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ASHRAE Standard 55 User's Manual in development

NC-2009 IEQc7.1:Thermal Comfort—Design
posted by  Lindsay Austrom  on 

I heard from someone in ASHRAE that the Standard 55 User's Manual is definitely in development and will be "coming soon". Hopefully it will be available later this year?

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Exemplary Performance for EAc5.1

CS-2009 EAc5.1:Measurement and Verification—Base Building
posted by  Ron Dean  on 

Hello, I have seen in the form version 4.0 of leedonline for EAc5.1 that in the ADITIONAL DETAILS, there is an option (check box) that says: 'The Project is pursuing exemplary performance for EA

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Fri Mar 8, 2013, 3:48 pm

Occupancy for a Fire Station

NC-2009 PIf3:Occupant and Usage Data
posted by  Dominique Arrieta  on 

I am working on LEED Submittals for 6 Fire Stations that are under construction at the same time.

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Thu Mar 28, 2013, 8:50 pm

Purchasing fluorescent UV lamps for HVAC system

EBOM-2009 MRc4:Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps
posted by  Janki Vyas  on 

Our office has to purchase replacement UV lamps for our air filtration system. The manufacturer recommended lamps are fluorescent and contain a low level of Hg (3 Mg).

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Fri Mar 8, 2013, 6:29 pm

Concrete Adhesives - which limit to spec?

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

We have the following materials called out in the 03 30 00 Cast-in place concrete spec: 1. Semi-rigid joint filler 2. Bonding Agent 3.

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Fri Mar 8, 2013, 7:34 pm

Minimum floor area requirements for EQc4.3?

CS-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
posted by  Gabriela Hernández Castillo  on 

For C&S project the main floor surface for common areas is specified as natural stone (granite), which I understand is not considered for this credit.

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Mon Mar 11, 2013, 2:18 am

Credit relation to New construction/ Rennovations

NC-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Management
posted by  BABAR MEHMOOD  on 

This credit is related to rennovation/ demolition for an existing or applies to the new buildings also, since its saying to recycle and/ or salvage constrction and demolition debris. Also, if you c

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Mon Mar 11, 2013, 1:53 pm

Computer-based software: Estimating SW runoff rates and volumes.

NC-2009 SSc6.1:Stormwater Design—Quantity Control
posted by  Nadia Ayala  on 

Hi everyone, While studying the GBD+C Guide, I noticed that under the Calculations section, says: "various methods and computer-based software programs are available to estimate stormwater runoff r

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Mon Mar 11, 2013, 11:44 am

Credit achievement requirement clarification

NC-2009 SSc5.2:Site Development—Maximize Open Space
posted by  BABAR MEHMOOD  on 

The building has 2 roof levels, upper roof with the mechanical eqipements and the lower roof which has direct to the medical clinical floor (2nd floor).

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Mon Mar 11, 2013, 4:48 pm

Fire-stopping sealant

CS-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
posted by  Joanna Bloniewska  on 

How would you qualify fire-stopping sealants? What VOC limit would you apply? I can't find it in SCAQMD rule 1168.

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Mon Mar 11, 2013, 1:13 pm