Proposed Design R5 2 Auto generation Test Case Descriptions Test Casel Case L100 building configured as specified in ASHRAE 140 2011 Section 7 Class II Test Procedures located in Tallahassee FL including a total of 3 bedrooms and the following mechanical equipment gas furnace with AFUE 82 central air conditioning with SEER 14 0 and tankless gas water heater with EF 0 83 Test Case 2 Case L100 configured on an un vented crawlspace with R 7 crawlspace wall insulation located in Orlando FL including a total of 3 bedrooms and the following mechanical equipment electric heat pump with HSPF 9 0 and SEER 16 0 and 52 gallon heat pump water heater with EF 2 20 Test Case 3 Case L304 in Miami configured as specified in the ASHRAE 140 2011 Section 7 Class II Test Proced
119. de Walls EPF Floors EPF Slabs EPF Daylight Potential EPF Total EPF The following are common to the three compliance methods External lighting compliance Lighting controls compliance System report compliance Plant compliance Water Heater Compliance Piping system Compliance Other Required Compliance Requirements C 3 Compliance Summary e Whether the building Passes or Fails Energy Code compliance e The summary depends on the compliance method Three options are provide depending on the compliance method o Gross Energy Cost in dollars Performance Methods only o Envelope Prescriptive Compliance Pass or Fail Prescriptive Methods only o Envelope Performance Factor EPF Building Envelope Trade Off Option Method only DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual C 2 The following are common to the three compliance methods Lighting Controls External Lighting HVAC System Plant Water Heating System Piping Systems Inspection Checklist O O O O OOO e Any conservation credits provided in the calculation per Section C407 5 2 4 of the Florida Energy Code e Compliance Certification Box o Statement signature and date by the individual completing the compliance report as follows Statement I hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by this calculation are in compliance with the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation PREPARED BY DATE
120. dule Off Standby Misc Elec Simple Default Main HERS2011 1 CEILING FANS Type Screen Default New cfm per watt CeilingFa Label Available Standard 87 CeilingFa Label Available Standard 87 CeilingFa Label Available Standard 87 MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 5 of 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 31 U Factor Method Alternative Report 402 1 3 Compliance SAMPLE ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL EPL DISPLAY CARD ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX XX calculated The lower the Energy Performance Index the more efficient the home 100 Main Street Tampa FL 32922 1 New construction or existing New From Plans 9 Wall Types Insulation Area 2 Single family or multiple family Single family a Concrete Block Int Insul Exterior R 6 0 1700 00 ft b Frame Wood Exterior R 13 0 100 00 ft 3 Number of units if multiple family 1 c NA R ft2 4 Number of Bedrooms 3 d N A R ft f A 10 Ceiling Types Insulation Area 5 Is this a worst case No a Under Attic Vented R 38 0 2000 00 ft2 6 Conditioned floor area ft2 2000 b N A R ft 7 Windows Description Area c N A R ft a U Factor Dbl U 0 40 225 00 ft 11 Ducts R fe a Sup Attic Ret Main AH Main 6 400 SHGC SHGC 0 25 b U Factor Dbl U 0 65 75 00 ft SHGC SHGC 0 25 12 Cooling systems kBtu hr Efficiency c U Factor Dbl U 0 65 10 00 f
121. e R402 4 1 2 Testing The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 5 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 1 and 2 and 3 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3 through 8 Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure of 0 2 inches w g 50 Pascals Where required by the code official testing shall be conducted by 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 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 and 6 Supply and return registers if installed at the time of the test shall be fully open o R402 4 2 Fireplaces New wood burning fireplaces shall have tight fitting flue dampers and outdoor combu
122. e interior of wal requirement must be met except if at least 50 percent of the insulation required for the exterior of wall is installed exterior of or integral to the wall 5 Ducts amp AHU installed substantially leak free per Section R403 2 2 Test required by an energy rater certified in accordance with Section 553 99 Florida Statues or as authorized by Florida Statutes The total leakage test is not required for ducts and air handlers located entirely within the thermal envelope 6 Minimum efficiencies are those set by the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 for typical residential equipment and are subject to NAECA rules and regulations For other types of equipment see Tables C403 2 3 1 11 of the Commercial Provisions of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation S For other electric storage volumes gt 55 min EF 2 057 0 00113 volume 8 For other natural gas storage volumes gt 55 min EF 0 8012 0 00078 volume MM DD YY HH MM AM PM DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 2 of 3 R 14 FORM R402 2014 SAMPLE TABLE 402B MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Component Section Summary of Requirement s Check Air leakage 402 4 To be caulked gasketed weatherstripped or otherwise sealed per Table R402 4 1 1 Recess
123. e BUILDER Street 123 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Orlando FL 32922 Permit Number Owner OWNER Jurisdiction Design Location FL Orlando New construction or existing Addition 9 Wall Types 405 0 sq ft Insulation Area a Concrete Block Int Insul Exterior R 6 0 405 00 ft b N A R ft Number of units if multiple family 1 c NA R ft Number of Bedrooms Bedrms In Addition 3 1 d N A R ft2 10 Ceiling Types 500 0 sq ft Insulation Area a Under Attic Vented R 30 0 500 00 ft Conditioned floor area above grade ft b N A R ft c N A R ft 11 Ducts R fe Windows 60 0 sq ft Description Area a Sup Attic Ret Attic AH Main 6 100 U Factor Dbl U 0 35 60 00 ft SHGC SHGC 0 25 U Factor N A ft2 12 Cooling systems kBtu hr Efficiency SHGC a Central Unit 8 8 SEER 14 00 U Factor N A ft SHGC 13 Heating systems kBtu hr Efficiency U Factor N A ft a Electric Heat Pump 6 5 HSPF 8 20 SHGC Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth 1 000 ft Area Weighted Average SHGC 0 350 14 Hot water systems None Baseline assumed a Electric Single family or multiple family Single family Is this a worst case Conditioned floor area below grade ft 8 Floor Types 500 0 sq ft Insulation Area a Slab On Grade Edge Insulation R 0 0 500 00 ft i b N A ft2 b Conservation features c N A fte Nong 15 Credits Total Proposed Modified Loads XX XX calculated Tota
124. e U factor SHGC HSPF AFUE SEER EF etc 6 5 2 Compliance Report Compliance software program provisions and overall stringency shall be as described in Section R405 4 2 of the Florida Energy Code The software shall produce the following cover sheet for submittal with each report vendor may change page number count based on their typical output RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Residential Performance Method Applications for compliance with the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 via the Residential performance method shall include 1 this checklist 2 a Form 405 see minimum required format in Appendix R 5 of this Manual report that documents that the Proposed Design complies with Section R405 3 of the Florida Energy Code this form shall include a summary page indicating home address e ratio and the pass or fail status along with summary areas and types of components whether the home was simulated as a worst case orientation name and version of the compliance software tool name of individual completing the compliance report 1 Page and an input summary checklist that can be used for field verification usually 4 pages may be greater 3 Energy Performance Level EPL Display Card one page and 4 mandatory requirements three pages 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 22 Requi
125. e based methods The compliance software vendor is responsible for generating and entering the software s reference design requirements and demonstrating that the compliance software results match the standard reference building design for each case of the test cases The spreadsheet details of the procedure and compliance requirements are described in Section Tak 5 For software supporting Performance Based Compliance ASHRAE Standard 140 Test Certification The compliance software provider shall submit a certificate to the commission indicating that the code compliance software engine meets the requirements of the Standard 140 tests 6 For software supporting Prescriptive Based Compliance Prescriptive Method Test Results Spreadsheet The vendor shall submit the compliance software s evaluation spreadsheet file CommercialPrescriptiveMethodsResults xls to the building commission This spreadsheet is designed to demonstrate the software s compliance using the prescriptive compliance methods per the Florida Energy Code or ASHRAE 90 1 option for subset of the test suite by climate zone The standard reference design prescriptive requirements are created based on the commercial code compliance requirements of the Florida Energy Code and ASHRAE 90 1 option The compliance software vendor is responsible for 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 8 generating the software s prescriptive requirements and popu
126. e 7 10 Performance method HVAC requirements for prototype building A1 cee 50 Figure 7 11 Prescriptive method compliance requirements for prototype building A1 52 Figure 7 12 Envelope trade off option compliance method results spreadsheet eeeeeeee 53 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual v List of Tables Table 6 1 Heat Recovery Unit Effectiveness factor ccsescssssessssseeecsseeeceesescseseessesaeseesaeesesesereas 25 Table 6 2 Coefficients of equation for calculating effectiveness of solar water heater 0 26 Table 7 1 Proposed Prototype Buildings for Compliance Software Evaluation cccceseeeeee 32 Table 7 2 Construction Materials for Prototype Building A1 oo ee eeceeeteeeereeeeeeeceeetseeeseeeeeeeeeneeaes 34 Table 7 3 Thermal and Optical Properties of Prototype Building A1 ou eee ceeeneeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeees 34 Table 7 4 Internal Gain Components of Prototype Building A1 0 0 eeeeeeeseeeteeecneeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeae 34 Table 7 5 Construction Materials of Prototype Building AS ee eeeeeeeeecseeeeeeeeceeeteeeseeateeteeneees 36 Table 7 6 Thermal and Optical Properties of Prototype Building A3 ce eeeeeeneeeeeeeeneeeeteeeeeeees 36 Table 7 7 Internal Gain Components of Prototype Building A8 ou eee eneeeteeeceeeeeeeeceteeeeeeeneeaes 36 Table 7 8 Construction Materials of Prototype Building A20 cc ceeeeeseeeceeeeeteeeceeeteeteceeeeeeeeeneeas 38
127. e End Use Energy Consumption EC_x to the nearest 0 1 MBtu i Heating MBtu ii Cooling MBtu iii Hot Water MBtu 5 4 1 4 Manufacturer s Equipment Performance Ratings MEPR i Heating system HSPF COP AFUE or CAFUE ii Cooling system SEER EER or COP iii Hot Water system EF or CEF 5 4 2 Test Description Florida Energy Code compliance for the following cases located in Orlando FL shall be computed reporting the values listed above 5 4 2 1 Case L130A 01 Using the HERS BESTEST L130 case create a 3 bedroom Proposed Home containing the following equipment i Heating system electric HP with HSPF 7 7 ii Cooling system electric A C with SEER 13 0 iii Hot Water 40 gal electric with EF 0 92 iv All the equipment are to be located inside the conditioned space and heating and air conditioning ductwork are to be located in the conditioned space and have zero 0 air leakage 5 4 2 2 Case L100A 02 Identical to Case L130A 01 except that the hot water heater is changed to a tankless natural gas with EF 0 82 5 4 2 3 Case L100A 03 Identical to Case L130A 01 except that the space heating system is changed to a natural gas furnace with AFUE 78 5 4 2 4 Case L100A 04 Identical to Case L130A 01 except that the space heating system is changed to a high efficiency HP with SEER 17 and HSPF 10 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 59 5 4 2 5 Case L100A 05 Identical to Case L
128. e Panes NFRC U Factor SHGC Storm Area Depth Separation Interior Shade Screening N gt E Vinyl Low E Double Yes 0 4 0 25 N 75 0 ft OftOin OftOin Drapes blinds None I Vinyl Low E Double Yes 0 4 0 25 75 0 ft OftOin OftOin Drapes blinds None S gt W Vinyl Low E Double Yes 0 4 0 25 15 0 ft OftOin OftOin Drapes blinds None S gt W Vinyl Low E Double Yes 0 4 0 25 60 0 ft OftOin OftOin Drapes blinds None W gt N 5 Vinyl Low E Double Yes 0 65 0 25 75 0 ft OftOin OftOin Drapes blinds None N gt E Skylt Metal Double Tinted Yes 0 65 0 25 10 0 ft OftOin OftOin Drapes blinds None INFILTRATION Scope Method SLA CFM 50 ELA EqLA ACH ACH 50 Wholehouse Proposed ACH 50 000254 1333 3 73 2 137 66 1906 Mass Type Area Thickness Furniture Fraction Space No Added Mass 0 ft Oft 0 3 Main MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 2 of 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 44 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance Sample Building Input Summary Report HEATING SYSTEM System Type Subtype Efficiency Capacity Ducts Block Entry Power Volt Curr Electric Heat Pump None HSPF 8 2 30 kBtu hr 0 0 0 sys 1 COOLING SYSTEM System Type Subtype Efficiency Capacity Air Flow SHR Ducts Block 1 Central Unit Split SEER 14 30 kBtu hr 900 cfm 0 75 sys 1 1 HOT WATER SYSTEM System Type SubType Location EF Cap Use SetPnt Credits 1 Electric
129. e manufacturer s equipment performance ratings MEPR The eRatio calculation procedure is given in Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 Appendix B The Tier 1 HERS BESTEST and Florida HERS BESTEST software verification test cases are found in the following documents Procedures for Verification of RESNET Accredited HERS Software Tools RESNET Publication No 13 002 includes ASHRAE Standard 140 2011 Class II Tier 1 building loads tests RESNET 2013 http www resnet us programs RESNET_Pub_13 002_clean pdf NREL TP 472 7332a Home Energy Rating System Building Energy Simulation Test HERS BESTEST Volume 1 Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tests User s Manual November 1995 Judkoff Ron and Joel Neymark http www nrel gov docs legosti fy96 7332a pdf 6 5 7 Testing Procedures Using the test cases identified in the reference documents in 6 4 2 above simulate the cases as outlined in the reference documents Record the results using the MS Excel spreadsheets provided by the Commission see below A Software Vendor shall submit test results for Las Vegas NV and Colorado Springs CO ASHRAE Standard 140 and for Orlando FL Florida HERS BESTEST The source and data of the reference test results used for comparison must be submitted with the application Acceptance criteria for the Florida Energy Code Reference Home AutoGen Tests are provided in Appendix R 5 Results Forms in MS Excel Spreadsheet format
130. e parting 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 During testing Exterior windows and doors fireplace and stove doors shall be closed but not sealed beyond the intended weatherstripping or other infiltration k N O O EGO hereby certify that the above envelope Where required by the code official leakage performance results demonstrate testing shall be conducted by an compliance with Florida Energy Code approved third party A written requirements in accordance with report of the results of the test shall control measures measures Section 402 4 1 2 Signature Dampers including exhaust intake makeup air backdraft and flue dampers shall be closed but not sealed beyond intended infiltration control Interior doors if installed at the time of the test shall be open Exterior openings for continuous ventilation systems and heat recovery ventilators shall be closed and sealed Heating and cooling systems if installed at the time of the test shall be turned off and Supply and return registers if installed at the time of the test shall be fully open be signed by the third party conducting the test and provided to the code official Printed Name Florida Rater Certification BUILDING OFFICIAL Date DATE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Ver
131. e populated in a single worksheet This worksheet is designed for side by side comparison of the proposed design building inputs to the standard reference design building prescriptive code compliance minimum requirements The compliance software vendor shall generate list of the proposed design building elements input and the corresponding prescriptive method minimum requirements along with the decision reached and populate the results in the respective worksheet The decision is a Pass or Fail depending on whether the proposed design input value of a building element meet standard reference minimum prescriptive requirement or not Snapshot of the proposed prototype building A1 inputs and the prescriptive method test results are shown in Figure 7 11 Column G contains the proposed design building input data and column H and column K hold the prescriptive methods standard reference requirements for climate zone 1 based on ASHARE 90 1 option and the Florida Energy Code FEC respectively The standard reference design minimum requirement Pass or Fail results in column T and L are created as reference for evaluation purpose only Column J and M are place holders for the Pass or Fail decisions to be generated by the compliance software vendor for this evaluation The prescriptive methods standard reference requirements in column J and M which are to be generated and enter
132. e process The compliance software may provide additional information designed to assist the user to correct the invalid data 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 14 Handling Inconsistent Inputs If the proposed design building fails a consistency check the compliance software shall notify the user that an inconsistency exists identify the specific consistency check that has been failed identify the inconsistent input fields if feasible and prevent execution of the next step of the compliance process The software may provide additional information designed to help the user correct the inconsistent input Validity Checks The compliance software shall check all user inputs to ensure that the following conditions are met Limits Inputs not to exceed the minimums or maximums values for the parameters permitted by the simulation engine Compliance Rule Limits Inputs not to be outside the limits for the descriptors specified in the Florida Energy Code Simulation Tool Discrete Options Inputs correspond with valid discrete or list options for parameters available in the simulation engine and Compliance Rule Discrete Options Inputs correspond with valid discrete options provided for in the Florida Energy Code Consistency Checks The consistency checks described above are intended to identify errors and oversights in user input and thereby help ensure that the building description
133. e setting range shall be from 100 F to 140 F 38 C to 60 C R403 4 4 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 o R403 4 4 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 met the criteria Section R403 4 4 2 1 e R403 4 4 2 1 Solar water heating system 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 1 Be installed with a tilt
134. e simulation results for heating cooling hot water and the other provisions of Section B 1 1 3 of the Florida Energy Code as follows e Ratio Proposed Design normalized modified loads Standard Reference Design loads Acceptance criteria for these calculations shall be 0 5 of 1 00 Thus for each of the preceding test cases 1 4 the e Ratio resulting from these software tool simulations and the subsequent e Ratio calculations shall be greater than or equal to 0 995 and less than or equal to 1 005 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 58 R5 4 Florida eRatio Method Tests The Florida eRatio Method tests are intended to determine the ability of software compliance tools to accurately calculate the Florida Energy Code compliance eRatio given a set of Standard Reference Design End Use Loads REUL Standard Reference Design End Use Energy Consumptions EC_r Proposed Home End Use Energy Consumptions EC_x and the applicable manufacturer s equipment performance ratings MEPR 5 4 1 Minimum Reporting Requirements At a minimum all software tools must report the following values 5 4 1 1 Standard Reference Design End Use Loads REUL to the nearest 0 1 MBtu i Heating MBtu ii Cooling MBtu iii Hot water MBtu 5 4 1 2 Standard Reference Design End Use Energy Consumption EC_r to the nearest 0 1 MBtu i Heating MBtu ii Cooling MBtu iii Hot Water MBtu 5 4 1 3 Proposed Hom
135. e specific procedures for using the compliance software for compliance with the Energy Code provide instructions for preparing the building input using the correct inputs and using each of the approved optional capabilities or exceptional methods for which the compliance software is approved and explain how to generate the compliance reports and related compliance documentation A sample of properly prepared compliance documentation shall be included as part of the manual or help system The compliance software user s manual and help system serve two major purposes It helps building permit applicants and others use the software correctly It also guides them in preparing complete compliance documentation to accompany building permit applications It helps enforcement agency staff check permit applications for compliance with the Energy Code The compliance software user s manual and help system should contain a chapter or section on how to model buildings for compliance and how to prepare a building input file for a compliance run The following are examples of topics to include what surfaces to model exterior interior floors etc how to enter data about these surfaces how to model exterior shading fins overhangs etc appropriate zoning for compliance modeling selection of correct occupancy types how to model similar systems how to model buildings or portions of a building with no heatin
136. e 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 or R 19 space permitting or R 10 otherwise R403 6 Heating and cooling equipment Mandatory The following sections are mandatory for cooling and heating equipment o R403 6 1 Equipment sizing 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 which affect equipment sizing System sizing calculations shall not include loads created by local intermittent mechanical ventilation such as standard kitchen and bathroom exhaust systems o R403 6 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 403 6 or the closest available size provided by the manufacturer s product line
137. each compliance method by climate zone one for ASHRAE 90 1 option and another for the Florida Energy Code FEC as shown in Figure 7 10 For every equipment type the software vendors are expected to enter the capacity under the designated cell depending on the compliance method and climate zone Then the VBA code in the spreadsheet automatically populates the standard reference design minimum efficiency requirement based on the specified capacity in the appropriate cell addresses The units of capacity for all cooling and heating equipment category except is in kBtu h whereas Chillers use tons It is possible that different compliance software may yield slightly different sizing results due to variation in some of the underlying assumptions The sizing values provided in this spreadsheet are nominal and shall not be used instead each vendor shall enter the sizing results generated their own software The sizing values in the cells between rows 49 62 in column F in Figure 7 10 represents capacity of a cooling Fan Coil unit for climate zone determined using the standard reference building data of the ASHRAE 90 1 option and the Florida Energy Code FEC The software vendors shall enter their sizing results by overriding the nominal values shown in the cells in Yellow background The cooling capacities shown between cell rows 66 97 which are linked to the capacities in the cells above are used to determine the air economizer requirements p
