22 CAR § 111-804 – Manual controls

(a) When automatic controls are not part of the building systems, the building manager should develop policies for each building or facility.
(b) These policies should be written and distributed to all employees.
(c) The policy should encourage the conservation of energy through the direct involvement of the building occupants.
(d) Occupant efforts should include activities such as:
1. (1) Turning lights off when not in use;
2. (2) Maintaining thermostat settings as directed by the building manager;
3. (3) Setback or set-up thermostat settings during the unoccupied periods;
4. (4) Not leaving windows open when the building heating or air conditioning systems are in operation;
5. (5) Using the blinds or drapes to moderate the lighting level in the space so as to take maximum advantage of the natural lighting and so as to reduce the building air conditioning load;
6. (6) Leaving blinds or drapes closed when the space is unoccupied and over the weekends and holidays; and
7. (7) Not using electrical space heaters in spaces that are air conditioned.
(e) Adjust the heating/cooling set-points or encourage employees to dress in multiple layers of lightweight clothing such as jackets or sweaters which can be removed or added to accommodate individual variations in comfort levels.