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Occupant comfort, not HVAC performance
You’ll need to implement two forms of thermal comfort monitoring for this credit:
- Continuous monitoring of air temperature and humidity
- Periodic measurements of air speed and radiant temperature
This credit addresses the conditions that building occupants experience, not the measured conditions inside the ductwork or HVAC system.
The cost of the credit will vary depending on how much equipment is already installed or available in-house and whether building staff can take the required periodic measurements within occupied spaces.
Automatic sensors needed…
Air temperature and humidity measurements must be taken on 15-minute intervals, at a maximum. Existing sensors integrated into a...
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2 Comments
Humidity Sensors
Is it necessary to install humidifier in every HVAC zone ?
Tristan Roberts replied Editor – LEEDuser, BuildingGreen, LLC Jun 11 2010
For this credit, absolutely not. You simply need to measure humidity levels. Please see the detailed information on the requirements above in the credit language and Getting It Done tabs. (Paid membership required to see that content—and highly recommended.)
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