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CITY OF RENTON Development Services Division 1055 South Grady Way, Renton WA 98057 (425) 430-7200 www.rentonwa.gov
2015 WSEC RESIDENTIAL COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
THIS CHECKLIST MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL SINGLE FAMILY, TOWNHOME,
RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY 3 STORIES OR LESS AND DUPLEX NEW CONSTRUCTION AND
ADDITIONS.
THIS CHECKLIST ALONG WITH THE APPROVED PLANS MUST BE KEPT ON THE JOB AT ALL
TIMES. INSPECTORS CANNOT PERFORM INSPECTIONS WITHOUT IT.
1. Responsibility for information: Although staff members will help you with general questions
about completing this checklist, it is ultimately your responsibility to provide detailed information
about heating systems, glazing, insulation, and other building specifications.
2. Page 1 Prescriptive Requirements – all of these requirements must be met
3.Page 2 & 3 Credit Options: Select credit options. Besides meeting the basic requirements you
must also include credits in your home design.
Since this checklist will be evaluated for completeness and accuracy, you can avoid unnecessary permit delays by carefully providing all required information
EFFECTIVE 7/1/2016
ALL RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES
ALL FUEL TYPES
REVISION
Received: 02/26/2020 / aalexander
BUILDING DIVISION
PR19000003
B19000388
V4
REVISION
Received: 01/13/2021 / aalexander
BUILDING DIVISION
PR19000030
B19000388
V6APPROVEDBUILDING DIVISION
THIS SET OF APPROVED PLANS MUST BE ON THE JOB AT ALLTIMES DURING CONSTRUCTION. THIS BUILDING IS NOT TO BEOCCUPIED UNTIL AFTER FINAL INSPECTION BY THE RENTONBUILDING DIVISION AND RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATE OFOCCUPANCY.APPROVAL SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS THE AUTHORITY TOVIOLATE OR CANCEL ANY PROVISIONS OF CODES, ORDINANCES,OR OTHER REGULATIONS ENFORCED BY THIS CITY.DATE: 07/15/2021
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PRESCRIPTIVE REQUIREMENTS
CEILINGS:
WITH ATTICS R-49
VAULTED AND
RASIED HIPS
R-38
WALLS:
ABOVE GRADE R-21 INT - R-10 Rigid Insulation Required at Headers
BELOW GRADE
INTERIOR R-21 TB - R-5 Thermal Break Required between slab and
foundation wall
Or RIGID
EXTERIOR
R-15 TB (Preferred method for moisture control)
R-10 TB (Preferred method for moisture control)
No vapor barriers required or allowed on below grade walls
TB - R-5 Thermal Break Required between slab and foundation wall
FLOOR: R-30
SLAB ON GRADE:
BELOW GRADE
SLAB
R-10
Exterior – from top of slab - 24” vertically - Protected from sun and
pests
Interior – from top of slab - 24” vertically or horizontally – 2” nailer
allowed
R-5 Thermal Break Required between slab and foundation wall
GLAZING MAX:
% OF FLOOR Unlimited
VERTICAL .30
U-FACTOR-
OVERHEAD
(Skylights)
.50
DOOR U-VALUE .30
R-values are for wood frame assemblies only
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CHAPTER 9 CREDITS
Additions < 500 sq ft are required to have .5 credit
Small dwelling units < 1500 sq ft and additions between 500 and 1500 sq ft are required to have 1.5
credits
Medium dwelling unit 1500 sq ft to 4999 sq ft are required to have 3.5 credits
Large dwelling unit greater than 5000 sq ft are required to have 4.5 credits
EVERY OPTION YOU CHOOSE MUST BE SHOWN ON PLANS
OPTIONS CREDITS
1a EFFICIENT ENVELOPE .5
U-value =.28, Floor R-38, full slab insulation
1b EFFICIENT ENVELOPE 1.0
Floor R-38, U-value - .25, Walls R-21 + R-4 foam, full slab
1c EFFICIENT ENVELOPE 2.0
Floor R-38, U-value - .22, Walls R-21 + R-12 foam, full slab
1d EFFICIENT ENVELOPE .5
U-value - .24
You may not use 1a, 1b, or 1c
2a AIR LEAKAGE CONTROL .5
Air leakage to 3.0 AC/HR
and high efficiency fan for Whole House fan not interconnected with furnace
Whole house fan: Manufacturer/Model #:
Location: Sone rating:
2b AIR LEAKAGE CONTROL 1.0
Air leakage to 2.0 AC/HR
and HRV w/ efficiency of .70
Heat Recovery System: Manufacturer/Model #:
Efficiency Rating:
2c AIR LEAKAGE CONTROL 1.5
Air leakage to 1.5 AC/HR
and HRV w/ efficiency of .85
Heat Recovery System: Manufacturer/Model #:
x
laundry Ventamatic model # VMC-CV1801
