March 15 2012 Code Enforcement Update

March 15 2012 Code Enforcement Update

At Energy Load Calc we have been closely monitoring the state’s progress in the daunting task of enforcing new energy and building codes.  The EnergyGauge calculations for residential new construction appear to be closely monitored across the state and are being enforced to the full description of the code.  The same cannot be said for the sizing calculations required for residential replacement.  It has not been uniform and it may not be for some time.  While most municipalities seem to accept a single page summary sheet that includes the Manual S (bottom right corner for Wrightsoft), we have seen some counties take a different approach:

Marion County:  Reported that they no longer accept the Rheem Design star and in addition to the summary sheet need the manual S compliance report which details the manufacturer’s actual performance data.

Broward County: Reported that they no longer accept Rheem Design star

Lee County: Reported required manual S compliance report with actual manufacturer’s performance ratings

Sumter: Contradicting reports of required room by room calculations, Rheem design star, required drawings.  We believe to be caused by two different permitting offices

We have seen all municipalities require the manual D including the drawings when replacing the duct work on an existing install.

If anyone has reports that contradict these or has additional information they would like to submit, please let us know via comment

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