Summary of Changes to the ESA Program California Installation Standards Manual dated December 2014 (as of 10/30/17)

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1 Definitions multiple Added Air Sealing/Envelope Defines term used in MHR section 1. Revised definition for Gas Meter Set Assembly In accordance with utility policy 2. Added Mechanical Inlet and Nonmechanical Inlet Addresses terminology in NGAT section Multiple multiple Simplify language and refer to Appendix E where the lead safe details reside 3. Multiple mutiple Added language addressing confined spaces (where applicable): measure not feasible if state and federal regulations re: confined spaces cannot be met 4. Multiple multiple Changed ENERY STAR qualified to ENERGY STAR certified Addresses new OSHA regulations re: confined spaces 5. 0: Minor Home Repair multiple Added/revised language to match P&P Alignment with ESA Program P&P updates 6. 1: Caulking 1 1 Added criteria to material specs: Addresses safety requirement 2: Weatherstripping (preface) 2 A Added to installation policies: Addresses quality workmanship : Weatherstripping 2 8 Clarifies fire door categories 9. 3: Attic Insulation (preface) 3 B Utility policy (IOUs do not insulate over live K&T wiring) 10. 3: Attic Insulation (preface) 3 B Added to nonfeasibility criteria: Utility policy 11. 3: Attic Insulation (preface) 3 C Added to installation criteria: Conformance with Title 24 (wording compatible with Residential Compliance Manual) RHA 10/30/17 Page 1 of 26

2 12. 3: Attic Insulation (preface) 3 D Utility policy 13. 3: Attic Insulation (preface) 3 E Alignment with Statewide P&P 14. 3: Attic Insulation 3 1 Removed criteria for cellulose: Not needed; already addressed by other criteria in : Attic Insulation 3 1 footnote Added to footnote re: attic floors: Conformance with Title 24 (wording is compatible with Residential Compliance Manual) 3: Attic Insulation 3 5 Modified language for permanent blocking materials: Clarifies safety requirement 16. 3: Attic Insulation Modified knob and tube wiring criteria: Utility policy changed to eliminate installing insulation over active knob and tube wiring : Central A/C Tune up (preface) 4 A Modified nonfeasibility criteria language: Conformance with Title 24 RHA 10/30/17 Page 2 of 26

3 19. 4: Central A/C Tune up (preface) 4 A Removed nonfeasibility criteria: Conformance with Title 24 4: Central A/C Tune up 4 1 Added criteria for all tune ups: Conformance with Title : Central A/C Tune up 4 2 Added criteria for washable filters: Add reference to new proposed language addressing filter criteria. 4: Central A/C Tune up 4 7 Added criteira for refrigerant theft protection: Conformance with California Mechanical Code 22. 6: Water Heater Pipe Insulation 6 A Added installation policy: Clarification 23. 6: Water Heater Pipe Insulation 6 3 Clarifies that pipe insulation is feasible only on the hot side of a tankless water heater (tankless water heaters not addressed previously) : Energy Saver Showerhead and Faucet Aerator Standards 8 1 Modified material specs: ASME update RHA 10/30/17 Page 3 of 26

4 8: Energy Saver Showerhead and Faucet Aerator Standards 8 2 Modified flow rate: Conformance with Title : Duct Testing and Sealing Standards 10 9 Added criteria for drawbands and clamps: 181B new standard : Duct Testing and Sealing Standards Conformance with Title : Duct Testing and Sealing Standards Clarification : Window Replacement 12 1 Conformance with Title RHA 10/30/17 Page 4 of 26

5 14: Thread Based CFLs 14 1 Change in ENERGY STAR standards : Thread Based CFLs 14 4 Clarification : Thread Based CFLs 14 5 Restating policy preface item 2.1 (part of clean up process) 15: Hard Wired CFFs (preface) 15 A Relocated this information to appropriate area (policy) 15: Hard Wired CFFs 15 1 Modified language for material specs: Conformance with Title 24; change in ENERGY STAR standards 35. RHA 10/30/17 Page 5 of 26

6 15: Hard Wired CFFs 15 1 Table replaced by revised criteria in item 1 (approved materials) : Hard Wired CFFs 15 2 Add criteria for all installations : Addresses safety requirements : Hard Wired CFFs 15 2 Added criteria for interior locations : Conformance with Title : Hard Wired CFFs 15 2 Added criteria for exterior locations : Conformance with Title : Hard Wired CFFs 15 6 Removed language: Not necessary RHA 10/30/17 Page 6 of 26

7 15: Hard Wired CFFs 15 8 Added language to 6: Grounding (all units) Clarification of electrical code : Hard Wired CFFs 15 9 Addresses safety requirements : Window/Wall Evaporative Coolers 16 3 Added criteria for HE media: HE units are currently being installed : Window/Wall Evaporative Coolers Added language to 11: Location (exterior clearance) Clarification : Refrigerator Replacement 17 A Added to nonfeasibility criteria: Utility policy RHA 10/30/17 Page 7 of 26

