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NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Control

use of lead metal downspouts in stormwater systems

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Debra a. Lombard
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use of lead metal downspouts in stormwater systems does LEED NC v2009 (v3) prohibit the use of lead based metals? this application would be for use in a downspout for stormwater into the city sewer. thank you!

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Tristan Roberts
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Sat, 08/26/2017 - 13:45

No, it does not.
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Debra a. Lombard
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Mon, 08/28/2017 - 20:42

Thanks Tristan! That however seems counter-intuitive since a project can get a LEED credit for removing lead based paint under Brownfields credit. Regards, Debra
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Tristan Roberts
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Mon, 08/28/2017 - 20:50

Well, so it is. LEED doesn't really ban any materials. It simply doesn't cover every possible issue.

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