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. � <br /> Joti Site Address: I�S ClZ���C�[17Ct� �a55 <br /> "�ATEGORY 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 -� ❑ Prescriptive(caulking,gaskets,etc.) ❑ Perforn�ance(test per 7670.0470 subp.7.C.) <br /> Check thermal energy calculation option used-� ❑ "Cookbook" (complete warksheet below) ❑ MnCheck method(attach report) <br /> ❑ Performance (attach U-value calculations) ❑ Systems Analysis method(attach analysis) <br /> "Cookbook" Worksheet MINIMUM REQIJIREMENTS <br /> (for"Cookbook"o tion onl ) <br /> ❑ Ceiling Insulation: Minimum R-38 with 7%z"energy heel; or <br /> INSTxucTioNs Minimum R-44 with low truss heel; or <br /> Step 1. Check item(s)that design meets on Minimum Requirements list Minimum R-38 with R-5 sheathin when no attic. <br /> to the right.Must meet all items to use"Cookbook"option. ❑ Ent Doors: Max.U-value of 0.30 or 1'/a"solid wood 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. ❑ Floors over unconditioned s aces: 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: %2"insulated lass,wood or vin 1 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 T e (Standard Framin ): Maximum Avera e Window U-value(exce t foundation windows): <br /> ❑ 2x4,R-13 insulation, R-7 sheathing 0.55 0.47 0.41 036 0.33 0.30 0.27 0.25 0.23 <br /> ❑ 2x4,R-15 insulation, R-5 sheathing 0.52 0.45 0.39 035 0.31 0.28 0.26 0.24 0.22 <br /> ❑ 2x6,R-19 insulation,<R-5 sheathin 0.48 0.41 0.36 0.32 0.29 0.26 0.24 0.22 0.21 <br /> ❑ 2x6,R-19 insulation, R-5 sheathing 0.56 0.48 0.42 0.37 0.34 0.31 0.28 0.26 0.24 <br /> ❑ 2x6,R-21 insulation,<R-5 sheathin 0.51 0.43 0.38 034 0.30 0.28 0.25 0.23 0.22 <br /> ❑ 2x6,R-21 insulation, R-5 sheathing 0.58 0.50 0.44 0.39 035 0.32 0.29 0.27 0.25 <br /> Wall T e Advanced Framin ): Maximum Avera e Window U-value(exce t foundation windows : <br /> ❑ 2x6,R-19 insulation,<R-5 sheathing 0.52 0.45 039 035 0.31 0.28 0.26 0.24 0.22 <br /> ❑ 2x6,R-19 insulation, R-5 sheathing 0.58 0.50 0.44 039 0.35 0.32 0.29 0.27 0.25 <br /> ❑ 2x6,R-21 insulation,<R-5 sheathin 0.55 0.47 0.41 036 0.33 0.30 0.27 0.25 0.23 <br /> ❑ 2x6,R-21 insulation, R-5 sheathing 0.60 0.52 0.46 0.41 0.36 0.33 030 0.28 0.26 <br /> Window U-value: � Source: ❑ NFRC ❑ ASHRAE 1993 Handbook � <br /> 100 x �--------.� = � � _ � °Lo� < ���� <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: tri fex townhouses and row houses Cha ter 7670 with either"Category 1" or "Category 2" rovisions <br /> R-1 occupancy buildings of 3 stories or less Chapter 7674; or <br /> Examples: condominiums or a arhnents Chapter 7670 with either"Category 1" or "Category 2" rovisions <br /> R-1 occupancy buildings over 3 stories high Chapter 7676 <br /> Exam les: high rise condos or a artments �5-:� ` <br />