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Self Closing Doors

CS-2009 IEQc5:Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
posted by  Mark Stromberg  on 

Will the mechanical room which has all the chillers be considered hazardous space? If it will be, do we need to provide self closing doors in this room for this credit?

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Tue Nov 4, 2014, 9:22 pm

Discount for FTE

CS-2009 SSc4.3:Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
posted by  Michael E. Edmonds-Bauer  on 

The reviewer comments are mentioning that it is unclear that the discount will be available to all ocupants of the buildings, however according to the LEED reference guide this alternative complian

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Tue Nov 4, 2014, 7:01 pm

IEQ4 credit uploads

NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
posted by  Shivani Langer  on 

We are trying to submit credits IEQ4.1, 4.2, 4.4 and 4.5 under LEED for schools version 2009.

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Tue Nov 4, 2014, 3:16 pm

System 7 - Constant Volume - 24/7 spaces

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Victoria Watson  on 

Hi, I am classifying my 24/7 elec/comms rooms under G3.1.1 Exception b and therefore modeling them with System 3 - Constant volume packaged roof top air conditioner.

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Tue Nov 4, 2014, 2:54 pm

Fire-stopping Sealants

NC-2009 IEQc4.1:Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
posted by  Isuru Hettiarachchi  on 

Hello, We are currently experiencing Fire-stopping sealants applied on the interior of the building Envelope on a Project we are working on.

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Tue Nov 4, 2014, 12:35 pm

Prescriptive Approach

CI-2009 EAc1.3:Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
posted by  Harsharan Kaur  on 

Hi, We are working for a CI project where the developer has provided a centralized HVAC system. We are following a prescriptive path for the HVAC compliance under EA Cr 1.3.

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Tue Nov 4, 2014, 1:24 am

LEED v4 Registration Delay a Mistake

General forums
posted by  Gary Thomas  on 

Considering the track record of the USGBC’s extended sunset dates, aborted launch dates, and lack of connection with the industry it is intended to serve, it is not surprising that the date was mov

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BuildingWise LLC
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Mon Nov 3, 2014, 9:52 pm

Why so long?

General forums
posted by  David Gibney  on 

The extension period is too long. It's TWO year from now. Why does the industry need so much time? LEED V4 already took several years, with several public reviews, to develop.

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Bright Green
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Mon Nov 3, 2014, 9:49 pm

Fire-stopping Intrumescents and Mortar

NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
posted by  Isuru Hettiarachchi  on 

Hi, I'm currently reviewing a submittal for Fire-stopping Intrumescents and Mortar Products, applied on the interior of the building Envelope on a Project we are working on.

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Mon Nov 3, 2014, 6:28 pm

Microturbines and gas rates for energy modeling

NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance
posted by  Sherman Aronson  on 

For a high rise project the client is considering investing in micro-turbines to generate electrical power on site from natural gas.

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Mon Nov 3, 2014, 1:51 pm