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1. gt 20 user model fenestration to Standard Design maximum area per floor space as defined in the Residential ACM Reference Manual HVAC 1 Model the following heating and cooling equipment a Central Gas Furnace b Central Split or Package System air conditioning c Air Source Heat Pumps with electric resistance backup d Air to Water Source Heat Pumps e Ground Source Heat Pumps f Combined hydronic heating limited to small storage water heating as source for space heating g Electric resistance heating h Non ducted heating and cooling equipment i Ventilative cooling equipment Quick Start Guide CBECC Res 2013 Version 3 j Evaporative condensers 2 Model the following heating and cooling systems Ducted central system Ducted zonal system Ductless zonal system Qo o0 Whole house fans 3 Model the Indoor Air Quality ventilation supply or exhaust fans Model ducts installed in any building zone including attics crawlspaces and conditioned space 5 Use the heating thermostat setpoint schedules published in the ACM Reference Manual for conditioned living and sleeping zones Domestic Water Heating 1 Model the following water heater types a Small Storage i Gas ii Electric iii Oil iv Heat Pump b Small Instantaneous i Gas ii Electric iii Oil c Large Storage i Gas ii Electric iii Oil d Large Instantaneous Indirect Gas Hot Water Boilers 2 Apply the ACM rules for distribution system multipliers hourly2. Same as above with an evaporatively cooled condenser 7 1StoryExample17HVAC ribd Same as above with mini split ground source and air to water heat pumps defined in the mechanical system library 8 2StoryExample17 ribd Based on the CEC 2 700 ft two story prototype set in climate zone 14 with asphalt shingle roof This file has window dimension inputs Compliance 2015 and a photovoltaic power compliance credit 9 2StoryExample17CombHydNoCool Based on the CEC 2 700 ft two story prototype set in climate zone 3 with a combined hydronic system with a boiler as the source of heating water heating and no cooling 10 2Story2ZoneExample17 ribd Same building type as above but zoned 1st and 2nd story each with its own HVAC system 11 2StoryZonalExample17 Same building type as above with a zonally controlled HVAC system 12 EAAExample 17 ribd An existing plus addition input file 13 AAExample 17 ribd An addition alone input file 14 MFexample17 ribd An eight unit two story multi family 6 960 ft building with each story as a separate zone with four dwelling units in each zone served by individual water heaters 15 MFexample17CentralSolarDHW ribd An eight unit two story multi family 6 960 ft building with each story as a separate zone with four dwelling units in each zone served by central water heating with 35 solar contribution w How to Get Support or Report a Problem If you have questions about the software o
3. We appreciate your willingness to help us improve CBECC Res by taking the extra time to document and report issues in a way that will help us fix them quickly If you include your name and phone number we may call you to clarify the problem or ask for more details We will not share your name phone number or email address with anyone outside the CBECC Res development team or use it for any purpose other than responding to your report Return to Quick Start Topics Menu Updates and Project Website Updates to CBECC Res will be posted to the project website www bwilcox com BEES BEES html Analysis Types Proposed Only Simulates the building input by the user with the 2013 compliance rules Proposed and Standard In addition to simulating the Proposed Design simulates the Standard Design building which complies with the 2013 Prescriptive Standards and establishes the energy budget for compliance Quick Start Guide CBECC Res 2013 Version 3 Menu Bar This section explains the program features you access by clicking on the options on the menu bar at the top of the screen File The File menu contains the standard functions for file management loading recently used files and exiting the program Edit In addition to the standard Windows Cut Copy and Paste commands the Edit menu contains several commands for editing building descriptions They are e Edit Component e Create Component e Delete Component These menus allo
4. When clicked over an input value in the window the following choices are available tem Help Accesses Help information applicable to the selected input field Feature currently not available Topic Help Accesses Help information applicable to the selected component Feature currently not available Restore Default Returns the value of the field to its default value if applicable Critical Default Comment Opens a dialog enabling you to enter a justification for overriding values designated by the Code as critical defaults i e a value that should only be overridden with special justification This feature is not yet implemented Return to Quick Start Topics Menu Building Tree Controls Parent Child Relationships In order to analyze a building s energy use it is necessary to track relationships among building components CBECC Res 2013 displays these relationships using the familiar tree control found in Windows Explorer and many other applications For example under the Envelope tab exterior walls are shown as parents to windows windows are connected to exterior walls and appear underneath walls and children to spaces The tree controls vary in the components they display depending on which folder tab is currently selected Use the Tree Control for Rapid Editing The tree control can be used to move and copy components or groups of components To move a component just drag and drop If an associ
