Code of Massachusetts Regulations
780 CMR - STATE BOARD OF BUILDING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
Chapter CHAPTER 51 - MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENTIAL CODE
Chapter R4 - FOUNDATIONS - AMENDMENTS
Subsection R405.3 - Passive House International (PHI) Documentation.

Universal Citation: 780 CMR MA Code of Regs R 405.3

Current through Register 1543, March 14, 2025

1 If using PHI Passive House software, prior to the issuance of a building permit, the following items must be provided to the Building Official:

a.A PHPP compliance report which demonstrates project compliance with current PHI performance requirements;

b.A statement from the Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer (CPHC/D) that the PHPP results and compliance report accurately reflect the plans submitted;

c.Evidence of project registration from a Certified Passive House Certifier.

OR

a. A Design Certification Letter from a Certified Passive House Certifier.

2Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the following item(s) must be provided to the building official:

a,A Design Certification Letter from a Certified Passive House Certifier.

b.An updated PHPP compliance report which reflects "as-built" conditions and test results (blower door and ventilation results) that demonstrate project compliance with PHI performance requirements;

c.A statement from the CPHD that the project test results meet the model performance requirements, all the mandatory limits and any other mandatory requirements.

d.A copy of the Passive House Verifier's or Rater's test results;

OR

a.A Final Certification Letter from a Certified Passive House Certifier

AND

e.A statement from the Passive House Verifier or Rater of compliance with R404.4: EV ready, and Appendix RB: Solar Ready Provisions.

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