CHAPTER!

ADMINISTRATION

Introductory Statement
The New lOrk City Energy Conservation Code CNYCECC') is comprised of the ~Veu· .YOrk State Energy Code C'NYSEC') vdth
amendments as enacted into lmv by the Ne\v York City Council

Reflecting changes in the NEnv 10rk State EnergJ<" Code, the J'.iYCECC :is dhi.ded -into provis-ions rele>.:ant to reside-ntial buildings an:l
pro-visions rele>.,unt to commercial bui.ldings. as :IDllmvs:
1. The provisions ofthe NYCECC ±Or res-idential build-ings are reflected in the state publications incorporate.dbyreference -in
19 :N"YCRR section 1240.3, as atrended by sections 28-1001.2.1, 28-100L22 and28-100L23 ofthe adnwisirative code of
fue ci1yof:New York. Such state publications include (i) Chapters I, 2, 3, 4, and6 offue 2010 ECCC:N"YS, as atrended by
Chapter 1 ofthe publication entitled the 2014 Supplement to the ~\bv YOrk State Energy ConseJTation Construction Code
(the "2014 Supplement"); and (ii) the referenced standards incorporated by reference in 19 :N"YCRR section 1240.3(b).
2. The prmdsions ofthe N'!CECC fOr commercial buildings are reflected in the state publications inc-orporated by re-fere-nce ln
19 :N"YCRR section 1240.4, as amended by sections 28-1001.2.1, 28-1001.22 and28-100L2.3 oftheadmfuisirative code of
the cityofNew York. Such state publications inchlde (i) Chapter 1 offue2010 ECCC:NYS, as aruendedbyChapter I ofthe
1014 Suppleme-nt; (ii) Chapters C2, C3< and C4 in 1he "commercial provisions" of the 2012 edition of the International
Energy Conservation Code (the "'2012 IECC"), as amended by Chapter 2 of the 2014 Supplement; (iii) the 2010 edition of
EnergyStandardforBuildings E-rcept Low-Rise Residential Buildings ("ASHRA.E 90.1-2010"), as run ended by Chapter 3 of
fue 2014 Supplement; and (iv) reltlence standards inc.orporated byrefueuce in 19 :N"YCRR section 1240.4(c).
SECTION ECC 101
SCOPE A.'<!l GE:\l:RAL REQL1RDIE:\TS
lOLl General
These pro'irisions shall be knmvn and cited as the '"'1\'int' 10rk City Energy Cons-er"l<'ation Code," ''NYCECG' or "ECC,"" and are
referred to herein as ''this. code."' All section numbers in this code shall be deemed to be preceded by the designation "ECC~""'
Administration and enforcement ofthis code shall be :in accordance with Title 28 oftheAdmim:rtrative Code.

lOLLl Titles.
The 2010 edition ofthe Energy Conservation Construction Cock ofNinv York State shall be knmvn as the "2010 ECCC1'\YS.',
The 2012 edition ofthe International Energy Code shall be kno\vn as the "2012 JECC.'""
The 2010 edition of the Energy Standard fur Bui.ldings. Except Low-Rise Residential Building> shall be known as 'ASHR.<\.E
90.1-2010.~ Where this code makes reference to ASHRAE 90.1-2010, such standard shall be as atrended fur New York Ci1yin
accordance \VifuAppendi""< A ofthis code.
The 2014 Suppkn1entto theN·m·v l'OrkState Energy Conservation Construction Code shall bekno;,vn as the "'2014 Supplement_"
Chapters I, 2, 3, 4 and6 ofthe 2010 ECCCN"YS (as atrended by Chapter I offue 2014 Sqoplern<nt) andtherefuenced standards
incorporated by referenc.e in 19 N~CRR Section 12403(b) shall be knmvn collectively as the "Ne1·1..' York State Residential
Energy Code."'
Chapter 1 offue 2010 ECCCN"YS (as amended by Chapter I offue 2014 SupplemEnt), Chapters C2, C3, and C4 in fue
··commercial provisions" of the 2012 IECC (as amended by Chapter 2 of the 2014 Supplement), ASHRAE 90.1-2010 (as
amended by Chapter 3 ofthe 2014 Supplement), and fue reJlorenced standards incorporated by reference in 19 :N"YCRR Section
1240.4(b), shall be known collectively as the ~New York State Commercial Energy Code."
The NEnv J'Ork State Residential Energy Code and the ~Vmv I'Ork State Commercial En..ergy Code shall be knmvn collectively as
the ··~ve1v l'Ork State Energy Code."'

The .:\lg'H.' YOrk State Energy Code along ·with the Ne\V York City amendments to ihe N"eJ.v IOrk State Energy Code shall be knmvn
collectively as the ''Ne1v l~rk City Energy Conser...,'ation Code_"
101.2 Scope.
This code applies to residential buildings and corrun,rcial buildings as defined in Chapter 2 ani Chapter Cl ofthis code.

101.2.1 References.
\\'here re:ihence is made ;,vithin this code to the Building Code ojNiw l'Ork State, Existing Building Code ofNetr IOrk State, Fire
Code of Nin-v York State, Fuel Gas Code ofN.rrw YOrk Stat-e, ..Jfech.anical Code of~Vm-v 10rk State, Plumbing Code of New IOrk
State, Property.Jfaintenance Codeof~Vmv lOrk State or Residential Code oj~Ve1v }OrkState, the reRrence shall be deem:-d to be
to the analogous provision(s) ofTitle 28 ofthe Administrative Code (the New }Ork Cit}' Construction Codes), the 1968 Building
Code, 1he ~\mt' JOrk City Fire Code or i:he ~vmv YOrk City Electrical Code.
101.2.2 Occ-upancy cl.."tssifications.
For determination of occupancy classification and use ;,vithin this code, a comparable occupancy classification shall be made to
the ~vew l'Ork City Building Cock_
101.2.3 Reconciliation with New York State Energy Code.
\\lleneva~ any provis:ion ofthe Ne-a' York State Energy Code provides fur a more stringent requirement than in::posed by this
code, the more stringent requirement shallgoven1.

101.2.4 Other laws.

The pro·visions ofthls code shall not be deem=d to nul1ifYany federal, state or localla\v, rule or regulation relating to any matter
as to \vhlc:h this code does not provide.

101.3 Intent.
This code shan. regulate the design and construction ofbuildings for the e:flective use of energy. This code is intended to provide
:flexibility to permit fue use ofinno"\:ative approadrs and techniques to achiev-e the effecti."\·-e use ofenergy_ Thls code is not :intended
to abridge safety, health or em-ironm.:ntal requirem::nts contained in other applicable codes or ordinances. To the fullest extent
±easible, use oftn:Jdern techn:icalm::thods, devices and inl_)ro•vem::nts that tend to minimize cons\llll)tion ofenergy and ut:il.ize to the
greatest extent practical solar and other rene\vable energys ource.s wit:hout abridging reasonable requlrem::nts for the safEty, health an:i
security of the occupants or users of bulldings shall be permitted. As far as may be practicable, the :itnprovem:nt of energy
conservation construction practices, tn::thods, equipm::n"l; materials and technique-s. shall be encouraged.
101.4 Applicability.
The prmdsions ofthis code shall apply to the construction ofbuildings. \\iflere, in any specific case, di.flhent sections ofthis code
specifY difthent materials, methods ofconstruction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govem \\We the.re is a con:flict
between a gen.eralrequirenrnt and a specific. requlrement, the specific requ:irenrnt shall govern...

101.4.1 Existing buildings.

Except as specified in this chapter, this code shall mt be used to require the rem:Yval, alteration or abandonme.nt o£ mr prevent
the continued use andtnaintemmce o£ an existing building or building S)'Stemla\vfullyinexistence atthethre ofadoptionofthls.
code.
101.4.2 Historic buihlings.
An alteration or renov""ation to an existing building or structme that (1) :is. listed in the New York State Register o £Historic. Places,
ei!herindiv:iduall:yor as a contributing building to alllitoric district, (2) is listed in the NatiomlRegisterofHistoric Phces, either
individually or as a contributing building to a lllitoric district, (3) has been determined to be eligible fur listing in either ihe New
York State or National Register ofHistodc Places, either individually or as a contributing building to a historic district, by the.
New York State Commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, or (4) has been determined to be eli,aible :!Dr
listing in the National Register ofHistoric Places, eith::r individually or as a contributing building to a historic district, by the
United States Secretary ofthe Interior, need not comply;,:r;,rith this code.
101.4.3 Additions, alterations, renoYations or ret>airs.
It is intended that the residentialprovisions ofthe ~Vtnr York Cit:y Energy Conservation Code shallapplyto additions, alterations,
andreno"\:ations ofexisting residential buildings. in all cases where the .Ninv .IOrkState Residential Energy Code,vouldapply, and
that the commercial provisions of the Ntn·ll 10rk City Energy Conservation Code shall apply to additions, alterations, and
reno·vations of existing commercial buildings in all cases ·where ASHRA.E 90.1·2010 \Vould apply. Additions, alterations,
renov""ations or repairs to an existing building, building system, equipment or portion thereo£ other than repairs o-f equipment,
shall confonn to the provisions of this code as they relate to new construction witOOut requiring the unaltered portion of the
existing building, building syste1nor equipment to- cot1lJly·;.vil:h this code. Adclitions, alterations, renm.:ations or repairs shallnot
create an u:nsa:IE or lnzardous condition or overload existing building systems. An addition shall be deenrd to cot1lJfjn:vith this
code if the addition alone cot-rplies or ifiile existing building and addition con:plyw:ith tllli code as a single building.
Exception;
The fOlloVi!ing need tl:lt cotllJl;nvith the provisions ofthis code pro·vided that the energy use ofthe building is not :increased:
1. Storm "'iv:indows installed over existing fenestration
1. Glass~only replacements in an existing sash and :!Tatne, prmrided that the U~factor <md the solar he.at gain
coefficient (SHGC) shall be equal to or lo\ver than beiDre the ghss rephcem:nt.
3. Alterations, reno"'V<ltions or repairs to roof!ce-iling, ;,vall or floor cavities, including spaces be"hveen :furring strips,
pro·vlded that such cavities are insulated to the full existing ca"\-ity depth 'i\rith insulation having a n:rinimumnominal
value ofR-3"0/inch (R-l"Oii:rn)"
4. Alterations, renovations or repairs to walls and floors in cases where the. existing structure is. 'ivithout fram:ing
ca"\:it:ks and no new framing cavities are created.
5. Reroofing ;,vhere neither the sheathing nor the insulation is exposed_ RoofS without insulation in the ca-.;.ity and
"'ivhere the sheathing or insulation is exposed during reroofing shall be insulated either above or belo'iv the
sheathlng.
6. Replace-rtrntofexist:ing doors that separate conditioned space: :from the exterior shannotrequiethe. installation of
a ·.;,restfuule or re\'Dlving door, provided. however, that anexisting-...--estibule that separates a conditioned space Hom
the exterior shallnotbe rem:rved.
7. An alteration that replaces. less than 50 percent ofthe illminaire.s -in a space, provided that such alteration does not
:incre.ase the. installed interior lighting power.
8. An alteration that replace.s only the bulb and balhst within the existing h.nnina:ires -in a space, provided that such
alteration does not increase the installed interior l:ightingpo;.ver.
101.4.3.1 Prescriptive envelope compliance for additions.
Addition;; shallcorq>lywilhSections 10L4J"Ll arul10L43"L2 or altemati,dywilhASHRAE 90.1-2010 as amended by
Appendi;; A ofthis code"

101.4.3.1.1 Vertical fenestration.

New vertical fenestration area that re.sults in a total building :!Enestration area less than or equal to that specified in
SectionC4023"1 shalltorq>lywith Section C4023" Additions with verticalliones1ration thatresultin a total building
fenestration area greater than Section C4023J or additions that exceed the :fEnestration area greater than Section
C40B"I shallcorq>lywith Section C402"1LI fur the addition only" Additions that result in a total building vertical
glass area exce.eding that specified :in Section C402.3 .1.1 shallconply'ivith Section C407 _

101.4.3.11 Skylight area.

Ne;.v skylight area that results in a total building :!Enestrati.on area less than or eqml to that specified in Secti.onC402.3.1
shallcomplywilh Section C4023" Additions wilh sJ...)light area that result ina total building sk}light area grearer than
Section C4023"1 or additions that exceed the skylight area greater than Section C4023"1 shall comply with Section
C40B"L2 fur the addition only" Additions that resuh in a total building skylight area exceeding that specified in
Section C4023"U shallcotll'lywilh Section C40i"
101.4.3.2 Alterations to building enverope.
New building em,;lope assenblies that are part ofthe alteration shall COt11Jlywith Sections IOIA3"2"1 arull0L432"2 or
alternativelywithASHRA"E 90.1-2010 as amonded by Appendix A ofthls code"
101.4.3.2.1 Vertical fenestratioJL
The addition ofvertical fi::nestrati.on that results :in a total buildlng fenestration area L:-.ss than or eq:ual to that speci:lied :in
Section C4023"l shall corq>lywithSection C4023" The additionofverticalrenes1ration thatresults ina total building
fenestration area greater than Section C402.3 .1 shall cotl1_)ly with Section C402.11.1 fOr the space adjacent to 1:he ne'iv
fEnestration only. Aherati.ons that result :in a total building "\~rtical glass area exceeding that spe.cified :in Section
C4023" L I shall cot11Jly with Section C40i"
 101.4.3.2.2 Skylight Area.
The addition ofsl--ylight area that resuhs in a total building sl-ylight area less than or equal to that specified in Section
C402.3.1 shallconpcy·with SectionC402.3. The additionofsk}light area thatresulis in a total building skylight area
greater than Section C40:2.3.1 shall con1Jl)l with Section C402.3.1.2 :fur the space adjacent to the new skyiights.
Alterations that result: in a total building skylight area exceeding that specified in Section C402.3. L1 shallconl.Jly\v:ith
Section C407.
101.4.4 Change in occupancy or ru; e-.
Spaces undergoing a change in occupancy that \Vould re-sult in an increase in dennnd :IDr either fossil fuel or elec:trical energy·
shallco:rrply\Yith this code. \\berethe use of a space changes :li-omone use in Table C405.5.2(1) or (2) to another use in Table
C405.5.2(1) or C405.5.2(2), the instal.led lighting wattage shallconplywith Section C405.5.
101.4.5 Change. in spac.e conditioning.
Anynon-conditioned space that is altered to beconr conditioned space shallcotq:~ly;,vith this code.
101.4.6 l\fu:ed occupancy.
\Vhere a building inc hides: bothresidentialarrl comn~rcialocceyandes, each occupancy shall be separatel:vconsideredand shall
meet the applicable provisions ofChapter 4 ror residential and Chapter C4 fur COtll!,.,rcial
101.5 C01upliance.
Residential bu:ildings shall corrply w:ith the prm.isions of the 1Ve1v York City Energy ConseJ1/ation Code applicable to residential
buildlngs. Co~rcial buildings shall con:ply with the pro·visions of the ~vel·ll YOrk City Energy Consen:ation. Code applicable to
COtlltlrrdal bu:iJdings.

101.5.1 Compliance software.

The use ofcorrputer sofuvare to deu:onstrate cofi1Jliance\viththis code shall be in accordance.\vith "the requirenrnts ofSections
!OL5.Ll or 101.5.1.2.

l0l.5.Ll Residential buildings.

Con:pliance with theresidentialprmisions ofthe Nfnv JOrk Cit}' Energ;: ConseJTation Code can be detnJnstrated through
the use of(i) conputer sof!:ware that is dewloped by the United States Departme.nt ofEnergy (such as REScheck, REl\:lJ'Rate
home energy rating or REi\iliDe.s-ign Horn=: energy analysis sofuvare) specifically ±Or the Ninv JOrk State Residential Energy
Code, or (ii) any other builiing energy modeling or homo energy rating (HERS) sofuvare that shall have been e"Pressly
approved 1n writing by the Ne;,v Y ark SecretaryofState as acceptable :fur de.m::mstrating compliance \vith the.N.i?lt' York State
Res"idential Energ}' CodtL Sofuvare programs used to show c.on::tplianc.e \Vith the residential provisions. ofthe ""Vevv l'Ork City
Energy Conserration Code nrust indicate con:pliance ;,vith 1he Nelv iOrk State Residential Energy· Code, and :m.lStreflect fue
actualrequiretnen"ts ofd1e residentialpro·visious ofthe]\:e,v lOrk Cily Energy Consermtion Code. \\ben using the sofuvare
approach to shmv compliance, the mandatory code provisions of the residential provisions of the ~Ve1v i'Ork Cit).-' Energy
Conservation Code m.ISt be follo.-..ved

101.5.1.2 Commercial buildings.

Con:pliance \Vith the cotlltl"Hcialprmisions ofthe A~v l'Ork City Energ)-" Conservation Code c.an be dem.:mstrated through
the use of (i;) conputer sof!:ware that is developed by the Uruted States Department of Energy (such as CO:\·!Check)
specifically ror the New York State Commercial Energy Code (or specifically ror ASHRAE 90.1-2010, as amended by
Chapter 3 of the 2014 Supplem=nt), or (i:i) other sofuvare that shallha"'i.ce been expressly approved in writing by the Ne;,v
York SecretaryofState as acceptable :fur demonstrating COfil>liance ;,vit:h the ~\~r l'Ork State Commercial Energy Code (or
ror demonstrating conpliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2010, as amended by Chapter 3 of the 2014 Suppk:trent). Sofuvare
programs used to show compliance \Vith the co:tnnJercialprovisions ofthe ~Ve-J,t' i'Ork City Energy ConseJTation Code rrnst
indicate conpliance with the ~\~--v IOrk State Commercial Energy Code (or C0111Jliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2010, as
atrended by Chapter 3 ofthe 2014 Suppkrn=nt), and mustre:lkct the actual requirements of the commercialpro·visions of
the ;Vew York City Energy Conservation Code (or the actualreqillretrenls ofASHRAE 90.1-2010, as am,nded by Appendix
A ofth:is code). \Vhen using the software approach to shO\v cotllJliance with. the commercialprovisions ofthe 2Ve1t-' l'Ork Cit:y·
Energy Conservation Code, the mandatory code provisions in Chapters C2 through C5 (or, ifapplil:able, the mandatory
provisions ofASHRA..E 90.1-2010, as amended by Appendix A ofthe Ni?-w York C.zQ/ Energy Con.ser1.>ation Code) nmtbe
rollowed.
 101.5.2 Low-energy buildings.
The IDllo'wing buildings, or portions thereof separated :ITotn the remainder of the buil.d:ing by build-ing thenml envelope
assemblies cofil)lying 1vith this code, shall be exe~t :fi-om the building thennal envelope prmris:ions ofthis code:
1
L Those;,.vitha peak design rate ofenergyuse less than3.4 Btu-hper square IDot (10.T\V/m ) or 1.0 \Vattper square foot
1
(10.7 \V/·m ) of floor area fOr space conditioning purposes.
2. Those that do not contain conditioned space_

101.5.3 Demonstration of complianc-e.

For a building project application or applications required to be submitted to the departnrnt, the :fullo1-ving docunrntation, as
:further described in fue rules ofthe department, shall be requied in order to detmnsirate con1Jliance 1vith this code:
101.5.3.1 Professional statement.
Any registered design professional or lead energy professional :filing an application or applications :fur a ne\v building or
alteration project shall provide on a signed and sealed drawlng a statement ofcompliance or exenlJtion in accordance 1vith
lhe rules ofthe departm,nt.

101.5.3.2 Energy anal:rsis.

For any application that is not exetllJt from this code and :fur 'ivhich a \vork pennlt is. requied in accordance with Section
28-105 ofthe Administrative Code, an energy analysis shallbe provided on a sheet or sheets 1vithln the constructiondra'iving
set. The energy anal}-~sis shall identifY the COU1Jliance path fuDmved, deunnstrate hmv the design colllJlies with this code
and be ina fOrmat as: prescr:lbed1n the rules ofthe department The energy analysis sffillmeetthe requirements ofthis code
fur the entire project. Projects that utilize trade-o:ffi atrnng disciplines: shall use DOE2-based energy modeling progratns or
other energy-tnodeling programs- as prescribed in the rules ofthe dep~nt and shall be signed and sealed by a lead energy
professional
101.5.3.3 Supporting doclllllOntation.
For any application that is not exetq:Jt from this code and for \Vhich a work permit is required in accordance 1vith Section
28-105 oftheAdminis"trative Code, supporting documerrtation shallberequ:ired in the appro·ved conslructiondrmvings. See
Section 103 for further requirern=nts:.

101.6 SeYerability.
If a section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase ofthis code is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional,. such decision shall not
affect the "\calidityofthe remaining portions ofthis code.

SECTIO:\ ECC 102

A.LITR._'>.-HE ::IL-\.ITR.L~S,.::IIETHOD OF CO:\STRL'CTIOX,. DESIG:\ ORI:\SLlATI:\G SYSITliS

102.1 General
This code is not intended to prevent the use of any mate~ method of constru:tion, design or insulating systetn not specifically
prescribed here-in, provided that such mater-ial, m::thod of construction, design or insulating system has been approved by the
corntnissioner as (1) meeting the :intent ofthls code, (2) achie·ving energy savings that are equi,talent to or greater than \vould be
achit:ved using prescribed materials, methods of construction, designs or insulating systems., and (3) tneeting the requirements of
Artkle 113 ofChapter 1 ofTitle 28 of the .Administrative Code and the retmining New .YOrk City Construct ron Codes.

102.1.1 Above-code progralll'5.

The commissioner shall be permi:tted to find that a nationaL state or local energy efficiency program exceeds the energy
efficiency required by this code. Buildings appro"\~d in writing by such an energy· eflicienc.yprogramshallbe considered in
coUl)liance "i.vith this code. Nonvithstanding approval by such an energy e:fl:i:ie:ncy program, the requirements identified as
"mandatory" in Chapters 4 and C4 of this code shall still apply.

SECTIO:\ ECC 103

CO:\STRL'CTIOX DOCHIE:\TS
103.1 GeneraL
Construction docum.:nts- shall be prepared in accordance \vith the provisions ofChapter 1 ofTitle 28 ofthe _,4drninfrtralive Code, the
YO.rk City Construction Codes, including this code, and the niles ofthe department.
~vm.v
103.2 Supporting documentation on constru.ction doc1.l.ments.
Supporting docun~ntation shall inc:lnde those construction documents that derror.strate corr:pliance 'ivith this code.

103.2.1 Intent.
Supporting docll.tlle'ntation shall accon~lish the follo,ving:

1. Demonstrate coniDmEnCe of apprmred drmvings to the energy analy·sis IDr e'\rery element and ·value of the energy
analy:sis;

Demonstrate confDnnance of approved drawings to other ~atory requirements of this code, incfu.ding, but not
limited, to, sealing against air leakage from the building emreJope and ITomductlvork as applicable, insulation ofducts
and piping as applicable, t~chanicaland lighting controls \Vlth de,tices shown and operational narratives for each, and
additionalrequiements as set forth in 1hls. section;

3. Ident:ifjr required progress inspections in accordance \vith 1he scope ofwork, this code, the Administratire Code, the
New YOrk City Building Code and therl..lli:s ofthe departtnent; and

4. Conl'ly\vith ofuerrequirem:nts as rmybe set forth in the rules ofthe department.

103.2.2 Detailed requirements.
Construction docll.tlle'nts shall be dravvn to scale upon suitable material Electronic n1edia docmne.nts are permitted to be
subtnitted :in accordance \Vith depart:rrent procedures. Construction documents IDr a project shall be :fully coordinated and of
sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent ofthe ;,vork proposecL and sho\V in sufficient detail. pertinent data and
:features of the building, bu:ild:ing systems and equipm:nt as herein gmrern.ed. Details shan include, but are not limited to, as
applicable, insulation materials and fueir R-vahres; fenestration U-fuctors and SHGCs; area-weighted U-fuctor and SHGC
cakulations; m:chanical system design criteria; mechanical and service \Vater heating S)'Stem and equiptnent, types, sizes an:l
e:fficie.ndes; economizer description; equipn~nt and systems controls; fan motor horsepoiver and controls; duct sealing, duct and
pipe insulation and loca~ lighting :li"C.ture schedule ;,vith wattages and controlnarrati,Je; and air sealing details.
103.3 Examination of docmnents.

In accordance \Vilh Article 104 of Chapter 1 ofT:itle 28 of the Administratilt'e Code, the department shan examine or cause to be
exa.mi:ned the accorrpanying construction documents and shall ascertain by such exaullnations ;,vhether the construction-in1icated ani
described is :in accordance \Vith the re.quienl!f'nts oftills code and other pertinent lmvs, rules and regulations_

103.4 Changes during c.onstruction.

Changes made during construction that are not :in compliance with the approv'ed construction documents shall be resubmitted for
appro-val as an amende.d set ofconstruction docU!l'lents.
SECTIO:\' ECC 104
1:\'SPECTIO:\'S

104.1 GeneraL
Except as oth.envise specificallypro'\i.decL inspections re~ed by this code or by the depart:ment during the progress of;,vork may be
performed on behalfofthe mvne:r by an approved agency_ All inspections shall be pe:rfo~d at the sole cost and e=qJense of the
owrlff. Relh to Article 116 ofChapter 1 ofT itle 28 ofthe Administrative Code fur additional provisions relating to inspections. In
addition to any inspections othmvise re.quired by this code or the rules ofthe depar1:1nent, the follmving inspections shall be required:
1. Progress inspections. Progress :inspections shall be pe:rfDrmedin accordance ;,vith the rule.s ofthe depart:ment
2. Final inspection. Relh to Article 116 ofChapter 1 ofTitle 28 offue Adminisn·ative Code and the rules ofthe dep1111mont.
3_ Issuance ofCertificate ofCorr:pliance. Refer to Section28-116A.l oftheAdmirristratil.·'e Code.
The requ:irem:nts ofSection 104.1 shall not be read to prohilitthe operation ofanyhe.ating equipment or appliances :installed to
replace existing heating equipment or appliances serving an oc.cqJied portion of a stru:.ture provided that a :reque.st IDr :inspection of
such hea~ eqplpm=nt or appliances has been filed \Vith the department not tmre than 48 hours after such replacement ;,vork :is
co~letecL and befDre any portion of such equipment or appliances is concealed by any permanent portion of the structure.

104.1.1 ApproYed agencies.

Refu to .4rticle 114 ofChapter 1 ofTitle 28 offue Administrative Code and fue rules ofthe department
 104.1.2 Inspection ofprefab1icated construction assemblies.
Prior to the issuance of a \Vork pennit tOr a pre:fubricated construction assembly P..aving concealed tnechanir:al work, the
depart:trent shall require the submittal of an e'\'ahlation report by the manu:ffi..cturer or appro·ved agency on each pre:fubricated
construction assembly, indicating the cofi1)lete details of the mechanical s:ystem, including a description of the system and its
con\)onents, fue basis upon which 1he S}''Stenl is being evahlated for energy use, test results and similar iniDrnntio:n, and other
data as necessary IDr the cotnmissioner to detennine conformance to this code.

104.1.2.1 Test and inspection records.

Requied test and inspection records shall be made available to the commissioner at all thres drring the falxication ofthe
meclwlical systetnand ihe erection ofthe building; or such records as ihe commissioner designates shall be filed.

104.2 Testing.
En,eelope, heating, v--entilating, air conditioning, service \Vater heating, lighting and electricalsys:tetns shall be tested as required in this
code and in accordance \Vith Sections 104.2.1 through 104.2.3. Except as otherwise required in this code or in the rules of the
departtnent, tests shall be. made. by the permit holder and \vitnessed by an approved agency.

104.2.1 New~ altered, extended~ renovated or repaired systems.

Ne1v envelope, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, senice \Vater heating, lighting and ek:ctrical installations or systetns, and
parts of existing systems that hav"e been altered, extended, ren:rvated or repaied, shall be tested as prescribed herein or in the
rules ofthe department to disclose leaks and defects.

104.1.2 Apparatus, instruments, matedal and labor for tests.

Apparatus, instruments, material and labor reg,Wred IDr testing an envelope< heating, ventilating, ai conditioning, service \Vater
heating, lighting and/or elec:tricalinstallationor sy.:;te1norpart thereofslnllbe furnished by the permit holder.

104.2.3 Reinspection and testing.

\Vhere any work or installation does not pass aniniti.altestor illipection, thenecessarycorrections shall be made so as to achie'i:e
con:pliance \\ith 'the. New I'Ork City Construction Codes, lnclu:iing this code. The IVork or installation shall. then be reinspected
or retested by the approved agency.

104.3 Sign"off of completed work.

In addition to the reqillrenrnts ofArticle 116 ofChllpter 1 oiTitle 28 ofthe Administrative Code, Section 103.4 offuis code 1l!1d other
requ:irem:nts for sign-of£ the project te.am shan either cert:i±Ythat construction does not differ :li'om the last approved energy analysis
or pro'\i.de a \Vhole-projec.t as-built energy anal;JS.i.s and St!Jporting doc'Ulll::tlts, signed and sealed, :LOr approval prior to sign-off The
as-built energyanal)'Sis and supporting doc'l.lln!nts shall reflect 1he tmterials, e-quipment and vafu.es actually used in the construction
oftheproject and shallden).)nstrate compliance oftheconsiructedprojedwith this code. Such signed and sealed documents nnybe
accepted \vith le.ss than full examination by the. depar~nt based on the pro:E.ssional certification of the. registered deslgn
professional

104.4 Temporat:" connection.

The commissioner shall.hav"e the authority to allmv the terrporaryco:tmection ofan installation to the sources ofenergy fOr the pl.l:lpose
oftesting the installation or IDr use under a terrporary certificate ofoccupancy.
SECTIO:'\ ECC 105
REFERE:'\CEDSL~'~-~S

105.1 Referenced standards.

The standards referenced -in Chapters 2:, 3, and 4 of the New IOrk Cit;..1 Energy Conservation Code shall be those that are listed in
Chapter 6 ofthe Nint-' YOrk City Energy Conservation Code= and in the ru:les ofthe deparl:n1ent and such si:andards shall be considered
part oftherequirement5 ofthe re.sidentialpro'\:isions ofthe .Nmv 10rk City Energy Conservation Code to the prescnbed extent ofeach
such reference. The standards re:lhen:edin Chapters C2, C3, and C4 of the N~nv J'Ork City Energp Conservation Code shall be those
that are listed in Chapter C5 ofthe Ne1v 10rk Ciiy Ene;·gy Conservation Code, and in the rules ofthe department and such standards
shall be considered part of the requireurnts of the co11"ll'l:rfda.lprovisions. ofthe Nint' }Ork City Energy Consen'ation Code to the
pre.scribed extent ofeach such refErence. \Vhere di:ffhences occur bet.veenprovisions ofthis code and the referenced strn.d.ards, til=
provis-ions ofthis code shall apply Refer to Article 103 ofChapter 1 ofTitle 28 ofthe..Administrative Code fur addit:ionalpro'\·isions
relating to referenced standards"
 CHA.PIERC2

DEFINITIONS

SECTIONECC C20l
GE:'>"ERAL
C20l.l Scope.
l.:'"nless state-d othenvise, the :fullo\Ying >Nards and terms in this code shallha•le the tl!Canings. indic.ated -in this chapter_
C201.1 Interchangeability.
\Vords used in the present tense :include· the firture.; words in the masculine gender inchlde the fem:inine and neuter; the
singular nunber incllldes theplmaland the plural includes the sin,aular.

C201.3 Terms defined in other codes.

T enns- that are not defined :in tllli code but are defined in the New IOrk City Building Code, ~vew }'Ork City Fire Code, .New
l'Ork City Fuel Gas Code, 2\b!.., }Ork City 1\fechanical Code, Ninv l'OrkClly Plumbing Code or the 1968 Building Code shall
have the m:.an:ings ascribed to them in those codes.

C201.4 Terms not defined.

Tenns. not defined bythls chapter shall have ordinarily accepted m:.a:nings such as the context itrpill::s.
SECTIOJ\"ECC C202
GENERAL DEFINITIOl'\1l
2014 SUPPLE"~'IEJ't.i"T. The publ:kation e:ntitled2014 Supplement to the.N€-w lOrkState Energ;. ConserL·atio;1 Construction
Code published by the New York State Department of State (Pwlication date: Novenber, 2014).
ABOVE-GR'-\.DE "'ALL. A wall more than 15 percent above grade and enclosing conditioned space. This includes
between-floor spandrels, peripheral edges of floors, roof and basemont knee walls, dorruer walls, gable end walls, walls
enclosing a mmsardroofand skylight shafts_
ACCESSIBLE. Admitting close approach as a result ofrnt being guarded by lccked doors, elevation or other effictive
means (see "Readily acce-ssible')_

~illDITION. An extension or iru::re.ase in the conditioned space floor area or height ofa building or structure.
AIR BARRIER. Material(s) assembled and jo:ined together to provide a barrior to rur leakage through the buililing
envelope. An ai barrier rmy be a single rmter:ial or a conD:ination ofmaterials.
AIR-Illll'ERMEABLE Th"SULATION. An imulation having an rur perrnearu:e equal to, or less than 0.02 L/s-ni at i5 Pa
pressure d:i:fferential tested according to ASTh·f E 2178 orE 283.
AREA WEIGHTED AVER~GE. A mathematical tedmique for combining diffuent amcunts of various coJ:lllonents,
based on proportional relevance, into a single mmDer. \Velghted averaging may be use-d \Vhere 1here :is. mxe than one
R- value for floor, wall, or ceiling :insulation, or tn)re than one U- factor for fenestration in a buililing_ As an exa111Jle, the
area \Ve-ighted a·verage ±"br windo·w fenestration U-E.ctors equals (Area 1 _:.,: U-:factor 1) + (Are.a 2 xU-factor 2) + ___ /Total
Area= nuo;::imumallowable. fenestration U-:factor.
ALTER.4..TIOX. Any construction or reno"\:at:ionto an existing structure otherthanrepa-ir or addition thatrequlres a permit.
Also, a change inanrchanicalsystemthatinvob/es anextens.-iofl: addition-or change to the arrange!l'lf:n.t, type or purpose of
the original installat-ion that requires a permit.
APPROVED. See Section28-10L5 oftheAdmuni:trative Code.
APPROVED AGENCY. See Section28-IOL5 oftheAdmnlirtrative Code_
ASHR4E 90.1-2010. The 2010 edition of the Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-rise Residential Buildings,
Standru-d RefErence Number 90.1-2010, published bytheAmeri<:an SccietyofHeating, Ref!igerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE 90.1-2010 is published by the A=ican Society of Heating, Ref!igerating iW.d
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., :is jointly sponsored by the Illuminating E11gineering Society ofNorth America and the
American National Standards Institute, and is also known as "ANSl!ASHRAEiJES 90.1-2010.")
AUTHORITY H...:\VTh"G JL'"RISDICTION. The commissioner or the commissioner's designee .
AUTOl\f.-\TIC. Self: acting, operating by :its own medmn:ism \vhen actuated by some impersonal influence, as, for exan~le,
a change in current strength, pressure, temperature or mechanical configuration (see "~·Ianual "') .
BELO,V-GR....-\DE \VALLS. Belmv-grade \Valls are basenJent or first-story \Valls. associated with the exterior of the
bulld:ing that are at least 85 percent belmv grade .
BT..:ILDING. Any structure used or intended :fur supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy or IDr afiDrding shelter to
persons, anttmls or property, together \Vith (A) any equipment, mechanical systems, service \Vater heating sy'"Stems, aJ:rl
electric pmver and lighting systems located in such structure, and (B) any trechanical sy--stems, service 1vater heating
systems, and electric pmver ani lighting S)''Stems located on the site 1vhere such stru:::ture is located and supporting such
structure.. Theteim ""building'"' shall indude, but shall not be limited to, factory manufactured homes [as defined in section
m
372(8) ofthe becutive Lm•j and mobile home> [as defined section 3i2(13) ofthe E<ecutive Law].
BUILDING COl\BflSSIO!Ii1NG. A process that wrifies and documents that 1he selected building s;,tems have been
designed, installed, and function according to the mvner's project requirements and construction documents, and to
mininiDfficode require~nts .
Bl:lLDING Ei\"'TR.:\NCE.. Any door, set of doors, doorway;. or other :furm of portal that is used to gain access to the
building rrom the outside by the public.
BUILDING SITE. A continguous area efland. that is under the mv11ers~- or control ofone entity.
BFILDING SYSTEl\·[ The term "'"building system"' means. a combination of central or terminal equipment or components
or controls, accessories, interconnecting 1neans, and tenninal devices by whlch energy is transfOrmed so as to perform a
specific :function, such as he-ating ventilation and air conditioning, ser.;,-ic:e water heating or illumination..
BL1LDIJ\-G THER!\iA.L ENVELOPE. The exterior walls (above and below grade), floor, roof; and any other building
elements that enclose conditioned space or pro\ides a boun::iary between conditioned space an:i exefi'l)t or unco-nditioned
space.
C-FACTOR (THER!\HL CONDUCTANCE). The coefficient of boat transmission (surface to surfuce) through a
building con:ponentor assenDly equal to-the tiJn:; rate ofheatflow per unit area and the unit !etl1Jerature d:ifl:erence benveen
2
the warm side and cold sme surfaces (Btu,h ft " 'F) [\VI(rrf x K)].
CODE El'•fFORCEl\:IEl"\"'T OFFICIAL. The commissioner or the commissioner's designee.
CODE OFFICIA.L.. The commissioner or the commissioner~s designee .
COEFFICENI" OF PERFOlli\lAi"(CE (COP)- COOLING. The ratio oftherate ofheatrermvalto the rate of energy
input, in consistent units, for a cotqJ-kte re:liigerati:ng S}'Stem or some specific portion of that s:ystem under des1gnated
operating conditions_
COEFFICIENT OF PERFORi"\H.NCE (COP)- HEATING. The ratio ofthe rate ofheat delivered to the rate ofenergy
input, -in consistent units, IDr a cotl\)kte heatpu:tllJ system, including the conyressor and, -ifapplicable, auxiliary heat, under
designated operating conditions .
CO:I1l\1ERCUL BUILDING. The tenn "commercial building" includes all buildings that are not included in the
definition of "te-sidenti.al buildings . "
CO!Ii1>ITIONED FLOOR AREA. The horizontalprojectionofthe floors associated with the corulitioned space.
CO!Ii1>ITIONED SPACE. An area or room within a building which is within the thenml envelope of a building which is
heated or cooled using IDssil.. :fi.El or ele.ctricity as the energy source.
CO!I<TThTOl"S AIR R.-\RRIER A comoination of materials and assemolies that restrict or pre,~nt the passage of air
through the builiing thenrnl envelope.
CR\WL SPACE WALL. The opaque portion ofa wall that encloses a crawlspace and is partially or totally below grade.
CURTAIN \VALL. Fenestration produ:ts used to create an external nonload-bearing wall that is designed to separate the
exterior and interior emiro~nts .
DAYLIGHT ZOl'.-:E.
L Vnder sk)-lights. The area under skylights whose. horizontal din~:nsion, in each diection, is equal to the sk-ylight
dimension in that direction phis either the floor-to--ceiling height or the dnnet1sion to a ceiling height opaque
partition, or one-halfthe distance to adjacent skylights or ·vertic alfenestrat:ion, ;,vhic-he'~ is least

Adjacent to vertical fenestration. The area adjacent to '\rertical :ren:stration \vhich recei·ves daylight through the
±enestration. For purposes ofthis definition and unless tmre detailed analysis is provided, the daylight zone depth
:is assrn::n::d to extend into the space a distance of15 feet (4-572 ~or to thenearestceilingheightopaquepartition,
;,vhicheveris less. The daylight zone \vidthis assu:med to bethe;,v-idth ofthe ivindmv plus. 2 ffoet(610 mnl) on each
side, or the \vindo\v w-idth plus the dis tan: e to an opaque partition, or the ;,vindmv \vidih phis one- halfthe distance
to adjacent skylight or v"ert:icalfenesiration, 'ivhiche\'Cf is least

DEl\:l.\1"1} COl'."TROL VEl'."TILATIOl'\ (DCV). A ventilation S)otem capabilitythatprovides fur the autormtic reduction
of outdoor air intake belo'iv design rates 1vhen the actual occupancy of spaces sen,.ed by the system is less than design
o-ccupancy.
DEl\:l.\1"1) RECIRCULATIOl'\ WATER SYSTEM. A water <listribution system where PU!l\l(s) prime the service hot
;.vater piping "ivith heated 1vater upon demand :fur hot ;.vater.
DVCT. A tube or con.:iuitutilized fOr conveying air. The air passages ofseJf-containedsystems are not to be construed as air
ducts,
DUCT SYSTEI\[ A continuous passage,;vay :fur the transmission of air that, in addition to ducts, include-s d1..rt fittings,
datl1Jers, plenums, IDns and accessory air-handling equiptn=nt and appliances.
D"rELLlliG l.iNIT. A single unit pro"iding C.OfilJ·kte lndependent living facilities fur one or tn.Jre persons, inchlding
penn.ment pro'visions :fur li:ving, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
DYN"Al\IIC GLAZIN"G. Any fenestration product that has the fullyreversible ability to change its perfunnanceproperties,
including U-fuctor, SHGC, or VT.
ECONOI\UZER, AIR. A duct and da:rq:.er arrangement and automatic control S)lSte-m that allows a cooling sy<stem to
supply outside air to reduce or eliminate the need :fur mechanical cooling during mild or cold '\veather.
E CONOI\fiZER~ 'VATER A system \vhere the S'Upplyair ofa cooling S}"Stem is cooled lru:Hrectly;.vith \Vater that is itself
cooled by heat or mass trans ±h to the enviromnen!: \vithout the use ofn'k:chanical cooling.
ELECTRICAL DESIGl'\LOAD. The electrical load that feeders and branch circuits are required to support pursuant to the
rele\'<lfit provisions ofthe Ni?H-' l'Ork City Electrical Code for the category ofequlptHnt loads being supported.
El'\CLOSED SPACE. A volume surrounded by solid surfuces sw:h as walls, floors, roofS, and openabk devices such as
doors and operable windows.
El'.-:ERGY ..\.i'IAL YSIS. A rrrthod fur estima~ the annual energy use of the proposed design and standard reference
design based on estimates ofenergy use.
El'.-:ERGY COST. The total estimated annual cost fur purchased energy fur the building functions regulated by this code,
including applicable demmd charges,
El'."ERGY RECOVERY VEl'."TIL~ TIOl'\ SYSTEll:l S)>tems that etq>loy rur-to-air heat exchangers to recover energy
i01n exhaust air :fur the purpose ofprehea~, precooling, humidifying or dehumldi:fYing outdoor ven.tilation air prior to
supplying the a:ir to a space, eitkr directly or as part ofanHVAC system
El'.-:ERGY SDIULATIOl'\ TOOL. An approved software program or calculation-based trethodology that projects the
rumualenergyuse ofa building.
EJ\"TR~~CE DOOR. Fenestration products used for ingress, egress and access -in nonresidential buildings, including, but
not funited to, exterior entrances that utilize latching hardvnrre and automatic closers and contain o"\:er 50-percent glass
spedfically designed to ;,vithstand hea;,·yuse and poss-ibly abuse.
EQFIPl\fEl'."T ROOl\:l A space that contains either electrical equipment, rn<chanicalequipment, rnacillnfty. water pumps
or hydraulic pumps that are a function of the building· s services.
Ex"TERIOR WALL. Walls includingbothahave-grade walls and basement walls.
FAX BR~KE HORSEPOWER (BHP}. The horsepower delivered to the fan's shaft. Brake horsepower does not include
the tnechanlcaldrh··e losses (belts, gears, etc.).

F _-\...!."' SYSTEl\I BHP. The sum ofthe :tan brake horsepo'iver of all fms that are required to operate at :fun s:ystem de sign
conditions to supply air iomthe heating or cooling source to the conditioned space(s) and return it to the smrce or exhaust
it to the outdoors.
FA.t'i SYSTEM DESIGN CONDITIONS. Operating conditions that can be expected to occur during normal system
operation that result in the hlghest supply :fan airflo\v rate to conditioned spaces served by the S)'Stem..
FA1'i SYSTEM l\IOTOR NAli:IEPLATE HP. The sum ofthe mctor nameplate horsepower ofallfims that are reqillred to
operate at design con::iitions to supply air n-otn the heating or cooling source to the conditioned space(s) and-return it to the
source or exhaust it to- the outdoors.
FEl\f:STR...:\.TION. Skylights, roof;;v:indmvs, vertical·~vindo'ivs (fixed or tmv-e.able), opaque doors, glazed doors, glazed
block and couh:ination opaque/glazed doors. Fenestration inchldes products \vith. glass and nonglass glazing materials.
FEJ'I"ESTR~TION PRODUCT, F:IELD-FABRICA TED. A fenestration product whose Ji'an-, li rmde at the construction
site of standard dlrne-nsionallunDer or other materhls that 1vere not pre-viously cut, or otherwise :funned 1vith the specific
intention of being used to ftbric.ate a fenestration product or exterior door. Field :fubr:icated does not -inchlde site-built
fenestration
FEJ'I"ESTR~TION PRODUCT, SITE-BUILT. A fenestration designed to be made up of field-glazed or field-assembled
units using specific. factory cut or othenvise :ID.ctory- forn:red framing and glazing units. Exarqiles ofsite-built :renestration
include storefront systems, curtain \valls, and atrium roof systems.
F-FACTOR. The perimeter heat loss fuctor fur slab-on-grade floors (Btuih" fix 'F) [\Vi(m x K) ].
FURNACE ELECTRICITY R~TIO. The ratio of furnace electricity use to total furnace energy computed as ratio =
(3.412 x E_,)/1000 x Ep+ 3.411 x E.w whereE_, (average annualauxiliaryelectricalconsumption) and Ep(a,~rage armual
fuel energy consumption) are defined inAppe:ndh N to SubpartB ofPart430 ofTitle 10 ofthe Code of Federal Regulations
and EF is expressed in millions of Btu's per year.
GENlR~L LIGHTING. Lighting that provides a substantiallyunifunn levelofillumination tbroughout an area. General
lighting shall not inc rude decorative lighting or lighting that pro\ides a diss-llnihr le1.oelofiTh..nnination to sen'e a specialized
application or :tiature i-Y:ithln such area.