138. eat operation when the heat pump compressor can meet the heating load O R403 2 2 Sealing Mandatory All ducts air handlers and filter boxes and building cavities that form the primary air containment passageways for air distribution systems shall be considered ducts and plenum chambers shall be constructed and sealed in accordance with Section C403 2 7 2 of the Commercial Provisions of this code and shall be shown to meet duct tightness criteria by post construction or rough in testing below Duct tightness shall be verified by testing to Section 803 of the RESNET Standards by either an energy rater certified in accordance with Section 553 99 Florida Statutes or as authorized by Florida Statutes to be substantially leak free by either of the following 1 Post construction test Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm 113 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of 0 1 inches w g 25 Pa across the entire system including the manufacturer s air handler enclosure All register boots shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test 2 Rough in test Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm 113 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of 0 1 inches w g 25Pa across the system including the manufacturer s air handler enclosure All registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the
139. echnical Assistance Manual 6 3 Vendor Requirements Commission approval of compliance software is intended to provide flexibility in complying with the Energy Code However in achieving this flexibility the compliance software program shall not degrade or evade the intent of the Energy Code to achieve the required level of energy conservation The vendor has the burden of proof to demonstrate the accuracy and reliability of the compliance software relative to the test methods and to demonstrate the conformance of the software to the requirements of this Manual and the Energy Code Each compliance software vendor shall meet all of the following requirements as part of the approval process and as part of an ongoing commitment to users of their particular compliance software 3 1 Vendor Certification Statement The vendor shall follow the procedure described in this document to certify to the Commission that the compliance software meets the requirements of the Florida Energy Code and the criteria in this document for accuracy and reliability as compared to the standard tests ability to generate the required Standard Reference Design from user inputs suitability in terms of accurate calculation of the correct energy cost budget the printing of standardized reports and documentation on how the program demonstrates compliance Availability to Commission All compliance software vendors are required to submit at least one fully w
140. ed Exterior thermal envelope insulation for framed walls shall be installed in substantial contact and continuous alignment with the air barrier Knee walls shall be sealed Windows skylights and doors The space between window door jambs and framing and skylights and framing shall be sealed Rim joists are insulated and include an air barrier Ceiling attic Floors including above Insulation shall be installed to maintain permanent contact with underside of subfloor garage and cantilevered decking floors The air barrier shall be installed at any exposed edge of insulation Crawl space walls Where provided in lieu of floor insulation insulation shall be permanently attached to the crawlspace walls Exposed earth in unvented crawl spaces shall be covered with a Class vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped Shafts penetrations Duct shafts utility penetrations and flue shaft openings to exterior or unconditioned space shall be sealed Narrow cavities 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 Garage separation Air sealing shall be provided between the garage and conditioned spaces Recessed lighting Recessed light fixtures installed in the building thermal envelope shall be air tight IC rated and sealed to the drywall Plumbing and wiring Batt insulation shall be cut neatly to fit around wiring and plum
141. ed by the compliance software vendor are expected to be identical to that of column T and L respectively There are similar set of results in the worksheet named Prototype C1 for the prototype test building C1 There are two set of test cases one for Manufacturing building and another for Warehouse building application type Each building application type is tested for Florida Energy Code and ASHRAE 90 1 compliance options and the two climate zones There are eight set of prescription test results for prototype building C1 whereas for Prototype Building A1 there are only four set of prescriptive compliance test results In total there will be twelve sets of prescriptive method commercial code compliance test results to be submitted to the Florida Building Commission for a vendor software evaluation For the prescriptive compliance methods building envelope requirements are based on either U values and F Factors or R values but either method shall be used consistently throughout for each test case 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 51 I 3 i p pa 3 ha o x CommercialPrescriptiveMethodsResults Microsoft Excel bo eS Sm Home Insert Page Layout Formulas Data Review View Developer Team 9 2 o gP X A2 f Output Results for Prescriptive Code Compliance Reference Design Qualitative Tests Envelope Requirements shall use either Y B c D E F G H I J a 1
142. ed lighting IC rated as having lt 2 0 cfm tested to ASTM E 283 Windows and doors 0 3 cfm sq ft swinging doors 0 5 cfm sf when tested to NFRC 400 or AAMA WDMA DSA 101 1 S 2 A440 Fireplaces Tight fitting flue dampers amp outdoor combustion air Programmable thermostat 403 1 2 Where forced air furnace is primary system programmable thermostat is required Air distribution system 403 2 2 Ducts shall be tested to Section 803 of the RESNET standards by an energy rater certified in accordance with 403 2 4 Section 553 99 Florida Statutes or as authorized by Florida Statutes Air handling units are not allowed in attics Water heaters 403 4 Comply with efficiencies in Table C404 2 Hot water pipes insulated to gt R 3 to kitchen outlets other cases Circulating systems to have an automatic or accessible manual OFF switch Heat trap required for vertical pipe risers Swimming pools amp spas 403 9 Spas and heated pools must have vapor retardant covers or a liquid cover or other means proven to reduce heat loss except if 70 of heat from site recovered energy Off timer switch required Gas heaters minimum thermal efficiency is 82 Heat pump pool heaters minimum COP is 4 0 Cooling heating equipment 403 6 Sizing calculation performed amp attached Special occasion cooling or heating capacity requires separate system or variable capacity system Lighting equipment 404 1 At least 75 of permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be high ef
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145. eference design building inputs using only the proposed design data There are sixteen test cases for the performance methods based on six prototype buildings described in Section 7 2 1 Each test case was designed to capture a possible practical design scenario The spreadsheet workbook file named CommercialPerformanceMethodsResults xls contains the standard reference design building data for performance based test methods for each of the prototype building test cases created based on the minimum requirements of the Florida Energy Code and ASHRAE 90 1 option There are two set of data for each test case and climate zone one based on the Florida Code and another based on ASHRAE 90 1 option The standard reference building data created for each prototype building type is populated in a single worksheet The performance method results in this spreadsheet workbook were designed for side by side comparison of the standard reference design and those to be generated by the compliance software A snapshot of the prototype building Al performance based test method standard reference design minimum requirements for the Florida Energy Code FEC and ASHRAE 90 1 are shown in Figure 7 9 Column B represents the component type column C represents the building component description column D represents the units of the building components column E tells whether a component requirement is a maximum value or a minimum value and column
146. em piping capable of carrying fluids above 105 F 41 C or below 55 F 13 C shall be insulated to a minimum of P 3 o R403 3 1 Protection of piping insulation 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 O R403 4 1 Circulating hot water systems Mandatory Circulating hot water systems shall be provided with an automatic or readily accessible manual switch that can turn off the hot water circulating pump when the system is not in use O R403 4 3 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 1 2 inches 89 mm in the hot water distribution line and cold water line located as close as possible to the storage tank R403 4 4 Water heater efficiencies Mandatory Water heater efficiencies o R403 4 4 1 Storage water heater temperature controls e R403 4 4 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
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148. ent Cavity Width Heiaht Sheathing Framing Solar Below Ornt To Wall Type Space R Value Ft In Ft In Area R Value Fraction Absor Grade N gt E Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 6 50 10 500 0 ft 0 0 6 E gt S Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 6 40 10 400 0 ft 0 6 S gt W Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 6 40 10 400 0 ft 0 6 S gt W Exterior Frame Wood Main 10 100 0 ft 0 6 W gt N Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 10 400 0 ft 0 01 Height Ornt Door Type l Ft In Area N gt E Wood i 10 23 9 ft Wall Overhang Ort ID Frame Panes NFRC U Factor SHGC Storm Area Depth Separation Interior Shade Screening N gt E Vinyl Low E Double Yes 0 4 0 25 N 75 0 ft OftOin OftOin Drapes blinds None I Vinyl Low E Double Yes 0 4 0 25 75 0 ft OftOin OftOin Drapes blinds None S gt W Vinyl Low E Double Yes 0 4 0 25 15 0 ft OftOin OftOin Drapes blinds None S gt W Vinyl Low E Double Yes 0 4 0 25 60 0 ft OftOin OftOin Drapes blinds None W gt N 5 Vinyl Low E Double Yes 0 65 0 25 75 0 ft OftOin OftOin Drapes blinds None N gt E Skylt Metal Double Tinted Yes 0 65 0 25 10 0 ft OftOin OftOin Drapes blinds None INFILTRATION Scope Method SLA CFM 50 ELA EqLA ACH ACH 50 Wholehouse Proposed ACH 50 000254 1333 3 73 2 137 66 1906 Mass Type Area Thickness Furniture Fraction Space No Added Mass 0 ft Oft 0 3 Main MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software
149. er installed separating them from the showers and tubs Electrical phone box on exterior walls The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication boxes or air sealed boxes shall be installed HVAC register boots HVAC register boots that penetrate building thermal envelope shall be sealed to the sub floor or drywall An air barrier shall be installed on fireplace walls Fireplaces shall have gasketed doors MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 20 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Envelope Leakage Test Report Project Name Sample Addition Builder Builder Street 100 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Tampa FL 32922 Permit Number Design Location FL Orlando Jurisdiction Envelope Leakage Test Results Leakage Characteristics Regression Data C n R CFM 50 Multi Point Test Data ELA HOUSE PRESSURE Pa EqLA Pa ACH Pa ACH 50 Pa SLA Pa Pa 402 4 1 2Testing option The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 5 air changes per hour in Climates Zones 1 and 3 3 air changes per hour in Climates Zones 3 through 8 Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure or 0 2 inches w g 50 Pascals Where req
150. er the standards Only when the standard reference building data provided in this spreadsheet workbook and the corresponding reference design data generated by the vendor s software match that the software is said to have met the State of Florida commercial code compliance software requirement The compliance software evaluation is performed and approved by the Florida Building Commission 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 49 G 7 gt x bad E CommercialPerformanceMethodsResults Microsoft Excel bd Se File Home Insert Page Layout Formulas Data Review View Developer Team 9 2 o P X 2 A z A2 v fe Output Results for Performance Based Code Compliance Reference Design Tests Envelope Requirements shall e B c D E F G H a 1 Duto Results for Performance Based Code Compliance Reference Design Tests ope R E E G E ee SS Se i Run 1 Climate Zc Sizing E for Compliance si PE Baseline mode Baseline Mode m Results pence 51 See a E 52 Cooling DX East Zone System Efficiency ASHRAE SEER mn 8o 53 CoolingDX East Zone System Efficiency FEC SEER mn O 54 T CA a iT LT ee 55 Cooling DX West Zone System Efficiency ASHRAE SEER mn 56 _CoolngDx West Zone System Efficiency FEC SEER mn B 57 Se aa E ee ed ee ee 58 Cooling DX Core Zone System Efficiency ASHRAE EER IEER MIN 10 0 10 1 59 Cooling DX Core Zone System Efficiency
151. ering Exception Site built windows skylights and doors R403 1 1 Thermostat provision Mandatory At least one thermostat shall be provided for each separate heating and cooling system 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 2 2 Sealing Mandatory All ducts air handlers and filter boxes and building cavities that form the primary air containment passageways for air distribution systems shall be considered ducts and plenum chambers shall be constructed and sealed in accordance with Section C403 2 7 2 of the Commercial Provisions of this code and shall be shown to meet duct tightness criteria by post construction or rough in testing below Duct tightness shall be verified by testing to Section 803 of the RESNET Standards by either an energy rater certified in accordance with Section 553 99 Florida Statutes or as authorized by Florida Statutes to be substantially leak free by either of the following 1 Post construction test Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm 113 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of 0 1 inches w g 25 Pa across the entire system including the manufacturer s air handler enclosure All register bo
152. ertified by the builder to be accurate and correct before final approval of the building for occupancy Florida law Section 553 9085 Florida Statues 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 compliance for the building A copy of the EPL display card can be found in Appendix C R402 4 Air leakage Mandatory The building thermal envelope shall be constructed to limit air leakage in accordance with the requirements of Sections R402 1 through R402 4 4 o R402 4 1 Building thermal envelope 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 e R402 4 1 1 Installation 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 402 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 complianc
153. es Electric resistance furnaces shall be sized within 4 kW of the design requirements calculated according to the procedure selected in Section R403 6 1 e R403 6 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 6 1 o R403 6 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 Systems serving multiple dwelling units Mandatory Systems serving multiple dwelling units shall comply with Sections C403 and C404 of the Commercial Provisions in lieu of Section R403 R403 8 Snow melt 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 55 F and no precipitation is falling and an automatic or manual control
154. es or updates affect the outcome or energy conservation measure choices describing the changes to the compliance software If the change is anew modeling capability the addendum shall include instructions for using the new modeling capability for compliance The compliance software vendor shall notify the Commission by letter of the change that has been made to the compliance software program The letter shall describe in detail the nature of the change and why it is being made The notification letter shall be included in the revised Compliance Supplement or compliance software user s manual The compliance software vendor shall provide the Commission with an updated copy of the compliance software program and include any new forms created by the compliance software or modifications to the reports The Commission may approve the change request additional information reject the change or require that the compliance software vendor make specific changes to either the Compliance Supplement addendum or the compliance software program itself With Commission approval the vendor may issue new copies of the compliance software with the Compliance Supplement addendum and notify compliance software program users and building officials 2 3 Challenging Compliance Software Approval Any challenge to software approval by the Florida Building Commission shall be in accordance with Chapter 120 Florida Statutes 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval T
155. ex the more efficient the home New construction or existing Single family or multiple family Number of units if multiple family Number of Bedrooms Is this a worst case o Gi P wN oS Conditioned floor area ft N Windows Description a U Factor Dbl U 0 35 SHGC SHGC 0 25 b U Factor Dbl U 0 35 SHGC SHGC 0 25 c U Factor Dbl U 0 35 SHGC SHGC 0 25 d U Factor other see details SHGC other see details Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth Area Weighted Average SHGC 8 Floor Types a Slab On Grade Edge Insulation b Floor Over Other Space R 0 0 c N A R New From Plans Single family a Frame Wood Exterior 456 Main Street Orlando FL 32922 9 Wall Types b Concrete Block Int Insul Exterior c Frame Wood Adjacent d N A 10 Ceiling Types a Under Attic Vented b N A Area c N A 276 00 ft2 11 Ducts 40 00 ft a Sup Main Ret Main AH Main 40 00 ft b Sup Attic Ret Attic AH 2nd Floor 60 00 ft 12 Cooling systems saan a Central Unit 0 406 A b Central Unit Area 1200 00 ft2 13 Heating systems 1200 00 ft2 a Electric Heat Pump ft b Natural Gas Furnace 14 Hot water systems a Electric b Conservation features None 15 Credits 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 inspectio
156. f 0 1 inches w g 25Pa across the system including the manufacturer s air handler enclosure All registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test If the air handler is not installed at the time of the test total leakage shall be less than or equal to 3 cfm 85 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area Exceptions 1 The total leakage test is not required for ducts and air handlers located entirely within the building envelope 2 Duct testing is not mandatory for buildings complying by Section 405 of this code MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 3 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 17 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Continued o R403 2 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 air flow rate when tested in accordance with ASHRAE 193 O R403 2 3 Building Cavities Mandatory Building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums R403 3 Mechanical system piping insulation Mandatory 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 o R403 3 1 Protection of piping insulation Piping insulation exposed to weather shall be protected from damage including that caused by sunlight moi
157. f restrictions are specified for building descriptors 1 The most limiting restriction is a prescribed value This is an input that must be used in all instances with no variation 2 A critical default may be overridden but when it is the user must provide special documentation 3 A default is provided for convenience and may be overridden by the user with no special documentation 4 For many inputs there are no restrictions Commercial Building Inputs Restrictions All inputs shall conform to the input conditions and restrictions stated in Chapter 4 Commercial Energy Efficiency Section of the Florida Energy Code The relevant sections are as follows For building envelope inputs restrictions shall be per Building Envelope Requirements Section C402 or ASHRAE 90 1 option For building mechanical systems the input restrictions shall be per Section C403 Building Mechanical Systems or ASHRAE 90 1 option For service water heating the input restrictions shall be per Section C404 Service Water Heating or ASHRAE 90 1 option For electrical power and lighting systems the input restrictions shall be per Section C405 Electrical Power and Lighting Systems or ASHRAE 90 1 option For performance based methods compliance criteria input restrictions shall be per Section C407 Total Building Performance or ASHRAE Cost Budget Section of ASHRAE 90 1 option Residential Building Inputs Restrictions All inputs shall conform to the in
158. ficacy lamps MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 3 of 3 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 15 FORM R402 2014 SAMPLE ENERGY PERFORMANCE LEVEL EPL DISPLAY CARD ESTIMATED ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX XX calculated The lower the Energy Performance Index the more efficient the home 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 ft 7 Windows Description a U Factor Dbl U 0 40 SHGC SHGC 0 25 b U Factor Dbl U 0 65 SHGC SHGC 0 25 c U Factor Dbl U 0 65 SHGC SHGC 0 25 d U Factor N A SHGC Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth Area Weighted Average SHGC 8 Floor Types a Slab On Grade Edge Insulation b N A c N A New From Plans Single family 100 Main Street Tampa FL 32922 9 Wall Types a Concrete Block Int Insul Exterior b Frame Wood Exterior c N A d N A 10 Ceiling Types a Under Attic Vented b N A Area c N A 225 00 ft 11 Ducts a Sup Attic Ret Main AH Main 75 00 ft 12 Cooling systems 10 00 ft a Central Unit ft 13 Heating systems a Electric Heat Pump 0 000 ft 0 250 Area 14 Hot water systems 2000 00 ft a Electric ft x ft Conservation features None 15 Credits certify that this home has complied wit
159. ft height 20 000ft Heating heat pump 21 000 Btu hr HSPF 8 2 Cooling heat pump 21 000 Btu hr SEER 14 Ducts supply in attic 400 ft2 R8 insulation Ducts return in conditioned space 100 ft2 R6 insulation Duct Tightness Leakage 0 04 cfm square foot post construction Air Handler in conditioned space 21 000 Btu hr Leakage no more than 2 of air flow rate Mechanical Ventilation None N A Hot Water System electric 50 gallon EF 0 95 All Hot Water Lines Runs 10 35 feet R3 insulation Hot Water Circulation none NA NA Lighting 100 installed fixtures 75 fixtures compact fluorescent Pool and Spa none NA NA Layers from outside Attic air R38 batt insulation with 2x4 framing with 7 framing fraction 1 2 drywall 2 CBS layers from outside stucco lathe 8 normal density hollow core concrete block 1 inch R6 insulation board 34 airspace with furring at 16 on center and 1 2 drywall Solar absorbtance 0 5 3 Wood frame wall layers from outside stucco 1 2 exterior plywood 2x4 frame with R 13 fiberglass batt insulation with a 25 total framing fraction and 1 2 drywall Solar absorbtance 0 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 6 Prescriptive Test House T03 Pr T03 Characteristics Location Tampa Florida Single Family Detached Home with No Attached Garage red type illustrates rows with differences from T01 Single Story Three
160. g or cooling requirements for written justification and additional documentation on the plans and in the specifications for exceptional items and program modeling limitations All program capabilities should be described in sufficient detail to eliminate possible confusion as to their appropriate use While references to the compliance software program s regular user s 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 11 manual are acceptable a complete listing of all inputs and or commands necessary for compliance should be included in the compliance software program user s manual and help system The compliance software program user s manual and help system should include the following description of the value or values associated with each input restrictions on each variable listing of the range beyond which inputs are unreasonable for any variable description of options for any user defined variable and chapter or section that covers each output report Appendices as needed to provide any additional background information that is not crucial in explaining the basic functioning of the program for compliance For example 4 1 An appendix may contain variations of compliance forms as described above An appendix may include a series of construction assembly forms to aid the compliance software program user An appendix may reprint important sections of the manual that are crucial to modeling b
