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VOC Testing

NC-2009 IEQc4.1: Low-emitting materials - adhesives and sealants
posted by Al Tibbs on Jan 6, 2010, 5:01 pm

I would not recommend a pid simply becauseit does not identify specific contaminants. I would use a Summa Canister for a more detailed and accurate analysis....

calculation of Cr 6.1 Stormwater design-Quantity Control

NC-2009 SSc6.1: Stormwater design - quantity control
posted by Gregory Hurst on Jan 5, 2010, 4:00 pm

Your calculations are correct. You will have to develop strategies to infiltrate, evapotranspire, or...

Last reply: JP Rout, Jan 6, 2010, 4:03 am

USGBC provides additional guidance

CI-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
posted by Shannon Gray on Dec 3, 2009, 12:08 pm

The USGBC just posted a new document providing additional guidance on WEp1 and WEc3. This document covers fixture groups, daily use calcs, dual flush flow rates, and autocontrol faucets. Link...

Last reply: Devon Bertram, Jan 5, 2010, 3:33 pm

The Naming of Options, and Knowing Which Applies to You

EBOM-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance
posted by Jenny Carney on Jan 5, 2010, 3:08 pm

I just received an email with this question: "How do you know which calculator to use when trying to figure out the National Average. Your helpful hints indicate to use either calculator C or B....

Irrigation of playing field in a soccer stadium

NC-2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by WAGNER OLIVEIRA SILVA on Dec 11, 2009, 8:57 am

Concerning credit WEc1.1 and 1.2, there are some circumstances where it is unclear whether the water used for watering must be considered as irrigation water per intent of the credit or process...

Last reply: Shannon Gray , Jan 4, 2010, 12:07 pm

EBOM 2008 VS EBOM 2009

EBOM-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance
posted by Mary Davidge on Dec 23, 2009, 8:28 pm

Is there any real disadvantage to moving a project to LEED...

Last reply: Jenny Carney, Dec 29, 2009, 12:10 pm

Rock Ballasting

EBOM-2009 MRc9: Solid waste management - facility alterations and additions
posted by Chris Munn on Dec 28, 2009, 4:51 pm

If removing the rocks from a ballasted roof to coat the roof with an ENERGY STAR "cool roof", can these rock qualify for MR Cr9 as a material to be reused from a facility alteration?

Last reply: Jenny Carney, Dec 28, 2009, 5:11 pm

Blowdown water for irrigation?

NC-2009 WEc1: Water Efficient Landscaping
posted by Tristan Roberts on Dec 28, 2009, 1:55 pm

Overheard in an exchange about the possible use of...

Process water for EP point

EBOM-2009 WEc2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
posted by Tristan Roberts on Dec 22, 2009, 1:54 pm

In the Reference Guide (page 84) under WEp1, it says that process water appliances like dishwashers and washing machines don't count under WEp1, but may be counted under WEc2 -- but only in...

Last reply: Dan Ackerstein, Dec 23, 2009, 8:34 pm

engineered lumber (parallam, LVL)

NC-2009 IEQc4.4: Low-emitting materials - composite wood and agrifiber products
posted by Daniel Winkert on Dec 22, 2009, 11:17 am

Why is it that parallams, LVL's and other engineered lumber products are never listed under this category? It would seem this is covered. Under a...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Dec 22, 2009, 11:48 am