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CI-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lighting

Latest Minimum Requirements for IEQc6.1

I see a few posts discussing the minimum requirements for both private offices and shared multi-occupant spaces, but some discussions are older and I'm wondering if LEED reviewer expectations or min req's have changed more recently. Is an occ sensor and on/off override switch still acceptable for a private office? Or has it become mandatory to provide task lighting as well as controllability of general lighting? The "bird's eye view" at the top of this credit page suggessest task lighting is mandatory. Is an occ sensor and on/off override switch acceptable for a conference room, or does the room need to have bi-level switching or dimming? Thanks

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Tue, 06/11/2013 - 23:56

Kathy, I have confirmed with the USGBC that you do not have to provide all of those things. You do need override switches though if you ever have occupancy sensors in place. Bi-level switching is not necessary. You just need to have lighting that provides enough control to meet the needs of that space.

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 00:08

Very clear. Thanks so much for the quick response!

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