Do we have to provide documentation that the design conditions fall within the ASHRAE 55-2004 just for regularly occupied spaces (e.g. office, conference, retail) or for all space types including restrooms, corridor, storage?
The ASHRAE 55 says: " This standard specifies thermal environmental conditions ... in indoor spaces designed for human occupancy for periods not less than 15 minutes."
For me this means that corridors, restroom and storage areas are not included, just the regularly occupied spaces as they are defined by the RG.
However, the LEED Review team told us to provide documentation for each space...
Scott Bowman
LEED FellowIntegrated Design + Energy Advisors, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
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December 5, 2012 - 8:42 am
We have submitted for only those spaces required by the standard as you indicate and have not had a problem. Perhaps in the narrative repeat what the standard says, and why you feel you have complied, then show the calculations.