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INFORMATIVE APPENDIX K COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION TEMPLATE FOR THERMAL COMFORT

The Compliance Documentation Template for Thermal Comfort facilitates compliance with ASHRAE Standard 55, Section 6.2, and can be downloaded at www.ashrae.org/55Files (requires Microsoft Excel [®] ). This template documents design conditions for mechanically ventilated (Section 5.3) and naturally ventilated (Section 5.4) spaces and is designed to help ensure that buildings are used as intended by their representative occupants. The template is organized as follows:

 - 6.2, Core Documentation Requirements: This tab focuses on the core requirements that are applicable to

both mechanically and naturally ventilated spaces. Here the user will be able to define the compliance method used for each space. For occupant-controlled naturally conditioned spaces, select Section 5.4 methodology. Otherwise, proceed with Section 5.3 methodology. Use the Add/Remove Rows buttons to document all required design comfort conditions.

 - 5.3, Specific Documentation: Adhere to the instructions provided in each column to accurately complete

the required information.

 - 5.4, Specific Documentation: This applies only to spaces that are naturally conditioned. Adhere to the

instructions provided in each column to accurately complete the required information.

Note: If any reasonably predictable representative occupants are excluded from compliance, they shall be

identified along with the rationale for their exclusion in the table located in the “Introduction” tab. This includes exclusion of representative occupants whose clothing and/or metabolic rate fall outside the applicable bounds of the standard, as well as transitory or temporary occupants. Similarly, any spaces that are excluded because they are unoccupied shall be listed in the table.

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