Warehouse - non regularly occupied

According to the regularly occupied space matrix dated July 2012, if the warehouse/storage are can be exempted if inactive, but must be included if active: I do not have a definition as to what is considered active or inactive, but here is the footnote with it, Due to the varied nature of this space type, project teams are to use best judgment when applying the space type definitions and the pursuant prerequisite or credit requirements. When in conflict, code requirements that are meant to protect health, safety and welfare of occupants must take priority over the LEED requirements. Credits that are in conflict with these requirements should not be pursued. In order to comply with a prerequisite, alternative standards or guidelines that are not in conflict must be presented and complied with, in lieu of the LEED referenced standard or guideline.

In the LEED Reference Guide, v2009, the IEQ LEED Overview states: Spaces Not Regularly Occupied Spaces considered not regularly occupied are those that occupants pass through and those that are not regularly used for at least 1 hour per day: Types of Spaces: Auditorium, Greenhouse, Locker Room, Receiving Area. The space type listings were developed for LEED for Schools. The 1 hour per day rule is likely to be applied across the board on LEED projects, at least these days. I have, for several years, verified the 1 hour of use per day with owners for spaces with unclear usage. So far, I have never been questioned by the certification reviewers, but I am prepared to respond if challenged.

Todd, can you please direct me to the web location of the July 2012 Regularly Occupied Space Matrix that you are referring to above, I am having trouble finding it on the USGBC website.

Here is a link to the Space Matrix excel file (zip file): http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=10539