Hvac Efficiency California Title 24 Change Out Rules

HVAC Efficiency
California Title 24
Change-out Rules

Prepared by Douglas Beaman Associates

HVAC Efficiency
California Title 24 Change-Out Rules

Table of Contents
1 Introduction and Change Out Rules
2 Duct Testing Procedures and
Equipment Set-up
3 Duct Leakage and Delivered Btuh
4 Tables
5 Duct Testing Quick Set-up Guide

Copyright 2009
Douglas Beaman Associates ©

California Center for Sustainable Energy

HVAC Efficiency and
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California Titl 24
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2008 Title 24
Introduction and Changeout Rules
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Douglas Beaman Associates©

HVAC Efficiency and California T-24 Slide 2

Introduction--2008 Changeout Rules Page 1


Doug Beaman
Gary Wollin
Douglas Beaman Associates
612 – 13th Street
Modesto, CA 95354

(209) 524-1000

Doug@DougBeaman.com
Gary@DougBeaman.com


CEC Website
New Standards and Manuals can be downloaded
at:
www.energy.ca.gov/title24




2008 Standards
The “Standards” contain
the actual code
language, harder to
understand, but the
last word.


Residential Compliance Manual
(RCM)
Designed to be used
by building
departments,
builders, energy
consultants.




NONRESIDENTIAL Compliance
Manual
Designed to be used by
building departments
departments,
builders, energy
consultants.


Residential Alternative
Calculation Method (ACM)
Guidelines for Computer
Programs + HERS
Testing Regulations




Reference Appendices
Test and Verification
Procedures for HERS
Raters and
Contractors.


“Blueprint” is a newsletter of the California Energy
Commission.
It focuses on California s Title 24 Building Efficiency
California's
Standards.




Download Blueprint at:
http://www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/blueprint/


Energy Commission Videos
http://www.energyvideos.com/




Why Efficiency?


California Energy Trends




Why Change-Outs?

Energy Standards are starting to address energy
efficiency of existing homes and businesses as
well as new buildings.`





Typical Leakage Rates for
Residential Systems
Statewide average duct leakage in existing
residential systems: 28 - 35%

3-ton @ 400 cfm = 1200 * .28 = 336 cfm

3-ton @ 400 cfm = 1200 * .35 = 420 cfm


Residential Change-out
(
(Alterations)
)




Residential Alternatives
Are there any alternatives to performing the duct
sealing and testing?

NO

Quick Review of
Common Duct Problems

HVAC Efficiency and California T-24 Slide 20 11/13/2009




Prescriptive Requirements
New or replacement space-conditioning systems
§152(b)1C
A new or replacement space conditioning system
installed in an existing dwelling includes a completely
new or replacement duct system and a completely
new or replacement air handler.

A new or replacement space conditioning system
installed in an existing dwelling includes a completely
new or replacement duct system* and a completely
new or replacement air handler.



Definition: completely new or
replacement duct system
A completely new or replacement duct system
can also include existing parts of the original
duct system (e.g., register boots, air handler, coil,
plenums, etc.) if those parts are accessible and
they can be sealed.


Target Leakage
"completely new or replacement duct system"

If the system is substantially new, and includes the
furnace cabinet (air handler) and other existing
parts of the original system that are all
accessible, an attempt should be made to seal
the duct system to meet the 6% (of system fan
airflow) leakage criteria.




Target Leakage—(CONTINUED)
"new or replacement completely duct system"

If the 6% leakage rate criteria cannot be met, a
smoke test should be performed to verify that the
excess leakage is coming only from the furnace
cabinet, and not from other accessible portions
of the duct system.

Note that the protocol for Smoke Test of
Accessible-duct Sealing given in Reference
Residential Appendix RA3.1.4.3.7 and makes an
exception for the furnace cabinet.


Definition: Accessibility
Accessible is defined as having access thereto, but
which first may require removal or opening of access
panels, doors, or similar obstructions.

For example, if walls and drywalls have to be moved or
removed, or if the ducts are buried under insulation,
or if a joint in the duct system is in too small a space
between framing member for someone to be able
to get to the joint to seal it, then that portion of the
duct system is not accessible and is not required to
be sealed even if smoke testing determines that the
duct leaks in that inaccessible location.



Airflow and Fan Watt Draw
In climate zones 10-15 when a new or replacement
space conditioning
space-conditioning system is installed, the central
forced air fan must simultaneously in every zonal
control mode demonstrate an airflow of greater
than 350 CFM/ton of nominal cooling, and a fan
watt draw of 0.58 W/CFM in accordance with
the procedures in Reference Residential
Appendix RA3.3.

In addition, the system installer must provide in the
supply plenum, a hole for the placement of a
static pressure probe.

Airflow and Fan Watt Draw
(CONTINUED)
In addition, the system
installer must provide in the
supply plenum, a hole for
the placement of a static
pressure probe (HSPP) or a
permanently installed static
pressure probe (PSPP),
downstream of the
evaporative coil, which
meets the specifications of
Reference Residential
Appendix Section RA3.3.1.



Refrigerant Charge
Measurement
§152(b)1C and §151(f)7

In climate zones 2, and 8-15, when new or
replacement split system air conditioners or heat
pumps are installed in existing buildings, refrigerant
charge must be measured and third party verified.
This requirement applies not only when a completely
new space-conditioning system is installed but also
p g y
when components of an existing space-conditioning
system, such as the outdoor condensing unit or the
indoor cooling coil are replaced. The refrigerant
charge measurement require verification by a HERS
rater.

