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NC-v4 EQc5:Thermal comfort

Applicability of BMS control for Multi-Occupant zones

Hello, I am looking to understand if it would be acceptable to provide thermal comfort control only through a BMS system for a multi-occupant space. Our building serves as a waiting area for general public travelers, and there is concern that giving direct control of the multi-occupant space could cause damage to the control etc. To prevent this, we would like the travelers to requests to building staff for temperature changes, which then will be communicated to whichever particular staff members/facilities management have access to the BMS. Would this be allowable under the LEED requirements for occupant control in multiple-occupant spaces? What would be the potential feedback of why this would not work? And how else would you recommend providing occupant control? Thank you in advance, Gray

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Fri, 09/16/2016 - 01:10

Do a thermostat and limit it to 1F change up or down. Or put a lock box on it and a sign that says talk to the receptionist about changing the temperature.

Wed, 08/08/2018 - 20:14

Yeah I'm having the same issue with a maintenance garage for sanitation trucks.  The only multi-occupant spaces in that building is the Vehicle Storage Room (Active Storage) and Garage (Auto Service Bay).  Those spaces are to be controlled by a BMS.  Can you elaborate a bit further the solution, Dylan?  How would the thermostats interface with the BMS?  Would they override setpoints from the BMS by that 1F change up or down?

Mon, 06/22/2020 - 18:32

Does anyone have USGBC feedbacl for this question? I have project that is looking to apply a similar strategy for contacting a staff member and having them change the thermostat - has this been approved by the USGBC before for compliance with this credit?

Wed, 12/16/2020 - 13:30

I was wondering if any of you had news or official responses from USGBC regarding the use of BMS control for Multi-Occupant zones to comply with the NC-v4 EQc5: Thermal comfort. Is this been approved by USGBC?

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