Wash. Admin. Code § 51-11R-20209

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024
Section 51-11R-20209 - Section R202.9-I

INFILTRATION. The uncontrolled inward air leakage into a building caused by the pressure effects of wind or the effect of differences in the indoor and outdoor air density or both.

INSULATED SIDING. A type of continuous insulation with manufacturer-installed insulating material as an integral part of the cladding product having a minimum R-value of R-2.

INSULATING SHEATHING. An insulating board with a core material having a minimum R-value of R-2.

INTEGRATED ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATIO (IEER). A single-number figure of merit expressing cooling part-load EER efficiency for unitary air-conditioning and heat pump equipment on the basis of weighted operation at various load capacities for the equipment.

INTERMEDIATE FRAMED WALLS. Studs framed on 16-inch centers with double top plate and single bottom plate. Corners use two studs or other means of fully insulating corners, and each opening is framed by two studs. Headers shall be insulated to R-10.

Wash. Admin. Code § 51-11R-20209

Amended by WSR 16-02-127, Filed 1/6/2016, effective 7/1/2016

Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.020, 19.27A.045 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 13-04-055, § 51-11R-20209, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.