Energy Conservation Code
Residential Mechanical
CHAPTER 4
WORKSHEET
1.
When using the REScheck software, the compliance report submitted by the
permit holder shall indicate that the applicable code is ____________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
The NC specific Rescheck software may be used to demonstrate compliance
for all of the following except ____________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
electrical distribution panel
hall closet
attic
kitchen cabinet
The required permanent energy certificate shall contain all of the following
except __________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.
single family dwelling
townhouse
three story apartment building
four story apartment building
The required permanent energy certificate shall be posted in any of the
following locations except ____________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
North Carolina
2006 IECC
2009 IECC
2012 IECC
heating appliance type and efficiency
wall insulation R-value
fenestration U-factor
fenestration SHGC
The required permanent energy certificate shall be completed and signed by
any of the following except __________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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builder
permit holder
registered design professional
HERS rater
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6.
At least one _________ is required for each separate heating and cooling
system in a single family dwelling.
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
When the primary heating system for a single family dwelling is a forced air
furnace, a ______________ is required to be installed.
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.
R-4
R-6
R-8
R-12
In a single family dwelling, given that heat pump system supply and return
ducts are located inside a floor-ceiling assembly separating two stories which
are both conditioned spaces, the supply ducts shall be insulated to a
minimum of __________ and the return ducts shall be insulated to a minimum
of ___________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
10.
humidistat
programmable humidistat
thermostat
programmable thermostat
In a single family dwelling, heating system supply and return ducts located in
a ventilated crawlspace (ventilated to the outdoors) shall be insulated to at
least a minimum value of ___________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
9.
humidistat
time clock
economizer
thermostat
R-0, R-0
R-4, R-0
R-4, R-4
R-8, R-4
The maximum allowed duct system leakage for a single family dwelling HVAC
system is ____________ CFM per 100 square feet of conditioned floor area
served by the system.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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11.
For a single family dwelling, building framing cavities may be used as
____________ ducts.
a.
b.
c.
d.
12.
For a single family dwelling, mechanical system piping transporting fluids
above 105 degrees F or below 55 degrees F shall be insulated to a minimum
of ___________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
13.
minimum R-2
minimum R-5
minimum R-8
vapor retardant
When the “Simulated Performance Alternative” compliance approach is
selected as the path to compliance for a single family dwelling, the analysis
shall be performed by ___________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
15.
R-3
R-4
R-6
R-8
For a single family dwelling, an in-ground permanently installed spa shall be
provided with a __________ cover.
a.
b.
c.
d.
14.
supply
return
both supply and return
neither supply nor return
home builder
registered design professional
HERS rater
HVAC contractor
In a single family dwelling, the “Simulated Performance Alternative” compares
the ___________ energy cost of the proposed design to that of the standard
reference design.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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daily
monthly
annual
lifetime
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16.
When the “Simulated Performance Alternative” compliance approach is
selected as the path to compliance for a single family dwelling, all of the
following compliance documentation shall be provided to the inspector except
______________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
17.
address of the residence
an inspection checklist
life cycle cost
name and version of the software
When the “Simulated Performance Alternative” compliance approach is
selected as the path to compliance for a single family dwelling constructed in
Climate Zone 3, the thermostat cooling temperature set point for the
“Standard Reference Design” shall be ___________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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72 0F
75 0F
78 0F
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Energy Conservation Code
CHAPTER 4
Residential Mechanical
ANSWER KEY
Number
Answer Section
1.
a
EC401.2; (Res N1101.2)
2.
d
EC401.2; (No residential code equivalent)
3.
b
EC401.3; (Res N1101.9)
4.
a
EC401.3; (Res N1101.9)
5.
d
EC401.3; (Res N1101.9)
6.
d
EC403.1; (Res N1103.1)
7.
d
EC403.1.1; (Res N1103.1.1)
8.
c
EC403.2.1; (Res N1103.2.1)
9.
b
EC403.2.1; (Res N1103.2.1)
10.
b
EC403.2.2; (Res N1103.2.2)
11.
b
EC403.2.3; (Res N1103.2.3)
12.
a
EC403 3; (Res N1103.3)
13.
d
EC403.9.3; (Res N1103.8.3)
14.
b
EC405.1; (No residential code equivalent)
15.
c
EC 405.3; (No residential code equivalent)
16.
c
EC405.4.2; (No residential code equivalent)
17.
c
EC405.5.2 Table 405.5.2(1); (No residential code equivalent)
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