5. BEES BEES html Quick Start Guide CBECC Res 2013 Version 3 CBECC Res 2013 Version 3b has the following capabilities Compliance Scope 1 Newly constructed single and multi family buildings full compliance 2 Existing plus Additions plus Alterations full compliance 3 Addition alone full compliance Site Building 1 Include identifying information 2 Include other general information required for performance compliance forms 3 Include location information 4 Identify climate zone 5 Use the 2013 Standards 16 Climate Zone weather files in the hourly building energy simulations performed by the software mapped from a climate zone entry by the user Envelope 1 Model the effects of conductive convective and radiative heat and mass transfer through the building envelope including ventilation and infiltration air flow 2 Model walls floors roofs and ceilings as separate heat transfer surfaces 3 Model conditioned zones attics crawlspaces and garages as separate space types 4 Have an adequate list of accurately described opaque materials used in typical residential construction 5 Combine materials into constructions 6 Describe fenestration performance properties via the simplified approach U value SHGC 7 Assign opaque constructions and fenestration to the Standard Design that meets the prescriptive requirements by climate zone 8 Include shading effects on fenestration from overhangs and fins in the Proposed Design 9 Adjust excess
6. adjusted recovery load load dependent energy factors hourly hot water consumption solar water heating and multi family recirculation systems Lighting and Appliances 1 Use the operational schedules for lighting and appliances specified in the HERS Technical Manual HTM to compute and report annual energy use for these end uses The energy use assumptions for these end uses are fixed as specified in the HTM and there is no compliance credit provided 2 Use these same operational schedules to determine typical internal gains and include the effects of these internal gains in both the Proposed and Standard Designs Additionally consider the latent component of these internal gains latent heat gains are currently not included in the HTM Output Quick Start Guide CBECC Res 2013 Version 3 1 Report simulation errors and warnings 2 Report site energy consumption by fuel and end use 3 Report TDV energy by end use including lighting and appliances 4 Report TDV energy comparison of Proposed and Standard Design including Compliance Margin 5 Generate compliance forms from the Tools menu item 6 Three Building Summary reports are now available for each building modeled in CBECC Res the building as entered by the user the Proposed Design for the building and the Standard Design for the building These Building Summary reports can be generated from the Tools menu item and are saved as comma delimited data files in the CBECC Res Projec
7. QUICK START GUIDE FOR CBECC RES 2013 CBECC Res 2013 Version 3b For additional tips and information download the CBECC Res FAQs at www bwilcox com BEES BEES html Quick Start Guide Topics Menu Overview e Capabilities e Capabilities Not Implemented Yet e New Features and Fixed Problems in this Release e Known Issues with this Release e Example Input Files How to Get Support or Report a Problem Updates and Project Website Analysis Types Menu Bar Tool Bar Main Screen Right Mouse Button Menu Options Building Tree Controls Parent Child Relationships Input Dialog Windows Status Bar Defining New Components Deleting Project Files License Agreement Overview The California Building Energy Code Compliance 2013 Residential Standards compliance software CBECC Res 2013 is a public domain software program developed by the California Energy Commission for use in complying with the 2013 update to the Residential Building Energy Efficiency Standards This Quick Start Guide provides brief descriptions of the software program s major features It s a good idea to review the Quick Start Guide before using the program for the first time or if you have questions while using the program Additional Help features will be added to future versions of the program There is also a CBECC Res User s Manual available through the software s Help menu and an FAQ document that can be downloaded from the project website at www bwilcox com
8. TED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE EACH LICENSEE AND SUBLICENSEE OF THE SOFTWARE AGREES NOT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIM AGAINST ANY OF THE AUTHORS RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE WHETHER DUE TO PERFORMANCE ISSUES TITLE OR INFRINGEMENT ISSUES STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE Return to Quick Start Topics Menu 13
