We are working on a few high-end/high rise residential projects that are designed to have elevators open into the private residences. A blower door test was conducted and unfortunately did not pass as smoke can technically leak into the elevator from the residential unit. Has anyone had this issue before and have any recommendations on how to solve it? I appreciate any suggestions and thank you in advance!
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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July 24, 2014 - 11:59 pm
Heather, I don't have experience with this but thinking out loud—can you add another fully weatherstripped door around one or the other end of the elevator? I.e. create a lobby around the elevator entrance to keep out ETS (or keep it in).
Heather Appell
Sustainability SpecialistNV5
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July 25, 2014 - 9:34 am
Thanks, Tristan. We actually were able to do just that. It turns out for fire safety purposes there needs to be a door separating the elevator lobby space from the main residence due to pressurization issues. We are now able to pass the blower door testing for these units.