Tags and Attributes
Browse through the tabs below to learn more about the measure and component tags and attributes used to classify BCL content.
Measure Tags Taxonomy
Tags are used to classify measure content. The tag taxonomy is hierarchical and contains 2 levels. All measure must have a tag specified in the measure.xml file. For example, a measure that relates to Lighting Equipment would have the following <tags> section in its XML file:
<tags><tag>Electric Lighting.Lighting Equipment</tag></tags>
Taxonomy
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Economics
- Life Cycle Cost Analysis
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Electric Lighting
- Electric Lighting Controls
- Lighting Equipment
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Envelope
- Construction Sets
- Daylighting
- Fenestration
- Form
- Infiltration
- Opaque
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Equipment
- Electric Equipment
- Equipment Controls
- Gas Equipment
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HVAC
- Cooling
- Distribution
- Energy Recovery
- Heating
- Heat Rejection
- HVAC Controls
- Ventilation
- Whole System
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Onsite Power Generation
- Photovoltaic
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People
- Characteristics
- People Schedules
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Refrigeration
- Cases and Walkins
- Compressors
- Condensers
- Heat Reclaim
- Refrigeration Controls
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Reporting
- QAQC
- Troubleshooting
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Service Water Heating
- Distribution
- Water Heating
- Water Use
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Whole Building
- Space Types
- Whole Building Schedules
Component Tags Taxonomy
Tags are used to classify component content. The tag taxonomy is hierarchical and has 3 levels. All components must have a tag specified in the component.xml file. For example, a component that represents a Weather File would have the following <tags> section in its XML file:
<tags><tag>Location-Dependent Component.Weather File</tag></tags>
Taxonomy
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Construction Assembly
- Fenestration
- Door
- Skylight
- Window
- Floor
- Attic Floor
- Exposed Floor
- Exterior Slab
- Floor Above Crawlspace
- Floor Above Uncond Bsmt
- Floor Above Uncond Garage
- Interior Floor
- Roof Ceiling
- Attic Roof
- Crawlspace Ceiling
- Exterior Roof
- Interior Ceiling
- Uncond Bsmt Ceiling
- Uncond Garage Ceiling
- Wall
- Below Grade Wall
- Exterior Wall
- Interior Wall
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Electric Lighting
- Lamp Ballasts
- Lamp Ballasts
- Lamps
- Non-SSL Lamps
- SSL Replacement Lamps
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EmissionFactors
- Electricity Emission Factors (by State)
- FossilFuel Emission Factors (by Type)
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HVAC
- Boilers
- Hot-Water Boilers
- Compressors
- Positive Displacement Refrigeration Compressors
- Ductless Heat Pump
- Indoor Unit
- Outdoor Unit
- Energy Recovery
- Fan
- Axial Fan
- Centrifugal Fan
- Cross Flow Fan
- Mixed Flow Fan
- Powered Roof Ventilator
- Tubular Centrifugal Fan
- Hydronic Cooling Equipment
- Electrically-Driven Mechanical-Compression Chillers
- Hydronic Heating Equipment
- Boilers
- Motor
- Electric Motor
- Packaged Unitary Equipment
- Rooftop Units
- Pumps
- Rotodynamic Pumps
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Location-Dependent Component
- Cooling Degree Days
- Design Day
- Ground Temperature
- Heating Degree Days
- Site
- Water Mains Temperature
- Weather File
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Material
- Material Heat and Moisture Transfer
- Opaque
- Building Board and Siding
- Building Membrane
- Finish Flooring
- Framing with Cavity
- Insulation
- Masonry
- Plaster
- Roofing
- Solid Wood
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MEL
- Appliance
- Beverage Fountain
- Cash Exchange
- Coffee Maker
- Desktop Fan
- Drinking Fountain
- Food Warmer
- Freezer
- Ice Machine
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
- Personal Heater
- Refrigerated Vending Machine
- Refrigerator
- Vending Machine
- Water Cooler
- Water Purifier
- Audio
- Computer
- Desktop
- Integrated Display Computer
- Notebook
- Display
- CRT Monitor
- CRT Television
- Digital Photo Frame
- LCD Monitor
- LCD Television
- Plasma Television
- Projector
- Imaging and Printing
- Network Printer / Fax / Scanner
- Personal Printer / Fax / Scanner
- Lighting
- Egress Light
- Task Light
- Medical
- Blood Pressure Cuff
- Computed Tomography
- Electrosurgical Unit
- Exam Bed
- Exam Chair
- Exam Light
- Infusion Pump
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Phototherapy Equipment
- Smoke Evaporator
- Surgical Clipper
- Surgical Light
- Vital Signs Monitor
- Personal Care
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Occupant
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On-Site Power Generation
- Photovoltaic System
- Combiner Box
- Inverter
- Photovoltaic Module
- Racking System
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Plumbing
- Water Fixture
- Faucet
- Shower Head
- Toilet
- Urinal
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Service Water Heating
- Tank Water Heater
- Heat Pump Water Heater
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Special Days
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Whole Building
Attributes
Attributes are used to communicate additional information about the content. For example: MeasureType, Intended Software Tool, or Latitude and Longitude. Attributes are defined in the <attributes> section of the measure or component's XML file. It is also possible to query by an attribute name and value pair. The current attributes of the BCL are listed below.