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Combined
LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations
LEED 2009 for Schools New Construction and Major Renovations
LEED 2009 for Core and Shell Development
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LEED 2009 for NC, Schools & CS
SS SSp1 SSp2 SSc1 SSc2 SSc3 SSc4.1 SSc4.2 SSc4.3 SSc4.4 SSc5.1 SSc5.2 SSc6.1 SSc6.2 SSc7.1 SSc7.2
Construction Development Alt. Transp. Alt. Transp. Alt. Transp.

Environmental Alt. Transp. Site Dev. Site Dev. Stormwater Stormwater Heat Island Heat Island
Activity Density & Brownfield Public Bicycle Storage Low Emitting &
Site Site Selection Public Parking Protect and Maximize Open Design Design Effect Effect
Pollution Community Redevelopment Transportation & Changing Fuel Efficient
Assessment Capacity Restore Habitat Space Quantity Control Quality Control Nonroof Roof
Prevention Connectivity Access Rooms Vehicles
R R R NA R NA 1 1 1 5 4 5 Y 1 1 1 6 4 6 Y 1 1 2 Y 3 2 3 Y 2 2 2 Y 1 1 1 Y 1 1 1 Y 1 1 1 Y 1 1 1 Y 1 1 1 Y 1 1 1 Y
SUSTAINABLE
SITES NC S CS NC S CS NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP
SSc8 SSc9 SSc9 SSc10
Tenant Design
Light Pollution Site Master Joint Use of
& Construction
Reduction Plan Facilities
Guidelines
26 24 28 1 1 1 Y NA NA 1 NA 1 NA NA 1 NA Y LEGEND: NC NEW CONSTRUCTION RATING SYSTEM

NC S CS NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP CATEGORY: HEAVY SOLID BORDER S SCHOOLS RATING SYSTEM
WE WEp1 WEc1 WEc2 WEc3 WEc4 CS CORE & SHELL RATING SYSTEM
PREREQUISITE: MEDIUM SOLID BORDER R COMPLIANCE REQUIRED
Innovative 2 TOTAL OR RANGE OF CREDIT POINTS AVAILABLE
WATER Water Use Water Efficient Water Use Process Water
Wastewater
EFFICIENCY Reduction Landscaping Reduction Use Reduction CREDIT: LIGHT SOLID BORDER NA CREDIT DOES NOT APPLY TO THAT RATING SYSTEM
Technologies
Y EXEMPLARY POINT AVAILABLE
2 2 2 2 2 2
10 11 10 R R R 2 2 2 Y Y NA 1 NA Y
4 4 4 4 4 4
NC S CS NC S CS NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP
EA EAp1 EAp2 EAp3 EAc1 EAc2 EAc3 EAc4 EAc5 EAc5.1 EAc5.2 EAc6
Fundamental Measurement &

Minimum Fundamental Optimize On-Site Enhanced Measurement &
ENERGY & Commissioning Enhanced Measurement & Verification
Energy Refrigerant Energy Renewable Refrigerant Verification Green Power
ATMOSPHERE of Building Commissioning Verification Tenant
Performance Management Performance Energy Management Base Building
Energy Systems Submetering
1 1 3 1 1
35 33 37 R R R R R R R R R Y 4 Y 2 2 2 Y 2 1 2 3 2 NA Y NA NA 3 NA NA 3 2 2 2 Y
19 19 21 7 7
NC S CS NC S CS NC S CS NC S CS NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP
MR MRp1 MRc1.1 MRc1 MRc1.2 MRc2 MRc3 MRc4 MRc5 MRc6 MRc7 MRc8
Building Reuse Building Reuse Building Reuse

Storage & Construction Rapidly
MATERIALS & Maintain Maintain Maintain Interior Recycled Regional
Collection of Waste Materials Reuse Renewable Certified Wood Certified Wood
RESOURCES Existing Walls, Existing Walls, Nonstructural Content Materials
Recyclables Management Materials
Floor & Roof Floor & Roof Elements
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
14 13 13 R R R NA Y NA NA Y 1 1 NA Y 1 Y Y Y 1 1 NA Y 1 1 NA Y NA NA 1
3 2 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
NC S CS NC S CS NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP
IEQ IEQp1 IEQp2 IEQp3 IEQc1 IEQc2 IEQc3.1 IEQc3 IEQc3.2 IEQc4.1 IEQc4.2 IEQc4.3 IEQc4.4 IEQc4.5 IEQc4.6 IEQc5
Low Emitting
Construction Construction Construction Low Emitting Low Emitting Low Emitting Low Emitting Low Emitting Indoor
Minimum Indoor Environmental Minimum Outdoor Air Materials
Increased IAQ Mgt. Plan IAQ Mgt. Plan IAQ Mgt. Plan Materials Materials Materials Materials Materials Chemical &
Air Quality Tobacco Smoke Acoustical Delivery Composite
Ventilation During During Before Adhesives & Paints & Flooring Furniture & Ceilings & Wall Pollutant
Performance (ETS) Control Performance Monitoring Wood &
Construction Construction Occupancy Sealants Coatings Systems Furnishings Systems Source Control
Agrifiber Prods
INDOOR R R R R R R NA R NA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NA Y NA NA 1 Y 1 1 NA 1 1 1 Y 1 1 1 Y 1 1 1 Y 1 1 1 Y NA 1 NA NA 1 NA 1 1 1
ENVIRONMEN
NC S CS NC S CS NC S CS NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP
T. QUALITY
IEQc6.1 IEQc6.2 IEQc6 IEQc7.1 IEQc7 IEQc7.2 IEQc8.1 IEQc8.2 IEQc9 IEQc10
Controllability of Controllability of
Controllability of Thermal Thermal Thermal Daylight & Daylight & Enhanced
Systems Systems
Systems Comfort Comfort Comfort Views Views Acoustical Mold Prevention
Thermal Thermal
Lighting Design Design Verification Daylight Views Performance
Comfort Comfort
1
15 19 12 1 1 NA 1 1 NA NA NA 1 1 1 NA NA NA 1 1 1 NA 1 1 Y 1 1 1 Y NA 1 NA Y NA 1 NA Y
3
NC S CS NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP NC S CS EP
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NC S CS CREDIT/INTENT REQUIREMENTS / EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION / SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION REFERENCED STANDARDS/CALCULATIONS PHASE/TEAM
26 24 28 SUSTAINABLE SITES (SS)
SSp1
STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
Construction Activity
Create Erosion & Sedimentation Control (ESC) Plan REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Pollution Prevention • Create and implement Erosion & Sedimentation Control (ESC) Plan in compliance with 2003 EPA
• Stabilization: temporary seeding; permanent seeding; mulching • 2003 EPA Construction General Permit CONSTRUCTION
Construction General Permit or local codes if more stringent
• Structural control: earth dike; silt fence; sediment trap; sediment basin OR • Civil Engineer
0 0 0 Reduce pollution from - Prevent loss of soil during construction by stormwater runoff and/or wind erosion:
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Local codes if more stringent • Landscape Architect
construction activities by - Prevent sedimentation of storm sewers and receiving waters
• Project drawings documenting erosion & sedimentation control measures CALCULATIONS: • Contractor
controlling soil erosion, - Prevent pollution in the air by dust and particulate matter
• Document implementation with date stamped drawings or inspection logs and reports None
waterway sedimentation and
• Description of corrective measures taken
airborne dust generation
SSp2 STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:

SCHOOLS
Environmental Site • Review historical records including federal, state and local databases REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
Assessment • Visit site to identify possible hazardous substances • ASTM E1527-05 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
• Conduct a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) if contamination is discovered or DESIGN
• Interview people familiar with history of site • ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
suspected: • Contractor
NA 0 NA Ensure the site has been • Report documenting results of analysis OR
- School sites contaminated as past landfill are ineligible • Environmental Eng.
assessed for contamination SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • As determined by federal, state or local government
- Contaminated sites must be remediated
and if discovered, • Executive summary reports from all ASTM site assessments performed CALCULATIONS:
- Must meet federal, state or local standards and documented to be safe
contamination is remediated • Description of remediation efforts None
• If site has been remediated, 1 point is achieved in SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment
to protect children's health • Government documents showing completion of remedial work
REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Do not develop buildings, hardscape, roads or parking on portions of sites that meet any of the • U.S. Department of Agriculture, United States Code of Federal Regulations
SSc1
following six (6) restricted criteria: STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION: Title 7, Volume 6, Parts 400 to 699, Section 657.5
Site Selection DESIGN
• Prime farmland • Evaluate potential environmental disturbance due to development • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Definition of 100 Year Flood
• Owner
• Previously undeveloped land whose elevation is lower than 5 feet above the 100 year flood • Avoid developing on sites with any of the restricted criteria • Endangered Species List (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, List of Threatened and
Avoid development of • Civil Engineer
1 1 1 • Land identified as habitat for species on federal or state threatened or endangered lists • Compile list of developed sites that may work for project Endangered Species)
inappropriate sites and • Environmental Eng.
• Land within 100 feet of any wetlands or areas of special concern • Preserve site's natural features and habitat • United States Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR, Parts 230
reduce the environmental • Ecologist
• Previously undeveloped land that is within 50 feet of a water body that supports fish for SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: -233, and Part 22, Definition of Wetlands
impact from the location of a • Local Professionals
recreational or industrial use • Narrative(s) for special circumstances regarding compliance with the site selection criteria • National Marine Fisheries Services, List of Endangered Marine Species
building on a site
• Land that is public parkland CALCULATIONS:
None
OPTION 1: DEVELOPMENT DENSITY

Construct on a previously developed site
OPTION 1. DEVELOPMENT DENSITY
AND
• Assess density of project site (site area/bldg sf)
• In a community with a minimum density of 60,000 sf (minimum 2 story)
• Determine density boundary from a calculated density radius from center of project site
SSc2 • Playgrounds, playing fields and sports related buildings excluded for schools
• Determine sf/acre density for project and any property that comes in contact with density radius
Development Density & OR REFERENCED STANDARDS:
OPTION 2. COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY
Community Connectivity OPTION 2: COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY None
• Draw 1/2 mile radius around the building main entrance DESIGN
Locate on a previously developed site that: CALCULATIONS:
• Mark all residential areas within radius - must be10 units/acre • Owner
5 4 5 Channel development to • Is within 1/2 mile of a residential area with an average density of 10 units per net acre • Development Density (sf/acre) = Gross Building Area (sf) / Site Area (acres)
• Mark all commercial buildings within the radius - must have 10 basic services • Developer
urban areas with existing • Is within 1/2 mile walking distance of 10 basic services • Density Radius (lf) = 3 x square root [site area (acres) x 43,560 (sf/acre)]
• Only 1 business per type can be counted, except 2 restaurants can be counted • Design Team
infrastructure and protect • Has unimpeded walking access between building and services • Average Property Density within Density Boundary = Sum Square Footage /
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
greenfields and preserve EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: Sum Site Area
• For Development Density, prepare a project site vicinity plan that highlights the development
habitat and natural resources OPTION 1: DEVELOPMENT DENSITY only
density radius
The project itself must have a density of at least double the average density within the calculated
• For Community Connectivity, prepare a vicinity plan that highlights the 1/2 mile radius,
area
locations and types of services and location of residential areas
OR
• Narrative for special circumstances
The average density within an area twice as large must be at least 120,000 sf/acre

NC & CS
• During site selection, give preference to brownfield sites
OPTION 1: Develop on a site documented as contaminated per ASTM E1903-97 Phase II
• Consider tax incentives and property cost savings
Environmental Site Assessment
• Coordinate site development plan with remediation activities to identify, contain & mitigate the
SSc3 • Soil contamination REFERENCED STANDARDS: DESIGN
hazard
Brownfield Redevelopment • Asbestos remediation • U.S. EPA, Definition of Brownfields (EPA Sustainable Redevelopment of • Owner
• Could include abatement, pump & treat, solar detoxification, etc.
• Lead paint Brownfields Program) • Developer
• Remediate site if necessary using technologies that will not damage above ground or
1 1 1 Rehabilitate sites damaged by OR • ASTM E1527-05 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) • Environmental Eng.
underground natural features such as: pump and treat; in-situ remediation; bio-reactors; solar
environmental contamination OPTION 2: Develop on a site defined as a brownfield by federal, state or local government agency • ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) • State and local
detoxification
and reduce the pressure on SCHOOLS CALCULATIONS: regulators
undeveloped land Projects can achieve this point only via SS Prerequisite 2: Environmental Site Assessment and None • EPA
• Check off compliance method used
remediating site contamination
• Describe site contamination and remediation efforts
For projects where asbestos is found and remediated also earn this credit. Testing should be done
• Include references to EPA regulations
in accordance with EPA Reg 40CFR part 763, when applicable
• School projects retain executive summary of ASTM site assessments performed

OPTION 1: RAIL STATION PROXIMITY
Locate project within 1/2 mile walking distance of an existing or planned commuter rail, light rail
or subway station
OR
OPTION 2: BUS STOP PROXIMITY STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
Locate the project within 1/4 mile walking distance of 1 or more stops for 2 or more public, • Select a site convenient to existing transportation networks
campus or private bus lines usable by building occupants • Look for functional access paths from site to transit
OR • Perform a transportation survey of future occupants to identify transportation needs
SSc4.1 REFERENCED STANDARDS:
OPTION 3: PEDESTRIAN ACCESS - SCHOOLS ONLY • For schools, analyze attendance boundary for walkability/bike traffic and give preference to safe
Alternative Transportation: None
• 80%K-8 and below students live within 3/4 mile walking distance and 1 1/2 mile for K-9 and accessible sites DESIGN
Public Transportation Access CALCULATIONS:
above students SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Owner/Client
6 4 6 OPTIONS 1 & 2. Use a map, aerial photograph or area drawing to calculate the
ALL SCHOOL OPTIONS: Provide dedicated walking or biking lanes from school building(s) to end of • Check off compliance method used • Architect
Reduce pollution and land walking distance to transit stops
school property, in 2 or more directions • Include description table for rail or bus lines indicating name of line/route and distance to • Design Team
development impacts from OPTION 3. Schools: assess the percentage of the total incoming student
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE station
automobile use population that falls within the specified walking distance radius
OPTION 1 APPLIES TO ALL SSc4 CREDITS • Develop a site vicinity plan to scale and label walking paths between main entrance and 1/2
OPTION 1: COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN mile of rail stations or 1/4 mile of bus stops
Institute a quantifiable transportation management plan that demonstrates a quantifiable • For schools, identify on site plan 2 or more paths from building to property boundary toward
reduction in automobile use bus/pedestrian paths
OPTION 2: DOUBLE TRANSIT RIDERSHIP
Locate the project within 1/2 mile of at least 2 existing commuter rail, light rail or subway lines
OR Locate the project within 1/4 mile of at least 2 or more stops for 4 or more public or campus
bus lines
NC CASE 1: COMMERCIAL or INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS
• Provide secure bicycle racks and/or storage within 200 yards of a building entrance for 5% of all
building users (annual calculated average)
• Provide shower and changing facilities in the building or within 200 yards of a building entrance
for 0.5% of the FTE occupants
NC CASE 2: RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
• Provide covered storage facilities for securing bicycles to 15% of building occupants
None
CS CASE 1: COMMERCIAL or INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS < or = 300,000 sf
STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION: CALCULATIONS:
• Provide secure bicycle racks and/or storage within 200 yards of a building entrance for 3% of all
• Select site with convenient access to bicycle pathways FTE occupant count (refer to Reference Guide for full explanation of FTE and
building users
SSc4.2 • Design building with transportation amenities such as use under specific conditions)
Alternative Transportation: bike racks, lockers, showering & changing facilities • FTE Types:
for 0.5% of the FTE occupants DESIGN
Bicycle Storage and • For schools, provide clear separation between cycle & - Full time
CS CASE 2: COMMERCIAL or INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS >300,000 sf • Architect
Changing Rooms vehicle traffic and well lit paths & storage - Part Time
1 1 2 • Provide secure bicycle storage for 3% of all building users for up to 300,000 sf, an additional • Civil Engineer
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: - Peak Transients (students, volunteers, visitors, customers)
0.5% for the occupants for the space >300,000 sf • Landscape Architect
Reduce pollution and land • Check off compliance case applicable - Residents
• Provide shower and changing facilities in the building or within 200 yards of a building entrance • Plumbing Engineer
development impacts from • Determine number of occupants for each type and calculate number of bicycle storage and • Calculate FTEs for occupants:
for 0.5% of the FTE occupants
automobile use showering facilities - FTE = total occupant hours / 8
CS CASE 3: RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
• Prepare a plan showing the location and quantity of bicycle storage and showering facilities and • Calculate number of secure bicycle spaces required
• Provide covered storage facilities for securing bicycles to 15% of building occupants for
distance between facilities and building entrance • For schools:
residential portion of a mixed use building
- Calculate staff, K-3, 4-12 for bike storage
SCHOOLS
- Calculate number of staff showering facilities = FTE x 0.005
• Provide secure bicycle racks and/or storage within 200 yards of a building entrance for 5% of staff
and students above K-3 at peak periods
for 0.5% of the FTE staff
• Provide dedicated bike lanes that extend to the end of the school property in 2 directions with no
barriers
NC & CS OPTION 1: Preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for:
• 5% of the total parking capacity
• Provide a discounted rate of at least 20% for 2 years in lieu of preferred parking
OR STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
NC & CS OPTION 2: Install alternative fuel stations for 3% of the total parking capacity • Consider providing transportation amenities such as
OR alternative fuel refueling stations, LE/FE fleet vehicles,
SSc4.3 None
NC OPTION 3: Provide low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicles for 3% of the FTE occupants preferred parking
Alternative Transportation: CALCULATIONS:
OR • Investigate trade-offs using alternative fuel in school vehicles
Low-Emitting and Fuel- FTE occupant count (refer to Reference Guide for full explanation of FTE and DESIGN
NC OPTION 4: Provide building occupants access to a low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle sharing • Narrative(s) explaining program(s)
Efficient Vehicles use under specific conditions) • Owner
3 2 3 - 1 LE/FE vehicle per 3% of FTEs (assuming 8/vehicle) or 1 vehicle for buildings with <267 FTE’s SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
• Calculate FTE’s = total occupant hours / 8 • Architect
- 2 year minimum vehicle sharing agreement • Check off compliance method
Reduce pollution and land NC & CS. OPTION 1 & SCHOOLS. Number of parking spaces provided x 0.05 • Design Team
- Space located nearest to building • Calculate FTE’s or occupants for facility & quantities
development impacts from NC & CS. OPTION 2. Number of parking spaces provided x 0.03
SCHOOLS • Include site plan showing total parking & designated
automobile use NC. OPTION 3. Number of FTEs x 0.03
OPTION 1: Provide preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% of the parking or refueling locations
NC. OPTION 4. Number of FTEs / 267 (1 vehicle per 267 FTEs)
total parking capacity and 1 designated carpool drop-off area for low-efficient and fuel-efficient • Provide list of complying vehicles if provided for Option 3
vehicles • Include vehicle information for Option 4
OR
OPTION 2: Develop and implement a plan for buses and maintenance vehicles serving the school
to use 20% (fuel, vehicles or both) clean natural gas, propane or biodiesel