Refrigerant Charge
Measurement
§151(f)7A specifies that when refrigerant charge is
called for, the unit must also be equipped with
either;
1. temperature measurement access holes (TMAH)
and saturation temperature measurement
sensors (STMS) that must be HERS verified;
OR
2. be
2 b equipped with a “ h
i d ith “charge indicator device”
i di t d i ”
(CID) that will notify the occupant in case of
improper refrigerant charge. The CID display
must be constantly visible to the building
occupant. The CID must also be HERS verified.



Refrigerant Charge
Measurement—CONTINUED
The TMAH consists of two
5/16 inch (8 mm) holes
in the plenum, one
upstream from the
cooling coil and one
downstream from it.


Refrigerant Charge
The STMS consists of two
permanently installed
sensors, one mounted
on the (indoor) cooling
coil and one mounted
on the (outdoor)
condensing coil.
g




Refrigerant Charge
one mounted on the (indoor) evaporating coil.


Refrigerant Charge
one mounted on the (outdoor) condensing coil.




Refrigerant Charge

Training Module

TMAH location


Equipment for HERS Raters




Refrigerant Charge Test Points

1. Return TMAH (db Temperature)
2. Return TMAH (wb Temperature)
3. Supply TMAH (db Temperature)
4. Evaporator STMS (Saturation Temperature)
5. Suction Line leaving Evaporator Temperature
6. Condenser Entering Air Temperature
7. Liquid Line leaving Condenser Temperature
8. Condenser STMS (Saturation Temperature)

P. Static Pressure Probe


RCM AND AIR FLOW
Refrigerant Charge Prerequisite
The unit must pass the temperature split test or an
airflow of at least 300 cfm/ton must be obtained
for a valid refrigerant charge measurement.

HVAC system fan flow shall be measured using one
of the following methods.

Plenum Pressure Matching Measurement
Flow Capture Hood Measurement
Flow Grid Measurement



Tight Duct Rules

Flow Chart




Climate Zones
Residential Duct Testing Rules
Apply ONLY in Climate Zones:
2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 & 16

Exempt Climate Zones
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8


California
Climate Zones




Ducts in Unconditioned Space
At least 40 linear feet of duct work must be located
in unconditioned space
space.


Asbestos Exemption
Ductwork constructed, insulated or sealed with
asbestos is EXEMPT
EXEMPT.




Duct Testing Required When Any of the
Following Components are Replaced
Air handler or furnace
Heating or cooling coil
Furnace heat exchanger
Outdoor condensing unit (split systems)
Package unit
Heat Pump
Adding or replacing 40 linear feet or more duct
work in unconditioned space.


Maximum Leakage Rate
Existing Duct Work
1. <15% of fan flow
400 cfm/ton * .15 = 60 cfm
15
3 tons * 60 cfm = <180 cfm target
OR
2. Duct leakage to outside of house <10% or less
(whole house blower door test plus duct leakage
test)
OR




Maximum Leakage—Continued
3. >60% Reduction
Test before replacement and after:
600 cfm initial test (example only)
>60% reduction = <240 cfm target
OR
4. Seal all accessible leaks and verify by HERS Rater
(with “
( ith “smoke”)
k ”)


Maximum Leakage Rates
Completely New Duct System
HVAC system change-outs that include all new
duct work – same duct testing standards as new
construction.

<6% of air flow (<24 cfm / ton)

If the 6% leakage rate criteria cannot be met, a
g
smoke test should be performed to verify that the
excess leakage is coming only from the furnace
cabinet, and not from other accessible portions
of the duct system.




Ducts previously sealed
Duct systems that are documented to have been
previously sealed as confirmed through field
verification and diagnostic testing (Verified by a
HERS rater).


Verification
1. Contractor tests each system 100%

2. HERS Rater verifies minimum of 1 in 7 (can be
sampled).




Sampling
Closed: 1 in 7

Third Party Quality Control: 1 iin 30
i i

If group sampling is utilized for compliance, the sampling
procedures described in Section RA2.6.2 for sampling of a
“closed group” of up to seven dwellings shall be used,
requiring that all dwelling units (HVAC systems) within the
group have been serviced by the same installing company
company.
The installing company may request a group for sampling that
is smaller than seven dwelling units (HVAC units).
Whenever the HERS rater for the group is changed, a new group
shall be established.


CF-6R Forms
CF-6R-MECH-20-HERS




CF-6R Forms
CF-6R-MECH-21-HERS


CF-6R Forms
CF-6R-MECH-25-HERS (Pages 1 and 2 of 4)

HVAC Efficiency and California T-24
HVAC Efficiency and California T-24 Slide 72 Slide 72
11/13/2009



CF-6R Forms
CF-6R-MECH-25-HERS (Pages 3 and 4 of 4)


CF-6R Forms
CF-6R-MECH-24-HERS




Questions?


Non-Residential Change-out
(
(Alterations)
)



NON-Residential Alternatives
Are there any alternatives to performing the duct
sealing and testing?

NO




Unconditioned Space

At least 25% of duct surface area is outdoors or in
unconditioned space
space.

And (next page)


Climate Zones
NonResidential Duct Testing Rules
Apply in ALL Climate Zones:

And (next page)




Asbestos Exemption

Ductwork constructed, sealed or insulated with
asbestos is EXEMPT

And (next page)


Constant Volume

Constant volume package or split system
(not
( t a VAV system)
t )

And (next page)




5,000 s.f. – each unit

Each HVAC unit serves 5,000 s.f. or less floor area.

Rules still apply if total area is greater, as long as
each unit serves only 5,000 s.f.

