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Chapter 51-11 WAC	Last Update: 2/1/13
WASHINGTON STATE ENERGY CODE 2009 EDITION

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51-11-0100	Chapter 1 -- Administration and enforcement. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0101	Section 101 -- Scope and general requirements. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0102	Materials and equipment. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0103	Alternate materials -- Method of construction, design or insulating systems. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0104	Plans and specifications. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0105	Inspections and enforcement. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0106	Violations. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0107	Liability. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0108	Conflicts with other codes. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0109	Severability. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0200	Chapter 2 -- Definitions. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0201	Scope. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0300	Chapter 3 -- Design conditions. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0301	Design criteria. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0302	Thermal design parameters. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0303	Mechanical ventilation. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0400	Chapter 4 -- Building design by systems analysis. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0401	Scope. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0402	Systems analysis. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0500	Chapter 5 -- Building design by component performance approach. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0501	Scope. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0502	Building envelope requirements. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0503	Mechanical systems. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0504	Domestic water systems. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0505	Lighting. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0525	Equation 1 -- Single-family residential. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0526	Equation 2 -- All occupancies. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0527	Equation 3 -- Single-family residential. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0528	Equation 4 -- Reserved. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0529	Equation 5 -- Reserved. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0530	Table 5-1. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0531	Table 5-2 -- Reserved. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0532	Table 5-3 -- Reserved. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0533	Table 5-4 -- Reserved. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0534	Table 5-5 -- Reserved. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0535	Table 5-6 -- Reserved. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0536	Table 5-7 -- Reserved. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0537	Table 5-8 -- Reserved. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0538	Table 5-9 -- Reserved. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0539	Table 5-10 -- Reserved. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0540	Table 5-11. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0541	Table 5-12. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0542	Table 5-13 -- Reserved. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0600	Chapter 6 building design by prescriptive requirements approach. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0601	Scope. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0602	Building envelope requirements for single-family residential. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0603	Mechanical systems for single-family residential. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0604	Domestic water systems. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0605	Lighting. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0625	Table 6-1. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0700	Chapter 7 -- Standards. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0701	Scope. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0800	Section 0800 -- Suggested software for chapter 4 systems analysis approach. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-0900	Chapter 0900 -- Additional residential energy efficiency requirements. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1000	Chapter 10. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1001	Section 1001 General. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1002	Section 1002: Below grade walls and slabs. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1003	Section 1003: On-grade slab floors. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1004	Section 1004: Floors over unconditioned space. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1005	Section 1005: Above-grade walls. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1006	Section 1006 Default U-factors for glazing and doors. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1007	Section 1007 Ceilings. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1008	Section 1008 Air infiltration. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1009	Section 1009 Mass. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
CHAPTER 11 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
51-11-1100	Title. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1110	Purpose and intent. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1120	Scope. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1130	Application to existing buildings. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1131	Additions to existing buildings. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1132	Alterations and repairs. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1133	Change of occupancy or use. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1134	Historic buildings. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1135	Commissioning. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1140	Enforcement. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1141	Plans and specifications. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1142	Materials and equipment. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1143	Inspections. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1144	Violations. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1150	Conflicts with other codes. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1160	Severability and liability. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
CHAPTER 12 ENERGY METERING
51-11-1200	Reserved. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
CHAPTER 13 BUILDING ENVELOPE
51-11-1301	Scope. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1302	Space heat type. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1303	Climate zones. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1310	General requirements. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1311	Insulation. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1312	Glazing and doors. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1313	Moisture control. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1314	Air leakage. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1320	Prescriptive building envelope option. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1321	General. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1322	Opaque envelope. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1323	Glazing. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1330	Component performance building envelope option. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1331	General. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1332	Component U-factors. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1333	UA calculations. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1334	Solar heat gain coefficient rate calculations *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)* .
CHAPTER 14 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
51-11-1401	Scope. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1402	Mechanical ventilation. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1410	General requirements. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1411	HVAC equipment performance requirements. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1412	Controls. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1413	Economizers. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1414	Ducting systems. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1415	Piping systems. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1416	Commissioning and completion requirements. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1420	Simple systems (packaged unitary equipment). *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1421	System type. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1422	Controls. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1423	Economizers. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1424	Separate air distribution systems. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1430	Complex systems. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1431	System type. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1432	Controls. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1433	Economizers. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1434	Separate air distribution systems. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1435	Simultaneous heating and cooling. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1436	Heat recovery. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1437	Electric motor efficiency. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1438	System criteria. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1439	Exhaust systems. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1440	Domestic water systems. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1441	Water heater installation. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1442	Shut-off controls. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1443	Pipe insulation. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1444	Conservation of water and pumping energy. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1445	Heat recovery for domestic water systems. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1446	Domestic hot water meters. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1450	Heated pools. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1451	General. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1452	Pool water heaters. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1453	Controls. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1454	Pool covers and insulation. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1460	Cold storage. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
CHAPTER 15 LIGHTING, MOTORS AND TRANSFORMERS
51-11-1501	Scope. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1510	General requirements. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1511	Electric motors. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1512	Exempt lighting. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1513	Lighting controls. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1514	Exit signs. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1520	Prescriptive lighting option. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1521	Prescriptive interior lighting requirements. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1522	Prescriptive exterior lighting requirements. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1530	Lighting power allowance option. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1531	Interior lighting power allowance. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-1532	Exterior lighting power allowance. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
CHAPTER 16 (RESERVED)
CHAPTER 17 STANDARDS Note: For nonresidential standards, see chapter 7.
CHAPTER 18 (RESERVED)
CHAPTER 19 (RESERVED)
CHAPTER 20 DEFAULT HEAT-LOSS COEFFICIENTS Note: For nonresidential defaults, see chapter 10.
REFERENCE STANDARD 29: NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDING DESIGN BY SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
51-11-99901	Section 1 -- General. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-99902	Section 2 -- Simulation general requirements. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-99903	Section 3--Calculation of the proposed and baseline building performance. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*
51-11-99904	Section 4 -- Suggested software for systems analysis approach. *(Effective Until July 1, 2013.)*