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Efficiency Rating:
Only one HVAC system may be chosen
3a High Efficiency HVAC 1
Gas furnace AFUE of 94% or Gas Boiler AFUE of 92%
Furnace or Boiler: Manufacturer/Model #:
BTU Output: Efficiency Rating:
3b High Efficiency HVAC 1
Air-source Heat Pump HSPF of 9.0
Heat Pump: Manufacturer/Model #:
BTU Output: Efficiency Rating:
3c High Efficiency HVAC 1.5
Ground-source Heat Pump with COP of 3.3 or Water source Heat Pump with COP 3.6
Heat Pump: Manufacturer/Model #:
BTU Output: Efficiency Rating:
3d High Efficiency HVAC 1
Ductless Heat Pump – Required to be installed in largest zone of dwelling
Heat Pump: Manufacturer/Model #:
BTU Output: Efficiency Rating:
4 High Efficiency Distribution 1
All heating/cooling system parts must be within conditioned space and layout must be shown on plans
Electric resistance zonal and Ductless heat pumps cannot use this option
System efficiency of less than 80% not allowed
5a EFFICIENT WATER HEATING .5
Low flow plumbing fixtures – Showerhead and kitchen sink < or = 1.75 GPM
All other lavatory faucets rated at 1 GPM or less
5b EFFICIENT WATER HEATING 1
Gas water heater with EF of .74 or ground source water heater meeting 3c
Water Heater: Manufacturer/Model #:
Efficiency Rating:
5c EFFICIENT WATER HEATING 1.5
Gas water heater with EF of .91 or Electric Heat Pump with EF of 2.0 or Solar Supplemental
Water Heater: Manufacturer/Model #:
Efficiency Rating:
5d EFFICIENT WATER HEATING .5
A drain water heat recovery unit(s) installed which captures waste water heat from all showers
Plumbing layout required to show all specifics of design
6 RENEWABLE ELECTRIC ENERGY .5
On-site wind or solar generation - .5 credit for each 1200 kWh to a maximum of 3 credits
x
x
x
96%60,000
Goodman Model# GCSS960603BN
.94
RHEEM MODEL# RTGH-95DVLN-1
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Total Credits Chosen =
VENTILATION
Exhaust ventilation shall be provided for each dwelling unit as
follows:
Location Minimum CFM Manufacturer and Model# CFM (.1 W.G.)
Kitchen fan 100 CFM / 25 CFM
Bathroom fan 65 CFM / 20 CFM
Bathroom fan 65 CFM / 20 CFM
Bathroom fan 65 CFM / 20 CFM
Laundry fan 65 CFM / 20 CFM
Whole house fan – Continuous
Operation - Per above CFM
requirements
Location
Sone Rating
Intermittent Whole house fan size required: Example: 3500 sf house with 4 beds needs 90 CFM fan
running at 50% of the time = 90 x 2 = 180 CFM fan required. Fan must meet this CFM rated at .25wg.
Whole house fan – Intermittent
Operation - Per calculation
CFM required from M1507.3.3(1) times
Run time factor from M1507.3.3(2)
Size of fan in CFM
Manufacturer and Model Number
Location
3.5
Laundry
2700
2700
Laundry
Ventamatic model # VMC-CV1801
Air King Model# BFQ140 120
Broan Model# 523002 100
Air King Model# AS70 70
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Sone Rating
Whole house fan required in all new houses/dwelling units and all additions >500 square feet
Whole house fan must be ultra quiet and must be labeled “Whole House Ventilation”
Fresh air shall be provided for each dwelling unit as follows:
Tested, screened, controllable, through wall port
Vented window frames
Integrated with a Central forced air furnace which delivers outside makeup air through
ducting system and requires furnace fan to be controlled by a timer set at 8 hours/day
FRAMING PHASE
Vapor retarders shall be installed toward the warm surface and required to be
rated at 1 perm dry cup or less
Select one option for floors, walls, and ceilings:
Floors:
Plywood w/exterior glue Poly > 4 Mill Backed batts
Walls:
Poly > 4 Mill Face-stapled backed batts Vapor Retarder Paint
Ceilings:
Not required where ventilation space > 12" above insulation
Face stapled backed batts Poly > 4 Mill Vapor Retarder Paint
FINAL PHASE
x x
xx
x x
x
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Blower door test must be completed and Residential Building
Air Leakage Test form must be on jobsite. (See attachment)
Energy code Compliance Certificate must be completed and
attached to wall within 3 feet of electrical panel. (See
attachment)
Covers to be removed from exhaust fans so Inspector can
verify compliance with code.