Energy Code Ace - Mechanical Ventilation for Indoor Air Quality.

Section 180.1 - Additions

Additions to existing multifamily buildings shall meet the applicable requirements of Sections 110.0 through 110.9, Sections 160.0, 160.1, 160.2(c) and (d), 160.3 through 160.7, and either Section 180.1(a) or 180.1(b).

EXCEPTION 2 to Section 180.1: Additions of 300 square feet or less are exempt from the roofing product requirements of Section 170.2(a)1A.

EXCEPTION 3 to Section 180.1: Existing inaccessible piping shall not require insulation as defined under Section 160.4(f)2Aiii.

EXCEPTION 4 to Section 180.1: Space-Conditioning System. When heating or cooling will be extended to an addition from the existing system(s), the existing heating and cooling equipment need not comply with Part 6. The heating system capacity must be adequate to meet the minimum requirements of CBC Section 1204.1.

EXCEPTION 5 to Section 180.1: Space-conditioning system ducts. When any length of duct is extended from an existing duct system to serve the addition, the existing duct system and the extended duct shall meet the applicable requirements specified in Sections 180.2(b)2Ai and 180.2(b)2Aii.

EXCEPTION 6 to Section 180.1: Photovoltaic and battery storage systems, as specified in Section 170.2(f) through 170.2(h), are not required for additions.

EXCEPTION 7 to Section 180.1: Dwelling Unit Space Heating System. New or replacement space heating systems serving an addition may be a heat pump or gas heating system.

(a) Prescriptive approach. The envelope and lighting of the addition; any newly installed space-conditioning or ventilation system, electrical power distribution system, or water-heating system; any addition to an outdoor lighting system; and any new sign installed in conjunction with an indoor or outdoor addition shall meet the applicable requirements of .

1. Envelope.

A. Additions that are greater than 700 square feet shall meet the requirements of Section 170.2(a), with the following modifications:

i. Framed Walls Extension. Extensions of existing wood-framed walls may retain the dimensions of the existing walls and shall install cavity insulation of R-15 in a 2x4 framing and R-21 in a 2x6 framing.

ii. The maximum allowed fenestration area shall be the greater of 175 square feet or 20 percent of the addition floor area.

iii. When existing siding of a wood-framed wall is not being removed or replaced, cavity insulation of R-15 in a 2x4 framing and R-21 in a 2x6 framing shall be installed and continuous insulation is not required.

iv. Additions that consist of the conversion of existing spaces from unconditioned to conditioned space shall not be required to perform the air sealing part of QII when the existing air barrier is not being removed or replaced.

B. Additions that are 700 square feet or less shall meet the requirements of Section 170.2(a), with the following modifications.

i. Roof and Ceiling insulation in a ventilated attic shall meet one of the following requirements:

a. In Climate Zones 1, 2, 4, and 8 through 16, achieve an overall assembly U-factor not exceeding 0.025. In wood framed assemblies, compliance with U-factors may be demonstrated by installing insulation with an R-value of R-38 or greater.

b. In Climate Zones 3 and 5 through 7, achieve an overall assembly U-factor not exceeding 0.031. In wood framed assemblies, compliance with U-factors may be demonstrated by installing insulation with an R-value of R-30 or greater.

ii. Radiant Barrier. For buildings three habitable stories or less, radiant barriers shall be installed in attics with exposed attic deck undersides in climate zones 2-15.

iii. Extensions of existing wood-framed walls may retain the dimensions of the existing walls and shall install cavity insulation of R-15 in a 2x4 framing and R-21 in a 2x6 framing; and

iv. Fenestration products must meet the U-factor, RSGHC, and VT requirements of TABLE 180.2-B.

v. Quality Insulation Installation (QII) requirements of Section 170.2(a)6 do not apply.

EXCEPTION 1 to Section 180.1(a)1B: Insulation in an enclosed rafter ceiling shall meet the requirements of Section 160.1(a).

EXCEPTION 2 to Section 180.1(a)1: Additions that increase the area of the roof by 2,000 square feet or less are exempt from the solar ready requirements of Section 160.8.

