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:
1. 50 percent to less than 75 percent of lighting fixtures. (1 point)
2. A minimum of 75 percent 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)

[Percentages for point thresholds does not include lighting equipped with photovoltaics.]
Multifamily common areas.
1. In a multifamily building, occupancy sensors, or dimmers are installed in common areas (except corridors and stairwells).
  1. 50 percent to less than 75 percent of lighting fixtures. (1 point)
  2. A minimum of 75 percent of lighting fixtures. (2 points)
2. 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:
  1. 50 percent to less than 75 percent or to local minimum requirements (2 points)
  2. A minimum of 75 percent (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:
1. 50 percent to less than 75 percent or to local minimum requirements (2 points)
2. A minimum of 75 percent (3 points)

Required Documentation

Building plans.

705.2.2 - TDDs and skylights

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. [Points awarded per building.] (2 points)

705.2.3 - Lighting outlets

Occupancy sensors are installed for a minimum of 80 percent of hard-wired lighting outlets in the interior living space. (1 point)

705.2.4 - Recessed luminaires

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 701.4.3.5. (1 point)

705.3 - Induction cooktop

Induction cooktop is installed. (1 point)

705.4 - Return ducts and transfer grilles

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. (2 points)

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 percent 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

For (1), Completed ENERGY STAR checklists.

For (2), HVAC design documents and plans.

705.6 - Installation and performance verification

705.6.1

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. (3 points)

Ducts are installed in accordance with the ICC IRC or IMC and ducts are sealed.
Building envelope air sealing is installed.
Insulation is installed in accordance with Section 701.4.3.2.1.
Windows, skylights, and doors are flashed, caulked, and sealed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and in accordance with Section 701.4.3.

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 11.701.4.3.2(2) and air leakage testing is performed in accordance with ASTM E779, ASTM E1827, or ANSI 380.

[Points awarded only for buildings where building envelope leakage testing is not required by ICC IECC.] [Points not awarded if points are taken under Section 703.2.4]
1. A blower door test. (3 points)
2. Third-party verification is completed (5 points)
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:
1. Measured flow at each supply and return register meets or exceeds the requirements in ACCA 5 QI‑2010, Section 5.2. (5 points)
2. Total airflow meets or exceeds the requirements in ACCA 5 QI-2010, Section 5.2. (3 points)
HVAC duct leakage testing. One of the following is achieved:

[Points awarded only for buildings where duct leakage testing is not required by IECC.]

[Points not awarded if points are taken under Section 703.4.4]
1. Duct leakage is in accordance with IECC R403.3.3 and R403.3.4. (3 points)
2. 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)

Required Documentation

For (1), Blower door test report. 701.4.3.2 visual inspection report.

For (2), Report signed by qualified 3rd party showing design and actual flows at each supply and return indicating compliance with balanced flow requirement.

705.6.3 - Insulating hot water pipes

Insulation with a minimum thermal resistance (R-value) of at least R‑3 is applied to the following, as applicable (1 point):

[Points awarded only where these practices are not required by IECC.]

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 from the water heater to a distribution manifold
piping located under a floor slab
buried piping
supply and return piping in recirculation systems other than demand recirculation systems

705.6.4 - Potable hot water demand 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 - Submetering system

In multifamily 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. (1 point)