Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter CHAPTER 51 - MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTIAL CODE
Chapter 4 - [RE] RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Section R405 - Passivehouse Building Certification Option.
Subsection R405.2 - Phius Documentation
Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs R 405.2
Current through Register 1543, March 14, 2025
When using WUFI Passive or other Phius approved software:
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the following items must be provided to the Building Official:
a. A Phius 2021 (or newer)
Verification Report which demonstrates project compliance with Phius 2021 (or
newer) performance requirements.
b.
A statement from the CPHC that the verification report results accurately
reflect the plans submitted.
c.
Evidence of project registration from Phius.
OR
a. A Design
Certification Letter from Phius.
2. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the following items must be provided to the building official:
a. Design Certification Letter from
Phius.
b. An updated Verification
Report by the CPHC which reflects "as-built" conditions and test results that
demonstrate project compliance with Phius (blower door and ventilation
results).
c. A statement from the
CPHC that the envelope meets the Phius hygrothermal requirements found in
Appendix B of the Phius 2021 Certification guidebook
d. A statement from the Phius Certified
Verifier or Rater that the project test results and other Phius verification
requirements are met.
e. A copy of
the Phius workbook listing all testing results and as-built conditions.
OR
a. A Project
Certificate demonstrating final certification awarded by Phius.
AND
f. A statement
from the Phius Verifier or Rater of compliance with R404.4: EV ready, and
Appendix RB: Solar Ready Provisions.
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