161. h the Florida Energy Code and the requirements of this Technical Assistance Manual Computer Run Reports The required format for building information reports is electronic Portable Document File PDF Reports will be automatically generated by the software based on the type of compliance chosen Each page of the report will have a header with the software name revision and date See report requirements in Section 6 2 through 6 5 Compliance Supplement and User s Manual The vendor shall submit a complete copy of their compliance software program s user manual including material on the use of the compliance software for compliance purposes and an executable copy of the compliance software program for random verification of compliance analyses Code Compliance Test Results Spreadsheets The vendor shall submit the compliance software s evaluation spreadsheet file s indicated in Chapter 6 for the compliance methods the software is to perform up to three prescriptive and one performance method The spreadsheet files are designed to demonstrate the software s compliance using the indicated method per the Florida Energy Code Details in Sections 6 2 6 5 describe the tests and files to be completed A letter describing any differences between the expected results or any other requirements listed in this document and their software 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 9 Where to Send Application Two co
162. h 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 Insulation Area R 6 0 1700 00 ft R 13 0 100 00 ft R ft2 R ft Insulation Area R 38 0 2000 00 ft R ft R ft R fe 6 400 kBtu hr Efficiency 30 0 SEER 14 00 kBtu hr Efficiency 30 0 HSPF 8 20 Cap 50 gallons EF 0 9 Pstat 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 EnergyGauge Rating Contact the EnergyGauge Hotline at 321 638 1492 or see the EnergyGauge web site at energygauge com for information and a list of certified Raters For information about the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation contact the Florida Building Commission s support staff Label required by Section 303 1 3 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation if not DEFAULT MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual Page 1 of 1 R 16 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations Residential Who
163. he Residential Total UA Alternative prescriptive method shall include 1 this checklist 2 total UA Report including Total UA Alternative Prescriptive Requirements Checklist two pages 3 Input Summary Report usually 4 pages may be greater 4 Energy Performance Level EPL Display Card one page and 5 mandatory requirements three pages Required prior to CO for the Total UA method 6 a completed Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist Table 402 4 1 1 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 with added checkboxes one page 7 a completed Envelope Leakage Test Report usually one page and 8 a completed Air Distribution System Test Report usually one page unless all duct work and air handler units are located with the building thermal envelope 6 4 2 Software Testing for Building Commission Approval of the Prescriptive UA Alternative Method A pdf file shall be prepared that includes the following 1 software reports reports 1 4 listed above for prescriptive test houses TO1 T03 and MO1 M03 2 the completed Total UA portion of each tab in the spreadsheet with the software results for each test house procedures are provided in Appendix R 4 and 3 if the results computed by the software fall outside the range indicated on the excel report and the vendor believes that their value is correct they may include an explanation 2014 Energy Simulation Tool A
164. he following sections are mandatory for cooling and heating equipment o R403 6 1 Equipment sizing 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 which affect equipment sizing System sizing calculations shall not include loads created by local intermittent mechanical ventilation such as standard kitchen and bathroom exhaust systems o R403 6 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 403 6 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 MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 2 of 3 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation
165. hodologies 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 which affect equipment sizing System sizing calculations shall not include loads created by local intermittent mechanical ventilation such as standard kitchen and bathroom exhaust systems o R403 6 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 403 6 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 MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 2 of 3 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 50 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance SAMPLE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Continued o R403 6 1 1 Cooling equipment capacity continued The published value for AHRI total capacity is a nominal rating test value and shall not be used for e
166. home Bedrooms Address Type Street Address Building Type FLProp2014 Conditioned Area Lot Owner OWNER Total Stories Block SubDivision of Units 1 Worst Case Platbook Builder Name BUILDER Rotate Angle Street 456 Main Street Permit Office Cross Ventilation County Orange Jurisdiction Whole House Fan City State Zip Orlando Family Type Single family FL 32922 New Existing New From Plans Comment High Performance Florida Home CLIMATE IECC Design Temp Int Design Temp Heating Design Daily Temp V Design Location TMY Site Zone 97 5 2 5 Winter Summer Degree Days Moisture Range FL Orlando FL_ORLANDO_INTL_AR 2 44 Medium BLOCKS Number Volume 1 9600 9600 SPACES Name Area Volume Kitchen Occupants Bedrooms Infil ID Cooled Heated Main 1200 9600 Yes 3 5 3 1 Yes Yes 2nd Floor 1200 9600 FLOORS Floor Type Room Perimeter Perimeter R Value Area Joist R Value Tile Wood Carpet Slab On Grade Edge Insulatio Main 140 ft 0 ft dees 0 2 0 0 8 Interior Floor 2nd Floor ft Roof Gable Roof Solar SA Emitt Emitt Deck Pitch Materials Area Area Color Absor Tested Tested Insul deg Composition shingles 1300 ft 0 ft White 0 85 Type Ventilation Vent Ratio 1 in Area Full attic Vented 150 1200 ft MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 2 of 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 78
167. idaAverage 1 72 Fuel Oil Gallon Florida Default i Propane Gallon Florida Default SURROUNDINGS Shade Trees Adjacent Buildings Height Width Distance Exist Height Width Distance oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft 0 ft oft oft oft oft oft 0 ft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft oft 0 ft oft oft oft oft oft 0 ft oft oft oft oft oft oft BLOCKS Number Name Volume Block1 16000 SPACES Area Volume Kitchen Occupants Bedrooms Finished Cooled Heated 2000 16000 FLOORS Floor Type Space Perimeter R Value Area Tile Wood Carpet 1 Slab On Grade Edge Insulation Main 180 ft 0 2000 ft 0 2 0 0 8 MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 27 U Factor Method Alternative Report 402 1 3 Compliance Sample Building Input Summary Report Roof Gable Roof Solar SA Emitt Emitt Deck Pitch Type Materials Area Area Color Absor Tested Tested Insul deg 1 Gable or shed Composition shingles 2166 ft 416 ft Light 0 75 Yes 0 9 No 0 22 6 Type Ventilation Vent Ratio 1 in Area Full attic Vented 2000 ft CEILING Ceiling Type Area Framing Fraction Truss Type 1 Under Attic i 2000 ft 0 11 Wood WALLS Wall orientation below is as entered Actual orientation is modified by rotate angle shown in Project section above Adiac
168. ide stucco lathe 8 normal density hollow core concrete block 34 R4 insulation board 34 airspace with furring at 16 on center and 1 2 drywall Solar absorbtance 0 5 3 Wood frame wall layers from outside stucco 1 2 exterior plywood 2x4 frame with R 13 fiberglass batt insulation with a 25 total framing fraction and 1 2 drywall Solar absorbtance 0 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 8 Prescriptive Test House M02 Pr M02 Characteristics Location Miami Florida Single Family Detached Home with No Attached Garage red type illustrates rows with differences from M01 Single Story Three bedroom Parameter Size Efficiency Level Conditioned Floor Area 2000 ft NA Raised Floor 2000 ft R19 Roof gable type 5 in 12 slope No 2167 ft above 2000 0 75 solar absorptance overhangs ft conditioned space Ceiling flat under attic 2000 ft R 30 Skylight 10 ft U 0 75 SHGC 0 25 Wall 1 faces North Steel Frame 50 ft wide x 10 ft high R13 Door 1 24 ft U 0 65 Window 1 Vinyl Frame 75 ft U 0 75 SHGC 0 25 Impact Resistance Glass Wall 2 faces South Steel Frame 40 ft wide x 10 ft high Ris Window 2 Vinyl Frame 75 ft U 0 75 SHGC 0 25 Impact Resistance Glass Wall 3 faces South Steel Frame 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R13 Window 3 Vinyl Frame liia U 0 75 SHGC 0 25 Impact Resistance Glass Wall 4 faces South
169. indow 5 Vinyl Frame Low e 75 ft U 0 65 SHGC 0 25 Double Infiltration House Volume ACH50 5 2000 ft x 10 ft height 20 000ft Heating heat pump 21 000 Btu hr HSPF 8 2 Cooling heat pump 21 000 Btu hr SEER 14 Ducts supply in attic 400 ft2 R6 insulation Ducts return in conditioned space 100 ft2 R6 insulation Duct Tightness Leakage 0 04 cfm square foot post construction Air Handler in conditioned space 21 000 Btu hr Leakage no more than 2 of air flow rate Mechanical Ventilation None N A Hot Water System electric 50 gallon EF 0 95 All Hot Water Lines Runs 10 35 feet R3 insulation Hot Water Circulation none NA NA Lighting 100 installed fixtures 75 fixtures compact fluorescent Pool and Spa none NA NA Layers from outside Attic air R30 batt insulation with 2x4 framing with 7 framing fraction 1 2 drywall CBS layers from outside stucco lathe 8 normal density perlite insulated core concrete block 34 R4 insulation board 4 airspace with furring at 16 on center and 1 2 drywall Solar absorbtance 0 5 3 Wood frame wall layers from outside stucco 1 2 exterior plywood 2x4 frame with R 13 fiberglass batt insulation with a 25 total framing fraction and 1 2 drywall Solar absorbtance 0 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 10 R2 4 Sample Reports for the Prescriptive R value meth
170. ing features or all of the above 6 5 6 1 Residential Accuracy Test Overview A specific version of HERS BESTEST for Florida was developed in request to DOE by the Florida Solar Energy Center FSEC In its request FSEC noted that the Florida Building Energy Efficiency Ratings Act of 1993 requires that Florida s rating system be compatible with standard federal rating systems where applicable The relevant proposed federal guidelines DOE 10 CFR Part 437 will require that energy analysis tools used for energy ratings are tested according to the HERS BESTEST procedure The type of software testing used in this manual is based on inter model comparisons and is one portion of an overall validation methodology that was first developed by National Renewable Energy Laboratory NREL in 1983 Judkoff et al 1983 2008 The method has been further refined since then by NREL and others Judkoff and Neymark 2006 Comparative testing as applied in the HERS Building Energy Simulation Test HERS BESTEST Judkoff and Neymark 1995 and Florida HERS BESTEST Judkoff and Neymark 1997 methods includes a set of public domain reference programs that have already been subjected to extensive analytical empirical and inter model testing 6 5 6 2 Reference Test Cases The software verification test suite found in Section 2 2 of the RESNET document Procedures for Verification of International Energy Conservation Code Performance Path Calculation Tool
171. ing 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 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 openings 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 and 6 Supply and return registers if installed at the time of the test shall be fully open hereby certify that the above envelope Where required by the code official leakage performance results demonstrate testing shall be conducted by an compliance with Florida Energy Code approved third party A written requirements in accordance with report of the results of the test shall Section 402 4 1 2 be signed by the third party conducting the test and provided to Signature the code official Printed Name Florida Rater Certification BUILDING OFFICIAL Date DATE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Co
172. ion Method Residential Energy Efficiency Code Compliance Prescriptive R value method Prescriptive U factor Alternative method Prescriptive Total UA Alternative method Performance Method 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 30 7 Commercial Energy Compliance Software 7 1 Requirements Summary The 2014 Florida Energy Code allows five methods of compliance for commercial buildings namely 1 FEC Prescriptive Method 2 FEC Total Building Performance Method 3 ASHRAE Prescriptive Method 4 ASHRAE Envelope Trade off Method 5 ASHRAE Energy Cost Budget Method Required Tests Compliance software may cover one or more of the commercial code compliance calculation methods listed above As a result vendors must comply with the appropriate test s designed to verify calculations for each of the methods Following are the required tests based on the compliance methods supported 1 FEC Prescriptive Method Vendor must validate software against tests described in Section 1 3 2 2 FEC Total Building Performance Method Vendor must validate software against tests described in Section 7 3 1 3 ASHRAE Prescriptive Method Vendor must validate software against tests described in Section 7 3 2 4 ASHRAE Envelope Trade off Method Vendor must validate software against tests described in Section 7 3 3 5 ASHRAE Energy Cost Budget Method Vendor must validate software against tests described in Section 7 3 1 Addi
173. ions and the criteria listed in Table 402 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 e R402 4 1 2 Testing The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 5 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 1 and 2 and 3 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3 through 8 Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure of 0 2 inches w g 50 Pascals Where required by the code official testing shall be conducted by 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 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 a
174. ior lighting power The exterior lighting is on only when the sun is off controlled with time switch or photo sensor There are two elevators serving the offices and apartment units The peak electric power draw of each elevator motor is 15 HP and electric motor efficiency of 90 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 44 Table 7 20 Lighting and Equipment Electric Power of Prototype Building D7 ale ipti A ft Lighting Power Equipment Power rea Description P bil w ft w ft 17 300 15 594 16 950 Apartment Units Multi family Hallway otals Prototype Building D7 Proposed HVAC System A variable air volume VAV air handling system served by a centrifugal chiller and a boiler provides space conditioning in the office levels The retail spaces and apartments are served by a four pipe fan coil system so that they can be independently shut down if the stores and apartments operating hours differ significantly from the offices The chiller has a water cooled condenser and has an electrically operated reciprocating compressor with an AHRI rated cooling COP of 5 68 0 62 kW ton These items along with a central gas boiler serve all of the cooling loads and heating loads in the building Service hot water is provided with a central hot water gas boiler of 86 thermal efficiency Add air economizer depending on climate zone and cooling capacity of the individual fan coil unit for the retail and office floors Table 7 21 s
175. ix pages describe the six test houses These test houses are used for each prescriptive method The software must be run for each of the six test homes Three homes are for climate zone 2 Tampa and three are for climate zone 1 Miami Each of the tests is designed to test one or more features of the software DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 4 Prescriptive Test House T01 Pr T01 Characteristics Location Tampa Florida Single Family Detached Home with No Attached Garage Single Story Three bedroom Parameter Size Efficiency Level Conditioned Floor Area 2000 ft NA Slab on grade Floor 50x40 perimeter No insulation Roof gable type 5 in 12 slope No 2167 ft above 2000 0 75 solar absorptance overhangs ft conditioned space Ceiling flat under attic 2000 ft R 38 Skylight 10 ft U 0 65 SHGC 0 25 Wall 1 faces North CBS 50 ft wide x 10 ft high R6 insulated on inside Door 1 24 ft U 0 40 Window 1 Vinyl Frame Low e 75 ft U 0 40 SHGC 0 25 Double Wall 2 faces East CBS 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R6 insulated on inside Window 2 Vinyl Frame Low e Double 75 ft U 0 40 SHGC 0 25 Wall 3 faces South CBS 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R6 insulated on inside Window 3 Vinyl Frame Low e 15 ft U 0 40 SHGC 0 25 Double Wall 4 faces South Wood 2x4 10 ft wide x 10 ft high R13 framing fraction 0 25 Window 4 Vinyl Frame Low
176. l l l l O Outp a for a ee ptive Code Compliance Reference Desig See Tests Envelope Requirements shall use either U Factor or R Values l Test Run 1 Climate Zone 1 i z q ae a wa Exterior Wall Insulation R Value h f2 F Btu E R 13 R13 0 70 0 73 NR NR i Risa EEE Ee E eee Seats WWR oat Skylight Skylight U Value aes F 1 0 1 98 __ Skylight Skylight HEC AX sot Fa Stylight Skylight SkyightRoofRato mx mo so ra e e ee ee a 28 Interior Lighting esl LPD Building Area Method TAO bung Area weed yg os T es 5i a 31 Exterior Lighting Fenestration FE Fenestration nestration Fenestration Fenestration Fenestration Fenestration sree allal lelle ie IS 22 Lighting Exterior Total Lighting Allowance _ w max _ 3 870 33 TERS eae eae aera 24 Internal Loads Eee Ree 35 ee lt Single Zone Single Zone System Type Packaged Packaged Pass i 38 Airconditioner Airconditioner M 4 gt M Prototype A1 lt Prototype C1 _ JL m gt Ready 2 g ss Figure 7 11 Prescriptive method compliance requirements for prototype building A1 7 3 3 Envelope Trade Off Option Method Evaluation Procedure The building envelope complies with the Building Envelope Trade Off Option method of the standard ASHRAE 90 1 if a The proposed bui
177. l 2 Masonry 9a2 0 116 b Adjacent 1 Wood frame 9b1 0 2 Masonry 9b2 0 10 Ceiling type area and insulation a Attic 10a 0 030 b Single assembly 10b 11 Air distribution system Duct insulation location Qn Total a Duct location insulation 11a Unconditioned Attic b AHU location 11b Main c Duct Leakage Test report attached yes no 11c Substantially LeakFree 12 Cooling system a Type 12a Central Unit b Efficiency 12b 14 13 Heating system a Type 13a Electric Heat Pump b Efficiency 13b 8 2 HSPF 14 HVAC sizing calculation attached 14 _Verify attachment 15 Water heating system a Type 15a Electric b Efficiency 15b 0 9 hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by this Review of the plans and specifications covered by this form indicate form are in compliance with the Florida energy code compliance with the Florida energy code Before construction is complete this building will be inspected for compliance in accordance with PREPARED BY Date Section 553 908 F S hereby certify that this building is in compliance with the Florida energy code OWNER AGENT Date CODE OFFICIAL Date MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 2 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 25 U Factor Method Alternative Report 402 1 3 Compliance Table U Factor Sample BUILDING COMPONENT PRESCRIPTIVE REQUIREM
178. l Baseline Loads XX XX calculated Glass Floor Area 0 120 hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by Review of the plans and this calculation are in compliance with the Florida Energy specifications covered by this Code calculation indicates compliance with the Florida Energy Code PREPARED BY Before construction is completed DATE this building will be inspected for compliance with Section 553 908 hereby certify that this building as designed is in compliance Florida Statutes with the Florida Energy Code OWNER AGENT BUILDING OFFICIAL DATE DATE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 4 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 65 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE PROJECT Title Sample Addition Bedrooms 3 Address Type Street Address Building Type FLProp2014 Conditioned Area 500 Lot Owner OWNER Total Stories 1 Block SubDivision of Units 1 Worst Case No Platbook Builder Name BUILDER Rotate Angle 0 Street 123 Main Street Permit Office Cross Ventilation County Orange Jurisdiction Whole House Fan City State Zip Orlando Family Type Single family FL 32922 New Existing Addition Comment CLIMATE IECC Design Temp Int Design Temp Heating Design Daily Temp V Design Location TMY Site Zone 97 5 25 Winter Summer Degree Days Moisture Range FL Orlando FL_ORLANDO_INTL_AR 2 41 91
179. l Technical Assistance Manual R 85 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE TABLE 402 4 1 1 AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA Project Name Sample Addition Builder Name BUILDER Street 456 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Orlando FL 32922 Permit Number Owner OWNER Jurisdiction Design Location FL Orlando COMPONENT CRITERIA CHECK Air barrier and thermal barrier Ceiling attic Walls Windows skylights and doors Rim joists Floors including above garage and cantilevered floors Crawl space walls Shafts penetrations Narrow cavities Garage separation Recessed lighting Plumbing and wiring Shower tub on exterior wall Electrical phone box on exterior walls HVAC register boots Fireplace MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software A continuous air barrier shall be installed in the building envelope Exterior thermal envelope contains a continuous barrier Breaks or joints in the air barrier shall be sealed Air permeable insulation shall not be used as a sealing material 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 Corners and headers shall be insulated and the junction of the foundation and sill plate shall be sealed The junction of the
180. l Use Lighting Released Annual Use Miscellaneous Released Annual Use Pool Pump Released Annual Use Range Released Annual Use Refrigeration Released Annual Use Well Pump Released Annual Use 60 PM 0 779 0 kWh Yr AM 0 139 60 PM 0 377 0 kWh Yr AM 0 2 10 PM 0 875 891 kWh Yr AM 0 16 90 PM 0 16 2055 kWh Yr AM 0 48 90 PM 0 52 2768 kWh Yr AM 0 PM 0 kWh Yr AM 100 PM 447 kWh Yr AM 100 PM 775 kWh Yr AM 0 PM 0 kWh Yr Screen Peak Value 0 Watts 0 081 0 046 0 046 0 698 0 605 0 57 Peak Value 0 Watts 0 05 0 028 0 024 0 396 0 335 0 323 Peak Value 0 Watts 0 1 0 05 0 05 0 85 0 8 0 625 Peak Value 200 Watts 0 15 0 16 0 18 0 17 0 25 0 27 Peak Value 671 Watts 0 47 0 47 0 47 0 5 0 5 0 5 Peak Value 508 Watts 0 0 0 1 1 1 Peak Value 0 Watts 0 057 0 057 0 057 0 343 0 286 0 4 Peak Value 165 Watts 0 78 0 75 0 73 0 85 0 85 0 83 Peak Value 106 Watts 0 05 0 05 0 05 0 1 0 1 0 1 Peak Value 0 Watts Location Quantity 0 057 0 571 0 73 0 88 0 05 0 1 Vol Make Model 0 286 0 343 0 429 0 286 0 75 0 8 0 98 0 95 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Schedule kWhPerYr Energy Guide Type Screen Clothes Energy Guide Type Screen Main 1 Location Capacity Main 2 2 Location Capacity Fuel Type GE GTH18C Model Schedule GTUP240 Model Schedule 383 0046 LoadsPerYr invalid LoadsPerYr Dryers
181. l develop a user s manual and or help system that meets the specifications in Section 4 of this Manual 4 Program support and reporting forms The vendor shall provide ongoing user and enforcement agency support as described in Chapter 3 of this manual In addition to explicit and technical criteria Commission approval may also depend on the Commission s evaluation of Enforceability in terms of reasonably simple reliable and rapid methods of verifying compliance application of energy conservation features modeled by the compliance software inputs used to characterize those features by the compliance software users and dependability of the energy savings features modeled by the compliance software program 1 3 Optional Capabilities Optional capabilities are a special class of capabilities and user inputs that are not required of all compliance software but may be included at the option of the vendor Additional optional capabilities may be proposed by vendors For both cases the Commission reserves the right to disapprove the certification application for a specific optional capability if there is not compelling evidence presented in the public process showing that the optional capability is sufficiently accurate and suitable to be used for compliance with the Energy Code In addition energy conservation measures modeled by optional capabilities shall be capable of being verified by local enforcement agencies The Commissi
