BD+C

Sustainable Sites (SS)

Category NC S CS Credit Intent Requirements Referenced Standard Credit Synergy Documentation Exemplary Performance Regional Variations

SS

√√√√ √√√√ √√√√ SS P1

Construction Activity Pollution

Prevention (NC, CS, and Schools)

Reduce pollution on construction

sites by controlling

- soil erosion,

- waterway sedimentation, and

- airborne dust generation.

1. Prepare Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) plan complying with the requirements of

2003 EPA Construction General Permit or local codes, whichever is more stringent.

2. State measures how you have controlled soil erosion, waterway sedimentation, and air

pollution from dust.

3. Control on-site sedimentation and erosion by- (1) Stabilization- mulching, temporary or

permanent seeding (2) Structural- earth dikes, silt fencing, sediment trap, or sediment basin.

2003 EPA Construction General

Permit

1. Preventing erosion and

sedimentation will help achieve SS

C5.1, SS C 5.2.

2. Low impact site development will

help achieve SS C 6.1, SS C 6.2.

1. Drawings and/or written plan and responsible parties to

document erosion and sedimentation control measures

adopted on site.

2. During site work, document implementation with dated

photos, inspection logs/ reports, details of corrective action in

case problems were identified.

None Local codes may be followed only if

more stringent than 2003 EPA.

XXXX √√√√ X SS P2

Environmental Site Assessment

Ensure site is assessed for

environmental contamination. Any

environmental contamination

identified should be remediated to

protect health of children.

1. Conduct Phase I Environmental Assessment per ASTM E1527-05.

2. If contamination is suspected in Phase I, then conduct Phase II Environmental Site

Assessment per ASTM E1903-97,2002.

3. Former landfill sites cannot be remediated and should not be selected for schools.

4. Remediation must occur to meet local, state, or federal EPA residential use standards,

whichever are more stringent.

5. Provide 'Ready to Use' document from the authority.

6. Common remediation strategies include- pump-and-treat activities, bioreactors, land

farming, and in situ methods.

1. ASTM E1527-05

2. ASTM E 1903-97, 2002

Projects that have conducted both

Phase I and II Environmental Sites

Assessments, and also remediated

any suspected contamination are

also elligible for SS C3.

1. Copies of ASTM Site Assessment reports.

2. List remediation methods adopted for any contamination

suspected.

3. Documentation from local, state, or federal EPA region

authority stating remediation completed to meet standards for

residential (unrestricted) use.

None Local or regional codes may be more

stringent than EPA standards and

must be followed.

1 1 1 SS C1

Site Selection

1. Avoid development on

inappropriate sites.

2. Reduce environmental impact.

Do not select previously undeveloped sites that are :

1. Farmland

2. Habitat of threatened or endangered species.

3. Land with elevation lower than 5 feet of 100 year flood.

4. Within 100 feet of wetlands.

5. Within 50 feet of water body.

6. Public parkland, unless land of equal or higher value is traded by landowner.

1. United States Deptt. of Agriculture

(USDA)

2. Endangered Species List

3. Federal Emergency Management

Agency (FEMA)

4. United States Code of Federal

Regulations (CFR)

. Previously developed sites may

already have access to public

transport system and other

community services. This will help

achieve SS C2, and SS C 4.1.

2. Previosuly developed site, if

contaminated, offeres itself for

remediation. This may help to

achieve SS C3.

3. Protecting natural habitat and

designing smaller building footprint

helps achieve SS C5.1, SS C5.2, SS

C6.1, and SS C6.2.

1. Refer to LEED Online for all required documents.

2. Document any special circumstances regarding compliance

with the site selection criteria.

None None

5 4 5 SS C2

Development Density and

Community Connectivity

1. Channel development to urban

areas.

2. Protect greenfields, habitat, and

natural resources.

Option 1: Development Density

- Is a previously developed site, in a

- Community with minimum density of 60,00 sft per acre net.

For schools, physical education areas (playfields, concession stands, etc) are excluded from

density calculations.

Option 2: Community Connectivity

- Is a previously developed site,

- Within 1/2 mile of residential area with average density of 10 units per acre

- Within 1/2 mile of 10 basic services of which 8 must be existing and others should become

operational within 1 year.

For NC and CS, proximity is determined by drawing 1/2 mile radius around main entrance of

the building.

For schools, proximity is determined by drawimg 1/2 mile radius around any entrance.

None 1. Focusing development in urban

areas or previously developed sites

helps achieve SS C1.

2. Previously developed sites may

have access to existing public

transport system which helps achieve

SS C4.1.

. For development density, prepare site vicinity plan

highlighting development density, along with areas of project

site and buildings.

2. For community connectivity, prepare site vicinity plan

highlinghting 1/2 mile radius showing location of available

services and the residential areas.

1. Meet requirements of Option 1

and,

2. Achieve double average density

within the calculated area, OR

Achieve average density of 120,000

square feet per acre in twice the area

required for the base credit.

None

1 1 1 SS C3

Brownfield Redevelopment

Rehabilitate damaged sites. 1. NC AND CS- Develop on site declared contaminated by ASTM E1903-97, Phase II or local

program, OR develop on site declared brownfield by local, state, or federal government

agency.

2. Schools- This point can be achieved only via SS Prerequisite 2.

1. US EPA, Definition of Brownfields

2. ASTM E1903-97 Phase II

Environmental Site Assessment

Brownfield redevelopment will help

qualify for SSC1.

1. NC, CS- Document types of contamination and remdiation

methods adopted on site.

2. Schools- Keep on records the executive summary from

ASTM site assessment.

None Initial screening, or remediation

methods may vary with region.

6 4 6 SS C4.1

Alternative Transportation- Public

Transportation Access

Reduce pollution and land

development impact from automobile

use.

1. NC,CS, AND School- Locate main building entrance within

- 1/2 mile of existing or proposed rail station. OR

- 1/4 mile of at least one bus stop with at least two bus lines. For schools, school bus sustem

can be included.

2. Schools- Locate the school such that 80% of students live within

- 3/4 mile for grades 8 and lower.

- 1 1/2 mile for grades 9 and higher.

- pedestrian access between residential areas and school.

- For all of the above stated options, provide dedicated barried free walking or biking lanes in

atleast 2 or more directions, linking the school building and public transit lines.

None Proximity to existing public transport

system is more likely to happen in

previoulsy developed, and dense

areas. This will help achieve credits

SS C1, and SS C2.

1. List local rail, or bus stops near the project site.

2. Prepare Site Plan, and mark the walking distance between

the main building entrance and the rail or bus stops.

3. If there is a proposed rail station near the project site, file

documentation on funding of the rail project.

4. For schools trying to achieve pedestrian access credit,

document the walking radius of 3/4 mile for grades K-8 and 1

1/2 mile for grades 9 or higher on the attendance boundary

map.

5. For schools, also document dedicated walking and biking

tracks in at least two directions between the school building

and property line.

1. Generate a comprehensive

transportation management plan

demonstrating a quantifiable

reduction in personal automobile use.

2. Double the transit ridership by

increasing the frequency of service to

at least 200 rides per day and by

locating the main building entrance

withing

- 1/2 mile of 2 rail stations

- 1/4 mile of 2 bus stops with at least

4 bus lines.

None

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1 1 2 SS C4.2

Alternative Transportation- Bicycle

Storage and Changing Rooms



use.

1. NC

- Commercial: Within 200 yards of the building entrance provide bicycle racks for 5% of all

peak time building users, and showers for 0.5% of FTE.

- Residential: Provide covered bicycle racks for 15% of residents.

2. CS

- Commercial buildings with area <300,000 sft: Within 200 yards of the building entrance

provide bicycle racks for 3% of average building users for the year, and showers for 0.5% of

FTE.

- Commercial buildings with area >300,000 sft: Provide bicycle racks for additional 0.5% of

occupants in the area over 300,000 sft, and provide showers for 0.5% of FTE.

- Residential: Provide covered bicycle racks for 15% of residents of residential buildings or

residential portion of the mixed use buildings.

3. Schools

- Within 200 yards of the building entrance provide bicycle racks for 5% of staff and students

above grade 3, and showers for 0.5% of FTE staff.

None Paving material selected for bicycle

lanes or racks can impact heat island

and stormwater properties of the site,

this impacting credits SS C6, and SS

C7.1.

1. Calculate number of occupants of each type and determine

bicycle storage and showers required for the project.

2. On site plan, show the location of the bicycle storage and

showers from the building entrance.

Generate a comprehensive




Projects in areas with poor air quality

should promote bicycle use, to

reduce automobile use which is

primary cause of air quality problems.

3 2 3 SS C4.3

Alternative Transportation- Low

Emitting and Fuel Efficient

Vehicles



use.

1. NC

- Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles for 5% of total parking.

OR

- Install alternative fuel fuelling station for 3% of total parking. OR

- Provide low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles for 3% FTE. OR

- Provide low emitting and fuel efficient vehicle sharing program.

2. CS

- Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles for 5% of total parking.

OR

- Install alternative fuel fuelling station for 3% of total parking.

3. Schools

- Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles for 5% of total parking,

AND atleast one designated carpool drop off for low emitting and efficient vehicles. OR

- Develop a plan for buses and maintenance vehicles to use 20% (by vehicles, fuel or both)

natural gas, propane, biodisel or be a low emitting and fuel efficient vehicle.

None Projects that provide preferred

parking without increasing the overall

parking capacity will qualify for SS

C4.4.

1. Option 1

- Record number of on-site parking spaces, identify preferred

spaces for low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles.

- Document the discount prgrams for discounted parking, and

show how occupants were informed.

2. Option 2 (NC &CS)

- Record information on number of fueling stations provided,

type of fuel, manufacturer, model number, and fueling

capacity.

3. Option 3 (NC)

- Calculate FTE value, and the number of qualifying vehicles

that must be provided.

- Record information on purchased vehicles, fuel type, make,

and model.

- Show preferred parking spaces on the site plan.

4. Option 4

- Record information on low-emitting and fuel efficient shared

vehicles along with the quanity, make, model, and fuel type.

- Keep copy of the contract with the vehicle sharing program.

- Assemble information about vehicle sharing program,

including estimates of number of customers served per

vehicle.

- Show pedestrian pathway from patrking to project site on the

site plan.

5. Option 5 (Schools)

- Show with calculations the percentage of vehicles or fuel

consumption that meets the requirements.

- Show information on alternative fuel and/or low-emitting or

high efficiency vehicle program.





Projects in areas with poor air quality

should promote bicycle use, to

reduce automobile use which is

primary cause of air quality problems.

2 2 2 SS C4.4

Alternative Transportation-

Parking Capacity



use.

1. NC AND CS Non Residential Projects

Option 1: Provide 5% of total parking for carpools and the parking capacity must not increase

the local zoning requirements.

Option 2: For parking capacity less than 5% (NC) or 3% (CS) of FTE, provide preferred or

discounted parking for carpools for 5% (NC) or 3% (CS) of total parking spaces.

- Option 3: Do not provide any new parking.

2. NC AND CS Residential Projects

Option 1: Parking capacity to meet but not exceed local zoning. Provide infrastructure for

shared riding.

Option 2: Do not provide any new parking.

