During the construction of our LEED-registered project, all requirements of EQ Credit 3.1 were met, except we failed to collect photographic documentation as indicated in the submittals requirement of the credit. Assuming that all the rest of the submittals are in order, would a signed letter by our mechanical engineering contractor serve as sufficient documentation for that requirement? We could provide a sworn affidavit, if necessary.
Keep in mind that EQ Credit 3.1 requires that ducts AND other absorptive materials be protected during construction. Some of these steps are outside the scope of the mechanical installer alone. If you don\'t have photo documentation, the letter should describe the steps taken to achieve the protection required for both ducts and other absorptive materials. It would make a stronger case if the general contractor also contributed a description of how other absorptive materials were protected. If your construction IAQ management plan is clearly strong and effective, and other submittal requirements for this credit are well handled, a letter from the contractor describing IAQ management implementation would probably be sufficient to support compliance with the requirements of this credit. If the other aspects of this credit when submitted are weak or questionable, the lack of photo documentation could tip the evaluation unfavorably. Applicable Internationally.