8 17: Refrigerator Replacement 17 A Added to Installation Policies: Alignment with statewide P&P 46. (preface) 18 A Added nonfeasibility criteria for HE consending furnaces (new measure): New measure criteria Added repair/replacement policies for HE condensing furnaces (new measure): Modify material specs language: Conformance with Title 24 RHA 10/30/17 Page 8 of 26

9 ENERGY STAR no longer certifies programmable thermostats 18 4 Addressed washable filters support: Support is crucial for washable filters and is addressed in the new Part 5 of this section Addressed washable filters support: Support is crucial for washable filters and is addressed in the new Part 5 of this section New measure criteria Added criteria to 4: Air Distribution System: Required to maintain efficiency; especially important with HE units Added criteria to 4: Air Distribution System: Conformance with Title 24 RHA 10/30/17 Page 9 of 26

10 18 7 Added criteria to 5: Appliance Venting: New measure criteria Added criteria to 5: Appliance Venting: New measure criteria New measure criteria Added criteria to 8: Combustion Air: Addresses safety requirements Added criteria to 8: Combustion Air: New measure criteria RHA 10/30/17 Page 10 of 26

11 New measure criteria Added criteira to 11: Gas Piping and Valves: Conformance with CMC Addresses safety requirements Added criteria to 12 and Table 18 1: Expanded CMC requirements to address safety issues Added operational criteria to 13: Air Conditioner: Operational criteria especially important to HE furnaces RHA 10/30/17 Page 11 of 26

12 18 13 Added protocol to ensure proper operation Added criteria to 18: Gas Piping and Valves: Conformance with CMC Added criteria for proper installation and support of washable filters. Support is crucial for washable filters; criteria added back to reduce improper installations Added criteria to 36: Lead safe Weatherization and Post Installation/Repair Requirements (Cleanup and Disposal): Conformance with EPA 608 re: handling refrigerant Removed criteria for 38: Installation Components re: gas pipes and valves: Same language already covered in criteria for conventional homes (see 18) 69. RHA 10/30/17 Page 12 of 26

13 19: Natural Gas Wall & Floor Furnace R&R 19 1 Conformance with Title : Natural Gas Wall & Floor Furnace R&R 19 8 Added criteria for vent system installation: Conformance with National Fuel Gas Code : Natural Gas Wall & Floor Furnace R&R Added criteria for vent system termination: Conformance with National Fuel Gas Code and California Mechanical Code : Central HE A/C and Heat Pump Replacement 21 1 Modified criteria for A/C materials: Conformance with Title : Central HE A/C and Heat Pump Replacement 21 1 Modified criteria for Heat Pump materials: Conformance with Title 24 RHA 10/30/17 Page 13 of 26

14 21: Central HE A/C and Heat Pump Replacement 21 7 Added criteria for minimum clearance: Conformance with National Fuel Gas Code : Central HE A/C and Heat Pump Replacement Added language addressing protection against refrigerator theft: Industry response to growing problem of refrigerant theft (locking caps required by the California Mechanical Code) : HE Window/Wall A/C and Heat Pump Replacement 22: HE Window/Wall A/C and Heat Pump Replacement 22 1 Removed HE from section title Alignment with Statewide P&P language 22 1 Modified material specs: Conformance with Title RHA 10/30/17 Page 14 of 26

15 22: HE Window/Wall A/C and Heat Pump Replacement 22 3 Conformance with ENERGY STAR : HE Window/Wall A/C and Heat Pump Replacement Added criteria for exterior clearances: Conformance with National Fuel Gas Code : Natural Gas Storage Heater Replacement (preface) 23 A Added nonfeasibility item: Conformance with California Plumbing Code : Natural Gas Storage Heater Replacement 23 1 Added criteria for materials: Required by many CA air quality management districts 23: Natural Gas Storage Heater Replacement 23 1 Conformance with Title : Natural Gas Storage Heater Replacement 23 7 Added criteria for CVA: Conformance with California Mechanical Code : NGAT 24 B Revised nonfeasibility criteria for nonconforming conditions/required corrections: Conformance with utility policy re: when to perform required corrections; for clarification purposes, expand the definition of required corrections RHA 10/30/17 Page 15 of 26

16 24: NGAT 24 C Revised nonfeasibility criteria for when appliances fail NGAT: Defines where the leak has to be : NGAT 24 5 Revised wording in Table 24 1, 1: Clarification per team decision. 24: NGAT 24 5 Added criteria to Table 24 1, 3.c for appliances located indoors: Conformance with National Fuel Gas Code : NGAT 24 6 Removed criteria from Table 24 1, 13 for mobile homes: Relocated to Table 24 2 ( 12): Advisory Conditions; is not a NIM condition in conventional homes 24: NGAT 24 6 Added criteria to Table 24 2, 4 for clothes dryer exhaust: Conformance with California Mechanical Code : NGAT 24 6,7 Revised Table 24 2, 6 for appliance components missing or damaged: To accommodate different policies among utilities 91. RHA 10/30/17 Page 16 of 26