NC & CS
CASE 1. NON-RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
OPTION 1: Size parking to meet but not exceed local zoning requirement
NConly: Provide preferred parking for carpools or vanpools for 5% of the total parking capacity
OR
OPTION 2: For projects that provide less than 5% (NC) or 3% (CS) of FTE occupants, provide
preferred parking for carpools or vanpools for 5% (NC) or 3% (CS) of total parking capacity
OR provide a discounted parking rate as a substitute at a min. 20% for 5% of the total parking cap.
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Parking Generation Study, 2003
OR
CALCULATIONS:
OPTION 3: No new parking STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
NC
OR • Limit the availability of parking
CASE 1. OPTION 1. Number of parking spaces provided x 0.05
OPTION 4: For projects that have no local zoning, provide 25% fewer parking spaces than the • Encourage the use of alternative forms of transportation
CASE 1. OPTION 2. Determine FTE and calculate the percentage to be
applicable standard listed in the 2003 ITE Parking Generation Study • Select site accessible to residential areas DESIGN
SSc4.4 provided: If parking is provided for less than 5% of FTEs, multiply the total
CASE 2. RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS • Consider transportation demand management strategies • Owner
Alternative Transportation: number of spaces x 0.05 to determine designated carpool/vanpool spaces
OPTION 1: size parking to meet but not exceed local zoning and provide infrastructure and • Discourage student parking • Architect
Parking Capacity required
support programs for shared parking • Consider shared parking facilities with other buildings • Design Team
2 2 2 CS
OR SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Zoning Officials
Reduce pollution and land CASE 1. OPTION 2. Determine FTE and calculate the percentage to be
OPTION 2: No new parking • Check off compliance method • Civic Officials
development impacts from provided: If parking is provided for less than 3% of FTEs, multiply the total
CASE 3. MIXED USE (RESIDENTIAL & COMMERICAL/RETAIL) PROJECTS • Calculate parking spaces for building type • Community
automobile use number of spaces x 0.03 to determine designated carpool/vanpool spaces
OPTION 1: Mixed use project with less than 10% commercial area must be considered residential • Include site plan showing parking, carpool/vanpool Organizations
required
and must comply with Case 2; more than 10%, the commercial portion must comply with Case 1 • Enter data for parking space quantities, zoning data
SCHOOLS
and the residential to comply with Case 2 • Zoning data, if applicable
OPTION 1. Determine number of parking spaces and multiply x 0.05 to
OR • Narratives describing compliance method used
determine number of carpool/vanpool spaces
OPTION 2: No new parking
required
SCHOOLS
OPTION 3. Determine number of spaces per 2003 ITE
OPTION 1: Size parking to meet but not exceed local zoning requirements and provide preferred
parking for carpools or vanpools for 5% of the total parking capacity
OR
OPTION 2: No new parking
OR
OPTION 3: For projects with no minimum local zoning requirements provide 25% less parking
than the applicable standard listed in the 2003 ITE Parking Generation Study
CASE 1. GREENFIELD SITES:
• On greenfield sites carefully site building to minimize
Limit site disturbances to:
disruption of existing ecosystems
• 40 feet beyond the building perimeter and parking garages
• Clearly mark construction boundaries to avoid disruption
• 10 feet beyond hardscapes (surface walkways, patios, parking) and utilities less than 12 inches in
• On previously developed sites, research native and/or adaptive plant materials, which in turn
diameter
require less or no water, less maintenance, etc.
SSc5.1 • 15 feet beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Monoculture plantings (e.g., turf) cannot contribute
Site Development: • 25 feet beyond constructed areas with permeable paving areas, stormwater detention and None CONSTRUCTION
• Consider vegetated roof where sites are tight
Protect or Restore Habitat playfields CALCULATIONS: • Civil Engineer
• Consider placing parking under building
CASE 2. PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED OR GRADED SITES CASE 1. None • Landscape Architect
1 1 1 • Assess the impact to migratory wildlife
Conserve existing natural Protect or restore 50% of the site area (excluding building footprint) OR 20% of the total site area CASE 2. • Environmental Eng.
areas and restore damaged (including building footprint), whichever is greater, with native vegetation EQUATION 1: 50% of Site (less building footprint) = (Total Site Area - Building • Ecologist
CASE 1. Develop site plan that demarcates disturbance areas
areas to provide habitat and Projects with limited landscape opportunities may also donate offsite land in perpetuity, equal to Footprint) x 0.5 • Local Professional
CASE 2. Calculate both conditions:
promote biodiversity 60% of the previously developed area (including the building footprint), to a land trust within the EQUATION 2: 20% of Total Site = Total Site Area x 0.2
• 50% of site area excluding footprint
same EPA Level III Ecoregion identified for the project site. The land trust must adhere to the Land
• 20% of site area including footprint
Trust Alliance "Land Trust Standards and Practices" 2004 Revision.
• Larger number is minimum area needing to be restored or protected
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE:
• List native or adaptive plant species
Restore 75% of the site (excluding building footprint) OR 30% of the total site (including building
• Include site development and landscaping plans showing extent of development, protection &
footprint)
planting
• Survey site elements and develop master plan of project site
CASE 1. SITES WITH OPEN ZONING OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS • Select suitable building location with footprint minimizing site disruption
Reduce the development footprint and provide vegetated space such that the amount of open • Consider multi-story construction
space exceeds local zoning by 25% - Parking beneath building
SSc5.2 CASE 2. SITES WITH NO LOCAL ZONING REQUIREMENTS - Shared facilities w/ neighbor sites
Site Development: Provide vegetated open space adjacent to the building that is equal to the building footprint SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: DESIGN
None
Maximize Open Space CASE 3. SITES WITH LOCAL ZONING BUT NO OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS • Check off compliance path • Civil Engineer
CALCULATIONS:
Provide vegetated open space equal to 20% of the project's site area • Include site plan highlighting qualifying open space • Landscape Architect
1 1 1 CASE 1. Open space required by zoning x 125%
Promote biodiversity by ALL CASES. CASE 1. Exceed zoning requirement by 25% • Environmental Eng.
CASE 2. Site Area x 20%
providing a high ratio of open • Projects that earn SSc2 can contribute vegetated roofs • Enter open space zoning requirement • Ecologist
CASE 3. Urban areas that count pedestrian oriented
space to development • Projects that earn SSc2 can contribute pedestrian oriented hardscapes if 25% of open space is • Enter vegetated open space provided • Local Professional
hardscapes: Total Open Space x 25%
footprint vegetated CASE 2. No local zoning requirement
• Wetlands can contribute if side slopes are less than 1:4 and vegetated • Enter building footprint area
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: • Enter larger vegetated open space provided
Double amount of required open space CASE 3. No open space requirement
• Enter project area
• Enter vegetated open space provided


• Reduce imperviousness
CASE 1. SITES WITH EXISTING IMPERVIOUSNESS LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 50% • Design project site to maintain natural stormwater flows and promote infiltration:
OPTION 1: Implement Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) that prevents post development - Pervious pavement
peak discharge rate and quantity from exceeding the predevelopment peak discharge rate and - Bio-swales
SSc6.1
volume for the 1 and 2 year 24 hour design storms - Vegetated (green) roofs
Stormwater Design:
OR - Harvesting stormwater for reuse for irrigation, toilet &
Quantity Control
OPTION 2: Implement Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) that protects receiving stream urinal flushing REFERENCED STANDARDS: DESIGN
channels from excessive erosion • Cluster development to reduce footprint None • Architect
Limit disruption of natural
1 1 1 CASE 2. SITES WITH EXISTING IMPERVIOUSNESS GREATER THAN 50% SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: CALCULATIONS: • Civil Engineer
hydrology by, reducing
Implement Stormwater Management Plan that results in a 25% decrease in the volume of CASE 1. Existing Imperviousness ≤50% Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction, • Landscape Architect
impervious cover, increasing
stormwater runoff from the 2 year 24 hour design storm • OPTION 1. Calculate pre and post-development discharge 2009 Edition • Plumbing Engineer
on-site infiltration, reducing
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: runoff rates (cfs) and runoff quantities (cf)
pollution from stormwater
• None established for this credit - Use one & two year 24-hour design storms
and eliminating contaminants
• May apply for EP by documenting a comprehensive approach to capture and treat stormwater OR
runoff and demonstrating performance above credit requirements. Only 1 EP available for SSc6.1 • OPTION 2. Provide narrative describing site conditions,
and SSc6.2 erosion control measures & controls used to protect stream channels from erosion
CASE 2. Existing Imperviousness >50%
Provide narrative describing site conditions, erosion control measures & controls

Alternative Surfaces
• Vegetated roofs
•Pervious pavement
• Implement a stormwater management plan (SWMP) that:
• Open grid pavers
- Reduces impervious cover
Nonstructural Measures
- Promotes infiltration
• Rain gardens
- Captures and treats the stormwater runoff from 90% of the average annual rainfall using Best
• Vegetated swales
SSc6.2 Management Practices (BMPs)
• Disconnection from impervious areas REFERENCED STANDARDS: DESIGN
Stormwater Design: • BMPs treating runoff must be capable of removing 80% of average post-development Total
• Pervious pavement None • Owner
Quality Control Suspended Solids (TSS) if:
• Usually less expensive measures CALCULATIONS: • Architect
1 1 1 - Designed in accordance w/ state or local standards and specs
Structural Measures • Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction, • Civil Engineer
Limit disruption and pollution OR
• Rainwater cisterns 2009 Edition • Landscape Architect
of natural water flows by - Infield performance monitoring data demonstrates compliance
• Manhole treatment devices • Depends on available data and preference of civil engineer • Plumbing Engineer
managing stormwater runoff EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE:
• Pond
• None established for this credit
• Preferred on urban or constrained sites
• May apply for EP by documenting a comprehensive approach to capture and treat stormwater
Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
runoff and demonstrating performance above credit requirements.
Only 1 EP available for SSc6.1 and SSc6.2
Identify & describe Best Management Practices (BMPs)
& percent of annual rainfall volume treated by BMPs
• Non-structural controls
• Structural controls – list & describe each measure & percent of pollutant removal

• Use materials with higher solar reflectance properties
• Provide shaded areas
• Reduce hardscape areas
OPTION 1: Use any combination for 50% of the site hardscape: REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Use high reflectance materials for hardscape
• provide shade from existing tree canopy or within 5 years of landscape installation • ASTM E408-71(1996)e1, Standard Test Methods for Total Normal Emittance
• Provide shade from structures covered by solar panels that produce energy of Surfaces Using Inspection Meter Techniques
Attach drawings to show defined site areas, building footprint, hardscape, landscape plans
• Provide shade from architectural devices or structures that have a SRI of at least 29 • ASTM C1371-04a, Standard Test Method for Determination of Emittance of
SSc7.1 (including shading)
• Use hardscape materials with an SRI =/> 29 Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emissometers
Heat Island Effect - Nonroof • Identify paving materials, shaded parking, and/or underground or covered parking CONSTRUCTION
• Use open grid pavement system (50% minimum pervious) • ASTM E903-96, Standard Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance and
OPTION 1. • Architect
OR Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres
1 1 1 Reduce heat islands to • Indicate SRI value for each paving material installed • Civil Engineer
OPTION2: Place a minimum 50% of parking spaces under cover; any roof to shade or cover parking • ASTM E1918-97, Standard Test Method for Measuring Solar Reflectance of
minimize impacts on • Select paving materials from standard list of reflective materials and/or enter values into Paving • Landscape Architect
to have an SRI =/> 29, be a vegetated green roof or covered by solar panels Horizontal and Low Sloped Surfaces in the Field
microclimates and human and Materials Table Calculator • Contractor
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: • ASTM C1549-04, Standard Test Method for Determination of Solar
wildlife habitats • Enter respective parking area & total calculations
• 100% of nonroof impervious surfaces have high albedo or open grid paving or will be shaded Reflectance Near Ambient Temperatures Using a Portable Solar Reflectometer
• Enter hardscape area expected to be shaded within 5 years
within 5 years CALCULATIONS:
OPTION 2.
OR Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction,
• Verify the roof material covering for shaded parking has an SRI ≥29, PV’s or green roof
• 100% of on-site parking is located under cover 2009 Edition
• Calculate total number of parking
spaces and those under cover
• Calculate percentage
Narrative for any special circumstances

• ASTM E1980-01, Standard Practice for Calculating Solar Reflectance Index of
Horizontal and Low Sloped Opaque Surfaces
• ASTM E408-71(1996)e1, Standard Test Methods for Total Normal Emittance
of Surfaces Using Inspection Meter Techniques
OPTION 1: Use roofing materials with a solar reflectance Index (SRI) for 75% of the roof areas equal • ASTM E903-96, Standard Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance and
• High reflectance materials
to or greater than SRI 78 for low sloped roof (<2:12) or SRI 29 for steep sloped roof (>2:12) Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres
SSc7.2 • Roof coatings can contribute
OR • ASTM E1918-97, Standard Test Method for Measuring Solar Reflectance of DESIGN
Heat Island Effect - Roof • Vegetated roofs
OPTION 2: Install a vegetated roof for 50% of the roof area Horizontal and Low Sloped Surfaces in the Field • Architect
• Combination of high reflectance materials and vegetated roofs
OR • ASTM C1371-04a, Standard Test Method for Determination of Emittance of • Civil Engineer
1 1 1 Reduce heat islands to SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
OPTION 3 Install high albedo and vegetated roof surfaces that in combination meet the following: Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emissometers • Landscape Architect
minimize impacts on • Prepare roof drawings to show that total roof area and the areas of reflective materials or
Area Roof Meeting Minimum SRI/0.75 + Area Vegetated Roof/0.5 is equal to or greater than Total • ASTM C1549-04, Standard Test Method for Determination of Solar • Mechanical Engineer
microclimates and human and vegetated roof systems
Roof Area Reflectance Near Ambient Temperatures Using a Portable Solar Reflectometer • Ecologist
wildlife habitats • List the roofing products, reflectance percentages, SRI values and slopes; retain product
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: CALCULATIONS:
specifications
100% vegetated roof (less area of mechanical equipment, solar panels and skylights) Obtain roofing material s SRI value and complete the following:
• Narrative for special circumstances
STEP 1. Determine the total roof surface area
STEP 2. Determine the area of roof covered by mechanical equipment, solar
energy panels, skylights and appurtenances and deduct from the total roof
area
STEP 3. Determine whether the areas of qualifying reflective and vegetated
INTERIOR BUILDING LIGHTING
OPTION 1: Reduce input power all nonemergency interior luminaires with a direct line of sight to
any openings in the envelope by 50% between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., or shut off
OR OPTION 2: All openings in the envelope with a direct line of sight must have shielding
between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NC, SCHOOLS & CS
• Light areas only as required for safety and comfort. Exterior lighting power densities shall not
exceed those specified inASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 with Addenda 1. Lighting controls for all
exterior lighting shall comply with section 9.4.1.3 of ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007, without
amendments. Classify the project under one of the LZ zones as defined in IESNA RP-33 STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
SSc8 • LZ1: Dark [max. 0.01 fc hor&vert at boundary and beyond boundary; max. 0% @ 90d] (rural, parks, • Utilize indirect interior lighting or automated non-emergency lighting shutoff controls
Light Pollution Reduction forest) • Adopt site lighting criteria to maintain safety levels & avoid off-site lighting & night sky pollution REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• LZ2: Low [max. 0.10 fc hor&vert at boundary andmax 0.01 hor. 10' beyond boundary; max. 2% @ • Minimize site lighting where possible & model site lighting w/ computer model ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low
Minimize light trespass from 90d] (residential) • Use full cutoff luminaires, low reflectance surfaces and low angle spotlights Rise Residential Lighting, Section 9 (without amendments) DESIGN
the building and site, reduce • LZ3: Medium [max. 0.20 fc hor&vert at boundary andmax 0.01 hor. 15' beyond boundary; max. 5% SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: CALCULATIONS: • Architect
sky glow to increase night sky @ 90d] (commercial, industrial and hd residential) INTERIOR BUILDING LIGHTING INTERIOR BUILDING LIGHTING • Civil Engineer
1 1 1
access, improve night time • LZ4: High [max. 0.60 fc hor&vert at boundary andmax 0.01 hor. 15' beyond boundary; max. 10% @ • Drawings showing locations of automatic controls None • Electrical Engineer
visibility through glare 90d] (high activity commercial districts) • Drawings of shading devices that block 90% of the lighting EXTERIOR LIGHTING • Landscape Architect
reduction and reduce LZ2, 3 and 4: for site boundaries that abut public rights-of-way, light trespass requirements may EXTERIOR LIGHTING • Calculate the exterior lighting power density, per the referenced standard, • Lighting Engineer
development impact from be met relative to the curb line instead of the site boundary • Determine zone classification and determine if less than allowable densities
lighting on nocturnal LZ 4: to be LZ4, the area must be so designated by an organization with local jurisdiction, such as • Collect manufacturer's lamp data • Use lighting software to determine compliance with appropriate LZ zone
environments the local zoning authority • Prepare description of light trespass analysis procedure
SCHOOLS (Sports Field) • Develop photometric site plan of parking areas that includes footcandle summary for light ratio
• All trespass calculations must be submitted for 2 conditions: (1) with the sports lighting turned off
and all other site lighting turned on, the light trespass requirements are as stated above, and (2)
with just the sports lighting turned on, the light trespass requirements for horizontal and vertical
footcandles (fc) may be increased to the following illuminance levels:
• LZ1: 0.10 fc at boundary dropping to 0.01 within 10' of boundary
C&S: Projects that require automatic controls for 100% of the tenant space
CS Tenant design & construction guidelines must include:
Publish an illustrated document that provides tenants with design & construction information: - Reduced water use
SSc9 • Description of sustainable features in core & shell project & goals of project, including those for - Optimize energy performance (lighting power & controls, HVAC)
Tenant Design and tenant spaces - Energy use & metering & Commissioning
Construction Guidelines • Information on LEED for Interior Design & Construction (ID&C) & how the CS building contributes - Measurement & verification
REFERENCED STANDARDS: DESIGN
to achieving these credits - Ventilation & outdoor air delivery
None • Owner
NA NA 1 Educate tenants about • Recommendations, including examples, for sustainable strategies, materials, products & services - Construction indoor air quality management
CALCULATIONS: • Architect
implementing sustainable • Information enabling tenants to coordinate space design & construction with core & shell building - Indoor chemical & pollutant source control & ETS
None • Design Team
design and construction systems & specific applicable ID&C credits: - Controllability of systems
features in their tenant – Water use reduction - Thermal comfort
improvement build out – Optimize energy performance - Daylighting & views
– Energy use & metering - Recommendation for sustainable strategies, products, materials
– Measurement & verification SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Retain copy of the tenant design and construction guidelines

