Description We are planning to construct an apparel factory for LEED certification. The planned factory will have 1000 sewing machines and few finishing equipments among others. The entire space will be air conditioned to maintain ASHRAE comfort levels. The occupation density is 20-25 persons per 1000 square feet. Proposal Since there is no specified category in ASHRAE 62.1-2004 \'Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality\' for apparel industry, we are proposing to use \'data entry\' category listed under office buildings which is similar (200W sewing machine with operator seated similar to data entry). This allows 5cfm per person with 0.06cfm per square feet. Please rule on the acceptability of this approach.
The CIR is asking for verification that they have selected the appropriate Occupancy Category for their project, given that it does not fall precisely within the categories listed in ASHRAE 62.1-2004. ASHRAE instructs that if the occupancy category for a proposed space or zone is not listed, the requirements for the listed occupancy category that is most similar in terms of occupant density, activities and building construction shall be used. It is up to the discretion of the design team to select the most appropriate alternative. It would be beneficial to the LEED reviewer if, included with the prerequisite submission, the applicant provides an explanation of their rationale for the selection. Applicable Internationally.