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LEED Requirements

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1. MR 3.1 Material Reuse- 5%
Use a LEED AP on team
1. Existing impervious area 50% or < - storm water management plan that prevents post-development discharge from exceeding pre-development rates for 1 and 2 year storms OR 2. Management plan that protects receiving stream channels OR 3. Existing impe
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
1. Reduce development footprint and/or provide vegetation Open Space >25% of zoning requirements OR 2. if no local zoning - create area adjacent to the building => building footprint OR 3. If no zoning open space requirements then create the open spa

2. WE 3.1 Water Use Reduction -20% reduction
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
1. Prohibit inside and locate outside areas at least 25 ft. away from bldg 2. Designate area in bldg with direct exhaust to outside and enclosed deck to deck partitions-negative pressure 3. Residential- Prohibit in common areas - seals between units
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan

3. SS 4.2 Alternative Transportation -Bike Storage and Showers
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
1.Bike Storage within 200 yards of front entrance for 5% peak users and showers for 0.5% Full time employees OR 2. For residential-storage for 15% of the occupants
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building

4. EQ 4.2 Low- Emitting Material- Paints and Coatings
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable

5. EQ p2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) control
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.
1. Prohibit inside and locate outside areas at least 25 ft. away from bldg 2. Designate area in bldg with direct exhaust to outside and enclosed deck to deck partitions-negative pressure 3. Residential- Prohibit in common areas - seals between units
1. Use roofing materials with an SRI=> LOW SLOPE 78 or High Slope 29 OR 2. 50% green roof OR 3. Combo of the 2

6. SS 8 Light Pollution Reduction
1.Bike Storage within 200 yards of front entrance for 5% peak users and showers for 0.5% Full time employees OR 2. For residential-storage for 15% of the occupants
1. Reduce development footprint and/or provide vegetation Open Space >25% of zoning requirements OR 2. if no local zoning - create area adjacent to the building => building footprint OR 3. If no zoning open space requirements then create the open spa
1. For interior: angle of maximum candela must intersect opaque building interior surfaces OR 2. All non-emergency interior lights shall be auto controlled to turn off during non-business hours
1. Existing impervious area 50% or < - storm water management plan that prevents post-development discharge from exceeding pre-development rates for 1 and 2 year storms OR 2. Management plan that protects receiving stream channels OR 3. Existing impe

7. SS 7.2 Heat Island Effect -Roof
Limit Greenfield disturbances to: 40'or < of building perimeter - 10' or < hard non-roads (walkways) - 15'< road curbs - 25' < pervious constructed areas OR Restore 50% site area on redevelopment sites - not including building footprint
1. Use roofing materials with an SRI=> LOW SLOPE 78 or High Slope 29 OR 2. 50% green roof OR 3. Combo of the 2
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
Develop IAQ Mgt Plan - meeting SMACNA's guide -If perm. Air handlers used during construction use filters with MERV 8 and changed prior to occupancy

8. WE 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
ESC plan

9. EQ 6.2 Controllability of Systems
Thermal Comfort Provide individual thermal comfort controls for 50% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces. -Operable windows can also be used if space is 20 ft. inside and 10 ft. on either side of window.
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level

10. SS 7.1 Heat Island Effect -Non Roof
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
For 50% hardscape provide any of the following: 1. Shade within 5yrs OR 2. Paving with SRI=>29 OR 3. 50% Open grid paving OR 4. Minimum of 50% of the parking underground with an SRI=>29 roof
ESC plan

11. MR 4.2 Recycled Content- 20%(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
1.Bike Storage within 200 yards of front entrance for 5% peak users and showers for 0.5% Full time employees OR 2. For residential-storage for 15% of the occupants
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.

12. WE 1.1 Water Efficienct Landscaping
Develop IAQ Mgt Plan - meeting SMACNA's guide -If perm. Air handlers used during construction use filters with MERV 8 and changed prior to occupancy
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
Install permanant Monitoring for ventilation systems and make sure min. reqs. are met -Alarm generated if varies by 10%. Audible - Visual - auto alarm to operations management.

