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Chapter 8:
Optional HVAC Upgrades
- 8.1 Energy Efficient Whole House Fans
(see also Chapter 5 - IAQ)
- 8.1.1 Fan must meet the Uniform Mechanical Code, Chapter 4 requirements.
- 8.1.2 Fan must draw less than 30 watts. Whole-house fans serving multiple living
units may be served on a case by case basis. These must meet all BUILT
SMART requirements and draw less than 30 watts per living unit.
- 8.1.3 Fan must have a noise rating of 1.5 sones or less, unless mounted remotely and acoustically isolated from the living space.
- 8.1.4 Controls must comply with Section 5.3, Whole-house Exhaust Fan Controls.
- 8.1.5 Whole house fan motors shall be rated for continuous use.
- 8.2 Thermostats
- 8.2.1 To qualify for the optional BUILT SMART thermostat incentive, each thermostat shall have numerical degree settings and shall have accuracy of +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
- 8.2.2 Both electronic and vapor diaphragm thermostat types are allowed. Bi-metal thermostats do not qualify for the incentive.
- 8.3 In-Unit Heat Pump/Air Conditioning Specifications
- 8.3.1 All heat pump/air conditioning upgrade incentives shall be calculated using Seattle City Light's Heat Pump Calculation Worksheets in Appendix B.
- 8.3.2 Components and installation shall meet all applicable state and local codes and standards including the Washington State Energy Code/Seattle Energy Code Chapter 14, table 14-1D.
- 8.3.3 A set of product specification sheets must be submitted to a BUILT SMART representative that includes equipment capacity and efficiency ratings (SEER, EER, COP and IPLV). Steady State values are not acceptable. All equipment shall have a permanently affixed nameplate that shows the manufacturer, model number and equipment load ratings.
- 8.4 Common Area Heat Pump/Air Conditioning Specifications
- 8.4.1 Components and installation shall meet all applicable state and local codes and standards including the Washington State Energy Code/Seattle Energy Code Chapter 14, tables 14-1A or 14-1D.
- 8.4.2 A set of product specification sheets must be submitted to a BUILT SMART representative that includes equipment capacity and efficiency ratings (SEER, EER, COP and IPLV). Steady State values are not acceptable.
- 8.4.3 All equipment shall have a permanently affixed nameplate that shows the manufacturer, model number and equipment load ratings.
- 8.5 Equipment Verification and Inspection
- 8.5.1 A BUILT SMART representative must review all documentation and approve calculations prior to installation.
- 8.5.2 After the equipment is installed, a BUILT SMART representative must inspect the installation to insure program compliance.
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