Insulation

CEC TABLE 150.1.C.A

Per plan or below

Attic R-30 / Walls R-13 / Underfloor R-19

  • Styrofoam: R-5/in
  • Urethane: R-7.2/in
  • Installation orientation: Faced batts must have facing toward the conditioned area
  • Securing: secure insulation if not held in place by finishes
  • Check cripple walls and cathedral walls
  • All exposed insulation must have a flame spread rating of ≤ 25 and
    smoke-developed index ≤ 450
  • Seal annular spaces
  • Insulation in contact with K&T: letter from licensed electrician certifying it is safe for insulation contract. Sign posted in English and Spanish at attic entrance stating concealed K&T present

Domestic Water Pipe Insulation CEC 150.J.2

  • Insulate all hot water lines CPC 609.12 
  • Insulate hot and cold water lines first the 5’ from a water heater (tanked), and the first 8″ for commercial CEC 150.J.2
  • Insulate all hot water recirculation lines regardless of size CPC 609.12
  • Insulate all hot water lines underground regardless of size CPC 609.12