EQc4 and Parking Garage?

Jonathan Weiss

Jacobs Buildings & Infrastructure

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June 7, 2010

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Thu, 06/10/2010 - 21:26

Yes, they do if the spaces are within the weatherproofing barrier. With a parking garage I would say that some spaces would be included in that and some excluded.

Karen Joslin

principal

Joslin Consulting

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Wed, 09/01/2010 - 19:50

Actually I doubt anything that is not enclosed and not a conditioned space would ever be counted. The rooms that Jonathan listed above could conceivably be addressed but should be easily handled with the right paint and firestop, right?

Rick Ferrara

AIA, LEED BD+C

Gensler

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Thu, 09/23/2010 - 03:00

If the garage is a separate building, it would need to be registered separately under the 2009 protocol, and as it doesn't have any regularly occupied spaces may meet the minimum requirements for LEED. Under 2.2 you can register the garage and building as one project (even if they are separated). If the buildings are legitimately connected it's one project and the credits are likely to apply.

Mara Baum

Partner, Architecture & Sustainability

DIALOG

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Thu, 09/23/2010 - 15:41

My understanding is that a building without regularly occupied spaces (i.e. at least one FTE) cannot pursue IEQ credits, so the question might be moot. If the garage has an attendant, then the credit would apply to the space the attendant works in, and any other enclosed space (e.g. janitor closet, mechanical room) in the building.