5.3101.2 Space Load Calculation—Heat Emitter Sizing

Topic: 
Hydronic Heating (Hot Water and Steam)
Subtopic: 
Design
Desired Outcome: 
Heat emitter selected provides adequate heat output
For supporting material, see Calculation of the Infiltration Credit and Referenced Standards.
TitleSpecification(s)Objective(s)
5.3101.2a
Space load calculation

Load calculation will be performed in accordance with ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / ACCA ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America, www.acca.org 2 Manual J (Residential Load Calculation) or equivalent, and manufacturer specifications

Enable proper sizing of the heating appliance