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NC-v4 SSc5:Heat island reduction

Top level parking_Option 1

Hello, We're pursuing Option 1. Nonroof and roof. Questions: 1. Is a top level of multi storey parking garage exempt from Option 1 calculations if it has parking spaces? Or should it be included into the calculations as "nonroof"? 2. If it does have to be included, should it be SRI-compliant? LEED v3 says that "if the top level of a parking garage is not covered, it is not considered a roof and is not subject to requirement of having an SRI of at least 29". I wonder if this aligns with LEED v4 Option 1 requirements?

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Ashwini Arun
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Tue, 01/26/2016 - 17:10

Hi Rasita, have you considered pursuing Option 2 - Parking under Cover, for your project. You can earn this credit if 75% of the parking is in a garage. Also, if you take a look at the "Step by Step Guidance" section in the Reference Guide, there is a note in Step 3 under Option 2. Parking Under Cover (page 201) that uncovered parking on the top level of a multi level structure does not need to meet the requirements of the credit and is considered a nonroof surface.

Wed, 01/27/2016 - 11:13

Thanks Ashwini, but we are aiming at Option 1. Nonroof and roof. because it grants 2 points. Any comments regarding my previous question about Option 1?
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Ashwini Arun
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Wed, 01/27/2016 - 15:38

Rasita, if the top level of your parking structure has parking spaces it would be considered a nonroof surface, and needs to be included in the calculations for Option 1 under "Area of Nonroof measures". This is stated in the Reference Guide as well on Page 200 of the "Step by Step Guidance" section. Hope this answers your question.

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