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MECHANICAL ASPECTS OF MECHANICAL ASPECTS OF MICHIGAN UNIFORM MICHIGAN UNIFORM ENERGY CODEENERGY CODE
MIAM DOHERTY INN 09-5-2011CLAIRE, MICHIGAN MARK RILEY
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PRESENTATION DIVIDED INTO PRESENTATION DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTSTWO PARTS
RESIDENTIAL R-2, R3, R4, Less than 4 stories.
COMMERCIAL – except low rise residential
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RESIDENTIAL CODE RESIDENTIAL CODE
Based on chapter 4 0f 2009 International Energy code modified to Michigan Uniform Energy code
MUEC is 36 pages while is 79 pages
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Structure of the IECCStructure of the IECC
Chapter 1 AdministrativeChapter 2 DefinitionsChapter 3 Climate ZonesChapter 4 Residential Energy
EfficiencyChapter 5 Commercial Energy
EfficiencyChapter 6 Referenced Standards
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401.3 CERTIFICATE401.3 CERTIFICATE
POSTED ON ELECTRICAL PANEL
CAN’T COVER REQUIRED LABELS ON PANEL
LISTS TYPES EFFICIENCIES OF HVAC & HOT WATER HEATER
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Table 402.4.2 Table 402.4.2 concernsconcerns
Shafts, Penetrations duct shafts, B Vent must be sealed.
HVAC register boots outside walls and floors over unconitioned areas.
Fireplace walls – Air barrier required.
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THIS CODE IS MESSED UPTHIS CODE IS MESSED UP
HOMEWORK WAS NOT DONE ON THIS CODE!
CONFLICT 403.2 – 1601.4.5 item 4
2009 MRC 403.7 REFERENCES
503 -504 DOES NOT EXIST
SECTION 403.4 CIRCULATING HOT WATER SERVICE SYSTEM REFERENCES HVAC EQUIPMENT!
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MANDATORY VS. MANDATORY VS. PRESCRIPTIVE SECTION 403 PRESCRIPTIVE SECTION 403
2 METHODS COMPLIANCE
SECTION 403 ONLY REFERENCES 403.2.1 FOR PRESCRIPTIVE
DUCT INSULATION SEE SECTION 405.2
PRESCRIPTIVE CAN ALSO USE TOTAL U/A ALTERNATIVE RESCHECK.
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CONTROLS 403.3CONTROLS 403.3
PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT
INITIALLY PROGRAMED
HEAT PUMP SUPPLEMENTARY
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Ducts 403.2 – Ducts 403.2 – INSULATION & INSULATION &
SEALINGSEALING
R-8 SUPPLY IN ATTIC ALL OTHER R-6 (CONFLICTS) WITH 2009 MRC)
DUCT SEALING PER MRC M1601.4.1
AIR DUCT TESTING DELETED
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PIPE INSULATION 403.3PIPE INSULATION 403.3
403.3 Mechanical system piping insulation (Mandatory). Mechanical system piping capable of carrying fluids above 105°F or below 55°F shall be insulated to a minimum of R-3.
Exceptions – HVAC equipment & run out piping 4 feet from valve.
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PIPE INSULATION 403.4PIPE INSULATION 403.4
Circulating hot water systems (Mandatory). All circulating service hot water piping shall be insulated to at least R-2. Circulating hot water systems shall include an automatic or readily accessible manual switch that can turn off the hot water circulating pump when the system is not in use.
Exception does not make sense.
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EXHAUST FAN DAMPERS 403.5 EXHAUST FAN DAMPERS 403.5
EXHAUST FANS EXHAUST FANS REQUIRE REQUIRE BACKDRAFT BACKDRAFT DAMPERSDAMPERS
MOTORIZED OR GRAVITY ALLOWED
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EQUIPMENT SIZING 403.6EQUIPMENT SIZING 403.6
Additional requirements for equipment sizing are included by an inspection for compliance with the Michigan Residential Code. M1401.3
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SYSTEMS SERVING MULTIPLE SYSTEMS SERVING MULTIPLE RESIDENCES 403.7RESIDENCES 403.7 For systems serving multiple dwelling units
documentation has been submitted demonstrating compliance with 2009 IECC Commercial
Building Mechanical and/or Service Water Heating (Sections 503 and 504).
No code sections in the book!
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Swimming Pools:403.9 Heated swimming pools have an
on/off heater switch. Pool heaters operating on natural gas or LPG have an electronic pilot light. Timer switches on pool heaters and pumps are present.
Exceptions: Where public health standards
require continuous pump operation. Where pumps operate within solar- and/or waste-heat-recovery systems.
Heated swimming pools have a cover on or at the water surface. For pools heated over 90 degrees F the cover has a minimum insulation value of R-12.
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SIMULATED PERFORMANCE ALTERNATIVE SECTION 405
Mandatory requirements. Compliance with this section
requires that the mandatory provisions identified in Section 401.2 be met.
All supply and return ducts not completelyinside the building thermal envelope shall be insulated to a minimum of R-6.
EnergyPlus Energy Simulation Software
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COMMERCIAL ENERGY CODECOMMERCIAL ENERGY CODE
Rule 1087. Rules governing the energy efficiency for the design and construction of buildings and structures, not including residential buildings, shall be those contained in the international energy conservation code, 2009 edition, section 501.1 and the ASHRAE energy standard for buildings except low-rise residential buildings, ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA standard 90.1-2007 (hereafter the standard), including appendices A, B, C, and D.
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ECONOMIZERSECONOMIZERS
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