Adjusting air flow rates through air distribution system
devices, such as fans and diffusers, by manually adjusting the
position of dampers, splitter vanes, extractors, etc., or by
using automatic control devices, such as constant air volume or
variable air volume boxes. The following is a compilation of
building energy-code related terms and acronyms used on the
Building Energy Codes website and throughout the building
construction industry. Select a letter to navigate through the
glossary: Adjusting water flow rates through hydronic
distribution system devices, such as pumps and coils, by
manually adjusting the position valves, or by using automatic
control devices, such as automatic flow control valves. A device
used in conjunction with an electric-discharge lamp to cause the
lamp to start and operate under the proper circuit conditions of
voltage, current, wave form, electrode heat, etc. Basement walls
that enclose heated spaces are part of the building envelope.
Basement wall refers to the opaque portion