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ciTr aF Ev�E�rr <br />BU/LD/NS D/L//SlON <br />3200 CEOAR 5T. Ef�E/�ElT, N�i4 9820/ (2G6) 259-98/O <br />The Chapter 5 Approach Thls compliance method alfows any combination o/ building envelope <br />cornponents il their collective heatloss (R and U-values) doesn'f exceed a marimum W���C budget. The <br />Chapter 5 approach is a good choice tor additions that don't conlorm to any ol the Chapfer S pafhways. This is <br />t�ue because Chapter 5 allows Componenf PeAormance calculations to include heat loss improvements in the <br />existing home. The Chapter 6, P�esciptive Approach would normally be the /i�st choice for new dwellings since <br />it provides a variety or compliance options, is easier to use, and is no more stringent than Chapter 5. <br />Component Performance calculations may also be performed by compuler using programs such as WA7TSUN <br />5.1. <br />Instructions: <br />PaAes 1, 2, 3 The .`irst two pages provide instructions and icrms for performing the Component Perlormance <br />calculations. The thiid page sizes the heating system. <br />Pages 4 to 8 In the shaded areas, make checks in the circles next to the requiremenfs o! your intended <br />design. Disregard components o� equipmenf that don't appl�� to your project. Your permit will be processed <br />more elliciently ii you provide all the requested information. DepaRment stall can help you with general <br />questions about fhis lorm. <br />This lo�m is intended to educate and provide entorcement consistancy between inspectors and building <br />jurisdictions. Instead o( searching through the WSEC, this lorm will help organize a,id condense the <br />iequrrements that appty to your projecL Aequirements are grouped by loundation, framing, insularon, and final <br />inspection phases. <br />Responsibility lor information: It is ultimatefy your respor,sibiiity to provide detaifed inlormation about heating <br />systems, glazing, insulafion, and other b��ilding specifications. Be sure to get p�ior approval f�om fhe <br />Department i( you make changes that deviate (rom the completed lorm. For more code detail, refer to the <br />Washington State Energy Code, 1991 Edition. <br />Compliance responsiblilty: This (orm will ullimately be used ler all WSEC field irspections. When it is returned <br />with your permil, r,ote all boxes th2t have been checked under the "COMPLIAN:E FEQUIRED" column. These <br />boxes denote �vhich requirements (he inspector will check at each inspection phase. He will inspect and <br />approve ea�h ol �hese checked ifems by placing a second check in the "INSPECTION APPROVED" column. <br />All Residential Occupancies <br />OTHER heat source �Gas, oil, propane, wood, heat pumps) <br />N'�ES/�O\YAMWOCTOOEti 91 <br />