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LEED Requirements

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1. EQ 4.2 Low- Emitting Material- Paints and Coatings
Use a LEED AP on team
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
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. 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

2. EQ 7.2 Thermal Comfort- Verification
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan
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
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.

3. EA p1 Fundamental Commissioning of Bldg. Energy Systems
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
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
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.

4. SS 4.1 Alternative Transportation- Public Transportation
Documented
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. 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
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines

5. ID 2 Leed Accredited Professional
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
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 a LEED AP on team
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

6. SS 4.3 Alternative Transportation -Low emission and efficient vehicles
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
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. 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. No refridgerants 2. Choose refrigerants that are less damaging to ozone per formula 3. Efficient Equipment 4. Minimize Leakage 5. Long product life cycle

7. EA p2 Min. Energy Performance
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Meet Green Label standards
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
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.

8. EQ 2 Increased Ventilation
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.
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
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
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

9. MR 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
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
ESC plan
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork

10. EQ 5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control

11. WE 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
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.
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.

12. MR 7 Certified Wood
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
50% FCS certified wood
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.
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

13. MR 1.1 Bldg. Reuse- Maintain 75% of Existing Wall - Floor and Roof
Documented
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
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.

14. MR 5.2 Regional Material- 20% Extracted - Processed - and Manufactured Locally
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. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
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.

15. SS 4.4 Alternative Transportation -Parking Capacity
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. Use roofing materials with an SRI=> LOW SLOPE 78 or High Slope 29 OR 2. 50% green roof OR 3. Combo of the 2
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
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines

16. EQ 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
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.
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
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
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

17. EQ 6.1 Controllability of Systems
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
1. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands

18. EQ 4.1 Low-Emitting Material- Adhesives and Sealants
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
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
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
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.

19. EQ 7.1 Thermal Comfort- Design
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
50% FCS certified wood

20. SS 1 Site Selection Avoid Inappropriate sites

21. EA 1 Optimize Energy Performance
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
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
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.

22. EQ 8.1 Daylight and Views- Daylight 75% of Spaces
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
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

23. SS p1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
50% FCS certified wood
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
ESC plan

24. WE 1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping
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
Meet Green Label standards
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
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system

25. EA 6 Green Power

26. SS 7.2 Heat Island Effect -Roof
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
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
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.
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

27. EQ 4.3 Low- Emitting Material- Carpet Systems
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
Meet Green Label standards
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements

28. SS 5.2 Site Developement -Maximize Open Space
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
Use a LEED AP on team
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
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included

29. EQ 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Before Occupancy
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
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.
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.
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical

30. EA 5 Measurement and Verification
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
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.
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical

31. MR p1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
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.

32. EQ p1 Min. IAQ Performance
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.
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure

33. SS 4.2 Alternative Transportation -Bike Storage and Showers
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
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>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value

34. EQ 8.2 Daylight and Views- Views for 90% of Spaces
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.
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
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
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

35. EA p3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management
50% FCS certified wood
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
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. 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

36. SS 2 Density and Connectivity

37. SS 7.1 Heat Island Effect -Non Roof
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
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
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

38. SS 6.1 Stormwater Design -Quantity Control
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
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan
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
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.

39. 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
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.

40. MR 5.1 Regional Material- 10% Extracted -Processed - and Manufactured Locally
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
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

41. MR 3.1 Material Reuse- 5%
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
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
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
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-

42. MR 1.2 Bldg Reuse- Maintain 95% of Exisiting Wall - Floor and Roof
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
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.
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services

43. MR 4.2 Recycled Content- 20%(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
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
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year

44. WE 3.2 Water Use Reduction -30% reduction
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
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.
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
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements

45. EQ p2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) control
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
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
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. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services

46. ID 1 Innovation in Design
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
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. No refridgerants 2. Choose refrigerants that are less damaging to ozone per formula 3. Efficient Equipment 4. Minimize Leakage 5. Long product life cycle
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical

47. MR 1.3 Bldg. Reuse- Maintain 50% of Interrior Non-Structual Elements
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
50% FCS certified wood
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
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.

48. MR 2.1 Construction Waste Management- Divert 50% from Disposal
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.
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.
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
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

49. 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.
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.
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
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

50. SS 5.1 Site Developement -Restore or Protect Habitat