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Vestibules for conditioned buildings
CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Julio Alvarado on
We have a CS project, climatized, on which the client is insisting we should not have entrance vestibules, which to my understanding is mandatory under ASHRAE 90.1.
LEED boundary and Major Additions
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Len Sciarra on
A new project, under LEED-NC, is a major addition to an existing building, in this case a manufacturing facility which will result in basically three sections New Office, Existing Office, and Exist
Sealant for Windows and Doors
NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealantsposted by Adi Negara, LEED AP BD+C on
For this kind of sealant, can I just put it under Architectural Sealant?
What Rating System Should I Use?
posted by Kevin Griesemer on
My client has an existing 500,000 sf warehouse structure constructed in 2005. The tenant recently finished a 10,000 sf office build out within the structure.
Furniture Value
CI-2009 MRc4:Recycled Contentposted by severine secret on
When documenting the furniture value of an order for credits MRc4 thru Mrc7, do we include local tax, installation and freight on the total order?
Wood and recycle content
CI-2009 MRc4:Recycled Contentposted by severine secret on
Is reclaimed wood considered recycled?
Health Club Facility
NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Roomsposted by Sara Neff on
Does anyone know what documentation we provide to prove that .5% of the FTE of a project have access to the showers in a nearby health club facility? Signed statement on letterhead?
Pool Cover and Air souce heat pump
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Arub Vijay on
Can the mandatory requirement of swimming pool cover be exempted if an air-souce heat pump is used for pool heating? The pool is heated to 30 ºC, is the pool cover mandatory in this case.?
Particulate Matter Removal
CS-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Paula Hernandez on
Hi to all of you, as per Standard 62.1-2007, in Section 5.9, one of the minimum requirements for mechanically ventilated spaces, a MERV 6 filter shall be provided upstream of all cooling coils.
Radiant Heat Mats
CI-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Holly Himes on
Has anyone used these on a project and which credit would then fall under if any?