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BUILDING ENERGY ANALYSIS REPORT
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74055 ASTER DR
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
Project Designer:
GLS ARCHITECTURE GROUP INC.
74991 JONI DR #9
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
760 340.3528
Report Prepared by:
TITLE 24 OF THE DESERT SERVICES INC.
title24ofthedesert@gmail.com
760 278.1840,
Job Number:
20 - GLS / 107 - 103
Date:
12/16/2020
The EnergyPro computer program has been used to perform the calculations summarized in this compliance report. This program has approval and is
authorized by the California Energy Commission for use with both the Residential and Nonresidential 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
This program developed by EnergySoft Software www.energysoft.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Cover Page
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Table of Contents
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Form CF1R-PRF-01-E Certificate of Compliance
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Form RMS-1 Residential Measures Summary
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Form MF-1R Mandatory Measures Summary
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RESIDENTIAL MEASURES SUMMARY RMS-1
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Building Type Single Family Addition Alone
Project Name Date
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Multi Family Existing+ Addition/Alteration
12/16/2020
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Project Address California Energy Climate Zone Total Cond. Floor Area Addition # of Units
74055 ASTER DR PALM DESERTCA Climate Zone 151,366131
INSULATION Area
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Construction Type Cavity (ft) Special Features Status
WallWood Framed- no insulation -188Existing
DoorOpaque Door- no insulation -20Existing
WallWood Framed- no insulation -227Existing
WallWood Framed- no insulation -433Existing
WallWood Framed- no insulation -242Existing
DemisingWood Framed- no insulation -495Existing
RoofWood Framed Attic- no insulation -1,333Existing
SlabUnheated Slab-on-Grade- no insulation -Perim = 0'Existing
1,353
28520.9%0.51
FENESTRATION
Total Area: Glazing Percentage: New/Altered Average U-Factor:
2
Orientation Area(ft) U-Fac SHGC Overhang Sidefins Exterior Shades Status
Right (N)51.80.7100.602.0noneN/AExisting
Right (N)12.00.5100.242.0noneN/ANew
Front (E)9.00.7100.602.0noneN/AExisting
Front (E)50.00.5100.242.0noneN/AAltered
Left (S)40.00.5100.242.0noneN/AAltered
Left (S)36.00.7100.602.0noneN/AExisting
Rear (W)66.60.7100.602.0noneN/AExisting
Skylight20.00.5500.55nonenoneN/AExisting
HVAC SYSTEMS
Qty. Heating Min. Eff Cooling Min. Eff Thermostat Status
Central Furnace9.7 SEERExisting
78% AFUESplit Air ConditionerSetback
1
HVAC DISTRIBUTION Duct
Location Heating Cooling Duct Location R-Value Status
AC-1 -DuctedDuctedAttic6.0Existing
WATER HEATING
Qty. Type Gallons Min. Eff Distribution Status
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RESIDENTIAL MEASURES SUMMARY RMS-1
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Building Type Single Family Addition Alone
Project Name Date
5
Multi Family Existing+ Addition/Alteration
12/16/2020
AHUERO RESIDENCE
Project Address California Energy Climate Zone Total Cond. Floor Area Addition # of Units
74055 ASTER DR PALM DESERTCA Climate Zone 151,366131
INSULATION Area
2
Construction Type Cavity (ft) Special Features Status
WallWood FramedR 15302New
RoofWood Framed AtticR 30306New
SlabUnheated Slab-on-Grade- no insulation -13Perim = 0'New
WallWood FramedR 1525New
WallWood FramedR 1525New
WallWood FramedR 1525New
WallWood FramedR 1514New
WallWood FramedR 15New
14
28520.9%0.51
FENESTRATION
Total Area: Glazing Percentage: New/Altered Average U-Factor:
2
Orientation Area(ft) U-Fac SHGC Overhang Sidefins Exterior Shades Status
HVAC SYSTEMS
Qty. Heating Min. Eff Cooling Min. Eff Thermostat Status
HVAC DISTRIBUTION Duct
Location Heating Cooling Duct Location R-Value Status
WATER HEATING
Qty. Type Gallons Min. Eff Distribution Status
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2019Low-Rise Residential Mandatory Measures Summary
NOTE: Low-rise residential buildings subject to the Energy Standards must comply with all applicable mandatory measures, regardless of the compliance approach
used. Review the respective section for more information. *Exceptions may apply.
