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ESC Plan for International projects

NC-2009 SSp1:Construction activity pollution prevention
posted by  Razan Nejem  on 

according to the prerequistes language the ESC plan must conform to the construction general permit and the plan must describe the measures implemented to accomplish the following objectives: To p

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Mon Jun 30, 2014, 5:05 pm

Credit compliance outside the U.S.

NC-v4 EQc2:Low-emitting materials
posted by  Charalampos Giannikopoulos  on 

For a project outside the U.S. would products (adhesives, sealants, paints and coating) meeting the European Decopaint Directive (2004/42/EC) qualify for the credit?

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Mon Jun 30, 2014, 8:38 am

TABLE 6.5.3.1.1B Fan Power Limitation Pressure Drop Adjustment

CS-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performance
posted by  Mark Stromberg  on 

I would like some help on the intent and definition with some examples that can use 0.5 in. w.c. as credit for: "Return and/or exhaust airflow control devices". Thanks

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Fri Jun 27, 2014, 9:39 pm

Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA) in lieu of REC

NC-2009 EAc6:Green power
posted by  Jamison Hill  on 

Here in NYC, most costumers choose to purchase supply from a third party source, such as an ESCO, that is independent of their utility provider.

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Fri Jun 27, 2014, 2:50 pm

Innovation in Design credit denied

NC-2009 IDc1:Innovation in design
posted by  Tracy Baker  on 

We attempted an Innovation in design credit for our project. The strategy for this was reusing existing foundation elements in the support of a new 18 story high rise building.

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Fri Jun 27, 2014, 2:49 pm

What sets precedence - project role of owner or designer?

NC-2009 EAp1:Fundamental commissioning of building energy systems
posted by  Dave Hubka  on 

The project is over 50,000 square feet and we are the owner and commissioning authority and designer of record. What commissioning services are we allowed to provide, fundamental or enhanced?

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Thu Jun 26, 2014, 2:36 pm

DOOR Core

NC-2009 IEQc4.4:Low-emitting materials - composite wood and agrifiber products
posted by  jack larson  on 

My door core consists of the following: Gypsum, organic fibers, fiber glass and inert binders. Does my door core classify as composite wood?

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Thu Jun 26, 2014, 3:31 am

Site Lighting

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize energy performance
posted by  William Holub  on 

Thanks in advance for any insight. I have a two part question – 1. I want to confirm that all site lighting within the LEED boundary can and should be included in the energy model.

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Thu Jun 26, 2014, 12:22 am

Storage Tanks, then release to municipal system ok?

NC-2009 SSc6.1:Stormwater design - quantity control
posted by  Norma Lehman  on 

your comment above states: Is it an acceptable strategy to capture the rainwater into tanks and discharge it into the public sewers after the rainstorm reducing the peak discharge?

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Wed Jun 25, 2014, 1:20 pm

Disposers not allowed under WEc4 2009 but ok in healthcare??

Schools-2009 WEc4:Process water use reduction
posted by  Suzanne Painter-Supplee, LEED AP+ID&C  on 

Question: There is a disposer standard under LEED for Healthcare, water usage 3-8 gpm in active use.

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Wed Jun 25, 2014, 12:22 am