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Are exceptions mandatory or optional?

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  John Krutko  on 

Under ASHRAE 90.1 - G3.1.1 do I HAVE to use exception C for any zones having special pressurization relationships, cross contamination requirements, or code-required minimum circulation rates?

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Osborn Engineering
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Wed Apr 29, 2015, 1:23 pm

The vent calcs indicate a total area significantly lessthan Plf2

NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performance
posted by  Matt Dem  on 

Hi, Can please someone give his/her suggestion on the question I have below ? I received a comment for (Design Preliminary Submission) ventilation calculations indicate a total area (3,055 sqf)

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Taitem Engineering
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Tue Apr 28, 2015, 4:05 pm

Dining Halls

NC-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by  Laura Charlier  on 

Does anyone have any experience earning compliance with this credit in a Dining Hall application?

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Vermont House of Representatives
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Tue Apr 28, 2015, 3:24 pm

VOC content for Shop applied finishes

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
posted by   Jeremy Mendenhall  on 

We are new to the Leed program and wanting to make sure that we are following all of the guidelines, we have received some instruction however I'm trying to get confirmation that shop applied fini

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Mon Apr 27, 2015, 10:37 pm

Floor Coating that Exceeds VOC Limit

CS-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
posted by  Amanda Atkinson  on 

We have two CS v2009 projects in which a single epoxy floor coating exceeds the allowed VOC content. All other flooring products and coatings are compliant.

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Mon Apr 27, 2015, 8:32 pm

Uploads and deleting uploads - is the webinar posted somewhere?

General forums
posted by  Susan Di Giulio  on 

I watched the webinar on how to use the new site on January 5, and I have been to the uploads page for the project in question but I can't remember how to upload docs and how to delete previously u

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Mon Apr 27, 2015, 8:10 pm

VOC Budget shortcut?

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
posted by  Rick Farrell  on 

We are a wood floor contractor who often does site finished wood floors on commercial LEED projects, mostly in Texas. The water based urethane we use states the following on the MSDS VOLATILE ORGAN

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Woodwright Hardwood Floors
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Fri Apr 24, 2015, 12:00 am

LEED/ASHRAE definition of a preheat coil?

NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance
posted by  Rock Ridolfi  on 

The proposed system includes an ERV serving two packaged rooftop units.

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Thu Apr 23, 2015, 1:45 pm

recovered wood fiber

NC-2009 MRc4:Recycled Content
posted by  Michele Helou  on 

I have two products - Uniboard Nugreen Particleboard and Temple Inland Ultrastock free MDF which both claim to contain 100% recycled/recovered fiber on a dry weight basis.

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Mon Apr 20, 2015, 4:52 pm

What is the Air Vapor Barrier?? Roofing Membrane still exempt?

NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
posted by  Michele Helou  on 

Many wall/roof systems have more than one air barrier - what exactly defines what is inside the weather/air barrier - the most interior air barrier? a minimum perm rating?

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LSDesignworks @ Vancouver, BC Canada
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Sun Apr 19, 2015, 8:48 pm