Commissioning of Systems not required in prereq

Shauna Sproul

Engineer

Glazing Consultants Int'l

LEEDuser Basic Member

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March 14, 2012

Can points be achieved in innovation and design for commissioning of systems not required in prereq, for example the building envelope? I understand 2012 is addressing this, but what about 2009? I would like to be able to tell my client if they can/cannot earn additional points. My question would be for new construction, but can points also be earned for existing building envelope commissioning?

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Scott Bowman

LEED Fellow

Integrated Design + Energy Advisors, LLC

LEEDuser Expert

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Fri, 03/23/2012 - 20:41

I do think that envelope commissioning could be an ID credit, you might review the ID library, which has many ID credits awarded to projects. Under v2012, envelope commissioning is becoming an option to gain more points under the enhnaced credit. The scope required is not that well defined, and could lead to some confusion. Hopefully ECx firms are looking and making comments.

Chris Ladner

Partner

Viridian

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Fri, 03/23/2012 - 21:16

Enevelope Cx is an ID credit in v2009. I would reference you to NIBS Guideline 3-2006 for more direction. When we do enclosure Cx we recommend performance crtieria in addition to standard inspections. LEED 2012 will have additional language supporting enclosure Cx.

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