Compact Hot Water Distribution — CHWDS verifier

Code cycle
Compactness gauge Awaiting input
Enter measurements →
0 ft▲ qualification limit   max
Weighted dist.
Qualification
Margin
2025 ECC Expanded credit
Designer · Energy consultant

Plan the system & model the credit

Set the building configuration and the three plan-view distances. The gauge shows whether the layout qualifies, and below you'll get the exact CF1R wording to list.

Building configuration
Building type
Stories
Distribution system
ft²
Dwelling-unit CFA.
Dedicated to this unit.
Plan-view distances
Measure straight-line, center of water heater to center of the furthest fixture — not pipe-run length, and ignore vertical rise. Fixtures on other floors are projected onto the water-heater floor. (RA4.4.6)
ft
Furthest fixture → closest WH.
ft
Furthest fixture → closest WH.
ft
Furthest other fixture (laundry, guest bath). Avg across WHs if n>1.
Credit tier
List on the CF1R
Feature / verification label
Calculation detail
The Qualification Distance is computed by CBECC-Res from CFA, stories and water-heater count — this readout mirrors the published RA4.4.6 method for planning. Treat the official compliance software result as authoritative.
Plumber · Installer

Build it to match the plan

Install requirements
Certificate of Installation
You complete & sign
Rater · Field verification

Verify in the field

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