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.