182. l match the standard reference design minimum requirements data set in Column T For the performance based compliance methods envelope requirements are based on U values for wall and roofs and F Factor method for slab on grade floors fra CommenrcialPerformanceMethodsResults Microsoft Excel B l o x File Home Insert Page Layout Formulas Data Review View Developer Team 9 2 o es Wy e Q A2 v f Output Results for Performance Based Code Compliance Reference Design Tests Envelope Requirements shall 3 B Cc D E F G H gt 1 Outpu Results for Performance Based Code Compliance Reference Design Tests ae ope Req a E use U Factor for mH and Roofs and F Fact aaa A N E a Run 1 Climate Zd EES T Sass Reference ma for Compliance Software TYPE Description of Components Baseline model Baseline Model m ASHRAE Results ASHRAE q Envelope Components Aw Wal Exterior Wall U Value Bi max oos Wal Exterior Wall Thermal Capa Gwn J J a Wal Exterior Wall Solar Reflectance E T o S a E Wal Exterior Wall Solar Absorptance a eee eee Wal Exterior Wall Thermal Emittance Ee ae ees eee EE Floor Slab on grade Unheated F factor Btuh F max ona 93 Floor ___ Fioor Slab on grade Thermal Capacity Btwt2 F J j Roof Exterior Roof U Vale Bitumo max o Roof Exterior Roof Ther
183. lated Performance Alternative is specified in Section R405 of the 2014 Florida Energy Code The commercial and residential high rise requirements for compliance are specified by 407 Total Building Performance of the Florida Energy Code or as an alternate option the Cost Budget Method of ASHRAE 90 1 1 Overview of Process The purpose of this Technical Assistance Manual this Manual is to outline the Florida Building Commission s approval process for compliance software programs and to define the procedures guidelines and assumptions against which compliance software programs should be evaluated The performance compliance requirements and procedures apply to both residential and nonresidential buildings An alternative compliance procedure to that described in this document is acceptable as long as such alternative is approved by the Commission and designed to preserve the integrity of the performance Energy Code compliance process The reference procedures and method described in this Manual establish the basis of comparison for all Energy Code compliance software The approval process as outlined in this Manual ensures that a minimum level of energy conservation is achieved regardless of the compliance software used This is accomplished by having candidate compliance software pass a series of industry standard tests identifying minimum input that may be used to generate the Standard Reference design defining standard
184. lating the columns next to the proposed design building element inputs for side by side comparison Also vendors must enter the Pass or Fail results of their software depending on whether the prescriptive requirement was met or not for each element of the test cases The spreadsheet details of the procedure and compliance requirements are described in Section 7 3 2 For software supporting Envelope Trade Off Option Results Spreadsheet Envelope Trade Off Option Results Spreadsheet The Vendor shall submit the compliance software s evaluation spreadsheet file CommercialEnvelopeTradeOffMethodResults xls to the building commission The spreadsheet is designed to demonstrate the software s compliance using the Envelope Trade Off Option method per the ASHRAE 90 1 by climate zone The spreadsheet details of the procedure and compliance requirements are described in Section 7 3 3 A letter describing any differences between the expected results or any other requirements listed in this document and their software Residential Application Checklist The following items shall be included in an application package submitted to the Commission for residential code compliance software approval 1 The cover sheet Request for Approval shown in Appendix A The vendor shall sign the checklist certifying that the compliance software meets the requirements including accuracy and reliability when used to demonstrate compliance wit
185. lazing The building does not have any skylights The building is constructed from a steel framed exterior wall gypsum board interior walls unheated slab on grade floor and flat built in roof with insulation entirely above deck construction The unheated slab on grade floor has an F factor of 0 70 Btu h ft F The opaque surfaces construction materials and surface properties of the prototype building A3 are given in Table 7 5 and Table 7 6 Internal gain components electric equipment plug load lighting and occupancy density for the prototype building A3 are summarized in Table 7 7 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 35 Figure 7 3 Prototype Building A3 Table 7 5 Construction Materials of Prototype Building A3 Thickness Conductivity Density Specific heat Thermal Resistance Layers outer to inner z 5 z gt in Btu in h ft F Ibn ft Btu lbm F h ft F Btu External Wall Composite Roof 0 35 Internal Floor Int Floor Partition Wall Gypsum Board Floor Slab on grade Table 7 6 Thermal and Optical Properties of Prototype Building A3 ____ External Wall Int Floor Se a a a Se ee es a Botunee 050 059 E T Table 7 7 Internal Gain Components of Prototype Building A3 Internal Heat Gain Components Prototype Building A3 Equipment Plug Load W I2 Occupancy People 1000 f Elevators Quantity 2 Motor Efficiency 88 Peak Power Each HP 2014 Energy Simulation
186. lding air leakage has been tested then a completed Envelope Leakage Test Report usually one page A completed Air Distribution System Test Report usually one page unless all duct work and air handler units are located within the building thermal envelope MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 24 U Factor Alternative Report R402 1 3 Sample Florida Building Code Energy Conservation U Factor Prescriptive Method Climate Zone 2 Scope Compliance with Section 402 1 3 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation shall be demonstrated by the use of the U Factor Alternative Report for single and multiple family residences of three stories or less in height additions to existing residential buildings renovations to existing residential buildings new heating cooling and water heating systems in existing buildings as applicable To comply a building must meet or exceed all of the energy efficiency requirements in the mandatory requirements If a building does not comply with this method or R Value or UA Alternate Method it may still comply under Section 405 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation PROJECT NAME House 101 Pr T01 Characteristics BUILDER AND ADDRESS Anyplace PERMITTING OFFICE Tampa FL JURISDICTION NUMBER OWNER Energy Gauge PERMIT NUMB
187. lding satisfies the provisions of ASHRAE 90 1 the general requirements per Section 5 1 the mandatory provisions per Section 5 4 submittals of compliance documentations per Section 5 7 and product information and installation requirements per Section 5 8 and b The envelope performance factor of the proposed building is less than or equal to the envelope performance factor of the standard reference design building In addition to the above requirement the following items shall be satisfied The envelope performance factor considers only the building envelope components Schedules of operation lighting power equipment power occupant density and mechanical system shall be the same for both the proposed building and the budget building The envelope performance factor shall be calculated using the procedures of Normative Appendix C of ASHRAE 90 1 option 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 52 Using the test case identified for the Envelope Trade Off option method in Section 7 2 1 run the code compliance calculation using vendor s compliance software Record the ASHRAE Building Envelope Trade Off Option code compliance method reports in the spreadsheet CommercialEnvelopeTradeOffMethodResults xls A snapshot of the Envelope trade off option compliance results spreadsheet for Miami Florida is shown in Figure 7 12 This spreadsheet contains the compliance summary of Envelope Performance Factors EPF
188. le Building Performance Method ADDRESS 100 Main Street PERMIT Tampa FL 32922 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS See individual code sections for full details 401 3 Energy Performance Level EPL display card Mandatory 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 Statues 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 compliance for the building A copy of the EPL display card can be found in Appendix C R402 4 Air leakage Mandatory The building thermal envelope shall be constructed to limit air leakage in accordance with the requirements of Sections R402 1 through R402 4 4 o R402 4 1 Building thermal envelope 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 e R402 4 1 1 Installation
189. lines The corresponding latent capacity of the equipment shall not be less than the calculated latent load DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 71 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 2 of 3 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Continued o R403 6 1 1 Cooling equipment capacity continued The published value for AHRI total capacity is a nominal rating test value and shall not be used for equipment sizing Manufacture s expanded performance data shall be used to select cooling only equipment This selection 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 Design values for entering wet bulb and dry bulb temperature 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 Attached single and multi 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
190. ll 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 EnergyGauge Rating Contact the EnergyGauge Hotline at 321 638 1492 or see the EnergyGauge web site at energygauge com for information and a list of certified Raters For information about the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation contact the Florida Building Commission s support staff L abel required by Section 303 1 3 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation if not DEFAULT MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 48 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance SAMPLE Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations Residential Whole Building Performance Method ADDRESS 100 Main Street PERMIT Tampa FL 32922 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS See individual code sections for full details 401 3 Energy Performance Level EPL display card Mandatory The building official shall require that an energy performance level EPL display card be completed and c
191. lled on all heaters and pumps Heaters pumps and motors that have built in timers shall be deemed in compliance with this equipment Exceptions 1 Where public health standards require 24 hour pump operations 2 Where pumps are required to operate solar and waste heat recovery pool heating systems 3 Where pumps are powered exclusively from on site renewable generation o R403 9 3 Covers Heated swimming pools and inground permanently installed 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 e Exception Outdoor pools deriving over 70 percent of the energy for heating from site recovered energy such as a heat pump or solar energy source computed over an operating season O R404 1 Lighting equipment Mandatory A minimum of 75 percent of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be high efficacy lamps or a minimum of 75 percent of permanently installed lighting fixtures shall contain only high efficacy lamps Exception Low voltage lighting shall not be required to utilize high efficacy lamps o R404 1 1 Lighting equipment Mandatory Fuel gas lighting systems shall not have continuously burning pilot lights MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 3 of 3 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 51 Total UA Alternative Report R402
192. lue Area Tile Wood Carpet 1 Slab On Grade Edge Insulation Main 180 ft 0 2000 ft 0 2 0 0 8 MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 43 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance Sample Building Input Summary Report Roof Gable Roof Solar SA Emitt Emitt Deck Pitch Type Materials Area Area Color Absor Tested Tested Insul deg 1 Gable or shed Composition shingles 2166 ft 416 ft Light 0 75 Yes 0 9 No 0 22 6 Type Ventilation Vent Ratio 1 in Area Full attic Vented 2000 ft CEILING Ceiling Type Area Framing Fraction Truss Type 1 Under Attic i 2000 ft 0 11 Wood WALLS Wall orientation below is as entered Actual orientation is modified by rotate angle shown in Project section above Adiacent Cavity Width Heiaht Sheathing Framing Solar Below Ornt To Wall Type Space R Value Ft In Ft In Area R Value Fraction Absor Grade N gt E Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 6 50 10 500 0 ft 0 0 6 E gt S Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 6 40 10 400 0 ft 0 6 S gt W Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 6 40 10 400 0 ft 0 6 S gt W Exterior Frame Wood Main 10 100 0 ft 0 6 W gt N Exterior Concrete Block Int Insul Main 10 400 0 ft 0 01 Height Ornt Door Type l Ft In Area N gt E Wood i 10 23 9 ft Wall Overhang Ort ID Fram
193. malCapacity twrt J 273 Roof Exterior Roof Solar Refiectance m f o Roof Exterior Roof Solar Absorptance l mx mm Roof Exterior Roof ThermalEmittance m f o Fenestration Exterior Window U Vaue Btum n2 F max 12 Fenestration Exterior Window shec__ T dl m Ts Fenestration Exterior Window wwR__ _ mx so Fenestration Window Area Fenestration South Window Areal f max ssoo Fenestration EastWindow Areal ott max ssoo a o max ssoo C O ee I Skylight Skyight U vaue own wx ns Skylight Skylight siec ma S oa O Skylight Skylight Skylight Roof Ratio mx so n d l Interior Lig hting g ee a a a ee Ee ae ee Exterior Lighting E E E Lighting Total Lighting Alowance J w mxx o re gt o Internal Loads EEEE ee ee a l ee G HVAC System Packaged Roof Top i ad 44 gt gt Prototype Al lt Prototype A3 Prototype A20 Prototype Bi Prototyp 4 m o gt l Ready 2 Mom ss C BR Figure 7 9 Performance method envelope requirements for prototype building A1 The standard reference building HVAC and service hot water systems minimum efficiency requirements depend on the capacity and system type Therefore a separate capacity entry raw is 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 48 required for
194. ments of Sections R402 1 through R402 4 4 o R402 4 1 Building thermal envelope 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 e R402 4 1 1 Installation 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 402 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 e R402 4 1 2 Testing The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 5 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 1 and 2 and 3 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3 through 8 Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure of 0 2 inches w g 50 Pascals Where required by the code official testing shall be conducted by 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 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
195. mpliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 53 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance SAMPLE FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Air Distribution System Test Report Prescriptive Method Project Name Sample Addition Builder Builder Street 100 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Tampa FL 32922 Permit Number Design Location FL Orlando Jurisdiction Duct Test Time Rough in or Post Construction Air Distribution System Leakage Test Results CFM25 Air Distribution System Leakage Test Values Line System Total Duct Leakage 1 System 1 cfm25 Total 2 System 2 cfm25 Total 3 System 3 cfm25 Total 4 System 4 cfm25 Total 5 Total House Sum lines 1 4 Duct System Leakage Divide by Total Conditioned Floor Area Qn 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 hereby certify that the above duct testing performance results demonstrate cing is Gechon Bogert compliance with the Florida Energy Code Pee eee ae requirements in accordance with Section RESNET Standards by ener an 403 2 2 energy rater certified in accordance with Section 553 99 Florida i Statutes or as authorized by Signature Florida Statutes to
196. ms 3 5 Conditioned floor area above grade ft 2000 6 Conditioned floor area below grade ft 0 Baseline UA Windows Doors Walls Floor Ceiling Overall UA Compliance Criteria Overall UA PASS Window to Floor Area N A Window SHGC Area Weighted PASS Duct and Air Handler Location PASS Duct leakage total TEST Roof Reflectance PASS Wall Area ft PASS Ceiling Area ft PASS Floor Area ft PASS Duct testing required unless ducts and air handler units in interior Duct leakage total must be tested as substantially leak free MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Common Wall Mass R Common Wall Frame R Common Floor Low R Common Ceiling Low R Window Area ft Door Area ft N A N A N A N A hereby certify that the plans and specifications covered by this calculation are in compliance with the Florida Energy Code PREPARED BY DATE hereby certify that this building as designed is in compliance with the Florida Energy Code OWNER AGENT DATE Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software There are no common mass walls in this building There are no common frame walls in this building There are no common floors in this building There are no common ceilings in this building 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
197. mum requirements of the reference standard The prescriptive compliance report shall include list of required building elements containing the proposed design value the standard reference design minimum requirement as a criteria and the Pass or Fail results in a tabular format The prescriptive requirement shall be categorized by Building Envelope Lighting HVAC system and Serve Hot Water 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 55 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 56 8 Alternative Compliance Software Tests Sections 6 5 6 2 and 7 2 of this manual identify a series of tests to verify that compliance software accurately demonstrate compliance A compliance software program vendor may propose alternate tests when the vendor believes that one or more of the standard tests are not adequate for the compliance software program under consideration The Commission will evaluate the alternate tests and will accept them if they are found to reflect acceptable engineering techniques If alternate tests are accepted by the Commission the tests will be available for use by all compliance software programs An alternate test will coexist with the standard test presented in this Manual until the Manual is revised When a new version of this Manual is produced the alternative test may be substituted for the current test or may continue to coexist with the original test 2014 Energy Simula
198. n 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 Insulation Area R 13 0 1230 00 ft R 5 0 944 00 ft R 13 0 176 00 ft R ft Insulation Area R 30 0 1200 00 ft R ft ft R ft 6 240 6 240 kBtu hr Efficiency 20 0 SEER 14 00 18 0 SEER 14 00 kBtu hr Efficiency 20 0 HSPF 8 20 18 0 AFUE 0 83 Cap 50 gallons EF 0 9 Pstat 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 EnergyGauge Rating Contact the EnergyGauge Hotline at 321 638 1492 or see the EnergyGauge web site at energygauge com for information and a list of certified Raters For information about the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation contact the Florida Building Commission s support staff L abel required by Section 303 1 3 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation if not DEFAULT DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 82 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations Residential Whole Building Performance Method ADDRESS 123 Main Street PERMIT Orlando FL 32922 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS See individ
199. nd 6 Supply and return registers if installed at the time of the test shall be fully open o R402 4 2 Fireplaces New wood burning fireplaces shall have tight fitting flue dampers and outdoor combustion air o R402 4 3 Fenestration air leakage 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 m and swinging doors no more than 0 5 cfm per square foot 2 6 L s m when tested according to NFRC 400 or AAMA WDMA JCSA 101 I S 2 A440 by an accredited independent laboratory and listed and labeled by the manufacturer o R402 4 4 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 abeled as having an air leakage rate not more than 2 0 cfm 0 944 L s when tested in accordance with ASTM E 283 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 Exception Site built windows skylights and doors O R403 1 1 Thermostat provision Mandatory At least one thermostat shall be provided for each separate heating and cooling system O R403 1 3 Heat pump supplementary heat Mandatory Heat pumps having supplementary electric resistance heat shall have controls that except during defrost prevent supplemental h
200. nd framing and skylights and framing shall be sealed Rim joists are insulated and include an air barrier Ceiling attic Floors including above Insulation shall be installed to maintain permanent contact with underside of subfloor garage and cantilevered decking floors The air barrier shall be installed at any exposed edge of insulation Crawl space walls Where provided in lieu of floor insulation insulation shall be permanently attached to the crawlspace walls Exposed earth in unvented crawl spaces shall be covered with a Class vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped Shafts penetrations Duct shafts utility penetrations and flue shaft openings to exterior or unconditioned space shall be sealed Narrow cavities 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 Garage separation Air sealing shall be provided between the garage and conditioned spaces Recessed lighting Recessed light fixtures installed in the building thermal envelope shall be air tight IC rated and sealed to the drywall Plumbing and wiring 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 Shower tub on exterior wall Exterior walls adjacent to showers and tubs shall be insulated and the air barri
201. nds a distance of 8 ft This proposed prototype building has distributed Skylights installed over the interior core zone and has a total skylight area of 2 000 ft which is 5 0 of the building roof area The skylights glass has a U factor and SHGC of 1 0 and 0 25 respectively The building is constructed from CMU blocks exterior wall gypsum board interior walls unheated slab on grade floor and flat built in roof with insulation entirely above deck constructions The unheated slab on grade floor has an F factor of 0 70 Btu h ft F The opaque surfaces construction materials and surface properties of prototype building B1 are summarized in Table 7 11 and Table 7 12 Internal gain components electric equipment plug load lighting and occupancy density for the prototype building B1 are provided in Table 7 13 This prototype building has stepped multi level lighting dimming and daylighting sensing automatic controls capable of reducing the power of general lighting up to 30 of the maximum allowed Figure 7 5 Prototype Building B1 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 39 Table 7 11 Construction Materials of Prototype Building B1 Thickness Conductivity Density Specific heat Thermal Resistance Layers outer to inner F F 3 5 in Btu in h ft7 F lbm ft Btu bm F h ft F Btu External Wall CMU Mass Wall Ceiling Gypsum Board Roof Composite Roof Partition Wall Gypsum Board Floor Slab on gr