3. NC AND CS Mixed Use Projects

Option 1: Mixed use projects with commercial area less than 10% must be considered as

residential. Provide requirements in Case 2. Mixed use projects with commercial area greater

than 10% must be considered as Non Residential Project. Provide requirements in Case 1.


4. Schools

Option 1: Provide 5% of total parking for carpools and the parking capacity must not increase

the local zoning requirements.


Option 3: When there is no minimum local zoning requirement, provide 25% fewer parking

spots than listed in Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Parking Generation Study,

2003.

Institute of Transportation Engineers

(ITE) Parking Generation Study,

2003.

1. Minimizing parking on site offers

and opportunity to protect natural

habitat and enhance open space

thus contributing to SS C5.1, and SS

C 5.2.

2. Minimizing parking on site will help

reduce stormwater run off thus

contributing to credit SS C 6.

3. Minimizing parking on site will help

reduce heat island effect thus

contributing to credit SS C7.1: Non

Roof.

Based on the project type, provide information about zoning

requirements, parking capacity, number of preferred parking

spots, FTE, and shared riding infrastructure facilities.





None

1 1 1 SS C5.1

Site Development - Protect or

Restore Habitat

Conserve existing natural areas and

restore damaged areas.

1. Greenfeid Sites: Limit all site disturbances to 40' beyond building perimieter, 25' beyond

constructed areas with permeable surfaces, 15' beyond curbs and main utility branch

trenches, and 10' beyond parking, walkways and utilities less than 12" in diameter.

2. Previously Developed Sites: Restore 50% of site (excluding building footprint) or 20% of

total site area (including building foorprint), whichever is greater, with native or adapted

vegetation. Projects earning SS C2 may include vegetated roofs if the plants are native or

adapted.

None 1. Protecting habitat provides open

space which helps in reducing

stornwater runoff and heat island

effect. This contributes to credits SS

C5.2, SS C 6.1, SS C 6.2, SS C 7.1,

and SS C 7.2.

2. Using native and adapted

vegetation on site helps achieve WE

C1.

1. For Greenfield sites, show the disturbance boundaries on

the site plan.

2. For previously developed sites, show protected or restored

site areas. Also list the native or adapted plant species used.

1. Restore or protect 75% if site

(excluding building foorprint) or 30%

of total site area (including building

footprint), whichver is greater, with

native or adapted vegetation.

Native and adapted vegetation may

vary with regional climate.




1 1 1 SS C5.2

Site Development - Maximize Open

Space

Provide a high ratio of open space to

development footprint.

1. Sites with Local Zoning Open Space Requirements: Reduce the development footprint,

AND/OR provide 25% more vegetated open space than that required by local zoning.

2. Sites with No Local Zoning Requirements (like university, military base): Provide

vegetated open space area equal to building footprint.

3. Sites with Zoning but No Open Space Requirements: Provide vegetated open space

equal to 20% of site area.

4. All:

- For projects that have earned SS C2, vegetated roofs may be counted as open space.

- For projects that earn SS C2, pedestrian hardcape surfaces can be counted if 25% of the

open space counted is vegetated.

- Wetlands or natural ponds may be counted as open space if the slopes are vegetated and

average gradient is 1:4.

None 1. Providing vegetated open space

helps reduce stormwater runoff and

increases on site infiltration, thus

helping to achieve SS C6.1, and SS

C6.2.

2. Vegtated open space and roofs

helps reduce heat island effect, thus

helping to achieve SS C7.1, and SS

C7.2.

1. Highlight qualifying open spaces on the site plan.

2. Verify that the qualifying open space meets or exceeds the

area requirements to achieve the credit

Double the open space area that that

required to meet the credit.

None

1 1 1 SS C6.1

Stormwater Design - Quantity

Control

Limit disruption of natural hydrology. 1. Sites with Existing Imperviousness 50% or Less: Device a stormwater management

plan that prevents post-development peak discharge rate and quantity from exceeding pre-

development peak discharge rate and quantity for 1- and 2- year 24 hour design storm. OR

device a stormwater management plan that protects stream cannels from erosion and aids in

quantity control.

2. Sites with Existing Imperviousness Greater Than 50%: Device a stormwater

management plan that results in 25% decrease in stormwater runoff from the 2- year 24 hour

design storm.

None 1. Reduction in rate and quantity of

stormwater runoff will result in

increased on-site infiltration,

reduscing stormwater treatment

needs. This aids to achieve credit SS

C6.2.

2. Reduction in impervious areas on

site will also help meet the

requirements of credits SS C5.1, SS

C 5.2.

3. Pervious surfaces, open space

vegetation, vegetated roofs will also

help meet the requirements of credits

SS C7.1, SS C7.2.

4. Reducing stormwater runoff by

rainwater harvesting and its reuse

inside the building for nonpotable

applications or for landscape

irrigation will help meet the

requirements of credits WE C1, and

WE C3.

1. Determine pre- and post-development rate and quantity for

the required storm events.

2. Prepare stormwater plan assessment. The assessment can

be completed during the design phase by a civil engineer.

3. List stormwater management strategies and the amount of

rainfall each has been designed to handle.

Document a comprehensive

approach to capture and treat

stormwater runoff which will exceed

the credit requirements.

Strategies to achieve this credit will

vary significantly for different regions

and climate zones.

1 1 1 SS C6.2

Stormwater Design - Quality

Control

Limit disruption of natural hydrology

by managing storwater runoff.

1. Device a stormwater management plan that

- Reduces impervious cover,

- Promotes infiltration,

- Captures and treats the stormwater run off from 90% of average annual rainfall using Best

Management Prcatices (BMP). OR

2. There is infield performance monitoring data complying with Technology Acceptance

Reciprocity Partnerhsip (TARP), Washington State Department of Ecology for BMP

monitoring.

None 1. In an attempt to decrease

impervious surfaces this credit will

also help in meeting requirements of

credits SS C 5.1, SS C 5.2, SS C7.1,

SS C7.2.

2. In an attempt to use best

management practices to reduce

overall runoff by capturing and

treating stormwater may also help in

meeting requirements of credit SS

6.1.

3. In an attempt to use best

management practices to reduce

need for landscape irrigation by using

rain gardens, swales, and rain water

harvesting systems, may also help in

earning WE C1.

1. Generate a list of best management practices used to treat

stormwater.

2. Calculate percentage of annual rainfall treated by each

practice.

3. For structural controls, list and describe pollutant removal

performance of each measure.

Document a comprehensive

approach to capture and treat

stormwater runoff which will exceed

the credit requirements.

This credit depends on kind of

watershed where the project is

located, and the annual rainfall on the

site.

1 1 1 SS C7.1

Heat Island Effect - NonRoof

Reduce heat islands, i.e, thermal

gradient difference between

developed and undeveloped areas.

Option 1: Use a combination of following for 50% of the site hardscape:

- Shade from trees within 5 years of installation.

- Shade from structures covered by solar panels producing energy to offset nonrenewable

resource use.

- Shade from structures or devices with SRI of atleast 29.

- Hardscape material with SRI of atleast 29.

- Atleast 50% pervious open grid system.

Option 2: Place at least 50% of parking under cover which has SRI of atleast 29, or is

vegetated, or is covered by solar panels.

1. ASTM International Standards.

2. ASTM C1371-04A

3. ASTM E1918-97

4. ASTM C1549-04.

1. Locating parking structures

underground helps maximize open

space, thus contributing to credit SS

C5.2.

2. Pervious paving helps capture and

treat stormwater runoff, thus

contributing to credits SS C6.1, SS

C6.2.

3. Use of vegetation to shade

hardscape can help to achieve WE

C1.

1. For projects complying with option 1- highlight all non-roof

hardscape areas on the site plan. Clearly indicate areas that

count towards credit.

2. For projects complying with option 2- calculate total number

of spaces and area covered.

3. List compliant surfaces, e.g; SRI values, etc.

1. Provide 100% of non-roof

impervious surface with high albedo

or open grid paving or will be shaded

within 5 years. OR

2. 100% of on-site parking is

covered.

Heat Island instensities depend on

weather and climate, proximity to

water, and topography.

1 1 1 SS C7.2

Heat Island Effect - Roof

Reduce heat islands, i.e, thermal

gradient difference between

developed and undeveloped areas.

1. Option 1: 75% of roof surface should be

- SRI of 78 for low sloped roofs (≤2:12)

- SRI of 29 for steep sloped roofs (>2:12)

2. Option 2: 50% of the roof area is vegetated roof.

3. Option 3: Install a combination of high albedo roof and vegetated roof to meet the criteria:

AREA of roof meeting min. SRI/0.75 + Area of vegetated roof/0.5 ≥ Total Roof Area

ASTM International Standards. 1. Vegetated roofs are an aid in

capturing and treating stormwater. It

also provide habitat and open space.

Thus this credit relates to credits SS

C5.1, SS C5.2, SS C6.1, SS C6.2.

2. Vegetated roofs also affect the

quanity of rainwater that is available

for non-potable purposes. This

relates to credit WE C3.

3. High reflective roofing material and

vegetated roofs can reduce cooling

loads and help to earn EA C1.

1. Prepare roof plan that shows total roof area and the areas

of reflective materials or vegetated roof systems.

2. List roofing materials and their emittance percentages,

reflectance percentages, SRI values, and slopes.

Innovation in Design credit can be

earned if 100% of the project's roof

area (not including mechanical

equipment, solar panels, and

skylights) is vegetated roof.

Heat island intensities depend on an

area's weather and climate, proximity

to water, and topography.




1 1 1 SS C8

Light Pollution Reduction- Roof

1. To minimize light tresspass from

building and site.

2. Reduce sky glow.

3. Improve night time visibility through

glare reduction.

4. Reduce development impact from

lighting on nocturnal environments.

A. Interior Lighting

Option 1: Reduce input power of all non-emergency luminaires with a direct line of sight to an

transluscent or transparent openings by at least 50% between 11pm and 5am.

Option 2: All transluscent or transparent openings in the building enevelope with direct line of

sight to any non- emergency luminaires must be shielded for a resultant transmittance of less

than 10% between 11pm and 5am.

B. Exterior Lighting

1. Lighting power densities must comply with ANSI/ ASHRAE/ IESNA Standard 90.1-2007.

2. Project should be classified under one of the zones as defined by IESNA RP-33, and follow

all the requirements of that zone. These zones are:

- LZ1: Dark. Developed areas within national parks, state parks, forest land, and rural areas.

- LZ2: Low. Residential zones, neighborhood business districts, light industrial with limited

night time use, and residential mized use areas.

- LZ3: Medium. All areas not included in LZ1, LZ2 or LZ4, such as commercial/ industrial, and

high density residential.

- LZ4: High. High activity commercial districts in major metropolitan areas.

Schools(Additional Requirement)

1. Sports Field Lighting: Physical education spaces do not need to comply with the lighting power density requirements of this credit as per ANSI/ ASHRARE/ IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 section 9.4.5, exception E.

2. Tresspass calculation: All tresspass calculations must be submitted for 2 conditions-

- with the sports lighting turned off and all other site lighting turned on.

- with just the sports lighting turned on.

ANSI/ ASHRAE/ IESNA Standard

90.1-2007, Energy Standard for

Buildings Except Low Rise

Residential Lighting, Section 9.

