ASHRAE Std 62.

1 Update

Where Are We Now?

May 2008
Dennis A. Stanke
Trane La Crosse, WI
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ASHRAE Standard 62.1

What Is It?

Title: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality

Purpose: to specify minimum ventilation rates and
indoor air quality that will be acceptable to human
occupants and are intended to minimize adverse health
effects.
Scope: All commercial, institutional, and high-rise
residential buildings
Its the ventilation standard
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ASHRAE Standard 62.1

Why Care?

Its the basis for many ventilation codes, both now (UMC)
and in the future (IMC)
More stringent than codes in some cases (helps establish
the standard-of-care)
Less stringent than codes in some cases (helps designer
in pursue code variance)
Compliance with Std 62.1-2004 is a prerequisite for any
LEED-NC credits (Sections 4 thru 7 except Section 6.3
or the building code)
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ASHRAE Standard 62.1

Whats Its History?

62-2001
a little more
change
62-1981
lower rates
1970

62-1999
a little change

1980
62-1989
higher rates
62-1973
first issued
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62.1-2007
corrections,
clarifications

1990

2000

62.1-2004
new VRP,
many lower rates
2006 Supplement
ETS separation

2010

what does Std 62.1 require now?

Must Comply With

General requirements (Sect 4 and 5)

To reduce generation of indoor contaminants and introduction of

outdoor contaminants

Ventilation requirements (Sect 6)

To dilute and remove indoor contaminants

Construction, startup, operation and maintenance

requirements (Sect 7 and 8)

To assure installation/operation as designed

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Std 62.1-2007 Section 5

architect

Systems and Equipment

5.1 Natural Ventilation. May use natural ventilation in lieu
of or in conjunction with mechanical ventilation, provided

Perimeter areas are within 25 ft of outdoor opening, which is

least 4% of floor area

Interior areas are within 25 ft of opening, and opening to

perimeter area is at least 8% of floor area, not less than 25 ft2

[For mixed-mode buildings, the mechanical ventilation system

must comply with Section 6.0, and, presumably, the natural
ventilation system must comply with Section 5.1.]

Future: Needs attention, especially

mixed mode and hi-rise residential
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architect

Std 62.1-2007 Section 5

Systems and Equipment

5.6 Outdoor Air Intakes. Reduce contamination from
outdoors

Locate intake a minimum distance from outdoor sources, per

Table 5.2. Examples of more than 10 sources/distances:

Loading dock 25 ft
Dumpster
15 ft
Surface below intake
1 ft
Cooling tower exhaust 25 ft

Future:
Working on
Addendum to
improve
clarity, add
some sources

Design to limit rain water penetration

(using hood, e.g.) or manage water
that penetrates

Use bird screens, prevent bird nesting at intake

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Std 62.1-2007 Section 5

Systems and Equipment

5.9 Particulate Matter Removal. Reduce rate of dirt
accumulation on HVAC devices

Use at least a MERV 6 filter upstream of dehumidifying coils

and other wet-surface devices (about 20% Dust Spot)

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Std 62.1-2007 Section 5

Systems and Equipment

5.10 Dehumidification Systems. Design to reduce
dampness in buildings during mechanical cooling

Limit RH to 65% or less at design dew point condition without

solar load

[Basic CV systems might not comply]

[System configured and controlled properly can comply]

Design so that intake airflow exceeds exhaust airflow

[Direct control of building pressure can be used to meet this]

2007: Clarified RH limit

at design dew point
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architect

Std 62.1-2007 Section 5

Systems and Equipment

5.18 Requirements for Buildings Containing ETS Areas and
ETS-Free Areas. Reduce level of ETS in ETS-free areas

Classify each area as ETS or ETS-free

Pressurize ETS-free areas with respect to ETS areas

Separate ETS/ETS-free areas with walls, doors

Maintain transfer airflow paths

Dont recirculate from ETS

to ETS-free at air handler

Exhaust from ETS areas

Signage: This area may contain ETS

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2007: Added
Section 5.18:
ETS/ETS-free
separation
requirements

what does Std 62.1 require?

