BSR/ASHRAE Standard 55P -1992R

This draft standard will be submitted to the American

National Standards Institute Board of Standards Review
(BSR) for approval.

ASHRAE

STANDARD
Proposed American National Standard

Thermal Environmental
Conditions for Human
Occupancy

THIRD PUBLIC REVIEW
(Independent Substantive Changes to
Second Public Review Draft)

MAY 2003

2003 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-
Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

This draft has been recommended for public review by the
responsible project committee, and public review of this
proposed standard has been authorized by a subcommittee
of the Standards Committee. Instructions and a form for
commenting are provided with this draft. Although
reproduction of drafts during the public review period is
encouraged to promote additional comment, permission
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING,
REFRIGERATING AND
AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS, INC.
1791 Tullie Circle, NE Atlanta, GA 30329-2305
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Table of Contents
FOREWORD......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
1. PURPOSE..................................................................................................................................................................... 44
2. SCOPE.......................................................................................................................................................................... 44
3. DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 44
4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 77
5. CONDITIONS THAT PROVIDE THERMAL COMFORT................................................................................... 77
5.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................... 77
5.2 METHOD FOR DETERMINING ACCEPTABLE THERMAL CONDITIONS IN OCCUPIED SPACES........................................ 88
5.2.1 Operative Temperature............................................................................................................................... 89
5.2.2 Humidity limits........................................................................................................................................ 1212
5.2.3 Elevated air speed................................................................................................................................... 1313
5.2.4 Local thermal discomfort ........................................................................................................................ 1414
5.2.5. Temperature variations with time ........................................................................................................... 2020
5.3 OPTIONAL METHOD FOR DETERMINING ACCEPTABLE THERMAL CONDITIONS IN NATURALLY CONDITIONED SPACES
2121
5.4 DESCRIPTION OF THERMAL ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES ................................................................................. 2222
6. COMPLIANCE........................................................................................................................................................ 2424
6.1 DESIGN.............................................................................................................................................................. 2424
6.1.1 Documentation........................................................................................................................................ 2525
6.2 COMMISSIONINGVALIDATION ........................................................................................................................... 2626
6.3 Operation
6.3.1 Reconstruction
6.3.2 Alterations or Change of Use
6.3.3 Pre-occupancy Operation
6.3.4 Maintenance
7. EVALUATION OF THE THERMAL ENVIRONMENT............................................................................... 2627
7.1 MEASURING DEVICE CRITERIA........................................................................................................................... 2627
7.2 MEASUREMENT POSITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 2727
7.2.1 Location of measurements. ..................................................................................................................... 2727
7.2.2 Height above floor of measurements....................................................................................................... 2728
7.3 MEASUREMENT PERIODS. .................................................................................................................................. 2828
7.3.1 Air speed. ..................................................................................................................................................... 2828
7.3.2 Temperature cycles and drifts. ................................................................................................................ 2828
7.3.3 Clothing and Activity. ............................................................................................................................. 2828
7.4 MEASURING CONDITIONS. ................................................................................................................................. 2829
7.5 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT OPERATING CONDITIONS......................................................................................... 2929
7.6 VALIDATING THE THERMAL ENVIRONMENT...................................................................................................... 2929
7.6.1 Define Criteria ........................................................................................................................................ 2929
7.6.2 Validation Methods ................................................................................................................................. 2930
7.6.3 Documentation........................................................................................................................................ 3131
8. REFERENCES ..........................................................................................................................................................34
APPENDIX A - ACTIVITY LEVELS............................................................................................................................. 3334
APPENDIX B - CLOTHING INSULATION ................................................................................................................. 3536
APPENDIX C - ACCEPTABLE APPROXIMATION FOR OPERATIVE TEMPERATURE................................ 4041
APPENDIX D - COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR CALCULATION OF PMV-PPD.................................................. 4142
APPENDIX E - THERMAL ENVIRONMENT SURVEY............................................................................................4446
APPENDIX F: REFERENCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY.................................................................................................. 49
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(This foreword is provided for information only and is not part of the standard.)
(This foreword is not part of this standard. It is merely informative and does not contain
requirements necessary for conformance to the standard. It has not been processed according to
the ANSI requirements for a standard and may contain material that has not been subject to
public review or a consensus process.)


Foreword-Introduction

Standard 55-1992R,55P, "Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy," is a revision of
Standard 55-1992. The standard specifies conditions in which a specified fraction of the occupants will
find the environment thermally acceptable. The revision is a consensus standard that has undergone public
and ASHRAE review; it incorporates the relevant research and experience gained since the 1992 revision.
PrincipleSuch changes include the addition of the PMV/PPD calculation methods, the addition of different
classes of space with respect to thermal comfort, and the addition of the concept of adaptationbased on
ASHRAE sponsored research. The standard is intended for use in design, commissioning, operation and
testing of buildings and other occupied spaces and their HVAC systems, and for the evaluation of thermal
environments. Because it is not possible to prescribe the metabolic rate of occupants, and because of
variations in occupant clothing levels, operating set points for buildings cannot be practically mandated
by this standard.

The designer may choose in agreement, with the builderowner or owners representative (e.g., owners
agent, developer, or equivalent), the thermal comfort class and appropriate exceedance. The selected
design criteria will influence the HVAC-system design and may also influence the building design. This
standard may also be used for evaluation of existing thermal environments in buildings, during
experimental conditions and for development and testing of products.

This standard is in close agreement with ISO Standards 7726
1
and 7730.
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(This third public review draft contains independent changes (ISC) to the second public review draft, plus
some editorial changes that were made but not marked in the second public review draft. These changes
are indicated in the text by underlining (for additions) and strikethrough (for deletions) unless the
instructions specifically mention some other means of indicating the changes. Only these changes are open
for review and comment at this time. Additional material is provided for context only and is not open for
comment except as it relates to the proposed substantive changes.)

Note to Reviewers: Because the ANSI approval has expired on this standard, it will be resubmitted for
ANSI approval after this revision and published as a new standard.

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1. Purpose

To specify the combinations of indoor thermal environmental factors and personal factors that will produce
thermal environmental conditions acceptable to a majority of the occupants within the space.


2. Scope

2.1 The environmental factors addressed are temperature, thermal radiation, humidity, and air speed; the
personal factors are those of activity and clothing.

2.2 It is intended that all of the criteria in this standard be applied together, since comfort in the indoor
environment is complex and responds to the interaction of all of the factors that are addressed.

2.3 This standard specifies thermal environmental conditions acceptable for healthy adults at atmospheric
pressure equivalent to altitudes up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) in indoor spaces designed for human occupancy
for periods not less than 15 minutes.

2.4 This standard does not address such non-thermal environmental factors as air quality, acoustics, and
illumination or other physical, chemical or biological space contaminants that may affect comfort or
health.


3. Definitions

adaptive model: a model that relates indoor design temperatures or acceptable temperature ranges to
outdoor meteorological or climatalogical parameters.

air speed: the rate of air movement at a point, without regard to direction. This term is preferred to air
velocity, which assumes a known direction.

clo: a unit used to express the thermal insulation provided by garments and clothing ensembles, where 1
clo = 0.155 m
2
C/W (0.88 ft
2
hF/Btu).

comfort, thermal: that condition of mind which expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment; it
requires subjective evaluation.environment and is assessed by subjective evaluation.

draft: the unwanted local cooling of the body caused by air movement.

Draft rate (DR): percentage of people predicted to be dissatisfied due to draft.

environment, thermal: the characteristics of the environment which that affect a person's heat loss.

environment, acceptable thermal: an environment whichthat a substantial majority of the occupants
would find thermally acceptable.

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garment: a single piece of clothing.

humidity ratio: the ratio of the mass of water vapor to the mass of dry air in a given volume.

humidity, relative (rh): the ratio of the partial pressure (or density) of the water vapor in the air to the
saturation pressure (or density) of water vapor at the same temperature and the same total pressure.

insulation, clothing/ensemble (I
cl
): the resistance to sensible heat transfer provided by a clothing
ensemble. Expressed in clo-units. Note: the definition of clothing insulation relates to heat transfer
from the whole body, and thus also includes the uncovered parts of the body, like head and hands.

insulation, garment (I
clu
): the increased resistance to sensible heat transfer obtained from adding an
individual garment over the nude body. Expressed in clo-units.

met: a unit used to describe the energy generated inside the body due to metabolic activity. It isactivity,
defined as 58.2 W/m
2
(18.4 Btu/hft
2
)Btu/hft
2
), which is equal to the energy produced per unit surface
area of a average person, seated at rest. The surface area of an average person is 1.8 m
2
(19 ft
2
).

metabolic rate (M): rate of energy production of the body by metabolism, which varies with activity.
Expressed in met units in this standard.the rRate of transformation of chemical energy into heat and
mechanical work by metabolic activities within an organism, usually expressed in terms of unit area of the
total body surface. In this standard, this rate is expressed in met units.

naturally conditioned spaces, occupant controlled: those spaces where the thermal conditions of the
space are regulated primarily by theoccupants through opening and closing of the windows by the
occupants.

neutrality, thermal: the indoor thermal index value corresponding with a mean vote of neutral on the
thermal sensation scale.

Percent dissatisfied (PD): percentage of people predicted to be dissatisfied due to local discomfort.

Predicted Mean Vote (PMV): an index that predicts the mean value of the votes of a large group of
persons on the 7-point thermal sensation scale.

Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD): an index that establishes a quantitative prediction of the
percentage of thermally dissatisfied people determined from PMV.

radiant temperature asymmetry: the difference between the plane radiant temperature of the two
opposite sides of a small plane element.

response time (90%): the time for a measuring sensor to reach 90% of the final value after a step change.
For a measuring system that includes only one exponential time-constant function, the 90% response time
equals 2.3 times the time constant.

