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Both the NCv2.2 Reference Guide (p56 2nd edition) and the LEED Online template for SSc4.2 ask for a teams to provide "residential FTE". How are teams to calculate this figure, as the reference guide does not seem to provide guidance for calculating residential FTE?

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Per the LEED NC v2.1 SSc4.2 ruling dated 12/9/2005, occupancy should be calculated using the number of bedrooms in the case of residential projects. Project teams should provide a narrative with calculations demonstrating how the total number of residential FTE occupants was calculated including indication of number of units, size of units (e.g. studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, etc.), and assumptions as to number of occupants per each size of unit. Applicable Internationally.

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