TRACE modeling question - Heating Only

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Hello, everyone.

I've got a question that I've never been clear on and figured I'd turn
to the experts (you all).

In appendix G, Table G3.1.1b, it's stated that all conditioned spaces
shall be modeled as being both heated and cooled, even if no cooling
systems exists, for both the proposed and baseline buildings.

We typically place Cabinet Unit Heaters in stairways and vestibules, and
don't worry about cooling those spaces. So, my question is, though
TRACE has a couple "Heating only" systems options, Appendix G says that
these cannot be selected. So, what is a common solution? The other
systems in the building are VAV, so, can those spaces just be grouped on
to there?

Thanks for any advice you'd have!

Martin Snarski LEED(r) AP

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