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NC-2009 MPR2:Must be a complete, permanent building or space

Addition to an existing production hall

My client is an owner of an existing production hall. He will build a big addition on the left wing of the existing building which will also be a production hall. Moreover he will build some small additions on the right wing of the building which will serve as storage places. The question is if we can certify the addition on left wing alone as a New Construction and Major Renovation project (without inclusion of the existing building)? What if the existing building and the addition share cooling installation?

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Tristan Roberts
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Tue, 10/23/2012 - 14:21

Adam, more often than not, buildings are unable to certify just an addition in a case like this, because NC is meant to be a whole-building rating system.There are exceptions to that, which are discussed above under the MPR supplemental guidance—do you think those add up to anything favorable in your project's case?

Wed, 10/24/2012 - 08:11

Then I guess there are only two options: 1. to register the whole project (existing building with additions) as a new construction project if the area of additions covers more than 40% of the whole project or 2. to register it after the construction works are finished as an existing building project. Is that correct?
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Tristan Roberts
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Fri, 11/23/2012 - 15:15

Adam, I think you have it right. However, I would recommend contacting GBCI for guidance on this—they might be able to offer more specific help. Let us know if they do.
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Elke Malleier
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Tue, 06/11/2013 - 08:05

Adam, as I have a similar situation at the moment, would you please let me know if you succeeded in a NC registration for the addition only? Thanks. Elke

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