Question-and-Answer Resource for the Building Energy Modeling Community
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I think that as long as you document your assumptions and sources (given the uncertainty in tenant choices), relying on published template information (including SHW) seems reasonable. The basic loads/schedules haven't evolved much over the years. Table C-2 comes from T24/CEC (2004), Table N2-19 is from NREL (2016).
I found this detailed analysis of a fitness center (student project) full of useful information, notably for pools/spas. Hoping this helps, and that others can chime in.