And (next page)


Scope of Work
Air handler or furnace
Outdoor condensing unit (split systems)
Heating or cooling coil
Furnace heat exchanger
Package unit
Adding or replacing any length of ductwork that
causes the duct surface area to exceed 25% in
unconditioned space.




Maximum Leakage
Existing Ductwork
<15% of fan flow
400 cfm/ton * .15 = 60 cfm
15
3 tons * 60 cfm = <180 cfm target
>60% Reduction
Test before and after replacement
For example: 600 cfm initial test
>60% reduction = <240 cfm t
60% d ti 240 f target t
Seal all accessible leaks.
Verified visually by HERS Rater
(usually with “theatrical fog”).

Maximum Leakage
Completely New Duct System
HVAC system change-outs that include all new
duct work
work.

<6% of air flow (24 cfm / ton)




NON Residential Duct Insulation
All Climate Zones
Unconditioned Space R-8


Questions?




Make sure the HVAC system is turned off.
Remove the air filter (s).
R th i filt ( )
Make sure the fan compartment door is
securely in place.
Seal all supply and return registers, except for
one return register, or the system fan
t it th t f
access.

Duct Testing Procedure Page 1


Typical location of duct tester is at largest
and least restricted return.
return
A template of cardboard, pressboard or
plastic can be used to attach the transition
to the return grill to reduce taping time.
All other supply registers and returns are
typically sealed to the wall surface with
duct mask, masking tape, or gasketed
covers.

Install the Duct Pressure Hose in the supply
register nearest the supply plenum.
plenum

This Duct Pressure Hose is connected to the
input tap of Channel A (Input A, Retrotec)
on the digital manometer
manometer.



Install the Fan Pressure Hose from the
pressure tap on the duct tester to the input
tap of Channel B (Input B, Retrotec) of the
digital manometer.

Open the house to the exterior, by opening
an outside d
t id door or window, so th t th
i d that the
pressure measurements reference the
outside pressure, and the duct tester
cannot depressurize the duct zone.

Install the smallest flow ring (opening size)
possible while still being able to pressurize
the duct system to 25 pascals.



Before taking the leakage measurement, go
through the entire house, ensure that
house
register seals are not leaking, re-seal as
necessary.
Recheck the seal where the duct tester is
connected to the return, re-seal as
necessary.

Fan Configuration CFM Range
Open ( No Ring)
O N Ri ) 500 – 1,500
1 500
Ring #1 200 – 800
Ring #2 75 – 300
Ring #3 30 – 125



Example for new Construction:
A Split System is tested. It has a 4 ton Nominal AC
with a 80,000 Btuh output furnace.
The highest of the following two targets applies
for determining whether the duct leakage test
passes the Title 24 Duct Leakage Test for new
construction.
Cooling Target
.06 x (400 cfm/ton x 4 tons) = 96 cfm
<96 CFM at 25 Pa
Check the Heating Target. . .

Example for new Construction (CONTINED):
A Split System is tested. It has a 4 ton
S stem tested
Nominal AC with a 80,000 Btuh output
furnace.
Heating Target
.06 x (21 7 cfm/thousand output x 80) = 104 cfm
06 (21.7
<104 CFM at 25 Pa
Using the highest target the measured duct leakage
must be less than 104 CFM at 25 Pa in this example.



Example 1:
A Split System has a 3 ton Nominal AC with a 92,000
92 000
Btuh output furnace.

.06 x (400 cfm/ton x ? tons) = ? CFM at 25 Pa
.06 x (21.7 cfm/thousand output x ?) = ? CFM at 25
Pa

What is the maximum CFM allowed for a pass?

Example 1:
p y p
A Split System has a 3 ton Nominal AC with a 92,000 Btuh output furnace.

.06 x (21.7 cfm/thousand output x ?) = ? CFM at 25 Pa


.06 x (400 x 3) = 72 < 72 CFM at 25 Pa
.06 x (21.7 x 92) = 120 < 119 CFM at 25 Pa



Example 2:
A Split System has a 4 ton Nominal AC with a 72,000
72 000
Btuh output furnace.

.06 x (21.7 cfm/thousand output x ?) = ? CFM at 25
Pa


Example 2:
A Split System has a 4 ton Nominal AC with a 72,000 Btuh output furnace.

.06 x (21.7 cfm/thousand output x ?) = ? CFM at 25 Pa


.06 x (400 x 4) = 96 < 96 CFM @ 25 Pa
.06 x (21.7 x 72) = 94 < 94 CFM @ 25 Pa



Three of the Manometers in use in California.

Energy Conservatory DG-3
Energy Conservatory DG-700

Retrotec DM-2



This style of
gauge
has been
in use for
the last 10
years.

This gauge is
shipped with
all new Duct
Blasters



Energy Conservatory Duct Blaster®

Fan Configuration CFM Range
Open( No Ring) 500 – 1,500
1 500
Ring #1 200 – 800
Ring #2 75 – 300
Ring #3 30 – 125

Use th
U the smallest diameter
ll t di t
ring size possible.



The hose for the
Duct Pressure is
attached to the
Channel A Input
port.
The hose for the
Fan Pressure i
F P is
attached to the
Channel B Input
port.



MODE

PR/FL @ 25 Mode

DEVICE
This selects Blower Door
or Duct Blaster and
series type for each

DB B



CONFIG

Open - A1- B2 - C3
(the flow rings for the
Duct Blaster are
numbered 1, 2 & 3 from
largest to smallest)

TIME AVG
This cycles between 1 - 5 -
10 seconds and Long Term
It is recommended to set
Time Avg to 1 second for
quick leakage rate updates



Set the manometer to the
high range display.

