Could somebody tell me which EBOM credits require an Engineer to sign-off on them for LEED online? My customer is wanting to achieve LEED EB certification for a small office building (2100 sq. ft.) and is replacing the HVAC system that is nearly 20 years old. The HVAC contractor is trying to charge more for ENgineering support that I am not sure is required for an EB project (he only has experience with NC). This is my first EB project, as well.
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Chris Nixon
Manager, Sustainable SolutionsBRSC
36 thumbs up
February 19, 2010 - 7:59 am
Technically you don't need an Engineer to sign off on anything. However, if you're applying for Energy Star under EAp2 and EAc1, you need a PE to sign off on your Statement of Energy Performance. I would ask the HVAC contractor what exactly you're getting for your engineering support. He might be trying to right size the system, which could be money well spent over the lifetime of the system. He might also be trying to earn a quick buck. Like I said, I'd ask.
Avkash Patel
40 thumbs up
November 10, 2010 - 5:24 pm
Janna,
I am working on my first EB project and was wondering what you did to complete this prerequisite. Did the HVAC contractor take care of all the preliminary analysis?
Thanks
Avkash