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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
5‑Commercial Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 8933 
Proponent
501
Section
5
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Changes to text of Section C501, C502, C503. modifications remove a bit of redundant code that was causing confusion and clarifies text.
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CE250‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
7‑Forms
Mod #
 8937 
Proponent
100
Section
7
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
The new appendix deals with renewable energy and creates a path to a Zero energy design approach, similar to the zEPI that is already found in the 2015 IgCC
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CE264‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
1‑[CE] ‑ Scope and Administration
Mod #
 8565 
Proponent
103.2
Section
1
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Modification of text of C103.2. The plan examiner needs to know what energy compliance path the project was designed to so they are able to determine if the project demonstrates compliance with the specific energy requirements.
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Mo Madani
CE13‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Mod #
 9119 
Proponent
103.1
Section
1
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This only clarifies that the building official can accept digital documents.
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Mo Madani
ADM46‑19 Part III
CC #
Staff Classication
1‑[RE] ‑ Scope and Administration
Mod #
 8566 
Proponent
103.2
Section
1
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Modification of text of R103.2. The plan examiner needs to know what energy compliance path the project was designed to so they are able to determine if the project demonstrates compliance with the specific energy requirements.
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Mo Madani
CE13‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication
2‑[CE] ‑ Definitions
Mod #
 8569 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This code change replicates the IPC definitions for "demand recirculation water systems definition". This provides consistency in the use of the term between the two codes.
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Mo Madani
CE22‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Mod #
 8572 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
The reason for this change is that “accessible” is typically understood to be reachable by a person using a wheelchair. This is not the case in the sections shown to be revised. The revised language will clarify where the requirement is intended for inspection or repair.
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Mo Madani
CE29‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8574 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This proposal updates the language for the definition "On‑Site Renewable Energy". Adds new definition "Renewable Energy Resources".
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Mo Madani
CE31‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
202
 8576 
Chapter
Mod #
The current definition of above‑grade wall is general and vague and allows for an interpretation that ignores the thermal performance of important building elements. This change to the definition clarifies it and closes a potential loophole.
2
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Mo Madani
CC #
CE35‑19
Staff Classication
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Mod #
 9199 
Proponent
402.4
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Revises the table for consistency
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Mo Madani
CCC EC‑C4‑20
CC #
Staff Classication
2‑[RE] ‑ Definitions
Mod #
 8567 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This Change is done simply to combine and utilize the language of the IRC and IECC definitions together for consistency, and accuracy as to what Air Impermeable Insulation must meet to reduce both, air infiltration and exfiltration.
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Mo Madani
CE19‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8570 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This code change replicates the IPC definitions for "demand recirculation water systems definition". This provides consistency in the use of the term between the two codes.
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Mo Madani
CE22‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Mod #
 8575 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This proposal adds an updated version of the definition "On‑Site Renewable Energy", and adds a new definition "Renewable Energy Resources".
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CE31‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
202
 8967 
Chapter
Mod #
This simply changing the language in the definition chapter of the IECC‑R (and IRC Chapter 11) to be consistent with definition in IECC‑C
2
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Mo Madani
CC #
RE9‑19 Part I
Staff Classication
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Section
202
 8968 
Chapter
Mod #
Definition "Roof Recovery". This simply changes the language in the definition chapter of the IECC‑R (and IRC Chapter 11) to be consistent with definition in IECC‑C.
2
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Commission  Action
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Mo Madani
CC #
RE9‑19 Part II
Staff Classication
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4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Mod #
 8634 
Proponent
402.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This proposal places commonplace envelope requirements on greenhouses when it is being mechanically heated or cooled.
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Mo Madani
CE56‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8636 
Proponent
402.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This proposal reduces the envelope requirements for equipment buildings as defined in C402.1.2.
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Mo Madani
CE58‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.1.3
 8639 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to reduce energy costs for commercial building owners and improve long‑term energy efficiency by adopting the more efficient and cost‑effective opaque envelope requirements from ASHRAE Standard 90.1‑2016 or the IECC for roofs.
4
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Mo Madani
CC #
CE61‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Mod #
 8686 
Proponent
402.2.4
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
In the last code cycle, provisions for full‑slab insulation where added to Table C402.1.3 for heated slabs. However, Section C402.2.4 only addresses perimeter insulation of slabs.
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Mo Madani
CE79‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8721 
Proponent
402.5
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Adds new Section, C402.5.1.2.3 concerning building thermal envelope testing. Provides an alternative for very large buildings in testing a portion.
Summary

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Mo Madani
CE97‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8731 
Proponent
402.5.1.2.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
The test method to determine the air leakage rate of a low sloped roof should be referenced as the existing test methods are not appropriate to test low sloped roofs.
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Mo Madani
CE101‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Section
402.5.1.2.1
 8734 
Chapter
Mod #
The NRCA’s intent here is to provide clarity consistent with ASHRAE Standard 90.1‑2013, Addendum ‘ay’, ASHRAE Standard 90.1‑2016, Section 5.4.3.1.3, Item ‘b’ (7), and language used by roofing industry professionals.
4
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Mo Madani
CC #
CE102‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Mod #
 8736 
Proponent
402.5.9
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Concerning large operable windows, roll up doors, and/or sliding or folding doors installed and open to take advantage of cross ventilation or wind to assist with cooling and ventilation of a space.
Summary

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Energy Standard Needed

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Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE106‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8742 
Proponent
403.3.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Modification of text of Section C403.3.3 and C403.3.4, adding "mandatory" to those sections.
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Mo Madani
CE114‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Mod #
 8743 
Proponent
403.4.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This proposal updates this requirement to account for real world operation of heat pumps.
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Mo Madani
CE116‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8749 
Proponent
403.4.3.3.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Modification to text of Section C403.4.3.3.3 "Two‑position valve". Concerning automatic valve shutoff of water flow when the compressor is off.
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Mo Madani
CE122‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8752 
Proponent
403.6.5.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Modification of text of Section C403.6.5.1. Adds new Section C403.6.5.1 "Dehumidification Control Interaction."
Summary

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Energy Standard Needed

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Mo Madani
CE125‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Mod #
 8755 
Proponent
403.7.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
The current threshold for exempting parking ventilation controls ignores a substantial percentage of the parking garage market that could benefit from reduced fan ventilation during times of low (or no) occupancy.
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Mo Madani
CE129‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8775 
Proponent
403.7.6.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This addendum contains minor changes to language for clarification. Original language could be interpreted to allow room lighting and HVAC to resume after 30 minutes of unoccupied and unrented condition
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Mo Madani
CE135‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8782 
Proponent
403.8.5
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Exhaust fan efficacies were introduced in the code in 2012 IECC for whole‑house ventilation in low‑rise residential buildings, but have never been included in the commercial provisions
Summary