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sensation, thermal: a conscious feeling commonly graded into the categories, cold, cool, slightly cool,
neutral, slightly warm, warm, and hot; it requires subjective evaluation.

step change: an incremental change in a variable, either by design or the result of an interval between
measurement; typically, an incremental change in a control set-point.

temperature, air (t
a
): the temperature of the air surrounding the occupant.

temperature, dew point (t
dp
): the temperature at which moist air becomes saturated (100% relative
humidity) with water vapor (P
sdp
= P
a
)(p
sdp
=p
a
) when cooled at constant pressure.

temperature, mean monthly outdoor air (t
a(out)
): when used as input variable in Figure 5.3.1 for the
adaptive model, this is based on the arithmetic average of the mean daily minimum and mean daily
maximum outdoor (dry bulb) temperatures for the month in question.

temperature, mean radiant (t
r
): the uniform surface temperature of an imaginary black enclosure in
which an occupant would exchange the same amount of radiant heat as in the actual non-uniform space;
see Section 7.2 for information on measurement positions.

temperature, operative (t
o
): the uniform temperature of an imaginary black enclosure in which an
occupant would exchange the same amount of heat by radiation plus convection as in the actual non-
uniform environment; see Section 7.2 for information on body position within the imaginary enclosure.

temperature, plane radiant (t
pr
): the uniform temperature of an enclosure in which the incident radiant
flux on one side of a small plane element is the same as in the existing environment.

time constant: the time for a measuring sensor to reach 63% of the final value after a step change.

turbulence intensity (Tu): the ratio of the standard deviation of the air speed (SD
v
) to the mean air speed
(v). Turbulence intensity may also be expressed in percent [i.e., Tu = (SD
v
/v
a
)100].

water vapor pressure (p
a
): the pressure which that the water vapor would exert if it alone occupied the
volume occupied by the humid air at the same temperature.

water vapor pressure, saturated dewpoint (p
sdp
): the water vapor pressure at the saturation temperature
corresponding to the reference pressure and without any liquid phase.

velocity, mean (v
a
): an average of the instantaneous air velocity over an interval of time.

velocity, standard deviation (SD
v
): a measure of the scatter of the instantaneous air velocity around the
mean air velocity in a frequency distribution and it is defined as the square root of the arithmetic average of
a set of square values of the difference between the instantaneous air velocity and the mean air velocity.
The standard deviation is based on individual values of airspeed that represent an average over no more
than two seconds each.

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zone, occupied: the region normally occupied by people within a space, generally considered to be
between the floor and 1.8 m (6 ft) above the floor and more than 1.0 m (3.3 ft) from outside walls/windows
or fixed heating, ventilating or air conditioning equipment and 0.3 m (1 ft) from internal walls.


4. General Requirements

Use of this standard is specific to the space being considered and the occupants of that space. Any
application of this standard must specify the space to which it applies andor the locations within that
space to which it applies, if not to the entire space. Any application of this standard must identify to
which the occupants (who must have, with a residency of more than 15 minutes in the space), to which it
applies.

The activity and clothing of the occupants must be considered in applying this standard. When there are
substantial differences in physical activity and/or clothing for occupants of a space, these differences
must be considered.

It may not be possible to simultaneously meet the requirements of this standard for all occupants of a
space due to individual differences, including activity and/or clothing. If the requirements criteria are
not met for some known set of occupants, then thosethese occupants must be identified.

The thermal environmental conditions required for comfort are determined according to sSection 5.2 or
sSection 5.3 of this standard. Any application of this standard must clearly state which of these sections
is used. Additionally, all requirements of the applicable section, 5.2 or 5.3, must be met. If section 5.2
is used, the class of environment, A, B, or C, must be specified. If section 5.3 is used, the satisfaction
level, 80% or 90%, must be specified.


5. Conditions WhichThat Provide Thermal Comfort

5.1 Introduction

Thermal comfort is that condition of mind that expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment.
Because tThere are large variations, both physiologically and psychologically, from person to person, it
iswhich makes it difficult to satisfy everybody everyone in a space. The environmental conditions
required for comfort are not the same for everyone. However, extensive laboratory and field data have
been collected whichthat provide the necessary statistical data to define conditions whichthat a specified
percentage of occupants will find thermally comfortable. Section 5 of this standard is used to determine
the thermal environmental conditions in a space whichthat are necessary to achieve acceptance by a
specified percentage of occupants of that space.

There are six primary factors that must be addressed when defining conditions for thermal comfort. A
number of other, secondary factors affect comfort in some circumstances. The six primary factors are
listed below. Complete descriptions of these factors are presented in Section 5.4 and Appendixes A and
B.
1) Metabolic rate
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2) Clothing insulation
3) Air temperature
4) Radiant temperature
5) Air speed
6) Humidity

All six of these factors may vary with time. However, this standard only addresses thermal comfort in a
steady state. As a result, people entering a space that meets the requirements of this standard may not
immediately find the conditions comfortable if they have experienced different environmental
conditions just prior to entering the space. People who have prior exposure to different environmental
conditions and/or activity levels may not find the conditions allowed in this standard comfortable upon
entry to the space. The effect of prior exposure or activity may affect comfort perceptions for
approximately one hour.

FactorsVariables 2-6 may be non-uniform over an occupant's body and this non-uniformity may be an
important consideration in determining thermal comfort. Non-uniformity is addressed in Section 5.2.4

The vast majority of the available thermal comfort data pertains to sedentary or near sedentary physical
activity levels typical of office work. This standard is intended primarily for these conditions.
However, this standardit may also be used to determine appropriate environmental conditions for
moderately elevated activity. It does not apply to sleeping or bed rest. The body of available data does
not contain significant information regarding the comfort requirements of children, the disabled or the
infirm, but the information in this standard can probably be applied to classroom situations.

Section 5.2 contains the methodology that should be used for most applications. However, the
conditions required for thermal comfort in spaces that are naturally conditioned are not necessarily the
same as those conditions required for other indoor spaces. Field experiments have shown that in
naturally conditioned spaces where occupants have control of operable windows, the subjective notion
of comfort is different because of different thermal experiences, availability of control, and resulting
shifts in occupant expectations. Section 5.3 specifies criteria required for a space to be considered
naturally conditioned. The methods of Section 5.3 may, as an option, be applied to spaces that meet
these criteria. The methods of Section 5.3 may not be applied to other spaces.

Section 5.4 describes in some detail variables that must be clearly understood in order to effectively use
the methods of Section 5 effectively.

5.2 Method for Determining Acceptable Thermal Conditions in Occupied Spaces

When Section 5.2 is used to determine the requirements for thermal comfort, the requirements of all
subsections, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4, and 5.2.5, must be met.

Three different classes of environments with respect to thermal comfort are used in Section 5.2 of this
standard: Class A, Class B, and Class C. The user of this standard must specify the class of thermal
comfort. Class B is for typical applications and should be used when other information is not available.
Class A is used when it is desired to adhere to higher than typical comfort standards and Class C is used
when it is desired to relax the typical comfort standards.
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5.2.1 Operative Temperature

For given values of humidity, air speed, metabolic rate, and clothing insulation, a comfort zone may be
determined. The comfort zone is defined in terms of a range of operative temperatures that provides
acceptable comfortthermal environmental conditions or in terms of the combinations of air temperature
and mean radiant temperature that provide acceptable comfort.people find thermally acceptable.

Section 5.2.1 describes methods that may be used to determine temperature limits for the comfort zone.
Section 5.2.1.1 uses a simplified graphical method for determining the comfort zone whichthat may be
used for many typical applications. Section 5.2.1.2 uses a computer program based on a heat balance
model to determine the comfort zone for a wider range of applications. For a given set of conditions, the
results from the two methods are consistent and either method may be used as long as the criteria
outlined in the respective section are met.

See Appendix C and the ASHRAE 2001 Handbook--Fundamentals,
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Chapter 8, for procedures to
calculate operative temperature. Dry bulb temperature may be used as a proxy for operative temperature
under certain conditions described in Appendix C.

5.2.1.1 Graphical Method for Typical Indoor Environments

The method in this sectionSection 5.2.1.1 may be applied to spaces where the occupants have activity
levels whichthat result in metabolic rates between 1.0 met and 1.3 met and where clothing is worn
whichthat provides between 0.5 clo and 1.0 clo of thermal insulation. See Appendix A for estimation of
metabolic rates and Appendix B for estimation of clothing insulation. Most office spaces fall within
these limitations.

The requirements in this section correspond to Class B thermal environments, defined in Table 5.2.1.2-
1. The range of operative temperatures presented in Figure 5.1.1.1-1 are for 80% occupant
acceptability. This is based on a 10% dissatisfaction criteria for general (whole body) thermal comfort
based on the PMV-PPD index, plus an additional average 10% dissatisfaction whichthat may occur on
average from local (partial body) thermal discomfort.


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Figure 5.2.1.1-1. Acceptable range of operative temperature and humidity for spaces that meet the
criteria specified in Section 5.2.1.1. NOTE: DRAWINGS CHANGED FROM FIRST Public Review Draft
INCLUDING LEGENDS [Note to reviewers: This drawing has been revised, including its legends, from
the first public review draft.]

Figure 5.2.1.1-1 specifies the comfort zone for environments whichthat meet the above criteria and
where the air speeds are not greater than 0.20 m/s (40 ft/min). Two zones are shown, one for 0.5 clo of
clothing insulation and one for 1.0 clo of insulation. These insulation levels are typical of clothing worn
when the outdoor environment is warm and cool, respectively. The operative temperature range allowed
for intermediate values of clothing insulation may be determined by linear interpolation between the
limits for 0.5 clo and 1.0 clo using the following relationships:

T
min, Icl
= [(I
cl
- 0.5 clo) T
min, 1.0 clo
+ (1.0 clo - I
cl
) T
min, 0.5clo
] / 0.5 clo

T
max, Icl
= [(I
cl
- 0.5 clo) T
max, 1.0 clo
+ (1.0 clo - I
cl
) T
max, 0.5clo
] / 0.5 clo

where
T
max, Icl
is the upper operative temperature limit for clothing insulation I
cl
,
T
min, Icl
is the lower operative temperature limit for clothing insulation I
cl
, and
I
cl
is the thermal insulation of the clothing in question (clo).

Air speeds greater than 0.20 m/s (40 ft/min) may be used to increase the upper operative temperature
limit for the comfort zone in certain circumstances. Section 5.2.3 describes these adjustments and
specifies the criteria required for such adjustments.


5.2.1.2 Computer Model Method for General Indoor Application

The method in Section 5.2.1.2this section may be applied to spaces where the occupants have activity
levels whichthat result in average metabolic rates between 1.0 met and 2.0 met and where clothing is
worn whichthat provides not more than 1.5 clo or less of thermal insulation. See Appendix A for
estimation of metabolic rates and Appendix B for estimation of clothing insulation.

The ASHRAE thermal comfortsensation scale, which was developed for use in quantifying people's
assessment of the thermal environment,people's thermal sensation, is defined as follows.

+3 hot
+2 warm
+1 slightly warm
0 neutral
-1 slightly cool
-2 cool
-3 cold

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The Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) model uses heat balance principles to relate the six key factors for
thermal comfort listed in section 5.1 to the average response of people on the above scale (the PMV).
The Predicted Percentage of people Dissatisfied (PPD) with the thermal conditions in an environment is
related to the PMV. Figure 5.2.1.2-1 shows this relationship using the criterion that those individuals
voting -3, -2, +2 or +3 on the above scale are dissatisfied. The PPD (predicted percentage of
dissatisfied) index is related to the PMV as defined in Figure 5.2.1.2-1. It is based on the assumption
that people voting 2,3 +2, +3, -2, or -3 on the thermal sensation scale are dissatisfied, and the
simplification that PPD is symmetric around a neutral PMV.


Figure 5.2.1.2-1. Predicted percentageof dissatisfied (PPD) as a function of predicted mean vote
(PMV).

