6.3 Design Criteria
Lighting Loads. A summary of the lighting load
assumptions are in Table 6-1. These are assumptions
for the design of the electrical system that supports
the lighting and are not maximum design values for
Whole Building Energy Performance
the lighting system. Refer to Section 6.10 for further
information on the lighting design conditions and
A whole building energy analysis shall be performed
constraints.
to demonstrate that the building design meets or
exceeds the energy performance goals established for
Receptacle Loads. A summary of the receptacle load
the project. The requirements for this analysis are
assumptions are in Table 6-2.
described in Chapter 5.
Motor and Equipment Loads. Loads associated with
Load Studies
motors and equipment must use the rated brake
horsepower of specified equipment.
In establishing electrical loads for Federal buildings
it is important to look beyond the immediate
Elevator Loads. Elevator loads must use the rated brake
requirements stated in the project program. Future
horsepower of the specified equipment. Demand factors
moves and changes have the effect of redistributing
identified in National Electrical Code Table 620-14 shall
electrical loads. The minimum connected receptacle
be included.
loads indicated in Table 6-1 combined with other
building loads multiplied by appropriate demand
Miscellaneous Loads. These loads include:
factors, and with spare capacity added, shall be used
Security, Communication, and Alarm systems
for obtaining the overall electrical load of the
Heat Tracing
building. If the load requirements stated in the
program are higher, the program requirements must
Kitchen Equipment
be satisfied.
Central Computer Servers and Data Centers
Load Groups:
Lighting
Receptacle Loads
Motor and Equipment Loads
Elevator Loads
Miscellaneous Loads
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6.3
Design Criteria
Revised March 2005 PBS-P100
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