I have a question about the occupancy value of VRP calculation. We normally use default occupancy value (that is the occupancy rate in the ASHRAE 62.1) or use design occupancy value, if the design occupancy value is larger than default value.

However, if our design occupancy value is smaller than the default value, can we still use the design value for LEED-CI IEQp1 calculation?

We have a studio room in the project, the default occupancy rate of studio room is 70ppl / 1000ft. However, our design is just 20ppl / 1000ft.
If we use the default occupancy rate, the calculation can't comply with the pre-requisite requirement. Does anyone have the experience of this?

Thank you very much.