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Energy Standard Needed

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Mo Madani
CE140‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Mod #
 8783 
Proponent
403.9
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This proposal brings in the definition for large diameter ceiling fans (LDCF) that is consistent with the DOE fan regulations and also the International Mechanical Code.
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Mo Madani
CE141‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8825 
Proponent
403.11.3
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This change clarifies that active sections of piping used for radiant heat do not require insulation,
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Mo Madani
CE153‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8826 
Proponent
404.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This proposal includes an increase in the efficiency requirement for C404.2.1 from 90% Et to 92% Et.
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Mo Madani
CE156‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Mod #
 8828 
Proponent
404.5.2.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Table E202.1 in the IPC, "Internal Volume of Various Water Distribution Tubing" should be specifically included as an option in calculations for the section.
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Mo Madani
CE158‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8846 
Proponent
405.1.2.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
The proposal is editorial, and intended to clarify correct application of occupancy sensors, and associated controls for warehouse storage areas.
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Mo Madani
CE162‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
405.1
 8848 
Chapter
Mod #
All lighting controls requirements should be located in C405.2, and all lighting power requirements should be located in C405.3 and C405.4. We should not have lighting control requirements buried in exceptions within C405.3
4
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Mo Madani
CC #
CE163‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Section
405.1.2.1.2
 8849 
Chapter
Mod #
The proposal is editorial, and intended to clarify correct application of occupancy sensors, and associated controls for warehouse storage areas.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

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D
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Mo Madani
CC #
CE166‑19
Staff Classication
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Section
405.2.1.1
 8850 
Chapter
Mod #
Modifies text of Section C405.2.1.1, to incorporate a manual control for occupants to turn off lights. Modification to text of exception.
4
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Commission  Action
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Mo Madani
CC #
CE167‑19
Staff Classication
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Section
405.2.1
 8851 
Chapter
Mod #
There should be one uniform requirement for occupant sensor control of lights in corridors regardless of whether they are smaller than 300 square feet, and we propose that this requirement should allow for lights to remain continuously “on” at a reduced level to alleviate safety concerns
4
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Summary

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D
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Mo Madani
CC #
CE169‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
Section
405.2.1.3
 8852 
Chapter
Mod #
The code allows “partial‑off” occupant sensors in warehouses and open office areas. A separate proposal being heard in this cycle would also require that partial‑off occupant sensors be provided in corridors. Both controls must work together.
4
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Commission  Action
Summary

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Mo Madani
CC #
CE170‑19
Staff Classication
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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Section
405.2.1.3
 8853 
Chapter
Mod #
The code is silent about how lights are to be turned on in open office areas, proposed language to address this.
4
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Commission  Action
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Mo Madani
CC #
CE171‑19
Staff Classication
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Section
405.2.1.3
 8869 
Chapter
Mod #
Private offices are often configured so that occupants need to pass through open office areas to get to restrooms, printers, pantries, etc. Adding of exception to reference.
4
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Commission  Action
Summary

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Mo Madani
CC #
CE172‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
405.2
 8870 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal to clarify requirements by putting the light reduction controls in a new section C405.2.3.
4
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Commission  Action
Summary

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Mo Madani
CC #
CE175‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
405.2.2.1
 8872 
Chapter
Mod #
As lighting has become more efficient with the use of LEDs, the lighting power density and wattage of luminaires has reduced significantly. However, the Light Reduction Control exception found under C405.2.2.1, has not adjusted accordingly.
4
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Summary

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D
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Mo Madani
CC #
CE178‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Section
404.2.2.2
 8875 
Chapter
Mod #
The intent of the provision is to allow space occupants to manually reduce their lighting level by at least 50% of lighting load for personal preference, etc.
4
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Summary

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Mo Madani
CC #
CE181‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
405.2.2.2
 8878 
Chapter
Mod #
Removing exception C405.2.2.2 allows the light‑reduction control provision to become more consistent with user controllability of lighting in areas that have automatic daylight responsive controls.
4
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Commission  Action
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Mo Madani
CC #
CE182‑19
Staff Classication
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Section
405.2.2.2
 8880 
Chapter
Mod #
Modification of text C405.2.3.1, removing specific reference to offices, classrooms, laboratories, and library reading rooms, to expand daylight responsive control function.
4
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Commission  Action
Summary

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D
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Mo Madani
CC #
CE185‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
Section
405.2.3.2
 8884 
Chapter
Mod #
This change would greatly expand the applicability of daylight responsive controls requirements in cities, where there is significant overshadowing from adjacent buildings, and would conform the requirements in the IECC to those in Standard 90.1
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

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Mo Madani
CC #
CE190‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Section
405.2.3.2
 8889 
Chapter
Mod #
Currently there is no exception from daylight responsive controls requirements for windows shaded by deep overhangs. This proposal would create an exception, by stating that a daylight zone is not established if the exterior overhang is too deep.
4
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Commission  Action
Summary

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Mo Madani
CC #
CE192‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
405.2.3.2
 8896 
Chapter
Mod #
The language describing daylight zones under rooftop monitors was relocated from the “sidelit” to the “toplit” section in the 2018 IECC. This was a mistake. This proposal also clarifies that “vertical fenestration” is a defined term
4
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Commission  Action
Summary

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D
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D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE193‑19
Staff Classication
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Section
405.2.3.2
 8897 
Chapter
Mod #
Editorial change to correct mis‑label of daylighting sidelit zone figure.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

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D
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Mo Madani
CC #
CE194‑19
Staff Classication
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Section
405.2.3.4
 8898 
Chapter
Mod #
Currently the code provides no guidance as to how daylight zones would be established in multistory atrium spaces. This proposal provides clarity.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

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D
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D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE196‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Section
405.2.6
 8899 
Chapter
Mod #
The use of the term “decorative” lighting for exterior applications is confusing. We have interior “decorative” lighting described in CC405.3.2.2.1, but no exterior “decorative” lighting.
4
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Commission  Action
Summary

