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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

Surprised

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posted by  Melissa Wrolstad  on 

Everyone I know that read the v4 draft from cover to cover voted against it.

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White + GreenSpec
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Mon Jul 8, 2013, 7:13 pm

NC Certification started - considering reducing scope

LEED Reviews: Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more
posted by  Robert Cannellos  on 

My project has completed design review, and construction is nearly complete. Owner has occupied the building.

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Dagher Engineering
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Mon Jul 8, 2013, 5:44 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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7group / Energy Opportunities
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Mon Jul 8, 2013, 3:00 pm

Project Registration and Design Submittal

LEED Reviews: Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more
posted by  Gaston Viau  on 

It will be my first time registering a project so I have some doubts I would like to share with you. Our project is a NC commercial building.

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b.i.g. Bechtold DesignBuilder Expert
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Mon Jul 8, 2013, 1:37 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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Mechanical Engineer
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Fri Jul 5, 2013, 4:56 pm

With Specialty expired

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posted by  Bill Swanson  on 

I know several people who opted in but never completed the 30 hours of continuing education in the required 2 year period and now have expired specialties.

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AECOM
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Fri Jul 5, 2013, 3:41 am