TABLE 322.31-2
TABLE 322.31-4
COMPONENT DWELLING THERMAL ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS
FOR DWELLINGS USING LOWER EFFICIENCY APPLIANCESa
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SPS 322.31 History
History: CR 08-043: cr.
Register March 2009 No. 639, eff. 4-1-09;
EmR0917: emerg. am. (2) (b), eff. 9-5-09;
CR 09-072: am. (2) (b)
Register March 2010 No. 651, eff. 4-1-10;
CR 09-104: am. Tables 22.31-1 and 22.31-4
Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11; correction in (1) (a), (b), (2) (a), (b), (3) (a), (b), Table 322.31-1, Table 322.31-4 made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672l;
CR 15-041: am. Table 322.31-1, Table 322.31-2, Table 322.31-4
Register December 2015 No. 720, eff. 1-1-16.
SPS 322.32
SPS 322.32 Specific insulation requirements. SPS 322.32(1)(a)(a) R-38 will satisfy the ceiling R-value requirement for a dwelling where the full height of uncompressed R-38 insulation extends over the wall top plate at the eaves.
SPS 322.32(1)(b)
(b) An attic-access cover shall be weatherstripped and insulated to a level equivalent to the insulation on the surrounding surfaces when the attic is an unconditioned space. A wood framed or equivalent baffle or retainer is required to be provided when loose fill insulation is installed, the purpose of which is to prevent loose fill insulation from spilling into the living space when the attic access is opened, and to provide a permanent means of maintaining the installed R-value of the loose fill insulation.
SPS 322.32(2)
(2) Ceilings without attic spaces. Where the design of the roof or ceiling assembly does not allow sufficient space for the required R-49 insulation, the minimum required insulation for the roof or ceiling assembly shall be R-30. This reduction of insulation shall be limited to 500 square feet of ceiling area.
SPS 322.32(3)
(3) Mass walls. The requirements of Table 322.31-1 are applicable to mass walls.
SPS 322.32(4)(a)(a) Steel-frame ceilings, walls and floors shall meet the insulation requirements of Table 322.32 or shall meet the U-factor requirements in Table 322.31-2.
SPS 322.32(4)(b)
(b) The calculation of the U-factor for a steel-frame envelope assembly shall use a series-parallel path calculation method.
SPS 322.32(5)
(5) Floors. Floor insulation shall be installed to maintain permanent contact with the underside of the subfloor decking.
SPS 322.32(6)(a)(a) Walls associated with conditioned basements shall be insulated from the top of the basement wall down to the basement floor.
SPS 322.32(6)(b)
(b) Walls associated with unconditioned basements shall meet the requirement in
par. (a) unless the floor overhead is insulated in accordance with Table 322.31-1.
SPS 322.32(6)(c)
(c) Where the total basement wall area is less than 50 percent below grade, the entire wall area, including the below-grade portion, is included as part of the area of exterior walls.
SPS 322.32(7)
(7) Box sill and rim joist spaces. Box sills and joist spaces at outside walls shall be insulated to the required wall R-value with air-impermeable insulation that is sealed on all sides to all framing members and the foundation, or with air-permeable insulation held in place as required under
s. SPS 322.21 (1).
SPS 322.32(8)(a)(a) Joist spaces that extend beyond exterior walls shall be insulated with an R-value of 30 or higher with insulation that completely fills the cavity including over the top of the exterior wall supporting the joists.
SPS 322.32(8)(b)
(b) The joist space insulation shall be air sealed either by using an air-impermeable insulation that is sealed to all framing members or by covering the insulation with a rigid material that is caulked or sealed to all framing members.
SPS 322.32(8)(c)
(c) If piping that is subject to freezing is located in the joist space, additional insulation shall be provided on the unconditioned side of the space.
SPS 322.32(9)(a)(a) Except for closed-cell sprayed foam, wall insulation shall completely fill the wall cavity.
SPS 322.32(9)(b)
(b) The vertical and flared walls in a skylight shall meet the insulation requirements for walls. Tube skylights shall be insulated per the manufacturer's recommendations.
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History: CR 08-043: cr.
Register March 2009 No. 639, eff. 4-1-09; correction in (3) (a), (b), (4) (a), (6) (b), (7) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 15-041: renum. (1) to (1) (a), cr. (1) (b), renum. (3) (a) to (3) and am., r. (3) (b), renum. (9) to (9) (a), cr. (9) (b)
Register December 2015 No. 720, eff. 1-1-16.