Table 5.2.1.2-1 defines three classes of thermal comfort based on the PPD allowed. The class of
comfort must be specified by the user. The acceptable PMV range corresponding to a given class is
determined from this table.
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Table 5.2.1.2-1: Three classes of acceptable thermal environment for general comfort.

Comfort Class PPD

PMV Range

A

< 6

-0.2 < PMV < + 0.2

B

< 10

-0.5 < PMV < + 0.5

C

< 15

0.7 < PMV < + 0.7

The comfort zone is defined by the combinations of air temperature and mean radiant temperature for
which the PMV is within the limits specified in Table 5.2.1.2-1. The PMV model is run with the air
temperature and mean radiant temperature in question along with the applicable metabolic rate, clothing
insulation, air speed, and humidity. If the resulting PMV value generated by the model is within the
range allowed in Table 5.2.1.2-1, the conditions are within the comfort zone.

Use of the PMV model in this standard is limited to air speeds not greater than 0.20 m/s (40 fpm). Air
speeds greater than 0.20 m/s (40 ft/min) may be used to increase the upper temperature limits of the
comfort zone in certain circumstances. Section 5.2.3 describes these adjustments and specifies the
criteria required for such adjustments. The adjustments in Section 5.2.3 are with respect to the upper
limit of the comfort zone determined with the PMV model using an air speed of 0.20 m/s (40 fpm).

There are several computer codes available that predict PMV-PPD. The computer code in Appendix D
is to be used with this standard. If any other version is used, it is the user's responsibility to verify and
document that the version used yields the same results as the code in Appendix D for the conditions for
which it is applied.

5.2.2 Humidity Limits

Systems designed to control humidity shall be able to maintain a humidity ratio at or below 0.012,
which corresponds to a water vapor pressure of 1.910 kPa (0.277 psi) at standard pressure or a dewpoint
temperature of 16.8C (62.2F).

NOTE TO REVIEWERS: (Will be removed prior to publication)
This specific upper humidity limit may result in condensation on building surfaces. While this concern
is beyond the scope of this standard, moisture on surfaces can lead to biological contamination and
damage to building components. ASHRAE Standard 62 provides further guidance on humidity limits in
buildings.

There are no established lower humidity limits for thermal comfort; and consequently, this standard
does not specify a minimum humidity level. However, non-thermal comfort factors such as skin drying,
irritation of mucus membranes, dryness of the eyes, and static electricity generation may place limits on
the acceptability of very low humidity environments.
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5.2.3 Elevated Air Speed

Precise relationships between increased air speed and improved comfort have not been established.
However, this standard allows elevated air speed to be used to increase the maximum temperature for
acceptable comfort acceptability if the affected occupants are able to control the air speed. The amount
that the temperature may be increased is shown in Figure 5.2.3-1. The combinations of air speed and
temperature defined by the lines in this figure result in the same heat loss from the skin. The reference
point for theses curves is the upper temperature limit of the comfort zone and 0.20 m/s (40 fpm) of air
speed. This figure applies to a lightly clothed person (with clothing insulation between 0.5 clo and 0.7 clo)
who is engaged in near sedentary physical activity (with metabolic rates between 1.0 met and 1.3 met).

Figure 5.2.3-1. Air speed required to offset increased temperature.

The indicated increase in temperature pertains to both the mean radiant temperature and the air
temperature. That is, both temperatures increase by the same amount with respect to the starting point.
When the mean radiant temperature is low and the air temperature is high, elevated air speed is less
effective at increasing heat loss. Conversely, elevated air speed is more effective at increasing heat loss
when the mean radiant temperature is high and the air temperature is low. Thus, the curve in Figure 5.2.3-
1 that corresponds to the relative difference between air temperature and mean radiant temperature must be
used. It is acceptable to interpolate between curves for intermediate differences.

Elevated air speed may be used to offset an increase in the air temperature and the mean radiant
temperature by not more than 3.0C (5.4F) above the values for the comfort zone without elevated air
speed. The required air speed may not be higher than 0.8 m/s (160 fpm). Large individual differences
exist between people in regard the preferred air speed. Therefore the elevated air speed must be under
the direct control of the affected occupants and adjustable in steps no greater than 0.15 m/s (30 fpm).
The benefits that can be gained by increasing air speed depend on clothing and activity. Due to increases
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in skin wettedness, the effect of increased speed is greater with elevated activity than with sedentary
activity. Due to increased amounts of exposed skin, the effect of increased air speed is greater with lighter
clothing. Thus Figure 5.2.3-1 is conservative for activity levels above 1.3 met and/or for clothing
insulation less than 0.5 clo and may be applied in these circumstances.

Due to increased body coverage, the effect of increased air speed is less with higher levels of clothing
insulation. Thus, Figure 5.2.3-1 will underestimate the required air speed for clothing insulation greater
than 0.7 clo and should not be applied in these circumstances.


5.2.4 Local Thermal Discomfort

The local thermal discomfort caused by a vertical air temperature difference between the feet and the
head by an asymmetric radiant field, by local convection cooling (draft), or by contact with a hot or cold
floor must be considered in determining conditions for acceptable thermal comfort. Requirements for
these factors are specified in this section.

The requirements specified in this section apply to a lightly clothed person (with clothing insulation
between 0.5 clo and 0.7 clo) engaged in near sedentary physical activity (with metabolic rates between 1.0
met and 1.3 met). With higher metabolic rates and/or with more clothing insulation, people are less
thermally sensitive and consequently the risk of local discomfort is lower. Thus, the requirements of
this section may also be used for metabolic rates greater than 1.3 met and with clothing insulation
greater than 0.7 clo and will be conservative. People are more sensitive to local discomfort when the
whole body is cooler than neutral and less sensitive to local discomfort when the whole body is warmer
than neutral. The requirements of this section are based on environmental temperatures near the center
of the comfort zone. These requirements apply to the entire comfort zone, but may be conservative for
conditions near the upper temperature limits of the comfort zone and may underestimate acceptability at
the lower temperature limits of the comfort zone.

Table 5.2.4-1 specifies the expected percent dissatisfied (PD) associated with each class of thermal
environment for each source of local thermal discomfort. The user of this standard must specify the
class. The criteria for all sources of local thermal discomfort must be met simultaneously at the levels
specified for a particular class (A, B, or C) for an environment to meet the requirements for that class.
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TABLE 5.2.4-1. Percentage of dissatisfied (DR and PD) due to local discomfort from various sources
(PR) or from draft (DR) for different classes of thermal environment.


Class
DR due to
draft

PD due to vertical
air temperature
difference
PD due to warm
or cool floors, or
warmed or
cooled ceilings
PD due to
radiant
asymmetry


A

< 10

< 3

< 10

< 5

B

< 20

< 5

< 10

< 5

C

< 20

< 10


< 15

< 10


5.2.4.1 Radiant Temperature Asymmetry

The thermal radiation field about the body may be non-uniform due to hot and cold surfaces and direct
sunlight. This asymmetry may cause local discomfort and reduce the thermal acceptability of the space.
In general, people are more sensitive to asymmetric radiation caused by a warm ceiling than that caused
by hot and cold vertical surfaces. Figure 5.2.4.1-1 gives the predicted percentage of dissatisfied
occupants as a function of the radiant temperature asymmetry caused by a warm ceiling, a cold wall, a
cool ceiling, or a warm wall.

Figure 5.2.4.1-1. Local thermal discomfort caused by radiant asymmetry.

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The limits for radiant temperature asymmetry are specified in Table 5.2.4.1-1. Alternatively, Figure
5.4.2.1-1 may be used in conjunction with the PD limits from Table 5.2.4-1 to determine the allowable
radiant asymmetry.

TABLE 5.2.4.1-1. Allowable radiant temperature asymmetry for the three classes of thermal
environment.

Class

Radiant temperature asymmetry C (F)
Warm ceiling Cool wall Cool ceiling Warm wall
A < 5 (9.0) < 10 (18.0) < 14 (25.2) < 23 (41.4)
B < 5 (9.0) < 10 (18.0) < 14 (25.2) < 23 (41.4)
C < 7 (12.6) < 13 (23.4) < 18 (32.4) < 35 (63.0)


5.2.4.2 Draft

Draft is unwanted local cooling of the body caused by air movement. Draft sensation depends on the air
speed, the air temperature, the turbulence intensity, the activity, and the clothing. Sensitivity to draft is
greatest where the skin is not covered by clothing, especially the head region comprising the head, neck
and shoulders and the leg region comprising the ankles, feet and legs. The requirements in this section
Section 5.2.4.2 are based on sensitivity to draft in the head region with airflow from behind and may be
conservative for some locations on the body and for some directions of airflow.

Class A
(DR = 10%)
Class B and C
(DR = 20%)
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Figure 5.2.4.2-1. Allowable mean air speed as a function of air temperature and turbulence intensity for
Class A thermal environments and for Class B and C thermal environments. Class C is the same as
Class B.

The maximum allowable air speed for each class of environment is specified in Figure 5.2.4.2.1 as a
function of air temperature and turbulence intensity. Alternatively, the following equation may be used
for determining the maximum allowable air speed. The predicted percentage of people dissatisfied due
to annoyance by draft (DR) is given by

DR = ((34-t
a
)*(v-0.05)
0.62
)*(0.37*v*Tu+3.14)

where: DR is the predicted percentage of people dissatisfied due to draft;

t
a
is the local air temperature in degrees Celsius;
v is the local mean air speed in m/s based on v
a
the mean velocity;
Tu is the local turbulence intensity in percent.

For t
a
in degree F, v in fpm and Tu in %:

DR = ((93.2-t
a
)*(v-10)
0.62
)*(0.00004*v*Tu + 0.066)

For v< 0.05 m/s (10 fpm) use v = 0.05 m/s (10 fpm).
For DR>100%, use DR =100%.

The values of DR predicted from this equation must be within the limits specified for draft in Table
5.2.4-1. On average the turbulence intensity in a large part of the occupied zone of rooms with mixing
ventilation is around 35% and 20% in rooms with displacement ventilation or without mechanical
ventilation. These values may be used in the above equation when the turbulence intensity is not
measured.

The criteria specified in Section 5.2.4.2 do not apply to the use of elevated air speed in Section 5.2.3.
However, when occupants choose to turn off the elevated air speed, these criteria apply.

5.2.4.3 Vertical Air Temperature Difference

Thermal stratification that results in the air temperature at the head level being warmer than at the ankle
level may cause thermal discomfort. This section specifies allowable differences between the air
temperature at head level and the air temperature at ankle level. Figure 5.2.4.3-1 gives the predicted
percentage of dissatisfied occupants as a function of the air temperature difference where the head level
is warmer than the ankle level. Thermal stratification in the opposite direction is rare, is perceived more
favorably by occupants, and is not addressed in this standard.
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Figure 5.2.4.3-1. Local thermal discomfort caused by vertical temperature differences.