202. ne Vinyl Low E Double N Yes 0 35 0 25 16 ft 2ftOin 10ft4in HERS 2006 None N N N N N zZ Vinyl Low E Double Vinyl Low E Double Yes 0 35 0 25 36 ft 2ft0in 1ft4in HERS 2006 None Vinyl Low E Double Yes 0 35 0 25 48 ft 2ft0in 1ft4in HERS 2006 None Yes 0 35 0 25 48 ft 2ftOin 1ft4in HERS 2006 None Yes 0 35 0 25 48 ft 2ftOin 1ft4in HERS 2006 None Yes 0 35 0 25 24ft 2ftOin 1ft4in HERS 2006 None oO oo nN DOO FW PY oO Vinyl Low E Double Vinyl Low E Double Vinyl Low E Double 222222222222 SFnoonom2Zz2eeztonoommz2az ae Po MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 3 of 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 79 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE Floor Area Ceiling Area Exposed Wall Perimeter Wall Exposed Wall Insulation 384 ft 384 ft 64 ft Scope Method SLA CFM 50 ELA EqLA ACH BySpaces Proposed ACH 50 0 000360 1845 101 3 190 5 0 238 System Type Subtype Efficiency Capacity Block Ducts Electric Heat Pump None HSPF 8 2 20 kBtu hr 1 sys 1 Natural Gas Furnace None AFUE 0 83 18 kBtu hr 2 sys 2 System Type Subtype Efficiency Capacity Air Flow Block Ducts Central Unit None SEER 14 20 kBtu hr 600 cfm 0 75 1 sys 1 Central Unit None SEER 14 18 kBtu hr 540 cfm 0 75 2 sys 2 System Type SetPnt Conservation Electric 0 9 50 F 90 oai 120 deg None H SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM FSEC Collector Storage Cert
203. nent contact with underside of subfloor garage and cantilevered decking floors The air barrier shall be installed at any exposed edge of insulation Crawl space walls Where provided in lieu of floor insulation insulation shall be permanently attached to the crawlspace walls Exposed earth in unvented crawl spaces shall be covered with a Class vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped Shafts penetrations Duct shafts utility penetrations and flue shaft openings to exterior or unconditioned space shall be sealed Narrow cavities 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 Garage separation Air sealing shall be provided between the garage and conditioned spaces Recessed lighting Recessed light fixtures installed in the building thermal envelope shall be air tight IC rated and sealed to the drywall Plumbing and wiring 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 Shower tub on exterior wall Exterior walls adjacent to showers and tubs shall be insulated and the air barrier installed separating them from the showers and tubs Electrical phone box on exterior walls The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication boxes or air sealed boxes shall
204. nently installed lighting fixtures shall contain only high efficacy lamps Exception Low voltage lighting shall not be required to utilize high efficacy lamps o R404 1 1 Lighting equipment Mandatory Fuel gas lighting systems shall not have continuously burning pilot lights MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 3 of 3 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 35 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE TABLE 402 4 1 1 AIR BARRIER AND INSULATION INSPECTION COMPONENT CRITERIA Project Name Sample Addition Builder Name BUILDER Street 100 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Tampa FL 32922 Permit Number Owner OWNER Jurisdiction Design Location FL Orlando A continuous air barrier shall be installed in the building envelope Exterior thermal envelope contains a continuous barrier Breaks or joints in the air barrier shall be sealed Air permeable insulation shall not be used as a sealing material Air barrier and thermal barrier 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 Walls Corners and headers shall be insulated and the junction of the foundation and sill plate shall be sealed The junction of the top plate and the top or exterior walls shall be seal
205. ntral system lt 65 000 Btu h SEER 14 0 SEER 14 EER from Table C403 2 3 3 Room unit or PTAC See Tables C403 2 3 1 11 EER Other Heating system Minimum federal standard required by NAECA Heating Pump lt 65 000 Btu h HSPF 8 2 HSPF 8 2 Gas Furnace non weatherized AFUE 80 AFUE Oil Furnace non weatherized AFUE 83 AFUE Other Water heating system storage Minimum federal standard required by NAECA type Electric Before 4 16 15 40 gal EF 0 92 50 gal EF 0 90 Gallons 50 As of 4 16 15 40 gal EF 0 95 50 gal EF 0 95 EF 0 95 Gas fired Before 4 16 15 40 gal EF 0 59 50 gal EF 0 58 Gallons As of 4 16 15 40 gal EF 0 62 50 gal EF 0 60 EF Other describe NR No requirement 1 Each component present in the As Proposed home must meet or exceed each of the applicable performance criteria in order to comply with this code using this method 2 Ducts amp AHU installed substantially leak free per Section R403 2 2 Test required by an energy rater certified in accordance with Section 553 99 Florida Statues or as authorized by Florida Statutes The total leakage test is not required for ducts and air handlers located entirely within the thermal envelope 3 Minimum efficiencies are those set by the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 for typical residential equipment and are subject to NAECA rules and regulations For other types of equipment see Tables C403
206. nufacturer s air handler enclosure All register boots shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test 2 Rough in test Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm 113 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of 0 1 inches w g 25Pa across the system including the manufacturer s air handler enclosure All registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test If the air handler is not installed at the time of the test total leakage shall be less than or equal to 3 cfm 85 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area Exceptions 1 The total leakage test is not required for ducts and air handlers located entirely within the building envelope 2 Duct testing is not mandatory for buildings complying by Section 405 of this code DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 70 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 3 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Continued o R403 2 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 air flow rate when tested in accordance with ASHRAE 193 0 R403 2 3 Building Cavities Mandatory Building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums O R403 3 Mechanical system piping insulation Mandatory Mechanical syst
207. nvelope 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 e R402 4 1 1 Installation 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 402 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 R402 4 1 2 Testing The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 5 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 1 and 2 and 3 air changes per hour in Climate Zones 3 through 8 Testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure of 0 2 inches w g 50 Pascals Where required by the code official testing shall be conducted by 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 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 backdr
208. od The following sample reports show recommended formats DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 11 FORM R402 2014 SAMPLE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Residential R Value Computation Prescriptive Method Applications for compliance with the 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation via the Residential R Value computation prescriptive method shall include This Checklist Form R402 2014 which includes the parameters of Table 402 1 1 two pages Energy Performance Level EPL Display Card one page Mandatory requirements three pages Required prior to CO for the R Value computation method A completed Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist Table 402 4 1 1 of the 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation with added checkboxes one page A building air leakage has been tested then a completed Envelope Leakage Test Report usually one page A completed Air Distribution System Test Report usually one page unless all duct work and air handler units are located within the building thermal envelope MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 12 FOR
209. of the new Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 the Florida Building Commission is charged with the responsibility of approving code compliance software tools This Manual explains the guidelines for approval of the compliance tools also referred to as compliance software programs used to demonstrate compliance with the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation the Energy Code for residential and nonresidential building designs A compliance tool is defined by the Energy Code as an approved software program or calculation based methodology that projects the annual energy use of a building or calculation based methodology that verifies the minimum prescriptive requirements and or other procedures referred to in the code Compliance software programs are used to demonstrate compliance with the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 by the performance or prescriptive approaches for building design Hereafter the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 is referred as the Florida Energy Code or FEC The Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 also allows the use of ASHRAE 90 1 2010 as an alternative option for commercial building compliance ASHRAE 90 1 2010 compliance methods which are alternative compliance options in the Florida Energy Code are hereafter referred to as ASHRAE 90 1 The requirement for residential compliance by the Simu
210. 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 o R403 4 4 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 met the criteria Section R403 4 4 2 1 e R403 4 4 2 1 Solar water heating system 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 1 Be installed with a tilt angle between 10 degrees and 40 degrees of the horizontal and 2 Be installed at an orientation within 45 degrees of true south R403 5 Mechanical ventilation Mandatory The building shall be provided with ventilation tha
211. on Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 32 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations Residential Whole Building Performance Method ADDRESS 100 Main Street PERMIT Tampa FL 32922 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS See individual code sections for full details 401 3 Energy Performance Level EPL display card Mandatory 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 Statues 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 compliance for the building A copy of the EPL display card can be found in Appendix C R402 4 Air leakage Mandatory The building thermal envelope shall be constructed to limit air leakage in accordance with the requirements of Sections R402 1 through R402 4 4 o R402 4 1 Building thermal e
212. on heaters and pumps according to a preset schedule shall be installed on all heaters and pumps Heaters pumps and motors that have built in timers shall be deemed in compliance with this equipment e Exceptions 1 Where public health standards require 24 hour pump operations 2 Where pumps are required to operate solar and waste heat recovery pool heating systems 3 Where pumps are powered exclusively from on site renewable generation o R403 9 3 Covers Heated swimming pools and inground permanently installed 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 e Exception Outdoor pools deriving over 70 percent of the energy for heating from site recovered energy such as a heat pump or solar energy source computed over an operating season RR404 1 Lighting equipment Mandatory A minimum of 75 percent of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be high efficacy lamps or a minimum of 75 percent of permanently installed lighting fixtures shall contain only high efficacy lamps Exception Low voltage lighting shall not be required to utilize high efficacy lamps o R404 1 1 Lighting equipment Mandatory Fuel gas lighting systems shall not have continuously burning pilot lights MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 3 of 3 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approva
213. on s purpose in approving additional optional capabilities is to accommodate new modeling algorithms and new technologies that have only begun to penetrate the market Optional capabilities that evaluate measures already in relatively common use shall have their standard design for the measure based on the common construction practice for that measure common practice is the inherent basis for all measures not explicitly regulated For example the Commission has no interest in an optional capability that evaluates the energy impacts of dirt on 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 3 windows unless a new technology produces substantial changes in this aspect of a building relative to buildings without this technology The burden of proof that an optional capability should be approved lies with the vendor 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 4 2 Types of Approval This Manual addresses two types of compliance software program approval full program approval including amendments to programs that require approval and approval of new program features and updates The Commission shall re approve the compliance software if vendors make any change to their programs These changes include any compliance software change that affects the energy use calculations for compliance the modeling capabilities for compliance the format and or content of compliance forms or any other changes
214. onventional non solar back up system fully modeled SF is the appropriate solar fraction SFe or SFf calculated in the previous step 6 5 4 10 Multiple Heating Systems The software must be capable of modeling homes that use dual fuels for space heating for example natural gas furnace in one part of the home and an electric heat pump in another part applying the appropriate reference heating system to the standard design home for that portion of the home Where two or more systems of the same fuel and system type are installed with different levels of efficiency serving different parts of the house a capacity weighted performance rating may be used to determine compliance Alternatively the area served by each system may be modeled separately 6 5 4 11 Multiple Cooling Systems Where two or more systems of the same fuel and system type are installed with different levels of efficiency serving different parts of the house a capacity weighted performance rating may be used to determine compliance Alternatively the area served by each system may be modeled separately 6 5 4 12 Multiple Water Heating Systems Where two or more water heating systems are installed with different levels of efficiency a single efficiency weighted by bedrooms served may be calculated for determining compliance with this code Alternatively the area served by each system may be modeled separately 6 5 5 Mechanical Ventilation The software shall calculate the ASHR
215. or revision that alters the basic compliance process then compliance software would have to be updated and re approved for the new process If new analytic capabilities become widespread use then the Commission may declare them to be required compliance software capabilities and may require all compliance software vendors to update their programs and submit them for re approval When re approval is necessary the Commission will notify all compliance software vendors of the timetable for renewal A compliance software program must be re approved for new optional modeling capabilities when the vendor adds those optional capabilities The vendor shall provide a list of the new optional capabilities and demonstrate that those capabilities are documented in revised user documentation This may not include previously submitted computer runs 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 5 Re approval shall be accompanied by a cover letter explaining the type of amendment s requested and copies of other documents as necessary The timetable for re approval of amendments is the same as for full program approval 2 2 Approval of New Features and Updates Modifications to previously approved compliance software including new features and program updates are subject to the following procedure The compliance software vendor shall prepare an addendum to the compliance supplement or compliance software user s manual when new featur
216. orking program version of the compliance software to the Commission s staff and also to provide the Commission s Energy Technical Advisory Committee and interest groups access to the software for review during the approval process User Support Software vendors shall provide technical support on how to use their program for energy code compliance calculations Compliance Software Demonstration The Commission may request compliance software vendors to physically demonstrate their program s capabilities One or more demonstrations may be requested before approval is granted The Commission may hold one or more workshops with public and vendor participation to allow for public review of the vendor s application Such workshops may identify problems or discrepancies that may necessitate revisions to the application 3 2 Application Checklist The compliance software application checklists are given separately for commercial and residential applications It is possible for a vendor to apply for approval for a specific compliance method 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 7 Therefore for flexibility in the application processes the checklist is summarized separately for commercial and residential applications Commercial Application Checklist The following items shall be included in an application package submitted to the Commission for commercial code compliance software approval 1 The cover sheet
217. ort of the results of the test shall Section 402 4 1 2 be signed by the third party conducting the test and provided to Signature the code official Printed Name Florida Rater Certification BUILDING OFFICIAL Date DATE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual Page 1 of 1 R 74 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Form 405 Duct Leakage Test Report Performance Method Project Name Sample Addition Builder Builder Street 123 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Orlando FL 32922 Permit Number Design Location FL Orlando Jurisdiction Duct Test Time Rough in or Post Construction Duct Leakage Test Results CFM25 Air Distribution System Leakage Test Values Line System Total Duct Leakage 1 System 1 cfm25 Total 2 System 2 cfm25 Total 3 System 3 cfm25 Total 4 System 4 cfm25 Total 5 Total House Sum lines 1 4 Duct System Divi gaka e ivide by Total Conditioned Floor Area Qn 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 hereby certify that the above duct testing performance results
218. ots shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test 2 Rough in test Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm 113 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of 0 1 inches w g 25Pa across the system including the manufacturer s air handler enclosure All registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test If the air handler is not installed at the time of the test total leakage shall be less than or equal to 3 cfm 85 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area Exceptions 1 The total leakage test is not required for ducts and air handlers located entirely within the building envelope 2 Duct testing is not mandatory for buildings complying by Section 405 of this code MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 3 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 33 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Continued o R403 2 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 air flow rate when tested in accordance with ASHRAE 193 O R403 2 3 Building Cavities Mandatory Building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums R403 3 Mechanical system piping insulation Mandatory Mechanical system piping capable of carrying fluids above
219. outdoor air temperature if the cooling capacity of the heat pump is greater or equal to 65 0 kBtu h Each packaged air conditioner and heat pump unit has a variable speed supply air fan of 60 fan efficiency and 90 electric motor efficiency Service hot water is provided with a condensing gas water heater There are three 80 gallon hot water storage units Add an air economizer depending on climate zone and cooling capacity of the individual fan coil unit The minimum ventilation air requirement per unit floor area for Manufacturing and 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 42 Warehouse buildings is 0 12 cfm ft and 0 05 cfm ft respectively Air infiltration through envelope walls fenestration and skylight normalized per unit gross area of the exterior walls for prototype building C1 is estimated to be 0 0073 cfm ft at a pressure difference of 0 016 inch w g Prototype Building D7 The prototype D7 building is a mixed use seven above ground stories with retail on the first level office space on levels two and three and four stories of multi family housing over the office Prototype D7 is created by modifying the case study building used in the User s Manual for ASHRAE Standard 90 1 2004 The building s footprint is 150 ft x 90 ft with the long axis oriented due east west The prototype building D7 is shown in Figure 7 7 The first floor contains retail spaces with large display windows that have horizontal overh
220. ovided using a central hot water oil fired boiler with 90 thermal efficiency Each VAV system is equipped with a variable speed supply air fan of 60 fan efficiency and 90 electric motor efficiency Service hot water is provided by the central hot water gas boiler Add air economizer depending on climate zone and cooling capacity of the individual fan coil unit Minimum ventilation air requirement per unit floor area for prototype office building A20 is 0 10 cfm ft Air infiltration through envelope walls fenestration and skylight normalized 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 38 per unit gross area of the exterior walls for prototype building A20 is estimated to be 0 0061 cfm ft at a pressure difference of 0 016 inch w g Prototype Building B1 Prototype building B1 has a 40 000 ft floor plan area is single story has an aspect ratio of 1 0 and has 640 ft of fenestration area on the front side only The building is divided into five zones four 15 ft deep perimeter zones and an internal zone The prototype building B1 is designed for Retail or Supermarket application and is shown in Figure 7 5 It has an 18 ft height and a plenum with a height of 4 ft Ceiling height is 14 ft The window wall ratio WWR of the front side south is 17 78 The fenestration has fixed metal frames and uncoated double glazing The front side of the building has a horizontal overhang located at the top of the glazing that exte
221. pe building has distributed skylights installed over the interior core zone and has a total skylight area of 3 200 ft which is 2 0 of the building roof area The skylights glass has a U factor and SHGC of 1 0 and 0 25 respectively The front side has a horizontal overhang located at the top of the glazing that extends a distance of 8 ft The building is constructed from CMU blocks exterior wall gypsum board interior walls unheated slab on grade floor and flat built in roof with insulation entirely above deck construction The unheated slab on grade floor has an F factor of 0 70 Btu h ft F The opaque surfaces construction materials and surface properties of prototype building C1 are summarized in Table 7 14 and Table 7 15 Internal gain components electric equipment plug load lighting and occupancy density for the prototype building C1 are provided in Table 7 16 This prototype building has stepped multi level lighting dimming and daylighting sensing automatic controls capable of reducing the power of general lighting up to 30 of the maximum allowed Figure 7 6 Prototype Building C1 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 41 Table 7 14 Construction Materials of Prototype Building C1 Thickness Conductivity Density Specific heat Thermal Resistance in Btu in h ft F lbm ft Btu lbm F h ft F Btu Layers outer to inner External Wall CMU Mass Wall Roof Composite Roof Partition Wall
222. permanently installed lighting fixtures shall contain only high efficacy lamps Exception Low voltage lighting shall not be required to utilize high efficacy lamps o R404 1 1 Lighting equipment Mandatory Fuel gas lighting systems shall not have continuously burning pilot lights MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 3 of 3 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 72 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE TABLE 402 4 1 1 Project Name Sample Addition Builder Name BUILDER Street 123 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Orlando FL 32922 Permit Number Owner OWNER Jurisdiction Design Location FL Orlando COMPONENT CRITERIA CHECK Air barrier and thermal barrier A continuous air barrier shall be installed in the building envelope Exterior thermal envelope contains a continuous barrier Breaks or joints in the air barrier shall be sealed Air permeable insulation shall not be used as a sealing material Ceiling attic 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 Walls Corners and headers shall be insulated and the junction of the foundation and sill plate shall be sealed The junction of the top plate and the top or exterior walls shall be sealed Exterior thermal