SPS 322.33(1)(a)(a) Any heated or unheated slab floor, the bottom of which is less than 12 inches below adjacent grade, shall be provided with perimeter insulation in accordance with Table 322.31-1 or Table 322.31-4, except as provided in
par. (b).
SPS 322.33(1)(b)
(b) At the threshold or the base of any door opening that leads directly to the exterior of the structure, the vertical perimeter insulation shall be at least R-5, excluding all garage doors.
SPS 322.33(2)
(2) Heated slabs. In addition to meeting the requirement under
sub. (1), if applicable, heated slab floors of any depth below grade shall meet the under-slab R-value requirement in accordance with Table 322.31-1 or Table 322.31-4.
SPS 322.33(3)(a)(a) The top edge of insulation installed between the exterior wall and the edge of the interior slab may be cut at a 45 degree angle away from the exterior wall.
SPS 322.33(3)(b)
(b) Horizontal insulation extending outside of the foundation shall be covered by soil a minimum of 10 inches thick or by pavement.
SPS 322.33(3)(c)
(c) Insulation on a foundation wall for a basement may be interrupted at the junction with a foundation wall.
SPS 322.33 Note
Note: See Appendix for further explanatory materials.
SPS 322.33 History
History: CR 08-043: cr.
Register March 2009 No. 639, eff. 4-1-09;
CR 09-104: am. (1), (2)
Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11; correction in (1), (2) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 15-041: renum. (1) to (1) (a) and am., cr. (1) (b), (3) (c)
Register December 2015 No. 720, eff. 1-1-16.
SPS 322.34(1)
(1)
Frost protection. If the bottom of the crawl space serving as the dwelling foundation is less than 48 inches below adjacent grade, the foundation shall be frost protected in accordance with Table 322.31-1 for frost protected slabs.
SPS 322.34(2)
(2) Vapor retarder. Any exposed earth in crawl spaces shall be covered with a continuous vapor retarder.
SPS 322.34(2)(b)
(b) All decayable organic material, including topsoil, shall be removed from crawl space floors prior to placing the vapor retarder.
SPS 322.34(2)(c)
(c) All joints of the vapor retarder shall overlap by 6 inches and be sealed or taped.
SPS 322.34(2)(d)
(d) The edges of the vapor retarder shall extend at least 6 inches up the foundation wall and shall be attached and sealed to the foundation wall or insulation.
SPS 322.34(3)(a)(a) Crawl space walls shall be insulated in accordance with Table 322.31-1.
SPS 322.34(3)(b)
(b) Crawl space wall insulation shall be permanently fastened to the wall and shall extend the entire height of the wall.
SPS 322.34 History
History: CR 08-043: cr.
Register March 2009 No. 639, eff. 4-1-09; correction in (1), (3) (c), (4) (a), (c) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672;
CR 15-041: am. (2) (d)
Register December 2015 No. 720, eff. 1-1-16;
CR 15-090: r. (3), (4) (c), renum. (4) to (3) and am. Register May 2016 No. 725, eff. 6-1-16.
SPS 322.35
SPS 322.35 Thermally isolated sunrooms. SPS 322.35(1)(1) The minimum opaque ceiling insulation R-value shall be R-24. The minimum opaque wall R-value shall be R-13.
SPS 322.35(2)
(2) The maximum fenestration U-factor shall be 0.50 and the maximum skylight U-factor shall be 0.75.
SPS 322.35(3)
(3) New walls, windows and doors separating a sunroom from conditioned space shall meet the building thermal envelope requirements.
SPS 322.35(4)
(4) The temperature in the conditioned space shall be controlled as a separate zone or shall use separate heating equipment.
SPS 322.35(5)
(5) Glazing in a thermally-isolated sunroom is not considered to be in the dwelling thermal envelope.
SPS 322.35 History
History: CR 08-043: cr.
Register March 2009 No. 639, eff. 4-1-09.
SPS 322.36(1)(1)
Average U-factors. An area-weighted average of fenestration products may be used to satisfy the U-factor requirements.
SPS 322.36(2)
(2) Maximum fenestration U-factor. The area weighted average maximum fenestration U-factor permitted using trade offs from
s. SPS 322.31 (2) or subchapter
VI shall be 0.40 for vertical fenestration, and 0.75 for skylights.
