The New York City Energy Conservation Code Fall 2010 NYCECC
The New York City Energy Conservation Code Fall 2010 NYCECC
The New York City Energy Conservation Code Fall 2010 NYCECC
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<strong>2010</strong>
• Int. 343, the proposed<strong>2010</strong> <strong>NYCECC</strong>• More stringent than the current2009 <strong>NYCECC</strong>
• NYC Amendments will address:• Chapter 1 – Administrative provisions• Chapter 2 – Some definitions• Chapter 6 – Referenced Standards• Applies to all alterations• NO technical changes
Chapter 1• No exemption for NYC-onlyhistoric buildings or districtsunless certified eligible for Stateor National designation• All NYC is Zone 4A
Chapter 1• Exemptions (PW1, Sec. 10)• ONLY applications that have NOwork regulated by the ECC mayclaim exemption on the PW1• Applications that have some workthat must comply, even if they alsohave some work that isexempt, must indicateon the PW1, Section10, that they comply
Chapter 1• Exemptions (<strong>Energy</strong> Analysis)• Applications that must comply butthat have some exempt work mayclaim the exemption on the energyanalysis – tabular analysis isclearest example – and provide therelevant citation in the 3 rdcolumn
Chapter 1• Exemptions (<strong>2010</strong> ECCCNYS)• National or State designatedhistoric buildings• Contributing buildings in Nationalor State designated historicdistricts• Buildings eligible forthe above• Envelopes oflow-energy buildings
Chapter 1• Exemptions (DoB)• Work that does not affect energyuse• Temporary structures, in accordancewith BC 3103• Work types FA, FP, SD, SP, FB, FS,EQ, CC, OT/BPP, OT/FPPdo not affect energyuse, in accordancewith ECC 101.3
Chapter 1• ECC 101.4.3: Alterations mustcomply:• To the extent of the alteration, butnot beyond• Unless compliance would create anunsafe or hazardous condition• Unless compliancewould overloadexisting buildingsystems
Chapter 1• Exceptions to section ECC 101.4.3are not exemptions, and may requiredemonstration in audit• Increased from four to eightexceptions in <strong>2010</strong> ECC
Chapter 1• ECC 103.4, from the <strong>2010</strong>ECCCNYS, requires that ifchanges are made to theapproved documents inconstruction, an amended set ofconstruction documents must besubmitted for approval• Rule requires anas-built energyanalysis for sign-off
Chapter 4• Some values have changed• Detailed requirements for sidingattachment over foam sheathing• Added requirements for attics• Added inspection criteria for airbarrier and insulation• Vapor barriers are notmandated in Zone 4A• 50% high-efficacy lamps in dwellings
Chapter 5• Must use EITHER Chapter 5 ORASHRAE 90.1 – no longer flexibilityto mix standards• Some values have changed• Detailed requirements for sidingattachment over foam sheathing• Continuous air barrier• Vapor barriers notmandated in Zone 4A
Chapter 5• Vertical fenestration > 40% - mustuse ASHRAE 90.1 and energymodeling• Mechanical equipment sizing as wellas efficiency; controls are critical• Mandatory HVAC requirementsexpanded; simplebuildings limited
Chapter 5• <strong>Energy</strong> recoverysystems• Fan horsepower limited• Lighting controls are critical• High-efficacy lamps in 50% offixtures in dwelling units
• Effective December 28, <strong>2010</strong>
• Scheduled to be published as<strong>2010</strong> <strong>NYCECC</strong>
2009
NYC Amendments to ECCCNYSScreen 1 of 2
Screen 2 of 2
DOB Rule - <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Code</strong> Compliance• Document submission requirements• Progress inspections1. Progress inspections must be noted anddescribed in the approved constructiondrawings – effective Sept. 7, <strong>2010</strong>2. Details the“relevant experience”required of a progressinspector – effective Jan. 1, 2011
NYC ECC effective07 / <strong>2010</strong>Progressinspections requiredin approveddrawingsAmended <strong>NYCECC</strong>effective (12/28);Progress inspectorqualificationsrequired;Amended rule tocome09 / <strong>2010</strong>01 / 2011PW1, PW1C and TR1amended for newcode and progressinspections; TR8created for progressinspectionsTimeline
<strong>NYCECC</strong> training• US ARRA funding goal: Compliance in90% of new & renovated space by 2017• DoB consultant: Online trainingmaterials in spring – 2015 goal• NYS consultants: Trainingfor professionals aroundthe State• Partnership withprofessional associations
Insert either related BIS numbersor names and disciplines ofapplicants for as yet unfiledapplications or documents HERE
PlaNYC GOAL:Reduce carbon emissionsby 30%from 2005 levelsby 2030
energycode@buildings.nyc.gov
FORM CHANGESOPERATIONAL CHANGESSUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSE-FILING CHANGES• Job Application Preparation (PW1)• Electrical Applications (ED16A)EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011
Form ChangesAmended PW1 – Additional Considerations (Section 9)NYC <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Code</strong> Compliance (Section 10)Amended PW1C – Boiler Information (Section 4)Amended TR1 – Progress Inspections (Section 4)<strong>New</strong> TR8 – <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Code</strong> Progress InspectionsAmended ED16A – Construction Permit (Section 3)Work to be Done (Section 6)Updated PC1 – Updated to include all Required Itemscurrently in use
Plan Work (PW1)Applicable to Commercial and Residential <strong>New</strong> Building &Alteration Projects.Compliance / Exemption statement MUST be on the drawings• PW1 - Section 9 : Indicate if work includes lighting• PW1 - Section 10: ComplianceIndicate that the job is in compliance,- Indicate trade off among systems, &- Indicate trade of a single system,ExemptionIndicate that the job is exempt based on,- State or National Historic Building, or- Work is in low energy building, or- Work doesn’t affect building energy useALL REFERENCES TO THE ECCCNYS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH <strong>NYCECC</strong>
PW1 Form
PW1 / e-Filing(PW1 - Section 9)*Does your work include lighting fixtures and/or controls, installation or replacement?
