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NC-2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
In the case of a building that is nearly built to lot lines in all directions except the alley, can the secure bike racks be located on the alley side of the building and meet this credit requirement. And when the requirement is
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Does LEED have any requirements on spacing or the type of bike racks used? What about security?
Are there specific requirements for the changing rooms, such as size?
Do bike racks have to be within the LEED project boundary?
Is a general storage room that is accessible to residents acceptable for covered bike storage?
Do I round up or down? What if the calculations show that I need 0.5 showers?
David Posada
Integrated Design & LEED SpecialistSERA Architects
LEEDuser Expert
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August 22, 2012 - 3:07 pm
The alley side would meet the requirements if it's accessible and provides real security for the bikes. If it's so dark and scary that no biker would leave their bike locked there, it might meet the "letter of the law" but miss the intent.
Yes, a single unisex shower room is fine.