(01/2020)
Building Envelope Measures:
Air Leakage. Manufactured fenestration, exterior doors, and exterior pet doors must limit air leakage to 0.3 CFMper square footor less
§ 110.6(a)1:
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when tested per NFRC-400,ASTM E283 or AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-2011.
Labeling. Fenestration products and exterior doors must have a label meeting the requirements of § 10-111(a).
§ 110.6(a)5:
Field fabricated exterior doors and fenestration products must use U-factors and solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) values from Tables
§ 110.6(b):
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110.6-A,110.6-B, or JA4.5 for exterior doors. They must be caulked and/or weather-stripped.
Air Leakage. All joints, penetrations, and other openings in the building envelope that are potential sources of air leakage must be caulked,
§ 110.7:
gasketed, or weather stripped.
Insulation Certification by Manufacturers. Insulation must becertified by the Department of ConsumerAffairs, Bureau of Household Goods
§ 110.8(a):
and Services (BHGS).
Insulation Requirements for Heated Slab Floors. Heated slab floors must be insulated per the requirements of § 110.8(g).
§ 110.8(g):
Roofing Products Solar Reflectance and Thermal Emittance. The thermal emittance and aged solar reflectance values of the roofing
§ 110.8(i):
material must meet the requirements of § 110.8(i) and be labeled per §10-113 when the installation of a cool roof is specified on the CF1R.
Radiant Barrier. When required, radiant barriersmust have an emittance of 0.05 or less and be certified to the Department of Consumer Affairs.
§ 110.8(j):
Ceiling and Rafter Roof Insulation. Minimum R-22 insulation in wood-frame ceiling; or the weighted average U-factor must not exceed 0.043.
Minimum R-19 or weighted average U-factor of 0.054 or less in a rafter roof alteration. Attic access doors must have permanently attached
§ 150.0(a):insulation using adhesive or mechanical fasteners. The attic access must be gasketed to prevent air leakage. Insulation must be installed in
direct contact with a continuous roof or ceiling which is sealed to limit infiltration and exfiltration as specified in § 110.7, including but not limited
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toplacing insulation either above or below the roof deck or on top of a drywall ceiling.
Loose-fill Insulation. Loose fill insulation must meet the manufacturer’s required density for the labeled R-value.
§ 150.0(b):
Wall Insulation. MinimumR-13 insulation in 2x4 inch wood framing wall or have a U-factor of 0.102 or less, or R-20 in 2x6 inch wood framing or
have a U-factor of 0.071 or less. Opaque non-framed assemblies must have an overall assembly U-factor not exceeding 0.102.Masonry walls
§ 150.0(c):
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must meet Tables150.1-A or B.
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Raised-floor Insulation. Minimum R-19 insulation in raised wood framed floor or 0.037 maximum U-factor.
§ 150.0(d):
Slab Edge Insulation. Slab edge insulation must meet all of the following: have a waterabsorption rate, for the insulation material alone without
facings, no greater than 0.3percent; have a water vapor permeance no greater than 2.0 permperinch; be protected from physical damage and
§ 150.0(f):
UV light deterioration; and, when installed as part of a heated slab floor, meet the requirements of § 110.8(g).
Vapor Retarder. In climate zones 1through 16, the earth floor of unvented crawl space must be coveredwith a Class I or Class II vapor
§ 150.0(g)1:
retarder. This requirement also applies to controlled ventilation crawl space for buildings complying with the exception to §150.0(d).
Vapor Retarder. In climate zones 14 and 16, a Class I or Class II vapor retarder must be installed on the conditioned space side of all
§ 150.0(g)2:
insulation in all exterior walls, vented attics, and unvented attics with air-permeable insulation.
Fenestration Products. Fenestration, including skylights, separating conditioned space from unconditioned space or outdoors must have a
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§ 150.0(q):
maximum U-factor of 0.58; or the weighted average U-factor of all fenestration must not exceed 0.58.
