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NC-2009 SSc4.2: Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
When calculating the PEAK transients, do we need to plan for every assembly space, every classroom, every office, every etc. completely and fully-occupied?
What if the facility will NEVER be used like this?
Do we have some room to be reasonable (but fair--no gerrymandering, of course) and "imagine" a more reasonable peak occupancy?
I am sure the owner can document this in a letter to make the intent clear.
What are your thoughts? Thanks very much!
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Does LEED have any requirements on spacing or the type of bike racks used? What about security?
Are there specific requirements for the changing rooms, such as size?
Do bike racks have to be within the LEED project boundary?
Is a general storage room that is accessible to residents acceptable for covered bike storage?
Do I round up or down? What if the calculations show that I need 0.5 showers?
David Posada
Integrated Design & LEED SpecialistSERA Architects
LEEDuser Expert
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February 8, 2012 - 4:31 pm
No, "total occupancy" or code occupancy is not necessary here. It's up to the project team to define reasonable assumptions about how full the building is likely to be, which are often based on enrollment/ attendance/ customer assumptions made during the project palnning or programming. A letter, program, or planning document should suffice.