Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 704 - Regulation of Public Utilities Generally
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY IN RESIDENCES
Section 704.826 - Measures for conservation: Determination of whether recommendation is appropriate
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 704.826
Current through September 16, 2024
1. While inspecting a residential building or dwelling unit, the inspector shall determine whether it is appropriate to recommend a measure for conservation.
2. In determining whether it is appropriate to recommend a measure, the inspector shall abide by the following criteria:
(a) It is not appropriate to recommend a
measure if it has already been carried out.
(b) It is not appropriate to recommend a
measure if the necessary installations would be in violation of any federal,
state or local law or regulation.
(c) It is not appropriate to recommend
putting insulation in walls unless there is no insulation in a substantial
portion of the exterior walls.
(d)
It is not appropriate to recommend putting insulation in floors unless the
building is in northern Nevada and there is no floor insulation
present.
(e) It is not appropriate
to recommend the installation of heat-absorbing or heat-reflective glass or
other material in windows or doors unless the building or unit has a central or
room air conditioner or an evaporative cooler and the windows and doors upon
which the heat-absorbing or heat-reflective material would be installed are not
shaded or facing within 45E of true North.
(f) Thermal windows are only appropriate as
determined in accordance with the provisions of NAC 704.862.
Added to NAC by Pub. Service Comm'n, 1-19-84, eff. 5-17-84; A by Pub. Utilities Comm'n by R058-06, 6-28-2006
NRS 703.025, 704.210
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