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D
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D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE197‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
405.2.6.3
 8900 
Chapter
Mod #
Modifies text of Section C405.2.6.3, proposes text for Luminaires serving outdoor parking areas, change to lighting setback
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
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D
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D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE198‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
405.2.7
 8901 
Chapter
Mod #
Currently there is confusion on how to apply the requirements of the 2018 IECC to parking garage applications. . This proposal provides proper daylight responsive control and exceptions that meet the design needs and operation of parking garages.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Approved as Submitted – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE199‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
405.3.2
 8907 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal clarifies how the lighting power allowance is to be determined for Core and Shell buildings.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Approved as Submitted – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE202‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Section
405.3.2
 8908 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal clarifies the application and calculation procedures for the Building Area Method and the Space‑by‑Space Method.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Approved as Submitted – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE203‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
405.3.2
 8909 
Chapter
Mod #
Building Area Method Lighting Power Densities (LPDs) are based on the Space‑by‑Space LPDs assigned proportionally for the building type. The LPD values proposed here are a continuation of the extensive work done on the Space‑by‑Space LPD values.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Approved as Submitted – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE206‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
Section
405.3.2
 8910 
Chapter
Mod #
Based on data gathered from industry partners and design professionals, practical LPD values have been determined. These LPD values are not just an update to existing models, but instead, include an extensive review and upgrade of those models.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Approved as Submitted – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE208‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
Section
405.4
 8912 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds new section C405.4 "Lighting for plant growth and maintenance. Adding requirements concerning the same.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Approved as Submitted – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE209‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Section
405.4.2
 8914 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal clarifies the calculation procedures for compliance with exterior lighting power requirements.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Approved as Submitted – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE211‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Mod #
 8916 
Proponent
405.8.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Technology designed for energy efficiency imposed by the current requirement may actually increase energy consumption in many applications. The proposed revision would require a traffic analysis to determine application
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE213‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8932 
Proponent
408.3.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
The addition of ‘or approved agency’ will make the lighting systems requirements match the mechanical system requirements in C 408.2.1. This will facilitate and add flexibility to the enforcement of the commissioning requirements.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE249‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Section
402.2.4
 8993 
Chapter
Mod #
This section of the code is about the installation of insulation in the attic and retaining it in its installed location to ensure that it performs as intended by the manufacturer
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Approved as Submitted – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE49‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 8854 
Proponent
403.3.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Adding new definition "Thermal Distribution Efficiency (TDE)", modification of R403.3.1 to add references to TDE.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE151‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.2.1
 8988 
Chapter
Mod #
This code change proposal is intended to provide clarity consistent with roofing terminology used every day by roofing industry‑ and design‑professionals across the country.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Approved as Submitted – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE42‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Mod #
 8995 
Proponent
402.2.5
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This proposal expands the listing for cold‑formed steel equivalent R‑values in order to coordinate with Tables R402.1.2 and N1102.1.2 entitled “Insulation and Fenestration Requirements by Component”.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE51‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8999 
Proponent
402.2.9
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This proposal does not add new requirements; rather, it separates the prescriptive and mandatory provisions into separate sections.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE59‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9000 
Proponent
402.2.10
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Proposal separates the prescriptive and mandatory provisions into separate sections and clarifies the exception to required insulation in jurisdictions designated by the code official as having a very heavy termite infestation
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE60‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Mod #
 9001 
Proponent
402.2.11
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This proposal does not add new requirements, it separates the prescriptive and mandatory provisions as well as the exception.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE62‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9034 
Proponent
403.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Because the provisions of R403.5.2 cannot be feasibly modeled or traded they should be labeled as mandatory.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE125‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9046 
Proponent
403.6.1
Section
4
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
This proposal will update the requirements to the latest Energy Star requirement Version 4.0. The fan efficacy values are very conservative based on what is currently on the market.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE133‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
5‑[RE] ‑ Existing Building

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Approved as Submitted – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 75
Section
503.1.4
 9093 
Chapter
Mod #
This revised language aligns the residential lighting alteration section with the commercial lighting systems Section C503.6
5
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Approved as Submitted – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE218‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
5‑[CE] ‑ Existing Building
Mod #
 8935 
Proponent
503.3.2
Section
5
Chapter
Approved as Submitted – Consent
Moving fenestration replacement to Chapter 5 properly co‑locates the provisions for fenestration changes in existing buildings.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE259‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
SubCode:
Residential
Ü
3317‑
Section
106
 8955 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal addresses those tiny houses that build to be self‑sufficient with their energy consumption. If they meet those requirements they should be considered to comply with the intent of the energy requirements.
3317
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Approved as Submitted – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RB292‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Denied – Consent
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
4‑Residential Energy Efficiency

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
401.2
 9091 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to improve the energy efficiency of residential buildings by roughly 5% or more, and to provide code users with flexibility to select the measures that make the most sense for each project.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE209‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
8‑Solar‑Ready Provisions‑Detached One And Two Family Dwellings,Multiple Single‑Family Dwellings(Town Houses)
Section
103.6
 8936 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal modifies Appendix CA provisions to ensure that there is design and space consideration for a standard sized battery rack, and for the connections to the electrical panels
8
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE262‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Mod #
 9095 
Proponent
103.1
Section
8
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The solar ready appendix in the IRC was changed last cycle but the changes were not incorporated in the solar ready appendix of IECC residential provisions
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE222‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
101
 9096 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds Appendix RB concerning "Zero Energy Residential Building Provisions"
8
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE223‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
1‑[CE] ‑ Scope and Administration
Mod #
 8560 
Proponent
102.1
Section
1
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to help ensure that energy conservation will be considered in any request for approval of alternative materials, designs, or methods of construction.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE9‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8562 
Proponent
102.1
Section
1
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to help ensure that energy conservation will be considered in any request for approval of alternative materials, designs, or methods of construction.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE10‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication
1‑[RE] ‑ Scope and Administration

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8561 
Proponent
102.1
Section
1
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to help ensure that energy conservation will be considered in any request for approval of alternative materials, designs, or methods of construction
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE9‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8563 
Proponent
102.1
Section
1
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to bring more consistency and transparency in code enforcement by helping to ensure that requests for recognition of alternative materials, designs, or methods of construction, and responses to these requests, be put in writing.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE10‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
102.1.1
 8564 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to establish a reasonable level of efficiency for the permanent thermal envelope in buildings constructed to “above code” programs.
1
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE12‑19 Part II
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
2‑[CE] ‑ Definitions

