I'm working on a university student housing project where the dwelling units each contain a small closet to house a stackable washer and dryer. There isn't really any designated storage area for detergents, etc., but would I have to consider these closets as spaces "where hazardous gases or chemicals may be present or used" and provide separate exhaust? These are not even spaces that one can walk into; just large enough to accommodate the appliances. Thanks!

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Keith Amann

Vice President

WSP Built Ecology

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Thu, 05/31/2012 - 15:38

Kenneth, In this scenario your stacked washer/dryer will have designated exhaust, which is the important element for these space types. We have never been asked by reviewers to provide additional exhaust for these closets where you may store laundry detergent. That requirement is more for janitors closets where hazardous chemicals would be stored, and I do not think laundry detergent would classify as such.

Kenneth Van Riper

Associate Principal

Commonwealth Architects

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Thu, 05/31/2012 - 15:52

Keith, Thanks for your reply! That's what I was figuring, but wanted to get some reassurance before deciding to definitely pursue this credit.

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