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CO2 Monitors in correctional facilities

Peter Doo

President

Doo Consulting LLC

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April 9, 2010

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Fri, 04/09/2010 - 18:29

Peter, I don't have an answer for you, but I do have a question of clarification. Where would you be putting the monitors if you were following the correctional facility guidance (if not 3'–6' above the floor)?

Christopher Pinkowski

Energy Engineer

Michaels Energy

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Tue, 07/31/2012 - 15:23

Hi Peter and Tristan, Any revelations or known exceptions on this? We are having a similar issue but in a behavior health hospital. The sensors must be tamper-proof and anti-ligature. The designer is having difficulty finding a product to meet these needs. Although I haven't done too much digging, the standards (for correctional and psych) seem to indicate temperature sensors (or CO2 sensors) should be duct mounted. Do you think we could make a case for alternate compliance? Thanks for any help!

Christopher Pinkowski

Energy Engineer

Michaels Energy

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Wed, 08/15/2012 - 14:53

Any ideas on this? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated of alternative strategies. Thanks!

Andrew Mitchell, P.E.

Principal

Mitchell Gulledge Engineering, Inc.

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Wed, 08/15/2012 - 15:22

Christopher, I do not know of any specific allowable alternatives on this credit but one route you may want to pursue would be to utilize a remote testing solution. Aircuity manufactures and installs these in many types of facilities. I would imagine that they can offer anti-ligature test ports in each room and install the sampling equipment in a remote location. If you contact them they may have some information on whether or not they have experience with achieving this credit.

Eric Carbonnier

Chief Operations Officers & ESG / Lecturer / Board Member

T4T / Cal Poly Pomona / Designing Futures Foundation

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Wed, 06/26/2013 - 22:25

Peter et al. Did you find a solution CO2 monitors in detention facilities? I'm in the same situation and your assistance is appreciated.

Tyler Fenton

Assistant Project Manager

EllisDon - Sustainable Building Solutions

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Wed, 04/01/2020 - 22:55

Sorry to revive this thread but we are working on a NC 2009 courthouse with holding cells and are experiencing the same issue. Wondering if anyone has ever come across a work-around or alternative, CIR or anything of the sort? Much appreciated.