24.301.162    ENERGY LABELING STICKERS

(1) Where the energy labeling sticker is required by 50-60-803 , MCA, the labeling sticker shall describe the energy efficiency components of the home. The builder or representative shall sign, date, and complete the label and permanently attach it to the interior electrical panel. The energy efficiency component labeling sticker must be a permanent self-adhesive label four by six inches in size that includes the following information:

(a) building address, name of builder or representative, date, and signature;

(b) nominal R-values for flat and vaulted ceilings, above grade walls, basement and crawlspace foundation insulation, floors over unheated space, slab insulation, and exterior doors;

(c) overall window unit U-factor. Window U-factor information is the factor stated on the window label from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) ;

(d) the energy efficiency rating of the heating system. This is the annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) for gas heating systems and the heating season performance factor (HSPF) for heat pumps;

(e) energy efficiency information for water heaters. This is the energy factor (EF) rating, from the manufacturer and stated on the water heater; and

(f) other information that may be listed as an option to describe energy efficiency features of the home not stated above.

History: 50-60-203, 50-60-803, MCA; IMP, 50-60-201, 50-60-203, 50-60-803, MCA; NEW, 2004 MAR p. 2103, Eff. 9/3/04.