I am working on a CI for three floors of a new existing building, non-LEED certified.
We are developing a computer simulation so we have to document the ASHRAE Mandatory provisions only. (Not necessary to document the prescriptive provisions)
The EAp2, Minimum Energy Performance uploads are detailed on LEED Online as follows:
“Upload EAp2-1. Provide the following Interactive Compliance Forms;
1) Building Envelope Compliance Documentation.2)
2) HVAC Compliance Documentation.
3) Service Water Heating Compliance Documentation. (Optional)
Upload EAp2-2: Provide the ""Lighting Compliance Documentation” Interactive Compliance Form;
It is optional to complete the "Interior Lighting Power Allowance" Table on the ASHRAE forms. Completing the remaining sections is required."”
According the text above, the only part you may skip from filling in these forms are the tables on the Lighting Power Allowance Form, and the Water Heating form.
As I understand, it is compulsory to complete all the rest of the forms and tables for Building Envelope, HVAC and Lighting forms.
Is that correct?
My question is originated from the analysis of LEED V2.2: it only required to complete the checklists on Part I of the Compliance Forms, and “retain” copies of these.
It seems that now you cannot avoid filling the whole forms. I wonder if I have understood well the requirement.
Paul Conrad
Energy EngineerCLEAResult Consulting
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June 11, 2010 - 8:29 am
You're correct that LEED is asking for you to complete all of the forms except the sections they specifically note.
However, you mention in the first line that this is a "Non-LEED certified building" do you mean that you're applying for CI on a buildout of a building that isn't LEED certified, or that you're following a "LEED-like" process but aren't submitting to the USGBC?
Jose Salinas
MrPoch & Associates
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June 11, 2010 - 8:58 am
Hi Paul,
Thanks for your answer.
And yes, I am applying for CI on a a building which just completed it construction, and it is ready for occupation. It did not pursued LEED certification though. Fortunately it has some characteristics that help certification, such the HVAC features that we will re-utilize unmodified because they serve the three floors with enough efficence to comply with LEED requirements. ¿do you have any observation on this?
Paul Conrad
Energy EngineerCLEAResult Consulting
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June 11, 2010 - 9:01 am
I understand better now Jose. It's not as uncommon as you might think to find new buildings that have many of the requirements needed for LEED certification already a part of them. I'm glad you've found a building that is advantageous for your CI certification. However advantageous it may be though, the USGBC still requires the documentation!
Good luck!