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Energy Compliance Certificate - Residential

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To be completed by responsible parties, signed by builder, and submitted to inspector at final inspection.

1. Thermal Envelope/Insulation & Air Barrier 

Inspections shall be made before drywall to verify the following as required by code and approved plans: • Insulation installation (R-values), fenestration (Ufactor & SHGC) with continuous air barrier alignment verified by a 3rd party rater per Table N1102.4.1.1/R402.4.1.1. • Hot water pipe insulation shall be min. R-3 (1103.5.2/R403.5.2).

May require more than one inspection.

2. Duct Testing 

• All duct systems shall be tested for leakage by a 3rd party certified rater (N1103.3.5/R403.3.5 and N1103.3.6/R403.3.6). Post-construction testing is permitted but rough-in testing is recommended to locate and repair leaks before being concealed. 
• Building framing cavities shall not be used as ducts or plenums unless ducted with sheet metal or lined with duct board and sealed. 

Duct Leakage Rate

3. Envelope Leakage Testing 

The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and verified as having an air leakage rate not exceeding 5 air changes per hour for detached dwelling units by a 3rd party certified rater. 
• Testing (N1102.4.1.2/R402.4.1.2)

Envelope Air Leakage Rate

4. Whole House Mech. Ventilation Testing 

• Mechanical ventilation and exhaust rate shall be tested by 3rd party certified rater with written reported results (N1103.6.3/ R403.6.3). 
• Outside air intakes and exhausts shall have automatic or gravity dampers (N1103.6/R403.6). 
• Mechanical system piping shall be insulated to a min. R-3 (N1103.4/R403.4).

Ventilation Airflow Rates

5. Hot Water Demand Circulation System 

• Demand-controlled hot water circulation system is required when the length of hot water supply piping from the source of water heater (e.g.- water heater, manifold, circulation loop piping) to the furthest fixture/fitting exceeds 50 ft. for 3/8” piping, 43 ft. for 1/2”, 32 ft. for 5/8” & 21 ft. for 3/4“piping. See IRC N1103.5.1.1/ R403.5.1.1 & amended N1103.5.1.1.1/ R403.5.1.1.1 for more details.

Compliance Statement: I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information above is in full compliance with the City of Scottsdale adopted IRC and IECC with amendments.

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