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ashrae 90.1 2007 - space type

CI-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  gustavo goldman  on 

The selling area of a retail commercial interior project will be a conditioned space located over a parking area whose height is half under sidewalk level and half above it.

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Tue Oct 9, 2012, 4:04 pm

MERV 6 Filtration exception

NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performance
posted by  Rudolph Carneiro  on 

Does anyone know of an exception to the MERV 6 filtration requirement of ASHRAE 62.1 if equipment is incapable of housing a MERV 6 rated filter?

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Sustainability Consultancy Services
Cushman & Wakefield
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Mon Oct 8, 2012, 6:44 pm

HVAC System and Area

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  April Ambrose  on 

I have a school that is approximately 180,000 sqft. I'm able to take exceptions for a large gym that is approximately 40,000 sqft and use PSZ in this area.

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SNC-Lavalin Project Services Inc.
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Mon Oct 8, 2012, 2:50 pm

R 404A Maximum Refrigerant Charge?

NC-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by  Gail Vittori  on 

Has anyone calculated or have access to the R 404A maximum refrigerant charge as provided for some other refrigerants in Table 2 on Page 310 of the BD+C Reference Guide?

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Sustainability Manager
YR&G
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Mon Oct 8, 2012, 11:40 am

Multiple Stops On Same Route

Pilot-Credits PC12:Reduced Automobile Dependence
posted by  Jacob Schneck  on 

The credit requirements do not clearly state that one cannot count multiple stops for the same route.

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Manager, LEED Technical Development
U.S. Green Building Council
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Sat Oct 6, 2012, 4:13 pm

VOC in ventilated spaces

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

I would to know if there is any variation in the limit of VOC emissions from paints allowed, if this painting is located in ventilated spaces such as courtyards, or in spaces with temporary occupat

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Midrar Development Management
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Fri Oct 5, 2012, 8:50 pm

Previously developed?

NC-2009 SSc1:Site Selection
posted by  Albert Sagrera  on 

We are working in project within a universitary campus.

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Studio 804
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Fri Oct 5, 2012, 7:48 pm

Operational Guidelines for Educational Facilities: Custodial

EBOM-2009 IEQc3.2:Green Cleaning—Custodial Effectiveness Assessment
posted by  Michael Smithing  on 

It appears that the guidelines references in the LEED 2009 manual have now been revised and are no longer available.

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Fri Oct 5, 2012, 1:01 pm

How does LEED define a bicycle space?

NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
posted by  Rick Servoss  on 

Does LEED have any requirements on spacing or the type of bike racks used? Can crowd control or wheel bender type racks meet the credit requirements? How does LEED define a bicycle space?

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Fri Oct 5, 2012, 2:08 am

Commuter Rail = Amtrak?

NC-2009 SSc4.1:Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
posted by  Rebekah Burke  on 

Looking for some experience or assistance with the definition of 'commuter rail'. Would an Amtrak station qualify as a commuter rail station?

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CannonDesign
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Fri Oct 5, 2012, 1:57 am