Page 1 of 25
5/31/2019
Energy
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Total Mods for this report:  97
Approved as Modified
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Modified
TAC: 
Energy
 5
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
10‑Appendix RD
Mod #
 7652 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
1
Section
10
Chapter
Approved as Modified
Replace existing Form R402 (prescriptive R‑value computation compliance report) with new Form R402.
Summary

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  App on consent
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Commission Action

2‑[CE] ‑ Definitions
Mod #
 7892 
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
1
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Modified
Adds definitions related to fan energy index to CE Chapter 2.
Summary

AS
AM

X

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Commission Action

4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 7752 
Proponent
Roger LeBrun
402.4
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Modified
Clarification of allowable skylight area when daylight responsive controls and minimum skylight area provisions simultaneously apply.
Summary

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7984 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
404.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Modified
Updates Table C404.2 Minimum Performance of Water Heating Equipment to current federal standard.
Summary

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Commission Action

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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Modified
TAC: 
Energy
 5
Mod #
 8025 
Proponent
Bereket Nigusse
403.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Modified
Updates Table C403.2.3(9) Air Conditioners and Condensing Units Serving Computer Rooms
Summary

AS
AM

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Commission Action

Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
7‑Forms
Mod #
 7332 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
101
Section
7
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification adds Appendix CB for &quot;Solar‑Ready Zone ‑ Commercial&quot; provisions.
Summary
X
AS
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Commission Action

Mod #
 8366 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
1
Section
7
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Provide a Commercial Energy Conservation Code Documentation Checklist in Appendix CA.
Summary
X
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Commission Action

10‑Appendix RD

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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7677 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
1
Section
10
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Add Duct Leakage Test Report to Appendix RD.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

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Commission Action

Mod #
 8074 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
1
Section
10
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Provide a Residential Energy Conservation Code Documentation Checklist in Appendix RD.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

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Commission Action

2‑[CE] ‑ Definitions
Mod #
 7236 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification revises the definition of &quot;nameplate horsepower&quot; to correlate with the 2018 IECC and related industry standards.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7237 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification deletes the term &quot;screw lamp holders&quot; as it is not used in the FBC‑Energy nor the IECC or ASHRAE Standard 90.1.
Summary
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AS
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Commission Action

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5/31/2019
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7240 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification adds, revises, and deletes several electrically‑related definitions from the FBC‑Energy to harmonize the code the 2018 IECC and other industry standards.
Summary
X
AS
AM

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7884 
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
1
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This modification deletes the definition of fan efficiency grade.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

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Commission Action

Mod #
 8256 
Proponent
John Woestman
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Propose definition of cavity insulation.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

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Commission Action

2‑[RE] ‑ Definitions
Mod #
 7203 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification deletes the definition of &quot;high‑efficacy lamps&quot; from the code in coordination with a proposed modification to R404.1
Summary
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Commission Action

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7241 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification revises the terms &quot;approved agency&quot; and &quot;labeled&quot; to reflect industry practices and proper use in the code.
Summary
X
AS
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Commission Action

Mod #
 7796 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher for FHBA
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
The change clarifies the definition of Building Thermal Envelope
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7823 
Proponent
Roger LeBrun
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Update definition of Skylight for consistency with other codes that were modified in the 2018 IECC.
Summary
x
AS
AM

NAR

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Commission Action

Mod #
 8257 
Proponent
John Woestman
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Propose definition of cavity insulation.
Summary
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Commission Action

3‑[CE] ‑ General Requirements

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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7924 
Proponent
Joseph Hetzel
303.1.3
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Inclusion of rolling doors in U‑factor ratings determination language, and reformatting the fenestration product rating language.
Summary
X
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Commission Action

Mod #
 7930 
Proponent
Joseph Hetzel
303.1.3
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifying the Default Door U‑factor table as applying to opaque doors, and including a value for insulated rolling doors.
Summary
X
AS
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Commission Action

3‑[RE] ‑ General Requirements
Mod #
 7939 
Proponent
Joseph Hetzel
303.1.3
Section
3
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Reformat the fenestration product rating language.
Summary
x
AS
AM

NAR

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Commission Action

4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 7195 
Proponent
Gary Kozan
404.4
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Revises service water heating piping insulation to conform to the requirements of ASHRAE 90.1‑2016.
Summary
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AS
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NAR

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Commission Action

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5/31/2019
Energy
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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7239 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
405.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification is mostly editorial to add clarity to the rules for lighting in dwelling units and coolers/freezers.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7244 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
402.4
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification makes minor editorial revision to the terms used for daylight zones, provides a pointer to requirements for daylight responsive controls, and increases the skylight area an additional 1% where DRC is provided.
Summary
X
AS
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NAR