PW1 / e-FilingCompliance (PW1- Section 10)Replace all ECCCNYSreferences with <strong>NYCECC</strong>Revise Compliance andExemption Statements &add sub-statementsExemption (PW1- Section 10)
PW1C• Applicable to oil and gas boiler installations• Specify efficiency rating: (e.g. 83%)• Cite test procedure from <strong>NYCECC</strong>: (e.g. DOE10 CFR)• Check <strong>NYCECC</strong> device compliance
TR1• Indicate if the project requires <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Code</strong>Compliance Inspection• <strong>The</strong> Design Professional (Applicant of Record)identifies that the <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Code</strong> Compliance ProgressInspection is required by indicating “Yes” on the TR1• Complete TR8
TR81RCNY 5000-01 sets forth the filingrequirements, approval of constructiondocuments, and progress inspections -Effective September 7, <strong>2010</strong>Submission Requirements (DesignProfessional- Applicant of Record)• Indicate progress inspections on theconstruction drawings• Table I - Residential• Table II – Commercial• Submit TR8 priorto approval – Effective January 1, 2011
Progression Inspections Tables
Progress Inspector files prior to sign-offProgress Inspector files prior to permitTR8Design Professional files prior to approval
TR8
Rule 101-07Amended 1RCNY 101-07 sets forth qualifications forprogress inspectors – Effective January 1, 2011
ED16A / Electrical e-FilingApplicable to Commercial and Residential <strong>New</strong>Building & Alteration Electrical Projects.• Indicate if the job complies with <strong>NYCECC</strong>• Provide the job number if:• Work affects the Certificate of Occupancy• Work is regulated by <strong>NYCECC</strong> and construction isbeing performed• Indicate that lighting work is to be doneALL REFERENCES TO THE ECCCNYS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH <strong>NYCECC</strong>
ED16A Form
ED16A / Electrical e-FilingUpdate to include <strong>NYCECC</strong>compliance, job #, & lighting work
Thank You!Operational / Filing Questions?Email us at:OperationsRedesign@buildings.nyc.gov
• Question: In my apartment, I am movingsome non-structural walls and installingnew lighting in a new open kitchen area.<strong>The</strong> kitchen has all new appliances,including a new oven with an exhausthood. My apartment is on the 6 th and topfloor of my building. Do I need to complywith the ECC?
• Answer: Yes, because of your newlighting and exhaust hood. Your exhausthood, in addition to requiring a damper,will penetrate the roof and thereforerequire insulation at the penetration.• §505.5, 503.2.4.4, 502.4.3, 502.4.4;ASHRAE 90.1 – §9, 6, 5
• For an Alt 2, new and unheated garageaddition…• Question: Does the wall between the onefamily (R-3) house and the new garageneed comply?
• Answer: Yes. <strong>The</strong> wall separatesconditioned from unconditioned space.• §101.5.2
• Question: For the same structure, doesthe roof need to comply?• Answer: No. <strong>The</strong> garage is unconditionedspace.• §101.5.2
• Question: If you were to replace windowsin the house and include windows in thegarage addition, would they need tocomply with the ECC?
• Yes. <strong>The</strong> windows in the house mustcomply. §402.1.1• No. <strong>The</strong> windows in the garage do notneed to comply. §101.5.2
• For an Alt 2, tenant (theater) fit-out in anexisting building…• Question: Does this project need tocomply?
• Yes, if lighting, HVAC, service hot water orcontrol systems are involved. In addition,if there is any work on the envelope of thebuilding (roof, walls, foundation), that workwould need to comply.• §505, 503, 502.1; ASHRAE 90.1 – §9, 6,7, 5
• Question: Does an outdoor café heatedfor fall and spring use need to comply withthe ECC?
• Answer: Yes.• §503.2.11; ASHRAE 90.1 - §6.5.8.1
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