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UPS system need to be commissioned?
NC-2009 EAc3:Enhanced Commissioningposted by Eric JS on
Hi all, UPS system is used as a back up power in case if there is power failure. In that case. UPS itself consume small amount of power.
Natural Ventilation
EBOM-2009 IEQc1.2:IAQ Best Management Practices—Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoringposted by Melissa Young on
Our building is mostly naturally ventilated. One of the seven floors, however, has a central air system installed that serves three densely occupied conference rooms.
No BAS.
EBOM-2009 IEQc2.3:Occupant Comfort—Thermal Comfort Monitoringposted by Melissa Young on
As it says above, achieving this credit without a BAS is difficult. What exactly needs to be done if we don't have a BAS?
Do reused Hospital beds qualify for furniture reuse credit?
CI-2009 MRc3.2:Materials Reuse—Furniture and Furnishingsposted by Bryan Waters on
We would like to pursue this credit, as our hospital floor renovation project registered under LEED CI v 2.0 is reusing all patient beds.
Baseline Fan Power: PFP and AHU Pressure Rises
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Rodrigo Perez on
We’re working on a 20 stories building that is seeking LEED NC v3 certification. This building considers ASHRAE’s #8 HVAC baseline system: VAV w/ PFP boxes.
Distance between buildling entrance and bicycle storage
CS-2009 SSc4.2:Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Roomsposted by William Wong on
I read from Reference Guide that there is distance requirements (200 yards from building entrance) for location selection of bicycle storage for case 1 (commerical or institutional project 300,000
High-rise towers
Pilot-Credits PC23:Quality Viewsposted by Elena Verani on
Would a high-rise tower be compliant with credits requirements? From the upper floors one would only see the sky outside vision glazing. Would this be enough?
Restroom ventilation
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Alexia Anastassiadis on
We are working on a major renovation project and the restrooms have natural ventilation. Do we have to provide additional mechanical exhaust to comply with ASHRAE?
CS projects should have 75% of GFA to earn this credit?
EBOM-2009 SSc1:LEED Certified Design and Constructionposted by Bazeeth Ahamed Khader Mohamed Ali on
75% of "leasable area" makes more sense here. How do we communicate our suggestions to USGBC. Kindly let me know if there is a way.
Industrial Plant Manufacturing Hall Ventilation
NC-2009 IEQp1:Minimum IAQ Performanceposted by Sustainability Provider on
We are currently working on the design of an industrial plant (aluminum casting in specifics) with two sections - manufacturing hall and administrative/engineering offices.