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Field Guide Residential New Construction

Cover, Acknowledgments, Table Contents  
New York Energy Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

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ENERGY STAR Labeled New Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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House System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Builder/General Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Windows and Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). . .

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Plumbing and Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Air Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Insulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Drywall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appendix A — Average U- or R-value . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appendix B — Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Steven Rocklin, Assistant Director for Energy Services

New York State Department of State
Division of Code Enforcement and Administration

41 State Street

Albany, NY 12207

E-mail: codes@dos.state.ny.us
Telephone: (518) 474-4073
Fax: (518) 486-4487

 

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