9. ar displays a set of labels that identify the source of the information if any contained in the field This can help you distinguish between information that is dictated by the compliance checking process and the information you have entered and for which you are responsible The data source labels are explained below 10 Quick Start Guide Input Classification Explanations CBECC Res 2013 Version 3 No field selected No building data field is currently selected Input is compulsory You are required to enter data in the selected field the program cannot perform a compliance analysis unless you do Input is required You are required to enter data in the selected field if the field is applicable to your project Input is optional You may enter data in the selected field if the field is applicable to your project but you are not required to do so If the field contains a default value you are permitted to simply use that value without considering its suitability for your project Input is crit default You may overwrite the data in the selected field with an entry more appropriate for your project than the default However if you do overwrite this critical default value you must be prepared to provide documentation substantiating the value you have chosen Field is not editable You cannot enter data in the selected field The data in this field are defined by the compliance rule set or a sup
10. ation isn t allowed the program will prevent the move from being carried out To copy a component select the component copy and paste It is advisable to rename copied components to maintain readability Whenever parents are moved copied or deleted child components are included Components shown on the tree can be moved using a drag and drop technique to other components provided it results in a compatible parent child relationship For example you can drag a window onto a different wall but not vice versa A set of right mouse menu edit commands can be used with the tree control These are described in the Right Mouse Button Menu Options section Double clicking on any component on the tree opens its input dialog window Quick Start Guide CBECC Res 2013 Version 3 Input Dialog Windows The attributes of each building component can be edited by opening the input dialog window for the component The dialog can be opened by double clicking on the component on the tree control using the Edit option on the right mouse menu or using the Edit Component option on the Edit menu The tree control does not appear until you have created a project description using the wizard or loaded an existing project file Ctrl O In keeping with good practice for use of any software we recommend that you save your building description often and revise the file name once you have substantial effort invested in editing the description under the current fi
11. e top of the screen New File D This button closes the current file if one is open and opens a new file Quick Start Guide CBECC Res 2013 Version 3 Open Existing File Da This button closes the current file if one is open and launches the Open dialog to enable you to select an existing file to open Save File El This button saves the file under its current name or if you have not named the file launches the Save As dialog to enable you to provide a new file name Copy Selected Item Ep This button enables you to copy the selected item on the tree control along with any child components to the Windows clipboard The Copy button is not available from within program dialogs but you can use the keyboard equivalent Ctrl C to copy selected text Paste Contents of Clipboard el This button enables you to paste components copied from the tree control to the selected location in the tree control provided that location is compatible with the stored component The Paste button is not available from within program dialogs but you can use the keyboard equivalent Ctrl V to paste text from the Windows clipboard to the selected input field Perform Analysis ml This button enables you to launch a compliance analysis using the currently loaded building description You must save the current building description before performing the analysis About CBECC Res 2013 This button enables you to view program license and versi
12. le name Background Colors The following background color convention has been used in displaying data on the dialogs White background available for user input Gray background not user editable For information on editing features available from the input dialog windows see the Right Mouse Button Menu Options section To understand what information you are required to enter see the Status Bar section Tip Input Units The input screens show the units for numerical inputs For example furnace AFUE is input as a like 80 not as a fraction like 0 8 The latter will give heating energy 100 times too big Return to Quick Start Topics Menu Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of the screen provides useful information about each input field you select There are three panes on the status bar that provide context sensitive information This same information is displayed in the ToolTips if you allow your mouse pointer to linger over an input field 1 Input Description Pane Concise descriptions of the selected input field are displayed at the far left of the status bar 2 Input Classification Pane The next pane to the right on the status bar displays a set of labels that indicates which inputs you are required to provide which are optional and which are unavailable for input The input classification labels are explained in the table below 3 Data Source Pane The pane at the far right of the status b
