1. Scope
1.1 This Standard provides criteria for the aspects of HVAC systems unique to health care facilities. These requirements may be above and beyond those generally applied in planning, designing, constructing, commissioning, maintaining, and operating HVAC systems in other building types. This Standard is not intended to dictate the actual design, design initiative, or construction procedures. Rather it is intended to assist the user/owner and designer when considering the relevant issues and provide gui dance for reaching optimum decisions. Note: References to HVAC in this Standard refer to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
1.2 The Standard does not include requirements for other building systems including, but not limited to, (a) the envelope; (b) the structure; (c) electrical/lighting systems; (d) plumbing; and (e) fire protection/life safety. Note: Deficiencies in the above systems may affect the commissioning and