SCHOOLS
• Project must achieve at least 4 of 7 credits: STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
1. SS-Credit 1: Site Selection • Master plan should include:
2. SS Credit 5.1: Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat - Community centers
SSc9 3. SS Credit 5.2: Site Development – Maximize Open Space - Fields
Site Master Plan 4. SS Credit 6.1: Stormwater Design – Quantity Control - Libraries
REFERENCED STANDARDS: DESIGN
5. SS Credit 6.2: Stormwater Design – Quality Control - Parks
None • Owner
NA 1 NA Ensure environmental site 6. SS Credit 7.1: Heat Island Effect – Nonroof - Wetlands
CALCULATIONS: • Architect
issues included in initial plan 7. SS Credit 8: Light Pollution Reduction • Work with community & school board
Refer calculations for SSc1; SSc5.1; SSc5.2; SSc5.2; SSc6.1; SSc6.2; SSc7.1; SSc8 • Design Team
are carried forward in future • Achieved credits required to be recalculated using master plan • Consider enrollment & growth/ decline projections
development • Site Master Plan developed in collaboration with the school board SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
- Previous sustainable measured should be considered in Plan • Prepare description of the process by which the site master plan was developed in collaboration
- Must include current construction activity plus future construction that with the school board
affects site • Retain copy of site master plan and verification of approval
- Must also include parking, paving & utilities
SCHOOLS
OPTION 1:
• In collaboration with the school board, ensure 3 of the following spaces are included and
available for shared use:
– Auditorium
– Gymnasium
– Cafeteria/cafetorium
–1 or more classrooms
– Playing fields
– Joint parking
• Provide separate entry for spaces intended for joint use
– Can be from a school lobby or corridor accessible after normal business hours and with toilets
available
OR
OPTION 2:
• In collaboration w/ school board, engage in a contract with community or other organizations to
• Check with schools and other organizations to pool money and offer assistance
provide at least 2 dedicated use spaces in the building:
• Study security measures to implement
– Commercial office
SSc10 – Health clinic
OPTION 1.
Joint Use of Facilities – Community service centers (state, city or county offices) REFERENCED STANDARDS: DESIGN
• List shared spaces
– Police offices None • Design Team
NA 1 NA • Depict doors or security gates and restrooms on drawings
Make the school a more – Library or media center CALCULATIONS: • Community
• Retain evidence of communications and public notifications
integrated part of the – Parking lot None Members
OPTION 2.
community – One or more commercial sector businesses
• List dedicated use spaces
• Provide separate entry for spaces intended for dedicated use
• Depict doors or security gates & restrooms on drawings
– Can be from a school lobby or corridor accessible after normal business hours and with toilets
• Retain copy of joint use contract or agreement
available
• Develop drawing showing pedestrian access
OR
OPTION 3:
• In collaboration w/ school board, ensure that at least 2 of the following 6 spaces that are owned
by other organizations/agencies are accessible to students:
– Auditorium
– Gymnasium
– Cafeteria/cafetorium
–1 or more classrooms
– Playing fields
– Joint parking
• Provide direct pedestrian access to these spaces from the school
• Provide signed agreements with other organizations or agencies stipulating how spaces will be
shared
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE
Meet requirements of 2 of the 3 options

10 11 10 WATER EFFICIENCY (WE)
STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION: • The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 (and as amended)
• Establish baseline water use • The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005
• Based on estimated occupant usage • International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
• Include both flush & flow fixtures ( water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, kitchen sink Publication/American National Standards Institute IAPMO/ANSI UPC 1-2006,
faucets and pre-rinse spray valves) Uniform Plumbing Code 206, Section 402.0, Water Conserving Fixtures and
WEp1
• Consider rainwater harvesting Fittings
Water Use Reduction
• Consider graywater recycling • International Code Council, International Plumbing Code 2006, Section 604,
DESIGN
• Use non-water toilets and urinals Design of Building Water Distribution System
Increase water efficiency • Owner
0 0 0 Use 20% less water than the water use baseline for the building, excluding irrigation • Use flow restrictors and reduced aerators CALCULATIONS:
within buildings to reduce the • Architect
• Use automatic sensors • Calculate FTE and usage based on women & men at 3 uses per day; split FTE
burden on municipal water • Plumbing Engineer
• Use WaterSense labeled products 50% women & 50% men
supply and wastewater
• Some water saving technologies affect energy performance and require commissioning • Calculate baseline case using baseline fixture rates
systems
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: - water closets = 1.6 gpf
• Determine type and number of occupants - Urinals = 1.0 gpf
• Retain fixture manufacturer's data - lavatory and sink faucets = 2.2 gpm
• List plumbing fixtures by usage groups, if applicable - showerheads = 2.5 gpm
• Define any usage groups • Calculate design case using water efficient fixture rates
• Calculate % reduction = 1 - (design case / baseline case)

OPTION 1: Reduce by 50% (2 points) • Plan & design site considering water use
Reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 50% from a calculated midsummer baseline - Plan water use zones
case, using any combination of: - Consider shading & heat island reduction
• Plant species, density and microclimate factor • Limit use of turf grass for functional benefits (i.e. recreation)
• Irrigation efficiency • Analyze soil & amend accordingly for appropriate plant material
WEc1
• Use of captured rainwater • Consider native or adaptive plants to reduce or eliminate irrigation REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Water Efficient Landscaping
• Use of recycled wastewater - Consider mature size, form & growth rates None DESIGN
• Use of water treated and conveyed by public agency - Avoid monocultures (single species) or excessive number of species CALCULATIONS: • Owner
Limit or eliminate the use of
OR - Select species requiring little or no fertilization Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction, • Architect
2,4 2,4 2,4 potable water or other natural
OPTION 2: NO potable water use (4 points) - Consider species for integrated pest management 2009 Edition • Civil Engineer
surface or subsurface water
Meet the requirements for Option 1 • Effective & efficient irrigation & controls • Create baseline case • Landscape Architect
resources on or near the
AND - Consider drip & subsurface irrigation & smart irrigation controls (computer, satellite, sensors) • Create design case • Mechanical Engineer
project site for landscape
PATH 1. Use only captured rainwater, recycled wastewater, recycled graywater or water treated - Keep water away from buildings & air intakes • Calculate % reduction in total irrigation water use
irrigation
and conveyed by public agency specifically for nonpotable uses for irrigation • Mulch landscaped areas
OR - Conserves moisture
PATH 2. Install landscaping that does not require permanent irrigation systems. Temporary SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
irrigation systems used for plant establishment are allowed only if removed within a period not to • Perform calculations of the baseline and design case to show the % reduction in water demand
exceed 18 months of installation and report what portion of irrigation will come from each nonpotable source, if any
• Prepare a landscape plan showing a planting schedule and irritation system
• The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 (and as amended)
OPTION 1: REDUCE potable water use for the building sewage conveyance by 50% through the • Include only flush fixtures (water closets & urinals)
• The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005
use of: Consider:
• International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
• Water conserving flush fixtures • water efficient water closets and urinals
Publication/American National Standards Institute IAPMO/ANSI UPC 1-2006,
WEc2 • Use of nonpotable water • Use non-water water closets and urinals
Uniform Plumbing Code 206, Section 402.0, Water Conserving Fixtures and DESIGN
Innovative Wastewater - captured rainwater • rainwater harvesting
Fittings • Owner
Technologies - recycled wastewater • graywater recycling
• International Code Council, International Plumbing Code 2006, Section 604, • Architect
- water treated and conveyed by public agency • On-site wastewater treatment
2 2 2 Design of Building Water Distribution System • Civil Engineer
Reduce wastewater OR - Constructed wetlands
CALCULATIONS: • Landscape Architect
generation and potable water OPTION 2: TREAT 50% of wastewater on-site to tertiary standards - Mechanical recirculating sand filters
• Calculate FTE and usage based on women & men at 3 uses per day; split FTE • Mechanical Engineer
demand while increasing the • Must use or infiltrate treated water on-site - Anaerobic biological treatment reactors
50% women & 50% men • Plumbing Engineer
local aquifer recharge EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
• Calculate baseline case using baseline fixture rates
100% reduction in potable water use • Determine type and number of occupants
- water closets = 1.6 gpf
OR • Retain fixture manufacturer's data
- Urinals = 1.0 gpf
100% reduction of on-site treatment and reuse • Compile information about system schematics and capacity of any rainwater or graywater
• Calculate design case using water efficient fixture rates
systems

10 11 10 WATER EFFICIENCY (WE)
STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION: • The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 (and as amended)
• Establish baseline water use • The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005
• Based on estimated occupant usage • International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
• Include both flush & flow fixtures ( water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, kitchen sink Publication/American National Standards Institute IAPMO/ANSI UPC 1-2006,
Use less water than the water use baseline for the building, excluding irrigation, for the following faucets and pre-rinse spray valves) Uniform Plumbing Code 206, Section 402.0, Water Conserving Fixtures and
WEc3
percentages: • Consider rainwater harvesting Fittings
Water Use Reduction
• 30% = 2 points • Consider graywater recycling • International Code Council, International Plumbing Code 2006, Section 604,
DESIGN
• 35% = 3 points • Use non-water toilets and urinals Design of Building Water Distribution System
Further increase water • Owner
2,4 2,4 2,4 • 40% = 4 points • Use flow restrictors and reduced aerators CALCULATIONS:
efficiency within buildings to • Architect
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: • Use automatic sensors • Calculate FTE and usage based on women & men at 3 uses per day; split FTE
reduce the burden on • Plumbing Engineer
• 45% reduction in projected potable water use • Use WaterSense labeled products 50% women & 50% men
municipal water supply and
• Water efficient dishwashers, laundry machines and other water consuming fixtures not include in • Some water saving technologies affect energy performance and require commissioning • Calculate baseline case using baseline fixture rates
wastewater systems
the credit calculations may be included in EP calculations SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: - water closets = 1.6 gpf
• Determine type and number of occupants - Urinals = 1.0 gpf
• Retain fixture manufacturer's data - lavatory and sink faucets = 2.2 gpm
• List plumbing fixtures by usage groups, if applicable - showerheads = 2.5 gpm
• Define any usage groups • Calculate design case using water efficient fixture rates
SCHOOLS
To receive credit , buildings must have the following:
• NO refrigeration equipment using once-through cooling with potable water
WEc4 • Addresses water use in dishwashers, clothes washers, ice machines and other equipment not
• NO garbage disposals
Process Water Use Reduction included in other WE credits or regulated by EPAct, DOE and plumbing codes REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• All appliances within at least 4 equipment types where water use is at or below levels listed:
• Assess all processes that use water to identify opportunities for selecting high efficiency None
- clothes washers: 7.5gal/cf/cycle DESIGN
Maximize water efficiency equipment CALCULATIONS:
NA 1 NA - dishwashers with racks: 1.0 gal/rack • Owner
within buildings to reduce the SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • None if in compliance with baseline established in the credit requirements
- ice machines: lbs/day >175=20 gal/100 lbs & no water cooled machines; lbs/day <175=30 gal/100 • Architect
burden on municipal water • Retain documents showing the manufacturer, model and water consumption rates of each • If not in compliance, establish new baseline and demonstrate the equipment
lbs & no water cooled machines
supply and wastewater appliance reduces process water use by 20%
- food steamers: 2 gal/hr & boilerless steamers only
systems • Assemble information about the baseline water use based on industry standards or benchmarks
- prerinse spray valves: 1.4 gal/min
for any equipment not listed in the credit requirements
40% reduction in projected process water use

35 33 37 ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE (EA)
• Designate COMMISSIONING AUTHORITY (CxA)
- Experienced as CxA on 2 projects
- Reports directly to owner
- Independent of project’s design & CM team, although may be employee of those firms, owner or
consultant
-- Exception: On projects <50,000 sf. CxA may be qualified member of design or CM team
• Owner to document OWNER'S PROJECT REQUIREMENTS (OPR)
- Owner & user requirements
- Environmental and sustainability goals
- Energy efficiency goals
• Owner to seek out qualified CxA to lead Cx process
- Indoor environmental quality requirements
- Documented CxA experience on 2 or more building projects
- Equipment and systems expectations
- Independent of project design & CM, but can be employees of those firms
- Building occupant and O&M personnel requirements
- CxA to report directly to Owner
EAp1 • Design team to develop BASIS of DESIGN (BOD)
- Can be qualified member of design team if <50,000 SF
Fundamental Commissioning - Include primary design assumptions
• Consider including other systems:
of Building Energy Systems - Applicable codes & standards CONSTRUCTION
- Water using systems
- Describe performance criteria for commissioned systems • Owner
- Building envelope REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Verify that the project's • CxA to REVIEW OPR & BOD • Users
- Acoustics None
0 0 0 energy related systems are - for clarity & completeness • O&M staff
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: CALCULATIONS:
installed, calibrated and • Develop & implement COMMISSIONING (Cx) PLAN • Design Team
• Include name & company of CxA None
perform according to the - Cx program overview (goals, project info, systems Cx’d) • CxA
• Check off requirements met (all five required)
owner's project requirements - Cx Team members, roles & responsibilities • Contractor
- OPR & BOD
basis of design and the - Cx process activities & schedule
- Cx in Construction Documents
construction documents • Develop & incorporate Cx REQUIREMENTS INTO CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS (CDs)
- Cx Plan
- Plans & specifications clarifying contractor responsibilities
- Verify installation & performance of systems
• VERIFY INSTALLATION & PERFORMANCE of commissioned systems:
- Completed Cx Report
1. HVAC&R and related controls
• Required narrative describing systems commissioned and results
2. Lighting & daylighting controls
• Additional narrative if alternative approach used
3. Domestic hot water systems
4. Renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, etc.)
- Prefunctional checklists & inspections
- Functional performance testing
• CxA to complete SUMMARY Cx REPORT
- Summary of process & results
- History of deficiencies & outstanding items
- Performance test results & evaluation
- Confirmation by CxA that requirements are met
SCHOOLS must establish energy goal using EPAs TARGET FINDER rating tool
NC, SCHOOLS & CS
OPTION 1: WHOLE BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATION
• 10% better for new buildings; 5% for existing building renovation
- Calculate baseline building performance rating from ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007,
Appendix G
• Comply w/ mandatory provisions (5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9.4, 10.4)
• Include all energy costs associated with building project
• Default process energy cost is 25% of total energy cost STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
• Process energy is from computers, elevators, equip., kitchen cooking & refrigeration, laundry, Design building envelope, HVAC, lighting & other systems to maximize performance
EAp2 exempt lighting (medical) • ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007, Appendix G REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Minimum Energy • Regulated (non-process) energy includes HVAC, all lighting (int./ext., parking lot & garage, • Energy simulation software packages include: • ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Appendix G
Performance grounds), water heating - DOE-2 • ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004
• Process loads must be identical for baseline & design loads unless when doing exceptional calcs. - EnergyPlus • ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings 2006
Establish the minimum level OR • California T-24 2005 or 2008, Part 6 for California projects • ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small
DESIGN
0 0 0 of energy efficiency for the OPTION 2: PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: Warehouses and Self Storage Buildings 2008
• Design Team
proposed building and PATH 1. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004 • Determine Option used • Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings
systems to reduce - Office occupancies less than 20,000 sf • Determine climate zone for project location • Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide
environmental & economic PATH 2. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings 2006 • Calculate energy use by type CALCULATIONS:
impacts associated with - Retail occupancies less than 20,000 sf • Maintain list of energy uses for project bldg. (baseline & design cases) Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction,
excessive energy use PATH 3. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Warehouses and Self Storage Buildings • If using computer energy simulation, retain final report 2009 Edition
2008 • If using prescriptive paths, assemble documentation
- Warehouse or self-storage occupancies less than 50,000 sf • Narrative(s) for any special circumstances
SCHOOLS. Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings
- Comply w/criteria for climate zone
- For projects less than 200,000 sf
OR
OPTION 3: PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH. Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide
- Only for buildings less than 100,000 sf
- Comply w/ Section 1: Design Process Strategies, & Section 2: Core Performance Requirements
- Health care, warehouse and laboratory projects are ineligible