Must Comply With

General requirements (Sect 4 and 5)

To reduce generation of indoor contaminants and introduction of

outdoor contaminants

Ventilation requirements (Sect 6)

To dilute and remove indoor contaminants

Construction, startup, operation and maintenance

requirements (Sect 7 and 8)

To assure installation/operation as designed

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Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.0

Procedures

6.1 General. For mechanically ventilated systems, find

minimum OA intake using either the VRP or the IAQP

6.1.1 Ventilation Rate Procedure (VRP). Prescribes

procedures and outdoor air rates, assuming typical space
contaminant sources and source strengths

6.1.2 IAQ Procedure (IAQP). Requires analysis of

contaminant sources, concentration targets and perceived air
quality targets and calculation of outdoor air rates needed to
assure IAQ-performance specified

Compliance with Standard 62.1 using the

IAQ procedure does NOT meet LEED NC
EQp1
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Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.2

Ventilation Rate Procedure

6.2 Ventilation Rate Procedure. Prescribes zone outdoor
air rates & system minimum intake calculation procedures
6.2.1 Air Treatment. If outdoor air is judged to be
unacceptable per Section 4.1 assessment:

Use MERV 6 filter in PM10 non-attainment regions

Use 40% efficient ozone filter in O3 non-attainment regions

with very high peak ozone (160 ppm or higher)

Document design assumptions in all non-attainment regions

Ozone filtration is required for LEED-NC

projects in some regions of country
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non-attainment areas

PM 10 (size 10 microns)

6.2.1 OA Treatment:
Need MERV 6 filter

US EPA AQS Database

January 17, 2007
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non-attainment areas (future)

PM 2.5 (size 2.5 microns)

Future: Addendum
62.1c would require
MERV 11 in many
locations

US EPA AQS Database

January 17, 2007
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non-attainment areas

Ozone (8-hour)
6.2.1 OA Treatment:
Need 40% air cleaner where
1-hour peak exceeds 160 ppb

Fresno,
Fresno, Riverside,
Riverside, Long
Long Beach
Beach

US EPA AQS Database

January 17, 2007
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non-attainment areas (future)

Ozone (8-hour)
Future: Addendum
62.1c require 40%
air cleaners in
many more
locations

US EPA AQS Database

January 17, 2007
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Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.2

VRP Zone Calculaitons

6.2.2 Zone Calculations. To assure prescribed breathingzone dilution-ventilation with outdoor air:

Use Table 6.1 rates (both cfm/person and cfm/sf) to find

breathing zone outdoor airflow:
Vbz = Rp*Pz + Ra*Az

Use Table 6.2 defaults to find zone air distribution

effectiveness, Ez (typically 1.0 in cooling, 0.8 in heating)

Use Equation 6-2 to find zone outdoor airflow for each zone:
Voz = Vbz/Ez

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ventilation rate procedure

Minimum Ventilation Rates

Table 6-1: Minimum breathing-zone rates for 63 categories
Std 62-2001

Std 62.1-2007

Rp
cfm/p

Ra
cfm/ft

Rp
cfm/p

Ra
cfm/ft

Office

20

0.0

5.0

0.06

Classroom (ages 5-8)

15

0.0

10.0

0.12

Lecture classroom

15

0.0

7.5

0.06

Retail sales

0.3

7.5

0.12

Auditorium

15

0.0

5.0

0.06

Occupancy category

Prescribes both per-person and per-area rates

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ventilation rate procedure

Effective Minimum Rates

Comparison of breathing-zone OA flow
Std 62-2001

Std 62.1-2007

Occupancy category
(default density/1000 ft)

Vbz
cfm

Effective
cfm/p

Vbz
cfm

Office

100

20.0

85

17.0

Classroom (ages 5-8) (25p)

375

15.0

370

15.0

Lecture classroom

(65p)

975

15.0

550

8.5

Retail sales

(20p)

300

15.0

270

14.0

Auditorium

(150p)

2250

15.0

810

5.4

(5p)

Effective
cfm/p

70% of OA rates drop; 30% stay same or rise

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ventilation rate procedure

2007: Added some

occupancy
categories/rates,
for example

Effective Minimum Rates

New rates and
breathing-zone OA flow
Occupancy category
(default density/1000 ft)
Daycare sickroom

Std 62.1-2007
Rp
Ra
cfm/p cfm/ft2

Vbz
cfm

Effective
cfm/p

(25p)

10

0.18

430

17.2

Univ/Col laboratory (25p)

10

0.18

430

17.2

Central laundry rm

(10p)

0.12

170

17.0

Res dwelling unit

(5p)

0.06

85

17.0

Res corridor

(--)

0.06

60

NA

Check Standard for complete list of rates

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Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.2

VRP System Calculations

6.2.3 Single-Zone Systems. To assure proper intake airflow

for system with one air handler per zone:

Find system-level outdoor air intake flow:

Vot = Voz

6.2.4 100% Outdoor Air Systems. Assure proper intake

airflow for system with one air handler supplying only outdoor
air to many zones.

