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� ZuE _�►�Eu, tt� ir�e,c� <br />Junsdiction logo goes here �O,t� �(, ps,RK p¢�uE <br />�rr � WA <br />The Chapter 5 Approach This compllanca method allows any eombination of building envelope <br />components if thei� callecflve heat/oss (R and U-values) doesn'i exceed a mex/murn WSEC 6udget. The <br />Chapter 5 approach is a good choice /or adoitions that don't conform to any ol fhe Ch:�pte� 6 pathways. This is <br />true because Ch�pter 5 allows Component PeAormance ca/cu/ations to include he�: bss improvements in the <br />exis�rng home. The Chapfe� 6, Presciptive Approach would nomrally be the 1%.-t cnoice �or new dwellings since <br />it provides a vzriety of complianca options, is eas'er to use. and is ro more stringent tAan Chapter 5. <br />Com�onent Pe�form2nce calculations may alsa be perlormed by computer using prog2ms such as WATT5UN <br />5.1. <br />Instructions: <br />Pages 1, 2, 3 The first fwo pages provide instructions snd lorms tor performing the Component Performarce <br />ca/cufations. The third page sizes the heating sysiem. <br />Pages 4 to 8 In the shaded aieas, make checks in the circles next to the requirements o/ your rntended <br />design. Disregard components or equipment that don't apply to your projecL Yaur permif wi11 be processed <br />more elticienHy i/ you provide all the requesied iMo�mation. Department staH can help you with general <br />questions about this lamr. • <br />This lorm is intended to educate and pravfde entarcement consistancy between inspectors and buAding <br />jurisdicfions. Instead ol searci�ing through the WSEC, this form will help organize and condense the <br />requrrements th2P apply to your project Requirements sre grouped by foundation, Iramirig, insulation, and linaf� <br />inspection phases. <br />Responsibiliry lor information: !t is ultimately your responsibility to provide detailed in(ormation about hezting <br />systems, g!a<ing, insu/ation, and other building specifications. Be sure to get p�ior app�ovaf from the <br />Department if y, u make changes that deviate lrom the completed /orm. Fo� more cade detail, refer to the <br />Wash,ingtan State Energy Code, 1991 Edition. <br />Compfiance responsiblilry: This fo�m will ultimately be used for all WSEC field inspectbns. When it is retu�ned <br />with your permit note all boxes that have been checked under the 'COMPUANCE REf]UIRED" wlumn. fiese <br />boxes denate which requirements the inspector will check at each inspection phase. He wrl! inspect and <br />approve each ol these checked items by placing a secand check in the 'INSPECTIONAPPROVED"cnlumn. <br />All Residential Occupancies <br />ElC'CfC1C f'�@af SOUPC2 (excluding heat pumps) <br />WEES90vlhUWOCTCBEn^ St <br />93 <br />