Fireplaces, Decorative Gas Appliances, and Gas Log Measures:
Pilot Light. Continuously burningpilot lights arenot allowed for indoor and outdoor fireplaces.
§ 110.5(e)
Closable Doors. Masonry or factory-built fireplaces must have a closable metal or glass door covering the entire opening of the firebox.
§ 150.0(e)1:
Combustion Intake. Masonry or factory-built fireplaces must have a combustion outside air intake, which is at least six square inches in area
§ 150.0(e)2:*
and is equipped with a readily accessible, operable, and tight-fitting damper or combustion-air controldevice.
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Flue Damper. Masonry or factory-built fireplaces must have a flue damper with a readily accessible control.
§ 150.0(e)3:
Space Conditioning, Water Heating, and Plumbing System Measures:
Certification. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, water heaters, showerheads, faucets, and all other regulated
§ 110.0-§ 110.3:
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appliances must be certified by the manufacturer to the CaliforniaEnergy Commission.
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HVAC Efficiency. Equipment must meet the applicable efficiency requirements in Table 110.2-A through Table110.2-K.
§ 110.2(a):
Controls for Heat Pumps with Supplementary Electric Resistance Heaters. Heat pumps with supplementary electric resistance heaters
must have controls that prevent supplementary heater operation when the heating load can be met by the heat pump alone; and in which the
§ 110.2(b):
cut-on temperature for compression heating is higher than the cut-on temperature for supplementary heating, and the cut-off temperature for
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compression heating is higher than the cut-off temperature for supplementary heating.
Thermostats. All heating or cooling systems not controlled by a central energy management control system (EMCS) must have a
§ 110.2(c):*
setback thermostat.
Water Heating Recirculation Loops Serving Multiple Dwelling Units. Water heating recirculation loops serving multiple dwelling units must
§ 110.3(c)4: meet the air release valve, backflow prevention, pump priming, pump isolation valve, and recirculation loop connectionrequirements of
§ 110.3(c)4.
Isolation Valves. Instantaneous water heaters with an input rating greater than 6.8 kBtuper hour (2 kW) must have isolation valves with hose
§ 110.3(c)6:
bibbs or other fittings on both cold and hot water lines to allow for flushing the water heater when the valves are closed.
Pilot Lights. Continuously burning pilot lights are prohibited for natural gas: fan-type central furnaces; household cooking appliances (except
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§ 110.5:
appliances without an electrical supply voltage connection with pilot lights that consume less than 150 Btuper hour ); and pool and spa heaters.
Building Cooling and Heating Loads. Heating and/or cooling loads are calculated in accordance with the ASHRAE Handbook,
Equipment Volume, Applications Volume, and Fundamentals Volume; the SMACNA Residential Comfort System Installation Standards
§ 150.0(h)1:
Manual; or the ACCA Manual J using design conditions specified in § 150.0(h)2.
2019Low-Rise Residential Mandatory Measures Summary
Clearances. Air conditioner and heat pump outdoor condensing units must have a clearance of at least fivefeet from the outlet of any dryer
§ 150.0(h)3A:
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Liquid Line Drier. Air conditionersand heat pump systems must be equipped with liquid line filter driers if required, as specified by the
§ 150.0(h)3B:
manufacturer’s instructions.
Storage Tank Insulation. Unfired hot water tanks, such as storage tanks and backup storage tanks for solar water-heating systems, must have
§ 150.0(j)1:
a minimum of R-12 external insulation or R-16 internal insulation where the internal insulation R-value is indicatedon the exterior of the tank.
