rpdvalidator 1.0

A Python tool for validating RPD files according to a specified version of the ASHRAE 229 schema.

RECI-RPDValidator

RECI-RPDValidator is a Python utility designed to validate Ruleset Project Description (RPD) files against requirements established by the ASHRAE 229 schema. It supports multiple schema versions, ensuring compatibility and compliance across various releases.

By default, the utility validates RPD files against version 0.1.0 of the ASHRAE 229 schema. If the validation fails, a detailed report of all errors encountered will be provided.

This project is an adaptation of a feature included in the Ruleset Checking Tool, created by PNNL. We have made modifications including explicit support of multiple versions of the schema, and enhance the validation error messages. All credit for the original work goes to PNNL. For more details, visit https://github.com/pnnl/ruleset-checking-tool.

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Features

• Validate RPD files for compliance with the ASHRAE 229 schema.
• Support for multiple schema versions.
• Clear and comprehensive error reporting for failed validations.

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Installation

Requirements:

• Python 3.7 or newer.

The utility is not yet available on PyPI. To install it, clone the repository and install it locally:

pip install git+https://github.com/Karpman-Consulting/RECI-RPDValidator.git

Once the utility is made available on PyPI. It will be installable using the following command:

pip install rpdvalidator

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Usage

Command-Line Utility

RECI-RPDValidator provides a straightforward command-line interface for validating RPD files. Use the following command to validate an RPD file:

validateRPD rpd-filename.json

Specifying a Schema Version

To validate an RPD file against a specific schema version, use the --version flag:

validateRPD rpd-filename.json --version 0.2.0

If no version is specified, the utility defaults to schema version 0.1.0.

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Output

• passed: Boolean indicating if the RPD file is valid.
• errors: A list of errors found during validation.

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Disclaimer Notice

• Acknowledgment: This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Building Technologies Office - DE-FOA-0002813 - Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation.
• Award Number: DE-EE0010949
• Abridged Disclaimer: The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the view of the U.S. Department of Energy or the United States Government.