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ps- 0138 � <br /> . ENERGY NOTES - ELECTRIC HEAT <br /> General Provisions: <br /> 1 . Mechanical spot exhaust ventilation, ducted to the exterior, is <br /> required in all bathrooms (50 cfm) and kitchens (100 cfm). Backdraft <br /> dampers are required. <br /> 2 Outside air is required to be supplied into the conditioned space. <br /> See ventilation requirements. <br /> 3. All structural softwood plyr�ood, particle-board, wafer board, and <br /> oriented strand boards are stamped "Exposure I" or "Exterior". <br /> 4. Water heater storage tank labeted as meeti�g ASHRAE standard 90A - <br /> 1990 or insulated to R-16. <br /> 5. Water heater storage tank must be placed on an R-10 pad if located <br /> over uninsulated or concrete floors. <br /> 6. Insulate hot and cold Waterpipes to R-3 in unheated areas. <br /> 7. Shower regulations to limit hot water discharge to 2.75 GPM. <br /> 8. Heating ducts must be insulated to R-11 . <br /> 9. Woodstoves and fireplaces have tight-fitting doors. <br /> 10. Woodstoves and fireplaces have outside combustion air ducted to <br /> firebox, with accessible damper. (Min. - 6 sq. in. net free vent area) <br /> 11 . Fireplaces have tight-fitting flue dampers. <br /> 12. All gas or oil combustion appliances have direct ve�t or forced draft <br /> venting. <br /> 13. Recessed lights are I.C. rated, double wali can lights. <br /> 14. 6 mil black visqueen ground cover in crawl space. <br /> Air Sealing: <br /> 1 . All plumbing, electric�l and HVAC penetrations in floors, wali and <br /> ceilings are cauiked and sealed. <br /> Z. Where penetrations need a firestop, discuss with your building <br /> department. <br /> 3. Electrical outlet and light switch boxes on exterior walls must be <br /> sealed at the back of the receptical or sealed with face p13te gaskets. <br /> 4. Seal rim joist between heated floor or use a product like "tyvel.�� on <br /> exter rr. <br /> continued next page <br />