type is specified. filled or low e. If no proof, Additional proof i.e. then specify that it is air invoice specification filled for argon filled or Low e coating Overhang External photo showing Plans if they detail If different eave then eave over window. depth of overhang photos of each type and height above window Curtains Need a photo of each window with heavy drapes with pelmets. For all other types, 1 photo as an example for the house External Photo showing each blind window with an external blind Walls Insulation Plans or installation Very unlikely that will be invoice if R value is able to get direct photo of specified insulation in walls Downlights of each type of If lights are similar halogen downlight throughout then 1 photo is fine. Turn light off to take photo Air leakage Exhaust Photo evidence of Invoice if it specifies No evidence required if fan sealing mechanism for that it is sealed. fans are not sealed exhaust fan. Photo of range hood. Chimney Photo evidence of No evidence required if sealing mechanism or chimneys not sealed blocked chimney Renewable Photo that shows Installation invoice if If required, can photo energy system is working (e.g. it specifies the size of panels on the roof as inverter with light on, the system. Energy evidence of the size of the output display) bill with solar credit system Rules for Photos: Photos are being used to gather evidence required to substantiate the presence of physical features in the home. Photos must contain only the required information. Close-up shots of appliances and fixtures are best.
type is specified. Additional proof i.e. invoice specification for argon filled or Low e coating filled or low e. If no proof, then specify that it is air filled Overhang External photo showing eave over window. Plans if they detail depth of overhang and height above window If different eave then photos of each type Curtains Need a photo of each window with heavy drapes with pelmets. For all other types, 1 photo as an example for the house External blind Photo showing each window with an external blind Walls Insulation Plans or installation invoice if R value is specified Very unlikely that will be able to get direct photo of insulation in walls Downlights of each type of halogen downlight If lights are similar throughout then 1 photo is fine. Turn light off to take photo Air leakage Exhaust fan Photo evidence of sealing mechanism for exhaust fan. Photo of range hood. Invoice if it specifies that it is sealed. No evidence required if fans are not sealed Chimney Photo evidence of sealing mechanism or blocked chimney No evidence required if chimneys not sealed Renewable energy Photo that shows system is working (e.g. inverter with light on, output display) Installation invoice if it specifies the size of the system. Energy bill with solar credit If required, can photo panels on the roof as evidence of the size of the system Rules for Photos: Photos are being used to gather evidence required to substantiate the presence of physical features in the home. Photos must contain only the required information. Close-up shots of appliances and fixtures are best.
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