Specification History

SWS Version Created Specification ID Title Specification Objective Supporting Materials Rationale Status
Version 2025 09/24/2023 - 17:09 4.0104.2a Pre-work qualifications

Verify that installation area is free of:

active water leaks, fuel leaks (i.e., gas, oil, propane), and pest intrusions

energized knob and tube wiring

uncovered electrical junctions

improperly terminated devices (ventilation fans, dryers, plumbing stacks, condensate lines, combustion appliance flues/chimneys, etc.)

unshielded high-temperature devices (non-IC rated recessed lights, chimneys, flues, vents, etc.) unless they are zero clearance devices

insulation escape openings

Verify that installation area is:

intact, able to support insulation weight, and air sealed (including blockers under kneewalls in alignment with the interior side of the kneewall)

Prepare for safe, effective, and airtight installation of knee wall batt insulation

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Version 2020 08/14/2020 - 14:23 4.0104.2a Pre-work qualifications

Verify that installation area is free of:

active water leaks, fuel leaks (i.e., gas, oil, propane), and pest intrusions

energized knob and tube wiring

uncovered electrical junctions

improperly terminated devices (ventilation fans, dryers, plumbing stacks, condensate lines, combustion appliance flues/chimneys, etc.)

unshielded high-temperature devices (non-IC rated recessed lights, chimneys, flues, vents, etc.) unless they are zero clearance devices

insulation escape openings

Verify that installation area is:

intact, able to support insulation weight, and air sealed (including blockers under kneewalls in alignment with the interior side of the kneewall)

Prepare for safe, effective, and airtight installation of dense-packed insulation

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Version 2020 08/14/2020 - 14:23 4.0104.2a Pre-work qualifications

Verify that installation area is free of:

active water leaks, fuel leaks (i.e., gas, oil, propane), and pest intrusions

energized knob and tube wiring

uncovered electrical junctions

improperly terminated devices (ventilation fans, dryers, plumbing stacks, condensate lines, combustion appliance flues/chimneys, etc.)

unshielded high-temperature devices (non-IC rated recessed lights, chimneys, flues, vents, etc.) unless they are zero clearance devices

insulation escape openings

Verify that installation area is:

intact, able to support insulation weight, and air sealed (including blockers under kneewalls in alignment with the interior side of the kneewall)

Prepare for safe, effective, and airtight installation of dense-packed insulation

Black Line