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Air leakage is the movement of unconditioned air into and out of conditioned spaces. It applies to any holes, cracks or gaps in the building envelope. Research indicates that air leakage can cause huge energy losses.
Air leakage is the movement of unconditioned air into and out of conditioned spaces. It applies to any holes, cracks or gaps in the building envelope. Research indicates that air leakage can cause huge energy losses.
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Air leakage is the movement of unconditioned air into and out of conditioned spaces. It applies to any holes, cracks or gaps in the building envelope. Research indicates that air leakage can cause huge energy losses.
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Navigating the World of Energy Codes | www.bcap-ocean.org
Air Leakage | Residential | Contractors
Summary Air leakage is the movement of unconditioned air into and out of QUICK FACTS conditioned spaces. It applies to any holes, cracks or gaps in the building envelope. It is important to control air movement in build- Air Leakage – CH 4. Section 402.4 2009 IECC ings because research indicates that air leakage can cause huge en- Detailed leakage points can be found in the ergy losses, accounting for upwards of 30% of a home’s energy use. EPA’s “Thermal Bypass Checklist” Current Code Mandatory for all climate zones The 2009 IECC covers air leakage in Section 402.4. Contractors/sub-contractors must demonstrate Previous Code proper insulation around the building envelope The 2009 IECC code improved requirements for air leakage control by Detailed information can be found at: mandating compliance with either a “visual inspection option” or a “testing option.” The 2006 IECC made some minor improvements Critical areas for air leakage control over the 2003 version, such as clarifying the rather ambiguous lan- Air Sealing Checklist guage regarding which areas required sealing and adding provisions for recessed lighting and sealed dampers for ventilation equipment Common Household Air Leaks (bath and kitchen fans, primarily). Primary building design mechanism for reduc- Exemptions ing air leakage; establishing air barriers Requirements covered in the 2009 IECC Section 402.4 are mandatory Air leakage paths for all climate zones. Requirements Contractors and sub-contractors must be aware of the requirements covered in the 2009 IECC and ensure that: Correct insulation is used to prevent air leakage around the build- ing envelope They are aware of the “Thermal Bypass Checklist” There is caulking around all windows, skylights and doors They check all bypasses into unconditioned spaces, such as attic hatches, stairwells, recessed lighting fixtures, and around bath- tub enclosures, all of which are notorious for air leakage Typical Problems Standard issues/concerns that arise include: Contractor/sub-contractor closing off an area yet to be checked Figure 1: Common Leak Points Not sealing where different building features meet
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