Ashrae 189.1 and Igcc: Are Green Codes Right For Your Community?

ASHRAE 189.
1 and IgCC
Are Green Codes Right for
Your Community?
Jeff Boldt, P.E., LEED AP, HBDP

Thomas E. Pape, Certified BJCP
189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?
Presenters
Principal & Director
of Engineering
Voting member
90.1 and 189.1
189.1 Energy
Efficiency and IEQ
Working Groups
Chair 189.1
Acoustics DG
Consultant to 62.1
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Jeff Boldt
Thomas Pape
Principal
Consultant - BMP
Voting Member
189.1
Leader of Work
Group 6 of 189.1
Principal IgCC
Energy & Water
Committee
Principal IAPMO
UPC Committee
Principal IAPMO
Green Committee
LEED WETAG
Voting Member
Agenda
What are 189.1, IgCC and GPMCS?

What do they cover?
How is LEED Different?
Who adopts them now?
Where are they headed?
The details
How to decide
What are 189.1,IgCC, and GPMCS?

IgCC & GPMCS = strict CODES
189.1 = strict STANDARD
More stringent than IBC, IMC, IECC, 90.1, 62.1, IPC,
UPC, UMC
What are 189.1, IgCC, and GPMSC

189.1 Standard = developed by ASHRAE
ANSI consensus process
IgCC = International Green Construction Code developed by
ICC as a green add-on to the ICC family of codes (ICC codes are
not ANSI certified)
GPMCS = Green Plumbing & Mechanical Supplement
developed by IAPMO as a green supplement to any
construction codes (Unlike the UPC and the UMC, the GPMCS
is not ANSI certified)
What do these Green Codes &

Standard Cover?
Concept:
In code language that communities can adopt to:
Provide more sustainable sites

Use less water: domestic, irrigation, HVAC
Reduce energy consumption
Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), and
Reduce impact on local environment, atmosphere,
materials, and resources
Purpose (from 189.1)

The purpose of this standard is to provide
minimum requirements for the site design,
construction, and plan for operation of highperformance green buildings to:
balance environmental responsibility, resource
efficiency, occupant comfort and well being, and
community sensitivity; and
support the goal of development that meets the
needs of the present without compromising the ability
of future generations to meet their own needs
Intent
Code = IgCC/GPMCS
More green than other codes

For jurisdictions going a step beyond (stretch codes)
Includes enforcement provisions
Expected to be verified by trained AHJ personnel
Standard 189.1
Creates a product standard to improve the green of the
building and site
Expected to be verified by an engineer
How is LEED Different?

LEED = a program to promote the construction of
more environmentally friendly and resource efficient
building than typical construction codes and
mandated product standards
Promotes the use of sustainable products and
processes
Points system certified silver gold - platinum
Who Adopts them Now?

Solid green =
statewide adoption
Hashed green = state
and/or local level
189.1 is a compliance
option in IgCC
Most jurisdictions
adopt as an optional
code.
http://www.iccsafe.org/gr/Pages/adoptions.aspx
Where Are They Headed?

IgCC/189.1 = Eventually prerequisites for LEED
Unification of standards!
One Standard to Rule Them All: LEED, IgCC, 189.1 to
Be Parts of Single System
Building codes could harmonize seamlessly with LEED

certification as USGBC, ASHRAE, and ICC join forces.
Brendon Owens: The new framework could result in a
greater number of green buildings as jurisdictions find it
easier to adopt green building codes, says Brendan Owens,
P.E., vice president for LEED technical development at
USGBC. Whats more, he says, it could mean more LEED
buildings as well.
http://archrecord.construction.com/news/2014/08/14082
2-One-Standard-to-Rule-Them-All.asp
Standard 189.1 Compliance

Mandatory Items
Prescriptive
Compliance
Path
Choice of
project team:
prescriptive or
performance
Performance
Compliance
Path
Neither IgCC or GPMCS have a performance path.