• For new buildings:
- Standard practice does not use CFC refrigerants for new HVAC&R equipment & fire suppressant
systems in the base buildings
• When reusing existing HVAC systems, or served by
existing central plant:
- Replace or retrofit any CFC based refrigerants in HVAC&R
equipment & fire suppressant systems in the base buildings
• ZERO use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) based refrigerants in new base building HVAC&R systems.
- If building is connected to existing chilled water system, it must be CFC-free or have planned
EAp3 • When reusing existing base building HVAC equipment, complete a comprehensive CFC phaseout
phase out within 5 years. REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Fundamental Refrigerant conversion prior to project completion
- Alternative compliance for buildings connected to chilled water system, if economic analysis U.S. EPA Clean Air Act, Title VI, Section 608, Compliance with the Section 608 DESIGN
Management - Phase-out plans extending beyond the project completion date will be considered on their merits
0 0 0 shows replacement or conversion not feasible Refrigerant Recycling Rule • Owner
- Existing small HVAC units (defined as containing less than 0.5 pounds of refrigerant) and other
- Not feasible if simple payback > 10 years (as determined by 3rd party) CALCULATIONS: • Mechanical Engineer
Reduce stratospheric ozone equipment such as standard refrigerators and water coolers and any other equipment that
- Reduce annual leakage of CFC based refrigerants to 5% or None
depletion contains less than 0.5 pounds of refrigerant are not considered part of the base building system
less (EPA Clean Air Act, Title VI, Rule 608)
and are not subject to the requirements of this prerequisite.
- Choose refrigerants with short environmental Lifetimes, small ozone depleting potential & small
global warming potential values
• Check off compliance path taken
• Narrative describing CFC phase out plan, if applicable
- Include dates & refrigerant quantities as % of overall equipment
• Collect manufacturer's documentation showing type of refrigerant used by base building’s
HVAC&R systems
OPTION 1: WHOLE BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATION (NC & Schools: 1-19 pts.; CS: 3-21 pts)
• Demonstrate % improvement over baseline building performance
- Calculate baseline building performance rating from ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007
Appendix G
• Comply w/ mandatory provisions (5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9.4, 10.4)
• Include all energy costs associated with building project
• Default process energy cost is 25% of total energy cost
• Process energy is from computers, elevators, equip., kitchen cooking & refrigeration, laundry,
exempt lighting (medical)
• Regulated (non-process) energy includes HVAC, all lighting (interior/exterior, parking lot & garage,
grounds), water heating
• Process loads must be identical for baseline & design loads
- In California, use Title 24-2005, Part 6
SCHOOLS must establish energy goal using EPA’s TARGET FINDER rating tool
OR STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION: REFERENCED STANDARDS:
OPTION 2: PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH. (1 pt.) ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide • Design building envelope, HVAC, lighting & other systems to maximize performance • ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Appendix G
PATH 1. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004 • Whole Building Energy Simulation per ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007, Appendix G • ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004
- Office occupancies less than 20,000 sf - DOE-2 • ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings 2006
EAc1 PATH 2. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings 2006 - EnergyPlus • ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small
Optimize Energy Performance - Retail occupancies less than 20,000 sf • 4 strategies can increase energy performance: Warehouses and Self Storage Buildings 2008
DESIGN
PATH 3. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Warehouses and Self Storage Buildings - Reduce demand • Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings
• Architect
Achieve increasing levels of 2008 - Harvest free energy by using site resources • Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide
• Mechanical Engineer
1,19 1,19 3,21 energy performance beyond - Warehouse or self-storage occupancies less than 50,000 sf - Increase building and building systems efficiency CALCULATIONS:
• CxA
prerequisite standard to SCHOOLS. Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings - Recover waste energy • Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction,
• Energy Analyst
reduce environmental & - Comply w/criteria for climate zone • Use appropriate Prescriptive Compliance Path 2009 Edition
• LEED Consultant
economic impacts associated - For projects less than 200,000 sf • California T-24 2005 or 2008, Part 6 • % Improvement = 100 x [1- (Proposed Building Performance / Baseline
with excessive energy use OR SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: Building Performance)]
OPTION 3: PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH (1-3 pt) Advanced Buildings Core Perf. Guide • OPTION 1. Whole Bldg. Energy Simulation • For projects that are a combination of renovated and new construction, use
- Only for buildings less than 100,000 sf - Confirm that energy simulation software meets sections of ASHRAE 90.1-2007 or CA T-24 2005 the following equation to determine minimum energy cost savings % for each
- Comply w/ Section 1: Design Process Strategies, & Section 2: Core Performance Requirements - Modeling requirements point threshold for each line of the table:
1 Point. Office, school, public assembly and retail projects <100,000 sq. ft. must comply w/ • Check off compliance method used Target Percent = (Existing SF/Total SF) x Existing % + (New SF/Total SF) x New %
Sections 1 & 2 of Core Performance Guide
- Other project types <100,000 sq. ft. implement basic requirements of the Core Performance
Guide
- Health care, warehouse and laboratory projects are ineligible
Up to 2 additional Points. available implementing Section 3 strategies:
- Enhanced Performance (1 point available for every 3 strategies)
- Cannot include strategies addressed in other LEED credits: 3.1, 3.8, 3.13
PERCENT IMPROVEMENT POINTS:
Minimum12% new buildings & 8 % existing buildings = 1 point NC & Schools and 3 points CS
With incremental increases of 2% and 1 point to achieve a maximum 48% new buildings & 44 %
existing buildings = 19 points NC & Schools and 21 points CS
OPTION 1
• 50% improvement for new buildings


• Assess the project for on-site renewable energy potential and consider:
- Photovoltaic or solar thermal
- Geothermal heating or electric
• Use on-site renewable energy systems to offset building energy cost - Wind energy
• Calculate % of annual energy produced by renewable systems compared with building annual - Low impact hydroelectric power system
energy cost - Wave & tidal power
• Determine estimated energy use REFERENCED STANDARDS:
- Biofuel based electric:
OPTION 1: ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except
-- Untreated wood waste, including mill residues
Use the building annual energy cost from EA Credit 1 Low Rise Residential
-- Agricultural crops or waste
OR CALCULATIONS:
-- Animal waste or other organic waste
OPTION 2: OPTION 1.
-- Landfill gas (methane)
EAc2 Model results from EAc1
Use the Department of Energy (DOE) Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) • Take advantage of net metering with the local utility
On-Site Renewable Energy
database OR DESIGN
• Does not include
PERCENTAGE RENEWABLE ENERGY: OPTION 2. • Owner
- Passive solar
Encourage and recognize DOE CBECS database • Architect
NC & SCHOOLS - Daylighting
1,7 1,7 4 increasing levels of on-site • Calculate % of annual energy produced by renewable systems compared with • Electrical Engineer
• 1% = 1 point - Geo-exchange (ground source heat pumps)
renewable energy self-supply building annual energy cost • Mechanical Engineer
• 3% = 2 points • Energy from bio-fuels are not eligible if:
to reduce environmental and • Determine estimated energy use: • Plumbing Engineer
• 5% = 3 points - Combustion of municipal solid waste
economic impacts associated - Default Electrical Costs = project area (sf) x electrical intensity budget (kWh/sf- • Utility providers
• 7% = 4 points - Forestry biomass waste other than mill residue
with fossil fuel energy use yr) x avg. energy cost by state (kWh)
• 9% = 5 points - Wood coated with paints, plastics or formica
- Default Fuel Costs = project area (sf) x non-electrical fuel intensity budget
•11% = 6 points - Treated woods containing halogens, chlorine or halide
(kBtu/sf-yr) x avg. energy cost by state (kBtu)
• 13% = 7 points compounds, chromated copper arsenate or arsenic (1% max.)
- Total Annual Energy Costs = Default Electrical Costs + Default Fuel Costs
CS SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
- Total Annual Energy Costs = Default Electrical Costs + Default Fuel Costs
• 1% = 4 points • Check off method for determining annual energy
- Points earned = Total Annual Energy Costs x % renewable energy contributed
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: OPTION 1. Model results from EA c1
• NC & SCHOOLS: 15% of annual building energy cost supplied by on-site renewable resources OPTION 2. Use CBECS database
• CS: 5% of annual building energy cost supplied by on-site renewable resources • Document on-site renewable source types, total annual energy generated & backup energy
sources
• Calculated energy generated from each on-site renewable energy source
• Maintain documentation regarding incentives provided
• Narrative describing renewable system, calculation method & factors influencing performance
• Designate independent CxA before start of CD’s STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:

• CxA to conduct Cx design review of OPR, BOD and design documents (Cx systems) prior to 50% • Owners Project Requirements (OPR):
CD’s - Owner and User requirements
- Verify that OPRs are addressed adequately in BOD & CDs - Environmental and Sustainability Goals
- Back check in subsequent design submittal - Energy Efficiency Goals
• CxA to review contractor submittals for Cx systems - Indoor Environmental Quality Requirements
- Check for conformance with OPR & BOD - Equipment and Systems Expectations
EAc3 - Make sure submittals facilitate performance testing - Building Occupant and O&M Personnel Expectations
Enhanced Commissioning - Concurrent with A&E submittal review, but does not alter design team’s role in submittal review • Commissioning Plan
CONSTRUCTION
• Develop Systems Manual operation info for future op staff - General Project Information
• Owner
Begin the commissioning - Final versions of OPR & BOD - Commissioning Goals REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Users
process early in the design - System single line diagrams - Systems to be Commissioned None
2 2 2 • O&M staff
process and execute - As-built sequence of operations, control drawings & original setpoints - Commissioning Team Information CALCULATIONS:
• Design Team
additional - Operating instructions for integrated building systems - Commissioning Process – Activities, Schedule and Responsibilities None
• CxA
activities after systems - Recommended Schedules for maintenance & retesting of Cx systems & for calibrating sensors & SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
• Contractor
performance verification is actuators • Include name & company of independent CxA
completed - Blank test forms for future retesting from original Cx Plan • Check off additional requirements met (all 6 required):
• Verify training requirements are completed for OP staff 1. Independent CxA designated before CDs
• CxA to review building operation within 10 months of substantial completion (have contract in 2. CxA review of OPR, BOD & CDs prior to 50% CDs
place) 3. CxA review of submittals for commissioned systems
- Include plan for resolving outstanding Cx related issues 4. Systems Manual prepared
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: 5. Verify training of building occupants of O&M of Cx systems
NC, SCHOOLS & CS. Conduct comprehensive envelope commissioning demonstrating the 6. CxA review of building operations within 10 months of occupancy
standards and protocol by which the envelope was commissioned • Narrative describing enhanced Cx processes employed by project
CS. Requires both Fundamental and Enhanced Commissioning for all tenant spaces

REFERENCED STANDARDS: None
CALCULATIONS:
OPTION 1.
None
OPTION 2.
• The base building HVAC&R equipment shall comply with the following
formula which sets a maximum threshold for the combined contributions to
STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION: ozone depletion and global warming potential: LCGWP + LCODP x 105 ≤ 100
OPTION 1. • LCODP = [ODPr x (Lr x Life +Mr) x Rc]/Life
• Design and operate the facility without mechanical cooling and refrigeration equipment • LCGWP = [GWPr x (Lr x Life +Mr) x Rc]/Life
OR • LCODP: Lifecycle Ozone Depletion Potential (lbCFC11/Ton-Year)
OPTION 2. • LCGWP: Lifecycle Direct Global Warming Potential (lbCO2/Ton-Year)
EAc4
OPTION 1: • Where mechanical cooling is used, utilize base building HVAC and refrigeration systems with • GWPr: Global Warming Potential of Refrigerant (0 to 12,000 lbCO2/lbr)
Enhanced Refrigerant
Do not use refrigerants zero or minimal ozone depletion and global warming potential • ODPr: Ozone Depletion Potential of Refrigerant (0 to 0.2 lbCFC11/lbr)
Management
OR • Select HVAC&R equipment with efficient refrigerant charge and increased equipment life • Lr: Refrigerant Leakage Rate (0.5% to 2.0%; default of 2% unless
OPTION 2: • Maintain equipment to prevent leakage of refrigerant to the atmosphere otherwise demonstrated)
Reduce ozone depletion and DESIGN
2 1 2 • Select refrigerants and HVAC&R that minimize or eliminate the emission of compounds that - Typically lower pressure • Mr: End-of-life Refrigerant Loss (2% to 10%; default of 10% unless
support early compliance with • Mechanical Engineer
contribute to ozone depletion and global warming • Utilize fire suppression systems that do not contain HCFCs or Halons. otherwise demonstrated)
the Montreal Protocol while
AND • Use natural refrigerants (water, CO2, ammonia) • Rc: Refrigerant Charge (0.5 to 5.0 lbs of refrigerant per ton of cooling
minimizing direct
• Do not install fire suppression systems that contain ozone depleting substances SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: capacity)
contributions to climate
- CFCs, HCFCs or Halons • Complete refrigerant impact calculation table • Life: Equipment Life (10 years; default based on equipment type,
change
• Calculations & letter for bldgs w/ exist. chilled water syst. unless otherwise demonstrated)
• Narrative explaining calculations and any special circumstances AND
• Retain manufacturers documentation with type & quantity of refrigerants • For multiple types of equipment, a weighted average of all base
• Manufacturers confirmation of no halons, CFC’s or HCFC’s in fire suppression system building level HVAC&R equipment shall be applied using the following
formula: [ Σ (LCGWP + LCODP x 105) x Qunit ] / Qtotal ≤ 100
Where:
- Qunit = Cooling capacity of an individual HVAC or refrig. unit (Tons)
- Qtotal = Total cooling capacity of all HVAC or refrigeration
- Small HVAC units (containing < 0.5 lbs of refrigerant), and other equipment
such as standard refrigerators, small water coolers, and any other cooling
equipment that contains < 0.5 lbs of refrigerant, are not considered part of the
“base building” system and are not subject to the requirements of this credit
NC & SCHOOLS
Develop and implement a Measurement & Verification (M&V) Plan consistent with:
OPTION 1:
• OPTION D: Calibrated Simulation (Savings Estimation Method 2) as specified in the International
Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Volume III: Concepts and Options for
Determining Energy Savings in New Construction, April, 2003
EAc5
OR
Measurement and Verification STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
OPTION 2:
• OPTION B: IPMVP Energy Conservation Measure Isolation • Develop an M&V Plan to evaluate building and/or system performance
3 2 NA Provide ongoing • Characterize the building and/or energy systems through energy simulation or engineering
OR
accountability of building analysis
OPTION 3: (1 pt) Meet MPR 6 through compliance option 1. Energy and Water Data Release Form.
energy consumption over • Install metering equipment to measure energy use
Projects must register an account in ENERGY STAR's Portfolio Manager tool and share the project
time • Track performance comparing predicted performance to actual performance, by component or
file with the USGBC master account.
OPTIONS 1 & 2. system REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• M&V period ≥ 1 year of post construction occupancy • Evaluate energy efficiency by comparing actual performance to baseline performance International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol, Volume III,
• Provide process for corrective action if results of M&V plan indicate energy savings not achieved • M&V not confined to energy systems EVO 30000.1-2006, Concepts and Options for Determining Energy Savings in
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: • Refer to IPMVP for guidance on M&V strategies New Construction, effective January, 2006 CONSTRUCTION
• NC, SCHOOLS & CS projects pursuing Option 3 in addition to Options 1 or 2 are eligible • Energy Management System (EMS) can help attain M&V CALCULATIONS: • Design Team
CS SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • IPMVP Volume III provides basic formulas as well as quantitative guidelines for
• Check compliance path for determining annual energy error estimation and tolerance for various M&V options
• For EA c5.1 CS projects, in addition to the requirements of EAc5 Options 1 & 2, must also include:
- IPMVP Option D – Calibrated simulation savings estimate • Not applicable to Core & Shell EAc5.2, for which there are no calculations
- Description of infrastructure design
EAc5.1 - IPMVP Option B – Energy conservation measure isolation
- Existing meter locations
Measurement and Verification • Develop IPMVP compliant M&V plan
NA NA 3 - Existing meter specifications
- Base Building • Diagram locations of any meters needed for measurement & update as necessary
-1-line electrical schematics identifying end-use circuits
energy consumption • For CS buildings, decide how tenants will be accountable for their energy use (including use &
- Guidelines for carrying out tenant sub-metering
cost)
OR
• Narrative describing M&V method & process
OPTION 3: Meet MPR 6 through compliance Option 1 ( 1 pt)
CS
EAc5.2 • Include centrally monitored electronic metering network in base building design
Measurement and Verification - Capable expanding to accommodate future tenant submetering as required by LEED ID&C EAc3:
NA NA 3
- Tenant Submetering Measurement & Verification
electricity consumption • Develop tenant measurement & verification (M&V) plan documenting and advising future tenants
• Provide process for corrective action if results of M&V plan indicate energy savings not achieved

• Engage in at least a 2-year renewable energy contract to provide at least 35% of the building’s
electricity from renewable sources, as defined by the Center for Resource Solutions’ Green-e
• Determine the energy needs of the building
Energy product certification requirements
• Investigate opportunities to engage in a green power contract (2 yrs. minimum)
EAc6 • All purchases of green power shall be based on the quantity of energy consumed, not the cost REFERENCED STANDARDS:
- solar, wind, geothermal, biomass or low impact hydro sources
Green Power • School districts can purchase green power on centralized basis & allocate to a specific project Center for Resource Solutions, Green-e Product Certification Requirements
• Green-e certified, or other sources satisfying Green-e program’s technical requirements
• CS building’s electricity defined as use of CS sf defined by BOMA standards (minimum 15%) CALCULATIONS:
- From open market or accredited utility program
Encourage the development • Determine baseline electricity use • Determine baseline energy use using either OPTION 1 or OPTION 2 CONSTRUCTION
2 2 2 - Renewable energy certificates (RECs) if unavailable through utility
and use of grid-source, OPTION 1: OPTION 2 • Owner
- Tradable renewable certificates (TRCs)
renewable energy • annual electricity use from EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance • Use default data from CBECS to determine Default Annual Electrical
- Green tags and other forms of green power
technologies on a net zero OR consumption
pollution basis OPTION 2: • Required Green-e Power = Default x 0.35 x 2 years
• Sign a 2 year contract for the purchase of renewable energy certified by Green-e, or equivalent
• Green power, based on default electricity consumption –DOE CBECS database
• For a campus project, where the certified renewable energy is purchased by others, maintain
documentation that renewable energy was obtained on behalf of the project
Provide 70% of electricity from renewable sources

14 13 13 MATERIALS AND RESOURCES (MR)

• Coordinate with anticipated collection services for size and functionality of recycling areas
• Consider:
- Cardboard balers
Provide easily accessible dedicated area for entire building for collection & storage of materials for - Aluminum can crushers
MRp1 recycling - Recycling chutes
Storage and Collection of - For non-hazardous materials • Several recycling collection points:
Recyclables • Include (at a minimum): - Break rooms, individual floor areas REFERENCED STANDARDS:
DESIGN
- Paper - Open office areas None
0 0 0 • Owner
Facilitate the reduction of - Corrugated cardboard - Bins at individual workstations CALCULATIONS:
• Design Team
waste generated by building - Glass - Organic wastes - composting None
occupants that is hauled to - Plastics • CS projects include tenant guidelines
and disposed of in landfills - Metals • Co-mingling could reduce space
If material is not recycled at building location, provide space for future SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
• Enter building area
• Verify dedicated building collection & storage area for recyclables
- Plastics, metals, paper, glass, corrugated cardboard
• Attach drawings showing recycling storage areas (site, floor plans)
MRc1.1
NOTE: MRc1 APPLIES TO CS PROJECTS; MRc1: APPLIES TO NC & SCHOOL PROJECTS
Building Reuse: Maintain
• Maintain the existing building structure
Existing Walls, Floors and Roof
- Structural floor and roof decking
- Exterior skin and framing
Extend the life cycle of STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
- Excluding window assemblies
existing building stock, • Consider reuse of existing buildings, including structure, envelope and interior nonstructural
- Excluding non-structural roofing material
1,3 1,2 NA conserve resources, retain elements
- Based on surface area
cultural resources, reduce • Remove & upgrade elements posing contamination risks
• Hazardous materials remediated as a part of project excluded from calculation of % maintained
waste and reduce • Upgrade components to improve energy and water efficiency
• Not applicable for additions that are:
environmental impacts of new - Windows
- ≥ 2 times the existing building sf for NC & Schools
buildings as they relate to - Mechanical systems
- ≥ 6 times the existing building sf for CS REFERENCED STANDARDS:
materials manufacturing and - Plumbing fixtures
transport PERCENT IMPROVEMENT POINTS: None
• Items that do not meet the requirements for MRc1 & MRc1.1may apply the reused portion to
NC: CALCULATIONS: CONSTRUCTION
MRc2
55% = 1 point Based on AREA (SF) • Owner
75% = 2 points • Percentage of Existing Elements = [Total Retained Interior Nonstructural • Design Team
• Enter building area & area of addition, if any addition does exceed 2x existing building area
MRc1 95% = 3 points Materials Area (sf) / Total Existing Interior Nonstructural Materials Area (sf)] x
• Classify building
Building Reuse: Maintain SCHOOLS: 100
Existing Walls, Floors and Roof 75% = 1 point - Renovation without addition
- Renovation including addition
95% = 2 points
• List areas of each existing structural shell & envelope element (existing & reused sf)
Extend the life cycle of CS:
• For MRc1.2, list areas of each interior non-structural element
existing building stock, 25% = 1 point
NA NA 1,5 conserve resources, retain - Compare ratio of areas of existing elements reused with total of both new & existing elements
33% = 2 points
cultural resources, reduce reused
42% = 3 points
waste and reduce • Optional narrative for any special circumstances
50% = 4 points
environmental impacts of new 75% = 5 points
buildings as they relate to EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE:
materials manufacturing and CS: Maintain 95% of existing walls, floors and roof
transport
MRc1.2
Building Reuse: Maintain STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
Interior - Nonstructural • Confirm items designated for reuse can be reused and take the necessary steps to retain and
Elements NC & SCHOOLS maintain them
• Use existing interior non-structural elements in at least 50% (by area) of the completed building • Fixed items retained and reused for same function contribute REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Extend the life cycle of - Interior walls - Doors None
CONSTRUCTION
existing building stock, - Doors - nonstructural walls CALCULATIONS:
1 1 NA • Owner
conserve resources, retain - Floor coverings • Items that do not meet the requirements for MRc1.2 may apply the reused portion to MRc2 Based on AREA (SF)
• Design Team
cultural resources, reduce - Ceiling systems SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Percentage of Existing Elements Retained = [Total Retained Materials Area (sf)
waste and reduce - Include area of additions in calculations • For MRc1.2, list areas of each interior non-structural element / Total Existing Materials Area (sf)] x 100
environmental impacts of new • Credit not available if addition is ≥ 2 times the square footage of the existing building. - Compare ratio of areas of existing elements reused with total of both new & existing elements
buildings as they relate to reused
materials manufacturing and • Optional narrative for any special circumstances
transport


• Develop Construction Waste Management Plan
- Establish diversion goals
MRc2 • Recycle and/or salvage ≥ 50% of construction and demolition (C&D) debris - Identify materials to be diverted
Construction Waste • Develop and implement a construction waste management plan - Steps to implement Plan
Management - Identify materials to be diverted from disposal - Who is responsible for diversion
- Determine whether materials will be sorted onsite or co-mingled. • Consider recycling: metal, concrete, asphalt, masonry, ceramic tile, gypsum wallboard, glass, REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Divert construction, • Calculate by weight or volume (be consistent) acoustic tile, plastic, cardboard, carpet, wood None
demolition and land clearing • Exclude materials from calculations: • Designate construction site area(s) for segregated or co-mingled collection of recyclable CALCULATIONS:
CONSTRUCTION
1,2 1,2 1,2 debris from disposal in - Land-clearing debris & excavated soil materials Based on WEIGHT OR VOLUME
• Contractor
landfills and incineration - Hazardous materials • Track recycling efforts throughout the construction • Convert all materials to either weight or volume
facilities, redirect recyclable PERCENT IMPROVEMENT POINTS: • Identify construction haulers and recyclers to handle the designated materials • Percentage of Construction Waste Diverted from Landfill = [Total
recovered resources back to 50% = 1 point • May include donation of materials to charitable organizations and salvage of materials on-site Construction Waste Diverted / Total of All Construction Waste] x 100
the manufacturing process 75% = 2 points SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
and reusable materials to EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: • Select units to be used for diversion/waste calcs (tons or cy)
appropriate sites. Divert 95% of total construction waste • Keep logs and enter data into table for diverted & landfilled waste
- Description, hauler/location, & quantities
• Calculates total % diversion
• Required narrative describing projects construction waste management approach & plan
• Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials totaling ≥ 5% or 10% of the project materials total
value STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
• Specialty items excluded from calculations • Identify opportunities to incorporate salvaged materials into building design and research
MRc3 - Mechanical, electrical and plumbing, elevators and equipment potential material suppliers
Materials Reuse • Only include permanent materials • Consider: Beams & Posts, doors & frames, flooring, masonry, grilles, paneling, hardware, REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Furniture may be included if also included in MRc3–7 (MRc6 in CS) cabinetry, furniture, decorative items None
Reuse building materials and - From prior location okay if purchased at least 2 years before • Calculate using new equivalent cost CALCULATIONS: CONSTRUCTION
products to reduce demand PERCENT IMPROVEMENT POINTS: SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: Base on replacement value COST • Owner
1,2 1,2 1
for virgin materials and NC & SCHOOLS • Maintain a list of reused or salvaged materials and their corresponding costs • Determine Total Materials Cost for the project (Division 2 - 10) • Design Team
reduce waste, thereby 5% = 1 point - Use CSI MasterFormat 2004 Division 3-10, 32 & 33 - Total Construction Cost ($) x 0.45 OR tally of actual material costs • Contractor
reducing impacts associated 10% = 2 points OR • Percent Reuse Materials = [Total Cost of Reuse Materials ($) / Total Materials
with the extraction and CS: - Use actual material cost (excluding labor & equipment) Cost ($)] x 100
processing of virgin resources 5% = 1 point • Enter descriptions & data, vendor & cost of salvaged or reused materials into table
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: - Calculate % of salvaged value compared to total materials costs
NC & SCHOOLS: 15% of total materials cost for salvaged or reused materials • Optional narrative describing special circumstances
CS: 10% of total materials cost for salvaged or reused materials

• Establish project goal for recycled content materials & identify material suppliers who can
• Definition: International Organization of Standards document, ISO 14021 achieve this goal
• Post-consumer material: waste material generated by product end users, no longer usable • During construction, ensure that the specified recycled content materials are installed REFERENCED STANDARDS:
- Households, commercial, industrial, and institutional • Consider environmental, economic and performance attributes when selecting products and International Standard ISO 14021-1999
• Pre-consumer material: material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing materials CALCULATIONS:
process • Recycled content site materials may include: Based on COST of qualifying materials as a percent of overall materials cost
• Excludes reutilized materials capable of being reclaimed within same process that generated it Park benches, picnic tables, playground equipment, landscape timbers, road base, asphalt • Determine Total Materials Cost for the project (Division 2 - 10)
MRc4 • For purposes of LEED MRc4: paving, playground surfacing, dock bumpers, precast concrete products, mulch, concrete – - Total Construction Cost ($) x 0.45 OR tally of actual material costs
Recycled Content - Only includes materials permanently installed in project flyash, slag, signage, tile, fencing, gates RECYCLED CONTENT VALUE of each material
- Furniture may be included, when included in all MRc3–7 • Recycled content building materials may include: EQUATION 1
Increase demand for building • Use materials with recycled content ≥ 10-20% of the project materials’ total value Steel, aluminum, concrete, masonry, acoustic tile, toilet partitions, gypsum wallboard, paint, Recycled Content Value ($) = [% Postconsumer Recycled Content x Materials CONSTRUCTION
1,2 1,2 1,2 products that incorporate - Recycled content = post-consumer recycled content plus ½ pre-consumer content carpet, carpet cushion, ceramic tile, insulation, resilient flooring, access floor, metal roofing, Cost] + 0.5 [% Preconsumer Recycled Content x Materials Cost] • Architect
recycled content materials, • Calculations for material assemblies: engineered lumber, formwork % OF RECYCLED CONTENT VALUE of each material • Contractor
thereby reducing impacts - Determine recycled fraction of assembly by weight SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: EQUATION 2
resulting from extraction and - Recycled fraction of assembly is multiplied by the cost of assembly to determine the recycled • Select method for determining total materials cost & enter corresponding value Percent Recycled Content = [Total Recycled Content Value ($) / Total Materials
processing of virgin materials content value of assembly • Actual materials value Cost ($)] x 100
• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and specialty items (i.e. elevators) not included in this calculation - Excluding labor & equipment ASSEMBLIES
PERCENT IMPROVEMENT POINTS: - 2004 CSI division. 03-10, 31 (foundations) & 32 (paving, site improvements and planting only) EQUATION 3
10% = 1 point • Default materials value Assembly Recycled Content Value ($) =[[% Postconsumer Recycled Content /
20% = 2 points - 45% of project budget for LEED project, calculated from project construction costs Total Assembly Weight] x Assembly Cost] + [[% Preconsumer Recycled Content
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: • Division 12 (furniture) optional / Total Assembly Weight] x 0.5 x Assembly Cost]
30% of total materials cost for recycled content materials • Enter material data: (material name, manufacturer, material cost, percentages of post-consumer
& preconsumer recycled content by weight)
- Online form calculates combined recycled content value as % of total materials costs


• Establish project goal for locally sourced materials, identify materials and suppliers that can
achieve goal.
• During construction, ensure that the specified local materials are installed and quantify the total
percentage of local materials installed.
• Consider environmental, economic and performance attributes when selecting products and
• Use building materials or products extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured,
MRc5 materials.
within 500 miles of project site for ≥ 10% or 20% (based on cost) of the total materials value.
Regional Materials • Typically available regional materials:
• If only a fraction of a product or material is extracted/harvested/recovered and manufactured
- Concrete (batch, concrete masonry units) REFERENCED STANDARDS:
locally, then only that percentage (by weight) shall contribute to the regional value
Increase demand for building - Wood (trusses, framing, some sheathing) None
• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and specialty items (i.e. elevators & equip.) not included in this
materials and products that - Steel (rebar, some structural) CALCULATIONS:
calculation CONSTRUCTION
are extracted and - Some finishes Based on COST of qualifying materials as a percent of overall materials cost
1,2 1,2 1,2 • Only include materials permanently installed in the project • Architect
manufactured within the SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Determine Total Materials Cost for the project (Division 2 - 10)
• Furniture may be included, providing it is included consistently in MRc 3–7 • Contractor
region, thereby supporting • Select method for determining total materials cost - Total Construction Cost ($) x 0.45 OR tally of actual material costs
PERCENT IMPROVEMENT POINTS:
the use of indigenous - Default materials value • Percent Local Materials = [Total Cost of Local Materials ($) / Total Materials
10% = 1 point
resources and reducing the - Actual materials value Cost ($)] x 100
20% = 2 points
environmental impacts • Enter material data:
resulting from transportation - Percent compliant (% of product meeting both extraction & manufacturer location information
30% of total materials cost for regional materials
- Harvest & manuf. distances
- Calculates combined recycled content value as % of total materials costs
• Licensed Professional Exemption Path
- Registered Architect or Registered Interior Designer
- Upload cut sheets for 20% of materials (by cost) to support extraction/harvest/recovery &
manufacture distance claims

• Establish project goal for rapidly renewable materials
- Identify material suppliers who can support achieving this goal
• Consider materials such as bamboo, wool, cotton insulation, agrifiber, linoleum, wheatboard,
MRc6 strawboard and cork
Rapidly Renewable Materials - Also poplar & aspen OSB
NC & SCHOOLS None
• During construction, ensure that the specified renewable materials are installed
• Definition - Rapidly Renewable: Made from plants typically harvested within 10 year cycle or less CALCULATIONS:
Reduce the use and depletion SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: CONSTRUCTION
• Use rapidly renewable building materials and products for 2.5% of the total building materials Based on COST of qualifying materials as a percent of overall materials cost
1 1 NA of finite raw materials and • Select method for determining total materials cost & enter corresponding value • Architect
and product value (based on cost.) • Determine Total Materials Cost for the project (Division 2 - 10)
long cycle renewable • Enter material data: • Contractor
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: - Total Construction Cost ($) x 0.45 OR tally of actual material costs
materials by replacing them - Material description,
5% of total materials cost for rapidly renewable materials • Percent Rapidly Renewable Materials = [Total Cost of Rapidly Renewable
with rapidly renewable - Manufacturer & cost
Materials ($) / Total Materials Cost ($)] x 100
materials - Percentage of product meeting rapidly renewable criteria (by weight)
- Calculates rapidly renewable material value as a percentage of total materials cost
• Licensed Professional Exemption Path
- Registered Architect or Registered Interior Designer
- Upload cut sheets for 20% of materials (by cost) to support the rapidly renewable content claims

MRc7 • Establish project goal for FSC certified wood products REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Certified Wood NOTE: MRc6 APPLIES TO CS PROJECTS; MRc7 APPLIES TO NC & SCHOOL PROJECTS - Identify material suppliers who can achieve this goal None
1 1 NA • Definition – Certified Wood: Wood-based materials and products certified in accordance with • During construction, ensure that the FSC certified wood products are installed and quantify the CALCULATIONS:
Encourage environmentally Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Principles and criteria, for wood building components total percentage of FSC-certified wood products installed Based on COST of FSC wood as a percentage of all new wood
responsible forest • Use ≥ 50% FSC certified wood-based materials and products • Chain of Custody (CoC) requirements: NONASSEMBLIES
management • Includes, but not limited to: - Identify each wood item EQUATION 1
- Structural framing - Identify FSC products Certified Wood Material Percentage = [FSC certified Wood Material Value ($) /
CONSTRUCTION
- General dimensional framing - Include dollar values for each line item Total New Wood Material Value ($)] x 100
• Architect
- Flooring, sub-flooring, - Include CoC certificate number on any invoice ASSEMBLIES
• Contractor
- Wood doors and finishes SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: EQUATION 2
- Permanent materials only, except wood products used for temporary use may be included, if all • Enter data for wood-based components: Assembly FSC Certified Wood Material Value = [Weight of FSC certified Wood
MRc6
are included (scaffolding, bracing, formwork, sidewalk protection, guardrails) - Material description, in Assembly / Weight of Assembly] x Assembly Value ($)
Certified Wood
- Furniture can be included, if consistent for MRc3-7 - Manufacturer & cost EQUATION 3
NA NA 1 EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: - Wood component percentage Assembly New Wood Material Value = [Weight of New Wood in Assembly /
Encourage environmentally
95% of total new wood cost for FSC certified wood content - FSC certified wood % of wood component Weight of Assembly] x Assembly Value ($)
responsible forest
- FSC chain-of-custody certificate number
management
- Calculates FSC certified wood value as a percentage of total wood-based cost

15 19 12 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (IEQ)

