Can diversity factors be used for other types of building loads, such as ventilation or plumbing?

While diversity factors are commonly used for cooling loads, they can also be applied to other types of building loads, such as ventilation or plumbing. For example, a diversity factor can be used to estimate the peak demand for hot water in a building, taking into account the varying usage patterns of occupants. However, the specific diversity factors and calculation methods may differ depending on the type of load being considered.