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Offsite Trees
EBOM-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Reduction—Nonroofposted by Johanna Ofner on
Much of the hardscape on my project is shaded by trees that are outside of our site boundary. Is that an issue? Also, are gravel paths included in "Hardscape"?
Pavement Signage Examples?
NC-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehiclesposted by Scott Thayer on
In the past we have provided wall or post-mounted signage for the LE/FE preferred parking spaces (Option 1), but it appears that pavement marking alone would be sufficient for this credit.
Assembly Recycled Content
CS-2009 MRc4:Recycled Contentposted by Angela Saggin on
Hi! I was reading about the assembly recycled content and I didn't quite get it. Using a window as an example, here we can buy the aluminium frame and the glass separately.
Utility Rooms
NC-2009 IEQp2:Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Controlposted by Sara Heppe on
Please verify if a smoking area can be located within 25 feet of a pair of doors that only service a utility room.
Weather data for sizing runs
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Francesco Passerini on
The equipment capacities for the baseline building design shall be based on sizing runs for each orientation (see G3.1.2.2 and G3.1.2.2.1).
Selection of Rating System
posted by Lester Ng on
Our project is a 4-Story commercial office building. We are renovating the entire 4th floor, half of 3rd floor and a portion of 1st floor. The 2nd floor is existing office space.
Confusion over Baseline DES Distribution Losses
posted by Jeremy Rapoza on
The guidance document seems very clear that the proposed design distribution losses are to be included when using option 2.
Pif4 interiors
posted by dina salah eldin on
Hi everybody, If you just have sections.Pdf file thru the building, can it be used instead of internal elevations while completing PIF4, and what the caption should say then , section showing inter
System type and OA input
CS-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Katherine Ann Resurreccion on
Hi Everyone! The project that we're working on will be in a country where the local code requires more outdoor air than 62.1 at most of the zone types.
Ceramic Tile, applicable areas for credit compliance
CI-2009 IEQc4.3:Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systemsposted by Tanmay Tathagat on
The credit language mentions that "all flooring materials" should comply with this credit requirements.