Set mode switch to Fan
Select

Use Select Switch to set the
proper fan type
(Duct Blaster is #8)
and flow ring configuration.

Make sure the
Channel Selection
knob is set to A.

Turn on the Duct Blaster
a d pressurize e
and p essu e the
duct system to 25
Pascals on Channel
A.



Flip the Channel selection
knob to Channel B. The
B
Fan Pressure will appear

Turn the mode switch to
the flow conversion
position. Fan Pressure will
now be directly
converted to CFM using
the manufacturer’s flow
conversion feature built
into the manometer.

The duct leakage in CFM
at 25 Pascals will now
appear in the display. This
number must be less than
the highest of the
calculated targets for the
l l d f h
tested home.



The Duct Blaster has a maximum CFM
capacity of ~1 500 CFM at 25 Pa.
1,500 Pa
A massive duct leak, in change-out
situations, may exceed this this CFM
capacity limitation.



Can’t Reach Pressure (CRP) Factors
When you cannot reach a Duct Pressure of
Wh t h D tP f
25 Pascals, with no rings installed, you can
multiply the CFM flow by the proper Can’t
Reach Pressure Factor for the highest duct
p
pressure reading attainably.
g y

Highest Duct Pressure Attainable CRP Factor
10 Pascals 1.81
15 Pascals 1.39
20 Pascals 1.16
_________________________________________________

Example: Highest duct pressure attainable = 10 Pa
CFM fan flow at 10 pa = 1,500
CFM

1.81 CRP Factor x 1,500 CFM = 2,715 CFM Leakage
Flow @ 25 Pa



The Can’t Reach Pressure Factors only
apply to the DG-3 Gauge as the newer
DG-700 Gauge internally calculates the
CFM as if you were able to get to a Duct
Pressure of 25 Pa.



Plug the 120 volt cord into the Duc-Tester and the other
end into a wall outlet.
Plug in the Ethernet style plug for speed control signals from
the DM-2A.
Connect the clear tubing to
the port labeled “Ref B(Fan)”.
Insert the red tube into a
supply register.



Connect the red tube to the blue connector on
the Retrotec DM-2A. ( Results will be the same
if you connect to the Red port, but the DM-2A
will display a negative
pressure when it should
indicate positive.)

Connect the clear tube
to the yellow connector
labeled “Ref B (fan)” on
the Retrotec DM-2A.

Turn on and set up the DM-2

Turn on the DM-2 or DM-2A and press the [Mode] key until
“PrA” and “Flow” on the left side of the display.

The units should read “Pa” and “cfm” on the right side of
the display.
If not:
Press the [Setup]
Press the [2] or [8] key
until “Flow” is highlighted
Flow highlighted,
Press the [4] or [6] key
until “cfm” appears,
Press [Setup] to return to where you were.



Set the Device
If the bottom right hand part of the window does
NOT display:
“Duc-Tester DU200” for Retrotec Models R31 and
Q32, then press [Device] until the test equipment
you are using appears.
If you are using another model of
Duc-Tester such as:
“Duc Tester DU100” for Retrotec
Duc-Tester DU100
Models 100, 101 and 102a, or the
make and model of your duct blaster,
these can be accessed under Device
as well.

Create a 25 Pa pressure in the ducts

Models Q32 with DM-2A

Press the [Set Pressure] key,
Press [2], [5]
Press [Enter].

The DM 2A ill
Th DM-2A will now adjust
dj t
the speed to 25 automatically.



If a pressure of 25 Pa cannot be achieved,
remove the Mid range low flow plate with
the 2 inch diameter hole in it and adjust
the speed till 25 Pa is achieved.

If “Flow” displays “TOO LOW!”, add the Low
range 1 iinch di
h diameter nozzle.
t l

To speed up the test and improve accuracy ensure that
“cfm @ 25.0 Pa” is displayed to the right of the flow.
This will give you results at 25 regardless of your test
pressure, meaning that you don’t have to get the test
pressure exact; within 1 Pa is perfect.
The DM-2 will then display the result you would get if you
achieved exactly 25 Pa.
To
T get thi f t
t this feature, press th [@] k
the key. If 25 iis nott
displayed, change this in [Setup] by locating the “@
Pressure” line, press [Enter], [2], [5] , [Enter], [Setup] to
change it. When using the @ feature, “n” should be
displayed as “0.60” for duct systems. Change this in
Setup if needed.



