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Baseline Return/Relief Fan Power
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Haojie Wang on
90.1 AppG G3.1.2.8 says the return/relief fan should be sized for max (SA-OA, 90%*SA) [cfm]. But in table 1.4. the allowable fan power is only based on the supply fan power.
Existing fixtures
CS-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reductionposted by Charalampos Giannikopoulos on
For an existing building undergoing major renovation how should the existing water fixtures be handled as far as WE prerequisite is concerned?
Number and location of bicycle racks
NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Roomsposted by Maria Porter on
Two questions for two projects: 1) If there are many hundred secure bicycle racks just outside the building, outside of the zero-lot-line LEED boundary, none of them especially dedicated for the p
LEED Certified C&D sites
NC-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Managementposted by Frances Stark on
Is there a comprehensive directory of all the LEED certified recycling sites by state (or otherwise categorized)? I would love to see it.
HET Retrofit
CI-2009 WEc1:Water Use Reductionposted by Matthew Catterall on
I've noticed that dual-flushflushometer retrofit kits are mentioned as a way to earn this credit on existing commercial toilets (rather than replace the entire toilet); however, there is no mention
Hydroponic based on FTE counts and IPM questions
Pilot-Credits SSpc82:Local food productionposted by Heather DeGrella on
I have two separate questions: 1. If we have a hydroponic green house, can we size it based on FTE counts and not the 1,500 sf minimum that is specific to hydroponics? 2.
Exam room sinks
NC-2009 WEp1:Water Use Reduction—20% Reductionposted by Laura Charlier on
Do sinks in exam rooms need to be included in the calculations? They are primarily used for handwashing. If so, are they entered as 'sinks' or 'lavatories' as the baseline? Thanks.
Construction Waste Diversion vs Material Re-Use
CS-2009 MRc2:Construction Waste Managementposted by Tim Gaidis on
Hi all, I'm working on a LEED-NC v3 major renovation project that has veered just below it's 50% MRc2 CWM target and have 2 questions below: Please note: We are pursuing 3 pts for the MRc1.1 Build
Charrette duration / delivery flexible?
NC-v4 IPc1:Integrative processposted by Vince Briones on
Has anyone had success with (2) 2-hr sessions being accepted as compliant (by GBCI) for the integrated design team charrette?
Actual building floor area and modeled floor area
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Haojie Wang on
I wonder if there is a rule on how much the difference between the actual and modeled floor area can be in LEED. Thanks