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2009 calculator - "private" bathrooms in a commecial facility
EBOM-2009 WEp1:Minimum indoor plumbing fixture and fitting efficiencyposted by Jessica Hawley on
I have mulit-story office building where the first floor has only one "private" bathroom for guests of the building to use in the lobby.
Alternative Path for the Optimize Energry Performance
EBOM-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performanceposted by Meier Corporate Account on
We are a brand new dairy located in Ohio. We were constructed in 2014 and went online in 2015. In 2014 there were only 3 new dairies built.
Land disturbed vs. land supporting normal building operation
Healthcare-v2009 MPR3:Must use a reasonable site boundaryposted by Michelle Bombeck on
This question has been asked many times and I'm wondering if anyone has some more recent experience with a submittal.
Filtration Change Prior to Flush-out
NC-2009 IEQc3.2:Construction IAQ management plan - before occupancyposted by Marcia Weekes on
On one project, the GC replaced construction filters at AHUs with final filters two months ago. However, delays in TAB and commissioning has delayed the start of the building flush-out.
EAcp66 Community Contaminant Prevention- Airborne Releases
NC-v4 INc1:Innovationposted by Helene Lefkowitz on
Our project team found the Community Contaminant Prevention- Airborne Releases to be a great pilot credit to continue working toward a more pure indoor air quality.
Individual task lighting
EBOM-2009 IEQc2.2:Controllability of systems - lightingposted by ethan adams on
Are rechargeable battery-powered task lighting units acceptable for this credit?
discrepancy between CS and BD+C
CS-v4 LTc7:Reduced parking footprintposted by Gail Napell on
CS does not have a credit for Green Vehicles? still looking for a specific CS scorecard; USGBC website provides the BD+C scorecard at the CS link
Spreadsheet from USGBC is password protected
CI-2009 MPR6:Must commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage dataposted by Keith Steurer on
Is there any way to modify / add new tabs to the USGBC-Approved Data Template for MPR #6? It seems to be password protected and allows only limited editing.
USGBC Approved Certification Programs
Pilot-Credits MRpc80:Environmentally preferable interior finishes and furnishingsposted by Amy Ruffino on
Has the USGC given any updates on what programs are also approved for this credit? As stated in previous comments, Division 9 is almost impossible to find BIFMA.
Motorized Gravity Dampers ASHRAE 90.1 Mandatory Requirement
NC-2009 EAp1:Fundamental commissioning of building energy systemsposted by Jorge Torres-Coto on
Per the Mandatory Requirement of ASHRAE 90.1-2007 section 6.4.3.4.2 a gravity vent is required to be equipped with dampers that shut automatically. Though the 90.1 does not have an exception if th