Find system-level outdoor air intake flow:

Vot = Voz

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Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.2

VRP System Calculations

6.2.5 Multiple-Zone Recirculating Systems. Intake airflow for
system with one AHU supplying mixed air to many zones:

Find outdoor air intake flow (Vot) using prescribed equations and procedure to
account for system ventilation efficiency (Ev):
Vot = Vou/Ev outdoor air intake flow
Vou = D* Rp*Pz + Ra*Az
OA used in zones
D = Ps/ Pz

population diversity factor

Ev = min(Evz) system ventilation efficiency

Evz = 1 + Xs Zd (Appendix A)
Xs = Vou/Vps average OA fraction
Zd = Voz/Vdz zone discharge OA fraction

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Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.2

VRP System Calculations

6.2.5 Multiple-Zone Recirculating Systems. Intake airflow for
system with one AHU supplying mixed air to many zones:

Find outdoor
air intake flow
(Vot)=using prescribed equations and procedure to
Incidentally,
Vdz
account for system ventilation efficiency (Ev):

minimum expected
Vot = Vou/Ev
outdoor
air intake flow
discharge
airflow
which
Vou = D* Rp*Pz + Ra*Az
OA used in zones
might
seem to conflict with
Std
reheat
airflow
D = 90.1
Ps/ Pz
population
diversity factor
restrictions, but
Ev = min(Evz) system ventilation efficiency
Exception a5 in Std 90.1
Evz = 1 + Xs Zd (Appendix A)
can help resolve it.
Xs = Vou/Vps average OA fraction
Zd = Voz/Vdz zone discharge OA fraction

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Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.2

Ventilation System Example

Do we have time for an example?

No

But, I found total OA intake for a 6-zone school, using

different systems and methods:

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One RTU per zone (six single-zone systems), both in cooling

and heating
One FC per zone, and a 100% OA system, with both CV and
VAV ventilation airflow
A reheat VAV (single-path multiple-zone) system using both
default Ev and calculated Ev
A series fan-powered VAV (dual-path multiple-zone) system
using calculated Ev

VRP 6-zone school example

OA Intake Flow Summary

Ventilation System

OA Intake
Vot

Single-Zone Clg

8,900

Single-Zone Htg

11,100

100% OA CV

8,900

100% OA VAV

8,900

VAV Default Ev

10,800

VAV Calculated Ev

8,400

Series FP VAV

7,800

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No population
diversity credit
Penalty for too
warm htg air
No population
diversity credit
No population
diversity credit
Conservatively low
default Ev value
Equations for more
accurate Ev
Two ventilation
paths, highest Ev

VRP 6-zone school example

OA Intake Flow Summary

Ventilation System

OA Intake
(2001 Vot)

OA Intake
(2007 Vot)

%
Chg

Single-Zone Clg

12,600

8,900

-29

Single-Zone Htg

15,800

11,100

-30

100% OA CV

12,600

8,900

-29

100% OA VAV

12,600

8,900

-29

MZS-VAV Default Ev

10,900

10,800

-1

MZS-VAV Calc Ev

10,900

8,400

-23

MZS-VAV Series FP

10,900

7,800

-28

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Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.2

Ventilation Rate Procedure

6.2.7 Dynamic Reset. To assure outdoor airflow meets
requirement for ventilation load, without over-ventilating:

May (optional) reset zone minimum OA flow based on

variations in occupancy (DCV)

May (optional) reset OA intake flow based on variations in

efficiency (ventilation reset control)

May (optional) reset VAV zone minimum airflow based on

variations in actual intake airflow (economizer)

This Section includes operating control

options, not minimum design
requirements.
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operation for varying conditions

