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NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylight

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first post ever.. no doubt dumb questions (sorry). Any input much appreciated. 1) do kitchens in a condo development count as regularly occupied? bedrooms? what is the standard for this? 2) what rules do we use for area calculation (ex: BOMA, etc)? 3) anywhere I can see a sample LEED spreadsheet filled out for this credit? 4) im doing measurement option. I assume this can be done regardless of time of year, weather conditions, etc?

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Tue, 09/11/2012 - 18:54

1. Yes, 2.Measurements taken on the inside surface of the wall. (Expand question if you need more) 3.I don;t know of specific site with an example but i do have a blank one. 4.Yes, but i would recommend under clear sky conditions at noon as close to the equinox as possible.

Tue, 09/11/2012 - 19:13

thanks! I do have more specific question regarding areas. Within the kitchen area, the millwork area (with fridge, oven, counters, etc) - I am assuming these count towards the occupied space? On the one hand nobody can actually inhabit that space, but they would be using the work surface to cook, etc.
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Tue, 09/11/2012 - 19:29

You can exclude the area in a kitchen where the refrigerator or other major appliances would be located. Measurements should be taken at workplane height so the counter top should be used.

Tue, 09/11/2012 - 19:39

Thanks very much. If you don't mind me asking, what is the reference for this? I believe you - just want to have a source so I don't have to cite an internet forum.
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Tue, 09/11/2012 - 19:51

FYI, LEED users discussions do not set formal precedent for any credit. The reference as to why kitchens must be included:Regularly occupied space matrix dated July 2012.http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=220. 2.LEEDv3 2009 Reference Guide. I don;t have a specific source as to why you should exclude the area of major appliances other than it would not be considered regularly occupied. Having submitted quite a few credits myself along with some other experience, i have never used the area (mostly commercial kitchens) where the major appliances are located as regularly occupied space.

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