SPS 322.36(3)
(3) Glazed fenestration exemption. Up to 15 square feet of glazed fenestration per dwelling unit may be exempt from U-factor requirements of the chapter.
SPS 322.36(4)
(4) Opaque door exemption. One opaque door assembly is exempted from the U-factor requirements of this chapter.
SPS 322.36(5)
(5) Replacement fenestration. Where an existing fenestration unit is replaced with a new fenestration unit, including sash and glazing, the replacement unit shall meet the U-factor requirements of this chapter.
SPS 322.36(6)
(6) C
ertified products. Except as provided in
sub. (7), fenestration rating, certification and labeling of U-factors for windows, doors and skylights shall be in accordance with NFRC 100.
SPS 322.36(7)
(7) Default values. When a manufacturer has not determined product U-factor in accordance with NFRC 100, U-factors shall be determined by assigning a default value in accordance with Tables 322.36-1 and 322.36-2. Where a composite of materials of two different product types is used, the product shall be assigned the higher U-factor.
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History: CR 08-043: cr.
Register March 2009 No. 639, eff. 4-1-09; correction in (2), (7) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2011 No. 672.
SPS 322.37(1)
(1)
General. The requirements of this section apply to those components that separate interior conditioned space from a garage or an unconditioned space.
SPS 322.37(2)(a)(a)
General. Except as specified in
par. (b), windows, skylights and sliding glass doors shall have an air infiltration rate of no more than 0.3 cfm per square foot, and swinging doors no more than 0.5 cfm per square foot, when tested according to NFRC 400 or AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 by an accredited, independent laboratory and listed and labeled by the manufacturer.
SPS 322.37(2)(b)
(b)
Exception. Site-constructed doors and windows shall be sealed with gasketing or weatherstripping or shall be covered with a storm door or storm window.
SPS 322.37(3)(a)(a) Exterior joints, seams or penetrations in the dwelling envelope, which are sources of air leakage, shall be sealed with durable caulking materials, closed with gasketing systems, taped, or covered with water-vapor-permeable house wrap. Joints to be treated include all of the following:
SPS 322.37(3)(a)1.
1. Openings, cracks and joints between wall cavities and window or door frames.
SPS 322.37(3)(a)2.
2. Between separate wall assemblies or their sill-plates and foundations.
SPS 322.37(3)(a)3.
3. Between walls, roof, ceilings or attic ceiling seals, and between separate wall panel assemblies, including between interior and exterior walls.
SPS 322.37(3)(a)4.
4. Penetrations of utility services through walls, floor and roof assemblies, and penetrations through top and bottom wall plates.
SPS 322.37(3)(b)
(b) Sealing shall be provided at the attic and crawl space panels, at recessed lights and around all plumbing and electrical penetrations, where these openings are located in the dwelling thermal envelope.
SPS 322.37(3)(c)
(c) The sealing methods between dissimilar materials shall allow for differential expansion and contraction.
SPS 322.37(4)
(4) Recessed lighting. When installed in the dwelling envelope, recessed lighting fixtures shall be sealed to limit air leakage between conditioned and unconditioned spaces by one of the following means:
SPS 322.37(4)(a)
(a) The fixture shall be IC-rated and labeled with enclosures that are sealed or gasketed to prevent air leakage to the ceiling cavity or unconditioned space.
SPS 322.37(4)(b)
(b) The fixture shall be IC-rated and labeled as meeting ASTM E 283 when tested at 1.57 psi pressure differential with no more than 2.0 cfm of air movement from the conditioned space to the ceiling cavity.
SPS 322.37(4)(c)1.1. The fixture shall be located inside an airtight sealed box with clearances of at least 0.5 inch from combustible material and 3 inches from insulation.
SPS 322.37(4)(c)2.
2. If the fixture is non-IC-rated, the box shall be constructed of noncombustible material that does not readily conduct heat.
SPS 322.37 Note
Note: The department will accept cement board, drywall, and other materials that exhibit flame spread and smoke developed indices of 10 or less when tested in accordance with ASTM E-84.
SPS 322.37(5)
(5) Fan housings. Gaps between a fan housing and a ceiling or wall that could result in air leaks shall be gasketed, sealed or caulked.
SPS 322.37(6)
(6) Compliance demonstration. Building envelope air tightness and insulation installation shall be demonstrated to comply with one of the following options:
