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Low-flush WC problems

Schools-2009 WEc2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies
posted by Maya Karkour on May 4, 2010, 10:12 am

Hi all,

I heard that there may be issues with very low-water WCs, such as the 2-4 liters per flush – i.e. in the sense that you would need to flush it twice to get the effect needed.

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Last reply: Tristan Roberts, May 4, 2010, 12:57 pm

International Project

Schools-2009 RPc1: Regional Priority
posted by Diana Wellenbrink on May 2, 2010, 11:45 pm

Any information when internatinal projects will be able to obtain these points?

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, May 4, 2010, 12:47 pm

Acoustic Wave Baffles

Schools-2009 IEQc4.6: Low-Emitting Materials—Ceiling and Wall Systems
posted by Alison Y Rivenburgh on Apr 30, 2010, 11:46 am

Does this credit apply to Acoustic Baffles and Banners? These are flexible fiberglass panels covered in either vinyl or canvas fabric, and in many cases, are needed to achieve EQ Prerequisite 1...

Last reply: Alison Y Rivenburgh, May 4, 2010, 9:19 am

LEED EBOM 2008: MRc1-8 Purchasing period, timing

EBOM-2009 MRp1: Sustainable Purchasing Policy
posted by Ryan Schwabenbauer on Apr 28, 2010, 11:01 pm

Purchasing Period Question: Should purchases be tracked in the period ordered, received or paid for? Or is it OK as long as it is consistent across all credits where purchases are involved?

Last reply: Jason Franken, May 3, 2010, 9:21 pm

CBECS data (in lieu of energy simulation)

NC-2009 EAc6: Green Power
posted by Leandro Silva on May 3, 2010, 4:16 pm

Hi all!
Is anyone familiar with using option 2 for estimating baseline energy use for EAc6 Green Power?
I have the link that takes me to the website but there are so many different...

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, May 3, 2010, 6:12 pm

Air Quality Testing

NC-2009 IEQc3.2: Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancy
posted by April Ambrose on Apr 21, 2010, 5:29 pm

I'm having difficulty determining the best way to proceed in regards to utilizing the Air Quality Testing option to fulfill the requirements for this credit. This seems to be the most cost...

Last reply: Shillpa Singh, May 3, 2010, 5:14 pm

Refrigerant quantities as a % of the overall project equip.????

NC-2009 EAp3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management
posted by sara frye on Mar 15, 2010, 10:04 am

Our review of EAp3 (v2.2) has asked for a narrative that includes the refrigerant quantities as a percentage of the overall project equipment. Can anyone help us determine what they are asking...

Last reply: Shillpa Singh, May 3, 2010, 5:11 pm

refrigerant R417 A

NC-2009 EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by gustavo goldman on May 3, 2010, 11:38 am

Is this possible, to use R417 A in replacement for the R22?
Does it comply with EAC4? I don't see it as a possible refrigerant in the list provided by LEED.
Thanks

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, May 3, 2010, 1:56 pm

distance from building openings

NC-2009 IEQp2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
posted by Emmanuel Pauwels on May 3, 2010, 12:35 pm

If a dedicated smoking area is on the rooftop of a buildng and there is an operable window on the floor below, does the distance between the smoking zone and the window has to be 25 feet? (or...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, May 3, 2010, 1:50 pm

Modelling a project with 3 buildings

CS-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Maya Karkour on Apr 30, 2010, 10:39 am

Hi,
We need to undertake the Whole Building Simulation option for a school project which consists of 3 buildings on the same site - and part of the same LEED certification. The buildings...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, May 3, 2010, 1:36 pm