519 MADISON ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

" ' �„� • . ,• . ENERGY ��OTES - ELECiRIC HEAT, continued Page 2 Air Sealing, continued: 5. Vapor barrier niay be either face stapled batts, 4 mil visqueen or a vapor barrier paint. Insulation: 1. Faced batts are lapped and face stapied at framing members. 2. All exterior wall cavities are filled with uncompressed insulation, including ail cavities isolated during framiny. Wiring and plumbing do not,compress insulation. 3. All recessed fixtures in exterior walls have rigid board insulation behind them. 4. Underfloor insulation is supparted by lath, twine, or by other non-compressing means. 5. Attic access door is baffled, weatherstripped, and insulated. NON-NEAT RECOVERY VENTILATION 1. Whole house ventilation fan is capable of exhausting 10 cfm from each bedroom and 10 cfm fro�n each combined living area Ccfm rating = 10 x (number of bedrooms + 1). 2 Whole house exhaust ventilation fan has both a�tomatic (timer clock or dehumidistat) AND manual controls. 3. The whole house exhaust fan has a sone rating <= 2.5 or is remotely located from conditioned space. 4. All exfiaust fans or exhaust ducts have tight-fitting backdraft dampers. 5. Exhaust ductwork is sized according to plans and is insulated in unheated spaces. 6. Each bedroom and combined living area has a through-the-wall port or central ducted vent capable of providing 10 cfm or outside air. 7. Air intake ports are located away from potential sources of air or noise pollution, and have adequate bird and bug screens. A. Air intake source has provision for flow control to limit excessive air flow under normal operation. 0484H