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1. EQ p1 Min. IAQ Performance
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 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

2. SS 6.2 Stormwater Design -Quality Control

3. EQ 7.2 Thermal Comfort- Verification
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.
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan

4. MR 7 Certified Wood
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
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
50% FCS certified wood

5. MR 1.2 Bldg Reuse- Maintain 95% of Exisiting Wall - Floor and Roof
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
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.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

6. EA p1 Fundamental Commissioning of Bldg. Energy Systems
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
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

7. MR 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
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

8. EA 6 Green Power

9. 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
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
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
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

10. WE 1.1 Water Efficienct Landscaping
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
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.
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)

11. EQ 4.2 Low- Emitting Material- Paints and Coatings
Documented
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.
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines

12. EQ 6.1 Controllability of Systems
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
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.
1. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable

13. SS 4.3 Alternative Transportation -Low emission and efficient vehicles
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
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
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

14. SS 1 Site Selection Avoid Inappropriate sites

15. 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
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.

16. SS 7.1 Heat Island Effect -Non Roof
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
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
50% FCS certified wood

17. SS 4.4 Alternative Transportation -Parking Capacity
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
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
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
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

18. EQ 4.3 Low- Emitting Material- Carpet Systems
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
Meet Green Label standards
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements

19. EQ 6.2 Controllability of Systems
Meet Green Label standards
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.
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
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site

20. WE 3.2 Water Use Reduction -30% 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
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles

21. MR 3.2 Material Reuse- 10%
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
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
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
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building

22. EQ 8.1 Daylight and Views- Daylight 75% of Spaces
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
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 4.1 Alternative Transportation- Public Transportation
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. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%

24. EQ 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Construction

25. MR 5.1 Regional Material- 10% Extracted -Processed - and Manufactured Locally
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
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
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services

26. ID 1 Innovation in Design
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
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
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable

27. SS 5.2 Site Developement -Maximize Open Space
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. 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
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
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level

28. SS 4.2 Alternative Transportation -Bike Storage and Showers
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
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.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. No refridgerants 2. Choose refrigerants that are less damaging to ozone per formula 3. Efficient Equipment 4. Minimize Leakage 5. Long product life cycle

29. EQ 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Before Occupancy
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.
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
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
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%

30. 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
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable

31. MR 5.2 Regional Material- 20% Extracted - Processed - and Manufactured Locally
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 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
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
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.

32. EQ 2 Increased Ventilation
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
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
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
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.

33. EQ 8.2 Daylight and Views- Views for 90% of Spaces
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
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
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

34. SS 8 Light Pollution Reduction
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
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
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. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services

35. EA 5 Measurement and Verification
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
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.

36. EA p2 Min. Energy Performance
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
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included

37. WE 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies
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
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
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
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.

38. 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
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. 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
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

39. 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.
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 a LEED AP on team
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

40. EA 1 Optimize Energy Performance
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Use a LEED AP on team
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
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

41. SS p1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
ESC plan
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.

42. 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.
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year

43. 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
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. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands
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

44. ID 2 Leed Accredited Professional
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
Use a LEED AP on team
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
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

45. EA 2 On-Site Renewable Energy
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
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. 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. 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

46. MR 2.1 Construction Waste Management- Divert 50% from Disposal
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
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
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
50% FCS certified wood

47. EQ 5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control

48. WE 3.1 Water Use Reduction -20% reduction
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
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
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

49. SS 3 Brownfields
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
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
Documented

50. SS 7.2 Heat Island Effect -Roof
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. 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. Use roofing materials with an SRI=> LOW SLOPE 78 or High Slope 29 OR 2. 50% green roof OR 3. Combo of the 2
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical