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CI-2009 MRc3.1: Materials Reuse
I think I know the answer, but can duct work be counted towards material re-use? I think not as it is MEP material and if being used for the same function it doesn't meet the criteria of being used in a different function.
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Can I include reused furniture?
A material being reused contains recycled content. Can I count this under MRc3 and MRc4?
We are reusing a lot of equipment from another building. Can we count that?
Can crushed concrete, masonry or asphalt being reused onsite qualify as materials reuse?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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November 22, 2011 - 12:35 am
Holly, it cannot be counted as it is MEP.If it were not MEP then it could be counted if it is being reused in a different location in the building.
Peter Doo
PresidentDoo Consulting LLC
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May 7, 2012 - 4:26 pm
In the same vein, We are engaged on a project where the Owner wants to re-use existing light fixtures. The ceiling will be totally reconfigured so all fixtures would move but, they fall under MEP, I assume. Because of the type of fixture, we will not achieve the lighting density target for a point under EA1.1 so I hope to be acknowledged for reusing a resource. It seems that USGBC would acknowledge the sustainability of this. Your thoughts?