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Industrial process facilities & LEED definition of a building
NC-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Non-Roofposted by Susan Di Giulio on
My question concerns what is and is not a building for LEED purposes. We are currently involved in a LEED NC project on the vast working campus of a regional utility.
FTE calculation for conference rooms
posted by Augusto Velazquez on
My project has five conference rooms that will not be used frequently. How should I go about calculating the amount of visitors for them, and how should peak visitors be estimated in this case?
Prescriptive Side-lighting Question
NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylightposted by Lee Dingemans on
For IEQc8.1 Daylight – Light: While using the prescriptive approach can natural light penetrate into interior building spaces passing through (besides the exterior wall) interior glass wall(s) and
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NC-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systemsposted by Albert Sagrera on
Hello, At the IEQ Credit 4.3 a link to obtain the allowed values of VOC from flooring systems, is not active (http://www.cal-iaq.org/VOC/Section01350_7_15_2004_FINAL_PLUS_ADDENDUM-2004-01.pdf).
Cement Board
Schools-2009 IEQc4.6:Low-Emitting Materials—Ceiling and Wall Systemsposted by Lauren Fakhoury on
Is cement backer board for tile work required for EQc4.6 compliance? It is technically not gypsum board which is what the credit requires. Thanks!
PNNL Re-Tuning Methodology
EBOM-2009 EAc2.3:Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioningposted by Mike Barker on
How about considering the PNNL Re-Tuning Methodology as a pilot credit ? It is a complete process - techniques and skills - and includes training of staff.
Job Built vs. Shop Built cabinetry
CI-2009 MRc7:Certified Woodposted by Caro Wilbanks on
We have a job where MR7 has been kicked back due to the FSC documentation on the cabinetry.
EAp3 and Fire Extinguishers
NC-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Managementposted by Terry Squyres on
Do the requirements apply to portable fire extinguishers or only permanently installed building-wide fire suppression systems?
VOLTAGE DROP - HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Erika Duran on
The ASHRAE requirement (Prerequisite for LEED) limits voltage drop in feeders to 2% based on demand.