Is central air conditioning required in the dwelling units or in the entire building?
A. Central air conditioning is required, at a minimum, to be ducted within the dwelling units, and can be ducted within the entire building. Q16. Is a split ductless system combined with modulated window vents an acceptable HVAC unit? A. No, this system does not provide central or ducted HVAC throughout the unit. Q17. When should NYSERDA applications be submitted? A. Applications to NYSERDA should be made as soon as possible in order to have a response in time for the DHCR application deadline of February 27, 2008. It may not be possible for NYSERDA to respond to submissions received two weeks before application submissions are due at DHCR. www.getenergysmart.org Q18. If a project cannot meet any of the requirements in the Design Handbook, what is the procedure for requesting a waiver? A. A waiver may be requested as per Section 4 of the Design Handbook. Q19. How can I obtain architectural technical assistance? A. The Design Services Units’ Architects are available to provide technical