The Energy Conservatory
612-827-1117

www.energyconservatory.com

Retrotec
604-732-0142

www.retrotec.com



Example A
p

No leakage

Duct Leakage and Delivered BTUs Page 1


1000 CFM
84° 64°

1000 CFM 850 CFM
75° 55°

75°
1.1 x CFM x ΔT = Btuh

1.1 x 850 x 20° = 18,700 Btuh

1000 CFM
84° 64°

1000 CFM 850 CFM
1000 CFM 1000 CFM
75°
75° 55°

75°
1.1 x x CFM x ΔT = Btuh
1.1 CFM x ΔT = Btuh

1.1 x 850 x 20° = 18,700 Btuh



1000 CFM
84° 64°

1000 CFM 850 CFM
1000 CFM 1000 CFM
75°
75° 55°
55°
20°

75°
1.1 x CFM x ΔTΔT Btuh
1.1 x CFM x = = Btuh

1.1 x 850 x 20° = 18,700 Btuh

1000 CFM
84° 64°

1000 CFM 850 CFM
1000 CFM 1000 CFM
75°
75° 55°
55°
20°

75°
1.1 x CFM x ΔTΔT Btuh
1.1 x CFM x = = Btuh

1.1 xx1000 xx20° = 22,000 Btuh
1.1 850 20° = 18,700 Btuh
20°



Example B
p
Supply-side leakage

1000 CFM

1000 CFM
75°



150 CFM
1000 CFM

1000 CFM 850 CFM
75° 55°

150 CFM
1000 CFM

1000 CFM 850 CFM
75° 20° 55°




150 CFM
1000CFM
1000 CFM
84° 64°

1000 CFM
1000 CFM 850 CFM
850 CFM
75°
75° 20° 55°
55°


1.1 xx 850 x 20° = 18,700 Btuh
1.1 850 x 20° = 18,700 Btuh

Example C
p
Return-side leakage



1000 CFM
84° 64°

1000 CFM

150 CFM
1000 CFM
84° 64°

1000 CFM



150 CFM
1000 CFM
84° 64°

850 CFM 1000 CFM

135°
135°
150 CFM
1000 CFM
84° 64°

850 CFM 1000 CFM
75°
75° ??°



135°
135°
150 CFM
1000 CFM
84° 64°

850 CFM 1000 CFM
75°
75° ??°


.15 x 135 = 20.25
.85 x 75 = 63.75
84.00

135°
135°
150 CFM
1000 CFM
84°
84°
84° 64°
64°
64°

850 CFM 1000 CFM
75°
75° 64°
11°

75°

.15 x 135 = 20.25
.85 x 75 = 63.75
84.00



135°
135°
150 CFM
1000 CFM
84°
84°
84° 64°
64°
64°

850 CFM 1000 CFM
75°
75° 64°
11°

75°

1.1 x 1000 x 11° = 12,100 Btuh
.15 x 135 = 20.25
.85 x 75 = 63.75
84.00

Conclusion



1.1 x 1000 x 20° = 22,000 Btuh
20°

1.1
1 1 x 850 x 20° = 18 700 Btuh
20° 18,700

1.1 x 1000 x 11° = 12,100 Btuh
11°

1.1 x 1000 x 20° = 22,000 Btuh
20°
100%
1.1 x 850 x 20° = 18 700 Bt h
11 20° 18,700 Btuh
85%
1.1 x 1000 x 11° = 12,100 Btuh
11°
55%



Duct Leakage
Matters


T-24 HVAC Changeout Training Tab 4

Residential Change-Outs
Change-out is in Climate Zones 2, 9-16 No

Duct Testing and Sealing is
YES

NOT REQUIRED.
Asbestos Free (System is not sealed, insulated or constructed with
Asbestos). No

YES
Duct length in Unconditioned Space is 40 feet or longer. No

YES
Work Includes any of the following: No
Replacement Package Unit
Complete Replacement Split System (HVAC unit)
Furnace/Air Handler
Cooling or Heating Coil
Furnace Heat Exchanger
Outdoor Condensing Unit (Split System)
Heat Pump
Adding or replacing 40' or more of duct work.

YES

Duct Testing and Sealing is Required

Flow Charts and System Explanation Page 1


NON-Residential Change-Outs
All Climate Zones

YES
Asbestos Free (System is not sealed, insulated or constructed with
Asbestos). No

Duct Testing and Sealing is NOT
YES
More than 25% of Duct Surface Area is in Unconditioned Space or
Outdoors. No

REQUIRED.
YES
System is a Constant Volume System (NO VAV Installed) No

YES
Single Unit is serving 5000 Square Feet or Less No

YES
Work Includes any of the following: No
Replacement Package Unit
Complete Replacement Split System (HVAC unit)
Furnace/Air Handler
Cooling or Heating Coil
Furnace Heat Exchanger
Outdoor Condensing Unit (Split System)
Heat Pump
Adding or replacing 40' or more of duct work.

YES

Duct Testing and Sealing is Required


INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE CF-6R-ENV-20-HERS
Building Envelope Sealing (Page 1 of 3)
Site Address: Enforcement Agency: Permit Number:

BUILDING ENVELOPE SEALING
Two methods are available to the installer for demonstrating compliance with the building envelope sealing
requirement: 1) Rough Frame Inspection Checklist and Final Inspection Checklist, or 2) Building Envelope Leakage
Diagnostic Test utilizing a blower door diagnostic test instrument. Note: HERS verification of the actual envelope
leakage is required to be performed using the Building Envelope Leakage Test. In order to receive credit for the
Building Envelope Sealing measure, the dwelling must comply with the HERS verification requirements. Completion
of the Rough Frame Inspection Checklist and Final Inspection Checklist does not insure that the envelope will meet the
requirements of the HERS verification procedure.
1a. Rough Frame Inspection Checklist
Sole Plate
Entire sole plate of the home is either Rope caulk, foam gasket, or with caulking bead sealed.

