Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 10 - Energy |
Chapter II - Department of Energy |
SubChapter D - Energy Conservation |
Part 434 - Energy Code for New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High Rise Residential Buildings |
Subpart F - Building Energy Compliance Alternative |
§ 434.604 - Compliance.
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§ 434.604 Compliance.
604.1 Compliance with this section is demonstrated if the Design Energy Use is equal to or less than the Energy Use Budget.
604.2 The energy consumption shall be measured at the building five foot line for all fuels. Energy consumed from non-depletable energy sources and heat recovery systems shall not be included in the Design Energy Use calculations. The thermal efficiency of fixtures, equipment, systems or plants in the proposed design shall be simulated by the selected calculation tool.