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    This document provides a checklist for home energy inspectors to use to assess whether homes meet national minimum energy efficiency standards. The checklist covers ensuring that homes have completed energy certificates, proper insulation in crawl spaces and attics, air sealing of holes in walls and floors, minimum window insulation standards, programmable thermostats, passing blower door and duct tests, sealed and insulated ducts, and high efficiency light bulbs and fireplace doors. It is intended to help inspectors advise home buyers on a home's expected energy usage and identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency, especially in older homes.

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    This document provides a checklist for home energy inspectors to use to assess whether homes meet national minimum energy efficiency standards. The checklist covers ensuring that homes have completed energy certificates, proper insulation in crawl spaces and attics, air sealing of holes in walls and floors, minimum window insulation standards, programmable thermostats, passing blower door and duct tests, sealed and insulated ducts, and high efficiency light bulbs and fireplace doors. It is intended to help inspectors advise home buyers on a home's expected energy usage and identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency, especially in older homes.

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    This document provides a checklist for home energy inspectors to use to assess whether homes meet national minimum energy efficiency standards. The checklist covers ensuring that homes have completed energy certificates, proper insulation in crawl spaces and attics, air sealing of holes in walls and floors, minimum window insulation standards, programmable thermostats, passing blower door and duct tests, sealed and insulated ducts, and high efficiency light bulbs and fireplace doors. It is intended to help inspectors advise home buyers on a home's expected energy usage and identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency, especially in older homes.

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    This document provides a checklist for home energy inspectors to use to assess whether homes meet national minimum energy efficiency standards. The checklist covers ensuring that homes have completed energy certificates, proper insulation in crawl spaces and attics, air sealing of holes in walls and floors, minimum window insulation standards, programmable thermostats, passing blower door and duct tests, sealed and insulated ducts, and high efficiency light bulbs and fireplace doors. It is intended to help inspectors advise home buyers on a home's expected energy usage and identify opportunities for improving energy efficiency, especially in older homes.

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    HOME ENERGY CODE CHECKLIST FOR

    Inspectors in the United States


    Use this checklist to assess homes and offer advice on expected energy use for clients interested in buying homes that meet national minimum standards for energy efficiency. Meeting or exceeding the new energy code requirements is an indication of quality construction. This guide does not cover all aspects of the 2009 IECC. It addresses the requirements that are easiest to identify after construction is complete. Older homes will not meet these requirements, but the checklist can still be used to pinpoint opportunities for energy efficiency improvements.

    Energy Certificate
    Energy Certificate located on circuit breaker box is completed and signed
    See reverse side for an example and more details.

    Insulation
    Crawl space walls or the crawl space ceiling are properly insulated Access hatch or door is weatherstripped and insulated

    Air Sealing
    All holes between floors and through walls have been sealed with caulk or foam, examples include:
    where phone and cable wires enter the house where plumbing goes through walls, floors, and ceiling

    Windows
    Windows and skylignts meet the minimum requirements for U-factors and SHGCs
    Visit www.efficientwindows.org/code_overview.cfm for minimums in your climate zone

    Thermostat
    If a forced air system is being installed, the home has a programmable thermostat.

    Existing Homes: Evaluate windows for age, quality and air tightness

    Tests
    A blower door test resulted in a score of seven air changes per hour (ACH) or less, if applicable The builder tested ducts for air leakage

    Ducts
    In Attic: Ceiling and walls are insulated or Ducts are sealed and insulated to a value of R-8 Whole House: All ducts are sealed with mastic

    Alternative Compliance Path


    If these requirements are not met, ask the contractor for documentation showing the home meets minimum standards for energy consumption. This checklist developed by:

    Lighting
    At least half of the homes light fixtures have high efficiency lights

    Fireplace
    The fireplace doors are sealed with gaskets

    August 2011. National Code Inspector Checklist. For more information, please visit www.bcap-ocean.org/consumers-take-action

    SAMPLE ENERGY CERTIFICATE


    This energy certificate from the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) illustrates the energy efficiency standards which are required in many new homes in the United States. This sample form has been completed with the minimum standards for each building element in the home, meaning that the certificate in your home should meet or exceed these standards. These values will vary based on your climate zone.1 Look for this certificate in or near the homes circuit breaker box or electric panel box. Make sure that it has been signed by the builder and identifies the other contractors. If you have any questions about what is reported on the certificate, ask the builder or your local building permits office.
    Determine your climate zone at: www.energycode.pnl.gov/EnergyCodeReqs/
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    Homes in the United States


    U-factors
    These are the requirements for the insulation value of a homes windows, doors, and skylights. U-values on the homes energy certificate should be less than or equal to those shown in the certificate below.

    2009 IECC Energy Certificate

    R-values
    These are the minimum requirements allowed for the homes insulation in order to meet the code. R-values on the form should be greater than or equal to those shown here.

    Heating and Cooling (HVAC)


    The way heating and cooling systems are rated and the minimum levels for efficiency depend on the type installed, and fuel used. These abbreviations: SEER, AFUE, and HSPF indicate efficiency. The higher the rating, the more efficient the heating or cooling system is. Use the chart below to determine the minimum rating allowed for each system.
    type air conditioner electric boiler gas boiler heat pump min rating SEER-13 AFUE: 80% AFUE: 75% HSPF: 7.7

    heating and cooling (HVAC)

    NOTE:

    10/13 means R-10 continuous insulated sheathing on the interior or exterior of the home (sealed at joints) or R-13 cavity insulation at the interior of the basement wall.
    Minimum EFs for Water Heaters

    Water Heater
    The minimum efficiency factor (EF) for water heaters depends on the size and fuel type used. The higher the number, the more efficient the water heater is.

    size 30 gal 40 gal 50 gal 65 gal 75 gal

    gas 0.63 0.62 0.60 0.75 0.74

    electric 0.95 0.95 0.95 1.98 1.97

    electric furnace AFUE: 78%

    August 2011. National Code Inspector Checklist. For more information, please visit www.bcap-ocean.org/consumers-take-action

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