CodesandStandardsInnovation(CSI)Team.pptVIP

* * Overview: Older versions of code limited the thickness of continuous insulation (c.i.) applications Newer versions of code require c.i. 1.5” in certain climate zones Plan Review: Verify materials and R-values meet code Verify cladding attachment materials and specifications Verify air barrier materials and specifications Field Inspection: Confirm materials and R-values installed per approved construction documents Confirm cladding attachments installed properly Confirm air barrier installed properly Technical Validation/Resources: see CCB Continuous Insulation - Cladding/Furring Attachment CCB Continuous Insulation - Cladding/Furring Attachment - Overview Example Continuous Insulation - Cladding/Furring Attachment - Plan Review Example Continuous Insulation - Cladding/Furring Attachment - Field Inspection Example Continuous Insulation - Cladding/Furring Attachment – Technical Validation Example Overview: Original barrier in commercial code (not addressed) Proposal submitted and approved for 2015 IECC residential Plan Review: Verify U-factor and SHGC, tested, rated, and labeled Verify area-weighted calculations Verify flashing design or method Verify air sealing specifications Field Inspection: Confirm ratings match approved construction documents Confirm windows have been flashed and sealed properly Technical Validation/Resources: Advanced Glazing and Window Technologies (NIBS) ENERGY STAR Windows Dynamic Glazing CCB * Dynamic Glazing – Overview Example Dynamic Glazing – Plan Review Example Dynamic Glazing – Field Inspection and Technical Validation Example Overview: Installing natural-draft gas appliances in tight homes and possible back-drafting Testing to verify venting of byproducts of combustion Plan Review: Verify materials and R-values for thermally isolated room Verify combustion air ducts materials and specifications Field Inspection: Confirm materials and R-values installed per approved construction documents Confirm air barrier installed properl