[Bldg-sim] Do Energy Codes apply to replacing HVAC equipment?

[Nick Caton]

Hi Dr. Varkie!

 

Your question hinges directly on which energy code/standard is being
enforced.

 

While someone on these lists might know definitively...  this is a
question that is probably best answered by the local planning department
that issues permits.  I would advise calling, ask what energy
standard/code (if any) is adopted and whether review of that
code/standard is part of the permit review process (energy codes in some
areas are adopted, but not enforced).  You may be able to speak directly
to the person who performs these reviews and if so she/he may be able to
give you a direct answer to your specific question of scope.

 

~Nick

 

 

 

NICK CATON, E.I.T.

PROJECT ENGINEER

Smith & Boucher Engineers

25501 west valley parkway

olathe ks 66061

direct 913 344.0036

fax 913 345.0617

www.smithboucher.com 

 

From: bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of David
Eldridge
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 1:19 PM
To: Varkie C Thomas; bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: Re: [Bldg-sim] Do Energy Codes apply to replacing HVAC
equipment?

 

Varkie, not sure if you got any replies to this one.  6.1.1.3 in
90.1-2007 says that direct replacement equipment should still meet the
mandatory efficiencies.

 

David

 


 

David S. Eldridge, Jr., P.E., LEED AP BD+C, BEMP, HBDP

Grumman/Butkus Associates

 


 

From: bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org 
[mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Varkie C
Thomas
Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 1:20 PM
To: 'bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org'
Subject: [Bldg-sim] Do Energy Codes apply to replacing HVAC equipment?

 

Does a condo bldg (400,000 sf, 28 flrs, built 1985, Minneapolis) have to
comply with the energy code when replacing the plant equipment? 

Varkie Thomas

 

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