223. pies of the full application package should be sent to Florida Building Commission 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee Florida 32399 Following submittal of the application package the Commission may request additional information This additional information is often necessary due to complexity of compliance software Failure to provide such information in a timely manner may be considered cause for rejection or disapproval of the application A re submission of a rejected or disapproved application will be considered a new application 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 10 4 User s Manual and Help System Requirements Each compliance software vendor is required to publish a supplement or an independent user s manual that explains how to use the software for compliance with the Energy Code The manual may also be accessed in electronic form either on the user s workstation or through the web The document should deal with compliance procedures and user inputs to the compliance software Both the program user s manual and help system should positively contribute to the user s ability and desire to comply with the Energy Code and to the enforcement agency s ease of verifying compliance The Commission may reject a compliance software certification submittal whose user s manual and help system does not serve or meet these objectives In addition the user s manual and help system should describe th
224. pproval Technical Assistance Manual 21 6 5 Performance Method 6 5 1 Minimum Capabilities Compliance software programs energy simulation tools shall be capable of calculating the annual energy consumption of all building elements that differ between the Standard Reference Design and the Proposed Design and shall include the following capabilities Section R405 6 1 of the Florida Energy Code Computer generation of the Standard Reference Design using only the input for the Proposed Design The calculation procedure shall not allow the user to directly modify the building component characteristics of the Standard Reference Design Calculation of whole building as a single zone sizing for the heating and cooling equipment in the Standard Reference Design residence in accordance with Section R403 6 of the Florida Energy Code Calculations that account for the effects of indoor and outdoor temperatures and part load ratios on the performance of heating ventilating and air conditioning equipment based on climate and equipment sizing Printed reports to include a cover sheet EPL display card performance test reports for envelope leakage and air distribution system leakage as required and form R405 5 2 1 a Building Code official inspection checklist listing each of the Proposed Design component characteristics determined by the analysis to provide compliance along with their respective performance ratings e g orientation R valu
225. printed to be submitted to the code official This page shall include the following information see Appendix R 2 for an example RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Residential R Value Computation Prescriptive Method Applications for compliance with the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 via the Residential R value computation prescriptive method shall include 1 this checklist 2 Form R402 2014 which includes the parameters of Table 402 1 1 two pages 3 Energy Performance Level EPL Display Card one page and 4 mandatory requirements three pages Required prior to CO for the R value computation method 5 a completed Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist Table 402 4 1 1 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 with added checkboxes one page 6 a completed Envelope Leakage Test Report usually one page and 7 a completed Air Distribution System Test Report usually one page unless all duct work and air handler units are located with the building thermal envelope 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 18 6 2 2 Software Testing for Building Commission Approval of the R Value Method A pdf file shall be prepared that includes the following 1 software reports Reports 1 3 listed above for prescriptive test houses TO1
226. prototype buildings listed in Table 7 1 labeled as A1 A3 A20 B1 C1 D7 and E1 were designed for commercial code Compliance Software evaluation purposes The numeric suffixes in the building labels stand for the number of stories Each test case should be tested for the two Florida climate zones 1 Miami Dade and 2 Orlando weather data Table 7 1 Proposed Prototype Buildings for Compliance Software Evaluation ane Application Sly of Total Floor Size ft A1 Office 1 22 500 A3 Office 3 67 500 A20 Office 20 450 000 B1 Retail Supermarket 1 40 000 C1 Manufacturing Warehouse 1 160 000 D7 Mixed use Retail office and Multifamily 7 179 400 E1 Mixed use Retail and Warehouse 1 90 000 The seven prototype buildings inputs summary is provided in the accompanying spreadsheet workbook file named CommercialCodeComplianceTestSuite xls A snapshot of the prototype building inputs from this spreadsheet file is shown in Figure 7 1 In this workbook there are four worksheets Parametric Run Prototype Data Construction Data and DetailsD7 The Parametric Runs worksheet summarizes the simulation runs and test case required for each prototype building the Prototype Data worksheet summarizes the proposed building inputs data that includes building geometry lighting and equipment electric power density HVAC type and efficiencies the Construction Data worksheet
227. ps Heat pumps sizing shall be based on the cooling requirements as calculated according to Section R403 6 1 1 and the heat pump total cooling capacity shall not be more than 1 15 times greater than the design cooling load e R403 6 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 6 1 e R403 6 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 6 1 o R403 6 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 Systems serving multiple dwelling units Mandatory Systems serving multiple dwelling units shall comply with Sections C403 and C404 of the Commercial Provisions in lieu of Section R403 R403 8 Snow melt system controls Mandator
228. put conditions and restrictions stated in Chapter 4 Residential Energy Efficiency Section of the Florida Energy Code For building envelope inputs restrictions shall be per Building Envelope Requirements Section R402 For cooling heating controls mechanical ventilation ductwork hot water hot water distribution systems serving multiple dwelling units and swimming pools the input restrictions shall be per Section R403 Systems 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 13 For lighting the input restrictions shall be per Section R404 Electrical Power and Lighting Systems For performance based methods compliance criteria input restrictions shall be per Section R405 Total Building Performance 5 2 User Interface The compliance software is not required to provide a means for users to enter data for building descriptors designated as prescribed e g thermostat set points in Sections C407 and R405 of the Florida Energy Code However if the user is permitted to enter values for prescribed inputs perhaps for other features the software offers the software must enforce the prescribed value when making the code calculation and report No restrictions are specified for unsanctioned inputs e g inside visible reflectance If the software uses unsanctioned inputs the software documentation or help system shall specify the applicability of the building descriptors its definition the units in which it is e
229. quipment sizing Manufacture s expanded performance data shall be used to select cooling only equipment This selection 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 Design values for entering wet bulb and dry bulb temperature 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 Attached single and multi 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 2 When signed and sealed by a Florida registered engineer in attached single and multi family units the capacity of equipment may be sized in accordance with good design practice o R403 6 1 2 Heating equipment capacity e R403 6 1 2 1 Heat pumps Heat pumps sizing shall be based on the cooling requirements as calculated according to Section R403 6 1 1 and the heat pump total cooling capacity shall not be more than 1 15 times greater than the design cooling load e R403 6 1 2 2 Electric resistance furnac
230. rately modeling interior radiation or if not apply an R value to the roof decking of 6 77 for a radiant barrier and 2 185 for an IRCC based on a standard R value of 0 728 with no radiant coating 6 5 4 2 Cool Roof Option When the specified code criteria for the tested product is met apply the roof reflectance provided to the roof surface Otherwise the default roof reflectance 0 04 i e solar absorbance of 0 96 is to be used 6 5 4 3 Unvented Attic Option Normally a vented attic joined to the conditioned space ceiling should be modeled It has ventilation to the outside determined by a user entered and reported ventilation rate The software should provide an option for a sealed unvented attic through one or more inputs e g setting attic ventilation rate to zero The software should provide the user with the option to indicate insulation at the roof deck and gables and soffits through the same or more entries The software must model the thermal behavior of attic space correctly under each condition and any ductwork in the attic must account for the attic conditions 6 5 4 4 Cross Ventilation Option Normal open window ventilation shall be modeled at 5 air changes per hour or adjusted based on open area see Equation 6 1 whenever the following conditions are met e Outdoor temperature is between 71 F and 75 F e Indoor temperature remains below 75 F 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 23 Use an
231. red prior to CO for the Total UA method 5 a completed Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist Table R402 4 1 1 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation 5 edition 2014 with added checkboxes one page 6 a completed Envelope Leakage Test Report usually one page and 7 if Form 405 2014 indicates anything other than default duct leakage then a completed Form 405 Duct Leakage Rest Report usually one page 6 5 3 Climate Data for the Performance Method The compliance software program shall perform simulations using hourly values of climate data such as temperature and humidity derived from TMY3 Typical Meteorological Year climate data The compliance software program shall calculate solar radiation on exterior surfaces on an hourly basis from the values of direct normal irradiance and diffuse horizontal irradiance contained in the climate data taking ground reflectance into account Climate criteria for the performance based building code compliance methods are determined by climate data from all Florida TMY3 weather data collection stations Energy Code calculations shall use the data collection site for the nearest city with respect to the building s location 6 5 4 Implementing Florida Credit options for the Performance Method 6 5 4 1 Radiant Barrier and IRCC When the specified code criteria is met apply the emissivity to the underside of the roof decking if software is capable of accu
232. rograms approved by the Florida Building Commission for use as Energy Code compliance Form R405 2014 for residential applications shall contain all information required to determine Energy Code compliance for low rise residential buildings to include but not be limited to the following information Compliance software program printout Form R405 should be consistent with the format described below Sample associated forms for a checklist of forms expected mandatory requirements air infiltration and duct testing are provided in Appendix R5 7 A l An Administrative page of the printout should contain the following information e Form title and headings o Form R405 2014 o Florida Building Code Energy Conservation o Residential Simulated Performance Alternative e Project information box o Project name o Street address city state zip DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 60 O O OOOO Owner Design location Builder name Permit office Permit number Jurisdiction e Summary of building components and features O O O O O O OOO O O OOO New construction or existing Single or multiple family Number of units if multiple family Number of bedrooms Whether it is a worst case calculation Window U factor SHGC and area for all windows in the building Floor type insulation R value and area or perimeter if slab Wall type insulation R value and area by type of wall Ceiling types insulation
233. rts to be submitted 6 A completed Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist Table R402 4 1 1 of the 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation with added checkboxes one page 7 A completed Envelope Leakage Test Report usually one page and R3 3 Sample Reports for the Prescriptive U factor Alternative Method The following sample reports show recommended formats DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 23 U Factor Alternative Report R402 1 3 Sample RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Residential U Factor Alternative Prescriptive Method Applications for compliance with the 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation via the residential U Factor Alternative Prescriptive method shall include This checklist U Factor Report including U Factor Alternative Prescriptive Requirements Checklist two pages Input Summary Report usually 4 pages may be greater Energy Performance Level EPL Display Card one page Mandatory requirements three pages Required prior to CO for the U Factor Alternative method A completed Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist Table 402 4 1 1 of the 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation with added checkboxes one page A bui
234. ry air containment passageways for air distribution systems shall be considered ducts and plenum chambers shall be constructed and sealed in accordance with Section C403 2 7 2 of the Commercial Provisions of this code and shall be shown to meet duct tightness criteria by post construction or rough in testing below Duct tightness shall be verified by testing to Section 803 of the RESNET Standards by either an energy rater certified in accordance with Section 553 99 Florida Statutes or as authorized by Florida Statutes to be substantially leak free by either of the following 1 Post construction test Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm 113 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of 0 1 inches w g 25 Pa across the entire system including the manufacturer s air handler enclosure All register boots shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test 2 Rough in test Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm 113 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of 0 1 inches w g 25Pa across the system including the manufacturer s air handler enclosure All registers shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test If the air handler is not installed at the time of the test total leakage shall be less than or equal to 3 cfm 85 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area E
235. ry 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 2 2 Sealing Mandatory All ducts air handlers and filter boxes and building cavities that form the primary air containment passageways for air distribution systems shall be considered ducts and plenum chambers shall be constructed and sealed in accordance with Section C403 2 7 2 of the Commercial Provisions of this code and shall be shown to meet duct tightness criteria by post construction or rough in testing below Duct tightness shall be verified by testing to Section 803 of the RESNET Standards by either an energy rater certified in accordance with Section 553 99 Florida Statutes or as authorized by Florida Statutes to be substantially leak free by either of the following 1 Post construction test Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm 113 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of 0 1 inches w g 25 Pa across the entire system including the manufacturer s air handler enclosure All register boots shall be taped or otherwise sealed during the test 2 Rough in test Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm 113 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential o
236. s There is also a box indicating if the software would indicate if the home passes compliance Again indicate what the software indicated If the value is expected the green field will indicate Pass For a house where the expected result is that the home fails to comply the entered choice of Fails will yield a Pass Each yellow highlighted field must be accurate in order for the software to pass the test If the results computed by the software fall outside the range indicated on the excel report and the vendor believes that their value is correct they may include an explanation If submitting for multiple prescriptive methods submit just one spreadsheet file completing each prescriptive block of entries for each method seeking software approval Save the file with the name Residential Prescriptive Compliance Test 2014 software name R3 2 Reporting Test Results A pdf file shall be prepared and labeled U Factor Reports from software name It shall include the required reports for house T01 followed by T02 T03 MO1 M02 and M03 Sample report formats are provided in section R3 3 For each house include the following 1 U factor prescriptive report that includes the information in Table R402 1 3 for the home 2 A Summary Report of User Inputs 3 Energy Performance Level EPL Display Card 4 Mandatory requirements For house TO1 also include the following reports from the software 5 A checklist of repo
237. s dated September 2007 shall be utilized to verify the accuracy of the program Tier 1 of the ASHRAE Standard 140 2011 Class II Tier 1 building loads tests and Florida HERS BESTEST as described below The Florida Energy Code Reference Home AutoGen Tests shall be used to verify the ability of the software tool to automatically generate the Florida Building Code s Standard Reference Design Home The test document is in Appendix C of this manual HVAC tests These tests verify the accuracy and consistency with which software 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 28 tools predict the performance of HVAC equipment including furnaces air conditioners and air source heat pumps Duct distribution system efficiency tests These tests verify the accuracy with which software tools calculate air distribution system losses ASHRAE Standard 152 results are used as the basis of acceptance criteria for this test suite Hot water system performance tests These tests determine the ability of the software to accurately predict hot water system energy use The Florida eRatio Method tests are intended to determine the ability of software compliance tools to accurately calculate the Florida Energy Code compliance eRatio given a set of Standard Reference Design End Use Loads REUL Standard Reference Design End Use Energy Consumptions EC_r Proposed Home End Use Energy Consumptions EC_x and the applicabl
238. s The corresponding latent capacity of the equipment shall not be less than the calculated latent load MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 2 of 3 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 34 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Continued o R403 6 1 1 Cooling equipment capacity continued The published value for AHRI total capacity is a nominal rating test value and shall not be used for equipment sizing Manufacture s expanded performance data shall be used to select cooling only equipment This selection 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 Design values for entering wet bulb and dry bulb temperature 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 Attached single and multi 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 2 When
239. sible manual switch that can turn off the hot water circulating pump when the system is not in use R403 4 3 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 1 2 inches 89 mm in the hot water distribution line and cold water line located as close as possible to the storage tank R403 4 4 Water heater efficiencies Mandatory Water heater efficiencies o R403 4 4 1 Storage water heater temperature controls e R403 4 4 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 4 4 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 o R403 4 4 2 Water heating equipment Water heating equipment installed in residential units shall meet the minimum efficiencies of Table C40
240. sign also referred to as baseline design or budget design a version of the Proposed Design that meets the minimum requirements of the Florida Energy Code and is used to determine the maximum annual energy use requirement for compliance based on total building performance Standard 140 the ANSI ASHRAE Standard 140 2007 Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation of Building Energy Analysis Computer Programs Vendor the proponent of a candidate compliance software program 1 2 Approval Guidelines For the vendor the process of receiving approval of a compliance software program includes preparing an application working with the Commission staff to answer questions from either Commission staff or the public and providing any necessary additional information regarding the application The application includes the four basic elements outlined below The Commission staff evaluates the compliance software program based on the completeness of the application and its overall responsiveness to staff and public comment The basic requirements for approval include 1 Minimum compliance capabilities Compliance software programs shall have all the required capabilities identified in the Florida Energy Code for commercial and residential sections The requirement for residential compliance is specified in Chapter 4 Residential Energy Efficiency Sections R401 R405 of the Florida Energy Code The nonresidential requirements are specified in Ch
241. signed and sealed by a Florida registered engineer in attached single and multi family units the capacity of equipment may be sized in accordance with good design practice o R403 6 1 2 Heating equipment capacity e R403 6 1 2 1 Heat pumps Heat pumps sizing shall be based on the cooling requirements as calculated according to Section R403 6 1 1 and the heat pump total cooling capacity shall not be more than 1 15 times greater than the design cooling load e R403 6 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 6 1 e R403 6 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 6 1 o R403 6 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 R
242. sion Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 87 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Form 405 Duct Leakage Test Report Performance Method Project Name Sample Addition Builder Builder Street 123 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Orlando FL 32922 Permit Number Design Location FL Orlando Jurisdiction Duct Test Time Rough in or Post Construction Duct Leakage Test Results CFM25 Air Distribution System Leakage Test Values Line System Total Duct Leakage 1 System 1 cfm25 Total 2 System 2 cfm25 Total 3 System 3 cfm25 Total 4 System 4 cfm25 Total 5 Total House Sum lines 1 4 Duct System Leakage Divide by Total Conditioned Floor Area Qn 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 hereby certify that the above duct testing performance results demonstrate compliance with the Florida Energy Code requirements in accordance with Section 403 2 2 Duct tightness shall be verified by testing to Section 803 of the RESNET Standards by either an energy rater certified in accordance with Section 553 99 Florida Signature gt Statutes or as authorized by Florida Statu
