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Serena Sturm Architects and Judson University
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Daniel Hicks, E.I., INCE
Geiler & Associates
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The language used in the background noise requirements is "HVAC systems" but we've taken that to mean the "always running in the background HVAC systems".
If there's a switch the instructor can use to turn the fans on when needed, we're assuming that they can always turn it off if they need it to be more quiet for instruction.