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CS-2009 SSc7.1:Heat Island Effect—Nonroof

Tree grates

sue bryant

Architectural Energy Corporation

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March 10, 2015

Can the metal grates used where trees are planted in a hardscape count as open paver area [as long as the 50% open grid is achieved]?

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Mon, 11/30/2015 - 17:18

Sue, I would say so, yes.

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