N.H. Admin. Code § Puc 1804.01

Current through Register No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section Puc 1804.01 - Content of Applications

(a) Each applicant shall show in sufficient detail in the application documents, pertinent data and features of the building project and the equipment and systems as are necessary to demonstrate compliance with the energy code, including but not limited to, the following:

(1) Design criteria;

(2) Exterior envelope component materials;

(3) U-values of the envelope systems;

(4) R-values of insulating materials;

(5) Size and type of apparatus and equipment;

(6) Equipment and systems controls;

(7) Energy calculations, if applicable; and

(8) Other pertinent data to indicate conformance with the requirements of the energy code.

(b) Each applicant shall include with each application for review of a building for compliance with the energy code, the following:

(1) A completed, signed electronic copy of EC-1 application form dated March 2015 and available on the commission website at www.puc.nh.gov;

(2) Architectural drawings of the building as necessary to demonstrate compliance with the energy code; and

(3) A printout of the results of the REScheck computer software as necessary to demonstrate compliance with the energy code; and

(4) A certification by the applicant, as follows:

"I hereby certify that all the information contained in this application is true and correct, and construction shall comply in all respects with the terms and specifications of the approval given by the Public Utilities Commission and with the New Hampshire Code for Energy Conservation in New Building Construction."

(c) In the architectural drawings of the building required by (b)(2) above, the applicant shall:

(1) Show the exterior dimensions of all heated living spaces;

(2) Show all window and exterior door locations;

(3) Label alphabetically all window and door locations on the floor plan to coincide with the list of windows and doors required by (c)(8) below;

(4) Show all floor plan perimeter dimensions;

(5) Show the finished wall height for each heated floor in the structure;

(6) Provide elevation drawings for any floors where there are cathedral, roof deck or sloping ceilings;

(7) Provide elevation drawings which identify:

a. The dimensions of the flat ceiling area;

b. The length of slope;

c. The height of any knee walls;

d. The height of any full height walls;

e. The distance from the knee wall to the exterior wall;

f. The distance from the knee wall to the opposite wall; and

g. The dimensions of dormer walls and skylight shafts.

(8) Provide a list of windows and doors, collectively fenestration, which:

a. Identifies each fenestration component alphabetically;

b. States the U or R-value of each fenestration component;

c. Lists the quantity of each fenestration component by size;

d. Identifies the roughed-out dimensions of each fenestration component in decimals of a foot or inches or any combination thereof; and

e. Provides the total square foot area of all rough openings for each fenestration component; and

f. Provides the total square foot rough-opening dimensions of all fenestration components.

(e) In the window and door schedules required by (c) (8) above, applicants shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Descriptions of each fenestration component;

(2) The U or R-values for each different fenestration component shall also be listed on the window and door schedule;

(3) Basement windows shall be separately listed on the schedule; and

(4) Basement windows shall be included in the glazing total only when foundation walls enclose heated living space.

(f) The architectural drawings required by (b)(2) above shall meet the following requirements:

(1) The drawings shall, in addition to meeting the specific requirements of this section, provide, pursuant to (a) above, any additional information necessary to allow determination of compliance with RSA 155-D and Puc 1800;

(2) The maximum size of any prints submitted shall be 18 inches by 24 inches, if possible; and

(3) Each drawing shall contain a scale of the drawings shown in feet and inches.

N.H. Admin. Code § Puc 1804.01

#4702, eff 11-16-89; ss by #5643, eff 7-1-93; ss by #6879, eff 2-1-99, EXPIRED: 2-1-07

New. #8811, INTERIM, eff 2-2-07, EXPIRED: 8-1-07

New. #8958, eff 7-31-07

Amended by Volume XXXV Number 36, Filed September 10, 2015 , Proposed by #10908, Effective 8/8/2015, Expires8/8/2025.