Codes & Standards: HVAC
Educational experience: Codes, standards in K-12 schools
Engineering work on K-12 schools is complex—and not just because of dwindling school budgets. The facilities must meet a broad range of exacting standards coming from officials and state regulatory bodies, in addition to meeting energy efficiency standards. An overview of codes and standards follows.
Boilers: Types, applications, and efficiencies
Engineers should understand which boiler is appropriate for the application, and then know how to maximize its use.
Specifying pipe and piping materials
Piping is used within many building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, specialty chemicals and fluids, and fire protection. Knowing what type of piping to use in a specific application can help preserve the life of a system or avoid a catastrophic failure.
NFPA 20: Changes to the standard on fire pumps
Regardless of whether the 2013 edition of NFPA 20 will be applicable to your next project, fire protection engineers need to be aware of the changes to the standard.
Commissioning HVAC systems thoroughly
By examining all aspects of the HVAC system and its components—from design through commissioning—the system will run more efficiently and effectively.
Saving energy in water heating systems
Increased domestic water heating equipment efficiencies and numerous system configurations offer design professionals more tools to save energy and meet the building and client requirements.
Tapping into the gray water well
Gray water system codes are still a gray area. Here are some tips for engineering a nonpotable water system.