1. Any energy savings may contribute

to achieving EA C1.

2. Automatic controls to shut off

interior perimeter lighting may be

coordinated with occupant control

systems as rewarded under IEQ C

6.1.

A. Interior Lighting

1. Show automatic controls and sequence of operations for

interior lighting in drawings.

2. Show with drawings, assembly specifications or product

data, that shading devices block at least 90% of the light along

with the sequence of operations.

B. Exterior Lighting

1. Determine the zone classification for the site.

2. Describe the light tresspass analysis procedure conducted

to determine credit compliance.

3. Generate a photometric site plan of parking areas that

includes footcandle summary tsbles for light ratio.

For Schools:

Generate a photometric plan for lighting of sports fields,

showing adherence to allowable light limits, automatic controls.

and sequence of operations.

None None

X 1 X SS C9

Site Master Plan

To esnure that the environmental site

issues included in the initial

development of the site/ project are

continued through future

development as well.

Project must achieve at least 4 out of the following 7 credits using associated calculation

methods.

1. SS C1: Site Selction

2. SS C5.1: Site Development- Protect or Restore Habitat

3. SS C5.2: Site Developement- Maximize Open Space

4. SS C6.1: Stormwater Design- Quantity Control

5. SS C6.2: Stormwater Design- Quality Control

6. SS C7.1: Heat Island Effect- Nonroof

7. SS C8: Light Pollution Reduction

- Site plan must be developed in consultation with school board or other decision making

body.

- Previous sustainable site design measures should be considered in all stages of master

planning.

- The master plan footprint must include parking, paving, and utilities.

None 1. The most closely related credits

are 7 from sustainable sites: SS C1,

SS C5.1, SS C5.2, SS C6.1, SS

C6.2, SS C7.1, and SS C8.

2. Community partnerships may

result from pursuit of SS C10.

1. Describe the process by which a site's masterplan was

developed in consultation with school board or other decision

making body.

2. Retain copy of site's master plan and written verification of

its approval.

None None

X 1 X SS C10

Joint Use of Facilities

To make school an integral part of

the community by allowing non

school events and functions to be

held in its buildings and play fields.

Option 1:

1. Work with the school board or other decision making body to esnure that at least 3 of the

following school's spaces are accessible to general public- auditorium, gymnasium, cafetaria,

classrooms, play fields, and or parking.

2. Provide separate entry and make toilets available to joint use spaces.

Option 2:

1. Work with the school board or other decision making body to engage in a contract with the

community to have at least 2 dedicated use spaces in the building. Dedicated spaces may

include commercial office, health clinic, community service center, police offices, library,

parking lot, etc.

2. Provide separate entry and make toilets available to these spaces.

Option 3:

1. Work with the school district or other decision making body to esnure that at least 2 of the

following 6 spaces owned by other organisations/ agencies are made available to students:

auditoriums, gymnasium, cafetaria, classrooms, swimming pool, and playing field.

2. Provide direct pedestrian access from school to these spaces.

None Projects that accommodate joint use

of facilities may meet community

connectivity requirements because of

proximity of the school to services

within the neighborhood. This relates

to credit SS C2.

1. For schools with 3 shared public spaces, list the shared

spaces, show doors or security gates and accessible

restrooms on the drawings. Retain evidence used for

communication with public.

2. For schools with 2 dedicated-use spaces, list the shared

spaces, show doors or security gates, accessible restrooms

and pedestrian access to the community spaces on the

drawings. Retain evidence of joint use contract.

Project may earn Innovation in design

credit by meeting requirements of 2

of the 3 options listed above.

None


Water Efficiency (WE)


WE

√√√√ √√√√ √√√√ WE P1

Water Use Reduction

Reduce burden on municipal water

supply and wastewater systems.

1. Reduce water use by 20% of baseline case (not including irrigation).

2. Do not account for commercial steam cookers, automatic commercial icemakers,

commercial and residential dishwashers, and commercial and residential clothes washers.

1. Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992.


1. Efforts to increase rainwater

harvesting, graywater use, and

decrease demand on natural water

aquifers will contribute to credits SS

C6.1, SS C6.2, WE C1, WE C2, WE

C3, and WE C4 (schools).

2. Certain reuse methods may

require extra energy and

commissioning thus affecting credits

EA P1, EA C3, and EA C5.

1. List type and number of occupants.

2. Define usage groups if any.

3. List plumbing fixtures by usage group.

4. Record manufacturer's data showing water consumption,

and model of each fixture.

None Local building and health codes may

differ in use of alternative plumbing

fixtures like waterless urinals, dual

flush WCs, etc.

2 to 4 2 to 4 2 to 4 WE C1

Water Efficient Landscaping

To limit or eliminate the use of

potable water for landscape irrigation.

Option 1: Reduce potable water consumption by 50% from midsummer baseline case to earn

2 points. Reduction may be achieved by any combination of-

- Plant species factor, density, and microclimate

- Irrigation Efficiency

- Use of captured rainwater

- Use of recycled water

- Use of water treated by public agency especially for non potable uses

Option 2: No potable water use or irrigation to earn 4 points. Meet the requirements for option

1 and use only captured rainwater/ recycled graywater/ water treated by public agency for non

potable uses for irrigation, OR install native or adapted landscaping that would not require

irrigation after one year of installation.

None 1. Use of native and adapted

vegetation may help earn credits SS

C5.1, SS C5.2, and SS C7.2.

2. Capturing rainwater will contribute

to credits SS C6.1, SS C6.2.

3. Use of vegetation for shading, etc

can contribute to credits SS C7.1, EA

P2, and EA C1.

4. Schools- Use of diverse landscape

attracting wildlife can help students

learn about biodiversity thus helping

to achieve school specific ID C3.

1. Calculate baseline and design case and show percentage

reduction in potable water use.

2. List nonpotable water sources.

3. Highlight planting schedule and irrigation system on the

landscape plan.

None Vegetation, soil type, drainage,

topography, climate and micro

climate will vary with region.

2 2 2 WE C2

Innovative Wastewater

Technologies

Reduce wastewater and demand of

potable water.

Option 1: Reduce use of potable water for sewage by 50% by using water conserving fixtures

or using nonpotable water.

Option 2: Treat 50% of wastewater on site to tertiary standards.



1. Capturing rainwater, reuse

graywater will contribute to credits SS

C6.1, SS C6.2, WE P1, WE C1, WE


2. Onsite wastewater treatment may

require extra energy, and


EA P1, EA C3, and EA C5


2. Record manufacturer's data showing water consumption

rates, and model number of each fixture.

3. Record information about system schematics and capacity

of rainwater/ graywater systems.

1. Reduce potable water use for

sewage by 100%, OR

2. Treat 100% of wastewater on site

to tertiary standards.

1. Local climate and weather patterns

will determine the feasability or

strategy for rainwater harvesting, and

on site treatment options.

2. Local government agencies may

have different standards and required

permits for use of on site rainwater/

graywater/ blackwater systems.

2 to 4 2 to 4 2 to 4 WE C3

Water Use Reduction

Increase water efficiency within

buildings and reduce demand of

municipal water supply.

1. Use strategies to use less water in the building than baseline case (not including irrigation).

Water closets, urinals, lavatory fixtures, showers, kitchen sink faucets, and pre rinse spray

valves are the only fixtures accounted for.

- 30% reduction earns 2 points



2. Do not account for commercial steam cookers, automatic commercial icemakers,

commercial and residential dishwashers, and commercial and residential clothes washers.



1. Efforts to increase rainwater

harvesting, graywater use, and

decrease demand on natural water

aquifers will contribute to credits SS

C6.1, SS C6.2, WE C1, WE C2, WE


2. Certain reuse methods may

require extra energy and




2. Define usage groups if any.

3. List plumbing fixtures by usage group.


and model of each fixture.

None Local building and health codes may

differ in use of alternative plumbing

fixtures like waterless urinals, dual

flush WCs, etc.

x 1 x WE C4

Process Water Use Reduction

Increase water efficiency within

buildings and reduce demand of

municipal water supply.

To earn this credit buildings must have:

- No garbage disposal

- No refrigeration equipment using once-through cooling with potable water

- At least 4 process items (like clothes washer, dishwasher, ice machines, etc) where water

use is at or below the levels shown in the table (Refer RG- NC+B V3), OR process water use

is 20% less than industry standard.

None Certain water saving methods may

affect energy performance and

require commissioning thus affecting

credits EA P1, and EA C5.


and model of each appliance.

2. Note baseline water use based on industry standards or

benchmarks for any equipment not listed incredit

requirements.

Process water use saving of 40%. None

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Energy and Atmosphere (EA)


EA

√√√√ √√√√ √√√√ EA P1

Fundamental Commissioning of

Building Energy Systems

To confirm that the energy-related

systems are installed and perform

per OPR, BOD, and construction

documents.

1. Designate Commissioning Auhtority.

2. Owner should develop owner's project requirements (OPR).

3. The design team must develop basis of design (BOD).

4. Include commissioning requirements in construction documents.

5. Outline and implement the commissioning plan.

6. Verify performance of the commissioned systems.

7. Complete summary commissioning report.

None 1. Commissioning energy using

systems may affect credits SS C8,

WE C1, WE C2, WE C3, EA C1, EA

C2, EA C5, IEQ P1, IEQ C1, IEQ C2,

IEQ C5, IEQ C6, and IEQ C7.

2. Further to EA P1, additional

monitoring and verification are

included in credit EA C3.

1. List the systems which will be commissioned.

2. Record OPR, BOD, commissioning specifications,

commissioning report, and systems manual.

3. Confirm that commissioning authority has experience on at

least 2 building commissioning projects.

4. Update the commissioning plan at milestones throughout

the project.

None Significance of commissioning tasks

may vary with the climate.

√√√√ √√√√ √√√√ EA P1

Fundamental Commissioning of

Building Energy Systems

Establish minimum levels of energy

efficiency.

Option 1 (NC, CS, Schools): Show a 10% improvement over baseline in the proposed

building performance for a new building, OR 5% improvement over baseline in the proposed

building performance for major renovations to existing buildings. Baseline building

performance is calculated per Appendix G of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA standard 90.1-2007.

Option 2 (NC, CS): Comply with prescriptive measures of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy

Design Guide for the climate zone in which the building is located.

Path 1. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004: The

building must be office occupancy, and less than 20,000 sft.

Path 2. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings 2006: The

building must be retail occupancy, and less than 20,000 sft.

Path 3. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Warehouse and Self Storage

Buildings 2008: The building must be self-storage occupancy, and less than 50,000 sft.

Option 2 (Schools): Comply with presciptive measures identified in Advanced Energy

Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings for the climate zone in which the building is located. The project must be less than 200,000 sft.

Option 3 (NC, CS, Schools): Comply with presciptive measures identified in the New Building Institute's Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide. The building must be less than 100,000 sft, and comply with sections 1 and 2 of the guide. Healthcare, warehouse, and labs are not elli

1. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard

90.1-2007.

2. ASHRAE Advanced Energy

Design Guide for Small Office

Buildings 2004


Design Guide for Small Retail

Buildings 2006


Design Guide for Small Warehouse

and Self Storage Buildings 2008

5. Advanced Energy Design Guide

for K-12 School Buildings

6. New Building Institute's Advanced

Buildings Core Performance Guide.

