This library will have a copy area with copiers available for users of the library. They will not be \'small\' copiers as described in the LEED reference manual, but they will not be high volume copiers either (staff bulk coping is done in a central print facility in another building). These copiers are for library visitors, and will likely be used to make perhaps 100-200 copies per day. Does this copy area have to meet the separation and ventilation requirements of the credit requirement, or does it fit in the description of convenience copiers? Also, if there is no chemical use in the building (all janitorial chemicals meet the \'green housekeeping\' requirement), and the copy area doesn\'t need to be separated and ventilated per the credit requirements, can we gain this credit simply through meeting the entryway requirements?
This issue has been largely addressed in CIR Ruling dated 8/3/04. It will be the responsibility of the design team and owner to adequately explain that the copiers are provided for their features and options, not their ability to produce high volume copy outputs. While it will not guarantee credit achievement, if the team can clearly explain the procedures in place for outsourcing their high volume copy needs and can reasonably estimate the anticipated usage of these copiers in the building, then this portion of the credit may be achievable. If there is a janitorial / housekeeping room in the building then it must meet the criteria for this credit by providing the ventilation requirements and deck-to-deck partitions. Applicable internationally.