ASHRAE 90.1
Energy Standard for Buildings
Last updated: October 2026
Short answer
Yes. Nomic agents check drawings against the 2022, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, and 2007 editions of ASHRAE 90.1 and cite the ASHRAE 90.1 section behind each finding, so a licensed reviewer can confirm or dismiss each one. ASHRAE 90.1 is adopted by 64 jurisdictions in Nomic's code data.
Review Drawings Against ASHRAE 90.1 with Nomic Agents
Nomic agents flag likely ASHRAE 90.1 issues on your drawings and cite the section behind each one, so your reviewer can confirm each finding with less manual lookup.
Ask in Plain English
"Does this egress path meet ASHRAE 90.1 requirements?" Get a cited answer your team can check against the drawings.
Cited Answers
Every answer includes specific ASHRAE 90.1 section numbers and code text. Full traceability.
Less Manual Lookup
Check drawings against ASHRAE 90.1 with less time spent digging through PDFs and code books.
Jurisdictions
Latest Edition
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ASHRAE 90.1 Edition Coverage
Nomic supports 6 editions of ASHRAE 90.1, highlighted in green below.
What Reviewers Check Against ASHRAE 90.1
Typical energy code items a reviewer looks for on a drawing set, and the sheets to include so a review can see them.
What gets checked
- Envelope insulation, fenestration, and air barrier requirements for the climate zone
- Lighting power and lighting controls
- HVAC equipment efficiency and controls
- Which compliance path the project uses and whether the documents support it
Sheets to include
- Envelope details and wall types
- Window and door schedules
- Lighting plans and fixture schedules
- Mechanical equipment schedules and energy compliance forms
Check your drawings against ASHRAE 90.1
Upload your drawings to Nomic and ask questions about ASHRAE 90.1 compliance. Every answer cites the specific code section.
ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Standard For Buildings is part of the energy code framework, adopted by 64 jurisdictions across the United States. Nomic provides full AI-powered compliance support for ASHRAE 90.1, enabling instant checks against your construction drawings with cited answers.
How Nomic Agents Review Against ASHRAE 90.1
With the Nomic agent, you can upload any construction drawing and ask natural language questions about ASHRAE 90.1 compliance. Our AI analyzes your drawings against the applicable code requirements and returns:
Specific Code Citations
Section numbers from ASHRAE 90.1 with exact references.
Clear Explanations
Requirements explained and how they apply to your design.
Actionable Recommendations
Practical steps for achieving compliance.
Related References
Links to related code sections and amendments.
Less time digging through PDFs or standards manuals, with cited answers your team can verify and compliance issues caught before the set is issued.
ASHRAE 90.1 and Energy Code
ASHRAE 90.1 is one of 30 codes in the Energy Code category supported by Nomic.
Energy codes establish minimum energy efficiency requirements for building design and construction.
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