2. Mechanical ventilation for indoor air quality. Additions to existing buildings shall comply with Section 160.2 subject to the requirements specified in subsections A and B below. When HERS field verification and diagnostic testing is required by Section 180.1(a)2, buildings with three habitable stories or less shall use the applicable procedures in the Residential Appendices, and buildings with four or more habitable stories shall use the applicable procedures in Nonresidential Appendices NA1 and NA2.

A. Whole-dwelling unit mechanical ventilation.

i. Dwelling units that meet the conditions in subsections a or b below shall not be required to comply with the whole-dwelling unit ventilation airflow specified in Section 160.2(b)2Aiv or 160.2(b)2Av.

a. Additions to an existing dwelling unit that increase the conditioned floor area of the existing dwelling unit by less than or equal to 1000 square feet.

b. Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) that are additions to an existing building.

ii. Additions to an existing dwelling unit that increase conditioned floor area by more than 1,000 square feet shall have mechanical ventilation airflow in accordance with Section 160.2(b)2Aiv or 160.2(b)2Av , as applicable. The mechanical ventilation airflow rate shall be based on the conditioned floor area of the entire dwelling unit comprised of the existing dwelling unit conditioned floor area plus the addition conditioned floor area.

iii. New dwelling units that are additions to an existing building shall have mechanical ventilation airflow provided in accordance with Sections 160.2(b)2Aiv or 160.2(b)2Av as applicable. The mechanical ventilation airflow rate shall be based on the conditioned floor area of the new dwelling unit.

B. Local mechanical exhaust. Additions to existing buildings shall comply with all applicable requirements specified in Sections 160.2(b)2Avi and 160.2(b)2B.

3. Water heater. When additional water heating equipment is installed to serve a dwelling unit as part of the addition, one of the following types of water heaters shall be installed:

A. A water-heating system that meets the requirements of Section 170.2(d); or

B. A water-heating system determined by the Executive Director to use no more energy than the one specified in Item A above.

(b) Performance approach. Performance calculations shall meet the requirements of Sections 170.0 through 170.2(a), pursuant to the applicable requirements in Items 1, 2, and 3 below.

1. For additions alone. The addition complies if the addition alone meets the energy budgets as specified in Section 170.1.

2. Existing plus alteration plus addition. The standard design for existing plus alteration plus addition energy use is the combination of the existing building’s unaltered components to remain; existing building altered components that are the more efficient, in TDV energy, of either the existing conditions or the requirements of Section 180.2(c); plus, the proposed addition's energy use meeting the requirements of Section 180.1(a). The proposed design energy use is the combination of the existing building’s unaltered components to remain and the altered components’ energy features, plus the proposed energy features of the addition.

EXCEPTION to Section 180.1(b)2: Existing structures with a minimum R-11 insulation in framed walls showing compliance with Section 180.1(b) are exempt from showing compliance with Section 160.1(b).

3. Mechanical ventilation for indoor air quality. Additions to existing buildings shall comply with Section 160.2 subject to the requirements specified in subsections A and B below. When HERS field verification and diagnostic testing is required by Section 180.1(b)3, buildings with three habitable stories or less shall use the applicable procedures in the Residential Appendices, and buildings with four or more habitable stories shall use the applicable procedures in Nonresidential Appendices NA1 and NA2.

A. Whole-dwelling unit mechanical ventilation.

a. Additions to an existing dwelling unit that increase the conditioned floor area of the existing dwelling unit by less than or equal to 1000 square feet.

b. Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) that are additions to an existing building.

ii. Additions to an existing dwelling unit that increase the conditioned floor area of the existing dwelling unit by more than 1,000 square feet shall have mechanical ventilation airflow in accordance with Section 160.2(b)2Aiv or 160.2(b)2Av as applicable. The mechanical ventilation airflow rate shall be based on the conditioned floor area of the entire dwelling unit comprised of the existing dwelling unit conditioned floor area plus the addition conditioned floor area.

iii. New dwelling units that are additions to an existing building shall have mechanical ventilation airflow provided in accordance with Section 160.2(b)2Aiv or 160.2(b)2Av as applicable. The mechanical ventilation airflow rate shall be based on the conditioned floor area of the new dwelling unit.

B. Local Mechanical Exhaust. Additions to existing buildings shall comply with all applicable requirements specified in 160.2(b)2Avi and 160.2(b)2B.

NOTE: Authority: Sections 25213, 25218, 25218.5, 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.