Water Piping, Solar Water-heating System Piping, and Space Conditioning SystemLine Insulation. All domestic hot water piping must
be insulated as specified in Section 609.11 of the California Plumbing Code. In addition, the following piping conditions must have a minimum
insulation wall thickness of oneinch or a minimum insulation R-value of 7.7: the first fivefeet of cold water pipes from the storage tank; all hot
§ 150.0(j)2A:
water piping with a nominal diameter equal to or greater than 3/4 inch and less than oneinch; all hot water piping with a nominal diameter less
than 3/4 inch that is: associated with a domestic hot water recirculation system, from the heating source to storage tank or between tanks,
buried below grade,and from the heating source to kitchen fixtures.*
Insulation Protection. Piping insulation mustbe protected from damage, including that due to sunlight, moisture, equipment maintenance, and
windas required by Section 120.3(b). Insulation exposed to weather must be water retardantand protected from UV light (no adhesive tapes).
§ 150.0(j)3:
Insulation covering chilled water piping and refrigerant suction piping located outside theconditioned space mustinclude, or be protected by, a
Class I or Class II vapor retarder. Pipe insulation buried below grade must be installed in a waterproofand non-crushable casing or sleeve.
Gas or Propane Water Heating Systems. Systems using gas or propane water heaters to serve individual dwelling units must include all of
the following: A dedicated 125 volt, 20 amp electrical receptacle connected to the electric panel with a 120/240volt 3 conductor, 10AWG
copper branch circuit, within threefeet ofthe water heater without obstruction. Both ends of the unused conductor mustbe labeled with the
word “spare” and be electricallyisolated. Have a reserved single pole circuit breaker space in the electrical panel adjacent to the circuit breaker
§ 150.0(n)1:
for the branch circuit and labeled with the words “Future 240V Use”; a Category III or IV vent, or a Type B vent with straight pipe between the
outside termination and the space where the water heater is installed; a condensate drain that is no more than twoinches higher than the base
of the water heater, and allows natural draining without pump assistance; and a gas supply line with a capacity of at least 200,000 Btuper hour.
Recirculating Loops. Recirculating loops serving multiple dwelling units must meet the requirements of § 110.3(c)5.
§ 150.0(n)2:
Solar Water-heating Systems. Solar water-heating systems and collectors must be certified and rated by the Solar Rating and Certification
Corporation (SRCC), the InternationalAssociation of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, Research andTesting (IAPMO R&T),or by a listing
§ 150.0(n)3:
agency that is approved by the Executive Director.
Ducts and Fans Measures:
Ducts. Insulation installed on an existing space-conditioning duct must comply with § 604.0 of the California Mechanical Code (CMC). If a
§ 110.8(d)3:
contractor installs the insulation, the contractor must certify to the customer, in writing, that the insulation meets this requirement.
CMC Compliance. All air-distribution system ducts and plenums must meet the requirements of the CMC§§601.0,602.0,603.0,604.0,605.0
and ANSI/SMACNA-006-2006 HVAC DuctConstructionStandardsMetalandFlexible3rdEdition.Portions of supply-air and return-air ducts and
plenums must be insulated to a minimum installed level of R-6.0 or a minimum installed level of R-4.2 when ducts are entirely in conditioned
space as confirmed through field verification and diagnostic testing (RA3.1.4.3.8). Portions of the duct system completely exposed and
surrounded by directly conditioned space are not required to be insulated.Connections of metal ducts and inner core of flexible ducts must be
mechanically fastened. Openings must be sealed with mastic, tape, or other duct-closure system that meets the applicable requirements of UL
§ 150.0(m)1:
181, UL 181A, or UL 181B or aerosol sealant that meets the requirements of UL 723. If mastic or tape is used to seal openingsgreater than ¼
inch, the combination of mastic and either mesh or tape must beused. Building cavities, support platforms for air handlers, and plenums
designed or constructed with materials other than sealed sheet metal, duct board or flexible duct must not be usedto convey conditioned air.
Building cavities and support platforms may contain ducts.Ductsinstalled in cavitiesandsupportplatforms mustnotbecompressedtocause
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reductionsinthecross-sectionalarea.
Factory-Fabricated Duct Systems. Factory-fabricated duct systems must comply with applicable requirements for duct construction,
connections, and closures; joints and seams of duct systems and their components must not be sealed with cloth back rubber adhesive duct
§ 150.0(m)2:
tapes unless such tape is used in combination with mastic and draw bands.
