Laserfiche WebLink
ENERr,Y IJOTES - ELECTRIC HEAT <br />General Pr�visions: <br />�. Mechanical spot exhaust ventilatiun, ducted to the exterior, is <br />required in all bathrooms (50 cfi) and kitchens (100 cfm). Backdraft <br />dampers are required. <br />2 Outside air is required to be suppliec into the conditioned space. <br />See ventilation requirements. <br />3. Ali structural softNood plywood, p�rticle-board, wafer board, and <br />oriented strand boards are stamped "Exposure I" or "Exterior". <br />4. Water heater storage tank la el�d as meeting ASHRAE standard 90A - <br />1980 or insulated to R-16. <br />5. Water heater storage tank must be placed on an R-lU pad iF located <br />over uninsulated or concrete floors. <br />6. Insulate hot a�d cold waterpipes to R-3 in unheated areas. <br />7. Shower reyulatior,s to limit hat water discharge ro 2.75 GPM. <br />8. Heating ducts must be in:ulated to R-11. <br />9. Woodstoves and fireplaces have tight-fitting doors. <br />10. Woodstoves and fireplaces have outside combustion air ducted to <br />`irebox, with accessible damper. (Mi�. - 6 sq. in. net free vent area) <br />11. Fireplaces have tight-fitting flue dampers. <br />12. All gas or oii comb�istion appliances have dire_t vent or forced draft <br />venting. <br />13. Recessed lights are I.C. rated, double riall can lights. <br />14. 6 mil black visqueen ground cover in crawl space. <br />Air Sealing: <br />1. All plumbing, ele�trical and HVAC penetrations in floors, w�ll 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 wails must be <br />sealed at the back of the receptical or sealed with face plale gaskets. <br />4. Seal rim joist betwee�� heated floor or use a product like "tyvek" on <br />exterior. <br />continued next page <br />