J Building Performance and Testing
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INTENT
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A copy of the final utility program verification documentation, including an incentive payment application and a completed HERS report( if available for multifamily projects) or equivalent document of compliance accepted by the utility A California Minimum Performance Standard Checklist A copy of the project registration with the EPA Portfolio Manager for Multifamily Benchmarking Lease language allowing developer access to tenant bills, or equivalent documentation showing commitment to track actual energy performance.
To achieve advanced levels of energy efficiency and energy savings. To incorporate minimum performance standards to ensure quality construction of the building envelope, improved occupant comfort, and measured energy performance of the occupied building.
EPA INDOOR AIRPLUS CERTIFICATION
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION
One point of credit are available for fulfilling the ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency requirements and the Indoor airPLUS requirements, applying for and receiving qualification.
The individual measures required to fulfill the Indoor airPLUS requirements are identified as such in this manual. All appropriate measures must be implemented to receive credit for this measure.
VERIFICATION Field Verification: The Rater has the option of conducting field compliance verification.
Field verification will be conducted by an ENERGY STAR Indoor airPLUS Rater( e. g., a HERS Rater who has been approved by the ENERGY STAR Indoor airPLUS program) for all measures on the ENERGY STAR Indoor airPLUS checklist.
Documentation: The Rater must collect evidence documentation of the ENERGY STAR Indoor airPLUS certification.
INTENT To promote a healthier indoor air environment, energy conservation, and improved comfort and durability.
J10. BLOWER DOOR TESTING
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION
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Up to two points of credit are available for performing a blower door test to measure CFM 50 and estimate the interior air changes per hour( ACH) for the whole house. Points will be awarded based on the test results as follows:
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3.5 ACH 50— One point
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