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NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performance

Mixed use building application and Ventilation Calculations 90.2

The project is registered as a LEED NC v 2009. A good portion of the building project is going to be used for living quarters. Can ASHRAE 62.2 be utilized for the Outside Air Calculation??? Other parts of the building project include, private gym, storage area, museum, and band practice area. Total building area is about 20,000 sq ft contained within 3 stories

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Mon, 12/02/2013 - 17:08

I am not sure that LEED NC 2009 is the right system for the project. 62.1 and 90.1 do not cover low rise residential, 3 stories and under. Sounds like a LEED for Homes project? In general 62.2 cannot be used on LEED NC 2009 projects.

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