2016 Residential Compliance Documents – Change Notes

CF1R-NCB-01

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF1R/2016-CF1R-NCB-01-E-PrescriptiveNewlyConstructedBuilding.pdf

 

• Inserted a new Section/Table F. – “Roof/Ceiling Insulation”

• Deleted Section G. – “Radiant Barrier”

• Updated minimum required HVAC efficiencies:

o  AFUE = 81%

o  HSPF = 8.0

o  SEER = 14

• Updated required airflow rate

o  CFM per ft2

• Updated minimum required net free vent area

o  1 ft2 per 750 CFM

 

 

CF1R-ADD-01

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF1R/2016-CF1R-ADD-01-E-PrescriptiveAdditionsBuilding.pdf

 

•     Sections B & C – inserted note at the bottom of the table

o  “Note: Where insulation is installed above the roofing membrane, or above the layer used to seal the roof from water penetration, the insulation shall have a maximum water absorption of 0.3 percent by volume when tested according to ASTM Standard C272.”

 

 

CF1R-ADD-02

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/Alterrations_and_Additions_Paper_Forms/2016-CF1R-ADD-02-E-PresAdditions-SimpleNonHERS-PaperVersion.pdf

 

•     Sections B & C – inserted note at the bottom of the table 

o  “Note: Where insulation is installed above the roofing membrane, or above the layer used to seal the roof from water penetration, the insulation shall have a maximum water absorption of 0.3 percent by volume when tested according to ASTM Standard C272.”

 

 

CF1R-ALT-01

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF1R/2016-CF1R-ALT-01-E-PrescriptiveAlterationsBuilding.pdf

 

•     Sections B & C – inserted note at the bottom of the table

o  “Note: Where insulation is installed above the roofing membrane, or above the layer used to seal the roof from water penetration, the insulation shall have a maximum water absorption of 0.3 percent by volume when tested according to ASTM Standard C272.”

 

 

CF2R-ALT-02

 

•     Updated minimum required HVAC efficiency:

o  AFUE = 81%

o  HSPF = 8.0

o  SEER = 14

 

 

CF1R-ALT-03/04

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF1R/2016-CF1R-ALT-03-E-PaperVersionOfALT-HVAC-CZ%201,3-7,16.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF1R/2016-CF1R-ALT-04-E-PaperVersionOfALT-HVAC-CZ%202,8-15.pdf

 

• Updated minimum required Lineset R-value

o  ≥ R-2.8

• Removed all references to “Plenums”

 

CF1R-ALT-05

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/Alterrations_and_Additions_Paper_Forms/2016-CF1R-ALT-05-E-PrescriptiveAlterations-SimpleNonHERS-PaperVersion.pdf

 

•     Section B – inserted note at the bottom of the table 

“Note: Where insulation is installed above the roofing membrane or above the layer used to seal the roof from water penetration, the insulation shall have a maximum water absorption of 0.3 percent by volume when tested according to ASTM Standard C272.”

 

CF1R-SRA-01

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF1R/2016-CF1R-SRA-01-E-SolarReadyBuildings.pdf

 

•     Section F. – revised Section name: “Smart Thermostats and Alternative Efficiency Measure”

•     F01 – revised static text

o  “All thermostats comply with Reference Joint Appendix JA5 and are capable of receiving and responding to Demand Response Signals prior to granting of an occupancy permit by the enforcing agency.”

•     F02 – inserted new F02: “Alternative Efficiency Measure”

o  User selects one from list:

§ Install a dishwasher that meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR Program requirements with either a refrigerator that meets or exceeds the ENERGY STAR Program requirements or a whole house fan driven by an electronically commutated motor; or

§ Install a home automation system capable of, at a minimum, controlling the appliances and lighting of the dwelling and responding to demand response signals; or

§ Install alternative plumbing piping to permit the discharge from the clothes washer and all showers and bathtubs to be used for an irrigation system in compliance with the California Plumbing Code and any applicable local ordinances; or

§ Install a rainwater catchment system designed to comply with the California Plumbing Code and any applicable local ordinances, and that uses rainwater flowing from at least 65% of the available roof area

 

 

CF2R-ADD-02

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/Alterrations_and_Additions_Paper_Forms/2016-CF2R-ADD-02-E-PrescriptiveAdditions-SimpleNonHERS-PaperVersion.pdf

 

•     Sections B – inserted note at the bottom of the table

o  “Note: Where insulation is installed above the roofing membrane or above the layer used to seal the roof from water penetration, the insulation shall have a maximum water absorption of 0.3 percent by volume when tested according to ASTM Standard C272.”

•      Deleted “Kitchen Lighting Requirements”

•     Deleted Section Q. – “Installed Kitchen Lighting Compliance”

•     Deleted “Kitchen Lighting Requirements Worksheet”

 

CF2R-ALT-05

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/Alterrations_and_Additions_Paper_Forms/2016-CF2R-ALT-05-E-PrescriptiveAlterations-SimpleNonHERS-PaperVersion.pdf

 

•     Inserted new A14 – “Exceptions to Minimum Aged Solar Reflectance and Minimum Thermal Emittance or SRI”

•      Sections B – inserted note at the bottom of the table

o  “Note: Where insulation is installed above the roofing membrane or above the layer used to seal the roof from water penetration, the insulation shall have a maximum water absorption of 0.3 percent by volume when tested according to ASTM Standard C272.”

•     Deleted “Kitchen Lighting Requirements”

•      Deleted Section Q. – “Installed Kitchen Lighting Compliance”

•     Deleted “Kitchen Lighting Requirements Worksheet”

 

CF2R-ENV-03

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-ENV-03-InsulationInstallation.pdf

 

•      G08 – updated R-value

o  R-22

•     G09 – revised static text

o  “Vapor Retarder – 150.0(g)1: In Climate Zones 14 through 16, the earth floor of unvented crawl space shall be covered with a Class I or Class II vapor retarder. This requirement shall also apply to controlled ventilation crawl space for buildings complying with the Exception to Section 150.0(d).”

