Can Options A and B be combined? Someof the floors are occupied and have met Option B testing requirements. But now the project schedule has changed and we're concerned that fast-tracking the other floors may result in testing failures with no time to re-test prior to occupancy. We can start a phased flush-out for the rest of the floors - but this means using both options to achieve the credit.
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11478 thumbs up
November 20, 2011 - 10:53 pm
William, I am trying to think of the worst-case scenario here and I cannot see a logical reason why GBCI would deny this approach, provided you give a proper narrative explanation. Of course, they might reject it as not being an option (with some credits you are explicitly allowed to combine options, but not here)—let us know how you fare.
Vince Briones
Sustainable Design Manager15 thumbs up
November 28, 2012 - 6:51 am
William,
We have a project that, for slightly different circumstances, is an ideal candidate for a hybrid IAQ testing/flush-out approach. In this case, the project is comprised of a variety of ventilation systems/zones, some of which are well suited for a timely flush-out, whereas others are not. Due to the quantity of ventilation systems involved, exclusive use of IAQ testing would be a costly endeavor that the project team would prefer to avoid if possible.
Have you received a ruling on your application of this method yet? We'd be curious to hear how it was received by the GBCI reviewer. Thanks in advance for any insight you can offer!