The allowable differences in air temperature from the ankle level to the head level may be determined
from Table 5.2.4.3-1. Alternatively, Figure 5.2.4.3-1 may be used in conjunction with the PD limits for
vertical temperature differences in Table 5.2.4-1 to determine the allowable differences in air
temperature from the ankle level to the head level.


TABLE 5.2.4.3-1. Allowable vertical air temperature difference between head and ankles for the three
classes of thermal environment.


Class

Vertical air temperature difference C (F)
A < 2 (< 3.6)
B < 3 (< 5.4)
C < 4 (< 7.2 )


5.2.4.4 Floor Surface Temperature

Occupants may feel uncomfortable due to contact with floor surfaces that are too warm or too cool. The
temperature of the floor, rather than the material of the floor covering, is the most important factor for
foot thermal comfort for people wearing shoes. Figure 5.2.4.4-1 gives the predicted percentage of
dissatisfied occupants as a function of floor temperature. The criteria in this sectionSection 5.2.4.4 are
based on people wearing lightweight indoor shoes. These criteria may also be used for people wearing
heavier footgear but may be conservative. This standard does not address the floor temperature required
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for people not wearing shoes. Nor does itThis standard does not address acceptable floor temperatures
when people sit on the floor.



Figure 5.2.4.4-1. Local discomfort caused by warm and cool floors.


The limits for floor temperature are specified in Table 5.2.4.4-1. Alternatively, Figure 5.2.4.4-1 may be
used in conjunction with the PD limits from Table 5.2.4-1 to determine the allowable floor temperature
range.



TABLE 5.2.4.4-1. Allowable range of the floor temperature for the three classes of the thermal
environment.


Class

Range of surface temperature of the floor C (
o
F)

A

19 29 (66.2 - 84.2)

B

19 - 29 (66.2 84.2)

C

17 - 31 (62.6 - 87.8)

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5.2.5 Temperature Variations with Time

Fluctuations in the air temperature and/or mean radiant temperature may affect the thermal comfort of
occupants. Those fluctuations under the direct control of the individual occupant do not have a negative
impact on thermal comfort and the requirements of this section 5.2.5 do not apply to these fluctuations.
Fluctuations which that occur due to factors not under the direct control of the individual occupant (e.g.,
cycling from thermostatic control) may have a negative effect on comfort and the requirements of this
sectionSection 5.2.5 do apply to these fluctuations. Fluctuations that occupants experience as a result of
moving between locations with different environmental conditions are allowed as long as the conditions
at all of these locations are within the comfort zone for these moving occupants.

5.2.5.1 Cyclic Variations

Cyclic variations refer to those situations werewhere the operative temperature repeatedly rises and falls
and the period of these variations is not greater than 15 minutes. If the period of the fluctuation cycle
exceeds 15 minutes, the variation is treated as a drift or ramp in operative temperature and the
requirements of Section 5.2.5.2 apply. In some situations, variations with a period not greater than 15
minutes are superimposed on variations with a longer period. In these situations, the requirements of
Section 5.2.5.1 apply to the component of the variation with a period not greater than 15 minutes and the
requirements of sSection 5.2.5.2 apply to the component of the variation with a period greater than 15
minutes.

Table 5.2.5.1-1 specifies the maximum allowable peak-to-peak cyclic variation in operative temperature
for each class of thermal environment.

Table 5.2.5.1-1. Allowable cyclic operative temperature variation.

Class of Thermal Environment Allowable Peak-to-Peak Variation
in Operative Temperature,
o
C (
o
F)
Class A 0.8 (1.5)
Class B 1.1 (2.0)
Class C 1.4 (2.5)


5.2.5.2 Drifts or Ramps

Temperature drifts and ramps are monotonic, non-cyclic changes in operative temperature. The
requirements of this section also apply to cyclic variations with a period greater than 15 minutes.
Generally, drifts refer to passive temperature changes of the enclosed space, and ramps refer to actively
controlled temperature changes. The requirements of this section are the same for drifts and ramps, and
they. The requirements of this section apply to all three classes of thermal environment.

Table 5.2.5.2-1 specifies the maximum change in operative temperature allowed during a period of time.
For any given time period, the most restrictive requirements from table 5.2.5.2-1 apply. For example,
the operative temperature may not change more than 2.2
o
C (4.0
o
F) during a 1.0 hr period, and it also
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may not change more than 1.1
o
C (2.0
o
F) during any 0.25 hr period within that 1.0 hr period. If
variations are created as a result of control or adjustments by the user, higher values may be acceptable.

Table 5.2.5.2-1 Limits on Temperature Drifts and Ramps

Time Period 0.25 hr 0.5 hr 1.0 hr 2 hr 4 hr
Maximum Operative
Temperature Change Allowed
1.1
o
C
(2.0
o
F)
1.7
o
C
(3.0
o
F)
2.2
o
C
(4.0
o
F)
2.8
o
C
(5.0
o
F)
3.3
o
C
(6.0
o
F)


5.3 Optional Method for Determining Acceptable Thermal Conditions in Naturally Conditioned
Spaces

For the purpose of this standard, occupant-controlled naturally conditioned spaces are those spaces
where the thermal conditions of the space are regulated primarily by the occupants through opening and
closing of the windows. Field experiments have shown that occupants thermal responses in such
spaces depends in part on the outdoor climate and differs may differ from thermal responses in buildings
with centralized HVAC systems primarily because of the different thermal experiences, changes in
clothing, availability of control, and shifts in occupant expectations. This optional method is intended
for such spaces.

In order for this optional method to apply, the space in question must be equipped with operable
windows which that open to the outdoors and whichthat can be readily opened and adjusted by the
occupants of the space. There must be no mechanical cooling system for the space (e.g., refrigerated
air-conditioning, radiant cooling, or desiccant cooling). Mechanical ventilation with unconditioned air
may be utilized, but opening and closing of windows must be the primary means of regulating the
thermal conditions in the space. The space may be provided a heating system, but this optional method
does not apply when the heating system is in operation. This optional methodIt applies only to spaces
where the occupants are engaged in near sedentary physical activities, with metabolic rates ranging from
1.0 met to 1.3 met. See Appendix A for estimation of metabolic rates. This optional method applies only
to spaces where the occupants may freely adapt their clothing to the indoor and/or outdoor thermal
conditions.

Allowable indoor operative temperatures for spaces that meet these criteria may be determined from
Figure 5.3.-1. This figure includes two sets of operative temperature limits, one for 80% acceptability
and one for 90% acceptability. The 80% acceptability limits are for typical applications and should be
used when other information is not available. The 90% acceptability limits may be used when a higher
standard of thermal comfort is desired. Figure 5.3.-1 is based on an adaptive model of thermal comfort
that is, derived from a global database of 21,000 measurements,taken primarily in office buildings.







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Fig 5.3.-1. Acceptable operative temperature ranges for naturally conditioned spaces. (Note to reviewers:
Drawing modified from first public review draft to improve legibility, but no content was changed.)

The allowable operative temperature limits in Figure 5.3-1 may not be extrapolated to outdoor
temperatures above and below the end points of the curves in thatthis figure. If the mean monthly
outdoor temperature is less than 10

C (50

F) or greater than 33.5

C (92.3

F), this option may not be used

and no specific guidance for naturally conditioned spaces is included in this standard.

Figure 5.3-1 accounts for local thermal discomfort effects in typical buildings, so and it is not
necesarrynecessary to address these factors when using this option. However, if there is reason to
believe that local thermal discomfort is a problem, the criteria in section 5.2.4 may be applied.

Figure 5.3-1 alreadyalso accounts for peoples clothing adaptionadaptation in naturally conditioned
spaces by relating the acceptable range of indoor temperatures to the outdoor climate, and it is not
necessary to estimate the clothing values for the space.

No humidity or air speed limits are required when this option is used.


5.4 Description of Thermal Environmental Variables

The following description of the environmental variables is for the purpose of understanding their use in
Section 5. It is not intended to be a measurement specification. Section 7 specifies measurement
requirements. If there is a discrepancy between the descriptions in this sectionSection 5.4 and the
requirements in Section 7, then the requirements in Section 7 supercede the descriptions in this
sectionSection 5.4 for the purpose of measurement.
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
5 10 15 20 25 30 35
mean monthly outdoor air temperature (
o
C)
i
n
d
o
o
r

o
p
e
r
a
t
i
v
e

t
e
m
p
e
r
a
t
u
r
e

(
o
C

)
80% acceptability limits
90% acceptability limits
50 F 59 F 68 F 77 F 86 F 95 F
86.0 F
82.4 F
78.8 F
75.2 F
71.6 F
68.0 F
64.4 F
60.8 F
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For the purposes of Section 5, the thermal environment is defined with respect to the occupant.

Air temperature is the average temperature of the air surrounding an occupant. The average is with
respect to location and time. As a minimum, the spatial average is the numerical average of the air
temperature at the ankle level, the waist level and the head level. These levels are 0.1 m, 0.6 m and 1.1
m (4 in., 24 in. and 43 in.) respectively for seated occupants and 0.1 m, 1.1 m and 1.7 m (4 in., 43 in. and
67 in.) for standing occupants. Intermediate, equally spaced locations may also be included in the average.
When the occupant is in a directed airflow, the air temperature on the upstream side should be used. As a
minimum, the temporal average is a three-minute average with at least 18 equally spaced points in time.
However, the period may extend up to 15 minutes to average cyclic fluctuations if necessary. The
temporal average applies to all locations in the spatial average.

Local air temperature is defined in the same way as the air temperature except that it refers to a single
level (e.g. head level). At least one location is required at this level. However, multiple locations
around the body may be included to determine a better average.

Mean radiant temperature is defined as the temperature of a uniform, black enclosure that exchanges
the same amount of thermal radiation with the occupant as the actual enclosure. It is a single value for
the entire body and may be considered a spatial average of the temperature of surfaces surrounding the
occupant weighted by their view factors with respect to the occupant. See Chapter 8 in the, 2001 1997
ASHRAE Handbook--Fundamentals
3
for a more complete description of mean radiant temperature. For
the purpose of Section 5, mean radiant temperature is also a time-averaged value. As a minimum, the
temporal average is a three-minute average with at least 18 equally spaced points in time. However, the
period may extend up to 15 minutes to average cyclic fluctuations if necessary.

Operative temperature is the average of the air temperature and the mean radiant temperature
weighted respectively by the convection heat transfer coefficient and the linearized radiation heat
transfer coefficient for the occupant. See Chapter 8 in the, 2001 1997 ASHRAE Handbook--
Fundamentals
3
for a more complete description of operative temperature. For occupants engaged in
near sedentary physical activity (with metabolic rates between 1.0 met and 1.3 met), not in direct
sunlight, and not exposed to air velocities greater than 0.20 m/s (40 fpm), the relationship can be
approximated with acceptable accuracy by

t
o
= (t
a
+ t
r
) / 2
where
t
o
is the operative temperature,
t
a
is the air temperature, and
t
r
is the mean radiant temperature.