CASE 1. MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SPACES: Ventilation Rate Procedure (VRP) REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Generally speaking, if local code has higher outdoor air rate requirement, it is more stringent ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality
- Ventilation rate procedure described in Section 6 of ASHRAE 62.1-2007& is easier to apply than CALCULATIONS:
IAQ procedure • Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction,
- If occupancy category is not included in Standard, designer chooses category best 2009 Edition
corresponding with space usage CASE 1.
Meet minimum requirements of ASHRAE 62.1-2007 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality,
CASE 2. NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACES • Breathing Zone Outdoor Airflow = Vbz = Rp x Pz + Ra x Az
Sections 4-7
- Use the ASHRAE 62.1-2007, Section 5.1 to determine size and location of ventilation openings - Rp = outdoor airflow required per person as determined from Table 6-1,
IEQp1 AND
- All naturally ventilated spaces must be within 25 feet of operable wall or roof openings ASHRAE 62.1-2007
Minimum Indoor Air Quality CASE 1. MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SPACES
- Operable area must be 4% of net occupiable floor area - Pz = zone population DESIGN
Performance Mechanical ventilation systems must be designed using the ventilation rate procedure or the
• MIXED MODE VENTILATED SPACES - Ra = outdoor airflow rate required per person per unit area as determined • Architect
applicable local code, whichever is more stringent
- Meet minimum ventilation rates of ASHRAE 62.1-2007, Chapter 6 from Table 6-1, ASHRAE 62.1-2007 • Mechanical Engineer
Establish minimum indoor air CASE 2. NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACES
0 0 0 CS. Use ASHRAE table 6-1 for default occupancy counts Az = zone floor area • Owner
quality (IAQ) performance to Naturally ventilated buildings must comply with ASHRAE Standard 61.1-2007, Paragraph 5.1 (with
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Zone Outdoor Airflow = Voz = Vbz / Ez • Tenants
enhance indoor air quality in errata but without addenda)
• Select whether mechanically or naturally ventilated (or combination) - Ez = zone air distribution effectiveness as determined from Table 6-1, ASHRAE • Facility Manager
buildings, thus contributing to CS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• If mechanically ventilated: 62.1-2007 • O&M personnel
the comfort and well-being of Mechanical ventilation systems installed during Core & Shell construction must be capable of
- Mechanical designer to initial verifying compliance with ASHRAE 62.1-2007 or more stringent - Voz = outdoor air intake flow (Vot) for single zone systems
the occupants meeting projected ventilation levels based on anticipated future tenant requirements
local code - Vot = sum all zones x Voz
- Upload completed ASHRAE calculator or more stringent local code calculator. Include schedules • Multiple Zone Recirculating Systems Vot = Vot / Ev
showing CFM by zone and MERV level by air handler type Zp = Voz / Vpz
• If naturally ventilated in part or in whole: -Vpz = zone primary flow
- Indicate the naturally ventilated area complies with ASHRAE 62.1-2007, Paragraph 5.1 Ev = system ventilation efficiency from Table 6-3 ASHRAE 62.1-2007
- Complete table showing floor/window ratio of rooms Vou = D sum all zones (Rp)(Pz) + sum all zones RaAz
- If engineered natural ventilation system, mechanical designer can initial to verify - D = occupant diversity
• Upload output summaries from CFD analysis
• Additional details of any special circumstances
NC & CS
OPTION 1: PROHIBIT SMOKING IN THE BUILDING
• Prohibit on-property smoking within 25 feet of entries, outdoor air intakes and operable windows
• Provide signage to allow smoking in designated areas, prohibit smoking in designated areas or
prohibit smoking on the entire property
OPTION 2: PROHIBIT SMOKING IN THE BUILDING EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS
CASE 1. NON-RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
• Prohibit on-property smoking within 25 feet of entries, outdoor air intakes and operable windows
• Provide signage to allow smoking in designated areas STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
OR • If building allows smoking, make sure ventilation designated smoking rooms are separately
- Prohibit smoking on entire property ventilated and sealed from other spaces
OR • For residential & hospitality buildings, prohibit smoking in common areas, design building
- Prohibit smoking except in designated areas envelope and systems to minimize ETS transfer among units
IEQp2 • Provide designated smoking rooms designed to contain, capture & remove ETS from building • Recommend prohibiting smoking from school sites altogether
Environmental Tobacco - Directly exhaust to the outdoors, away from intakes & paths SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Smoke (ETS) Control - No re-circulation of ETS air to the non-smoking areas • Select type of site smoking policy
• ANSI/ASTME-779-03, Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate
- Enclosed with impermeable deck-to-deck partitions - Smoking prohibited on entire site DESIGN
by Fan Pressurization
Prevent or minimize - Operate exhaust to create negative pressure (5 Pascals min.) and when doors to smoking room OR • Owner
0 0 0 • Residential Manual for Compliance with California's 2001 Energy Efficiency
exposure of building are closed (1 Pascal min.) - Smoking prohibited within 25 feet of entries, outside air intakes, operable windows • Facility Manager
Standards (For Low Rise Residential Buildings), Chapter 4
occupants, indoor surfaces, CASE 2. RESIDENTIAL & HOSPITALITY PROJECTS • Interior smoking policy • Property Manager
CALCULATIONS:
and ventilation air distribution • Prohibit smoking in all common areas of building - Project building includes residential units
None
systems to environmental • Locate any exterior smoking areas including balconies where smoking is permitted ≥25 ft. from OR
tobacco smoke (ETS) entries, outdoor air intakes & operable windows opening to common areas - Project includes designated smoking rooms
• Prohibit on-property smoking within 25 ft of entries, outdoor air intakes & operable windows OR
- Provide signage to allow smoking in designated areas, prohibit smoking in designated areas, or - None of the above – If smoking is prohibited in building, Owner must initial LEED-Online form
prohibit smoking on entire property • Additional Details
• Weather-strip all exterior doors and operable windows in residential unit to minimalize leakage - Special circumstances precluding documentation
from outdoors - If using alternative compliance path
• Demonstrate acceptable sealing of units by blower door test per ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 method
• Use progressive sampling methodology defined in Chapter 4 Residential Manual for Compliance
w/ 2001 CA T-24
- Demonstrate <1.25 sq. in. leakage per 100 sq. ft. of enclosure area
SCHOOLS
• Prohibit smoking in the building
• Prohibit on-property smoking within 25 ft of entries, outdoor air intakes & operable windows
- Provide signage


• REDUCE BACKGROUND NOISE
SCHOOLS - Don’t install fans, compressors or other noisy HVAC equipment in or near classrooms, libraries &
BACKGROUND NOISE: or other core learning spaces REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Achieve a maximum background noise level 1" from heating, ventilating and air conditioning - Select quieter HVAC equipment • ANSI/ASHRAE Standard S12.60-2002, Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design
(HVAC) systems in classrooms and other core learning spaces of 45 dBA - Isolate HVAC & other noise Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
AND - Use acoustical liners in ductwork • ASHRAE Handbook, Chapter 4, Sound and Vibration Control, 2003 HVAC
IEQp3 REVERBERATION TIME: - Insulated windows, solid doors, gaskets Applications
Minimum Acoustical Design classrooms and other core learning spaces to include sound-absorptive finishes to • REDUCE REVERBERATION CALCULATIONS:
Performance sufficiently limit reverberation in classrooms and other core learning spaces - Reverberation time (RT) is the time to decay by 60 dB after a sound has stopped MINIMUM NRC DESIGN
CASE 1. CLASSROOMS AND CORE LEARNING SPACES <20,000 CF - Calculate using room volume, interior surface area (sq. ft.), sound absorption coefficient for each 1. calculate the volume of the classroom • Architect
Provide classrooms that are OPTION 1: MINIMUM NRC interior surface & surface area of interior fixed elements 2. calculate the total area for the classroom (excluding diffusers, grilles and • Acoustic Engineer
NA 0 NA quiet so that teachers can For each room, confirm that the total surface area finished with a material with a Noise Reduction - Place absorptive materials opposite hard reflective surfaces (ceiling & high on walls) lights) • Mechanical Engineer
speak to the class without Coefficient (NRC) of 0.70 or higher equals or exceeds the total ceiling area (excluding lights, SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: 3. specify ceiling and wall materials with an NRC of 0.70, such that the total • Electrical Engineer
straining their voices and diffusers and grilles) CASE 1. NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENT & CEILING AREA acoustical ceiling and wall area is equal to or greater than 100% of the ceiling • Contractor
students can effectively OR • If volume of core learning spaces <20,000 cu. ft.: area (excluding diffusers, grilles and lights) • Teachers & Staff
communicate with each other OPTION 2: COMPLIANCE WITH ANSI STANDARD S12.60-2002 - Document 100% of ceiling area meeting NRC of 0.70 or higher COMPLIANCE WITH ANSI S12.60-2002
and the teacher Confirm through ANSI S12.60-2002 calculations that rooms are designed to meet reverberation - Calculate total ceiling area (less lights, diffusers, etc.) and Core learning spaces with an enclosed volume of 10,000 cu. ft. or less must
time requirements as specified in that standard document that equiv. or greater ceiling & wall areas meet 0.70 meet an RT of 0.6 seconds or less; 10,000 to 20,000 cu. ft. must meet an RT of
CASE 2. CLASSROOMS AND CORE LEARNING SPACES ≥20,000 CF CASE 2. REVERBERATION TIME 0.7 seconds or less; 20,000 cu. ft. or larger must meet an RT of 1.5 seconds or
Confirm through ANSI S12.60-2002 calculations that all classrooms and core learning spaces • If volume of core learning spaces ≥20,000 cf: less
>20,000 cf are designed with a reverberation time of 1.5 seconds or less - Calculate reverberation time (RT) to be less than 1.5 seconds
- Calculate separately for 500, 1000 & 2,000 Hz frequencies
- Determine sound absorption coefficient for each material in space at the 3 frequencies (attach
manufacturers data)

• Install CO2 and airflow measurement equipment for high occupancy zones
- Conference rooms, auditoriums, etc.
• Provide permanent CO2 monitoring to ensure ventilation systems maintain design minimum
• Monitor vent. air flow for non-densely occupied spaces
requirements
- Compare against minimum required ventilation rate
• Configure all monitoring equipment to generate alarm when airflow values or CO2 levels vary
- Typically measured at outdoor air intakes
≥10% from design values
- Must be capable of measuring within ±15% accuracy
- Building automation alarm to building operator
• Can feed info to the HVAC system and/or Building Automation System (BAS) to trigger corrective
- Visual or audible alert to building occupants
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AND
Outdoor Air Delivery • Monitors to inform occupants of low outside air levels if automatic controls not compatible with
CASE 1. MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SPACES REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Monitoring building systems
• Monitor CO2 for densely occupied spaces ( ≥ 25 people/1000 sf) ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: DESIGN
1 1 1 • CO2 monitors located 3-6 feet above the floor Quality
Provide capacity for • Licensed Professional Exemption (LPE) - streamlined path • Design Team
• Provide direct outdoor airflow measurement device to measure minimum outdoor air intake flow CALCULATIONS:
ventilation system monitoring - Available for professional engineers (PE) in lieu of providing plans, drawings & AHU information,
per ASHRAE 62.1-2007 None
to help promote occupant and monitor programming confirmation
• For ventilated spaces where ≥20% of design supply airflow serves nondensely occupied spaces
comfort and well-being • Check off if project building is mechanically or naturally ventilated, or both
CASE 2. NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACES
• If full compliance path (not PE), must upload:
• Monitor CO2 concentrations within all naturally ventilated spaces
- Upload floor plan highlighting location of CO2 sensors
• CO2 monitors located 3-6 feet above the floor
- Upload controls drawing sample showing outdoor air flow measurement devices for less
• One CO2 sensor may represent multiple spaces if the natural ventilation design uses passive
occupied spaces
stack(s) or other means to induce airflow through those spaces equally and simultaneously without
- If naturally ventilated, upload floor plan highlighting location & size of naturally ventilated
intervention by building occupants
zones, windows & CO2 sensors
• Describe special circumstances or alternative compliance approach used instead of standard
submittal paths


MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SPACES
• Section 6 of ASHRAE 62.1-2007 using the ventilation rate procedure or the IAQ preocedure
CASE 1. MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SPACES
• ventilation rate procedure: follow Section 6 of ASHRAE 62.1-2007
• Increase breathing zone outdoor air ventilation rates to all occupied spaces ≥ 30% above
NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACES
minimum rates per ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 as determined by IEQp1
• follow the 8 design steps described in the Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237:
CASE 2. NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACES REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Use public domain software such as NIST’s CONTAM Multizone Modeling Software, along with
• Determine that natural ventilation is an effective strategy for the project by following the flow ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air
LoopDA Natural Ventilation Sizing Tool, to analytically predict room-by-room airflows
diagram process shown in Figure 2.8 of the CIBSE Applications Manual 10: 2005, Natural Ventilation Quality
IEQc2 in Non-domestic Buildings CALCULATIONS:
• Check off type of ventilation used
Increased Ventilation AND CASE 1. MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SPACES
CASE 1. MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SPACES
OPTION 1: To show compliance in mechanically ventilated spaces, use calculations in the
• Ventilation systems designer to initial that breathing zone ventilation rates are designed to DESIGN
Provide additional outdoor air Show that the natural ventilation systems design meets the recommendations set forth in the ASHRAE User Manual and the IEQp1 calculators
1 1 1 exceed ASHRAE 62.1-2007 by a minimum of 30% • Owner
ventilation to improve indoor CIBSE manuals appropriate to the project space CASE 2. NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACES
• Upload completed ASHRAE 62.1-2007 Calculator or more stringent local version calculator • Design Team
air quality (IAQ) and promote PATH 1. • Determine opening sizes for operable windows, vents and louvers in
• Detailed narrative describing ventilation system design, and fresh air intake volume for each
occupant comfort, well-being CIBSE Applications Manual 10: 2005, Natural Ventilation in Non-domestic Buildings accordance with CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005
occupied zone showing design exceeds standard by at least 30%
and productivity PATH 2. • If using the alternative macroscopic, multizone analytic model that predicts
CASE 2. NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACES
CIBSE AM 13:2000, Mixed Mode Ventilation room-by-room airflow rates, provide the predicted room-by-room airflow rates
CIBSE: Upload diagrams and calculations that show natural ventilation system meets CIBSE 10-
OR and a comparison with minimum ventilation rates required by ASHRAE 62.1-
2005 recommendations
OPTION 2: 2007, Section 6
OR
Use a macroscopic, multi-zone, analytic model to predict that room-by-room airflows will
ASHRAE: Upload summary report from macroscopic, multizone analytic model to predict
effectively naturally ventilate, defined as providing the minimum ventilation rates required by
effective natural ventilation from room-by-room airflows providing minimum ventilation rates
ASHRAE 62.1-2007 Chapter 6 (errata but without addenda), for at least 90% of occupied spaces
required by ASHRAE 62.1-2007 for ≥90% of occupied spaces
• Describe any special circumstances or alternative compliance paths used for either case
pursued

Adopt a IAQ management plan prior to start of construction & include as regular agenda item at
construction meetings:
• HVAC:
- When possible, avoid use during demolition and construction to avoid contamination (try
IEQc3.1
temporary ventilation)
Construction Indoor Air
- Protect ductwork & HVAC openings from dust & moisture
Quality Management Plan:
- Use MERV 8 filters, if air handlers used during construction & replace before occupancy
During Construction
• SOURCE CONTROL:
NC & SCHOOLS - Specify finish materials w/ low or no toxicity levels when possible CONSTRUCTION
Reduce indoor air quality
1 1 NA Develop and implement an IAQ Management Plan for the construction and pre-occupancy phases - Specify control measures for materials containing VOC’s • Owner
(IAQ) problems resulting from
of the building: - Isolate and ventilate containers w/ toxic materials • Design Team
construction/renovation
• During construction, meet Control Measures of Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National - Avoid or exhaust fumes from vehicles and gas-fueled tools to exterior of building
process help promote comfort
Contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction, • PATHWAY INTERRUPTION:
and wellbeing of construction
2007, ANSI/SMACNA 008-2008 (Chapter 3) - During construction, isolate areas of work to prevent contamination, provide temporary barriers
workers and building
• Protect stored on-site and installed absorptive materials from moisture damage as applicable
occupants
• Use MERV 8 (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) filters on permanently installed air handlers if - Weather permitting, ventilate 100% outside air during VOC emitting material installation
used during construction, at each return air grille, per ASHRAE 52.2-1999 - Consider depressurizing work area to better contain dust REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Replace all filtration media immediately prior to occupancy • HOUSEKEEPING: • Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)
CS - Institute cleaning activities to control contaminants in building space during construction IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 2nd edition,
Develop and implement an IAQ management plan after installation of all finishes and completion - Protect all porous materials from moisture and contamination Chapter 3, November 2007
of building cleaning but before occupancy: - Use vacuum cleaners with high-efficiency particulate filters, and wetting agents for dust • ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999: Method of Testing General Ventilation Air
• During construction, meet Control Measures of Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National • SCHEDULING: Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size
Contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction, - Coordinate construction activities to minimize or eliminate disruption CALCULATIONS:
2007, ANSI/SMACNA 008-2008 (Chapter 3) from occupied portions of building None
• Protect stored on-site and installed absorptive materials from moisture damage - Sequence activities to minimize impact on IAQ
IEQc3
• Use MERV 8 (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) filters on permanently installed air handlers if - Plan adequate time to flush out
used during construction, at each return air grille, per ASHRAE 52.2-1999 - Replace filtration media prior to occupancy
• Replace all filtration media immediately prior to occupancy • CS
During Construction
• Indoor Quality Air Management Plan for 100% of tenant spaces - Coordinate IAQ management plans with tenant improvements & management plans when
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: applicable CONSTRUCTION
NA NA 1 CS Projects that require and enforce a construction indoor air quality management plan for 100% - Consider minimalizing cross contamination of existing tenant spaces by tenant improvement • Owner
of tenant spaces are eligible construction • Design Team
Contractor to upload IAQ Management Plan & initial that it was developed & implemented
• Plan to address IAQ during construction & meet SMACNA IAQ guidelines
• Plan includes control measures in at least these areas:
occupants
- HVAC
- Source control
- Pathway interruption
- Housekeeping
- Scheduling