1. Energy use can be affected

through use of climatically compatible

roofing, and careful design of exterior

lighting. Refer to credits EA C1, SS

C7.2, and SS C8.

2. Use of renewable energy will

contribute to credits EA C2, and EA

C6.

3. Increased Ventilation may require

additional energy which, however,

can be minimzed by using heat

recovery strategies. Refer to credits

IEQ P1, IEQ C1, IEQ C2, IEQ C6,

IEQ C7, and IEQ C8.

4. Water use reductions will also

result in reduced energy to related

systems like hot water system, etc.

Consider meeting requirements for

credits WE C3, and WE C4.

1. Identify the climate zone for the building location.

2. Calculate energy use by type.

3. Record a list of energy end uses for the baseline case and

design case.

4. For computer energy simulation, adhere to Appendix G of

ASHRAE 90.1-2007 and record the final report of yearly

energy costs.

5. For projects using the presciptive compliance path, confirm

all listed requirements have been met.

6. Record copies of ASHRAE compliance forms.

None ASHRAE 901.-2007 acounts for

climate zones and subzones.

√√√√ √√√√ √√√√ EA P3

Fundamental Refrigerant

Management

Reduce ozone depletion. 1. Zero use of CFC based refrigerants in new HVAC&R systems.

2. Phase out CFC based refrigerants prior to project completion if using existing HVAC&R

systems.

3. If economic analysis shows that system replacement or phase out is not feasible, reduce

annual leakage of CFC based refreigerants to 5% or less.

US EPA Clean Air Act, Title VI. To achieve greater environmental

benefits, try to meet requirements of

credit EA C4.

1. When using existing HVAC&R systems, outline and track

phase out plan.

2. Record manufacturer's documentation indicating type of

refreigerant used.

None None

1 to 19 1 to 19 3 to 21 EA C1

Optimize Energy Performance

Increase energy performance levels

beyond the prerequisite.

Option 1 (NC, CS, Schools): Demonstrate a percentage improvement in the proposed

building performance over the baseline case. Baseline case will be calculated per Appendix G

of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007. You earn 1 point(NC & Schools)or 3 points (CS) for

improvement of 12% in new buildings or 8% in existing buildings. Additional points can be

earned for every added 2% improvement up to a maximum of 19 points (NC, Schools) or 21

(CS).

Option 2 (NC and CS): Comply with prescriptive measures of the ASHRAE Advanced

Energy Design Guide for the climate zone in which the building is located.

Path 1. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004: The

building must be office occupancy, and less than 20,000 sft.

Path 2. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings 2006: The

building must be retail occupancy, and less than 20,000 sft.

Path 3. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Warehouse and Self Storage

Buildings 2008: The building must be self-storage occupancy, and less than 50,000 sft.

Option 2 (Schools): Comply with presciptive measures identified in Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings for the climate zone in which the building is located. The project must be less than 200,000 sft.

Option 3 (NC, CS, Schools):Comply with presciptive measures identified in the New Building Institute's Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide. The building must be less than 100,000 sft, and comply with sections 1 and 2 of the guide. Healthcare, warehouse, and labs are not ellig

1. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard

90.1-2007.


Design Guide for Small Office

Buildings 2004


Design Guide for Small Retail

Buildings 2006


Design Guide for Small Warehouse

and Self Storage Buildings 2008

5. Advanced Energy Design Guide

for K-12 School Buildings

6. New Building Institute's Advanced

Buildings Core Performance Guide.

1. Energy use can be affected

through use of climatically compatible

roofing, and careful design of exterior

lighting. Refer to credits EA C1, SS

C7.2, and SS C8.

2. Use of renewable energy will

contribute to credits EA C2, and EA

C6.

3. Increased Ventilation may require

additional energy which, however,

can be minimzed by using heat

recovery strategies. Refer to credits

IEQ P1, IEQ C1, IEQ C2, IEQ C6,

IEQ C7, and IEQ C8.

4. Water use reductions will also

result in reduced energy to related

systems like hot water system, etc.

Consider meeting requirements for

credits WE C3, and WE C4.

1. Identify the climate zone for the building location.

2. Calculate energy use by type.

3. Record a list of energy end uses for the baseline case and

design case.

4. For computer energy simulation, adhere to Appendix G of

ASHRAE 90.1-2007 and record the final report of yearly

energy costs.

5. For projects using the presciptive compliance path, confirm

all listed requirements have been met.

6. Record copies of ASHRAE compliance forms.

Only for Option 1: Show an

improvement of 50% over baseline

case in new buildings, and 46% in

existing buildings.

ASHRAE 901.-2007 acounts for

climate zones and subzones.

1 to 7 1 to 7 4 EA C2

On-site Renewable Energy

To encourage use of on-site

renewable energy.

1. Use on-site renewable energy system to offset building energy costs. Expressed as

percentage of building's annual energy cost. For NC and Schools, 1% earns 1 point with a

maximum of 7 points for every additional 2%. For CS projects, you can earn 4 points for 1%.

2. Photovoltaic, wind energy, solar thermal, geothermal heating, geothermal electric, low-

imapct hydro, wave and tidal power, and biofuel-based electrical systems are elligible on-site

systems.

3. Architectural features, passive solar strategies, daylighting strategies, and geo-exchange

systems do not qualify.

ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-

2007, Energy Standard for Building

Except Low-Rise Residential.

This credit is directly related to

building's energy performance.

Additionally, there are synergies with

purchasing green power. Credits

related are: EA P1, EA P2. EA C1,

EA C5, and EA C6.

1. Document each on-site renewable energy source, amount

of energy generated annualy, and details on back up system.

2. Keep records of any incentives that were provided to suport

use of on-site renewable energy system.

1. NC, and Schools: If on-site

renewable energy accounts for 15%

or more of annual building energy

cost.

2. CS: If on-site renewable energy

accounts for 5% or more of annual

building energy cost.

Factors like climate, geography, and

location can greatly affect the choice

of renewable source.

2 2 2 EA C3

Enhanced Commissioning

To begin commissioning process

early on in the design phase.

In addition to the requirements of EA P1:

1. Prior to CD stage, designate CxA.

2. CxA will conduct at least one design review of OPR, BOD, and design documents prior to

mid-construction documents phase.

3. CxA must review contractor's submittals applicable to commissioned systems for

compliance with OPR, and BOD.

4. CxA or team must prepare systems manual for optimum operation of the commissioned

systems.

5. CxA or team must verify requirements for training operating personnel and building

occupants.

6. CxA must review commissioned systems within 10 months after substantial completion.

None 1. Commissioning can affect many

performance based features and

energy using systems covered under

credits SS C8, WE C1, WE C2, WE

C3, EA C1, EA C2, EA C5, IEQ P1,

IEQ C1, IEQ C2, IEQ C5, IEQ C6,

and IEQ C7.

2. EA C3 goes beyond the thresholds

of EA P1.

1. List the systems included under the scope of

commissioning.

2. Confirm that CxA has required experience.

3. Review commissioning plan at laid out milestones of the

project.

4. Record the schedule of personnel training.

5. Record copy of CxA's design review and comments.

6. Record copy of OPR, BOD, commissioning specifications

and report, and systems manual.

Projects that conduct comprehensive

envelope commissioning may be

considered.

Refer to EA P1.


Energy and Atmosphere (EA)


2 1 2 EA C4

Enhanced Refrigerant Management

1. Reduce ozone depletion.

2. Comply with Montreal Protocol.

Option 1: Do not use refrigerants.

Option 2: Select HVAC&R that reduce or eliminate the emission of compounds that lead to

ozone depletion. The base building must comply with the formula: LCGWP + LCODP x 105

≤100.

3. All options: Small hvac units and other equipment, containing less than 0.5 pounds of

refrigerant, are not accounted for.

None Balance refrigerant impact, energy

use, and occupant comfort when

selecting HVAC&R. Refer to: EA P3,

EA P2, EA C1, IEQ C7.1, and IEQ

C7.2.

1. List base building systems containg refrigerants and their

type. Include ODP AND GWP.

2. Record manufactuer's documentation, indicating type and

quantity of the refrigerant.

3. Confirm with manufactuer's information that halons, CFCs,

abd HCFCs are not in fire supression systems.

None None

EA C5

EA C5.1

EA C5.2

3

X

X

2

X

X

X

3

3

EA C5, C5.1, C5.2

Measurement and Verification

Accounting of building energy

consumption over time.

NC, and Schools (EA C5)

Option 1: Develop and implement M&V plan complying with Option D: Calibrated Simulation

as laid out in International Performance Measurement and Verification (IPMVP), vol III, 2003.

M&V period must cover at least 1 year of post-construction occupancy.

Option 2: Develop and implement M&V plan complying with Option B: Energy Conservation

Measure Isolation as laid out in International Measurement and Verification (IPMVP), vol III,

2003.

CS- Base Building (EA C5.1)

Option 1: Develop and implement M&V plan complying with Option D: Calibrated Simulation

as laid out in International Performance Measurement and Verification (IPMVP), vol III, 2003.

The documentation must include a description of the infrastructure design, existing meter

locations and specifications, electrical schematics identifying end-use circuits, and guidelines

for tenant sub-metering.

Option 2: Develop and implement M&V plan complying with Option B: Energy Conservation

Measure Isolation as laid out in International Measurement and Verification (IPMVP), vol III,

2003.

CS- Tenant Submetering (EA C5.2)

Include a centrally controlled metering network in the base building design that accommodates future tenant sub-metering. Develop a tenant M&V plan that documents and advices future tenants of this opportunity.

International Performance

Measurement and Verification

Protocol, vol III, EVO 30000.1-2006.

1. M&V plan helps ensure optimum

energy performance. Related credits:


2. Commissioning uses devices to

track building performance. M&V plan

can use the same devices. Related

credits: EA P1, and EA C3.

1. EA C5, and EA C5.1

- Develop IPMVP complaint M&V plan.

- Illustrate the locations of any meters needed.

2. EA C5.2

- Decide how the tenants will be accountable for their energy

use.

None None

X 2 2 EA C6

Green Power

Encourage use of grid-source

renewable energy.

1. NC,CS, and Schools: Provide at least 35% of building's electricity from renewable sources

(as defined by Center for Resource Solutions' Green-e Energy) through 2 year renewable

energy contract. To determine baseline electricity use:

Option 1: Use annual electricity consumption from results of EA C1.

Option 2: Use US Department of Energy's Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey

database.

2. Schools: Schools districts can purchase green power on a centralized basis and direct

green power to a specific project. However, same power cannot be accounted for in another

LEED project.

3. CS: Building's electricity is defined as electricity usage per square foot, as laid out in BOMA

standards, but not less than 15% of building's gross area.

Center for Resource Solutions,

Green-e Product Cerftification

Requirements.

1. Reduced energy costs helps credit

EA C1.

2. Refer to credits SS C7.2, EA P1,

and EA C3 to commission and install

renewable energy systems.

1. Maintain CDs, and records of 2-year contract for purchase

of renewable energy certified by Green-e or equivalent.

2. Maintain records for campus projects where certified

renewable energy is purchased for the project by other.

