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AABC,
ANSI
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Description
Standards book discussing the minimum standards of total system balance of HVAC systems.
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ACCA
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Description
Standard covering equipment sizing loads for single-family-detached homes, small multi-unit structures, condominiums, town houses and manufactured homes.
Organization(s)
ACCA
Publication Date
Description
Technical manual from ACCA outlining correct methods for zoning of residential HVAC systems.
Organization(s)
ASME
Publication Date
Description
Code establishing the rules of safety relating only to pressure integrity for the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels during construction which was published in the year 2017 and is available to order at the referenced link.
Organization(s)
ASME
Publication Date
Description
Code establishing the rules of safety relating only to pressure integrity for the design, fabrication, and inspection of boilers and pressure vessels during construction which was published in the year 2021 and is available to order at the referenced link.
Organization(s)
Energy Efficiency for All,
EEFA,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Description
Report describing strategies to improve the aging steam heating systems in New York City to improve energy efficiency, reduce oil and gas usage, and cut maintenance costs.
Organization(s)
Tamarack Technologies,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Publication Date
Description
Correcting pressure imbalances in your HVAC system can result in a healthier, more efficient home.
Organization(s)
Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Description
Central return designs require an open pathway between the room and the heart of the house where the return grill is located.
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ACCA
Publication Date
Description
Standard technical manual with information about HVAC balancing, testing air and hydronic systems.
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NEBB
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Description
Webpage describing the standards, seminars, exams, etc regarding testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB).
Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Description
Article about installing balanced ventilation systems.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Article discussing the risks that can occur from undercutting bedroom doors to provide return airflow from bedrooms, as well as corrective measures that can be taken to address these risks.