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The HVAC safety factor typically refers to the additional capacity or margin added to the design of a
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to ensure that it can handle unexpected or
peak loads. This safety factor helps to ensure that the HVAC system can maintain comfort conditions
in the building even under extreme conditions or when there are variations in the actual loads
compared to the design loads.

The safety factor is typically expressed as a percentage of the design load. For example, if the design
load for heating or cooling is calculated to be 100,000 BTU/hr, and a safety factor of 20% is applied,
the system would be designed to handle 120,000 BTU/hr.

The actual safety factor used can vary depending on the specific requirements of the project, the
climate conditions, and the desired level of reliability. It is important to carefully consider the safety
factor during the design phase to ensure that the HVAC system can perform effectively and
efficiently under a range of operating conditions.