- (a) Where possible, use automatic controls for HVACR systems and for lighting applications.
- (b) Space temperature and humidity should be controlled by automatic controls capable of maintaining the space set-point within a fixed upper limit and lower limit.
- (c) Where practical, provide for the automatic setback or setup of the space temperature during the unoccupied periods.
- (d) Avoid turning off systems where the rise in space temperature or humidity above the ASHRAE recommended maximums might result in damage to the building materials or growth of microbiological organisms.
- (e) Avoid exposing the building water systems or other components to potentially damaging freezing conditions.
- (f) Where possible, use space occupancy sensors such as motion sensors to control lighting and individual room air conditioning terminal units to allow setback or to turn out the lights when a space is unoccupied.
- (g) Where sufficient natural lighting exists due to windows or skylights, use automatic lighting controls to regulate the overall space lighting levels.
Codification Notes: "ASHRAE" means American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers. "HVACR" means heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.