Is the requirement to reduce background noise only for noise from HVAC equipment? In naturally ventilated spaces, do we need to account for outside noise? For Credit 9 as well?
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Daniel Hicks
Daniel Hicks, E.I., INCEGeiler & Associates
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October 12, 2010 - 3:40 pm
The LEED background noise requirement is for "HVAC systems". The referenced ANSI S-12.60 standard has requirements for other exterior noises and their impact on learning spaces but this is not addressed in the LEED requirements.
I am not familiar enough with Credit 9 to comment on that.