Purchase 70% of project's electricity

from renewable sources.

Renewable Energy Certificates are

widely available in almost all US

states.


Materials and Resources (MR)


MR

√√√√ √√√√ √√√√ MR P1

Storage and Collection of

Recyclables

To facilitate reduction of waste

generated by building occupants.

1. Provide an easily accessible dedicated area for the collection and storage of materials to

be recycled.

2. Materials must include at a minimum:

- Paper,

- Corrugated Cardboard,

- Glass,

- Plastics, and

- Metals

None ID C1- Project teams can achieve ID

C1 for educational outreach by

creating signage to inform building

occupants and visitors of on-site

recycling

1. Highlight all recycling storage areas on floor plans, and site

plan.

2. Record recycling plan's size, accessibility, and expected

volume for the entire building.

None Find out about local recycling

programs. Dense urban areas may

already have public or private

recycling programs in place. This will

impact the space requirements on-

site.

1 to 3 1 to 2 1 to 5 MR C1.1, MR C1 (CS)

Building Reuse: Maintain Existing

Walls, Floors, and Roof

Extend the life cycle of existing

building stock.

1. NC, Schools, and CS: Retain the existing building structure (including structural floor and

roof decking), and exterior skin and framing, but not including window assemblies and non-

structral roofing material.

2. If the area of new addition is 2 times(NC and Schools), and 6 times (CS) of existing

building, credit is not applicable.

3. Remediated hazardous materials are not included.

4. NC- Reuse 55% of existing building to earn 1 point, and additional point for every added

20%, upto maximum of 3 pints.

5. Schools- Reuse 75% of existing building to earn 1 point, or reuse 65% to earn 2 points.

6. CS- Reuse 25% of existing building to earn 1 point, and additional point for every added

8%, upto maximum of 5 points.

None 1. Create an inventory of the areas

and materials which will be valuable

in an existing building. Related credit

MR C3.

2. Existing buildings that do not meet

the requirements of MR C1, can be

applied to MR C2.

1. Create an inventory of shell attributes, element IDs, and

total area of new, existing, and reused elements.

2. Explain why an existing building elements were excluded.

CS only- Maintain 95% or more of

existing walls, floors and roof.

Credit gains importance in areas with

historic buildings.

1 1 X MR C1.2

Building Reuse: Maintain Interior

Non- Structural Elements

Extend the life cycle of existing

building stock.

1. Use existing interior non-structural elements in at least 50% of the completed building.

2. If the area of new addition is 2 times the existing building, credit is not applicable.

None 1. Refer to MR C1.1

2. If credit requirements are not met,

materials can be applied to MR C2 or

MR C3, but not both.

1. Create an inventory of interior non-structural elements and

total area of existing, new and reused elements.

None Credit gains importance in areas with

historic buildings.

1 to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2 MR C2

Construction Waste Management

To divert debris on construction sites

from reaching landfill sites.

1. Recycle 50% (for 1 point) or 75% (for 2 points) nonhazardous construction waste.

2. Develop amd implement a construction management plan highlighting:

- materials to be diverted from disposal.

- on-site material sorting or comingling.

3. Excavated soil and land clearing debris cannot be accounted for this credit.

4. Calculations can be done by weight or volume.

None 1. Projects that do not meet

requirements of credit MR C1 may

account the reused portion of the

building towards MR C2.

2. Any contamination found in

existing building must be remediated

as required by EPA. Refer credit SS

C3.

1. List type of construction waste, and quantities diverted and

landfilled.

2. Construction management plan should highlight diversion

goals, materials to be diverted, and parties responsible.

Divert 95% or more of total

construction waste.

Recycling opportunities are rapidly

expanding in all communities. Landfill

space, waste diversion options, and

tipping fees may affect the treatment

of construction waste.

1 to 2 1 to 2 1 MR C3

Materials Reuse

Reuse building materials. 1. NC, and Schools: Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials such that sum of

materials equals atleast 5% (for 1 point) or 10% (for 2 points), based on cost.

2. CS: Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials such that sum of materials equals at

least 5%, based on cost.

3. MEP, and specialty items are excluded.

4. Furniture may be included if included consistently through MR C3-7.

None 1. Projects that do not meet

requirements of credit MR C1 may

account the reused portion of the

building towards MR C2.

2. Remanufactured materials are not

accounted in this credit, but can be

applied to MR C2, and MR C4.

3. Material costs used for this credit

need to be same as used for credits

MR C4, MR C5, and MR C6.

1. List type of construction waste, and quantities diverted and

landfilled.

2. Construction management plan should highlight diversion

goals, materials to be diverted, and parties responsible.

Divert 95% or more of total

construction waste.

Recycling opportunities are rapidly

expanding in all communities. Landfill

space, waste diversion options, and

tipping fees may affect the treatment

of construction waste.

1 to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2 MR C4

Recycled Content

Increase demand for building

products that use recycled materials.

1. Use materials with recycled content such that sum of post-consumer recycled content and

1/2 of the pre-consumer content constitutes at least 10% (for 1 point) or 20% (for 2 points) of

the total cost of the materials in the project.

2. MEP, and speciality items are excluded.


International Standard ISO 14021-

1999

1. Using on-site salvaged or

demolished materials leads to

synergies with credits MR C2 and

MR C3.

2. Use of materials that make use of

local waste products, and have been

remanufactured locally leads to

synergies with credit MR C5.

3. Verify that recycled materials

content confirm to requirements of

credit IEQ C4.

1. Record product name, manufacturer's information, costs,

highlighting pre- and post- consumer content in percentages.

2. Compile manufactuer's cut sheets to confirm the recycled

content.

3. Record actual materials costs (not including labor and

equipment) for CSI Div 03-10,31, and 32.

If recycled content value is 30% or

more.

Project location will determine the

availability of locally sourced

materials.

1 to 2 1 to 2 1 to 2 MR C5

Regional Materials

Increase demand for regionally

extracted and manufactured building

materials.

1. Use materials that are extracted, harvested, and manufactured within 500 miles of the

project for 10% (for 1 point) or 20% (for 2 points) of total cost of materials.

2. MEP, and speciality items are excluded.


None 1. Picking regional materials may

help achieve credits MR C3, MR C4,

and MR C6.

2. Materials cost should be same as

used for credits MR C3, MR C4, and

MR C6.

1. List the products manufactured, or extracted regionally.

2. Note manufacturer's name, product costs, and confirm that

the distance between project and manufacturer, and project

and extraction is less than 500 miles.

3. Record list of materials costs not including labor and

equipment for CSI divisions 03-10, 31 and 32. Div 12 is

optional.

If total value of regional materials is

30% or more.

Materials available in the vicinity of

the project varies by region.

1 1 X MR C6

Rapidly Renewable Materials

Reduce use of finite raw materials. Use rapidly renewable building materials, made from plants that have 10 year or shoter life

cycle, for 2.5% (for 1 point of total cost of building materials.

None 1. Rapidly renewable materials may

not be available regionally, thus

impacting credit MR C5.

2. Verify that the materials confirm to

the requirements of credit IEQ C4.

3. Material costs should be same as

used for credits MR C3, MR C4, and

MR C5.

1. List the rapidly renewable products used along with cut

sheets and manufacturer's information, material costs,

percentage (by weight) of each product that is listed as rapidly

renewable.

2. Record list of material costs, not including labor and

equipment, for CSI Division 03-10, 31, and 32. Div 12 is

optional.

If total value of rapidly renewable

material content is 5% or more.

Research rapildy renewable

materials within 500 miles of project

site, thus helping to achieve MR C5

as well.


Materials and Resources (MR)


1 1 1 MR C7, MR C6(CS)

Certified Wood

Forest Management 1. Use at least 50% (of cost) of FSC Certified wood products.

2. Products with temporary use may be included in the calculations but for only one project if

used on multiple projects simultaneously.


Forest Stewardship Council

Principles and Criteria.

1. You can achieve MR C5 if certified

wood can be obtained from within

500 miles of project site.

2. You can achieve IEQ 4.4 if you

can determine that the finished

product will be free of urea

formaldhyde.

1. List certified wood purchases along with COC

documentations.

2. Record vendor invoices for each certified wood product.

3. Record the percentage of certified wood in each product.

If FSC certified wood content is 95%

or more of the project's total new

wood.

This credit will gain importance in

areas with irresponsible forestry

practices.


IndoorEnvironmentalQuality(IEQ)


IEQ

√√√√ √√√√ √√√√ IEQ P1

Minimum Indoor Air Quality

Performance

To establish minimum indoor air

quality performance to ensure good

air quality for the comfort and well

being of the occupants.

1. Case 1: Mechanically Ventilated Spaces

- Meet minimum requirements of section 4 through 7 of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007,

Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.

- Mechanical ventilation must be designed using Ventilation Rate Procedure or local codes

whichever is more stringent.

CS (Additional Requirement)- The mechanical ventilation systems installed during core and

shell construction must be capable of meeting projected ventilation levels based on

anticipated tenant requirements.

2. Case 2: Naturally Ventillated Spaces

- Naturally ventilated buildings will comply with ASHRAE 62.1-2007, Paragraph 5.1.

American National Standards

Institute (ANIS)/ ASHRAE Standard

62.1-2007: Ventilation for Acceptable

Indoor Air Quality.

1. High density areas as well as any

existing contamination can adversely

affect Indoor Environmental Quality.

This related to credits SSC 4, and SS

C3.

2. Building commissioning and

Measurement and verification

processes can be used to improve

IAQ while checking energy efficiency

losses. This related to credits EA P1,

EAC3, and EA C5.

3. To check the detrimental effects of

specified materials on IAQ, follow the

guidelines of following prerequisites

and credits- IEQ P2, IEQ C4, and

IEQ C5.

1. Demonstrate compliance with the applicable sections of

ASHRAE 62.1-2007

2. For CS, also describe future tenants, anticipated uses, and

space types, etc..

None None

√√√√ √√√√ √√√√ IEQ P2

Environmental Tobacco Smoke

(ETS) Control

1. NC and CS- To minimize or

prevent exposure of occupants,

surfaces, and ventilation systems to

tobacco smoke.

2. Schools- To completely eliminate

exposure of occupants, surfaces, and

ventilation systems to tobacco

smoke.

Case 1: All Projects

1. Prohibit smoking in the building and outside within 25 feet of entries, outdoor air intake, and

operable windows.

2. Allow smoking in designated areas only.

3. Smoking rooms must be exhausted to outdoors, without any recirculation into non-smoking

areas.

4. Smoking rooms must have deck-to-deck impermeable partitions.

5. Operate exhaust to generate average negative pressure of atleast 5 Pascals and min. of 1

Pascal within the smoking room.

6. Verify performance of the differential air pressure in the smoking room.

Case 2: Applicable to Residential and Hospitality Projects Only

1. Prohibit smoking in all common areas of the building.

2. Smoking may be permitted outside the building in areas which are 25 feet from entries, air

intakes, and operable windows.

3. Provide appropriate signage to indicate smoking and non-smoking areas.

4. Weatherstrip exterior doors and operable windows to minimize leakage of tobacco smoke

from outside.

5. Seal penetrations in walls, ceilings, floors, and vertical chases.

6. All doors to common areas should be weatherstripped.

7. Conduct Blower Door Test per ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 to verify effective sealing of residential units.

