• CALCULATION
  • COMPLIANCE
  • REPORTS
  • HUMAN

How to verify ASHRAE 90.1 compliance with your AI

Connect the Lighting Power Density (LPD) Calculator once. Your AI handles the math and the regulatory checks from there.

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Short answer

Can my AI check if my lighting meets ASHRAE 90.1?

Yes. Your AI calculates the current lighting power density and compares that number to the specific limits set by ASHRAE 90.1 for your building's occupancy. You get a clear pass or fail result based on your specific data.

Compliance outcomes.

Where your results land.

The AI processes your raw lighting specs into actionable regulatory results.

CALCULATION

LPD values generated

The AI uses your wattage and area data to find the exact power density. You receive the calculated value for your review.

COMPLIANCE

Regulatory status confirmed

The AI compares your density against ASHRAE 90.1 tables. You get a direct answer on whether the design meets the code.

REPORTS

Summary of findings

The AI organizes the math and the compliance status into a clean summary. You can use this to document your design decisions.

HUMAN

Final design approval

The AI identifies where you exceed limits. You must decide on the specific fixture changes or layout adjustments needed to fix it.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI moves from raw numbers to a compliance verdict through two specific steps.

  1. Compute density

    Your AI takes your total wattage and floor area to determine the specific power density for the space.

    calculate_lpd_value

  2. Check the code

    The AI looks up the ASHRAE 90.1 limits for your specific occupancy type and compares it to your calculated value.

    verify_ashrae_compliance

  3. Flag violations

    If the density is too high, the AI highlights the specific occupancy category that is failing the check.

    verify_ashrae_compliance

  4. Verify math

    The AI provides the step-by-step calculation used to reach the final density value.

    calculate_lpd_value

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the compliance check.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the bracketed text with your actual project numbers or occupancy types.

Lighting Power Density Calculator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_2C0TQNT9j97MXXSrBiJTddsY3iWi7e73LzQMiOAy/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Lighting Power Density Calculator capabilities are ready to use.
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  • Calculate the LPD for a 5,000 sq ft office with 45,000 total watts.

  • Check if an LPD of 0.85 W/sq ft complies with ASHRAE 90.1 for a retail space.

  • Based on my spreadsheet, is the lighting density in the conference room within ASHRAE limits?

  • Run an LPD calculation for this project: 12,000 sq ft, 8,000 watts, Office occupancy.

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Connect Lighting Power Density (LPD) Calculator once, then ask.

Connect the MCP to your preferred client. Once connected, you can feed it your lighting schedules or occupancy data immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI change my lighting design files?

    No. The AI only calculates and verifies data. It cannot modify your CAD files or lighting schedules.

  • 02

    Does the AI handle local building codes besides ASHRAE?

    No. This specific tool is built to verify against ASHRAE 90.1 standards only.

  • 03

    What happens if my data is incomplete?

    The AI will tell you what is missing. It needs both total wattage and the floor area to perform the calculation.

  • 04

    Can the AI sign off on my compliance documents?

    No. The AI provides the verification, but the final legal sign-off remains your responsibility.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which occupancy standard to use?

    You must specify the occupancy type in your prompt so the AI knows which ASHRAE limit to apply.

  • More questions about Lighting Power Density (LPD) Calculator? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Lighting Power Density (LPD) Calculator Connector can do

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