J1V3 Verification using a reference building
(1) For a Class 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 building or common area of a Class 2 building, compliance with J1P1 is verified whenβ
it is determined that the annual greenhouse gas emissions of the proposed building are not more than the annual greenhouse gas emissions of a reference building whenβ
the proposed building is modelled with the proposed services; and
the proposed building is modelled with the same services as the reference building; and
in the proposed building, a thermal comfort level of between a Predicted Mean Vote of -1 to +1 is achieved across not less than 95% of the floor area of all occupied zones for not less than 98% of the annual hours of operation of the building; and
the building complies with the additional requirements in Specification 33.
(2) The annual greenhouse gas emissions of the proposed building may be offset byβ
renewable energy generated and used on site; and
another process such as reclaimed energy, used on site.
(3) The calculation method used for (1) and (2) must comply withβ
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140; and
Specification 34.
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