HVAC Systems
Codes and Standards
The national consensus standard for outside air ventilation is ASHRAE Standard 62.1-200, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (available online via www.ashrae.org ) and its published Addenda. This standard is often incorporated into state and local building codes, and specifies the amounts of outside air that must be provided by natural or mechanical ventilation systems
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The Clean Air Act
What is the Clean Air Act?
The Montreal Protocol, an international environmental agreement, requires the production phase out of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion. The Montreal Protocol is carried out in the United States through the Clean Air Act, which is a federal law implemented by the U.S. Environmental Protection
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Terminology
1. HVAC/R – Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration – This term describes the entire indoor air quality and environmental comfort. HVAC incorporates the entire system, from the actual heating and air conditioning units to the duct system supplying the air throughout the structure.
2. SEER – Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating – This term defines the
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HVAC Systems
Codes and Standards The national consensus standard for outside air ventilation is ASHRAE Standard 62.1-200, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (available online via www.ashrae.org ) and its published Addenda. This standard is often incorporated into state and local building codes, and specifies the amounts of outside air that must be provided by natural or mechanical ventilation systems
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Maintenance
Maintenance Checklist Maintain your equipment to prevent future problems and unwanted costs. Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a contractor do annual
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Go Green Tips
Money Saving Tips Listed below are some tips and suggestions you can use to save money on your utility bills, heating and air conditioning equipment, and service.
Set the thermostat
The most economical operation of your system comes from setting the thermostat properly. Set the thermostat at the highest summer setting or the lowest winter setting
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