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- : • • <br /> Alterations Worksheet 2015 Washington State Energy Code <br /> Project Information _ Contact Information <br /> 6617 Associated Blvd _ Angela Balmer(MG2) <br /> Building B, Suite 100 _ 1101 2nd Ave, Suite 100 <br /> Everett WA 98203 Seattle WA 98101 <br /> The Washington State Energy Code requirements for alterations are located in Chapter 5 <br /> Alterations (remodels) do not need to obtain energy credits from Table R406.2 <br /> Additions must meet the requirements for new construction. This includes nonconditioned space being <br /> altered to become conditioned space. <br /> Will the wall cavities be exposed? Yes No <br /> If yes: Exposed wall cavities must be insulated - <br /> 2 X 4 wall studs require R-15 insulation <br /> 2 X 6 wall studs require R-21 insulation <br /> Will the roof/ceiling framing cavities or attic be exposed? Yes No <br /> If yes: Exposed roof/ceiling assemblies must be insulated - <br /> Vaulted ceilings: Insulate to the full depth of the framing member <br /> while allowing for the minimum 1" ventilated space <br /> Flat ceilings: Install R-49 insulation or what the attic space can <br /> accommodate based on the roof pitch <br /> Will the floor framing cavities be exposed? Yes 4 No <br /> If yes: Exposed floor cavities must be insulated to R-30 <br /> Are the windows and/or doors being replaced? 4 Yes No <br /> (includes both window or door and frames) <br /> If yes: New windows and doors must have an area weighted average U-factor of<_0.30 <br /> Will the heating or cooling system be replaced? Yes No <br /> If yes: New equipment must meet current requirements and <br /> ducts need to be tested <br /> Will the hot water system be altered? Yes No <br /> If yes: New water heating equipment must meet current code requirements <br /> Are more than 50% of the light fixtures being changed? r4 Yes No <br /> If yes: 75% of all lamps must be high efficacy <br /> (LED or CFL) <br />