ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE
SUN ROOM ADDITIONS
*Per Amendments to the 2005 Indiana Residential Code, Chapter 11, Energy Efficiency, Indiana
Amendments, Sun Rooms are allowed reduced energy guidelines when certain conditions are met.
*SUNROOM
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A one-story structure attached to a dwelling with a glazing area
in
excess of 40 percent of
the gross area of the structure's exterior walls and roof.
It
must meet the following criteria:
•
Room Area <= 500 sq.ft.
•
Glazing Area
>=
40% of the gross area of the structure's exterior walls and roof.
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Thermally Isolated
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Not used as a Kitchen or Sleeping Quarters
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Separate Heating/Coo ling System or Zone
THERMAL ISOLATION - Physical and space conditioning separation from conditioned space(s). The
conditioned space(s) shall be controlled as separate zones for heating and cooling or conditioned by
separate equipment.
Please fill out the following chart to indicate compliance.
Climate Zone: 5
*An addition that does not meet all of the above requirements is considered a standard room addition
and must meet all insulation requirements as the main structure. All normal or sunroom additions
require a freeze compliant foundation.
Property Address:
I hereby attest that I am the Builder or Design Professional of the above-referenced property and attest to
the proposed compliance of this structure with Rule 4.3 2005 Indiana Residential code or any subsequent
amended version of the same regarding energy efficiency. I declare that the above statement is true and
accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Builder/Registered Design Professional Date
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