GR.IDE PL.:\.1\"'E. For the purposes of this code, a re:lhence plane representing t1Je av-erage of finlshed groun:f level
adjoining the building at e..xterior '\Valls. \Vhere the finished grm.md le·vel slopes a\vay from the exterior \VaTI.s., the reference
plane shall be established by the lowest points 1vithln the area beh-veen the building and the lot line or, 1vhere the lot line 1s
!IDre than 6 JEet(l829 mm) £om the building, between the building and a point 6 feet(1829 mm) Ji'omthe building.
HEAT TR..:\.P. An arrangement ofpip-ll1g and :littings, such as elbows, or a coll"ltl"Hcially available heat trap that prevents
thernDS)phoning ofhot'\vater during standbyperiods.
HEATED SLAB. Slab-on-grade construction in 1vhich the heating eletrents, hydro:nic tubing, or hot air distr:ibution system
is ln. contact 1v:ith, or placed 1vithin or under, the slab.
HIGH-EFFICACY LAMPS. Compact :ll.rnrescent lamps, T-8 or srmller diamoter linear fluorescent lanj>s, or lanj>s with a
min:inru:m. efficacy of:
L 60 hnnens per watt :fur la-nps over 40 1vatts-;
2. 50 hnnens per \Vatt fur lanps over 15 1vatts to 40 \Vatts; and
3. 40 lumens per ivatt fOr larrps 15 1vatts or less.
HU."IUDISTAT. A regulatory device, actuated by changes in humidity, used fur automatic controlofrelative humidity.
INFILTR~TION. The uncontrolled inward air leakage into a building caused by the pressure eflEcts ofwind or the e:!Rct
ofdi..fiet·ences in 1he indoor and outdoor air density or both.
INSUL~TING SHEATHING. An msulating board with a core material having a minimumR-value ofR-2.
INTEGR~TED PART LOAD VALD"E (IPLV). A single-number fi,.aure of merit based on part-load EER. COP. or
k\V/ton expressing part-load efficienc.yfOr air-conditioning and heat pump equipment on the basis of\veighted operation at
various lead capacities fur equipment
LABELED. Equipment, nnterials orprodu:ts to ;.vhichhave been affixed a label seal, symbol or other identif}ing nmk of
a nationally recognized testing laboratory, inspection agency or other organization concerned with product e·valuation that
tmintains periodic inspection of the production of the abo....,re-labeled items and ;.vhose labeling :indicates either that the
equiptnent, material or product ~ets. identified standards or has been tested and fOund suitable :fur a specified purpose.
LEAD E:N"ERGY PROFESSIOl'AL. The registered design professional who signs and seals the energy analysis :fur an
entire project Such :individualtmybe the same registered design profEssional ivho signs and seals the design drmvings fOr
the s arne project

LISTED. Equipme.nt, materials, products or services inch..tded in a list published by an organization acceptable to the code
official and concerned with evaluation of products. or services that rmintains periodic inspection of production of listed
equipment or materials or periodic ev'alu.ationofse:rvi.ces and wbJse listing states either that the equiptn=nt, material, product
or senice tn:"ets identified standards. or has been tested and fOund suitable fOr a specilled purpose.
LOW-VOLTAGE LIGHTI!'IG. Lighting eqllipment powered through a transrormer such as a cable conductor, a rail
conductor and track lighting.
)1..:\.l'\L'AL. Capable of being operated by personal inten'ention (see '"'Automatic'").
NAMEPLATE HORSEPOWER The nominal motor horsepower rating stail1Jed on the motor nameplate.

NONlTANJARD PART LOAD VALUE (1\l'L V). A single-nuniJer part-load efficiency figure ofmerit cakulated and
referenced to conditions other than IPL V conditions, fOr units that are not designed to operate at ARI standard rating
conditions.
OCCLl'ANCY SENSOR A device that detects the presence or absence of people within an area and causes lighting,
equipment. or appliances to be regulated accordingly.
ON-SITE RE1\"'E"'ABLE EJ\"ERGY. Energydeffi>e.d :from solar radiation, wind,. \Ya,:es, tides, landfi.llgas, biomass, or the
internal heat ofthe earth. The energy sy·ste.mproviding on-site rene;.vable energy shall be located on the project site.
PHOTOSENSOR A dev:ice that detects the presence ofvisible light
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION. See Section28-10L5 oftheAdministratil'e Code.

PROJECT. A design and co·nstruction undertaking comprised of work related to one or nJOre buildings and the site
improvetrents.. A project is represented by one or mxe plan/work applications, including construct:i.ondoclill'lents cofi1)iled
:in accordance ;.vith Section 107 ofthe N·ew l'Ork City Building Code, that relate either to the construction ofa ne\v building or
buildings or to the detnolition or alteration ofan existing building or buildlngs. Applications for a project rmyhave different
registered design professionals and d:i:!Iere:ntjob nunDers, and tm.yresultin the -issuance ofone or mxe permits.
PROPOSED DESIGN. A description of the proposed building used to estimate annual energy use for determining
cotJilliance based on total buildingper:IDrm:mce.
READILY ACCESSIBLE. Capable ofbeingreackd quickly fur operation, renewal or inspection without requiring those
to whotnreadyaccess is requisite to clinD over or rermve obstacles or to resort to portable ladders or access equ:iptl'lent (see
"Accessible").
REGISTERED DE SIGN PROFESSIONAL. An individnal who is a licensed and registered architect (RA) in accordance
\Yith.A.rtide 147 ofthe.Ne-~r l'OrkState Education Law or a licensed andregistere.dprofessionalenglneer (PE) in accordance
with Article. 145 ofthe Ne-a' I'Ork State Education Law.
REPAIR. The reconstruction or renewal ofany part ofan existing building.
RESIDENTHL BUILD!!'~ G. The term <<residential building" includes:
(1) detached one-futnilyd\vellings hao;,·ing not more than three stories. above grade plane;
(2) detached nvo-:familyd;.vellings having notiDJre than three stories abo-o;,:e grade plane;
(3) buildings that (i) consist ofthree or more attached townhouse units and(~ have notnDre than three stories abov-oe
grade plane;
(4) buildings that(\) are classifi<d in accordance with Chapter 3 ofthe 2010 edition ofthe Building Code ofl•!ew York
Stale in Group R-2, R-3 or R-4 and (ii) hove not more than three stories above grade plane;
(5) fuctory manufuctured homes (as defined in section 3 72(8) ofthe EYewtive Law);
(6) me bile homes (as defined in section 3 72(13) ofthe Exewtn=e Law).
 For the purposes of this definition of the term "re-sidential building,'"' the term "tmvnhouse. unif" means a single -:lill:nily
d•;velling unit constructed ina group- ofthree or tmre attached units in 'iVhlch each unit(~ extends frotnthe IDundation to
roof and (ii) has open space on at least t\vo sides.
ROOF ASSEl\·ffiLY. A syste.n1 designed to provide weather protection and resistance to design loads. The S}rstetn consists
ofa roofco"icerit'lg and roof deck or a single COtif.ionent serving as both the roofcovering and the roo:tUeck A roofassembly
includes the roof CO'\>ering, underlaym:.nt, roof deck, insulation, vapor retarder and interior finish.
R-VALUE (THERMAL RE SISTAKCE). The im~rse of the tim= rate of heat flow ihrough a body from one of its
boundlng sur:fuce-S to the other sur:ID.ce :fur a unit tetl1Jerature difierence benveen the t"1vo sur:ID.ces, under steady state
2
conditions, per unit Mea (h ·ft2 ·'FiBtu) [(m • K)iW].
SCREW" LAl\'I:P HOLDERS. A lamp base that requires a scre'iv-in-type ~' such as a cotq:~act-fluorescent, incandescent,
or tungsten-halogen bulb.

SERVICE WATERHEATil'\G. Supply ofhotwater :furpurpcses other fuancomfortheating.

SKYLIGHT. Glass or other iransparentor iranslucentglazingrmterialinstalled at a slope ofless fuan 60 degrees (1.05 rad)
:from horizontal Glazn1g tmterial in skylights, :inchiding unit skylights, so1arilltl1S, sunrooms, roofS and sloped ;,valls is
ir>.cluded in this definition.

SLEEPTh-G l1\TI. A room or spaceln which people sle.ep, ;,vhich c.anal.soincfude pennane:ntpro·v:isions for lidng eating,
-and either sanitation or kitchen :fucilities but not both. Such rooms and spaces that are also part of a d;,velling unit are not
sleepir.g units.
SOLAR HEAT GAil'\ COEFFICIE:NT (SHGC). The ratio of the sobr heat gain entering fue space through the
~nestration asseniJly to the incident solar radiation. Solar heat gain -inc hides directly-transmitted solar heat and absorbed
solar radiation ;,vhich is then reradiated, conducted or cO!I\:-ected into the space-.

STA:N1lARD REFEREJIICE DESIGJII. A v~rsion of the proposed des;gn fuat meets the mininmm requirements of this
code and is used to de-tem-:rine 1he Im."'{imum annual energy use require-ment fOr conpliance based on total building
perfonnmce.
STOREFRONT. A nonresidential system ofdoors. and ;,vindmvs mulled as a conposite fenes1ration structure that has been
designed to resist he-avy us. e. Storefront systems -include, but are not limited to, exterior fenestration systems that span :frotn
the floor Je·velor abo-,>e- to the ceiling ofthe satre story on cotntn:rcialbuildings, with or withouhnulled 'ivindmvs and doors.

Sl!l\~00?\-:I. A one-storysilucture attached to a divellingwith a glazing area in excess of40 percent of-the gross area ofthe
structure's exterior ;,valls and roof.
THEIDIAL ISOLATIOJII. Ph)>ical and space conditioning separation from conditioned space(s). The conditioned
space(s) shall be controlled as separate zones IDr heating and cooling or conditiored by separate equipment.
THERMOSTAT. Anautormtic control device used to maintain temperature at a fixed or adjustable set point.
l'-FACTOR (THERMAL TRAo'liSl\IITTAi\'CE). The coefficient of heat transmission (air to air) ihrough a building
con:ponent or as-seniJly, equal to the tim: rate ofheat :flow per unit area and unit tenperature d.ifference bet\veen the warm
side and cold side air :films (Btu/h · f! 2 ·'F) [\Vi(m' · K)].

VAPOR RETARDER. A "\capor-resistantmaterial, tn:mbrane or covering such as :IDil, plastic sheeting or iruulationfudng.
Vapor retarders limit the amJunt ofnxristure vapor that passes through a material or ;,vall assembly.

VAPOR RETARDER CL4.SS. A vapor retarder shall be classified in accordance with its permeance rating measured
''perm"' (1 penn= 5.7 ~-:: 10- kg/Pa • s • m~ 1-vhen tested in accordance 'ivith the desiccant m::thod using Procedure A of
11

ASTC\-l E 96-00, as :fOllows:

Class I vapor retarder: a ·vapor retarder having a perm:ance rating ofO.l perm or less.

Class II vapor retarder. a vapor retarder having apertne-anc.e,rat~thatis tnJre thanO.l perm and less than or equalto
1.0 penn
Class lli vapor re-tarder: a "'i.<apor retarder having a penne.ance rating that is tnorefuan 1.0 penn and less than or equal
to 10.0 perm
VENTILATION. Thenaturalorrnechankalprocess ofsupplying conditioned or uncon:lit:ioned air to, or re!ll)ving such air
from any space.
VENTILATIOl\" AIR Thatportionofsupplyair that comes from outside (outdoors) plus any recirculated air that has been
treated to ma:intain the desired qualityofa:ir \Vil:hin a designated space.
VISIBLE TR-\.c"iS:\flTT At'\CE. The ratio ofvjsibJe light entering the space through the JEnes1ration product assembly to
the inc:ident visible light, Visible Transmi:tilmce-, inc hides the e-ffects of glazing material and fra.tre- and is expressed as a
nunDer ber,veen 0 and L
ZOI'I""E. A space or group ofspaces ;,vithlna building;,v:ithheatingorcoolingrequlretnents that are sl..1.fi:lcientlysimilar so that
desired conditions can be maintained throughout usiqg a single. controlling de·dce.
 CH..I\PIER C3

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTIO~ ECC C301

CLDaTE ZO:\""ES
C30l.l General.
Climate zones :tromFigure C301.1 or Table C30Ll shallbeusedindeterminingthe applicablerequirerrents fromChapter 4.
Locations not in Tabl e C301.1 (outside the United States) shall be assigned a climate zone based on SectionC301.3.

Moist (A)

Warm· Humid
Below While line

Aft ol Alaska in Zone 7

except lor the rotk>wlng
6 aroughs in l one 8:
Bethel Northwest Arctic
DeHingham Southeast Fairbanks
Fairb~nks N. Star Wade Hampton Zone 1 includes
Nome Yukon- Ko~ukuk Hawaii, Guam,
Puerto Rico,
North Slope
and the V'trgin Islands 1
FIGURE C301.1
CLIMATE ZONES
 TABLE C301.1
CLIMATE ZONES, MOISTURE REGIMES, AND WARM-HUMID
DESIGNATIONS BY STATE, COUNTY AND TERRITORY

Key: A- I\ 'foist} B- D1y~ C -l\hrine. Absence of moisture designation indicates moisture regime is irreleYant.
Asterisk(*) indicates a wann-humid location.

US STATES
ALAB.UIA 3ALee 7 Kodiak Island 3A Calhoun 3A~lonroe

3AAutauga* 3A Limestone 7 Lake and Penilmlla 4A Carroll 3A ~·fontgon~

2A B ald;,vin* 3A Lowndes • 7 ~-fatanuska-Susitna 3A Chicot 3ANe:,.:oada
3ABarbour* 3A ~~~lacon* 8Nome 3AClark 4ANewton
3A Bfub 3A ~!adison 8 Norfu Slope 3AClay 3AOuachlta
3ABlount 3A ~1arengo* 8 North'\vestArctic 3AClebume 3APerry
3A Bullock* 3A 2vlarion 7 Prince of\Vale 3A Cleveland 3A Phillips
3AButler* 3A ?vlarshall Outer Ketchlkan 3A Coh.niDia* 3APih:e
3A Calhoun 2A cv!obile* 7 Sitka 3A Comvay 3APoinsett
3A Chrurloers 3A )..fonroe* 7 Skag..vay-Hoonah- 3A Craighead 3APolk
3ACherokee 3A ~·fontgonH}"" Angoon 3A Cra\vfOrd 3APope
3AChilton 3A :!\·forgan 8 Southeast Fairbanks 3A Crittenden 3A Prairie
3A Choctaw• 3A Perry" 7 Valdez·Cordova 3A Cross 3APulaski
3A Clarke" 3A Pickens 8 \Vade Han\)ton 3ADallas 3ARandolph
3A Clay 3A Pike* 7 \Vrangell-Petersburg 3ADesha 3A Saline
3A Cleburne 3A Randolph 7 Yal.-utat 3ADrew 3A Scott
3ACoffee* 3A Russell* 8 Yukon-Ko;ukuk 3AFaulkner 4A Searcy
3A Colbert 3A Shelby 3AFranklin 3A Sebastian
ARIZONA
3A Conecuh* 3A St. Clair 4AFulton 3A Se·vier"'
3ACoosa 3A Sumter 5B Apache 3AGarland 3ASharp
3A Covin,<>ton* 3A Talladega 3B Cochise 3AGrant 3A St. Francis
3A Crenshm:v"' 3A Tallapoosa 5B C-econino 3AGreene 4A Stone
3ACullman 3A Tuscaloosa 4B Gila 3A Hefi1Jstead* 3A Union•
3ADa!e• 3A Walker 3B Graham 3A Hot Spring 3A VanBuren
3ADallas* 3A Washlngton• 3B Greenlee 3AHmvard 4A W ashis1gtxm
3ADeKalb 3A "\Vikox"' 2B LaPaz 3A Independence 3A White
3AElmore• 3A Winston 2B ).{aricopa 4Aizard 3A \Voodruff
3A Escamoia• 3B 1·foh"'" 3A Jackson 3A Yell
ALASKA
3AEtowah 5B Navajo 3AJeffhson
CALIFOR;\1A
3A Fayette 7 Aleutians East 2B Pima 3AJohnson
3A Franklin 7 Aleutians West 2B Pinal 3A Lafuyette• 3CAlarneda
3A Gene·va"' 7 AnciDrage. 3B Santa Cruz 3A L a\;.rrence 6B Alpine
3AGre.ene 8 Bethel 4B Yavapai 3ALee 4B Amador
3AHa1e 7 BristolB ay 1B Yurm 3A L:iru:oln 3B Butte
3AHenry" i Denali 3A Little River• 4B Cala'·<ras
ARK.~'iSAS
3AHouston"' 8 Dillingham 3ALogan 3B Colusa
3AJackson 8 F ubanks North Star 3AArkansas 3A Lonoke 3B Contra Costa
3AJefthson 7 Haines 3AAshley 4A '-'ladison 4CDelNorte
3ALamrr 7 Juneau 4A Ba.'<ter 4A~vfarion 4B ElDorado
3A Lauderdale 7 KenaiPeninsuh 4ABenton 3A ~.filler" 3B Fresno
3A Lmvrence 7 Ketchikan Gate;,vay 4ABoone 3A ~Hssis s1ppi 3B Glenn
3ABradley

fcontim.1ed)
 TABLE C301.1-continued
CLIMATE ZONES, MOISTURE REGIMES, AND WARM-HUMID
DESIGNATIONS BY STATE, COUNTY AND TERRITORY

4CHunboldt 3B Yuba 5B lV!organ 2A Escani:da'"' lA. Taylor*

2B ln:perial 4B Otero 2AFlagkr* 2A t:'nion*
COLOR"'-DO
4B Inyo 6B Ouray 2A Franklin* 24. Volusia*
3BKem 5B Adams 7 Park 2AGadsden• M \Va!,:ulla'
3B Kings 6B Alamosa 5B Phillips 2A Gikhrist" M Walron'
4B Lake 5B Arapahoe 7 P;rl.::in 2A Glades• M Washington•
5B Lassen 6B Arclruleta 5B Prmvers 2AGulf'
GEORGL;..
3B Los Angeles 4B Baca 5B Pueblo 2A Hamilton*
3B :Madera 5B Bent 6B Rio Blanco 2AHardee"' 24. Appling*
3C Marin 5B Boulder 7 Rio Grande 2AHendri' 2A Atkinson•
4B M,q,osa 6B Chaffee 7 Routt 2A Hernando* 24.. Bacon*
3C :Y!endocino 5B Cbeyenn 6B Sagnache 2A Highlands* 24. Baloer•
3B Merced 7 Clear Creek 7 SanJuan 2A Hillsborough"" 3A Baldwin
5B :.\1odoc 6B Conejos 6B San :Yliguel 1A Holm.:>s* 4A Barl<s
6B :Mono 6B Costilla 5B Sedgwick 2A Indian River* 3A Barrow
3C ~~Ionterey 5B Cro\vley 7 Summit 2AJackson"' 3A Bartow
3C Napa 6B Custer 5B Teller 2A Jefferson"' 3A BenHill*
5B Ne"i.rada 5B Delta 5B Was~crtcn 2A Lafuyette* 2A Berrien*
3B Orange 5B Denver 5B \Veld 2ALake' 3A Bibb
3B Placer 6B Dolores 5BYuma 2ALee* 3A Bleckki*
5B Pln!ms 5B Douglas 2ALeon* 2A.. Brantle)~"'
CONI'\'ECTICUT
3B Riverside 6B Eagle 2ALevy* M Brooks*
3B Sacrc.unento 5B Elbert 5A (all) 2A Uberty" 2A Bry'illl*
3 C San Benito 5B ElPaso 2A ~.fadis on* 3A Bulloch'
DEU..WARE
3B San Bernardino 5B Fretmnt 2A :Manatee" 3ABrrke
3B San Diego 5B Garfield 4A(all) 2A ~!!arion* 3A Butts
3C San Francisco 5B Gilpin DISTRICT OF 2A ~·fartin'"' 3A Calhoun*
3B SanJoaquin 7 Grand COLC\ffiB. !A cV!iami-Dade* 2A Canrlen'"'
3C San Luis Obispo 7 Gunnison 4A (all) !A ~-!onroe* 3A Caniler*
3C San:vlateo 7 Hinsdale 2ANassau* 3A Carroll
FLORIDA
3C SantaBarbara 5B Huer:funo 2A Okaloosa* 4A Catoosa
3C Santa Clara 7 Jackson 2AA1achua* 2A Okeechobee"" M Charlton•
3C Santa Cruz 5B Jefferson 2ABaker* 2A Orange* M Chatham*
3BShasta 5B Kiowa 2ABar 2A Osceola"" 3A Chattahoochee*
5B Sierra 5B Kil Carson 2A Bradrord' 2A PahnB each"" 4A Chattooga
5B Siskiyou 7 Lake 2ABrevard* 2A Pasco* 3A Cherokee
3B Solano 5B La Plata IABroward* 2A Pinellas"" 3A Clarke
3CSonoma 5B Larin'H 2A Callioun* 2APolk* 3A Clai*
3B Stams laus 4B Las Aninns 2A Charlotte* 2APu1nam" 3A Clayton
3B Sutter 5B Lincoln 2A Citrus* 2A Santa Rosa"" M Clinch'
3B Tehama 5B Logan 2A Clai* 2A Sarasota* 3ACobb
4B Trinity 5B :Y!esa 2A Collier"' 2A Seminole* 3A Coffee"
3B Tulare 7 1ctineral 2A ColurWia* 2A St Johns• M Colquitt*
4B Tuolumne 6B :Y!offit 2A De.Soto"' 2A St Lucif* 3A Colunilia
3C Ventura 5B :\.fontezrum 2A Dixie"" 2A Sumter"" MCook'
3B Yolo 5B ~·fontrose 2ADuwl* 2A Smvrumee* 3A Co;,veta

(continued)
 TABLE C301.1-continued
CLIMATE ZONES, MOISTURE REGIMES, AND WARM-HUMID
DESIGNATIONS BY STATE, COUNTY AND TERRITORY

3A CrawfOrd 2A Lanier* 3A Tayior"" 5B Cassia 4A CrawfOrd

3A Crisp* 3A Laurens• 3A Telmir' 6B Clark 5A Cunberland
4ADade 3A Lee* 3A Terrell'"' 5B Cleanvater 5A DeKalh
4ADawson 2A Liberty" 2A Thomas* 6B Custer 5A De Witt
2A Decatur* 3A Lincoln 3A Tift" 5B Ehmre 5A Douglas
3A DeKalh 2A Long* .2A TootrlJs* 6B Franklin 5A DuPage
3ADodge* 2A Lmvndes"' 4A Towns 6B Frenl.Jnt 5AEdgar
3ADooly* 4A LU!l\)kin 3A Treutkn* 5B Gem 4AEdwards
3A Dougherty" 3A 1·facon* 3A Troup 5B Gooding 4A Effingham
3A Douglas 3A )..fadison 3A Turner"" 5B Idaho 4A Fayette
3A Early" 3A ?\·farion* 3A Tvdggs* 6B Jefferson 5A Ford
2A Echols' 3A ;,rcDuffie 4A L'nion 5B Jerome 4A Franklin
2A Effingham' 1A :-.Iclntosh' 3A L'"pson 5B Kootenai 5A Fuiton
3A Elbert 3A Yleriwether 4A Walker 5B Latah 4A Gallatin
3AEmanuel* 1A Ylilkr' 3A Walton 6B Lemhi 5A Greene
2A Evans"' 2A :vlitchen• 2A \Vare* 5B Lewis 5A Grundy
4A Fannin 3A ).·fonroe 3AWarren 5B Lincoln 4AHamilton
1
3A Fay10tte 3A 1·fontgonrry' ' 3A Washington 6B :>dadison 5A Hancock
4A Floyrl 3A :\!organ 2A \Va)ne'"' 5B ;,r;nidoka 4A Hardin
3A Forsyili 4AMurray 3A \Vebster* 5B NezPerce 5A Henderson
4A Franklin 3A ~viuscogee 3A 'l;"heeb' 6B Oneida 5A Henry
3A Fuiton 3A Ne'ivton 4A While 5B O~lyhee 5A Iroquois
4A Gilmer 3A Oconee 4A Wbitfield 5B Pa)~tte 4A Jackson
3A Glascock 3A Oglethorpe 3A Wikox• 5B Pmver 4A Jasper
1A Glynn• 3A Paulding 3A Wilkes 5B Shoshone 4A Jefferson
4A Gordon 3A Peach* 3A Wilkinson 6B Teton 5A Jersey
2A Grady* 4A Pickens 3A Worili* 5B T;,.vin Fal1s 5A Jo Daviess
3A Greene 2A Pierce* 6B Valky 4A Johnson
HAWAII
3A Gwinnett 3A Pike 5B \J..las.h:ington 5A Kane
4A Habersham 3A Polk !A (all)* 5A Kankakee
ILLINOIS
4A Hall 3A Pulaski* 5A Kendall
IDAHO
3A Hancock 3APutnam 5AAdams 5A Knox
3A Haralson 3A Quitman* 5BAda 4A Akxander 5A Lake
3A Harris 4A Rabun 6B Adams 4ABond 5A La Salle
3AHart 3A Randolph* 6B B 011Il0Ck SA Boone 4A La;,vrence
3A Heard 3A Riclunond 6B Bear Lake SA Bro\vn 5A Lee
3A Henry 3A Rockdale 5B Benewah 5A Bureau 5A Livingston
3A Houston* 3A Schky* 6B Bingham 5A Calhoun SA Logan
3A Irwin' 3A Screven* 6B Blaine 5AC=oll 5A Ylacon
3A Jackson 2A Seminole* 6B Boise 5A Cass 4A ".facoupin
3A Jasper 3A Spalding 6B Bonner 5A Cha!:rpai,crn 4A )dadison
2A JeffDavis* 4A Stephens 6B Bonneville 4A Cln·istian 4A ~·!arion

3A Jefthson 3A Stewart" 6B Boundary 5A Clark 5A Marshall

3A Jenkins* 3A SU!nter* 6B Butte 4A Clay 5A 1-1ason
3A Johnson* 3A Talbot 6B Camas -!A Clinton 4A '\!assac
3A Jones 3A Talia:!erro 5B Canyon 5A Coles 5A 1-lcDonough
3ALamar 2A Tattnall* 6B Caribou 5A Cook 5A cv!cHenry

(cont:inuect.·)
 5A LaPorte 5A Whitley 5A Henry 5A Wapello
5AAdams 4A La'ivrence 6AHoward 5A Warren
IOWA
5AAllen 5A :\[aclison 6A Hunholdt 5A Washington
5A Bartholomew 5A )..farion 5A Adrur 6Aida 5A \Vayne
5A Benton SA Marshall 5AAdarns 5A Io-wa 6A Webster
5A Blackford 4A lv!artin 6A Allamakee 5A Jackson 6A Wirmebago

(continued)
4A Gray 4A Riley 2AEastBatonRouge~ 3A West Canoll
.'\:!ASSACHI.:SETIS
.5A Greeley 5A Rooks 3A East Canoll 2A \VestFeliciana
4A Greenwood 4ARush 2A East Feliciana• 3A \V:inn"' 5A (all)
5A Hamilton 4ARussell lAEvangeline
J\[4.!!'<"£ MICHIGAc'li'
4A Harper 4A Saline 3A Franklin'
4A Harvey 5A Scott 3A Grant" 6A Androscoggin 6AAkona
2A Iberia* 7 Aroostook 6AAiger
 TABLE C301.1-oonunuod
CLIMATE ZONES, MOISTURE REGIMES, AND WARM-HUMID
DESIGNATIONS BY STATE, COUNTY AND TERRITORY

SA Allegan i ~·fackinac 6A Carver iOtterTail 3A Clarke

6AAlpena 5A :'viaconiJ 7 Cass 7Pe~crton 3AClay
6AAntrim 6A 1Ianistee 6A Chippewa 7 Pine 3ACoahonn
6AArenac 6A :>Iarquette 6A Chisago 6A Pipestone. 3ACopiah*
7 Baraga 6A :'vfason 7 Clay 7 Polk 3A Covington*
SA Barry 6A :'vlecosta i Ckanvater 6APope 3ADeSoto
5ABay 6A :'I.Ienominee 7 Cook 6ARamsey 3A Forrest<
6A Be!ille 5A Midland 6A Cottomvood 7 Redlake JA Franklin*
5ABerrien 6A :'viissaukee 7 Crmv \Ving 6ARedwood 3A George*
SA Branch 5A ~.fonroe 6A Dakota 6ARenville 3AGreene*
SA Calhoun 5A 1Iont::alm 6A Dodge 6A Ri::e 3A Grenada
5A Cass 6A ~·fontmorency 6A Douglas 6ARock
 TABLE C301.1-continued
CLIMATE ZONES, MOISTURE REGIMES, AND WARM-HUMID
DESIGNATIONS BY STATE, COUNTY AND TERRITORY

5B Taos 4AQueens 4AClay 4A Or~e 7 Divide

5B Torrance 5A Rensselaer 4A Cleveland 3A Pamlico 6ADunn
4B Uruon 4ARidumnd 3ACohmims>!l; 3A Pasquotank 7Eddy
4B Valencia 5ARockbnd 3A Craven 3A Pender'"' 6A Emmons
5A Saratoga 3A Cunioerland 3A Perqwrmns 7 Foster
Jlo'EWYORK
5A Schenectady 3A Currituck 4A Person 6A Golden Valley
5AAlbany 6A Schoharie 3ADare 3A Pitt 7 Grand Forks
6AAllegany 6A Schu:y1er 3ADavidson 4A Polk 6A Grant
4ABrom 5A Seneca 4ADa;ie 3A Rarr!olph 7 Grlggs
6ABroorre 6ASreuben 3ADuplin 3A Richmond 6A Hettinger
6A Cattaraugus 6A St. La\vrence 4ADurham 3A Robeson i Kidder
5ACayuga 4A Su£Dlk 3A Edgeconile 4A Rockingham 6A L a.\Ioure
5A Chautauqua 6A Sullivan 4AForsyth 3A Rmvan 6ALogan
5AChemung 5A Tioga 4AFranklin 4A Ruther:IDrd 7 ~1cHen:ry
6A Chenango 6A T OU1Jkins 3A Gaston 3A SanlJson 6AMclntosh
6A Clinton 6A Ulster 4A Gares 3A Scotland 6A ::VlcKemie
5A Colrmi>ia 6A Warren 4AGraham 3A St.ully 7 ).'!cLean
5A Cortland 5A Washington 4A Granville 4A Stokes 6A ::V!ercer
6A Dela\vare 5A \Vayne 3A Greene 4A Surry 6A ).'lorton
5ADutchess 4A \Vestchester 4AGuilford 4A Swain 7 :Yiountrail
5AErie 6A \Vyoming 4AHalifux 4A Trans;ivania 7 Nelson
6AEssex 5A Yates 4AHarnett 3A Tyrrell 6AOlh<r
6AFranklin 4A Hay;'i;vood 3A Union 7 Peooina
NORTH
6AFulton 4A Henderson 4A Vance 7 Pierce
CAROLINA
5A Genesee 4AHertford 4A Wake 7Ramsey
5AGreene 4A Alrunance 3AHoke 4A \Varren 6ARansom
6AHamilton 4A Alexander 3A Hyde 3A \Vashin,aton 7 Renville
6A Herkimer 5A Alleghany 4A Iredell 5A \Vatauga 6ARich1md
6A Jeilirson 3AAnson 4AJackson 3A Wa:yne 7 Rolette
4AKings 5AAshe 3A Johnston 4A Wilkes 6A Sargent
6ALewis 5AA"\'l:ry 3AJones 3A Wilson 7 Sheridan
5A Livingston 3A Beau:IDrt 4ALee 4A Yadkin 6A Sioux
6A ).'[adison 4ABertie 3ALenoir 5A Yancey 6A Slope
5A11onroe 3ABladen 4A Lincoln 6A Stark
NORTH DAKOTA
6A 1fontgomery 3A Brunswick* 4A::V!acon 7 Steele.
4ANassau 4ABuncoooe 4A1fadison 6AAdarns 7 Stutsmm
4ANewYork 4ABurke 3A:Martin 7Barnes 7 Towner
5ANiagara 3ACabanus 4A :\.fcDowell 7Benson i Traill
6A Oneida 4A Caldwell 3A Mecklenburg 6A Billings 7 Walsh
SA Onondaga 3ACamden 5A ::Vlitchell 7 B ott:ineau 7 \Vard
5A Ontario 3A Carteret" 3A ~:lontgomery 6A. Bmvnnn 7 \Vells
5AOrange 4A Caswell 3A ::Vloore 7Burke 7 \Villiruns
5A Orleans 4ACatawba 4ANash 6A Burleigh
OHIO
5AOs\vego 4AChatham 3A New Hano,ler"' 7Cass
6AOtsego 4ACherokee 4A Northan\)ton 7 Cav'al:ier 4AAdams
5APutrunn 3A Chowilll 3A Onslmv* 6A Dickey 5AAllen

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 TABLE C301.1-continued
CLIMATE ZONES, MOISTURE REGIMES, AND WARM-HUMID
DESIGNATIONS BY STATE, COUNTY AND TERRITORY

5A Ashland 5A :Vlahoning 3A Bryan 3A Okfuskee 4CLinn

5A Ashtabula 5A '\.farion 3A Caddo 3A Oklahoma 5BMalheur
5A Athens 5A '\.fedioa 3A Canadian 3A Oknrulgee 4C :Vlarion
5A Auglaize 5A ~.feigs 3A Carter 3A Osage 5B ~Vlorrmv
5A Behn:mt 5A :Zvlercer 3A Cherokee 3A Otta'i-va 4C '\.fnltnomah
4ABrmvn 5A '\fiami 3A Choctmv 3A Pa;,v:nee 4C Polk
5AButh 5A~.fonroe 4B Cimarron 3A Pa;11e 5B Shennm
5A Carroll 5A ~v!ontgonrry 3A Cleveland 3A Pittsburg 4C TillamJok
5A Champajgn 5A ~·forgan 3A Cual 3A Pontotoc 5B Umatilla
5A Clark 5A ~.farrow 3A Comanche 3A Pottmvatomie 5B UniDn
4A Clermont 5A '\·lusk;,gum 3A Cotton 3A Pushrnataha 5B \Vanm.va
5A Clinton 5A Noble 3A Craig 3A Roger :Vlills 5B \Vasco
5A Coll.l!l"biana 5A Otta\va 3A Creek 3A Rogers 4C \Vashington
5A Coshocton 5APanlding 3A Custer 3A Semioole 5BWheeh
5A Cra~;vfbrd 5A Perry 3A Delaware 3A Sequoyah 4CYamhill
5A Cuyahoga 5A Picka;,vay 3ADe\vey 3A Stephens
PEl\"NSYLV.~''HA
5A Darke .fA Pike 3A Ellis 4B Texas
5A Defiance 5A Portage 3A Garfield 3A Tillman 5AAdams
5A Delmvare 5A Preble 3A Garvin 3A Tulsa 5AA!kgheny
5A Erie 5A Putnam 3A Grady 3A Wagoner 5A Armstrong
5A Fahlield 5A Richland 3A Grant 3A \Vashington 5ABe.aver
5A Fa)'~tte 5A Ross. 3A Greer 3A \Vashita 5ABedford
5A Franklin 5A Sandusky 3A Harnx;n 3A \Voods 5ABerks
5A Fnlton 4A Scioto 3A Harper 3A Woodward 5AB!air
4A Gallia 5A Seneca 3A Haskell 5ABradrord
OREGON
5A Ge.auga 5A Shelby 3A Hughes 4ABucks
5A Greene 5A Stark 3A Jackson 5B Baker 5AButler
5A Guernsey 5A Summit 3A Jef!Erson 4CBenton 5A Cani>ria
4A Hamilton 5A Trl.l!l"bnll 3A Jolmston 4C Clackamas 6ACam,ron
5A Hancock 5A TusJ:arawas 3AKay 4C Clatsop 5A Carbon
5A Hardin 5A Union 3A Kingfisher 4C C<>ll.l!l"bil 5A Centre
5A Harrison 5A Van \Vert 3A Kiowa 4C Coos 4A Chester
5A Henry 5A Vlnton 3A Latitn:r 5B Crook 5A Clarion
5A Highland 5A \Varren 3A LeFlore 4C Curry 6A Clearfield
5A Hocking 4A Washington 3A Lincoln 5B Deschutes 5AClinton
5A Holmes 5A \Vayne 3A Logan 4C Douglas 5ACohmDia
5A Huron 5A Williams 3ALove 5B Gilliam 5ACrawfurd
5A Jackson 5A Wood 3A Major 5B Grant 5A Cl.l!l"berland
5A Jefthson 5A Wyandot 3A :Vlarshall 5B Harney 5ADauphin
5AKnox OKL4.HOl\IA 3A :Vla;~s 5B Hood River 4ADelaware
5A Lake 3A ::v!cClain 4CJackson 6AElk
4A La';;vrence 3AAdair 3A ::vic Curtain 5B Jefferson SA Erie
5A Licking 3AAlful±a 3A ::vldntosh 4C Josephine SA Fayette
5A Logan 3AAtoka 3A C>furray 5B Klamath SA Forest
5A Lorain 4B Beaver 3A )..fuskogee 5B Lake SA Franklin
5A Lucas 3ABeckham 3A Noble 4CLane 5AFulton
5A ::V!adison 3A Blaine 3A Nm.vata 4C Lincoln 5A Greene

(continued)
 TABLE C301.1-continued
CLIMATE ZONES, MOISTURE REGIMES, AND WARM-HUMID
DESIGNATIONS BY STATE, COUNTY AND TERRITORY

5A Huntingdon 3A B11tnberg• 5A Bennett 6A :v!mnehalJa 4A Gibson

5A lndima 3-A Barmvell* 5A Bon Honnre. 6A :\-!oody 4A Giles
5A Jefferson 3A Beau±ort' 6A Brookffigs 6A Pennington 4A Grainger
5A Juniata 3A Berkeley' 6ABrown 6A Perkins 4A Greene
5A Lacka\vanna 3A Ca1h.ow.1 6A Brule 6APotter 4A Grundy
5A Lancaster 3A 0Jarleston• 6A Buffitlo 6ARoberts 4AHamblen
5A La\vrence 3A Cherokee 6A Butte 6ASanbom 4AHamilion
5ALebanon 3A Chester 6A Canpbell 6A Shannon 4AHancock
5A Lehigh 3A Chesterfield 5A Charles :\fix 6A Spffik 3AHardeman
5A Luzerne 3A Clarendon 6A Clar·k 6A Stanley 3AHardffi
5A L y::oming 3A Colleton• 5AOay 6A Sully 4AHawkins
6A Y·fcKean 3A Darlington 6A Codington 5A Todd 3AHay,vood
5A :\Iercer 3ADillon 6A Corson 5A Tripp 3A Henderson
5A :\!ifflin 3A Dorchester* 6A Custer 6A Tumer 4AHenry
5A :!\1onroe 3A Edgefield 6A Da:vison 5A l:ruon 4AHickmm
4A 1fontgomEry 3A Fairfield 6ADay 6A Walworth 4AHouston
5A :\Iontour 3-A Florence 6A Deuel 5A Yan>:ton 4A Humpbre:,>
5A Korthanpron 3A Georgetown'"' 6ADe;;vey 6AZiebach 4AJackson
5A Korthurnberland 3A Greenville SA Douglas 4A Jefferson
TEl'i]I."E SSEE
5A Perry 3A Green\vood 6AEdmmds 4AJohnson
4A Philadelphia 3-A Harr:pton* 6A FallRiver 4AAnderson 4AKnox
5A Pike 3A Harry' 6A Faulk 4ABedrord 3ALakc
6A Potter 3A Jasper* 6A Grilllt 4ABenton 3A Lauderdale
5A Schuyikill 3A Kersha;,v 5A Gregory 4AB!edsoe 4ALmvre.nce
5A Snyder 3A Lancaster 6AHaakon 4AB1ount 4ALewis
5A Som=rset 3A Laurens 6AHamlin 4A Bradley 4A Lincoln
5A Sulliv= 3ALee 6AHand 4ACanpbell 4ALondon
6A Susquebrtona 3A Lexington 6A Hanson 4A Cartoon 4A~:facon

6A Tioga 3A :>Iorion 6A Hru:dffig 4A Carroll 3A :\Iadison

5A "C"nion 3A :\Iarlboro 6A Hughes 4A Carter 4A :\fru:ion
5A Venango 3A McCormick 5A Hutchinson 4A Cheatham 4A 1-!arshall
5A Warren 3A N"e;,vberry 6AHyde 3A Chester 4Acv1aury
5A Washington 3A Oconee 5A Jackson 4AClaibome 4A :>fcMittn
6A \Vayne 3A Orangeburg 6A Jerauld 4ACJay 3A ClicKairy
5A \Vestr.ooreland 3A Pickens 6A Jones 4A Cocke 4A ~v!eigs
5A \Vyoming 3A Richland 6A Kingsbury 4A Co:flee 4A1·fonroe
4A York 3A Sabrda 6A Lake 3A Crockett 4A :\·Iontgomery
3A Sparlllnburg 6A Lawrence 4A Cumberland 4A :\foore
RHODE ISLA.t"'"D
3A Sumter 6A Lmcoln 4A Davidson 4A :\!organ
5A (all) 3A Union 6A Lyman 4ADecatur 4A Obion
SOUTH 3A Williamsburg 6A :\.farshall 4ADeKalb 4A Overton
CAROLINA 3A York 6A lvfcCook 4ADi:kson 4APerry
3A Abbeville 6A lvicPherson 3AD)~r 4A Pi:kett
SOUTH DAKOTA
3A Aiken 6A lvfeade 3A Fayette 4APolk
3A Allendale* 6AAurora 5A :'vlellette 4A Fentress 4APutnam
3A Anderson 6A Beadle 6A :'vliner 4A Franklin 4ARhea

(continued)
 TABLE C301.1-continued
CLIMATE ZONES, MOISTURE REGIMES, AND WARM-HUMID
DESIGNATIONS BY STATE, COUNTY AND TERRITORY

4ARoane 3B Bre\vster 3B Ector 3B HO\vard 3B ~IcCulloch

4A Robertson 4B Briscoe 2B Ed..,vards * 3B Hudspeth 2A :VlcLennan•

4A Ruther:IDrd 2A Brooks* 3A Ellis* 3A Hunt"' 2A :Vlc.Mullen*
4A Scott 3A Bro\vn* 3B ElPaso 4B Hutclllnson 2B Medina•
4A Sequatchie 2A Burleson* 3AErath* 3B Irion 3B ~'Ienard

4A Sevier 3A Burnet' 2AFaJls• 3A Jack 3B ~.fidland

3AShelby 2A Cald\vell* 3AFannin 2A Jackson* 2A:Vlilam*

4A Smith 2A Calhoun• 2A Faye-tte* 2."< Jasper• 3A ~.fills*
4A Stewart 3B Callahan 3B Fisher 3B JeffDavis 3B :V!itchell
4A Sullivru:t 2A Cruneron* 4B Floyd 24.. Jefferson* 3A Montlglle
4A Sumner 3A Camp* 3B Foard 2A JimHogg* 2A cV[ontgonny*
3A Tipton 4B Carson 2A Fort Bend* 2."< Jitu Wells* 4B ~'loore

4A Trousdale 3A Cass* 3A Franklin* 3A Johnson* 3A ~.ferris*

4A Unicoi 4B Casiro 2A Freestone* 3B Jones 3B 1.fotley
4A Union 2A Chambers* 2B Frio"' 2;\ Karnes* 3A Nacogdoches*
4A VanBuren 2A Cherokee* 3B Gaines 3A Kaufinan* 3A Na\'a!To*
4A \Varren 3B Childress 2A Gal·veston* 3A Kendall• 2A Ne'ivton*
4A Washington 3A Clay 3B Garza 2A Kenedy* 3B J\'olan
4A \Va;ne 4B Cochran 3A Gille.spie* 3B Kent 2A Nueces>l<
4A Weakley 3B Coke 3B Glasscock 3B Kerr 4B Ochillree
4A 'v'hi:te 3B Coleman 2A Goliad* 3B Klliille 4B Oldham
4A Williamson 3A Collin' 2A Gonzales• 3B Kll1g 2A Orange*
4A Wilson 3B Collingsworth 4B Gray 2B Kinney* 3A Palo Pinto•
2A Colorado'"' 3A Grayson 24.. Kleberg* 3A Panola'
TEXAS
2A Cotnal"' 3AGregg* 3B Knox 3A Parker>l<
2A Anderson* 3A Comanche* 2AGr~-s"' 3A Lamar* 4B Parmer
3B Andrews 3B Concho 2A Guadalupe• 4B Lamb 3B Pecos
lA Angelina* 3A Cooke 4B Hale 3A Lampasas* 2A Polk•
2AAransas• lA Coryell* 3BHall 2B La Salle' 4B Potrer
3AArcher 3B Cottle 3A Hamilton• 2A Lavaca"' 3B Presidio
4B Annstrong 3B Crane 4B Hans:IDrd 1A Lee* 3A Rains*
2A Atascosa* 3B Crockett 3BHardemm 21\. Leon* 4B Randall
2AAustin"' 3B Crosby 2AHardin* 2."< Liberty" 3B Reagan
4B Bailey 3B Culberson 2A Harris* 2A L:im::stone* 2B Real•
2B Bandera>!< 4B Dallam 3A Harrison* 4B Lipsconb 3A Red River*
2ABasttop• 3A Dallas* 4B Hartley 1A.. Live Oak"' 3B Reeves
3B Ba}1or 3B Da;,vson 3B Haskell 3A Llano* 2A Refugio"'
2ABee* 4B DeafSmith 2AHays* 3B Lov:ing 4B Roberts
2ABen• 3ADelta 3B Hefi1lhill 3B Lubbock 1A Robertson*
2ABexar* 3ADenton* 3A Henderson* 3B Lynn 3A Rochvall*
3ABlanco' 2A De\Vitt* 1AHidalgo* 2A. :\'iadison* 3B Runnels
3B Borden 3B Dickens 2AHill" 3A ~vbr:ion* 3A Rusk*
2ABo>que* 2B Dimmit' 4BHockley 3B 'vfllrtin 3A Sabine*
3A BO\vie-* 4B Donley 3AHood' 3B ?\·fason 3A SanA11ocrustine*
2A Brazoria,. 2ADm;ral"' 3AHopkins* 1A ::viatagorda* 2A SanJ adnto*
2ABrazos* 3A Ea>tland 2AHouston* 2B 1fa"\cerick* 2A SanPatr:ido*

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 TABLE C301.1-continued
CLIMATE ZONES, MOISTURE REGIMES, AND WARM-HUMID
DESIGNATIONS BY STATE, COUNTY AND TERRITORY

3A San Saba* 3A Young 4C Cbrk 4A Gihner WISCONSIN

3B Schleicher lB Zapam• 5B Colmrl:>ia 5AGrant 6AAda:ms
3B Scurry 2B Zavala$. 4C Cowlitz 5A Greenbrier i Ashlam
3B ~11ackel.furd 5B Douglas 5A H""l'shire 6A Barron
UTAH
3AShelby" 6B Ferry :SA Ha11cock 7 Ba)tfie1d
4B Sherman 5B Bea'\"ff 5B Franklin SA Hardy 6A Brm\'fi
3A Smith' 6B Box Elder 5B Garfield 5AHarrison 6ABuffi.lo
3A Somenell* 6B Cache 5B Grant 4AJackson 7 Burnett
2A Starr"' 6B Carbon 4C Grays Harbor 4AJeffuson 6A Calumet
3A Stephens 6BDaggett 4C Island 4AKamwha 6A Chippewa
3B Sterling 5B Davis -!C Jefferson 5A Le;,vis 6ACbrk
3B Stonewall 6B Duchesne 4CKing 4ALincoln 6A Colmrl:>ia
3B Sutron 5BE~ry 4C Kitsap 4ALogan 6A Crawford
4B Swcisher 5B Garfield 5B Kittiias 5A ~·farion 6ADane
3ATarrant* 5B Grand 5B Klickitat 5A :VIars hall 6ADodge
3B Taylor 5B Iron 4C Lewcis 4A:Vfason 6ADoor
3B Terrell 5B Jllilh 5B Lincoln 4A~kDowell 7 Douglas
3B Terry 5B Kane 4C~hson 4A~e!ercer 6ADunn
3B Throcktmrton 5B 'vlillird 6B Okanogan 5A:Ylineral 6A Eau Claire
3A Titus' 6B ~.forgan 4C Pacific 4A?vlingo 7 Florence
3B Tom Green 5B Piute 6B Pend Oreille 5A ~.fonongalia 6AFonddnLac
2A Travis* 6B Rich 4C Pierce 4A:Ylonroe 7Forest
2A Trinity• 5B Salt Lake 4C SanJuan 4A:Ylorgan 6A Grant
2ATyler' 5B SanJuan 4C Skagit SA Nicholas 6AGreen
3A Upshur* 5B Sanpete 5B Skamania 5A Ohio 6A Green Lake
3B Upton 5B Sevier 4C Snohomcish 5A Pendleton 6A!owa
2B Uvalde* 6B Summit 5B Spokane 4A Pleasants 7 Iron
lB Val Verde* 5B Tooele 6B Stevens 5A Pocahontas 6AJackson
3A VanZandt* 6B Uintah 4C Thurston 5APreston 6A Jefferson
2A Victoria* 5B Utah 4C Wahkiak'll!ll 4APutnam 6AJuneau
2A Walker• 6B Wasatch 5B Walla \Valla 5ARale.igh 6AKenosha
2A Waller* 3B W as!Jin,aton 4CWhatcom SA Randolph 6A Ke;,vau:nee
3B \Vard 5B Wa;ne 5B \Vhitmm 4A Ritchie 6ALaCrosse
2A \Vashington* 5B Weber 5B Yakima 4ARoane 6ALamyette
lB \Vebb* 5A S1.l111tl'H s 7 Langlade
VERl\IOI'<T WEST VIRGTh'L4.
2A \Vharton• 5A Taylor i Lincoln
3B Wheeler 6A (all) 5A Barbour 5A Tucker 6A Manitowoc
3A Wichita 4A Berkeley 4A Tyler 6A Maratl>.on
VIRGINL4.
3B Wilbarger 4ABoone SA Upshur 6A ~.farinette
2A \Villacy" 4A (all) 4A BriL-cton 4AWa:yne 6A ~.farquette
2A \V illi.amson* 5A Brooke 5A Webster 6A 1Ienominee
WASHINGTON
2A Wilson• 4A Cabell 5A Wetzel 6A )..filwaukee
3B Winkler 5BAdams 4A Calhoun 4A Wirt 6A:Yionroe
3A \Vise 5B Asotin 4A Clay 4AWood 6A Oconto
3A \Vood* 5B Benton 5A Doddridge 4A \Vyoming 7 Oneida
4B Yoak-um 5B Chelan 5A Fa;•tte 6A Outagamie
4CClallam

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 TABLE C301.1-con1inued
CLIMATE ZONES, MOISTURE REGIMES, AND WARM-HUMID
DESIGNATIONS BY STATE, COUNTY AND TERRITORY

6AOzaukee 7 Taylor 6B BigHorn 6B Sheridan NORTHERL'i

l\H.RIANA
6APepin 6A Tren:pealeau 6BC~bell i Sublette ISLA.c'iDS
6APierce 6A Vernon 6B CMbon 6B S;,veetivater lA (all)"
6APolk iVilas 6B Converse 7 Teton
PUERTO RICO
6APortage 6A Walworth 6B Crook 6B Uinta
7 Price 7\Vashbum 6B Fretmnt 6B Washakie lA (all)•
6ARacine 6A \V ashington 5B Goshen 6B Weston
VIRGIN ISLANDS
6ARich1md 6A \Vaukesha 6B Hot Springs
US TERRITORIES
6ARock 6A Waupaca 6B Johnson lA (all)"
6ARusk 6A Waush1ll"a 6B Laramie .HIERICAN
6A Sauk 6A Winnebago 7 Lincoln SAMOA
7 Smvyer 6A \Vood 6B Natrona lA (all)"
6AShawano 6B Niobrara
W'£01\f!NG GUA::If
6A Sheboygan 6B PMk
6A St. Croi'< 6BAlbany 5B Platte lA (all)"

C30l.2 Warm hmnid colDlties.

