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Created on LEED Interpretation

ID#

li-5423

Credit NameEQc7.1 - Thermal comfort - compliance with ASHRAE 55-1992
Credit CategoryIndoor environmental quality
International ApplicableYes
Campus ApplicableNo

Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction

Rating System Version

v2 - LEED 2.0

Inquiry

The Mechanical Engineer of record plans to issue a letter demonstrating compliance with ASHRAE 55-1992, Addenda 1995 for thermal comfort. In this letter we will include the following information: a. Initial Design Criteria - Outdoor Ambient Design Conditions and Indoor Design Conditions. b. Initial assumptions for thermal comfort with regard to climate, activity level, clothing, etc...per ASHRAE 55-1992, Addenda 1995. c. Air movement ranges for each floor-by-floor air handler (12 total). Will a letter containing the above information comply with the requirements of this credit? If not, what additional information is needed?

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