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Maximum threshold for General VOC emissions compliance?

NC-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materials
posted by  Joanna Switzer  on 

Hi, I am not finding any info to suggest a maximum VOC limit allowable under the General Emissions. Does "5.0 mg/m3 or more" really include everything greater than 5.0mg?

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Sun Feb 19, 2017, 5:53 am

Clear definition for interior/exterior needed

NC-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materials
posted by  Björn Schön  on 

The Definition of interior/exterior in the LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS credit is a bit confusing for me.

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Sun Feb 19, 2017, 5:49 am

Demonstration that plants are native or adapted

CS-2009 SSc5.1:Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
posted by  David Lazaro  on 

Hello, We are encountering some problems as to deciding which vegetation species can be counted as adapted. In a Mediterranean country, there are many plants that grow well in our city.

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Fri Feb 17, 2017, 5:54 pm

No FTE

NC-v4 MPR3:Must comply with project size requirements
posted by  Claire DeCamp  on 

We've got a building with no FTE - it houses mostly lab equipment that is managed by a researcher and then left alone. There are no restrooms, offices, etc.

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MZ and Partners
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Thu Feb 16, 2017, 11:38 pm

VOC information

CS-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
posted by  Lilian Seow  on 

Is it necessary for manufacturer to indicate 'less water" for the VOC limit?

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GREENSQUARE
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Fri Feb 17, 2017, 3:09 pm

Spaces controlled by both daylight and occupancy sensors

CI-2009 EAc1.2:Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls
posted by  Edgar Arevalo  on 

I have a project that has spaces which are controlled by both an occupancy sensor and a separate daylight sensor that is installed within 15 feet of the windows.

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Colliers International Ltd.
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Fri Feb 17, 2017, 2:54 pm

Emission tests for 2-component epoxy flooring systems

NC-v4 EQc2:Low emitting materials
posted by  Björn Schön  on 

According to the LEED v.4 credits, it is possible to use different emission tests outside the US to comply with the requirements. AgBB and DiBt testing method (2010) are mentioned there. But accor

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Fri Feb 17, 2017, 6:40 am

Definition of "Sourced"?

NC-v4 MRc2:Building product disclosure and optimization - environmental product declarations
posted by  Douglas Flandro  on 

The credit language says,"For credit achievement calculation, products sourced (extracted, manufactured, purchased) within 100 miles (160 km) of the project site are valued at 200% of their base co

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Thu Feb 16, 2017, 7:30 pm

EAP2 Minimum Energy Performance -- How to classify building

EBOM-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance
posted by  cathy keagle  on 

We have a client that would like to attempt to certify one building that is part of a college campus. This building is primarily instructional classrooms, some office space, and an auditorium.

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Thu Feb 16, 2017, 5:52 pm

LEED v4 forms

LEED Reviews: Appeals, Design/Construction Submittals, and more
posted by  Szymon Zwoniarkiewicz  on 

My problem is that in current project under LEED v4 I cannot find the forms in LEED Online.

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Wed Feb 15, 2017, 4:49 pm