13. ng very large files that can be deleted License Agreement Copyright 2012 2014 California Energy Commission Copyright 2012 2014 Wrightsoft Corporation All rights reserved Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met e Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer e Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution 12 Quick Start Guide CBECC Res 2013 Version 3 e Neither the name of the California Energy Commission nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission DISCLAIMER THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION WRIGHTSOFT CORPORATION ITRON INC OR ANY OTHER AUTHOR OR COPYRIGHT HOLDER OF THIS SOFTWARE COLLECTIVELY THE AUTHORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMI
14. on information Return to Quick Start Topics Menu Main Screen The main screen of the CBECC Res 2013 program is used primarily for editing building descriptions There are two folder tabs at the top of the main screen Envelope and Mechanical These tabs provide different views of the building description and provide access to two different subsets of the building description data Right Mouse Button Menu Options The CBECC Res 2013 program makes extensive use of menus accessible by clicking the right mouse button The functions available through these menus depend on whether you are on the main screen or in an input dialog window Main Screen Right Mouse Menu When clicked over a building component the following choices are available Quick Start Guide CBECC Res 2013 Version 3 Edit Opens the input dialog window for the selected component Rename Enables you to rename the selected component Delete Deletes the selected component Copy Copies the selected component with all of its child components Paste Adds copied components and their children to the selected component Expand contract Expands or contracts the list of children components attached to a selected component Move up down in list Allows the ability to change the placement of a wall or window under the parent component Create Enables you to create new child components for the selected component Input Dialog Right Mouse Menu
15. porting process In some cases the field may also be an intermediate calculated parameter or one that is not applicable to the currently selected compliance rule set Navigation input The purpose of the selected field is to enable you to select a component for editing without having to exit the current component and choose the next component from the tree Data Source Explanations No field selected No building data field is currently selected Value from user The data shown have been defined by the user either directly through a user input or indirectly through wizard selections Value from simulation The data shown have been defined by an energy simulation Value undefined No data have yet been defined for the field Value from program The data in this field have been defined by the program either to implement requirements and procedures specified in the energy code or to conform with building energy modeling conventions Return to Quick Start Topics Menu 11 Quick Start Guide CBECC Res 2013 Version 3 Defining New Components There are two main ways to define new components e g walls or equipment in the main program interface Define a New Physical Component To define a new physical component follow these steps from the Main Program Screen Right click on the component on the tree control to which you want to add the new component Select Create then the
16. r run into a problem there a number of resources where you can find help e This Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide CBECC Res 2013 Version 3 e The CBECC Res FAQ document which can be downloaded from www bwilcox com BEES BEES html e The User s Manual available through the software s Help menu and the Program Files directory it can also be downloaded from www bwilcox com BEES BEES html e The Residential ACM Reference Manual can be downloaded from www energy ca gov title24 2013standards If you have a question that is not covered by one of these documents or if you think CBECC Res is not operating correctly send an email to CBECC Res Support lt cbecc res gmail com gt and we ll answer your question as soon as possible If you are reporting a CBECC Res crash or error please include as much of the following as possible copy and paste this template into your email CBECC Res version Help About CBECC Res 2013 Describe the error using as much detail as possible List the steps taken to produce the error using as much detail as possible 1 2 etc If there is an error message what is the message If possible take a screenshot of the error message and attach it to the email as a file Please attach your lt ProjectName gt ribd file This is the file you open and save from inside CBECC Res By default this file is located in the C Users lt your username gt My Documents CBECC Res 2013 Projects directory
