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C/TY OF E�E.. �ETT <br />BU/L!�/NG O/L//S/�7,N <br />3200"CEOAR S7, Ef�E?FT7; {frq 9820/ (206J 259-BB/O <br />The Chapter 5 Approach This compliance method allows any combinafion ol building envelope <br />components i1 fhei� ccllec�ive heatloss (R and U-values) doesn't exceed a maximum W.SEC budgef. Th� <br />Chapte� 5 approach is a good choice /o� additions that don't conlo�m tn any ol fhe Chapfe� 6 pathways. This „ <br />trtie because Chapfer 5 allows Component Perfoimance calculations fo include heat loss improvements in the <br />exisfing home. The Chapter 6, P�esciplive Approach would normally be fhe li;st choice Jo� new dwe/lings since <br />il provides a va�iefy ol compliance op;ions, is easie� Io usa, and is no mo�e stringent than Chapte� 5. <br />Component Per�ormance calculations may also be peAormed by computer using p�ograms such as WqTTSUN <br />5.1. <br />Instructions: <br />Pages 1, 2, 3 The lirst fwo pages p�ovide instructions and (orms (or peAorming the Component Perlormance <br />calculations. The thiid page sizes fhe heating system. <br />Pages 4 to 8/n the shaded areas, make checks in the clrcles next to the requiremr,nts ol your infended <br />design. Disregaid componenfs or equipment that don't apply to you� project. You� permit will be processed <br />m�re e/liciently iI you provide all the requested information. DepaRment stall can help you with general <br />qu3slions about this lorm. <br />This loim !s infended fn educate and provide enlorcement consistancy between inspectors and bullding <br />ju�isdiclions. lnstead of searching through the WSEC, this /orm wil/ help o�ganize and condense the <br />�equirements that apply toyou� project Requiiements are g�ouped by loundation, lram;ng, insularn, and linal <br />inspection phases. <br />Responsibility fo� inlormalion: lt is ultimatety yovr responsibility to provide detailed inlo�ma.bun �hout heating <br />sysfems, glazing, insulation, and other building specilications. Be sure to get prior approval Irom !he <br />Department il you make ch2nges that deviate l�om th.e comple,2d /orm. For more code detail, reler �o ihe <br />Wash%ngfon State Energy Code, i99i Edifion. _ <br />Compliance responsiblilty: This Iorm will ultimately be used /o� all WSEC lield inspectiors. When it is returned <br />with your permit, note all boxes ihat have been checked under �he "COMPLIANCE REQUIRED" column. These <br />boxes denote which requirements the inspector will check at each inspecti�n phase. He will inspect and <br />app�ove each ol these checked items by placing a second check in the "lNSPECTIONAPPROVED^column. <br />All Residen_ tial Occupancies <br />C)THER heat source �Gas, oil, propane, wood, heat pumps) <br />WEES�BOWMAWOC7OpER 91 <br />