ASHRAE Seeks Comments on Standard 90.1-1989R

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The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE) is soliciting comments on six Independent Substantive Changes to its

Standard 90.1-1989R: “Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.” The most extensive sections being modified are those on building envelope and HVAC measures, others include lighting, power, format and compliance, and the energy cost budget method of compliance. The deadline for comments on the proposed changes to this influential standard is March 9, 1999. The change documents are available from ASHRAE at 404/636-8400, or the Internet (DOS/Windows format only) at www.ashrae.org.

On another front, ASHRAE is also proposing a new

Standard, 62.2P, on “Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings.” A public review period for this new standard is to be announced later this Spring.