Texas Administrative Code › Title 10 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT › Part 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 21 - MINIMUM ENERGY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES › Section 21.6 - Rehabilitation Activities

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) All
				Rehabilitation activities shall comply with this chapter.
(b) Certifications of compliance with this
				chapter shall be conducted by the Administrator or a code or other qualified
				inspector for release of final payment from the Department as outlined in the
				Program Rule. Inspectors selected by the Administrator to verify compliance
				with this chapter must be certified by the Administrator to have sufficient
				professional certifications, relevant education, or experience in a field
				directly related to home inspection, which may include, but is not limited to,
				installing, servicing, repairing or maintaining the structural, mechanical,
				plumbing, and electrical systems found in Single Family Housing
				Units.
(c) If the proposed scope of
				work or the awarded construction contract for the Rehabilitation of an existing
				single family residential unit includes an item described in paragraphs (1) -
				(10) of this subsection, the specific requirement so noted in paragraphs (1) -
				(10) of this subsection shall apply:
(1)
				Replacement or installation of central heating and cooling equipment and
				appliances shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
				instructions and the requirements of Chapter 14 of the 2015 International
				Residential Code;
(2) Replacement
				or installation of duct systems serving heating, cooling, and ventilation
				equipment shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of
				the 2015 International Residential Code;
(3) If central heating and cooling equipment
				is replaced or installed, attic insulation shall be installed or increased
				according to Chapter 11, Figure N1102.1.2 of the 2015 International Residential
				Code, including insulation covering the top plates of exterior walls. Eave
				baffles and access hatches shall be installed as specified in Chapter 11,
				Sections N1102.2.3- N1102.2.4 of the 2015 International Residential
				Code;
(4) If ductless heating and
				cooling systems (also known as mini-split, multi-split, or variable refrigerant
				flow (VRF) heat pump systems) are replaced or installed, they shall be ENERGY
				STAR certified;
(5) If exhaust fans
				are replaced or installed in bathrooms or kitchens, they shall be ENERGY STAR
				certified and installed in accordance with Chapter 15 of the 2015 International
				Residential Code;
(6) If windows
				are installed, they shall be ENERGY STAR certified windows, meeting the
				U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient for the climate zone of the dwelling
				as identified in Chapter 11, Table N1102.1.2 of the 2015 International
				Residential Code;
(7) If doors are
				installed, they shall be ENERGY STAR certified doors;
(8) Electrical fixtures, equipment, and
				appliances that are replaced or installed, where applicable, shall be ENERGY
				STAR certified products;
(9)
				Plumbing fixtures that are replaced or installed, where applicable, shall be
				WaterSense labeled products; and
(10) Domestic water heaters, storage and
				tankless, when replaced or installed, shall meet the Federal Energy
				Conservation Standards required by
				10
				CFR §
											430.32, as they may be revised
				from time to time.