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High VOC coatings prior to closing a space

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
posted by  Maya Karkour  on 

Hello, Does anyone know if we can use paints or coatings with VOC content well above the LEED requirements, as long as the envelope walls are not yet constructed (i.e., the surfaces are considered

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EcoConsulting
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Mon Jul 8, 2013, 7:34 pm

E Cigarettes

EBOM-2009 IEQp2:Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
posted by  Robin Obaugh  on 

Has there been any commentary on whether how "e-cigarettes" align or do not align with the intent of this credit?

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JLL
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Mon Jul 8, 2013, 4:33 pm

1/4 Mile Walking Distance - Crosswalks

NC-2009 SSc4.1:Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
posted by  Mark Hirschi  on 

I am working on a project that is on a busy road. There are a couple of bus stops (two different routes) on the other side of this road from my project.

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Mon Jul 8, 2013, 3:58 pm

recirculation

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  jaume balana  on 

Is it mandatory to have recirculation (for a system 4)?

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Mon Jul 8, 2013, 3:00 pm

Adhesive category for Foster 85-20

NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
posted by  cathy keagle  on 

What is the appropriate category for Foster 85-20? Our contractor told us that it was Special Purpose Contact Adhesive. And how do we verify this?

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Mon Jul 8, 2013, 1:10 pm

Defining the baseline

NC-2009 EAc5:Measurement and Verification
posted by  Gustav Alfaro  on 

Hi to all: Please help me to clarify how the baseline model is defined for the M&V plan, it is clear that for the "actual case" the proposed model created for the EAc1 must be calibrated based

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Fri Jul 5, 2013, 4:56 pm

LEED Interpretation #10134 as applied to fan coils

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Silvia Ruiz  on 

Hi, Would a project be eligible to apply for this credit if the scope of work includes the provision and installation of 100% of the fan coils serving the certifiable space, even if they don't ha

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Studio Domus
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Thu Jul 4, 2013, 6:33 pm

EP Confusion re: SS C3.1,.3.2, and 3.3

CI-2009 SSc3.1:Credit Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
posted by  Elizabeth Ingram  on 

Hi Tristan! I am studying for the LEED 2009 ID+C and am confused regarding the graphics for the above credits and the way the EP is mentioned. They seem to differ.

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Sustainable Investment Group
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Thu Jul 4, 2013, 6:17 pm

LEED 2009 ID+C Study Guide Typo? IEQ C2

CI-2009 IEQc2:Increased Ventlilation
posted by  Elizabeth Ingram  on 

Hi! The above lists IEQ C2 as 5 points. Am I misunderstanding this? Is it another strange and wondrous EP or ID credit, or suite of credits?

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Integral Group
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Thu Jul 4, 2013, 6:09 pm

Tenant spaces Completion

NC-2009 MPR2:Must be a complete, permanent building or space
posted by  Joel Cheely  on 

We are renovating urban buildings into apartments and speculative retail/commercial space. Some of the retail/commercial space will be constructed prior to application and some won't.

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Vermont House of Representatives
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Tue Jul 2, 2013, 10:16 pm