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. . ( ENGINf.ERING�PUBLIC SERVICI�S DEPARTMENT 1997 WSEC Residential Compliance Form Instructions: Cha ter 5, Other Fuels About these forms: The main purpose of these forms is to provide enforcement consistency between inspectors and building jurisdictions. Instead of spending time searching through the WSEC and VIAQ Code,these forms will help organize and condense requirements that apply to your project. They are also excellent rools for leaming the residential WSEC requirements. QualificaHon pages: There aze 6 different Qualification pages,based upon fuel type(e]ectric resistance �r other),compliance approach(Prescriptive or Chap:er 5 Calculations)and construction type (logs or other). The PrescripHve OpHons(Chapter 6) approach includes a Table of options,one of which you will select,`.r your particular design. Choose a compliance option that best suits the econoatics and design of your project. The Chapter 5 QualificaHon Form is a second compliance approach and allows a builder more flexibility for altemative methods of construction and more window azea.The Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 Window,SkyHght and Door Schedules provide outlines to assist you through the specific calculations and requirements for doors and glass. The Checkliat Requiremenb aze grouped under Foundation,Framing,InaulaHon,and Fuul Phaaee. Each phase leb you know what,and when requirements will be checked by the inspector. You provide information and check the circles that apply to your specific project. Because the form is inbended to rnver most design vaziations,many of the listed requiremenfs won t apply to a given project. Do not place mazks in the two left side shaded columns labeled"COMPLIANCE REQUIRED" and"INSPECITON APPROVED"or in the boxes located in shade�i azeas(These ue for Department use). Responsibility for inforntaHon: Although designated Depar�ent staff atembers will help you with general questions about completing this iorm,it is ultimately your responsibility to provide detailed inEormation about heating systems,glazing,insulation and other requested building spedfications.Since these forms will be evaluated for completeness and accuracy,you can avoid unnecessary permit delays by carefully providing all required information. Disregazd items that don't address your particulaz building or co,uipment Design Changes: Be sure to get prior approval from the Deputment if you wish M make changes in your project during construction. How the forms will be used: These forms will ultimately be used for all WSEC field inspections. When they aze returned with your perarit,relevant boxes under the"COMI'LIANCE REQUIRED"column will have been checked by the Building Departrnent. This denotes which WSEC requirements apply to your project The inspector will inspect your dwelling against these checked items,and when deemed accephable,place a sxond check in the"INSPECTION APPROVED"column. Code Books: For more requirement detail,refer to the 1997 Washington State Energy Code and the 1997 Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code. Both may be purchased from the State Building Code Council (SBCC). For orderin information call SBCC at(360)586-2151 . ��9