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1. ID 1 Innovation in Design
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design

2. 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
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.

3. WE 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
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
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements

4. MR 2.1 Construction Waste Management- Divert 50% from Disposal
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
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
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

5. WE 1.1 Water Efficienct Landscaping
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements

6. ID 2 Leed Accredited Professional
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 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
Use a LEED AP on team

7. SS 1 Site Selection Avoid Inappropriate sites

8. SS 4.1 Alternative Transportation- Public Transportation
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
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. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
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.

9. SS 5.2 Site Developement -Maximize Open Space
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.
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
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

10. EA p3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management
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
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
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
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level

11. MR 3.2 Material Reuse- 10%
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
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
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year

12. MR p1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables
50% FCS certified wood
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
1. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands
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

13. EA 5 Measurement and Verification
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. 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
Use a LEED AP on team
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year

14. EQ 4.2 Low- Emitting Material- Paints and Coatings
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
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.

15. EQ 6.2 Controllability of Systems
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
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.
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure

16. MR 4.1 Recycled Content- 10%(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
50% FCS certified wood
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
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

17. SS p1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
1. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands
Reduce by 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
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.
ESC plan

18. SS 3 Brownfields
50% FCS certified wood
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
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
Documented

19. WE 1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
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.
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
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site

20. MR 5.1 Regional Material- 10% Extracted -Processed - and Manufactured Locally
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
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles

21. EQ 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
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 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
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

22. EQ 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Construction

23. EQ p1 Min. IAQ Performance
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
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.
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure

24. WE 3.1 Water Use Reduction -20% reduction
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.
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
Use a LEED AP on team
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

25. EQ 5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control

26. MR 1.1 Bldg. Reuse- Maintain 75% of Existing Wall - Floor and Roof
Meet Green Label standards
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
Use a LEED AP on team
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.

27. MR 3.1 Material Reuse- 5%
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines

28. SS 6.2 Stormwater Design -Quality Control

29. EQ 4.4 Low- Emitting Material- Composite - Wood and Agrifiber Products
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
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

30. 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.
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.
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
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable

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

32. SS 5.1 Site Developement -Restore or Protect Habitat

33. EQ 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Before Occupancy
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
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
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.

34. EQ 4.1 Low-Emitting Material- Adhesives and Sealants
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
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 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
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 1 Optimize Energy Performance
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
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. 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

36. MR 4.2 Recycled Content- 20%(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
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>/=20% based on recycled content value
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. 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

37. EA p1 Fundamental Commissioning of Bldg. Energy Systems
50% FCS certified wood
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
1. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands

38. SS 4.2 Alternative Transportation -Bike Storage and Showers
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
Reduce by 20% 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

39. EQ 7.1 Thermal Comfort- Design
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
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
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

40. 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
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 ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates

41. 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
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
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

42. SS 2 Density and Connectivity

43. EQ 6.1 Controllability of Systems
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
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
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
Documented

44. EA 6 Green Power

45. EQ p2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) 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
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
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 5.2 Regional Material- 20% Extracted - Processed - and Manufactured Locally
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
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. 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

47. EQ 7.2 Thermal Comfort- Verification
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
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan
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
50% FCS certified wood

48. SS 6.1 Stormwater Design -Quantity Control
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-
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
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

49. 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. 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. 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
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value

50. MR 7 Certified Wood
50% FCS certified wood
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
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
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