Wash. Admin. Code § 194-50-040

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024

Section 194-50-040 - ASHRAE Standard 100, 2018-Section 4-Compliance requirements

4.1.1.1 A building or complex of buildings whose majority of gross floor area has activities in Table 7-1 shall comply with the requirements of Sections 4.2 and 4.3.

4.1.1.2For Tier 1 covered buildings, the qualified person determining compliance shall:

1. Determine whether or not the building seeking compliance has an energy use intensity target (EUI_t) according to Section 7;

2. Establish the energy use intensity target (EUI_t) according to Section 7; and

3. Submit forms as specified in Normative Annex Z to the AHJ.

4.1.1.3 For Tier 2 covered buildings, the qualified energy manager submitting compliance documents shall:

1. Determine whether or not the building seeking compliance has an energy use intensity target (EUI_t) according to Section 7;

2. Establish the energy use intensity target (EUI_t) according to Section 7; and

3. Submit forms as specified in Normative Annex Y to the AHJ.

4.1.2Residential building.

4.1.2.1 A multifamily residential building or complex of multifamily residential buildings shall comply with the requirements of Sections 4.2 and 4.3.

4.1.2.2For Tier 2 covered buildings, the qualified energy manager submitting compliance documents shall:

1. Determine whether or not the building seeking compliance has an energy use intensity target (EUI_t) according to Section 7;

2. Establish the energy use intensity target (EUI_t) according to Section 7; and

3. Submit forms as specified in Normative Annex Y to the AHJ.

4.1.3Buildings with residential and nonresidential activities - Not adopted.

4.1.4District energy systems decarbonization.

4.1.4.1Participating campuses shall comply with the requirements of Sections 4.2 and 4.3.

4.1.4.2For participating campuses, the qualified person determining compliance shall:

1. Determine whether or not the campus seeking compliance has an energy use intensity target (energy use intensity target (EUI_t)) according to Section 7;

2. Establish the energy use intensity target (energy use intensity target (EUI_t)) according to Section 7;

3. Submit forms in accordance with Normative Annex W to the AHJ; and

4. Submit decarbonization plan as specified in Normative Annex W to the AHJ.

4.2.1Operations and maintenance. The building manager shall comply with the operations and maintenance (O&M) requirements of Section 6.

4.2.1.1For Tier 1 covered buildings, the qualified person determining compliance shall state in writing on Form A that the operating and maintenance requirements of Section 6 have been met:

1. For first-time Tier 1 covered buildings applicants, for the previous year.

2. For previously compliant buildings, since the previous validation of compliance.

4.2.1.2For Tier 2 covered buildings, the qualified energy manager submitting compliance documents shall state in writing on Form A that the operating and maintenance requirements of Section 6 have been met:

1. For first-time Tier 2 covered buildings applicants, by the compliance date.

2. For previously compliant buildings, since the previous validation of compliance.

4.2.1.3For grouped buildings, the qualified person determining compliance shall state in writing on Form J, that the operating and maintenance requirements of Section 6 have been met:

1. For first-time grouped buildings applicants, follow the compliance schedules in:

a. Section Z3.2 for Tier 1 covered buildings;

b. Section Y3.2 for Tier 2 covered buildings; and

c. For participating campuses only by July 1, 2030, for buildings not covered, connected to the district energy system.

2. For previously compliant grouped buildings, since the previous validation of compliance.

4.2.1.4For grouped buildings, the qualified person determining compliance may submit a single O&M program. The O&M program implemented for participating campuses through a decarbonization plan shall include all campus buildings. The O&M program implemented at a connected building or campus-level shall include all covered buildings.

4.2.2Energy management plan. The building manager shall comply with the energy management plan (EMP) requirements of Section 5.

4.2.2.1For Tier 1 covered buildings, the qualified person determining compliance shall state in writing on Form A that the EMP described in Section 5 has been developed and is being maintained as of the date on Form A.

4.2.2.2For Tier 2 covered buildings, the qualified energy manager submitting compliance documents shall state in writing on Form A that the EMP described in Section 5 has been developed and is being maintained as of the date on Form A.

4.2.2.3For grouped buildings, the qualified person determining compliance shall state in writing on Form J, that the EMP described in Section 5 has been developed and is being maintained as of the date on Form J.

4.2.2.4 For grouped buildings, the qualified person determining compliance may submit a single EMP. The EMP implemented for participating campuses through a decarbonization plan shall include all campus buildings. The EMP implemented at a connected building or campus-level shall include all covered buildings.

Wash. Admin. Code § 194-50-040

Adopted by WSR 20-22-059, Filed 10/30/2020, effective 11/30/2020

Amended by WSR 24-03-033, Filed 1/8/2024, effective 2/8/2024

Amended by WSR 24-16-041, Filed 7/30/2024, effective 8/30/2024