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Summary: Most new commercial and multifamily buildings in Seattle are required to comply with the HVAC Total System Performance Ratio (TSPR) requirements in the Seattle Energy Code. You can find this code requirement in Section C403.1.1 of the 2018 Seattle Energy Code.

Date Revised: 02/11/2025

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