Codes do not easily accommodate performance path verification.
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The Details
Site Sustainability
Water Use Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Impact on Atmosphere, Materials, and Resources
Construction and Plans for Operation
Normative References
Normative Appendices
Site Sustainability
Addresses requirements for building
projects that pertain to:
Site selection,
Site development,
Mitigation of heat island effect, and
Light pollution reduction.
Some variations exist between the

codes and standards
Site Sustainability
Pre-design inventory of site
Regulate retention of natural vegetation
where feasible
Minimize site disturbance and adjoining areas
Reduce hardscapes, shade hardscapes
Reduce light pollution
Promote green transportation (bicycle
security, e-car charging stations, etc.)
Site Sustainability
Green roofs* (using on-site water for irrigation)
Native landscape design
Native plant selections
Bio-diversity
Limits on turf (not in IgCC)
Irrigation system design*
Reduce water run-off
* Some goals have conflicts with water efficiency goals
Site Sustainability
Future Amendments
Better integrate landscape design with water
efficient irrigation
Develop adjustable regulations based on local
climates and native plants
Better resolve ways to garner beneficial use of
stormwater without negatively impacting local
watershed.

PURPOSE
To promote the efficient use of water by:
Reducing water waste
Reducing in appropriate use
Protecting water quality
Use of alternative water sources
Reclaimed water
On-site water capture and recycling
Rainwater harvesting

Sanitary Fixtures Maximums
Showerheads: 2.0 gpm
Limits quantity of heads per shower floor area
Lavatory faucet and bar sink (private): 1.5 gpm

Lavatory faucet (public): 0.5 gpm
Kitchen faucet (residence): 1.8 to 2.2 gpm
Urinal: 0.5 gpf
Water closet: 1.28 gpf (a few exceptions)
Clothes Washer: 6.0 WF (or less)

Other Fixtures and Fittings
Prerinse spray valves: 1.3 gpm
Drinking fountains: 0.7 gpm
Drinking fountains: 0.25 gpcb (metered)

Equipment
Ice Makers 15 to 20 gallons 100 lbs. ice
Cube: 20 gallons per 100 lbs. ice (appx. 61% eff.)
Flake: 15 gallons per 100 lbs. ice (appx. 82% eff.)
Food Steamers/Ovens: 2 gal/tray/hr

Dipperwells: 1 gal/min
Water Softeners:
Reduced water use in service cycle
Restricted to areas of hard water sources

Laboratories
Steam Sterilizers: reduce condensate temp to
below 140F
X-Ray and photo development: require
recycling (digital is taking over)
Exhaust hood: liquid scrubbers require
recycling

Hot Water Plumbing Design
To reduce water purged to get hot water to end use;
also reduces energy waste.
Minimize hot water pipe diameters
Minimize length of pipe from heat source to end use
(recirculation loop is also considered a heat source)
On-demand recirculation of loop only (no timers)
Insulate pipes

Sub-Metering Requirements
That which is measured is improved.
Major end uses and equipment (1,000 gal/day)
Landscape irrigation required to have dedicated
meter
Cooling towers and evaporative coolers
Boilers
Tenant spaces
Pools and spas

HVAC EQUIPMENT
Once-through cooling prohibited
Blow-down water 1000 ppm or greater (various
metrics are used by different codes and standards)
Exceptions for high silica conditions
Drift eliminators required

Reclaimed water use required, where water
availability, quality, and compatibility permits

Future Amendments
Alternative water sources regulations from green codes are
being transferred to regular plumbing codes
Water bottle refilling stations replacing bubblers.
Selling bottled water will no longer be considered
equivalent to drinking fountain requirements
Matching shower valves to heads will be addressed
Composting toilets will be allowed
Urine diverting toilets are emerging as a means to capture
urine as a sellable resource
Reclaimed water will replace potable water for fire
suppression
Energy Efficiency
Mandatory
Comply with 90.1-2010
Provide space and pathways for future on-site
renewable energy systems
Remote consumption reporting to data acquisition
system
High consumption systems need separate
monitoring
ASHRAE Energy Goals

ASHRAE goal to have net-zero energy and
carbon by 2030
ASHRAEs Tech Council will suggest EUI targets
for Standards 189.1 and 90.1
Monitoring of progress based on standardized
computer modeling
Goal is to have 189.1 reach Net Energy Use
Intensity targets (but not net zero)
by 2020
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General Compliance Paths
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Highlights for Energy (Section 7)

Mandatory Requirements:
On-site renewable power (7.3.2)
Provisions for future installation annual energy
production 6 kBtu/ft (20 kWh/m) single-story; 10
kBtu/ft (32 kWh/m) multi-story
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Approximate range of
<4.0 kWh/m per day
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Energy Metering Thresholds
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Requires 90.1-2010 Compliance

~25% energy
savings
compared to
90.1-2004
8 Temperature zones + ABC = 17
Prescriptive Path 7.4

