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IEQc5 Walk-off mats and low volume printers clarification needed

NC-2009 IEQc5:Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
posted by  Deborah Locklair  on 

We have a mixed use building major renovation on a Government site. There are shops and maintenance areas, some that have unique exhaust systems. Our designer has addressed these requirements.

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Mechanical Engineer
Integral Group
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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 6:23 pm

What "floor area" to use

NC-2009 IEQc3.2:Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
posted by  Lyle Axelarris  on 

Since the credit template is not linked to the Gross Floor area in PIf2 (as it is in other relevant credits), does that mean the floor area in the flushout calcs should be net area, as it is done f

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Building Enclosure Consultant
BPL Enclosure
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Thu Oct 8, 2015, 9:15 pm

Bike Rack?

EBOM-2009 MRc2:Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods
posted by  Michelle Bracewell-Musson  on 

Hello, I have read to Reference Guide EMOB 2009 and cannot decide if a bike rack that will be permanently installed on the exterior of the building would comply here?

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Project Director
WSP USA
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Wed Oct 7, 2015, 6:28 pm

calibration parameters

NC-2009 EAc5:Measurement and Verification
posted by  Edward Niemczycki  on 

We have nearly completed a LEED Silver project and they are still asking for simulation calibration procedures, calibration parameters, frequency of measurement and calibration accuracy for the EAc

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LEED Fellow
7group / Energy Opportunities
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Tue Oct 6, 2015, 3:48 pm

Outpatient clinic

CI-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
posted 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

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Tue Oct 6, 2015, 2:23 pm

Gym sinks- Private or Public?

EBOM-2009 WEp1:Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
posted 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.

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Project Director
WSP USA
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Wed Sep 30, 2015, 4:15 am

Dormitory Lighting

NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lighting
posted by  Laura Brandt  on 

We have a traditional dormitory project, where each 170 sf room will house two students, each with a bed, desk and built in cabinet-type closet.

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Mechanical Engineer
Luckett & Farley
LEEDuser Basic Member
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Fri Sep 25, 2015, 4:58 pm

Greyed-Out credits in Design Submittal

General forums
posted by  caitlin sweeney  on 

Hello - I have finished all of my design credits and am about to submit them. When I pressed 'submit', the active credits were highlighted.

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Thu Sep 24, 2015, 6:23 pm

MRc4 / MRc5 - Concrete

LEED Canada Forum
posted by  Eric White  on 

I have a question about the reporting of the cost of concrete between these two credits. Background: MRc4 - Recycled Content.

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Sustainability Coordinator
Group2 Architecture Interior Design Ltd.
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Thu Sep 24, 2015, 2:19 pm

Hospital Renovation - Occupancy Default Question

NC-2009 PIf3:Occupant and Usage Data
posted by  Sara Zoumbaris  on 

Hi All - We are working on a major renovation of 1 floor that have patient rooms within a hospital.

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Thu Sep 24, 2015, 12:27 pm