High rise design guidelines
High rise design guidelines
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I was wondering if someone would be able to suggest reference books/guides on how to design HVAC for a 6 story animal lab building. What codes and standards would apply?
Thanks for any responses.
Thanks for any responses.





RE: High rise design guidelines
RE: High rise design guidelines
Broad question. In U.S., AAALAC uses criteria in the "Guide for Care and Use of Laboratory Animals" to accredit animal facilities. The guide doesn't detail HVAC design, but gives space parameters (temp/humidity/etc.). If labs are funded all or in part by the NIH, more strict standards apply.
I would start with local building codes to see what's required. High rises in my area will require a smoke-proof enclosure (stairwell) with a ventilated vestibule at each floor. Several requirements for these. All other stairwells are pressurized to 0.15-0.35 in. w.c.
Look also at ASHRAE. Look at SMACNA duct design standards. Look at NFPA-90A, 92A & B. There are probably some texts out there that compile basic design requirements from these and other sources.
Good luck, -CB
RE: High rise design guidelines
Chasbean1 that's the kind of info I was looking for. I will check into that Animal lab reference.
The stairwell pressurization w/ ventilated vestibule on every floor is something I will have to check into to see if it's necessary in this kind of building but I am not sure which code/standard requires it.
Thanks again for your help!
RE: High rise design guidelines