Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction, LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors, LEED BD+C: Core and Shell, LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

Rating System Version

v2 - LEED 2.2, v2 - LEED 2.0, v2 - LEED 2.0, v3 - LEED 2008

Inquiry

Our project is a high-density residential tower combined with single-family street level private entry brownstones. The brownstones are less than 5% of the total unit mix for the project. All requirements of EQc5 have been able to be achieved through out the project with one notable exception. The single family brownstones units have been unable to comply with the permanent entryway system at least six feet in length in the primary direction of travel Previous CIRS confirm that some form of entry way system is required, with no exceptions, for all entry ways from exterior spaces into residential units. Walk off mats have been considered by the developer in lieu of the permanent grills or grates; however, since each brownstone unit will be sold, not rented, it is not legally possible through CC&Rs to require each brownstone owner to grant access to a matt cleaning service on a weekly basis for a 2 year term. In the interest of meeting the intent of credit, we propose that the developer provide two washable walk off mats as part of the amenities provided with each unit (each brownstone has its own has it\'s own private point of entry from a public street or parking garage). The Owner\'s User Manual shall include instructions on how each owner can and should regularly wash their entry mats in an effort to reduce/prevent dirt and particulates from entering their unit. The building concierge will also offer a mat cleaning service to tenants that will be covered by HOA dues. The mats will be custom fit and a design selected that allows particulate matter to be trapped but also has an aesthetic that matches the design style of the brownstones. We also propose that since these brownstone units are single family, that the developer is not required to provide "at least 6\' in the primary direction of travel" as there is already precedent for this in LEED for Homes IEQc8.0 Contaminant Control which states that ".walk-off mats.are at least 4 feet in length." Please confirm if this alternative compliance will be acceptable for all private entries to single family units entryways that are directly connected to the outdoors, and if not, what would be an acceptable solution that acknowledges the limits of CC&Rs.