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Description and characteristics of materials to be applied to the building envelope. Details of ventilation and sealing provisions associated with the practice. Requirements for disposal of replaced materials, if applicable. Documentation requirements to determine energy savings associated with practice installation based on current heating/cooling requirements of the agricultural building. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE An operation and maintenance plan shall be developed that is consistent with the purposes of this practice, its intended life and safety requirements. The plan shall include recommended guidelines for maintaining the system. Periodic maintenance items include Check for leaks in the building envelope, especially along edges of energy screen seals Regularly inspect insulation to ensure it evenly covers building envelope spaces and repair damaged material and components as necessary. Periodically check for tears and repair or replace torn vapor barrier or energy screen material. Identify critical control devices associated with the building envelope system. Inspect regularly and perform maintenance as necessary. Maintain records to document the implementation of energy improvements. Retain and update records for a minimum of three years from the installation of the building envelope improvement. Recommended records to be retained include: utility fuel purchases, and yield of agricultural commodities produced in the building. documentation of maintenance conducted on the building envelope improvement and related components or devices. SUPPORTING DATA AND DOCUMENTATION Field Data and Survey Notes Provide the following: A areal map of the site showing the location of all buildings, and other permanent features adjacent to the site; Identify on the map, and what is to be installed, including the number to be installed; All information contained in the section, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, located in the standard. An energy audit developed by a qualified technical service provider and accepted by NRCS, or results of the Type 2 On-Farm Energy Audit conducted as per the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) S612. Design Data Record on the appropriate AutoCAD template for energy practices. For guidance on the preparation of engineering plans see Chapter 1 of the National Engineering Handbook, Part 641. The following is a list of the minimum required design data: Documentation of all site visits and any conversations the landowner or venders on the CPA-6. Include the date, who performed the visit, specifics as to what was discussed, including all alternatives, and decisions made and by whom; Copies of all required permits and documentation to be on file with the design information; Plan view of the facility including, location map, all system components, material and construction specifications; Construction drawings, and component details; Job on plan;
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