If our healthcare clinic will be purchasing new medical equipment associated with this gut interior renovation, might eliminating DEHP/PVC from one of the product lines achieve an ID credit? This is one of the Healtier Hospital Initiatives, so it's a valid environmental benefit but not sure if it's too unrelated to the building construction to be an acceptable ID credit.
Any second opinions would be much appreciated! Thanks
Susan Walter
HDRLEEDuser Expert
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March 1, 2013 - 9:31 am
Kathy,
The DEHP/PVC removal from medical equipment alone likely will not get you an innovation credit. Typically you need to show a comprehensive approach on elimination of those products throughout the project. Did you also eliminate PVC from your resilient flooring? What other HHI initiatives is the facility implementing?
I've been reviewing HHI work for awhile and looking to align LEED and HHI. We're going to try for an innovation credit ourselves. We can compare notes if you are interested offline.
Susan
PS: That 80% construction waste elimination standard in HHI is incorrect. It should align with the 75% LEED standard for MRc2.