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• N1104.2

  Interior Lighting Controls

  • Permanent interior lights have the controls of N1104.2.1 and N1104.2.2; safety and security lighting is exempt.

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• N1111

  Alterations

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• N1107.1

  Scope

  • The tropical path applies to homes in the tropical region below 2,400 ft elevation.

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• N1102

  Building Thermal Envelope

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• N1103

  Systems

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• N1105

  Simulated Building Performance

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• N1108.2.3.1.1

  Water Volume Determination

  • Pipe volume is the sum of pipe, fittings, valves and manifolds from the nearest hot source, using Table N1108.2.3.1, excluding fixture valves, flex connectors and the fixture itself.

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• N1108.2.2.1

  More Efficient HVAC Equipment for Climate Zone 4

  • Zone 4 may also use a 95 percent furnace with a 7.8 HSPF2 heat pump, or a 7.8 HSPF2 / 15.2 SEER2 / 11.7 EER2 heat pump.

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