Top Plate
All electrical penetrations between conditioned and unconditioned spaces sealed with foam
All piping penetrations between conditioned and unconditioned spaces sealed with foam
Ceiling
Ceiling forms a continues air barrier and any gaps or openings are filled with foam
All recessed light fixtures in unconditioned space are IC (Insulation Contact) and AT (Air tight) rated and a gasket
or sealing material is installed.
All duct chases, fireplace chases, and double walls sealed air tight at the ceiling level. All gaps into
shafts must be filled with foam or caulk.
Openings around flue shafts fully sealed with solid blocking or flashing and any remaining gaps sealed with fire-
rated caulk or sealant.
Penetrations from wiring sealed with caulk or sealant
Floor Air Barrier
All gaps in the raised floor between conditioned and unconditioned space (or to outside) filled with foam or caulk.
All openings under a tub where the drain penetrates the floor sealed
Garage band joist must be air tight at bays adjoining conditioned space
Walls
All gaps around the windows caulked
All gaps in exterior wall sheathing between conditioned and unconditioned space (or to outside) filled with foam
or caulk
All gaps in sheathing between conditioned space and the garage, attic, or covered patio filled with foam or caulk
All other penetrations or cracks between conditioned and unconditioned space (the exterior of the home) sealed
with foam or caulk
HVAC
Ensure that the following are sealed with an approved UL 181 mastic or tape:
Duct Work
All register boot seams
Return seams
Return and supply collars
Duct collars
Duct board, T and Y seams
Furnace
FAU seams
FAU door
Coil box is air tight including seams, condensate line, knockouts, and lineset.
Supply and return plenums

HERS Provider: __________________________ Registration Number: _______________________ Registration Date: _____________
2008 Residential Compliance Forms May 2009


1b. Final Inspection Checklist
All gaps and penetrations in the drywall must be caulked or gasketed. All gaps and penetrations in the exterior sheathing
must be caulked or gasketed. Some examples are:

Ceiling Penetrations
All HVAC register boots are sealed to the drywall with caulking or tape
All returns are sealed to the drywall
All lighting fixtures are sealed to the drywall with a gasket, caulking or tape
Any other penetrations to the drywall (for example fire sprinklers, whole house fans, surround sound speakers,
ceiling outlet box etc.) are sealed with caulk or tape
Attic access door is installed with weather stripping
Wall Penetrations
All electrical outlets and switches are installed and sealed
Any other penetrations to the drywall or exterior walls are sealed
General Inspections
Flooring is installed
Weather stripping is installed on doors and windows
Exhaust fan dampers for kitchen and bath fans installed and working
2. Building Envelope Leakage Test
Diagnostic Testing Results
Building Envelope Leakage (CFM @ 50 Pa) as measured by Rater:

1. Is Measured envelope leakage less than or equal to the required level from CF-1R?
Yes No
2. Is Mechanical Ventilation shown as required on the CF-1R?
Yes No
2a. If Mechanical Ventilation is required on the CF-1R (‘Yes’ in line 2), has it been installed?
Yes No
Check this box ‘yes’ if mechanical ventilation is required (‘Yes’ in line 2)
2b. and ventilation fan watts are no greater than shown on CF-1R.
Yes No Measured Watts =
Check this box “yes” if measured building infiltration (CFM @ 50 Pa) is greater than the CFM
3. @ 50 values shown for an SLA of 1.5 on CF-1R
Yes No (If this box is checked no, mechanical ventilation is required.)
Check this box “yes” if measured building infiltration (CFM @ 50 Pa) is less than the CFM @
4. 50 values shown for an SLA of 1.5 on CF-1R, mechanical ventilation is installed, and house
Yes No pressure is greater than minus 5 Pascal with all exhaust fans operating.
Pass if:
a. Yes in line 1 and line 3, or
b. Yes in line 1 and line2, 2a, and 2b, or
c. Yes in line 1 and Yes in line 4.
Otherwise fail. Pass Fail



DECLARATION STATEMENT
• I certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, the information provided on this form is true and correct.
• I am eligible under Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code to accept responsibility for construction, or an authorized
representative of the person responsible for construction (responsible person).
• I certify that the installed features, materials, components, or manufactured devices identified on this certificate (the installation)
conforms to all applicable codes and regulations, and the installation is consistent with the plans and specifications approved by the
enforcement agency.
• I understand that a HERS rater will check the installation to verify compliance, and that that if such checking identifies defects, I am
required to take corrective action at my expense. I understand that Energy Commission and HERS provider representatives will also
perform quality assurance checking of installations, including those approved as part of a sample group but not checked by a HERS
rater, and if those installations fail to meet the requirements of such quality assurance checking, the required corrective action and
additional checking/testing of other installations in that HERS sample group will be performed at my expense.
• I reviewed a copy of the Certificate of Compliance (CF-1R) form approved by the enforcement agency that identifies the specific
requirements for the installation. I certify that the requirements detailed on the CF-1R that apply to the installation have been met.
• I will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Installation Certificate shall be posted, or made available with the building
permit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. I understand
that a signed copy of this Installation Certificate is required to be included with the documentation the builder provides to the
building owner at occupancy. I will ensure that all Installation Certificates will come from a HERS provider data registry for
multiple orientation alternatives, and beginning October 1, 2010, for all low-rise residential buildings.
Company Name: (Installing Subcontractor or General Contractor or Builder/Owner)

Responsible Person's Name: Responsible Person's Signature:

CSLB License: Date Signed: Position With Company (Title):


Quality Insulation Installation (QII) - Framing Stage Checklist (Page 1 of 2)

1. Quality Insulation Installation (QII) Framing Stage Checklist
Air barrier and preparation for insulation verification inspection must be done at framing stage before insulation is installed. If there are
any “No” answers rows not filled out or signatures missing then this is not valid form and cannot be accepted by the building department
or HERS rater. If spray foam is used, then an air barrier is not required and NA would be checked. QII credit not allowed if any steel
framing in the building including structural framing.

