705 Additional Practices – Above Green

705.2 - Lighting

705.2.1: Lighting Controls (Percentages for point thresholds are based on lighting not required for means of egress or security lighting as defined by local building codes.)

Interior lighting. In dwelling units or sleeping units, permanently installed interior lighting fixtures are controlled with an occupancy sensor, or dimmer:
- 50% to less than 75% of lighting fixtures. (1 point)
- A minimum of 75% of lighting fixtures (2 points)
Exterior lighting. Photo or motion sensors are installed on 75 percent of outdoor lighting fixtures to control lighting. (1 point)
Multifamily common areas.
- In a multifamily building, occupancy sensors, or dimmers are installed in common areas (except corridors and stairwells).
  - 50% to less than 75% of lighting fixtures. (1 point)
  - A minimum of 75% of lighting fixtures (2 points)
- In a multifamily building, occupancy controls are installed to automatically reduce light levels in interior corridors and exit stairwells when the space is unoccupied. Light levels are reduced by:
  - 50% to less than 75% of lighting fixtures. (2 points)
  - A minimum of 75% of lighting fixtures (3 points)
In a multifamily building, occupancy controls are installed to automatically reduce light levels in garages and parking structures when the space is unoccupied. Light levels are reduced by:
- 50% to less than 75% of lighting fixtures. (2 points)
- A minimum of 75% of lighting fixtures (3 points)

Required Documentation

Building plans.

705.2.2: TDDs and skylights (2 points; points awarded per building)

A tubular daylighting device (TDD) or a skylight that meets the requirements of Table 703.2.5.2(a) is installed in rooms without windows.

705.2.3: Lighting outlets (1 point)

Occupancy sensors are installed for a minimum of 80 percent of hard-wired lighting outlets in the interior living space.

705.2.4: Recessed luminaires (1 point)

The number of recessed luminaires that penetrates the thermal envelope is less than 1 per 400 square feet (37.16 m²) of total conditioned floor area and they are in accordance with Section 701.4.3

705.3 - Induction Cooktop (1 point)

Induction cooktop is installed.

705.4 - Return Ducts and Transfer Grilles (2 points)

Return ducts or transfer grilles are installed in every room with a door. Return ducts or transfer grilles are not required for bathrooms, kitchens, closets, pantries, and laundry rooms.

705.5 - HVAC Design and Installation

705.5.1: Meet one or both of the following:

HVAC contractor is certified by the Air Conditioning Contractors of Americas Quality Assured Program (ACCA/QA) or by an EPA-recognized HVAC Quality Installation Training Oversight Organization (H-QUITO) or equivalent. (1 point)
HVAC installation technician(s) is certified by North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) or equivalent. (1 point)

Required Documentation

Certificate.

705.5.2: Performance of the heating and/or cooling system is verified by the HVAC contractor in accordance with all of the following (3 points):

Start-up procedure is performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Refrigerant charge is verified by super-heat and/or sub-cooling method.
Burner is set to fire at input level listed on nameplate.
Air handler setting/fan speed is set in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Total airflow is within 10% of design flow.
Total external system static does not exceed equipment capability at rated airflow.

Required Documentation

Start-up checklist signed by contractor.

705.5.3: HVAC Design is verified by 3rd party as follows:

The ENERGY STAR HVAC Design and Rater Design Review Checklists are completed and correct. (3 points)
HVAC Installation is inspected and conforms to HVAC design documents and plans. (3 points)

Required Documentation

Completed ENERGY STAR checklists. HVAC design documents and plans

705.6 - Installation and Performance Verification

705.6.1 (3 points)

Third-party on-site inspection is conducted to verify compliance with all of the following, as applicable. Minimum of two inspections are performed: one inspection after insulation is installed and prior to covering, and another inspection upon completion of the building. Where multiple buildings or dwelling units of the same model or sleeping units of the same model are built by the same builder, a representative sample inspection of a minimum of 15 percent of the buildings or dwelling units or sleeping units is permitted.

705.6.2: Testing

Testing is conducted to verify performance:

Air leakage validation of building or dwelling units or sleeping units. A visual inspection is performed as described in 701.4.3.2(2) and air leakage testing is performed in accordance with ASTM E779 or ASTM E1827.
- A blower door test. (3 points)
- 3rd party verification is completed (5 points)
  - Note: Specify name of person or company conduction blower door test: ________________
  - Required Documentation: Blower door test report. 701.4.3.2 visual inspection report.
HVAC airflow testing. Balanced HVAC airflows are demonstrated by flow hood or other acceptable flow measurement tool by a third party. Test results are in accordance with the following:
- Measured flow at each supply and return register meets or exceeds the requirements in ACCA 5 QI-2010, Section 5.2. (5 points)
- Total airflow meets or exceeds the requirements in ACCA 5 QI-2010, Section 5.2. (3 points)
  - Note: Specify name of person or company conduction HVAC airflow test: ________________
  - Required Documentation: Report signed by qualified 3rd party showing design and actual flows at each supply and return indicating compliance with balanced flow requirement.
HVAC duct leakage testing. One of the following is achieved:
- Duct leakage is in accordance with IECC R403.3.3 and R403.3.4. (3 points)
- Duct leakage is in accordance with IECC R403.3.3 and R403.3.4, and testing is conducted by an independent third party. (5 points)

705.6.3: Insulating hot water pipes (1 point)

Insulation with a minimum thermal resistance (R-value) of at least R-3 is applied to the following, as applicable:

piping 3/4-inch and larger in outside diameter
piping serving more than one dwelling unit or sleeping unit
piping located outside the conditioned space
piping form the water heater to a distribution manifold
piping located under a floor slab
buried piping
supply and return piping in recirculation system other than demand recirculation systems

705.6.4: Potable hot water demand and re-circulation system

Potable hot water demand re-circulation system is installed in a single-family unit. (1 point)
Potable hot water demand re-circulation system(s) that serves every unit in a multifamily building is installed in place of a standard circulation pump and control. (2 points)

705.7

(1 point)

In multi-unit buildings, an advanced electric and fossil fuel submetering system is installed to monitor electricity and fossil fuel consumption for each unit. The device provides consumption information on a monthly or near real-time basis. The information is available to the occupants at a minimum on a monthly basis.