Date
Inquiry
Per ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G, in order to model an addition excluding the existing building, the HVAC system must be completely separate. Is it acceptable to model the addition separately if it shares steam to hot water heat exchangers with the existing building, but the air handling system is completely independent?
Ruling
It is acceptable to model the addition separately. Applicable internationally.
Internationally Applicable
On
Campus Applicable
Off