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Outpatient clinic
CI-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Chris Miller on
Just received comments back in regards to fixtures, how come LEED does not allow exam room sinks to be included in the calculations for an outpatient clinic but do allow patient rooms for a hospita
Biomass for process steam
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Melissa Merryweather on
I am working on a factory that uses process steam, which accounts for about half of the whole energy use.
Fire-retardant coatings
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatingsposted by Mike D on
The table on LEED online does not provide with the option for fire-retardant coatings. What other category should be used and what is the VOC limit for fire-retardant coatings?
Ventilated Only Space Simulation
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by TOMAS URIBE on
Hello Marcus! In the HVAC design of a project, there is a space where supply ventilation is included in order to accomplish the minimum amount of air required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007 standard.
Public Restrooms Definition (ASHRAE 90.1)
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by André Harms on
We are busy assessing whether or not the "Public lavatories have outlet temperature controls that limit the discharge temperature to 110°F" ASHRAE 90.1 Mandatory requirement.
LEED Canada v1.0 EQc6.2 - what are acceptable airflow controls?
posted by Lindsay Austrom on
I have a project with non-perimeter group multi-occupant spaces. The Reference Guide notes that they must include 1 airflow control AND 1 temperature control.
Transient number for residential
NC-2009 PIf3:Occupant and Usage Dataposted by Eeshoo Rehani on
Hello, For my mixed use residential project the reviewer has asked to provide number of transient users for the residential portion. Does LEED specify a standard to calculate the number of transie
Major renovations
NC-2009 MPR2:Must be a complete, permanent building or spaceposted by Veronica Reed on
Hello, what level of intervention would constitute as "Major Renovation"?
Project Teams: Offline Calculator Errors
EBOM-2009 WEp1:Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiencyposted by Batya Metalitz on
PROJECT TEAMS, PLEASE NOTE: The LEED 2009 EBOM WEp1 offline calculator is currently being revised because of functionality issues. A new version is expected to be posted in mid-2014.
Gym sinks- Private or Public?
EBOM-2009 WEp1:Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiencyposted by Kathryn West on
has anyone ever successfully argued that sinks in gym locker rooms are more akin to "private" fixtures? Folks do all sorts of things other than wash their hands in there.