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-_ �, - <br /> • 05- b/5� <br /> , ENERGY NOTES - ELECTRIC HEAT <br /> General Provisions: <br /> 1 . Mechanical spot exhaust ventilr,tion, 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 s�pplied into the conditioned space. <br /> See ventilation requirements. <br /> 3. All structural softwood plywood, particle-board, wafer board, and <br /> oriented strand beards are stamped "Exposure I" or "Exterior". <br /> 4. Water heater storage ta�k labele� as meeting ASHRAE standard 90A - <br /> 1980 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 w�ater discharge to 2.75 GPM. <br /> 8. Heating ducts must be insulated to R-ll . <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 . Fireptaces have tight-fitting flue dampers. <br /> 12. All gas or oil combustion appliances have direct vent or forced draft <br /> venting. <br /> 13. Recessed lights are I.C. rated, double wall can lights. <br /> 14. 6 mil black visqueen ground cover i� crawl space. <br /> Air Sealing: <br /> 1 . Al1 plumbing, electrical and HVAC penetrations in fioors, wall and <br /> ceilings are caulked and sealed. <br /> 2. 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 plate gaskets. <br /> 4. Seal rim joist between heated floor or use a product like "Yyvek" on <br /> exterior. <br /> continued next page <br />