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L J <br />.,.._i' _.. ....._. .. . . . <br />The Chapter 5 Approach Thfs compliance melhad allows any combinaffon ol building envelope <br />componenfs 1f fheir col/ocfive heatloss (R and U-valuesJ doesn't ezceod a marfmum WSEC budgef. The <br />Chapter 5 approach Is a good choico for additions fhat don't conform to any ol fhe Chapler 6 pafhways. This is <br />f�ue because Chapter5 allows Component PeAormance calculations (o include heat loss imp�avomenfs in the <br />exisfing trome. The Chapter 6, Prescipfive Approach would normal/y be fhe lirst choice !or new dwellinys since <br />!t provides a variefy ol compliance options, is easler to use, and is no more stringenf fhan Chapter 5. <br />Component Pe�formance calculalions may also be peAoimed by computor using p�o_qrams such as WATTSUM <br />5.1. <br />Instructions: <br />Pages 1, 2, 3 The lirst fwo pages provide insfrucfions and lormslor performing fhe Componenf PeAormance <br />calculafions. The fhird page sizes fhe beafinq system. <br />Pages 4 t� 8 In the shaded areas, make checks in lhe clrcles next fa fhe requirements ol your In�ended <br />design. Dis�egard componenfs o� equipmenf (hat don'( appiy fo your p�ojecl. Your permif w�ll be piocessed <br />more elficient/y i! you piovide all lhe requesfed information. Department sfall can help you with general <br />quosffons about fhis lorm. <br />This lorm is intended to educate and provide enlorcoment cansistancy belween inspeclors and butlding <br />jurisdicfions. Inslead o! searching fhrough fhe WSEC, this form will help organize and condense fhe <br />requiremenfs Ihaf apply toyour project. Requiiemenfs are grouped 6yloundafion, lraming, insula(ion, andlinal <br />inspection phases. <br />Responsibility lor inlormafion: If is ullimately your responsi6ilitylo pravido detailed informafion about heating <br />sysfems, glazing, insu/afion, and afher building specilicafions. Be sure la gef prior approval from fhe <br />Departmenf if yau make changes fhat deviafe lrom fhe completed lorm. For moro code defail, reler to the <br />Washington State Energy Codo. 1991 Edition. <br />Complianco rosponsiblilfy: This lorm will ultimafely 6e usedlor all WSEC lield inspecfions. When 1t fs refumed <br />wifh your permif, nofe all boxes (hat l�ave beon chocked under tho'COMPLIANCE REQUIRED' [wlumn. These <br />boxes denofo which requiremenls fhe inspecfor will check af each inspectron phase. He will inspecf and <br />approve each o! these checkeditems by placing a second check in fhe 'INSPECTIONAPPROVED•�lumn. <br />All Residential Occupancies <br />OTHER heaf source �Gas, oil, propane, wood, heat pumps) <br />�xEsvo��raricr,t Co[n u� <br />