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ENGINEERING�PUBLIC SERVIC�S DEPARTMENT ' Err L iu 1 G�. c�l �i 1997 WSEC Residential Compliance Form Instructions: 6, Electric Resistance About these forms: The main purpose of these forms is to provide enforcement consistency behveen inspecrors and Uuilding jurisdictions. Instead o( spending Hme searching through the WSEC and VIAQ Code, these forms will help organize and condense requimments that apply to your project. They are also excellent tools for learning the residenHal WSEC requirements. Qualification pages: There arn 6 different QualificaHon pages, based upon fuel type (electric resistance or other), compliance approach (PmscripHve or Chapter 5 CalculaHons) and construcNon type (logs or other). Thr Preccriptive Options (Chapter 6) approach indudes a TaUle of options, one of which you will select for your particular design. Choosc a compliance opHon that best suits the economics and design of your project. The Chapter 5 Qualification Form is a second compliance approach and allows a builder more flexibility for allernative med�ods of construcHon and mom window a:ea. The Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 Window, Skylight and Door Schedules provide outlines to assist you through the specific calculaHons and requirements for doors and glass. The Checklist: Requirements arc grouped under Poundation, Framing, Insulation, and Final Phases. Each phase lets you know what, and when mquirements will be checked Uy the inspector. You provide information and check the circles diat apply to your specific project. Because dte form is intended to cover most design variations, many of die listed mquirements won't apply to a given project. Do not place marks in the tivo left side shaded columns IaUeled "COMPLIANCE REQUIRED" and "INSPECTION APPROVED" or in the boxes located in shaded areas (These are for Department use). Responsibility for inforntation: AlUiou�h designated Deparhnent staff inembers will help you with general qucstions about complefin� this form, it is ultimately your responsibility to provide detailed :nformation aUout heating systems, glazing, insulation and other requested building specifications. Since these forms will be evalualed for completeness and accuracy, you can avoid unnecessary permit delays by carefi:ily providing all required information. Disregard itetns fl�at don't address your particular Uuilding or equipment. Design Changes: Bc sum to get prior approval from the Deparhnent if you wish to make changas in your project during construction. Iiow thc forms will bc used: These forms will ultimately be used for all WSEC Eield inspections. When they are retur�ufl �+�iUi your pernut, relevant boxes under the "CO�IPLIANCB REQUIRED" column �vill have been dlecked by the [3uilding Department. This denotes which WSEC requirements apply to your project. The inspector will inspect your d�vellutg against these checked items, and when deemed acceptable, place a second check in the "INSPECTION t\PPROVED" column. Code Books: Por more requirement detail, refer to the 1997 Washington State Energy Code and the 1997 VentilaHon and Indoor Air Quality Code. Both may Ue purchased from the State Building Code CouncIl IST�CCI. For orderine information call SBCC at (360) 58G-2251. �