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    Do operable windows count as openings for mechanical ventilation?

    Natural ventilation is not mechanical ventilation by definition but in IMC you can comply with ventilation requirements through mechanical or natural ventilation. The factors you need are the size of the area being ventilated, the operable area of the windows, and the maximum distance in the...
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    Free Price Estimating Tools and References

    Hey All, I recently moved from being a design engineer over to the owner's side. I now frequently must budget jobs for feasibility. Does anybody have any recommendations for free software or references to acquire this data. Typically I'm responsible for pricing the division 21-28 items...
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    VAV Thermal Comfort Issues

    Hey All, I'm troubleshooting an existing building where I have some internal and external zones where occupants are constantly complaining about being too cold. All Internal zones are fan powered boxes with no reheat, all external zones are fan powered boxes with hot water reheat. What are my...

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