HVAC Site Survey Information

HVAC

14 cus rh

Steps to perform on site to gather existing HVAC system information:

#1 Ask if there are existing plans of the HVAC systems.

These sometimes can be found on site.

1 blueprints

#2 Take some photos of the existing building for load calculations.

  • Photos are best if taken further back for overview of building type.
  • Photos of glass and overhangs are good.
  • Interior photos that show wall heights and glass.
  • Interior photos of RCP that show diffusers in grid (especially when ceiling to remain).
5 exterior from further back Photos are best if taken further back for overview of building type.2 exterior of glass and overhangs Photos of glass and overhangs are good.interior showing wall heights and glass Interior photos that show wall heights and glass.Interior photo of RCP that show diffusers in grid Interior photos of RCP that show diffusers in grid (especially when ceiling to remain).

#3 Document Existing HVAC Systems

sketch
A sketch of the building and HVAC equipment is very helpful.
7 roof equip
Take photo from further back for locations.
8 rtu tag
Take photos of all HVAC tags with model/serial numbers (locations should be shown on sketch that corresponds to photo)

Typical HVAC Equipment you may see on site:

9 rtu Rooftop unit with gas heat14 cus rh Split System Condensing Units on Roof (Relief or Intake Hood in Background)19 larger cu Larger Condensing Unit10 ef Roof Exhaust Fan11 kefKitchen Hood Exhaust Fan16 vav Variable-Air- Volume (VAV) – Typically installed on interior zones with no heating required17 piu 1 Power-Induction Unit (PIU) or Fan-Powered VAV – Typically installed with electric heat and installed in perimeter zones where heating is required15 chw ahu Air-Handling Unit (Chilled Water)12 chillers Water-cooled chillers and pumps13 cooling tower Cooling Towers18 old stuff And, please don’t tell your client they can reuse all the existing equipment…

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