KMAC Engineering
N.Y.S. Licensed Professional Engineer
(K. Alfred Chu, PE)

New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code

Building Design by Acceptable Practice:

This establishes criteria for the design of residential buildings; provided, however, that such residential buildings shall: contain no more than two dwelling units; have less than 5000 square feet in gross floor area; not exceed three stories in height; and have a wall glazing area that does not exceed 17% of the gross wall area.

Building Envelope Systems:

For nonelectric comfort heating; 7000-9000 Degree Days -

• Exterior Wall.............................R-18
• Roof/Ceiling..............................R-24
• Floor........................................R-19
• Foundation Wall.........................R-10
• Slab Edge Insulation...................R-10
• Glazing.....................................R-1.7
• Entrance Doors.........................R-2.5