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Instructions for Electronic Forms, pg 1 <br /> 2015 Washington State Energy Code Compliance Forms for Commercial Buildings including R2,R3,R4 over 3 stories and all R1 <br /> Revised August 2016 <br /> Commercial Provision Chapters 1-5 of the 2015 Washington State Energy Code apply to all commercial occupancies,R <br /> R-3 and R-4 occupancies greater than 3 stories above grade,and R-1 occupancy(all building heights). <br /> Intro This file,LTG15-v1.XLSM,has electronic compliance forms for electrical power and lighting system provisions as defined <br /> Section C405 and Chapter 5.This includes interior and exterior lighting systems,electric motors,and transformers.There ars <br /> two companion files:ENV15-v1.XLSM(Sections C303,C402,Chapter 5,and Appendix A envelope requirements)and <br /> MECH15-v1.XLSM(Section C403 and Chapter 5 mechanical systems requirements). <br /> This form is a compliance aid and is not a substitute for the full energy code text or specific jurisdiction compliance <br /> Ener Code requirements.Users should refer to the code text and contact the local jurisdiction for complete information.The full 2015 <br /> WSEC code text is available for download from the NEEC website: <br /> htto:/www.neec.net/enerov-codes <br /> Training Refer to the NEEC website for instruction on how to complete all of the 2015 WSEC Compliance Forms. <br /> Start-up Select this file from the NEEC website to download to your computer.When opening the file be sure to Enable Macros and <br /> p applicable Enable Content. <br /> This file is an Excel workbook that contains multiple compliance forms and resources in Excel worksheets.Each worksheet <br /> Overview is indicated by a tab at the bottom of the screen.You may visit each worksheet by selecting it's tab. <br /> Most calculations are automated.Cells that display informational text and the results of calculations are write-protected aid <br /> cannot be edited. <br /> Save Files This file is saved in the same manner as any standard Excel file. <br /> Getting Some forms have multiple pages.All pages are available on screen when you select the tab for a form(worksheet).Use he <br /> Around scroll bars or page down key to find additional pages located below the first page. <br /> All general project information and the date are entered once on LTG-SUM.This information is automatically replicated on <br /> all other LTG forms.The LTG-SUM form accompanies all other LTG forms except LTG-EXT,which is a stand alone form. <br /> Only input cells are accessible.If you try to edit a write-protected cell an error message will appear requesting a password. <br /> A password IS NOT required to complete these forms.You may use the TAB key to move to the next input cell.If the TAB <br /> doesn't take you where you want to go,use your mouse to move around the form. <br /> Input Cells Avoid excessively long text strings when entering information.In some cases,text that extends beyond the available space <br /> p will not be visible.In most cases the text will wrap within the cell.This may force part of the form onto a new page. <br /> To enter the date,use this format:mm/dd/yyyy.For example,you would enter 7/1/2013 or 12/21/2014. <br /> Check boxes can be checked or unchecked by clicking in the box with your mouse.Radio buttons(circles)allow only one in <br /> a set to be selected. <br /> Drop-down lists have an arrow at the right side of the cell.Click on the arrow with your mouse and select the appropriate <br /> option.Use the delete button on your computer to clear a drop-down entry. <br /> When a form has a space for notes or explanation,click anywhere in the space to edit. <br /> Personalizing You can personalize the forms with your company name,address,phone,or any other information.This is done by editing <br /> g the header or footer in Excel. <br /> Many tables,such as for listing proposed lighting fixture types,have a certain number of lines available for entering data. <br /> You may need more lines to enter all your information.Where this feature is available,you can add additional lines to the tat le <br /> Adding And by selecting the"+"button on the right hand side of the table with your mouse. <br /> Deleting To remove lines that you have added,select the"-"button with your mouse.This will delete the last line of the section.You <br /> Lines cannot remove lines that were not added;an error message will appear if you try. <br /> If you add additional lines with this method,the pagination may be affected forcing the forms to carry additional lines over to <br /> other pages.Be sure to submit all pages to the plans examiner. <br /> Calculation <br /> You must select aCalculation Area on LTG-INT-SPACE or LTG-INT-BLD to enable the calculations in these forms. <br /> Area <br /> LPA <br /> Calculation You must select aLPA Calculation Type on LTG-INT-SPACE or LTG-INT-BLD to enable the calculations in these forms. <br /> Type <br /> Exterior LTG You must select aLighting Zone on LTG-EXT(line 12)to activate this worksheet to display the applicable base site <br /> Zone allowance and automatically calculate the applicable exterior lighting power allowances.B54 <br />