FLOOR AIR BARRIER
All gaps in the raised floor to unconditioned space or to outside larger than 1/8” filled with foam or
Yes No NA caulk. (NA if SPF)
All openings on a second floor including under a tub where the drain penetrates the floor are sealed
Yes No NA
WALLS AIR BARRIER
All gaps in wall exterior sheathing to unconditioned space or to outside larger than 1/8” filled with
Yes No NA foam or caulk. (NA if SPF)
No gaps in sheathing against the garage, attic, or covered patio. All gaps larger than 1/8” filled with
Yes No NA foam or caulk. (NA if SPF)
All gaps in Rim-joists in interior and exterior walls to the outside including holes drilled for electrical
Yes No NA and plumbing larger than 1/8” filled with foam or caulk. (NA if SPF)
Rope caulk, foam gasket, or caulking bead around the entire sole plate of the home
Yes No NA
All gaps around the windows are caulked or foamed (stuffing with fiberglass not acceptable)
Yes No NA
ROOF/CEILING INSPECTION
Attic rulers appropriate to the material installed evenly throughout the attic to verify depth.
Yes No NA (NA if SPF or batt)
Attic area (sqft) _______ ÷ 250 = ________ minimum number of rulers installed. Must round up.
Yes No NA Number of rulers actually installed ________(NA if SPF or batt)
ALL rulers visible from attic access. (NA if SPF or batt)
Yes No NA
Eave vents baffles installed at all eave vents to prevent air movement under or into insulation.
Yes No NA
(NA if SPF)
Area of eave vent baffle is the same or larger than the net free-ventilation area of the eave vent. (NA
Yes No NA if SPF)
ROOF/CEILING AIR BARRIER
All draft stops in place to form a continuous ceiling air barrier no gaps larger than 1/8”. (NA if SPF)
Yes No NA
All drops covered with hard covers. Gaps around or in the hard cover larger than 1/8” filled with
Yes No NA foam or caulk. (NA if SPF).
All recessed light fixtures in non conditioned space are IC rated and air tight (AT)
Yes No
All recessed light fixtures are sealed with a gasket or caulk between the housing and the ceiling
Yes No
Openings around flue shafts fully sealed with solid blocking or flashing and any remaining gaps
Yes No sealed with fire-rated caulk or sealant.
Piping shaft openings fully sealed and caulked
Yes No
Penetrations from wiring sealed with caulk or sealant
Yes No
All duct chases, fireplace chases, and double walls sealed air tight at the ceiling level. All gaps into shafts larger
Yes No than 1/8” filled with foam or caulk. Special attention paid to ducts entering shafts from ceiling.

Registration Number: ___________________________ Registration Date/Time: __________________ HERS Provider: ____________

Quality Insulation Installation (QII) - Framing Stage Checklist (Page 2 of 2)

GARAGE ROOF/CEILING AIR BARRIER FOR TWO STORIES (no conditioned space over garage)
Air barrier installed at joists in garage to house transition. No gaps larger than 1/8” allowed. Use of
Yes No NA SPF satisfies the requirement to seal the gaps.
GARAGE ROOF/CEILING AIR BARRIER FOR TWO STORIES (conditioned space over garage)
If insulation is to be installed at subfloor then subfloor has no gaps over 1/8”. Air barrier installed at
Yes No NA joists in garage to house transition. Use of SPF satisfies the requirement to seal the gaps.
If insulation is to be installed at ceiling of garage then ceiling and joists to the outside have no gaps
Yes No NA over 1/8”. (NA if SPF or no conditioned space over garage.)

DECLARATION STATEMENT
• I certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, the information provided on this form is true and correct.
• All rows in this document have been checked and all answers are yes or NA
• I am eligible under Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code to accept responsibility for construction, or an authorized
representative of the person responsible for construction (responsible person).
• I certify that the installed features, materials, components, or manufactured devices identified on this certificate (the installation)
conforms to all applicable codes and regulations, and the installation is consistent with the plans and specifications approved by the
enforcement agency.
• I understand that a HERS rater will check the installation to verify compliance, and that that if such checking identifies defects, I am
required to take corrective action at my expense. I understand that Energy Commission and HERS provider representatives will also
perform quality assurance checking of installations, including those approved as part of a sample group but not checked by a HERS
rater, and if those installations fail to meet the requirements of such quality assurance checking, the required corrective action and
additional checking/testing of other installations in that HERS sample group will be performed at my expense.
• I reviewed a copy of the Certificate of Compliance (CF-1R) form approved by the enforcement agency that identifies the specific
requirements for the installation. I certify that the requirements detailed on the CF-1R that apply to the installation have been met.
• I will ensure that a completed, signed copy of this Installation Certificate shall be posted, or made available with the building
permit(s) issued for the building, and made available to the enforcement agency for all applicable inspections. I understand
that a signed copy of this Installation Certificate is required to be included with the documentation the builder provides to the
building owner at occupancy. I will ensure that all Installation Certificates will come from a HERS provider data registry for
multiple orientation alternatives, and beginning October 1, 2010, for all low-rise residential buildings.
Company Name: (Installing Subcontractor or General Contractor or Builder/Owner)

Responsible Person's Name: Responsible Person's Signature:

CSLB License: Date Signed: Position With Company (Title):


Quality Insulation Installation (QII) - Insulation Stage Checklist (Page 1 of 3)

