I'm working on a TI project where the tenant occupies 2 floors of an 8-story office building. I have an overhead VAV system and I am working on the ductwork distribution to ensure the project meets the zoning and controls requirements. There are several interior spaces, with floor-to-ceiling walls, that are not regularly occupied. For example, IT closets, restrooms, storage rooms, etc.. Is there any LEED requirement for zoning these spaces separately? My thought is that these not regularly occupied and serving them from a VAV box dedicated to another space is appropriate. Does anyone have any experience with zoning in regards to this credit?
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Paul Conrad
Energy EngineerCLEAResult Consulting
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August 25, 2010 - 9:55 am
James,
For a TI project, the key to always remember is that you only have to account for the aspects of the building that are within your scope of work. If the VAV equipment on the roof is currently in place, you don't need to account for it. If you're installing VAV boxes, you need to account for those, but not the rest of the system.
To address your zoning specific question, you only are required to zone them separately if they're served by a stand alone HVAC system.
Paul