Wash. Admin. Code § 51-11R-40610

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

Section 51-11R-40610 - Section R406.1-Scope

R406.1Scope. This section establishes additional energy efficiency requirements for all new construction covered by this code, including additions subject to Section R502 and change of occupancy or use subject to Section R505 unless specifically exempted in Section R406. Credits from both Sections R406.2 and R406.3 are required.

R406.2Carbon emission equalization. This section establishes a base equalization between fuels used to define the equivalent carbon emissions of the options specified. The permit shall define the base fuel selection to be used and the points specified in Table R406.2 shall be used to modify the requirements in Section R406.3.

TABLE R406.2 ENERGY EQUALIZATION CREDITS

System Type	Description of Heating Sources	Credits
System Type	Description of Heating Sources	All Other	Group R-2^a
1	For combustion heating system using equipment meeting minimum federal efficiency standards for the equipment listed in Table C403.3.2(5) or C403.3.2(6)	0	0
2	For an initial heating system using a heat pump that meets federal standards for the equipment listed in Table C403.3.2(2) and supplemental heating provided by electric resistance or a combustion furnace meeting minimum standards listed in Table C403.3.2(5)^b	1.5	0
3	For heating system based on electric resistance only (either forced air or zonal)	0.5	-0.5
4^c	For a heating system using a heat pump that meets federal standards for the equipment listed in Table C403.3.2(2) or C403.3.2(9) or Air to water heat pump units that are configured to provide both heating and cooling and are rated in accordance with AHRI 550/590	3.0	2.0
5	For heating system based on electric resistance with: 1. Inverter-driven ductless mini-split heat pump system installed in the largest zone in the dwelling or 2. With 2 kW or less total installed heating capacity per dwelling	2.0	0

^a See Section R401.1 and residential building in Section R202 for Group R-2 scope.

^b The gas back-up furnace will operate as fan-only when the heat pump is operating. The heat pump shall operate at all temperatures above 38°F 3. 3°C) (or lower). Below that "changeover" temperature, the heat pump would not operate to provide space heating. The gas furnace provides heating below 38°F (3.3°C) (or lower).

^c Additional points for this HVAC system are included in Table R406.3.

Wash. Admin. Code § 51-11R-40610

Amended by WSR 17-10-063, Filed 5/2/2017, effective 6/2/2017

Amended by WSR 20-01-047, Filed 12/9/2019, effective 7/1/2020

Amended by WSR 23-02-060, Filed 1/3/2023, effective 7/1/2023

Amended by WSR 24-03-084, Filed 1/16/2024, effective 3/15/2024

Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27A.020, 19.27A.045 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. 13-04-055, § 51-11R-40610, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.