Hi,
We have a building in the construction review response instance. We are responding every comment, but we want to get more points to achieve Silver Certification. One of the credits we are considering to attempt for is the IEQ-C5, but our building already is constructed so we would have to make some changes in the HVAC project and construction itself, for instance to change intake air filters to MERV 13 and we will have to include some exhaust systems in some specific spaces as the credit asks for.
Is it possible, after construction submittal, to make this changes and earn the credit?,
Thank you,
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Helen Kessler
PresidentHJKessler Associates
51 thumbs up
September 14, 2015 - 5:39 pm
You can apply for a new credit after the first construction review. However, this one could be challenging. It has a lot of parts, as you know, so you would need to make sure that you meet each requirement. It could also be expensive if you need to add exhaust, deck to deck partitions and self-closing doors, not to mention the MERV 13 filter banks. If you don't meet all of the requirements on the first try, I believe that you would need to file an appeal if you still want the credit.
Renee Shirey
Stantec421 thumbs up
September 14, 2015 - 5:49 pm
I agree with Helen that this might be a challenging credit to do after the fact. Keep in mind that the addition of MERV filters, etc. may have a negative effect on your energy efficiency - so make sure you wouldn't lose any points in EAp2/EAc1 in an effort to gain a point somewhere else. If you haven't already looked into it, I would consider talking to the client about EAc6 Green Power. It wouldn't require any construction changes, and depending on how efficient your building is, can be less expensive than you may think.
Paula Hernandez
MRS.PAH&A
85 thumbs up
September 15, 2015 - 7:12 am
Thank you Helen and Renee, I was thinking the same thing.