== EBCS-II Ethiopian Building Code Standard VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING OF BUILDINGS Ministry of Works & Urban Development Addis Ababa, Bikopin 1295EBCS-11 Ventilation and Air Conditioning of Buildings Project Council Members ‘Technical Committee Members ‘Abashaw! Woldemariam (Chairman) Haymero Dagnew (secretary) Almayehu Gizawt Hadgu Rassu Bekele Mekonnen, Werede Melaku Negussie Tebedge Seifu Birke Wouhib Kebede T Deceased Editors Electro Data Processing & Publishing. ‘Addis AbabaFOREWORD ‘The Proclamation to define the powers and duties of the Central and Regional Executive Organs of the Transitional Government of Ethiopia No. 41/1993 empowers the Ministry of Works and Urban Development to prepare the Country's Building Code, issue Standards for design and construction works, and follow up and supervise the implementation of same. In exercise of these powers and in discharge of its responsibility, the Ministry is issuing a series of Building Code Standards of general application. The purpose of these standards is to serve as nationally reco; documents, the application of which is deemed to ensure compliance of buildings with the minimum requirements for design, construction and quality of materials set down by the National Building Code. The major benefits to be gained in applying these standards are the harmonization of professional practice and the ensuring of appropriate levels of safety, health and economy with due consideration of the objective conditions and needs of the country. [As these standards are technical documents which, by their very nature, require periodic updating, revised editions will be issued by the Ministry from time to time as appropriate. ‘The Ministry welcomes comments and suggestions on all aspect of the Ethiopian Building Code Standards, All feedback received will be carefully reviewed by professional experts in the field of building construction with a view to possible incorporation of amendments in future editions. Haile Assegidie Minister Ministry of Works and Urban Development 1995INTRODUCTION The need for a standard in ventilation and air conditioning works of buildings is not a compromise since it is very important for designers, constructors and controllers of such engineering works. However, such a local standard in ventilation and air conditioning of buildings was not available until now, and this led towards the preparation of this Standard. ‘The Ventilation and Air Conditioning standard specifies requirements for and gives recommendations on the design, installation, testing and maintenance of ventilation and air conditioning systems. This Standard is divided into nine sections. A decimal numbering. system has been used throughout the Standard. ‘The user may depart from the requirements and recommendations in this Standard, but, would ‘be expected to have a good reason for doing so.EBCS - 11 VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SECTION 1 SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS 1 ” 1.1 Scope 1 1.2 Definitions 1 SECTION 2 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 5 2.1 Scope 5 2.2 Comfort factors 5 2.2.1 Ventilation air 5 2.2.2 Air movement 5 2.2.3 Air purity 4s 7 2.2.4 Noise and vibration " 2 2.2.5 Temperature and humidity 8 2.3 Safety considerations 8 2.3.1 Structural considerations: 8 2.3.2 Fire safety 8 2.3.3 Access in ductwork 9 2.3.4 Mechanical equipment 9 | 2.3.5 Smoke detection and control 10 SECTION 3 VENTILATION Bi 3.1 Scope u | 3.2 Natural ventilation AL 3.2.1 Wind action u 3.2.2 Stack effect iL 3.2.3 Determining rate of ventilation n conrenrs eecs-11 7 | CEETHIOPIAN BUILDING CODE STANDARD 3.3. Mechanical ventilation 3B 3.3.1 General 3 3.3.2 Types of mechanical ventilation systems 4 3.3.3 Determining rate of ventilation 4 3.4 Local exhaust system 15 3.4.1. General requirements 15 3.4.2 Types of effluents requiring local exhaust 16 3.4.3 Kitchen exhaust hoods 16 SECTION 4 AIR CONDITIONING 25 4.1 Scope 25 4.2 General 25 4.3. Design conditions 25 4.3.1 Outside design conditions 25 4.3.2 Inside design conditions 25 4.3.3 Air movement 26 4.3.4 Minimum outside fresh air 26 4.4 System requirements 26 4.5 Basis of cooling load calculation 26 4.5.1 General 26 4.5.2 External heat loads a 4.5.3 Internal heat loads a 4.6 Types of air conditioning system 29 4.6.1 General 29 4.6.2 Unit systems 29 4.6.3 All-air Systems 29 4.6.4 Air-water Systems 30 2 4.7. Factors for the choice of air conditioning systems fi escs-11 CONTENTSVENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SECTION 5 ARRANGEMENTS, TYPES AND SELECTION OF EQUIPMENTS — 33 5.1 Scope 33 5.2 Types and selection 33 5.2.1 Fans 33 5.2.2 Air distributing equipment 34 5.2.3 Air filters 35 5.2.4 Air heating equipment 36 5.2.5 Air cooling and dehumidifying equipment 38 5.2.6 Humidifiers 38 5.2.7 Refrigerating equipment 40 5.2.8 Automatic control systems 4 5.2.9 Sound and vibration control 45 SECTION 6 DUCT SIZING AND DUCTWORK 47 6.1 Scope 41 6.2 Duct sizing a7 6.2.1. Design considerations 47 6.2.2 Duct system classifications 48 6.2.3 Design criteria 49 6.2.4 Design methods 50 6.2.5 Rectangular ducts of equivalent diameter 33 6.2.6 Recommended duct sizes 53 6.3. Ductwork 37 6.3.1. Duct material 57 6.3.2 Duct construction 37 6.4 Corrosion protection finish 6 SECTION 7 INSTALLATION 65 7.1 Scope 65 7.2 General 65 7.3 Equipment installation 65 CONTENTS cecs-11 iffETHIOPIAN BUILDING CODE STANDARD 7.3.1 Fans 65 7.3.2 Air distribution equipment 66 7.3.3 Air heating equipment 66 7.3.4 Humidifiers 66 7.3.5 Air cooling and dehumidifying equipment 67 67 7.3.7 Sound and vibration control equipment 68 7.3.8 Refrigerating equipment 68 7.4. Installation of piping systems 9 7.5. Installation of ductwork systems 9 7.6 Electrical equipment and wiring 0 SECTION 8 INSPECTION, COMMISSIONING AND TESTING B 8.1 Scope B 8.2 General B 8.3 Inspection B 8.4 Testing and commissioning B SECTION 9 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, 5 9.1 Scope 5 9.2 Frequency of operation and maintenance 5 9.3 Personnel 6 9.4 Operation and maintenance manuals 16 9.5 Air handling systems 16 9.5.1 Fans 16 9.5.2 Filters 1 9.5.3 Heating and cooling coils 1 9.5.4 Air washer and humidifiers 1 9.5.5 Ductwork a 9.6 Piping system B 9.7 Controls and electrical equipment B 9.8 Refrigerating systems B 9.9 Condensing and heat transfer equipment B ivescs- 11 CONTENTS