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Is touch-up paint exempt?
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatingsposted by Erin Holdenried on
This LEED Interpretation states that touch-up paint consists of small unanticipated quantities that can't be controlled by specifications, and therefore is exempt from the credit.
2 Types of Tviz in each window
NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylightposted by Ileana Schinder on
The windows in my project have 2 types of t-viz in each window (above 8'0 is non visible light). How do you document 2 types of tviz in a single room? the excel file doesn't accomodate for that.
Wool/Biobased material
NC-v4 MRc3:Building product disclosure and optimization - sourcing of raw materialsposted by Peter Harenda on
I am trying to clarify if 100% wool design felt would classify as a bio-based material for option 2. The portion on skin is where the question arises. Thank you.
No Smoking Signage for a University Dormitory
EBOM-v4 EQp2:Environmental Tobacco Smoke Controlposted by Patricia Andrasik on
Currently we have no smoking signs on the residence hall's main entrances, the ones used by residents to get in and out of the building.
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
Master's Research Survey
NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Woodposted by Vibha Pai on
I am conducting this survey in affiliation with University of Cincinnati in support of my hypothesis for my Master's thesis. It would just take 10-15 minutes of your time.
Fueling Capacity - multiple stations
NC-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehiclesposted by Garrett Ferguson on
In regards to the number of fueling stations, we have a charger that can charge 2 cars simultaneously (one plug on either side), and can reach 2 spots in either direction with a long cord.
How does GBCI ccalculate reclaimed water reduction?
NC-2009 WEc2:Innovative Wastewater Technologiesposted by David Gibney on
This is an academic problem that I need confirmation for. It’s a LEED-NC 2009 project. • 242 FTEs. No visitors, etc. 50:50 gender ratio = 121 of each.
Surrounding Density - Previously Developed Site
NC-v4 LTc4:Surrounding density and diverse usesposted by Dana Waters on
In the Required Documentation section of the Reference Guide, it states that a project must provide a "description of the previous development on the site." How does USGBC define the "site" in thi
IEQc5 Daylight Measurements
EBOM-v4 EQc5:Daylight and quality viewsposted by Alexa Stone on
Does the daylight measurement need to show compliance at both measurements to achieve the credit? We are making improvements that comply on the 2nd measurement. Please advise and thanks.