Volume V, Issue 9

March 15, 2013

Important Information Regarding the Development of ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines

STANDARDS ACTIONS

PUBLIC REVIEWCALL FOR COMMENTS

Constructive comments are invited for the following Public Review Drafts. Public Review Drafts can be accessed by going to ASHRAEs Standards, Research & Technology/Public Review Drafts web page at: http://www.ashrae.org/public-review-drafts and following the instructions to access the online comment database. All activity for reviewing and commenting on public review drafts can be accomplished completely online. To obtain a paper copy of any Public Review Draft ($35.00/copy if 100 pages or less and $45.00 if over 100 pages) contact ASHRAE, Inc. Attn: Standards Public Review, 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-2305 or email at: standards.section@ashrae.org. 45-Day Public Review from March 15, 2013, to April 29, 2013

PUBLIC REVIEWCALL FOR COMMENTS 1st Public Review of BSR/ASHRAE Standard 206P,
Method of Testing for Rating of Multi-Purpose Heat Pumps for Residential Space Conditioning and Water Heating The test procedure discussed in this standard was developed to provide a uniform method of testing for rating the seasonal efficiency of multi-purpose heat pumps, referred to herein as combined appliances, which perform space conditioning and water heating in residential applications. The heat pumps may also provide additional functions, such as ventilation and/or dehumidification. This procedure pulls together past test procedures and U.S. Department of Energy waivers dealing with special design equipment into a single comprehensive procedure covering all existing and anticipated multi-purpose heat pumps.

PUBLICATION NOTICE 1 Public Review of ASHRAE Guideline 33P,

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The standards documents listed below are now available for purchase on our website by clicking on the following link: http://www.ashrae.org/published-standards, or by conThis guideline establishes a method and format for tacting the Sales Department at: ASHRAE, 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-2305. Email: documenting inputs, assumptions, methods, and out- orders@ashrae.org. Fax: 404-321-5479. Telephone: puts utilized when conducting indoor airflow and con- 404.636.8400 (worldwide) or toll free at 1.800.527.4723 taminant transport modeling studies. for orders in the U.S. and Canada. Addenda may be downloaded for free at: ASHRAE Standards Addenda. Documenting Airflow and Contaminant Transport Modeling Studies

2nd ISC Public Review of BSR/ASHRAE Standard

195P, Method of Test for Rating Air Terminal Unit ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 84-2013, Method of Testing Air-to-Air Heat/Energy Exchangers Controls

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2012, BACnet - A This revision to the first draft of Standard 195P clarifies Data Communication Protocol for Building Automathat the previous tests defined in the standard may be used tion and Control Networks individually or together. The stability test is also modified, eliminating the requirement to record the number of times the actuator moves during the test. Finally, the rating condi- ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 138-2013, Method of Testing for Rating Ceiling Panels for Sensible Heating tion is extended, calling for the stability test to be executed and Cooling at a low flow and at maximum flow. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 149-2013, Laboratory
Methods of Testing Fans Used to Exhaust Smoke in Smoke Management Systems
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STANDARDS ACTIONS

INTERIM MEETINGS
A complete listing of project committee interim meetings is provided on ASHRAEs website at: http://www.ashrae.org/pc-interim-meetings.

INTERPRETATIONS
Seven (7) new official interpretations of ANSI/ASHRAE/ IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 , Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, are now available on the ASHRAE website at: http://www.ashrae.org/standards-interpretations. The responses were approved by SSPC 90.1 on March 7, 2013.

SSPC 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except

Low-Rise Residential Buildings, will hold conference calls from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (Eastern) on the following dates: April 16, 2013 May 21, 2013 For additional information contact Steve Ferguson, Staff Liaison to SSPC 90.1 (sferguson@ashrae.org).

Interpretation 90.1-2007-15 refers to the requirements

presented in ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.12007, Section G3.1.1 and Table G3.1.1.A, regarding Baseline HVAC System Type.

Interpretation 90.1-2007-16 refers to the requirements

presented in ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.12007, Section G3.1.1 and Table G3.1.1A, regarding Baseline HVAC Systems for mixed use buildings.

SPC 118.2-2006R, Method of Testing for Rating

Residential Water Heaters, will hold a conference call on Monday, March 18, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Eastern). Interpretation 90.1-2007-17 refers to the requirements For additional information contact Jim Lutz, Chair of SPC presented in ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1118.2 (jdlutz@lbl.gov). 2007, Sections G1.2, G3.1.1 and G3.1.2.10, regarding the modeling of HRV in Baseline HVAC Systems. SPC 188P, Prevention of Legionellosis Associated Interpretation 90.1-2007-18 refers to the requirements with Building Water Systems, will hold a conference presented in ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1call on March 25, 2013 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm 2007, Section 6.4.3.9, regarding Ventilation Controls (Eastern). for High-Occupancy Areas. For additional information contact Bill McCoy, Chair of SPC 188P (wmccoy@phigenics.com). Interpretation 90.1-2007-19 refers to the requirements presented in ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 SSPC 189.1, Standard for the Design of High2007, Section 9.2.2.3 Exception (a) and Section 9.6.2 Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Resi(a), regarding display or accent lighting in museums. dential Buildings, SSPC 189.1 working groups will hold conference calls on the following dates: Interpretation 90.1-2007-20 refers to the requirements SSPC 189.1-Working Group 5, Site Sustainabilpresented in ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1ity, will hold a conference call and webinar 2007, Section 9.4.5, regarding facade lighting.) on March 18, from 2-4 pm Eastern. SSPC 189.1-Working Group 7.5, Performance Op- Interpretation 90.1-2007-21 refers to the requirements presented in ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1tion, will hold a conference call and webinar 2007, Section 9.4.1.1 Exception c, regarding the on March 19, from 11-1 pm Eastern. exception where automatic lighting shutoff would en SSPC 189.1-Working Group 9, The Buildings Imdanger the safety or security of the room or building pact on the Atmosphere, Materials, and Resources, occupant(s). will hold a conference call and webinar on March 18, from 1-2 pm Eastern. For additional information contact Bert Etheredge, Staff Liaison to SSPC 189.1 (betheredge@ashrae.org).
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Two new official interpretations to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2010, BACnet - A Data Communication Proto- ASHRAE Standards Actions col for Building Automation and Control Networks, are now available on the ASHRAE website at: SSPC 41 Standard Methods for Measurement http://www.ashrae.org/standards-interpretations. The responses were approved by SSPC 90.1 on January 26, 2013. SSPC 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality Interpretation 135-2010-12 refers to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2010, Clause 12, regarding the Ob SSPC 62.2 Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air ject_Identifier property and the instance number Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings 4194303.

Interpretation 135-2010-13 refers to the requirements

SSPC 90.1 Energy Standard for Buildings Except presented in ANSI/ASHRAE 135-2010af-31, Clause Low-Rise Residential Buildings 12.X, relating to the behavior of the AckRequired Boolean in ConfirmedEventNotification and Uncon SSPC 90.2 Energy Efficient Design of Low-Rise firmedEventNotification requests. Residential Buildings SPC 90.4 Energy Standard for Data Centers and Telecommunications Buildings New! SSPC 161 Air Quality within Commercial AirCraft SSPC 189.1 Standard for the Design of HighPerformance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings SPC 201 Facility Smart Grid Information Model Code Intended Standards, CIS Listserve

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