June 99
HVAC DESIGN CRITERIA
FOR NATIONAL CEMETERY PROJECTS
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
1.
CRITERIA UNIQUE TO VA:
1.1
GENERAL: In this article requirements unique to the VA
are described.
1.2
Refer to ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA -
DRAWINGS (ATTACHMENT) for general requirements and
classification of drawings ("H-Series").
1.3
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: Base the outdoor climatic
conditions for the facility on the data listed in the latest
ASHRAE Guide for the weather stations which closely
represent the climatic conditions of the locations of the
National Cemeteries. For the purpose of calculating the
cooling and heating loads, use the following mean
coincident temperatures values:
A.
SUMMER: 2 1/2 percent design dry bulb 2 1/2 percent
design wet bulb
B.
WINTER: 97 1/2 percent design dry bulb
1.4
DUCTWORK: In the final design drawings (Construction
Documents Phase), show all ductwork in double line
regardless of sizes and/or complexity of layouts.
1.5
INTERDISCIPLINE COORDINATION: Coordinate HVAC
design 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 pads, lintel supports around
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