Zone-Level DCV Approaches

TOD: Determine Voz using effective population, Pz, based on

time-of-day schedule

OCC: Determine Voz using Pz equal to design or zero

population, based on occupancy sensors

CNT: Determine Voz using Pz equal to actual population,

based on direct count
Voz = (Rp*Pz + Ra*Az)/Ez

CO2: Use differential CO2 to maintain current Vbz = > Vbz-req

for current population, based on:

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(Cr Co) = k*m*Pz/Vbz

= 8400*1.25*Pz/Vbz
= 10,500*Pz/Vbz

zone-level CO2-based DCV (Users Manual)

Modulate Vbz CO2

1200
Vbz-des = 548 cfm
C-max = k*m*Pz/Vbz
= 10,500*65/548
= 1240 ppm

1000
800

800

600
400

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600

Vbz-min = 60 cfm
C-min = 0 ppm

Az
0
6
0.0
+
z
P
5
.
7
=
Vbz

200
0

1000

10

20

30
40
zone population, Pz

50

400
200

60

differential CO2, ppm

breathing zone OA, Vbz

1200

First, find max and min

values for CO2

zone-level CO2-based DCV (Users Manual)

Modulate Vbz CO2

Second, define the
proportional Controller
548

Vbz
(cfm)
z
Vb

The Controller

60
0

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3
0.

93

60

C (CO2, ppm)

1240

zone-level CO2-based DCV (Users Manual)

Modulate Vbz CO2

1000

1000

For single zone systems,

Vbz => min Vbz reqd

800
600

200

800
600

400

1200

10

20

differential CO2, ppm

breathing zone OA, Vbz

1200

Controller adjusts Vbz in direct

proportion to sensed CO2

400
To analyze Controller operation:
1. Assume initial C-int, find:
Vbz = 0.393*C-int +200
60
2. Given Pz and Vbz, find:
C = Pz*k*m/Vbz
0
403. Repeat
50until C-int
60 = C

30
zone population, Pz

Optional
Optional CO
CO22 DCV
DCV can
can save
save operating
operating energy
energy
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Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.2

Ventilation Rate Procedure

6.2.7 Dynamic Reset. To assure outdoor airflow meets
requirement for ventilation load, without over-ventilating:

May (optional) reset zone minimum OA flow based on

variations in occupancy (DCV)

May (optional) reset OA intake flow based on variations in

efficiency (ventilation reset control)

May (optional) reset VAV zone minimum airflow based on

variations in actual intake airflow (economizer)

This Section includes operating control

options, not minimum design
requirements.
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VAV ventilation reset control (no DCV)

Single-Duct VAV System

Vot
reqd
@ design

Vot
w/vent
reset

8, 810

8,810

8,810

8,410

100% system load (20,200 cfm)

disc airflow Vdz
vent rate
Voz
vent fraction Zdz

5,000 5,400 4,000 4,000

1,880 1,880 2,190 2,190
0.376 0.351 0.548 0.548

500 1,300
85
760
0.170 0.585

Vou = D*Rp*Pz + Ra*Az = 0.65*7,130 + 1860 = 6,500

Xs = Vou/Vps = 6,500/20,200 = 0.322
Ev = 1 + 0.322 0.585 = 0.738
Vot = Vou/Ev = 6,500/0.738 = 8,810
90% system load (18,200 cfm)
disc airflow Vdz 4,000 4,100 4,200 4,300
300 1,300
vent rate
Voz 1,880 1,880 2,190 2,190
85
680
vent fraction Zdz 0.470 0.459 0.521 0. 509 0.283 0.585
Vou = 6,500
Xs = Vou/Vps = 6,500/18,200 = 0.357
Ev = 1 + 0.357 0.585 = 0.772
Vot = Vou/Ev = 6,500/0.772 = 8,410

VRC only: low D, constant Vou, reduces Vot

2005 American
Standard
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VAV ventilation reset

Single-Duct VAV System

RA
central station air handler
with controls
SA

OA
Reset outdoor airflow
(TRAQ damper)

DDC/VAV terminals
communicating
BAS

Totals (Vou, Vps)

Used OA fraction (Xs)
Sys vent efficiency (Ev)
New OA setpoint (Vot)

Reqd ventilation (Vbz, Voz)

Actual discharge flow (Vdz)
Current ventilation fraction
(Zd = Voz/Vpz)

