We conform to most of the requirements of EQ Prerequisite 1 but it was found that some of them are not applicable to Hong Kong. In Section 5 of ASHRAE 62.1-2004 Systems and Equipment, it requires the installation of dehumidification (5.10), finned-tube coils and heat exchangers (5.12) and humidifiers and water-spray systems (5.13). Due to the hot and humid climate in Hong Kong it is not common to install them in the building and it is considered not environmentally sound to install them if they are not going to be used during the operation of the building. As thus, we ask for waiver for this requirement.
The applicant is requesting a waiver from the compliance requirements of sections 5.10, 5.12 and 5.13 of ASHRAE 62.1-2004. All the requirements listed in ASHRAE 62.1-2004 section 5, Systems and Equipment, are not anticipated to be applicable to all projects. All the possible requirements have been listed, and only for those applicable to the specific project is compliance required. If the project does not have any of the specialized systems listed in the requirements, then the applicant should list those systems that have been installed and demonstrate compliance with those systems only. Applicable Internationally.