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The Cheptet 5 ApproBch Thls compiiance method allows any combination ol building envelope <br />companenfs i! (heir coliecfive heafloss (R and U-values) doesn'f exceed a marimum WSEC budgef. The <br />Chapter 5 approach is a good choice !or additions fhat don't contorm to any o! the Chapter 6 pathways. This is <br />frue because Chapfer 5 altows Componenl PeAormance calculafions fo include heaf bss improvemenls in fhe <br />existing home. The Chapfer 6, Prescipfive Appraach would normally be the lirst choice for new dwellings since <br />it provides a veriefy of compllance options, is easier fo use, and is no more s(ringent fhan Chapter 5. <br />Camponent PeAormance calculations may also be peAormed by compuler using programs such as WATTSUN <br />5.1. <br />Instructlons: <br />Papas 1, 2, 3 The lirst rwo pages provide instructions and lorms tar peAorming the Component PeAormance <br />calculalions. The third page sizes the heating syslem. <br />Papas 4 to 8 In (he shaded areas, make checks in Ihe circles nexf to Ihe �equiremenfs ol your infended <br />design. Disregard componenfs or equipmen( fhat don'( appty ta your projec(. Your permif will be processed <br />more e!licienlry if you provide all fhe requesfeQ inlormafion. Department sla/f can help you with general <br />queslions abauf fhis form. <br />This lorm is infended fo educate and p�ovide enlorcemenf consislancy between inspecfors and building <br />jurisdictions. Insfead of searching fhrough fhe WSEC, fhis lorm will help organize and condense fhe <br />requirements fhaf apply to your project. Requirements are grouped by /oundafion, lraming, insula�bn, and final <br />inspecfion phases. <br />Respansibilify lor informa(ion: If is ullima(ely your responsibilify (o provide detailed inlormafion about heating <br />systems, glazing, insulalion, and ofher buifding specilicafions. Be sure to get prior approval lrom the <br />Department il yau make changes that deviate from the completed form. For more code defail, �efer lo the <br />Washington State Energy Code, 199 f Edilion. <br />Compliance respansiblilfy: This lorm will u/lima(ely be used far all WSEC field inspections. W�en if is refurned <br />wifh yourpermit, note all boxes fhal have been checked under the'COMPLIANCE FEOUIRED' column. These <br />boxes denofe which requirements Ihe inspector wi�f check at each inspection phase. He will inspect anC <br />approve each of fhese checked ifems by placing a second check in the 'INSPECTION APPROVfD'caNmn. <br />All Residential Occupancies <br />OTHER heat source �Gas, oil, propane, wood, heat pumps) <br />WEESBON7�NWOCiCBER 9� <br />