Field-Fabricated Duct Systems. Field-fabricated duct systems must comply with applicable requirements for: pressure-sensitive tapes,
§ 150.0(m)3:
mastics, sealants, and other requirements specified for duct construction.
Backdraft Damper. Fan systems that exchange air between the conditioned space and outdoorsmust have backdraft or automatic dampers.
§ 150.0(m)7:
Gravity Ventilation Dampers. Gravity ventilating systems serving conditioned space must have either automatic or readily accessible,
§ 150.0(m)8:
manually operated dampers in all openings to the outside, except combustion inlet and outlet air openings and elevator shaft vents.
Protection of Insulation. Insulation must be protected from damage, sunlight, moisture, equipmentmaintenance, and wind. Insulation exposed
to weather must be suitable for outdoor service. For example, protected by aluminum, sheet metal, painted canvas, or plastic cover. Cellular
§ 150.0(m)9:
foam insulation must be protected as above or painted with a coating that is water retardant and provides shielding from solar radiation.
§ 150.0(m)10:
Porous Inner Core Flex Duct. Porous inner core flex ductsmust have a non-porous layer between the inner core and outer vapor barrier.
Duct System Sealing and Leakage Test. When space conditioning systems use forced air duct systems to supply conditioned air to an
occupiable space, the ducts must be sealed and duct leakage tested, as confirmed through field verification and diagnostic testing, in
§ 150.0(m)11:
accordance with § 150.0(m)11and Reference Residential Appendix RA3.
Air Filtration. Space conditioning systems with ducts exceeding 10 feet and thesupply side of ventilation systems must have MERV 13 or
equivalent filters. Filters for space conditioning systems must have a twoinch depthor can be oneinch if sized per Equation 150.0-A. Pressure
§ 150.0(m)12:
drops and labeling must meet the requirements in §150.0(m)12. Filters must be accessible for regular service.*
Space Conditioning System Airflow Rate and Fan Efficacy. Space conditioning systems that use ducts to supply cooling must have a hole
for the placement of a static pressure probe, or a permanently installed static pressure probein the supply plenum. Airflowmust be
per ton of nominal coolingcapacity, and an air-45watts per CFM for gas furnace airhandlersand 58watts per
§ 150.0(m)13:
CFM forall others. Small duct high velocity systems must provide an airflow 250 CFM per ton of nominal coolingcapacity, and an air-handling
unitfan efficacy 0.62 watts per CFM. Field verification testing is required in accordance with Reference Residential Appendix RA3.3.*
2019Low-Rise Residential Mandatory Measures Summary
Requirements for Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality:
Requirements for Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality. All dwelling units mustmeet the requirements ofASHRAE Standard 62.2, Ventilation
§ 150.0(o)1:
and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Residential Buildingssubject to the amendments specified in § 150.0(o)1.
Single Family Detached Dwelling Units. Single family detached dwelling units, and attached dwelling units not sharing ceilings or floors with
other dwelling units, occupiable spaces, public garages, or commercial spaces musthave mechanical ventilation airflow provided at rates
§ 150.0(o)1C:
determined by ASHRAE 62.2 Sections 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 and as specified in § 150.0(o)1C.
Multifamily Attached Dwelling Units. Multifamily attached dwelling units musthave mechanical ventilation airflow provided at rates in
accordance with Equation 150.0-B and must be either a balanced system or continuous supply or continuous exhaust system.If a balanced
§ 150.0(o)1E:
system is notused, all units in the building must use the same system type and the dwelling-unit envelope leakage must be 0.3 CFMat 50 Pa
(0.2 inchwater) persquare foot of dwelling unit envelope surface area and verifiedin accordance with Reference Residential AppendixRA3.8.
Multifamily Building Central Ventilation Systems. Central ventilation systems that serve multiple dwelling units mustbe balanced toprovide
ventilation airflow for each dwelling unit served at a rate equal to or greater than the ratespecified by Equation 150.0-B. All unit airflows must be
§ 150.0(o)1F:
within 20percentof the unit with the lowest airflow rate as it relates to the individual unit’s minimum required airflow rateneeded for compliance.
Kitchen Range Hoods. Kitchen range hoods mustbe rated for sound in accordance with Section 7.2 of ASHRAE 62.2.