17. rected calculations for furred insulation layers on mass walls and enabled walls gt 12 Corrected multi family IAQ rules and DHW equipment and distribution issues Added Standard Design rules using prescriptive interior insulation for mass walls Quick Start Guide CBECC Res 2013 Version 3 10 Improved the Building Summary Reports 11 Clarified reporting and HERS requirements for multi family HVAC 12 Added a report for the California Advanced Home Program 13 Updated Users Manual 14 New FAQs and example files Known Issues with this Release The following issues are being worked on e Duplexes and town homes need to be modelled as multiple single family homes Example Input Files are all Rev 16 installed along with CBECC Res in the Projects directory 1 1StoryExample17 ribd Based on the Energy Commission s 2 100 ft single floor prototype with slab on grade floors a tile roof an attached garage window dimension inputs overhangs with the garage modeled as a fin providing shading to windows 2 1StoryExample17Cathedral ribd Same as above with cathedral ceilings 1StoryExample17Crawl ribd Same as above with a crawl space 4 1StoryExample17CrawIMW ribd Same as above with a crawl space and with several wall types in the construction library including concrete ICF Log SIPs below grade mass 5 1StoryExample17BelowGrade ribd Same as above with a 750 ft below grade conditioned zone 6 1StoryExample17EvapCond ribd
18. t directory Interface 1 Ability to access and modify parameters needed to simulate the above 2 Option to perform simulations in two modes a Proposed Only applies rules and simulates the Proposed Design b Proposed and Standard applies rules and simulates the Proposed and Standard Designs 3 CBECC Res Quick Start Guide available from Help tab 4 CBECC Res software license available from Help tab 5 CBECC Res User s Manual available from Help tab Capabilities Not Implemented Yet The following capabilities will be included in future versions e Fast non compliance analysis mode e Insulated crawlspaces with reduced ventilation e Sealed and mechanically ventilated crawlspaces e Sealed unvented attics e User input attic vent areas e Boilers and evaporative coolers e Steel frame ceiling and floor constructions e Insulated roof tile e Multi family common area zone type New Features and Fixed Problems in this Release 1 SON OO Tal Oy Ot OS Enabled multiple attic zones with different characteristics and Standard Designs for existing zones altered zones and garage zones Revised the sizing of heat pump systems to include heating load in climate zones with low cooling loads Additional HVAC equipment types including room air conditioners and heat pumps Enabled analyses with below grade floors and walls Removed limit of 48 zones Enabled use of an existing HVAC system when modelling an addition alone Cor
19. type of object you want to add Only applicable component types will appear on the list Accept the default name parent and existing component to copy from or edit these fields and click OK Edit the input fields with white backgrounds to describe the new component then click OK Return to Quick Start Topics Menu Deleting Project Files If you have created multiple projects under different project names you may want to delete project files to free up hard disk space on your computer By default project files are stored in the C Users lt your username gt My Documents CBECC Res 2013 Projects folder although where the files are stored may differ on your computer depending upon where you installed the program and if you selected a different location for storing files In the Projects folder you will find several files with the same project name you used but with differing file extensions If you have no further use for information on a project delete all files using the primary file name If you would like to retain a project but store it as efficiently as possible delete all files using the primary file name EXCEPT for two files the one named ribd residential input building design file extension and AnalysisResults BEES xml file for uploading to HERS provider These files should be retained for projects that were completed The other project files are recreated when an analysis is performed There are also folders containi
20. w you to edit all building components including components that are not displayed on the tree control Use this method to edit components like schedules and performance curves Ruleset Enables you to switch between different compliance rulesets in the future CBECC Res 2013 is designed to support multiple rulesets that implement the requirements in different codes However note that different codes can require different information therefore there is no guarantee that a building description developed under one code will execute without modification under another View Enables you to toggle the display of the Tool Bar and the Status Bar on and off Tools The Tools menu contains the following options of interest to end users e Check Building Database Reviews the building descriptions to make sure a performance analysis can be completed e Perform Analysis Performs a compliance check based on the current building description e Building Summary Reports Produces diagnostic reports summarizing the Proposed and Standard Design e Review Analysis Results Recalls the last analysis results for this file e Generate Title 24 Compliance Report Produces a CF1R report Help Various Help tools are available under the Help menu Note Help Topics feature is not available Return to Quick Start Topics Menu Tool Bar This section explains the program features you access by clicking on the icons on the tool bar at th
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