HVAC Procedure and Performance Guide
TASK: Determine Location for Interior Equipment
Training for this procedure can be found in these courses:
301 – Performing the Comprehensive Building Assessment and 221 – Indoor Air Quality Basics
STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE
Interior equipment must be located for ease of installation and access, convenience to utilities and access for duct connections. Equipment must be located in an area where noise will have minimum impact on space occupancy. Equipment location must meet code requirements.
PROCEDURE GUIDE
Interior equipment must be located for ease of installation and access, convenience to utilities and access for duct connections. Equipment must be located in an area where noise will have minimum impact on space occupancy. Equipment location must meet code requirements.
- Review local codes and job specifications.
- Consider space available in structure.
- Select location that
- Is convenient to exterior equipment.
- Does not interfere with occupancy of interior spaces.
- Minimizes noise interference.
- Maintains adequate drainage for condensate.
- Facilitates ease of access to duct system.
- Is convenient to utilities.
- Provides adequate access to equipment for service, coil removal, etc.
- Allows for venting of combustion equipment.
- Meets code requirements.
- Document information and prepare sketch with dimensions.
Training for this procedure can be found in these courses:
301 – Performing the Comprehensive Building Assessment and 221 – Indoor Air Quality Basics