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7245 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
405.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification brings in rules for &quot;luminaire level lighting controls&quot; as an option for meeting the requirements of the code.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7246 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
405.2.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification updates all the requirements related to occupant sensor controls to harmonize the FBC‑Energy with the 2018 IECC and ASHRAE Standard 90.1.
Summary
X
AS
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Commission Action

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5/31/2019
Energy
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WITHOUT COMMENTS
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7313 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
405.2.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification makes minor editorial revisions to the rules related to time‑switch controls.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7315 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
405.2.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification moves the rules for manual controls to C405.2.5 and makes other minor editorial revisions.
Summary
X
AS
AM

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7317 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
405.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification is mostly an editorial update to match the FBC‑Energy to the 2018 IECC for the rules related to daylight‑responsive controls.
Summary
X
AS
AM

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7318 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
405.2.4
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification is an editorial revision to the rules related to specific application controls.
Summary
X
AS
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Commission Action

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5/31/2019
Energy
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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7325 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
405.4
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification revises the several of the rules and tables for interior lighting power requirements.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7326 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
405.5
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification revises the rules and tables for exterior lighting power requirements.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7328 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
405.7
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification is an editorial revision to the Section on transformers to match the terms used in the associated Table.
Summary
X
AS
AM

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7329 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
405.9.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification adds an exception to the speed control rules for escalators and moving walks.
Summary
X
AS
AM

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Commission Action

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5/31/2019
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WITHOUT COMMENTS
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7499 
Proponent
Bereket Nigusse
402.4.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Increases the Skylights area percentage allowed with daylight response control from 5% to 6%.
Summary
X
AS
AM

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I

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7503 
Proponent
Bereket Nigusse
405.2.5.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Exterior lighting control device shall automatically reduce the connected lighting power by at least 50% when there is no activity. While this proposal is a new code section already approved by the the Energy TAC, this modification is required to make it equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1‑2016.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7533 
Proponent
Bereket Nigusse
403.2.4.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Add optimum start capability to individual HVAC off‑hours control
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7882 
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
407.5.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This modification adds an exception to Table C407.5.1(1)
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

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Commission Action

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5/31/2019
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WITHOUT COMMENTS
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7886 
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
403.2.12.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This modification deletes section C403.2.12.3 Fan Efficiency.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7898 
Proponent
Joseph Hetzel
402.5.6
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies loading dock weatherseal provisions.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7904 
Proponent
Joseph Hetzel
402.1.4
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Include garage door maximum U‑factors.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7934 
Proponent
Joseph Hetzel
402.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Adds an air leakage requirement for power‑operated sliding doors and power‑operated folding doors.
Summary
X
AS
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Commission Action

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5/31/2019
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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WITHOUT COMMENTS
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7990 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
403.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Updated Table C403.2.3(3) ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS, PACKAGED TERMINAL HEAT PUMPS, SINGLE‑PACKAGE VERTICAL AIR CONDITIONERS, SINGLE VERTICAL HEAT PUMPS, ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS AND ROOM AIR‑CONDITIONER HEAT PUMPS to latest federal standards.
Summary
X
AS
AM

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I

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7995 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
403.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Update Table C403.2.3(5) Gas and Oil‑fired Boilers to latest federal standards.
Summary
X
AS
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Commission Action

Mod #
 8000 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
403.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Update Table C403.2.3(1) Unitary Air Conditioners and Condensing Units to latest federal standards.
Summary
X
AS
AM

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Commission Action

Mod #
 8028 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
403.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Update Table C403.2.3(2) ELECTRICALLY OPERATED UNITARY AND APPLIED HEAT PUMPS to latest federal standards.
Summary
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Commission Action

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5/31/2019
Energy
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WITHOUT COMMENTS
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 8031 
Proponent
Bereket Nigusse
403.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Updates Table C403.2.3(11) VRF Multi‑Split Air Conditions and Heat Pumps
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

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Commission Action

Mod #
 8040 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher for FHBA
408
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Consolidates maintenance requirements with commissioning provisions.
Summary
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Commission Action

Mod #
 8093 
Proponent
George Wiggins (BOAF)
401
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Mostly editorial to place the commissioning requirements for mechanical &amp; service hot water heating and the functional testing requirements for lighting controls in one new Section 408
Summary
X
AS
AM

