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STANDARD

Energy efficiency and use of renewable

energy for non-residential buildings - Code of
practice
(Second revision)

ICS: 91.040.01
Descriptors: energy efficiency, renewable energy, non-residential, buildings, code of practice, energy

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For the purpose of engineering design, room comfort condition should consider the following
three main factors:

a) dry bulb temperature;

b) relative humidity; and

c) air movement (air velocity).

In general, an individual feels comfortable when metabolic heat is dissipated at the rate at
which it is produced. The human body temperature needs to be maintained at a constant 37 r
0.5 qC regardless of the prevailing ambient condition. The higher the space relative humidity,
the lower the amount of heat the human body will be able to transfer by means of
perspiration/evaporation. If the indoor air temperature is high and the relative humidity is high
(above around 11.5 g vapour per kg dry air), the human body will feel uncomfortable.
Generally, the relative humidity for indoor comfort condition should not exceed 70 %.

Air movement (or air velocity) is essential for bodily comfort as it enhances heat transfer
between air and the human body and accelerates cooling of the human body. Air movement
in an occupied space gives a feeling of freshness by lowering the skin temperature, and the
more varied the air currents in velocity and direction, the better the effect. A draught is
created when the temperature of the moving air is too low and/or the velocity is too high. At
normal comfort room temperature (24 qC to 26 qC), the acceptable air velocity would be in the
region of 0.15 m/s to 0.50 m/s.

The indoor design conditions of an air-conditioned space for comfort cooling should be as
follows:

a) recommended design dry bulb temperature 24 º C - 26 qC

b) minimum dry bulb temperature 23 q C

c) recommended design relative humidity 50 % - 70 %

d) recommended air movement 0.15 m/s - 0.50 m/s

e) maximum air movement 0.70 m/s

8.1.3 Outdoor design parameters

The recommended outdoor design parameters shall be as follows:

a) dry bulb temperature 33.3 qC

b) wet bulb temperature 27.2 qC

8.1.4 Ventilation

Outdoor air-ventilation rates should comply with Third Schedule (By Law 41) Article 12(1) of
Uniform Building by Laws, 1984.

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