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8568 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Revised language makes the proper distinction between geothermal energy sources and geothermal heat pumps. The revision also limits the biomass sources to those that meet specifications as waste products.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE21‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8571 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Section C403.6.1 makes reference to "DDC" but nowhere in the code does it tell you what that is. The purpose of this proposal is to bring forth the definition as currently found in ASHRAE 90.1.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE26‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
2‑[RE] ‑ Definitions
Mod #
 8573 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The reason for this change is that “accessible” is typically understood to be reachable by a person using a wheelchair. This is not the case in the sections shown to be revised. The revised language will clarify where the requirement is intended for inspection or repair.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE29‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8964 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this proposal is to coordinate with the definition in IECC‑C by adding a definition to IECC‑R for cavity insulation to complement the existing definition for continuous insulation
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE4‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8965 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This revision clarifies the types of products that are included in the category of "skylights" and brings the IECC Residential definition in alignment with what is in the 2018 IECC Commercial definition for "skylights
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE6‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
202
 8966 
Chapter
Mod #
The definition of "high efficacy lamps" has not been updated to reflect the changes in the market due to increased federal minimums and greater availability/affordability of LED lighting
2
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE7‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9198 
Proponent
202
Section
2
Chapter
Denied – Consent
revises the definition of "on‑site renewable energy"
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CCC EC‑C2‑20
CC #
Staff Classication
3‑[CE] ‑ General Requirements
Mod #
 8577 
Proponent
301
Section
3
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal updates the climate zones to correspond with the release of ASHRAE Standard 169‑2013, which is referenced in both the 2018 IgCC and ASHRAE 90.1 and ASHRAE 90.2.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE36‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8594 
Proponent
303.1.3
Section
3
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Proposal updating language of Visible Transmittance (VT) rating that applies necessary equivalency factors for the National Fenestration Rating Council’s new NFRC 203 VTannual Rating Protocol for Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs)
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE39‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8597 
Proponent
303.1.2
Section
3
Chapter
Denied – Consent
In lieu of mandating density quality assurance checks on the installation of blown insulation material, proposal to add a requirement that the installer of the material certify the R‑value of the installation
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE40‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication
3‑[RE] ‑ General Requirements
Mod #
 8578 
Proponent
301
Section
3
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal updates the climate zones to correspond with the release of ASHRAE Standard 169‑2013, which is referenced in both the 2018 IgCC and ASHRAE 90.1 and ASHRAE 90.2.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE36‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8599 
Proponent
303.1.2
Section
3
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Proposal for insulation materials that are installed to certify the installed R‑value of the insulation material.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE40‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication
4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8600 
Proponent
401.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modification to text of Sections listed for clarity. This change also further clarifies that one cannot combine the IECC and ASHRAE compliance paths on a given project.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE41‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8602 
Proponent
407
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The labels “prescriptive” and “mandatory” are found in the IECC but they are not used consistently and no direction is provided for the intended application of the provisions with such labels. Proposal to clarify the text of the code.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE42‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8607 
Proponent
401.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal provides an optional alternative for dwelling and sleeping units under commercial provisions to meet the same energy efficiency requirements of dwelling and sleeping units under the Residential provisions. Using R406 ERI
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE44‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8614 
Proponent
401.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This code change proposes to remove a conflict between the third compliance option in C401.2, and the total building performance compliance method and Performance‑based compliance of C407.3.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE45‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8615 
Proponent
401.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal is intended to simplify the code by providing mandatory requirements of the Total Building Performance method in one location only.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE48‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
401.2
 8630 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to improve the efficiency of buildings designed to comply under the IECC performance path by altering the multiplier for the standard reference design building from 85% to 80%.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE49‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
401.3
 8633 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to add a permanent certificate to commercial buildings that will record basic information related to the building thermal envelope.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE55‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Mod #
 8637 
Proponent
402.1.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal provides for the appropriate addition of insulation material layers within a given insulation component and also clarifies that different insulation components (e.g., cavity + continuous insulation) R‑values cannot be added together because it will not result in equivalent performance.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE60‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8640 
Proponent
401.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to reduce energy costs for commercial building owners and improve long‑term energy efficiency by adopting the more efficient and cost‑effective opaque envelope requirements from either ASHRAE Standard 90.1‑2016 or the IECC for above‑grade walls
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE63‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8642 
Proponent
402.1.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to reduce energy costs for commercial building owners and improve long‑term energy efficiency by adopting the more efficient and cost‑effective opaque envelope requirements from ASHRAE Standard 90.1‑2016 or the IECC for below‑grade walls.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE64‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.1.3
 8644 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to improve consistency by applying an R‑value for joist/framing floors in climate zone 1 in Table C402.1.3 that matches the corresponding U‑factor in Table C402.1.4.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE65‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
Section
402.1.3
 8645 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to reduce energy costs for commercial building owners and improve long‑term energy efficiency by adopting the more efficient and cost‑effective opaque envelope requirements from ASHRAE Standard 90.1‑2016 or the IECC for floors.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE66‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap

Page 35 of 85
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8646 
Proponent
402.1.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modification of text to Table C402.1.3 and Table C402.1.4, modifying text to add "full, under" to slab installations.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE67‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8647 
Proponent
402.1.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to reduce energy costs for commercial building owners and improve long‑term energy efficiency by adopting the more efficient and cost‑effective opaque envelope requirements from ASHRAE Standard 90.1‑2016 or the IECC.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE68‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8650 
Proponent
402.1.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to reduce building energy costs and improve long‑term energy efficiency by adopting ASHRAE’s more efficient and cost‑effective requirements for unheated slab insulation in climate zones 7‑8.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE69‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8658 
Proponent
402.1.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The performance of doors is more accurately reflected using U‑factors. Proposal to address this concern.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Energy Standard Needed

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE70‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8664 
Proponent
402.1.4.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The primary objective of this proposal is to repair and preserve the intent in original change EC31‑03/04 (AM PC) by New Buildings Institute which correctly added a “first‑ever” use of an R‑value equivalent.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE71‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.1.4
 8666 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to correct the U‑factor for roof insulation for All Other metal buildings in climate zone 1.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE73‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap

Page 37 of 85
11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8668 
Proponent
402.1.4
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to correct an apparent error in the U‑factor for above‑grade mass walls in climate zone 8.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE74‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8669 
Proponent
402.1.4
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to correct two errors in the U‑factor for wall insulation in climate zones 5 and 7.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE75‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8670 
Proponent
402.1.4
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The F‑factors for heated slabs in Table C402.1.4 are currently shown as two separate factors for the two insulation components. This is technically incorrect and has caused confusion.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE76‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8684 
Proponent
402.1.4
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal clarifies U‑factor requirements for garage doors with glazing making up between 14% and 25% of the door area.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE77‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8688 
Proponent
401.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
When C402.2.7 was added in the 2018 edition of the code it required compliance with C401.2, but did not exclude the ASHRAE 90.1 compliance path. Proposal to address this.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE80‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.3
 8690 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal is purely editorial, aligning terms and replacing two undefined terms with one. This is a follow‑up to code change proposal FS153‑18
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE82‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

Page 39 of 85
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8692 
Proponent
402.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this proposal is to maintain consistency in terminology throughout the ICC Family of International Codes.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE83‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.4
 8696 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this proposal is to update the fenestration criteria based on a recent comprehensive analysis, providing additional energy savings in every zone while remaining cost‑effective and practical.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE84‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
Section
402.4
 8698 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to upgrade and improve U‑factors for fixed and operable vertical fenestration and entrance doors in order to save energy and reduce energy cost and peak demand
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE85‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed

Page 40 of 85
11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
402.4
 8701 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to save energy, reduce energy costs and peak demand, and enhance occupant comfort by improving commercial fenestration SHGCs and making the IECC’s treatment reasonably consistent
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE87‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
Mod #
 8704 
Proponent
402.4.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Daylight zone and daylight responsive control are defined terms. Sidelit and toplit describe different types of daylight zones, but are not themselves defined terms
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE89‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.4
 8705 
Chapter
Mod #
These revisions correct the section reference number from C405.2.3.1 Daylight Responsive Controls Function to C405.2.3 Daylight responsive controls.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE90‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
402.4.1.2
 8713 
Chapter
Mod #
The proposal provides clearer and more direct language for the user. In section C402.4.1.2 the 6% limit remains but also allows for compliance with the minimum skylight fenestration area in C402.4.2, whichever is greater
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE91‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
Mod #
 8715 
Proponent
402.4.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modification of text of Section C402.4.2 "Minimum skylight fenestration area". Adds new standard ICC 500.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE92‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8717 
Proponent
402.5
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
In the commercial energy code there is no testing requirement for residential buildings four stories or more in height.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE96‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

Page 42 of 85
11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8725 
Proponent
402.5
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal adds an option for the test method used to test a building’s air leakage.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE98‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8728 
Proponent
402.5
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The prescriptive path is not achieving the level of performance achieved by the testing path. This proposal narrows that gap by requiring verification of the air barrier during construction and reporting.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE99‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8737 
Proponent
403.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
C403.1.1 is currently called out in C403.3.1, which is labeled mandatory; prior to the reorganization in the 2018 code, it was under charging language 403.2 which was labeled mandatory.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE107‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8739 
Proponent
403.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal seeks to require large sophisticated data center projects to meet a performance‑based ASHRAE Standard allowing attractive system‑wide tradeoffs for efficiency and explicit credit for useful heat recovery.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE108‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
403.2
 8740 
Chapter
Mod #
The proposed FDD requirement will reduce that degradation by detecting HVAC system faults and notifying building operators so that actions may be taken to reduce energy consumption of the building.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE111‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
Mod #
 8741 
Proponent
403
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal intends to modify the code by extracting and reprinting the following Tables from ASHRAE Standard 90.1‑2019.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE113‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

Page 44 of 85
11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8744 
Proponent
403.4.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The IECC currently requires Automatic Start but neglects to include Automatic Stop controls which can further reduce energy use with minimal cost.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE120‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8746 
Proponent
403.4.3.3.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
There may be installations where a closed‑circuit cooling tower is used for the described purposes. The circulation pumps for the closed‑circuit cooling tower should be treated the same as for the open‑circuit cooling tower
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE121‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8751 
Proponent
403.5
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modification to Section 403.5 "Economizers", adding an exception for VRF systems with dedicated outdoor air system.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE124‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

Page 45 of 85
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8753 
Proponent
403.7.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Substantial energy savings can be obtained even in low‑occupancy areas through the implementation of DCV
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Energy Standard Needed

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE127‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8754 
Proponent
403.7.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The revisions to the DCV exceptions improve coordination with ASHRAE Standard 90.1‑2013 and later.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE128‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8756 
Proponent
403.4.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal to align ASHRAE 90.1 and the IECC requirements for energy recovery ventilation systems.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Energy Standard Needed

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE133‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

Page 46 of 85
11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8776 
Proponent
403.8.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal corrects an IP / SI conversion error related to shaft power: 6 bhp equals 4476 W mechanical power. It proposes moving the clause about fan system motor nameplate into the exceptions section for better clarity.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE136‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8777 
Proponent
403.8.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal harmonizes the recent revisions in Addendum ao of ASHRAE 90.1, which will be in the 2019 edition of the standard.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE139‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8784 
Proponent
403.9.6
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Adds new Section C403.9.6 "Heat recovery for space conditioning in healthcare facilities". Concerning use of condenser heat recovery were heating water is used for space heating.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE143‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

Page 47 of 85
11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8787 
Proponent
402.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Adds exception to C403.10 "Refrigeration equipment performance", concerning Walk‑in coolers and walk‑in freezers regulated under federal law.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE144‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8790 
Proponent
403.10
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal removes the conflict with current federal regulations and updates this section by replacing the outdated prescriptive language to be consistent with current DOE regulation.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE146‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8794 
Proponent
403.10.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal is intended to update language regarding walk‑in cooler and walk‑in freezer requirements to be consistent with current federal regulations that are already in effect as well as with those that will become effective in 2020
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE149‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

Page 48 of 85
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8804 
Proponent
403.11.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modification to text of Section C403.11 and addition of new definition "Thermal Distribution Efficiency (TDE)". Underground ducts utilizing the thermal distribution efficiency method shall be listed and labeled to indicate the R‑Value equivalency
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE151‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8808 
Proponent
403.11.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modification of text of Section C403.11.2.3, The designer does not perform the leak testing required by this section.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE152
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8832 
Proponent
404.6.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This code change clarifies the requirements for heated water circulation and demand recirculation systems.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE159‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication

Page 49 of 85
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8839 
Proponent
404.9.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal aligns the energy efficiency provisions of the IECC for commercial pools, spas and portable spas (hot tubs) with those found in the 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE160‑19 Part I
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
405.1
 8845 
Chapter
Mod #
Users need a clear definition of the term general lighting, which is currently used at least 14 times in Section C405, but nowhere else in the code.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE161‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
Section
405.2.3
 8882 
Chapter
Mod #
The addition of the secondary sidelit zone would increase the energy savings from sidelighting by approximately 33% for little marginal cost since many daylight controls are multi‑channel and can use one photosensor and one controller to set different daylight response curves for each channel.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE187‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed

Page 50 of 85
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
405.2.3.2
 8886 
Chapter
Mod #
By changing the sidelit daylighting zone horizontal dimension from two feet from the vertical fenestration, to one half times the window head height, the provision aligns with the sidelit zone dimension of other energy codes.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE191‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
405.3.1
 8902 
Chapter
Mod #
Modification of text of Section C405.3.1, addition of item 20, for Antimicrobial lighting used for sole purpose of disinfecting a space.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE201‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
405.10
 8918 
Chapter
Mod #
Modification to add new Section C405.10 "Energy Monitoring (Mandatory)", proposal concerning same.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE215‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
Section
405.10
 8921 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds new Section C405.10 "Electric Vehicle (EV) charging for new construction". Adds requirements for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE217‑19 Part I
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
406
 8923 
Chapter
Mod #
The C406 Option Packages was introduced into the IECC in 2012 as part of the prescriptive method to achieve an additional energy savings, The 2018 IECC now has eight options to select from.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE218‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Mod #
 8924 
Proponent
406.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to ensure that next‑generation commercial unitary air conditioners and heat pumps ‑ those which are high‑efficiency by future standards ‑ are effectively promoted by Section C406.2 of the IECC
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE224‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
406
 8925 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal builds on top of a proposal that assigns energy efficiency credits to each option in Section C406 (CE218‑19)
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE226‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

Page 52 of 85
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8926 
Proponent
406.4
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Proposal to remove the requirement for "individual user control of overhead general illumination in open offices".
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE231‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
406
 8929 
Chapter
Mod #
Kitchen equipment uses a large share of building energy use in restaurants, schools, dormitories, hotels, and other facilities with full service kitchens. More efficient equipment saves energy.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE240‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Mod #
 8930 
Proponent
407.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This is an editorial change to be consistent with the language that is already in Section R405.3.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE243‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

