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Tho Chapter 5 Approach Tlds compllanco molhod allows any combination of building envelope <br />components ll Uholr collrcflvo hoalloss (R and U-values) does"7 exceed a maximum WSEG budget. The <br />Chapler 5 approach Is a good choice for additions that dcn't conform to any of the Chapter 6 pathways. This is <br />true because Chaplor5 allows Component Performance calculations to Inciudo heal loss Improvumenfs In the <br />existing home. T/16 Chapter 6, Presc/ptivo Approach would normally be the llrst choice for now dwellings since <br />It provides a varloty of cOmpllance options, Is easier to use, and Is no more stringent than Chapler 5. <br />Component Podormanco calculations may also be performed by computer using programs such as WATTSUN <br />5.1. <br />Instructions: <br />Pat)os 1, 2, 3 Tho lirsl thvo pages Provide Instructions and forms for performing 1110 Component Performance <br />calculations. The l hird page sizes !/he (heating system. <br />POgos 4 l0 8 In the shaded areas, make chocks in the circles next to the requirements of your Intended <br />design. Disregard components or equipment that don 'I apply to your project. Your permit will be processed <br />more olllclonlly It you provide all the requested lnlormallon. Department stall can help You with general <br />questions about lhis form. <br />This form is intended to educate and provide enforcement consislancy between inspectors and building <br />roquirJurisdictions. Instead of searching through mho WSEC, this form mvill help organize and condense the <br />ruquiromonts that apply to your protect. Requirements are grouped by foundation, framing, Insulation, and lithe <br />Inspection phases. <br />y stems, lliry log, Insulat, if is ultimately your responsibility to provide detailed information about healing <br />Departs, glazing, Insulation, and other budding specifications. Provide <br />sure to got prier a <br />Washingtont it you make changes lhaf deviate from the completed fort. ror more code detail, rotor to the <br />Washington Stale Energy Code, 1991 Edition. PProva; /rem the <br />res <br />Compl/unPo Permit, <br />note all b This loth will ultirnatoly be used for all WSEC field inspections. When 1t is returned <br />with your parrs, note all boxes that have boon chocked under the "COMPLIANCE REQUIRF_D^column. These <br />boxes denote which requirements the Inspector will check at each inspection phase. He will inspect and <br />approve each of those chocked ilorns by placing a second check in the "IN.SPL-CTIONAPPROV /I I column. <br />All Residential Occupancies wuiltGEMOEa G1 <br />Chapter 5y Component Performance P th <br />a <br />Electric Heat source (excluding heat pumps) <br />