Hi, I have a question regarding IEQ credit 8.2 for a new building which we plan on certifying under the LEED 2009 rating system for NC. Our building is a 76 unit residential apartment building on 5 storeys. The fenestration is either patio doors (from finished floor to 6’-10 ½’’ (82.5’’)) or windows that are 25’’ from finished floor to 82.5’’ high. Since our fenestration does not reach the 90’’ indicated in the credit description, does this mean that we cannot attempt to attain this credit? Please clarify. Thank you.

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Stefania Minotti

M.Arch, LEED AP

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Tue, 09/13/2011 - 19:45

Hi Stefania, The requirement for EQc8.2 in LEED Canada Building Design and Construction 2009 is that there be a direct line of sight to the outdoor environment via vision glazing for building occupants in 90% of all regularly occupied areas. The definition of vision glazing is the portion of exterior windows between 30” and 90” above the floor that permits a view to the outside. An exterior window that spans from 25’’ to 82.5’’ above finished floor that permits a view to the outside is between 30” and 90” and therefore is considered vision glazing. Please continue to calculate whether occupants in 90% of regularly occupied areas have direct line of sight to the outdoor environment. Thank you, Sarah Miller Client and Member Service Representative Canada Green Building Council

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