New York HVAC Load Calculation Guide
Free HVAC load calculation guide for New York. Review climate zones, design temperatures, building code context, and local calculator resources for New York City, Buffalo, Rochesterand 3 more cities.
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New York Design Temperatures
Winter Design Temperature
Used for heating load calculations and equipment sizing across New York
Summer Design Temperature
Used for cooling load calculations and equipment sizing across New York
New York Building Codes & Requirements
HVAC Requirements
- • Very high efficiency standards
- • Mandatory commissioning
- • Advanced ventilation
Note: NYC has additional Local Laws including LL97 for large buildings
Energy Code
2020 Energy Conservation Construction Code of NYS
Common Building Types
- • High-rise apartments
- • Historic brownstones
- • Commercial towers
New York HVAC Challenges
Urban density
Historic preservation
Cold winters upstate
Strict codes