Page 1 of 6
6/30/2016
WITH COMMENTS
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  18
Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 5
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency
Section
405.6.3
Gary Beaumont
 6782 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Change C405.6.3 to read the same as ASHRAE 90.1‑2013
Addendum c 8.4.1 Voltage Drop. The conductors for feeders and branch circuits combined shall be sized for maximum of 5% voltage drop total.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action
X
X
7 Yes – 0 No
G2

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Section
405.5.2
Dwight Wilkes
 6564 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Errata to reinsert and update text removed by mistake from the 2015 IECC
4
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A2+original 
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
7 yes – 0 no

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
406
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6727 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Energy Rating Index inconsistency correction and Standard
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Deferred & 6933 pending WG action 7yes-0 no

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W

Page 2 of 6
6/30/2016
WITH COMMENTS
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  18
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 5
Section
403.2.2
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6764 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
New ANSI duct testing Standard.
4
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
7 yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
405.5
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6765 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
New ANSI duct testing Standard.
4
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
7 yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Energy
 13
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency
Section
402.4
Eric Lacey
 6925 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal maintains the commercial fenestration SHGC requirement that currently applies under the 5th Edition Code.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

7 yes – 0 no

A1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

Page 3 of 6
6/30/2016
WITH COMMENTS
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  18
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Energy
 13
Section
403.2.3
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 7021 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Make sure code is consistent with federal heating and cooling equipment efficiency minimums.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
7 yes – 0 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Section
402.4
Joseph Belcher
 6806 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Permit air leakage testing of low‑rise R‑2 as permitted for commercial.
4
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
G2
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
7 yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
405.5
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6920 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify Table R405.5.2(1) proposed design, non‑tested air exchange rate.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
7 Yes – 0 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
406.3
Eric Lacey
 6933 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Clarifies that on‑site power production does not factor into the calculation of the Energy Rating Index.
4
Proponent

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

Defer w/ 6727 pending WG action  7 Yes-0No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

Page 4 of 6
6/30/2016
WITH COMMENTS
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  18
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Energy
 13
Section
405.2
Eric Lacey
 6934 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposal adds an important thermal envelope backstop to the simulated performance alternative.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
7 Yes – 0 No

A1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
403.7.1.1
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6938 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Variable capacity equipment sizing exception.
4
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
1 Yes – 6 No
Fails

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
402.1.2
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6980 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Limit prescriptive compliance glazed fenestration area as a fraction of total house conditioned area.
4
Proponent
X

1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).
A1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
3 Yes – 4 no fails

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
402.1.4
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6981 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Limit prescriptive U‑factor Alternative compliance glazed fenestration area as a fraction of total house conditioned area.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
4 Yes – 2 no

A1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W

Page 5 of 6
6/30/2016
WITH COMMENTS
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Total Mods for this report:  18
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second
TAC: 
Energy
 13
Section
402.1.5
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6982 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Limit prescriptive Total UA Alternative compliance glazed fenestration area as a fraction of total house conditioned area.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
4 Yes – 3 No 

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
403.7
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6983 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Keep 2015 IECC heating and cooling equipment efficiency requirements.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
7 yes – 0 No

G2
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
403.5.6.2
Jeff Sonne / FSEC
 6985 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Make sure code is consistent with federal water heating equipment efficiency minimums.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
7 Yes – 0 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
Section
405
David Yarbrough
 7004 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modification to require use of area averaged emittance when evaluating the performance of approved attic radiant barrier systems or assemblies. The area averaged emittance is used in the calculation
of radiant heat transfer.
4
Proponent

X
1. Support comment. Comment sufficiently 
addresses the TAC's concern(s).
2. Do Not Support comment. 
Comment does not address the TAC's 
concern(s).

3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

X
7Yes -0 No

G2
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation with a Second

W
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