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    Comcheck in TX

    Hi Folks, I have no experience with Comcheck, and I'm newly working in TX. I've always gone the prescriptive route, look up my R-values in the ASHRAE and meet them. So, why then would I go through the tedious mess of comcheck if I can avoid it? Is there any real benefit? Am I missing some...
  2. N

    Insulation in Industrial Flex buildings

    I'm working on a fit out for an industrial flex building. The front is office, the back is warehouse. Does the exception 5 under C101.4.2.4 hold up if there are also people working in the space full time? In this case it would also benefit the employee and would by default make it more...
  3. S

    What does "(A, B, C) (I-P)" refer to?

    The following is the table title from Ontario building code SB-10 Division 2 chapter 1 (page 25 of SB-10): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE SB 5.5-5 (See Appendix A.) (Supersedes Table 5.5-5 in 2010...
    • sunyaer
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    • energy code obc unit system
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    • Forum: Canada
  4. arthurp92

    Tankless water heater in an ADU for T-24

    Building new, or converting existing detached garages to accessory dwelling units clients have been asking for tankless water heaters, but it cant seem to pass Title 24 CF1R energy requirements. Anyone been able to have a workaround to meet this code? No gas all electric builds, in California.
  5. R

    Looking for help

    I am looking for someone to work with with vast knowledge in Canadian Energy Code and eQuest (paid help). I got questions about the code and about modeling: geometry, materials, hvac systems, schedules etc. Please contact me if you interested
  6. Meyer

    Evaporative Cooler as Make-Up Air Fan

    Hi guys, does an evaporative cooler fall under the category in CEC SUBCHAPTER 5 140.9B (2a) STATING: A. Mechanically cooled or heated makeup air delivered to any space with a kitchen hood shall not exceed the greater of: i. The supply flow required to meet the space heating and cooling...
  7. jar546

    Commercial Energy Code pointing directly to ASHRAE 90.1

    The Florida Building Code (FBC) Commercial Energy Code in section 405 which governs electrical has a section for electrical power which does not have its own verbiage but instead points directly to ASHRAE 90.1. In this case I am surprised that they did not just explicitly list the code...
  8. jar546

    Electrical and The Energy Codes

    In all of my jurisdictions up north, we had a handle on the IECC when it came time for the electrical section. I even gave a presentation to my local IAEI chapter explaining the IECC's electrical section and recommended that every electrical inspector should be dual certified under the energy...
  9. jar546

    Electrical Requirements of the Florida Building Code (Energy)

    This is often an overlooked area and something that has always been a bit of a problem getting the electrical inspector and energy inspector to work together or have dual certifications. Here is a link of the FBC Energy Code. If you scroll all the way down to Section 405, you will see the...
  10. classicT

    Washington State Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

    Washington state has adopted the following provision as an amendment to the IBC. Does anyone have experience with the enforcement of this section. Seems to be a lot of debate over what the intent of the section is - are the stations required or just the supporting infrastructure (conduit...
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