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USGBC to host "ask the expert" sessions on v4.1

LEED v4.1 Discussion Forum
posted by Paula Melton on Feb 7, 2019, 9:50 am

Looks like a great opportunity to learn more about v4.1, in real time with USGBC experts.

https://...

Do playgrounds count as "athletic fields"?

Schools-NC-v4 SSc2: Site development - protect or restore habitat
posted by Erica Downs on Feb 7, 2019, 11:08 am

The reference guide specifically allows the exemption of "dedicated athletic fields that are solely for athletic uses" from the soil restoration criteria. Does anyone know if playground area...

VRP Calculations- compliant or not

NC-v4 EQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by susan eguia on Feb 7, 2019, 5:26 pm

Hi,

We completed the VRP calculations and the summary tab under "Outdoor air intake flow provided meets or exceeds Vot?", it says Yes or No for each system.

What is the rule of...

California ACP for LEED-NC v2009- is CALGreen checklist required?

NC-2009 PIf3: Occupant and Usage Data
posted by Susan Di Giulio on Feb 7, 2019, 6:43 pm

Hi,

Nearly all of our projects are in California. We have been using the CA ACP path for v2009 projects, which only applies to 6 pre-reqs and credits,  successfully since it came out. We...

BPDO EPDs for typically excluded Masterspec divisions (MEP), without adding to costs for BPDO Sourcing of Raw Material?

NC-v4 MRc3: Building product disclosure and optimization - sourcing of raw materials
posted by Renee Shirey on Feb 7, 2019, 7:02 pm

Can I gather EPDs for MEP equipment, and NOT be required to include the cost of those products in the calculations for Sourcing of Raw Materials?  The Reference Book is clear that "the...

IEQ- Interior lighting control (Scene switch)

NC-v4 EQc6: Interior lighting
posted by Aravindraj RB on Feb 10, 2019, 11:31 pm

Hello,

I've been working on an office building which provided manual switches for every 5 lights or so since the built up area is around 4000 ft2. My query is, For individual occupant...

Daylight Sensor and/or Occupancy Sensor

NC-v4 EAp1: Fundamental commissioning and verification
posted by Purva Saxena on Feb 11, 2019, 1:33 am

Are primary side-lighted areas to be provided with Daylight Sensor, even though these spaces (conference room, meeting rooms, private cabins with area less than 250 sq. ft.) are already provided...

Wastewater used in cooling tower dilution tank.

ND-v4 GIBc14: Wastewater Management
posted by Varunya Jarunyaroj on Feb 11, 2019, 7:12 am

In the case that, at least 25% and up to 100% of annual wastewater (recycled water) are used in cooling tower dilution tank for dilution purpose before being discharged to public sewer system,...

LEED EB-OM- Office Building- Portugal- No Cooling Tower

Pilot-Credits WEpc94: No Cooling Tower
posted by Goreti Guedes on Feb 12, 2019, 12:26 pm

Dear all,

I have also some doubts about this Pilot Credit (No Cooling Tower):

Requirement:

''the baseline system designated for the building using ASHRAE 90.1-2010...

Water Meter Calibration Timeline

EBOM-2009 WEc1: Water Performance Measurement
posted by Michelle Bracewell-Musson on Feb 12, 2019, 6:14 pm

Hello All,

This is not a question, however, as there have been a few questions regarding calibration and how often it needs to be done.  It took some time, however, after speaking to a...