We are working on a warehouse/office remodel. Due to the extent of the remodel we are pursuing LEED NC for the project. Currently Phase 1 of the project is under construction. We will be registering the project for Phase 2 and must achieve LEED Silver due to funding requirements.
We are compiling a change order to install a small portion of the Phase 2 ductwork during Phase 1 due to the location of the Mechanical Room. Silver is going to be extremely difficult for us to achieve so I would like to be extra cautious and make sure the installation of this ductwork will not adversly affect our chances of obtaining certification.
The scope of work includes only installing ducts in one room and not connecting either end to registers or equipment.
All that being said, are there instructions you would recommend we include to the Contractor/Subcontractor to ensure we do harm compliance requirements?
Allison Beer McKenzie
Architect, Director of SustainabilitySHP Leading Design
LEEDuser Expert
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December 15, 2010 - 5:20 pm
Caroline- I am a little bit confused about you attempting to certify phase 2 only and not phase 1. Make sure you're meeting the Minimum Program Requirements that require the certification of a whole building. As long as you are meeting that requirement, you should simply protect the ductwork installed earlier (including ducts that remain that have been in place for years) by wrapping them, sealing them etc. during the phase two construction as part of your IAQ management plan during construction.
Caroline O'Leary
Architectstudio point253
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December 15, 2010 - 5:26 pm
Allison,
Thank you. I thought sealing them would be adequate but wanted to sound off on the forum to see if that's how others felt also.
As for excluding Phase 1, it gets a bit complicated. Phase 1 involves a minimal amount of work. Since Phase 2 is so extensive it requires whole building certification. While we are being cautiously aware of what may affect final certification we did not have the time to begin the documentation during Phase 1.