8. Leakage should be less than 1.25 sq. inches per 100 sq. ft of enclosure area per CH 4 of Residential Manual for Compliance with California's 2001 Energy Efficiency Standards.

2. Schools

1. Prohibit smoking in the building.

2. Prohibit smoking on school property.

3. Provide approporiate signage.

1. American National Standards

Institute (ANSI)/ASTM-779-03.

2. Residential Manual for Compliance

with California's 2001 Energy

Efficiency Standards (For Low Rise

Residential Buildings), CH 4.

1. Isolating smoking areas and

ventilation systems implies use of

extra enegry, commissioning, and

measurement and verification. This

will affect credits EA P1, EA C1, EA

C3, and EA C5.

2. When smoking is allowed indoors

or outdoors, it will affect IAQ

performance of the building. This will

affect credits IEQ P1, IEQ C1, and

IEQ C2.

3. Tobacco smoke has contaminants

which may have to be addressed

along with other sources of air

pollutants. This will provide synergy

with credits IEQ C4 and IEQ C5.

1. Put forth detailed ETS Policy which should detail out

smoking and non-smoking areas in and around the building.

2. Document how ETS Policy has been implemented on-site.

3. Track and record testing data to ensure there is no cross-

contamination between smoking and non-smoking areas.

None Some cities and counties may have

their own laws on smoking which

have to be adhered to.

XXXX √√√√ XXXX IEQ P3

Minimum Acoustical Performance

To provide quiet classrooms so that

teachers and students can effectively

communicate without straining their

voices.

Case 1: Classrooms and Core Learning Spaces < 20,000 cu.ft.

Option 1: Verify that 100% of ceiling area (not including lights, diffusers, and grilles) has been

finished with material that has Noise Reduction Coefficient of 0.70 or higher.

Option 2: Verify that the total area of sound absorbing finishes in the space is equal to or

greater than the total ceiling area (not including lights, diffusers, and grilles). Materials

included in the calculations must have NRC of 0.70 or higher.

Case 2: Classrooms and Core Learning Spaces > or = 20,000 cu.ft.

Show through calculations that the classroom has been designed to have a reverberation

time of 1.5 seconds or less per ANSI Standard S12.60-2002.


Institute (ANSI)/ASHRAE Standard

S12.60-2002.

2. ASHRAE Handbook, Chapter 47,

Sound and Vibration Control, 2003,

HVAC Applications.

This credit relates to IEQ C9 where

additional strategies and measures

have been outlined.

1. Record Manufacturer's documentation for the noise

reduction coefficient of each acoustical finish material.

2. Indicate surface areas of sound absorptive materials on

interior wall elevations.

3. Record reverberation times.

4. Document the method by which background noise level was

kept below 45 dBA per ANSI S12.60-2002 methodolgy or

using software based on 2007 HVAC Applications ASHRAE

Handbook, CH 47.

None Account for regional factors that can

influence ambient noise around

schools.

1 1 1 IEQ C1

Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring

Install ventilation system monitoring

for occupant comfort and well being.

1. Install permanent monitoring systems to make sure ventilation systems function per

minimum design requirements.

2. Configure monitoring systems to generate an alarm as soon as the air flow values or CO2

levels vary by 10% or more.

3. Case 1: Mechanically Ventilated Spaces

Densely Occupied Areas:

- Monitor CO2.

- CO2 monitors must be between 3'-6' above FFL.

Non- Densely Occupied Areas:

- Provide a direct outdoor air flow measurement device within +/- 15% of design minimum per

ASHRAE 62.1-2007.

Case 2: Naturally Ventilated Spaces

- Monitor CO2.

- CO2 monitors must be between 3'-6' above FFL.

- Can use one CO2 sesnor to monitor multiple spaces if natural ventilation system uses

means like vertical stacks to induce airflow equally without any interference from occupants.



62.1-2007.

Airflow monitoring can influence

commissioning process, and

measurement and verification to

ensure maximum energy

performance and consistent indoor

air quality. Therefore, this credit

relates to IEQ C2, EA P1, EA C3,

and EA C5.

1. Document air flow and CO2 monitors in drawings,

schematics, and mechanical schedules.

2. Commission ventilation systems to monitor excess energy

use.

3. Alarm systems in mechanically ventilated spaces should be

set per ANSI/ ASHRAE 62.1-2007.

4. Automatic alarm systems should be set per manufacturer's

manual.

None Ambient outdoor CO2 may vary

between 300-500ppm based on local

and regional factors.




1 1 1 IEQ C2

Increased Ventilation

Provide outdoor air ventilation. Case 1: Mechanically Ventilated Spaces

- Increase breathing zone outdoor air ventilation rates by min. 30% than what is required by

ASHRAE Standard 62.1 2007

Case 2: Naturally Ventilated Spaces

- Design ventilation to comply with Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237 (1998).

- Follow the flow diagram process Fig 1.18 of CIBSE Applications Mnaual 10:2005 to show

that natural ventilation is a good strategy for your project.

AND

Option 1: Show that natural ventilation design complies with CIBSE Applications Manual

10:2005, Natural Ventilation in non-domestic buildings.

Option 2: Use multizone analytical model to show that every room complies with ASHRAE

Standard 62.1-2007 CH 6, for at least 90% of occupied spaces.

ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 Ventilation strategies affect overal

energy performance, requires

commissioning, and Measurement &

Verification, thus related to EA P1,

EA P2, EA C1, EA C3, EA C5, and

IEQ C1.

1. Size mechanical equipment to account for increased

ventilation.

2. Document drawings and other forms of visual

documentation for naturally ventilated projects.

None Natural ventilation is possible in mild

climates so as not to have major

impact on HVAC systems.

1 1 1 IEQ C3.1/ IEQ C3 (CS)

Construction Indoor Air Quality

Management Plan: During

Construction

1. To reduce indoor air quality

problems resulting from construction

activity.

2. Promote comfort and well being of

construction workers and occupants.

NC, CS, and Schools:

1. Develop and implement and IAQ management plan for construction and pre occupancy

phases.

2. During construction meet SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under

Construction, 2007, ANSI/SMACNA 008-2008 (CH 3).

3. On-site absorptive materials, whether stored or installed, should be protected.

4. Filters with minimum MERV of 8 must be used for permanently installed air handlers, per

ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999.

Schools (Additional Requirement):

Prohibit smoking inside the building and within 25 feet of building entries once the building is

enclosed.ysis to determine room-by-room ventilation rates as laid down by ASHRAE 62.1-

2007, CH6.

1. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning

Contractors National Association

(SMACNA)



52.2-1999.

Construction activity can have an

influence on IAQ even long after

construction is complete. This effect

can be minimized by

- successfully implementing a IAQ

plan for during construction,

- selecting low emitting finish

materials, and

- isolating sources of indoor

pollutants.

This credit, therefore, generates

synergy with credits IEQ C3.2, IEQ

C4, and IEQ C5.

1. Generate an IAQ management plan for use during

demolition and construction.

2. Maintain a photo log to show how the IAQ management

plan was implemented during construction.

1. NC, and Schools: NA

2. CS: Projects that require and

enforce IAQ management plan for

100% of tenant spaces can earn a

credit under exemplary performance/

Innovation in Design.

None

1 1 X IEQ C3.2

Construction Indoor Air Quality

Management Plan: Before

Occupancy

1. To reduce indoor air quality

problems resulting from construction

activity.

2. Promote comfort and well being of

construction workers and occupants.

NC, and Schools:

1. Develop and implement and IAQ management plan after all finishes have been installed.

2. Option 1: Flush Out- There is an option of two paths under this.

Path 1:

- Install new filters after construction has ended and all interior finishes have been installed.

- Perform building flush out by supplying 14000 c.ft of outdoor air per sft of floor area at

internal temperature of 60F and maximum humidity of 60%.

Path 2:

- The space may be occupied prior to flush out only after delievery of 3500 c.ft of outdoor air

prior per sft of floor area.

- The space must be ventilated at a minimum rate of 0.30 cfm per sft of outside air or the

design minimum as determined in IEQ P1, whichever is greater.

- Flush out must begin a minimum of 3 hours prior to occupancy and to be continued during

occupancy.

- These conditions must be maintained until 14000 c.ft of outside air has been pumped into

the new space.

3. Option 2: Air Testing

- Conduct IAQ testing per EPA Compedium of Methods for the Determination of Air Pollutants

in Indoor Air, and as described in the reference guide.

US Environmental Protection

Agency Compedium of Methods for

the Determination of Air Pollutants in

Indoor Air.

1. IEQ C3.1 is related credit.

2. Materials installed can affect the

results of Air Testing. This leads to

synergy with credits IEQ C4.1, and

IEQ C5.

3. When outdoor air is introduced, it

may dilute indoor air contaminats

thus affecting credits IEQ P1, and

IEQ C2.

1. Record IAQ management plan.

2. For projects opting for flush-out- record dates, occupancy,

outdoor air delivery rates, internal temperatures, humidity, etc.

3. For projects opting for air testing- record copy of the testing

report and make sure that all contaminants are accounted for.

None Maintaining 60F and maximum

humidity of 60% may become crucial

with seasonal variations.

1 1 1 IEQ C4.1

Low Emitting Materials- Adhesives

and Sealants

To reduce the quantity of indoor air

contaminants that are harmful to

occupants.

1. NC, and CS

- All adhesives and sealants installed inside the building must comply with South Coast Air

Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #168.

- Aerosol adhesives must comply with Green Seal Standard for Commercial Adhesives GS-

36.

2. Schools

- All adhesives and sealants installed inside the building must meet testing and product

requirements of the California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the

Testing of Vaolatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale

Environmental Chambers, including 2004 addenda.

- Schools can earn maximum of 4 points.

1. South Coast Air Quality

Management District (SCAQMD)

Amendment to South Coast Rule

1168.

2. Green Seal Standard 36 (GS-36)

3. Schools Only - California

Department of Health Services

Standard Practices for the Testing of

Volatile organic Emissions from

Various Sources Using Small Scale

Environmental Chambers, including

2004 addenda.

1. Because the intent of this credit is

to reduce harmful contaminats, the

following other credits may be be

related- IEQ C4.2, IEQ C4.3, IEQ

C4.4, IEQ C4.5 (Schools Only), and

IEQ C4.6 (Schools Only).

2. Building materials are also tracked

under credits IEQ C3.1, and IEQ

C3.2.

3. Credits IEQ C5, and IEQ P2 take

into account for different sources of

pollutants.

4. Schools Only - Indoor

environmental quality also takes into

account auditory comfort which leads

to synergy with credits IEQ C9, and

IEQ P3.

1. List all aerosol adhesives, sealants, and primers used

indoors along with manufacturer's name, product name, and

VOC data.

2. Record amount of product used.

None None.




1 1 1 IEQ C4.2

Low Emitting Materials- Paints and

Coatings



occupants.

1. NC, and CS

- All paints and coatings used inside the building must comply with VOC limits as listed in

Green Seal Standard GS-11.

- Anti corrosive and anti-rust paints must comply with VOC limits as listed in Green Seal

Standard GC-03.

- Clear wood finishes, floor coatings stains, etc must comply with VOC limits as listed in

SCAQMD Rule 1113.

