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2009 LEED for NC, Schools & CS

NC S CS CREDIT/INTENT REQUIREMENTS / EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION / SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION REFERENCED STANDARDS/CALCULATIONS PHASE/TEAM
26 24 28 SUSTAINABLE SITES (SS)
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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
• Copy of 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
• Describe corrective measures taken
airborne dust generation
SSp2 STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:

Environmental Site • Conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) • Review historical records including federal, state and local databases REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Assessment • Conduct a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) if contamination is discovered or • Visit site to identify possible hazardous substances • ASTM E1527-05 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
DESIGN
suspected: • Interview people familiar with history of site • ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
• Contractor
NA 0 NA Ensure the site has been - School sites contaminated as past landfill are ineligible • A report documenting results of analysis OR
• Environmental Eng.
assessed for contamination - Contaminated sites must be remediated SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • As determined by federal, state or local government
and if discovered, - Must meet federal, state or local standards and documented to be safe • Copy of executive summary reports from all ASTM site assessments performed CALCULATIONS:
contamination is remediated • If site has been remediated, 1 point is achieved in SSc3: Brownfield Redevelopment • Description of remediation efforts None
to protect children's health • Copy of government documents showing completion
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
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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 STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:

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

• During site selection, give preference to brownfield sites
• Consider tax incentives and property cost savings
• Coordinate site development plan with remediation activities to identify, contain & mitigate the
SSc3 REFERENCED STANDARDS: DESIGN
OPTION 1: Develop on a site documented as contaminated per ASTM E1903-97 Phase II hazard
Brownfield Redevelopment • U.S. EPA, Definition of Brownfields (EPA Sustainable Redevelopment of • Owner
Environmental Site Assessment • Could include abatement, pump & treat, solar detoxification, etc.
Brownfields Program) • Developer
• Soil contamination • Remediate site if necessary using technologies that will not damage above ground or
1 1 1 Rehabilitate sites damaged by • ASTM E1527-05 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) • Environmental Eng.
• Asbestos remediation underground natural features such as: pump and treat; in-situ remediation; bio-reactors; solar
environmental contamination • ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) • State and local
• Lead paint detoxification
and reduce the pressure on CALCULATIONS: regulators
OPTION 2: Develop on a site defined as a brownfield by federal, state or local government agency SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
undeveloped land None • EPA
• Check off compliance method used
• Describe site contamination and remediation efforts
• Include references to EPA regulations
• School projects retain executive summary of ASTM site assessments performed
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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
OPTION 2. BUS STOP PROXIMITY
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
OPTION 3. PEDESTRIAN ACCESS - Schools only
• Perform a transportation survey of future occupants to identify transportation needs
SSc4.1 • 80%K-8 and below students live within 3/4 mile walking distance and 1 1/2 mile for K-9 and REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• For schools, analyze attendance boundary for walkability/bike traffic and give preference to safe
Alternative Transportation: above students None
accessible sites DESIGN
Public Transportation Access • Provide dedicated walking or biking lanes from school building(s) to end of school property, in 2 CALCULATIONS:
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Owner/Client
6 4 6 or more directions OPTIONS 1 & 2. Use a map, aerial photograph or area drawing to calculate the
• Check off compliance method used • Architect
Reduce pollution and land EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE walking distance to transit stops
• Include description table for rail or bus lines indicating name of line/route and distance to • Design Team
development impacts from OPTION 1 APPLIES TO ALL SSc4 CREDITS OPTION 3. Schools: assess the percentage of the total incoming student
station
automobile use OPTION 1. COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN population that falls within the specified walking distance radius
• Develop a site vicinity plan to scale and label walking paths between main entrance and 1/2
Institute a quantifiable transportation management plan that demonstrates a quantifiable
mile of rail stations or 1/4 mile of bus stops
reduction in automobile use
• For schools, identify on site plan 2 or more paths from building to property boundary toward
OPTION 2. DOUBLE TRANSIT RIDERSHIP
bus/pedestrian paths
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
AND Frequency of service must be at least 200 transit rides per day
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
CASE 2. RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
• Provide covered storage facilities for securing bicycles to 15% of building occupants
None
CS. CASE 1. COMMERCIAL or INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS =/<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
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
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 without
barriers
NC & CS. OPTION 1.