Warm humid connties are identified in Table C301.1 by an asterisk

C301.3 International climate zones.

The cfumte zone fur any location outside fue Uruted States shall be detennined by applying Table C301.3(1) and fuen Table
C301.3(2).

TABLE C301.3(1)
~
INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE ZONE DEFINITIONS ~~

MAJOR CLL\IATE T'>:1'E DEFTh"lTIOl\"S

~darine (C) Definition-Locations meeting all fOur criteria:
I. 1Iean temperature of coldest monfu between -3'C (27'F) and 18'C (65'F).
2. \V~st m:mth trean < 22° C (72°F).
3. At least IDur :tnJnths ;,vith trean tetq~erature.s o·ver 10°C (50°F).
4. Dry s.eason in summer. The m.:mth \vith the heaviest precipitation -in the cold season has at least thre-e times as much
precipitation as the tmnth\viththe least precipitation in the rest ofthe :year. The cold season is October through~.farch
in the Northern Hemisphere and April. throughSeptenf>er in fueSou!hemHemisphere.
Dry(B) Definition-Locations meeting the :IDUD\ving criteria:
Not m1ll"ine andP,,, < 0.44" (IF- 19.5) [P,. < 2.0 x (TC+ 7) in Sl units]
\vhet-e:
p~~ = Annual precipitation in inches (em)
T = Anrrual mean tetq:>erature in 'F ('C)
~foist (A) Definition-Locations that are not marine and not dry.
-=---·~· . . .. . . . . . . . -~·-·-··

\Varm-hum:idDe:finition----0.·foist(A) locations \vhere either ofthe f0110\ving \Vet-bulb tenlJerature cond-itions shall occur
during the \Varmest six consecutive months ofthe y--ear:
I. 67'F (l9.4'C) or bigher fur 3.000 or more hours; or
2. 73::F (22_8::C) or higher fur 1,500 or more hours.
. .
For SI: ·C= [(·F)-32]11.8. I mch= 2.54 em
 TABLE C301.3(2)
. INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE ZONE DEFINITIONS
"~~,~--·---·-w-u"~~···-·_,~,~~-- ~~~~•o-~"~-~-~~~~--~~~-~~"--~~~~~~~~~~"~-'~"--"~~

ZDi\"E THERMAL CRITERH

NUMBER IP Units SIUnits
I I 9000 < CDD50'F 5000 < CDDI O'C
i 2 6300 < CDD50'F < 9000 3500 < CDDIO'C:; 5000
i 3A and3B 4500 < CDD50'F < 6300 AJ\lJ HDD65'F < 5400 2500 < CDDIO'C < 3500 AJ\lJ HDD !S'C < 3000
4A and4B CDD50'F :0 4500 AJ\TI HDD65'F :S 5400 CDDIO'C:; 2500 AJ\TI HDD18'C:; 3000
3C HDD65'F :S 3600 HDD18'C :S 2000
4C 3600 < HDD65'F S: 5400 2000 < HDD18'C S: 3000
5 5400 < HDD65'F:; 7100 3000 < HDD18'C:; 4000
6 7100 < HDD65'F < 9000 4000 < HDD 18' C:; 5000
'
I
7 9000 < HDD65'F < 12600 5000 < HDD 18' C < 7000
8 12600 < HDD65'F 7000 < HDD18'C
For SI.. ' C- [( ' F)-32],1.8 .
·--

SECTIONECC C302
DESIGN CONDITIO:'\S

C301.l Interior design conditions.

The :interior design terrperature-s used fOr heating and cooling load calculations shall be a ma:'dmum of72~F (22-::C) for
heating and mininmmof75'F (24'C) ror cooling.

SECTIONECC C303
:\H.TERHLS, SYSTDIS -~'"]) EQLlP:\IENT
C303.1 Identification.
~·faterials,
sy--s"tfn1S and e-quipment shall be identified in a manner that 1vill allo;.v a determination of COfil'liance \\ith the
applicable provisions ofthis code.

C303.l.l Building thermal envelope insulation.

An R-value identifuation mark shall be applied by the manuJitcturer to each piece of building therrml envelope
insulation 12 inche.s (305 ll'lll\1 or gre-ater in ·width. Alternately, the insulation installers shall provide a certi.fication
listit>g the type, manuJitcttrer and R-value ofIDsulaticn installed in each ele=nt ofthe building thermal envelope. For
blown or sprayed insulaticn (fiberglass and cellulose), the initial installed thldcness, settled thickness, settled R-value,
-installed density~ co·verage area and nlllli:ler of bags instilled shall be listed on the certification For sprayed
polyurethane :fuam(SPF)insulation, the installed thickness ofthe areas covered and R-value ofinstalled thickness shall
be listed on the certific-ation. The 1nsulation installer shall sign, date and post the certification in a conspicuous location
on the job site.

C303.l.Ll Blown or sprayed roof/ceiling insulation.

The i:h:ickness ofblo\\'11-in or spmy-ed roo£ceiling :insulation (fiberglass or cellulose) shall be ·written in inches
Ctn:nV on nmkers that are installed at least one fur e·very 300 square feet {18 m~) throughout the attic space. The
nmkers shall be afli""red to the trusses. or joists and marked \Vith the rnininmn initial installed thickness \Vith
nl.l:llbers a minim..nn of 1 inch (25 mn\l in height. Each marker shall :fftce the attic access opening. Spray
polyurethane foam thickness and instal.le.d R-value shall be listed on certification pmvided by the ins1.llation
installer.

C303.l.l Insulation marl< installation.

Insulating materials shall be installed such that the m<mufacturer's R-"\:alue mark is readily observable uponinspe.cti.on
 C303.l.3 Fenestration product rating.
C"-:fiictors of:fenestrationprodu:ts (w indo;vs, doors and skylights) shallbe determined in accordance with N"FRC 100 b y
an accredited, irrle.pendent Jaboratory, and Jabeled and certified by the :tmnu:fiicturer. Products lacking such a Jabeled
li-:fiictor shall be assigned a defuu1t U-fuctor from Table C303.1J(l) or C303.L3(2). The so1ar heat gain coefficient
(SHGC) and "isible transmittance (VT) ofglazed :fenestration products (windows, g1azed doors and skylights) shall be
determined in accordance with 1\"FRC 200 by an accredited, independent Jaboratory, and labekd and certified by the
:tmnufucturer. Products Jacking such a labeled SHGC or VT shall be assigned a defuu1t SHGC or VT :fi01n Table
C303.L3(3).

TABLE C303.1.3(1)
DEFAULT GLAZED FENE STRA TION U-FACTOR
Sll\"GLE DOUBLE SKYLIGHT
FR<\._i\'IE TYPE
PAJ.'\"E PAl\t: Single Double
~.fetal 1.20 0.80 2.00 1.30
~·fetal with Thermal Break 1.10 0.65 1.90 1.10
Komnetal or ~'letal Clad 0.95 0.55 1.75 1.05
Glazed Block 0.60

TABLE C303.1.3(2)
DEFAULT DOOR U·FACTORS
DOOR TYPE U-FACTOR
Uninsulated ~.fetal 1.20
Insulated Yletal 0.60
Wood 0.50
Insulated, no~ tal edge, rna'<: 45% glazing, any
0.35
glazing double pane

TABLE C303.1 .3(3)

DEFAULT GLAZED FENESTRATION SHGC AND V T
SINGLE GL;\ZED DOUBLE GLAZED GLAZED
Clear Tinted Clear Tinted BLOCK
SHGC 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.6
VT 0.6 0.3 0.6 0.3 0.6
C303.l.4 Insulation product rating.
The thermal resistance (R-value) of insulation shall be determined in accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade
CommissionR-vab.Ie rule (CFR Title 16, Part 460) in units ofh x fe
x °F/Btuata trean tenperature of75°F (24'C).

C303.2 Installation
All materials, systems and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and
the _iVe1v York City Building Code.

C303.2.l Protection of exposed foundation insulation.

Insulation applied to the exterior ofbasement walls, crawlspace walls and the perjm,ter of slab-on-grade floors shall
have a rigid, opaque and weather-resistant protective covering to prewnt the degradation of the insulation' s thermal
perfor:tmnce. The protec.tive co'\·~ing shall cover the exposed exterior insulation and extend a mininiim of6 inc.hes
(153 mm) beJow grade.
C303.3 M aintenance information.
~1aintenance instructions shall be furnished for equipment and systems that require preventive maintenance. Required
regular maintenance actions shall be c.l early stated and inc.orporated on a readily accessible label The label shall inc hide the
title or publication nuni>er :fur the operation and tmintenance :tmnual :fur that particular tmdel and type ofproduct.
 CHAPIERC4

COMMERCIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY

SECTIO:"\' ECC C40l

GE:\"ERAL
C40l.l Scope.

The requirements contained :in this chapter are applicable to cotnuerdal buildiQgs, or portions ofcotl'ln'Hcialbuildings_

C40l.l Application.
Cotl.'l11'Hdalbuildings shallcou:ply;,vi:th one ofthe fOllowing:

I. The requirements ofASHRAE 90.1-2010, as am<nded by Appendi-.: A ofihe New York City Energy Con.senation
Code; or
1. Prescriptive. (i) The requirements of Sections C402, C403, C404 and C405 and (ii) ihe requirements of Section
C406.2, SectionC406.3 or SectionC406.4; or

3. PeriDrm:mce. The requirements ofSection C407_

C401.2.1 Application to existing buildings.

Additions, alterations and repairs to existing buildings sballcorr.ply;,vith one ofthe IDllo;,ving:
I. The requirements of Sections C402, C403, C404, and C405; or
1
2. The requirements ofSection C407; or
3. The requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-2010, as .,,.,ruled by Appendix A of ihe New York City Energy
Consen:ation Code.
1In a rehabilitation t-'rcjee.~ the building pa.amel.ff:; fu-r the proposed &~-igp.a:trl standard rtfe:r-m:-e·d des-igna:re .aliDu.'ed to r:ary. Parametzrs relating to urutlcdifud
a.:i;,ting ccnditio.m, c:r to any future build.IDg ccmporem shill be id.."'!l!:i:al fm both tru proposed design ani Stan&-rd refuen:ed de-~1gn, refl...:.ctiqg aetutl build.1ng
CC·nd:3tio-m

SECTIOXECC C402
B"L"ILDIXG E:\"VELOPE REQl:"lRE:'\IE:\TS
C402.1 General (Pnscriptive).
The buildmg ihermalenvelope shallcomplywithSection C402.1.1. SectionC402.1.2 shall be permitted as an alternative to
ihe R-,.,]ru,s specified in SectionC402.1.1.

C401.l.l Insulation and fenestration criteria.

The building ihenml envelope shall meet the requirements ofTables C402.2 and C402.3 based on ihe climate zone
specified -in Chapter 3 _Co~rc-ialbuildings or portions ofcommercial buildings enclosing Group R occupancies shall
use the R-value.s from the "Group R"' column of Table C402_2_ Commercial buildings or portions of commercial
buildings enclosing occqJancies other than Group R shall use the R-values from the ".All other" column of Table
C402_2_ Buildings \Vith a vertical fenestration area or sk)1jght area that e..xceeds that allmved in Table C402.3 shall
cofil'lywith ihe building envelope provisions ASHRAE 90.1-2010. as =ended by Appendil< A ofihe New York City
Energy' Conservation Code_

C402.1.2 U-factor alternativ•.

An assembly with aU-fuctor, C-fuctor, or F-fuctor equal or less ihan that specified in Table C402.1.2 shall be permitted
as an altematkre to the R -v1lhre in Table C402.2. Commerc:ial buildings or portions ofcommercial buildings enclosing
Group R occupan:ies shall use the U-fuctor, C-:Etctor, or F-factor from the "Group R" column of Table C402.1.2.
Comtrercial buildings or portions of co!llnrrdal buildings enclosing occupanc-ies other than Group R shall use the
U-mclor, C-fuctor or F-factorfrom the "'All other" column rf Table C402.1.2.
C402.1 Specific insubtion requirements (PrescriptiYe).
Opaque assenDlies shallcofi1>ly,vith Table C402.2. \\llere t>.vo or tnore layers ofcontinuous :insulation board are used in a
construction asseniJly, the continmus insulation boards shall be installed in accordance \vith Section C303 _2_ If the
continuoU5 insulation board manufacturer's installation instructions do not address installation of two or more layers, the
edge joints. benveen each lay"'ef ofcontinuous :insulation boards shan be- staggered.
 TAB LE C4-02.1.2
OPAQUE THERMAL ENVELOPE AS SEMBLY REQUIREMENTSa
CLI~L<\TI
ZJJ:.\."T. 1 l 3 4 IXCIPT ~HRI1'ii 5.-\:\1HL\RI::\I ~ 6 7 8

.\ll otber GroupR .\ll other Group R AD other Group R .\ll other GroupR AD other Group R Allothet• GroupR .i ll other GroupR .\llotber GroupR

Roofs
Insulation
entirely U-0.048 U-0.048 U-0.048 U-0.048 U -0.048 U-0.048 U-0.039 t:-0.039 U-0.039 U-0.039 U-0.032 U-0.032 L"-0.028 U -0.028 U-0.028 l:-0.028
above deck

iMetal
buildings
U-0.044 U-0.035 U-0.035 U-0.035 U -0.035 U-0.035 U-0.035 U -0.035 U-0.035 l:-0.035 U-0.03 1 U-0.031 U-0.029 U-0.029 U-0.029 U-0.029

-~Cand
U-0.027 U-0.027 U-0.027 I U-0.027 U-0.027 U-0.027 U-0.027 U -0.027 U-0.027 U-0.021 U-0.021 l:-0.021 l:-0.021 U-0.021 U-0.021 U-0.021
other
Walls. A boYe Gr:~de
Mass
U-0.142 U-0.142 l:-0.142 l:-0.123 U-0.110 U -0.104 t:-0.1 0-t l:-0.090 l:-0.078 U-0.078 U-0.078 U-0.071 l:-0.061 t:-0.061 t:-0.061 U-0.061
M etal
building
U-0.079 U-0.079 l:-0.079 U-0.079 U-0.079 U-0.052 1,;-0.052 U-0.052 l:-0.052 U-0.052 U-0.052 1,;-0.052 l:-0.052 '{; -0.039 t:-0.052 U-0.039

r. .t etal U-0.077 U-0.077 1,;-0.077 U-0.064 U-0.064 U-0.064 U-0.06-+ l:-0.064 l:-0.064 C-0.064 u-0.064 1,;-0.057 l:-0.064 l:-0.052 1,;-0.045 U-0.045
f-ame d
Wood
f-amed and U-0.064 l:-0.064 t:-0.064 l:-0.064 U-0.064 U-0.064 U-0.064 l:-0.064 l:-0.064 U-0.064 '{; -0.051 1,;-0.051 l,;-0.051 l:-0.051 U-0.036 U-0.036
other
Walls B elow Gr:~de
Below-
grade wall~ C-1.140 C-1.140 C-1.140 C-1.140 C-1.140 C-1.140 C-0.119 C-0.119 C-0.119' C-0.119 C-0.119 C-0.119 C-0.092 C-0.092 C-0.092 C-0.092
Floors
M ass
l:-0.322 U -0.322 U-0.107 U-0.087 U -0.076 U-0.076 1,;-0.076 l:-0.074 U-0.074 U-0.064 U-0.064 t:-0.057 u -0.055 U-0.051 U-0.055 U-0.051
Joistl
i-aming
u-0.066 l:-0.066 U-0.033 U-0.033 l:-0.033 U-0.033 l,;-0.033 U-0.033 U-0.033 U-0.033 l,;-0.033 t:-0.033 t:-0.033 U-0.033 li-0.033 U-0.033
Slab-on-Gr:~de Floors
Unheated
slabs
F-0.73 F-0.73 F-0.73 F-0.73 F-0.73 F-0.73 F-0.54 F-0.54 F-0.54 F-0.54 F-0.54 F-0.52 F-OAO F-0.40 F- OAO F-0.40

Heated
F-0.70 F-0.70 F-0.70 F-0.70 F-0.70 F-0.70 F-0.65 F-0.65 F-0.58 F-0.58 F-0.58 F-0.58 F-0.55 F-0.55 F-0.55 F-0.55
slabs
--- - L__ _ L_ _ - -- --- - --- - - ---- - ---- L_

a. Use c£ opaque asmnblyU-fattors, C-flctors, andF-fat tonfrom -Wn:li.x.~ inASERAE 90.1 -20!0 ;ball be pmnitted, pro\'ided tre comauction complizs withtre applicableccmtriLtWndeiail;.from.wrrlihA in.i.Sf.Jl~
90.1-~010.
b. \Vbe~ Ilea~:! slabs are btlu.v grade, below-grade ""11; shallcomplywith tre F -fietor reqoo.menis :!Dr heated slabs.
 TABLE C402.2
OPAQUE THERMAL ENVELOPE REQUIREIIIENTSa
l 2 3 .I IXCIPT 1\L<\Ril'\I SAJiiD ~HRI1'li .I 6 7 8
CLll\L\TI
ZO:-.L All .ill
.ill Other Group R .ill Other GroupR Orher GroupR Other GroupR .ill Other GroupR ..uiOiher GroupR .-\ll Oiher GroupR .liiOthet· Group R
Roofs
Insulation
entirely above R-20ci R-20ci R-20ci R-20ci R-20ci R-20ci R-25ci R-25ci R-25ci R-25ci R-30ci R-30ci R-35ci R-35ci R-35ci R-35ci
deck
M etal
buildmgs R-19 + R-19+ R-19 + R-19 + R-19 + R-19 +
R-19 + R-19 + R-19 + R-19 + R-25+ R-25 + R-30+ R-30 + R-30+ R-30+
(withR-5 R-11 R-11 R-11 R-11 R-11 R-11
thermal Rll LS R-11 LS R-11 LS R-11 LS R-11 LS R-11 LS R-11 LS R-11 LS R- 11 LS R-11 LS
LS LS LS LS LS LS
blocks)'-'

Attic and
other
R-38 R-38 R-38 R-38 R-38 R-38 R-38 R-38 R-38 R-49 R-49 R-49 R-49 R-49 R-49 R-49

Walls, AboYe Grade

Mass R-5.7ci' R-5.ici' R-5.7ci' R-7.6ci R-7.6ci R-9.5ci R-9.5ci R-11.4ci R-11.4ci R-13.3ci R-13.3ci R-15.2ci R-15.2ci R-15.2ci R-25ci R-25ci

).l:etal building
R-13+ R-13 + R13+ R- 13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13+ R-13 + R-13 + R-13+ R-13 + R-13+
R-6.5ci R-6.5ci R-6.5ci R-13ci R-6.5ci R- 13ci R-13ci R-13ci R-13ci R-13ci R-13ci R-13ci R-13ci R-19.5ci R-13ci R-19.5ci

~1etal framed
R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13+
R-5ci R-5ci R-5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-15.6ci R-7.5ci R1 7.5ci
R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 +
R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 +
R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13 + R-13+ R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-15.6ci
Wood ii-amed R-3.8ci R-3.8ci R-3.8ci R-3.8ci R-15.6ci
and other R-3.8ci R-3.8ci R-3 .8ci R-3.8ci R-3.8ci or R-20 orR-20 or R-20 or R-20 or R-20 or R-20
or or or or or R-20
or R-20 or R-20 or R-20 orR-20 or R-20 + + + + + +
R-20 R-20 R-20 R-20
R-3.8ci R-3.8ci R-3.8ci R-3.8ci R-3.8ci
+ R-10ci R-10ci
Walls, Below Grade
Below-
~ade walt
NR 1\"R 1\R 1\"R NR 1\"R R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5ci R-7.5c.i R-7.5ci R-10ci R-10ci R-10ci R- 12.5ci

Floors

~-iass 1\~ NR R-6.3ci R-8.3ci R-1 0ci R-10ci R-10d R-10.-k i R-10ci R-12.5ci R-12.5ci R-12.5ci R-15ci R-16.7ci R-15ci R-16.7ci
 l\"R l\"R R-30 R-30 R-30 R-30 R-30 R-30 e e e e e
Joist fuuning R -30 R-30 R-30 R-30 R-30 R-30 R-30 R- 30

Slab-on-Grade Floon
R-10
R-10 :fur R -10 :fur R-1 0 :fur R- 10 :fur R-1 5 :fur R-15 :fur R-15 for R-15 :fur R-20 :fur
Unheated for
l\TR l\"R l\"R 1\R. NR N""R. 24" 24" 24" 2-i" 24" 24" 24" 24" 24"
slabs 24"
below below below below below below b elow bek>w bek>w
be.low
R-7.5 R-7.5 R-7.5 R-7.5 R-10 R-1 0 R-15
R-15 :fur R-15 :fur R-15 :fur R-15 :fur R-20 :fur R-20 :fur R-20 for R-20 :fur R-20 :fur
:fur :fur :fur :fur :fur :fur for
Heated slabsd 24" 36" 36" 36" 48" 24" 48" 48" 48"
12" 12" 12" 12" 24" 24" 24"
bek>w bek>w
below below below b elow b elow below b elow
bek>w bek>w below beJow below bek>w below
Opaque Doors

Swinging C-0.61 C-0.61 C-0.61 C-0.61 U-0.61 C-0.61 U -0.61 {; -0.61 U-0.37 C-0.37 C-0.37 U-0.37 U-0.37 U-0.37 U-0.37 C -0.3 7

Roll-up or
R -4.75 R-4.75 R-4.75 R-U 5 R-4.75 R-4.75 R-4.75 R-4.75 R-4.75 R-4.75 R--+.75 R-4.75 R-4.75 R-4.75 R--U5 R-4.75
sliding

For 51: I :in::h- ~5.4 mm. ci• CorrimDusln.<l..lhtion. NR No require:rert.

LS • L:irer Systffil-A contirruou; membraiE instalL"!! below th! puclim and Ulir!retrupted byfiaaring member>. Un:cmpre->sed, unfaced iruulation rest~ ontopof th! membrane between th! pu-lim.
a. Assemblydesaiptiom can be round 1n ..~i->A inASH!lo..E 90.1 -2010.
b. \Vhere ~R-\ab compliame method, a trenml spacer block ~hall be pro\'ided, otrerw1se u.e til! U-factor compl:ian:e method 1n Table C40.:: !.;.
c. R-5.7ci ~allowed to be ~w~tihied ,,.jtbconcrete block wills oomplyingw.jthAS,TM C 90, ungouted orpartiallygrouted at 32 inches or less oncmter \mically and 48 inches orl=ss ·once.rter hDrimn!ally. ,,.jtb uqgroutedcores
filled wilh ma~rial> havinga maximum th!rmal comu:ti,ityof0.44 BtiJ.in'hr •f.
d. \llrere heated ;lab; are below grade, below-g;-ade wall; shall complywith th! exterior imulationrequiremertsfor rea ltd !labs.
e. Steel floor jo~t S)'St~JU shall be illlulated toR-38.
 C402.2.l Roof assembly.
The m:ininum th:ernnl resistance R-'i.>allie of the :insulating material installed either bet>.veen the roof framing or
continuously on the roof assembly shall be as specified in Table C402.2, based on construction rmterials used in the
roofassenbly. Skylight curbs shall be insulated to the R-'<uue of roofS with insulation entirely above deck or R-5,
·~vhiche'i!l~r is less.

Exceptions:

1. Continuously insulated roofassen:iJlies \vhere the thickness of-insulation ·varies 1 :inch (25 mm) or less
and \vhere the are.a-'iveighted U-fac.tor is equivalent to the satlJe assenbly\vith the R-value specified in
Table C402.2.
2. l.'":nit sk··ylight curbs included as a corrponent ofan NrRC 100 rated assenDlyshallnot be required to be
insulated.
Insulation instille-d on a suspended ceiling 'iVithremo·vable. ceiling tiles shallnot be considered prutofthe minimum
thermllresistaru:e ofthe roofinsulation.
C40l.l.l.l Roof solar reflectance and thermal emittance.
Lo\v-slopedroofS, \Vitha slope le.ss than2 units vertical in 12 horizontal directly abo'\:e cooled conditioned spaces
ln. Clinnte Zones 1, 2, and 3 shallcorrply,vith one. or more ofthe options in Table C402.2.1.1.
Exceptions: The :ID1lo;,vingroo:l5 and portions ofroo:& are exerrpt from the requirements -in Table C402.2.1.1:
L Portions o-froofS that include or are covered by:
1.1. Photovokaic sys terns or COlllJonents..
1.2. Solar air or \vater heating systems or con~onents.

1.3. Roofgardens or landscaped roo:&.

1.4. Above-roof decks. or \valk\vays.
1.5. Sk.-ylights.
1.6. HVAC systems:, components, and other opaque objects. n}.)unted abo·ve. the roof
2. Portions ofroo:& shaded during the peak sun angle on the summer solstice by permanent fE-atures of
the building, or by permanent reatures ofa<!jacentbuildings.
3_ Portions ofrooB: that are ballasted with a min:i:mt.nn stone ballast of17 pounds per sqUMe fuot (ps±j
(74 kg/ln2) or 23 psf(ll7 kglrn') pavers.
4. RoofS. \Vhere a minimumofi5 percent ofthe. roof area meets a minimum ofone ofthe e_"'{ceptions
above.
TABLE C402.2.1.1
MINIMUM ROOF REFLECTANCE AND EMITTANCE OPTIONS'
Three-year aged solar re&'~-~e of0.55 and three-year aged thermal
0

emittance<:: of0.75
Initialsobr reflectance' ofO. iO and initial thermal emittance' of0.75
Three-year-aged solar reflectance inde..x<t of64

a.
Initial solar reflectance index!! of82
.
The use of area-'.veigbt-ed il.'\'ffil.ge:> to me~t tre <> .
__ :reqtl1fem-enl3 shill
' .
b_ ~d ~:;atenah
,,f, . . . ..
. .
' la,__kfugmthl t~st-ed \'a lues. fu:r ~:!tier ~chr r-etktan:e o:r th=rmal
emii:tan:e, ililllbe a~si~d bcthan-inil:ial schr:refuctante ofOJD :andminil:ial th."11D.alemit~e cf0.90. ::-vhteriak lacking threa-yea:r ag:d tesred va1U::~s fer
eit!E:r.solarret'ectance Of th_,"fm.alemi~e shall be assjgre-dhotha t:!ree-y>..a:r a~dscla:rre£1..=--ctarre of0.10 and a three-F.ar a~dtb:rtmlffilittance c-fC:90.
b. Sola.:rrefiectan:e tes-ted inacc:crdan::e \Vilh-~'D.-lC 1549, _A.STh·fE 903 c:r ASTI.:l:E 19:13.
c. Thennal em:ittaree rested in accordance \\ith_A.STI..·fC !371 c:r _A_S Th-iE 408.
d. Scla.:r:refiectarre index(SRl) sballbt dete~dinaccordan:e >\ith.-\STh-fE 19SO mingaccnr-ecticncrefficiffit of2.1 Btu'hx rrx~ (12\.V'ti X
K}. Caktiaticncfag:dSRishallbe based oo.a.~d te~red \~s cfso-larreft••ttan::e and th:mlalemittarre. CalculatWncf-init:hlSFJ shaUbe ba~ed oninil::hl
rested values ofso-lar refle.::ta.uce and th..••rmahruittan::e.
C402.2.2 Classification of walls.
\Valls associated \vith the building en'\'elope shall be classified in accordance 1vith Section C401_2.2.1 or C402.2.2.2.

C401.1.1.l Above-grade .walls.

Above-grade walls are those \Valls CO'\'tled by Section C4022.3 on the exterior ofthe buildlng and co111Jktely
abov-e grade or \Yalls that are tnore than 15 percent above grade.

C402.2.2.2 Below-grade walls.

Belmv-grade \Valls co\oered by Section C40L2.4 are basement or first-Stot)n.valls associated \vith the exterior ofthe
building that are at least 85 percent be low grade_
C402.2.3 Thennal resistance of above-grade walls.
The m:ini:nmn thermal resistance (R-value) of the insulating materials installed in the \Vall ca'\:ity bet>.Yeen the :li"aming
t-retWers and continuously on the \Valls shall be as specified in Table C402.2, based on f"aming ty-pe and construction
materials used in the \Vall assembly. The R-·value ofintegra11nsulati.oninstalled :in concrete masonry units (C~.fU) shan
not be used in detennining con-pliance with Table C402.2.
'")ilass walls" shall include ;,valls ;,veighing not less than:

l. 35 psf(l iO kg/nf) ofwallsurmce area; or

2. 25 psf(120kg/m1) ofwallsurfuce area ifthe material weight is not IIJOre thanl20 pounds per cubic root (pet)
(1900 kglm').

C402.2.4 Thennal resistance of below-grade walls.

The minim.nn thermalresistance {R-'"'ahle) of the insulating material installed 1n, or continuously on, the belo1-v-grade
walls shall be as specilied in Table C402.2, and shall extend to a depthof!O reet (3048 mrn) below the outside finished
ground le"\cel, or to the levd ofthe floor, >.vhichewt· is less"
C402.2.5 Floors oYer outdoor air or rmcondi:ti.oned space.
The mini:m.nn thermal resistance (R-·value) of the insulating material installed either between the floor framing or
continuously on the floor assetWly shall be as spec:i:fied in Table C402.2, based on constructionma.ter:ials used in the
floor as.senDly.
""'}.'lass floors" shall includet1oors 1veighing not less than:
L 35 psf(170 kg1ni) of:fl.oor surftce are~ or
2. 25 psf(120 kg!m') offloor surmce area ifthe material weight is not more then 120 pcf(l,900 kgim').
C402.2.6 Slabs on grade.
\\'here the slab on grade is in contact with the groun:l, the minirn..un thermal resistance (R--vahre) oftl1e :insulation
around the perimeter ofunheated or heated slab-on-grade floors shall be as specified in Table C402.2. The insulation
shall be placed on the outside of the roundation or on the inside oflhe roundation wall The insulation shall extend
dmvn\vard :liom the top ofthe slab :fur a minimum distance as sho\\'fi in the table or to fue top ofthe footing, \Vhiche'\:oer
is less, or dmvn.\vard to at least the bottom of the slab and then horizontally- to the interior or exterior :fur the total
distance sho\vn in the table. Insulation extending away :II-om the building shall be protected by pavement or by a
minimlmof!O inches (254 mm) ofsoil
Exception: Where the slab-on-grade :ll.oor is greater then 24 inches (61 mm) below the firushed exterior grade,
perimeter insulation is not required.
C402.2.7 Opaque doors.
Opaque. doors (doors having less than 50 percent glass area) shall m.:et the applicable requiements :fur doors as
specilied in Table C402.2 and be considered as part ofthe gross areaofabove-grade walls that are part ofthe building
envelope.
C402.2.8 Insulation of radiant heating systems.
Radiant panels., an:.i associated U-bends and headers, designed :fur sensible heating of an indoor space through heat
trans.ret' :fom the thermally effective panel surfaces to the occupants or indoor space by thermal radiation and natural
 convection and the bottom sur:fuces offloor structures incorporating radiant heating shall be insu1ated with a miniln.un
ofR-3.5 (0.62 m 2/K x \\')_

C402.2.9 Fireplaces.

Tight-fitting noncombustib1e fireplace doors to control infihration losses shall be installed on fireplace openings as
provided herein:
1_ :\fasonry fireplaces or fireplace units designed to allow an open burn_
2. Decorative appliances (A!\-si Staniard 221 .60 gas-log styJe unit) instal1ed in ven ted solid fuel fireplaces_
3_ Vented decorative gas fireplace appliances (ANSI Standard Z2L50 unit).
Fireplaces shall be provided with a source ofcoui>ustion air as required by the fireplace construction provisions ofthe
2010 Building Code of New York State, the 2010 Residential Code of New J~rk State or the New J'Ork City Building
Code, as applicable.
C402.3 F euestl-ation (Presc.riptn·e).

Fenestration shallcotq>lywith Tab]e C4023. Autormt£ daylighting controls specified by this section shallcotq>lywith
Section C-l05.22J.2.

TABLE C402.3
BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREIIIENTS' FENESTRATION
CU:\UTE ZOl\f: 1 2 3 4 EXCEPT U.ffi.Thf: 5 _-\..!"\1> l\IARThf: 4 6 7 8
Vertical fenestration
U-factor
Fhed ~nestration 0.50 0.50 0.-16 0.38 0.38 0.36 0.29 029
Operable fenestration 0.65 0 .65 0.60 0.45 O.-l5 0..+3 0.3 7 0.3 7
Entrance doors uo 0.83 0.77 0.77 0.77 0.77 0.77 O.ii
SHGC
SH GC 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.40 0.40 0.40 0..+5 OA5
Skylights
li-factor 0.75 0.65 0.55 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
SHGC 0.35 035 0.35 0.40 OAO OAO i\"R !\~
-
C40l.3.1 :\b:xinmm a1-ea.

The vertical fenestration area (rot inchlding opaque doors and opaque spandrel panels) shall not exceed 30 percent of
the gross above-grade wall area The sky~t area shall not exceed 3 percent ofthe gross roofarea
C402.3.Lllncreased nrtical feuestntion area with daylighting controls.

In Clirmte Zones 1 through 6, a mL'<imwnof40 percent ofthe gross above -grade wall area shall be permitted to be
vertical fenestration, provided:

1. No less than 50 percent ofthe conditioned floor area is within a day light zone;
2. Automatic dayiighting controls are installed in daylight zo~rs; and

3. Visible transmittance (VT) ofverti::al ~nestration is greater than or equal to 1.1 times solar heat gain
coefficient (SHGC)_

Exception: Fenestration that is outside the scope ofN1iRC 200 is not required to comply with Item3.

C402.3.1.2 lne1-eased skylight area "ith daylightiug controls.

The skylight area shall be permitted to be a m1ximum of5 percent ofthe roofarea provided automatic daylighting
controls are installed in daylight zonl!s under sky1ights.
C402.3.2 :\·I iuimmnskylight fenestration area.

In an enclosed space greater than 10,000 square feet (929 m\ directly under a roofwith ceiling heights greater than 15
reet (4572 mm), ani used as an office, lobby, atrium. concourse, corridor, storage, gymnasium/exercise center,
 convention center, autollXltive service, manufacturing, non-rei?igerated warehouse, retail store, distribution/sorting
area, transportation, or workshop, the total daylight zone rmder skylights shall be not less than half the floor area and
shall provide a minilnnn sk)1ight area to daylight zone rmder skylights ofeither:

1. Not less than 3 percent with a sk.-ylight VT ofat least 0.40; or

2. Provide a minimum sk.)'light effictive aperture ofat least 1 percent determined in accordanc e with Equation
C4-L

Sl.:ylight Effective Apmture = 0.85 X SJ>yligbt ArcnX Skylight VT x \VF (Equation C4-l)
Daylight 1on~ under sl.}'light
where:

Skylight area Total fenestration area of skylights.

Sk-ylight VT Area weighted average v-isible transmittance of skylights.
WF Area weighted average well :!actor, where well :!actor is 0.9 ifl:ight well depth is less than2 feet (610 lnrrV, or 0.7 iflight
well depth is 2 feet (610 nnn) or greater.
Light well depth ~1Ieasure vertically trom the rmderside ofthe lowest point ofthe skylight glazing to the ceiling plane under the skylight

Exception: Skylights above daylight zones ofenclosed space.s are not required in:

1. Buildings in climate zones 6 through 8.

2. Spaces where the desigped general lighting power densities are less than 0.5 \WfP (5_4 \V/m 2)_

3. Areas where it is doc~nted that existing structures or natural objects block direct beam sunlight on at
Jeast halfofthe roof ov~r the enclosed area for llXlre than 1,500 daytitre hours per year between 8 am and
4pm

4. Spaces where the daylight zone rmder roofiop llXlnitors is greater than 50 percent ofthe enclosed space
:flo or area.
C402.3.2.l Lighting controls in daylight zones under skylights.
All lighting in the daylight zone shall be controlled by multilevel lighting controls that couply with Section
C405.2.233.

Exception: Skylights above daylight zones of en:losed spaces are not required in:

1. Buildings in Climate Zones 6 through 8.

2. Spaces where the desigped general lighting power densities are less than 0.5 W/ fi2 (5.4 Wlm\
3_ Areas where it is doc'll!rented thatexis ting structures or natural objects block direct beam sunlight on
at leasthalfofthe roofover the enclosed area for more than 1,500 daytinl>! hours per )~ar between 8
amand4pm

4. Spaces where the daylight zone rmder roo flop llXlnitors is greater than 50 percent ofthe enclosed
space floor area.

C402.3.2.2 Haze factor.

Skylights in office, storage, autotlXltive service, rrnnufucturing, nonrei?igerated warehouse, retail store, and
distribution/sorting area spac.es shall have a glazing material or diffuser with a measured haze me
tor greater than90
percent when tested in accordance with AST:VI D 1003.
Exception: Skylights designe.d to exclude direct sutilight entering the occupied space by the use offixed or
automated baffles, or the geotretry ofskylight and light well need not couply with Section C402.3.2.2.

C402.3.3 l\faximum u -factor and SHGC .

For verti:.a l fenestration, the rm.ximum U -fuctor and soJar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) shall be as specified in Table
C402.3, based on the window projection :!actor. For skylights, the ma-ximum U-fuctoc and solar heat gain coefficient
(SHGC) shall be as specified in Table C402.3.

The window projection :!actor shall be determined in accordance with Equation 4 -2.
 (Equation C4-2)
;,vhere:

PF =Projection fuctor (decitnal;l.

A = Distance measured horizontally :funn ihe fUrthest continuous: extretnity ofany O"\cerhang, eave, or pennanently
attached shading de·vice to the v~rtical surface ofthe glazing_
B = Distance !l:leasured \rertically :from the bottom of the glazing to the underside of the overhang, e.a'i~, or
pennanently attached shading de,•ic.e"
\\llere diflhent "ivindmvs or glass doors have di:fihent PF "\'<lines, they shall each be evafuated separately.

C401.3.3.l SHGC adjustment.

\Vhere the :fenestration projection factor fOr a specific "\rertical hestration product is greater than or equal to 0.2,
the requied ma.YimumSHGC from Table C4023 shall be adjusted by multiplying the requied ma:dmumSHGC
by the multiplier specilied in Table C4023.3.1 corresponding with the orientation ofthe fenestrationprodw:t ond
the projection :fuctor.

TABLE C402.3.3.1
SHGC ADJUSTMENT MULTIPLIERS
ORIEl'H"ED W1THIN 45 ALL OTHER
I
l
PROJECTION FACTOR
DEGREES OF TRUE NORTH ORIE:l\TATION

r-
0.2~PF < 0.5 L1 L2
------- c---·--·~·· ·-··--
PF?: 0.5 L2 L6

C402.3.3.2 Increased vertical fenestration SHGC.

In Climate zones 1, 2 ond 3' vertical renestraticn entirely located not less than 6 reet (1729 mm) above the finished
floor shall be permitted a mmdnum SHGC ofOAO.

C402.3.3.3 Increased skylight SHGC.

In Climate Zones 1 through6, skylights shall be permitteda!ll1L'limnnSHGC of0.60 where located above daylight
zones pro-.;,i.ded with autormted daylighting controls.

C402.3.3.4 Increased sl!;ylight U-factor.

\\There skylights are installed abo·ve da)i:ight zone.s pro·vided \Vith automatic dayiighting controls, a maximum
U-fuctor of0.9 shall be permitted in Climate Zones 1 throtgh 3; ond a ma.ximnn U-factor of0.75 shall be
permitted in Climate Zones 4 through 8.

C402.3.3.5 Dynamic glazing.

For con:pliance w:ith Section C402.33, the SHGC fur dynamic glazing shall be determined using the
manufacturer's lmvest-rated SHGC, and the VT/SHGC ratio shall be detennined using the :ll'l<L'"{immn VT and
ma.xinrum SHGC. Dynamic glazing shall be considered separately 1ion1 other fenestration, and area-\ve-ighted
averaging ;,vith other fenestration that is not dynamic glazing shall not be. pennitted

C402.3.4 Area-weighted li-factor.

An area-\velghted average shall be pennitted to satisf}rthe U-:factor requirements for each :renestrationproduct category
listed in Table C402.3. Indhidual fE-nestration products :li"om c:iifferent fene-stration product categories listed in Table
C402.3 shall not be cotiDined in cakulating area-\Yeighted average V-:factor.
C402.4 Air leakage (li:Iandatoty).
The thenml envelope ofbuildings shall cotqJlywith Sections C402.4.1 through C402A8.
C402.4.l Air barriers.
A continuous air barrier shan be provided throl.lghout the building thermal envelope. The air barriers shall be permitted
to be located on the inside or outside ofthe building em>elope, located \Vithin the assemblies con:posingthe emrelope, or
any c-otrl:linatiDn thereof The air barrier shallcoi~ly,vith Sections C402A.L1 andC402.4J.2.
Exception: Air barriers are not required in buildings JocatedinClimate Zones 1, J: and 3.
C402.4.l.l Air banier constn1ction.
The continuous air barrifr shall be constructed to COfil?ly\vith the follmving:

L The air barrier shall be continuous fur all asseniJlies that are the then:nal envelope oftbe buililing and
across the joints and assetiDlies.
1. Air barrier jo-ints and seams shall be sealed, :incfu.ding sealing transitions in places and changes in
materials. Air barrier penetrations shall be sealed in accordance 1vith Section C402.4.2. The joints and
seals shall be securely installed in or on the joint fur its entire length so as not to dislodge, loosen or
othenvise irqmir its ability to resist positive ani negative pressure :Jrotn w·ind, stack efl::"ect and
mechanical "\:oe-ntilation.
3. Recessed lighting fixtures shallcompl)n.vith Section C402.4.8. \Vhere shnilar objects are installed \vhich
pene.trate the air barrier, provisions shall be tmde to maintain the integrity ofthe alr barr-ier.

Exception; Buildings thatcolllJly•;d:th Section C402.4.L1.3 are not required to cotllJlywith Items 1 and 3.
C402.4.l.2 Air barrier compliance options.
A continuous air barri<r fur tbe opaque building envelcpe shallcompJo'witb SectionC402.4.L2.1, C402.4.1.2.2, or
C402.4.1.2.3.
C402.4.l.2.lllfaterials.
~.faterials with an air permeability no greater tban 0.004 cfinifl' (0.02 Li> · tri') under a pressure dillErentialof
0.3 inches water gauge (w.g.) (75 Pa) when tested in accordance with ASTYI E 2178 shall corrplywitb this
section Ylaterials in Items 1 through 15 shall be deemed to con:plywith this section provided joints are seakd
and materials are installed as air barriers in accordance 'ivith the manufacturer's instructions.
3
1. Plywood witb a tllli:kness ofnot less tban /, inch (1 0 mnj).
2. Oriented strand board having a tbickness ofnotless tban 3/ 1 ioch(10 mrrV-
3. Extrudedpolyst)t"ene insulation board having a thickne-ss ofnot k.ss than t~ inch (12 mn"\1.
1
4. Foil-back polyisac-yunurate insulation board having a thickness ofnot less than_ i] :inch (12 mni).
5. Closed cellsprayfoamaminimumdensityofl.5 pcf(2.4 kg/m') having a ihl:kness ofnot less tban
1'/, ioches (36 mrrV-
6. Open cell spray fuam witb a density between 0.4 and 1.5 pcf(0.6 and 2.4 kg/m3) and having a
ihl:kness ofnctless tban4.5 inches (113 mrrV-
1
7. Exterior or interior gypsum board having a thickness ofmt le.ss than hinch(l21111li).
1
8. Cenrnt board having a tllli:kness ofnot less tban !2 inch (12 mrrV-
9. Buili up roofing rnenilrane.
10. Ylodilied binnninous roofmeniJrane.
11. Fully adhered siogle-plyroofrnernbrane.
5
12. A Portland cement/sand parge, or _g)psum plaster ha"\ing a thidmes.s ofnot less than /8 inch (16
n:nn).
13. Cast·in·place and precast concrete.
14. Fully grouted cont.Lete block masonry.
15. She.etsteeloralum:inum.

