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Batt insulation adhesive
Healthcare-v2009 IEQc4:Low-emitting materialsposted by Kim Lombard on
If an adhesive is used to secure batt insulation, I would think that adhesive also needs to be included in the group 1 section for sealants and adhesives. Is that correct?
Dorm Room Controls, no mechanical cooling
NC-2009 IEQc6.2:Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfortposted by Michele Helou on
We have a dormitory project with about 80% individual rooms and 20% double rooms. Each room is provided with a Thermostat and an operable window with over 4% operable window to floor area ratio.
Corded and battery powered definition
posted by Martha Norbeck on
Keyboards, docking stations, mice, surge protectors - technically these are corded/battery powered items purchased during the performance period. They are not eligible for an Energy Star rating.
Modeling Laboratory Systems
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Victoria Watson on
Hi, I am starting work on a laboratory building and have been looking at the standards to see how they apply.
Major Renovation vs. New Construction
NC-v4 EAc2:Optimize energy performanceposted by Eric Webber on
We are in the conceptual design phase of a project consisting of renovations to an existing building and a significant addition.
Enhanced Refrigerant Mgmt - Refrigerators & Kitchen Equipment
NC-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Managementposted by Theresa Lehman on
Received the design review comments back for EAp3 and EAc4 regarding refrigerants. The comments said, "...all equipment with one half pound or more of refrigerant must be listed in the form.
Home size credit calculation
Homes-v4 EAp4:Home sizeposted by Jean Henderson on
Developing 130 unit condo project. 24 are 2 bdr (average size 36% below ES ref home). Rest are 1bdr (average size 24% below ES ref home).
Equipment and Applicances
CI-v4 EAc2:Optimize energy performanceposted by Casey Krieg on
This question is in regards to the Optimize Energy Performance section, under the Prescriptive compliance method and more specifically the Equipment and Appliances credits. My team and I are seeki
Very high density in a rapidly developing area
NC-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivityposted by Susan Di Giulio on
Hi, Our project is a campus filling a city block across the street from the premier sports stadium, a huge entertainment complex and a convention center in major US city.
Example narrative using local standards and codes
Schools-2009 SSp1:Construction Activity Pollution Preventionposted by Dennis Palmer on
Does anyone have a sample of the verbage they have used for the SSp1 Prereq using local standards and codes?