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Commission Action

Mod #
 8095 
Proponent
George Wiggins (BOAF)
403
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Corrects a revision placed in the 2015 IECC &amp; moves fan requirements to C403.2.12 to be in one location for consistency with ASHRAE Std 90.1‑16
Summary
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Commission Action

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5/31/2019
Energy
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WITHOUT COMMENTS
SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 8122 
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
403.2.12.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This modification revises the text in section C403.2.12.3.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

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Commission Action

Mod #
 8142 
Proponent
George Wiggins (BOAF)
403
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
The proposed additional criteria to the FBC, Energy provides the ability to reduce building energy use through deeper thermostat setups and setbacks and ventilation control in unrented guestrooms without affecting occupant comfort or creating a conflict with the FBC, Mechanical Code
Summary
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AM

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Commission Action

Mod #
 8148 
Proponent
George Wiggins (BOAF)
406.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposal clarifies that built‑out tenant spaces that are or were occupied, and undergoing an alteration using the existing building provisions, do not need to comply with one or more of the packages in Section C406.
Summary
X
AS
AM

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Commission Action

Mod #
 8228 
Proponent
John Woestman
402.5.4
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Proposal FS101‑15 for the 2018 IBC completely reorganized IBC Section 716, the pointers need to be reviewed and several revised. This proposal complements FS74‑15 approved in 2015 for the 2018 IBC.
Summary
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Commission Action

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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 8367 
Proponent
Oscar Calleja
403.2.8
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Eliminates Conflict between FECC‑C403.2.8 and the Mechanical Code Section 507.5.
Commercial Kitchen Hood Minimum Airflows in M507.5 are actually HIGHER than the Maximum shown in Energy Code Commercial 403.2.8. Proposed Mod eliminates the Maximum Airflows in C403.2.8.
Summary
X
AS
AM

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Commission Action

Mod #
 8377 
Proponent
Oscar Calleja
408.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Adds clarification to the Commercial Building Commissioning requirement.This Mod adds language that prevents counting individual mechanical system capacities serving the building&#39;s dwelling/sleeping units in calculating the whole building capacity.
Summary
X
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Commission Action

4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 7154 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
403.7.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Disallow electric resistance from being primary space heating system type for prescriptive compliance in Climate Zone 2.
Summary
X
AS
AM

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7204 
Proponent
Bryan Holland
404.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This proposed modification revises the luminaire and lamp efficacy requirements under Section R404 to align the code with current lighting industry standards.
Summary
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Commission Action

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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7566 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
405.2.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies that for simulated performance compliance, the tested building air leakage rate must not exceed the proposed design leakage rate.
Summary
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AM

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7574 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Reword first sentence of Table R405.5.2(1) footnote &quot;a&quot; regarding building air leakage testing to make consistent with current Florida Code.
Summary
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Commission Action

Mod #
 7577 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies that for proposed designs with electric heating, the standard reference design heating system type is a heat pump.
Summary
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AM

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Commission Action

Mod #
 7578 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Clarifies that for proposed designs without a heating system, an electric heat pump is to be assumed for both the standard reference design and proposed design if the proposed design has an electric water heater.
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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7651 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Adds dehumidifier and dehumidistat sections to performance compliance Table R405.5.2(1).
Summary
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Commission Action

Mod #
 7783 
Proponent
David Porter
403.5.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Plan reviewers &amp; inspectors have misinterpreted 403.5.1 to mean that HW recirc systems are mandatory for every 1 &amp; 2 family dwelling.  They are not.  It is the controls that are mandatory IF a HW recirc system is installed.
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Commission Action

Mod #
 7802 
Proponent
Mo Madani
405.4.2.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Incorporating Commission’s declaratory statements as required by 553.73(7)(d), Florida Statutes. 

DS2018‑034
Summary
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Commission Action

Mod #
 7958 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher for FHBA
402.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Adds Exception for log homes.
Summary
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AM

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Commission Action

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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 8014 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher for FHBA
403.6.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Adds fan efficacy criteria for H/ERV fans.
Summary
X
AS
AM

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Commission Action

Mod #
 8036 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher for FHBA
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Changes equations to account for minimum fan efficacy for HRV and ERV
Summary
X
AS
AM

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Commission Action

5‑[RE] ‑ Existing Building
Mod #
 7254 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
503.1.1.1
Section
5
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Provides additional flexibility for builders by allowing replacement fenestration U‑factors and SHGCs to be area‑weighted averaged, consistent with 2018 IECC.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 7598 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
503.2
Section
5
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
To make exception consistent with Florida Code Section R405.3, replace &quot;energy cost&quot; language with &quot;loads&quot; language.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7599 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
505.2
Section
5
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
To make exception consistent with Florida Code Section R405.3, replace &quot;energy cost&quot; language with &quot;loads&quot; language.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

