Subsection R405.3 - Passive House International (PHI) Documentation1. If using PHI Passive House software, prior to the issuance of a building permit, the following items must be provided to the Building Official: a. A PHPP compliance report which demonstrates project compliance with current PHI performance requirements;b. A statement from the Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer (CPHC/D) that the PHPP results and compliance report accurately reflect the plans submitted;c. Evidence of project registration from a Certified Passive House Certifier. OR
a. A Design Certification Letter from a Certified Passive House Certifier.2. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the following item(s) must be provided to the building official: a. A Design Certification Letter from a Certified Passive House Certifier.b. An updated PHPP compliance report which reflects "as-built" conditions and test results (blower door and ventilation results) that demonstrate project compliance with PHI performance requirements;c. A statement from the CPHD that the project test results meet the model performance requirements, all the mandatory limits and any other mandatory requirements.d. A copy of the Passive House Verifier's or Rater's test results; OR
a. A Final Certification Letter from a Certified Passive House Certifier AND
e. A statement from the Passive House Verifier or Rater of compliance with R404.4: EV ready, and Appendix RB: Solar Ready Provisions.780 CMR, ch. 51, ch. 4, R405.3
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1532, eff. 10/11/2024.