I input information into their Online spreadsheet, but the numbers didn't seem to match with what our Engineer has as constants for the spaces when the ASHRAE 62 Audit was done. Also some spaces are not defined in LEED Online spreadsheets that our Engineer has in the calculations.
We talked to our Engineer and he said our numbers are more accurate than what LEED Online has.
I tried submitting the open spreadsheet to LEED because we were told by a representative on the phone that this would be acceptable.
We submitted the project, but they wrote in their comments that we need to input the information into their Online Spreadsheet. It seems that there is some sort of disconnect with what is acceptable and what isn't.
Any advice on what I should do upon re-submission?
Dan Ackerstein
PrincipalAckerstein Sustainability, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
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January 21, 2011 - 3:54 pm
Richard - You might check out the comment I just posted to EQp1 on this issue but you're in a tight spot with a disconnect between the 62MZCalculator and the LOL table. It sounds like you submitted the 62MZCalculators but did not populate the table because for some reason the table generates a different outcome than the calculator. I think your best bet for resubmittal is to a) double-check the heck out of your calculations to be sure that your 62MZCalculator is right and the LOL table is wrong, and then, assuming that is indeed the case, b) complete the table and provide a detailed explanation as to why the table misrepresents your situation but the 62MZCalc accurately illustrates compliance with the standard. Like I said, its a tough spot to be in during a final review, but I think that ultimately the reviewer can be educated as to your situation and why the calculations don't match.
Hope that helps.