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Cement Board
Schools-2009 IEQc4.6:Low-Emitting Materials—Ceiling and Wall Systemsposted by Lauren Fakhoury on
Is cement backer board for tile work required for EQc4.6 compliance? It is technically not gypsum board which is what the credit requires. Thanks!
PNNL Re-Tuning Methodology
EBOM-2009 EAc2.3:Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioningposted by Mike Barker on
How about considering the PNNL Re-Tuning Methodology as a pilot credit ? It is a complete process - techniques and skills - and includes training of staff.
Job Built vs. Shop Built cabinetry
CI-2009 MRc7:Certified Woodposted by Caro Wilbanks on
We have a job where MR7 has been kicked back due to the FSC documentation on the cabinetry.
EAp3 and Fire Extinguishers
NC-2009 EAc4:Enhanced Refrigerant Managementposted by Terry Squyres on
Do the requirements apply to portable fire extinguishers or only permanently installed building-wide fire suppression systems?
VOLTAGE DROP - HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS
NC-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performanceposted by Erika Duran on
The ASHRAE requirement (Prerequisite for LEED) limits voltage drop in feeders to 2% based on demand.
Showers for Retail employees in a Mixed Use project
NC-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Roomsposted by Ed Clark on
I am working on a mixed-use project that is primarily residential, but we do have a small amount of shell space on the ground floor for future commercial.
Custodial Sinks and Faucets
EBOM-2009 WEc2:Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiencyposted by Patrick Culhane on
I'd like to clarify whether this credit only applies to those domestic fixtures used by tenants or if faucets used by custodial staff also need to be included?
Water meters to show compliance?
EBOM-2009 WEc2:Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiencyposted by Iris Amdur on
In the earlier versions of this ratings system, you could show metered water usage, to prove reduction over the baseline. Is this no longer true?
LEED SS Credit 6.2 - NYC building, Tight Fit
NC-2009 SSc6.2:Stormwater Design—Quality Controlposted by Matthieu Bouadana on
Hoping someone could help me out - I'm looking for a Stormwater Management system which will be going under a NYC building to fulfill LEED SS Credit 6.2.
Natural ventilation inmultilevel carpark areas
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Puteri Shireen Jahnkassim on
Dear Tristan I am working on a retail mall which an adjoining carpark block.