This TECHnote provides a checklist intended to assist the architect or building designer in the assessment of proposals for the design and installation of HVAC systems.

NATSPEC 0702 Mechanical design and install is applicable to simple mechanical installations in which the specification will be prepared by the architect or building designer and the mechanical design will be undertaken by the contractor without the involvement of a specialist mechanical consultant. Obtain the advice of a qualified mechanical engineer if you are concerned about the adequacy of the information provided in the submission or the proposed system.