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• N1101.14

  Certificate

  • A permanent energy certificate is posted near the furnace or utility area (not covering panel labels) listing R-values, window U and SHGC, test results, equipment, solar PV, ERI score, code edition and path, and any solar-ready zone.

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• N1102.5.1.2

  Air Leakage Testing

  • Every building or dwelling unit is blower-door tested at 50 Pa (RESNET 380, ASTM E779, E1827 or E3158) after all penetrations are sealed, with a signed report; heated private garages may be visually verified instead.

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• N1104

  Electrical Power, Lighting and Renewable Energy Systems

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• N1103.6.3

  Testing

  • Ventilation flow is tested and verified per RESNET 380 with a signed report; short 6 in range hood runs and systems with built-in flow readouts are exempt.

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• N1107

  Tropical Climate Region Compliance Path

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• N1101

  General

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• N1105.5.4

  Compliance Reports

  • Approved software generates the permit and occupancy compliance reports.

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• N1108

  Additional Efficiency Requirements

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