Provide 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
• Consider providing transportation amenities such as
SCHOOLS. REFERENCED STANDARDS:
alternative fuel refueling stations, LE/FE fleet vehicles,
SSc4.3 Provide preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% of the total parking None
preferred parking
Alternative Transportation: capacity CALCULATIONS:
• Investigate trade-offs using alternative fuel in school vehicles
Low-Emitting and Fuel- AND FTE occupant count (refer to Reference Guide for full explanation of FTE and DESIGN
• Narrative(s) explaining program(s)
Efficient Vehicles 1 designated carpool drop-off area for low-efficient and fuel-efficient vehicles use under specific conditions) • Owner
3 2 3 SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
NC & CS. OPTION 2. Install alternative fuel stations for 3% of the total parking capacity • Calculate FTE’s = total occupant hours / 8 • Architect
• Check off compliance method
Reduce pollution and land SCHOOLS. Develop and implement a plan for buses and maintenance vehicles serving the school NC & CS. OPTION 1 & SCHOOLS. Number of parking spaces provided x 0.005 • Design Team
• Calculate FTE’s or occupants for facility & quantities
development impacts from to use 20% (fuel, vehicles or both) clean natural gas, propane or biodiesel NC & CS. OPTION 2. Number of parking spaces provided x 0.003
• Include site plan showing total parking & designated
automobile use NC. OPTION 3. Provide low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicles for 3% of the FTE occupants NC. OPTION 3. Number of FTEs x 0.003
parking or refueling locations
NC. OPTION 4. Provide building occupants access to a low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle NC. OPTION 4. Number of FTEs / 267 (1 vehicle per 267 FTEs)
• Provide list of complying vehicles if provided for Option 3
sharing program
• Include vehicle information for Option 4
- 1 LE/FE vehicle per 3% of FTEs (assuming 8/vehicle) or 1 vehicle for buildings with <267 FTE’s
- 2 year minimum vehicle sharing agreement
- Space located nearest to building

NC & CS
CASE 1. NON-RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
OPTION 1. Size parking to meet but not exceed local zoning requirement NC: Provide preferred
parking for carpools or vanpools for 5% of the total parking capacity
OPTION 2. For projects that provide less than 5% (NC) or 3% (CS) of FTE occupants: REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Provide preferred parking for carpools or vanpools for 5% (NC) or 3% (CS) of total parking Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Parking Generation Study, 2003
capacity CALCULATIONS:
OR NC
• Limit the availability of parking
• Provide a discounted parking rate as a substitute at a minimum 20% for 5% of the total parking CASE 1. OPTION 1. Number of parking spaces provided x 0.005
• Encourage the use of alternative forms of transportation
capacity CASE 1. OPTION 2. Determine FTE and calculate the percentage to be
• Select site accessible to residential areas DESIGN
SSc4.4 OPTION 3. No new parking provided: If parking is provided for less than 5% of FTEs, multiply the total
• Consider transportation demand management strategies • Owner
Alternative Transportation: CASE 2. RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS number of spaces x 0.005 to determine designated carpool/vanpool spaces
• Discourage student parking • Architect
Parking Capacity OPTION 1. required
• Consider shared parking facilities with other buildings • Design Team
2 2 2 • Size parking to meet but not exceed local zoning CS
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Zoning Officials
Reduce pollution and land • Provide infrastructure and support programs for shared parking CASE 1. OPTION 2. Determine FTE and calculate the percentage to be
• Check off compliance method • Civic Officials
development impacts from OPTION 2. No new parking provided: If parking is provided for less than 3% of FTEs, multiply the total
• Calculate parking spaces for building type • Community
automobile use CASE 3. MIXED USE PROJECTS number of spaces x 0.003 to determine designated carpool/vanpool spaces
• Include site plan showing parking, carpool/vanpool Organizations
OPTION 1. