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Job Site Address: 114 5 P►.,-e,A s/,-+ P-0 ad <br /> "CATEGORY 1" ALTERNATE FOR <br /> ONE & TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS <br /> INSTRUCTIONS: This alternative may be used for one- and two-family dwellings built to meet the Category 1 requirements of <br /> Minnesota Rules, Chapter 7670. Complete Parts A, B, and C. Clearly mark plans with: insulation R-values; window and skylight U- <br /> values; size and type of equipment; equipment controls; and location of vapor retarder and windwash barriers. More detailed <br /> information can be found in the Minnesota Energy Code summary sheets available from the Minnesota Department of Commerce. <br /> Part A. BUILDING ENVELOPE <br /> Check proposed envelope joint sealing option 4 Illi Prescriptive(caulking,gaskets,etc.) ❑ Performance(test per 7670.0470 subp.7.C.) <br /> Check thermal energy calculation option used 4 ❑ "Cookbook" (complete worksheet below) a MnCheck method(attach report) <br /> ❑ Performance (attach U-value calculations) ❑ Systems Analysis method(attach analysis) <br /> MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS <br /> "Cookbook" Worksheet (for"Cookbook"option only) <br /> ❑ Ceiling Insulation: Minimum R-38 with 7%"energy heel; or <br /> INSTRUCTIONS Minimum R-44 with low truss heel; or <br /> Step I. Check item(s)that design meets on Minimum Requirements list Minimum R-38 with R-5 sheathing when no attic. <br /> to the right.Must meet all items to use"Cookbook"option. O Entry Doors: Max. U-value of 0.30 or 13/4"solid‘"-ood with storm <br /> Step 2. Indicate proposed wall type on table below. ❑ Rim Joist Insulation: Minimum R-19 <br /> Step 3. Indicate Window U-value and source. O Floors over unconditioned spaces: Minimum R-24 <br /> Step 4. Verify total window(including area of all foundation windows) ❑ Foundation Insulation: Minimum R-10 <br /> and door area is equal or less than allowable percentage. ❑ Foundation windows: '/"insulated glass,wood or vinyl frame <br /> TABLE FOR DETERMINING MAXIMUM WINDOW AND DOOR AREA <br /> Maximum Allowable Total Window and Door Area as <br /> a Percentage of Exposed Wall > 12% 14% 16% 18% 20% 22% 24% 26% 28% <br /> Wall Type (Standard Framing): Maximum Average Window U-value(except foundation windows): <br /> ❑ 2x4,R-13 insulation,2 R-7 sheathing 0.55 0.47 0.41 0.36 0.33 0.30 0.27 0.25 0.23 <br /> ❑ 2x4,R-15 insulation,2 R-5 sheathing 0.52 0.45 0.39 0.35 0.31 0.28 0.26 0.24 0.22 <br /> ❑ 2x6,R-19 insulation,<R-5 sheathing 0.48 0.41 0.36 0.32 0.29 0.26 0.24 0.22 0.21 <br /> ❑ 2x6,R-19 insulation,2 R-5 sheathing 0.56 0.48 0.42 0.37 0.34 0.31 0.28 0.26 0.24 <br /> O 2x6,R-21 insulation,<R-5 sheathing 0.51 0.43 0.38 0.34 0.30 0.28 0.25 0.23 0.22 <br /> ❑ 2x6,R-21 insulation,2 R-5 sheathing 0.58 0.50 0.44 0.39 0.35 0.32 0.29 0.27 0.25 <br /> Wall Type (Advanced Framing): Maximum Average Window U-value(except foundation windows): <br /> O 2x6,R-19 insulation,<R-5 sheathing 0.52 0.45 0.39 0.35 0.31 0.28 0.26 0.24 0.22 <br /> ❑ 2x6,R-19 insulation,2 R-5 sheathing 0.58 0.50 0.44 0.39 0.35 0.32 0.29 0.27 0.25 <br /> ❑ 2x6,R-21 insulation,<R-5 sheathing 0.55 0.47 0.41 0.36 0.33 0.30 0.27 0.25 0.23 <br /> O 2x6,R-21 insulation,2 R-5 sheathing 0.60 0.52 0.46 0.41 0.36 0.33 0.30 0.28 0.26 <br /> Window U-value: Source: CI NFRC ❑ ASHRAE 1993 Handbook <br /> 100x - <br /> window&door area gross exposed wall area DESIGN ALLOWABLE (from table above) <br /> MINNESOTA ENERGY CODE - WHICH RULES MAY I USE ? <br /> TYPE OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING APPLICABLE RULES <br /> Detached R-3 occupancy 1-and 2-family dwellings Chapter 7672; or <br /> Examples: single family,twin homes,duplexes Chapter 7670"Category 1" with statutory depressurization and ventilation requirements <br /> Attached R-3 occupancy dwellings Chapter 7674; or <br /> Examples: triplex townhouses and row houses Chapter 7670 with either"Category 1" or "Category 2" provisions <br /> R-1 occupancy buildings of 3 stories or less Chapter 7674; or <br /> Examples: condominiums or apartments Chapter 7670 with either"Category I" or "Category 2" provisions <br /> R-I occupancy buildings over 3 stories high Chapter 7676 ,,,,.,000 <br /> Examples: high rise condos or apartments <br />