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FAQ for CBECC-Res 2013
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No. You can model each dwelling unit as a zone, or the simplest approach is to model each floor as a
zone. Each zone needs to have a separately defined HVAC system.
In MFExample12, the first floor zone consists of 4 dwelling units and is assigned HVAC System 1 and
DHW System 1:
HVAC
Even if the equipment is identical, each zone must have a separately defined HVAC system. NOTE: if they
are identical, once all the details of the system are defined, use the copy and paste functions.
If you click on the mechanical tab and look at HVAC system 1, it is made up of 4 central heating and air
conditioning units with the same efficiencies and distribution system.