ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Addendum r to
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2001
Energy Standard for
Buildings Except
Low-Rise
Residential
Buildings
Approved by the ASHRAE Standards Committee on October 5,
2003; by the ASHRAE Board of Directors on January 29, 2004; and
by the American National Standards Institute on February 25,
2004.
This standard is under continuous maintenance by a Standing
Standard Project Committee (SSPC) for which the Standards
Committee has established a documented program for regular
publication of addenda or revisions, including procedures for
timely, documented, consensus action on requests for change to
any part of the standard. The change submittal form, instruc-
tions, and deadlines may be obtained in electronic form from the
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Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
ISSN 1041-2336
ASHRAE Standing Standard Project Committee 90.1
Cognizant TC: TC 9.6, System Energy Utilization
SPLS Liaison: Michael H. Tavares
ASHRAE Staff Liaison: Mark Weber
IESNA Liaison: Rita M. Harrold
Jerry W. White, Jr., Chair* Itzhak H. Maor*
James M. Calm, Vice-Chair* Carol E. Marriott*
Donald F. Steiner, Vice-Chair* R. Christopher Mathis*
Karim Amrane* Merle F. McBride
William P. Bahnfleth* Harry P. Misuriello
Van D. Baxter* Louis J. Molinini*
Donald L. Beaty* John Montgomery*
Albert W. Black, III* Frank Myers*
Donald M. Brundage* Ronald G. Nickson*
Ernest A. Conrad Edward P. O’Brien*
Charles C. Cottrell* Jim A. Ranfone*
Roy Crane* Eric E. Richman*
Joseph J. Deringer* Jack F. Roberts*
Keith I. Emerson Michael L. Rosenberg
Douglas S. Erickson* Steven Rosenstock
Thomas A. Farkas* Robert D. Ross
Alan Fraser* David A. Schaaf, Jr.*
James A. Garrigus* Leonard C. Sciarra*
Jason J. Glazer* Peter Simmonds*
Katherine G. Hammack* Stephen V. Skalko*
Richard V. Heinisch Frank A. Stanonik*
Randall T. Higa* Joseph K. Ting*
Billy G. Hinton, Jr.* Cedric S. Trueman*
John F. Hogan* Martha G. VanGeem
William G. Holy* Carl Wagus*
Graham C. Hunter, II* Frederick F. Wajcs, Jr.
Hyman M. Kaplan* McHenry Wallace, Jr.*
Gersil N. Kay* Richard D. Watson*
Larry Kouma* David Weitz*
Ronald D. Kurtz* Robin Wilson*
Samanthan H. LaFleur* Michael W. Woodford
Michael D. Lane* Dale L. Woodin
Steven J. Lit* Thomas R. Worlledge*
Kenneth Luther* Donald R. Wulfinghoff*
Ronald Majette* Stanley W. Zajac*
*Denotes members of voting status when the document was approved for publication
ASHRAE STANDARDS COMMITTEE 2003-2004
Van D. Baxter, Chair Frank E. Jakob
Davor Novosel, Vice-Chair Stephen D. Kennedy
Donald B. Bivens David E. Knebel
Dean S. Borges Frederick H. Kohloss
Paul W. Cabot Merle F. McBride
Charles W. Coward, Jr. Mark P. Modera
Hugh F. Crowther Cyrus H. Nasseri
Brian P. Dougherty Gideon Shavit
Hakim Elmahdy David R. Tree
Matt R. Hargan Thomas H. Williams
Richard D. Hermans James E. Woods
John F. Hogan Ross D. Montgomery, BOD ExO
Kent W. Peterson, CO
Claire B. Ramspeck, Manager of Standards
SPECIAL NOTE
This American National Standard (ANS) is a national voluntary consensus standard developed under the auspices of the American
Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Consensus is defined by the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI), of which ASHRAE is a member and which has approved this standard as an ANS, as “substantial agreement reached
by directly and materially affected interest categories. This signifies the concurrence of more than a simple majority, but not necessarily
unanimity. Consensus requires that all views and objections be considered, and that an effort be made toward their resolution.”
Compliance with this standard is voluntary until and unless a legal jurisdiction makes compliance mandatory through legislation.
ASHRAE obtains consensus through participation of its national and international members, associated societies, and public
review.
ASHRAE Standards are prepared by a Project Committee appointed specifically for the purpose of writing the Standard. The
Project Committee Chair and Vice-Chair must be members of ASHRAE; while other committee members may or may not be ASHRAE
members, all must be technically qualified in the subject area of the Standard. Every effort is made to balance the concerned interests
on all Project Committees.
