I am working on a CI project which is in a tall building. The building itself is not LEED certified and the air intakes of the building on 41st floor that provide air to the CI project do not have MERV 13 filters. The intent of this credit is, I believe, prevent hazardous particles that are typically from traffic and other activities surrounding the building that from entering the project space. Would this requirement be still enforced without an exception, even if physical circumstances almost guarantee that the fresh air is unlikely to be polluted at that height (41st floor)? Would it be worth writing a narrative describing that the intent of this credit is fulfilled with the existing filters?
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Michelle Rosenberger
PartnerArchEcology
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December 11, 2013 - 11:34 am
Hi Bilge,
I can't speak to air quality at the 41st floor. But I can offer that in our many CIs that occur in parts of uncertified LEED buildings, we have had to install MERV13s on rooftop AHUs that serve our project scope along with other parts of the building to comply. Good luck.
Allison Beer McKenzie
Architect, Director of SustainabilitySHP Leading Design
LEEDuser Expert
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December 11, 2013 - 11:40 am
I have also always seen reviewers require MERV 13 no matter the situation circumstances. It never hurts to try a narrative, but I think it's a real long shot.