A question on Mandatory Provisions

Jose Salinas

Poch & Associates

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May 26, 2010

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Paul Conrad

Energy Engineer

CLEAResult Consulting

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Fri, 06/11/2010 - 12:29

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

Poch & Associates

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Fri, 06/11/2010 - 12:58

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 Engineer

CLEAResult Consulting

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Fri, 06/11/2010 - 13:01

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!