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NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lighting

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Alicia Freire
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Hello, I am working on a data centre which, as it is common in this type of buildings, has a “Crisis room”. This room is only to be occupied in disaster recovery situations which are unlikely to ever happen. I would like to know whether the requirements are still applicable and have to be met. Many thanks Regards Alicia

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Thu, 09/06/2012 - 18:09

Hi Alicia, When was your project registered? I ask because it would help dictate whether or not your team needs to comply with the IEQ Space Matrix. You only need to comply if your project was registered after the matrix's release: http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=220 In cell U6 in the Matrix the USGBC states that the credit scope includes "Commercial spaces- all individual and multi-occupant spaces (includes regularly and non-regularly occupied)." In that case - technically speaking at least - your non-regularly occupied space would need to be included. The USGBC is currently working on a revised version that clarifies how other non-regularly occupied spaces (such as restrooms and stairwells) should be excluded from having to comply with EQc6.1 and EQc6.2. The new updates won't be available until October or so. From a practical level and in my opinion the crisis room should absolutely be excluded.

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