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NC-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Management

Not include demolition waste?

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Courtney Royal
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Hello, I am involved with a project whom has an existing building on the site but will take it down to building another building. I understand this credit requires to include both C&D waste into the calculations. However, this is a unique situation because the building was a victim of Hurricane Sandy and FEMA deemed the building as "hazardous waste" and will not permit any of the contents inside to be reused or recycled. So, my question is, how should this be handled for MRc2? Do you think it would be acceptable to not include the demolition waste in the calculations of the existing building and upload some FEMA documentation to explain why these values were not included? Please advise.

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Fri, 07/12/2013 - 19:35

Hi Courtney, Hazardous waste is excluded from the construction waste diversion calculatios.
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Fri, 07/12/2013 - 19:39

Thanks, Michelle. Right I knew that. I think am wondering more about documentation and if it was going to be a problem. But I guess there isn't an option if FEMA says so. Thanks.

Fri, 07/12/2013 - 19:46

Sorry Courtney, that was kind of a brief response on my part to your question. Yes, it would probably be a good idea to upload the FEMA docs to indicate that the demolition was excluded due to its hazardous designation. It would be reasonable for reviewers to wonder about demo if they didn't see it in your C&D waste. A proactive explanation in Special Circumstances is always a good idea. Have a good one.

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