13. SS 6.2 Stormwater Design -Quality Control

14. MR 7 Certified Wood
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
Install permanant Monitoring for ventilation systems and make sure min. reqs. are met -Alarm generated if varies by 10%. Audible - Visual - auto alarm to operations management.
1. Use roofing materials with an SRI=> LOW SLOPE 78 or High Slope 29 OR 2. 50% green roof OR 3. Combo of the 2
50% FCS certified wood

15. EA 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management
1. No refridgerants 2. Choose refrigerants that are less damaging to ozone per formula 3. Efficient Equipment 4. Minimize Leakage 5. Long product life cycle
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Thermal Comfort Provide individual thermal comfort controls for 50% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces. -Operable windows can also be used if space is 20 ft. inside and 10 ft. on either side of window.
Use a LEED AP on team

16. SS 5.2 Site Developement -Maximize Open Space
1. Reduce development footprint and/or provide vegetation Open Space >25% of zoning requirements OR 2. if no local zoning - create area adjacent to the building => building footprint OR 3. If no zoning open space requirements then create the open spa
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
1. For interior: angle of maximum candela must intersect opaque building interior surfaces OR 2. All non-emergency interior lights shall be auto controlled to turn off during non-business hours
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-

17. EQ 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
Use a LEED AP on team
Install permanant Monitoring for ventilation systems and make sure min. reqs. are met -Alarm generated if varies by 10%. Audible - Visual - auto alarm to operations management.
Storm water runoff management plan that treats 90% average runoff with Best Management Practices (BMP's). BMP's must be able to remove 80% total suspended solids Ex. green roofs.

18. EQ 2 Increased Ventilation
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.
Limit Greenfield disturbances to: 40'or < of building perimeter - 10' or < hard non-roads (walkways) - 15'< road curbs - 25' < pervious constructed areas OR Restore 50% site area on redevelopment sites - not including building footprint
1. Mech. Vent. Areas- Increase outdoor ventilation rates to all occupied spaces by 30% over req. for at least 90% occupied spaces 2. Natural Vent.-Meet recs. In Carbon - or effectiveness flow diagrams is in CIBSE.

19. EQ 8.1 Daylight and Views- Daylight 75% of Spaces
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
Achieve min. daylight factor of 2% in 75% of all space occupied for critical visual tasks OR OR -Thru computer simulation - demo that 25 horiz. footcandles has been achieved under clear sky conditions at tnoon at the equinox at 30" above floor and fo
All adhesives and sealants shall comply with South Coast Air Quality Mgt. District -OK to go over VOC limit with one item if can meet the VOC budget across the board with all material

20. EQ p1 Min. IAQ Performance
1. Non-residential - Do Not exceed zoning requirements OR 2. If there is parking for < 5% of the Full Time Employees - provide preferred parking for car and van pool for 5% of the total spaces OR 3. Residential- Do not exceed zoning requirements and
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.
1. Mech. Vent. Areas- Increase outdoor ventilation rates to all occupied spaces by 30% over req. for at least 90% occupied spaces 2. Natural Vent.-Meet recs. In Carbon - or effectiveness flow diagrams is in CIBSE.
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure

21. EA 5 Measurement and Verification
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
Install entryway 6' grates or grills or roll mats that are regularly maintained. -Exhaust each space where hazardous gas or chemicals are present to create negative pressure and with no air recirculation. Also use self-closing doors and deck to deck
1. For interior: angle of maximum candela must intersect opaque building interior surfaces OR 2. All non-emergency interior lights shall be auto controlled to turn off during non-business hours

22. EA 3 Enhanced Commissioning
6 tasks in addn. to EAp1 -Independent CxA -CxA design review of OPR - BOD - and design documents prior to mid-construction -CxA review contractor submittals for compliance with OPR and BOD -Develop systems manual -Verify training is complete CxA revi
1. Use roofing materials with an SRI=> LOW SLOPE 78 or High Slope 29 OR 2. 50% green roof OR 3. Combo of the 2
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
1. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands

23. EQ 6.1 Controllability of Systems
1. Existing impervious area 50% or < - storm water management plan that prevents post-development discharge from exceeding pre-development rates for 1 and 2 year storms OR 2. Management plan that protects receiving stream channels OR 3. Existing impe
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements

24. SS p1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
1.Bike Storage within 200 yards of front entrance for 5% peak users and showers for 0.5% Full time employees OR 2. For residential-storage for 15% of the occupants
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
ESC plan
Thermal Comfort Provide individual thermal comfort controls for 50% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces. -Operable windows can also be used if space is 20 ft. inside and 10 ft. on either side of window.