Radiant asymmetry is the difference between the plane radiant temperature in opposite directions. The
plane radiant temperature is defined similarly to mean radiant temperature except that it is with respect
to a small planar surface element exposed to the thermal radiation from surfaces from one side of that
plane. The vertical radiant asymmetry is with plane radiant temperatures in the upward and downward
direction. The horizontal radiant asymmetry is the maximum difference between opposite plane radiant
temperatures for all horizontal directions. The radiant asymmetry is determined at the waist level, 0.6 m
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(24 in) for a seated occupant and 1.1 m (43 in) for a standing occupant. Time averaging for radiant
asymmetry is the same as for mean radiant temperature. See Chapter 8 in the 2001 ASHRAE Handbook-
-Fundamentals
3
1997 for a more complete description of plane radiant temperature and radiant
asymmetry.

Floor temperature t
f
, C (F) is the surface temperature of the floor when it is in contact with the
occupant's shoes. Since floor temperatures seldom change rapidly, time averaging does not need to be
considered.

Mean monthly outdoor temperature is the arithmetic average of the means of the daily minimum and
daily maximum mean daily minimum and mean daily maximum outdoor (dry bulb) temperatures for the
preceeding 30 daysmonth in question.

Air speed is the average speed of the air to which the body is exposed. The average is with respect to
location and time. Time averaging and spatial averaging are the same as for air temperature. However,
the time averaging period extends only to three minutes. Variations that occur over a period greater than
three minutes should be treated as two multiple different air speeds.

Turbulence intensity is the ratio of the standard deviation of the airspeed with respect to time and the
time-averaged airspeed. The turbulence intensity is primarily for the head/shoulder portions of the
body, the 1.1 m (43 in) level for seated occupants and the 1.7 m (67 in.) level for standing occupants. It
may also apply to the ankle/lower leg areas if they are not covered with clothing, the 0.1 m (4 in.) level
for both standing and seated occupants.

Humidity is a general reference to the moisture content of the air. It may be expressed in terms of several
thermodynamic variables including vapor pressure, dew point temperature, and humidity ratio. It is
spatially and temporally averaged in the same manner as air temperature.


6. Compliance

6.1 Design

The scope of this standard does not include specific guidance regarding mechanical systems, control
systems, or the thermal envelopes for spaces. Building systems (combination of mechanical systems,
control systems, and thermal envelopes must should be designed so that, at design conditions, they are
able to maintain the space at conditions within the range specified by one of the methods in this
standard. Additionally, the mechanical systems, control systems, and thermal envelopes must should be
designed so that they are able to maintain the space at conditions within the range specified in this
standard at all combinations of less extreme conditions which that are expected to occur. The less
extreme conditions can include both internal loads and the external environment. The system should
have controls that enable it to meet comfort requirements at less than full system capacity.

The method and design conditions appropriate for the intended use of the building shall should be
selected by the design team and owner or owners representative (e.g., owners agent, developer, or
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equivalent). Design conditions shall should be documented in accordance withper Section 6.1.1 and.
Design conditions shall should include an appropriate exceedance level.

Design weather data are statistically based and established to explicitly acknowledge certain percentages
of exceedance (i.e., 1% design, 4 month summer basis, 29 hours of exceedance) This recognizes the
impracticality of providing an HVAC system that can meet all loads under all weather or operating
conditions encountered in its lifetime. Thus, in practice, the requirements of Section 5 may not be met
during excursions from the design conditions. Also, weather based exceedance will usually be less than
indicated by the exceedance percentage because other design loads will not often be concurrent. Because
of differences in metabolic rates between individuals and the resultant differences in response to the
environment, actual operating building temperatures cannot be specified in this standard.

6.1.1 Documentation

Complete plans, descriptions, component literature, and operation and maintenance instructions for the
building systems should be provided and maintained. These should include, but not be limited to,
building system design specifications and design intent as follows:
Note: some of the sections below may not be applicable to naturally ventilated conditioned buildings.

1. The design criteria of the system in terms of indoor temperature and humidity, including any
tolerance or range, based on stated design outdoor ambient conditions and total indoor loads, should be
stated. Values assumed for comfort parameters, including clothing and metabolic rate, used in
calculation of design temperatures, including clothing and metabolic rate, should be clearly stated.

2. The system input or output capacities necessary to attain the design indoor conditions at design
outdoor ambient conditions should be stated as well as the full input or output capacities of the system
as supplied and installed.

3. The limitations of the system to control the environment of the zone (s) should be stated whether
based on temperature, humidity, ventilation, time of week, time of day, or seasonal criteria.

4. The overall space supplied by the system should be shown in a plan view layout, with individual
zones within it identified. All registers or terminal units should be shown and identified with type, flow,
or radiant value.

5. Significant structural and decor items should be shown and identified if they affect indoor comfort.
Notes should be provided to identify which areas within a space and whatwhich locations relative to
registers, terminal units, relief grills, and control sensors should not be obstructed in order to avoid
negatively affecting indoor comfort. as this would negatively affect indoor comfort.

6. Areas within any zone that lie outside the comfort control areas, where people should not be
permanently located, should be identified.

7. Locations of all occupant adjustable controls should be identified, and each should be provided with
a legend describing what which zone(s) it controls, whatwhich function(s) it controls, how it is to be
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adjusted, the range of effect it can have, and the recommended setting for various times of day, season,
or occupancy load.

8. If more than one comfort level is available for any zone(s), they should be identified as A, B, C, etc.,
with A being the narrowest range (highest comfort), and the specifications as above should be provided
for each, along with the relative seasonal energy usage for each at 80 % of design ambient.

9. A control schematic should be provided in block diagram with sensors, adjustable controls, and
actuators accurately identified for each zone. If zone control systems are independent but identical, one
diagram is sufficient if identified for which zones it applies. If zones are interdependent or interactive,
their control diagram should be shown in total on one block diagram with the point(s) of interconnection
identified.

10. The general maintenance, operation and performance of the building systems should be stated,
followed by more specific comments on the maintenance and operation of the automatic controls and
manually adjustable controls, and the response of the system to each. Where necessary, specific
seasonal settings of manual controls should be stated, as alsoand major system changeovers that are
required to be performed by a professional service agency should be identified.

11. Specific limits in the adjustment of manual controls should be stated. Recommendations for
seasonal settings on these controls should be stated, along with the degree of manual change that should
be made at any one time and the waiting time between adjustments when, in trying to fine tune the
system. A maintenance and inspection schedule for all thermal environmental related building systems
should be provided.

12. Locations of all occupant adjustable controls should be identified, and each should be provided with
a legend describing what zone (s) it controls and what function (s) it controls.

12. Assumed electrical load for lighting and equipment in occupied spaces (including diversity
considerations) used in HVAC load calculations should be documented, along with any other significant
thermal and moisture loads assumed in HVAC load calculations and any other assumptions upon which
HVAC and control design is based.


6.2 Commissioning

Commissioning should be performed peras described in Section 7 to demonstrate that the building
systems can be operated to meet the requirements of Section 5 according to the design intent and under
design conditions inclusive of less severe conditions, as documented perin Section 6.1.1.


7. Evaluation of the Thermal Environment

At the design stage, the thermal environment may be evaluated by calculations. Simple hand
calculations and computer models of buildings and systems are available for this purpose. In existing
buildings, full-scale laboratory testing, by commissioning and during operation the thermal environment
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may be evaluated based on measurements. In existing buildings the thermal environment may be
evaluated based on measurements conducted during building operations. Full scale laboratory testing
may provide a more controlled validation, however.


7.1 Measuring Device Criteria

The measuring instrumentation used shall meet the requirements forto measuring range and accuracy
given in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 70-90 1991
4
or 113-1990,
5
or in ISO 7726,
1
and the referenced
source shall be so identified.

Guidance- NOTE TO REVIEWERS: (Will be removed prior to publication)
The referenced ASHRAE standards allow a different specification for measurement of air speed than the
ISO standard, depending on whether turbulence intensity is to be measured. Instruments with not
sufficiently short time constant can be used to measure average speed but not turbulence intensity.
When no measurement of turbulence intensity is required, the time constant of the device used to
measure air speed is allowed to be longer.


7.2 Measurement Positions

7.2.1 Location of Measurements

Measurements shall be made in occupied zones of the building at locations where the occupants are
known to or are expected to spend their time.

Such locations might be workstation or seating areas, depending on the function of the space. In occupied
rooms, measurements should be taken at a representative sample of occupant locations spread throughout
the occupied zone. In unoccupied rooms, the evaluator should make a good faith estimate of the most
significant future occupant locations within the room and make appropriate measurements.

If occupancy distribution cannot be estimated, then the measurement locations shall be as follows:
(a) in the center of the room or zone
(b) 1.0 m (23.3 ft) inward from the center of each of the room's walls. In the case of exterior walls with
windows, the measurement location should be 1.0 m (23.3 ft) inward from the center of the largest
window.

In either case, measurements should be taken in locations where the most extreme values of the thermal
parameters are estimated or observed to occur. Typical examples might be near windows, diffuser outlets,
corners, and entries. Measurements are to be made sufficiently away from the boundaries of the occupied
zone and from any surfaces to allow for proper circulation around measurement sensors with positions as
described below.

Absolute humidity need only be determined only at one location within the occupied zone in each occupied
room or HVAC controlled zone provided it can be demonstrated that there is no reason to expect large
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humidity variations within that space. Otherwise, absolute humidity shall be measured at all locations
defined above.

7.2.2 Height Above Floor of Measurements

Air temperature and air speed shall be measured at the 0.1, 0.6 and 1.1 m (4, 24 and 43 in.) levels for
sedentary occupants at the locations specified in Section 7.2.1. Standing activity measurements shall be
made at the 0.1, 1.1 and 1.7 m (4, 43 and 67 in.) levels. Operative temperature or PMV-PPD shall be
measured or calculated at the 0.6 m (24 in.) level for seated occupants and the 1.1 m (43 in.) level for
standing occupants.

Radiant asymmetry shall be measured at the 0.6 m (24 in.) level for seated occupants and the 1.1 m (43 in.)
for standing occupants. If desk-level furniture (which is in place) blocks the view of strong radiant sources
and sinks, the measurements are to be taken above desktop level. Floor surface temperatures are to be
measured with the anticipated floor coverings installed. Humidity shall be measured at any level within
the occupied zone if only one measurement location is required. Otherwise it shall be measured at the 0.6
m (24 in.) level for seated occupants and the 1.1 m (43 in.) level for standing occupants.

7.3 Measurement Periods

7.3.1 Air Speed

The measuring period for determining the average air speed at any location shall be 3 minutes. Turbulence
intensity is measured in the same period by calculating the ratio of the standard deviation for the period to
the average air speed. (See Section 3 for definition of response time and its relation to the time constant.)

