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REVIEWED BLD2022-1713 WSEC ENV Code Requirements List2018 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2023 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a building permit application for compliance with the building envelope requirements in the Washington State Energy Code, Commercial Provisions. For questions about this report, contact WSEC Commercial Technical Support at 360-539-5300 or via email at com.techsupport@waenergycodes.com Project: Vie & Vin Project - 2018 WSEC 172 Sunset Avenue Edmonds, WA 98020 Date: 2023-01-11 Applies Code Section Component Compliance Information Required In Permit Location in Building Department Documentation Documents Notes SCOPE C103.1 Construction For a tenant space (first build -out (project, documents - General indicate if there is no envelope scope included in the project. YES C103.1 Construction For an alteration project, indicate if there is No envelope documents - General no envelope scope included in the project. alterations C402.1.1.1 Low energy spaces Identify low energy spaces on plans; include calculations if applicable that demonstrate eligibility for envelope provisions exemption C402.1.1.2 Semi -heated spaces Identify semi -heated spaces on plans, include mechanical heating system type and calculations that demonstrate eligibility for wall insulation exemption C402.1.1.3 Greenhouse spaces Identify greenhouse spaces on plans; include non -opaque assembly information and mechanical heating system type if applicable, that demonstrates eligibility for envelope provisions exemption C402.1.2 Equipment buildings Provide building sf area, average wall and roof U-factor, installed electrical and mechanical equipment information and heating setpoint restriction, that demonstrates eligibility for envelope provisions exemption C402.1.2.1 Standalone elevator Provide building area, average wall and roof hoistways U-factor, installed mechanical equipment information and heating setpoint restriction, that demonstrates eligibility for envelope provisions exemption C410.2 Walk-in cooler and Identify walk-in cooler and freezer spaces on freezer spaces plans; including site assembled, site constructed and prefabricated units Identify warehouse cooler and freezer spaces on plans C101.4.1 Mixed residential & Identify spaces with different occupancy commercial building requirements on plans C503.2 Change of space Identify on plans existing unconditioned conditioning spaces changing to semi -heated or conditioned alteration space, and existing semi -heated spaces changing to conditioned space; provide calculations for existing and final level of space conditioning C505.1 Change of occupancy Identify on plans existing F, S and U- alteration occupancy spaces undergoing a change in occupancy and final occupancy type Page 118 2018 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2023 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a building permit application for compliance with the building envelope requirements in the Washington State Energy Code, Commercial Provisions. For questions about this report, contact WSEC Commercial Technical Support at 360-539-5300 or via email at com.techsupport@waenergycodes.com Group R spaces permitted before July 1, 2002 that are undergoing a change to a commercial occupancy shall be identified on plans Commercial (non -Group R occupancy spaces undergoing a change to Group R shall be identified on plans ENVELOPE PROVISIONS C103.2 Compliance Indicate envelope thermal performance C103.6.3 documentation compliance path (prescriptive or component C402.1.3 performance `and provide WSEC envelope C402.1.4 compliance reports C402.1.5 If complying via component performance, demonstrate that the Proposed Total UA is equal to or less than the Allowable Total UA If complying via total building performance, provide a list of all proposed envelope component types, areas and U-values C303.1.1 Insulation Indicate identification mark shall be applied C303.1.2 identification to all insulation materials and insulation installed such that the mark is readily observable during inspection C303.1.3 Fenestration product Indicate fenestration products shall be labeled C402.4.3 rating with NFRC U-factor, SHGC, VT and leakage rating, or if products do not have an NFRC rating, indicate applicable Chapter 3 default values C303.1.1 General insulation Indicate installation methods, thicknesses, C402.2.1 installation densities and clearances to achieve the intended R-value of all insulation materials Where two or more layers of rigid insulation will be used, indicate that edge joints between layers are staggered, or exception taken C103.2 Roof assembly Indicate R-value(s (of cavity/continuous C402.2.1 insulation insulation on roof sections Indicate framing materials on roof sections Indicate method of framing for ceilings below vented attics and vaulted ceilings per A102.2 (std, adv ( Provide area weighted average U-factor calculation for insulation whose thickness varies by 1 inch or less Indicate effective U-factors of tapered insulation entirely above deck per A102.2.6; include roof configuration and slope, maximum R-value at peak and minimum R- value at low point for all roof surfaces Indicate R-values for thermal spacers and each insulation layer, and liner system (LS method for metal building roofs Page 218 2018 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2023 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a building permit application for compliance with the building envelope requirements in the Washington State Energy Code, Commercial Provisions. For questions about this report, contact WSEC Commercial Technical Support at 360-539-5300 or via email at com.techsupport@waenergycodes.com C402.2.1.1 Skylight curb Indicate skylight curb insulation R-value on insulation roof section, if not included in skylight NFRC rating C402.2.1.2 Rooftop HVAC Indicate rooftop HVAC equipment curb equipment curbs insulation R-value on roof section C103.2 Above/below grade Indicate R-value(s (of cavity/continuous C402.2.3 wall insulation insulation on wall sections C402.2.4 C303.2.1 Indicate framing materials on wall sections Indicate method of framing for wood construction per A103.2 (std, int, adv Indicate material density category, wall weight and heat capacity for qualifying mass walls For qualifying ASTM C90 masonry walls, indicate loose -fill core insulation material and percentage of cores filled including grouted cores, bond beams, vertical fills, headers and any other grouted cores Indicate method of protection of exposed exterior basement/crawlspace wall insulation C103.2 Opaque doors Indicate rated U-factor or R-value (non- C402.4.4 swinging bn wall sections or in door schedules - applies to doors with less than 50% glazed area C402.4.4 Garage doors Indicate rated U-factor for sectional and tilt - up garage doors on wall sections or in door schedules - applies to garage doors with less than 14% glazed area; all other garage doors shall comply as opaque doors C402.2.5 Floor over outdoor or Indicate R-value(s (of cavity/continuous unconditioned space insulation insulation on floor sections Indicate framing material on floor sections Indicate material density category and weight of qualifying mass floors C402.2.6 Slab -on -grade floor Indicate R-value of continuous insulation on C303.2.1 insulation wall section or foundation detail Indicate insulation extends down vertically and/or horizontally the required distance from top of slab Indicate method of protection of exposed exterior slab edge insulation Indicate R-value of continuous insulation on wall section or foundation detail Indicate insulation extends down vertically from top of slab and then horizontally under the entire slab Indicate method of protection of exposed exterior slab edge insulation Page 318 2018 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2023 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a building permit application for compliance with the building envelope requirements in the Washington State Energy Code, Commercial Provisions. For questions about this report, contact WSEC Commercial Technical Support at 360-539-5300 or via email at com.techsupport@waenergycodes.com C402.2.8 Radiant heating Indicate insulation R-value behind radiant system insulation panels, U-bend/headers and bottom surface of radiantly heated floors (other than heated slab - on -grade ( C402.4.1 Vertical fenestration Provide total gross sf area of all above grade C502.2.1 maximum area wall elements and rough opening sf area of all vertical fenestration elements in the building, for the prescriptive max allowed window -to - wall ratio (WWR (calculation in the WSEC envelope compliance reports; demonstrate compliance for each space conditioning category separately C402.4.1.1 Increased prescriptive Provide calculations showing that not less that C405.2.4.1 maximum vertical 50% of the total conditioned floor area is C502.2.1 fenestration area with within a daylight zone; demonstrate daylight zones and compliance for each space conditioning controls category separately Indicate in envelope plans that all lighting fixtures located within daylight zones shall be provided with daylight responsive controls per Section C405.2.4.1 Indicate that the VT of vertical fenestration is at least 1.1 times the rated SHGC or no less than VT-0.55, whichever is greater C402.4.1.3 Increased prescriptive Indicate high performance U-factors and C502.2.1 maximum vertical SHGC values in fenestration schedules fenestration area with high-performance Indicate if an area -weighted U-factor is used glazing for multiple fenestration elements within the same fenestration category per Table C402.4; provide area -weighted U-factor calculation C402.1.5 Wall/vertical Indicate if component performance with fenestration target target area adjustment will be used to account area adjustment for vertical fenestration area in excess of the prescriptive maximum allowed; include target area adjustment in WSEC envelope compliance reports C402.4.1 Skylight maximum Provide total gross sf area of roof, and rough C502.2.2 area opening sf area of all skylight elements in the building, for the prescriptive max allowed skylight -to -roof ratio (SRR (calculation in the WSEC envelope compliance reports; demonstrate compliance for each space conditioning category separately C402.1.5.2 Roof/skylight target Indicate if component performance with area adjustment target area adjustment will be used to account for skylight area in excess of the prescriptive maximum allowed; include target area adjustment in WSEC envelope compliance reports C402.4 U-factors, SHGC and Indicate U-factors, SHGC and VT values in C402.4.3.4 VT for all fenestration schedules C303.1.3 fenestration assemblies Page 418 2018 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2023 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a building permit application for compliance with the building envelope requirements in the Washington State Energy Code, Commercial Provisions. For questions about this report, contact WSEC Commercial Technical Support at 360-539-5300 or via email at com.techsupport@waenergycodes.com Indicate if an area -weighted U-factor is used for multiple fenestration elements within the same fenestration category per Table C402.4; provide area -weighted U-factor calculation Indicate if values are NFRC or default; if default then specify frame type, glazing layers, gap width, low-e coatings, gas -fill C402.4.3 Permanent shading For each group of windows with similar devices orientation and overhang or permanent projection geometry, provide projection factor calculations (Equation C4-6 (for north and non -north orientations C402.4.2 Single story spaces Provide list of enclosed, single story spaces requiring skylights that exceed 2,500 sf; for each space identify the space use, floor area, floor to ceiling height, whether skylights are installed, and any exception taken Provide calculations for percentage of conditioned floor area located within a toplit daylight zone; if exception is taken for spaces where the total floor area minus the sidelit zone area is less than 2,500 sf, include percentage of conditioned floor area located within a sidelit daylight zone in calculations Provide calculations for percentage of skylight area in each space over 2,500 SF, OR Provide calculations for skylight effective aperture (Equation C4-5 (for each space over 2,500 SF Indicate haze factor of skylight glazing material or diffuser C410.2 I Walk-in and I Indicate insulation R-value in cooler and warehouse cooler and freezer wall and ceiling assemblies freezer envelope Indicate cooler and freezer door insulation R- value; indicate method of minimizing infiltration (strip doors, curtains, spring - hinged doors, etc � provide automatic door closure (or note exception taken ( For transparent reach -in doors and fixed windows, indicate number of glass panes (double or triple pane � identify whether the interstitial spaces between panes is filled with inert gas or if panes are heat -reflective treated glass ADDITIONAL EFFICIENCY CREDITS - ENHANCED ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE C406.10 Enhanced envelope To comply with additional efficiency credit, performance demonstrate envelope thermal performance compliance via component performance; provide WSEC envelope compliance reports that demonstrate Proposed Total UA is 15% lower than the Allowable Total UA Page 518 2018 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2023 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a building permit application for compliance with the building envelope requirements in the Washington State Energy Code, Commercial Provisions. For questions about this report, contact WSEC Commercial Technical Support at 360-539-5300 or via email at com.techsupport@waenergycodes.com AIR LEAKAGE C402.5.1.1 Air barrier Identify location and provide diagram of construction and continuous air barrier in plans and sections sealing Provide details for all joints, transitions in materials, penetrations in air barrier and note method of sealing (caulked, gasketed, or other approved method C402.5.3 Rooms containing For room(s (located within the conditioned C402.1.3 fuel burning space space that contain non -direct vent fuel- C402.1.4 conditioning burning appliances that require outdoor air for appliances combustion, indicate method of isolation from the conditioned space; include sealing of walls, floor and ceiling of room, doorway gasketting and sealing around ductwork and piping penetrations Indicate walls, floor and ceiling of the room envelope are insulated to the same level required for exterior envelope, and combustion air ductwork that passes thru conditioned space is insulated to at least R-8 C402.5.4 Doors and access Indicate locations of all doors and access openings to shafts, openings to shafts, chutes, stairways and chutes, stairways and elevator lobbies elevator lobbies Indicate method of sealing of these openings (gasketing, weatherstripping, other sealing method !, or exception taken C402.5.5 Outdoor air intakes, Indicate locations of all stairway enclosure, C403.7.8 exhausts and relief elevator shaft and building pressurization openings relief openings, outside air intakes and exhaust openings Note in envelope plans that all relief, outside air intake and exhaust openings shall be provided with dampers in accordance with Mechanical Section C403.7.8 C402.5.8 Recessed lighting in Indicate method of sealing between light building envelope fixture housing and wall or ceiling Note in envelope plans that all recessed lighting fixtures shall be IC rated and have an air leakage rating not greater than 2 cfm per ASTM E283 test; include these requirements in lighting fixture schedules C402.5.6 Loading dock seals Indicate weather seal at cargo and loading dock doors C402.5.7 Vestibules Indicate locations and dimensions of vestibules for building entrances; also indicate vestibule information for exit -only doors in buildings where separate doors for entering and exiting are provided Indicate locations of all building entrances and exit -only doors provided with an air curtain in lieu of a vestibule Page 618 2018 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2023 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a building permit application for compliance with the building envelope requirements in the Washington State Energy Code, Commercial Provisions. For questions about this report, contact WSEC Commercial Technical Support at 360-539-5300 or via email at com.techsupport@waenergycodes.com Indicate exception and criteria utilized for all building entrances and exit -only doors that do not have a vestibule or air curtain Indicate required performance for air curtains installed per Exception 7 For unconditioned vestibules, indicate which envelope assembly (interior or exterior complies with the requirements for a conditioned space C103.2 Building enclosure air Indicate in project documents that building C402.5.1.2C leakage test enclosure air leakage testing is required for 402.5.1.2.1 WSEC compliance R402.4.1.2 Provide area calculations that account for all six sides of the air barrier boundaries For commercial buildings, indicate that building enclosure air leakage testing shall be performed per ASTM C779 (or equivalent method approved by the code official (and the target leakage rate is 0.25 cfm/ft2 (1.5 L/s*m2 (at 0.3 in. wg (75 Pa ( If the building is mixed residential / commercial and three stories or less above grade plane, indicate which building enclosure air leakage test procedure will be used for the Group R-2 / R-3 areas (Section R402.4.1.2 or C402.5.1.2 if per R402.4.1.2, indicate that the target leakage rate is 5 air changes per hour at 0.2 in. wg (50 Pa ( Include the following requirements in project documents: (1 (Submit building enclosure air leakage test reports to jurisdiction and owner; (2 (If initial test result exceeds 0.25 cfm/ft2 (1.5 L/s*m2 i indicate that inspection and all practical corrective actions be completed and documented in the air leakage test report; (3 If initial test result exceeds 0.40 cfm/ft2 (2.0 L/s*m2 � indicate that corrective actions shall also include re -testing; (4 (Indicate that corrective measures and retesting must be repeated until the test result is 0.40 cfm/ft2 (2.0 L/s*m2 (or less; (4 (Include air barrier test report in project close out documentation provided to building owner. ADDITIONAL EFFICIENCY CREDITS - REDUCED AIR INFILTRATION ALTERATIONS C406.9 Reduced air To comply with additional efficiency credit, infiltration indicate in project documents that the building enclosure air leakage test results shall not exceed 0.17 cfm/ft2 at 0.3 in. wg (75 Pa all documentation requirements per C103.2 and C402.5.1.2 apply Page 718 2018 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2023 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a building permit application for compliance with the building envelope requirements in the Washington State Energy Code, Commercial Provisions. For questions about this report, contact WSEC Commercial Technical Support at 360-539-5300 or via email at com.techsupport@waenergycodes.com C503.1 Roof alteration - For a roof alteration where existing ceiling RECEIVED C503.3.1 insulation cavities are exposed, indicate cavities are insulated to full depth at minimum nominal Jan 11 2023 value of R-3.0 per inch CITY OF EDMONDS DE ELOPMENT SERVICES For a roof covering replacement where DEPARTMENT insulation is installed entirely above the roof deck, indicate insulation complies with requirements for new construction per Tables bId2022-1713 C402.1.3 or C402.1.4 C503.1 Wall and floor For a wall or floor alteration (floor over alteration - insulation outdoor or unconditioned space where existing envelope cavities are exposed, indicate cavities are insulated to full depth at minimum nominal value of R-3.0 per inch C503.3.2 Addition of vertical Where the addition of new vertical fenestration fenestration results in a window -to -wall ratio (WWR exceeding the prescriptive maximum allowed per C402.4.1, demonstrate method of compliance (prescriptive vertical fenestration alternate, component performance with target area adjustment for the alteration area and existing -to -remain areas combined, or total building performance per C407 � demonstrate for each space conditioning category separately C503.3.3 Addition of skylights Where the addition of new skylights results in a skylight -to -roof ratio (SRR'exceeding the prescriptive maximum allowed per C402.4.1, demonstrate method of compliance (component performance compliance with target area adjustment for the alteration area and existing -to -remain areas combined, or total building performance per C407 demonstrate for each space conditioning category separately C103.2 Change in space Indicate envelope alteration thermal C103.6.3 conditioning or performance compliance path (prescriptive or C503.2 occupancy component performance with 110% C505.1 compliance allowance � provide WSEC envelope documentation compliance reports C103.2 Change in space If complying via total building performance C103.6.3 conditioning or with 110% allowance, provide a list of all C503.2C occupancy proposed envelope component types, areas 505.1 compliance and U-values documentation PROJECT CLOSE OUT DOCUMENTATION C103.6.3 Project close out Indicate in plans that project close out documentation documentation is required including requirements applicable calculations, WSEC envelope compliance reports, and fenestration NFRC rating certificates Page 818