C402.4.1.2.2 Assemblies.
Asseni:Jlies ofrmter-ials and conyonents \Vithan a"\"f!age air leakage not to exceed 0.04 cfin/ff:! (0.2 L/s · m1)
under a pressure differentialof0.3 :inche.s of;,vater gauge (w.g.)(75 Pa) ;,vhentested :in accordance withAST~.f
 E .2357, AST),'fE 1677 or AST2v1E 283 shallcotqJlywith this section. AssetrlJlies listed :inltetm 1 andJ: shall
be de~d to cofil?lypro\idedjoints. are sealed and requirements ofSection C402AJ J are met

L Concrete masonry walls coated \Vith one application either ofblock filler and Tivo applications ofa
paint or sealer coating;
2. A Portland cement/sandparge, stucco or plaster mi:ninrum 1/] :inch (12 mm) in thickness.
C402.4.1.2.3 Building test.
The COfil?leted bu:ild-ing shall be tested and the air leakage rate ofthe building envelope shall rnt exceed 0.40
cfin/ft~ at a pressure differential of0.3 :inches \Vater gauge (2.0 L/s · 'fl"i at 75 Pa) in accordance \vith ASTI.f E
779 or an equivalent method approved by the code. official
C402.4.2 Air barrier penetrations.
Penetrations of the air barrier and paths of air leakage shall be caulked, gasketed or othenvise sealed in a marmer
con:patible with the construction materials and location Joints and seals shall be sealed in the same manner or taped or
CO'-cered \vith a tmisture vapor-pern~.able \Vrapping material Sealing materials shall be appropriate. to the construction
rmterials being sealed. The joints and seals shall be securely installed in or 011 thejolnt for its entire le-ngth so as not to
dislodge, fuosen or otherw-ise ~air its ability to resist positive and negative pressure from \Vind, stack effect and
mechanical \<e-ntilation.

C402.4.3 Air leakage of fenestration.

The air leakage of :fenestration ass enD lie-s shalln~et the pro,isions ofTable C402.4.3. Testing shall be in accordance
·..vith the applicable re:re.re:nce test standard in Table C402.4.3 by an accredited, independent testing laboratory and
labeled by the mammcturer.
Exceptions:
1. Field-:!Itbricate.d fenestration assemblies that are sealed in accordance vdth Section C402.4.1.

2. Fenestration in buildings that cotl1-)ly \Vith Section C402.4.1.23 are not required to m:-et the air leakage
requirem=nts in Table C402A-.3.

TABLE C402.4.3
MAXIMUM AIR INFILTRATION RATE FOR FENESTRATION ASSEM3LIES
::\iA..XHW:U RATE
FIN£ STRATI ON ASSBIBLY (CRI/FT') TEST PROC£DJ:R£
I
\Vindo"\YS 0.20"' I
Sliding doors 0.20!

Swinging doors 0.20' AA.\IAeWDO.LA./CSAl 01 ilS .21A440

orl\l'RC400
Sk-yligh1s- with condensation
\Yeepage openings
0.30 I
Sk-ylights -allofuer 0.20'

Curtain \Valls 0.06

Store:front glazing 0.06

l\"FRC 400 or ASDIE283 at 1.57psf,
Commercial glazed swinging (75 Pa)
1.00
entrance doors
r-· --
'
Revolving doors 1.00

Garage doors 0.40 ANSI/DAS).IA 105,

NFRC 400, or ASD!E283 at1.57 psf
Rolling doors 1.00 (75 Pa)

FDr SI: ! ~l.t-i:

--~--,-. -,::-,-=-·:
. fuctpe:r:t1l:1!lllte-- 0,4].._. s,_ l squu::foo -0.09:jo::--·
nr.
"'"'"~-"'"" ___ _.]
a. Th= ma.-.cimum rat:: fur ;_vintbw;,-, :.lidingand 3'1-\:ing;ing: do{B, and skylighG B permitted. to be D.3 <:fin per square foot cf:fi=restrationcr door ;u·ea .....,-h..:n tested. :in
ac,zocdaree .,,ith:A!r...;.\l-\.-\\Th.f.:..'CS •.:..J Oti-S.l :A4.J.O at 61:4 t=Sf {3C<O Pa).
C402.4-.4 Doors and access openings to shafts, chutes, stai.t'\l'3.ys, and elevator lobbies.
Doors and access openings from conditioned space to shafts, chutes, stainvays and elevator lobb:ies shall either m=etthe
requ:iretnents ofSection C402.43 or shall be gasketed, ;,veatherstdpped or sealed.
Exception: Door openings required to conply\vith Section 715 or 715.3 ofthe N~nv l:Ork City Building Codg; or
doors and door openings required by the New York Ci1y Building Code to corq:>ly with CL 1i84 shall not be
required to Cofll>lywith Section C402.4.4.
C402.4.5 Air intakes, exhaust openings, stainvays and shafts.
Stairway enclosures and e-le'\'ator shaft '."e-nts and other outdoor air ln:take-s and exhaust openings integral to the building
envelope shall be provided '\Vith datq)ers in accordance ..,.,ith Section C403.1.4.4.

C402.4.6 Loading dock weatheneals.

Cargo doors and loading dock doors shall be equipped \Vith \Veatherseals to restrict :infiltration \vhen'\ceh.-icles are parked
in the doorway.
C402.4. 7 Vestibules.
All building entrances shall be protected with an enclosed ·vestibule, \vith all doors opening :into and out ofthe V"Cstibule
equipped with self.closlng de·vices. Vestibules shall be designed so that in passing through the vestibule it is not
necessary for the interior and exterior doors to open at the san~ ti.-tre.

Exceptions:
L Doors not intended to be used by the public., such as doors to rn=chanicalor electricalequiprn=ntrooms,
or :intended solely :!Dr etqJloy--ee use.
2. Door< opening <lirectly :li'om a sleeping unit or dwe.lling llllit

3. Doors that open directly :II-om a space less than 3,000 square feet (298 square l'l'lleters) -in area
4. Re'\'Olving doors (prO"\:i.ded, howe·ver, that the installation ofone or more revolving doors in the building
entrance shall not eliminate the requiren~nt that a 'cestibule be provided on any doors adjacent to
revolving doors).
5. Doors used prllmrilyto :facili:tate vehicular :rn.Jvement or tYJatedalhandling and a4j ace-nt personnel doors.

C402.4.8 Recessed lighting.

Recessed illminalre.s instilled in the building thermal envelope shall be sealed to limit air leakage bet\veen conditioned
and unconditioned spaces. All re-cessed luminaires shall be IC-rated and labe-led as having an air leakage rate ofnot
tmre 2.0 cfin(0.944 Lis) when tesred in accordance wiihASTivi E 283 at a L5i psf(i5 Pa) pressure di:flhential All
recessed huninaire.s shall be sealed with a gasket or caulk between the housing and interior wall or ce-iling covering.
C402.4.9 Vapor retarders (}ifaudatot:)").
Except as otherwise provided in Section C402.4.9.1, Class I or II vapor retarders are required on the interior slde of
'\Valls in climate zones 5 and 6 :!Dr all:iamedwalls, :tloors-andceilings where the iamedcavityis. not ventilated to allow
tn:~isture to esea.pe.

E:xceptiom:
1. Basement\valls.
2. B elo;.v grade portion ofany \vall
3. Construction \vhere moisture or its :l!eezing \Villnot damage the materials.

C40l.4.9.l Class ill vapor retard•rs.

\Vhena "\:apor retarder is required by Section C402.4.9, a Class Ill vapor re.mrdermaybe provided in lieu ofa Class
I or II Vllpor retnrder mr framod walls, floors, and ceilings made ofihe materials indicated in Table C402.4.9.L

Exception:
Nothing is this section C402.4.9.1 or in Table C402.4.9.1 shall be construed as permitting a Class III vapor
retarder in any situation where a Class I or Class II -vapor retarder is required by the 2010 Building Code of
 ~Vtnv..IOrk State, the 2010 Residential Code of Ninv 10rk State or the Building Code of ~Vel-t-' lOrk City, as
applicable.
Table C402.4.9.1
CLASS Ill VAPOR RETARDERS
CLIMATE ZONE CLASS illVAPORRETARDERS
PERl\flTTED FOR
'lented cladding over OSB
Vented cladding overPl;wood
I Vented claddin~ over Fiberboard

I 5 Vented cladding over Gypsmn

Insulated sheatlting with R-value >- 5 over 2x4 \'Vall
Insulated sheath:ing>vith R-·value>- 7.5 over 2x6
\\'all
Vented cladd:ing over Fiberboard
'lented cladding over Gypsum
Insulated sheathlng with R-value > 7 _5 over 2x4
6
Vi 'all
Insulated sheaihing\vi:thR-value >- 11.25 over 2x6
I wall

C401.4.9.2 :~Haterial vapor retarder class.

A vapor retarder shall be classified in accordance 'i-vitb its permeance rating measured in "perm" (1 perm= 5.7 >(
2
10-ll kg!Pa • s • m ) 'ivhen tested :in accordance \Vifu fue de.siccant trethod using Procedure A ofAS'n·f E 96, as
IDUO\vs:

Class I vapor retarder: a ,lapor retarder having a penneance rating ofO.l perm or less.
Class II ·vapor retarder: a '-'apor retarder having a permeanc.e rating that is tmre than 0.1 penn and less than
or equal to 1.0 pertn

Class ill Yapor retarder: a ·vapor retarder having a permeance rating that is tmre than l_Q perm and less than
or equal to 10.0 perm.
The. vapor retarder class shall be based on tre testing of the ·vapor retarder or m assembly that -includes the
vapor retarder, such te.sting to be per:furm=d and cert:ified by the manufacturer ofthe ;,;;lpor retarder or by an
approved independent te.sting organization Ho\vever, in the absence ofcertified test results indicating that a
di:flerent class is appropriate, the :futlo'i.ving materials shall be deenrd to be in the class specified:

Class I: Sheet polyetbylene. non-perrorated ahnnimm roil

Class II: Kraft :fuced fiberglass batts
Class III: Latex or enamel paint
C402.4.9.3 l\finimum.clear air spaces and vented openings.
For the purposes ofthis section ·vented shall include the IDllowing m:inirnnnclear air spaces. Other openings ;,vith
the equivalent\:oent are.a shall be permitted.

1. Vinyi.lap or horizontal ahnnlnum siding applied over a weather resistiv--e barrier installe.d per chapter 14
ofthe Nmv l'Ork City Building Code.
2. Brick veneer separated:liomthe sheathlng as required by Chapter 14 ofthe New l'OrkCiJy Building Code.
3 _ Otber approved vented claddlligs _

C402.4.9.4 Other buildings.

\Vhere the roofasseniJly could be subject to damage from tmisture and the proposed use will create elevated
rmisture lev-e.ls. \v-it.hina building or space, such as swirn:n:ting pools, gymnasiums, cooking are.as and processing
plants, the designproihsionalshall. be respons-ible fOr detennining 1he application ofa ·vapor retarder to protect the
ro·ofstructure. This determination should be based en the climate zone and the projected :interior humidity level in
the build:ing space below_
 SECTIO:\' ECC C403
B~lLDr\G :.\IEC!L4_'>ICAL SYSTE:.\IS
C403.l General.
1>'!echanical S)'"Stems and equipment serving the building heating, cooling or v-entilating ne-eds shall comply \vith Sections
C403.2.1, C403.2.2, C403.2.3, C403 2.4, C403.2.5, C403.2.7, C403.2.8, C403.2.9, and C403.2.11 (re:thred to as the
mmdatorypro,isions) and either:

I. Section C403.3 (SinlJle s;>terns); or

2. Section C403 .4 (C<>mplex S}~terns).

C403.2 Provisions applicable to all mechanical systems (I\:fandatory).

1.fechan:icalsystems and equ:iprn:nt serving the building heating, cooling or ventilating needs shall corq:.ly;,vith Sections
C403.2.1, C403.2.2, C403.2.3, C403.2.4, C403.2.5, C403.2.7, C403.2.8, C403.2.9, and C403.2.11.
C403.2.l Calculation of heating and cooling loads.
Design loads shall be determined in accordance with the procedures described inANSVASHRAE/ACCA Standard 183.
The design loads shall account :!Dr the building en·velope, lighting, v-entilation an::i occupancy loads- based on the project
des:ign_ Heating and cooling loads shall be ac!iusted to account for load reductions that are achieved ;,vhere energy
reco·very s:ystems: are utilized in the HVAC systetn in accordance 1vit:h. the ASHRA.E HVAC Sy'Sterns and Equipme-nt
Handbook. Alternativ~ly, design loads shallbe detennined by an approved equivalent corrputation procedure, using the
design parameters specified in Chapter 3.
C403.1.2 Equipment and system sizing.
The output capadty·ofheating and cooling equip:tllent and systems shall not exceed the loads cakulated -in ac-cordance
with Section C403.2. I. A single piece of equipment provming both heating and cooling shall satisfY this provision fOr
one fUnction \Vith the capacity for the other :function as small as poss-ible, 1v:ith-in av"ailable equipm:nt options.
Exceptions:
L Requied standby equipment and SJ"S1e.tnS- pro-vided 'vith controls and de,ices that allm-v such sy"Stems or
equipment to operate automatically only when the prin:my equipment :is not operating.

2. ),..fultiple units of the sa.tre equipment t)pe \vith con:Dined capacities exceeding the design load and
provided \vith controls that have the capabilityto sequence the operation ofeach unit based on load.
C403.2.3 HVAC equipmont perlormance requirements.
Equipment shall nret the minimum e.fficiency requirenrnts of Tables C403.2.3(1), C403.2.3(2), C403.2.3(3),
C403.2.3(4), C403.2.3(5), C403.2.3(6). C403.2.3(7) and C403.2.3(8) when tested and rated in accordance with the
applicable test procedure. Plate-type liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers shall meet the minimum requirements of Table
C403.2.3(9). The efficiency shall be wrified through certification under an approved certification program or, ifno
certification program exists, the equipment efficiency ratings shall be supported by data fir:Wshed by the tm.nufucturer.
\\~e nrultiple rating conditions or periDnnance requienrnts are provided, the equipment shall satisfY all stated
requirements_ \Vhere CO!llJ·Onents, such as indoor or outdoor coils, fromdi:BH-ent nnn:ufacturers are used, calculationS-
and supporting data shall be filnllshed bythe designer that demonstrates that the coni>ined effici<noy ofthe specified
conl'onents me.ets the requirements herein.
 TABLE C403.2.3(1)
MINIM.JMEFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:
ELECTRICALLY OPERA TED UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS AND CONDENSING UNITS
SUBCATEGORY l\11 i.\'li\IUl\1
HEATING
£QUIP:\ID1 SliT OR IFFICI£NCY TISI
S£CTION
TYPE CAT£ GORY RATING Before. As of PROC£DURI•
T~1'E
CONDITION 6/112011 6/11.2011
.-\ir conditioners. Split System 13.0 SEER 13 .0 SEER
< 65,000 Btuh~ .-ill
a% cooled Single Package 13.0 SEER U.O SEER

Through-the-w all Split system 12.0 SEER 13.0 SEER ..ffiRl

;<; 30,000 Btll!h~ .-ill
(a% cooled) Single Package 12.0 SEER U .O SEER 2101240

Small-duct
high-vel oc:ii:y < 65,000 Btu·h~ .-ill Split System 10.0 SEER 1l.OSEER
(air cooled)
Electric
Split System and 112EER 11 2EER
?: 65,000 Btlllh Resistance
Single Package 1U lEER 1U .IEER
and (or None)
< 135,01)0 Btu·h Split System and 11.0 EER 11.0EER
.'\11 other
Single Package 112 .IEER 11.2 lEER
Electric
Split System and 11.0 EER 11.0 EER
?: 135,000 Btuh Resistance
Single Package 11 .2 lEER 11.21EER
and (or None)
<2~0,000B ruh Split System and IO.S EER 10.8 EER
..lJ.J. other
.-\ir condi!ioru:rs, Single P ackage 11.0 lEER 11.0 lEER .'lli:Rl
air cooled Electric 3-10/360
Split System and l O.OEER 10.0EER
;::_ HO,OOO Btu h Re sistanc.e
Single Package 10.1 1EER 10.1 lEER
and (or None)
< 760,000 Btu h Split System and 9.8 EER 9.8 EER
•.lJ.J. other
Single Package 9.9 lEER 9.91EER
E lectric
Split System and 9.7 EER 9.7 EER
Resistance
Single Package 9.8 lEER 9.8 lEER
;::_ 760,000 Btuh (or None)
Split System and 9.5 EER 9.5 EER
All other
Single Package. 9.6 lEER 9.6 lEER

Split Sy stem and 12.1 EER 12.1 EER .-llilU

< 65 ,000 Btwh' .-ill
Single Package 12.3 lEER 11 .3 lEER 210!2 40
Electric
Split System and 11.5 EER 12.1 EER
:::_ 65,000 Btu.lh Resistance
Single Package 11.7 lEER 12.3 lEER
and (or None)
< 135,000 Btu·h Split System and ! 1.3 EER 11.9 EER
All other
Single Package 11.5 lEER 12.1 lEER
Electric
Split System and 11.0 EER 12.5 EER
:::_ 135,000 Bru'h Resistance
Single Package 11.2 lEER 12.7 lEER
and (or Non e)
.-\ir condi!ioru:r s, < H O,OOO Btuh Split System and 10.8 EER 12.3 EER
..lJ.J. other
wat er cooled Single Pack age. 11.0 lEER 12.5 lEER AHRI
Electric H0/360
Split System and 11.0 EER 12 .~EER
;::,HO,OOO Btuh Resistance
Single Pack age 11.1 lEER 12.6 lEER
and (or None)
< 760,000 Bn.t1l1 Split System and 10.8 EER 12.2EER
All other
Single Package 10.9 1EER 12.+ lEER
Electric
Split System and l!.O EER l2.0EER
R esistance
Single Package 11.1 1EER 12.~lEER
;::_ 760,000 Btulh (or None)

..lJ.J. other Split System and 10.8 EER !2.0 EER

Single Package 10.9 lEER 12.2 lEER
(contmued)
 TABLE C403.2.3(1)-contlnued
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:
ELECTRICALLYOPERATED UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS AND CONDENSING UNITS
SU~.UEGORY l\UNil\l Ul\1
HEATING
EQUIP.l\I:E l'fT SIZ£ OR EFFICIENCY TEST
SECTION
TYPI: CATEGORY RATING Before As of PROCEDURE I
TYPI:
CONDITION 6/l/~011 6/1/1011
Split Sy stem and 12. 1 EER 12.1 EER AHRI
< 65,000 Bwh' All
Single Package 12.3 lEER 12.3 lEER 21 0 .12 ~0

Electric
Split System and 11.5 EER 12 .1 EER
;:>:. 65,000 BllJ..h Resistance
(or N one)
Single Package 11.7 lEER 12.3 lEER
and
< 135,000 BtU'h Split System and I U EER 11.9EER
Al101her I
Single Package 11.5 lEER 12. 1 1EER
Elect r1c
Split System and 11.0 EER 12 .0EER
135,000 Btuh
;:>:_ Resistance
Single Package 11.2 lEER 12 21EER
and (or N one)
.'ill- c oncfuioners, < 2~0,000 BtU'h Split System and 10. 8 EER li.S EER
All other
evaporative ly Single Package 11.0 lEER 12 .0 1EER
cool ed .-UIRI
11.9
Electric 3~{)1360
Split System and 11.0 EER EER
~ 1-10,000 Btuh Resistance
Single Package 11.1 EER 12 .1
and (or None)
EER
< 760,<100 Btl.l'h
Split System and 10.8 EER 11.5 EER
All other
Single Package 10.9 EER 1 1.7 EER
Electric
Split Sy stem and 1LO EER 11.7 EER
Resistance
Single Package 1l.I EER 1 1.9EER
~ 760,000 Btwh (or None)
Split Sy stem and 10.8 EER 1 1.5EER
_:)Jl other
Single Package 10.9EER 1 1.7 EER
Condensing units, 10. 1 EER 10.5 EER
~ 135,000 Btuh
aircoo1ed IU lEER lEER
1 ~ .0

Condensing units, 13.! EER 13.5EER .-\HRI

~ 135,000 Btwh
water cooled 13.61EER 14 .0 lEER 365
Condensing units,
13.1 EER 13.5 EER
evap oratively ~ 135,000 Btulh
13.6 lEER 1H IEER
cool ed
..
For SI: 1 Britiili tiL•flnal Ulll p;rixlUr = 0.29~·' 1 W.
a. Cmp:er 6oftre re~renc~:i ;tatxiard oonlain; a compete ;peeifitatiDnoftre refaren:ed t;;t p-~dure, including tre re~rmc~ yearver;ian oftre test p-oce.dure.
b. S~-ph1.;e, air-cooed aircorrlitioreB ess tlnnli5,000 Btu'hare ra~ted by N.!\ECA SEER value; .are those ;:t byNA.ECA
 TABLE C403.2.3(2)
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:
ELEC TRICALL YOPERATED UNITARY AND APPLIED HEAT PUMPS
SUBCATEGORY
SIZE HEATING OR MINBlUl\1 TEST
EQUIPMHfi TYPE
CATEGORY SECTION TYPE R.UING EmCIEl'iCY PROCEDURE•
CONDITION
Split System ! U SEER
.-\lr cooled
< 65,000 Blllih~ _-\11
(cooling mode)
Single Packaged I-tO SEER

Split System ao SEE.~ .'\HRI

Through-the-wall, 21012+0
air cooled
i 30,000 Btwh' .-\11
Single Packaged I -tO SEER
Single-duct high-velocity
< 65,000 Blll•h~ _-\11 Split System 13.0 SEER
air cooled
Electric Resistance Split System and ILOEER
?. 65,000 Btuth (or N011e) Single Package 112 lEER
and
< 135,000 Btu'h Split System and 10.8 EER
All other
Single Package 11.0 lEER
Electric Resistance Split System and 10.6 EER
_-\lr cooled ?.135,000 Btu'h
(orN011e) S ins;le Package 10.7 lEER .-lliRI
and
(cooling m ode) Split System and 10 .~ EER 340/360
< 2~0,000 Btu'h .'\11 other
5_ingle Package 10.5 lEER
Electric Re.sistance Split System aud 9.5 EER
_(or None) Single Package 9.6IEER
?.240,000 Btuh
Split System and 9.3EER
_--\11 other
S:U]gle Package 9A lEER
< 17,000 Btu'h An 86 <f entering water 11 2EER
?.17,000 B1u1h
\Vater source and _'\D. S6 =r entering water 12.0 EER
(cooling mode) < 65,000 Btu:h
?. 65 ,000 B twh
and _'\D. S6"f entering water 12.0 EER ISO 13256-1
< 13 5,000 Btu1h
_-\11 59"f entering water 16.2 EER
Ground water source
< 13 5,000 BtuJh
(cooling mode) All 77 =r entering water 1HEER

S6"F entering water l0.6EER

\Vater- source water to water
< 135,000 Btuh All
(coofuJgmode)
59-=f entering water 163 EER ISO 13256-2

Ground water source

Brine to water < 135,000 Btuh An 77 =r entering iluid 12.1 EER
(cooling mode)

- Split System UHSPF

A1rcooled
< 65,000 Btwh'
(.heating mode)
- Single Package S.O HSPF

::; 30,000 Bwh' - Split System S.2 HSPf .-\HRI

Through-the-wall,
(cooling 2 10.1240
(a1r cooled, heating mode)
capacity) - Single Package 8.0 HSPF

Small-duct high ..-elocity

(a1r cooled, heating mode)
< 65,000 Bru1h' - Split System 7.7 HSPF

(c011tmue d)
 TABLE C403.2.3(2)-contlnued
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:
ElECTRICAll YOPERATED UNITARY AflD APPLIED HEAT PUMPS
SUB-CATEGORY
EQUIPliiNT SIZE HIATING SICTION OR ~111\lMUM TEST
TYPI CATEGORY TYI'I RATI!\G IFFICIINCY I'ROCIDURI'
CONDITION
+7or db/4-3"F ;;;b ~ ~ c•oP
;::-_ 65,1}{}0 Bhrh and Outdoor Air - ..)
< 135,000 Btu·h ····~···~~~~-~~ -~··---~-··

170f db.-'15"F ·.vb

(cooling capacity) 2.25 COP
-~cooled Outdoor Air
(.heating mode) ..;. 7"f dbi4.JOF wb 3-+Di3-60
3.2 COP
::-_ l35,UOO Btu•h Outdoor A..ir
(cooling capacity)
2.05 COP

\Vater source. < 135,(11)0 Btu··h

{heating mode) (cooling c-apacity)
5 SCf' entering water .ucoP
Ground water source < 135,000 Btu,.h
50 .:r enteri11g \ltater 3.~COP ISO 13255-1
{heating mode) (cooling c-apacity)
Ground sollf"l:e < 135,GOO Bru:h
32 =r entering :duid 3.1 C-OP
{heating mode) (cooling capacity)

"\Vater-soliD:e 68 =r entering .._Yater 3.7 COP

< 135;GlJQ Btu·h
\Vater to water
(cooling <::apacity) )i)=f entering water 3.1 COP
(heating mode)
ISO 13256-2
Ground sou:rt:e
< 135,000 Btu;h
b:rine to ;.vate:r 32 <:f entering fluid 2.5COP
(cooling capacity}
(heating mode)
~F~~~s~r~,~l~B~riticl~~~,~fu~ffi--uo~l~um~~-P-,,~ruru.--~-~D~.c~-9~3~1~~~~·,~~-~R~'~~~-~3~2~]~L~8.~~.i~~---~-~-----·L-·~~-~--~L.--~~--·-------
a. Cllapter6 ofthe refuenced standardcar.ll:ains a complete speci:!icationofthe refu:e:m:edt:stprocedure, inch:ling the refuence :yea:rnrsim ofthe test
procedure.
b-. Single-phase, air-cooled air -conditioners less than 65,:(}{10 Btuhareregulated byNAECA SEER '\lliues are those setbyN_.\ECA
 TABLE C403 .2.3(3)
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS,
PACKA GED TERMINAL HEAT PUMPS, SINGL E-PAC KAGE VERTICAL AIR CONDITIONER S,
SINGLE VERTICAL HEAT PUMP S ROO M AIR CONDITIONERS A ND ROOM AIR-CONDITIONER HEAT PUMPS
' SUBCATIGORY
l\IINI.MU~I IffiCIINCY
IQUIPl\II NT SIZI CATIGORY OR TIST
TYPI (Il'II'PUT) RATii'iG Before 10/0812011 As of 10/0S/~011 PROCIDURP
CO!II"DITION
P TAC (cooling
12j - (0.21 3 X !3.8 - (0.3 00 X
mode) .-\11 Capacities 95 'f db outdoor air
Cap/1000) EER Cap/ 1000) EER
new construction
? TAG (cooling
10.9 - (0.213 X 10.9 - (02 13 X
mode) .-\11 Capacities 95 'f db outdoor air
Cap11000) EER Cap/ 1000) EER
replacements'
PTHP (c.ooling
12.3 - (0.213 X J4.0 • (0_300 X
mode) .-\11 Capacities 95 =r db outdoor ar
C ap' l 000) EER Cap/1000) EER
m w construction .-lliRI
PTHP (cooling 310/ 380
IO.S - (0.213 X IO.S - (0.213 X
mode) All Capacities 95 =r db outdoor a1r
Cap!'lOOO) EER Cap/ 1000) EER
replacemems'
PTHP (heating
3.2- (0.026 X 3.2 · (0.026 X
mode) A.ll Capacities -
Cap/ 1000) COP Cap/1 000) COP
new construction
PTHP (heating
2.9 • (0.026 X 2.9 • (0.026 X
mode) .-\11 Capacities -
Cap/ !QOO) COP Cap/1000) COP
replacemems'
95'f dbl75<f wb
< 65,000 Btuh 9.0 EER 9.0 EER
outdoor a1r
SPV.-\C ~ 65,000 Btuh and 95"F db/7 5'f wb
(cooling mode) S.9EER 8.9 EER
< 135,000 Btuh outdoor a1r
~ 135,000Btu hand 95"F dh' 75'f wb
S.6EER S.6 EER
< 2~0,000 Btu1h outdoor air
.-lliRI390
95 'f dbl75 'f wb
< 6 5,000 Btu'h 9.0EER 9.0 l<i'R
outdoor a1r
SPVHP ~ 65,000 Btuh and 95 =r db/75 =r \\'0
S.9 EER S.9EER
(cooling mode) < 135,000 Btuh outdoor a1r

~ 135,000 BtUihand 95'f dbl15 'f wb

S.6EER S.6EER
< 2-tO,OOO Bturh outdoor a1r
-l 7'f db! -B =r wb
< 65,000 Btu'h 3.0 COP 3.0 COP
outdoor a1r
SPVHP ~ 65,000 Btu•b and n=r dbl~3'f wb 3.0 COP 3.0COP .'\HRI 390
(.beating mode) < 135,000 Btuh outdoor a1r
~ 13 5,000Btu•hand .H'f db/7 5 'f wb
< 2-10,000 Btuh outdoor a1r 2.9 COP 2.9 COP

(continued)
 TABlE C403.2.3 (3)-contlnued
MINIMUM EFFICIENCYREQUIREMENTS:
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS,
PACKAGED TERMINAL HEAT PUMPS, SINGLE-PACKAGE VERTICAL AIR CONDITIONERS,
~·-· ··---~ltlGlE VERTI£1\I,_HEAT PUMPS, ROOM Al~(:ONDITIONEf!S A_ND ROOM AIR-COJlDITI()_tJ.E.fl~f:!EJI!.r:l)MPL~--••.•.
r SUBCATIGORY }I!NBH1M IFFICIEXCY
I [ QUIP~!BT TYPE
SIZE CATEGORY
(IXPIJT)
OR
RA TIXG Befure As of
TEST
PROCEDt:RE'
CONDITION 10/08/~01.2 10/08/~0U

9.1 SEER 11.1) SEER

?._ 6,0-00 Btu:h and

9.7 EER 11.0 EER
< S,D-GO Bttrh

Roam air conditiroers, wlth >: S,DOO Bt»h orui 9.3 EER l0.9EER
louvered slides < 1+,000 Btuh
----~·····~· ~--···- . ---... ·-----~..·~------~ --~--------+----------..·--------j
~ 14.,00·0 Btu·h and
9·.7 SEER 10.7 SEER
< 20,000 Btu·h

?_20,0GO Btu·h S.5 EER 9.+ EER

< 8,00·0 Btuh 9.0 EER lfJ.O EER

Room air conditioners,. ''ithout ?. S,D-00 Btu.1h and

3.5 EER 9.5 EER
louvered slides < 2D,MO Btu-h
A'iSli.-lli.-\c.!
R.'o.C-1
8.5 EER 9AEER

Room air-conditioner-heat < 20,0{}{} Btu-h 9.0EER 9.S EER

pumps \>ith
lom-e-red sides :?:_20,000 Btu-h S.SEER 9.3 EER

Room air-conditioner heat < 1-+,001} Btu.h 8.5 EER 9.3 EER
pumps'.vithout
louvered sides ~ 1+,00-1) Btu-h S.OEER 8.7 EER

Room a:ir conditioner casement

_-\.U capacities 8.7 EER 9.5 EER
only

Room ait" conditioner

A.n capacities 9.5 EER lO.+EER
casement-slider
Fer S]: 1 British. thermal t.D1l: p;r W-ur-0.2931 \V, =c [{'F) -32]-l.S.
"Cap'= Tie raredcadin_g capadtyofthe project inBtll·h. If the: unit's capacitydeB than 7D,MBhl.-~ use 70C'0 Btu-hiu thB cakulaticn. If thB unit'scapacityi:; gre:arer
than 15.1Y'v0 Btuh ~e 15.C{O Btuhin the cikulaticm.
a. Chlpei·o ofthe ret"erm:ed ~ta.nd.ardco:riains- a con1pl:re :.pe-::i&atiDn cfth: reErenced teztpro::edue, :i.ocludingtl:e refe·ren::.ed y-ear -wsicn ofth: res-tticcedure.
b. R~--l.acemeut unit ~hall "be factory labeled a.s fullo>.t~: 't.-1~?\:UTACTh"RED FOR REPL>\CE:.-:£i-ll" -~PLICATIOI\""S ONL. Y: NOT TO BE ]}.;"'ST_.U.LED :r.;r
~\V CO~S1RUCTIONPR0..1ECTS." Reph:ement e:ff£-i=:n:-i=.s.applyc-nly to l.lniU ''lth exi-'-tingsleews e~~ tffin 16-inzhe:s {4C~ m.m) lnh=lgh: and lm thm.i.l
-in:.hes (lD-67 mm) in \\il.th
 TABLE 403.2.3(4)
WARM AIR FURNACES AND COMBINATION WARM AIR FURNACES/AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS,
WARM AIR DUCT FURNACES AND UNIT HEATERS MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
'
SUBCATEGORY OR
SIZI CATIGORY ~nr-.li\IUi\1
IQUIP~IEf\11 TYPI RATING TIST PROCIDURI•
(INPUT) IFFICIINCYt.
CO~l>ITION

SO% .-\FUE or DOE lO CFRPart 430

< 225,000 Bmh - SO%E,o or Ai'liSI Z2. U 7
\Vann air furnaces,
gas fired
?: 225,000 Btu1h Maximumcapacify0 SI%E.' A.!."'liS IZ2U7

SO%.~E or DOE 10CfRPart~30

< 225,000 Btu'h -
Warm air furnaces, SO%E;' orUL 727
oil fired
_:: 225,000 Btulh Ma.>cimum capacitY' S2%E,E UL 727

Warm air ch.Ict furnaces,

.--\11 capacities MaJcirnum c-apacit}> SO%Eo .-\NSI ZS3.S
gas fired
W ann air unit beaters,
"--\11 capacities Ma.>cimum capa.."it}~ SO%Eo A NS I ZS3.S
gas fired
W ann air unit beaters,
.--\11 capacities M aJcirnum capaci~ 80%E, UL 73!
oil fired
--
For SL 1 Brillihih:rmal ' W.
Ulll:p;rrour - 0.29>1
a. Clnp:er 6 oftre t-eferroced ;tm!ard contain; a comph~ ;p;cifiatmnoftre renrm:ed tast procedu~. in:h.rlir1gtre referen:e:! year ,~r;mnoftht
t;;t procedure.
b. Mnimumand maximum rating; a; pro\i:led for andallcwed by !he unit'; control;.
c. Comb1mtion 1lllils ootco\-erad by tht Natioru.l .~lian:e Energy Ccruer\'lltion.'\.ct of 1987 (N.'\.EC.~ (3-pbase po\\-et or coo~ capacity gea!er
than or eqUl!to 65,000 Btuh [19 k\ltl) shallcomply"-cithe1trer rating
d. E: = Irennaleffiden:y. Se~ test procedure fDr dehliled di.'-Cm;mn
e. E., = Ccmbu.;tion effiren:y(lOO% e:.s flue lll;;e;). See t;;t procedure fur dehlllid di>cm;mn
f. Eo = Combu.;tmneffi::i::n:y. Unit; mu;t ilio inch.rleaniiD, hml jacket; not~XjeedingQ. 75 perc-ent oftIE lnpU: rating and l:nve ~r powor nnting
ora flce damper. A \'ffi!damperisana-ocepabe allirmtr,-e to afi.Ul dampo-rfortho;e furmcen,h.:re<:cmbu;tionairi>dr.awnfrom tht cond®red
;p.ce.
g. E: = Thennal effici."tlCy. Utit; must ilio inch.rle an !ID, hn-e jacket lose> not eXCeeOOg 0. 73 percent of tht lnt-'li ratir1g and m\-e eitrer JX"·V·OC
''=Dling or a fllll damper. A '~ti damper i3 an atcephlbe altermtn<~ to a flue da~r for tl:ID~ furmre:. wrere combust ron air i3 drawn from tre
corulitiored ¥~-
 TABLE C403.2.3(5 )
MINIMUM EFFIC IENCY REQUIREMENTS· GAS- Atm OIL-FIRED BOILERS
:EQUIP~I£~1 SUBCATEGORY OR SIZI: CAT:EGORY MI~lM U M TEST
TYPE' RATH\G CONDITION (INPUT) £FFICI£N CY PROC:EDUR£
< 300,000 Btu'h 82% .;\fUE 10 CFR Part -BO
~ 300,000 Bt'lllh and
Gas-fired 83% E ,
$.2,500,000 Btuih~ 10 CFR Part H 1
Boiler s, hot w ater > 2j00,000 Btuh' 85% E,
< 300,000 Btuth S4 o/o .-\F UE 10 CFR Part 430

Oil-fired' ?; 300,000 Btuhand

S4% E,
< 2,50(),000 Btulh' 10 CFR Part H I
> 2,500,000 Btwh' 85% E0
Gas-fired < 300,000 Btu·h 80% .-\FUE 10 CFRPart430
?; 300,000 Btu1h and
Gas-fired- all, except natural SO% E,
$.2,500,000 Btuih,
draft
> 2,5 00,000 Btuih• 80%E,
IO CFR Part 431
~ 300,000Btu1h and
79% E,
Boilen, steam Gas-fired-natural draft $.2,500,000 Bfllfh~
> 2,500,000 Btuh' 79% E,
< 300,000 Btuih S2% AFUE 10 CFRPart 430
~ 300,000 Btu·h and
Oil-fired' 83 % E,
< 2,500,000 Btutb.~ 10 CFR Part 43 1
> 2,500,000 Btwh• 83% E,
For ~I: I Brimh th."ftllal Ul1t Jllf mur = 0.29~' 1 '".'
E,= Comhust:ioneffi."l=n:y(IOO pl!Cert len flue loms). E: = furmal cfficimcy. Sea rtferan:ed standard document :fur dttalled :inform.at:ion
a. These require!llfrts apply to 001l:n wi!:h ratod inpJJ: ofS,OOO,OOO Btulh or leB tlnt are not p-1~b.g;d boll'rs ani to anpadag!d OOllers. iV.mimum ~n:y
requirement; fer bollm CO\ 'a!" ill capacities of plCkag<d boilir'>
b. i\oil.llimum capacity- minimum am mromum ratings as p-o\·ided for and allowed by the unit' ; c cntrols.
c. lndudes oil-fired (residual).
 TABLE C403.2.3(6)
Mltm~JIUM
EFFICIENCYREQUIREMENTS:
CONDENSING UNITS ELECTRICALLYOPERATED
IQUIPi\IINT TYPI SIZI CAHGORY
' MINlllUi\1 I:FFICII N CY" TI:ST PROCI:DURI: •

Condensing units, air cooled 10.1EER

~ 135,000 Btu'h
11.2 IPLV
_'lliRI 365
13.1 EER
Condensing units, water orevaporatively cooled ~ 135,000 Btuh
!3 .1 IPLV
.. ., ' W .
ForS!.I Bntilit!L"mlalunt per!Dur - 0.~9J!
a.. Cmper6 ofth= reer~dstandard cootaim a complEte speeK-ationof tru r&fenc.;dte;t procedu-a, inclu:iing trur~fu;;roed )~ >ersion<.>ft!B te;t t-'~"oc<dure.
b. IPl Vs are anlyapplicabb to equipmentwithcapcitymo:lulat1on

TABLE C403.2.3(7)
MINIMUM EFF ICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:
WATER CHILLING PACKAGES'
BI:FOR£
1/ l /.!010 AS OF 1/l/1010"
PATH A PATHB
IQUIPMI~"T SIZI FULL FULL FULL TISI
TYPI CATIGORY UNITS LOAD IPLV LOAD IPLY LOAD IPLV PROCIDURI:"'
< 150 tons EER ~ > 9.562 > 12.500 NA N_.\.
-~-cooled chillers ;:-: 9.561
> f50 tons EER IO .-H6 > 9.562 > 12.750 N_-\ NA
_-\it cooled without _-\11 .-\it-cooled chillers without condensers shall be
condenser, electrical EER ~ ~ rated with matx:hing condensers and comply with
capacities 10.586 11.7 82
operat ed the air-cooled chiller efficiency requirements
" 'ater ·cooled,
Rec:iprocatingunits shallcomplywith w ater
electrically .-\11 ::;:
kW/t on ::;: 0.837 cooled posifu-e displacement efficiency
operated, capacities 0.69.(;
requirements
reciproc.ating
< 75 tons kW/ton ::;: 0.780 ::;: 0.630 ::;:.soo ~ 0.600

?. 75 tons ::;:
::;:0.790
0.6 76 5. 0.615 5. 0. 790
\Yater cooled, and k'\Viton 5. 0.77 5 .5. 0. 586
electrically < 150 tons
:~.HRI
operated, positive ;:-: 150 tons
~ 550/ 590
displacement and kW/ton 5_0.71 7 .5. 0.680 ::;: 0.580 5_0.718 .5. 0.540
0.-617
< 300 tons
2: 300 tons kW/ t on ~ 0.639
::;: ~ 0.620 ~ O.HO ~ 0.639 ~ OA90
0 .5 71
< 150 t ons
::;:
kW1t on 5. 0. 703
0.669
;:-: 150 tons ~ 0.634 ~ 0.596 ~ 0.639 ~ OA50
and kW/ ton ::;: 0.6H ~
\Vater cooled, 0.596
electrically < 300 tons
operated, ~ 300 tons
centrifugal an d kW/ ton 5. 0.5 76 ~ 5. 0.576 _5. 0.H9 5. 0.600 5. OAOO
0 .5~9
< 600 tons
.?. 600 t ons kWiton .5. 0.576 5. ::;: 0.5 70 _5.0.539 5. 0. 590 .5. 0.400
0.5+9
_-\it cooled,
_-\11
absorption single COP 2:0.600 NR > 0.600 N"R NA NA
capacities
effect
\Vater cooled,
All
absorption singl e COP .?. 0. 700 NR ;:-:0.700 :N"R NA :>l"A
capacities _.:\HRI 560
effect
Absorption double _'\.11
COP ~ 1.000 :: ?:.1.000 ~ 1.050 NA NA
effect, indirect fired capacities 1.050
_i\bsorption double _'\.11 ~
COP .?. 1.000 ?:.1.000 ~ 1.000 N.i\ NA
effict, direct fired
·-
capacities
--
For Sl: I ton- J) l7 W, I Britishthernull.ll1tperhour .
- 0.29~1 \V, -c-
1.000
.
[('F) - ~2]! I.S.
N.-\ =Net applicabb, nat to b~ u..<edfor compliance; NR =No requiretrert.
a.. Ire cenb-ifugll ciilL"f equipment requirements, afier adjmbnent in accordance ·.villi Section C403.2.3.1 or s~tionC403.1.3.1, do oot apply to chillm u;ed in
lo" ·-temJ:erature applications "here tre de~~ bavingfluid temJHatl.lre is bss than 36'F. 1m requirem~ru do nat apply to JD$lti\e di.<phcemenl chill..•n \vil:h
ba, irgfluid temJ:eraturese~ than orequal to32'F. m requiremerts do mtapplyto absctptionchilL"fs "Wirhd~ignbavingfluid temperatures less than40'F.
b. Compliance withtru ;tanrlard can be obtaire:l bytreetlog the minimum requiremenl3 ofPathA or B. P..owe">er, bothtrefullloa.d am IPL V wn l:e met to fulfill
the requirements ofPathA or B.
c. Cmper6 of the reerm:.ed standard contain! a compete specification cf th=reeren:ed test procedu-e, including Ire r.: f;rtn.:,d yean'<r>mn of th= te:.tprocedur~.
 TABLE C403.2.3(8)
MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:
HEAT REJECTION EQUIPMENT
TOTAL SYST£1\I
SUBCATEGORY
:EQUIP:\I£ ~1 BEAT REJECTION
OR RATI NG P:ERFOR...,IANC£ REQU IREDb.~d T:ESI PROC:EDURE •.r
TYPE. CAPACITY AT
COi'<l>ITION
RATED COl\lHTIONS
Propeller or a.'iial 9 5 ' F Entering Water
CTI ATC- Hl5 and CTI
fun open c.in:uit All S5Of L eaving \Vater > 38.2 gpmhp
STD-201
cooling to\\·ers 75 'F Entering wb
Centr:ifugal fm 9 5"F Entering Water
CTI ATC- 105 andCTI
open cln:uit cooling All S5"F L eaving Water >20.0 gpmhp
STD-201
to\\·ers 7 5 <f Entering wb
Propeller or a.'iial 102 "f Entering W ater
C TI ATC- 105 S andCTI
fun closed dr::uit An 90<f Leavmg Water > U.O gpnvhp
STD-201
cooling t owers 7 5'' F Entering wb
Centrifugal closed 102'F Entering Water
C TI ATC - 105S andCTI
c1rcuit cooling All 90'F L eaving Water > 7 .0 gplllibp
STD-201
to"~vers 7 5 'F Entering wb
125"F Condensing
Ten~erature
R -22 Test Fluid
Air-cooled
All 190<f Entering Gas > 176,000 Btuh·hp _-\HR.! -l-6\l
condensers
Ten~erature
15-F Subcooling
95 "F Entering db
' - --
' COP- (Btu h · hp}(2))0.7).
For SI: ·C- [{-F)-J2]i
' l.S, U s · kW = (_~<pm:hp)(l l.SJ),
db =dtyl:ulb temr.eratur~. ' F, wi> = wot bulb fempet"atue, 'F.
a Ire rlfici!n:i:.san! te;t procedures fer boih opt nand clD;edcirwit cooling tow?rs ar~ rot applic-l be te> h}brid coclingtc.,,-ers ihat contain a coml:im ticnof\\ot
and dry h;at ex:.ln~ s.ectfum.
b. For purpc<.e; of !hi; table, open~uit cooling tower petf()!tmn:e is defimd -l> me waterflow rating of dE tower :at tre ihenml mtingcon:l1ifunfut5d inTable
403.23(S) dhi&d by me fin nameplate rated m~tcr p:>wer.
c. For pu!pOSes of ibis tabe, closed circuit coolUg tower r.erlDrmaru i> d=fired .a ; ihe waterflow n ting ~ftre tO'.Yer at th: ihermal ratingcond1iiD!llli~d in Ta be
4012.3(S) di,i&d by ihe sum of the fan nameplate rated motar po""?!" and me SJiaypump mmephte rated tliC!or power.
d. Fer pu!pOSes of this table, ill-<:ocled oon!enser pet"forman;e .i> dofired as me heat rejected from me refrig;nntdi\'ided bytre fmmmephte rated motor flG'\\"ef.
~. Cmper6 cfme r:ftr~ed stan:il.rd ccrnin;accrupete specificaticn ofme rererffieed te st procedtre, including till referenred year '\"?rsionofthe testprocedur~.
f if a c:ttificatfun pro_wam ;;xl;t; fur :a covered Jiodu; ~ and it include; provi;iom for ,.,rificatfun and challerge of eq_uipment effici."!lCy rating;, ih."!l me prcdu;t
smll be lli~d in me Cerlttatfun program, or, if a certifica.tfun pro_w:am cxb"ts for a CO\<:red produ:t, and if in:ludes JIO\isioru for '\erfutionam cmfunge of
eq_uipmenteffici.>tle)'tating;. btf the JICdu:tisnotfuted intre emtingcettificationprogam, me ratings ;,hallJ:e'\<'fifudbymin:lep;menllaboo torytestreport

TABLE C403.2.3(9)
HEAT TRANSFER EQU IPMENT
:EQUIPMENT TYPE SUBCATEGORY Mll'olMUM EFFIC IEN CY T:ESI PROCEDURE•

Liquid-to-liquid hfat exchangers Plate t;pe 1\i"R AHRI 400

NR = No &q=emett
a. Clnper 6 of thl ref-crffiOed standard cor:tain;:a complete spedficaticn of the referenced test JIDCedure, nluding the r:f:reru:ed
:yoar \crsion ofihe fest procedue.

