See all forum discussions about EBOM-2009 IEQc3.5
 Subscribe to new posts about EBOM-2009 IEQc3.5 Post a new question aboutEBOM-2009 IEQc3.5
See LEEDuser’s guidance on EBOM-2009 IEQc3.5»
FAQs about IEQc3.5 :

Do the ten-foot mats need to be one continuous mat?

Can an entryway system be split up so that part is located outside and the remainder of the required ten feet is located inside?

We already have a carpeted lobby that extends further than ten feet in all directions from the building entrance. Does this count as a compliant entryway system? Our cleaning staff vacuums and performs restorative cleaning frequently to this area.

We don’t have enough space for ten feet of mats. What can we do to earn this credit?

How often do entryway systems need to be cleaned?

Can we clean entryway mats in-house, or do they need to be sent to a “professional” cleaning service?

We have a loading dock and an attached underground garage. Both of these areas have access into the building interior. Do we need to have entryway systems for either of them?

View answers »

Forum discussion

EBOM-2009 IEQc3.5:Green Cleaning—Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control

Loading docks in the attached garage?

Hello everyone, I just read in the LEED EBOM submittal tips that teams should note that mats are required at loading dock entrances and at entrances from attached garages; this is also noted above. We are planning to install mats from the entrances into the building from the garage, but would we be required to provide mats at the loading dock in the attached garage? There are two entrances internally from the basement of the garage into the building, but not from the loading dock. Also, if following the logic that such an entrance into the parking garage would count, would every entrances into the parking garage need mats as well? Thanks for your insight!

0
Post a reply

You rely on LEEDuser. Can we rely on you?

LEEDuser is supported by our premium members, not by advertisers.

Go premium for $15.95  »

Tue, 08/07/2012 - 22:21

*Also, could the team count this purchase toward a "durable goods" purchase? While it isn't furniture, these mats will definitely be items purchased infrequently and seem to match the official definition...each one is likely to surpass $100, and the collection will be around or over $1,000 - thoughts? We will be disposing of the used mats sustainably as well, and hoping to count those toward MRc8...Thanks again for your thoughts -
Profile picture for user mmeiklejohn
Megan Meiklejohn
Sustainability Operations Director, East Coast
Healthy Buildings
LEEDuser Basic Member
37 thumbs up

Tue, 09/04/2012 - 17:38

Hi Elizabeth, Mats are only required for entrances into the building. Therefore, if there is no entrance into the building from the loading dock, you do not need a mat in the loading dock. It sounds like you need mats in the building entrances from the garage, but not every entrance into the parking garage. As for your second question, I would document the mat purchase as a durable goods purchase as you suggested, assuming that is meets one or more of the sustainability criteria. However, why would you dispose of the mats? Typically mats are routinely maintained and cleaned, not disposed, especially if purchasing during the performance period.

Add new comment

To post a comment, you need to register for a LEEDuser Basic membership (free) or login to your existing profile.