Page 53 of 85
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9197 
Proponent
403.3.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Revises the tables to remove inconsistencies
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CCC EC‑C1‑20
CC #
Staff Classication
4‑[RE] ‑ Residential Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 8605 
Proponent
407
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The labels “prescriptive” and “mandatory” are found in the IECC but they are not used consistently and no direction is provided for the intended application of the provisions with such labels. Proposal to modify text to clarify.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE42‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.1.3
 8638 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal coordinates with proposed revisions to the IECC‑C regarding appropriate consideration of multiple layers of insulation within a given insulation component and also clarifies that different insulation components (e.g., cavity insulation & continuous insulation)
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE60‑19 Part II
Staff Classication
Overlap

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8716 
Proponent
402.5
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modification of text of Section R402.5 "Maximum fenestration U‑factor and SHGC(mandatory)", adds exception to text. Adds new standard ICC 500.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE93‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8838 
Proponent
403.5.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This code change clarifies the requirements for heated water circulation and demand recirculation systems.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE159‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8844 
Proponent
403.10
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal aligns the energy efficiency provisions of the IECC for commercial pools, spas and portable spas (hot tubs) with those found in the 2018 International Swimming Pool & Spa Code.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CE160‑19 Part II
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
404.2
 8922 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds new Sections R404.2 "Electric Vehicle (EV) charging for new construction". Proposal concerning infrastructure for Electric Vehicles.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE217‑19 Part II
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
401.3
 8970 
Chapter
Mod #
Modifies text of Section R401.3 "Certificate(Mandatory)", adding requirement for documentation of renewable systems installed to be noted on the certificate.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE18‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
Section
401.3
 8971 
Chapter
Mod #
Modifies text of Section R401.3 "Certificate (Mandatory)", adding requirement for certificate to indicate the name of the builder who applied for the building permit and code edition.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE20‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
Section
401.3
 8972 
Chapter
Mod #
Modification of text of R401.3 "Certificate (Mandatory)", for homes with an Energy Rating Index score, the certificate will be required to provide the actual ERI score achieved with and without on‑site generation
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE21‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8974 
Proponent
402.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal does not change the stringency of requirements for basement and crawlspace walls. It does improve clarity and moves an alternative compliance option (13+5ci) from the footnote to the table.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE23‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8976 
Proponent
402.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The intent of this proposal is to include an additional equivalent insulation option for cavity insulation and provide for equivalent continuous insulation only options which are also are missing
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE27‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8977 
Proponent
402.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal is a clarification of insulation requirements in relation to cavity and continuous insulation applications. This proposal is intended to clarify compliance with Section R402.1.3.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE28‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8978 
Proponent
402.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to upgrade and strengthen the requirements for wall insulation in climate zones 4 and 5 by making the requirements equal to the current requirements in climate zone 6.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE29‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.1.2
 8979 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to increase energy savings and improve comfort by upgrading and improving slab insulation requirements for climate zones 3‑5.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE32‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
Section
402.1.2
 8980 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to upgrade and strengthen ceiling insulation requirements in climate zones 2 and 3 by making the prescriptive values equal to current insulation requirements in climate zone 4 and higher.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE33‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
402.1.2
 8981 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to improve the efficiency of homes in the coldest climate zones by removing an exception that allows weaker floor insulation R‑values with no corresponding improvements elsewhere in the building.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE34‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
Section
402.1.2
 8982 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to improve occupant comfort and save energy by upgrading and strengthening fenestration U‑factors in climate zones 2 – 4 (by lowering them consistent with modest step improvements in previous code cycles).
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE35‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
Mod #
 8983 
Proponent
402.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to improve comfort and save energy for homeowners in climate zones 4 ‑ 8 by upgrading and increasing ceiling insulation requirements from R‑49 to R‑60.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE36‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8984 
Proponent
402.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this code change proposal is to improve occupant comfort, reduce peak demand and HVAC sizing, and reduce costs for homeowners by establishing a moderate SHGC requirement for fenestration in climate zone 5.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE37‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8986 
Proponent
402.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal organizes the envelope thermal requirements such that the basis of performance (and any other means of compliance) is founded on U‑factors which completely define an assembly’s performance
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE38‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 8987 
Proponent
402.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This footnote provides a reasonably limited and needed exception for products installed above 4000 ft above sea level in climate zones Marine4 zones 5‑8, and for products that must meet windborne debris protection requirements.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE41‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8989 
Proponent
402.2.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Proposal for the inclusion of the language “net free area” for the defined ventilation created with the baffle.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Energy Standard Needed

