Adapted from ACCA Manual RS April 2005

Residential Single-Zone and Multi-Zone Systems

Minimum / Maximum Recommended Values for Comfort and Safety Comfort Item Thermostat setpoint (design) Relative humidity (RH)1 Dry-bulb temperature at the thermostat Dry-bulb temperature in any conditioned room Room -to-room temperature differences (i.e., same level) Floor-to-floor temperature differences (i.e., different levels) Floor temperature (slab floors or floors over unconditioned space) Air filtration
MINIMUM EFFECTIVENESS
2

Heating Season 70F 30% RH maximum (20 30% RH is desirable) Setpoint temperature 2F Setpoint temperature 2F 4F maximum 4F maximum 65F minimum at 4 above the floor for 70F thermostat setting [not applicable near outside walls] MERV3 rating of 4 6 [Standard disposable media filter] MERV3 rating of 8 11 [1-2 residential pleated filter] 0.35 air changes per hour (ACH) [for any infiltration-ventilation combination] Size and location of supply outlets selected for optimum heating performance / low resistance return path required for every room All ducts and equipment cabinets located in unconditioned spaces must be average-sealed 5 or better. - 50 CFM for baths - 100 CFM for kitchen [all systems dampered] See NFPA, GAMA, AGA codes and manufacturers installation instructions See NFPA, GAMA, AGA codes and manufacturers installation instructions

Cooling Season 75F 55% RH maximum (25 50% RH is desirable) Setpoint temperature 3F (single-zone) Setpoint temperature 2F (multi-zone) Setpoint temperature 3F (single-zone) Setpoint temperature 2F (multi-zone) 6F maximum (single-zone) 4F maximum (multi-zone) 6F maximum (single-zone) 4F maximum (multi-zone) ---MERV3 rating of 4 6 [Standard disposable media filter] MERV3 rating of 8 11 [1-2 residential pleated filter] 0.35 air changes per hour (ACH) [for any infiltration-ventilation combination] Size and location of supply outlets selected for optimum cooling performance / low resistance return path required for every room All ducts and equipment cabinets located in unconditioned spaces must be average-sealed5 or better. - 50 CFM for baths - 100 CFM for kitchen [all systems dampered] ----

Air filtration
BETTER EFFECTIVENESS

Ventilation (outdoor air introduced into the occupied space)

Air circulation within room

Duct leakage

Exhaust system CFM

Flues / Vents / Chimneys

Combustion Air

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Notes: 1. Humidification is optional, but desirable in many situations. The potential for visible or concealed condensation determines maximum RH for a specific dwelling in a specific location. 2. Pressure drop across the filter must be compatible with blower performance/capability. 3. MERV = Minimum efficiency reporting value (an ASHRAE efficiency rating metric for filters). 4. Use Manufacturers performance data to verify that supply outlets have the correct throw when delivering the design CFM. 5. Per ACCA Manual J, average-sealed is defined as duct leakage at 0.12 CFM/ft 2 of supply duct surface area and 0.24 CFM/ft2 of return duct surface area.