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CI-2009 MRc3.1:Materials Reuse

Duct Work

I think I know the answer, but can duct work be counted towards material re-use? I think not as it is MEP material and if being used for the same function it doesn't meet the criteria of being used in a different function.

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Tristan Roberts
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Tue, 11/22/2011 - 05:35

Holly, it cannot be counted as it is MEP.If it were not MEP then it could be counted if it is being reused in a different location in the building.
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Mon, 05/07/2012 - 20:26

In the same vein, We are engaged on a project where the Owner wants to re-use existing light fixtures. The ceiling will be totally reconfigured so all fixtures would move but, they fall under MEP, I assume. Because of the type of fixture, we will not achieve the lighting density target for a point under EA1.1 so I hope to be acknowledged for reusing a resource. It seems that USGBC would acknowledge the sustainability of this. Your thoughts?

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