2. Schools

- All paints and coatings installed inside the building must meet testing and product


Testing of Vaolatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale


- Schools can earn maximum of 4 points.

1. Green Seal Standard GS-11

2. Green Seal Standard GC-03

3. SCAQMD Rule 1113.









C3.2.



pollutants.





IEQ P3

1. List all paints and coatings used indoors along with

manufacturer's name, product name, and VOC data.

2. Record amount of product used.

None None

1 1 1 IEQ C4.3

Low Emitting Materials- Flooring

Systems



occupants.

1. NC, and CS: Option 1

1. All carpets must comply with Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Plus program.

2. All carpet cushions must comply with Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label program.

3. All carpet adhesive must comply with requirements if IEQ C4.1

4. All hardsurfaces must be compliant with the FloorScore standard.

5. Alternative Compliance Path: 100% of non-carpet finished flooring must be FloorScore

certified and constitute atleast 25% of the finished floor area.

6. Concrete, wood, bamboo, and cork floor finishes must comply with SCAQMD Rule 1113.

7. Tile setting adhesive and grout must comply with SCAQMD Rule 1168.

2. NC, CS, and Schools: Option 2

1. All flooring elements installed must meet testing and product requirements of the California

Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile organic

Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale Environmental Chambers, including 2004

Addenda.

2. School projects can earn upto maximum of 4 points from credits IEQ C4.1- 4.6.

1. Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI)

Green Label Plus Testing Program

2. SCAQMD Rule 1168

3. SCAQMD Rule 1113

4. FloorScore Program

5. California Department of Health

Services Standard Practice for the

Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions

from Various Sources Using Small

Scale Environmental Chambers,

including 2004 Addenda.









C3.2.



pollutants.





IEQ P3.

1. List all carpet, carpet cusion, and carpet adhesives installed

along with the VOC content of each adhesive.

2. List all hard surface flooring product, tile setting adhesives

and grout along with the VOC content of each adhesive.

None None

1 1 1 IEQ C4.4

Low Emitting Materials- Composite

Wood and Agrifiber Products



occupants.

1. NC, and CS:

1. Composite wood and agrifiber products used inside the building must not contain any

added urea-formaldehyde resins.

2. Particleboard, MDF, plywood, wheatboard, strawboard, panel subtrates, and door cores are

composite wood and agrifiber products.

3. Fixtures, furniture, and equipment are not included in this credit.

2. Schools:

1. All composite wood and agrifiber elements installed must meet testing and product


Testing of Volatile organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale Environmental

Chambers, including 2004 Addenda.

2. School projects can earn upto maximum of 4 points from credits IEQ C4.1- 4.6.

1. California Department of Health














C3.2.



pollutants.





IEQ P3.

1. List all composite wood and agrifiber products.

2. Confirm that each product does not contain any added urea-

formaldehyde.

None None

X 1 X IEQ C4.5

Low Emitting Materials- Furniture

and Furnishings



occupants.

1. All classroom furniture manufactures, refurbished, or refinished within one year of

occupancy must meet one of the following requirements:

- Furniture must be GREENGUARD Children and Schools certfied. OR

- Comply with EPA Environmental Technology Verification Large Chamber Test Protocol for

Measuring Emissions of VOCs and Aldehydes, Septmeber 1999. OR

- Comply with ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2007, and ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2007 testing protocol.

2. Schools can earn upto a maximum of 4 points from credits IEQ C4.1-4.6.

3. Salvaged and used furniture that is more than 1 year old cannot be included.

1. BIFMA International

2. Environmental Technology

Verification (ETV) Large Chamber

Test Protocol for Measuring

Emissions of VOCs and Aldehydes,

September 1999.

3. GREENGUARD Certification

Program





C4.3, IEQ C4.4, and IEQ C4.6

(Schools Only).



C3.2.



pollutants.

1. Document that furniture and seating products are

- GREENGUARD Children and School Certified, OR

- comply with ETV Large Chamber Test Protocol for

Measuring Emissions of VOCs and Aldehydes 9September

1999), OR

- comply with ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2007, and ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-

2007 testing protocol.

None None




X 1 X IEQ C4.6

Low Emitting Materials- Ceiling

and Wall Systems



occupants.

1. All ceiling and wall systems must comply with California Department of Health Services

Standard Practice for the Testing of VOCs from Various Sources Using Small Scale


2. School projects may earn maximum of 4 points from credits IEQ C4.1-4.6.

California Department of Health










C4.3, IEQ C4.4, and IEQ C4.5

(Schools Only).



C3.2.



pollutants.





IEQ P3.

1. Document that all ceiling and wall systems comply with

California Department of Health Services Standard Practice

for the Testing of VOCs from Various Sources Using Small

Scale Environmental Chambers, including 2004 addenda.

None None

1 1 1 IEQ C5

Indoor Chemical and Pollutant

Source Control

To minimize exposure of occupants

to hazardous particulates or chemical

pollutants.

1. Install permanent entryways at least 10 feet long in the primary direction of travel. These

include grates, grilles, slotted systems, and roll out mats if manitained weekly.

2. Create negative pressure in spaces which may contain pollutants/ hazardous chemicals.

Each of these spaces should have self-closing doors and deck-todeck partitions.

3. In mechanically ventilated reas, install filters with MERV of 13 or higher before occupancy.

4. Provide appropriate containment for disposal of hazardous liquid wastes.


Institute (ANSI)/ ASHRAE Standard

52.2-1999.

1. Filters can be an effective aid in

removing pollutants. Also refer to

credits IEQ C3.1, and IEQ C3.2.

2. Exhausting indoor air may require

additional fan energy, and also

require commissioning, relating to

credits EA C1, EA P2, EA P1, and

EA C3.

3. Ventilation systems may be

capable of accommodating the

fileration media required for credit

compliance. Refer to credits IEQ P1,

and IEQ C1.

1. Record pictures of location and size of entryways, and also

of walk-off mats.

2. Create a table listing entryway systems.

3. Create a building maintenance plan that shows weekly

cleaning and maintenance of entry ways, mats, etc.

4. List rooms that require separation.

5. Detail deck-todeck partitions or hard-lid conditions in rooms

known to have contaminants.

6. Review negative pressure calculations in hazardous

chemical areas.

7. Record product literature for MERV 13 (or higher) filters.

None Local weather conditions will be an

important factor when determining

entryway systems.

1 1 X IEQ C6.1

Controllability of systems-

LIGHTING

To provide lighting system control by

individual occupants or groups in

multi-occupant spaces to promote

their productivity snd comfort.

NC:

1. Provide individual lighting controls for minimum 90% of the occupants.

2. Provide lighting controls for all shared multi-occupant spaces to enable adjustments to

meet group needs.

Schools:

CASE 1: Administrative Offices and Other Regularly Occupied Spaces

1. Provide individual lighting controls for minimum 90% of the occupants.

2. Provide lighting controls for all learning spaces including classrooms, chemistry labs, art

rooms, shops, music rooms, gymnasiums, etc to enable adjustments to meet group needs.

CASE 2: Classrooms

Provide lighting system that operates in at least 2 modes: general and A/V.

None Lighting systems are affected by

window locations, types of glazing,

zoning requirements for thermal

controlability. Lighting systems in turn

influences energy performance and

the amount of energy used. Also,

lighting control systems have to be

commissioned.

Therefore, this credit related to IEQ

C8, IEQ C6.2, EA P2, EA C1, EA P1,

and EA C3.

1. Generate a floor plan (with furniture layout) that indicates

the location, zoning, and type of lighting controls.

2. Record information on task lighting, and lighting controls.

None Buildings in regions with strong

sunlight may use less artifical lighting

but may require greater controllability

which may be achived with the aid

passive design strategies, daylight

sensors, etc.

1 1 1 IEQ C6.2/ IEQ C6 (CS)

Controllability of systems-

THERMAL COMFORT

To provide thermal comfort system

control by individual occupants or

groups in multi-occupant spaces to

promote their productivity snd

comfort.

1. Provide individual comfort controls for minimum 50% of the occupants.

2. Operable windows may be used in lieu of controls for occupants located 20' inside and 10'

to either side of operable window. The area of operable window must meet requirements of

ASHRAE 62.1-2007, paragraph 5.1 for Natural Ventilation.

3. Provide comfort system controls for all shared multi-occupant spaces to enable

adjustments to meet group needs.

4. Conditions for thermal comfort are as described in ASHRAE 55-2004, and is based on

- air temperature

-radiant temperature

- air speed

- humidity

CS (Additional Requirement)

CS projects that do not purchase and/ or install mechanical systems or operable windows do

not meet the requirements of this credit.

1. ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007:

Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air

Quality

2. ASHRAE Standard 55-2004:

Thermal Environmental Conditions

for Human Occupancy

The following pre requisites and

credits address building occupants'

ability to control systems,

maintenance, and other factors: EA

P1, EA P2, EA C1, EA C3, EA C5,

IEQ C5, IEQ C6.1, IEQ C8.

1. List total number of individual workstations and thermal

controls.

2. List group multioccupant spaces and description of installed

thermal controls.

None Local weather conditions, and

ambient air conditions have to be

considered before proposing

operable windows.

1 1 1 IEQ C7.1/ IEQ C7 (CS)

THERMAL COMFORT- DESIGN

To provide a comfortable thermal

environment that promotes occupant

productivity and well being.

Design HVAC systems and the building envelope to meet requirements of ASHRAE 55-2004,

Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy, in accordance with the Section

6.1.1.

Schools (Additional Requirement)

For natatoriums, comply with 'Typical Natatorium Design Conditions' as defined in CH4 of

ASHRAE HVAC Applications Handbook 2003.

CS (Additional Requirement)

1. CS base building mechanical systems must allow for tenant buildout to meet the

requirements of this credit.

2. Projects that do not purchase or install mechanical systems are not eligible for this credit.

1. ASHRAE Standard 55-2004:

Thermal Environmental Conditions

for Human Occupancy

2. Chartered Institute of Building

Services Engineers (CIBSE)

Applications Manual 10-2005, Natural

Ventilation in Domestic Buildings.

1. Thermal confort of building

occupants is affected by

environmental conditions (air

temperature, radiant temerature,

relative humidity, and air speed), and

personal factors (metabolic rate and

clothing).

2. Thermal comfort within a building

can be controlled by both active

and/or passive systems.

Therefore, this credit relates to EA

P2, EA C1, EA C5, IEQ P1, IEQ C2,

IEQ C6.2, IEQ C 7.2.

3. Thermal comfort systems may

have to be commissioned, which

relates to credits EA P1, and EA C3.

1. Document owner's project requirements indicating intended

comfort criteria for the building.

2. Summarize operational procedures for building systems

including

- building controls,

- seasonal set point recommendations,

- changeover schedules,

- maintenance and operation instructions, and

- maintenance and inspection schedules.

3. Document HVAC basis of design including design

assumptions, diversity considerations, and HVAC load

calculations.

4. Maintain documentation of all registers and terminal units

including type and flow, or radiant value.

5. Include any elements that significantly affect thermal

comfort.

6. Indicate spaces outside comfort-controlled areas.

7. Show locations of all occupant- adjustable controls.

None 1. Climate variations hugely influence

passively ventilated buildings

because of introduction of

unconditioned outside air.