§ 150.0(o)1G:
Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing. Dwelling unitventilation airflow must be verifiedin accordance with Reference Residential
Appendix RA3.7.A kitchen range hoodmustbe verified in accordance withReference Residential Appendix RA3.7.4.3 to confirm itis
§ 150.0(o)2:
rated by HVI tocomply withthe airflow rates and sound requirements as specified in Section 5 and 7.2 of ASHRAE 62.2.
Pool and Spa Systems and Equipment Measures:
CertificationbyManufacturers.Anypoolorspaheatingsystemorequipmentmustbecertifiedtohaveallofthefollowing:athermalefficiency
that complies with the Appliance Efficiency Regulations; an on-off switch mounted outside of the heater that allows shutting off the heater
§ 110.4(a):
without adjusting the thermostat setting; a permanent weatherproof plate or card with operating instructions; and must not use electric
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resistanceheating.
Piping. Any pool or spa heating system or equipment must be installed with at least 36 inches of pipe between the filter and the heater, or
§ 110.4(b)1:
dedicated suction and return lines, or built-in or built-up connections to allow for future solar heating.
Covers. Outdoor pools or spas that have a heat pump or gas heater must have a cover.
§ 110.4(b)2:
Directional Inlets and Time Switches for Pools. Pools must have directional inlets that adequately mix the pool water, and a time switch that
§ 110.4(b)3:
will allow all pumps to be set or programmed to run only during off-peak electric demand periods.
Pilot Light. Natural gas pool and spa heaters must not have a continuously burning pilot light.
§ 110.5:
Pool Systems and Equipment Installation. Residential pool systems or equipment must meet the specified requirements for pump sizing, flow
§ 150.0(p):*
rate, piping, filters, and valves.
Lighting Measures:
Lighting Controls and Components. All lighting control devices and systems, ballasts, and luminaires must meet the applicable requirements
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§ 110.9:
of § 110.9.
Luminaire Efficacy. All installed luminaires must meet the requirements in Table150.0-A.
§ 150.0(k)1A:
Blank Electrical Boxes. The number of electrical boxes that are more than fivefeet above the finished floor anddo not contain a luminaire or
other device must be no greater than the number of bedrooms. These electrical boxes must be served by a dimmer, vacancy sensor control, or
§ 150.0(k)1B:
fan speed control.
Recessed Downlight Luminaires in Ceilings. Luminaires recessed into ceilings must meet all of the requirements for: insulation contact (IC)
§ 150.0(k)1C:
labeling; air leakage; sealing; maintenance; and socket and light source as described in § 150.0(k)1C.
Electronic Ballastsfor Fluorescent Lamps. Ballasts for fluorescent lamps rated 13 watts or greater must be electronic and must have an
§ 150.0(k)1D:
output frequency no less than 20 kHz.
Night Lights, Step Lights, and Path Lights. Night lights, step lights and path lights are not required to comply with Table150.0-A or be
§ 150.0(k)1E:
controlled by vacancy sensors provided they are rated toconsume no more than 5watts of power and emit no more than 150 lumens.
Lighting Integral to Exhaust Fans. Lighting integral to exhaust fans (except when installed by the manufacturer in kitchen exhaust hoods)
§ 150.0(k)1F:
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must meet the applicable requirements of § 150.0(k).
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§ 150.0(k)1G:Screw based luminaires. Screw based luminaires mustcontain lamps that comply with Reference JointAppendix JA8.
Light Sources in Enclosed or Recessed Luminaires. Lamps and other separable light sources that arenot compliant with the JA8 elevated
§ 150.0(k)1H:
temperature requirements, including marking requirements, mustnot be installed in enclosed or recessed luminaires.
Light Sources in Drawers, Cabinets, and Linen Closets. Light sources internal to drawers, cabinetryor linen closets are notrequired to
§ 150.0(k)1I:comply with Table 150.0-A or be controlled by vacancy sensorsprovided that they are rated to consume no more than 5 watts of power,emit no
more than 150lumens, and are equipped with controls that automatically turn the lighting off when the drawer, cabinetor linen closet is closed.