NC & SCHOOLS STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
• Develop an (IAQ) Mgmt. Plan and implement it after all finishes are installed & building is • Prior to occupancy, perform a building flush-out or test the air contaminant levels in the
completely cleaned building
OPTION 1: FLUSH-OUT • Flush-out is often used where occupancy is not required immediately upon substantial
PATH 1. After construction ends, prior to occupancy and with all interior finishes installed, perform completion of construction
a building flush-out by supplying a total air volume of 14,000 cf of outdoor air per sf of floor area - All construction must be completed, including punchlist items
with minimum 60 degrees F internal temperature and ≤ 60% relative humidity - Finalize cleaning, complete HVAC T&B and controls work
OR - Commissioning can occur during flushout
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PATH 2. If occupied prior to completion of the flush-out, space may be occupied after at least - Remove any temporary filters or duct covers & replace any filters used during construction REFERENCED STANDARDS:
3,500 cf of outdoor air per sf of floor area to the space • IAQ testing can minimize schedule impacts but may be more costly U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Compendium of Methods for the
– Once occupied, space shall be ventilated ≥ 0.30 cfm/sf of outside air or the design minimum • Coordinate with IEQc3.1and IEQc5 to determine the appropriate specifications and schedules Determination of Air Pollutants in Indoor Air
Before Occupancy
outside air rate determined in EQp1, whichever is greater for filtration media CALCULATIONS:
– During each day of the flush-out period, ventilation shall begin at least three hours prior to SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: PHASE 1. Building Area (sf) x 3,500 ft of Outdoor Air = Cubic Feet of Air CONSTRUCTION
1 1 NA occupancy and continue during occupancy • Upload IAQ Management Plan highlighting post-construction practices implemented on Needed Prior to Occupancy • Owner
– These conditions shall be maintained until a total of 14,000 cf/sf of outside air has been delivered building PHASE 2. Building Area (sf) x 10,500 ft of Outdoor Air = Cubic Feet of Air • Design Team
to the space • Upload IAQ testing report, if that approach is used, highlighting test dates & concentrations for: Needed to Complete Flush-Out
OPTION 2: AIR TESTING - Formaldehyde NONPHASED FLUSH-OUT. Building Area (sf) x 14,000 ft of Outdoor Air =
• Conduct baseline IAQ testing after construction, prior to occupancy using testing protocols per - Particulates (PM10) Cubic Feet of Air Needed Prior to Occupancy
EPA Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Air Pollutants in Indoor Air or ISO method - Total VOC’s (TVOC)
occupants
• Demonstrate the contaminant maximum construction concentrations are not exceeded - * 4-Phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH)
• For each sampling point where the maximum concentration limits are exceeded, conduct - Carbon Monoxide (CO)
additional flush-out with outside air and retest non-compliant concentrations • Enter occupancy date
• Repeat until all requirements have been met. When retesting non-complying building areas, take • Select which type of post-construction IAQ management practices were implemented
samples from the same locations as in the first test - Pre-occupancy flush-out
• All interior finishes, millwork, doors, etc. must be installed - Early occupancy flush-out
• 1 per 25,000 sf of floor area - IAQ testing
• 3-6 feet above floor 4-hour minimum test • Describe any special circumstances or alternative compliance path used
• Specify low-VOC materials in construction documents
• Ensure that VOC limits are clearly stated in each section of the specifications where adhesives
NC & CS REFERENCED STANDARDS:
and sealants are addressed
• All adhesives and sealants used on the interior of the building interior shall comply with the • South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Amendment to South
• Common products to evaluate include:
requirements of the following reference standards: Coast Rule 1168, VOC Limits, effective January 7,2005
IEQc4.1 - General construction adhesives
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #1168 (2005) • Green Seal Standard GS-36, effective October 19,2000
Low-Emitting Materials: - Flooring adhesives & cove base adhesives
• Aerosol Adhesives: Green Seal Standard for Commercial Adhesives GS-36 requirements in effect • California Department Standard 1350, Section 9, Practice for the Testing of
Adhesives and Sealants - Fire-stopping sealants
on October 19, 2000 Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale
- Caulking
• Building interior defined as inside of the weatherproofing system and applied on-site Environmental Chambers, Testing Criteria CONSTRUCTION
Reduce the quantity of indoor - Duct sealants
1 1 1 SCHOOLS CALCULATIONS: • Owner
air contaminants that are - Plumbing adhesives
• All adhesives and sealants installed on the interior of the building interior shall to meet the VOC Budget Methodology • Design Team
odorous, irritating and/or SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic To demonstrate that the overall low VOC performance has been attained for
harmful to the comfort and • Select approach used:
Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers, including 2004 paints and adhesives separately, compare the baseline case and the design
well-being of installers and - None of adhesive or sealant products exceed allowable VOC limits
Addenda case
occupants - One or more adhesives or sealants exceeded allowable VOC limits
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: Total Baseline Case VOC = volume of the product x threshold level VOC
- Only acceptable if no market alternative
CS Projects that require and enforce tenants to meet the requirements in IEQc4.1 throughout the Total Design Case VOC = volume of the product x actual product VOC
• Provide list of adhesives, sealants & sealant primers, aerosol adhesives, manufacturer & VOC
tenant space are eligible Baseline Case VOC must not be greater than Design Case VOC
data
• Upload cut sheets & supporting data for 20% of material items in each table
• Describe any special circumstances or alternative compliance path used
NC & CS
• All interior paints and coatings used on the interior of the building shall comply with the
following:
• Architectural paints and coatings applied to interior walls and ceilings must not exceed the REFERENCED STANDARDS:
volatile organic compound (VOC) content limits established in Green Seal Standard GS-11, Paints, STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION: • South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Amendment to South
1st Edition, May 20, 1993 • Specify low-VOC paints and coatings in construction documents Coast Rule 1113, Architectural Coatings
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• Anti-corrosive and anti-rust paints applied to interior ferrous metal substrates must not exceed • Ensure that VOC limits are clearly stated in each section of the specifications where paints and • Green Seal Standard GS-11
Low-Emitting Materials:
the VOC content limit of 250 g/L established in Green Seal Standard GC-03, Anti-Corrosive Paints, coatings are addressed • Green Seal Standard GC-03
Paints and Coatings
2nd Edition, January 7, 1997 • Track the VOC content of all interior paints and coatings during construction • California Department Standard 1350, Section 9, Practice for the Testing of
• Clear wood finishes, floor coatings, stains, primers, sealers, and shellacs applied to interior SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale CONSTRUCTION
Reduce the quantity of indoor
1 1 1 elements must not exceed the VOC content limits established for those coating types in South • Select approach used: Environmental Chambers, Testing Criteria • Owner
air contaminants that are
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, Architectural Coatings, rules in - None of paint/coating products exceed allowable VOC limits CALCULATIONS: • Design Team
odorous, irritating and/or
effect on January 1, 2004 - One or more paint/coating exceeded allowable VOC limits To demonstrate that the overall low VOC performance has been attained for
harmful to the comfort and
SCHOOLS - Only acceptable if no market alternative paints and adhesives separately, compare the baseline case and the design
well-being of installers and
• All Interior paints and coatings used on the interior of the building interior shall to meet the • Provide list of paint/coating products, manufacturer & VOC data, & volume used case
occupants
California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic • Upload cut sheets & supporting data for 20% of material items in each table Total Baseline Case VOC = volume of the product x threshold level VOC
Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers, including 2004 • Describe any special circumstances or alternative compliance path used Total Design Case VOC = volume of the product x actual product VOC
Addenda Baseline Case VOC must not be greater than Design Case VOC
CS Projects that require and enforce tenants to meet the requirements in IEQc4.2 throughout the
tenant space are eligible

NC & CS
OPTION 1:
• All carpet installed in the building interior shall meet the testing and product requirements of the
Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label PLUS program
• Clearly specify requirements for product testing and/or certification in the construction
• All carpet cushion installed in the building interior shall meet the requirements of the Carpet and
documents
Rug Institute Green Label program
• Select carpet products Green Label Plus certified, which also meet CA Section 01350
• All carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of IEQc 4.1: VOC limit of 50 g/L
requirements REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• All hard surface flooring must meet the requirements of the FloorScore standard. Mineral-based
• All carpet purchased for State of California buildings must meet California Gold Sustainable • South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Amendment to South
finish flooring products without integral organic-based coatings and sealants and
Carpet Standard Coast Rule 1113, Architectural Coatings
IEQc4.3 unfinished/untreated solid wood flooring qualify for credit without any IAQ testing requirements
- Meets Green Label Plus, and other environmentally preferable criteria (including minimum 10% • South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Amendment to South
Low-Emitting Materials: • Concrete, wood, bamboo and cork floor finishes such as sealer and stain must meet SCAQMD
post-consumer recycled content) Coast Rule 1168, VOC Limits, effective January 7,2005
Flooring Systems Rule 1113, Architectural Coatings, rules in effect on January 1
- Can contribute toward innovation credit for EPP materials • Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus Testing Program
• Tile setting adhesives and grout must meet SCAQMD Rule 1168, VOC limits correspond to an
• ANSI/NSF 140-2007 Platinum certification also meets criteria • FloorScore Program CONSTRUCTION
Reduce the quantity of indoor effective date of July 1, 2005 and rule amendment date of January 7, 2005
1 1 1 • Specify hard surface or resilient flooring that is FloorScore (or more stringent) certified by • California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of • Owner
air contaminants that are OR
independent 3rd party Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale • Design Team
odorous, irritating and/or NC, SCHOOLS & CS
• Specify any wood floor finishes to also comply with IEQc 4.2 Environmental Chambers, Including 2004 Addenda
harmful to the comfort and OPTION 2:
• Specify any grout, adhesives or sealers to comply with IEQc 4.1 • California Department Standard 1350, Section 9, Practice for the Testing of
well-being of installers and • All flooring elements installed in the building interior must meet the testing and product
• Specify all school flooring finishes to comply with California 01350 Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale
occupants requirements of the California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of
- Green Label Plus & FloorScore already meet 01350 Environmental Chambers, Testing Criteria
Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers,
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: CALCULATIONS:
including 2004 Addenda
• Provide list of indoor flooring & carpet systems & document compliance None
• Mineral-based finish flooring products without integral organic-based coatings and sealants and
• Verify indoor carpet cushion compliance, if applicable
unfinished/untreated solid wood flooring qualify for credit without any IAQ testing requirements.
• Provide list of flooring adhesives & finishes & document compliance
Associated site-applied adhesives, grouts, finishes and sealers must be compliant for a mineral-
• Upload cut sheets & supporting data for 20% of material items in each table
based or unfinished/untreated solid wood flooring system to qualify for credit
• Describe any special circumstances or alternative compliance path used
NC & CS
• Composite wood and agrifiber products used on building interior shall contain no added urea-
formaldehyde resins
• Laminating adhesives used to fabricate on-site and shop applied assemblies shall contain no
IEQc4.4 added ureaformaldehyde resins
Low-Emitting Materials: • Composite wood and agrifiber products include: STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
Composite Wood and - Particleboard (medium density fiberboard (MDF)) • Specify wood and agrifiber products that contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins
Agrifiber Products - Plywood (wheatboard, strawboard) • Specify laminating adhesives for field and shop applied assemblies that contain no added
California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of
- Door cores (panel substrates) ureaformaldehyde resins CONSTRUCTION
Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale
1 1 1 Reduce the quantity of indoor • Materials considered fit-out, furniture, and equipment (FF&E) not included • Specify all school composite wood & agrifiber products to comply with California 01350 • Owner
Environmental Chambers, Including 2004 Addenda
air contaminants that are SCHOOLS SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Design Team
CALCULATIONS:
odorous, irritating and/or All composite wood and agrifiber products installed in the building interior must meet the testing • List each composite wood or agrifiber product installed
None
harmful to the comfort and and product requirements of the California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for • Verify no added urea formaldehyde
well-being of installers and the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental • Optional narrative for any special circumstances or alternate compliance approach
occupants Chambers, including 2004 Addenda. Wood and agrifiber products shall be treated as walls within
the classroom scenario when determining compliance
SCHOOLS
Classroom furniture that Includes all student and teacher desks, tables and seats manufactured,
IEQc4.5 refurbished or refinished within 1 year prior to occupancy must meet one option below:
Low-Emitting Materials: OPTION 1: Furniture or seating must be GREENGUARD Children and Schools certified
• Specify furniture & furnishings meeting 1 of 3 options or air concentration methods REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Furniture and Furnishings OR
• Salvaged furniture more than 1 year old is exempt • BIFMA International
OPTION 2: Calculated indoor air concentrations ≤ to those established in Table 1 for classroom
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • GREENGUARD Certification Program CONSTRUCTION
Reduce the quantity of indoor furniture & seating when determined by a procedure based on ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2007 and
NA 1 NA • List each classroom furniture or furnishings item • Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Large Chamber Test Protocol for • Owner
air contaminants that are ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2007 testing protocol, when modeled using the classroom scenario of the
- Verify which option or method met Metering Emissions of VOCs and Aldehydes, effective September 1999 • Design Team
odorous, irritating and/or California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic
- Verify certifier CALCULATIONS:
harmful to the comfort and Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers
• Upload documentation & cut sheets showing compliance None
well-being of installers and OR
• Optional narrative for any special circumstances or alternate compliance approach
occupants OPTION 3: Calculated indoor air concentrations ≤ to those established in Table 1 for furniture
systems & seating determined by ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2007 testing protocol conducted by
independent 3rd party AQ testing laboratory

IEQc4.6
Low-Emitting Materials:
Ceiling and Wall Systems REFERENCED STANDARDS:
SCHOOLS • Specify gypsum board, insulation, acoustical ceiling systems and wall coverings installed in
California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of
All gypsum board, insulation, acoustical ceiling systems and wall coverings installed in building school building interior that meet CA 01350 standard CONSTRUCTION
Reduce the quantity of indoor Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale
NA 1 NA interior must meet CA DHS Standard Practice for Testing Volatile Organic Emissions from Various SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Owner
air contaminants that are Environmental Chambers, Including 2004 Addenda
Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers, including 2004 Addenda • List each applicable material in school interior • Design Team
odorous, irritating and/or CALCULATIONS:
• Upload documentation & cut-sheets showing compliance
harmful to the comfort and None
well-being of installers and
occupants

NC, SCHOOLS & CS
• Install permanent architectural entryway systems such as grills or grates to prevent occupant-
Design to minimize and control the entry of pollutants into buildings and later cross-contamination
borne contaminants from entering the building
of regularly occupied areas through the following strategies:
• Design facility areas with chemical mixing or exhausts with isolated exhaust systems for
• Install permanent entryway systems ≥ ten feet long in primary direction of travel to capture dirt
contaminants
at all regularly used entryways directly connected to the outdoors. Includes permanently installed
- Locate away from occupant work areas when possible
grates, grilles, or slotted systems that allow for cleaning underneath. Roll-out mats acceptable only
- Maintain physical isolation from the rest of the regularly occupied areas of the building (deck-to-
when maintained weekly by contracted service organization (or school maintenance staff)
deck partitions)
- CS projects without entryway systems cannot earn this credit
- School science labs should use fans to exhaust chemicals from space, but separate air handling
• Sufficiently exhaust each space where hazardous gases or chemicals may be present or used (e.g.
IEQc5 units are not required
garages, housekeeping and laundry areas and copying and printing rooms) to create negative
Indoor Chemical and Pollutant • Install high level filtration systems in air handling units processing both return air and outside
pressure with respect to adjacent spaces when the doors to the room are closed. For each of these REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Source Control supply air.
spaces, provide self-closing doors and deck-to-deck partitions or a hard-lid ceiling. The exhaust ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999: Method of Testing General Ventilation Air DESIGN
- Ensure that air handling units can accommodate required filter sizes and pressure drops
1 1 1 rate must be at least 0.50 cubic feet per minute (cfm) per square foot, with no air recirculation. The Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size • Owner
Minimize building occupant SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
pressure differential with the surrounding spaces must be at least 5 Pascals (Pa) (0.02 inches of CALCULATIONS: • Design Team
exposure to potentially • Verify & document permanent entry walkway system compliance, or rollup mat maintenance
water gauge) on average and 1 Pa (0.004 inches of water) at a minimum when the doors to the None
hazardous particulates and agreement
rooms are closed
chemical pollutants - Upload floor plan(s) to document compliance
• In mechanically ventilated buildings, each ventilation system that supplies outdoor air shall
- Or describe roll-out mat entryway system, locations and maintenance procedure, frequency,
comply with the following:
responsible party & contract length
- Particle filters or air cleaning devices shall be provided to clean the outdoor air at any location
• List rooms used for chemical storage (garages, laundry, printing) & document exhaust &
prior to its introduction to occupied spaces
separation compliance
- These filters or devices shall be rated a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) of 13 or higher
- Upload floor plans documenting location and other drawings to demonstrate compliance
in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 52.2
• Document filtration provided for mech. ventilated spaces
- Clean air filtration media shall be installed in all air systems after completion of construction and
- Verify replacement just prior to occupancy
prior to occupancy
• Verify compliance w/ mixing of water or chemical concentrate mixing occurs in project
- Or contractor to initial that no such mixing occurs
NC STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:

