Page 1 of 8
6/4/2019
Energy
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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
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Total Mods for this report:  26
Approved as Submitted
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 10
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
10‑Appendix RD
Section
1
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
 7675 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Add Envelope Leakage Test Report to Appendix RD.
Appendix RD
Proponent

XX
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

0 Yes 8 N0

A2
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
1
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
 7678 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Modify Energy Performance Level (EPL) Display Card.
Appendix RD
Proponent
XX

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

8 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
3‑[RE] ‑ General Requirements
Section
303.1.3
Joseph Hetzel
 7940 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Title the default door U‑factor table as applying to opaque doors, and distinguish that table from the &quot;glazed fenestration&quot; table retitled to apply to windows, glass doors and skylights.
3
Proponent
XX

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

8 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency

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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
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Total Mods for this report:  26
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 10
Section
401.2
Joseph Belcher for FHBA
 8045 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Eliminated mandatory automatic controlled receptacles.
4
Proponent

XX
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

0 Yes – 8 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
403.2.14
Amanda Hickman
 8137 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This modification resolves conflict between Federal preemption rules and code requirements for walk‑in coolers and freezers
4
Proponent

XX
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

2 Yes – 5 No

A2
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Section
403.3.3
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
 7570 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Clarifies that duct testing is required for simulated performance compliance if credit is taken for duct sealing beyond default leakage.
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

8 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
Section
405.2.3
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
 7575 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Clarifies that for simulated performance compliance, the tested duct air leakage rate must not exceed the leakage rate of the proposed design.
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

8 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W

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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
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Total Mods for this report:  26
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted
TAC: 
Energy
 10
Section
403.13
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
 7649 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Adds dehumidifier code sections.
4
Proponent
XX

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).
A3
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

7 Yes – 1 Yes

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
5‑[RE] ‑ Existing Building
Section
501.7
Oscar Calleja
 8371 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
On existing Residential buildings, replacement of AC ductwork is required to comply with the Prescriptive requirements of the Energy Code. This means min R‑8 ductwork in attics.
This Mod removes that requirement allowing for R‑6 ductwork to be installed.
5
Proponent
XX

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).
A3
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

A3  8 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
SubCode:
Residential
Ü
4‑Foundations
Section
408.3
Ann Russo8
 7655 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This change adds an option for dehumidification for unvented crawl spaces.
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

8 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
Approved as Submitted

W
No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Energy
 16
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
2‑[CE] ‑ Definitions

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Total Mods for this report:  26
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Energy
 16
Section
202
Joseph Hetzel
 7915 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Clarification to the definitions of Entrance Door and Fenestration.
2
Proponent
XX

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).
G1
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

8 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
202
Armin Hauer
 8175 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
added definition
2
Proponent

XX
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

0 Yes – 8 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency
Section
405.6.3
Bryan Holland
 7205 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification revises the voltage drop requirement to include &quot;customer‑owned service conductors&quot; in addition to feeder conductors and branch circuit conductors.
4
Proponent

XX
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

0 Yes – 8 No

G2
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
405.6.1
Bryan Holland
 7206 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification revises the section to clarify that compliance with Section 8 Power of the ASHRAE Standard 90.1 is required by Section 405.6.1
4
Proponent

XX
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

0 Yes – 8 No

G2
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
WITH COMMENTS
Total Mods for this report:  26
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Energy
 16
Section
403.4.2.4
Bryan Holland
 7238 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification harmonizes requirements for part‑load controls for hydronic system of the FBC‑Energy with the 2018 IECC.
4
Proponent

XX
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

0 Yes – 8 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
405.5.2
Bryan Holland
 7327 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification adds mandatory requirements for gas‑fired lighting appliances.
4
Proponent

XX
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

0 Yes – 8 No

G1
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
406.7.1
George Wiggins (BOAF)
 8154 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Clarifies that minimum percentage requirements are related to a building&#39;s annual hot water requirements &amp; not  first hour rating, &amp;
Removes combined heat and power system technologies  &amp;
Expands the qualifying renewable energy technology  to any on site renewable
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

Withdrawn by proponent in favor of an earlier mod CE246

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation
X
W
Section
403.2.12.2
Armin Hauer
 8184 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Correct conversion error related to shaft power.
Move the clause about fan system motor nameplate for better clarity.
Increase the design options for load‑matching variable‑speed fan motors, accommodates new motor and drive technologies, and it simplifies the motor selection criteria for fans.
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
XX

8 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
WITH COMMENTS
Total Mods for this report:  26
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Energy
 16
Section
402.2.7
John Woestman
 8259 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
From an building thermal envelope perspective, air spaces are sometimes not being applied correctly and this proposal provides the necessary direction.
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

Withdrawn by proponent.

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation
X
W
4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Section
405.5.2(1)
Kelli Fleming
 7231 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
The proposed modifications are editorial in nature and are being submitted to maintain consistency with the changes that are anticipated with IECC 2021 changes.
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).
A4
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

8 Yes – 0 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
405.5.2
Jeff Sonne for FSEC
 7597 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Increases reference water heater efficiency for proposed electric water heaters with ~= 55 gallon rated storage volume.
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).
A3
3. No comment is needed.
4. Straw Poll.
Commission Action

A3 – 6 Yes – 2 No

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
Section
403.3
Joseph Belcher for FHBA
 8002 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Additional method for energy code compliance.
4
Proponent

XX
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

1 Yes – 7 No

A2
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W

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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
WITH COMMENTS
Total Mods for this report:  26
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Energy
 16
Section
405
Eric Lacey
 8129 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Provides a reasonable efficiency trade‑off backstop for the performance path.
4
Proponent

XX
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

0 Yes – 8 No

A3
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
5‑[RE] ‑ Existing Building
Section
503.1.4
Bryan Holland
 7243 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification
5
Proponent

XX
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

G3 0 Yes – 8 No

G3
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
5‑[CE] ‑ Existing Building
Section
503.1
Bryan Holland
 7330 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
This proposed modification deletes an unintended and unnecessary exception for alterations.
5
Proponent

XX
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

0 Yes – 8 No

G2
Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation

W
SubCode:
Residential
Ü
8‑Roof‑Ceiling Construction

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SECOND COMMENT PERIOD
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Total Mods for this report:  26
Total Mods for  Energy in  No Affirmative Recommendation
TAC: 
Energy
 16
Section
806.5
Ann Russo1
 7726 
Chapter
Mod #
Comment
Editorial improvement.
8
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

Withdrawn by Proponent.

Summary

AS
AM

NAR

I
No Affirmative Recommendation
X
W
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