Interior Switches and Controls. All forward phase cut dimmers used with LED light sources must comply with NEMA SSL 7A.
§ 150.0(k)2A:
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Interior Switches and Controls. Exhaust fans must be controlled separately from lighting systems.
§ 150.0(k)2B:
Interior Switches and Controls. Lighting musthave readily accessible wall-mounted controls that allow the lighting to be manually
§ 150.0(k)2C:
turned ON and OFF.*
Interior Switches and Controls. Controls and equipment must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
§ 150.0(k)2D:
Interior Switches and Controls. Controls must not bypassa dimmer, occupant sensor, or vacancy sensor function if the control is installed to
§ 150.0(k)2E:
comply with§ 150.0(k).
Interior Switches and Controls. Lighting controls must comply with the applicable requirements of § 110.9.
§ 150.0(k)2F:
2019Low-Rise Residential Mandatory Measures Summary
Interior Switches and Controls. An energy management control system (EMCS) may be used to comply with control requirements if it:
§ 150.0(k)2G:provides functionality of the specified control according to§ 110.9; meets the Installation Certificate requirements of § 130.4; meets the
EMCS requirements of § 130.0(e); and meets all other requirements in § 150.0(k)2.
Interior Switches and Controls. A multiscene programmable controller may be used to comply with dimmer requirements in § 150.0(k) if it
§ 150.0(k)2H:
provides the functionality of a dimmer according to § 110.9, and complies with all other applicable requirements in § 150.0(k)2.
Interior Switches and Controls. In bathrooms, garages, laundry rooms, and utility rooms, at least one luminaire in each of these spaces must
be controlled by an occupant sensor or a vacancy sensorproviding automatic-off functionality. If anoccupant sensor is installed, it mustbe
§ 150.0(k)2I:
initially configured to manual-on operation using the manualcontrol required under Section 150.0(k)2C.
Interior Switches and Controls. Luminaires that are or contain light sources that meet Reference Joint Appendix JA8 requirementsfor
§ 150.0(k)2J:
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dimming, and that are not controlled by occupancy or vacancy sensors, musthave dimmingcontrols.
Interior Switches and Controls. Under cabinetlighting must be controlled separately from ceiling-installed lighting systems.
§ 150.0(k)2K:
Residential Outdoor Lighting. For single-family residential buildings, outdoor lighting permanently mounted to a residential building, or to other
§ 150.0(k)3A:buildings on the same lot, must meet the requirement in item § 150.0(k)3Ai (ON and OFF switch) and the requirements in either
§ 150.0(k)3Aii (photocell and either a motion sensoror automatic time switch control) or § 150.0(k)3Aiii (astronomical time clock), or an EMCS.
Residential Outdoor Lighting. For low-rise residential buildingswith four or more dwelling units, outdoor lighting for private patios, entrances,
balconies, and porches; and residential parking lots and carports with less than eight vehicles per site must comply with either § 150.0(k)3A or
§ 150.0(k)3B:
with the applicablerequirements in Sections110.9, 130.0, 130.2, 130.4, 140.7 and 141.0.
Residential Outdoor Lighting. For low-rise residential buildings with four or more dwelling units, any outdoor lighting for residentialparking lots
or carports with a total ofeight or more vehicles per site and anyoutdoor lighting not regulated by§ 150.0(k)3B or § 150.0(k)3D must comply with
§ 150.0(k)3C:
the applicable requirements in Sections110.9, 130.0, 130.2, 130.4, 140.7 and 141.0.
Internally illuminated address signs. Internally illuminated address signs must comply with § 140.8; or must consume no more than 5watts of
§ 150.0(k)4:
power as determined according to § 130.0(c).
Residential Garages for Eight or More Vehicles. Lighting for residential parking garages for eight or more vehicles must comply with the
§ 150.0(k)5:
applicable requirements for nonresidential garages in Sections110.9, 130.0, 130.1, 130.4, 140.6, and 141.0.
