Table 2: Applicability of DCV by type of facility

This table, developed by HVAC manufacturer Carrier Corp., ranks the potential applicability of demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) by type of facility. Note that most facility types receive either a “recommended” rating, indicating that DCV will be advantageous for most facilities of that type, or a “possible” rating, indicating that site-specific factors must be considered and evaluated. Only a few types of facilities receive a “not recommended” rating, and the reasons are obvious for most of them. For example, the high concentration of volatile organic compounds present in an industrial painting and finishing facility would make it a poor candidate for DCV.