Energy Code Ace - 10-104 – EXCEPTIONAL DESIGNS

10-104 – EXCEPTIONAL DESIGNS

NOTE: See Section 10-109 for approval of calculation methods and Alternative Component Packages.

(a) Requirements. If a building permit applicant proposes to use a performance compliance approach, and the building designs cannot be adequately modeled by an approved calculation method, an applicant shall be granted a building permit if the Commission finds:

1. That the design cannot be adequately modeled with an approved calculation method;

2. Using an alternative evaluation technique, that the design complies with Part 6 and

3. That the enforcement agency has determined that the design complies with all other legal requirements.

(b) Applications. The applicant shall submit four copies of a signed application with the following materials to the Executive Director:

1. A copy of the plans and documentation required by Section 10-103(a)2;

2. A statement explaining why meeting the energy budget cannot be demonstrated using an approved calculation method;

3. Documentation from the enforcement agency stating that:

A. Meeting the energy budget requirements cannot be demonstrated using an approved calculation method; and

B. The design complies with all other legal requirements; and

4. A detailed evaluation of the energy consumption of the proposed building and the building's materials, components, and manufactured devices proposed to be installed to meet the requirements of Part 6 using an alternative evaluation technique. The evaluation shall include a copy of the technique, instructions for its use, a list of all input data, and all other information required to replicate the results.

NOTE: Authority: Sections 25402 and 25402.1, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 25007, 25008, 25218.5, 25310, 25402, 25402.1, 25402.4, 25402.5, 25402.8 and 25943, Public Resources Code.