Installation criteria for homes claiming the radiant barrier option

The sheet radiant barrier or interior radiation control coating (IRCC) options may be claimed where the radiant barrier system is to be installed in one of the configurations depicted in Figure R405.7.1, and the following conditions are met:

1. It shall be fabricated over a ceiling insulated to a minimum of R-19 with conventional insulation and shall not be used as a means to achieve partial or whole compliance with a minimum attic insulation level of R-19. Either a sheet type or spray applied IRCC may be used.
2. If the radiant barrier material has only one surface with high reflectivity or low emissivity it shall be facing downward toward the ceiling insulation.
3. The radiant barrier system shall conform to ASTM C 1313, Standard Specification for Sheet Radiant Barriers for Building Construction Applications, or ASTM C 1321, Standard Practice for Installation and Use of Interior Radiation Control Coating Systems (IRCCS) in Building Construction as appropriate for the type of radiant barrier to be installed.
4. The radiant barrier shall be installed so as to cover gable ends without closing off any soffit,gable or roof ventilation.