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Board adopts HVAC insulation clarification, defers air‑barrier inspection language and approves intent to simplify renewables crediting
Summary
The board approved an amendment clarifying allowed HVAC insulating materials, asked staff to rewrite the air‑barrier inspection requirement to a more enforceable owner/contractor verification, and approved in principle simplifying the commercial renewables credit formula and returning with a single average percentage.
The Energy Code Board approved a commercial code amendment clarifying allowable HVAC insulation materials and directed staff to revise a proposed air‑barrier inspection requirement to a more enforceable approach; the board also approved in principle simplifying the commercial renewable‑energy crediting table.
C403 insulation: The board voted to amend C403.13.03.01 to clarify that the code's limitation on certain materials applies specifically to HVAC system insulation materials (for example, refrigerant line insulation) and not to common building…
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