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ASHRAE Standards

ASHRAE standards 90.1, 62.1, 55, and 52.2 are relevant to LEED certification and exam preparation. ASHRAE 90.1 covers energy efficiency standards for buildings, lighting power density limits, and minimum 5% energy cost reduction requirements. ASHRAE 62.1 establishes indoor air quality ventilation standards, and ASHRAE 55 sets thermal comfort standards for human occupancy. ASHRAE 52.2 defines MERV filtration efficiency ratings required for air handlers to earn indoor environmental quality credits.

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ASHRAE Standards

ASHRAE standards 90.1, 62.1, 55, and 52.2 are relevant to LEED certification and exam preparation. ASHRAE 90.1 covers energy efficiency standards for buildings, lighting power density limits, and minimum 5% energy cost reduction requirements. ASHRAE 62.1 establishes indoor air quality ventilation standards, and ASHRAE 55 sets thermal comfort standards for human occupancy. ASHRAE 52.2 defines MERV filtration efficiency ratings required for air handlers to earn indoor environmental quality credits.

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Hello, In this recording we will discuss ASHRAE Standards and its relevance to LEED

Certification and LEED Exam Preparation


ASHRAE 90.1 is the Energy Standard for buildings except low rise residential
buildings. It is mainly addressed in Minimum and Optimum Building Energy
Performance. Projects should comply with mandatory requirements of ASHRAE 90.1
and should demonstrate atleast 5% reduction is energy cost compared to base line
energy cost. The baseline energy cost is calculated as per Appendix G of ASHRAE
standard. Projects reducing the energy cost beyond 5% can earn points under the
credit Optimum Energy Performance
ASHRAE 90.1 is also addressed Sustainable Sites Light Pollution Reduction. The
requirment is the exterior Lighting Power density should not exceed ASHRAE 90.1
limits
ASHRAE 62.1 is the standard for Ventilation for acceptable Indoor Air Quality. It is the
reference standard for IEQ Minimum IAQ Performance and Enhanced Indoor Air
Quality Performance
ASHRAE 55 is the standard for Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human
occupancy. It is the reference standard of IEQ Thermal Comfort
ASHRAE 52.2 is the standard for filtration efficiency of filters used in HVAC
equipment, it defines the testing procedure for MERV Rating ie Minimum Efficiency
Reporting value. MERV 13 rated filters are required for AHUs to score points in IEQ
Credit Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Performance. If the Air Conditioners are used
during construction, temporary filters of MERV 8 rating is required to comply with
IEQ Credit Construction Indoor Air Quality Performance
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