7.3.2 Temperature Cycles and Drifts

For determining compliance with the non-steady -state requirements of Section 5, the rate of change of
operative temperature is used. It is the difference between maximum and minimum operative temperatures
measured during the same cycle, divided by the elapsed time in minutes:

Rate of change (degrees/h) = 60(t
o
max - t
o
min) / time (minutes)

The measurements shall be made every five minutes or less for at least two hours to establish the nature of
the temperature cycle. The use of an automatic recorder is the preferred method of measurement; however,
it is possible to make the measurements required in this section without the use of recording equipment.

7.3.3 Clothing and Activity.

In buildings, it may be appropriate to measure the clothing and activity levels of the occupants. These shall
be estimated in the form of mean values over a period of 0.5 to 1.0 hour immediately prior to measuring
the thermal parameters.
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7.4 Measuring Conditions.

In order to determine the effectiveness of the building system at providing the environmental conditions
specified in this Sstandard 55, measurements shall be made under the following conditions.

To test during the heating period (winter conditions), the measurements required shall be made when the
indoor-outdoor temperature difference is not less than 50% of the difference used for design and with
cloudy to partly cloudy sky conditions. If these sky conditions are rare and not representative of the sky
conditions used for design, then sky conditions representative of design conditions are acceptable.

To test during the cooling period (summer conditions) the measurements required shall be made when the
outdoor-indoor temperature difference and humidity difference are not less than 50% of the differences
used for design and with clear to partly cloudy sky conditions. If these sky conditions are rare and not
representative of the sky conditions used for design, then sky conditions representative of design
conditions are acceptable.

To test interior zones of large buildings, the measurements required shall be made with the zone loaded to
at least 50% of the design load for at least one complete cycle of the HVAC system, if the system is not
proportionally controlled. Simulation of heat generated by occupants is recommended.

7.5 Mechanical Equipment Operating Conditions

In order to determine appropriate corrective actions following the use of this Sstandard 55 to analyze the
environment, the following operations of the mechanical system should be measured concurrently with the
environmental data.

Air supply rate into the space being measured
Room/supply air temperature differential
Type and location of room diffuser or air outlet
Discharge air speed
Perimeter heat type, location and status
Return grille location and size
Type of air supply system if known
Surface temperatures of heated or cooled surfaces
Water supply and return temperatures of hydronic systems.

7.6 Validating the Thermal Environment

7.6.1 Define Criteria

Before validating a thermal environment, the comfort criteria, specified by the design engineer and the
owner, must be defined. From this definition, the validation or commissioning team will evaluate the
systems ability to meet and maintain the desired comfort level(s). The comfort criteria definition must
outline, but not be limited to, the following:
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Temperature (air, radiant, surface)
Humidity
Air speed

The environmental conditions must be specified as well to ensure measurements taken correspond
correctly to the design parameters. Environmental conditions required are, but again are not limited to, the
following:

Outdoor temperature design conditions
Outdoor humidity design conditions
Clothing (seasonal)
Activity expected

7.6.2 Validation Methods

In order to determine the thermal environments ability to meet the defined criteria as outlined in Section
7.6.1 above, there are two methods (one described in Sections 7.6.2.1 and the other in Section 7.6.2.2) that
can be implemented. The first method of validating the thermal environment commissioning is to
statistically determine occupant satisfaction through the evaluation of survey results. The second is to
technically establish comfort conditions through the analysis of environment variables.

7.6.2.1 Survey Occupants

The purpose of ASHRAE this Sstandard 55, is to ensure that a room, building, etc, is comfortable for the
majority (at least 80%) of the occupants. Therefore, an effective way to evaluate the environmental
conditions is to survey the occupants. This survey should be performed for every operating mode, in every
design condition. This would require a survey check sheet to be provided by the team responsible for the
commissioning validating the thermal environment of the space. The sheet shall have, as a minimum, the
following data for the occupant to fill in:

Occupants name, date & time
Approximate outside air temperature
Clear sky/ Oovercast (if applicable)
Seasonal conditions
Occupants clothing
Occupants activity level
Applicable Eequipment
General Tthermal Ccomfort level
Occupants location

In addition to the occupants data, space should be provided for the surveyor to number the survey,
summarize the results, and sign his/her name. A Ssample check sheet and clothing table are provided in
Appendix E.

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7.6.2.2 Analyze Environment Variables

The second method for evaluating the comfort conditions is to analyze specific environmental data for
compliance with the design criteria. Each application of commissioning for validating the thermal comfort
environment is unique. A specific test plan will be required to accommodate the project scope.

Assess the environment for which comfort conditions are going to be verified. Determine the need to
verify floor surface temperature, vertical temperature difference and radiant temperature asymmetry.
When this need exists, it is important to ensure the maximum potential for variance is exploited. (e.g., take
radiant asymmetry temperature reading on a sunny day with the blinds open.)

Under all circumstances expected operating conditions, air speed (non-directional), air temperature and
humidity shall be verified.

Verify satisfactory air speed with a group of readings taken at a strategic location with in the space.
For VAV systems, readings shall be taken at maximum flow with minimum supply air temperature.
Determine the ideal best location for providing accurate air temperature and humidity readings. Proof
of performance for both air temperature and humidity shall require trended data.

Where variables are going to be trended, successful comfort control shall be a function of steady state
performance. Steady state shall require that the trended variable remain within a specified range without
cycling. Cycling is defined as fluctuation over 50% of the specified range every 15 minutes or more
frequently. This verification shall include trending variables for at least one occupied cycle during each
seasonal condition. When thermal conditions in the occupied zone have a high sensitivity to time of day
and weather conditions, the measurement shall be made such that the high and low extremes of the
thermal parameters are determined. ASHRAE Standard 113-1990
5
offers a procedure for determining
air speed and temperature variations in building spaces and provides additional guidance for the
measurement of mechanical equipment parameters. (NOTE to reviewers: These last two sentences were
originally a footnote in the prior draft, and are being moved to the main body of text)

7.6.3 Documentation

The effort of validation also involves ensuring a thoroughly documented process. Which ever method of
validating the thermal environment commissioning is chosen, the process must be well documented and
turned over to the design engineer and the owner for approval and for their records.

7.6.3.1 Documenting Surveys

When surveying the occupants of a building are surveyed, as outlined in section 7.6.2.1, the survey method
must be developed, written, and turned over, with the sample survey sheets, to the design engineer and the
owner for review and approval. At the completion of the survey, the survey sheets and analysis of the data
shall be turned over to the design engineer and the owner for review and sign-off of the commissioning
validation process.

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7.6.3.2 Documenting Variable Analysis

For analysis of the environmental variables outlined in Section 9.2.27.6.2, the trend logs and data analysis
must be submitted for review by the design engineer and the owner. Again, the method of trending must
be included with this submission, if it has not been provided prior to commissioning validation, for
approval.
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8. References

1. ISO 7726:1998, Ergonomics of the thermal environment -- Instruments for measuring physical
quantities

2. ISO 7730:1994, Moderate thermal environments -- Determination of the PMV and PPD indices and
specification of the conditions for thermal comfort

3. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 70-1991, Method of Testing for Rating the Performance of Air Outlets
and Inlets

4. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 113-1990, Method of Testing for Room Air Diffusion

5. 2001 ASHRAE Handbook--Fundamentals, 2001

6. ASHRAE Thermal Comfort Tool CD. This CD, which uses dual units, provides an interface for
calculating thermal comfort parameters and making thermal comfort predictions using several thermal
comfort models. The calculations performed on the CD are based upon equations, algorithms and
models from literature cited on the CD. Available from ASHRAE (Item Code 94030).


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(This is a normative appendix and is part of this standard.)

Appendix A - Activity Levels

Metabolic Rates for Typical Tasks
_______________________________________________________________________________
Metabolic Rate
Activity met units W/m
2
(BTU/hft
2
)
________________________________________________________________________________
Resting
Sleeping 0.7 40 (13)
Reclining 0.8 45 (15)
Seated, quiet 1.0 60 (18)
Standing, relaxed 1.2 70 (22)
Walking (on level surface)
0.9 m/s, 3.2 km/h, 2.0 mph 2.0 115 (37)
1.2 m/s, 4.3 km/h, 2.7 mph 2.6 150 (48)
1.8 m/s, 6.8 km/h, 4.2 mph 3.8 220 (70)
Office Activities
Seated, reading or writing 1.0 60 (18)
Typing 1.1 65 (20)
Filing, seated 1.2 70 (22)
Filing, standing 1.4 80 (26)
Walking about 1.7 100 (31)
Lifting/packing 2.1 120 (39)
Driving/Flying
Automobile 1.0-2.0 60-115 (18-37)
Aircraft, routine 1.2 70 (22)
Aircraft, instrument landing 1.8 105 (33)
Aircraft, combat 2.4 140 (44)
Heavy vehicle 3.2 185 (59)
Miscellaneous Occupational Activities
Cooking 1.6-2.0 95-115 (29-37)
House cleaning 2.0-3.4 115-200 (37-63)
Seated, heavy limb movement 2.2 130 (41)
Machine work
sawing (table saw) 1.8 105 (33)
light (electrical industry) 2.0-2.4 115-140 (37-44)
heavy 4.0 235 (74)
Handling 50 kg (100 lb) bags 4.0 235 (74)
Pick and shovel work 4.0-4.8 235-280 (74-88)
Miscellaneous Leisure Activities
Dancing, social 2.4-4.4 140-255 (44-81)
Calisthenics/exercise 3.0-4.0 175-235 (55-74)
Tennis, singles 3.6-4.0 210-270 (66-74)
Basketball 5.0-7.6 290-440 (92-140)
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Wrestling, competitive 7.0-8.7 410-505 (129-160)

Use of Metabolic Rate Data

These data are reproduced from Chapter 8 of the 1997 2001 ASHRAE Handbook--Fundamentals. This
handbook chapter provides additional information for estimating and measuring activity levels. General
guidelines for the use of these data follow.

Every activity that may be of interest is not included in this table. Users of this standard should use their
judgment to match the activities being considered to comparable activities in the table. Some of the data in
this table are reported as a range and some as a single value. The format for a given entry is based on the
original data source and is not an indication of when a range of values should or should not be utilized.
For all activities except sedentary activities, the metabolic rate for a given activity is likely to have a
substantial range of variation that depends on the individual performing the task and the circumstances
under which the task is performed.

A time-weighted average metabolic rate may be used for individuals with activities that vary over a period
of one hour or less. For example, a person that typically spends 30 minutes out of each hour
"lifting/packing," 15 minutes "filing, standing," and 15 minutes "walking about" has an average metabolic
rate of 0.50 x 2.1+0.25 x 1.4+0.25 x 1.7=1.8 met. Such averaging should not be applied when the period
of variation is greater than one hour. For example, a person that is engaged in "lifting/packing" for one
hour and then "filing, standing" the next hour should be treated as having two distinct metabolic rates.