For Vent Reset: DDC/VAV, a BAS, OA flow sensor

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Standard
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VAV ventilation reset control (with DCV zones)

Single-Duct VAV System

CO2
100%

Pz
disc airflow Vdz
vent rate
Voz
vent fraction Zdz

140

140

260

OCC
260

5,000 5,400 4,000 4,000

1,880 1,880 2,190 2,190
0.376 0.351
0.548CO
0.548
Sense
,
2

Vot
w/vent
reset

Vot
w/vent
& DCV

40

8,810
500 1,300
85
760
0.170 Sense
0.585

8,810

Vou = D*Rp*Pz + Ra*Az =find

0.65*7,130
1860 = 6,500
motion
new +
Voz
Xs = Vou/Vps = 6,500/20,200 = 0.332
Ev = 1 + 0.332 0.585 = 0.738
Vot = Vou/Ev = 6,500/0.738 = 8,810
140
140
??
260
5
90%
0
Pz
disc airflow Vdz 4,000 4,100 4,200 4,300
300 1,300
8,410
7,040
vent rate
Voz 1,880 1,880 2,190
85
680
360
915 2,190
vent fraction Zdz 0.470 0.459 0.218
0.146 0. 509 0.283 0.277
0.431
Vou = D*(NONRp*Pz-des) + NON(Ra*Az) + DCV-NON-CO2(Rp*Pz-est + Ra*Az) + CO2(Vbz-est)
= 0.65*(4,780) + 1260 + 0 + 360 + 915 = 5,640
Xs = Vou/Vps = 5,640/18,200 = 0.310
Ev = 1 + 0.310 0.509 = 0.801
Vot = Vou/Ev = 5,640/0.801 = 7,040

VRC w/zone-level DCV reduces Vot even more

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Standard
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Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.2

VRP DCV and VRC in MZS

In operation we could:

Sense CO2 or estimate Pz in one or more zones (DCV) and

determine currently required breathing zone OA (Vbz)

Use current Vbz for DCV zones and solve the MZS equations
to find current set point for OA intake (Vot)

Actual OA delivered all zones would always equal or exceed

minimum required OA flow (Vbz)

Does this approach work?

Yes, but I dont know how

well it must be analyzed,
a TC 1.4 RTAR is in the works

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Future: Working on
Addendum 62.1g to
strengthen optional
DCV requirements

Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.2

Ventilation Rate Procedure

6.2.8 Exhaust Ventilation. To assure minimum removal
of local contaminants:

Exhaust some zones at rates prescribed in Table 6.4.

Examples of more than 20 zones listed:
2007: Added
Art classroom
0.70 cfm/ft2
a few, e.g.,
Beauty and nail salons 0.60
residential
Kitchenettes
0.30
kitchen
Locker/dressing rooms 0.25
exhaust
Copy, printing rooms
0.50

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Toilet public

50 (cont.) or 70 (cyc.) cfm/wtr closet

Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.2

Ventilation Rate Procedure

6.2.9 Ventilation for Smoking Areas. To assure morethan-minimum ventilation for smoking-permitted areas,
even though specific rates on are not prescribed:

Provide more ventilation and/or air cleaning than

prescribed in Table 6.1 in zones where smoking is allowed

Design to prevent air transfer from smoking-permitted to

no-smoking areas (thru doors and openings, for example)

Design to prevent air

recirculation from
smoking-permitted to
no-smoking areas
(thru the air handler)

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Future: These
requirements will
be altered by
Addendum 62.1i

Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.3

IAQ Procedure

6.3.1.1 Contaminant Sources. Must identify contaminants

of concern, along with sources and source strengths
6.3.1.2 Contaminant Concentration. Must specify target
concentration and exposure time, referencing cognizant
authority, for each C of C
6.3.1.3 Perceived IAQ. Must specify target perceived air
quality in terms of percent satisfied
6.3.1.4 Design Approaches. Must follow an acceptable
design procedure to find required zone and system airflow
rates, and other parameters (e.g., air cleaner efficiency)
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Std 62.1-2007 Section 6.3

IAQ Procedure

Future: Needs
attention

May be used in lieu of VRP:

To take ventilation-credit for low-emitting materials

To take ventilation-credit for air cleaning

To achieve specific target contaminant concentrations or

levels of perceived IAQ (percent satisfied)

But

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It doesnt apply when C of C is ETS theres no target

concentration from any cognizant authority to reference
It doesnt apply to LEED-NC jobs. EQ prerequisite 1 requires
compliance with the VRP of Std 62.1-2004
Its not allowed directly by the model codes

what does Std 62.1 require?