C403.2.3.1 Water-cooled centrifugal chilling packages.

Eqillptrent not designed :fur operation at AHRI Standard 550./590 test conditions of 44°F (7°C) 1e.av-ing
chilled-water tetllJerature and 85°F (29°C) entering condenser water tetllJerature with 3 gpm'ton(0.054 lis • kW)
condenser water flow shall have ma.-x:innnn full. load kW/ton and Nl>LV ratings adjusted using the equations
specified in Sect1on 6.4.1.2.1 ofASH RAE 90.1 -2010.
C403.2.3.2 Positive displacement (air- and mtter-cooled) chilling pac.k ages.
Equiptrent with a leaving fluid temperature higher than 32eF (OcC), shan meet the requirements of Table
C403.2.3 (7) when tested or certified with water at standard rating conditions, in accordance with the refu enc ed test
procedure.
C403.2.4 HVAC system controls.
Each heating and cooling system shall be provided with thenmstatic controls as specified in Section C403.2.4J,
C403.2.4.2, C403.2.4.3, C403.2.4.4, C403.4.1, C403.4.2, C403A3 or C403.4.4.
C403.2.4.1 Thennostatic controls.
The supply of heating and cooling energy to each zone shall be controlled by :individual thenmstati: controls
capable of responding to tetqJerature ;,vithin the zone. \Vhere hum:idification or dehumidili::at:ion or both is
pro\·ided, at least one humiditycontrolde"'\'ice shall be pro'\·ided :fur each hunliditycontrolsystem
Exception: Independent perimeter syste-ms that are designed to offiet only bu:ild.ing envelope heat losses or
gains or boih serving one or more pe-rimeter zones also served by an interior S)'Stelnpro'\:ided:

1. The perim=ter system :includes at least one thermostatic control zone :fur each building exposure
having exterior \valls facing only one orientation ('\vithin +/-45 degrees) (0_8 rad) fOr more than 50
conti,auous reet(l5 240mm);and
2. The perimeter sy"Stetnheating and cooling supply is controlled by a thennostats located \V:ithin the
zones sen~d by the S)ISten~

C403.2.4.1.1 Heat pump supplementa~· heat.

Heat pl..lll\)s ha·'iling suppletnentary electric resistance heat shall have controls that, except during de:lrost,
prevent suppletrentaryheat operation ;.vhere the heatpurr.p can meet the heating load.
C403.2.4.l Set point overlap rest.-ictinn.
\\'here used to control both heating w..d cooling, zone thenmstatic controls shall provide a "telllJerature range or
deadband of at least 5'F (2.8'C) within which the supply of heating and cooling energy· to the zone is capable of
being shut offor reduced to a minimum..
Exception: Thertn)stats requiring n:Jaflual changemrer bet\veen heating and cooling mJdes.
C403.2.4.3 Off-hour controls.
Each zone shall be pro,ide.d \Vith thennostatic se-tback controls that are con1rollEd by either an automatic time
clo-ck or progranumble control systetn

Exceptions:
1. Zone-s i:hat \Vill be operated continuously.
2. Zones with a full HVAC load demand not exceeding 6,800 BtU!h (2 k\V) and having a readily
accessible tmnualshutoffs;.vitch.

C403.2.4.3.1 Thennostatic setback capabiliti.s.

Therm.1static setback controls shall have the capability to set back or temporarily operate the sy""Stem to
tmintainzone terrperatures down to 55'F (13'C) or up to 85'F (29'C).
C403.l.4.3.2 Automatic setback and shutdom> capabilities.
Automatic titre clock or programmable -controls shall be capable ofsmrting and stopping the S)lStemfur se·v~n
diflhent daily schedules per -o;,veek and retaining their programming and time- setting during a loss ofpO\ver for
at least 10 hours. Additionally, the controls shall have a manualo"\:oerride that allmvs tefllloraryoperationof
the systen1fur up to 2 hours; a manually operated t:im:-r capable ofbeing adjusted to operate the system :fur up
to 2 hours; or an occupancy sensor.

C403.2.4.3.3 Optimumstali controls.

ln.<:fi\,id:ua.lheating and cooling distribution systems \vith a total design supply air capacity exceeding 10,000
c:fin, served by one or more supply fans, shall have optimlms1Brtcontrols. The control algorithm shall, as a
rninimurn, be a function ofthe d:i:fihence ben.veen space te~erature and occupied se1point and the a:mJuntof
time prior to sche.dule d occupancy.

C403.2.4.4 Shutoff dampers.

Smirway and shafi vent datq>ers shall meet 1he requirements ofSection C403 .2. 4.4 .I. Outdoor air- supplyintlkes
and exhausts meet IDe require~nts ofSec.tionC4031.4.4.2.
 C403.2.4.4.1 Stairway and shaft vent dan~p••~-
Stainvay and shaft '\rents shall be provided with Class I nDtorize.d dan1_Jers ;,vith a nnximum leakage rate of4
cfin!ft (203 Lis • m ) at LO iru:h water gauge (w .g.) (249 Pa) when tested in accordaru:e witl1A~ICA 500D.
1 1

Sta:invay and shaft vent dampers shall be installed \vith controls so that they are capable of automat:ir:ally
opening upon:
1. The activation of any fire alarm initiating device of the building's fire alann s.ystem; or
L The interruption ofpower to the damper.

C403.2.4.4.2 Outdoor air intakes and exhausts.

Outdoor air supply and exhaust openings in the building en-velope, ducts., or equipment shall be pro·vided ;,vith
Class I tmtorized danlJerS \Vith a maiDnum leakage rate of4 c:fin·'ft2 (20.3 L./s .. m 2) at LO inch water gauge
(w.g.) (249 Pa) when tested in accordaru:e w"=h A.v!CA 500D. Outdoor air supply and exhaust motorized
dalll?ers shall be configured to close automatically when the systems or spaces served are not in use.
Exceptions:
0
l. Gra\ity(nonmotorized) danpers having a mlL'<ilnnn leakage rate of20 cfin'f\ (101.6 Lis • rrf)
at 1.0 iru:h water gauge (w.g.) (249 Pa) when tested in accordance w® A.\.fCA 500D are
permitted to be used as :IDllmvs:
Ll In buildings less than three stor-ies inheightabo·ve grade for exhaust andreliefdan~ers.
L2 \Vhere the design outdoor air intake or exhaust capacity does not exceed 300 cfin(l41
Lis).
Gravity(nonm.Jtorized) da.trpers fOr ,.-e:nt:ilationa:ir intakes shall be protected :liotn direct exposure to
\Vind

2. Gra,ity (nonmotorized) dmq>ers smaller than 24 iru:hes (610 mn\i in eilher dilllensionshallbe
permitted to have a leakageof40 cftn'ft1 (203.2 Lis • rrf) at 1.0 iru:h water gauge (w.g.) (249 Pa)
when tested inaccordam:e withA~ICA 500D.
3. Dampers are not required for:
3.1 Ventilation or exhaust systems serving unconditioned spaces.
3.2 Exhaust systems serving Type 1 kitchen exhaust hoods.

C403.1.4.5 Snow melt system controls.

Snmv- and :ice-tn::lting systems, supplied through energy service to the building, shall include autormtic controls
capable of shutting off the S).IStem when the pave~nt ten:perature :is abov--e 50°F (10°C) and no precipitation is
:falling and an automa:tic or manual control that will allmv shutoff;,vhen the outdoor tetllJerature is above 40°F
(4°C) so that the potential fOr sno;,v or ice acctunilation is negligible.

C403.2.5 V eutilation.
'lentilation., either natural or tn::.chrnical, shall be. proviled in accordance with Chapter 4 of the ~Ve1v YOrk City
Jfechanical Code. \\1-lere nrchan:ical ventilation is provided, the S)'"'Stem shall pro.,.,ide the capability to reduce the
outdoor air supply to the 1nininmmrequired by Chapter 4 ofthe Nmv YOrk City ~\fechanical Code,
C403.2.5.1 Demand controlled ventilation.
Demand control ventilation (DCV) shall be provmed :!Dr spaces larger than 500 square feet (50 m 1) and wnh an
average occupant load of25 people per 1000 square feet (93 m') offloor area(as established in Table 4033 ofthe
~Vew lOrk City ~\fechanical Code and served by S}rste.ms -;,vith one or nl.Jre ofthe following:

1. An air-side economizer;
2. Autormtic tn:)dulating control ofthe outdoor air dan:per; or
3. A design outdoor rurflow greater than 3,000 cfin(1400 Lis).
Exception: Demand control·v~ntilation is rnt required for sy-stems and spaces as follows:

1. Systems 'ivith energy recovery corrplying with Section C403.2.6.

:2_ :Vfult.iple-zone systems: -;,v:i:thout directdigitalcontrolof:incfuridualzones communicating'ivith a
central control panel
 3 _ System with a design outdoor <llrflow less than 1,200 cfin (600 Lis).
4" Spaces \vhere the supply airflo;,v rate minus any t:nakeup or outgolng transfer air requirement is le-ss
than 1,200 cfin(600 Lis).

5. Ventilation provided :fur process loads only.

C403.2.6 Energ)+ recovery ventilation syste1ns.

\\1l.ere the supply airflo\v rate ofa :fun systen1 exceeds the values specified -in Table C403 2.6, the S)''5tem shall include
an energyreco"\.cery system The energy reco·very system shall ha"\'1!- the- capability to pro\.ide a change -in the enthalpy of
the outdoor air supply ofnot less than 50 percent ofthe difference be.t\veen the outdoor air and return air enthalpies, at
design conditio:m. \\11.ere an air economizer is required,. the energy recovery systetn shall -inc hide a bypass or controls
1vhic.hpermit operation ofthe economizer as required by Section C403.4.
Exception: A.n energy re-cov-ery "\'l:-ntilation s;'Stetn shall not be required in anyofthe ID1Jo,ving conditions:
l_ \\'here energyre.coverys:y5tems are prohibited by the ~veYL' York City Jfechanical Code.
2. Laboratoryfinre hood S:y5tetns that inc hide at least one ofthe mn.o. .ving :reatures:
2. L Variable-air-.,.'Ohnne hood exhaust ani roon1 supply systems capable ofreducing exhaust and
trnkeup ai v"Oh.nne to 50 percent or less ofdesign values.
LL Direct makeup (auxiliMyJ alr supply equal to at least 75 percentofthe exhaust rate, heated no
wanner than 2'F (Ll 'C) above. roomsetpoin~ cooled to no cooler than 3'F (L 7'C) below
roomsetpoint. no humidification added, and no sinrultanemJs heating and cooling used IDr
dehumidification control
3. Systems serving spaces that are heated to less than 60'F (l5.5'C) and are not cooled.
4. \\'here more than 60 percent ofthe outdoor heating energy is provided :JI-om si:te-recm·ered or site solar
energy.
5. Heating e.nergyreco'\oeryin Climate Zones 1 and 2.
6. Cooling energy recovery in Climate Zones 3C, 4C, 5B, 5C, 6B, i and 8.
7. Systems requiing dehmnidification that err.ploy energyrecoveryin series 1vith the cooling coil
8. W'here the largest source ofair exhausted at a single location at the buildingexterinr is less than 75
percent ofthe design outdoor air ±lo\v rate.

9. Systems e-xpected to operate less than20 hours per week at the outdoor air percentage covered by Table
C403.2.6.
~OTE: This Section C403.2.6 shall not be included in the "mandatory provisions" applicable to all mechanical
systems, but shall be included in the ''"prescriptive'"' provisions set applicable to simple and complex HVAC systems and
equipment

TABLE C403.2.6
ENERGY RECOVERY REQUIREMENT
PERO:NT (•A>)OiiTDOOR AIR AT FULL DESIGN AIIULOWRATE
::::,30%and < :=::. 4-0~iland < :::_ 50~11 and< :::_60%and< .::: 70~i11Uld <
CLIMATE ZONE 2:;80%
~0%_ - ~Q-~'o_- 60~10 7M·il 80°.10

3B~ 4-C~
. NR NR
DESIGN SliPPLYF.~'f AIRFLOWRATE (cfm)
3C, -+B, 5B "~ ~m. ~ 500£1 ~5000

lB, 2B, SC NR NR ~ 26000 ~ 12000 ~5000 ~4000

__ , 6B ~11000 ~5500 ~4-500 ~3500 ~

;----~~-'
250{1 ~ 1500
lA, 2..-\., 3A, -+-~ 5A, 6A ?. 5500 ?. +500 ?.350() ?.2000 ::::. 1000 >0
s
. .7_ ?:,2500 ~ 1000 >0 >0 >0 >0
C403.2.7 Duct and plentuninsulation and sealing.
All supply and return air ducts and ple:nums shall be :insulated \Vith a minimum ofR-6 insulation where located :in
uncond:itioned spaces arrl a tnini:rmun ofR-8 :insulation \vhere lo-cated outside the building. \\Tiere located \Vithin a
building emcelope assent.ly~ the duct or plenum shall be separated :from the building exterior or unconditioned or
exen~t spaces by a minimum ofR-8 :insulation.

Exceptions:
1. \\'l1ere located ·wit:hln equipment.
1. \\:Uere the design tetrperature difference benveen the :intedor and exterior ofthe du:t or ple.num does not
exceed 15'F (S'C).
Allduc5, air handlers and filter boxes shall be sealed Jom5 and seams shallco!J1llywi!h Section603.9 oftlre New
York City Mechanical Code.
C403.2.7.l Duct construction.
Duct\vork shall be constructed and erected in accordance with the Ni!lv IOrk City Jfechanical Code.
C403.2.7.l.l Low-pressure duct systems.
Alllong:iiudinal and transverse joints, seams and connections of supply and return ducts operating at a static
pressure Jess than or equal to 1 :inches water gauge (\v.g.) {500 Pa) shall. be securely fastened and sealed 1vith
1velds, gaskets, nnstics (adhesives), mastic-pfus-e:n:bedded-fabric systems or tapes installed in accordance
\vith the manufacturer's installation instructions. Pressure classitications specific to the duct system shall be
clearly indicated on fue construction documents -in accordance with the Ne1v 10rk City Jfechanical Code.
Exception: Continuously\velded and locking-type longitudinaljoints and seams on ducts operating at
static. pressures less than 2 inches \Vater gauge {w.g.) (500 Pa) pressure c.lass:ificatiov_
C403.2. 7 .1.2 J\Iedium-pr•ssure duct syste~m.
All ducts and plenums designed to operate at a static pressure greater than:2 inches \Vater gauge (\v .g.) {500
Pa) but:less 1han3 inches w.g. (750 Pa) shall be insulated and sealed in accordance wifu Section C403.2.7.
Pressure class-ifications specific to the duct s-ystem shall be clearly indicated on the construction doc~nts in
accordance \Yith the .Aiffi-t· York Cit)i ~\fe:chanical Code.
C403.2.7.l.3 High-pressure duct systems.
Ducts designed to operate at static pressures in excess of 3 inche.s 1vater gauge (\v.g.) (750 Pa) shall be
insulated and sealed -in accordance wifu Section C4032.7_ In addition, ducts and plenums shall be leak-tested
iuaccorillmce withtlle S.'\1ACNA HVAC Air Duct Leakage Testivlanual wifu tllerate ofair leakage (CL) less
than or equal to 6.0 as determined in ac-cordance. \VithEquation C4-3.

(EquationC4-3)
where:
F = The measmed leakage rate -in cfin per 100 square ::fi>.et of duct surfuce.
P =The static pressure ofthe test
Documentation shall be :furn:isbed by the designer de-monstrating that representati:ve sections totaling at
least 25 per-cent of the duct area have been tested and that an tested sections meet the requirem=nts of this.
section.
C403.2.8 Piping insulation.
All piping serving as part ofa heating or cooling system shall be 1hermanyinsulate-d in accordance \vith Table C403.2.8.
Exceptions;
L F actory--insta.lled piping \V:i:th:in HVAC equipment teste.d ani rated in accordance with a test proce-dure
referenced by this code.
 2. Factory. installe-d piping \Vithin room fan-coils and unit v-entilators tested and rated according to AHRI
440 (except that the sampling ami variation provisions of Section 6.5 shall not apply) and AHRI 840,
respectively.
3. Piping that conveys fluids that have a design operating te~ erature range between 60'F (15'C) and
105'F (41'C).
4. Piping that conve·ys. fluids that ba:ve not been heated or cooled through the use of:fossil fuels or electric
po"\ver.

5. Strainers, control vah:es, and balancing valves associated \vithpiping 1 inch (25 mm) or less in diameter.
6. Directburiedpipingthatconvey; fluids at or below 60'F (!5'C).

TABLE C403.2.8
MINIMUM PIPE INSULATION THICKNESS lthickness in inches\'
NOliiNAL PIPE OR TUBE SIZE
INSULATION COl\!HJCTIVITY
~"mches)
FLUID OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Conducti'fit\·
RA.'\"G£ .~'1D I:SAGE ("F)
Btu · inJ(h · ft' ·
'F)'
~l eau Rating
Tanperature, CF
<I 1 to<
1%
1% to
<4
4to <
s ::ss I
I > 350 0.32 -0.34. 250 -U 5.0 5.0 Hi 5J)

251-350 029-CU2 200 3 J) .u

I -U
4.0 -L5

201-250 0.27-0.30 150 2.5 :u 2.5 3.0 I 3.0

141 -200 -G.l5 -D.29 125 1.5 u 2.0 2.0 2.0

105 -1+0 0.21-{1..23 100 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5

+0-6{1 0.21-0.27 75 0.5 (1..5 1.0 1.0 lJ}

I a. --
Fc:r ppttlg:SmallN
<.41} 0.20-0.26
-- wilhin~ond11:1cned
t!nn 1:·i m::h(38 mm) .and IDeated m put1ilem --
75 1).5
-
1.0 1.0
~e~, r-edtxticn oftlrse thi:kmsse:; by1 in::.h(2:l mm) :.han t~ penn:ttted
1.0
I 1.5

{before thcl:ress adjmtutrot required infuctmte b) but not to a thid:ne:>s l=H tl::an 1 in:h (25 rum).
b. Fc:r iru.tihtion outs-ide the stated co:niucti\"ityrang;:, the minimum ~kress (1} !!hall be detemt:ined as :fullcu:s:
Kik
T =.r{(l+Ur) -1}
"'h.."l'e:
T = ntinimum :imula.ticn thr:kres:;,
r = .a:::nnlolliidend.ID.scfpjpe,
r = irlitilation thickness llited intre tablEfc:r appk.able flti.d temperature and pipe ~e,
K = condu:!:i\~'cfa.lermte materialatmeamatingtempe:ratureindi:atedfu:r the appli:abl=fluid tempmhre (Btu x in'hxff x :F) and
k = the l.lpfer value c.ft:!E: coniuct-fi"ity:rang: :!Bred in the table fu:r the applk:able fluid temperatu-e.
~- ~:r direct-bui.,~ heating ani hot "'-ater system piping :redu:. ticnnfH:ese l:hi::.kresse:; by l ;:; in:hes {3S mm) oball be p:nnitted (before thid:ne~:;adjmtme:nt
required iniD·otmte b but net to thi:.:k:n=sses l=ss tl::an1 in:h{25 rnrn).

C403.2.8.l Protection ofpipiug insulation.

P-iping insulation exposed to \Veather shall be protected :from damage, inc hiding that due to sunli~ht, rmisture,
equipment maintenance and wind, and shallpro·vide shielding frmnsobr radiation that c.an cause degradation of
the material Adhesives tape shallnotbe permitted.

C403.2.91\fechanicalsystel'l1S commissioning and completion requirements.

~echan:ic.al S)lSte.ms shall be commissione-d and cot11Jleted in accordance \Vith Section C408.2.

C403.2.10 Air system design and control

EachHVAC S)•temha-vinga total:funsy;temrnotornarneplate horsepower(bp) exceeding 5 horsepower (hp) (3_7 k\V)
shall=et the provisions ofSections C403.2.10.1 through C403.2.10.2.
NOTE: This Section C403.2JO shall not be included in the "mandatory provisions"' applicable to all mechanical
systems, but shall be included in the ''prescriptive"" provisions set applicable to simple and complex HVAC systems and
equipment
 C403.2.lO.l Allowable fan motor horsepower.
EachHVAC system at fmsystelndeslgncond.itions shall.not exceed the allmvable fan syste1ntnotor nameplate hp
(Option I) or Jan systembhp (Option2) as shown in Table C403.2.10.1(1). This includes supply funs, retum/relief
IDns, and fun-pmvered terminal units as.sociated ;,vith systen15 providing heating or cooling capability. Single zone
'\'tlfiable-air-v"'Olume systenlS shallcompl)n.vith the constant"\'Dhnne :funpmver limitation..

Exc.eption: The follmving fan sy'ste-ms are exempt :from allmvable fan floor horsepower requirement

1.. HospitaL vi·variwn and laboratory systems that utilize fu'\v control devi:es on exhaust and/or return
to maintain space pressure relationships necessary for occupant he-alth and safety or enviomn:ntal
control shall be pennitted to use variable 1lolmne fanpmver limitation.

2. Individual exhaust fans ;,vi1h tmtor nameplate horsepo\ver ofl hp or less .

TABLE C403.2.10.1(1)
FAN POWER LIMITATION
Ul!IT CONSLL'iT VOLlniE VARIABLE YOLniE
Option 1: fan sysemmotornameplatehp .-lJlo';l.cable nameplate motor hp hp < CB.·f; X 0.0011 hp-< C8.·& X 0.0015
Option2:Fansystem bhp Allowable :iBn system bhp bhp < CD·f:; X 0.00094 +A bhp <CR.:[~ X 0.0013 +A
'·>iEre.
CRv~ The nuucimum design supply airflc•,vrae to ccni-ii:-icred spaces s:n~d by tb;; system in cubic feet p:r mirute.
hp The maximum combined meter mmephte hon~·et·.
Bfp The ma.'\:imum ccmbired fan bta:le hJnepc'''ff.
_!>,_ Sm1of[?Dx CTh·:t:'4131]
Fer Sl: t dlu= 0.471 L's.
. . . .rere:
PD Eachappli;:a't'h: pressure drcpadiustmentfrcm Table C403.1.10.1(2) 1n >v.c.
CB.b The deslgna~fk;vthrcu§:l.Mchapplicabla de<"i:e :from Tabla C403.:U0.10) incubi: -&et~r rui!'1UCe.
F-er SI: 1 bhp= 735.5 W, 1 bp= 745.5\V.

TABLE C403.2.10.1(2)
FAN POWER LIMITATION PRESSURE DROP ADJUSTMENT
DEnCI I ADJUSTMENT
,_ Credits
Fu111-' ducted return andio:r exhaust air systems 0.5 inch w.c. (1.15 in w.c. furlaboratoty and 'i-"i\'arium systems)
Return and/or exhaust air fizy,;,' control de'i-l.ces 0.5 inch w.c.

I E.xhaust filters, scrubbers, or other exhaust treatment The pressure drop ofdevice <:alculated at Ian systemde~gn condition '
Pa..'"iiculate :flltmtion credit: ~·1ERV 9 thru 1l 0.5 inch w.c.
Particulate filtration credit: 1·:iER\' 13 thru 15 0.9 inch w.c.
Particulate fitrration credit: ~·:IER\.t 16 and greater and electronically Pressure drop calculated at .2x clean filter pressure drop at £in system
enhaneed :lllters de~gn -condition.

Carbon and other ga$-phase air cleaners Clean filter pressure- dr-op at mn system de~gn condition.

Biosa~tycabinet Pressu..--e drop ofde'\l.Ce at :fun system des:igncondition.

Energy reco'\'ef}' device,. other than co:ilrunaround loop (2.2- x energy recovery effectiveness)- 0.5 inch w.c. for each airstream

C oll runaround loop 0.6 inch w.c.. for each airstream

Evaporative humidifier/cooler :in series \tith another cooling co:il Pressure drop ofde'i.l.ce. at fun system design conditions
I
r Sound atteruation section 0-.15 inch'iv.c.

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Exhaust system set'i--ing fume hoods
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0.35 inchw.c.
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Laboratory and v-ivarium exhaust systems in high-rise buildings 0.25 inch W .C.· 100 teet ofvertical duct exceeding 75 iht

\"'\-.C. ''atercolumn
Fer SI: 1 in:h.,v.c. =249 Pa, 1 inch=,25A mm.
 C403.2.lO.l Motor nameplate horsepower.
For e-ach :fun, the selected :Em. trntor shall be no larger than the first available m:Jtor size greater than the brake
horsepower (bhp). The tan brake horsepower (bhp) shall be indicated on tbe design docume11ts to allow for
coll1_)liance ·verification by the code official

Exceptions:

1. For fans less than 6 bhp (4413 \v), where the first available mctor larget· tban tbe brake horsepower
has anam:platerating;,vithln50percent ofthe bhp, sele.ctionofthenextlarger rn.meplate trntor size
is. allowed.
2. For fans 6 bhp (4413 W) alld larger. where tbe first available mctor larger tban tbe bhp has a
nameplate rating ;,vithin 30 perce.nt of the bhp, selection ofthe next brger nameplate -motor size is
allo;,veci
C403.2.ll Heating outside a building.
Sy.-stems installed toprm.ride heat outside a building shall be radiant s·ystems.

Such heating systems shall be controlled by an occupancy sens1ng device or a tin"er Sl.vitch, so that the s.y'"Stem is
automatica.Izy deenergized when no occ-qJants are present.

C403.3 Simple HVAC systems and equipment (Prescriptive).

This section applies to buildings served by urutary or packaged HVAC equipment listed in Tables C403.2.3(1) through
C403 . 2.3(8), each serving one zone an:i controlled by a single thermostat in the zone se:r\red. It also applies to t.vo-p1pe
heating systems serving one or tmre zones, \Vhere no cooling sy-stem is installed.
C403.3.l Econolllizl>rs.
Each cooling sy--stetn that has a :fun shall include an air economizer ~et:ing the requiements ofSections C403 3 JJ
through C403.3.l.L4.
Exception: Economizers are not required :IDr the systems listed belo\v.
L Individual tim-cooling uruts with a S'-l'ply capacity less than 54.000 Btn'h fur comfurt cooling
applications.
2. Individual :fan-cooling units \vifu a supply capacity less than 135,000 BtUih :fur coll\)uter rootn
applications in Climate Zones 5A alld 6A.
3. Indiddual:fun-coolingunits, \vithoutregard to supply capacity, fOr con:puter room applications in Clirr:ate
Zone4A.
4. In Group I-2 occupancies, hospitals, Group B occupancies, arrl antn.llatory care fudlities, ;,vhere lll.')!e
1han 75 percent of the air designed to be sq_Jplied by the system is to spaces that are required to be
humidified abo·ve a 35°F (L7 °C) de;,v-point tetl\)erature to comply \V:ith applicable codes or
accreditation standards. In other occupancies, \Vhere lll)re than 25 percent of the air designe-d to be,
51.1pplied bytbe system is to spaces that are designe.d to be humidified above 35'F (1.7 'C) dew-point
temperature to satisfY process nee-ds.
5. Sy-stems that sen:e residential spaces where the total building residential cooling capacity is less than
270,000 Btuih.
6. S}'Sten:l5 eJIPected to operate le.ss than 10 homs per week.
7. \Vhere the use ofoutdoor air :fur cooling ;,villaffect supermarket openrei:igerated case\vork s:y-stems.
8. \\11ere the cooling efficiencymeets or excee-ds the e:ffic:iencyrequiements.ln Table C403.3.L
9. Systems that include a condenser heatrecm'efysy'Stem that is designed to utilize 60 percent ofthe peak
heat rejection load at design conditions and there is a documented need IDr that rejected heat for either
service hot ;,vater or space heating during peak heat rejection design conditions.
10. Systems that serv--e spaces estimated as having a sensible cooling load at design conditions, exchlding
transmission and infiltration loads, of less than or equal to transmission and in:filtration losses at an
outdoor tetq:~erah.re of60:::F_
 TABLE C403.3.1
EQUIPMENTEFFICIE NCYPERFORM AIKE EXCEPTIO N FOR ECONOMIZERS

CLIM ATE ZOI'i"£ COOLING EQUIP~IE N T EFFICIENCY HIPROVIMENT (o/ot

-L\. H
5.-\. H
6.-\. 56
a. .-\. s ys tem qualifies fur E xceptionS t o the requiremellfs of S ection C~03 .3 .1 if:
(I) the energy efficiency ofthe H VAC unit is rat ed with a "part load" metric ( ruch as :JPLV, lEER or SEER); Tables C~ 03 .2 .3 (1)
through C403 .2 (S) specifY a required minimum cooling efficiency for such HV .-\.C unit using the same "part load'' metric; and the
rat ed efficiency ofthe HVAC unit exceeds the required mininlllln efficiency (exp ressed in the same "part load'' metric) by at least
the pe~entage sho\\nin this Table; or

(2) the energy efficiency ofthe HV AC unit is not rated " ;ith any"part load" metric but is rated with a "full load" metric (such as EER or
COP); Tables C'*03.2.3 ( 1) though ~0 3.2 (S ) specifY a required mininrum c ooling efficiency mr such HV AC un.it using the same
"full load" metric; and the rat ed efficiency of the H V AC unit exceeds the r equired mininrum efficiency (expressed in the same " full
load" metric) by at least the percentage sho\\nin this Table.

C403.3.l.l Air economizers.

Air economizers shall corrplywith Sections C403.3.1.1.1 through C403 .3.1.1.4.
C403.3.l.l.l Design capacity.
Air economizer systems shall be capable ofmodulating outdoor air and retum air darrpers to provide up to
100 percent ofthe design supply air quantity as outdoor air :fur cooling.
C403.3.l.l.2 Controls ignaL
Economizer dampers shall be capable ofbeing sequ::nced with the m!charucal cooling equiptrent and shall
not be controlled by only mixed air temperature.
Exc.eption: The use ofmi"'<:ed air tenlJerature limit control shallbe permitted fur systems c.ontrolled trom
space tetllJerature (such as single-zone systems).
C403.3.l.l.3 High-limit shutoff.
Air economizers shall be capable ofautomaticallyreducing outdoor air intake to the design mininn.nn outdoor
air quantity when outdoor air intake. will no 1onger reduce cooling energy usage. High-limit shutoff control
t)pes fur spe.ci:fic climates shall be chosen trom Table C403J. L1.3(1). High-limit shutoffcontrol settings :fur
these control t)pes shall be those specified in Table C403.3. 1.1.3(2).

TABLE C403.3.1.1.3(1)
HIGH-LIMIT SHUTOFF CONTROL OPTIONS FOR AIR ECONOMIZERS
CLIMATE ZONES ALLOWED CONTROL TYPES PROHimHD CONTROL TYPES

Fi"\:e d dry bulb

Diffirential dry bulb
lB, 2B, 3B, 3C, ~B. ~C, 5B, 5C, 6B, 7, S Electronic enthalpy~ Fixed enthalpy
Differential enthalpy
Dew -point and dry-bulb temperatures

Fi"\:ed dry bulb

Fi"\:ed enthalpy
1.-\, 2.-'\,3.-\,B. Electronic enthalpy~ Differential dry bulb
Differential enthalpy
Dew-point and dry-bulb temperatures

Fi"\:ed dry bulb

Diffirential dry bulb
Fi"\:ed enthalpy
}Jl other climates -
Electronic enthalpy '
Differential enthalpy
De\v-point and dry-bulb temperatures
. .
a. - tl:ntme a combmatronofhumid1lyatrl dty-bulb temperature mlh.-'1! S\\~tchingalgorifhm.
El=ctronc :ntlclpyconlmll:r; are de\=s
 TABLE C403.3.1.1.3(2)
HIGH-LIMIT SHUTOFF COtHROL SETIING FOR AIR ECO NOMIZERS
RIQUIRID HIGH Lll\IIT
DIYICI TYPI CLIMATE ZO!I.'I
CONmiiZER OFF WHEN):
EQUATION D:ESCRIPTION

lB , 2B, 3B, 3C, ~B. K, 5B, 5C,

6B, 7, 8
To,. > 7:5<f Outdoor air tempera.t ure exceeds 75 <f

fi'ied dry bulb B, 6A, 7_-\. To• > 700f Outdoor air temperature exceeds 70<f

An other zones To.> 6:5'f Outdoor air t emperature exceeds 6:5 =f

I B, 2B, 3B, 3C, ~B , 4C, 5A, 5B, Outdoor air t emperature exceeds
D itferential dry bulb To,. > T.u
:5C, 6A , 6B, 7, S return air t emperature

Outdoor air enthalpy e.xceeds

Fixed enthalpy All ho,, > 2S Btullb,
2S Bt1J11b of dry air>

_-\.ll Outdoor airtemperatureiRH exceeds the ".-\.'' s etpoint

Electronic Enthalpy (To.-t. RHo., ) > A curve.~

Outdoor air enthalpy exceeds

Diffirential enthalpy All h:M > h_,_,
retum air enthalpy

Dew-point and dry bulb DP0 ,.> 55Cf or T0 _,> Outdoor airdtybulb exceeds 75'' f or outside dew
All
temperatures 75'' F point exceeds 55 Of (6:5 gr1lb)

,,
For SL--C - ('F- _,_.) x 19. I Btu lb- 2_,_, -9
" kJ1kg )/
a. :.e;
.~ allilu:ie; ;w;tanfullydiffcrenl than e\-e~ t!e Fix..."-dEnilnlpylimit illillb~ setto treerdnlpy,ab at 75'F and 50-p;roent rehti\~ humidity. _.!,.; an
~lOU\pe, a t approlcitnately6,000 feet ee\ation tre fixed enthalpy limit is app-<>xinllt;;ly 30.7 B tll'1b.
b. Setpoint "X' corre;pond; to acur\e on the p;)l:bometric chart that ge-e> through a point ataPt-"foximafe!y 75'F and 40-percenlrdal:in humidity and is rearly
parallel to dr)<bulb lire; at low htmi:litye w l; and n:.artyparalleltoertlnlpylire; at highlumi:litye\ok

C403.3.LL4 Relief of excess outdoor air.

Sy.;tems shall be capable of relieving excess outdoor air during air economizer operation to prevent
over-pressurizing the building. The relief air outlet shall be located to avoid recirculation into the building.
C403.3.LL5 Dampers.
Exhaust,reliefand outdoor air daiJllerS shalltreet the requirements ofSection C403.2.4.4.2.
C403.3.2 Hydronic system controls.
Hyrlronic s.y.;tems of at 1east 300,000 B tuth (8i 930 W) de.sign ou1put capacity supplying heated ani chille.d water to
comfort conditioning s:ystems shall include controls that treet the requiretrents ofSection C403. 4.3 _
C403.3.3 Fan airilow control
All air-conditioning equipnr.nt and air-handling units with direct expansion cooling and a cooling capacity of at 1east
110,000 Btuih that serve single zones shall have their supply :funs controlled bym.ilii-speed rmtors or •-ariab1e-speed
drives. The supp]y :fun controls shall be configured to re.duce the a:ir:tlow to no more than the larger ofthe fOllowing at
cooling derrnnds no larger than 50 percent ofthe cooling capacity:
L Two-thlrds of the fun fan speed, or
2. The vohnre ofoutdoor air required to treet the ventilation re.quiretrents ofthe 2010 Mechanical Code of New
York State (or, in New York City, the corresponding portion ofthe Mechanical Code of_71,T~nv York City).
C403.3.4 Control of HVAC in Group R-1 sleeping rooms.
In Group R -1 occupancies, each sleeping rooms hall be prov-ided with a dedicated system to controlautormtically 1he
heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) S)''5tems to control the energy cons\11ll)tfun during unoc.cupied
 periods. The controls shall be designed to (change) raise cooling and lo;,ver heating ten1Jerature set points by at least
4"F (1.22°C) during periods -..vhen the sleeping roo1n is unoccupied.
Exception:
Automatic controls are not required in Group R-1 occupancies -..vith :re,ver than 20 sleeping rooms.

C403.3.5 Energy recovery Yentilation systell:E.

The provisions ofSection C403.2.6 shall apply to sinl>le HVAC systems ami equ~nnmt
C403.3.6 Air system design and control
The pro,isions of Section C403.2.10 shall apply to simple HVAC S)~tems and equipment
C403.4 Complex HVAC systems and equipm•nt. (Prescriptin).
This section applies to buildings served by HVAC e-quipment and S)'"Stems not covered in Section C403.3 _
C403.4.l Ecommizen.
Each cooling s:ystem that has a tan shall incllide eii:her an air economizer m=eting 1:he requirenrnts of Sections
C4033.Ll through C4033.Ll.4 or a water economizer rn<eting the requirements of Sections C403.4.Ll through
C403.4.1.4.
C403.4.l.l Design capacicy·.
\Vater economizer systems shall be capable ofcooling supply air by indirect e:vaporation and pro'i.iding up to 100
percent ofthe expected sy.stemcooling load at outdoor air tenperatures of50'F dry bulb (!O'C drybulb)/45'F wet
bulb (7.2'C wet bulb) and below.
Exception: Sy'Stems in which a \Yater e-cornmizer :is used and \Vhere dehum:idificationrequire-ments cannot be
met usiog outdoor air tenperatures of50'F dry bulb (!O'C drybulb)i45'F wet bulb (7.2'C wet bulb) shall
satisfy 100 percent of the expected S)>tem cooling load at 45'F dry bulb (72'C d!ybulb)i40'F wet bulb
(4.5'C wet bulb).
C403.4.l.2 :lfaximum pressure drop.
Precoo.ling coils and \Vater*to-;,vater he-at exchangers used as part ofa .-..vater economizer system shall either ha-ve a
water~side pressure drop ofless than 15 feet (4571 rum) of\vater or a secondary loop shall be created so that the
C-oil. or heat exchanger pressure drop is not see-nbyi:he c:irculatingpun1Js \vhen the system is :in the 110f1ll3lcooling
(noneconomizer) Ill.Jde.

C403.4.1.3 Integrated economizer control.

Economizer systems shall be integrated \Vith the m=chanical cooling system and be capable ofproviding partial
cooling e'\--oen 'iVhere additionalmechanicalcooliug :is required to meet the remainder ofthe cooling load.

Exceptions:
L Direct expans-ion S)'Stems that inchlde controls )hat reduce the quantity of outdoor air requied to
prevent coil :fiosting at the lo;,ve.st step ofcorrpressor unloading, pro'\ided this lowest step is no
greater than 25 percent ofthe total system capacity.

2. Individual direct e.""<pansion units that have a rated cooling capacity less fuan 54,000 Btu'h (15 827
\\) and use nonintegrated economizer controls that preclude simultaneous operation of the
economizer and mechanical cooling.
C403.4.1.4 Economizer heating system impact.
HVAC sy"'Ste.m design and economizer controls shall be such that economizer operation does not increase the
building heating energy use during mrrmloperation.
Exception: Economizers on VAV systems that cause zone le-vel heating to increase due to a reduction in
supply air tenperature.
C403.4.2 Fan airflow c.o-ntrol
HVAC systems with funs shalln,et the requiretrents ofC403.3.3 or C403.4.2.L
 C403.4.2.l Variable airYOIUill<> (VAV) fan controL
Individual VA V funs with motor> of5 horsepower (3.7 k\\) or greater shall be:
L Driven by a rn=chanicalor e-lectrical 't'<lriable speed drive;

2. Driven by a "\'alle--a.xial fan 'ivith v<Iriable-pitch blades; or

3. The fanshallhav'"e controls or devices thatwillresultin :ffm nlJtor demand ofno tnore than 30percent of
their design 'ivattage at 50 percent ofdesign alrflo'iv ;,vhen static pres sme set point equals one-third ofthe
total design static pressure, based on manufacturer's certitiedfan data.
C403.4.2.l.l Static pressl.U'e sensor location.
Static pressure sensors used to control VAV fans shall be placed in a position such that the controller se1point
is no greater than one-third the total design :Em static pressure, except IDr systems 1vith zone reset control
con:plying ;.vith Section C403.4.2.2. For sensors instilled dO\vn-streatn of:tnajor duct splits, atleast one sensor
shall be located on each major branch to ensure that static pressure can be maintained in each branch.

C403.4.2.1.2 Set points for direct digital controL

For systems '\vithdirect ~aitalcontrolofindhidualzone boxes reporting to the central control panel, the static
pressure set point shall be re-set based on the zone requiring the most pressure, ie., the set point is reset lmver
until one zone dat11Jer is nearly 1vide open
C403.4.3 Hydronic systems controls.
The heating offluids thathav""e been pre-viouslym.:chan:icallycoole.d an::l the cooling of:fh..Uds that have been previously
tnechanicallyheare.d shall be limited in accordance with Sectiom C403.4.3.1 through C403.4.3.3. H)<lronk heatmg
systems cou:prised of tu.iliiple-package.d boilers and designed to deli·ver conditioned \Vater or steam into a common
distribution system shall inchlde autountic con1rols capable of sequencing operation ofthe boilers. Hydron:ic heating
S)~lems cotq>rised of a smgle boiler and greater than 500,000 Bru•h (146 550 \\) lliput design capacity shall include
either a nn.il:tistaged or ffi.)dulating burner.

C403.4.3.1 Three-pipe system.

H ydronic systetns that use a comm:m return sy;;tem for both hot \Yater and chilled '\Vater are prohihi:ted
C403.4.3.2 Two-pipe changeove-r system.

Syste.tn5 that use a comrn::m distribution s:ystem to suppl_y both heated .and ch:illed \Vater shall be designed to allo'iv
a dead band bet\veen changeo\ff :!rom one tn)de to the other ofat least 15°F (8_3°C) outside air tet11Jeratures; be
designed to and provided with con1rols that 1villallmv operation :in one tmde ±Or at least 4 horrs befOre changing
o-ver to the. other tn.)de; and be provided with controls that allo\v heating and cooling su:pplytel!\)eratures at the
changeover poitrtto be m more than30'F (16.7'C) apart.

C403.4.3.3 Hydronk (water lo<>p) heat pump systems.

H)<lronic heatpunp S)·,tems shallconplywith Sections C403.4.3.3.1 through C403.4.3.3.3.
C403.4.3.3.1 Temperature dead band.
H y'dronic heat pumps connected to a cot1'11nJn heat purnp \Vater loop \vith central devices fOr heatrejectio-n and
heat add:ition shaD. have controls that are capable of providing a heat pl.lllp \Vater supply tetllJerature dead
band ofat least 20'F (l 1.1 'C) between mi!iation ofbeatrejection and heat addition by the ceniral dev:ices.
Exception: \Vhere a SJ.?stem loop te.mperature optimization controller -is insi:alkd and can determine "the
rmst efficient operating ten1Jerature. based onreah-ime conditions ofdemand and capacity, dead bands of
less than 20'F (II' C) shall be perrnitred.
C403.4.3.3.l Heat rejection.
Heat rejection e.quiptrent shall cotq>cywith Sections C403.4.3.3.2.1 and C403.4.3.3.2.2.
Exception: \\'here it can be demonstrated that a heat plllq) system 1vill be required to reject heat
throughout the ) ..ear.
 C403.4.3.3.2.1 Climate Zones 3 and 4.
For Climate-Zones 3 an:i4:
L Ifa closed-circuitcoolingto\Ver is used directly :in the ~atpunp loop, either an autotm.tic vah··e
shall be installed to b;-pass all but a minimal flmv of1vater aroun:.::l the tm:ver, or lo\ver leakage
positive closure datrpers shall be prm.i:ied.
L If an open-circuit tmver is used diectly in the heat purr:p loop, an automatic 'ralve shall be
installed to bypass allheatpl.l!q) ·water ±lmv around the tmver.
3. Ifanopen- or closed-circuit cooling to;.ver is used in conjunction i-vith a separate heat exchanger
to isolate the cooling tm.ver from the heat pun:p loop, then heat loss shan be controlled by
shutting dmYn the circulation punp on the cooling tmver loop.
C403.4.3.3.2.2 Climate Zones 5 through 8.
For Climate Zones 5 through 8, if an open- or closed-C-ircuit cooling tmver is usecl then a separate heat
exchanger shall be prm.rided to isolate the cooling tmver :frotn tl~ heat pump loop, and heat loss shall be
controlled by shutting dmvn the circulation pllfi1J on the cooling tmver loop and providing an automatic
valve to stop the flow offluid.

C403.4.3.3.3 Two position nlvo.

Eachhydronic heatpllfi1J on the hy.-droni:: s:y--stemhadng a totalpurq> systempower exceeding 10 horsepo\ver
(hp) (7.5 k\V) shall have a two-position valve.
C403.4.3.4 Pat~ load controls.

Hydronic S)•tems greater than or equal to 300,000 Btuih(87 930 \V) in designoutputcapacitysuppl}ingheatedor
chilled \Vater to comfOrt conditioning systems shall include controls that have the capability to:
I. Automatically reset the Sq:lply-\vater ten:peratures using zone-return \Vater ten:perature, buikling-return
\Vater temperature, or outside a:ir ten:perature as an indicator ofbuikling heating or cooling demand. The
temperature shall be capable of being reset by at least 25 percent of the design supply-to-return 1vater
temperature difference; or
Reduce sy--stetnpuny flm.v by at kast 50 percent ofdesign ±low rate ut:il.izi:Qg adjustable speed drive(s) on
pu.tq:~(s), or multiple-staged pl.lfi1)s where at least one-half of the totalpunp horsepower is capable of
being automatically turned off or control v'Rh~s designed to tmdulate or step down, and close, as a
function ofload, or other appro-.;,re.d means.