As metabolic rates increase above 1.0 met, the evaporation of sweat becomes a more and more important
factor for thermal comfort. The PMV method does not fully account for this factor, and this standard
should not be applied to situations where the time-averaged metabolic rate is above 2.0 met. Typically,
rest breaks (scheduled or hidden) or other operational factors (get parts, move products, etc.) combine to
limit time-weighted metabolic rates to about 2.0 met in most applications.

Time averaging of metabolic rates only applies to an individual. The metabolic rates associated with the
activities of various individuals in a space may not be averaged to find a single, average metabolic rate to
be applied to that space. The range of activities of different individuals in the space and the environmental
conditions required for those activities should be considered in applying this standard. For example, the
customers in a restaurant may have a metabolic rate near 1.0 met while the servers may have metabolic rate
closer to 2.0 met. Each of these groups of occupants should be considered separately in determining the
conditions required for comfort. In some situations, it will not be possible to provide an acceptable level or
the same level of comfort to all disparate groups of occupants (e.g., restaurant customers and servers).

The metabolic rates in this table were determined when the subjects thermal sensation was close to
neutral. It is not yet known the extent to which people may modify their metabolic rate to decrease
warm discomfort.
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Appendix B - Clothing Insulation

The amount of thermal insulation worn by a person has a substantial impact on thermal comfort and is
an important variable in applying this standard. Clothing insulation is expressed in a number of
waysforms. In this standard, the clothing insulation of an ensemble expressed as a clo-value (I
cl
) is
used. Users not familiar with clothing insulation terminology are referred to Chapter 8, 2001 ASHRAE
Handbook--Fundamentals for more information.

The insulation provided by clothing can be determined by a variety of means and if accurate data are
available from other sources, such as measurement with thermal manikins, those data may be used.
When such information is not available, the tables in this appendix may be used to estimate clothing
insulation using one of the methods described below. Regardless of the source of the clothing insulation
value, this standard should not be used with clothing ensembles with more than 1.5 clo of insulation.
Also, this standard should not be used with clothing that is highly impermeable to moisture transport
(e.g., chemical protective clothing, rain gear, etc.).

Three methods for estimating clothing insulation are presented. The methods are listed in order of
accuracy and should be used in this order of preference.

Method 1: Table B1 lists the insulation provided by a variety of common clothing ensembles. If
the ensemble in question matches reasonably well with one of the ensembles in this table, then
the indicated value of I
cl
should be used.

Method 2: Table B2 presents the thermal insulation of a variety of individual garments. These
garments may be added to or subtracted from the ensembles in Table B1 to estimate the
insulation of ensembles that differ in garment composition from those in Table B1. For example,
if long underwear bottoms are added to Ensemble 5 in Table B1, the insulation of the resulting
ensemble is estimated as I
cl
= 1.01 clo + 0.15 clo = 1.16 clo.

Method 3: A complete clothing ensemble may be defined using a combination of the garments
listed in Table B2. The insulation of the ensemble is estimated as the sum of the individual
values listed in Table B2. For example, the estimated insulation of an ensemble consisting of
overalls worn with a flannel shirt, T-shirt, briefs, boots, and calf-length socks is I
cl
= 0.30 + 0.34
+ 0.08 + 0.04 + 0.10 + 0.03 = 0.89 clo.

Tables B1 and B2 are for a standing person. A sitting posture results in a decreased thermal insulation
due to compression of air layers in the clothing. This decrease may be offset by insulation provided by
the chair. Table B3 shows the net effect on clothing insulation for typical indoor clothing ensembles
that results from sitting in a chair. These data may be used to adjust clothing insulation calculated using
any of the above methods. For example, the clothing insulation for a person wearing Ensemble 3 from
Table B1 and sitting in an executive chair is 0.96 clo + 0.14 clo = 1.10 clo. For many chairs, the net
effect of sitting is a minimal change in clothing insulation. For this reason, it is recommended that no
adjustment be made to clothing insulation if there is uncertainty as to the type of chair and/or if the
activity for an individual includes both sitting and standing.
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Tables B1 and B2 are for a person that is not moving. Body motion decreases the insulation of a clothing
ensemble by pumping air through clothing openings and/or causing air motion within the clothing. This
effect varies considerably depending on the nature of the motion (e.g., walking versus lifting) and the
nature of the clothing (stretchable and snug fitting versus stiff and loose fitting). Because of this
variability, accurate estimates of clothing insulation for an active person are not available unless
measurements are made for the specific clothing under the conditions in question (e.g., with a walking
manikin). A rough estimate of the clothing insulation for an active person is:

I
cl, active
= I
cl
x (0.6 + 0.4/M) 1.2 met < M < 2.0 met

where M is the metabolic rate in met units and I
cl
is the insulation without activity. For metabolic rates
less than or equal to 1.2 met, no adjusted is recommended.

When a person is sleeping or resting in a reclining posture, the bed and bedding may provide
considerable thermal insulation. It is not possible to determine the thermal insulation for most sleeping
or resting situations unless the individual is immobile. Individuals will adjust the bedding so as to suit
individual preferences. Provided adequate bedding materials are available, the thermal environmental
conditions desired for sleeping and resting vary considerably from person to person and cannot be
determined by the methods included in this standard.

Clothing variability amongst occupants in a space is an important consideration in applying this
standard. This variability takes two forms. In the first form, different individuals wear different
clothing due to factors unrelated to the thermal conditions. Examples include different clothing style
preferences for men and women, and offices where managers are expected to wear suits while other staff
members may work in shirtsleeves. In the second form, the variability results from adaptation to
individual differences in response to the thermal environment. For example, some individuals may wear
a sweater while others wear short-sleeve shirts in the same environment if there are no other constraints
limiting what is worn. The first form of variability may result in differences in the requirements for
thermal comfort between the different occupants, and these differences should be addressed in applying
this standard. In this situation, it is not acceptable to determine the average clothing insulation of
various groups of occupants to determine the thermal environmental conditions needed for all
occupants. Each group must be considered separately. Where the variability within a group of
occupants is of the second form and is a result only of individuals freely making adjustments in clothing
to suit their individual thermal preferences, it is acceptable to use a single representative average
clothing insulation value for everyone in that group.

For near sedentary activities where the metabolic rate is approximately 1.2 met, the effect of changing
clothing insulation on the optimum operative temperature is approximately 6
o
C (11
o
F) per clo. For
example, Table B2 indicates that adding a thin, long-sleeve sweater to a clothing ensemble increases
clothing insulation beby approximately 0.25 clo. Adding this insulation would lower the optimum
operative temperature by approximately 6
o
C/clo x 0.25 clo = 1.5
o
C (11
o
F/clo x 0.25 clo = 2.8
o
F). The
effect is greater with higher metabolic rates.
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Table B1. Clothing Insulation Values for Typical Ensembles
a
_____________________________________________________________________________
Clothing Garments I
cl

Description Included
b
(clo)
_____________________________________________________________________________
Trousers 1) Trousers, short-sleeve shirt 0.57
2) Trousers, long-sleeve shirt 0.61
3) #2 plus suit jacket 0.96
4) #2 plus suit jacket, vest, T-shirt 1.14
5) #2 plus long sleeve sweater, T-shirt 1.01
6) #5 plus suit jacket, long underwear bottoms 1.30
Skirts/Dresses 7) Knee-length skirt, short-sleeve shirt (sandals) 0.54
8) Knee-length skirt, long-sleeve shirt, full slip 0.67
9) Knee-length skirt, long-sleeve shirt, half slip, 1.10
long-sleeve sweater
10) Knee-length skirt, long-sleeve shirt, half slip, 1.04
suit jacket
11) Ankle-length skirt, long-sleeve shirt, suit jacket 1.10
Shorts 12) Walking shorts, short-sleeve shirt 0.36
Overalls/Coveralls 13) Long-sleeve coveralls, T-shirt 0.72
14) Overalls, long-sleeve shirt, T-shirt 0.89
15) Insulated coveralls, long-sleeve thermal 1.37
underwear tops and bottoms
Athletic 16) Sweat pants, long-sleeve sweatshirt 0.74
Sleepwear 17) Long-sleeve pajama tops, long pajama trousers, 0.96
short 3/4 length robe (slippers, no socks)
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a) Data are from Chapter 8 in the 1997 2001 ASHRAE Handbook--Fundamentals.
b) All clothing ensembles, except where otherwise indicated in parentheses, include shoes, socks, and
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Table B2 Garment Insulation
a

Garment Description
b
I
clu
(clo) Garment Description
b
I
clu
(clo)
Underwear Dress and Skirts
c

Bra 0.01 Skirt (thin) 0.14
Panties 0.03 Skirt (thick) 0.23
Men's briefs 0.04 Sleeveless, scoop neck (thin) 0.23
T-shirt 0.08
Sleeveless, scoop neck (thick), i.e.,
jumper
0.27
Half-slip 0.14 Short-sleeve shirtdress (thin) 0.29
Long underwear bottoms 0.15 Long-sleeve shirtdress (thin) 0.33
Full slip 0.16 Long-sleeve shirtdress (thick) 0.47
Long underwear top 0.20 Sweaters
Footwear Sleeveless vest (thin) 0.13
Ankle-length athletic
socks
0.02 Sleeveless vest (thick) 0.22
Pantyhose/stockings 0.02 Long-sleeve (thin) 0.25
Sandals/thongs 0.02 Long-sleeve (thick) 0.36
Shoes 0.02 Suit Jackets and Vests
d

Slippers (quilted, pile
lined)
0.03 Sleeveless vest (thin) 0.10
Calf-length socks 0.03 Sleeveless vest (thick) 0.17
Knee socks (thick) 0.06 Single-breasted (thin) 0.36
Boots 0.10 Single-breasted (thick) 0.42
Skirts Shirts and Blouses Double-breasted (thin) 0.44
Sleeveless/scoop-neck
blouse
0.13 Double-breasted (thick) 0.48
Short-sleeve knit sport
shirt
0.17 Sleepwear and Robes
Short-sleeve dress shirt 0.19 Sleeveless short gown (thin) 0.18
Long-sleeve dress shirt 0.25 Sleeveless long gown (thin) 0.20
Long-sleeve flannel shirt 0.34 Short-sleeve hospital gown 0.31
Long-sleeve sweatshirt 0.34 Short-sleeve short robe (thin) 0.34
Trousers and Coveralls Short-sleeve pajamas (thin) 0.42
Short shorts 0.06 Long-sleeve long gown (thick) 0.46
Walking shorts 0.08 Long-sleeve short wrap robe (thick) 0.48
Straight trousers (thin) 0.15 Long-sleeve pajamas (thick) 0.57
Straight trousers (thick) 0.24 Long-sleeve long wrap robe (thick) 0.69
Sweatpants 0.28
Overalls 0.30
Coveralls 0.49

a) Data are from Chapter 8 in the 1997 2001 ASHRAE Handbook--Fundamentals.
b) "Thin" refers to garments made of lightweight, thin fabrics often worn in the summer; "thick" refers
to garments made of heavyweight, thick fabrics often worn in the winter.
c) Knee-length dresses and skirts.
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Table B3. Typical Added Insulation when Sitting on a Chair
a

Net Chair
a
0.00 clo - 0.15 clo
Metal Chair 0.00 clo - 0.08 clo
Wooden side arm chair
b
0.00 clo
Wooden Stool + 0.01 clo - 0.03 clo
Standard Office Chair + 0.10 clo + 0.09 clo
Executive Chair + 0.15 clo + 0.14 clo
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a) Valid for clothing ensembles with standing insulation values 0.5 clo < I
cl
< 1.2 clo. See McCulough,
E.A., B..W.Olesen and S.Hong (1994) Thermal insulation provided by chairs. ASHRAE Transaction,
V100 (1), pp.795-802 for more detailed information.
b) a) A chair constructed from thin, widely spaced cords which providesthat provide no thermal
insulation. Included for comparison purposes only.
b) Chair used in most of the basic studystudies of thermal comfort that were used to establish the PMV-
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(This is an informative appendix and is not part of this standard.)
(This appendix is not part of this standard. It is merely informative and does not contain
requirements necessary for conformance to the standard. It has not been processed according to
the ANSI requirements for a standard and may contain material that has not been subject to
public review or a consensus process.)

