Good day,
The project I'm working on is an ice-cream factory which will have staff working for short spells (but more than 15min) in spaces cooled to down to -40C. This is obviously outside the range of ASHRAE 55-2004 but I would like to know if it is still possible to get compliance if local regulations regarding workspace environments are met?
The project is in South Africa and there is a local regulation called the "Environmental regulation for workplaces" which is enforced by the Department of Labour. It specifies the amount of time that staff may work in sub-zero temperatures and the type of protective clothing that must be worn.
Do you know if this credit is achievable?
If so, how should it be done?
Many thanks for any advice you can offer.
Scott Bowman
LEED FellowIntegrated Design + Energy Advisors, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
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October 25, 2014 - 10:56 pm
Interesting question. This would definitely deserve a conference call with the reviewer team even before you submit. I know of cases where there are situations that ASHRAE 55 does not apply, and GBCI has accepted alternative ways or practices to show compliance. Your logic seems good, but having that conference call would be the best way to move forward.
Cam Fitzgerald
Energy Engineer7group
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October 27, 2014 - 7:49 am
You should also take a look at LEED Interpretation 10279. Although it is primarily about spaces with elevated metabolic rates, it touches on compliance for spaces that are not normally comfort conditioned and could be helpful.
Christopher Schaffner
CEO & FounderThe Green Engineer
LEEDuser Expert
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December 19, 2014 - 3:09 pm
Short answer is that I think you cannot meet the credit.