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Is touch-up paint exempt?

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
posted 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.

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Thu Sep 24, 2015, 4:27 am

2 Types of Tviz in each window

NC-2009 IEQc8.1:Daylight and Views—Daylight
posted 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.

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Wed Feb 22, 2017, 5:43 pm

Wool/Biobased material

NC-v4 MRc3:Building product disclosure and optimization - sourcing of raw materials
posted 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.

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Fri Jun 9, 2017, 11:04 am

No Smoking Signage for a University Dormitory

EBOM-v4 EQp2:Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
posted 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.

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Wed Apr 6, 2016, 11:15 pm

Motorized Gravity Dampers ASHRAE 90.1 Mandatory Requirement

NC-2009 EAp1:Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
posted 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

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Sat Aug 5, 2017, 4:42 pm

Master's Research Survey

NC-2009 MRc7:Certified Wood
posted 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.

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Fueling Capacity - multiple stations

NC-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
posted 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.

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Wed Apr 22, 2015, 3:31 pm

How does GBCI ccalculate reclaimed water reduction?

NC-2009 WEc2:Innovative Wastewater Technologies
posted 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.

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Fri Nov 27, 2015, 7:32 pm

Surrounding Density - Previously Developed Site

NC-v4 LTc4:Surrounding density and diverse uses
posted 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

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Mon Feb 8, 2016, 11:53 pm

IEQc5 Daylight Measurements

EBOM-v4 EQc5:Daylight and quality views
posted 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.

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Tue May 30, 2017, 10:27 pm