The Manager of Standards of ASHRAE should be contacted for:
a. interpretation of the contents of this Standard,
b. participation in the next review of the Standard,
c. offering constructive criticism for improving the Standard,
d. permission to reprint portions of the Standard.
DISCLAIMER
ASHRAE uses its best efforts to promulgate Standards and Guidelines for the benefit of the public in light of available
information and accepted industry practices. However, ASHRAE does not guarantee, certify, or assure the safety or
performance of any products, components, or systems tested, installed, or operated in accordance with ASHRAE’s Standards
or Guidelines or that any tests conducted under its Standards or Guidelines will be nonhazardous or free from risk.
ASHRAE INDUSTRIAL ADVERTISING POLICY ON STANDARDS
ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines are established to assist industry and the public by offering a uniform method of
testing for rating purposes, by suggesting safe practices in designing and installing equipment, by providing proper definitions
of this equipment, and by providing other information that may serve to guide the industry. The creation of ASHRAE Standards
and Guidelines is determined by the need for them, and conformance to them is completely voluntary.
In referring to this Standard or Guideline and in marking of equipment and in advertising, no claim shall be made, either
stated or implied, that the product has been approved by ASHRAE.
(This foreword is not part of this standard. It is merely Addendum r to 90.1-2001 (I-P and SI editions)
informative and does not contain requirements necessary
for conformance to the standard. It has not been pro- Revise Table 6.2.4.1.2B (formerly Table 6.2.4.2B) in both
cessed according to the ANSI requirements for a stan- the I-P and the SI editions of the standard as follows:
dard and may contain material that has not been subject
1. Add insulation requirements for return ducts from Table
to public review or a consensus process.)
6.2.4.1.2A (formerly Table 6.2.4.2A) to the bottom of Table
FOREWORD 6.2.4.1.2B (formerly Table 6.2.4.2B) (see attached revised
Table 6.2.4.1.2B).
The minimum insulation requirements for return ducts in
90.1-2001 apply to all return ducts, whether the return duct is 2. Insert the title for “Supply Ducts” to create balance and
for a cooling only or heating only system or a combined heat- consistency with the addition for “Return Ducts” informa-
ing and cooling duct system. Showing the return duct require- tion.
ments only under Table 6.2.4.1.2A (formerly Table 6.2.4.2A)
created some potential for confusion since that table is titled, 3. Change the title of Table 6.2.4.1.2B (formerly Table
“Cooling and Heating Only Supply Ducts and Return Ducts.” 6.2.4.2B) to read as follows: “Minimum Duct Insula-
This proposed addendum modifies Table 6.2.4.1.2B (formerly tion R-Value,a Combined Heating and Cooling Supply
Table 6.2.4.2B) to make it clear that the return duct insulation Ducts and Return Ducts.”
requirements shown in Table 6.2.4.1.2A also apply to return
ducts when combined heating and cooling supply ducts are See the I-P Version of Table 6.2.4.1.2B (formerly Table
used. 6.2.4.2B) on the following page for the specific changes.
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I-P Edition:
TABLE 6.2.4.1.2B
a
Minimum Duct Insulation R-Value, Combined Heating and Cooling Supply Ducts and Return Ducts
Climate Zone Duct Location
Unvented Indirectly
Envelope Attic Above Unvented Uncondi- Condi-
Criteria Ventilated Insulated Attic w/ Roof tioned tioned
Table HDD65 CDD50 Exterior Attic Ceiling Insulationa Spaceb Spacec Buried
Supply Ducts
B-1 0-900 10801+ R-8 R-6 R-8 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-2 0-900 9001-10800 R-6 R-6 R-8 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-3 0-900 7201-9000 R-6 R-6 R-6 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-4 0-900 0-7200 R-6 R-3.5 R-6 R-3.5 R-1.9 none R-3.5
B-5 901-1800 7201+ R-6 R-6 R-6 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-6 901-1800 5401-7200 R-6 R-6 R-6 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-7 901-1800 0-5400 R-3.5 R-3.5 R-6 R-1.9 R-1.9 none R-1.9
B-8 1801-2700 5401+ R-6 R-6 R-6 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-9 1801-2700 0-5400 R-6 R-3.5 R-6 R-1.9 R-1.9 none R-1.9
B-10 2701-3600 5401+ R-6 R-6 R-6 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-11 2701-3600 3601-5400 R-6 R-6 R-6 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-1.9
B-12 2701-3600 0-3600 R-3.5 R-3.5 R-3.5 R-1.9 R-1.9 none R-1.9
B-13 3601-5400 3601+ R-6 R-6 R-6 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-14 3601-5400 1801-3600 R-6 R-3.5 R-6 R-1.9 R-3.5 none R-1.9
B-15 3601-5400 0-1800 R-3.5 R-3.5 R-3.5 R-1.9 R-1.9 none R-1.9