Many items from 90.1-2013
6 kBtu/SF of roof of renewable for single story
buildings
10 kBtu/SF for multi-story buildings
Envelope and roof insulation = comply with
90.1, but with more stringent insulation tables
(similar to 90.1-2013)
Projections
CZ 15, the vertical fenestration on the west, south,

and east shall be shaded by permanent projections
with PF 0.50. (Exceptions)
Is Envelope Important?
Architects and
Engineers
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I think Envelope Matters!
37
Recommendations
38
Prescriptive Path
SHGC lower than 90.1
Stricter air barrier wording
Higher minimum efficiencies for some not
federally mandated products (preemption)
Lower economizer trigger 33,000 Btuh
Fan power limits 10% below 90.1
60% energy recovery efficiency
Prescriptive Path
Variable flow kitchen hoods to 50% flow
More duct insulation
Unoccupied hotel room outlet, TV, and
temperature switching
Automatic 10% reduction in peak loads
Pools 90F insulated
Lower lighting power densities
Prescriptive Path
Several exterior lighting restrictions about
hours and power reduction
Higher electric motor efficiencies (matching
DOE and 90.1-2013)
Supermarket heat recovery over 25,000 SF
More strict refrigerator/freezer efficiencies
90.1 ECB not permitted
Energy Star equipment required
Performance Path 7.5

Annual energy cost shall not exceed what is
allowed in prescriptive option
Annual CO2e shall exceed what is allowed in
prescriptive option
Peak demand shall not exceed what is allowed
in prescriptive option
Ideas from AEDGs

AEDGs are free downloads
Type AEDG into any internet search engine
Ideas From AEDGs
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Recommendations
LED for cans
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Computer Power management, etc.

Use laptops
Globally control power usage
Allow remote connections
Consider energy when choosing servers
Delamp vending machines (if room has lighting)
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Humidity Control
Include one or more zone humidity sensors to
permit supply air temperature reset
(or use Advanced VAV concept)
Provides more hours of free cooling!
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Fan Power
90.1-2010 requirements (VAV)
Offices <1.5 BHP/1000 cfm
Labs & Hospitals <2.3 BHP/1000 cfm
Based on brake HP
Includes all fans running at peak cooling load
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Fan Power
Suggestions for compliance
Efficient fans (high FEG)
Low static systems
Larger air handling units (but smaller motors)
Fewer duct turns
Shorter duct runs
Requires early coordination of architectural design with
HVAC design
Sell the advantages!
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Reduce AHU Velocity

Standard is ~500
fpm on cooling coil
Best LCC is usually
around 350 fpm
Big box, small
motor
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90.1 - Energy Recovery

2007 if >70% OA and >5,000 cfm
2010 Requires More
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90.1-2010 Economizers
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Economizers None vs. Air
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Economizers Water vs. Condenser RH
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Indoor Environmental Quality

(IEQ) - Mandatory
Comply with Prescriptive ore Performance
option
Comply with sections 4-7 of 62.1
A permanently mounted, direct total outdoor
airflow measurement device shall be provided
that is capable of measuring the system
minimum outdoor airflow rate.
capable of alarming the building operator or
central monitoring system
IEQ - Mandatory
No smoking
Signs
Exterior smoking only 25 feet from entrance
Ozone removal, if required by 62.1 (not cheap)

Entry mat requirement
Thermal Comfort
Designed in compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard
55, Sections 6.1, Design, and 6.2, Documentation.
Radon mitigation for brownfield or Zone 1
IEQ Mandatory - Acoustics

Requirements for wall/roof-ceiling OITC
Requirements for room STC
Limits on interior sound
Classroom noise limits (less strict than ASA
12.60)
Maybe soon exterior noise production,
reverberation, etc.
Unifying Acoustics
Over 400 rows of comparison
IEQ Prescriptive
Daylighting/toplighting requirements
Minimum haze value of 90% = dispersed light
Some exceptions, e.g. tubular daylighting devices
North and south facing exposures require

Sidelighting effective aperture of 0.15 (0.10 in CZ
1-3B)
75% of length of wall sidelit
Opaque surfaces 80% reflective above 60 height
Low-emitting Materials
Adhesives and sealants

Paints, coatings, and primers
Floor coverings
Composite wood
Office furniture systems
Ceiling and wall systems
IEQ Performance Method

