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NSF 140 Gold vs Platinum

CI-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Design
posted by  Kristine Byers  on 

We are considering an ID Credit for having all of the carpet on the project NSF 140 Certified. My questions: 1. Is this ID Credit still available for CI2009? 2.

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Thu Mar 24, 2016, 2:01 pm

Definition of one building

NC-2009 PIf2:Project Summary Details
posted by  Cindy Quinn  on 

What is the definition of one building? Specifically, how much connection between two building portions must there be in order for LEED to consider it one building?

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Ecological Environments, LLC
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Thu Mar 24, 2016, 1:00 am

Exhaust for Hazardous Material storage

Healthcare-v2009 IEQp1:Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by  Gabriela Crespo  on 

Hi guys! I have a two part question on the Hazardous Materials Storage ventilation requirements according to ASHRAE 170. 1.

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Wed Mar 23, 2016, 10:21 pm

Time to utilize water volume - International project

NC-2009 SSc6.1:Stormwater Design—Quantity Control
posted by  Maria Isabel Conde  on 

Hello, In our project outside the US and in the rainy tropics our site pre-development is >50% impervious (only 10% site is natural green) therefore we need to go for 25% reduction in both volu

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Wed Mar 23, 2016, 6:09 pm

Cyclist provision for hotels

NC-v4 LTc6:Bicycle facilities
posted by  Alicia Costas Freire  on 

Hello, I am currently working on the LEED assessment of a hotel.

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Cooper Carry
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Wed Mar 23, 2016, 5:14 pm

Option 2 for LEED CI EAc1.3

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Alan Li  on 

I'm working on a project that pursues the CI EAc1.3 credit by following Option 2 using ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Section 11.

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Wed Mar 23, 2016, 4:33 pm

Innovation Credit for Core and Shell v2009

EBOM-2009 MRc4:Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps
posted by  José Solis  on 

I have a Core and Shell v2009 project. I've seen that a number of people have been using this credit as an ID credit for NC projects. Is it safe to assume that we can use it for CS also?

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Wed Mar 23, 2016, 3:35 pm

Percentage of Light Output/Wattage Dimmed

CI-2009 EAc1.2:Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls
posted by  Jordan Kirrane  on 

Hi there, For the daylight control point I was wondering by how much the group of lights need to be reduced by, and whether this percentage needs to be of the total wattage or light output?

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Hurley Palmer Flatt
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Wed Mar 23, 2016, 3:23 pm

Newest BIFMA Standard?

CI-2009 IEQc4.5:Low-Emitting Materials—Systems Furniture and Seating
posted by  Brian Salazar  on 

Is BIFMA e3-2014e accepted by LEED? I can only find a credit clarification regarding e3-2012 being OK. Thanks!

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Tue Mar 22, 2016, 11:51 pm

City Street Parking Around Site

NC-2009 SSc4.4:Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
posted by  Sara Zoumbaris  on 

We are working on a major renovation of 3, connected parcels in a major metropolitan area. Our project itself is including no new parking.

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Tue Mar 22, 2016, 11:29 pm