•     G10 – revised static text”

o  “Vapor Retarder – 150.2(g)2: In Climate Zones 14 and 16, a Class I or Class II vapor retarder shall be installed on the conditioned side of all insulation in all exterior walls, vented attics and unvented attics with air-permeable insulation.”

•     Deleted G11

 

CF2R-LTG-01

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-LTG-01-E-Lighting–SingleFamilyDwellings.pdf

 

•      Completely revised from 2013

 

CF2R-MCH-01a,b,c

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-01a-SpaceConditioningSystem-Performance.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-01b-SpaceConditioningSystem-PrescriptiveAlterations.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-01c-SpaceConditioningSystem-PrescriptiveNCB.pdf

 

•      Inserted new N09/K09/M09

o  “Liquid Line Filter Drier: If applicable, a liquid line filter drier shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Section 150.0(h)3B.”

 

 

CF2R-MCH-02

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-02-WholeHouseFan.pdf

 

•      Updated required airflow rate

o  CFM per ft2

•      Updated minimum required net free vent area

o  1 ft2 per 750 CFM

 

 

CF2R/3R-MCH-20a,d

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-20a-DuctLeakageTest-NewConst.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-20d-DuctLeakageTest-ExistingConst.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF3R/2016-CF3R-MCH-20a-DuctLeakageTest-NewConst.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF3R/2016-CF3R-MCH-20d-DuctLeakageTest-ExistingConst.pdf

 

•     Updated “New/Complete Replacement” Duct Leakage Factor: 5%

 

CF2R/3R-MCH-21

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-21-DuctLocation.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF3R/2016-CF3R-MCH-21-DuctLocation.pdf

 

•     Removed all references to “Supply”

 

CF2R/3R-MCH-25a,b,c,d,e

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-25a-RefrigerantCharge-Superheat.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-25b-RefrigerantCharge-Subcooling.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-25c-RefrigerantCharge-WeighIn.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-25e-RefrigerantCharge-WinterSetup.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF3R/2016-CF3R-MCH-25a-RefrigerantCharge-Superheat.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF3R/2016-CF3R-MCH-25b-RefrigerantCharge-Subcooling.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF3R/2016-CF3R-MCH-25c-RefrigerantCharge-WeighinObservation.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF3R/2016-CF3R-MCH-25d-RefrigerantCharge-FID.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF3R/2016-CF3R-MCH-25e-RefrigerantCharge-WinterSetUp.pdf

 

•      Replaced “Charge Indicator Display (CID)” with “Fault Indicator Display (FID)”

•      Inserted new A09: “Liquid Line Filter Drier Installed According to Manufacturer’s Specifications (if applicable)”

o  User selects from list:

Yes; or

NA

 

 

CF2R/3R-MCH-25f

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-25f-RefrigerantCharge-PackagedSystemManufacturerCert.pdf

 

•      Replaced “Charge Indicator Display (CID)” with “Fault Indicator Display (FID)”

•      Inserted new A09: “Liquid Line Filter Drier Installed According to Manufacturer’s Specifications (if applicable)”

o  User selects from list:

§ Yes; or

§ NA

•      Captured new role of installer

o  Deleted D01

 

 

CF2R/3R-MCH-26

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-26-RatedSystemVerification.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF3R/2016-CF3R-MCH-26-RatedSystemVerification.pdf

 

•      Updated to capture approved directories:

o  CEC

o  DOE

o  AHRI

 

 

CF2R/3R-MCH-28

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-MCH-28-ReturnDuctAndFilterGrilleDesign-Table150.0-BorC.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF3R/2016-CF3R-MCH-28-ReturnDuctAndFilterGrilleDesign-Table150.0-BorC.pdf

 

•      Revised static text: Table 150.0-B/C

 

CF2R-PLB-02

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-PLB-02-NonHERS-SingleDwellingUnitHotWaterSystemDistribution.pdf

 

•      Inserted a new Section I. – “Point of Use”

 

CF2R/3R-PLB-22

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-PLB-22-HERS-SingleDwellingUnitHotWaterSystemDistribution.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF3R/2016-CF3R-PLB-22-HERS-SingleDwellingUnitHotWaterSystemDistribution.pdf

 

•      Deleted Section I. – “HERS-Verified Point of Use Requirements”

 

CF2R-SPV-01a,c

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-SPV-01a-PVSystems-ComplianceCredits.pdf

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-SPV-01c-PvComplianceCreditsAndExemptionsToSRA.pdf

 

•      Deleted Section B. – “PV System Eligibility for Compliance Credit: NSHP Program Participant”

•      Removed references to NSHP Program

 

CF2R-SPV-01b

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-SPV-01b-PVSystemsExceptionsToSRA_Requirements.pdf

 

•      Removed references to NSHP Program

 

CF2R-STH-01

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF2R/2016-CF2R-STH-01-SolarWaterHeatingSystems.pdf

 

•      Deleted Section E. – “Sizing Compliance with Prescriptive Electric Water Heating Requirement”

 

CF3R-ENV-21

 

http://www.energy.ca.gov/2015publications/CEC-400-2015-032/appendices/forms/CF3R/2016-CF3R-ENV-21-HERS-QII-FramingStage-Batt,Loose,Fill,SPF.pdf

 

•      C13 – revised static text

o  “All single-member window and door headers shall be insulated to a minimum of R-3 for a 2x4 framing, or equivalent width, and a minimum of R-5 for all other assemblies. Insulation is to be placed between the interior face of the header and inside surface of the interior wall finish.”