1110 WETMORE AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

, � f ENERGY NOTES - ELECTRIC HEAf � �� A � x General Provisions: � �y 1 . Mechanical spot exhaust ventilation, ducted to the exterior, is � y M required in all bathrooms (50 cfm) and kitchens (100 cfm). Backdraft K y� dampers are required. �'tl y H 2 Outside air is required to be suppiied into the conditioned space. � x� See ventilation requirements. �d 3. Al1 struttural softwood plyaood, partitle-board, wafer board, and N �g oriented strand boards are stamped "Exposure I" or "Exterior". (�]Y (] 4. Water heater storage tank labeled as meeting ASHRAE standard 90A - � H� 1980 or insulated to R-16. Ny g N 5. Water heater storage tank must be placed on an R-10 pad if locate ��y over uninsulated or concrete floors. y �� 6. Insulate hot and cold waterpipes to R-3 in unheated areas. 7. Shower regulations to limit hot Nater discharge to 2.75 GPM. � 8. Heating ducts must be insulated to R-11 . , 9. Woodstoves and firepiaces have tight-fitting dcors. �' 10. Woodstoves and fireplaces have outside combustion air ducted to � firebox, with accessible damper. (Min. - 6 sq. in. net free vent area) I ��.� 11 . Fireplaces have tight-fitting flue dampers. v. 12. Ail gas or oil combustion appliances have direct vent or forced draft venting. �+ 13. Recessed lights are I.C. rated, double wall can lights. 14. 6 mil black visqueen ground cover in crawl space. �� Air Sealing: � 1 . All plumbing, electrical and HVAC penetrations in floors, wall and � ceilings are caulked and sealed. 2. Where penetrations need a firestop, discuss With your building department. 3. Electrical outlet and light switch boxes on exterior walis must be sealed at the back of the receptical or sealed with face plate gaskets. 4. Seal rim 3oist between heated fioor or use a product like "tyvek" on exterior. continued next page