Appendix C - Acceptable Approximation for Operative Temperature
: This appendix is informative
The assumption that operative temperature equals air temperature is acceptable when:
1. There is no radiant and/or radiant panel heating or radiant panel cooling system, and

2. The average U value of the outside window/wall is less than
U
w
< 50 (SI)
t
d,i
t
d,e


U
w
< 15.8 (IP) (Note to reviewers: IP formula is new in 3rd Public Review Draft)
t
d,i
t
d,e


Where:
U
w
Average U value of window/wall, (W/m
2
K) (Btu/hrft
2
F)
t
d,i
Internal design temperature, C (F)
t
d,e
External design temperature, C (F)

3. Window solar heat gain coefficients (SHGC) are less than 0.48.

4. There is no major heat generating equipment in the space.

Calculation of the operative temperature based on air and mean-radiant temperature
In most practical cases where the relative air speed is small (< 0.2 m/s, 40 fpm) or where the difference
between mean radiant and air temperature is small (< 4 C, 7
o
F), the operative temperature can be
calculated with sufficient approximation as the mean value of air and mean radiant temperature.

For higher precision and other environments the following formula may be used:

t
op
= A t
a
+ (1 - A) t
r


where
t
op
is the operative temperature,
t
a
is the air temperature,
t
r
is the mean radiant temperature, and
the value of A can be found from the values below as a function of the relative air speed,
v
r

v
r
< 0.2 m/s
(<40 fpm)
0.2 to 0.6 m/s
(40 to 120 fpm)
0.6 to 1.0 m/s
(120 to 200 m/s)
A 0.5 0.6 0.7
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Appendix D - Computer Program for Calculation of PMV-PPD
: This appendix is normative
(Reference: Annex D of ISO 7730. Used with permission from ISO. For additional technical
information and an I-P version of the equations in this appendix, refer to item 6 in References, Section
8.

Note: (Will be removed prior to publication) The Ffollowing appendix is newly added text. Since the
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//Calculates PMV and PPD Based on I S O Standard 7730

{ float ICL, TCL, M, W, Tolerance, MW, FCL, FCIC, P1, P2, P3, P4;
float TAA, TRA, TCLA, TCLN, XF, XN, HC, HCN, HCF;
float PM1, PM2, PM3, PM4, PM5, PM6, PressureInPascals;
int nIterations;

float AirVelocity = Conditions.AirVelocity;

// Optional Air Velocity Correction for Met > 1
if (Conditions.AirVelocityCorrection && Conditions.Met>1)
AirVelocity += 0.3f*(Conditions.Met-1);
AirVelocity = MAX(AirVelocity, 0.1f);

PressureInPascals = CalcVaporPressure() * 1000;
ICL = .155f * Conditions.Clo;
M = Conditions.Met * METFACTOR;
W = Conditions.ExternalWork * METFACTOR;
Tolerance = .00015f;
MW = M - W;

// --- Compute the corresponding FCL value------------------------
if (ICL < .078)
FCL = 1.0f + 1.29f * ICL;
else
FCL = 1.05f + .645f * ICL;
FCIC = ICL * FCL;
P2 = FCIC*3.96f;
P3 = FCIC*100.f;
TRA = Conditions.MRT+273.f;
TAA= Conditions.AirTemperature + 273.f;
P1 = FCIC * TAA;
P4 = 308.7f - .028f * MW + P2 * POWSP((TRA/100.f),4);

// --- First guess for surface temperature---------------------------
TCLA = TAA + (35.5f-Conditions.AirTemperature) / (3.5f*(6.45f*ICL+.1f));
XN = TCLA / 100.f;
XF = XN;
HCF=12.1f*SQRTSP(AirVelocity);
nIterations=0;

// ---COMPUTE SUFACE TEMPERATURE OF CLOTHING BY ITERATIONS-------------
while (nIterations < 150)
{
XF=(XF+XN)/2.f;
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HCN=2.38f*POWSP(ABSSP(100*XF-TAA),.25f);
if (HCF>HCN)
HC=HCF;
else
HC=HCN;
XN=(P4+P1*HC-P2*POWSP(XF,4))/(100.f+P3*HC);
nIterations++;
if (nIterations>1 && ABSSP(XN-XF)<=Tolerance) break;
TCL = 100.f*XN - 273.f;
}

// --- COMPUTE PMV---------------------------------------------
if (nIterations < 150) // don//t do it if we didn//t find clothing temperature
{
PM1=3.96f*FCL*(POWSP(XN,4)-POWSP((TRA/100.f),4));
PM2 = FCL * HC * (TCL-Conditions.AirTemperature);
PM3 = .303f * EXPSP(-.036f*M) + .028f;
if (MW > OneMet)
PM4 = .42f * (MW-OneMet);
else
PM4 = 0.f;
PM5 = 3.05f*.001f*(5733.f-6.99f*MW-PressureInPascals);
PM6 = 1.7f * .00001f * M * (5867.f-PressureInPascals) + .0014f * M * (34.f-
Conditions.AirTemperature);
Results.PMV = PM3 * (MW-PM5-PM4-PM6-PM1-PM2);
TCLN = (int)(TCL*100.f)/100.f;
//---Compute PPD------------------------------------------------------
Results.PPD = 0.01f*(100.f - 95.f*EXPSP(-.03353f*POWSP(Results.PMV,4)-
.2179f*POWSP(Results.PMV,2)));
}
else
return -1;
return 0;
}
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(This is an informative appendix and is not part of this standard.)
(This appendix is not part of this standard. It is merely informative and does not contain
requirements necessary for conformance to the standard. It has not been processed according to
the ANSI requirements for a standard and may contain material that has not been subject to
public review or a consensus process.)

Appendix E - Thermal Environment Survey:

THERMAL ENVIRONMENT SURVEY Survey Number:
WHITE SECTIONS TO BE FILLED IN BY OCCUPANT Surveyors Name:
1. Occupants Name:
2. Date:
3. Time:
4. Approx. Outside Air Temperature:

o
F
5. Sky: (If applicable)
Clear Mixed (Sun & Clouds) Overcast
6. Seasonal Conditions
Winter Spring Summer Fall
11. Occupant Location in Area
(Place an X in the approximate
place where you most often
work.)

7. Occupants Clothing
Please refer to the attached Table 1. Place a check mark
next to the articles of clothing that you are currently
wearing as you fill out this sheet. If you are wearing
articles of clothing not listed in the table, please enter
them into the space provided below.
Article:
SURVEYORS USE ONLY

Clothing Insulation Summary:

Total I
cl
= ____________ clo
Article:
8. Occupant Activity Level (Check the one that is most
appropriate)
1. Reclining
2. Seated Quite
3. Office, school
4. Standing Relaxed
5. Light Activity Standing
6. Medium Activity, Standing
7. High Activity
Metabolic Rates (met)
1. 0.8 met
2. 1.0 met
3. 1.2 met
4. 1.2 met
5. 1.6 met
6. 2.0 met
7. 3.0 met
9. Equipment (Equipment adding or taking away from the
heat load.)
Item (computers, copiers, fans, etc.) Quantity
Total Heat Added/ Subtracted

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10. General Thermal Comfort (Check the one that is most
appropriate)
1. Hot
2. Warm
3. Slightly Warm
4. Neutral
5. Slightly Cool
6. Cool
7. Cold
Thermal Sensation Scale
1. + 3
2. + 2
3. + 1
4. 0
5. 1
6. 2
7. 3
General Environment Comments: Area Summary:


Room/Building Type:
Outside Relative Humidity:
%
Thermostat Setting:
o
F
Humidity set-point:
%
Total Number of Occupants:

Table 1. Clothing Ensembles
Description
Trousers, short-sleeve shirt
Trousers, long-sleeve shirt
Trousers, long-sleeve shirt plus suit jacket
Trousers, long-sleeve shirt plus suit jacket, vest, T-shirt
Trousers, long-sleeve shirt plus long sleeve sweater, T-shirt
Trousers, long-sleeve shirt plus long sleeve sweater, T-shirt plus suit jacket, long
underwear bottoms

Knee-length skirt, short-sleeve shirt (sandals)
Knee-length skirt, long-sleeve shirt, full slip
Knee-length skirt, long-sleeve shirt, half slip, long-sleeve sweater
Ankle-length skirt, long-sleeve shirt, suit jacket
Walking shorts, short-sleeve shirt
Long-sleeve coveralls, T-shirt
Overalls, long-sleeve shirt, T-shirt
Insulated coveralls, long-sleeve thermal underwear tops and bottoms
Athletic sweat pants, long-sleeve sweatshirt
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(This is an informative appendix is not part of this standard.)
(This appendix is not part of this standard. It is merely informative and does not contain
requirements necessary for conformance to the standard. It has not been processed according to
the ANSI requirements for a standard and may contain material that has not been subject to
public review or a consensus process.)

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Inlet

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 113-1990 Method of Testing for Room Air Diffusion

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Berglund, L.G. and R.R. Gonzalez, "Occupant Acceptability of Eight Hour Long Temperature Ramps in
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Berglund, L.G. and A.P. Gagge, "Thermal Comfort and Radiant Heat," Proceedings of the 3rd National
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Berglund, L.G. and A.P.R. Fobelets, "Subjective Human Response to Low-Level Air Current and
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Bligh, J. and K.G. Johnson, "Glossary of Terms for Thermal Physiology," J. Appl. Physiol. 35: 941-961,
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ISO 7730:1994 Moderate thermal environments -- Determination of the PMV and PPD indices and
specification of the conditions for thermal comfort

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