PROCESS FOR ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE
RESIDENTIAL
There are three (3) possibilities for Energy Code Compliance:
New Construction (stand alone)
Required Document –
Energy Compliance Proposal or Energy Compliance Certificate
New Construction (addition – conditioned space)
Required Document –
Energy Compliance Proposal or Energy Compliance Certificate
New Construction Sunroom (addition unconditioned space)
*permanent separation between conditioned space and addition
Required Document –
Energy Compliance Proposal – Sunroom
HOW TO MEET COMPLIANCE:
1) PRESCRIPTIVE – Compliance with a pre-determined set of standards regarding
the building envelope based on R Values.
2) PERFORMANCE - Compliance by determining the actual energy use based on
the performance of combined energy use, insulation and heat loss/gain.
The Builder or Design Professional can fill out a Prescriptive Energy Compliance
Certificate and nothing more is required. This will be verified at the final before a C of O
is issued.
The Builder or Design Professional can produce either an approved RESCHECK or other
approved Performance Based computerized energy program. Verification will take place
before a C of O is issued.
If the Builder or Design Professional wants to do any kind of trade-off they are required
to use RESCHECK or another approved Performance Based energy program. No
exceptions!
*Please keep window/door energy stickers on windows/door until framing inspection is
completed or have available at site.
ENERGY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
RESIDENTIAL
COMPLIANCE METHOD
Check () method
Prescriptive (Table 1102.1)
RESCHECK (http://www.energycodes.gov/rescheck)
Performance (675 IAC 14-4.3 139.1)
SQUARE FOOTAGE
Total square feet of conditioned space
INSULATION RATINGS (list R-value of predominant area of component)
ENTER R-VALUE or
N/A (does not apply)
Ceiling/Roof
(including access hatch) 38
Walls
20 or 13 + 5
Basement Ext. Continuous / Interior 10/13
/
Floor
*over unconditioned space 30/19
Slab
R value/Depth 10/2ft.
/
Crawl space Ext. Continuous / Interior 10/13
/
HEATING EQUIPMENT
EFFICIENCY (BTU’S/RATING)
Electric
/
Gas
/
COOLING EQUIPMENT
EFFICIENCY (BTU’S/SEER)
/
FENESTRATION
ENTER U-VALUE
Predominant U-factor of windows
Property Address:
I hereby attest that I am the Builder or Design Professional of the above-referenced property
and attest to the 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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ENERGY COMPLIANCE PROPOSAL
RESIDENTIAL
COMPLIANCE METHOD
R-Values from Table
1102.1
Prescriptive (Table 1102.1)
RESCHECK (http://www.energycodes.gov/rescheck)
Performance (IECC Chapter 4 2009 Edition)
SQUARE FOOTAGE
Total square feet of conditioned space
INSULATION RATINGS
(list R-value of predominant area of component)
Ceiling/Roof (including access hatch)
38
Walls
20 OR 13+5
Basement __ Ext. Continuous / __ Interior
10/13
Floor *over unconditioned space
30/19
Slab R value/Depth
10/2 ft.
Crawl space __ Ext. Continuous / __ Interior
10/13
HEATING EQUIPMENT
Electric
Gas
COOLING EQUIPMENT
FENESTRATION
Predominant U-factor of windows
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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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
-
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.
Thermally Isolated
Not used as a Kitchen or Sleeping Quarters
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
REQUIRED
R-VALUE/U -FACTO R
COMPLIANT?
CEILING
R-25
WALLS
R13
FLOOR
R-21
FENESTRATION
U<=0.50
SKYLIGHTS
U<=0.75
*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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signature
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