Date
Inquiry

EQ 6.2 gives 1 point for flow control valves on every radiator, but EQ 6.3 gives 2 points for having 2 or more distinct zones with independent thermostat controls. What does this mean, and why does it receive more points than the flow control valves?

Ruling

EQ 6.3 now is granted for having 2 or more distinct zones with independent thermostatic controls. Independent zones must include separate loops and separate pumps controlled automatically by a thermostat control. Simply having flow control valves on each radiator does not constitute separate zones. It is easy and good practice to enable manual room-by-room occupant control of temperature, though, which is why it is awarded 1 point. Applicable Internationally.

Internationally Applicable
On
Campus Applicable
Off