Some of the areas that are being affected by the new Residential Standards are:


• Electronic filling of compliance documentation.
• Submission of CF-1R, and CF-6R to the data registry.
• Upgraded window requirements (SHGC and U factor).
• Cool roof requirements for steep-sloped and low-sloped roofs.
• New high efficacy lighting requirements (Interior and exterior).
• New mechanical ventilation requirement to maintain indoor air quality.
• Updated requirements for air conditioning refrigerant charge verification.
• Updated requirements for fan watt usage.
• Updated requirement for proper central fan airflow.
• Update swimming pool and spa requirements for pumps, flow and time clocks.
• New solar home partnership compliance option


Some of the areas that are being affected by the new Non-Residential Standards are:


• Submission of CF-1R, and CF-6R to the data registry.
• Cool roof requirements for steep-sloped and alteration requirements
• Overall building envelope with simplified trade-offs
• Changes in Site Built fenestration.
• Acceptance requirements for building commissioning
• Demand control ventilation requirements
• New mandatory and prescriptive water heater requirements
• Expanded control system requirements including demand shedding
• New requirements for occupant sensors.
• New demand response controls for indoor lighting.
• Skylights for daylighting in building for areas greater than 8000 sq/ft.
• Side lighting updates to automatic daylighting controls
• Outdoor lighting revised to introduce layered approach.
• Sign lighting power limits for illuminated signs for both interior and exterior
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With all of the new changes in 2013 Title 24 Standards it is important that you can choose a consultant who can take you through the complete project, from initial design through the construction completion.
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