CO2 sensor in area designated for F&B (C&S project)

June 9, 2011

William Wong

LEEDuser Basic Member

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June 9, 2011

Our core and shell commecial development involves designation of one floor of the builidng for F&B and design density is higher than 25 people per 1,000 sq ft. Shall we provide CO2 sensors in such spaces in our core and shell construction when project scopes don't include fitting-out of the area ?

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Susann Geithner

Principal
Emerald Built Environments

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August 24, 2011 - 4:29 pm

You only need to have a system in place, which allows for the installation of CO2 sensors and demand controlled ventilation. Just like the thermal comfort control (thermostats) for rooms you may not know yet, how this is going to be built out. So you will need for instance VAV boxes (no constant volume) with the possibility to connect to the CO2 sensors. Also the main outdoor air intake need to be monitored.

Michael Smithing

Director - Green Building Advisory
Colliers International Ltd.

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November 23, 2011 - 5:50 am

I don't see any requirement in the credit language (for my CI project) for the CO2 sensors to actively control ventilation levels. Is this a difference between the CS and CI credits or am I missing something.