N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 1632.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 1632.4 - Nature of audit

At a minimum, the energy audit shall include an analysis of the energy and cost savings associated with the following measures, provided that no measure shall be considered which would violate State or local code requirements:

(a) caulking and weatherstripping of windows and of apartment doors, exterior doors and doors opening onto unheated areas;

(b) insulation of the building or dwelling, including pipe (including return lines), duct, wall, floor, roof and/or attic insulation and insulation of a boiler, hot water heater and hot water storage tank;

(c) storm windows, storm doors and double-glazed replacement windows;

(d) boiler/burner or utility plant modifications which increase the efficiency of the heating system, including replacement burners and/or boilers, burner derating, boiler/burner tune-ups, installation of automatic heating or cooling control devices, and devices for modifying flue openings. The audit shall include a combustion efficiency test and recommendations for improving combustion efficiency;

(e) distribution system modifications, including replacement, repair or installation of air vents, radiator valves, steam traps, thermostatic radiator valves, zone control valves and steam pressure modifications;

(f) replacements of, or modifications to, the lighting system to reduce electrical consumption without diminishing building security or tenant health and safety;

(g) domestic hot water modifications, including installation of low flow showerheads, faucet aerators, and separate hot water heaters, reduction of hot water temperature and techniques to reduce hot water leakage; and

(h) modifications of operating and maintenance practices to reduce energy consumption.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 1632.4