C403.4.3.5 Pump isolatioiL

Chilled water plants lnchld:ing mJre than one chil.L.:r shall have the capability to reduce flow automatically through
the chiller plant \Vhen a chiller is shut dm\'11.. Chillers p-iped in series for the purpose of increased teu:perature
di:EI.Erential shall be. considered as one chiller_
Boiler plants lnchfing more thrn one boiler shallha\'e the capability to reduce flmv automatically through the
boiler plant \vhen a boiler is shut dmvn.
C403.4.4 Heat rejection equipment fan speed control
Each :fun powered by a motor of75 q, (5.6 k\0\i) or larger shall have the capability to operate that :fun attwo-thirds of
full speed or less, and shall ha'ce controls that automatically change the fim speed to control i:he leaving fluid
temperature or condensing terr.peraturei)?ressure ofthe heatreje.ction de·vice.
Exception: Factory-installed heat rejection devices 'i.v:ithi:n.HVAC equipment tested and rated in accocdanc.e \vit:h
Tables C403.2.3(6) and C403 2.3(7).
C403.4.5 Requirements for complex mechanical systems serdng mulripl_e zones.
Sections C403.4.5.1 through C403.4.5.5 shall apply to complex m-ochanioal.systems seningmultiple zones. Supply air
sy-stems. serving muhjple zones shan be VA\t systems: "~.vhich, during periods ofoccupancy, are designed and capable of
being controlle.d to reduce primary a:ir supply to each zone to one ofthe :fullowlng befOre reheating, recooling or mixing
takes place:
1. Thirtypercentofthe ma"'C:im..nn supply air to each zone.
1. Three hundred din(l-42 L/s) or less \vhere the ma·-cimrnnflow rate is less than 10 percent ofthe total :fun
system supply a:irtlo"'iv rate.
3. The minimum·ventilati.onrequirements of Chapter 4 ofthe New York City Jfechanical Code,
4. Any higher rate that can be detmnstrated to reduce mrerall sy:;tetn annual energy use by o:ffietting
reheat·'[ecool energy losses through a reduction :in outdoor air intake IDr the sy:;tem, as appro""~.ted by the code
official
5. The air flow rate required to cotq)ly \\ri.th applicable codes or accreditation standards, such as pressure
relationships or min:inrumair change rates.
Exception: TI1e. fOllowing define ·where indi·vidual zones or ;,vhere entire air distribution systelllS are exetqJted
frotn the requirenr.nt fur VA V control:
L Zones or stpplyair sy"Stems "'ivhere at least 75 percent ofthe energy fOr reheating or IDr pro. . .riding "'ivarm
air in mixing S)'""Stems. is provided from a site-recovned or site-solar energy source.
2. Zones where. special humidity levels are required to satisi)rprocess needs.
3~ Zones with apeak supply air quantityof300 din(l42lis) or less and where the flow rate is less than 10
percent ofthe totalfansystetnsupplyair:flow rate.
4. Zones where the ·vohnne ofair to be reheated, recooledor mlxed :is no greater than the·voh.tme ofoutside
air required to meet the minim.uu,rentilationrequiements ofChapter 4 ofth= .Vew IOrk City Jfechanical
Code~

5. Zones or supplyalr systems 1vith thermostatk andhumid:i.static controls capable ofoperating in se-quence
the supply of heating and cooling energy to the zone.s and wru:h are capable ofpre:venting reh:ating,
recooling, mix-ing or simultmeous supply ofa:ir that has been pre,iously cooled, either tn:chanically or
through the use of economizer S)-'Stems, and air ihat has been previm..IS~' mechanically heated
C403.4.5.l Single duct variable- air Yolume- (VA V) systems~ tenninal devices.
Single duct VAV systetns. shall use terminalde:vices capable ofreducing the, supply ofprirn:n-y supply air before
reheating or recooling takes place.
C403.4.5.2 Dual duct and mixing VAV systems, terminal deYices.
Systems. ihathave one ·wannalr duct and one cool air duct shall use terminalde·vices which are c.apable ofreducing
the flow :from one duct to a minimum befOre mixing ofair :II-omthe other duct takes place.
C403.4.5.3 Single fan dual duct and tuixing VAV systems, economizers.

Individual dual duct or :m:i..xing heating and cooling systems "'ivith a single. fan and 'ivith total capacities greater than
90,000 Btu!h [(26 375 W) 75 tons] shall not be eqllipped with air economizers~
C403.4.5.4 Supply-air temperature reset controls.
1-Iult:iple zone HVAC systems shall-include controls thatautormticallyreset the supply-a:irtefil)erature 1n response
to representative building loads, or to outdoor air te.nyerature. The controls shall be capable ofresetting the. supply
air temperature at le.ast 25 percent ofthe d.ii:Jerence bet.veen the design supply-air temperature and the de.signroom
air te.~erature.
Exceptions:
L Systems thatpre"\'i:llt reheai::ing recooling or mixing ofhe.ated and cooled supply air.
1. Seventy :fi:ve per-cent ofthe energy for reheating is from site-recovered or site solar energy sources.
3. Zones with peak supply air quantities of300 cfin(142 L./s) or less.
C403.4.5.5 .l\.fultiple-zone VA V system ventilation opti.mization control.

~·fult-jple-zone
VA V sy"Stems \Vi:th DDC of individual zone boxes reporting to a central control panel shall have
automatic controls configured to reduce outdoor air intake flo\v belo;,v des-ign rates -in response to changes in the
systemventilaiioneffidency (E,,) as defined by ASHR.'\.E 90~1, Section 6533~
 Exceptions:
L VA V sy"Stems with zonal transfer funs thatrec1rcu1ate air from other zones \vithout die.ctlymix.ing it
·with outdoor air, dual-duct dual-fan \lA V syste.mso and VAV S}'"Stems "iVith :fun-po\ve-re.d terminal
units.
1. Systems ha'ing exhaust ai energyreco'\:-ery~ cofi\)lying \Vith Section C403.2.6.

3_ Systems \vheretotaldesignexhaustairflow is more than 70 perce-ntoftotaldesign outdoor air intake

flo\v requirenl.:nts.
C403.4.6 Heat recovery for sex-vice ·water heating.
Condenserheatrecoveryshallbe installed fOr heating or reheating ofsef'\ii:e bot\vater pro"\ided the ID.cilityoperates 24
hours a day, the total installed heat capacity ofwater-cooled s;>tems exceeds 6,000,000 Btu'm (1 758 600 W) ofheat
rejection, and the design service water heating load exceed; 1,000,000Btu/h (293 100 W}
The requlre-d heat recovery S)>stetn shall ha·ve. the capacity to pro,ide the s:maller of
1. Sixty percent ofthe peak: heat rejection load at design conditions; or
2. Ibe. preheating required to raise the peak. service hot\Vater drmv to 85:oF (29:oC).

Exceptions:
1. Facilities that etqJloy condenser heat recovery fOr space heating or reheat purposes ;,vith a heat recovery
design exceeding 30 percent ofthe peak \Vater- cooled condenser load at design conditions_
'1 Facilities that provide 60 percent oftheir sen.rice"ivater heating :frotnsite solar or site recovered energy or
:ffotnoiher sources.

C403.4. 7 Hot gas bypass limitation.

Cooling systems shall not use hot gas bypass or other e-.;,"a.porator pressure control systems unless the system is designed
with nrultiple steps ofunloading or continuous-capacitytmdulati.on The capacityofthe hot gas bypass shall be limited
a> indicated in Table C403A7

Exception: l..initrrypackaged sy>stems with cooling capacities not greater than 90,000 Btu-'h (16 379 \V).

TABLE C403.4.7
MAXIMUM HOT GAS BYPASS CAPACITY
~LI..XBflnl HOT GAS B"i'PASS CAPACITY
RATED CAPACITY
(~it of total canacin-l
~2-40,0-00Btu-h 5{1
> 2+0,000 Btu-h 25
-J:-c-r SL 1 Br:t!'1'lb
-- th.••:tmaluru.tperhcu- O..:.!ijl
'" \\.'
C403.4.8 Energy recover;: ventilation systeJ:lll.
The pro'\:isions. of Section C403.2.6 shall apply to couplex HV AC systems and equipment
C403.4.9 Air system design and control
The provi>wns ofSectwn C403 .2.10 shall apply to conplex HVAC systems and equipment.
SECTIOXECC C404
SERVICE WATER HEATL'\G
(:\laudatory)
C404.1 General.
This section covers the rninim..nn efficiency o£ and controls for, service \Vater-~at:ing equipment and insulation ofser·vic.e
hot-.,vater piping.

C404.2 Sen-ice- water-heating equipl.lle-nt performanc.e effic.iency.

V./ater-heating equipment and bot water storage tanks shall!l.'l:etthe requiretrents ofT able C404.2. The e:fficien:yshallbe
verified thro~h data :fumis.hed by the mamrfacturer or through certification under an approved ceti::ification program.
 TABLE C404.2
~~·~·~·-·······~··~·~··~·· MINIMUM PE~ANCE OF WATER.HEATING EQUIPMENI_~..... ,..........~····~···..........
1
I SliT CAT£GORY SUBCAHGORYOR PLRFOIDIA:\CE TEST
EQUIP~II:\"' TliPE 1 (mput) RATI:\G CO:\'DITION REQUIRED" PROCEDI:RE
~12kW Resistance 0.97-0.GO 13.2V~EF DOE 10 CFRPart4-30

\\~ater heaters, > 12 k\V Resistance 1.73V+ 155 SL, Btuh A"\SIZ2U0.3
eledric
~1-+ amps and
Heat pump DOE 10 CFRPart-!.30
< 250 vults

~20 gal DOE 10 C-FRPart+30

Storage water heater-s, > 75,000 Btu-·h and SO%E,

< +,000 Btu.-h'gal
gas ::;.155,00{1 Btuh {QiSW + 11-G _fo}SL,Btuh
..-\.:."\SIZ2UD.3
S0%;E,
> 155,000 B-mh < -!,DOO Btuih'gal
{ Q:'SCC + llC §-}51, Btuh
I
0
>}~Q 0~go~~'!.: ;:. +,~~~~B2~~/gal o. s2 -o.oo t9v, EF DOE 10 CFRPart-BO I
f.-~:.......~........f·-c-;-;::c:::~:-:-- -~-····

.~'iSIZ2L!G.3l
Instantaneous ~ +,ooo Bru.ch. gal
·.vate-rheaters, ~ 200,000 Btuh
and< 10 gal
gas
~ +,00·0 Btu-h-"galand SO~---~ E,
~200,0(){1 Btuh
?_lOgal tQ.:SOO + HO JV)SL,Btuh

~ 105,MO Btu·h ~20: gal DOE 10 CFRPart-BO

Storage '''~etheaters, [------·-·-----t--·---·-----j·----~,;-;,;o~_,;c"E.~.- - - - · - - t - - - - - -
80
~ lOS ,OW Btu·h < +,D-00 Bru,;ligal .~'iS I Z21.10 .3
{Q.-'800 ..,. llC .}V)3L,Btuh

~ .!.,{}{){}
Bmh/gal and
<,21-G,OOO Btu.-h DOE 10 CFRPart-!.30
<2 gal
Instantaneous
~ -1:,00{1 Btu-'higal and
water heaters, > 210,000 Btu··h SD%E,
< 10 gal
oil .-\c"'\SIZ2l.10..3
:::-. -i.,O{t{l Btu·higaland 7S%;E,
> 21 0,-GO{I Btu:h
?:.10 gal { Q.'SOO ..,. 110 JV} 51, Bruh i
Hot '·''ater supply boUers, ;::: 300,000 Btu·hand ?:. 4-,0·00 Btuhigal and
SO%E,
gas and oil < 12,50{1,000 Btwh < 1Q gal

Hot 'J.'ate:rsupplyboUers, ?:. 300,000 Btu·h and ?:. 4-,0:00 Btu-higaland SO%lE,
.4..:."\TSIZ2UG.3
gas < 12,500,000 Btu.-h ?:.10 gal ( Q:SOO + 110 .JV;- SL, Btuh
Hot water supply boilers, > 300,000 Btwh and > 4-,00·0 Btuhigaland 7S%E,
oil < 12,500,-GOO Btu.·h > 10 gal 110 .J'V)SL,Btuh

Pool heaters,
ASHR...\E 1+6
gas end oil

Heat pump pool heaters All 4-J} COP .".RRR ! 160

1vf:inimum insulation
Unfired storage tanks requirement R-12.5 (none)
(h · if · 'FJ'Btu
Fct SI: :c [('F)- 32}'lS, 1 Britishth.."tmallltlltperhCu-·0.2;3"( "-'~ l §illcn 3.735 L, 1 Brifuhth=r.lllal unitperluurper gallcn- {l.07S \\'. L.
a. Erergyfi.ctcr (EF) and thf1'.lna1 fffi:i."'n:y(E.i) Me :ntininmm requ3remem. In the EF equation, F is th= n.ted v;:lume :ingalbm.
b. Standbylm{SL)-6. the maximumBtu-h based en a nc-mirn17D'F temperatm differen.:.e bet',;;'eemtcred \;;-at=ran:l. amb:i:mtr;:-quiremffits. Inth: SL eqmt:icn, Q
is. t!:e m:trephte itlp.Jtrate 1nBtub.In the SL equati."n.fcrelect:r-ic waerhearers, F:is tre ratedwlume ing;:llm'B. In the SL equatio-n:fur-ciland §lS\\-ater reaters
and OOil:t"s, F :B the tated >-clume in gallcm.
c. lnsta.n:areou; water heaters ,,jtb 1npu. rates belc'l-v 20G,OOO Btu'h mU>t ·:!Dttlp-ly 'Ji1J:h t!:e~e requ3remem :if th:: wate-r !Eater 1:; de::igned to !Eat \r..o.ter to
tetnpffatures lSO'F or high:.:r.

C404.3 Temperature controls.

Service water-heating eqmpment shall be provided wilh controls to allow a se1point ofllO'F ( 43'C) fur eqmptrent serving
dwelling uruts and 90'F (32'C) fDr eqmpnrnt serving olher occupancies. The outlft tetl\)erature of lavatories in public
fucility re.st rooms shall be limited to 11 O'F ( 43'C).
C404.4 Heat tl-aps.
\Vater-heating equiptl1e11t not supplied 1vith integral heat traps and sening noncirculat:ing systems shall be provided \Vith
heat traps on the supply and discharge piping associated 1vith the equipment

C404.5 Pipe insulation.

For automat:ic.-drc.ulating hot ·water and heat-traced systems, piping shaJI be insulated \Vith not less ~ 1 inch (25 ~ of
insulation ha\·ing a conductivity not exceeding 0.27 Btu per inch'h x fi~ x °F (1.53 \V per 25 tnm/m... x K). The first 8 fe-et
(2438 mm) ofpiping :innon-hot-\\'ater-supplytenperature maintenance S)'Stems sen:ed by equipment vdthout integral heat
traps shall be insulated 1vith 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) ofmaterial having a conductivity not exceeding 0.27 Bi.uper inch.:h :..:: :fi:2 :x:
'F (1.53 \V per 25 mnim' x K).

Exception: Heat-traced piping systems shall meet the insulation thickness requirements per the manufacturer's
installation instructions. Untraced piping within a heat traced sy'Stem shall be insulated ;,vith not less than 1 inch (15
mm) ofinsulation having a conductivity not exceeding 0.27 Btu per inch'h ;.:: ii ~< ·~F (1.:53 \V per 25 rmnhl.x 1..).
C404.6 Hot 'miter syste1n controls.

Circulating hot water S)<stem pumps or heat trace shall be arranged to be turned off either autormtically or manually ;,yhen
there is limited hot ;,vater demand. Ready access shall be pro;,-ided to the operating controls.

C404. 7 Pools and ingrolDld permanently installed spas (Mandatory).

Pools and in,o:round permanentl;y installed spas shall cotqJI;ywiih Sections C404.7.1 through C404.7.3.
C404.7.l Heaters.
All heaters shall be equipped \Vith a readily accessible on-offs;,v:itch that -is mounted outside of the heater to allmv
shutting offthe hearer wnhout adjusting ihe ihenmstlt setting. Gas-fired heaters shall not be equipped wilh constlnt
burning pilot lights.

C404. 7.2 Time switches.

T:inr switches or other control method that can automatic.allytumo:ffand on heaters andplll'q)s according to a preset
schedule shall be 1nstalled on all heaters and pUtqlS. He-aters, plill1JS and :tmtors that have built in timers shall be
deem:-d in con:pliance ;,vith this re-quirement.

Exceptions:

1. \vnere public health standards require 24-hour Pllnl' operation.

2. \Vhere pUllpS are required to operate solar- and ;,vaste-heat-reco·verypoolheating syste-ms.

C404.7.3 Covers.
Heated pools and inground permanently instaUed spas. shall be-provided ;,vith a vapor-retardant cove-r.

Exception: A vapor-retardant cover is not required :!Dr pools deriving ov-er 70 percent of the energy fur he-a~
:R-om site-recovered energ}~ such as a heat plllq) or solar energy source cotq:ruted ov--er an operating season
SECTIOC" ECC C405
ELECTRIC_o\L POWER A.'\"D LIGHID\G SYSTE:\15
(.\1~'\"DATOR"t)

C405.l General (!\'laudatory).

This section covers llghting sy-stem controls, the connection of ballasts, the mL"'{-imum lighting po\ver :fur :interior
applications, electrical energy consumption, and mini:m.nnacceptable lighting equip-rn:nt IDr exter-ior applications.

Exception: D;,:velling units \Vithin commercial buildings shall not be required to cotqJly \Vith Sections C405.2 through
C405.5 provided that a mirUn:rum of75 percent ofihe larqls inpenmnentlyinstalled lighting fixtures, other than low
voltage. lighting, shall be high-efficacy larqls.

C405.2 Lighting controls (l\Iandatory).

Lighting syste:rns shall be provided \v:i:th controls as spec:ified in Sections C405.2.1, C405.2.2, C405.2.3 and C4051.4_
C405.2.l :\bnuallighting controls.
All buildings shall include tnanuallightingcontrols thatnk:ettherequirements ofSections C405.2.1.1 and C405.2.1_2.

C405.2.l.l Interior lighting controls.

Each area enclosed by,valls or floor-to-ceiling partitions shall ha\'e at least one manual control ±Dr the lighting
serving that area. The required controls shall be located 1v:ithinthe area ser'\eed by the controls or be a remote s\vitch
that identifies the lights sen.:oed and indicates their status.
Exceptions:

1. Are-as designated as security or emergency areas that need to be continuously lighted.

:2. Lighting in sta.:ir\vay:s or corridors that are elenrnts ofthe nrans of egress.
C405.2.l.l Light reduction controls.
Each area that is required to have a manual control shan also allo\v the occ:upant to reduce the connected lighting
load in a reasomhlo' uniiDrm illumination pattern by at least 50 percent. Lighting reduction shall be achieved by
one ofthe follo\ving or other apprm:oed method:
L Controlling all lamps or luminaires;
L Dual s-..vitching of alternate rows ofhnninaires, alternate huninaires or alternate lamps;
3. Switching the middle hmp luntinaires independently ofthe outer lamps; or
4. S\vitdting each hnninaire or each lau:p.

Exception: Light reduction controls nee-d not be provided in the fotlo;,ving areas and spaces:

1. Areas that have only one lu:minaire, 1vith rated pmver less than 100 1vatts.
2. Areas that are controlled by an occupant-sens-ing de·vice.
3. Corridors, equipment rooms, storerooms, restroorns, public lobbies, electrical or mechanical rooms.
4. Sleeping unit (see Section C405.2.3).
5. Spaces tbatuse less than 0.6 watts per square fuot (6.5 \Vim').
6. Da){ight spaces corr.plying with Section C405.2.23.2.
C405.2.2 Additional lighting controls.
Each area that is required to have a manual control shall also have controls that :lllE-et the requirements of Sections
C405.2.2.1, C405.2.2.2 and C405.2.2.3.
Exception: Additional lighting controls need not be pro\---ide.d in the foDo;,ving spaces:
I. Sleeping units.
2. Spaces where patient care is directlypro1.:ided.

3. Spaces \Vhere an automatic. shutoffwould endanger occupant sa±etyor security

4. Lighting intended IDr continuous operation.
C405.2.2.1 Automatic time s'nitch control de,ices.
Autormtic time switch controls shall be installed to control lighting in all areas ofthe building.
Exceptions:
1. Emergency egress lighting does not need to be controlled by an automatic time s1vitc1L
2. Lighting in spaces controlled by occupancy sensors does not need to be controlled byautormtic tim.=
s;.vitch controls.

The automatic time s;,vitch control device shall :include an override s\vitching device that c.o!l\)lie-s ;.vith the
rollcwing:
 L The override switch shall be ina readily accessible location;
'! The override s\vitch sb.illl be located ;,vhere the lights controlled by t"he S"i\'itch are visible; or fr..e S\vitch
sb..allprov"i:l.e a trechanismwhlch annoU!.ces the area coniroikd by the s\vitch..;

3. The m-rerr:ide s\vitch shallpermi:t :manual operation;

4_ The mrerride s\v:itch-: \Vhen -iPJtiated, s11all permit the conirolled lighting to rennin on fOr a ma...amum of2
hours; and
5. Anyir..di.vidual o\:c:rride s\vitch shall-control tl:;c lighting fur a tna"X.:imutn area of5,000 square :reet (465
ni)
Exception: \V:ithin m:ills, .arcades, auditorimr.s, single tena.-rttretall spaces, fudustrialfadl.:ilies and are:P...as:

1. Tl1e tim.e limit sb..all be penritted to exceed 2 hours provided the override s\vitch is a captive key
device; ar'..rl.

2_ The area ,conirolle.d by the mrerride S\'.-'itch is permitted to exceed 5,000 square feet {465 nl), bu.--t
shallmt exceed 20,000 s~di;et (1860 m').
C4G-5.22.2 Occupancy sensors.
Automatic control devices. shall be instilled in the :fu11nvi..!g spaces to automatically turn off lights within 30
minutes ofalloccupants.lea'\i!1..gthe spac-e as follows:

L Occupancy sens-ors shall be installed in all" classrooms (not i-n..cru.d.irt....g shop classrooms, laboratory
chssrooms, and prescho-ol classrooms), -co!lJhence/r~eti:P..g roon1s, en:ploy~-e lur_,.ch and break rooms,
and offices stnllLf'-f than 200 S'F1.:.1re feet (18_5 m 2) ln. area These shall be rna...1.ual-on switches_ Such
sensors and controls shall not have an-ovetride switch tlmt converts fromt11..1Lt1ua1-on t-o automatic.-o:n
fimctionality_ The-occu.pancyse!l..sor may have a grace period ofup to 30 seconds to turn on the lighting
automatically after the sensor }l__as tumed-offthe lighting if occ:q:.ancyis detected.
2_ Occupancy sensors sPill be installed in restr-ooms, storage rooms, pri.>.'ate offices 200 square R-et (18.5
m 1) in area or greater, jwJtorial _closets, and -other spaces 300 square feet :in area or less enclosed by
floor-to-ceiling height partitions, except for spaees listed in Item L These automatic control devic.es
sb..allbe irt..stalled to automatically tum offlights with:in30 minutes ofall occupants leaviP..g the space, w..n.
shall either be manual-on-or s£-..all be controlled to autonnti.callyturn the lighting on to mt :tmre than 50
percent po·..ver.
Exception: Full automatic-on controls shall be permitted to controllig:htirt__g in public corridors,
stainva)'So restrooms, primary building entra..£Ce -areas and lobbies, and areas \vhere manual-on
operation \Vou1d endanger the safety or security ofthe mom or b-tillding occupants_

C405.2.2.3 Daylight zone control.

Daylight zones shall be designed such that lights in the da~htzo:ne are controTiedindepe-ndentlyofgeneralarea
lighting mill are .controlled inaccordanee \Vith either Section C405.2.2.3.1 or Sect:IDnC405.L2_3_2_ Each dajlight
eontrol zone shall not exc-eed 2,500 square feet (232 m 2). Contiguous daylight zone.s adjacent to "\'Crtical
:fenestration are allmved to be conirolled by a siP..gle conirolli:ng device provided that they do not incbde zop_es
Eci:P_g tmre tha.11 t>.vo adjacent cardinal orientations (ie., nor~ east, south, \Vest). Daylight zones under sk-ylights
m:n-e 1han 15 feet (4572 rr:n\1- from the perim::ter shall be controlled separately frmn dayi:ight zones adjacent to
vertical fenestration
Exception: Da;ilight zones enclosed by\valls or ceilingheight·partitions and -containing t.vo or fhver light
:fi""-tures are not required to P..avea separate S\V-itch fOr general area liglrtiP..g_

C405.2.2.3.l Manual claylighting cJitttrols.

~·fanual controls sb..all be -instalkd in da)light zones lmle-ss automatic controls are -installed 1n accorda.11.ce with
Section C405.2.2.3.2.
C405.2.2.3.2 Automatic cl.>ylighting controls.
Set-point ru'"ld other controls fOr calibrating t1r light:i:fl..g control device s}.callbe readily access-ible_
 Daylighting controls de·vice shall be capable ofautomaticall~lreducing the lighting pov•:er in re-sponse to
available daylight by either one ofthe :fullo·wing methods:
L Continuous dimming using dimming ballasts and daylight-seming autormtic controls that are
capable of reducing the pmver of general lighting in the dayiit zone continuously to less than 35
percent ofrated power at maximlmlight ou1put.
2. Stepped dimming using nrulti-level switchlng and dayiight-sensing controls that are capable of
reducing lightingpo-.,ver automatically. The S)lStemshallprovide a m:inirnu.tnofnvo control channels.
per zone and be installed ina manner suc-hthatatleastone control step is bet\veen50 percent and 70
percent of design lighting power and another control step is no greater than 35 percent of design
pmver.
C405.2.2.3.3 ::\fulti-le.-ellighting controls.
\\!'here trulti-levellighting controls are required bythls code, the general lighting in the daylight zone shall be
separately controlled by at least one multi-level lighting control that reduces the lighting pmver :in response to
daylight a".a:ilable in the space. \\.~here the daylit illuminance in the space is greater than the rated illuminance
of the general lighting of dayiight zones, ihe general lighting shan be automatk.ally controlled so that its
power draw is no greater than 35 perce:ntofitsratedpmver. The multi-lev"ellighting control shall be located so
that calibration and set point adjustllrnt controls. are read-ily accessible and separate :from the light sensor.
C405.2.3 Specific applic.ation controls.
Specific application controls shall be provided fur the fullowing:
L Display and accent light shall be controlled by a dedicanod control which is independent oftlle controls fur
other lighting 'ivithin the room or space.
2. Lighting in cases. used :fur display case purposes shall be controlled by a dedicated control ·which is
independent ofthe controls :fur other lighting iv:ithin the room or space.
3. Hotelandnntel sleeping units and guest suites shall have a master control device at the mainrootnent:rythat
co:nirols allpennanentlyinstalled lrnninaires and s'ivitchedreceptacles.
4. Supplenrntal task lighting, inclnding permanently installed under-shelforunder-cabinetlighting, shall have a
control devic:e integral to the luminaires. or be controlled by a wall-UDunted control devic.e pro·~;.-ided the-
control device is readily accessible.
5. Lighting IDrnon:vis.ualapplications, suc.has plantgro\vth and food -;,varming, shall be con1rolled by a dedicated
control \vhich is independent ofthe controls :fur other lighting ;,vith:in the room or space.
6. Lighting equipm:nt that is :!Dr sale or :!Dr dem.Jnslmtions :in lighting education shall be controlled by a
dedicated control \vhich is independent ofthe controls :!Dr other lighting \Vithin the room or space.
C405.2.4 Exterior lighting conlrols.
All exterior lighting shall be provided with a c ontroltllat automatically turns offtlle lighting when daylight is available.
Where lightingtlle building Jit<;ade or landscape, 1he lighting shall also be provided with controls 1hat automatically shut
offthe llghting :ff-om 12 tn:idnight or \Vithin one hour ofthe end ofbusines.s operations, lvhichever is later until6 a.m or
business opening whichever is earlier. Exterior lighting other than bu:ilding fat;ade or landscape lighting shall be
pro\":ided 'iv-ith controls configured to automatically reduce the connecte-d lighting po\ver by at least 30 percent :ff-om 12
midnight or \\ith:in one hour of the end ofbusiness operations, whichever is later unti16 am or business opening
whiche'\:-er is earlier or during any period when no activity has been detected :!Dr a titre ofno longer than 15 minutes.
All controls that operate as a function oft:inr shall be capable ofretaining programming and the time setting during a
loss ofpo\ver ofat least 10 hours.
Exceptions:

1. E nrrgency lighting that is intended to be automatically offduring building operation

2. Lighting specifically required to satis:fY·heahh and Jiie saretyrequire=ts.
3. Decorative gas lighting s:ystems.
4. Lighting tOr covered vehicle entrances or exits. :from buildings or parking structures \vhere re.quired for
safety, security~ or eye adaptation.
C405.3 Reserved
C405.4 Exit signs (Mandatory).
Internally illuminated exit signs shall mt exceed 5 1vatts per side.
C405.5 Interior lighting power requirements (Presctipth~e-).

A building complies \vith this section :if its total connected lighting pmYer cak:ulated under Se.:tion C405.5.1 is no greater
than the interior lighting power calculated under Section C-405.5.2.

C 405.5.1 Total connected interior lighting powe-r.

The- total com1ected interior lighting po;,ver (v,•atts) shall be the siDnofthe ;,vatts ofall interior lighting equiptrent as
determined in accordance with Sections C405.5.1.1 through C405.5.1.4.
Exceptions:
1. The connecte.dpo\Ver associated with fue iOllmving lighting equipment is not included incalcuhtingtotal
connected ligh~ pmver.
1.1. Pro:!Essional sports arena playing field lighting.
1.2. Sleeping unit lighting in hotels, motels, boarding houses or similar buildings.
1.3. Enrrgency lighting automaticall~y off du-ing nonm.l building operation.

1.4. Lighting in spaces specifically designed for use by occupants -.;.vith spedallighting needs
inchlding the ·visually i.-rq:.aired and other medical and age-related -issues.

1.5. Lighting in interior spaces that have been specifically designated as a registered interior
historic landmark.
L6. Casino gaming areas.
2.. Lighting equipment used for the follmdng shall be exempt pro'\rided that it is in addition to general
lighting and is controlled by an -indepen:ient control de'\ice:
2.1. Task lighting fur medical and dental purposes.

2.1. Display lighting fur exhibits :in galleries, nruseums and monuments.

3. Lighting for theatrical pl...ll"poses, -including per:furtmnee, stage, :film production ani video produ:tion.
4. Lighting fur photographic processes.
5. Lighting :integral to equipment or inst:ru~rentation and is installed by the manufacturer.
6.. Task lighting :f.Dr plant grm·vth or :maintenance .
/.. Advertising signage or directional signage.
8.. In restaurant buildings and areas, lighting :fur food -.;.varming or integral to food preparation equipment.
9. Lightingeqillprrentthatis fur sale.
10. Lighting demonstration equiptrent -in lighting education :!Rcilities.
1L Lighting appro'\ed because ofsafet~tor emergency considerations, inchlsive ofexit lights .
12. Lighting :integral to both open and glass-enclosed refrigerator and :Jree-zer cases.
13. Lighting in retail display windows, provided the display area is enclosed by ceiling-heightpartitions.
VI. Furniture mounted supplemental task lighting that is controlledbyautomatic shutoff
C405.5.l.l Screw lamp holders.
The \Vattage shall be the !l'la..X-imumlabeled wattage ofthe hnninaire .

C405.5.l.2 Re-s erred.

 C405.5.l.3 Other lwninaires.
TI1e ·..vattage ofall other lighting equipm=nt inchlding hnn:inaires 1vith :integral or remJte ballasts, transformers, or
s:imibr de-.tices shall be the ;,vattage ofthe lighting equiprrent verifie-d through data furnished by the manu:facturer
or other approved sm1:rces.

C405.5.l.4 Lighting track and plug-in bmway.

The ;,vattage shall be:

1. The specified wattage ofthe ll.lllllnrures included in the system with a minimum of30 Wilin ft. (98 W/lin
m); or
2. The \Vattage limit of the system's circuit breaker; or
3. The \Vattage limitofother permanent current limiting devi:e(s) on the system; or
4. For lo\V 'ultage S}'Stems, the ma..~num ;,vattage ofthe transfbnner supplying the systetn
C405.5.2 Interior lighting power.
The total interior lighting power allowance (watts) is determined according to Table C405.5.2(1) using the Buililing
Area :VIethod, or Table C405.5.2(2) using the Space-by-Space :Method, ror all areas of the building covered in this
permit For the BuildingArea~fethod, the interio-r lighting pmverallmvan:e is the floor area for each building area type
listed in Table C405.52(l) times the value from Table C405.5.2(1) for that area. For the purposes of this method, an
"area" shall be defined as all contiguous spaces that accommodate or are associated \vith a single building area type as
listed in Table C405.5.2(1). Where this method is used to calculate the total interior lighting power ror 11!1 entire
building, each build:ing area type shall be treated as a separate area. For the Space· by· Space )..fethod, the interior
lighting po·wer allowance is determined byrmiltiplyi:ngthe floor areaofeachspace t:irres ihe value ±Or the space type in
Table C405.5.2(2) that tmst closely represents the proposed use ofthe space, and then summing the lighting pmver
allO\vances ±Or all spaces. Tradeoffi a.Imng spaces are permitted.
 TABLE C405.5.2(1)
INTERIOR LIGHTING POWER ALLOWANCES:
BUILDING AREA METHOD
BUILDIC>1G AREA T'<'PE LPD (wlft')

