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NC-v4 EQp1:Minimum indoor air quality performance

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Is the monitoring of mechanical ventilation always mandatory or do exceptions exist? Regards

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Mon, 02/22/2016 - 08:47

e.g, is it mandatory also if there is no recirculation (100% outdoor air)?
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Ben Stanley
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Thu, 03/03/2016 - 22:49

Projects do not have to have outdoor airflow monitoring devices installed to earn the prerequisite. The required measurements can be taken once during the performance period with the proper equipment.
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Adam Stoker
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Fri, 03/04/2016 - 20:13

Ben, you might be a little confused here. There is no performance period in the BD+C rating systems. Also, I believe that the monitoring equipment must be permanently installed. Taking measurements once (e.g. during air balancing) would not meet the intent of the credit.
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Ben Stanley
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Fri, 03/04/2016 - 20:41

Your right Adam, I was thinking of existing buildings rather than NC. Thanks for clarifying

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