If current entryway systems need to be added or modified, project teams have several options. In most cases, mat systems are cheapest; however, grilles and grates are more effective and outlast mats with the wear and tear of foot traffic.

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If current entryway systems need to be added or modified, project teams have several options. In most cases, mat systems are cheapest; however, grilles and grates are more effective and outlast mats with the wear and tear of foot traffic.

Assess whether current entryway systems comply with the credit. Grilles, grates, or mats need to be in place at all public entries, and be at least 10 feet long in the main direction of foot traffic. Private offices, emergency exits, and unused entryways

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Assess whether current entryway systems comply with the credit. Grilles, grates, or mats need to be in place at all public entries, and be at least 10 feet long in the main direction of foot traffic. Private offices, emergency exits, and unused entryways are exempt. 

Obtain warranty information and a maintenance contract with the system installer for future visits. Some of the technologies such as hydroelectric and wind include moving parts that will need regular maintenance. Solar panels need to be cleaned of bird dr

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Obtain warranty information and a maintenance contract with the system installer for future visits. Some of the technologies such as hydroelectric and wind include moving parts that will need regular maintenance. Solar panels need to be cleaned of bird droppings and snow to operate at highest possible efficiencies. Incorporate these measures into the facility maintenance manual.

Make final calculations of the estimated building energy loads. Confirm that renewable energy generation capacity is 1% of building energy, at minimum for the LEED credit, or that the project’s goals are met.

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Make final calculations of the estimated building energy loads. Confirm that renewable energy generation capacity is 1% of building energy, at minimum for the LEED credit, or that the project’s goals are met.

Coordinate the project schedule to account for installation and connection requirements of the renewable energy systems. Often, when unfamiliar with the system, the construction team does not account for the additional time and interaction required with s

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Coordinate the project schedule to account for installation and connection requirements of the renewable energy systems. Often, when unfamiliar with the system, the construction team does not account for the additional time and interaction required with steel, electrical, mechanical and plumbing subcontractors. For example, the vendor, electrician, window contractor, and façade consultant all have to coordinate on the installation of glass-laminated PV. 

Make sure elements that are needed to attach the systems, such as anchors or flanges, are clearly called out in the appropriate drawings and specs because workers who aren’t installing the actual systems might not have experience with them. 

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Make sure elements that are needed to attach the systems, such as anchors or flanges, are clearly called out in the appropriate drawings and specs because workers who aren’t installing the actual systems might not have experience with them. 

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