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1. EQ 7.1 Thermal Comfort- 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
Design HVAC and building envelops to meet ASHRAE 55-2004 based on predicted mean comfort level
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.
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
2. EA 6 Green Power
3. EQ 7.2 Thermal Comfort- Verification
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
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
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
4. EA 5 Measurement and Verification
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
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
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.
5. MR p1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
ESC plan
6. WE 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies
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)
Reduce use of potable by 50% or treat 50% on site
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
7. EQ 8.1 Daylight and Views- Daylight 75% of Spaces
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.
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
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. 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
8. MR 1.1 Bldg. Reuse- Maintain 75% of Existing Wall - Floor and Roof
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
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
Meet Green Label standards
9. WE 1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping
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
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
10. MR 5.2 Regional Material- 20% Extracted - Processed - and Manufactured Locally
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
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 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
11. MR 1.3 Bldg. Reuse- Maintain 50% of Interrior Non-Structual Elements
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
Use at least 50% ex. Interior non-structural elements such non-struct. Walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling coverings.
12. SS 4.1 Alternative Transportation- Public Transportation
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=10% based on recycled content value -only include perm. Installed and no mech/electrical
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.
13. EA p3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management
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
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
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
14. EQ 4.1 Low-Emitting Material- Adhesives and Sealants
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
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
No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Reduce by 100% or use landscaping that does not require perm. Irrigation system
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
15. 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
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
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.
16. EQ 8.2 Daylight and Views- Views for 90% of Spaces
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 Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
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
17. SS 2 Density and Connectivity
18. SS 7.2 Heat Island Effect -Roof
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
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.
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. No refridgerants 2. Choose refrigerants that are less damaging to ozone per formula 3. Efficient Equipment 4. Minimize Leakage 5. Long product life cycle
19. EQ 5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
20. EQ p1 Min. IAQ Performance
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value)
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
21. 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
Meet Green Label standards
Keep at least 75% of existing bldg. structural elements-floor - roof decking - exterior skin & framing- excludes windows and non-structural roof.
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
22. MR 4.2 Recycled Content- 20%(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
Create recycling station that serves whole blg including paper - glass - metal - cardboard - plastic
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
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
ESC plan
23. 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.
35% building's electricity form renewable sources with at least a 2 year contract. Determine baseline use with results from EA1 or CBECs.
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 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
24. SS 8 Light Pollution Reduction
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
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. 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 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
25. MR 1.2 Bldg Reuse- Maintain 95% of Exisiting Wall - Floor and Roof
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
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. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
26. EQ 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan- Before Occupancy
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.
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement 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.
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
27. EQ 4.3 Low- Emitting Material- Carpet Systems
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
Use 20% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Meet Green Label standards
28. 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.
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
1. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
29. EA 1 Optimize Energy Performance
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. 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
Reused materials for at least 10% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement 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
30. MR 3.1 Material Reuse- 5%
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. 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
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
31. EQ 4.4 Low- Emitting Material- Composite - Wood and Agrifiber Products
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
Contain no urea-formaldehyde in particle board - plywood - MDF - wheatboard - panel substrate - and door cores. Furniture not included
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
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
32. WE 3.2 Water Use Reduction -30% reduction
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
Need CxA not member of project team unless <50 -000 s.f. building
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
33. SS 3 Brownfields
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
Documented
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
34. SS 7.1 Heat Island Effect -Non Roof
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
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
Post-Consumer plus 1/2 Pre-Consumer>/=20% based on recycled content value
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
35. MR 5.1 Regional Material- 10% Extracted -Processed - and Manufactured Locally
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
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 10% 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.
36. 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
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.
Use 10% bldg. materials created within 500 miles
37. SS 4.3 Alternative Transportation -Low emission and efficient vehicles
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. 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 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
38. SS p1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
ESC plan
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.
39. EQ 6.1 Controllability of Systems
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
Lighting Provide individual lighting controls for 90% occupants and in multi-occupant spaces.-ideally repositionable
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
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
40. SS 5.2 Site Developement -Maximize Open Space
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.
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
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
ESC plan
41. 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
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
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
42. 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
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
Meet Green Label standards
43. ID 1 Innovation in Design
Survey within 6-18 months of occupancy for occupant satisfaction with thermal comfort. -If more than 20% are unhappy - make corrective plan
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.
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
Must create your own intent - requirements - ect.... -Must display that exceed LEED requirements or show strong innovation or creativity/uniqueness of green design
44. MR 7 Certified Wood
50% FCS certified wood
Keep at least 95% of existing bldg. structural elements-
1. Prime Farmland 2. 50' of a waterbody 3. <5' above a floodplain 4. 100' Wetland 5. Endangered Species 6. Public Parklands
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
45. EA p2 Min. Energy Performance
Meet ASHRAE 90.1-2004 stnds.
Reduce by 20% after meeting Energy Policy Act requirements
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
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
46. EQ 4.2 Low- Emitting Material- Paints and Coatings
Use 2.5% materials based on 10 yr. growth cycle Bamboo - cotton - wool - strawboard - wheatboard - agrifiber - linoleum - cork
Interior paints - coatings - and primers just adhere to Green Seal GS-11 stnds.
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
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
47. MR 2.1 Construction Waste Management- Divert 50% from Disposal
1. 1/2 mile from rail OR 2. 1/4 mile from 2 or more bus stops for 2 or more bus lines
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
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
Reused materials for at least 5% of total bldg. material cost (based on replacement value) -exclude mech and elec.
48. EQ p2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) control
Documented
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
Meet min. stnds ASHRAE -mech. Vent. Systems shall be designed with Vent. Rate Procedure
1. dev. and 60 -000sq'/acre OR 2. 1/2 Mile of resident area w/ 10 dwelling units/ acre AND 10 basic services
49. WE 1.1 Water Efficienct Landscaping
Create Measurment and Verification (M&V) Plan begining occupancy/stabilization for one year
Reduce by 50% Reduce use of potable water by 50%
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
Offset energy costs with on-site power sources. Ground source heat pump and passive solar do not apply or green power certificates
50. SS 1 Site Selection Avoid Inappropriate sites