Courthouse 12
~~~-~~~~-~-~-~-- ~----~~-~--·~~~~- ~-~~~~~~--~~

Dining: bar loungeileisure 1.3

Dining: cateteria, :Sst food 1.-+
··:::-:-·''~~····-~-
---~-. ~---~~~-·--~-.-~--~ .. ~-~~----~~-·-··
Dining: fimlily L6
l.G
Exen:i5e center 1.0
Fire station 0 .S
-~·~· ····~~·-~---·····-~······~·~·~~·~·~·~····~·~---·~
GJmnasiurn 1.1

Hotel LO
Library 13

)..fotion picture theater 1.2

!---:.__--~·-----~-----·----
).-fultimmily (!. 7

Parking garage !J.3

I Penetentiafy 1.0
Per:futming arts theater 1.6
Police station 1.0
Post office .1.1
Religious bu:i1d.ing 1.3
Reta:il 1.+
Schooliuniversity t .2
Spotts arena 1.1
Town hall 1.1
Tmnsportation l. J}
f---'.---··-----·----!-----------1
\Varehome 0.6
·workshop
 TABLE C405.5.2(2)
INTERIOR LIGHTING POWER ALLOWANCES:
SPACE -BY- SPACE METHOD

CO~H!ON SPACE-BY~'ll'ACE TYPES LPD (wlfr)

}..trium F.irst -1.0 feet :in height 0.03 per ft. bt .

•.Wum ..A.bove. +O feet in he:icl1t 0 . 02 per ft. ht.
_,;ndience/seating area pennanent
For auditorium 0_9
For perfDnning arts theater 2. 6
For motion pichlre theater 1.2
Classroom lecture/training uo
Codrence.-hleeting:'rnultipUtpose- 1.2
Corridor/transition 0.7
Dining area
B ar/lounge-·leisure dining L+D
Family ditllno::r area U-D
D:ressi:ngi:fittin::2; room performing arts theater u
Electric-at ··meehanic al uo
"FOodPreparation~---~----·" -'"'"·~-~~""~--~~~~-~-~~-~~'~"

uo
Laboratory :!Dr classrooms l.3
Lab oratonr tOr medical':industri.a1/re search LS
Lobby uo
Lobby fbrperfonning arts theater ,_,
Lobby IDrmotion picture theater LO
Locl:erroom
------- o_so ----
Lounge recreation o_s
Office enclosed u
Office open plan LO
Resn-oom LO
Sales area L6'
-~

Stairt\·ay tUO
Storage o_s
Worl:shop L60
C outthouseip olic e- station. pe~tentiary
Courtroom t90
Con:finement cells u
Judge chambers 1.30
Penitentiary audience seating 0.5
Penitentiat'}' classroom 1.3
Penitentiary dinlng 1.i
BUILDING SPECIFIC SPACE-BY-SPACE TYPES
_..lulto:motive senciceirepair 0.70
Bank/office bacl.:ing activity area l.5
Donnltorv living quarters L!O
Gymnasiumditness center
Fitness area OS
G)mnas-ium audien:e/seating 0.+0
PlaJ'.ing area l.+D
Healthcare tlini:.·hospital
C. o:rridors/trans:ition LOG
Exam-'treatm.ent 1.70
Emergency 2. 70
Public and stafflounge o_so
).·fedic.al supplies uo
~ursery 0_9
~urse station l.DO
Physica11herapy 0_90
Patient room 0.70
Pharmacy 1.10
Radiology. imaging 1.3
Operating room 2.20
Reco'i.'ety L2
Lotltlge:recreation o_s
Laundry- washing o_&J
Hotel
Dining area 1.30
Guest roams L!O
 Hotel lobby 2.10
Highway lodging dining 1.20
Hi.ehwavlo.fuin.g guest rooms 1.!0
Library
Stacks uo
Card file and cataloguing L!G
Readlng area Li'O
::-danu:facturing
Corridors_,'tran~tion 0.-1-0
Detailed manuiicturing u
Equipment room LO
Extra high bay(?- 50-foot :door-ceiling height) 1.1
High bay (25-- SG-foot :floor-ceiling height) 1.20
T OW bay(< 25-:fuot floor-ceiling height) 1.2
::-.·1useum
G ene:ral exhib:itian !.00
Restomtian LiO
?ad::ing garage- garage areas 0.2
Convention center
Exhlbit space L)i}
Audience/seating area 0.90
~·-·-·-~---~----------

Fire stations
Englne:room D. SO
Sleepiru!; quartet--s 0.30
Post office
0.9
S orting are a
Religious builfug
Fellowship han 0.60
Audience seating 1..+0
W oriliip pulpit'choi' 2.+0
R<tail
D:ressing.::fitting area OS
~·.fall concourse 1.6
Sales area LD'
"""

Sports arena
_-\udience seating u
Court sports area -Class+ 0.7
Court sports area- Class 3 1.2
Court sports area- Class 2 L9
Coutt sports area- Class 1 3.0
Ring sports area 2.7
Transportation
_.J..ir,'trainibus baggage area !.DO
-'\.lrport concourse 0.60
Tenninal- ticket collflte:r uo
\Varehouse
Fine mater.ial storage uo
).·:!edium bulky material
'"
ForSI:lf-cct=_:~A.Smm, . ., '
'.....-.,.attper~qmrw:fuct r. 'i\.m.
0.60
----
a. 'i,\·'l:ltle 1ighti.qg: equipment B ::pecifud. to be install~d to higili.§Pt ~pedfi: ncrchmdise :in add:iticn to li_gbtirg equipment ~pedfi:d :fu:r g:.-n.,=nlligh:iog am ll
~\-.;<it:c!Ed c:rdimme den circuit;; diffemt frcm tff: cit:::uitsfo:r g:.-n:ralligtting the sma'Der cftb:;, actmlwatta~ cl" the 'Eghtingeqcipmm irutall:d. ~pecifi::allyfo:r
merchm:i.ise, N additicml'li,ghtiqgpowe:r a:. determined ~lew shill be add:cd to the interi."t: ligbt:irgpc•.-o;·cer det!-nuired lnacccrda.n:-e y,iththis lire item.
Cakulate the add-itiomllightingp:l''-er a:. fullC\\·s:
_!l,dd-il:iomlllte:ric:r Lighting:Pc;.;,~:r _!illowan:e = 5(:-{}y,;att:.+ (R;;ta11Area 1 x 0.6 '\V.ftl + (R=tail.%ea 2 x D.6 W:'fi 2)+(Reta11_%e-a 3 x 1.4 \V-frl) +(Retail
_%ea 4 x 2.5 w. n1;.
>'ih.."'l"e:
Retail-~a l = The floor areafcrallprod-oct:>nct llited1nRetaiL%ea1, 3 -o:r.$.
&tJ.iL-\.rea 2 = The floor area ued iDr tie :.ale nf\ebkles, :.po·:ttinggood~ ani ::tnallel=ctrcni::s.
:RztaiL.\rea 3 = The:flc.cr area uredfo:r t:h: 2-e offumirure, dctillg_ cosmetic:. and art\.>;;c:rk.
Retail_o\rea 4 = The :fleer area us...~ fer the sale cfjew~lry; crystal and china.
Exception: Oth::r mercl:land-Be categorisare permitted to be inc.luied ttlRetailheas 2 thnJU§h4 abcr"-;;::, p:-o.;,ided thatjusti'i:ationd.ocummtingthe
need for addi±iomllighti!gpo;.wr base-d en \'isU!.l in::v-c ticn, r..or.i::rast, c:r ethe-r criti::al di::play~ apprC\"ed by the authcrityhavingjlJf"OOi:tion

C405.6 E:.-terior lighting (Mandatory).

\Vhere the pmver for exterior lighting is supplied through the. energy servke to the building, an exterior lighting< shall
con~lywi:th Section C405.6.2.

Exception: \Vhere approved because ofhistorical, safety, signage or em=rgency considerations.

 C405.6.l Reser..-ed.
C405.6.2 Exterior building lighting power.
The total exterior lighting pmver a:Th:J\vance for all exterior building applications is the sumofthe base site allmvance
plus the imividual allowances fur areas that are to be illuminated and are permitted in Table C405.6.2(2) fur the
applicable lighting zone. Tradeoffi are allmved only amJng exterior lighting applications listed in Table C405_6.2(1),
Tradable Surffi.ces section The lighting zone fur the building exterior is determined from Table C405.6.2(1) tmless
othenvise specified by the localju:risdict:ion. Exterior lighting fOr all applications (except those iucruded in the
exceptions to Secti.onC405.6.2) shall comply;.vith the require:nJents of Section C405.6.
Exception: Lighting used fur fue follmv:ing exterior applications :is exetll,)t \vhere equipped \v:ith a control de·vi.ce
independent ofthe control of the nonexetiJlt lighting:
1. Spedalized signaL directional and marker lighting associated with transportation;
2. Advertising signage or directional signage:
3. Inte ~alto equipn~nt or instru:m::ntation and is -install.ed by its rmnufac.turer;
4. Theatrical purposes, it1e-luding per:.furtnance, stage, film production and ·video production;
Athletic playing areas;
6. T e111Jorary lighting;
Industrial production, tnaterial hand.ling transportation sites and associated storage areas;
8. Theme eletnents in therne./anrusernentparks; and

9. Used to highlight ±eattn·e.s ofpub lie tnomnnents and registered historic landmark structures or buildings.

TABLE C405.6.2(1)
EXTERIOR liGHTING ZONES
LIGHTIXG
DE SCRIPTIOX
ZOXE

! Developed areas ofnationalpatks, state parks, :furestlan~ and rural areas

·-·--- 1---· "

Areas p:redontinB:ntly consisting ofreside:ntial zoning, nEighborhood business

2 districts, light industrial with lim.i!ednig:htt:ime use .and residential mixed use
areas

3 All other areas

High-activity commercial districts in major metropolitan areas as- desigp.ated

"' by the local land use planning authority

TABLE C405.6.2(2)
INDIVIDUAL LIGHTING POWER AllOWANCES FOR BUILDING EXTERIORS

Ba:e~ Site .-illmvance (Base allowance is j{l(l \\'

1300 w
i
6QOW 750 \V
! usaore ornontradable srnfuces.)
1--------~---·----~----':--+. ·~-·~·· ~~-.~---L------'-----·~· ·-· '--··--·- -
rucorered Parking Areas
Tradable Surfaces (lighting power densities ~p:;;;~;·;·~~·:D.+·~~-~ ~~~- 0.\}6 \\;ftl ~~~-~~~~:-~:;--··~T~~~-~3 ~Viif ~~
:fur ll!lCO"\'ered
grounds, buildllig
parlcing area~ building ! and dri. es . I I J
entra1ces and exits, 1------...L_____...J.B_u_lld_in_g_G_r-ow._d_,.i.__ _ _ _ _J.._ _ _ _ __
canopies and onrhangs and outdoor sales 1-------,------.---=---,..------.,------
areas are tradable.) \Valbvays less
0.7 \V/linear O.S \V.'linear 1.0 W/lineat"
than
foot fuot :fuot
 'iValkway s I 0
:Ret w ide
or greater, plaza
O.U W / ifl 0 .1~ W/ fP 0. 16 W / ifl 0.2 Wt fr'
areas
special fe alure
areas

Stairways 0.75 W/ fi.! 1.0 Wi lt' 1.0 W /ft 1.0 W/ ifl

P edestrian
0. 15 W/ ifl 0.15 W/fr 0.2 \Vifr 0.3 W t ifl
tllllnel s

Building Entrances and Exits

20 Wflinear mot 20 'iVilinear foot 30 Wt1lnear mot 30 W i linear foot

Mam entries of do or width of door width ofdoor width of door wid1h

20 W11lnear mot 20 W,tinear foot 20 Wtlinear fuot 20 W /linear foot

Other doors
of do or width ofdoor width ofdoor width of door wid1h

Entry canopies 0.25 W i ifl 0.2 5 W/ fP 0.-t W /ft! OA W t ifl

Sales Canopies
Free- standing
and 0.6 W/W 0.6 W/ ifl O.S Wlfr 1.0 W/ ifl
attached

Outdoor Sales

Op en areas
(mdudit1g
0.25 W l ifl 0 .2 5 W/ ftl 0.5 W / fP 0. 7 W/ ifl
vehicle. sales
lots)
Street frontage
:lOr
Ye hicle sales
l ots in No allowance 10 Wilinear foot I 0 Wi linear fuot 30 W/linear foot
addition to
"open area"
allowanc-e

0 .15 W/ftl :lOr 0.2 Witt!- :lOr

0.1 W /ftl ror
each each
each
illuminated wall illuminated
illuminated w an
or or wall or
Building sur£ce or 3. 75 surfl.ce or 5.0
:-1 o allowance surfl.ce or 2 .5
fucades Wllinear W /linear
W/linear foot for
foot fur each mot for each
each illuminated
illrminated illuminated
N ontradable Surfaces (Lighting power density wall or surfl.ce
wall or surfuce wall or surfl.ce
calculations :lOr the mllowln.g applic.ations can l ength
length length
be used only mr the specific application and
cannDt be traded between surfuces or w ith 2 70 W p er 270 Wper 270 W p er 270 Wper
.-\ntomat ed
o1h er exterior lighting. The following location plus location plus l ocation pl us l ocation plus
teller
allowances are in addition to any allowance 90Wper 90 Wper 90 Wper 90Wper
machines and
otherwise penn itted in the "Tradable additional additional additional additional
night
Surfaces" section of1his table.) ATh·f per AThf per AThf per ATM per
deposit ories
location location location location
Entrances and
gat ehouse 0.7 5 W itt!- of 0.75 W/ fr' of 0.75 W /fr!- of
0.75 Wi lt' of
inspection co,·ered covered covered
covered and
stations at and uncoYered and uncovered and uncovered
uncovered are a
guarded area area area
facilities
 Loading areas
forla\v

I
I
enfOrcement,
:fire-, 0.5 \V?:fl of {!j \V/:ff" of 0.5 \V-':fr" of
Qj Wi:ftlof
covered
ambulance and CO'\'eredand coYered and cO\·ered and
I O"'iller uncovered area uncovered area ll!lCO'\-ered area
and uncovered
I area
emergency
I
I sen'ice-
'irehicles
I
I I
I
Drive-up
•,;:indmvsidoors
+C-Q \Vper
dffi'e-through
+0·0 \V per
drive-through
+00 \1/ per
drive-through
I 4.00 \\T per
drive-through

I ·~·~~·~,,~

Parking near
2..!-hour
----~-"----

SOO \V per main

~~·~~~··~~

800 \V per main

-~------~'~~~ '"~--~--~~~-"

SOO W per main

~~ "~--~~"~~~~~-~~-

SOO \V per main

I" <::!-' ' ,, < '

retail entrances
{)Q)"
"'
entry emy entty entry

C405. 7 E lec.trical energy c-onsumption (?\bndatol}').

In buildings havit~ lndividualdvellingunits, provisions shall be made to detenuine the elEctrical energy consumed by each
tenant by separatelymetering individual dwellipg units.

C405. 7.1 ~Ieasurement of electrical consumption of tenant spaces in ooYered buildings constructed on and after
Januacy 1, 2016.
The terms meter, submeter, cov-ered build:ing, tenant space and covered tenant space shall be as defined :in Section
28~31L2 of the Administrati:wz Code of the- cityofNe\v York. Each cov~ed tenant space in a building 1vhere plans
;,vere filed "ivith the depa:rtm=nt on and after January 1, :2016 shall be equipped 1vith a separate tneter or sub~m=ter to
treasure the eJectrkal cotlSutll,)tion of such space \Vhen let or sWlet \\'here the co"\cered tenant space is a floor \Vith
0
miltiple tenancies. each tenancy that is 10.000 gross squme reet (929 m ) in area or les; sball(i) be eqrupped wilh a
separate ll'rter or sub-meter, (ii) share atneter or sub-meter 'i-Vith other tenant spaces on the floor, or (~ share a nl!ter or
sub-meter cover-ing the entire floor. As ne'iv covered tenant spaces are created. they shall be equipped \Vith tneters or
sub-meters as provided in this section.

Exception: Covered tenant space :fur ;,.vhich the electrical consurq:>tion within such space is measured by a m:ter
dedicated exchlsh"=lyto that space.
SECTIOXECC C406
ADDmOXAL EFFICIEXCY PACKAGE OPTIOXS
C406.1 Requirements.
Build:ings shallcomply·with at least one ofthe :IDllmving:

L Efficient HVAC Performance in accordance \Vith Section C406.1.

E :flident Lighting Sy"S.tem in accordance \vith Section C406.3.

3. On-Site Supply ofRene;.vable Energy in accordance \V:ith Section C-406.4.

Individual tenant spaces shall comply ;.vith either Section C406.2 or Section C406.3 unkss documentation can be
provided that dem:mstrates compliance with Section C406.4 :!Dr the entire building.

C406.2 Efficient HVAC performance.

Eqrupment shall meet tbe minimJm efficiency requiements of Tables C406.2.(l)through C406.2(7) in addition to tbe
requirements inSectionC403~ This sectionshallonlybeused where 1he e.qrupmmt eftidencies in Tables C406.2.(1) 1hro11gh
C406.2(7) aregreaterthantbe equipment efficiencies listed in Table C403.2.3(1) 1hrough403.2.3(7) fur the eqrupmenti)ve.
 I EQUIP~IENT TYPE SliT CATEGORY i!':~~~T~g~~~i~o~ CLI~IAT£ ZOl\IS CLIMATE ZOXES
I l-5 6-8

Split system
15.0 SEER 1+ SEER
12.5 EER !lEER
15.0 SEER 1+.0 SEER
Single package
12.0 EER 11.6 EER

4-ljr conditioners, ;:_ 65,000 Btuh'h and 12.0 EER~ 1U EER~

Split system and single package
air cooled < 2+0,000 Btu:h 11.5...\. lEER"' 12.0 lEER~
10.5 EER'
11.11 IEER"

j _.\.:ir conditioners, water

I Split system and single package. 1-kO EER l+.OEER
j and e>'apo-rativ·elycooled
I
Fer SI: 1 Brit:im th.."flllal wit t=er Wur- CU931 \\··.
a. IEER:..are oolyappli::able to equipmmt .,,ith capa.ciryrnodtihtic-n
b. D:di.Jo:t 0.2 frcm the rsqtiredEERs and.:I?LVs fcr'l.r.lits \\"imah3ating5e·:ticnctffi· thane1eclri: re:.:6tL."l:e h=at.

UNITAR 'AND APPLIED HE, , ErABlE1g1~t~~PERATED, El 'Q.,

~I '
EQUIP~IENT SIZE SUBCATEGORY OR RATING CI:BI;\TE
T\:"PE CATEGORY COXDITION
z~~;s
l-5
i2oss~~'<.
< 65,000 Btuh
Split S}:stem t
'ti~~
_..\ir coolrd
(Cooling mode) ~ 65,000 Bt!Jih and
Single package
1
i2°o EER
12.0 SEER,
:i
1 0
oEER
11.5 EER\l,
Split system and gngle package
< 2+0,000 Btuh 12.4EER 12.0 JEER':>

? 2..!.0,000 Btuh Split system and :ringle package 12.DS~~~

12 ..; EER 10~~~~,
10.)
I \Vater sources
< 135,000 Bttrh S5 '=F entering \Vater 14.0 EER
I (Cooling mode)
l+.OEER

Split system 9'.0HSPF S.5 HSPF

< 65,000Bmh
(Cooling capacity)
Single package S.5 HSPF 8.0 HSPF

.t:71:f db/.U::r wb outdoor air 3.+ COP 3.-l-COP

~ 65,000 Btu.:h and
~--\ircooled
;
< 135,000 Btu:h
(He-ating mode)
(Cooling capacity) 17''F dbi15~ wb outdoor air HCOP 2ACOP

+7 ·=r db/4.3 ~ ·.-·b outdoor air 32 COP 3.2 COP

~ 135,000 Bmh
(C coling c.ap adty)
7 7 ~ db/15 ~ \Yb outdoor U 2.1 COP 2.1 COP

\\'ater sources < 135,0-00 Btu·h

7(1~ enteringl';;·ater •.6COP -LOCO?
(Heating mode) (Cooling capac:ity)
~~' Slo ·c ~J,.,
~: ''4-~><u~,
W.

'- ~· ; ><;.,~~ ~pplio~be to •

b. D::du:t0.2 from the ec' ;"' ,,,, el=ctri: re~istm:! heat.
 TABLE C406.2(3)
PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS AtlD PACKAGED TERMINALHEAT PUMPS
EQUIPMENT TYPE I SIZE CATEGORY M!NnllTM HFI CI£:-iCY
I < 7,000Btwh 11.9 EER

_..\.ir conditioners and heat pumps I 7,0GO Btu.·h and< 10,0{1,1) Btuh 11.3 EER
(cooling mode)
I 1O,ODO Btu-hand< 13,DGD- Btu:h 10.7 EER

I > 13,000 Btu·h 9.5EER

TABLE C406.2(4)
WARM AIR FURNACES AND COMBINATION WARM AIR FURNACESIAIR-COfiDITIONING UNITS,
WARr~ AIR DUCT FURNACES AND UNIT HEATERS EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
'
SUBCATEGORY
SIZE
OR TEST
:EQI:IP~IENT TYPE ~HNB.fU}.f EFFICU:NCY

II
CATEGORY
RATING PROCEDURE
(II<'PUT)
CONDITION
For Climate Zones 1 and2 ~'R

I '\'arm air furnaces, < 225,0D-G Btu-h -

forClimateZones3 and+
90 .-\FU'E or 90 E/
DOE !0 CFRPatHJO
or_~'\iSIZ21.+7
I
I gas fired~ For Climate Zanes4 - S
92.-\flJE or 92 E/
I
~225,fJOOBtu·h !\.fa.'iimum. capacity 90%-E/' I A..i.'iSI Z2LP
i
For Climate Zones 1 andl ~R
DOE 10 CFRPart-.1'30
'\Varm air furnaces, < 225,000 Btu-h - For Climate Zones 3 - S
oil fire&
~225,000 Bm-h ).Ja.ximum capacity
85 ..:\rUE or 85 E/
85%E/
. orUL 72.7

UL 727
Warm air duct furnaces, gas fired: .Ucapacities ).fa.'Ximml capacity 9CI%E~ A'l"SI ZS3.S
'Vann air unit heaters, gas fired All capacities ~.fa"Limum. -capacit~' 90%>E~ A~SIZ83.S
I
I \Vann airl..lt1itheate:rs, oti fired
--
All capacities Maximum capacity 85%E~ UL 731
.crSI·'
" .... Bru:Ehi1L"11llallrlltp;rhn.l[ - o__s_,,
: ~' \\.
'
E,= Thnmleffici:,n:y. E. =Ccmbu;t:ioneffi:.:i."11Cy(100 percffit:l:ss, f1IE :b~se~).
a. Eftt~rt "furnace fan: Fcssil:fuelfurru.ce-S. in climate .zcnes 3 to S shall haw a fu.t'race e1edridty ratio 11.0t greatetthan .l :Pffcent and. sh.l!lt in.:lud.e a mmufactu:rer's
de~igrnticncft!E :furmce el:ctri:ltyratiD.
b. t.bits shiDahc :irelude an TID {jrl:aulitterl-ignitioode"'\ice), hiwjacl.:etlcsses nctexcetding0.75 pe!"Cent ofth:: inpu:nting ani ha-..-: ffib;:rpc>wn;:nting:c-r a
flue d.J.tnper. _!!,. vmt d.a.mper is an acceptable ali=rnat~'e to a flue damper fer rro~e fi.rnaces n:h!1-e ccmbutfuna-ir 13. drat;nficm th:: c-ondition=d ~p~.ce.
c. \Ybere tfflre are t.;;ontings-fcr wits mtco\ered byN.!!ECA (3-phase po\\"Bl"nf coo1ingcapad..-ygeater than or equal to 65,0C>O Btu·h [19 k\V}), wits shall be
penn-irted to ccmply>Y·ith eiil:errating

TABLE C406.2(5)
BOILER EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
MI~1MUl1
EQUIPMEXf TYPE FUEL SIZE CATEGORY TEST PROCHDURE
EFFICIENCY I
< 30D,OOO Btu<'h DOE 10 CFRPart...t30 S 3~- ·O A.TIJE
Gas > 30{1,000 Bm·hand> 2.5 mBtu·h 81%£,
DOE 10 CFRPart+31
Steam
>2.5 mBmh 82~-··0 E~

< 300,000 Btu:h DOE 10 CFRPart4-30 85%.--\..."C"TJE

Oil > 300,000 Bm.-hand> 2.5 mBru·h S3~--·0 E,
DOE10CFRPart+31
> .2.5 mBtu-"h 8-i-~-'0£.

< 300,000 Btu,.h DOE 10 CFR Part4JO 9 2 %:> .·-\.TIJE

. Gas ~ 3GO,OOO Btu,'ha:nd < 2.5 mBtu·h

DOE l 0 CFR Part 431
92%E,

> 2.5 mBtu'h 9l%E,

Hon'i'ater r---~- ~~~"
···~~~--

< 300,000 Bru:h DOE 10 CFR Part -!:30 8 5% _.:\fl.TE

Oil 2:.300,000 Btu.·h and< 2.5 mBtu-"h 85% E,

DOE 10 CFR Part-i-31
~·-~
--
- 1 Britim thermal mit p!! IDur - 0._,_9.J
For S.L ' ,,J. \~ • . ;::.. 2.5 mBtu:-h S5%E,

E, = llirmal effi.e"ien:r E~ =Comblliticmffi:.:im~.y (100 percffi.t les!> tll."e lcsses).

 TABLE C406.2(6)
CHILLERS-EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

~IINil\IU:\1 :EFFICIENCY• (1-P)

SJZI: Test
:r QU1Pl\II:NT T\'PI: CATEGORY
UNITS Path A Path Be Procedw·el>
IPLV Full IPLY
Full Load
Load
_-\ir-cooledchillers with condenser, < !50 tons EER 10.000 12 .500 N_-\. NA ,-\HRI 5501
electrically operated ::::_ !50 tons EER 10.000 12.750 NA NA 590:

_-\ir-cooled '.v ithout condenser, electrical Condensedessunits shan be rated w1!:h AHRI 550
operated
All capacities EER 1590:
matched condensers
Rec-iprocating units r equired to comply with
Water-cooled, electrically operated, AHRI 550/
All capacit:ie s kw/ton water
positi''e displacement {reciprocating) 590°
cooled positive displacement requirements

< 75 tons kw/ton 0.780 0.630 O.SOO 0.600

?: 75 tons and< 150

kw/ton 0.775 0.615 0.790 0.586
·water-cooled electrically operated, positive tons _-\HRI 5501
displacement ?: !50 tons and < 590'
kw/ton 0.6SO 0.5SO 0.718 0.5-+0
300 tons

?: 300 tons kw/ton 0.620 0. 5~0 0 .639 0.490

<!5 0 tons kw1ton 0 .63~ 0.596 0.639 0 .~50

?: !50 tons and <

kw/ton 0.63.. 0.596 0.639 0.450
300 tons
Water-cooled electrically operated, _-\HRI 5501
centrifugal~ ::::_ 300 tons and < 590'
kw/ton 0.5 76 0.5H 0 .600 0.400
600 tons

?: 600 tons kw/ton 0.5 70 0.539 0.59() 0.400

Air-cooled absotption single efikt• All capacities COP 0.600 N'R N_-\. NA

\Vater-cooled absorption single effict• A.ll. capacities COP 0.700 N"R N.-\. :-H
_-\HRI 560
.-\bsotption double effect indirect-fired .-\.11 capacities COP 1.000 1.050 NA N_-\_

.-\bsotption double effect direct fired All capacities COP 1.000 1.000 NA NA
,-
For Sf. I Ton ~) !6 W.
N.-1,. = Net appli!:abe am canoot wmed for =plimce. NR = No mirimum reqliremero.
a. Complimce with this stamard can be obtained bym~.etirg the mirimum requiremerts of Path.\ or PathB. P.owe~~rboth the full load and IPLV shall be met to
fulfill th: P- qlire ments of Path A and PathB.
b. Clnp:er6 of the rererenced standard contaim a compe te specification oftrerereP.n:ed test procedrre, inchld1ngtre r.i!f~renced yunersmn ofthe test procedure.
c. PathB i> int:med for applicatiom wiihs~lrt operating time at part load _jJ!PathB maehines shan be equipped with demand limitingcapabe ccrtrols.
d. Ire chillir equipment requirements do rot applyforchill."fs used in low-temperature applicatiom \\rere the&sigp lea'l-ingfluirl te~r.1ture:is great'!:! than40'F
e. Only allowed to be u;e,d inre.at reco;eryappEcatiom.
f Packag:s tlnt are rot des1gned foroperationat _-\RI Staniard 550'590 testcondiiiom (am, thus, catiiDt be tested to meet the requiremert> cfTabe C-3) of 44'F
ea'irgchilL>-rl-"ater t;;mperatu-e am S5<f onlaringcondemer-warer temperature with3 gpru'tonconden;er.waterflo;;·ili!nhave ma.~ full-load J...Witon
and NPLV ratitg3 adjmi~d uing tre follo"-ing equation:
A:ljutd mOI.'iimum full load kW1tonrating= (fiilload kW:tonfiom Table C-3) 1/,:,lJ
Adjuted ma.'iimuut NPl \' tating=(IP[. V fiom Table C-3YK-L1
\'lrere: ·
JG = 6.! 74722 - 0.30366S(,i:) + o.00629466(.W -o.oooomsc.;xy
X . =DT +LIFT('F)
sta'
DI;" = [(24 + (full load kW!tonfrom Tab'!! C-3) x 6.S3)],flow ('F)
Flow = con:ien.~r -water flow(gpn) I coolingfull bad capaci!y(tom)
LIFT = CEWT- CLWT ('F)
CE\VT =full load enreringcorulen.<.er-wat:-r temperature ('F)
CLWT =full load b.n -ingchill=d-v,ater temperatu-e ( F)
Th:; adjusted full bad and NPLJl n!u5s are only applicabe over the followingfull-lo.ad desigp. r~;:
}.fuimumlea,-ingchillid-water remperature: 3S'F
1\lh;-,imumcom:-nser ~ "ater fempm1ture: 102'F
Comemer-\\ater floo.v: 1 to 6 gm'ton
X ~ 39°F and !> 60'F
 TABLE C406.2(7)
~,,,,_,_,.•.,.. ABSO~!ION CHILLERS-::EFHCIENCYREQUIREMENTS
~HXB.flT~i I:FFICII:NCY
I:QUIP:!ifENT T\'"PE
FULL LOAD COP(IPLY)
0 .60, allDwed only in
.Jdr cooled, ringle effect
heat recovery applications
-G.70, allo•.;;ed only in
\Vater cooled, slngle e:ffkt
heat recovery applications
Double effect-direct fired LO (L05)
Double effect- indirect fu'ed L20

C406.3 Efficient lighting system.

\vl1ole building lighting power densi!y(Watts/sj) shallcon\)lywiththe reqillremonts of Section C406.3.1.

TABLE C406.3
REDUCED INTERIOR liGHTING POWER
BUILDING AREA TYPE' LPD (wlft1)
Automotive Iilcility 0.82
Convention center LOS
Coutihouse LOS
~

Dming: bar loutJge/leisure 0.99

Dinine: cafeteria.' :fast food 0.90
family
' Dining:
Dormitory-
0.89
0.61
Exettise C-enter o.ss
Fire station 0.71
Gymnasium 1.0
"- --
Health care clinic O.S7
Hospital uo
Librar;,.' us
1·ianufucturing facility Ul
-"~~-~--
Hotelmotfl O.SS
1·iotion pidure theater 0.83
~.fuseum L06
I ~-1ulti:firnily 0.60
Office 0.90.--Q.85~

I PeriDnning arts theater 1.39

I Pol:ke. station 0.96

I' Post office 0.87

fR,eligious build:i:ng 1.05
Retall L+.cU~

Schooli unl:irersity 0.99

Sports arena 0.7S
"

To"'nhall 0.92

I Tr.msportation 0.77
l \Varehouse: 0.6
'j 'I.Vot:kshop 1.2

a.
.
Fer S1: 1 foot= 3G4.S mm, 1 >Uttp:<r sqtn:rw£0-ct \\.0.{9...' 9 m.. - ·"--"
Incases wh::re OOtha general buil::l.it:g area type ani .a more s~ build-ing ar~ type are listed, th= mer:: ¥Cific buM-ingaff.a type IDallapp~c
b. Fmt LID valu: appliEs -if m Je:.s tlnn30 percett ofccn:iitiDredtiD-cr area is inda:JUgi':t zc.res..%Ji:c-matic da:yliglting~.cntmls shall be :imtall.¥.1 indayi-igti zcres
and iliallmer th: requiremeas-ofS~tionC41)5.2.J.3. !nallcthe:r cases, seccni LPD \We appfus.
c. ~c l:ss than 70 ~cenl: cf tre floor area shill be in th:: dayligu: z~. _!UJI:-cmati: dayEgPti.rg ccni:rch mall be imtalled in dayligll: zcn::;, ani ~run m~t the
r-equiremffits cfS edicnC405 .2.2.3.

C406.3.l Reduced lighting power density.

Th_e totalinteriorlightingpmver (1vatts) ofthe building shall be determined byusingthereduced ;,vhole building interior
lighting powe< in Table C406.3 times the fuor area fur the building types"
C406.4 On-site. renewable e-nergy.
Totalminim:umratiiJgs ofon~site rene\Vable energy s:ystems shallcolll_Jlyvdth one ofthe IDllmving:

L Provide not less than l.i5 Btu(l850 \V), ornotless than0.50 watts per square mot(5.4 W/m2) ofconditioned±loor
area,

2. Pro"\ride not le-ss than 3 perc.ent ofthe energy used 'ivith:in the building :!Dr building m:chanical and senice \Vater
heating equipmont and lighting regulated in this chapter_
SECTIOXECC C407
TOTAL BL1LDI'(G PERFOlUL'L'\CE
C407.1 Scope.
This section establishes criteria :fur compliance using total building periDrmance. Buildings fOllowing the total building
per:!Onmnce paih must comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2010 as amended by Apperufu. A of this code, detmnsirating
con:pliance 'l'l!lder Sectionll or Appen1i"<{ G ofsuch standard.

SECTIO~ECC C408
SYSTE::II C0:\1\IISSIO:>o!XG
C408.l General.
This. section co·vers fue commissioning ofbuild:ing tnechanical S)''Stems in Section C403, service \Vater heating sy--stems in
Section C404, and electrical power and lighting systems in Section C405_

C408.2 l\Iec.hanical, renewable energy~ and serdce water heating systems connnissioning and completion
requirements.
Prior to passing the :finaltrechauical inspection, the registered de-sign professional shall provide evide.n:-e of me-chanical
systems commissioning and c-ompletion in accordance the pro"\cisions ofthis section
Consiru.ction docmnent notes shall clearly :indicate pro-..-isions for commissioning and couple.tion requien~nts in
accordance 1vith this se-ction and are permitted to re:lkr to specifications for fUrther reCFJirements_ Copies of all
doc~ntation shall be given to the mvner and shaD. be made av-ailable to the code official uponrequest in accordance --;,vith
Sections C408.2.4 andC408.2.5.
~fechan:ical systems, rene;,vable energy, and service \Vater heating S)•stems shall incrude but are not limited to, at a
m:i:nim.nn, the :fullO\ving heating, ventilating, air co:n:::l.itionlng, senri.ce water heating, indoor air quality and refr-igeration
sy--stems (mechanical and/or passi\:-e) and associated controls.:

L Heating, cooling, air handling and distribution, ventilation, and exhaust syste.ms, and their related air quality
rmnitoring S)'Stems.
L Air, water, and other energyreco·verysystems.

3. ~.fanual or automatic controls, whether local or remote, on energy using systems including but not limited to
te.mperature controls, setback sequences, and occupancy based control, -includlng energy management :functions
ofthe building management system.

4_ Ph.mhing, -including insulation ofpiping and associated valves, dotnestic and proce-ss \Vater pumping, and mixing
systems.

5. )..-fechanicalheating systems and sen-ice water heating systems_

6. Re:Jrigeration systems.

7_ Renewable energy and e-nergy storage systenlS.

8_ Other sy"Stems, equipm=nt and COlllJonents that are used ±Or heating, cooling or ventilation and that aftect energy
use_

Exception: 1-lechankal, rene1vable energy, and service hot \Vater sy-stems. -in buildings where the total meclnnical
equipment capacity being installed is less than 480,000 Btn'h (140 690 \v) cooling capacity and 600,000 Btn'h (175
860 \V) heating capacity are exeiqJt item the commissioning requirements_
C408.2.l Commissioning plan
A comtnissioning plan shall be de"\'eloped by a registered design professional or apprO'-'e-d agency and shall inc rude the
:IDllo\vlng items:

!. A narrative description of the acti\>ities that will be acconplished during each phase of cotnrn:issioning,
including the personnel intended to accofi1Jlish each ofthe activities.

A listing ofthe specific equipn~nt, appliances or systems to be tested, their full sequences ofoperation, and a
descriptionofthe tests to be per:IDrtiJed, including prerequisite activities and reference to specific checklists or
·\vorksheets which are necessary or required by the depart:tnent.

3. Functions to be tested, including, but not limited to calibrations and economizer controls.
4_ Conditions under 1vlrich the test \Vill be perfomrd. At a tnininrurn, testing shall affirtn lvinter and sunnl'Jtl
design conditions and :full outside a:ir conditions.

5. ~:feasurable criteria for per:furmmce.

C408.2.2 Systems adjusting and balancing.
HV AC s;rstems shallbe balanced in accordance '\Vi:lhgenerallyaccepted engineering standards. Air and \Vater flow rates
shall be measured and adjusted to deliver final flow rates within the tolerances provided in the product specifications.
I est and balance- activities shall inc hide air s-ystemandhydronic s-ystembalan:ing.

C408.2.2.l Air systems balancing.

Each supply air outlet and zone terminalde"\'ice shall be equipped with means IDr airbahndng in accordance \vith
1he requiements ofChapter 6 ofthe Ne-w YOrk City Jfechanical Code. Discharge darrpers are prohlbite-d on
constant volume :funs and variable volume :funs with motors 10 hp ( 18.6 kW) and larger. A:ir systems shall be
balanced in a manner to first-minimize throttling losses then, for fms with S}'Stempmver ofgreater than 1 bp (0.74
k\\j, ful speed shall be adjusted to UJeet design :flo\V CO!lditi011S.
Exception: Fans with lim motors ofl hp (0. i4 kW) or bs.
C408.2.2.2 Hydronic syste~m balancing.
Individual hydroillc heating and cooling coils shall be eq,lippe.d w:irh moans fur balancing and treasuring flow.
H-ydronic sy"Sterns- shan be proportionately balanced in a manner to first minituize throttling losses, then the purrp
impeller shan be trimmed orpurqJ speed shall be adjusted to meet desjgn flow conditions. Each hydronic s-y'Ste-m
shall have either fue capability to treasure pressure across the pump, or test ports. at each side ofeachpun:p.

Exceptions:
L PUiqls withpUiql motors of5 hp (3.i k\V) or le.ss.
2. \Vhere throttling results -in no greater than:fiv'"e percent ofthe !lll!rephte OOrsepo'iVer dra\V above that
required if the ~e-U:r \Vere 1r:i:mnrd.

C408.2.3 F1D1ctional perfonnance testing.

Functionalperfurman:e testing specified mSections C408.2.3 .1 through C408.2.3 3 shall be conducted.
C408.2.3.l Equipment.
Equipment :functional perfonnance testing shall detmnstrate the -installation and operation of corrponents,
S)'S.terns, and s.ys:tetn-to-systetninter:fudngrelationships in accordance\Yith appro"\redplans and specifications such
that operation, :function, and malntenance serviceability IDr each of the commissioned systems is confirmed
Testing shall in: Jude all modes and sequence ofoperation, inc hid-ing under ±hll-load, part-load and 1he :fbllO\ving
en'rr_gency conditions:

L Alhmde-s as- described in the sequence ofoperation;

2. Redur.rlant or automatic back-up m.Jde;

3. Perfurmance ofalanns; and

4. ~·fade ofoperation upon a loss ofpO\ve-r ani restoration ofpmver.
 Exception: Unitary orpackagedHVAC equipment listed in Tables C403.2.3(1) ihrough C403.2.3(3) that do
not require supply air econotnizers shall only be required to dem::mstrate :functioning under full-load and
part-load conditions.

C408.2.3.1 Controls.
HV AC conirol sy·stems shall be tested to docl.lll'lent that control de'\ices, corr.ponents, equipmm:t, and sy·stems are
calibrated, adjusted and operate in accordance with approved plans and specifications. Sequences of operation
shall be- functionally tested to doc~nt they operate in accordance \Vith apprm~d plans and specifications.

C408.1.3.3 Economizers.
Air economizers shall undergo a functional test to determine that they operate in accordance 'ivith manufachlrer's
specifications.

C408.2.4 Preliminaty couunissioning report.

A preliln:inary report ofcotnmissionlng test procedures and results shall be completed and certified by the registered
design professional or appro·ved agency and provided to the building mvner. The report shall be identified as
"Preliminary Comtuissioning Rep ott'"' and shall identify:

1. Itemization of deficiencies :IDund during testing required by this section that have not been corrected at the
t::inl: ofreportpreparation.
1. Deferred tests that cannot be perfurtred at the time ofreport preparation because ofclimatic conditions.
3 _ Climatic conditions required fur perfOrmance ofthe defued tests.

C408.2.4.l Acceptance of report.

Buildings, or portions thereo£ shallnotpass the final mechanical-inspection until such titre as. the code official has
received a letter oftranstnittal :limn the building mvner ackno\vledging that the building mvrer has receiv"e-d the
Preliminary Commissioning Report
C408.2.4.2 Copy of report.
The code official shall be permitted to require that a copy of the Preli:minary Commissioning Report be rmde
available ror revrew by the code official

C408.2.5 Docum.entation requirements.

The consiruction documents sfuill.specifYthat the docunrnts. described -in this section be provided to the building mvner
;,vithin 90 days ofthe date ofre-ceipt ofthe- certi.:ficate ofoccupancy_
C408.2.5.l Drawings.
Consiruction docum::nts shall in:lude the lo-cation and per:IDrma:r.ce data on each p-iece ofequipment.

C408.2.5.2 :\'fanuals.
An operating and ma-intenance manual shall be provided and -include allofthe following:
L Submittal data stating equipment size and selected options :fur each piece of eqillpnrnt requiring
maintenance.
2. ~v1anufacturer's operation manuals and maintenance manuals for each piece of equipment requiring
maintenance, except equipm:nt not:fi1rnished as part oftheproject Required routine -maintenance actions
shall be clearly identified.
3 _ Natne and address ofat least one service agency.

4. HVAC controls systetnmaintenance and calibration in±Cnm.tion, including ;;viring diagrams, schematics,
and control sequence descriptions. Desired or :field-determined selpoints shall be permanently recorded
oncontroldra\vings at control devices or, for d:igitalcontrols:ystems, -in syste-m programming
instructions.

5" A narrati:ve ofhow each s·ystem is intended to operate, incillding recomn~nded setpoints.
 C408.2.5.3 System balancing report.
A \Vritte-n report describ-ing the activities and measurements cotq>leted in accordance. \Vilh Section C408.2.2.

C408.2.5.4 Final co1llll1issioning repmi.

\Vithin 3-0 nxmths ±Dr buildings 500,000 gross square :reet (46 452 nl~) or greater, excluding R-2 occupancies, or
\Vithin 18 :m.Jnths for R-2 occupancies and all other buildings, ofthe issuance ofthe cert-ificate ofoccupancy or
letter ofcon:ple-tion, a registered de.signprofbs-ionalor approved agencyshallprepare a report oftest procedures
and results, including test procedures and results petformed after occupancy, identitied as the "Final
Commissioning Report'"', provide such report to the building mvner, and submit a certification to the department
with applicable fees in accordance wnh department rules. The owner of a buililing 500,000 gross square :lioet (46
452m2) or greatermayapplyiDr an extension oftirnetothe code official based on good cause, in accordance \vith
departmont rules. Such report shall include:
L Results offunct:ionalper±Drmance tests.
2. Disposition of deficiencies found during testing, including details of correcti:ve measures used or
proposed
3-. Functional perfOrmance test procedures used during the connniss:io:n:ing process including measurable
criteria fOr test acceptan:e, provided herein fOr repeatability.
Exception: De:rerred tests which carmot be- per:iDnn:'d at the time of report preparation due to climatic
conditions.
C408.3 Lighting syste1n functional testing.
Controls :fur aurornatic lighting ')'terns shallconplywith Section C408.3~
C408.3.l Functional testing.
Testing shan ensure- that control hardware and so:fuvare are calibrated, adjusted, programmed and in proper "ivorking
condition in accordance with the construction documents and manufacturer's installation instructions. The construction
docum:onts shall state thepartyvdlo,villcond.ucttherequire.dfunctional testing. \\'here require-d by the code officiaL an
approved party-independent :from the design or construction of-the project shall be responsible fOr the functional testing
and shall provide documentation to the code offi.dalcert:i.fj.·ingthatthe instalkdlighting controls meet the- provisions of
Sec1ion C405.

\Vhere occ.upant sensors, time switches, programmable schedule controls, photo sensors or daylighting controls are
installed, the IDllmving procedures shall be p erfo~-d:
L Confinn that the placement, sensitivity and titne-out adjustments. fOr occupant sensors yield acceptable
performance.
2. Confirm that the time s\vitches and programmable schedule controls are programmed to tum the lights off
3. Confinn that the placement and sensiti"\.it_yadjustm:nts fur photosensor controls reduce elect:dc light based on
the amount ofusable daylight in the space as specified.
 CH.<\PIER C5

REFERENCED STANDARDS
This chapter lists the standards that are referenced :in various sections ofthis document The standards are listed herein by the
promilgating agency ofthe s'tmdard, the standard identification, the effecti\'e date and title, and the section or sections of
this document that reference the standard_ The application ofthe refhenced standards shall be as specified in Section 105.

Ameli can Architectural Manufacturers Association

1827 Walden Office Square

AAMA Suite 550

Schaumburg, ll60173-4268
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
AAMAIWDMAJCSA North American Fenestration Standard/
101/I.S.2/A Specifications for Windows, Doors and Unit
A440-11 Skylights _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __,T,_,a""b,le C402.4.3

Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

AHAM 1111 19th Street NW, Suite 402

Washington, DC 20036
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
ANSI/
AHAM RAC-1-2008 Room Air Conditioners Table C403.2.3(3)

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refuge ration Institute

4100 North Fairfax Drive

AHRI Suite200
Arlington, VA 22203
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
ISO/AHRI/ASHRAE Water-source Heat Pumps-Testing and Rating for
13256-1 (2005) Perfonnance-
Part 1: Water-to-air and Brine-to-air Heat Pumps Table C403.2.3(2)
ISO/AHRI/ASHRAE Water-source Heat Pumps-Testing and Rating for
13256-2 (1998) Perfonnance-
Part 2: Water-to-water and Brine-to-water Heat Pumps Table C403.2.3(2)
210/240-08 Unitary Air Conditioning and Air-source Heat Pump Table C403.2.3(1 ),
Equipment Table C403.2.3(2)
310/380-04 Standard for Packaged Tenninal Air Conditioners and
Heat Pumps Table C403.2.3(3)
340/360-2007 Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-cond~ioning and Table C403.2.3(1 ),
Heat Pump Equipment Table C403.2.3(2)
365-09 Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-conditioning Table C403.2.3(1),
Condensing Units Table C403.2.3(6)
390-03 Performance Rating of Single Package Vertical Air
Conditioners
and Heat Pumps Table C403.2.3(3)
400-01 Liquid to Liquid Heat Exchangers wittl Addendum 2 Table C403.2.3(9)
440-08 Room Fan Coil C403.2.8
460-05 Perfom1ance Rating Remote Mechanical Draft Air-cooled
Refligerant Condensers Table C403.2.3(8)
550/590-03 Water Chilling Packages Using the Vapor Compression C403.2.3.1, Table
Cycle-with Addenda C403.2.3(7), Table
C406.2(6)
560-00 Absorption Water Chilling and Water-heating Packages Table C403.2.3(7),
Table C406.2(6)
'AHRI840-98 Unit Ventilators C403.2.8
~~~0-08 Performance 135!~ofi:J~at !"J:il!lJ~.Pool HeateJ:S~.~·~··~·~~~~·-·~ableC40:1.:L
"Denotes standard ttlat is incorporated by relerence into 19 NYCRR Part 1240

Air Movement and Control Association International

AMCA 30 West University Drive

Arlington Heights, IL 60004-1806
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
C403.2.4 A .1,
SOOD-10 Laboratory Mettlods for Testing Dampers for Rating C403.2.4.4.2

American National Standards Institute

25 West 43rd Street

ANSI Fourth Floor

New York, NY10036
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
Z21.1 0.3/CSA 4.3-04 Gas Water Heaters, Volume Ill-Storage Water Heaters
wittl Input Ratings Above 75,000 Btu per Hour,
Circulating Tank and Instantaneous Table C404.2
Z21 A7/CSA2.3-06 Gas-fired Central Fumaces Table C403.2.3(4),
Table C406.2.(4)
Z21.50-07 Vented Gas Fireplace (GSA ANSI Z21.50/CSA 2.22)
C402.2.9
Z21.60-03 Decorative Gas Buming Appliances for Installation in
Solid-Fuel Buming Fireplaces wittl addenda
Z21.60a-2003 (GSA ANSI Z21.50/CSA 2.26) C402.2.9
Z83.8/CSA 2.6-09 Gas Unit Heaters, Gas Packaged Heaters, Gas Utility
Heaters Table C403.2.3(4),
and Gas-fired Duct Fumaces Table C406.2.(4)
 American Society of Heating, Relrigeraling and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

ASH RAE 1791 Tul~e Circle, NE

Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
ANSI/ASHRAEIACCA
Peak Cooling and Heating Load Calculations in
Standard 183-2007
Buildings, Except Low-rise Residential Buildings C403.2.1
ASHRAE-2004
ASH RAE HVAC Systems and Equipment
Handbook-2004 C403.2.1
111--08 Measurement, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing of
Building Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
Systems C408.2.2
ISO/AHRI/ASHRAE Water-source Heat Pumps-Testing and Rating for
13256-1 (2005) Perfonnance- Part 1: Water-to-air and
Brine-to-air Heat Pumps Table C403.2.3(2)
ISO/AHRI/ASHRAE Water-source Heat Pumps-Testing and Rating for
13256-2 (1998) Perfonnance- Part 2: Water-to-water and
Brine-to-water Heat Pumps Table C403.2.3(2)
90.1-2010 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-rise 101.1.1, 101.4.3, 101.4.3.1,
Residential Buildings 101.4.3.2, 101.5.1.2, C202,
C401.2, C401.2.1,
C402.1.1, Table C402.1.2,
Table C402.2, C403.2.3.1,
C407.1
146-2006 Testing and Rating Pool Heaters Table C404.2

ASTM International

ASTM 100 Barr Harbor Drive

West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2859
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
c 90-08 Specification for Load-bearing Concrete Masonry Units Table C402.2
c 1371--04 Standard Test Method for Detennination of Emittance of Table C402.2. 1.1
Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable
Emissometers
c 1549--04 Standard Test Mell1od for Detenninat on of Solar Table C405.2.1.1
Reflectance Near Ambient Temperature Using A
Portable Solar Rellectometer
D 1003--D7e1 Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous C402.3.2.2
Transm itlance of Transparent Plastics
'ASTM E96-00 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of C202, C402.4.9.2
Materials (Vapor Retarder)
E 283-04 Test Method for Detenn ining the Rate of Air Leakage C202, C402.4.1.2.2,
Through ExlariorWindows, Curtain Walls and Doors Table C402.4.3,
Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the C402.4.8
Specimen
E 408-71 (2002) Test Methods forTotel Nonnal Emittance of Surfaces Table C402.2.1.1
Using lnspection-meterTechniques
E 779-03 Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate C402.4.1.2.3
by Fan Pressurization
E 903-96 Standard Test Method Solar Absorptance, Reflectance Table C402.2.1.1
and Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating
Spheres (Withdrawn 2005)
E 1677-05 Standard Specification for an Air-retarder (AR) Material C402.4.1.2.2
or System for Low-rise Framed Building Walls
E 1918-97 Standard Test Method for Measuring Solar Reflectance Table C402.2.1.1
of Horizontal or Low-sloped Surfaces in the Field
E 1980--{2001) Standard Pracuce for Calculating Solar Reflectance Table C402.2. 1.1
Index of Horizontal and Low-sloped Opaque
Surlaces
E2178-03 Standard Test Method for Air Penn anence of Building C202, C402.4.1.2.1
Materials
E 2357-05 Standard Test Method for Determining Air leakage of Air C402.4.1.2.2
Barriers Assemblies
*be notes standard that is incorporated by referenc-einto 19 NYGRRPa.rt124o ·~·····~-~···~·•
Canadian Standards Association
5060 Spectrum Way
CSA Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5N6
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
AAMAJWDMNCSA North American Fenestration Standard/Specilica1ion for
10111.S.2/A440-11 Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights
Table C402.4.3

Cooling Technology Institute

2611 FM 1960 West, Suite A-101
CTI Houston, TX 77068
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
ATC 105/105S (00) Acceptance Test Code for Water Cooling Tower
Table C403.2.3(8)
STD 201-09
Standard for Certi~ca1ion ofWatar Cooling Towers
Thermal Performances Table C403.2.3(8)

Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association

1300 Sumner Avenue
DASMA Cleveland, OH 44115-2851
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
105-92 (R2004)
Test Method for Thermal Transmittance and Air
lnMration of Garage Doors Table C402.4.3
 U.S. Department of Energy
c/o Superintendent of Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office
DOE Washington, DC 20402-9325
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
10 CFR, Part Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Table C403.2.3(4),
430-1998 Test Procedures and Certificalion and Enforcement Table C403.2.3(5),
Requirement for Plum bing Products; and Certfication Table C404.2, Table
and Enforcement Requirements for Residential C406.2(4), Table
Appliances; Final Rule C406.2(5)
*Appendix N to
Subpart B of Part 430
ofTitle 10 ofthe Code Uniform Test Method for Measwing tl1e Energy
of Federal Consumpbon of
Regulations - 2009 Furnaces and Boilers C202
10 CFR, Part Energy Efficiency Program for Certain Commercial and
431-2004 Industrial
Equipment Test Procedures and Efficiency Table C403.2.3(5),
Standards; Final Rules Table C406.2(5)
NAECA 87-(88) National Appliance Energy Conservation Act 1987
[(Public law 100-12 (with Amendments of 1988-P.l. Tables C403.2.3(1 ),
100-357)] (2), (4)
*Denotes standard that is incorporated by reference into 19 N'r'CRR Part 1240

lntematonal Code Council, Inc.

500 New Jersey Avenue, NW

ICC 6th Floor

Washington, DC 20001
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
EBNYS-10 Existing Building Code of New York State 101.2.1
ECCCNYS-10 Energy Conservaton Construct on Code of New York 101.1.1
State
BCNYS-10 Building Code of New York State 101.2.1, C402.2.9,
C402.4.9.1
FCNYS-10 Fire Code of New York State 101.2.1
FGNYS-10 Fuel Gas Code of New York State 101.2.1
IECC-12 lntematonal Energy Conservaton Code 101.1.1
NYSCEC-14 New York State Commercial Energy Code 101.1.1, 101.5.1.2
NYSEC-14 New York State Energy Code 101.1.1, 101.2.3,
101.5.1.2, C202
NYSREC-14 New York State Residential Energy Code 101.1.1 ' 101 .4 .3,
101.5.1.1
PCNYS-10 Plumbing Code of New York State 101.2.1
PMNYS-10 Property Maintenance Code of New York State 101.2.1
RCNYS-10 Residential Code of New York State 101.2.1' 101.4.3,
101.5.1.1, C402.2.9,
C402.4.9.1
 Illum inating Engineering Society of North America
120 Wall Street, 1i hFloor
IESNA New York, NY10005-4001
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Ti tle section number
ANSI/ASHRAEIIESNA Energy Standard for Building s, Except Low-rise 10 1.1.1 ' 101 .4 .3,
90.1-2010 Residential Buildings 101.4.3.1 101 .4 .3.2,
f

101.5.1.2 , C202,
C401.2 , C401.2.1,
C402.1.1 , Table
C402.1.2, Table
C402.2,
C403.2.3.1 , C407.1
'Denotes standard that is incorporated by reference into 19 NYCRR Part 1240

International Orga nization for Standardization

1, ru e de Varembe, Case postale 56, CH-1211
ISO Geneva, Switzerland
Standard Referenced
refere nce in code
number Title section number
ISO/AHRI/ASHRAE Water-source Heat Pumps-Testing and Rating for
13256-1 (2005) Performance-
Part 1: Water-to-ai r and Brine-to-air Heat Pumps C403.2 .3(2)
ISO/AHRI/ASHRAE Water-Source Heat Pumps-T esting and Rating fo r
13256-2 (1998) Performance-
Part 2: Water-to-water and Brine-to-water Heat
Pumps C403.2.3(2)

Natio nal Fenestration Rating Co uncil, Inc.

NFRC 6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 14 0

Greenbelt, MD 20770
Standa rd Referenced
reference in code
num ber Title section number
100-2010 Procedure for Determining Fenestration Products
U-factors--second Edition C303.1.3, C402.2.1
200- 2010 Procedure for Determining Fenestration Product
Solar Heat Gain
Coefficients a nd Visible Transmittance at Normal
Incidence- Second Edition C303.1.3, C402.3.1.1
400-2010 Procedure for Determi ning Fenestration Product Air
Leakage-Second Edition Table C402.4.3
 New York City Department ofBuildings
NYS 280 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
NYCBC-68 1968 Building Code ofthe City of New York 101.2.1, C201.3
NYCAC New York City Administrative Code 101.1' 1 01.2.1' 101.5.3.2,
101.5.3.3, 102.1, 103.1,
103.2.1, 103.3, 104.1, 104.1.1,
104.2.3, 104.3, 105.1, C202,
C405.7.1
NYCBC New York City Building Code 101.2.2, 102.1, 103.1, 103.2.1,
104.2.3, C201.3, C202, C303.2,
C402.2.9, C402.4.4,
C402.4.9.1, C402.4.9.3,
C403.3.3
NYCEC New York City Electrical Code 101.2.1, C202
NYCFC New York City Fire Code 101.2.1, C201.3
NYCFGC New York City Fuel Gas Code 102.1, 103.1, 103.2.1, 104.2.3,
C201.3
NYCMC New York City Mechanical Code 102.1, 103.1, 103.2.1, 104.2.3,
C201.3, C403 . 2.5, C403.2.5.1,
C403.2.6, C403.2.7,
C403.2.7.1, C403.2.7.1.1,
C403.2.7.1.2, C403.3.3,
C403.4.5, C408.2.2.1
NYCPC New York City Plumbing Code 102.1, 103.1, 103.2.1, 104.2.3,
C201.3

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Nalional Association, Inc.

SMACNA 4021 lafayette Center Drive

Chantilly, VA20151-1209
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
SMACNA-85 HVAC Air Duct Leakage Test Manual C403.2.7.1.3

Underwriters Laboratories

UL 333 Pfingsten Road

Northbrook, IL 60062-2096
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
727-06 Oil-~red Central Furnaces-with Revisions through
Table C403.2.3(4), Table
April2010
C406.2(4)
731-95 Oil-~ red Unit Heaters-with Revisions through April
Table C403.2.3(4), Table
2010
C406.2(4)
1784-01 Standard for Air Leakage Tests of Door Assemblies C402.4.4
 United States- Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
US-FTC Washington, DC 20580
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
CFR Title 16 R-value Rule C303.1.4
(May 31, 2005)

Window and Door Manufacturers Associaton

WDMA 1400 EastTouhy Avenue, Suite 470

Des Plaines, IL 60018
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
AAMA!WDMNCSA
101 /I.S.2/A440---11 North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for
Windows, Doors and Unit Skylights Table C402.4.3
 APPENDIX A

MODIFIED ENERGY STANDARD FOR BlJILDINGS,

EXCEPf FOR LO\V-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SECTIO~ ECC AlOl
SCOPE
AlOl.l Scope.

