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C/TY OF EL/Er K / / <br />3Z00"CE��S��,� �/�/S/ON259-BBJO <br />The Chapter 5 Appro�;.h This compliance method allows any combination ol building enve/ope <br />components T! their collecti:•a heatloss (R and U-values) doesn'f exceed a maximum WSEC budget. The <br />ChaFte� 5 approach is a good cl,,:ice lor additions that don't conlorm to any ol the Chapter 6 pafhways. This is <br />true hecause ^hapter 5 al,'ows Component Perlormance calcufations to include heat loss improvements in the <br />exisling home. The Chapter 6, P�esciptive Approach would normally be the lirst choice for new dwell+ngs since <br />it piovides a va�iefy ol compliance options, is easier to use, and is no more strrngent than c;hapte� 5. <br />Component Per(o�mance calculations may also be perlormEd by computer using programs su�h as WATTSUN <br />5. i. <br />Instructions: <br />Pages 1, 2, 3 The lirst two pages prnvide instrucfions and lcrms for peAor,ning the Component Performance <br />calculations. ThF thi�d page sizes the heating system. <br />Pages 4 to 8 Ir. .he shaded areas, make checks in the ciroles next to the requirements ol your intended <br />deslgn. Disregard components or equipment that don'f apply to you� project. Your permii will be processed <br />more elliciently i( you piovide all the �equested inlo�mafion. Department stalr can help you with general <br />quesflons about this fo�m. <br />This lorm is intended to educate and ?rovide enlorcement consistancy befween inspectors and buifding <br />jurisdictions. Instead o� searching through the WSEC, this lorm will help organize and condense the <br />requiremerts that appiy to your p�oject. Requirements are grouped by /oundation, l�aming, insularn, and linal <br />inspection phases. <br />R�sponsibility (or information: It is ul(im�,tely yot�r responsibllity to p�ovide det2iled inlormation about heafing <br />systems, glazing, insulatien, and othtr building speci(ications. Be sure to get prior approv2l lrom fhe <br />Department il you make changes that deviate from the completed `orm. For more code defail, reter to the <br />Washington Sfafe Eneigy Code, i99i Edition. - <br />Compliance responsibiilty: This l�rm will ultimately be+ used !or all WSF.0 lield inspections. When ii is returned <br />with yow permit, note all boxes that have been checked under the "COMPLIANCE REQUiRFD" column. These <br />boxes denote which requirements the inspector will check at each inspection phase. He will inspect and <br />approve each o( these checked items t y placing a second check in the "lNSPECTION APPROVED" column. <br />All Residenti�l Occupancies <br />OTHER he�t source �Gas, oil, proparie, wood, heat pumps) <br />WEES/C'OWAIAWIX:lO�ER 91 <br />