Is a CI project required to replace the filters of the main building AHU? The project is a 5000 sf office space tenant in a 162,000 sf building (no AHU's in the space). All grilles and ducts were covered with MERV 8 filters during construction (not using the HVAC system was not an option since it serves the rest of the building). The form asks for the Pre Occupancy Filter Replacement Date and what MERV rating they were replaced with. It doesn't seem practicle to have to replace the main building filters, but not replacing them doesn't seem to be an option. What should CI projects do in this instance?
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Allison Beer McKenzie
Architect, Director of SustainabilitySHP Leading Design
LEEDuser Expert
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November 22, 2011 - 8:40 am
You may be able to get away with writing a narrative that explains the steps you took to protect the system during fit out and why it is not possible to change the filter at the main unit before occupancy. Why is it not possible to change the filter?
Jackie Mustakas
Senior Sustainability ManagerRobins & Morton
November 26, 2012 - 5:25 pm
Laura- I am working on a project that has a similar issue to the one you explained above. Were you able to detail your efforts in the narrative section and still achieve the point?