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selecting the correct rating system in v.2009

Hello LEEDuser community- I need your opinion on the correct v2009 rating system to use for an office project. Here are the stats: -The 6,000 square foot space is in an existing building that has been gutted to its structure. -The space is part of a larger building; but separated from the other areas by a 1 hour rated fire partition. -There will be new mechanical, new lighting, and new plumbing (2 water closets, 3 sinks) systems installed. -Limited amount of new partitions (open office plan) -The existing monitor skylights will be replaced with insulated glazing (an abundance of daylighting). -Other existing exterior openings will remain in place (aluminum storefront entry systems and double hung windows). Based on this, would this be considered a Major Renovation (NC), Core and Shell (CS), or Commercial Interiors (CI)? Thank you for your input. -K

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Tue, 12/16/2014 - 02:47

K, what is the size of the total building?

Tue, 12/16/2014 - 13:53

Hi Tristan, The office space is located in the ground floor single story portion of the building. The overall ground floor square footage is 15,750 with an additional 9,660 square feet at a second story. So, counting the ground and second floor square footages, the size of the total building is 25,410 square feet. Thank you, K

Tue, 12/16/2014 - 16:11

It seems that the best fit is CI, based on the limited scope within the context of the whole building.

Tue, 12/16/2014 - 20:20

Tristan- Thank you for your reply. Are you thinking CI because of the 40/60 rule of thumb? -K

Wed, 12/17/2014 - 00:53

Yes—it is a small portion of the building.

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