25. EQ 7.1 Thermal Comfort- Design
Storm water runoff management plan that treats 90% average runoff with Best Management Practices (BMP's). BMP's must be able to remove 80% total suspended solids Ex. green roofs.
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
ESC plan
1.Bike Storage within 200 yards of front entrance for 5% peak users and showers for 0.5% Full time employees OR 2. For residential-storage for 15% of the occupants

26. SS 4.3 Alternative Transportation -Low emission and efficient vehicles
1. Provide vehicles for 3% of the Full Time Employees and preferred parking OR 2. Provide 5% total spaces as preferred parking for low emitting and fuel efficient cars OR 3. Install alternate fueling station for 3% of the total parking
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Achieve direct line of sight perimeter vision glazing (window) for occupants in 90% of regularly occupied spaces. -For offices the entire sq. footage can be counted if 75% or more of the area has direct line of sight to perimeter vision glazing. -For
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services

27. SS 2 Density and Connectivity

28. MR 5.1 Regional Material- 10% Extracted -Processed - and Manufactured Locally
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
Meet Green Label standards
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles

29. MR 2.1 Construction Waste Management- Divert 50% from Disposal
Develop IAQ Mgt Plan - meeting SMACNA's guide -If perm. Air handlers used during construction use filters with MERV 8 and changed prior to occupancy
1. No refridgerants 2. Choose refrigerants that are less damaging to ozone per formula 3. Efficient Equipment 4. Minimize Leakage 5. Long product life cycle
Divert 50% waste from construction and demo-recycle or salvage. -Develop and implement Constr. Waste Mgt plan -Divert 75% waste from construction and demo.-recycle or salvage
Install permanant Monitoring for ventilation systems and make sure min. reqs. are met -Alarm generated if varies by 10%. Audible - Visual - auto alarm to operations management.

30. WE 1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system

31. EQ 8.2 Daylight and Views- Views for 90% of Spaces
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
Achieve direct line of sight perimeter vision glazing (window) for occupants in 90% of regularly occupied spaces. -For offices the entire sq. footage can be counted if 75% or more of the area has direct line of sight to perimeter vision glazing. -For
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements

32. EQ 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Before Occupancy
Use a LEED AP on team
Develop and implement IAQ Mgt. Plan and 1. Flush out w/14 -000 cu ft. outdoor air/s.f. with temperature at least 60 degs. and humidity not>60%. OR If want to occupy quickly deliver 3 -500 cu.ft. air and more at least every 3 hrs. until 14 -000 cu ft.
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included

33. EQ 4.1 Low-Emitting Material- Adhesives and Sealants
All adhesives and sealants shall comply with South Coast Air Quality Mgt. District -OK to go over VOC limit with one item if can meet the VOC budget across the board with all material
Limit Greenfield disturbances to: 40'or < of building perimeter - 10' or < hard non-roads (walkways) - 15'< road curbs - 25' < pervious constructed areas OR Restore 50% site area on redevelopment sites - not including building footprint
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
1. No refridgerants 2. Choose refrigerants that are less damaging to ozone per formula 3. Efficient Equipment 4. Minimize Leakage 5. Long product life cycle

34. ID 2 Leed Accredited Professional
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
Use a LEED AP on team
ESC plan

35. MR 3.2 Material Reuse- 10%
Develop and implement IAQ Mgt. Plan and 1. Flush out w/14 -000 cu ft. outdoor air/s.f. with temperature at least 60 degs. and humidity not>60%. OR If want to occupy quickly deliver 3 -500 cu.ft. air and more at least every 3 hrs. until 14 -000 cu ft.
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements

36. EQ 4.4 Low- Emitting Material- Composite - Wood and Agrifiber Products
Achieve min. daylight factor of 2% in 75% of all space occupied for critical visual tasks OR OR -Thru computer simulation - demo that 25 horiz. footcandles has been achieved under clear sky conditions at tnoon at the equinox at 30" above floor and fo
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
Meet Green Label standards
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value

37. SS 4.1 Alternative Transportation- Public Transportation
1. Mech. Vent. Areas- Increase outdoor ventilation rates to all occupied spaces by 30% over req. for at least 90% occupied spaces 2. Natural Vent.-Meet recs. In Carbon - or effectiveness flow diagrams is in CIBSE.
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
1. Provide vehicles for 3% of the Full Time Employees and preferred parking OR 2. Provide 5% total spaces as preferred parking for low emitting and fuel efficient cars OR 3. Install alternate fueling station for 3% of the total parking
1. Whole bldg. energy simulation using ASHRAE as baseline- do not use energy cost budget method-up to 42% efficiency improvement 2. Prescriptive Compliance Path for offices<20 -000 -simple to use no calculations-choose correct climate zone 3. Prescri

38. ID 1 Innovation in Design
Meet Green Label standards
Storm water runoff management plan that treats 90% average runoff with Best Management Practices (BMP's). BMP's must be able to remove 80% total suspended solids Ex. green roofs.
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements

39. EQ 5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control

40. SS 6.1 Stormwater Design -Quantity Control
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
1. Existing impervious area 50% or < - storm water management plan that prevents post-development discharge from exceeding pre-development rates for 1 and 2 year storms OR 2. Management plan that protects receiving stream channels OR 3. Existing impe
Develop and implement IAQ Mgt. Plan and 1. Flush out w/14 -000 cu ft. outdoor air/s.f. with temperature at least 60 degs. and humidity not>60%. OR If want to occupy quickly deliver 3 -500 cu.ft. air and more at least every 3 hrs. until 14 -000 cu ft.

41. SS 5.1 Site Developement -Restore or Protect Habitat

42. EQ 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Construction

43. EA p3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management
No CFCs or five year phase-out plan or not if can show that replacement costs cannot be not be paid back in energy savings within 10 years
1. Existing impervious area 50% or < - storm water management plan that prevents post-development discharge from exceeding pre-development rates for 1 and 2 year storms OR 2. Management plan that protects receiving stream channels OR 3. Existing impe
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
6 tasks in addn. to EAp1 -Independent CxA -CxA design review of OPR - BOD - and design documents prior to mid-construction -CxA review contractor submittals for compliance with OPR and BOD -Develop systems manual -Verify training is complete CxA revi

44. EQ 7.2 Thermal Comfort- Verification
1. Use roofing materials with an SRI=> LOW SLOPE 78 or High Slope 29 OR 2. 50% green roof OR 3. Combo of the 2
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan

45. SS 1 Site Selection Avoid Inappropriate sites

46. MR p1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
Develop and implement IAQ Mgt. Plan and 1. Flush out w/14 -000 cu ft. outdoor air/s.f. with temperature at least 60 degs. and humidity not>60%. OR If want to occupy quickly deliver 3 -500 cu.ft. air and more at least every 3 hrs. until 14 -000 cu ft.
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.

47. EQ 4.3 Low- Emitting Material- Carpet Systems
Meet Green Label standards
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
No CFCs or five year phase-out plan or not if can show that replacement costs cannot be not be paid back in energy savings within 10 years
1. Mech. Vent. Areas- Increase outdoor ventilation rates to all occupied spaces by 30% over req. for at least 90% occupied spaces 2. Natural Vent.-Meet recs. In Carbon - or effectiveness flow diagrams is in CIBSE.

48. MR 4.1 Recycled Content- 10%(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system

49. WE 3.2 Water Use Reduction -30% reduction
50% FCS certified wood
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
Install entryway 6' grates or grills or roll mats that are regularly maintained. -Exhaust each space where hazardous gas or chemicals are present to create negative pressure and with no air recirculation. Also use self-closing doors and deck to deck
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year

50. MR 1.3 Bldg. Reuse- Maintain 50% of Interrior Non-Structual Elements
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.
ESC plan
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements