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REVIEWED RESUB4 BLD2021-0756+Energy_Calculations+2.9.2022_4.45.09_PM+26723832015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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: R E U B Anthology of Edmonds - 2015 WSEC 21200 72nd Ave W gLD2021-0756 Feb 10 2022 Edmonds, WA 98026 CITY OF EDMONDS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Date: 2022-02-09 Applies Code Section Code Provision Compliance Information Required In Permit Location in Building Department Documentation Documents Notes EQUIPMENT - SIZING, PERFORMANCE AND TYPE NA C403.1 Exempt process Identify equipment to be used in NA equipment manufacturing, industrial or commercial processes that do not provide space conditioning; identify provisions applicable to this equipment per C403.1 exception YES C403.2.1 Load calculations Provide load calculations performed per M0.1 ASHRAE Std 183 or equivalent, using design parameters per C302 and Appendix C; include load adjustments to account for energy recovery YES C403.2.2 Equipment and Indicate that output capacities of heating and M5.0 system sizing cooling equipment and systems are no greater than the smallest available equipment size that exceeds the calculated loads; note exceptions taken YES C403.2.3 HVAC equipment Provide equipment schedules on plans or M5.0 C403.2.3.2 performance complete MECH-EQ forms indicating type, C403.2.13.1 requirements capacity, rated and WSEC minimum (efficiency) efficiencies for all heating and cooling equipment; include supply and OSA cfms and operating hours for all air systems; identify heating and cooling equipment that does not have a corresponding WSEC minimum efficiency (manufacturer rated) YES C405.8 Electric motor List all motors >_ 1/12 hp (that are not integral M5.0 C403.2.14 efficiency to a rated piece of equipment) in the mechanical or electrical equipment schedules on plans; indicate hp, rpm, number of poles and rated efficiency, or exception applied YES For fractional hp fan motors (1/12 - 1 hp), M5.0 indicate whether they are an electronically commutated motor, have rated efficiency of at least 70%, or exception taken YES C403.2.11.1 Fan power limitation For all HVAC fan systems that provide M5.0 heating and / or cooling, provide system total nameplate hp in MECH-FANSYS-SUM form NA For all applicable HVAC systems with total NA fan motor hp > 5hp, verify fan system motor hp or bhp complies with fan power limits per equations in Table C403.2.11.1(1), provide MECH-FANSYS form for each system Page 1/17 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 NA C403.2.11.2 Motor nameplate hp For all applicable HVAC systems with total NA fan motor hp > 5hp, indicate fan motors specified are the smallest available motor hp size greater than fan bhp, note exceptions taken NA C403.2.11.3 Fan efficiency For all applicable HVAC systems with total NA fan motor hp > 5hp, identify in equipment schedule all fans required to comply with fan efficiency grade and indicate rated FEG is >_ 67, or exception taken; indicate these fans are sized so total efficiency is within 15% of the fan maximum total efficiency YES C403.2.11.4 Group R occupancy For all exhaust fans < 400 cfm in Group R M5.0 exhaust fan efficacy occupancies, indicate in equipment schedule the fan flow rate and efficacy (cfm/watt), or exception taken; refer to Table C403.2.11.4 (CE-57) NA C403.2.13 Variable flow For fan motors > 7.5 hp, indicate method of NA capacity - variable flow control (VSD or equivalent fans method) in equipment schedule, or exception taken; for equivalent method for an HVAC system refer to HVAC System Controls for additional requirements NA C403.2.3 Maximum air cooled For chilled water plants and buildings with > chiller capacity 500 tons of cooling capacity, indicate air- cooled chiller capacity is <_ 100 tons, or exception taken NA C403.4 Large capacity For buildings with >_ 300 tons of cooling cooling systems capacity, indicate method of multi -stage or variable capacity control (VSD, multiple staged compressors, or max capacity of any single unit < 66% of the total) NA C403.2.3.1 Non-standard water- For water-cooled centrifugal chillers not cooled centrifugal designed for operation at standard conditions, chillers provide calculations documenting maximum full load and part load rated equipment performance requirements NA C403.2.13.1 Centrifugal fan open- For open -circuit centrifugal fan cooling C403.4.3.2 circuit cooling towers towers with >_ 1,100 gpm capacity, indicate cooling towers comply with efficiency requirements for axial fan open circuit cooling towers NA C403.4.2 Large capacity boiler For single boilers with > 500,000 Btu/h C403.4.2.5 systems capacity, indicate multi -stage or modulating burner NA For boiler system (single or multiple) with > 1,000,000 Btu/h capacity, indicate turndown ratio per Table C403.4.2.5 and method (multiple single input boilers, modulating boilers, or combination) Page 2117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 NA C403.2.13 Variable flow For pump motors >_ 7.5 hp, indicate method NA capacity - of variable flow control (VSD or equivalent pumps method) in equipment schedule, or exception taken; for equivalent method for a hydronic system refer to Hydronic System Controls for additional requirements NA C403.2.3 Gas and oil -fired For forced air furnaces with capacity >_ NA forced air furnace 225,000 Btu/h and all unit heaters, indicate in and unit heaters equipment schedule intermittent ignition or IID, flue or draft damper, and rated jacket loss NA C403.2.4.8 Combustion heating For combustion heating equipment with NA equipment output capacity > 225,000 Btu/h, indicate modulating or staged combustion control NA C403.2.3.3 Packaged electric Verify all packaged electric equipment with > heating / cooling 6,000 Btu/h cooling capacity and any amount equipment of heating is a heat pump; include in equipment schedules NA C403.2.12 Heating outside a Indicate systems providing heating in non - building enclosed outdoor occupied spaces are radiant systems; refer to HVAC System Controls for additional requirements YES C403.2.7.1 Kitchen exhaust Indicate on plans the type, duty and exhaust M6.1-M6.14 hoods air rate of each kitchen hood, refer to HVAC System Controls for additional requirements YES C403.2.4.3 Outdoor supply air, Indicate locations of OSA intake, and exhaust M2.0-M2.6 exhaust and relief and relief outlet dampers on plans; indicate dampers whether dampers are Class 1 motorized, or gravity and exception taken (include leakage rating, cfm/sf); refer to HVAC System Controls for additional requirements for OSA dampers YES C403.2.4.3 Return air dampers Indicate locations of return air dampers that M2.0-M2.6 are integral to economizer operation; verify dampers are motorized; indicate whether dampers are Class 1, or within packaged equipment eligible for leakage rating exception (include leakage rating, cfm/sf) YES C403.2.4.3 Stairway and shaft Indicate location of stairway and shaft vent M2.0-M2.6 vent dampers dampers on plans; verify dampers are Class 1 motorized; refer to HVAC System Controls for additional requirements NA C403.2.4.4 Zone isolation For systems serving areas > 25,000 sf or NA dampers spanning more than one floor, that include areas that are expected to be occupied non - simultaneously; identify isolation zone areas on plans and locations of associated isolation dampers in HVAC distribution system; refer to HVAC System Controls for additional requirements Page 3117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 NA C403.2.3.4 Humidification For cooling systems with humidification NA equipment that are also required to have air economizer, indicate humidifier is adiabatic (direct evaporative or fog atomization), or exception taken ADDITIONAL EFFICIENCY PACKAGE OPTION, MORE EFFICIENT HVAC EQUIPMENT & FAN PERFORMANCE - MUST COMPLY WITH ALL 3 PROVISIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE YES C406.2.1 HVAC system To comply with additional efficiency package M0.1 C403.2.3 selection option, calculate the percentage of heating and cooling equipment in the project (based on output capacity) that do not have a corresponding WSEC listed efficiency; shall be less than 10% to comply YES C406.2.2 Minimum equipment To comply with additional efficiency package M0.1 C403.2.3 efficiency option, indicate that all listed heating and cooling equipment have a rated efficiency that exceeds WSEC listed efficiency by at least 15% YES C406.2.3 Minimum fan To comply with additional efficiency package M5.0 C403.2.11.3 efficiency option, indicate rated FEG of stand alone fans is >_ 71; indicate these fans are sized so the fan efficiency at design conditions is within 10% of the maximum total or static efficiency HVAC SYSTEM CONTROLS YES C403.2.4.1 Thermostatic controls Indicate locations of thermostatic and M2.0-M2.6 (thermostats and humidity control devices and the zones they humidistats) serve on plans, including perimeter system zones NA Where adjacent (neighboring) zones are controlled by separate thermostats (including perimeter systems used to offset heat gain or loss), and are connected by permanent openings > 10% of either zone sf area, indicate controls configured to prevent adjacent zones from operating in conflicting modes (one in heat, other in cool); applies to adjacent perimeter zones, adjacent nonperimeter zones, and adjacent perimeter and nonperimeter zones NA If applying Exception 2 to nonperimeter zones adjacent to perimeter zones, indicate that setpoints and deadband settings in these zones are coordinated so cooling in a nonperimeter zone does not occur until the temperature in that zone is 5°F higher than the adjacent perimeter zone temperature in heating NA C403.2.4.1.1 Heat pump Indicate staged heating operation with supplementary heat compression as the first stage of heating and supplemental heating controlled with outdoor lock -out temperature set to 40°F or less NA C403.2.4.1.2 Deadband Indicate zone thermostatic controls configured with 5°F minimum deadband for systems that control both heating and cooling Page 4117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 NA C403.2.4.1.3 Setpoint overlap If separate heating and cooling systems with restriction separate thermostatic control devices are used (thermostats) to serve a zone, indicate locations of both thermostatic control devices and the zone they serve on plans NA Indicate a limit switch, mechanical stop or DDC control with programming to prevent simultaneous heating and cooling NA C403.2.4.2 Automatic setback Indicate zone thermostatic controls configured C403.2.4.2.1 and shutdown with required automatic setback and manual C403.2.4.2.2 override functions, setback temperatures, and control method (automatic time clock or programmable controls); note exceptions taken NA C403.2.4.2.3 Automatic (optimum) Indicate system controls that adjust equipment start start time required to bring each area served up to design temperature just prior to scheduled occupancy YES C403.2.4.3 Outdoor supply air Indicate automatic controls configured to M2.0-M2.6 dampers close OSA damper during unoccupied equipment operation; not including economizer cooling, night flush or IMC required OSA / exhaust YES C403.2.4.3 Stairway and shaft Indicate method of activation of stairway and M2.6-M2.7 vent dampers shaft vent dampers (fire alarm or interruption of power) NA C403.2.4.4 Zone isolation For systems serving areas > 25,000 sf or NA controls spanning more than one floor, that include areas that are expected to be occupied non - simultaneously; indicate controls that allow for independent space conditioning of isolation zones; or exception taken NA C403.2.12 Heating outside a Indicate occupancy sensing or timer switch building controls configured to automatically shut off heating system when area served is unoccupied NA C403.2.4.5 Snow melt systems Indicate automatic controls configured to shut off system when pavement temperature exceeds 50°F and no precipitation is falling, and when outdoor air temperature exceeds 40°F NA C403.2.4.6 Freeze protection Indicate automatic controls to shut off system system controls when outdoor temperature exceeds 40°F, or conditions protect fluid from freezing NA C403.2.4.9 Group Rl hotel / For hotels and motels with over 50 guest NA motel guest rooms rooms, indicate automatic controls serving guest rooms that are capable of setback (heating) and set-up (cooling) of temperature setpoint by at least 5°F; indicate control method - activated by room entry or occupancy sensor Page 5117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 YES C403.2.4.10 Group R2 / R3 For primary space conditioning system, M4.0-M4.1 C403.2.4.11 dwelling units, Group indicate 5-2 programmable thermostats R2 sleeping units capable of two setback periods per day; for all thermostats indicate purpose (heating only, cooling only, or both), required temperature range and at minimum a 10°F deadband; or exception taken YES C403.2.6 Ventilation Indicate method of ventilation air delivery M2.0-M2.6 C403.2.11.4 (natural or mechanical) for each zone YES If mechanically delivered, indicate that M2.0-M2.6 systems are configured to provide not more than 150% of, but at least the minimum required volume of outdoor air to each zone per IMC, ASHRAE 62.1 or other applicable code (WAC, OSHA, etc); or exception taken NA If delivered via natural ventilation, identify required elements per IMC including minimum openable area to the outdoors or qualifying adjoining spaces NA C403.2.6.2 Demand controlled Identify spaces > 500 sf with occupant load > NA ventilation 25 people/1,000 sf per IMC; for each space indicate whether it is served by an HVAC system with total design OSA > 3,000 cfm, and / or the system has airside economizer or automatic modulating OSA damper; indicate OSA controls are configured to provide demand controlled ventilation or provide supporting documentation for applied exception NA C403.2.6.3 Occupancy sensors For gyms, classrooms, auditoriums and NA conference rooms > 500 sf, indicate occupancy -based OSA control when space is unoccupied and method (closes OSA damper or shuts -off equipment); or alternate means provided to automatically reduce OSA when space is partially occupied NA C403.2.6.4 Enclosed loading For enclosed loading docks, indicate C403.2.6.4.1 dock ventilation ventilation / exhaust system method of activation (gas detection system for CO and NO2, or occupancy sensors), and control method (staged or modulating) YES C403.2.6.4 Enclosed parking For enclosed parking garages, indicate M2.0-M2.1 C403.2.6.4.2 garage ventilation ventilation / exhaust system activated by gas detection system for CO and NO2, and control method (staged or modulating); or exception taken YES C403.2.7.1 Kitchen exhaust Provide calculations that show a balanced M2.1, M5.0 hoods accounting of total kitchen exhaust (include all hoods) with % of: supply air, transfer air from adjacent spaces, and make-up air; if applicable, indicate that direct make-up air to each hood does not exceed 10% of hood exhaust Page 6117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 YES For kitchens with total hood exhaust M2.1, M5.0 exceeding 2,000 cfm, indicate exhaust air rate per Table C403.2.7.1 and compliance method (DCV, energy recovery, or transfer air that would otherwise be exhausted) NA C403.2.7.2 Laboratory exhaust Refer to Systems Requiring Energy Recovery systems for requirements NA C403.2.13 Variable flow For HVAC fan motors >_ 7.5 hp, indicate NA capacity - HVAC method of variable flow control (VSD, or system fans equivalent control method that reduces design air volume by 50% at 1/3 static design pressure); note exception taken YES C403.3.1 DX air handler For DX air handlers with economizer and M5.0 variable cooling cooling capacity >_ 65,000 Btu/h, indicate control number of cooling stages provided and (Under Integrated method (multiple compressors and / or Economizer) variable speed compressors); indicate minimum displacement (capacity reduction) as % of full load YES Indicate control method (cooling capacity M5.0 controlled in response to space temperature, space temperature controlled by modulating supply airflow, or both) YES C403.2.11.5 Fan airflow control For DX air handling units with cooling M5.0 capacity > 65,000 Btu/h and evaporative and chilled water air handling units with fan > 0.25 hp, indicate whether system is single zone or multiple zone and related control method (cooling capacity controlled in response to space temperature, space temperature is controlled by modulating supply airflow, or both) YES For mechanical cooling systems (includes DX M5.0 and chilled water coils) that control cooling capacity in response to space temperature - Provide a minimum of two stages of fan control; indicate minimum fan speed is <_ 66% of full speed drawing <_ 40% of full speed fan power during periods of low cooling or ventilation only YES For other mechanical cooling systems M5.0 (includes DX and chilled water coils) that control space temperature by modulating airflow (in lieu of, or in addition to, controlling capacity in response to space temperature) - Provide fan controls for modulating supply airflow; indicate minimum fan speed is <_ 50% of full speed drawing <_ 30% of full speed fan power during periods of low cooling or ventilation only; or exception taken Page 7117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 YES C403.2.4.12 DDC system Provide central and zone level DDC controls SPECS capabilities as required based on system application, capacity or size thresholds and other qualification per Table C403.2.4.12.1 YES Identify all DDC system input / output control SPECS points; indicate capability for trending and graphical display DUCTING SYSTEMS YES C403.2.8.1 Duct construction Indicate on plans that all ductwork is M2.0-M2.6 C403.2.8.3 constructed and sealed per IMC YES For OSA ductwork, also indicate on plans that SPECS ductwork meets air leakage requirements per C402.5 and vapor retarder requirements per the IBC YES C403.2.8.3 Duct pressure Identify location of low, medium and high M2.0-M2.6 classifications pressure ductwork on plans NA C403.2.8.3.3 High pressure duct Indicate high pressure duct leakage testing NA leakage test requirements on plans; provide test results to jurisdiction when completed YES C403.2.8.1 Duct insulation For supply and return ductwork located in SPECS C403.2.8.2 unconditioned space or outdoors, indicate R- value of insulation on ductwork on plans; identify climate zone; note exceptions taken YES For supply ductwork located in conditioned SPECS space, identify if design supply temperature is < 55°F or > 105°F and indicate R-value of insulation on this ductwork on plans; note exception taken YES For OSA ductwork, shafts and plenums, SPECS indicate R-value of insulation on these elements on plans per Table C402.1.3 for steel -framed walls; note exception taken PIPING SYSTEMS NA C403.2.9 Piping insulation Indicate design temperature range of fluid conveyed in piping and thickness of insulation (in inches) on hydronic piping plans; or exception taken NA C403.2.9.1 Piping insulation Indicate method of protection of pipe exposed to weather insulation from damage / degradation on hydronic piping plans ECONOMIZERS YES C403.3 Air economizer Identify in equipment schedules on plans or in M5.0 required MECH-EQ forms all cooling systems requiring air economizer controls Page 8117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 YES Provide MECH-ECONO form indicating M5.0 systems utilizing air economizer exceptions, including those with water -side economizer in lieu of air economizer; indicate on plans eligible exception(s) taken and measures to comply with exception(s) YES C403.3.1 Integrated Indicate air and water -side economizers are M5.0 economizer operation configured for partial cooling operation even - air and water where additional mechanical cooling is required to meet the load YES C403.3.2 Economizer heating Verify control method of HVAC systems with SPECS system impact - air economizers does not increase building and water heating energy usage during normal operation YES C403.3.3.1 Air economizer Indicate modulating OSA and return air M5.0 capacity dampers are configured to provide up to 100% OSA for cooling YES C403.3.1 Integrated air Verify mechanical cooling controls are M2.1 C403.3.3.2 economizer interlocked with air economizer controls so the outside air damper remains in 100% open position when mechanical cooling is also required to meet the cooling load, until the leaving air temperature is < 45°F YES For systems with cooling capacity >_ 65,000 M5.0 Btu/h, verify that control of economizer dampers is not based only on mixed air temperature; or exception taken YES C403.3.3.3 Air economizer high Indicate high limit shut-off control method SPECS limit controls and required high limit per Table C403.3.3.3 NA C403.3.4.1 Water economizer For eligible systems where water -side capacity economizer may be provided in lieu of air economizer, indicate system is capable of 100% design cooling capacity at 50°F db / 45°F wb OSA temperatures NA C403.3.4.2 Water economizer Indicate pressure drop across precooling coils maximum pressure and heat exchangers in water economizer drop system do not exceed pressure drop limit YES C403.3.1 DX air handling For DX air handlers with economizer and SPECS equipment control cooling capacity >_ 65,000 Btu/h, refer to HVAC System Controls for requirements YES C403.2.4.7 DX equipment For DX air handlers with economizer and SPECS economizer fault cooling capacity >_ 54,000 Btu/h, provide a detection and fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) system diagnostics to monitor economizer system operation and report faults SYSTEMS REQUIRING ENERGY RECOVERY NA C403.5.1 Energy recovery (ER) For systems with design OSA > 5,000 cfm, or NA - ventilation / exhaust design supply air cfm and % OSA exceeding systems the values in Tables C403.5.1(1) or (2), indicate exhaust air ER method; or exception taken with supporting calculations Page 9117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 NA For rooms served by multiple systems with NA aggregate design OSA > 5,000 cfm, or aggregate design supply air cfm and % OSA exceeding the values in Tables C403.5.1(1) or (2), indicate exhaust air ER method; or exception taken with supporting calculations YES Indicate ER rated effectiveness that increases M5.0 OSA enthalpy by >_ 50% based on delta between OSA and return air enthalpies at design conditions NA C403.2.7.2 Laboratory exhaust For buildings with total lab exhaust > 5,000 systems (energy cfm, indicate method of energy recovery used recovery) to pre -condition laboratory make-up air; ER effectiveness (min 25°F); or alternative method per exception (VAV exhaust, semi - conditioned makeup, or CERM calculation) NA C404.10.4 Pools and permanent For buildings with pools or spas with water (under spas exhaust systems surface area > 200 sf, indicate exhaust air ER C404.11) (energy recovery) method and use of waste heat (preheat ventilation air, pool water or service hot water); or exception taken NA Indicate ER system has the rated effectiveness and is configured to decrease the exhaust air temperature at design conditions by >_ 36°F NA C403.5.2 Energy recovery - For buildings with on -site steam heating steam condensate systems systems, indicate condensate water ER NA For buildings that use off -site generated steam where condensate is not returned to the source, indicate on -site condensate water ER YES C403.5.3 Energy recovery - For buildings with food service, meat or deli M6.1-M6.14 cooler / freezer departments that have >_ 500,000 Btu/h of condensers remote refrigeration capacity for coolers / freezers, indicate condenser ER and use of captured energy (service water heating, space heating, or dehumidification reheating) YES For buildings with >_ 40,000 sf conditioned M6.1-M6.14 floor area and with >_ 1,000,000 Btu/h of remote refrigeration capacity for coolers / freezers, indicate condenser ER and use of captured energy for service water heating and also for space heating, or dehumidification reheating NA C403.5.4 Energy recovery - For buildings with 24-hour operation and with condenser systems > 1,500,000 Btu/h of heat rejection capacity and design service hot water load > 250,000 Btu/h, indicate condenser ER to pre -heat service water; or exception taken. Provide calculations showing the amount of recovered heat that is utilized (60% of peak heat rejection load or pre -heat service water to 85°F). HYDRONIC SYSTEM CONTROLS Page 10117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 NA C403.2.13 Variable flow control For hydronic system pump motors >_ 7.5 hp, C403.4.2.7 - indicate method of variable flow control hydronic system (VSD or equivalent method that requires pumps 30% design wattage at 50% design fluid flow); note exception taken NA Identify whether hydronic coils have DDC controls and associated manner of pump speed control (differential pressure, zone hydronic demand, etc) NA C403.2.5 Hydronic system For boilers that provide building heating, C403.4.2.4 setback and part load indicate controls that provide heating water controls temperature setback based on outdoor temperature NA For heating and chilled water systems > 300,000 Btu/h, indicate systems are configured to automatically reset supply water temperature based upon demand; or exception taken. If system pump motor hp > 3 hp, also indicate controls automatically reduce flow by > 50%. NA For chilled water systems (? 300,000 Btu/h, pump motor hp ? 3 hp) that serve water- cooled unitary air conditioners, indicate VSD or staged pumps in chilled water system and heat rejection loop that reduce pump flow so that one control valve is nearly wide open, or to maintain a minimum differential pressure; or exception taken NA C403.4.2 Boiler sequencing Indicate automatic controls that sequence operation of multiple boilers NA C403.4.6 Hot gas bypass For cooling equipment with hot gas bypass, limitation provide either multiple step unloading or continuous capacity modulation; indicate bypass capacity per Table C403.4.6 NA C403.4.2.2 Two -pipe changeover Indicate changeover deadband (min 15°F), systems heating / cooling mode scheduling and changeover temperature range (limit 30°F) NA C403.4.2.6 Chiller / boiler plant Indicate controls are configured to pump isolation automatically reduce overall plant flow and shut-off flow through individual chillers and boilers when not in use NA C403.2.13.1. Heat rejection For cooling towers with fan motors > 7.5 hp, 1 equipment - variable indicate VSD and method to adjust fan speed C403.4.3.1.1 flow control (adjusted based on leaving fluid temperature C403.4.3.1.2 or condenser temperature / pressure of heat rejection device) NA For multiple -cell heat rejection equipment with VSD, indicate controls that ramp all fans in unison NA C403.4.3.3 Heat rejection Indicate open -circuit cooling towers with equipment - cooling multiple pumps or VSD control are designed tower flow turndown so all cells can be run in parallel Page 11117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 NA C403.4.2.3.1 Water loop heat Indicate capability of central equipment to pump - deadband provide minimum 20°F water supply temperature deadband between heat rejection and heat addition modes; or exception taken NA C403.4.2.3.2. Water loop heat Indicate type of cooling tower (open- or 1 pump - heat rejection closed-circuit) in equipment schedule; equipment, Zone 4 indicate method used to limit system heat loss when heat rejection is not needed NA C403.4.2.3.2. Water loop heat For open- or closed-circuit cooling towers, 2 pump - heat rejection provide a heat exchanger that separates the equipment, Zone 5 cooling tower and heat pump loop NA C403.4.2.3.3 Water loop heat For hydronic heat pump systems with total pump - isolation system power > 10 hp, indicate 2-way valves isolation valves on each heat pump and variable flow system control DEDICATED OUTDOOR AIR SYSTEMS (DOAS) NA C403.6 Dedicated outdoor air For buildings with office, retail, education, NA C403.6.3 systems library and fire station spaces, identify these spaces on plans; indicate that ventilation air in each occupied space is provided via a DOAS system; or document compliance with C403.6.3 Impracticality; or exception taken (buildings complying with C402.4.1.4 or C406.6 may not utilize exceptions) YES C403.6.1 Energy recovery For all DOAS systems, indicate exhaust air M5.0 ventilation with ER method; or exception taken with DOAS supporting calculations. Indicate ER rated effectiveness that increases OSA enthalpy by > 50% based on delta between OSA and return air enthalpies at design conditions. YES C403.6.2 Heating / cooling Indicate equipment associated with the SPECS system delivery of zone level heating and cooling controls with DOAS (fans, hydronic pumps, primary air dampers, etc) are configured to shut off, and central equipment is configured to turn down, when there is no call for heating or cooling in the zone they serve NA If applying Exception to heating / cooling fans NA used for air mixing in the space during deadband periods, include fan watts per cfm in equipment schedule NA C402.4.1.4 Increased prescriptive Indicate that all occupied, conditioned spaces C403.6 maximum vertical are served by a DOAS per C403.6 fenestration area with DOAS ADDITIONAL EFFICIENCY PACKAGE OPTION, DEDICATED OUTSIDE AIR SYSTEMS (DOAS) NA C406.6 Building provided To comply with additional efficiency package LESS THAN 90% with DOAS option, indicate that 90% or more of all occupied, conditioned spaces are served by a DOAS per C403.6 MULTIPLE ZONE AIR SYSTEMS Page 12117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 YES C403.4.4 Air systems serving Identify supply air systems serving multiple M2.1-M2.6 multiple zones zones and the zones they serve on plans; indicate whether system is VAV and method of primary air control; or provide supporting documentation for applied exception to VAV YES C403.4.4 VAV systems serving Provide equipment schedules on plans or M5.0 multiple zones MECH-EQ form that list all VAV air terminals and types NA For each air terminal include: maximum NA airflow rates for primary supply air during zone peak heating and zone peak cooling; maximum airflow during reheating, recooling or mixing; minimum airflow rate to maintain required ventilation, and the basis for these values; if IMC or ASHRAE 62.1 multiple zone equation is basis for minimum flow rates, provide calculation on plans YES C403.4.4.1 Single duct VAV Indicate single duct terminal units are M2.1-M2.6 terminal units configured to reduce primary supply air before reheating or recooling NA C403.4.4.2 Dual duct systems - For systems with separate warm air and cool NA terminal units air ducts, indicate terminal units are configured to reduce the flow from one duct to minimum before mixing with air from the other duct NA C403.4.1.1 VAV system static Indicate locations of duct static pressure NA C403.4.1.2 pressure sensors - sensors on plans; include at least one sensor sensors and DDC set per major duct branch; verify controller points setpoint pressure at each sensor is <_ 1.2 inch w.g. NA For systems with zone level DDC, indicate NA controls are configured to monitor zone damper positions and reset static pressure setpoint based on the zone requiring most pressure; include control logic that automatically detects and generates an alarm if any zone excessively drives reset logic, and allows building operators to exclude zones from reset logic NA C403.4.4.3 Multiple -zone VAV For systems with zone level DDC controls, NA system ventilation indicate controls are configured to optimization controls automatically reduce outdoor airflow in response to changes in system ventilation efficiency; or exception taken YES C403.4.4.4 VAV system supply Indicate controls automatically reset supply SPECS air reset air temperature in response to building loads or outdoor air temperature; or exception taken MULTIPLE ZONE HVAC SYSTEMS, HIGH EFFICIENCY VAV - REQUIRED FOR SYSTEMS UTILIZING C403.6 DOAS EXCEPTION 2, MUST COMPLY WITH ALL 16 PROVISIONS NA C403.7, Air economizer Indicate system is configured for 100% air Item 1 economizer operation and complies with all related economizer requirements per C403.3 (without economizer exceptions) Page 13117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 NA C403.7, Direct digital controls Provide DDC controls for all components of Item 2 (DDC) system; identify all DDC system input / output control points; indicate capability for trending and graphical display NA C403.7, Outdoor airflow For systems with minimum OSA > 2,500 cfm, Item 3 measurement and indicate outdoor airflow monitoring station reduction that measures OSA intake under all load conditions; indicate control sequence that increases or reduces system OSA cfm based on VAV terminal feedback of ventilation efficiency (per C403.4.4.3 without exceptions) or DCV (per C403.2.6.2) NA C403.7, Supply airflow For systems with minimum OSA > 2,500 cfm, Item 4 measurement indicate supply airflow monitoring station capable of measuring supply air delivered to VAV terminals under all load conditions NA C403.7, Zone isolation and Verify maximum area served by a single Item 5 maximum area served HEVAV system is ? 50,000 sf, or one entire floor, whichever is greater; in addition if a system serves > 25,000 sf, that includes areas that are expected to be occupied non - simultaneously, indicate zone isolation controls per C403.2.4.4 NA C403.7, Interior / exterior Verify that VAV terminals serving interior Item 6 zone design supply air cooling driven loads are sized per design temperature supply air temperature that is 5°F higher than VAV terminals serving exterior zones NA C403.7, Maximum air Identify air terminals with minimum primary Item 7 terminal inlet velocity airflow setpoints > 50% of maximum setpoint in equipment schedule or MECH-EQ form; indicate air terminal inlet velocity does not exceed 900 fpm NA C403.7, Sequence of Indicate DDC system sequences of operation Item 8 operation are designed and configured per ASHRAE GPC 36 NA C403.7, Maximum allowable Verify fan system bhp is <_ 90% of the bhp Item 9 system brake limit per Option 2 equation in Table horsepower C403.2.11.1(1), provide MECH-FANSYS form for each system NA C403.7, Fan -powered terminal Indicate all series and parallel terminal fans Item 10 unit motor and have electronically commutated motors; control indicate DDC control system is configured to vary air terminal fan speed as a function of the load; indicate fan speed during periods of low heating, low cooling, or ventilation only is < 66% of peak design air flow or provide supporting documentation for applied exception NA C403.7, Application of single Indicate VAV terminal types on plans; verify Item 11 duct and fan -powered fan -powered terminal units only serve terminal units perimeter zones with envelope loads; verify all other zones are served by single duct terminal units Page 14117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 NA C403.7, Fan -powered terminal Indicate DDC controls are configured to Item 12 unit primary air reset automatically reset the primary supply air cfm setpoint of all fan -powered terminal units to the minimum required to maintain ventilation during occupied heating or deadband, based upon the VAV air handling unit OSA ventilation fraction NA C403.7, High occupancy For spaces > 150 sf with occupant density >_ Item 13 space controls 25 people / 1000 sf, indicate space is served by a dedicated terminal unit with DCV control that resets terminal unit ventilation setpoint; also indicate occupancy sensor control that automatically reduces minimum ventilation to zero and sets back room heating and cooling setpoints by >_ 5°F NA C403.7, Dedicated HVAC Item 14 systems NA C403.7, Central plant Item 15 efficiency NA NA NA C403.7, Fault detection and Item 16 diagnostics HVAC EQUIPMENT ENERGY USE METERING For server, electronic equipment, telecom or similar spaces with cooling loads > 5 W/sf, indicate spaces are served by independent HVAC systems that are separate from HPVAV systems serving rest of building; indicate dedicated HVAC systems have air economizer controls or energy recovery per C403.3 Exception 9 Indicate whether systems are served by a high efficiency heating water plant, or a high efficiency chilled water plant If complying via high efficiency heating water plant: Indicate all VAV terminals have hydronic heating coils served by heating water system with either gas -fired boiler(s) with thermal efficiency Z 90%, air -to -water heat pumps, or heat recovery chillers If complying via high efficiency chilled water plant: Indicate all VAV air handlers have cooling coils served by chillers with rated IPLV efficiency that exceeds WSEC listed IPLV by at least 25% per Table C403.2.3(7) (note water-cooled IPLV is max, all others are min); indicate smallest chiller or compressor in plant is <_ 20% of total plant capacity, or provide thermal storage sized for <_ 20% of total plant capacity Indicate DDC system includes a fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) system configured to monitor operation and provide fault reporting of required parameters for all VAV air handlers and VAV air terminal units in the HPVAV system Page 15117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 NA C409.1 HVAC equipment C409.3.1 energy use metering - New Construction and Large Additions NA C409.3.1 HVAC equipment C409.5.1 energy use metering - Alterations For new buildings and additions > 50,000 sf, NA verify energy use metering of all equipment used to provide space heating and cooling, dehumidification and ventilation will be provided per C409; indicate equipment eligible for exception For new and replacement systems in buildings that were constructed subject to the requirements of this section, verify energy use metering of all new and replacement equipment used to provide space heating and cooling, dehumidification and ventilation will be provided per C409; indicate equipment eligible for exception NA C409.3.1 HVAC equipment For new systems in additions of any size to C409.5.1 energy use metering - buildings that were constructed subject to the Small Additions requirements of this section, verify energy use metering of all new and replacement equipment used to provide space heating and cooling, dehumidification and ventilation will be provided per C409; indicate equipment eligible for exception DOCUMENTATION AND SYSTEM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT TO SUPPORT COMMISSIONING YES C408.2 Scope of mechanical Indicate that all mechanical systems, SPECS systems equipment, and controls for which the WSEC commissioning requires control functions and / or configuration to perform specific functions are required to be commissioned YES For buildings with ? 240,000 Btu/h total SPECS output cooling capacity or ? 300,000 Btu/h total output heating capacity, indicate that all mechanical systems regardless of individual capacity are required to be commissioned; or provide building heating / cooling capacity calculation demonstrating eligibility for exception YES C403.2.10 C408.1.1 C408.1.2 C408.1.4.2 C103.6 Commissioning requirements in construction documents Indicate in plans and specifications that Cx per C408 is required for all applicable mechanical systems SPECS YES Include general summary with at a minimum SPECS of Items 1 thru 4 of the Cx plan per C408.1.2 including: narrative description of activities, responsibilities of the Cx team, schedule of activities including verification of project close out documentation per C103.6, and conflict of interest plan (if required) YES Include in general summary that a Cx project SPECS report or Compliance Checklist (Figure C408.1.4.2) shall be completed by the Certified Cx Professional and provided to the owner prior to the final mechanical inspection. Page 16117 2015 WSEC Requirements for Commercial Buildings including Group R2, R3 & R4 over 3 stories & all R1 -- Administered by @2022 NEEA, All rights reserved The following information is necessary to check a mechanical permit application for compliance with the mechanical systems and equipment 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 NA C408.2.2 Air system and Indicate in plans that air and fluid flow rates NA hydronic system shall be tested and balanced within the balancing tolerances defined in the specifications; indicate systems shall be balanced in a manner to first minimize throttling losses, then adjusted to meet design flow conditions YES C408.2.2.1 Air system balancing Indicate devices that provide the capability to SPECS devices balance all supply air outlets, zone terminals and air handling equipment requiring system balancing NA C408.2.2.2 Hydronic system Indicate devices that provide the capability to balancing devices isolate, balance and measure flow across all hydronic equipment requiring system balancing including heating and cooling coils and pumps YES C408.2.3 Functional Identify in plans and specifications the SPECS performance testing intended operation of all equipment and criteria controls during all modes of operation, including interfacing between new and existing -to -remain systems PROJECT CLOSE OUT DOCUMENTATION YES C103.6 Documentation and Indicate in plans that project close out SPECS project close out documentation and training of building submittal operations personnel is required for all requirements mechanical components, equipment and systems governed by this code; indicate close out documentation shall include: record documents, O&M manuals, applicable WSEC compliance forms and calculations Page 17/17