Daylight simulation shall show 30 fc over 75%
of the daylit area
Direct sun on work surfaces <20% of occupied
hours
Model VOC concentrations
Atmosphere, Materials, and

Resources
Mandatory
Construction waste management
50% of nonhazardous waste recycled
1.2 #/SF total waste (new buildings)
Extracting, Harvesting, Manufacturing

No wood from endangered species
No CFC refrigerants
No CFC, HCFC, or Halon fire suppression
Dedicated recycling area
Dedicated fluorescent and HID collection area
Atmosphere, Materials, and Resources

Prescriptive
Recycled and salvaged content 10% based on
cost
15% regional materials
5% USDA certified biobased products
Wood 60% certified ISO/IEC Guide 59 or WTO
Atmosphere, Materials, and Resources

Performance
Life Cycle Assessment/LCI method

Acceptance testing
Acceptance Representative
CDs must designate who AR is
Perform acceptance tests
Complete forms and sign them
Verify that system manual includes O&M info
Includes HVAC, IAQ, refrigeration, lighting,
daylighting controls, fenestration control,
renewable energy systems

Commissioning
Required if > 5,000 SF
Designate CxA
Develop OPR
Develop BOD, including requirements of Section
6.2 of Standard 55
Method of compliance (graphic, analytical, survey)
Design OT and exceedance hours
Assumptions clo, RH, air speed, etc.

Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC)
USEPA NPDES General Permit for Stormwater
Discharges From Construction Activities
Or local codes, if more strict
IAQ Construction Management Plan

Do not use permanent HVAC system during
construction
Completely pre-occupancy or partially after
Option for testing for some contaminants CO,
O3, PM2.5, PM10, 30+ VOCs

Moisture Control
Protect construction materials from moisture
Plan for Operation

Procedures for maintaining shade plants/trees
Track and assess water use
Benchmark in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
Retain documentation at least 3 years
Track and assess energy consumption

Benchmark in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

Outdoor Airflow Documentation
Monitor OA flow
React if < 85% of design
Verify ventilation during occupied periods
In nonattainment areas filters and/or ozone
removal must operate
Green cleaning plan per Green Seal Standard GS42
Maintenance plan per ANSI/ASHRAE/ACCA
Standard 180

Transportation Management Plan (TMP)
Preferred parking for carpools and vanpools
Plan for bicycle transportation
Transportation conservation (one required)

Incentivize employees to commute using mass transit,
vanpool, carpool, or non-motorized
Initiate a telework or flexible work schedule program
that reduces by at least 5% the number of commuting
trips by the owners employees
Initiate a ridesharing or carpool matching program,
either in-house or through an outside organization
Normative References & Appendices

Standards from ANSI, ASHRAE, ASTM, AHRI,
IES, ISO, NEMA, NFPA, UL, USDA, DOE, EPA,
WTO
How to Decide
Pros
Less impact on environment
Less energy use
Less city utility infrastructure needed
Cons
Building cost increase
Owners may push back about post-construction
requirements
Questions?
Jeff Boldt
Thomas E. Pape
boldtjg@kjww.com
(608) 658-5750
bmph2o@aol.com
(618) 939-5295

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ASHRAE 189.

Jeff Boldt, P.E., LEED AP, HBDP

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

What are 189.1, IgCC and GPMCS?

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

What are 189.1,IgCC, and GPMCS?

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

What are 189.1, IgCC, and GPMSC

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

What do these Green Codes &

In code language that communities can adopt to:

Provide more sustainable sites

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Purpose (from 189.1)

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

More green than other codes

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

How is LEED Different?

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Who Adopts them Now?

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Where Are They Headed?

Building codes could harmonize seamlessly with LEED

Standard 189.1 Compliance

Neither IgCC or GPMCS have a performance path.

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Some variations exist between the

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Water Use Efficiency

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Water Use Efficiency

Lavatory faucet and bar sink (private): 1.5 gpm

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Water Use Efficiency

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Water Use Efficiency

Food Steamers/Ovens: 2 gal/tray/hr

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Water Use Efficiency

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Water Use Efficiency

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Water Use Efficiency

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Water Use Efficiency

Exceptions for high silica conditions

Drift eliminators required

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Water Use Efficiency

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

ASHRAE Energy Goals

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

General Compliance Paths

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?

Highlights for Energy (Section 7)

189.1 and IgCC : Are They Right for your Community?