Must Comply With

General requirements (Sect 4 and 5)

To reduce generation of indoor contaminants and introduction of

outdoor contaminants

Ventilation requirements (Sect 6)

To dilute and remove indoor contaminants

Construction, startup, operation and maintenance

requirements (Sect 7 and 8)

To assure installation/operation as designed

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operating requirements

8.0 Operation & Maintenance

8.2 Operations and Maintenance Manual. Develop
a building operations and maintenance manual
8.3 Ventilation System Operation. Operate in
accordance with Manual
8.4 Ventilation System Maintenance.
Maintain in accordance with Manual
Future: Working on
Addendum related
to Std 180
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62.1 Update Summary

SSPC 62.1 continues to refine Std 62.1 in response to:

Change proposals (both internal and external)

Interpretation requests

Changes within the industry (LEED, building code needs)

Continuous maintenance in action!

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What about those Questions

on the 2008 Member Ballot?
They relate directly to Std 62.1 and other IAQ or
ventilation standards
Dude, check it out. For me theyre just aight.

But, I voted YES to all, because they tend to clarify

provisions in the Member Petition of 1999

For example (if we have time)

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Ballot Question 1
Should ASHRAE Standards contain health-based limits for
pollutant concentrations only when those limits have previously
been issued by nationally or internationally recognized health
authorities, e.g. U.S. EPA, OSHA or WHO, and for which
standardized measurement methods exist?
To me, YES means that for ASHRAE standards, I recommend:

Use of health-based limits only for contaminants with

established limits and measurement methods, and if the
limits are set by health authorities (ASHRAE cant set
health-related limits)

For example, a standard can include a limit for ozone, but

not for ETS

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Ballot Question 2
Should ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines be allowed to specify
means and methods for limiting the concentrations of pollutants
normally considered in the design of HVAC systems, even for
pollutants that may not have maximum permissible concentration
levels set by a recognized health authority or for which standard
measurement methods dont exist?
To me, YES means that for ASHRAE standards, I recommend:

Allowing methods for limiting contaminants without healthbased limits (e.g., fans for toilet exhaust) (ASHRAE can set
non-health related contaminant limits)

[For example, a CO2 limit (well below health limits) could be

selected and used to control OA flow]

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Ballot Question 3
Should ASHRAE Standards be precluded from requiring
measurement of contaminant or specifying concentration limits that
cannot be measured using equipment and procedures in ASHRAE
Standard 111 or using equipment that is common in building
ventilation assessment?
To me, YES means that for ASHRAE standards, I recommend:

No requirements for measurement of or specific limits for

concentrations if they cant be measured using readily accessible
measurement equipment (ASHRAE cant require measurement of
hard-to-measure concentrations)

[I almost voted NO, since the IAQP requires target limits that would
be hard to measure, but I voted YES because such limits are for
design, and need not be sensed for operation]

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Ballot Question 5
Should ASHRAE Standards be permitted to contain factors for use
in design calculation, such as mixing efficiencies and air change
effectiveness, as long as it is the consensus of the standards writing
body that these factors are important to providing acceptable indoor
air quality?
To me, YES means that for ASHRAE standards, I recommend:

That design factors which are important for providing acceptable

IAQ be permitted in design calculations, even if they cant be
readily measured in the field (ASHRAE calculations can include
hard-to-measure design parameters, if measurement isnt
required)

[Such design factors can be presented as default values, and

need not be measured or sensed for operational control]

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Ballot Question 4
Should ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines strive to provide
health, comfort and/or occupant acceptability consistent with
ASHRAE policy?
To me, YES means that for ASHRAE standards, I recommend:

That ventilation-related goals reflect ASHRAE policy, which

indicates that standards meant to protect public health and
safety, and to provide occupant comfort and environmental
acceptability are appropriate (ASHRAE can write standards
with health, comfort and acceptability goals)

[Setting better health, comfort and acceptability as a goal

neither claims nor guarantees that such improvements will
actually result from compliance life is complicated]

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Questions?

ASHRAE 62.1 update:

Where are we now?

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