• Provide individual lighting controls for 90% of the building occupants to enable adjustments to • Design the building with occupant controls for lighting
suit individual task needs and preferences • Strategies to consider include lighting controls and task lighting
IEQc6.1 None
AND • Integrate lighting systems controllability into the overall lighting design, providing ambient and
Controllability of Systems - CALCULATIONS:
• Provide lighting system controls for all shared multioccupant spaces to enable lighting task lighting while managing the overall energy use of the building
Lighting ADJUSTABLE TASK LIGHTING
adjustment that meet group needs and preferences • In classrooms, lighting controls should be easily accessible to teachers
Identify all workstations intended for individual use and confirm that 90% have
SCHOOLS SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Provide a high level of lighting task lighting that enables adjustment to suit individual needs
CASE 1. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES & OTHER REGULARLY OCCUPIED SPACES • Complete table showing lighting controls for all regularly occupied spaces DESIGN
system control by individual SHARED MULTIOCCUPANT SPACES
1 1 NA • Provide individual lighting controls for 90% (minimum) of the building occupants to enable - Space ID • Owner
occupants or by specific Provide adequate controls to suit activities
adjustments to suit individual task needs and preferences - Occupancy type • Design Team
groups in multi-occupant OFFICES AND OTHER OCCUPIED SPACES
AND - Quantity
spaces (i.e. classrooms or Identify all workstations intended for individual use and confirm that 90% have
• Provide lighting system controls for all learning spaces including classrooms, chemistry labs, art - Lighting control type
conference areas) and task lighting that enables adjustment to suit individual needs
rooms, shops, music rooms, gymnasiums and dance and exercise studios to enable adjustments - Lighting control description
promote their productivity, INDIVIDUAL WORKSTATION LIGHTING CONTROLS
that meet group needs and preferences • Quantify occupants, spaces, individual workstations with individual lighting controls & lighting
comfort and well-being Workstations with Controls (%) = Individual Workstations with Lighting Controls
CASE 2. CLASSROMS control coverage (%)
/ Total Individual Workstations
• Provide a lighting system that operates at least 2 modes: • Upload representative floor plans and any other applicable drawings for building to document
- general illumination and A/V. • Optional narrative for any special circumstances or alternate compliance approach

IEQc6.2
Controllability of Systems -
Thermal Comfort
Provide a high level of STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:

thermal comfort system • Design systems w/ personal comfort adjustment controls
NC, SCHOOLS & CS
1 1 NA control by individual • ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 identifies thermal comfort
• Provide individual comfort controls for ≥50% of the occupants to enable adjustments to meet
occupants or by specific • May include operable windows, mechanical systems or hybrid systems integrating both
individual needs and preferences
groups in multi-occupant • Consider individual thermostat controls, local diffusers at floor, desk or overhead levels, control REFERENCED STANDARDS:
- For workspaces only in schools projects
spaces (i.e. classrooms or of individual radiant panels • ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air
• Operable windows can be used in lieu of comfort controls for occupants 20 feet inside of and 10
conference areas) and • Evaluate interactions between thermal comfort, as required by ASHRAE Standard 55-2004, and Quality
feet to either side of the operable part of the window
promote their productivity, acceptable indoor air quality, as required by ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004, whether natural or • ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2004: Thermal Environmental Conditions for
- Operable windows must meet the requirements of ASHRAE 62.1-2007 paragraph 5.1 Natural
comfort and well-being mechanical ventilation Human Occupancy DESIGN
Ventilation
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: CALCULATIONS: • Owner
• Provide comfort system controls for all shared multi-occupant spaces to enable adjustments to
IEQc6 • Streamlined Path LPE (PE) available as well as full documentation path INDIVIDUAL THERMAL COMFORT • Design Team
suit group needs and preferences
Controllability of Systems - - Complete table documenting thermal comfort control for all regularly occupied spaces Identify all workstations intended for individual use and confirm that 50% have
- Conditions for thermal comfort are described in ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 to include the
Thermal Comfort - Spaces w/ identical occupancy types and controls may be grouped together for efficiency individual control over thermal comfort
primary factors of air temperature, radiant temperature, air speed and humidity
- Name each space or group of spaces with ID SHARED MULTIOCCUPANT SPACES
- Control over at least one of these primary factors in the occupant’s local environment
Provide a high level of - Indicate occupancy type, quantity of spaces in group, thermal comfort control method and brief Provide an accessible means of control over thermal comfort
CS
thermal comfort system description
• CS projects not purchasing and/or installing mechanical system or operable windows have not
NA NA 1 control by individual • Upload representative floor plans/drawings for building
met intent of this credit
occupants or by specific • Optional narrative for any special circumstances or alternate compliance approach
groups in multi-occupant - Include data on individual and group controls
spaces (i.e. classrooms or
conference areas) and
promote their productivity,
comfort and well-being

• Establish comfort criteria per ASHRAE Standard 55- 2004 that support the desired quality and
occupant satisfaction with building performance
IEQc7.1 • Design building envelope and systems with the capability to deliver performance to the
Thermal Comfort - Design comfort criteria under expected environmental and use conditions
• Evaluate and integrate thermal comfort aspects:
1 1 NA Provide a comfortable - Air temperature
thermal environment that - Radiant temperature
occupant productivity and - Air speed
well-being - Relative humidity
NC, SCHOOLS & CS - Coordinate with IEQp1, IEQc1 & IEQc2
• Design HVAC systems and the building envelope to meet the requirements of ASHRAE 55-2004, SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy • Complete table providing seasonal temp and humidity design criteria & metabolic rates for each • ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2004: Thermal Environmental Conditions for
• Demonstrate design compliance in accordance with the Section 6.1.1 Documentation space type Human Occupancy
DESIGN
SCHOOLS • Clarify compliance if natatorium space is included • Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers (CIBSE) Application Manual
• Owner
• Schools also required to demonstrate compliance of natatoriums with chapter 4 of ASHRAE HVAC • Contractor to initial declaring submission of systems manual or O&M manual providing 10-2005, Natural Ventilation in NonDomestic Buildings
• Design Team
Applications Handbook, 2003 information on CALCULATIONS:
CS - General & specific O&M instructions for controls NONE: Describe how thermal comfort conditions were established and how
• CS projects must allow for tenant build-out to meet requirements. Projects designing but not - Seasonal settings and/or changeovers the design of conditioning systems addresses the thermal comfort design
installing mechanical ventilation are not eligible - Limits in adjustment of manual controls
IEQc7 - Maintenance & inspection schedule for all thermal & other environmental-condition related
Thermal Comfort - Design building systems
• List sources of weather data
NA NA 1 Provide a comfortable • Weather design conditions (cooling & heating)
thermal environment that • Hours per typical year that outdoor temps exceed design conditions (cooling & heating)
occupant productivity and • Complete tables for cooling and heating modes
well-being • Upload supporting documentation with PMV/PPD calculations, ASHRAE comfort tool results ,
and/or comfort zone chart from ASHRAE Standard 55-2004
• Complete table on likely local discomfort effects

NC & SCHOOLS
• Achieve IEQ Credit 7.1: Thermal Comfort—Design
• Refer to ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 for guidance in establishing thermal comfort criteria,
• Agree to conduct a thermal comfort survey of building occupants within a period of 6 to 18
documenting and validating building performance
months after occupancy
• Provide systematic process for occupant feedback
- Adults & students grade 6 & above
IEQc7.2 • This survey should collect anonymous responses about thermal comfort in the building including
• Owner to initial that they will conduct a thermal comfort survey between 6-18 months after REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Thermal Comfort - Verification an assessment of overall satisfaction with thermal performance and identification of thermal
occupancy ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2004: Thermal Environmental Conditions for DESIGN
comfort-related problems
1 1 NA - Enter date of occupancy Human Occupancy • Owner
Provide for the assessment of • Agree to develop a plan for corrective action if the survey results indicate that more than 20% of
- Collect anonymous responses about thermal comfort CALCULATIONS: • Design Team
building occupants’ thermal occupants are dissatisfied with thermal comfort in the building
- Will include plan for corrective action if 20% or more of occupants are dissatisfied None
comfort over time • This plan should include measurement of relevant environmental variables in problem areas in
- Upload sample of questionnaire for survey
accordance with ASHRAE 55-2004
- Enter anticipated date of survey administration
NC
- Describe party/parties responsible for administrating survey
• Provide a permanent monitoring system to ensure that building performance meets desired
• Optional narrative for any special circumstances or
comfort criteria as determined by IEQc 7.1: Thermal Comfort Design
alternate compliance approach
• Residential projects not eligible for this credit
.OPTION 1: SIMULATION
• Demonstrate through computer simulations that the applicable spaces achieve daylight
illuminance levels of a minimum 10 fc and a maximum of 500 fc in a clear day condition on Sept.
21 at 9am and 3pm STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
• Provide glare control devices to avoid high-contrast situations that impede visual tasks. Designs • Design the building to maximize interior daylighting
that incorporate view-preserving automated shades for glare control may demonstrate • Strategies to consider include:
compliance for only the minimum 10 fc illuminance level - Building orientation REFERENCED STANDARDS:
OPTION 2: PRESCRIPTIVE - Shallow floor plates ASTM D1003-07e1, Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous
• For side lighting zones, achieve a value, calculated as the product t of the visible light - Increased building perimeter Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
transmittance (VLT) and window-to-floor area ration (WFR) of daylight zone between 0.150 and - Exterior and interior permanent shading devices CALCULATIONS:
IEQc8.1
0.180 - High performance glazing • Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction,
Daylight and Views - Daylight
- The window area included in calculation must be at least 30” above floor - Automatic photocell-based controls 2009 Edition
OPTION 3: MEASUREMENT • Predict daylight factors by manual calculations or daylighting modeling strategies with physical CALCULATING REGULARLY OCCUPIED SPACES
Provide building occupants DESIGN
• Demonstrate, through indoor light measurements, minimum daylight illumination level of 10 fc or computer models to assess footcandle levels and daylight factors achieved • Regularly occupied spaces and total area calculated for this credit should be
1 1,3 1 a connection to the outdoors • Owner
and a maximum 500 fc in the applicable spaces SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: consistent with other credits
through the introduction of • Design Team
• Measurements taken on 10-foot grid for all occupied spaces and recorded on building floor plans • Indicate if glare control devices are in place for all windows where direct sunlight would •Exclusions are based on the task performed and not the length of time an
daylight and views into the
• Provide glare control devices to avoid high-contrast situations that impede visual tasks. Designs interfere with normal activities occupant will spend in the space
regularly occupied areas of
that incorporate view-preserving automated shades for glare control may demonstrate • Upload floor plan and/or other drawings to highlight regularly occupied space & daylit CALCULATING DAYLIGHTING PERFORMANCE
the building
compliance for only the minimum 10 fc illuminance level areas/zones • OPTION 1. Simulation
OPTION 4: COMBINATION • Indicate method of demonstrating daylighting met • OPTION 2. Prescriptive
• Any of the above calculation methods may be combined to document the minimum daylight - Computer simulation • OPTION 3. Simulation
illumination in the applicable spaces - Prescriptive measures to achieve daylight threshold • OPTION 4. Simulation
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: - Actual measurement of daylight in spaces
NC & CS • Optional narrative for any special circumstances or alternate compliance approach
95% daylighting based on credit requirements and guidelines
SCHOOLS
90% daylighting of all classrooms and 95% daylighting of all other regularly occupied
nonclassroom spaces based on credit requirements and guidelines

NC, SCHOOLS & CS

• Achieve a direct line of sight to outdoor via vision glazing between 2'6" - 7'6“ above finish floor
for 90% of all regularly occupied areas
• Determine the area with direct line of sight by totaling the regularly occupied area that meets the
following criteria:
• Design the space to maximize daylighting and view opportunities
- In plan & section views, within sight lines from perimeter vision glazing
• Seated views used
- Line of sight may be drawn through interior glazing.
• Only regularly occupied spaces
- For private offices, entire square footage can be counted ≥ 75% of area has direct line of sight to
• Consider:
perimeter vision glazing
IEQc8.2 - Lower partition heights
SCHOOLS REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Daylight and Views - Views - Interior shading devices
• For classrooms and multi-occupant spaces, count actual square footage with direct line of sight to None
- Interior glazing
perimeter vision glazing CALCULATIONS:
Provide building occupants SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: DESIGN
CS • Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction,
1 1 1 a connection to the outdoors • Complete Views table & calculate totals of occupied spaces with access to views using • Owner
• CS design must incorporate feasible tenant layout(s) used in analysis of this credit 2009 Edition
through the introduction of supporting • Design Team
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: TWO CALCULATIONS REQUIRED
daylight and views into the calculator (>90% required)
Meet 2 of the following 4 measures: • Determining Direct Line of Site to Perimeter Glazing
regularly occupied areas of • Upload drawings (floor plans, elevations, sections, photos, etc.) showing line of sight from
• 90% of regularly occupied spaces have multiple lines of sight to vision glazing in directions 90 • Determining Horizontal View at Appropriate Eye Height
the building interior spaces through exterior windows
degrees apart
- Plan & section drawings
• 90% of regularly occupied spaces have views that include views of at least 2 of the following 3
• Narrative describing any special occupancy areas excluded from compliance
options:
- Include description of space function
- vegetation
- Explain why inclusion of views would hinder functions of areas
- human activity
- objects at least 70 feet from the exterior of the glazing
• 90% of regularly occupied spaces have access to unobstructed views located within the distance
3 times the head height of the vision glazing
• 90% of regularly occupied spaces have access to views with a view factor of 3 or greater
STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION: REFERENCED STANDARDS:

SOUND TRANSMISSION
• Consider exterior berms to reduce noise transmission from busy roads • ANSI/ASHRAE Standard S12.60-2002, Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design
• Design building shell, classroom partitions and other core learning space partitions to meet the
• Select quieter HVAC systems, simple ducting and acoustical liners Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
IEQc9 Sound Transmission Class (STC) requirements of ANSI Standard S12.60-2002, Acoustical
• Use materials with higher STC ratings to reduce sound transmission • ASHRAE Handbook, Chapter 4, Sound and Vibration Control, 2003 HVAC
Enhanced Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools, except windows, which
• Seal penetrations & weatherstrip windows & doors Applications DESIGN
Performance must meet an STC rating of at least 35
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: CALCULATIONS: • Architect
AND
• Maintain copies of project building plan denoting STC ratings for wall, ceiling and floor • Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction, • Acoustic Engineer
Provide classrooms that BACKGROUND NOISE
NA 1 NA assemblies 2009 Edition • Mechanical Engineer
facilitate better teacher-to- • Reduce background noise level to 40 dBA or less from HVAC systems in classrooms and other
• Describe treatments used for sound control where ductwork or other passages connect SOUND TRANSMISSION CLASS • Electrical Engineer
student and student-to- core learning spaces
classroom spaces • STC rating determined for every wall, floor and ceiling assembly that may • Contractor
student communications EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE:
• Document means by which background noise level in classrooms and other primary spaces was affect interior noise levels in a core learning space • Teachers & Staff
through effective acoustical • Achieve an outdoor background noise level of 55 dBA for playgrounds and 60 dBA for athletic
kept below 40 dBA • Calculations as specified in Section D2.4 of ANSI S12.60-2002, Table 1
design fields and all other school grounds
• Following ANSI S12-60 methodology or using software based on 2007 HVAC Applications BACKGROUND NOISE LEVEL
OR
ASHRAE Handbook, Chapter 47: Sound and Vibration Control • Methodologies and BMPs per above referenced standards
• Achieve an indoor noise level of 35 dBA
• Project teams must achieve the following credits:

• IEQc3.1: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan – During Construction
• Eliminate potential for condensation
• IEQc7.1: Thermal Comfort-Compliance
IEQc10 • Pay special attention to know generators of condensation
• IEQc7.2: Thermal Comfort-Verification
Mold Prevention • Prevent mold during unoccupied periods REFERENCED STANDARDS:
AND
• Address floods and leaky or failed equipment Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers, EPA CONSTRUCTION
• Provide HVAC systems and controls designed to limit space relative humidity to 60% or less
NA 1 NA Reduce the potential • Design for mold prevention Reference Number 402-F-91-102, effective December 1991 • Mechanical Engineer
during all load conditions, both occupied and unoccupied
presence of mold in schools SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: CALCULATIONS: • O&M personnel
• Develop and implement IAQ management program for buildings based on EPA document,
through preventive design • Document method used to limit space relative humidity to 60% or less None
Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers (EPA ref. number 402-F-91-
and construction measures • Maintain a written IAQ management plan addressing operation & maintenance issues
102 – Dec. 1991)
• Possible Exemplary Performance, but no prescribed threshold. Evaluated on case-by-case basis
No performance threshold but determined on a case-by-case basis

6 6 6 INNOVATION IN DESIGN (ID)
IDc1.1 PATH 1. INNOVATION IN DESIGN (1-5 points NC and CS, 1-4 points Schools)
INNOVATION IN DESIGN Achieve significant, measurable environmental performance using a strategy not addressed in the
To provide the opportunity to LEED rating system
PATH 1.
achieve exceptional PATH 2. EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE (1-3 points Schools)
• The intent of the proposed innovation credit
1 1 1 performance above the Achieve exemplary performance as specified in the LEED rating system for applicable credits. An D/C
• The proposed requirement for compliance
requirements set by the rating exemplary performance point may be awarded for achieving double the credit requirements
• The proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance
system or innovative and/or achieving the next incremental threshold for an existing credit
• The design approach used to meet the requirements
performance not addressed PATH 3. Pilot Credit (1- 5 points NC & CS, 1point Schools)
by the rating system Attempt a pilot credit available in the Pilot Credit Library
1 1 1 IDc1.2 Same as IDc1.1 D/C
IDc2
LEED AP
To support and encourage the
1 1 1 design integration required At least 1 principal participant of the project team shall be a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) C
by LEED to streamline the
application and certification
process
IDc3
The School as a Teaching Tool Design and implement a curriculum based on the high performance features of the building within SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
To integrate the sustainable 10 months of LEED certification. Curriculum must meet local or state curriculum standards, be • Document the process used by the project team
0 1 0 D
features of a school facility approved by school administrators and provide 10 or more hours of classroom instruction per year, • Confirmation that the curriculum has been reviewed and approved by the school administrators
with the school's educational per full-time student. and meets applicable local and state curriculum standards
mission
4 4 4 REGIONAL PRIORITY (RP)
1 1 1 RPc1.1 - RPc1.4 Regional Priority credits are are available to applicable project zip codes and vary accordingly 6 credits are available for each zip code but only 4 credits in total can be selected
1 1 1 RPc1.2
1 1 1 RPc1.3
1 1 1 RPc1.4

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NC STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:

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Provide a high level of STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:

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NC, SCHOOLS & CS

STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION: REFERENCED STANDARDS:

• Project teams must achieve the following credits:

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