Official title 2007 Arkansas Peak Cooling and Heating Calculation Code (Commercial / Mid & High-Rise Residential) (Revised 2014)
Effective dates January 1, 2007 – Present (Revised in 2014)
Adopts with amendments ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals 2005, Chapter 28, Heating and Cooling Load Calculations
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Overview The ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals provides comprehensive requirements for calculating peak heating and cooling loads for commercial and mid to high-rise residential buildings. It includes guidelines for considering various factors such as building occupancy, lighting, equipment, and climate conditions to ensure accurate load calculations for optimal HVAC system performance.
The 2007 Arkansas Peak Cooling and Heating Calculation Code adopts the ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals 2005, Chapter 28, with specific amendments tailored to Arkansas’s unique conditions. Revised in 2014, these modifications ensure that heating and cooling load calculations in Arkansas meet high standards of accuracy, performance, and reliability, addressing local environmental and regulatory requirements.
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