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Add: "Clarification: An air handler unit may be not be located in a mechanical closet or room that only opens into the garage unless the following are met: 1) the mechanical closet that holds the AHU is fully isolated from the garage; 2) the mechanical closet is directly connected to the living space or outdoors; 3) the doors to the mechanical closet are sealed and gasketed; 4) the doors to the mechanical closet are either self-closing OR tied to a trigger that prevents the AHU from operating when the doors are open OR clear signage is posted to keep the doors closed at all times and t

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"Delete: ""Clarification: There cannot be a door from an air handling unit closet that opens into the garage. The access door to an air handling unit must open into the living space, or the exterior of the building.""

Add: ""Clarification: Multi-family buildings must meet the requirements in EQ 10-09a. Where a diagnostic test showing minimal air flow is not possible, the project team must still fully air seal the AHU closet but verification of the air sealing can be conducted visually by the Green Rater."""

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Delete: "Clarification: If waste is processed by a waste management facility, the average monthly or annual diversion rate for the entire facility may be used for the purposes of this credit. This option is only acceptable if the annual waste facility data is available and verified by the Green Rater. (MR 03-25)"

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"Clarification: Unique residential projects that do not meet the intent of a single family home but are also not being built like a multifamily building, such as fraternity houses and assisted living facilities, may submit a CIR and will be ruled on a case by case basis. Rulings will ensure the HSA is not over-penalizing or over-rewarding projects. Possible rulings include but are not limited to: allowing projects to add common space into the average unit size and then using the multifamily HSA and allowing projects to use a HSA of 0."

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"Delete: ""Clarification: LEED for Homes cannot be offered outside of the US at this time because of the technical limitations of adapting the rating system to local codes and the logistical limitations of providing a uniform international verification network. This decision will be revisited in 2012. Canadian projects should pursue LEED Canada for Homes, offered by the CAGBC. Any project that registered with LEED for Homes prior to the release of LEED Canada for Homes can be certified under LEED for Homes.""

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Add showers and kitchen sinks to the list of fixtures:
"Calculations are based on estimated occupant usage and must include only the following fixtures and fixture fittings (as applicable to the project scope): water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, kitchen sink faucets and pre-rinse spray valves. Fixtures used for clinical use, such as surgical scrub sinks and exam room sinks are exempt from this calculation."

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Add the following language:
"Option 3 (1 point)
Meet MPR 6 through compliance Option 1: Energy and Water Data Release Form. Projects must register an account in ENERGY STAR’s Portfolio Manager tool and share the project file with the USGBC master account."