Proposed Standard BSR/RESNET/ICC 301-202x will be the 3rd edition of Standard ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301, Standard for the Calculation and Labeling of the Energy Performance of Dwelling and Sleeping Units using an Energy Rating Index. The new edition will include all addenda and interpretations of the 2019 edition and provide additional clarifications. Standard ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019 Addendum A-2019 updates the Standard for consistency with current energy ratings for clothes washers and dryers and dishwashers. Standard ANSI/RESNET/ICC 301-2019 Addendum B-2020 incorporates calculations for HVAC quality installation grades determined according to new Standard ANSI/RESNET/ACCA/ICC 310-2020. The significant changes proposed in the draft in addition to those in the Addenda and interpretations are as follows: Section 3: New definitions Attic Bathroom Cooling Load, Sensible Heating Load Hot Water Load Load Section 3: Revised definitions Energy Rating Index Energy Rating Reference Home Multifamily Buffer Boundary Purchased Energy Unrated Heated Space Section 4: Changed from “end use loads” (EL) to “energy consumption” (EC) where appropriate Section 4: Separated ventilation energy consumption end use from Lights & Appliances Section 4, Table 4.2.2(1): Clarified multifamily boundary condition assumptions Multifamily buffer boundary Above grade walls Ceilings Floors Section 4, Table 4.2.2(1), Table 4.2.2(4): updated/clarified solar absorptance values for walls Section 4, Table 4.2.2(2): Reference home basement wall insulation clarification (R vs U) Section 4, Table 4.2.2(1): Clarifications and improvements on air exchange rates and ventilation energy calculations for reference/rated homes Section 4, Table 4.2.2(1), note “aa”: Duct area is now a MRF, with default calculations Section 4, Table 4.2.2(1), note “x”: a substantive change to allow duct leakage testing defaults for ducted systems less than 10 ft (DSE=1) and an option to model 4cfm25/100ft2 if and only if all ducts and equipment are inside CSV, don’t use building cavities as ducts and also not located in assemblies adjacent to the exterior or USV Clarification of “General water use” internal gains HVAC Installation Quality clarifications (generally minor) Equations 4.2-22 and 4.2-24: Change QDEV to FAF Equation 4.2-26: Add minimum mains water temperature of 32F (moved from Publication 002) Equation 4.2-39b: more equitable distribution of shared pump energy (pro-rate by bedroom not dwelling unit) Section 4.2.2.3.1.2 criteria: Fix error in IAF criteria within the HVAC installation grading section by deleting Table 4.2.2(6) and changing “Grade I” to “Grade III”. Section 4.4.1: Revised programmable thermostat algorithm to ramp up 1 degree per hour to accommodate more realistic heat pump behavior (avoiding triggering of resistance heat) Section 5, Table 5.1.2 (1): Fix national average emission factors for household fuels Minor editorial changes Appendix A: Correct air permeance values; change 0.04 to 0.004 Appendix B: Formatting changes to break up large paragraphs into specific points On-Site Inspection Protocol o Photo documentation photo of mechanical ventilation system added Floor/Foundation Assembly o Measurements to the nearest foot instead of ½ foot Wall / Roof Assembly o Modeling guidance for through-wall AC & PTAC units o Improved guidance for determining the Framing Fraction for ceilings, floors, and walls. o Improved guidance for determining assembly color and associated solar absorptance Windows o Additional resources to find information on window U-value and SHGC Hot water distribution o Improves text associated with the on-site inspection protocol Measurements of pipe lengths Determining the flow of faucets etc. This first draft, PDS-01, of BSR/RESNET/ICC 301-202x is submitted for public comment for 60 days. The changes shown in draft PDS-01 by strike-through and underline and red print are open for comment. To review and comment on the Draft follow the links below. Draft PDS-01, BSR/RESNET/ICC 301-202x Comment on Draft PDS-01, BSR/RESNET/ICC 301-202x View comments on Draft PDS-01, BSR/RESNET/ICC 301-202x The public comment period will be open for 60 days from December 18, 2020 through February 16, 2021. Comments will be accepted only on text in draft PDS-01 shown by strike-through and underline and in red print. Tips and Reminders for Submitting Public Comments Comments must pertain to text in draft PDS-01 that is shown as either strikethrough or underlined and red print. Comments on portions of draft PDS-01 where no change is indicated will be rejected. Comments must include a specific proposed change to the text of the draft open for comment. Proposed added text must be underlined and text proposed to be removed must be shown using strike-through. 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