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE44‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.2.3
 8990 
Chapter
Mod #
Section R402.2 Specific Insulation Requirements (Prescriptive), is marked prescriptive R402.2.3 automatically becomes prescriptive but there is no reason that Eave Baffles should be allowed to be traded off
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE45‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
402.2.4
 8991 
Chapter
Mod #
R402.2.4 includes both prescriptive provisions and non‑tradeable installation specifications. This proposal does not add new requirements; rather, it separates the prescriptive and mandatory provisions into separate sections.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE46‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
402.2.4
 8992 
Chapter
Mod #
Pull‑down stair‑type access hatches shall not be required to comply with the insulation level of the surrounding surfaces provided the hatch meets the requirements of the exception
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE47‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Mod #
 8994 
Proponent
402.2.5
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Adding definition for Mass Timber to R402.2.5 Mass walls.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE50‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.2.8
 8996 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to improve efficiency by eliminating an unnecessary prescriptive exception to the wall insulation requirements.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE52‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 8997 
Proponent
402.2.8
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This revision of the language does not change how insulation in floor systems are currently allowed to be installed but clarifies and simplifies the language
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE53‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9002 
Proponent
402.4.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Table R402.4.1.1, revised section on plumbing and wiring with examples of obstructions, for items like gas or HVAC duct works.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE68‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.4.1.1
 9003 
Chapter
Mod #
Modifies Table R402.4.1.1 to revise Recessed lighting section of the Table.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE70‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9004 
Proponent
402.4.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modification of Text of Table R402.4.1.1, modifying Garage separation, section of the Table.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE71‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9005 
Proponent
402.4.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modifies the text of Table R402.4.1.1, modifying the "Narrow cavities" section of the table.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE72‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9006 
Proponent
402.4.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modification of text of Table R402.4.1.1, changing the "Shafts, penetrations" section of the Table.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE73‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9007 
Proponent
402.4.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modification of Table R402.4.1.1., modifies the text and requirements of "Crawl space walls" section of the table.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE74‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9008 
Proponent
402.4.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modification of Text of Table R402.4.1.1, modifying text and requirements of "Rim joists" section of the Table.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE82‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9011 
Proponent
402.4.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This change gives calcification to utility penetrations sealing of the air barrier and provide for more sustainable sealing and is the same language adopted in the 2018 IECC C402.5.1.1
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE86‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9013 
Proponent
402.4.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal introduces an exception to using ACH to quantify air leakage in attached and small volume dwelling units because ACH is biased against small volume and attached dwellings
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE88‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9014 
Proponent
402.4
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of the code change proposal is to increase flexibility by modifying the mandatory value for air leakage to permit limited trade‑off against other features of the home and establishing a prescriptive value at the same level as the current mandatory value
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE96‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.4.1.2
 9015 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to clarify the current requirements for maximum tested air leakage rates that are already part of the IECC and to ensure that buildings achieve the efficiency intended by the code
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE98‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9016 
Proponent
402.4.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Addition of a provision regulating "heated garages," results in improved levels of compliance assessment.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE100‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
402.4.2
 9017 
Chapter
Mod #
Similar to Section R402.4.5 for recessed lighting a new section for electrical and communications outlet boxes is being proposed to limit air leakage when installed in the building thermal envelop.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE103‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
402.5
 9018 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to update the mandatory maximum fenestration U‑factors and Solar Heat Gain Coefficients (SHGC) permitted in the IECC’s tradeoff compliance paths
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE105‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9019 
Proponent
402.4.1.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modification of text of Table 402.4.1.1, modifying requirements and text of "Crawl space walls" segment of the Table
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE106‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9025 
Proponent
403.1.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal saves energy by eliminating the wasted energy of a pilot light during the numerous hours per year when the appliance is non‑operational
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE107‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9026 
Proponent
403.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
An exception for domestic hot water needs to be included to allow the sale of boilers with integrated domestic hot water production. Currently over 40,000 units are sold per year with domestic hot water coils.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE108‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9027 
Proponent
403.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Ductwork insulation is dependent on its location. This proposal addresses this issue by removing Section R403.3.1 Insulation, and combining it with section R403.3.7 duct location.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE109‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
403.3.1
 9028 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal consolidates all duct insulation requirements within one section.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE111‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
Section
403.3.3
 9029 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to help ensure occupant comfort, proper heating and cooling system performance, and resulting long‑term energy savings by requiring a duct leakage test for all new homes
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE112‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9030 
Proponent
403.3.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This code change proposal requires testing to conform to ANSI/RESNET/ICC Standard 380 or ASTM E1554
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE114‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
403.3.3
 9031 
Chapter
Mod #
Regardless of the ventilation system type specified, Section R403.3.3 is not meant to verify leakage associated with ventilation systems that are separate from the ducts serving heating or cooling systems.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE118‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
Mod #
 9032 
Proponent
403.3.6.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modifies the text of Section R403.3.6.1 to add "(Mandatory)".
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE122‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9033 
Proponent
403.4.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The protection of pipe insulation should be a Mandatory requirement just as the requirement to insulate pipes of the heating or cooling system
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE123‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
403.5.1
 9036 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal improves the energy efficiency of the prescriptive path of the code concerning Water heating equipment
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE126‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Mod #
 9038 
Proponent
403.5.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The change clarifies the intent of the requirements which require all piping in items 2 through 7 to be insulated regardless of pipe diameter.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE127‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
403.5.4
 9040 
Chapter
Mod #
Because the provisions of R403.5.4 cannot be feasibly modeled or traded; and because of there is no design reason to attempt to model it, R403.5.4 should be labeled as mandatory (non‑tradeable).
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE129‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
403.6.2
 9041 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds a new Section R403.6.2 "Testing", Mechanical ventilation systems shall be tested and verified to provide min vent flow rates required by Section R403.6
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE130‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
403.6
 9042 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds modifications to text of Section R403.6 for dwelling units to comply with mechanical ventilation requirements.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE132‑19 Part I
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
403.6.1
 9047 
Chapter
Mod #
Modifies text of R403.6.1, and Modifies text of Table R403.6.1 "Whole‑Dwelling Mechanical Ventilation System Fan Efficacy"
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE134‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9048 
Proponent
403.6.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Fan efficacy varies as a function of static pressure, so it is necessary to identify the minimum static pressure required for determining the rating.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE136‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9049 
Proponent
403.6.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modifies text of Table R403.6.1, changes proposed to this table are for clarification and simplification.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE137‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9050 
Proponent
403.6.1
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal would require heat or energy recovery ventilators only for those dwelling units following the prescriptive path in the coldest climate zones
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE139‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

Page 73 of 85
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9054 
Proponent
403.12
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modifies text of R403.12 "Residential pools and permanent residential spas", adding "(Mandatory)"
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE144‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
404.1
 9056 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to increase lighting efficiency to better align with the current lighting market and upcoming changes to lighting standards
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE145‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
Section
404.2
 9057 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal enhances customer choice by making it easy for homeowners to choose either electric or gas appliances and water heating equipment.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE147‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

Page 74 of 85
11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
404.1.1
 9058 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds new Section R404.1.1 "Exterior Lighting". The IECC does not have any specific requirements for exterior lighting for residential buildings
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE148‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
404.2
 9060 
Chapter
Mod #
Modifies the text of R404.2 "Exterior lighting controls". Adding requirements for exterior lighting power if greater than 30 watts
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE149‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
406.2
 9062 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal increases the flexibility of the thermal envelope minimums that are part of the ERI compliance path mandatory requirements.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE150‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
Section
405.2
 9063 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change is to help ensure long‑term energy savings and occupant comfort by applying a reasonable, consistent minimum mandatory thermal envelope backstop across the IECC’s two performance‑based compliance paths.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE151‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

Page 75 of 85
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9064 
Proponent
405.4.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
: The purpose of this code change proposal is to remove confusing and incomplete language from the performance path regarding “batch sampling” of buildings.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE157‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9065 
Proponent
405.4.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Proposal to modify text of Section R405.4.2.2, "Compliance". Updating the language of the section.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE158‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
405.4.2.1
 9070 
Chapter
Mod #
This code change is being proposed to clarify the energy path to the code official and the documentation for permit.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE159‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

Page 76 of 85
11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9071 
Proponent
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The purpose of this proposal is to encourage the architectural compactness of the location of the wet rooms and the water heaters that serve them.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE162‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9074 
Proponent
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal will revise the formula in Table R405.5.2(1) that specifies the volume of domestic hot water usage in the residential performance path.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE163‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9075 
Proponent
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Duct location plays a significant role in the energy performance of the HVAC distribution system yet the location has not been specifically called out in the specification for the standard reference and proposed design.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE172‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9076 
Proponent
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
There is no way to account for the ability of ERVs to reduce latent loads of ventilation air within Table N1105.5.2(1). This proposal establishes a method for accounting for the latent energy savings of ERVs
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE173‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9077 
Proponent
405.5.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
In keeping with ANSI/RESNET 301, this proposed change would compare the performance of the proposed design’s ventilation system type with a comparable code‑minimum ventilation system type for the reference home
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE178‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
406.2
 9078 
Chapter
Mod #
Proposal makes an editorial improvement by moving footnote “a” of Table R406.4 into Section R406.2. This proposal will update the enhanced thermal envelope backstop for homes with on‑site renewable energy
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE182‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap

