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6. Specific Calculator-Tool Disclaimers

Each public calculator on this site (CLTD Cooling Load, ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation, NBC Fire DBR Generator, Duct Sizer, CHW Pipe Sizer, CW Pipe Sizer, Staircase & Liftwell Pressurization, U-Value Calculator, and similar) is published as an indicative engineering estimator. The published outputs are based on simplified algorithms, default psychrometric/code coefficients, and typical-case Indian climatic and material assumptions; they may diverge meaningfully from manufacturer-rated equipment or from purpose-built energy-modelling software (Carrier HAP, Trane TRACE, IES-VE, EnergyPlus). Use them for early-stage validation, comparative selection, and student/learner self-study, never as the primary basis for a tender BOQ, statutory DBR, or as-built drawing. The engineer of record bears sole responsibility for cross-checking every output against the applicable code edition (NBC 2016, ECBC 2017, ASHRAE 90.1/62.1 latest, NFPA, IS) and against vendor-published performance data.

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