243. sket or caulk between the housing and the interior wall or ceiling covering Exception Site built windows skylights and doors O R403 1 1 Thermostat provision Mandatory At least one thermostat shall be provided for each separate heating and cooling system O 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 O R403 2 2 Sealing Mandatory All ducts air handlers and filter boxes and building cavities that form the primary air containment passageways for air distribution systems shall be considered ducts and plenum chambers shall be constructed and sealed in accordance with Section C403 2 7 2 of the Commercial Provisions of this code and shall be shown to meet duct tightness criteria by post construction or rough in testing below Duct tightness shall be verified by testing to Section 803 of the RESNET Standards by either an energy rater certified in accordance with Section 553 99 Florida Statutes or as authorized by Florida Statutes to be substantially leak free by either of the following 1 Post construction test Total leakage shall be less than or equal to 4 cfm 113 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area when tested at a pressure differential of 0 1 inches w g 25 Pa across the entire system including the ma
244. stion air o R402 4 3 Fenestration air leakage 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 m and swinging doors no more than 0 5 cfm per square foot 2 6 L s m when tested according to NFRC 400 or AAMA WDMA CSA 101 1 S 2 A440 by an accredited independent laboratory and listed and labeled by the manufacturer o R402 4 4 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 C rated and abeled as having an air leakage rate not more than 2 0 cfm 0 944 L s when tested in accordance with ASTM E 283 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 Exception Site built windows skylights and doors R403 1 1 Thermostat provision Mandatory At least one thermostat shall be provided for each separate heating and cooling system 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 2 2 Sealing Mandatory All ducts air handlers and filter boxes and building cavities that form the prima
245. sture equipment maintenance and wind and shall provide shielding from solar radiation that can cause degradation of the material Adhesive tape shall not be permitted R403 4 1 Circulating hot water systems Mandatory Circulating hot water systems shall be provided with an automatic or readily accessible manual switch that can turn off the hot water circulating pump when the system is not in use R403 4 3 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 1 2 inches 89 mm in the hot water distribution line and cold water line located as close as possible to the storage tank R403 4 4 Water heater efficiencies Mandatory Water heater efficiencies o R403 4 4 1 Storage water heater temperature controls e R403 4 4 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 4 4 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
246. sulation that on installation readily conforms to available space shall extend behind piping and wiring Shower tub on exterior wall Exterior walls adjacent to showers and tubs shall be insulated and the air barrier installed separating them from the showers and tubs Electrical phone box on exterior walls The air barrier shall be installed behind electrical or communication boxes or air sealed boxes shall be installed HVAC register boots HVAC register boots that penetrate building thermal envelope shall be sealed to the sub floor or drywall Fireplace An air barrier shall be installed on fireplace walls Fireplaces shall have gasketed doors Software Title and Version Here i i MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 73 FORM 405 2014 FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Envelope Leakage Test Report SAMPLE Project Name Sample Addition Builder Builder Street 123 Main Street Permit Office City State Zip Orlando FL 32922 Permit Number Design Location FL Orlando Jurisdiction Regression Data C n R CFM 50 Multi Point Test Data ELA HOUSE PRESSURE Pa EqLA Pa ACH Pa ACH 50 Pa SLA Pa Pa 402 4 1 2Testing option The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate of not exceeding 5 air changes per hour in Climates
247. summarizes the proposed prototype building construction material layer defined for each envelope assembly and the DetailsD7 worksheet summarizes additional information of the mixed use prototype building D7 The prototype buildings are oriented towards true north with the front side facing south In all the test suite buildings multi layer construction is represented by an equivalent single layer construction for simplicity In addition to this summary descriptions of the building geometry HVAC system service hot water system lightings electric power and other inputs of the proposed prototype building test suite are provided next 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 32 all gt Insert E 9 Page Layout Formulas Data Review View Developer Team CommercialCodeComplianceTestSuite Compatibility Mode Microsoft Excel EE vQ o PZ M1 fe A Feature Program Prototype Name Occupancy B Units A1 Office A3 Office A20 Office B1 See Parametric Runs Form Floor Area ft Building Shape Number of Floors Thermal Zoning Plenum Height Fir Fir Height Ceiling Height Plenum Roof Construction Area Walls Construction Front south Area Right east Area Back north Area Left west Area Total Area Foundation Foundation Type Construction Area Perimeter Interior Partitions Construction Area Internal Mass Construction
248. system storage Minimum federal standard required by NAECA type Electric Before 4 16 15 40 gal EF 0 92 50 gal EF 0 90 Gallons 50 As of 4 16 15 40 gal EF 0 95 50 gal EF 0 95 EF 0 95 Gas fired Before 4 16 15 40 gal EF 0 59 50 gal EF 0 58 Gallons As of 4 16 15 40 gal EF 0 62 50 gal EF 0 60 EF NR No requirement 1 Ducts amp AHU installed substantially leak free per Section R403 2 2 Test required by an energy rater certified in accordance with Section 553 99 Florida Statues or as authorized by Florida Statutes The total leakage test is not required for ducts and air handlers located entirely within the thermal envelope 2 Minimum efficiencies are those set by the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 for typical residential equipment and are subject to NAECA rules and regulations For other types of equipment see Tables C403 2 3 1 11 of the Commercial Provisions of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation For other electric storage volumes gt 55 min EF 2 057 0 00113 volume For other natural gas storage volumes 2 55 min EF 0 8012 0 00078 volume SG MM DD YY HH MM AM PM DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 2 of 2 R 42 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance Sample Building Input Summary Report PROJECT
249. t CBS 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R4 insulated on inside Window 2 Vinyl Frame Low e Double 75 ft U 0 65 SHGC 0 25 Wall 3 faces South CBS 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R4 insulated on inside Window 3 Vinyl Frame Low e 15 ft U 0 65 SHGC 0 25 Double Wall 4 faces South Wood 2x4 10 ft wide x 10 ft high R13 framing fraction 0 25 Window 4 Vinyl Frame Low 60 ft U 0 65 SHGC 0 25 e Double Wall 5 faces West CBS 40 ft wide x 10 ft high R4 insulated on inside Window 5 Vinyl Frame Low e 75 ft U 0 65 SHGC 0 25 Double Infiltration House Volume ACH50 5 2000 ft x 10 ft height 20 000ft Heating heat pump 21 000 Btu hr HSPF 8 2 Cooling heat pump 21 000 Btu hr SEER 14 Ducts supply in attic 400 ft2 R8 insulation Ducts return in conditioned space 100 ft2 R6 insulation Duct Tightness Leakage 0 04 cfm square foot post construction Air Handler in conditioned space 21 000 Btu hr Leakage no more than 2 of air flow rate Mechanical Ventilation None N A Hot Water System electric 50 gallon EF 0 95 All Hot Water Lines Runs 10 35 feet R3 insulation Hot Water Circulation none NA NA Lighting 100 installed fixtures 75 fixtures compact fluorescent Pool and Spa none NA NA Layers from outside Attic air R38 batt insulation with 2x4 framing with 7 framing fraction 1 2 drywall 2 CBS layers from outs
250. t and reports are in appendices in R 2 R 5 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 2 Appendix R 2 Prescriptive R Value Method The software must produce a completed Form R402 2014 To comply the software must report on the results of six houses described in Appendix R 2 3 Although there are few calculations required for this compliance method the software must accurately calculate the average window U factor and SHGC according to the code including any exceptions R2 1 Testing The software vendor shall download and complete the file titled Residential Prescriptive Compliance Test 2014 The file has six yellow highlighted tabs one for each house On each tab is a section for R Value method the top of the spreadsheet Complete each yellow highlighted field If the value entered is the expected value or result the green highlighted field adjacent will indicated Pass There is also a box indicating if the software would indicate if the home passes compliance Again indicate what the software indicated If the value is expected the green field will indicate Pass For a house where the expected result is that the home fails to comply the entered choice of Fails will yield a Pass Each yellow highlighted field must be accurate in order for the software to pass the test If the results computed by the software fall outside the range indicated on the excel report and the vendor belie
251. t meets the requirements of the Florida Building Code Residential or Florida Building Code Mechanical as applicable or with other approved means of ventilation Outdoor air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers that close when the ventilation system is not operating o R403 5 1 Whole house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy Mechanical ventilation system fans shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403 5 1 Exception Where mechanical ventilation fans are integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment they shall be powered by an electronically commutated motor o R403 5 2 Ventilation air Residential buildings designed to be operated at a positive indoor pressure or for mechanical ventilation shall meet the following criteria 1 The design air change per hour minimums for residential buildings in ASHRAE 62 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality shall be the maximum rates allowed for residential applications 2 No ventilation or air conditioned system make air shall be provided to conditioned space from attics crawlspaces attached closed garages or outdoor spaces adjacent to swimming pools or spas 3 If ventilation air is drawn from enclosed spaces 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 or R 19 space permitting or R 10 otherwise R403 6 Heating and cooling equipment Mandatory T
252. t2 a Central Unit 30 0 SEER 14 00 SHGC SHGC 0 25 d U Factor N A fte 13 Heating systems kBtu hr Efficiency SHGC a Electric Heat Pump 30 0 HSPF 8 20 Area Weighted Average Overhang Depth 0 000 ft Area Weighted Average SHGC 0 250 8 Floor Types Insulation Area 14 Hot water systems an ii a Slab On Grade Edge Insulation R 0 0 2000 00 ft a Electric ap 30 EROS b N A R fte A iniedi Bs c N A R ft _ Conservation features None 15 Credits Pstat 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 EnergyGauge Rating Contact the EnergyGauge Hotline at 321 638 1492 or see the EnergyGauge web site at energygauge com for information and a list of certified Raters For information about the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation contact the Florida Building Commission s support staff l abel required by Section 303 1 3 of the Florida Building Code Energy Conservation if not DEFAULT MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Versi
253. te the component R value The manufacturer s settled R value shall be used for blown insulation Computed R values shall not include an R value for other building materials or air films 6 2 Prescriptive R Value Method 6 2 1 Reports Software including compliance by this prescriptive method shall produce a report that mimics Florida Building Code Energy Conservation Form R402 2014 as found in Appendix R 2 of the code This report shall include 1 aname of the component consistent with those listed in Table R402 1 1 for each component e g ceiling mass walls frame walls etc 2 the area of the component with those thermal characteristics 3 the insulation R value or for windows skylights and doors U factor to be installed and 4 apass or fail indication for each item based on information provided in Table R402 1 1 for the climate zone selected For fenestrations the software shall consider the exceptions provided for skylights impact glass and exceptions listed in section R402 3 prior to indicating a failure If any item fails the report shall indicate that the home fails The word FAIL shall be no smaller than 16 point font be bold and be in an obvious location If the home meets all criteria of Table R402 1 1 the report shall state User entries meet requirements of Table R402 1 1 The house also has to meet other requirements described in the codebook Along with the printout of the report another page shall be
254. ter 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 met the criteria Section R403 4 4 2 1 e R403 4 4 2 1 Solar water heating system 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 1 Be installed with a tilt angle between 10 degrees and 40 degrees of the horizontal and 2 Be installed at an orientation within 45 degrees of true south R403 5 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 Outdoor air intakes and e
255. ter than the design cooling load e R403 6 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 6 1 e R403 6 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 6 1 o R403 6 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 1 R403 7 Systems serving multiple dwelling units Mandatory Systems serving multiple dwelling units shall comply with Sections C403 and C404 of the Commercial Provisions in lieu of Section R403 R403 8 Snow melt 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 55 F
256. terials used Constructs used O 0 O 0O O O 0 0 0 0 O O 0 O O 0 9 C 5 Energy Code Compliance Checklist e Form name compliance method e Address and permit number of building permitted e Other prescriptive measures checklist by component Energy Code section and summary of requirement s C 6 Other forms that may be required by the Florida Building Commission DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual C 4
257. tes to be Print d Nama substantially leak free Florida Rater Certification BUILDING OFFICIAL DATE Date MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 88 APPENDIX C Commercial and High Rise Residential Minimum Required Content and Format In accordance with Section C407 4 1 of the 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation the printout from computer programs approved by the Florida Building Commission for use as Commercial Energy Code compliance for commercial and high rise residential applications shall contain all information required to determine Energy Code compliance for said buildings to include but not be limited to the following information Compliance software program printout Forms should be consistent with the format described below should contain but not be limited to the following information and be consistent with the format described below C 1 An Administrative page of the printout should contain the following information e Form Title and Headings o Florida Building Code Energy Conservation and other suitable clarifying titles e Project Information Box Project Name Street Address city state zip Type of Building occupancy Class of Building new renovation etc Conditioned Floor Area Number of Stories Owner Design Loca
258. test If the air handler is not installed at the time of the test total leakage shall be less than or equal to 3 cfm 85 L min per 100 square feet 9 29 m of conditioned floor area Exceptions 1 The total leakage test is not required for ducts and air handlers located entirely within the building envelope 2 Duct testing is not mandatory for buildings complying by Section 405 of this code DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 83 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 3 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Continued o R403 2 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 air flow rate when tested in accordance with ASHRAE 193 O0 R403 2 3 Building Cavities Mandatory Building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums O R403 3 Mechanical system piping insulation Mandatory 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 P 3 o R403 3 1 Protection of piping insulation 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 permi
259. th curve and made from glass Treat the warehouse as semi heated space category West facade windows 20 x10 each South facade loading doors 10 x20 each au fioo 20 0 L ai s er ie yo eo _ Figure 7 8 Envelope Trade Off Option Test Building Source ASHRAE 90 1 2007 User s Manual Prototype Buildings used for Performance Methods FEC amp ASHRAE Prototype buildings Al A3 A20 B1 C1 and D7 are used for validating the performance methods Each of these buildings was tested for climate zone 1 and 2 Prototype Buildings used for Prescriptive Methods FEC amp ASHRAE For the prescriptive commercial code compliance software evaluation two prototype buildings Al and C1 were used Each of these buildings was tested for climate zone 1 and 2 and prototype building C1 was tested for two different HVAC system types and two building application types In total there are six test cases for the prescriptive method evaluation 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 46 Prototype Building for ASHRAE Envelope Trade Off Option ASHRAE For the envelope trade off option commercial code compliance software evaluation prototype building E1 only was used This building was tested for climate zone 1 and 2 7 3 Software Evaluation Procedure The code compliance calculation procedure depends on the compliance method selected five commercial code compliance methods are covered in this manual The
260. that will allow shutoff when the outdoor temperature is above 40 F O R403 9 Swimming pools inground spas and portable spas Mandatory The energy requirements for residential pools and inground spas shall be as specified in Sections R403 9 1 through R403 9 3 and in accordance with ANSI APSP 15 The energy requirements for portable spas shall be in accordance with ANSI APSP 14 o _R403 9 1 Pool and spa heaters All pool heaters shall be equipped with a readily accessible on off switch that is mounted outside the heater to allow shutting off the heater without adjusting the thermostat setting e R403 9 1 1 Gas and oil fired pool and spa heaters All gas and oil fired pool and space 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 gas or LP gas shall not have continuously burning pilot lights e R403 9 1 2 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 o R403 9 2 Time switches Time switches or other control method that can automatically turn off and on heaters and pumps according to a preset schedule shall be insta
261. that would affect a building s compliance with the Energy Code Changes that do not affect compliance with the Energy Code such as program changes to the user interface may follow a simplified or streamlined procedure for approval of the changes To comply with this simpler process the compliance software program vendor shall a certify to the Commission that the new program features do not affect the results of any calculations performed by the program b shall notify the Commission of all changes and c shall provide the Commission with one updated copy of the program and user s manual Examples of such changes include fixing logical errors in computer program code that do not affect the numerical results bug fixes and new interfaces 2 1 Full Approval of Compliance Software The Commission requires program approval when a candidate compliance software program has never been previously approved by the Commission when the compliance software vendor makes changes to the program algorithms or when any other change occurs that in any way affects the compliance results The Commission may also require that all currently approved compliance software programs be approved again whenever substantial revisions are made to the Energy Code or to the Commission s approval process The Commission may change the approval process and require that all compliance software programs be approved again for reasons including If the Energy Code undergoes a maj
262. thermal efficiency is assumed to be 100 Each zone is served with a constant speed fan of 60 fan efficiency and 90 electric motor efficiency Service hot water is provided with storage electric water There are two hot water storage units of 80 gallons each Add air economizer depending on climate zone and cooling capacity of the individual fan coil units The minimum ventilation air requirement per unit floor area for prototype office building A1 is 0 10 cfm ft Air infiltration through envelope walls fenestration and skylight normalized per unit gross area of the exterior walls for prototype building A1 is estimated to be 0 0177 cfm ft at a pressure difference of 0 016 inch w g Prototype Building A3 Prototype building A3 has a 22 500 ft floor plan area is three stories has an aspect ratio of 1 0 and has 550ft of fenestration area per floor on each orientation Each floor has five thermal zones four 15 ft deep perimeter zones and an internal zone In total there are 15 thermal zones The prototype building A3 is designed for office use and is shown in Figure 7 3 It has a 12 floor to floor height and a plenum with a height of 3 ft 6 in Ceiling height is 8 ft 6 in The fenestration consists of 10 ft by 5 ft 6 in windows spaced equally around the perimeter at 15 ft There are 10 windows per floor on each side building orientation The window to wall ratio WWR is 30 6 The fenestration has fixed metal frames and reflective double g
263. ting System Building Energy Simulation Test HERS BESTEST Volume 1 Tier 1 and Tier 2 Tests User s Manual November 1995 Accessed June 2014 http www nrel gov docs legosti fy96 7332a pdf RESNET 2013 Procedures for Verification of RESNET Accredited HERS Software Tools RESNET Publication No 13 002 includes ASHRAE Standard 140 2011 Class II Tier 1 building loads tests RESNET RESNET 2007 Procedures for Verification of International Energy Conservation Code Performance Path Calculation Tools RESNET Publication No 07 003 March Accessed June 2014 http resnet us State of Florida Building Commission 2014 Florida Building Codes Energy Conservation Accessed June 2014 http www floridabuilding org c default aspx 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 59 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 60 APPENDIX A Cover sheet for request for approval by the Florida Building Commission as a Compliance Software tool Date of Submittal Software Company Contact Person Contact email Contact Phone number Name of Product If marketed under different editions or names list all that apply Version Number Code Compliance Methods this software calculates Commercial Energy Efficiency Code Compliance O FEC Prescriptive Method O FEC Total Building Performance Method O ASHRAE Prescriptive Method O ASHRAE Envelope Trade off Option Method O ASHRAE
264. tion Builder Name Permit Office Jurisdiction Permit Number O 40 O O 0O OPO Oo 20 O sO C 2 Output Data e Climate Zone The software output data depends on the compliance method Apart from the common output s three options are summarized to choose depending on the compliance method e Building End Uses Proposed Design vs Standard Reference Design Performance Method only o Electricity Natural Gas Area Lights Space Cooling Space Heating Vent Fans Miscellaneous Equipment O lt 0 O O OO DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual C 1 o Pumps amp Miscellaneous e Envelope Prescriptive Compliance Proposed Design vs Standard Reference Design Pass or Fail for each building envelope elements categorized by zone or space Prescriptive Method only o Building Envelope Element Proposed Design Required Criteria Pass or Fail Results o Windows SHGC U Factor EPF Window Wall Ratio WWR Exterior Walls U Factor or R Value Floors U Factor or F Factor Below Grade Walls U Factor or C Factor OO QO O e Envelope Trade Off Option Compliance Proposed Design vs Standard Reference Design Envelope Performance Factor EPF for each building envelope elements Envelope Trade Off Option Method only o Building Envelope Element EPF Proposed Design Required Criteria Pass or Fail Results Roof EPF Skylight EPF Exterior Walls and Windows EPF Below Gra
