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EBOM-2009 IEQc1.4: IAQ Best Management Practices—Reduce Particulates in Air Distribution
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MERV 13
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Dan Ackerstein
PrincipalAckerstein Sustainability, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
819 thumbs up
February 17, 2011 - 11:11 pm
The MERV-13 filters would need to be in place at the beginning of the EBOM performance period Susan. The rating system does not currently allow for a phase-out plan approach to this credit. Your situation is actually fairly common in my experience - many buildings either are not capable of using MERV-13 or simply feel it is excessive in terms of the additional energy costs relative to IAQ benefits. Makes sense for some buildings, less for others.
Hope that helps
Dan
Manny Iglesia
LEED BD+C O+MCarde Ten Architects
121 thumbs up
February 16, 2012 - 6:26 pm
Since IEQc1.4 requires you to provide MERV 13 or better on all outdoor air intakes, you won't get it. Try ACP (Alternate Compliance Path).