B-16 5401-7200 3601+ R-6 R-6 R-6 R-3.5 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-17 5401-7200 1801-3600 R-6 R-6 R-6 R-1.9 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-18 5401-7200 0-1800 R-6 R-3.5 R-3.5 R-1.9 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-19 7201-9000 1801+ R-8 R-6 R-6 R-1.9 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-20 7201-9000 0-1800 R-6 R-6 R-6 R-1.9 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-21 9001-10800 1801+ R-8 R-6 R-6 R-1.9 R-6 none R-3.5
B-22 9001-10800 0-1800 R-8 R-6 R-6 R-1.9 R-3.5 none R-3.5
B-23 10801-12600 all R-8 R-6 R-6 R-1.9 R-6 none R-6
B-24 12601-16200 all R-8 R-8 R-8 R-1.9 R-6 none R-6
B-25 16201-19800 all R-10 R-8 R-8 R-3.5 R-6 none R-6
B-26 19801+ all R-10 R-10 R-8 R-3.5 R-8 R-3.5 R-6
Return Ducts
B-1 to B-26 All climates R-3.5 R-3.5 R-3.5 none none none none
a Insulation R-values, measured in (h⋅ft ⋅°F)/Btu, are for the insulation as installed and do not include film resistance. The required minimum thicknesses do not consider water
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vapor transmission and possible surface condensation. Where exterior walls are used as plenum walls, wall insulation shall be as required by the most restrictive condition of
6.2.4.2 or Section 5. Insulation resistance measured on a horizontal plane in accordance with ASTM C518 at a mean temperature of 75°F at the installed thickness.
b Includes crawl spaces, both ventilated and non-ventilated.
c Includes return air plenums with or without exposed roofs above.
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SI Edition:
TABLE 6.2.4.1.2B
a
Minimum Duct Insulation R-Value, Combined Heating and Cooling Supply Ducts and Return Ducts
Climate Zone Duct Location
Unvented Indirectly
Envelope Attic Above Unvented Uncondi- Condi-
Criteria Ventilated Insulated Attic w/ Roof tioned tioned
Table HDD65 CDD50 Exterior Attic Ceiling Insulationa Spaceb Spacec Buried
Supply Ducts
Return Ducts
B-1 to B-26 All climates R-0.62 R-0.62 R-0.62 none none none none
a Insulation R-values, measured in (h⋅ft ⋅°F)/Btu, are for the insulation as installed and do not include film resistance. The required minimum thicknesses do not consider water
2
vapor transmission and possible surface condensation. Where exterior walls are used as plenum walls, wall insulation shall be as required by the most restrictive condition of
6.2.4.2 or Section 5. Insulation resistance measured on a horizontal plane in accordance with ASTM C518 at a mean temperature of 75°F at the installed thickness.
b Includes crawl spaces, both ventilated and non-ventilated.
c Includes return air plenums with or without exposed roofs above.
All other information in Table 6.2.4.1.2B remains the same.
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POLICY STATEMENT DEFINING ASHRAE’S CONCERN
FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ITS ACTIVITIES
ASHRAE is concerned with the impact of its members’ activities on both the indoor and outdoor environment. ASHRAE’s
members will strive to minimize any possible deleterious effect on the indoor and outdoor environment of the systems and
components in their responsibility while maximizing the beneficial effects these systems provide, consistent with accepted
standards and the practical state of the art.
ASHRAE’s short-range goal is to ensure that the systems and components within its scope do not impact the indoor and
outdoor environment to a greater extent than specified by the standards and guidelines as established by itself and other
responsible bodies.
As an ongoing goal, ASHRAE will, through its Standards Committee and extensive technical committee structure,
continue to generate up-to-date standards and guidelines where appropriate and adopt, recommend, and promote those new
and revised standards developed by other responsible organizations.
Through its Handbook, appropriate chapters will contain up-to-date standards and design considerations as the material is
systematically revised.
ASHRAE will take the lead with respect to dissemination of environmental information of its primary interest and will seek
out and disseminate information from other responsible organizations that is pertinent, as guides to updating standards and
guidelines.
The effects of the design and selection of equipment and systems will be considered within the scope of the system’s
intended use and expected misuse. The disposal of hazardous materials, if any, will also be considered.
ASHRAE’s primary concern for environmental impact will be at the site where equipment within ASHRAE’s scope
operates. However, energy source selection and the possible environmental impact due to the energy source and energy
transportation will be considered where possible. Recommendations concerning energy source selection should be made by
its members.
