Regarding the MERV filter, I had advised the M&E the LEED Requirements and he has replied as "During the test run period (80days), the MERV 8 will be installed on the AHU, PAH & VRF Indoor Unit. After test run, new MERV 8 and MERV 13 will be installed on the AHU, PAH & VRF Indoor Unit to filter
the return air and outside air". is ok if MERV 13 is not provided during the test run period? Kindly advice.
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Allison Beer McKenzie
Architect, Director of SustainabilitySHP Leading Design
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March 3, 2011 - 9:34 am
On the form for this credit, you will have to check a box that says: "Supply air systems, including both outside air and return air delivered as supply, serving all regularly occupied areas are sized to accommodate filtration media with a MERV rating of 13 or better. New filtration media which meet this MERV rating will be installed prior to occupancy." The strategy you are describing does not seem to be in line with honestly checking this box on the form, so I would recommend that you make sure the MERV 13 filters are installed before building occupancy.