use of fan coils, radiant panels and DX systems. The additional
features of the analysis are:
(a) For systems comparison, a 20-year life cycle shall be assumed.
(b) The analysis may be performed by means of available public domain
programs, such as, "TRACE", "E-CUBE", and CARRIER E20-II, etc.
(c) For specific VA requirements relative to the HVAC systems
configurations and limitations, see Articles 1.3 and 2.1.
(d) Other relevant features are: 7 percent discount factor for future
cost and no taxes or insurance in computing annual owning cost.
1.1.7 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 requested from the VA. 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:
1.1.7.1 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. A blank copy of the required certificate is attached
in Article 1.11.
1.1.7.2 ESTIMATED ENERGY CONSUMPTION
With the final design submission of construction documents 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 for each building. To accomplish this
task, the following shall be done:
(a) The building(s) operation shall be simulated on the basis of actual
mechanical/electrical systems design.
(b) Use any of the public domain computer programs listed in paragraph
1.1.6(b) to calculate the estimated energy consumption.
1.2
SCOPE OF HVAC DESIGN
1.2.1 GENERAL
Developing complete, accurate, and coordinated contract drawings and
specifications is the primary goal of the design and review effort.
Design drawings, specifications and calculations shall agree in all
respects and they shall be without errors, omissions or deviations from
the established criteria.
1.2.2 DRAWING REFERENCES
In addition to all HVAC work, the "MH" drawings shall include all
interior steam and condensate piping, the Engineering Control Center
(ECC) layout, and HVAC control diagrams.
HVAC DESIGN MANUAL
1-2
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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