QII credit not allowed if any steel framing in the building including structural framing.
Insulation Stage Checklist FLOOR INSULATION
All floor joist cavity insulation installed to uniformly fit the cavity side-to-side and end-to-end. (NA if floors slab
Yes No NA on grade).
Insulation in full contact with the subfloor, NO gaps. (NA if floors are slab on grade).
Yes No NA
Insulation in contact with air barrier on all five sides. (ends, sides, back). NA if floors are slab on grade.
Yes No NA
Batts cut to fit around wiring and plumbing, or split (delaminated). (NA if loose fill, SPF, or slab on grade).
Yes No NA
Batt insulation has continuous support. (NA if loose fill, SPF, or slab on grade).
Yes No NA
SPF (Spray Polyurethane Foam Medium Density) insulation the average thickness is equal to or greater than that
listed on the CF-1R and the minimum thickness shall be no more than ½ inch less than the required thickness for
Yes No NA the R-value. (NA for other forms of insulation).
Insulation R-value same or greater than listed on the CF-1R.
Yes No
SPF insulation properly adhered to avoid gaps and provide an air seal (NA for other forms of insulation)
Yes No NA
For SPF list the required floor cavity R-value from CF-1R, R=_____
Yes No NA List tested average depth of insulation (inches) ____ X 5.8 (R-value/inch for medium density SPF) = _____ (R-
value). This is the installed R-value and must be equal to or greater than listed on CF-1R (NA for other forms of
insulation)

WALL INSULATION
Standard depth cavities insulation fills cavity and touches air barrier on all six sides. (NA if SPF used and meets
Yes No NA the required R-value).
All double walls and bump-outs, the insulation fills the cavity or additional air barrier installed so that the
Yes No NA insulation fills the cavity. Insulation touches all six sides. (NA if SPF used and meets the required R-value).
Behind tub/shower, walls under stairs, and fireplace, insulation touches air barrier on five sides. Not required to
Yes No fill the space. Cavity required to be air tight.
BATTS, not a single void/depression deeper than ¾” in ANY stud bay. (NA if loose fill or SPF)
Yes No NA
BATTS, voids/depressions less than 3/4" allowed as long as the area is not greater than 10% of the surface area
Yes No NA for each stud bay. (NA if loose fill or SPF).
Loose Fill no gaps or voids of any depth allowed. (NA if batts or SPF).
Yes No NA
SPF insulation properly adhered to avoid gaps and provide an air seal (NA for other forms of insulation)
Yes No NA
Any gaps between studs or insulation larger than 1/8” must be filled with insulation or foam.
Yes No
All Rim-joists to the outside insulated.
Yes No
Special attention must be paid to corner channels, wall intersections, and behind tub/shower enclosures
Yes No insulated to proper R-Value.
All skylight shafts and attic kneewalls insulated with minimum R-19.
Yes No NA
Insulation in full contact with drywall or wall finishes of skylight shafts and attic kneewalls.
Yes No NA


Quality Insulation Installation (QII) - Insulation Stage Checklist (Page 2 of 3)

Wall insulation same or better than what is listed on the CF-1R.
Yes No
SPF list the required wall cavity R-value from CF-1R, R-_____. List tested average depth of
Yes No NA insulation (inch) ____ X 5.8 (R-value/inch for medium density SPF) = _____ (R-value) This is the
installed R-value and must be equal to or greater than listed on CF-1R (NA for other forms of
insulation)
SPF (Spray Polyurethane Foam Medium Density) insulation the average thickness is equal to or greater than that
Yes No NA listed on the CF-1R and the minimum thickness shall be no more than ½ inch less than the required thickness for
the R-value. (NA for other forms of insulation)

ROOF/CEILING INSULATION
BATTS there must not be a single gap/void/depression deeper than ¾”. (NA if loose fill or SPF).
Yes No
BATTS voids/depressions less than 3/4" allowed as long as the area is not greater than 10% of the surface area
Yes No for each stud bay. (NA if loose fill or SPF).
NO gaps or voids allowed for loose fill and SPF. (NA if batts).
Yes No NA
All ceiling insulation installed to uniformly fit the cavity side-to-side and end-to-end.
Yes No
Insulation in full contact with the ceiling, NO gaps.
Yes No
Insulation in contact with air barrier on all five sides.
Yes No
Batts cut to fit around wiring and plumbing, or split (delaminated). (NA for loose fill or SPF).
Yes No NA
Batts taller than the trusses must expand so that they touch each other over the trusses. (NA for loose fill or
Yes No NA SPF).

Yes No NA SPF insulation properly adhered to avoid gaps and provide an air seal (NA for other forms of insulation)

Insulation fully fills cavity below any plywood platform or cat-walk. If SPF used then minimum
Yes No NA 3 inches. (NA if no platforms or cat-walks)

Attic access gasketed
Yes No
Attic access insulated with rigid foam or batt insulation using adhesive or mechanical fastener.
Yes No R-value same as ceiling R-value listed on CF-1R
Recessed light fixtures covered full depth with insulation. If SPF used then other forms of insulation used to
Yes No cover or enclosed in a box fabricated from ½-inch plywood, 18 ga. sheet metal, 1/4-inch hard board or drywall
Roof insulation same or better than what is listed on the CF-1R
Yes No
Loose Fill Insulation at proper depth – insulation rulers visible and indicating proper depth and R-value for
Yes No NA blown in insulation. (NA for batts or SPF).
Loose Fill Insulation uniformly covers the entire ceiling (or roof) area from outside of all exterior walls. (NA
Yes No NA for batts or SPF).

Loose-fill insulation meets or exceeds manufacturer's minimum weight and thickness requirements for the target
R-value. Target R-value. Manufacturer’s minimum required weight for the target R-value (pounds-per-square-
foot). Manufacturer's minimum required thickness at time of installation. Manufacturer's minimum required
Yes No NA settled thickness. Note: To receive compliance credit the HERS rater shall verify that the manufacturer's
minimum weight and thickness has been achieved for the target R-value. (NA for batts or SPF).


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