5‑[CE] ‑ Existing Building
Mod #
 8190 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
503.2
Section
5
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Adopts reasonable exceptions to code requirements for existing buildings.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

2717‑[CE] Reference Standards
Mod #
 7883 
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
1
Section
2717
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
Adds reference standard ASHRAE 55‑2013
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 7885 
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
1
Section
2717
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This modification removes reference standard AMCA 205‑12
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 73
Mod #
 7913 
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
1
Section
2717
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This modification adds the reference standard AMCA 208‑18: Calculation of the Fan Energy Index.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 8139 
Proponent
Amanda Hickman
1
Section
2717
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
This modification adds two new references to Chapter 6.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 8176 
Proponent
Mo Madani
6
Section
2717
Chapter
Approved as Submitted
The proposed code change update standard ASHRAE 90.1 to the 2016 edition.
Summary
X
AS
AM

NAR

I

W
Commission Action

No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Energy
 16
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 7515 
Proponent
Bereket Nigusse
402.5.6
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Clarifies cargo doors and loading dock doors infiltration restriction requirement
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Energy
 16
Mod #
 7523 
Proponent
Bereket Nigusse
403.2.4.1.4
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Heated or cooled vestibules require controls based on a thermostat located in the vestibule
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 7536 
Proponent
Bereket Nigusse
403.2.4.2.5
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Automatic control of HVAC systems serving guest rooms
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 7558 
Proponent
Bereket Nigusse
403.2.4.3
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Updated exception that restricts gravity dampers use for exhaust and relief system only
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 7608 
Proponent
Bereket Nigusse
405.4.1
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Total connected interior lighting power calculation
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Energy
 16
Mod #
 8185 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
407.3
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Clarifies the treatment of on‑site renewable energy in the performance path and sets reasonable limitations on trade‑offs consistent with the 2018 IECC.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 8199 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
406
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Adds two new options to Section C406, providing additional flexibility consistent with changes made in the 2018 IECC through proposal CE230.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 7579 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Removes footnote &quot;e&quot; and &quot;f&quot; references from Service hot water section of table.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 7987 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher for FHBA
403.3
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Adds additional method for energy code compliance ‑ buried ducts.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Energy
 16
Mod #
 7994 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher for FHBA
403.3
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Adds alternate methods for energy compliance.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 8127 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
405
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
This proposal makes the 7th Edition Code consistent with the 2018 IECC and closes a significant performance path loophole by eliminating efficiency trade‑offs for heating, cooling, and water heating equipment for which the Commission is preempted from setting efficiency requirements.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 8172 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
403
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Incorporates 2018 IECC provisions for buried ducts in attics, including proposals RE99, RE100, and RE110.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 8181 
Proponent
Eric Lacey
406
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
This proposal aligns the Energy Rating Index target in the Florida Building Code with the 2018 IECC.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Energy
 16
Mod #
 8287 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher for FHBA
402.1.4
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Changes to U‑Factor for fenestration.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 8390 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher for FHBA
406.4
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Establishes ERI Reference Design ventilation rate.
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Mod #
 8392 
Proponent
Arlene Stewart
403.7.1.4
Section
4
Chapter
No Affirmative Recommendation
Makes provisions for heating and cooling equipment powered by generators during natural disasters and recovery
Summary

AS
AM

X
NAR

I

W
Commission Action

Withdrawn
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  Withdrawn
TAC: 
Energy
 3
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 8066 
Proponent
George Wiggins (BOAF)
408.1
Section
4
Chapter
Withdrawn
The operations and documentation requirements in Section C303 were written prior to the IECC having section C408. Section C408 covers commissioning requirements, &amp;  what type of operations and maintenance documents must be included in the information given to building owners and operators.
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
X
W
Commission Action

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Total Mods for this report:  97
Total Mods for  Energy in  Withdrawn
TAC: 
Energy
 3
4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 7576 
Proponent
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
403.6.1
Section
4
Chapter
Withdrawn
Rewords section&#39;s electronically commutated motor requirement and adds minimum efficacy requirement for HRVs and ERVs.
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
X
W
Commission Action

Mod #
 8289 
Proponent
Joseph Belcher for FHBA
402.1.4
Section
4
Chapter
Withdrawn
Changes to U‑Factor for fenestration.
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
X
W
Commission Action

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