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C. For specific VA requirements relative to the system configuration and
limitations, See Article 3.
D. Other relevant features are: 7% discount factor for future cost and
no taxes or insurance in computing annual owning cost.
1.7 ENERGY CONSERVATION CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Energy Conservation shall be emphasized in all aspects of building
design. The buildings must meet the requirements of DOE regulations,
10 CFR Part 435, "Energy Conservation Voluntary performance standards
for commercial and multi-family high rise residential buildings;
mandatory for new federal buildings." A copy can be obtained from the
VA on request. These standards are mandatory for all new VA
facilities. To demonstrate compliance with these regulations, it will
be necessary for the A/E to provide the following information:
A. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE: The A/E shall certify that the building is
designed to be in compliance with the applicable provisions outlined
in the doe regulations identified above. B blank copy of the required
certificate is attached in section.
B. ESTIMATED ENERGY CONSUMPTION: With the final design submission
(construction documents - or working drawings- phase), the A/E shall
estimate the energy consumption of the proposed new building(s) and
provide a value in British thermal units (BTUs) per gross square foot
(GSF) per year (YR.) for each building. To accomplish this task:
1. The building(s) operation shall be simulated on the basis of
the actual configurations of the Mechanical/Electrical Systems
designed to save them.
2. A public domain computer program shall be used to calculate the
estimated energy consumption.
1.8 INTERDISCIPLINES COORDINATION
HVAC design must be coordinated with all other disciplines, such as,
Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, and Site Planning.
The following HVAC related work is generally shown by other
disciplines:
A. Architectural drawings and specifications provide all louvers and
attached screens in exterior walls, all flashing for ducts and
piping penetrating roofs and exterior walls, finish and
identification painting, walls and ceilings, access panels,
chases, furred spaces, door grilles, mechanical equipment rooms,
and penthouses.
B. Structural drawings and specifications provide all concrete and
structural steel work, including catwalks, concrete housekeeping
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