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Are exceptions mandatory or optional?
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by John Krutko on
Under ASHRAE 90.1 - G3.1.1 do I HAVE to use exception C for any zones having special pressurization relationships, cross contamination requirements, or code-required minimum circulation rates?
Fire suppression systems
NC-v4 EAc6:Enhanced refrigerant managementposted by Jody Lee Potvin-Jones on
Hi, Are fire suppression systems and their OPD and GWP addressed by this credit?
The vent calcs indicate a total area significantly lessthan Plf2
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Matt Dem on
Hi, Can please someone give his/her suggestion on the question I have below ? I received a comment for (Design Preliminary Submission) ventilation calculations indicate a total area (3,055 sqf)
Dining Halls
NC-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Managementposted by Laura Charlier on
Does anyone have any experience earning compliance with this credit in a Dining Hall application?
Primers - really?
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatingsposted by Keith Robertson on
In my opinion, LEED 2009 incorrectly categorizes primers. I know that the table issued with the 4/14/10 addendum clearly lumps primers into the GS-11 requirements. This I don’t understand.
Baseline landscape type
EBOM-2009 WEc3:Water Efficient Landscapingposted by Charalampos Giannikopoulos on
For a project where turf grass area is replaced by native low-irrigation demanding planting would baseline landscape type include turf whereas design type include the new water efficient species?
preconsumer recycled content in steel
NC-2009 MRc4:Recycled Contentposted by Osama Hassan on
How steel industries produce a waste that considered as a pre-consumer?
If the ventilation of kitchens in hotel should be included in
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Leanne Niu on
A hotel project that the kitchens have independent ventilation and outdoor air system , whether the ventilation of kitchens should be included in the calculation?
VOC content for Shop applied finishes
NC-2009 IEQc4.2:Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatingsposted by Jeremy Mendenhall on
We are new to the Leed program and wanting to make sure that we are following all of the guidelines, we have received some instruction however I'm trying to get confirmation that shop applied fini
Commingled Waste Diversion
EBOM-2009 MRc9:Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additionsposted by Michelle Rosenberger on
I see nothing in this credit that discusses commingled diversion methodologies or requires monthly diversion rate backup from facilities like the NC rating system.