Homestar Technical Clarification Rulings
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| Technical Question Title | Tool Version | Date Released | Credit Name | Tool Category | TC Link |
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| 53 - V4 | v4 | EHC | Link | ||
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Approved Ruling: Commercial and retail spaces adjacent to dwellings (in apartment blocks) can be considered as conditioned space if they are conditioned 24/7 as an adjacent home can be expected to be. If they are only conditioned during office hours (when residents are less likely to not be at home), these spaces should not be considered conditioned (treating intertenancy walls/floor as external walls or floors). However, if all external walls/floors etc. of the adjacent commercial/retail space is insulated to Homestar levels, you may also consider this space conditioned, even if not air conditioning is provided. |
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