265. tion if not DEFAULT DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 69 FORM 405 2014 SAMPLE MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations Residential Whole Building Performance Method ADDRESS 123 Main Street PERMIT Orlando FL 32922 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS See individual code sections for full details O 401 3 Energy Performance Level EPL display card Mandatory 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 Statues 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 compliance for the building A copy of the EPL display card can be found in Appendix C O R402 4 Air leakage Mandatory The building thermal envelope shall be constructed to limit air leakage in accordance with the require
266. tion Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 57 References ANSI ASHRAE Standard 140 2007 Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation of Building Energy Analysis Computer Programs 2007 Atlanta GA American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRABP s Standard 90 1 2007 User s Manual American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers 2011 ISBN 9781933742960 Accessed June 2014 http www ashrae org publications page 90 1lusersmanual ASHRABP s Standard 90 1 2010 User s Manual American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers 2011 ISBN 9781933742960 Access June 2014 http www ashrae org publications page 90 lusersmanual California Energy Commission s Residential Alternative Calculation Method AC M Approval Manual 2008 Building Efficiency Standards CEC 400 2008 002 CMF Accessed June 2014 http www energy ca gov 2008publications CEC 400 2008 002 CEC 400 2008 002 CMF PDF California Energy Commission s Non Residential Alternative Calculation Method AC M Approval Manual 2008 Building Efficiency Standards CEC 400 2008 003 CMEF Accessed June 2014 http www energy ca gov 2008publications CEC 400 2008 002 CEC 400 2008 003 CMF PDF COMNET Commercial Buildings Energy Modeling Guidelines and Procedures COMENT Publication 2010 001 August 16 2010 Accessed June 2014 http www comnet org mgp content commercial buildings
267. tional Requirements for Performance Methods In addition to the above vendors supporting the FEC Total Building Performance Method and or the ASHRAE Energy Cost Budget Method must run their software against ASHRAE Standard 140 suite of tests Modeling guidelines and software requirements for these two performance methods are given in the FEC Section C407 and Section 11 of ASHRAE 90 1 respectively Vendors must demonstrate that they conform to the requirements stipulated in those sections 7 2 Commercial Code Verification Tests Several prototype test cases have been developed to assist in the validation of Vendors software First a description of the several test cases are given followed by their applicability to the different compliance methodology 7 2 1 Prototype Building Test Cases These set of test suites were formulated to test and verify that the compliance software correctly applied the restrictions and rules per the Florida Energy Code or ASHRAE 90 1 options The test suite prototype building geometry and some of the inputs assumptions were adopted from COMENT Manual 2010 Commercial Buildings Energy Modeling Guidelines and Procedures The other inputs of the proposed prototype buildings were formulated based on realistic 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 31 assumptions and every effort was made such that the most important aspects of the code compliance calculations were accommodated Seven proposed
268. top plate and the top or exterior walls shall be sealed Exterior thermal envelope insulation for framed walls shall be installed in substantial contact and continuous alignment with the air barrier Knee walls shall be sealed The space between window door jambs and framing and skylights and framing shall be sealed Rim joists are insulated and include an air barrier Insulation shall be installed to maintain permanent contact with underside of subfloor decking The air barrier shall be installed at any exposed edge of insulation Where provided in lieu of floor insulation insulation shall be permanently attached to the crawlspace walls Exposed earth in unvented crawl spaces shall be covered with a Class vapor retarder with overlapping joints taped Duct shafts utility penetrations and flue shaft openings to exterior or unconditioned space shall be sealed 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 Air sealing shall be provided between the garage and conditioned spaces Recessed light fixtures installed in the building thermal envelope shall be air tight IC rated and sealed to the drywall 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 Exterior walls adj
269. tory requirements three pages Required prior to CO for the Total UA Alternative method A completed Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist Table 402 4 1 1 of the 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation with added checkboxes one page A building air leakage has been tested then a completed Envelope Leakage Test Report usually one page A completed Air Distribution System Test Report usually one page unless all duct work and air handler units are located within the building thermal envelope MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 1 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 40 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance Sample FLORIDA ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Residential Total UA Method Project Name Street City State Zip Owner Design Location House T01 Pr T01 Characteristics 567 Main Street Tampa FL Energy Gauge FL Tampa 1 New construction or existing 2 Single family or multiple family 3 Number of units if multiple family New From Plans Single family Proposed UA Windows 126 5 Doors 9 6 Walls 170 4 Floor 0 0 Ceiling 49 6 Overall UA 356 1 Builder Name Permit Office Permit Number Jurisdiction 4 Number of Bedroo
270. ts form xls R5 1 Minimum Test Reporting Requirements Software tools applying for verification shall provide evidence that their software meets the requirements of this test suite The software tool provider or software vendor is responsible for producing the documentation needed to show that the software has been verified through this test suite In some cases the data needed to verify accuracy is of no interest or value to the end user of the software but in any case the software tool must generate it If the reports required in the DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 55 Technical Assistance Manual do not already include them at a minimum software tools applying for accreditation must report the following values for the Standard Reference Design e Areas and overall U factors or R values in the case of slab on grade construction for all building components including ceilings walls floors windows by orientation and doors e Overall solar heat gain coefficient SHGCo of the windows during heating Overall solar heat gain coefficient SHGCo of the windows during cooling Wall solar absorptance and infrared emittance Roof solar absorptance and infrared emittance Total internal gains including 20 latent to the home Btu day CFM50 for the home as appropriate Attic net free ventilation area ft Crawlspace net free ventilation area ft if appropriate Exposed masonry floor area and carpet and pa
271. tted O R403 4 1 Circulating hot water systems Mandatory Circulating hot water systems shall be provided with an automatic or readily accessible manual switch that can turn off the hot water circulating pump when the system is not in use O R403 4 3 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 1 2 inches 89 mm in the hot water distribution line and cold water line located as close as possible to the storage tank R403 4 4 Water heater efficiencies Mandatory Water heater efficiencies o R403 4 4 1 Storage water heater temperature controls e R403 4 4 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 e R403 4 4 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 o R403 4 4 2 Wa
272. ual code sections for full details 401 3 Energy Performance Level EPL display card Mandatory 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 Statues 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 compliance for the building A copy of the EPL display card can be found in Appendix C O R402 4 Air leakage Mandatory The building thermal envelope shall be constructed to limit air leakage in accordance with the requirements of Sections R402 1 through R402 4 4 o _R402 4 1 Building thermal envelope 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 e R402 4 1 1 Installation The components of the building thermal envelope as listed in Table R402 4 1 1 shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instruct
273. uction Materials of Prototype Building D7 Thickness Conductivity Density Specific heat Thermal Resistance Layers outer to inner in Btu in h ft F lb ft Btu Ibm F h ft F Btu External Wall Composite steel framed Wall usa os7 sos o3 17 33 1 11 Composite Roof Internal Floor Int Floor Partition Wall Gypsum Board Floor Slab on grade Table 7 18 Thermal and Optical Properties of Prototype Building D7 External Wall Int Floor Solar Reflectance es 65 a ea a E sites O a a9 e o S Table 7 19 Surface Areas and Fenestration Properties of Prototype Building D7 Window Area Window Wall Climate Zone 1 Climate Zone 2 ft Ratio U Value SHGC U Value SHGC a North 6 600 1723 1 00 0 25 0 60 0 25 Residential Non North 30 360 4800 1 00 0 25 0 60 0 25 Residential Total 36 960 6 528 17 66 Retail North 14700 seo 0 90 0 56 0 60 0 56 Space Category Orientation Wall Area ft Office North 370 f 9o 0ooo 25 o 60 0 25 Retail Non North 3972 2574 oooo s6 o 60 o 56 Office Non North 81o 212 0owo4o 0 60 0 40_ Nonresidential Toti 17512 62 ass Exterior Lighting for high activity commercial district lighting zone 4 on the building front side only exterior lighting base site allowance of 1300 W and 0 8 W linear ft allowance for walk ways around the front side of the building yields 1420 W total exter
274. uildings correctly for compliance with the compliance software program Although the organizational format is not fixed all information contained in the compliance software program user s manual and help system should be easy to find through use of a table of contents an index or through a context sensitive help system Statement The following statement shall appear in a box within the first several pages of the compliance software program user s manual and help system Insert Name of Calculation Method may be used to show compliance with the Florida Energy Code only when the following reference documents are readily available to the program user Florida Energy Code Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual TAM 2014 1 0 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 12 5 Managing User Inputs This section addresses the processes of data entry and the validation of user input data that can be performed prior to and independent of the code compliance calculation and building energy simulation 5 1 Building Descriptor Inputs and Restrictions The building inputs in the software shall have restrictions based on the code compliance method and building type If the software provides a means for the user to enter building descriptors listed as optional then all input conditions and restrictions in the Florida Energy Code pertaining to those building descriptors shall be met Four levels o
275. uired by the code official testing shall be conducted by an approved third party A written report of the results of the test shall be signed by the parting 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 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 Dampers including exhaust intake makeup air backdraft and flue dampers shall be closed but not sealed beyond intended infiltration control measures N 3 Interior doors if installed at the time of the test shall be open 4 Exterior openings 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 and 6 Supply and return registers if installed at the time of the test shall be fully open hereby certify that the above envelope Where required by the code official leakage performance results demonstrate testing shall be conducted by an compliance with Florida Energy Code approved third party A written requirements in accordance with report of the results of the test shall Section 402 4 1 2 be signed by the third party Signature the code official Printed Name conducting the test and provided to
276. ummarizes the occupant density and minimum outdoor air requirement per unit floor area for ventilation for prototype building D7 Air infiltration through envelope walls fenestration and skylight normalized per unit gross area of the exterior walls for prototype building D7 is estimated to be 0 0057 cfm ft for retail 0 0051 cfm ft for office and 0 0049 cfm ft for multifamily blocks at a pressure difference of 0 016 inch w g Table 7 21 Occupancy and Minimum Ventilation Air Requirement of Prototype Building D7 Ventilation Air Requirement Area Description Area ft m gt Persons 1000 ft cfm ft i300 130 5051 Multi family Hallway 560 20 S Totais 8500 3s ass sam oo Prototype Building E1 A single story 90 000 ft floor area mass building was designed to serve 25 retail showroom and 75 warehouse This test building was created by modifying an example building described in ASHRAE Standard 190 1 2007 User s Manual Changes were made to the fenestration products skylights and door construction to make the example building applicable to the Florida climate design scenario The building is 200 ft by 450 ft with the long axis running east west The showroom is on the west end of the building as shown in Figure 7 8 The exterior wall height is 20 ft at the showroom area and 30 ft at the warehouse The walls of the warehouse and the showroom are constructed of solid concrete tilt up with an interior
277. ure set point 120 F for 2014 Florida code Tmain temperature of entering water from Table 6 2 and 8 3 is the conversion for Btu gallon and 365 is days in the year and 1000 is Btu kBtu Third estimate an expected standard electric resistance system annual energy use 2 ESS HW paa X 6 4 Where ESSe energy use of Standard System Electric in kWh HWload hot water load calculated in Equation 6 3 EFe 0 92 Fourth calculate the expected solar system electric energy use according to Equation 6 5 2 SOR We 6 5 ESE Where Solare energy use of Solar System with Electric backup in kWh HWload hot water load calculated in Equation 6 3 ESE effective solar efficiency calculated in Equation 6 2 The fifth step is to calculate the solar fraction for electric and fossil fuel systems 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual 26 SE ESS Solar 6 6 ESS EF SF SF gt 6 7 0 90 Where SFe solar fraction for electric SFf solar fraction for non electric EFf efficiency of the gas propane oil or other non electric back up heater fraction between 0 and 1 This solar fraction can then be used to modify any annual detailed water heating algorithm that should be run for the non solar backup as though there was no solar system ADHW ADHW 1 SF 6 8 Where ADHW is the annual hot water energy use for the proposed home ADHWc is the annual hot water energy use of the c
278. ures located in Miami FL including a total of 2 bedrooms and the 1 The overall solar heat gain coefficient SHGCo of a fenestration is defined as the solar heat gain coefficient SHGC of the fenestration product taken in combination with the interior shade fraction for the fenestration 2 cfm25 cubic feet per minute of air leakage to outdoors at a pressure difference between the duct interior and outdoors of 25 Pa DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 56 following mechanical equipment electric strip heating with COP 1 0 and central air conditioner with SEER 15 0 and 40 gallon electric water heater with EF 0 92 Test Case 4 Case L324 configured as specified as in ASHRAE 140 2011 Section 7 Class II Test Procedures located in Jacksonville FL including a total of 4 bedrooms and the following mechanical equipment gas furnace with AFUE 95 and no air conditioning and a 40 gallon gas water heater with EF 0 67 Test Case 5 Recreate or store the Standard Reference Design created in Tests 1 through 4 as Proposed Design and simulate and evaluate them R5 3 Acceptance Criteria R5 3 1 Test Cases 1 4 For test cases 1 through 4 the values contained in Table R5 3 1 shall be used as the acceptance criteria for software tool accreditation For Standard Reference Design building components marked by an asterisk the acceptance criteria may include a range equal to 0 05 of the listed value
279. ves that their value is correct they may include an explanation If submitting for multiple prescriptive methods submit just one spreadsheet file completing each prescriptive block of entries for each method seeking software approval Save the file with the name Residential Prescriptive Compliance Test 2014 software name R2 2 Reporting Test Results A pdf file shall be prepared and labeled R Value Reports from software name It shall include the required reports for house T01 followed by T02 T03 M01 M02 and M03 Sample report formats are provided in section R2 4 For each house include the following 1 Form R402 2014 which includes the parameters of Table R402 1 1 2 Energy Performance Level EPL Display Card 3 Mandatory requirements For house TO1 also include the following reports from the software 4 A checklist of expected reports and number of pages in each 5 A completed Air Barrier and Insulation Inspection Component Criteria checklist Table R402 4 1 1 of the 2014 Florida Building Code Energy Conservation with added checkboxes one page 6 A completed Envelope Leakage Test Report usually one page and 7 A completed Air Distribution System Test Report usually one page unless all duct work and air handler units are located with the building thermal envelope DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 3 R2 3 Prescriptive Home Characteristics for Testing The following s
280. xceptions 1 The total leakage test is not required for ducts and air handlers located entirely within the building envelope 2 Duct testing is not mandatory for buildings complying by Section 405 of this code MM DD YY HH MM AM PM Software Title and Version Here Section 405 4 1 Compliant Software Page 1 of 3 DRAFT 2014 Energy Simulation Tool Approval Technical Assistance Manual R 49 Total UA Alternative Report R402 1 4 Compliance SAMPLE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Continued o R403 2 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 air flow rate when tested in accordance with ASHRAE 193 R403 2 3 Building Cavities Mandatory Building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums R403 3 Mechanical system piping insulation Mandatory 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 o R403 3 1 Protection of piping insulation 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 R403 4 1 Circulating hot water systems Mandatory Circulating hot water systems shall be provided with an automatic or readily acces
281. xhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers that close when the ventilation system is not operating o _R403 5 1 Whole house mechanical ventilation system fan efficacy Mechanical ventilation system fans shall meet the efficacy requirements of Table R403 5 1 Exception Where mechanical ventilation fans are integral to tested and listed HVAC equipment they shall be powered by an electronically commutated motor o R403 5 2 Ventilation air Residential buildings designed to be operated at a positive indoor pressure or for mechanical ventilation shall meet the following criteria 1 The design air change per hour minimums for residential buildings in ASHRAE 62 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality shall be the maximum rates allowed for residential applications 2 No ventilation or air conditioned system make air shall be provided to conditioned space from attics crawlspaces attached closed garages or outdoor spaces adjacent to swimming pools or spas 3 If ventilation air is drawn from enclosed spaces 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 or R 19 space permitting or R 10 otherwise R403 6 Heating and cooling equipment Mandatory The following sections are mandatory for cooling and heating equipment o R403 6 1 Equipment sizing Heating and cooling equipment shall be sized in accordance with ACCA Manual S based on the
282. xpressed restrictions on input for the Proposed Design and if applicable how the building descriptor is defined for the Standard Reference Design building Compliance software programs must allow the user to enter the proposed building parameters that are not prescribed fixed in the energy code The software may assist the user in describing the proposed design by displaying typical values for building descriptors provided deliberate action by the user is necessary before a displayed value is used Compulsory Input Checks The compliance software shall check to ensure that valid entries have been made for all compulsory building descriptors e g wall type before the user is permitted to proceed with the next step in the compliance process Sections C407 and R405 of the Florida Energy Code specifies the compulsory building descriptors Handling Missing Inputs If a required input is missing or invalid then the compliance software shall notify the user that the input is missing identify the input field s with missing or invalid data and prevent the user from moving to the next step of the compliance process The software may provide additional information designed to help the user correct the deficiency Handling Invalid Input When invalid data is entered the compliance software shall notify the user of the invalid input identify the nonconforming input field and prevent execution of the next step of the complianc
283. y 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 55 F and no precipitation is falling and an automatic or manual control that will allow shutoff when the outdoor temperature is above 40 F R403 9 Swimming pools inground spas and portable spas Mandatory The energy requirements for residential pools and inground spas shall be as specified in Sections R403 9 1 through R403 9 3 and in accordance with ANSI APSP 15 The energy requirements for portable spas shall be in accordance with ANSI APSP 14 o R403 9 1 Pool and spa heaters All pool heaters shall be equipped with a readily accessible on off switch that is mounted outside the heater to allow shutting off the heater without adjusting the thermostat setting e R403 9 1 1 Gas and oil fired pool and spa heaters All gas and oil fired pool and space 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 gas or LP gas shall not have continuously burning pilot lights e R403 9 1 2 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 verif
284. y procedure compliance Geothermal swimming pool heat pumps are not required to meet this standard o R403 9 2 Time switches Time switches or other control method that can automatically turn off and on heaters and pumps according to a preset schedule shall be installed on all heaters and pumps Heaters pumps and motors that have built in timers shall be deemed in compliance with this equipment e Exceptions 1 Where public health standards require 24 hour pump operations 2 Where pumps are required to operate solar and waste heat recovery pool heating systems 3 Where pumps are powered exclusively from on site renewable generation o R403 9 3 Covers Heated swimming pools and inground permanently installed 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 e Exception Outdoor pools deriving over 70 percent of the energy for heating from site recovered energy such as a heat pump or solar energy source computed over an operating season O R404 1 Lighting equipment Mandatory A minimum of 75 percent of the lamps in permanently installed lighting fixtures shall be high efficacy lamps or a minimum of 75 percent of permanently installed lighting fixtures shall contain only high efficacy lamps Exception Low voltage lighting shall not be required to utilize high efficacy lamps o R404 1 1 Lighting equipment Mandatory Fuel gas lighting systems shall not h

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