Interior Common Areas of Low-rise Multifamily Residential Buildings. In a low-rise multifamily residential building where the total interior
§ 150.0(k)6A:commonareain a singlebuildingequals20percentorlessofthefloorarea,permanentlyinstalledlightingfortheinteriorcommonareasinthat
buildingmustbecomply with Table 150.0-Aandbe controlledbyanoccupantsensor.
Interior Common Areas of Low-rise Multifamily Residential Buildings. In a low-rise multifamily residential building where the total interior
common area in a single building equals more than 20 percent of the floor area, permanently installed lighting for the interior commonareasin
that building must:
§ 150.0(k)6B:
i.ComplywiththeapplicablerequirementsinSections110.9,130.0,130.1,140.6and141.0;and
ii.Lightinginstalledincorridorsandstairwellsmustbecontrolledbyoccupantsensorsthatreducethelightingpowerineachspacebyatleast
50percent.Theoccupantsensorsmustbecapableofturningthelightfullyonandofffromalldesignedpathsofingressandegress.
Solar Ready Buildings:
Single Family Residences. Single family residences located in subdivisions with 10or more single family residences and where the
§ 110.10(a)1:
application for a tentative subdivision map for the residences has been deemed complete and approved by the enforcement agency, which
do not have a photovoltaic system installed,must comply with the requirements of § 110.10(b) through § 110.10(e).
Low-rise Multifamily Buildings. Low-rise multi-family buildings that do not have aphotovoltaic system installedmustcomply with the
§ 110.10(a)2:
requirements of § 110.10(b) through § 110.10(d).
Minimum Solar Zone Area. The solar zone must have a minimum total area as described below. The solar zone must comply with access,
pathway, smoke ventilation, and spacing requirements as specified in Title 24, Part 9 or other parts of Title 24 or in any requirements adopted by
a local jurisdiction. The solar zone total area must be comprised of areas that have no dimension less than 5 feet and are noless than 80
square feet each for buildings with roof areas less than or equal to 10,000 square feet or no less than 160 square feet each for buildings with
roof areas greater than 10,000 square feet.For single family residences,the solar zone must be located on the roof or overhang of the building
§ 110.10(b)1:
and have a total area no less than 250 square feet. For low-rise multi-family buildings the solar zone must be located on the roof or overhang of
the building, or on the roof or overhang of another structure located within 250 feet of the building, or on covered parking installed with the
building project, and have a total area no less than 15 percent of the total roof area of the building excluding any skylightarea. The solar zone
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requirement is applicable to the entirebuilding, including mixed occupancy.
Azimuth. All sections of the solar zone located on steep-sloped roofs must be oriented between 90 degrees and 300 degrees of true north.
§ 110.10(b)2:
Shading. The solar zone must not contain any obstructions, including but not limited to: vents, chimneys, architectural features, and roof
§ 110.10(b)3A:*
mounted equipment.
Shading. Any obstruction located on the roof or any other part of the building that projects above a solar zone must be located at least twice the
§ 110.10(b)3B:distance, measured in the horizontal plane, of the height difference between the highest point of the obstruction and the horizontal projection of
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the nearest point of the solar zone, measured in the vertical plane.
Structural Design Loads on Construction Documents. For areas of the roof designated as a solar zone, the structural design loads for roof
§ 110.10(b)4:
dead load and roof live load must be clearly indicated on the construction documents.
Interconnection Pathways. The construction documents must indicate: a location reserved for inverters and metering equipment and a
§ 110.10(c):pathway reserved for routing of conduit from the solar zone to the point of interconnection with the electrical service; and for single family
residences and central water-heating systems,a pathway reserved for routing plumbing from the solar zone to the water-heating system.
Documentation. A copy of the construction documents or a comparable document indicating the information from § 110.10(b) through
§ 110.10(d):
§ 110.10(c) must be provided to the occupant.
Main Electrical Service Panel. The main electrical service panel must have a minimum busbar rating of 200 amps.
§ 110.10(e)1:
Main Electrical Service Panel. The main electrical service panel must have a reserved space to allow for the installation of a double pole circuit
§ 110.10(e)2:
breaker for a future solar electric installation. The reserved space mustbe permanently marked as“For Future Solar Electric”.