17 24: NGAT 24 7 In Table 24 2, added criteria for gas logs: Conformance with California Mechanical Code : NGAT 24 7 In Table 24 2, added criteria for clearances: Conformance with California Mechanical Code and utility policy 93. Add meter set assembly to definitions section to avoid repeating it in several locations throughout the IS. 24: NGAT 24 7 In Table 24 2, added criteria for mobile homes: Make consistent with conventional home criterion : NGAT 24 8 Added criteria for unsatisfactory gas connectors : IOU requirement; extension of existing criteria : NGAT Removed criteria for combustion air in attics: Conformance with California Mechanical Code : NGAT Revised criteria for appliances located in confined space: Conformance with California Mechanical Code RHA 10/30/17 Page 17 of 26

18 24: NGAT Revised criteria for direct vent terminals near an air inlet: Clarify that gravity inlets are nonmechanical and add mechanical and nonmechanical inlets to definitions. Conformance with National Fuel Gas Code : NGAT Added criteria for sight glass: Added to address issues encountered in the field : NGAT Added criteria to address FVIR water heaters: FVIR water heaters are now required : NGAT Added criteria for conducting Room Ambient CO Test in an open area: Clarification addressing multi story homes RHA 10/30/17 Page 18 of 26

19 24: NGAT Added criteria for mechanical ventilation: Addresses whole dwelling mechanical ventilation systems, which are now common : NGAT Added criteria for multi story homes: Clarification addressing multi story homes : NGAT Modified language for test procedures in natural gas kitchen appliances: Clarification RHA 10/30/17 Page 19 of 26

20 24: NGAT Added criteria for draft test protocol: Clarification : NGAT Added criteria for appliances sharing a common vent: Expanded to clarify procedure, in harmony with BPI : NGAT Added criteria for CO and Draft Testing natural gas tankless water heaters located indoors: Clarification RHA 10/30/17 Page 20 of 26

21 24: NGAT Updated wording: Clarification : NGAT Changed nonconforming cooking area ventilation from required repair to an advisory condition : For kitchen ventilation, mobile home to be in harmony with conventional home criteria 109. RHA 10/30/17 Page 21 of 26

22 24: NGAT Conformance with BPI and National Fuel Gas Code : Microwaves 25 1 Modifiied microwave capacity and power output: Allows for greater flexibility in serving larger families 111. RHA 10/30/17 Page 22 of 26

23 27: Thermostatic Shower Valves 27 A Modified/added nonfeasibility criteria: Clarification : Thermostatic Shower Valves 27 A Added installation policies: Recommended safety related policy additions : Thermostatic Shower Valves 27 1 Modified material specs: Conformance with IAPMO and ASME RHA 10/30/17 Page 23 of 26

24 28: HE Clothes Washers 28 1 Updated MEF and WF: Conformance to ENERGY STAR : Smart Fan Delay multiple Changed title of section to: Smart Fan Delay / Efficient Fan Controller. Removed thermostat mount criteria; no longer applicable. Removed manufacturer specific criteria to make standards applicable to all products. 34: Occupancy Sensor Switches all Changed title of section to: Vacancy Sensor Switches. Change occupancy sensor title and references to vacancy sensors. Update this section to reflect code (Title 24) requirements for residential applications. Change in mfr s installation criteria; updated criteria so standards are applicable to all qualifying products Conformance with Title 24 RHA 10/30/17 Page 24 of 26

25 34: Occupancy Sensor Switches 34 1 Dual relay switches do not apply to residential use All types should have manual off capability 118. Circuits without a neutral conductor may require a specialized unit 34: Occupancy Sensor Switches 34 2 Circuits without a neutral conductor may require a specialized unit : Occupancy Sensor Switches 34 2 Added criteria for Special Use Vacansy Sensor Switches : Address issues related to circuits without a grounding or neutral conductor 120. RHA 10/30/17 Page 25 of 26

26 34: Occupancy Sensor Switches 34 2 Circuits without a neutral conductor may require a specialized unit : Tier 2 Advanced Power Strips all NEW MEASURE New measure added to ESA Program : LED Screw Based Bulbs all NEW MEASURE will replace Section 14: Thread Based CFLs (fluorescent lighting has been replaced by LED lighting as of 2018) New measure added to ESA Program : LED Fixtures all NEW MEASURE will replace Section 15: Hard Wired CFFs (fluorescent lighting has been replaced by LED lighting as of 2018) New measure added to ESA Program : LED Torchiere Replacement all NEW MEASURE will replace Section 35: Fluorescent Torchiere Lamp Replacement (fluorescent lighting has been replaced by LED lighting as of 2018) New measure added to ESA Program : LED Downlight Retrofit Kits all NEW MEASURE New measure added to ESA Program : Thermostatic Tub Spout / Tub Diverter all NEW MEASURE New measure added to ESA Program : Prescriptive Duct Sealing all NEW MEASURE New measure added to ESA Program : Heat Pump Water Heaters all NEW MEASURE New measure added to ESA Program Appx E: Lead Safe Weatherization Risk Factors Appx. F: Minimum Warranty Requirements multiple Update Lead Safe Risk Factor Evaluation Table with new measures Address new measures multiple Update table 2.0 with warranty information for showerheads/aerators and new measures Address new measures RHA 10/30/17 Page 26 of 26