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CI-2009 IDc1:Innovation in Design

Asbestos removal as an ID credit?

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Helen Kessler
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We can achieve the Brownfield credit for NC or CS projects if an existing building is torn down or significantly renovated and it contains asbestos. We can also achieve it for a CI project if the entire building is remediated. I've come to realize that if asbestos is only removed in the portion of a building going after LEED CI but not in the whole building, that the CI project is not eligible for SSc1 Path 1. That said, has anyone successfully achieved an ID credit based on asbestos removal in their LEED CI space?

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Courtney Royal
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Taitem Engineering
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Wed, 11/18/2015 - 21:21

Hello Helen, Did you ever get clarification on this? I have a CI project doing asbestos remediation within the boundary/project scope and wondered if we can go for an ID credit? Thanks, Courtney
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Courtney Royal
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Taitem Engineering
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Wed, 11/18/2015 - 21:59

Helen, Where did you come to this conclusion, I've come to realize that if asbestos is only removed in the portion of a building going after LEED CI but not in the whole building, that the CI project is not eligible for SSc1 Path 1?" I read through Addedum 11/3/201 and it doesn't mention requirement in a portion of the building vs. whole building. It only says, Under the first bullet, add a second bullet with the following text: "For projects where asbestos is found, prepare executive summary-level content from the investigation\'s report explaining the extent of the contamination and required action as well as documentation indicating an acceptable level of remediation was achieved based on an acceptable standard, such as RCRA or NESHAPs." I am sort of taking this to mean that it would be okay in just the LEED-CI tenant scope of work. Do you agree or can you please help me understand why you think it would not? Thanks so much, Courtney
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Thu, 11/19/2015 - 10:11

Courtney - Are you here at Greenbuild in DC this week? This would be the perfect question to ask in the GBCI Work Zone.
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Courtney Royal
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Taitem Engineering
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Thu, 11/19/2015 - 16:08

Unfortunately, I decided to go to another USGBC training and couldn't swing both in! But its a very good idea and maybe I will pass along to one of my colleagues for them to inquire while there! Thanks.
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Helen Kessler
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HJKessler Associates
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Sun, 11/29/2015 - 21:57

Courtney - I have not received a response. I did some research in interpretations, etc and found that if asbestos is removed from the whole building, it appears the project could use SSc1 Path 1 for brownfield development using the language that you cite. However, if asbestos is just removed from the space where the CI project is being built, I don't believe the project is eligible for SSc1 Path 1 because SSc1 is based on whole building measures, not tenant measures. Since there is a credit for brownfield remediation (and asbestos removal) in L4S, it seems logical that it could be used as an ID credit for a CI project. Unfortunately, my project is in limbo, so I may never know - until the next one.
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Erin Holdenried
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Fri, 07/30/2021 - 19:17

Any updates on asbestos removal within the tenant scope only of a LEED CI project?

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