Unfortunately, I believe bathrooms and corridors have to be included in the IEQc2.2 calculations. The EB:OM IEQ space type classification document (http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=10539) clearly has a Y in the column for "Lobbies, corridors, restrooms" in Office spaces meaning that "The space must be included in the credit requirements."
Unless I'm reading something wrong it seems that almost all spaces, regularly occupied or not still must be included in the IEQc2.2 credit requirements.
Perhaps simply a motion sensor in those spaces would be enough to comply with the credit requirements, but they must be counted nonetheless. If I'm wrong, please clarify. Thanks!
Dan Ackerstein
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September 11, 2012 - 3:04 pm
Notwithstanding the document Emily cited, (which, I agree, seems to suggest that restrooms & corridors should be included) I can't see how including restrooms and corridors would make any sense. There's no 'indoor environmental quality' value in providing multiple lighting controls in a corridor or bathroom, nor do occupants need, want or benefit from modulating light levels in those areas. Energy benefits, perhaps, but that's not what this credit is about.
For what its worth, in many years of submitting and reviewing EB applications I don't think I can remember ever expecting restrooms or corridors to be included under this credit. The BAS credit, absolutely, but not here.
Dan