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EPA New Version
NC-v4 SSp1:Construction activity pollution preventionposted by Jennifer Webb on
The EPA has issued the 2017 Construction General Permit (see web page https://www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater-discharges-construction-activities-2017-cgp) that became effective on February 16, 2017.
CBECS Data for electric only building
CI-v4 EAc6:Green power and carbon offsetsposted by Travis Gray on
For an office project we are working on, the tenant is only responsible for their electric consumption and will not have any other fuel source dedicated for them.
Compact Car Spaces
NC-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehiclesposted by Allen Cornett on
I have a project that some of the parking spaces that are the shortest distance to the elevator bank are spaces for compact cars.
LEED NC for Most of a Building
NC-v4 MPR2:Must use reasonable LEED boundariesposted by Nathan Gauthier on
Does anybody have any thoughts on certifying an existing building undergoing a major renovation as LEED NC but excluding a relatively small portion of support space that is managed by a different e
Core & Shell tenant retail space in mixed-use building
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Erica Downs on
Our project is a high-rise apartment building with C&S retail on the ground floor.
Glass in Jalousie-style
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by James Lee on
Hi, Is there specially I have to concern when I define the fenestration's properties for jalousie-style glass in energy modeling? Thanks in advance
Option 2 "reduction below industry average"
CI-v4 MRc3:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarationsposted by Jennifer Rinkus on
For option 2 it states the products must demonstrate impact reduction below industry average in at least 3 categories. Where do I find those "industry averages" to know if my products qualify?
Project boundary dilemma: City stormwater permit vs LEED area
NC-2009 PIf2:Project Summary Detailsposted by Craig Wilson on
Hi! Our site is located in Minneapolis and is a rather complex historic urban infill site. Three quarters of a former industrial site's entire city block was redeveloped by our client.
Alternative to Table 1.4
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Ben Cullum on
When submitting energy models to NYC we have to fill out a form called an EN-1 that is very similar to Table 1.4 and provides the same information. Can we provide the EN-1 in place of Table 1.4?
Services on a college campus
NC-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivityposted by Megan Recher on
We are working on a college campus and does anyone know if a college bookstore could count as retail? It is open to the general public.