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fib <br /> 4111/ <br /> R503.1.1 Building envelope.Building envelope assemblies that are part of the alteration shall comply with Section R402.1.1 or R402.1.4, <br /> Sections R402.2.1 through R402.2.11,R402.3.1,R402.3.2,R402.4.3 and R402.4.4. <br /> Exception:The following alterations need not comply with the requirements for new construction provided the energy use of <br /> the building is not increased: <br /> 1. Storm windows installed over existing fenestration. <br /> 2. Existing ceiling,wall or floor cavities exposed during construction provided that these cavities are filled with <br /> insulation.2x4 framed walls shall be insulated to a minimum of R-15 and 2x6 framed walls shall be insulated to a minimum <br /> of R-21. <br /> 3. Construction where the existing roof,wall or floor cavity is not exposed. <br /> 4. Roof recover. <br /> 5. Roofs without insulation in the cavity and where the sheathing or insulation is exposed during reroofing shall be <br /> insulated either above or below the sheathing. <br /> 6. Surface-applied window film installed on existing single pane fenestration assemblies to reduce solar heat gain provided <br /> the code does not require the glazing fenestration to be replaced. <br /> R503.1.1.1 Replacement fenestration.Where some or all of an existing fenestration unit is replaced with a new fenestration product, <br /> including sash and glazing,the replacement fenestration unit shall meet the applicable requirements for U-factor and SHGC in Table <br /> R402.1.1. <br /> R502.1.1.2 Heating and cooling systems.New heating,cooling and duct systems that are part of the addition shall comply with Sections <br /> R403.1,R403.2,R403.3,R403.5 and R403.6. <br /> Exception:The following need not comply with the testing requirements of Section R403.3.3: <br /> 1. Additions of less than 750 square feet. <br /> 2. Duct systems that are documented to have been previously sealed as confirmed through field verification and diagnostic <br /> testing in accordance with procedures in WSU RS-33. <br /> 3. Ducts with less than 40 linear feet in unconditioned spaces. <br /> 4. Existing duct systems constructed,insulated or sealed with asbestos. <br /> R503.1.3 Service hot water systems.New service hot water systems that are part of the alteration shall comply with Section R403.4. <br /> R503.1.4 Lighting.New lighting systems that are part of the alteration shall comply with Section R404.1. <br /> Exception:Alterations that replace less than 50 percent of the luminaires in a space,provided that such alterations do not <br /> increase the installed interior lighting power. <br /> R503.2 Change in space conditioning.Any nonconditioned or low-energy space that is altered to become conditioned space shall be <br /> required to be brought into full compliance with this code. <br /> 21� <br />