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// CODE SNIPPET

6.5.3.1.2 Motor Nameplate Horsepower

Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings 2016 of Illinois > 6 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning > 6.5 Prescriptive Path > 6.5.3 Air System Design and Control > 6.5.3.1 Fan System Power and Efficiency > 6.5.3.1.2 Motor Nameplate Horsepower
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For each fan, the selected fan motor shall be no larger than the first available motor size greater than the bhp. The fan bhp must be indicated on the design documents to allow for compliance verification by the building official.
Exceptions to 6.5.3.1.2
  1. For fans less than 6 bhp, where the first available motor larger than the bhp has a nameplate rating within 50% of the bhp, the next larger nameplate motor size may be selected.
  2. For fans 6 bhp and larger, where the first available motor larger than the bhp has a nameplate rating within 30% of the bhp, the next larger nameplate motor size may be selected.
  3. Systems complying with Section 6.5.3.1.1, Option 1.
  4. Fans with motor nameplate horsepower of less than 1 hp.

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6.5.3.1.2 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Motor Nameplate Horsepower
nameplate motor size may be selected. Systems complying with Section 6.5.3.1.1 , Option 1. Fans with motor nameplate horsepower of less than 1 hp ...
Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings 2016 of Illinois > 6 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning > 6.5 Prescriptive Path > 6.5.3 Air System Design and Control > 6.5.3.1 Fan System Power and Efficiency > 6.5.3.1.2 Motor Nameplate Horsepower
C403.8.2 [CE] Commercial Energy Efficiency, Motor Nameplate Horsepower (Mandatory)
) and larger, 1.3 times the fan brake horsepower. Systems complying with Section C403.8.1 fan system motor nameplate hp (Option 1). Exception: Fans ...
2018 Illinois Energy Conservation Code Standards for Privately Funded Commercial Facilities and Standards for Residential Buildings > 4 [CE] Commercial Energy Efficiency > C403 Building Mechanical Systems > C403.8 Fans and Fan Controls > C403.8.2 Motor Nameplate Horsepower (Mandatory)
(A) Equipment for General Use, Nameplate Horsepower Markings
Where a motor-operated appliance nameplate includes a horsepower rating, that rating shall not be less than the horsepower rating on the motor ...
National Electrical Code 2017 of Illinois > 4 Equipment for General Use > 422 Appliances > 422.62 Appliances Consisting of Motors and Other Loads > (A) Nameplate Horsepower Markings
(A) Equipment for General Use, Nameplate Horsepower Markings
Where a motor-operated appliance nameplate includes a horsepower rating, that rating shall not be less than the horsepower rating on the motor ...
National Electrical Code 2020 of Illinois > 4 Equipment for General Use > 422 Appliances > 422.62 Appliances Consisting of Motors and Other Loads > (A) Nameplate Horsepower Markings
6.4.3.4.5 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Enclosed Parking Garage Ventilation
nameplate horsepower ratio that exceeds 1500 ft 2 /hp and do not utilize mechanical cooling or mechanical heating. Where not permitted ...
Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings 2016 of Illinois > 6 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning > 6.4 Mandatory Provisions > 6.4.3 Controls and Diagnostics > 6.4.3.4 Ventilation System Controls > 6.4.3.4.5 Enclosed Parking Garage Ventilation
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