2. In mechanically ventilated

buildings regional variations influence

the temperature range that occupant

may consider as comfortable.




1 1 X IEQ C7.2

THERMAL COMFORT-

VERIFICATION

To provide for the assessment of

building occupants' thermal comfort

overtime.

1. Achieve IEQ C7.1

2. Agree to conduct a thermal comfort survey of occupants 9adults and students of grade 6

and above) within 6-18 months after occupancy.

3. Agree to develop a plan for corrective action if the survey shows that more than 20% of

occupants are dissatisfied.

4. Corrective plan should include measurement of relevant environmental variables according

to ASHRAE 55-2004.

5. Residential projects are not eligible for this credit.

Nc (Additional Requirement)

Provide permanent monitoring system to ensure that building performance meets

requirements of IEQ C7.1

ASHRAE Standard 55-2004: Thermal

Environmental Conditions for Human

Occupancy

1. Thermal confort of building

occupants is affected by

environmental conditions (air

temperature, radiant temerature,

relative humidity, and air speed), and

personal factors (metabolic rate and

clothing). Therefore, this credit

relates to IEQ P1, IE1 C2, IEQ C6.2,

and IEQ C7.1.

2. Thermal comfort systems may

have to be commissioned, which

relates to credits EA C5, EA P1, and

EA C3.

1. Create a written plan for corrective action if 20% or more of

building occupants are dissatisfied with thermal comfort inside

the building.

2. Create a thermal comfort survey to administer to building

occupants.

None 1. Climate variations hugely influence

passively ventilated buildings

because of introduction of

unconditioned outside air.

2. In mechanically ventilated

buildings regional variations influence

the temperature range that occupant

may consider as comfortable.

1 1 to 3 1 IEQ C8.1

Daylight and Views- DAYLIGHT

Connect indoor and outdoor spaces

by introducing daylight and views.

Schools:

1. Achieve daylight and views in 75% of spaces to earn 1 point or in 90% of spaces to earn 2

points. OR

2. 1 additional point if teams achieve daylight and views in 75% of other regularly occupied

spaces.

NC & CS:

Achieve daylight and views in 75% of spaces to earn 1 point.

NC, CS, and Schools:

OPTION 1: Simulation-

1.Show through computer simulations that 75% (NC, CS, and Schools) or 90% (Schools

Only) of regularly occupied spaces achieve daylight illuminance levels of a minimum of 25

footcandles and a maximum of 500 footcandles in a clear sky condition on September 21 at

9am and 3pm.

2. Areas with illuminance above or below the range do not qualify.

3. Designs that use view-preserving auotmated shades for glare control may comply for only

the minimum 25 footcandles illumination level.

OPTION 2: Prescriptive

A. For Side-Lighting Daylight Zone-

1. Achieve 01.50 < VLT X WFR < 0.180. Only the window area 30 inches above the floor may

be included.

2. Ceiling must not obstruct a line in section that joins the window-head to a line on the floor

that is parallel to the plane of the window.

3. Provide sunlight redirection and /or glare control devices to ensure daylight effectiveness.

B. For Top-Lighting Daylight Zone-

1. The daylit zone under a skylight is the outline of the opening beneath the skylight, plus in each direction the lesser of:

- 70% of the ceiling height, OR

- 1/2 the distance to the edge of the nearest skylight, OR

- the distance to any permanent opaque partition that is farther than 70% of the distance between the top of the partition and ceiling.

ASTM D1003-07e1, Standard Test

Method for Haze and Luminous

Transmittance of Transparent

Plastics.

1. Increasing area of vision glazing

may provider greater access to

views, which relates to IEQ C8.2.

2. Increased window-to-wall ratio

may alter energy performance and

also impact lighting design, which

relates to EA C1, EA P2, and IEQ

C6.

1. Show glare control methods on floor plans, sections, and

elevations.

2. Show location of regularly occupied spaces with qualifying

amount of daylight on floor plans, sections, and elevations.

3. Generate a spreadsheet documenting the daylight factors

outlined in the Calculations section.

4. If using simulation, update the model as the design

develops.

1. NC & CS: May be eligible for

exemplary performance under the

Innovation & Design section if the

project achieves 95% daylighting.

2. Schools: May be eligible for

exemplary performance under the


project achieves 90% daylighting in

all classrooms, and 95% daylighting

in all other regularly occupied

spaces.

The building site orientation and its

regional location will directly impact

available daylight throughout the day

and during the year.

1 1 to 3 1 IEQ C8.2

Daylight and Views- VIEWS

Connect indoor and outdoor spaces

by introducing daylight and views.

1. Achieve a direct line of sight to outdoors via vision glazing between 30-90 inches above

finish floor in 90% of all regulary occupied areas.

2. Calculate the area with direct line of sight by adding the regularly occupied square footage

that meets the following creiteria:

- The area is within aight lines drawn from perimeter glazing in plan view.

- In section view, direct sight line can be drawn from the area to the perimeter vision glazing.

3. For offices, the entire square footage may be counted if 75% or more of the area has direct

line of sight to perimeter vision glazing.

4. For classrooms and other multi-occupant spaces, the actual area with direct sight of line to

perimeter glazing is counted.

CS(Additional Requirement):

The project must incorporate a feasible tenant layout(s) per the default occupancy counts that

can be used in the analysis of this credit.

None 1. Increasing vision glazing is likely to

provide greater daylight. This relates

to credit IEQ C8.1.

2. Increased window-to-wall ratio in a

design can alter energy performance

and impact lighting design. This

relates to EA C1, EAP2, and IEQ C6.

1. Show regularly occupied spaces with views in floor plans,

sections, and elevations.

2. Generate a spreadsheet showing the view area as outlined

in calculations section to account for any changes in design.

Exemplary performance credit may

be earned by meeting 2 of the 4

measures lsited below:

1. 90% or more of regularly occupied

spaces have multiple lines of sight to

vision glazing in different directions at

least 90 degrees apart.

2. 90% or more of regulary occupied

spaces have views that include views

of at least 2 of the floowing opetions-

vegetation, human activity, or objects

at least 70 feet from exterior of

glazing.


spaces have access to unobstructed

views within the distance of 3 times

the head height of the vision glazing.


spaces have access to views with a

view factor of 3 or greater.

Available duration and strength of

solar radiation may influence heat

gain and loss through glazing

systems.

X 1 X IEQ C9

Enhanced Acoustical Performance

Provide classrooms that enable

better student-teacher

communications through effective

acoustical design.

1. Sound Transmission- Design the shell, and classroom partitions and other core learning

space partitions to meet the Sound Transmission Class (STC) requirements of ANSI S12.60-

2002- Acoustical Performance Criteria Design Requirements and Gudelines for Schools,

except windows, which must meet an STC rating of at least 35.

2. Background Noise- Reduce background noise level to 40dBA or less from HVAC systems

in classrooms and other core learning spaces.

1. (ANSI)/ASHRAE Standard S12.60-

2002, Acoustical Performance

Criteria, Design Requirements and

Guidelines for Schools

2. ASHRAE Handbook, CH 47,

Sound and Vibration Control, 2003,

HVAC Applications.

This credit directly relates to

strategies and measures to achieve

effective acoustical performance in

school buildings covered in IEQ P3.

1. Maintain accurate copies of the project building plan;

denotes STC ratings for wall, ceiling, and floor assemblies.

Describe teartments used for sound control where ductwork or

other passages connect classroom spaces, and note them on

the plan.

2. Document the methods by which the background noise

level in classrooms and other primary spaces was kept below

45dBA by following ANSI S12.60 methodology or using

software that is based on 2007 HVAC Applications ASHRAE

Handbook, CH 47

This credit may be eligible for

exemplary performance under


project achieves an outdoor

background noise level of 55dBA for

playgrounds, and 60dBA for atletic

fields, or an indoor noise level of

35dBA.

Regional factors may influence

ambient noise around school

buildings.

X 1 X IEQ C10

Mold Prevention

To reduce the potential presence of

mold in schools.

1. The project team must achieve credits: IEQ C3.1, IEQ C7.1, and IEQ C7.2

2. Provide HVAC to limit relative humidity to 60% or less.

3. Develop and implement IAQ Management Program for buildings based on EPA document-

Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers, EPA Reference

number 402-F-91-102, December 1991.

Building Air Quality: A Guide for

Building Owners and Facility

Managers, EPA Reference Number

402-F-91-102, Decemner 1991.

Prevention of mold is also dealth in

credits IEQ C3.1, IEQ C7.1, and IEQ

C7.2.

1. Demonstrate the method used to limit space relative

humidity to 60% or less.

2. Maintain a written IAQ management plan.

This credit may be eligible for

exemplary performance under

Innovation & Design section but there

is no prescribed threshold.

Mold problem is more prevalant in

warm and humid climates. Whenever

temperature and humidity

management is required, the building

may use more energy.


Innovation in Design (ID)


IO

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Innovation in Design

To provide design teams an

opportunity to earn extra credits by

achieving exceptional performance

beyond what is stated in the LEED

Rating system.

Path 1: Innovation in Design

- You can earn 1-5 points for NC and CS; 1-4 points for Schools.

- One point is awarded for each innovation.

Path 2: Exemplary Performance

- You can earn upto 3 points.

- One point is awarded for each exemplary performance.

- Exemplary performance credit is earned if you achieve double the credit requirements or

achieve next incremental percentage threshold.

None 1. Every LEED credit may hold ideas

for Innovation in Design points.

2. Also refer to Exemplary

Performance section of each credit.

1. Describe step by step process by which the team has

worked to achieve environmental benefits beyond what is laid

out in LEED Rating system.

2. Record development and implementation of the innovative

strategies.

3. For CS projects, describe the scope of the building that the

innovation credit covers.

None May have regional content.

1 1 1 IO C2

LEED Accredited Professional

To encourage design integration to

streamline LEED application and

certification process.

At least one principal team member should be LEED AP. LEED Accredited Professional-

Green Building Certification Institute.

None Confirm team members who are LEED APs or are planning to

become one.

None None

X 1 X IO C3

School as a Teaching Tool

To integrate sustainable features of

the school facility with the school's

educational mission.

1. Design a curriculum based on the high performance features of the building.

2. Commit to implement the curriculum within 10 months of LEED certification.

3. The curriculum whould focus on the integration of human ecology, natural ecology, and the

built environment.

4. Curriculum must meet local or state curriculum standards, and approved by school

administration.

5. Provide at least 10 hours of classroom istruction per year per full time student.

None None 1. Describe the process by which the project team has

developed and implemented the curriculum based on high

performance features of the building.

2. Confirm that curriculum was approved by school

administration, and meets the local or state curriculum

standards.

None None


Regional Priority (RP)


RP

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Regional Priority

To provide incentive to achieve

credits that address geographical/

local environmental priorities.

1. You can earn total of 4 out of 6 Regional Priority credits, one point for each credit.

2. Projects outside USA are not eligible.

Refer to standards for a particular

credit being considered for regional

priority.

Vist USGBC Regional priority

database.

Refer to documentation guidelines under each Regional

Priority Credit, and also LEED online.

None Refer to the regional variations

section undera particular Regional

Priority Credit.


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