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Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Subcommittee

Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Subcommittee. Presentation to the Regional Technical Forum June 28, 2011. 2006 Last version of RTF Residential Specifications Self-propelled subcommittee evolved to RTF contracted management of group in Nov 2010.

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Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Subcommittee

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  1. Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Subcommittee Presentation to the Regional Technical Forum June 28, 2011

  2. 2006 Last version of RTF Residential Specifications Self-propelled subcommittee evolved to RTF contracted management of group in Nov 2010. Bi weekly teleconferences, weekly during hot topic season (ventilation) from Dec-May. Delivered Updates to RTF, presented Jan, May and June Ventilation Specifications Approved June 2011 These are the remainder of the retrofit specifications, approved line-by-line by subcommittee Effective April 2012 (plenty of time to train the utilities) 3-year revision cycle begins immediately after adoption. History Subcommittee: Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Specifications

  3. Formatting • Code references • Avoided redundancy • Improved detail of installation requirements • QC enforcement • Durability/occupant safety/energy savings General Revisions to 2006 Specifications Subcommittee: Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Specifications

  4. General Specifications • Inspector qualifications and inspection requirements • Whole home mechanical ventilation compliance • Indoor air quality forms • Installer Certificate/Record Subcommittee: Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Specifications

  5. General Weatherization • Human Contact Areas • Electrical Wiring • Combustion Appliance Exhaust Ventilation Inspection • Carbon Monoxide Detectors Subcommittee: Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Specifications

  6. Attic and Roof Insulation • Prescriptive air and duct sealing • New references to Air Sealing and Mechanical Ventilation sections • Conservative safety requirements for heat producing fixtures • Attic access varieties • Unvented vaulted ceilings Subcommittee: Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Specifications

  7. Underfloor Insulation • Prescriptive air and duct sealing • New references to Air Sealing and Mechanical Ventilation sections • Underfloor access varieties • Insulation support • Exterior Perimeter Insulation section removed Subcommittee: Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Specifications

  8. Wall Insulation • Plugs to be sealed & ready to paint Subcommittee: Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Specifications

  9. HVAC Duct Sealing and Insulation • Replace uninsulated flex-ducts with R-8 flex • Removed references pointing to code requirements Subcommittee: Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Specifications

  10. Hydronic and Water Pipe Insulation • Insulation must be designed & manufactured for purposes of insulating pipes • Properly sized pre-formed insulation Subcommittee: Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Specifications

  11. Windows/Doors • Caulking, finish, air sealing, flashing requirements added • Re-worded safety glazing requirements Subcommittee: Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Specifications

  12. Air Sealing & Testing • New section • Define accessible/non-accessible locations • Air Sealing Checklist with required sealing locations • Testing protocol • CAZ test procedure Subcommittee: Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Specifications

  13. Mechanical Ventilation • Spot & Whole Home mechanical ventilation requirements • Ventilation duct installation requirements Subcommittee: Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Specifications

  14. Appendixes • Attic ventilation reference guide • Foam plastic insulation installation guidance • Glossary Subcommittee: Residential Weatherization and Ventilation Specifications

  15. RTF Proposed Motion: “I ____________move that the RTF adopt the Residential Weatherization Specifications developed by the Residential Weatherization Specification Subcommittee with the following conditions ____________ .”

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