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PAGE20F3 � <br /> Instructions: <br /> 1) Carefully review the requirer.�ents for each oi the options beiow. Choose an option that best suits your dwelling design. <br /> Glazing percentage and haating system AFUE typicaily determines which option to choose. Your building must match <br /> the selected option rec;�irements without exceptions or substitutions. <br /> 2) Check lhe box next to the requirements for your option. Disregard componenis or equipment that do not apply to your <br /> project. <br /> Can't Complv? � If none of the Prescriptive (Chapter 6) options are acceptable, consider the Component <br /> Periormance (C;iapter 5) Approach. The main 2dvantage is ilexibility to juggle individual R and U-tactors as long as an <br /> overall maxim��m value isn't exceeded. Note that ihe Component Pertormance requirements are no less stringent than the <br /> Pr�scriptive :equirements. Calculations may be per(ormed with a 2001 WSEC Chapter 5 Residential Oualification Form, or <br /> �y using ac acce,tabie computer program such as WATTSUN. <br /> ' TABLE 6-1 <br /> PRESCRiPTIVE REQUIREMENTSQ1 FOR GROUP R OCCUPANCY <br /> �^ption Glazing Glazing Glazing 6 Wali w+'�Int Wall Ext ' Slab° <br /> Check ` Area10: U-Fac4or U-Faofor �oor� Ceiling� Vaulted Above Be'ow�` Below°�� Floo� �:� on" <br /> �One goofFloor Verticai Overhead'� �"Factor Ceiling Grade Gride}. Grade'' ;Grade <br /> I. 12°a 0.35 0.58 0.20 R-38 R-30 R-15 R�15 R-10 R-30 R-10 <br /> II.' 15°0 0.40 0.58 0.20 R-38 R-30 R-21 R 21 R-10 R-30 R-10 <br /> IIL Uniimited <br /> X Group R-3 O.dO 0.58 0.20 fl-38 R•30 R-21 R-21 R-10 R-30 R-10 <br /> Occupancy <br /> Onl <br /> 0.Nomin�l R-Values aro for wood Iramo assemblics only or assemblies built in accordance with section E01.1 <br /> 1.Idiniinum requiremants(or each oplion IislNd. <br /> 2.Requirement applios to all ceilings except sinc�le mlter or joisl vaWted r,eilings. <br /> 3.Requiremenl applicablo only to sinplo rafter or joist vaWleo ceilings. <br /> 4.Below grado walls shall bo insulaled either on tho exterior to a minimum lovel of R-10,or on ihe intericr to thc s��mo level as walls•aLovo grado. �. <br /> Exterior in;ulation installed on beluw grado walls shall bo a water resistsnt malerial,manufactured 'x iCs ir,'^nded uso,and installed acwrding to the <br /> manufacturers specilications. See section 602.2 <br /> 5.Floor;over crawl spaces or ezposed to am6ient air conditions. <br /> 6.�oors,includ�ng ell firo doors,shall be assigned delault U-factors from table 10�6C. <br /> 7.Where a maximum c�lazing area is listed,ihe total n�azing area(combined vertical plw overhead)as a percent of gross conditioned floor area shall be <br /> loss than or equal to Ihat valuo. OverheaA glazing x�ith U-factor ol U=0.40 or less is not includt��d in glazin9 area limitations. <br /> 8.Overhead glazing shall have U-factors dotennined in concordance with NFRC 100 or os specified in sectio n502.1.5. <br /> 9.Log and,olid lumber walls with a minimum averago lhickness nf 3.5'ore exempt Irom lhis insulation requirement. <br /> Prescriptive Heating System Sizing (Chapter 9 WSEC) <br /> The following formula may be used tor prescriptive sizing (forced air only): <br /> x 25= Bl'U's <br /> (Heated floor area) (Maximum BTU's-OUTPUT) <br /> Other combustion heating appliances (gas fireplace, wall heater, unit heater, etc,) shall have intermittent ignition or must <br /> meet 1987 NAECA (National Appliance Energy Conservation Act) e(ficiency requirements and be so labeled. <br /> Vapor Retarders shall be installed toward ihe warm surface as represented below: <br /> Select one option (or floors, walls, and appropriate ceilings: <br /> Floors ywoo w eaterior g ue i . o y un er s a on gra e <br /> Walls o y mi. ace-stap e , bac e atts ow-perm paint <br /> Ceilings Poly (4 mil.) Face-stapled, backed batts �Low-perm paint <br /> Not reyuired where ventilation space avereage 12"min. above insulation. <br /> �� <br />