LEED Reference Guide states on p.148 under Section 4. Implementation, ". . .only HVAC systems built for the project are within the scope of work." but on p.150 under Section 11. Operations and Maintenance Considerations "...for all refrigerant-containing systems, including fire suppression."
May I know if fire suppression system is counted in this credit? If not, is there no other credits related to fire suppression system? Thanks!
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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August 10, 2010 - 12:20 pm
I've had dialogue with several people, including on the technical staff at USGBC about this question, since as you point out it is a bit unclear in the Reference Guide and other materials.As best I can tell, for LEED-CI EAp3, fire suppression systems and CFC prohibition are only in effect if those systems are within the tenant scope of work. If those systems ARE within the scope of work, CFCs may not be used.If a project team has an ambiguous situation relative to this requirement, it is recommended that they get a CIR.