This appendix pro·vide.s the nlJdifications to the nationally recognized standard ASHRAE 90"1-2010, gov--erning cotl1'1nercial energy
efficiency. \\'here a refhenced publication has been modified for the City ofNe\V York as by the ~vmv l'Ork COy Construction Codes and
the ..:Veuc Yor* City Energy Conservation Code, e·veryreference to suc-h publication shall. be dee1ned to include all such modifications.
SECTIO~ ECC Al02
D"ERGY STA.~DARD FOR
CO::\lllERCIALBL"lLD~GS

AIOl.l GeneraL
The standards IDr energy effi.c:iency:in comtl'H-cial buildings, as defined :in Section C202 ofthls code, shall be in accordance ;,vith Chapter
C4 ofthis code or in accordaru:e withASHRAE 90.1-2010 as amended by chapter 3 ofilie 2014 Supplement and Section 28-1001.2.3 ofthe
Adminfrtrative Code. Refhto the rules ofthe depa.rtment fur any subsequent adcfuions, m.Jdifications or deletions that nnyhave been made
to this standard in accordance ;,vith Section 18~ 103J9 ofthe Adrninistrative Code.

Al02.2 New York City amendments.

The followingKew York City amendments to ASHRAE 90.1-2010, as amended by Chapter 3 ofthe 2014 Supplement, are hereby adopted
as set :IDrth in this section.
Chapter 2 -Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms
2.2 Delete Section 2.1 and replace ;,vith the IDllmving:
2.2 The. provisions ofiliis standard do not"J'pl:yto:
(a) detached one~family dwellings having not more than three stories above grade plane;
(b) detached nvo~fiunilydvrelli:ngs ha"'i.<ing notrmre than three stories abo-ve grade plane;
(c) buildings that (1> consist ofthree or !ll:lre attached to\\-rnhouse units an.1 (U) have not more than three storie-s above grade plme-;
(d) buildings that (ci) are classified in accordance with Chapter 3 ofilie 2010 edition ofilie Building Code of New York State in
Group R~2, R-3 or R-4 and (ii) have notrmre than three- stories above gradeplare;
(e) JactorylillllRrlactured homes (as defined in section 372(8) ofilie Executi\·e Law); and
(f) m:>bile homes (as defined in section 371(13) of1he Executi!:e Law).
For the purposes of this section 2.2, the term "grade- plane" means a reference plane representing the a"\~age of finished ground level
adjoining the building at exterior ;,valls. '\'here the finished ground lev""elslopes mvay _from the exterior,·valls, the reference plane shall be
established by 1he lowest points wiiliin 1he area between 1he building and 1he lot line or, where 1he lot line is more 1han 6 reet (1829 mm)
from the building, bet:\ve-en the building and a point 6 feet (1829 mm) from the building, and the term "tO\vnhouse unit" means a s-ingle-
:familyd\velling tmit constructed in a group ofthree or :mxe attached units :in \Vhich each unit (i) extends from the foundation to roofand
(HJ has open space on at le-.ast nvo sides.
The provisions ofiliis s1llndard do apply to all buildings not inc hided in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) of(fj ofthis Section l.l. ln particular, but
not by;,vay oflimi:tation. the provisions ofthls standard do apply to detached one-funil),. d-.,vellings having more than three stories above
grade plane.
Chapter 6- Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning
6.7.2.4 Delete Section 6.7.2.4 in its entiret~:landreplace with a re;,v Section 6.7.2.4 to read as follo;,vs:
6. 7.2.4. Projects COtJillymg with this standard shall also cou:ply with Section C408 ofthe N~ZW York City Energy Conser vation Code in
regards to system commissioning. When demonstrating compliance with Section C408.3.1, projects rollowing ASHRAE 90.1-2010
must demonstrate cotJilliance with Chapter 9 ofASHR.<\E 90.1-2010 as required, in lieu of Section C405 ofthe New York City Energy
Conservation Code.
Table 6.8.L~ Delete Table 6.8.1A in its entirety and replace with a new Table 6.8.1A to read as rollows:

TABLE 6.8.1A
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS A ND CONDE NSING UNITS -MINIMU M EFFICIENCY
REQUIREMENTS
HEATING SUBCATEGORY OR MINIMml EFFICIENCY'
EQUIPl\IENT TYPE SIZE CATEGORY TESI PROCEDURE"
SECTION TYPE RATING CONDITION Before 6/1/2011 As of6/1'2011

Air concli!:ioners, Split System 13.0 SEER 13 .0 SEER

< 65,000 Btlllh< .-\11
air c.ooled S:ingle Package U .O SEER 1~.0 SEER

Through-the-wall Split system 13.0 SEER 13 .0 SEER AHRI

(air cooled)
s 30,000 BtuM .-\11 21012~0
S:ingle Package U .O SEER 1-LO SEER
Small-duct high-veloci ty < 65,000 Btu1h< All Split System 10.0 SEER 11.0 SEER
(air cooled)

Electric Resistance Split System and 11.2 EER 11.2EER

~ 65,000 Bru·h (or N one) S:ingle Package 1U1EER 11A lEER
and
< 135,(}00 BtJ.llh Split System and 1l.OEER 11.0 EER
_-Ul other
S:ingle Package 11.2 1EER 11.2 1EER
Electric Resistance Split System and 1l.O EER 11.0 EER
2. 13:5,000 Btulh (or N one) S:ingle Package ILl lEER 1121EER
and
< 2~0,000 Bru'h Split System and 10.S EER IO.S EER
All other
Air c onditioners, Single Package 11.0 lEER 11.0 lEER A1-::R.I
air cooled Electric Resistance Split System and l O.OEER 10.0 EER 3401360
~ 2~0,000 Btulh (or N one) S:ingle Package IO.IlEER 10.1 1EER
and
< 760,000 Btuh Split System and 9.8 EER 9 .8 EER
.-Ul other
S:ingle Package 9.91EER 9.9 lEER
Electric Resistance Split System and 9.7 EER 9.7 EER
(or N one) S:ingle Package 9.S1EER 9.8 lEER
~ 760,000 Brulh
Split Sj'Stemand 9.5 EER 9.5 EER
_..IJl other
S:ingle P acl:age 9.61EER 9.61EER
Split System and 12.1 EER 12.1EER AHIU:
< 65,000 Btu1h 11 . All
S:ingle Package 12.31EER 12.31EER 2101240
Electric Resistance Split S·ystem and 11.5 EER 12.1 EER
~6:5,000 Bru'h (or None) S:ingle Package 11.7 1EER 123 lEER
and
< 13:5,0{)0 Bnvh Split System and 113 EER 11.9 EER
_-UJ. other
S:ingle Package 11.5 1EER 12.1 1EER
Electric Resistance Split System and 11.0 EER 12.:5 EER
~ 135,000 Bt11ih (or N one) S:ingle Package 11.21EER 12.51EER
and
Aircon cli!:ioners, < 2~0,000 Bru•h Split System and IO.S EER 1.2.3EER
_-\11 other
water c ooled S:ingle Package 11.0 lEER 12.5 lEER _-\HRI
Electric Resistance Split System and 11.0 EER 12.4 EER 3401360
2. 240,000 Bru1h (or None) S:ingle Package ll.llEER 12.6 1EER
and
< 760,000 BtJ.llh Split System and IO .S EER 12.2EER
All other
S:ingle Package 10.9 1EER llA lEER
Electri: Resistance Split System and ll.O EER 12.2EER
(or N one) S:ingle Package ll.llEER 12.41EER
~ 760,000 Btll'h
Split System and 10.8 EER 12.0 EER
_-Ul other
S:ingle Package 10.91EER 12.21EER
(contlllued)
 TABLE 6.8.1A
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED UN ITARY AIR CONDITIONERS A ND CO NDENSING UNITS - Mlf41MUMEFFICIENCY
REQUIRE MENTS
SUB-CAHGORY i\IINI!IIU M EFFICIENCY
H£.-\TING
IQ UI P~II NT SIZI: OR TEST
SECTION Befure As of
T\'PE CAHGORY R\TING PROCEDU RE'
TYPE 611/1011 61112 011
CONDITION

< -65,000 Btulhb Split System and 12 .1 EER 12.1 EER .-\HRI
All
Single Package 12.3 lEER 12.3 lEER 2 10/UO
Electric
Split System and 11.5 EER 12.1 EER
:<:_ 65 ,000
B !i.vh Resistance
Single Package 11.7 lEER 12.3lEER
and (or None)
< 13 5,000 Btuh Split System and 11.3 EER !1.9EER
..lJJ. o1her
Single Package 11.5lEER 12.! lEER
Electric
Split Sj..-stem and 11.0 EER 12.0 EER
~ 13 5,000 Btu'h Resistance
Single Package 11.2 lEER 12.2 lEER
and (or N one)
< 2~0 ,000 Btuh Split System and lO.S EER !! .SEER
Air condilioners, All o1her
Single Package 11.0 lEER 12 .0 lEER
evaporatively cooled AHRI
11.9
Electric 340/360
Split Sy-stem and 11.0 EER EER
;:>: 2 ~0,000 Btu'h Resistance
Single Package ll .l EER 12 .1
and (or N on.:)
EER
< 760,00(} Btuh
Split Sy-stem and !O.S EER 122 EER
•.lJJ. o1her
Single Pack age 10.9 EER 11.9EER
Electric
Split Sy-stem and 11.0 EER 11.7 EER
Resistance
Single Package 11.1 EER ll .9EER
?: 760,000 Btuh (or N one)
Split Sy-stem and 10.8 EER 11.5 EER
•.lJJ. o1her
Single Package 10.9 EER 11.7 EER
Condensing units, 10.1 EER 10.5 EER
2: 13 5,000 Btu'h
air cooled 11 .4 lEER li .S lEER
Condensing units, 13.1 EER 13.5 EER AHRI
?: !3 5,000 Btu·h
water-cooled 13.6 lEER l~ .0 1EER 365
Condensing units., 13.1 EER 13.5 EER
:<:. 13 5,000 Btwh
eYaporatiYely cooled !3.6 lEER 1+.0 lEER
a.
. ..
1PL'1sand part-load rating condilions are only applicable to eqwpment '>'l1h capacity modulation.
b. Section 12 contains a complete specification ofthr re1i!renced test procedure, :it:duding 1he referenced year version of the. test procedure.
c. Single-phase, air-cooled airconditioners <65,000 Btu hare regulated byNAEC.-\.. SEER values are those set by NAECA

Table 6.8.1B Delete Table 6.8.1B in its entirety an:l. rep1ace with a new Table 6.8.1B to read as :fullows:

TABLE 6.8.1B
ELECTRICALL YOPERATED UNITARY AND APPLIED HEAT PU MPS - MINIMUM EFF ICIENCY REQUIREME NTS
SUBCATEGORY OR
EQUIPMEN T TY1'E SIZI: HEATIN G SECTION M INIM UM
RATING TEST PROCEDURE'
CATEGORY TYPE EFFICIENCY,
CONDITION

Split Sy-stem U .O SEER

-~ cooled
< 65,000 Btu.h' •.lJJ.
I (cooling mode)
I Single Packaged U.O SEER

AHRI
Split Sy-stem U .O SEER
210.12-*0
Throu@l-1he-wall,
S 30,000 Btu.h ' ..lJJ.
air cooled
Single Packaged 1-1 .0 SEER

Single-duct high-velocity
< 65,000 Btu•h' •.lJJ. Split System 13.0 SEER
air cooled
 I
;:::. 65,000. Btu·h and
< 135,000. Btu:h
Electric Resistance
(or~one)
Split System and
Single Package-
I
11.0 EER
1 Ll lEER
I
I
_-\11 other Split System and
Single Package
10.S EER
11.0 lEER I
;;:: 135,000 Btu-'h
Electric Resistance
(or None)
Split System and
Single Package H.7 10.6 EER
lEER _-lliRI
I
i
Air cooled
md ~-"~-~~~-~~
c~~~c~~--·~·~-~~"~' ------- - -~~~~~~,~-,
(cooling mode) 3.i.O.G60
< 24,0,000 Blivh SplitSystemand 10AEER
_'\ll other
~~ ~~
~-~---~~-~~ -~-
Single Package
-·~-~-~-----·~···
10.5 lEER
I
;:::.2+0.000 Btuh
Electric Resistance
(or None)
Split System and
Single Package
9 5 EER
9 6 lEER I
Split System and 9.3 EER
AU other
Single Package 9A-lEER

< 17,000 Btuh All 86 ~ entering water 11..2EER

\Vater source ;, 17,000 Btuh md

•.\11 86 '=f entering water !.2.0EER
(cooling mode) < 65,00{} Bru-h

;:::. 65,000 Bmh and

..\11 S6'=f entering '.vater 12.0 EER ISO 13256-1
< 135,000 Btu1h
--
•.\11 59·:-r entering ''l.'ater 15.2 EER
Growd water source
(cooling mode)
< 135,000Btu•h 1----· ·······-~

•.\11 77 "f entering>Yater 13.-+ EER

-
86 '=f entering water 10.6 EER
\Vater-soun:e water to \Yater (cooling
< 135,01}0 Btu·h _.\11
mode)
59 "F entering \Yater 16.3 EER ISO 13256-2

Growd \Vater sour-ce

Brine to \Yater < 135,000 Btuih _.\11 T! "F entering :fluid 12.1 EER
(Cooling mode)

Split S ·ystem S.2HSPF

A.ir -cooled
< 65,000 Btu·h=
(heatingtnDde)
- Single Package S.O HSPF

Al!RI
- Split System 8.2 HSPF
21-G.-'2.40
ThrougP-the-wan, _s30,01JOBtu.h=
(a:ir cooled, heating mode) (-cooling -capacity)
~

Single Package S.O l!SPF

Small-duct high velocity

(a:ir-e:ooled, heating mode)
< 65,00{1 Btu·h' - Split S)'Stem 7.7 HSPF

_.ljr -cooled
2. 65,000 Btu·h and
..J-.7"f (fb:' ..J.3"f wb .-\l!RI I
< 135,000 Bmh 3.3 COP
I
~

(heating mode) Outdoor _.ljr 3+0i36-0

(cooling capa-city)
 17°F db/ 150f wb
225COP
Outdo or .-\ir

~ 7°F
dbf.B"F wb
32 COP
Out door .-\if
?: 135,GOO Btuth
-
(cooling capacity)
170f db/ 15°F wb
2 .05 C OP
Outdoor .-\if

\Vater source < 135,01)0 Bru/h

(heating mode) (cooling capacity)
- 68 'F entering wate.r UCOP

Ground w ater source < 135,001) BUI>'h

(heating 1110de) (cooling capacity)
- 50'F entering water 3.6 COP ISO 13256-1

Ground source < ! 35,000 Btulh

(heating 1110de) (cooling capacity) - 32 <f entering fluid 3.1 COP

\Vater-source
- 68 <f ent ering "\Vater 3.7 COP
< 13 5,000 B tuih
w ater t o water
(cooling capacity)
(heating mode)
- 50'F entering water 3.1 COP ISO 13256-2

Ground source
< 135,000 Btu'h
brine to water
(cooling capacity)
- 32 ·=t entering fluid 2.5 C OP
(heating mode)
..
a. 1PLV s and part-load rating conditions are only applicable t o eqtl!pment w1th capaoty modulauon.
b. Section 12 c.ot:d:allis a complete specification ofthe re:li!r enced test proc edure, mcluding the referenced year v-ersion ofthe test procedure.
c. Single-phase, air-cooled air conditioners <65,000 Btu'h are regulated by N .-\ECA. SEER \ruues are those. set by NAECA.

Table 6.8.1D Delete Table 6.8.1D in its entirety and replace with a new Table 6.8.1D t o read as :fullows:

TABLE 6.8.10
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PACKAGED TERMINAL AIR CONDITIONERS,PACKAGED TERMINA L HEAT PU MP S, SINGLE-
PACKAGE VERTICAL AIR CONDITIONERS, SINGLE VERTICAL HEAT PUMPS, ROOM A IR CONDITIONERS AND ROO M AIR-
CONDITIONER HEAT PUMPS -MINIMUM EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
SUBCATEGORY MINil\lUi\.1 EFFICIENCY
EQUIPME NT TYPE SIZE CATEGORY (INPUT) OR
TEST PROCEDURE'
RATI NG Before 101081:!01:! As of 10/08/ 2012
CO~l>ITIO N

P TAC (cooling mode) 9 Y'F db outdo or 12.5 - (021 3 X 13.8 • (OJIJO X

All Capacities
standard size a1C Cap'LOGO) 'EER Cap!IIJOO) C£ER

P TAC (coolingmode) 95 <f db outdoor 10.9 - (0.213 X 10.9 · (0.213 X

All Capacities
nonstandard size• a1C Capil OOO) <EER Cap/ 1000) 'EER

PTHP (cooling 1110de) 9 5 <f db outdo or 12.3 · (0.213 X 1-tO . (0.300 X

All Capacities
standard size air C ap/1000) 'EER Cap!I 000) c EER :\HRI
PTHP (cooling 1110de) 95 <f db outdoor 10.8- (0.213 X 10.8 • (0113 X 3101380
.-\11 Capacities
nonstandard sizeb air Capll 000) EER Cap./1000) EER
P1HP (heating mode) 3.1 • (0.026 X 3.7 - (0.052 X
standard size
.-\11 C apacities - Cap/ 1000) COP Capll 000) COP
P1HP (heating 1110de) 1.9- (O.IJ26 X 2.9 • (O.IJ26 X
nonstandard sizeb
.-\11 Capacities -
C ap./1000) COP Cap/1000) COP
95<f db./ 75<f wb
< 65,000 Btu'h 9.0EER 9.0 EER
out door air

SPVAC ?: 65,000 Btuth and 95 <f db/75'F wb

8.9 EER S.9 EER AHRI390
(cooling 1110de) < 135,000 Btuh outdoor air

?: 135.000 Btuhand 95Cf dbf7 5'F wb

S.6 EER S.6EER
< 240,000 Btwh outdoor air
 95=f db/ 75? wb
< 65,000 Btuth 9.0 EER 9.0 EER
out door air

SP\'HP ~ 65,000 Btu·h and 95"F db/7 5 'F wb

8.9 EER 8.9 EER
(coo1ing mode) < 135,000 Btu1h out door air
::::: 135,000 Btu1hand 95"F db/ 7 5 'F w b
8.6 EER 8.5EER
< 2~0,000 Btu'h outdoor air
-4 7'' F db/ -B 'F wb
<65,000 Btulh 3.0 COP 3.0 C OP
out door air
SPVHP ~ 65,000 Btuh and ~ 7 'Fdb/ 4 3 ' F wb
(heating mode) < 13 5,000 Btu·h 3.0 COP 3.0 COP A."'iRI390
outdoor air

~ 13 5,000 Btu'11 and 4 7 'F db! 75 'Fwb

2.9COP 2.9 COP
< 2~0 ,000 Btu!h outdoor air

< 6,000 Btwh - 9 .7 SEER 11.0 SEER

~ 6,000 Bmh and

- 9.7 EER 11.0 EER
< 8,000 Bb..llh
~ 8,000 Btu•h and
Room air conditioners, - 9.8 EER 10.9EER
w ith louvered slides < U ,OOO Btuth
~ 14,000 Btu,hand
< 20,000 Btulh
- 9.7 SEER 10.7 SEER

~ 2 0 ,000 Btuth - 8.5 EER 9.4 EER

< 8,000 Biulh - 9.0 EER IO.OEER

Room air conditioners, ~ 8,000 B twh and

without lom--ered slides < 20,000 Btu h - 8.5 EER 9.5EER
_.l,j_~ s11_'\H_~\1
R.AC- 1
~ 20,000 Btu h - 8.5 EER 9AEER

R oom air-conwoner < 20,000 Btu'h - 9.0 EER 9 .8 EER

heat pumps with
lomered sides 2; 20,000 Btu'h - 8.5 EER 9JEER

Room air-con<fuioner < U,OOO Btu'h - 8.5 EER 9.3 EER

heat pumps without
l ouvered sides ~ 1-+,000 Btuh - S.OEER 8.7 EER

Room air condilioner,

A.ll capacities - 8.7 EER 9.5 EER
casement only

RoO!ll air con<fuioner,

All cap aciiie s - 9.5 EER 10.4 EER
casement-slider
a. Section 12 coma.ms a complete speci1icat1on ofthe referenced testprocechlre, mcb_Hlll'lg the referenced yearvern.on ofthe test procedure_
b. N onstandard size units must be factory labeled as f ollows: "r..·l'\l~UFACTURED FOR N ON SL-\..~DARD SIZE _'\PPLIC_-\.TIONS ONLY:
N OT TO BE IN STALLED IN NEW STAi-,'DARD PROJECTS." N onstandard size efficiencies apply only to units being installed in
existing sleeves ha\mg an eJd:emal w all opening of less than 16 in_ high or less than n in. wide and hav-ing a cross-sectional area less than
6 70 in1.
c. Cap means the rated cooling capacity ofthe product in Bmlh If the unit' s capacity is l ess than 7000 Btu'h i n the calculation. If the unit' s
<:apacity is greater than 15,000 Btu'h, use. 15,000 Btuih in the <:-alculation
Table 6.8.lE Delete- Table. 6.8.1E in its entirety and replace ;,v-ith a ne·~v Table 6.8.1E to read as :fullows:

TABLE 6.8.1£
WAR.\1-AIR FURNACES AND Cm!BINATION WAR.\1-AIR FURNACESIAIR-COZ\1JITIO'>T<:G UNITS,WAIDI-AIR DUCT
FURNACES.-L'iD UNIT HEATERS

80~·-0 •.::i.FlJE or DOE iOCFRPart-1-30 orSeetion2.39,

< 225,{}00 Btuh
'iVann-air :fumace, SO·%Etb,d Them1al Efficiency, -~'l"Sl Z21 A 7
gas fired
~-----~-----~·f-----~··~· ~-----~ --~~~~-~----~-~-~-----------~-·~··~·~··· --
Section2.39, TI1ermalEfficieucy, _--\1\SI
~225,0{10Btuh ~-:!a.--cinrum capacitf
Z2LP
SC~/0_.\Ft.lE or DOE 10 CFRPart-:30
Wanu a:ir < 225,0{11) Btu:h
SO%E 1M Or Section4-2, Combustiot1,. UL 727
fumaces,
oil fired ~215,0-(H)Bru·h 1·1axinrumcapac-it;f Sectiatl..!-2, Combustiot1,. UL 72 7

\Varm air duct

furnaces, _--\U capacities ~-fa.ximum capacity,;: Seclion2.10, Efficiency, -~'l"SIZS3.S
gas fired
'iVarm a% unit
1 heaters, AU capacities :Vfa.-xinmm.capadty:: SD%E;..r S ection2.10, Effi..."iency, A\iS! ZS.3 .S

\V~:~t -~f---
L a.
heaters,
oil fued
All capacities :-..fa"'tinru:nlcapaclty"' SD'%E:~r Sectiotl-+0, Co:mbustiot1,. UL 731

Section12 contains a complete specification ofthe reterenced test procedure, .including1he referenced y-ear\-ersi.on oftlte- test procedure.
b. Combination units not covered by the-)1'_..\ECA ('3-phase pov;,·er or -cooling capacity greater than or equal to 19 kVl) may c.omply·.\ith either
rating
e. Compliance. ofi11llltiple :firing rate utlits shall be- at 1he. ma;.imum firing rate-.
d. Et= thermal efficiency. Units must also include an interrupted or :intemlittent igpition de".-ice (TID), ha'i.'e jacket losses not exceeding 0 .75~/C
ofthe input rating, aud have either pmver venting or a flue damper. A vent damper is an acceptable. alternative to a flue damper IDr those
furnaces \;.·here eombu::tion air is dra·.;;n :from the -coru:litioned space.
e. E: =Combustion efficiency (100~-··0.less flue losses). See test procedure :fur detailed discussion
f ."'.s of _-\u_gust 8, 2003, according to the Energy Policy Act of2005, units must also include an interrupted or intermittent ignition dev·l::e
(TID) and have e1therpower venting or an automatic flue damper.
 T able 6.8.1F Delete Table 6.8JF in its entirety and replace with a new T able 6.8JF to read as follows:

TABLE 6.8 .1F

GAS - AN D OIL -FIRED BOIL ERS MINIMUM EFFIC IENCY REQUIR EMENTS
I:FFICII~CY a s of IFFI CII:~ as of TISI
SUBC.UI:G
SIZI: 3/1/2010 (Da te 3yr s 3/1/2010 (Date PROCI:DURI
I:QUI P~II NT ORYOR UI !\
l~I U ~I
CATEGORY after .-\.SHR..U: 3~·rs after
TYP:r' R ATI!.'\G IFFICII~CYb.c
(INPU T) Board Approul) ASHRU Bo mrd
COi'i"DITI O N
Appronl)
< 300,000 Btuh 82% AFUE 82%.-\.FUE 82% _-\FUE 1 0CFRPart ~ 30

~ 300,000 Btuh
Gas-fired and S 3 ~'c! E t 83% E, 83% E,
< 2,500,000 Bm h4 1GCFR Part ~3 1
> 2,500,000 Bm h• S5% Ec 85% & S5% Ec
Boilers, hot
water
< 300,000 Bruh S ~ % .-\FUE s.m .-\FUE S~~ o .-\FUE 10 CfRPart~30

?: 300,000 Btu h
Oil-fired' and s~·l. E, s~~~ Et 8~% E,
< 2,500,000 Bm h4 10 CfR Part.B1
> 2,500,000 Bm h• S5% Ec 85% 1:.; 85'!-oEc

Gas-fire d < :;oo,ooo Btuh 80 ~1. _-\FUE SO% AFUE 80% .-\FUE 10 CFR Part B O

~ 300,000 Btuh
Gas-fired- all, and 80% £ , SO% E, SO% E,
except natural < 2,500 ,000 Btu1h4
draft
> 2,500,000 Bm,h• SOo/o E , SO% E, SO% E,

?: 300,000 Btu h 1OCFR Part ~3 1

and
d 79°'o E, 79% E, 79~~ E1
Gas- fired-
Boilers, steam natural draft < 2,500,000 Bm'h
' 79°'o E, 79% E t 79% E,
> 2,500,000 Btu h

< 300,000 Btuh 82% _-\fUE 82% .-li"UE 82% .-\FUE 10 CFR Part+30

?: 300,000 Btuh
e and
83~ '6 Et 83~'0 E! 8 3~11 E,
Oil-fire d d

< 2,500,000 Btlllh l OCF RPart~3 1

' S3 % E, 83% E, 83% £ ,

> 2, 500,000 Btu h
..
f or SI : 1 Bntish thennal uru.t per hour - 0.2931 W.
a. These r~uirements apply to boilers with r ated input of 8,000,000 Bhl!h or less that are not packaged boiler s and to all packaged
boilers. Minimum efficiency requirements for boilers cO\•er all capac1ties ofpackage d boilers.
b. E, = Combustion efficiency (100% less flu~ lo ss~ s). Se~ re1trenc e document fur detailed inmnnation.
c. E,- Thermal ~fficienc y. See r efhence document for detailed inmnnation
d. :v!a:unum capacity - minimtnl and ma:.Wntn1 ratings as pro\ided mr and allow ed by the l.Ulif s controls.
e. Includes oil-fired (residual).
Chapter 8 - Po·wer
Section 8.2.1 ofASHRA.E 90.1-2010 shaD. be deenrd to be amended to read as fOlhws:
8.2.1 Pow er distribution system; in all projects shall co1J1>ly with the requirenrnts of Section 8.1, General; Section 8.4, Prescriptive
Provisions; and Section 8. 7, Submittals.
The caption ofSection 8.4 ofASHRAE 90.1-2010 shall be deemed to be a.rrrnd.ed to read as fOllows:
8.4 P rescriptiYe pro,·isions
The "Exception" in Section 8.4.1 of ASHR..<\E 90.1-2010 shall be deemed to be deleted.
8.5 Delete Section 8.5 in its entirety and replace \vith a ne\v Section 8.5 to read as fullmvs:

8.5 ~Handatory Provisiom.

8.5.1 :\fe-asurement of electrical consmnption of te-nant spaces in covered buildings constructed on and after January l, 2016.
The tenns meter, submeter, covered building, tenant space an::i cov--ered tenant space shall be as defined in Section 28-311.2 of the
Administrative Code ofthe city ofNew York. Each covered tenant space in a building \vhere plans \Vere filed "'ivith the depar~nt
on and after January 1, 2016 shall be equipped \V:ith a separate treter or sub -meter to measure the electrical consUl-q:Jtion of such
space- \Vhe-n let or sublet \Vhere the co~rered tenant space is a floor with ttrultiple- tenancies, each tenancy that is 10,000 gross square
~et (929 tn ) in area or kss shall@ be equipped 'i-vith a separate treter or sub -tneter, (ii) share a meter or sub-ureter \vith other
2

tenant spaces on the floor, or (ili") share a nrter or sub-meter co-vering the entire floor. As ne-'v covered tenant spaces are created,
fueyshallbe equipped with meters or sub-meters as prm.rided in this section
Exception: Covered tenant space for which the electric-al consUIIJlt:ion "'ivithin such space -is measured by a meter dedicated
excllisively to that space.
Chapter 9- Lighting
9.1.1 Delete Exception band replace ;;v:ith a ne;,v Exception b to read as follotvs:
b. dwelling units- ;..vithinco:mrner-cialbuildings: shallnot be required to- cotqlly\vith this sectionpro·vided that a m:inimumof75 percent
ofthe lanps :in penmnently installed lighting fixtures, other fuan 10\V-"\'Oltage lighting, shall be high-efficacy lan-ps, or a tninimum
of75 percent ofthe permanently installed lighting fixtures shall contam only, hlgh eflicacylan:ps.
9.4.1 Delete Section9.4.1 in its- entirety and replace \V:ith. a ne;,v Section 9.4.1 to re-ad as :IDllows:
9.4.1 Lighting Control. Automatic control devices shall be installed in the :IDUowing spaces to autotnatkally tum offlights within 30
minutes ofall occupants leaving the space as follows:
L Occupant sensors shall be installed in all classrooms (not inclu±ing shop classrooms, laboratory classrooms, and preschool
dassrootns), co:n:ihence/treetingrooms, etqllo-yee lunch and bre-ak rooms, and offices snnller than 200 square feet (18.5 m 2)
in area. These shall be ll.1a!lual-on s\vitches. Such sensors and controls shall not have an ov"effide s;,v-i:tch that con·verts :fron1
manual-on to automatic-on fim.ctionality: The occupant sensor ma.y hav-e a grace period of up to 30 seconds to tum on the
lighting automatically after the sensor has turned offthe lighting if occupancy-is detected.
1. Occupant sensors shall be installed inrestrooms:, storage rooms, pri·vate offices 200 square feet (18_5 m 2) in area or greater,
janitorial closets, and other spaces 300 square :reet (28m~) -in area or lEss enclosed by floor-to-ceiling height partitions, except
:!Dr spaces listed in Item 1. These automatic control de'\·ices shall be -installed to automatically turn off lights \Vithin 30 minutes
of all occq_)ants leaving the space, and shall eithe-r be manual on or shall be controlled to autormtically tum the lighting on to
not more than 50 percentpo\ver.
Exception; Full automatic-on controls shall be permitted to control lighting in public corridors, stainvay"S, restrooms, primary
building entrance areas and lobbies, and areas \VlHe manual-on operation would endanger the safety or security of the r-ootn or
building occupants.
9.4.1.4 Delete the section nUIWer and title ofSection9.4.1.4 an1 repbce with the follmving:

9.2.2.4 Automatic Day lighting Control for Primal'y Side lighted Areas (Prescriptive).
Chapter ll -Energy Cost Budget Method
Section !LL4 ofASHRAE 90.1-2010 shall be deemed to be amended to read as fOllows:
11.1.4 Compliance. Colq)liance with Section II will be achieved if:
a. allrequirem=nts ofSections 5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 9.4 and 10.4 are ~t. The proposed design need not meet the requirements of Section
9.2.2.4, but the budget building design and energy cost budget shall reflect meeting the requireme-nts of9.2.2.4~
b. the des:ign energy cost, as cakula.ted in Section 11.3, does not exceed the energy cost budget, as cakulated by the sim...llation
program described in Section 11.2; and

c. the energyefficiencylevelofcomponents- specified in the building -design~et or exceed the e:fficierryle:vels used to -calculate
the. design energy cost"
T11e entry in the "Budget Building Design" column of Section 6 of Table 11.3.1 ASHRAE 90.1-2010 shall be deemed to be amended to read
as follows:
Lighting pO'wer in the Budget building design shall be determined using the same categorization procedure (building area or space-by-
space method) ani categories as the proposed design \Vith lighting pmver set equal to the t:naximum allmved for the corresponding
method and category in either Section 9.5 or 9.6 Po·wer fur the fixtures not -incltrled in the LPD cakulation shall be rmdeled identically
in the pt·oposed building design and budget building design. Llghting controls shall be the w.inimum required.

Autotmtic Daylighting Contt·ols fur Prinmy Sidelighted Areas shall be modeled with the fOllowing paratreters:

• Light Ou1put andPmver Fractions shall be as follmvs based on t)pe ofdimtning control modeled:
o Stepped Di:mning: Light output and pmver shall decrease :in equh,-alent steps ofl 00 percent, 66 percent, and 33 percent; or
o Continuous D-imming: Light ou1put and pmver shall both de-crease cont:inuousfjr to 33 percent ofpe.ak oillput ani power.
• The daylight controlrefffence point(s) shall be located at the center ofthe- \Vidth and at the depth of the primary sidelighted area. If
the prinmy side-lighted area inchldes apertures with orientations that differ by more fuan 45 degrees, then the :tn:Jdel shall include
one daylight control reference- point for each or-ientation (Note: if the tmdeling tool-is limited by the nutrVer of dayllght control
reference points a.llo\ved per zone then 1he nlliiDer of:zones rmde-le.d may need 1o be increased.)
• The fraction oflighting po\ve-r a:llicted by the daylight control shall be equal to the primary sidelighted area divided by the total area
within a 1herrnal block
• Illuminationse.tpoint(s) shall be as rollows:

Space Type Illmnination Setpoint

(FC)
CoD11110n Space Types
Atr-ium 35
Au.die-nce/'Seating Area- Pennanent 35
For Auditorium 35
For Perrornlin,o Arts Theater 35
For ~v1otionPicture Theater 35
Classroomrlecture;Tmillfug_
- - --
50
Co:nterence/~feeting;Multipurpose 50
Corridor./Transition
- 35
Dining Area 35
---
For Bar Lounge/Leisure I?_~ 35
For Family Dining 35
Dress-ing/F :itting Room
For Perfonning Arts Theater 35
Food Preparation 50
Laboratory
For Classroom 50
For :\fedkallndustrial Research 50
Lobby 35
For Elevator 35
For PertOrming Arts Theater 35
For ~-lotion Picture ·Theater 35
Locker Room 35
Lounge/Recreation 50
Office
Enclosed 50
Open Plan 50
Restroo-rns 35
Sales Area (Retail!
- ,_,_

Stairway 35
- -
Storage 35
Workshop
-- 50
Building Specific Space Types
Automotive
Servke/Repai- 35
Bank/Office
Banking Aciliity Area 50
Convention Ce:nter
 Audience Seating I 35
Exhibit Space I 35
Courthouse/Police Sta./Penitentiary
Courtroom 50
Confinem:ont Cells 50
Judges Chambers 50
Penitentiary Audience 35
Penitentiary Classroom 50
Penitentilrv Dining 35
Donnitory
Living Quarters 35
Fire Stations
r- Engine Room
- -~~--~-~---~- --~"~"-~~~·~'"""'--'~'
50
Sleeping Quarters _____ ____ _ __ -~~--- 35
G-."ll1t1a5irun'Exercise Center
r-'- ' ----~-----------~~~----~---~
35
Fiiness Area
--~··-~-~-~~~~-----~--c~"-·~~-•
35
Gymnasium Audience Seating 35
Playing Area 35
Hospi1al
Corr:idor!'Transiti.on 50
Emergency 50
ExamTreatm:nt 50
Laundry-Washing 35
Lounge/Recreation 50
::VfedicalSupply 50
Nursery 50
Nurse Station 50
Operating Room 35
Patient Rootn 50
Pharmacy 50
Physic-al Therapy 50
RadioJo,y 35
Recov~y 50
Hotel!Highway Lodging
- ~--·

Hotel Dicing 35
- ~-

Hotel Guest Rooms 35

HotelLobbv 35
~_ighway ~9dcr~ p~_ 35
Highway Lodging Guest Rooms 35
Library
CardFileandCa1aloging 50
_ ReadillgArea 50
Slacks 50
::Vfanufucturing
CorridorrTransition 35
Detailed :Manufucturing 50
E quiptrent Room 50
Extra High Bay(> 50 ftFloor to Ceiling 50
Height)
High Bav (25 - 50 ft Floor to Ceiling Height) 50
Low Bay(<25 f!Floorto Ceiling Height) 50
Museum
General Exhibition I 35
I 50
;Garage
Garage Area 35
 Post Offi::e
Sorting Area 50
Religious Buiklings
Audience Seating 35
F ellowslilp Hall 35
Worship Pulpit, Choir 50
Retail
Dress1ng/Fitting Ro01n Exelqlt
Sales Area Exenvt
~.fall Concourse Exenvt
Sports Arena
Audience Seating 35
"~ Court Sports~&"!"':C)ll~s 4~"~"'"~,~~~~~"
Court SEorts .:~rem-Class 3
r" Court Sports .!\rem-Class 2
··~~--·-
-·-"~-~~-

CourtSports Arena-Class l ~~--~---~-

~~·~ "~"~"-"""""

Ring Sports Arena

Transportation
Air/TraitvBus ~Baggage Area 35
Airport - Concourse 35
Audience Seating 35
Tenninal- Ti:ket Counter 50
\Varehouse
F:ine )..fater.ial Storage I 50
~-fedfum/B ulky ~hterial Storage I 35
The following item shall be deemed to be added to the ""Proposed Building Design (Column A) Design Energy Cost (DEC)" column of
Section 12ofT able 1L3.l ofASHRAE 90.1-2010:

\Vhen the voltage drop in the proposed design is greater than the requirements of Section 8.4, then vo-ltage drop shall be -incillded -.;,vhen
calculating the design energy cos' and the voltage drop shall be based upon that fu the proposed design

The followfug items shall be deemed to be added to the --Budget Building Design (Column B) Energy Cost Budget (ECB)" portion of Section
12ofT able l 13.1 ofASHRAE 90.1-2010:

\\Fhen "'\'Oltage drop in the proposed design is greater than the requirements of Section 8.4, then v'Okage drop shall be include-d ;,vhen
calculating the energy cost budget. and the vollage drop shall be based upon requirements Section 8.4 as applied 1o the budget buikling
design

\Vhen the proposed design does not me-et the require.ments in 8.4.1 fOr Autormted Receptacle ControL then the budget building design
shall include Autormted Receptacle Control per 8.4.2, and the energyr cost budget cakulations shallre:fkct the follmving reductions in
fue. connected receptacle load fur 50 percent ofreceptacle loads s.ubjectto 8.4.2:

Occ.upied Unoccupied

Houn Hours
Space Type
22~---G 100%
Priv""ate Offices
21%~ 100%;
Open Office
32?.-·& 100%
(:orrpu:ter Classrooms:

Exception ..b,. in the --Proposed Building Design (Column A) Design Energy Cost (DEC),. column of Section 13 C~Iodeling
Exceptions,.) of Table 113.1 of ASHRAE 90.1-2010 shall be deemed to be amended 1o read as fullows:
b. the applicable prescriptive requirements of Sections 55. 6.5, i.5. 8.4. 9.2.2.4. and either 9.5 or 9.6 applying to the exchaied
coll1Jonents are met
Appendix G- Perlorn.1.ance Rating ::\'lethod

Section GL2 ofl\ommtive Appendix G ofASHRAE 90.1-2010 slmll be deemed to be 111rended byfue addition ofa new Excepticnto read as
:fullmvs:

Exception: The proposed design need not m:et the requirements of Section 9,1.1.4, but the Budget build~ design and Budget building
performance shan reflect meeting the requiretn:nts of9 .2.2.4.

Section G1.3 ofl\'ormative Appendix G ofASHRAE 90.1 -2010 slmll be deemed to be amended as fOllows:

Gl.3 Trad.-Off Limits. \\ben fue proposed modilications apply to less 1han fue whole building, only parameters related to fue systems
to be modified shall be allowed to ''MY- Parameters relating to unrnodilied existing co11ditions or to future building colllJonents shan be
identical fOr determining both the baseline buildmg per:fun:mnce and the proposed building per:IDmmnce. Future building cotll.Jonents
shallm:et the prescriptive requirements ofSections 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 9.2, 9.5, and 9.6.

Item "e" in section G1A of Normative Appendix G of ASHRAE 90.1-2010 slmllbe deem'd to be amended to read as fOllows:

e. A list identifYing those aspects ofthe proposed design that are less strit1gent than the requiretnents. of5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.4, 9.2.2.4, 9.5,
and 9.6 (prescriptive provisions).

The entry in the "Baseline Building Perfonnance" column of Section 6 of Table G3.1 in Nonnative Appendix G of ASHRAE 90.1-2010 shan
be deeme-d to be amended to read as :!Dllo;,vs:

Lighting pmver -in the baseline buil.dlng design shall be detemlined using the same categorization procedure (building area or space-by-
space method) an:l categories as the proposed design with lighting po;,ver set equal to the maximrn:n allmved IDr the corresponding
nrthod and category in Section 9 .2. L-ighting shall be tnJdeled having the automatic and manual controls required in Section 9. 2.2.4 and
9.4. Ko additional automatic lighting controls sball be nDdeled ln. the baseline buil.dlng design, as the lighting schedules used are
understood to reflect the tmndatory controlrequirements -in this standard

Automatic Daylight:ing Controls :!Dr Prinrny Sidelighted l~.reas shall be tnJdekd ;,vith the follo;,:ving param::ters:
• Light Output and Pmver Fractions shall be as :fullmvs based on t)pe of dimming controltmde.led:
o SteppedDilnming:Lightou:tput andpO\ver shall decrease -in equivalent steps oflOO percent, 66 percent, and 33 percent or
o Continuous D-irnming: Light output and power shall both decrease continuously to 33 percentofpeak output andpmver.
• The daylight controlrejhence point(s) shall be located at the center of the ;,•:idth and at the depth ofthe pr:i:nmy side lighted area If
the primary sidelighted area -inc hide-s apertures \Vith orientations that di:fih by mJre ~ 45 degrees= then the model shall include
one daylight -control refhence point fbr each orientation (Note: if the tn)deling tool is limited by the number of daylight control
reference points allo;,ved per zone thennunDer ofzones tn)dekd may need to be :increased_)
• The fraction oflighting pOi.ver aflkted by the dayiight control shall be equal to the primarysidelighted area divided by the total area
within a fuenml block.
• Illumination se1poin1(>) slmllbe as JDllows:

Space Type Illumination Setpoint (FC}

Common Space Types

Atrinm 35
Audience/Seating Area- Permanent 35

I
For Auditoritun
For PerJD!llfiing Arts Theater ,,35
For 1v1otion Picture Theater 35
Classroom-Lecture/Training 50
Conference;),fe.etirW),fultipurpcse 50
Corridor. .Transition 35
Di.ning Area 35
' For Bar Lo""!'eiL eisnre Di.ning 35
For F amilv Dining 35
Dressing/Fitt:ing Room
For PerfOrming Arts Theater I 35
• Fo2~aticn --~~~ I 50
Laboratory
For Classroom 50
For )..1edic.al Industrial Research 50
Lobby 35
For Elevator 35
For PerfOrming Arts Theater 35
For )..'lotion Picture Theater 35
Locker Room 35
Lounge/Recreation 50
Office
Enclosed 50
Open Plan 50
Restrooms 35
SaJes Area (Retail) Exenl)t
Stairwav 35
Storage 35
Workshop 50
Building Spec.ific Space Types
Aut01mtive
Service/Repair 35
B ank/O:ffic.e
Banking Activity Area 50
Convention Center
Audience Seating 35
Exhibit Space 35
Courthouse!Police Sta./Pe.nitent:iary
Courtroom 50
Confinement Cells 50
Judges Chani:Jers 50
Penitentiary Audience 35
Penitentiary Classroom 50
Penitentiary D ining 35
Dormitory
Liv'ing Quarters 35
Fire Stations
Engine Room 50
Sle.eping Quarters 35
G)'lll11aSiurrYExercise Center 35
Fitness Area 35
GymnasiumAudif:nce Seating 35
Playing Area 35
Hospital
Corridorffransition 50
Emergency 50
Examii'reatment 50
L amdry-\Vashing 35
Lounge/Recreation 50
).1edi:.al Supply 50
l\'ursery 50
Nurse Station 50
Operating Room 35
Patient Room 50
Pharmacy 50
Phvsical Therapy 50
Radiology 35
Re.co\cery 50
 Hotel'High\vay Lodging
HotelD-inlng 35
Hotel Guest Rooms 35
Hotel Lobby 35
Highway Lodging Dining 35
Highway Lodging Guest Rooms 35
Library
Card File and Cataloging 50
Readttw Area 50
! Smcks 50
:Ylan:ufucturing
'
Corridor/Transition 35
~ Detailed .\1an;J£.cturing
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Extra High Bay(> 50 ftFloorto Ceiling

Height)
High Bay (25 - 50 ft Floor to Ceiling 50
Height)
Low Bay(<25 ftFloor to Ceiling Height) 50
~.fuseum
General Exhibition I 35
Restoration I 50
1 Parking Garage
Garage Area 35
Post Office
Sorting Area 50
Religious Buildirurs
Audience Seating 35
Fellowshlp Hall 35
Worship Pulpit, Choir 50
Retail
Dressing/Fitting Room Exenpt
I Sales Area
:VIall Concourse
Exenpt
Exenpt
Sports Arena
' Audience Seating 35
Court Sports Arena-Class 4 35
Court Sports Arena-Class 3 35
Court Sports Arena-Class 2 35
Court Sports Arena-Class 1 35
Ring Sports Arena 35
Transportation
Air/Train·'B us - Baggage Area 35
I Airport- C.oncourse 35
I Audience Seating 35
Terminal- T i:ket Counter 50
\Varehouse
I Fine :)..faterial Storaae 50
L._. :Yledi!.!twBulkv~·!aterial_Storage 35
The fOllo\ving item shall be deemed to be added to the '"Proposed Building PertOrmance" column of Section 11 of Table G3.1 in Normative
Appendix G ofASHRAE 90.1-2010:

If V"'ltage drop in the proposed design is greater than the requiretn:nts of Section 8.4, then ""~loltage drop shall be inciD.ded wkn
calculating the proposed building perfurmmce, and the volmge drop shall be based upon that in the proposed design
The following items shall be deemed to be added to the "Baseline Building Performance" column of Se-ction 12 of Table G3.1 in Nonnative
Appendix G ofASHRAE 90.1-2010:

If,:oltage drop in the proposed design is greater than the requirements of Section 8.4, then ·voltage- drop shall be included '\vhen
colculating the baseline building perrormance, and the voltage drop shall be based upon requirements Section 8.4, as applied to the
baseline building.
\Vhen the proposed design does not meet the requirernents in 8.4.2 IDr Automated Receptacle Control, the-n the baseline building
perfunmnce shall include Automated Receptacle Conu-ol per 8.4.2, and the baseline building perrormance calculations shall reflect
-the following reductions in the connected rece-ptacle load fur 50~/0 ofreceptacle loads subject to 8.4.2:
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Hours Hours
Space Tvpe

Private Offices
21% 100%
Open Office
100%
Corr:puter Classrooms