Page 78 of 85
11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
406.3
 9079 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to help ensure that homes are built to an appropriate level of efficiency, irrespective of the amount of on‑site generation that may be installed.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE184‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
Section
406.4
 9080 
Chapter
Mod #
The purpose of this code change proposal is to establish lower, more efficient ERI target scores, improving efficiency for homes complying under the Energy Rating Index.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE192‑19
Staff Classication
Overlap
Mod #
 9081 
Proponent
406.5
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modifies text of R406.5 "Verification by approved agency", Adding references and requirements to R406.4, R406.6. Verification shall be with the authority having jurisdiction or an approved third party inspection agency
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE199‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

Page 79 of 85
11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
406.6.2
 9082 
Chapter
Mod #
This code change is being proposed to clarify the energy path to the code official and the documentation for permit.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE202‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
406.6.3
 9083 
Chapter
Mod #
This proposal impacts who may claim the environmental attributes of an onsite‑renewable energy system.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE204‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Mod #
 9090 
Proponent
406.6.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This code change proposal adds language to this section that is the same as used in Section R405 to explain what is needed to demonstrate compliance for obtaining the building permit and to release the certificate of occupancy
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE205‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

Page 80 of 85
11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
202
 9200 
Chapter
Mod #
revises the definition and section for correlation purposes
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CCC EC‑R1‑20
Staff Classication
Overlap
Mod #
 9223 
Proponent
402.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Revises table R402.1.3
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CCC EC‑R4‑20
CC #
Staff Classication
Mod #
 9224 
Proponent
402.1.2
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Revises Table R402.1.2, and Table R402.1.4
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
CCC EC‑R6‑20
CC #
Staff Classication

Page 81 of 85
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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9626 
Proponent
403.3
Section
4
Chapter
Denied – Consent
This proposal consolidates all duct insulation requirements within one section.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE111‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
5‑[RE] ‑ Existing Building
Mod #
 8998 
Proponent
402.4.1.1
Section
5
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modifies Table R402.4.1.1, The redundancy in this requirement for continuous air barrier makes this section confusing.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE58‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
503.1
 9092 
Chapter
Mod #
Modification of R503.1, Removing redundant language.
5
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE215‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

Page 82 of 85
11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Mod #
 9094 
Proponent
505.1
Section
5
Chapter
Denied – Consent
Modification of text of R505.1 and R505.2, replacing language "this code" with "R501.1.1."
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RE221‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
5‑[CE] ‑ Existing Building
Section
503.3.1
 8934 
Chapter
Mod #
To eliminate the potential of a reduction in performance of the entire thermal envelope for roofing, this proposals requires that the roof insulation not be reduced during a roof replacement, even if a different compliance path is used.
5
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE258‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
SubCode:
Residential
Ü
3‑Building Planning
Mod #
 8505 
Proponent
301
Section
3
Chapter
Denied – Consent
The overall change will help jurisdictions complete the manual J portion of the table and help plans examiners in completing reviews.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Overlap

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

Mo Madani
RB33‑19
CC #
Staff Classication

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11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Denied – Consent
TAC: 
Energy
 182
Section
303.4
 9044 
Chapter
Mod #
Modifies the text of R303.4 "Mechanical ventilation", adding requirements for dwelling units to comply with R402.4.1.2
3
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Denied – Consent

D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
RE132‑19 Part II
Staff Classication
Overlap
Pulled of Consent by Staff
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  Pulled of Consent by Staff
TAC: 
Energy
 5
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency
Mod #
 8915 
Proponent
405.8.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pulled of Consent by Staff
Modifies text of C405.8.1, C405.8.2, C405.8.2.1, C405.9, adding "Mandatory" to sections. Modification to text of C407.2 to update mandatory sections.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

	Primary TAC - Energy - AS
	Secondary TAC - Electrical - AS/IC

Mo Madani
CE212‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
Section
405.9
 8917 
Chapter
Mod #
The current requirement for voltage drop in feeder conductors does not include customer‑owned service conductors. Proposal to add language concerning this.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Pulled of Consent by Staff

D/IC

	Primary TAC - Energy - AS
	Secondary TAC - Electrical - D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE214‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly

Page 84 of 85
11/22/2021
Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Pulled of Consent by Staff
TAC: 
Energy
 5
Section
405.10
 8919 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds new Section C405.10 "Automatic Receptacle Control", and provides requirements for Automatic Receptacle Control.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Pulled of Consent by Staff

D/IC

	Primary TAC - Energy - D
	Secondary TAC - Electrical - D/IC

Mo Madani
CC #
CE216‑19
Staff Classication
Energy Standard Needed
Section
406.10
 8927 
Chapter
Mod #
Adds new Section 406.10 "Energy Monitoring". The only means to retain the energy performance of a building is to continuously monitor energy consumption levels of and compare them to previous levels
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Pulled of Consent by Staff

D/IC
	 
	Primary TAC - Energy - D
	Secondary TAC - Electrical - AS

Mo Madani
CC #
CE237‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Section
406.10
 8928 
Chapter
Mod #
The proposed requirement will reduce degradation by detecting HVAC system faults and notifying building operators so that actions may be taken to reduce energy consumption of the building.
4
Proponent
Commission  Action
Summary

AS
AS/IC

D
Pulled of Consent by Staff

D/IC

	Primary TAC - Energy - D
	Secondary TAC- Electrical - AS

Mo Madani
CC #
CE239‑19
Staff Classication
Correlates Directly
Pulled of Consent by Interested Entity
TAC Recommendation
Total Mods for  Energy in  Pulled of Consent by Interested Entity
TAC: 
Energy
 1
SubCode:
Energy Conservation
Ü
4‑[CE] ‑ Commercial Energy Efficiency

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Energy
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All Mods
FIRST COMMENT PERIOD
Total Mods for this report:  263
Total Mods for  Energy in  Pulled of Consent by Interested Entity
TAC: 
Energy
 1
Mod #
 8931 
Proponent
407.5.1
Section
4
Chapter
Pulled of Consent by Interested Entity
The purpose of this code change proposal is to improve the efficiency of above‑grade walls by eliminating an unnecessary loophole.
Summary

AS
AS/IC
Correlates Directly

D

D/IC
Commission  Action

	TAC Action - Approved as Submitted – Consent
	Request to be pulled of consent by Greg Johnson 
Mo Madani
CE247‑19
CC #
Staff Classication
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