I'm a little new to LEED CI (got my AP cred. in NC) and have had intermittent confusion on the scope of LEED CI certification. As I understand it, only work performed as part of the tenant fit-out/remodel can earn LEED credits.
Is it possible to earn this credit by retaining original building HVAC equipment that meets ASHRAE 55. Specifically, I'm working on a hotel that is remodeling all units but keeping the original PTAC window units.
Jeremy
Allison Beer McKenzie
Architect, Director of SustainabilitySHP Leading Design
LEEDuser Expert
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August 16, 2010 - 11:34 am
Jeremy- it's a little bit of a gray area, but I think that you should be able to earn this credit if the existing equipment meets the requirements. We have been able to claim WE credit 1: Water Use Reduction for using fixtures that were already in place and this seems like a similar application. I have not personally worked on a hotel using CI, and it seems like it would be a difficult task! Good luck!
Jeremy Kuhre
Sustainable Buildings & Operations ManagerSustainable Solutions Corporation
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August 18, 2010 - 11:40 am
I appreciate it Allison. As an update, our certifying body got back to me that yes, existing building equipment can earn LEED CI credits as long as it is used consistently throughout other LEED credits.