AS NZS 3598.1:2014 pdf free
AS NZS 3598.1:2014 pdf free.Energy audits Part 1: Commercial buildings
The level of accuracy of energy savings and financial costs and benefits from energy performance improvement actions. Three levels are classified as follows:
(a) Broad estimates- Energy savings and capital costs estimated based on facility-level energy data and information from similar projects previously implemented or based on simple engineering calculations/estimations to a lower degree of accuracy. These are generally based on rules of thumb without any preliminary design work. Suitable for smaller projects with short pay backs and low risks.
(b) Medium accuracy- Energy savings quantified using site and energy analysis as described for the Type 2 audit, including consideration of site-specific data,operations and other relevant context, with consideration of the detailed energy balance. Capital costs estimated based on a summation of major cost items based on the configuration of systems and equipment necessary to implement the energy savings measure.
(c) Higher accuracy- Energy savings quantified using site and energy analysis as described for the Type 3 audit, including consideration of site-specific data, operations and other relevant context, with consideration of the detailed energy balance developed using the additional monitoring data. Capital costs estimated from contractor quotes and/or detailed cost estimates based on specific equipment selections and schematic designs. Alternatively the level of accuracy required by the company’s capex or opex process may be applied.
NOTE: Refer to Appendix H, Paragraph H7.
The energy auditor shall exercise discretion in the use and protection of data and other information acquired in the course of their duties. Energy audit information shall not be used inappropriately for personal gain by the energy auditor or the organization, or in a
manner detrimental to the legitimate interest of the organization. This requirement includes the proper handling of sensitive or confidential information in consultation with the organization.
For some projects there may be flow on effects of compliance with revised or updated standards in areas such as occupational health and safety, other standards, codes or regulations. There may also be a need to confirm the structural integrity of existing structures and evaluate the need to upgrade/strengthen the structure to support new equipment.AS NZS 3598.1 pdf free download.
