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~. , I' ,/ EPI CALCULATIONS From the Add/Edit Menu, select "Calculate EPI." This action causes the program to display the EPI Calculation Menu. In addition, the calculated EPI and summary screen is now available which provides an opportunity to review all the Base and As-Built Points and to determine if the described house complies with the Energy Code. The EPI Menu gives you options that can be ,used to display the detailed calculations, change building orientation, or calculate Ule worse case s...tuation. If you wish to rotate the house, FLA/RE5-93 will display the CWTent orientation and its EPI. The program then offers rotational choices. Once you are satisfied that the described case accurately reflects the house being submitted and meets the code, then you may print the Compliance Form. After selecting "Print Compliance Form", an entry screen is displayed which can be used to provide critical Information about the project. Some information i.e. Eermit number may not be known to the user. Tllis will be filled in by hand at the time of permit application at the appropriate local code enforcement office. The jurisdiction number is found in ilie 1993 Energy Code book,Appendix A, Pages A-1 to A-7. Note that to enter data at this pomt, you must use Control and Enter keys. The next screen in this sequence displays eve and porch overhang lengths. This information is entered by the program and cannot be changed here. II the numbers are not correct, ESCape }jack to the glass screens to make your corrections. You are next asked. to enter a Title for your printout document and to decide if you want printed prescriptive. Again, remember to use Control and Enter keys to complete this screen. WORST CASE For the purpose of this pro~am, and in accordance with 1993 revisions, Worst Case means a unit or an onentation which results in the highest energy use. For m~ti-family structures,. the Worst Ca~~ is the unit with the highe~t as-built pOInts. CAUTION: ....ease conditions may not be used for Smgle-Family .,' ~.......es. '~:---'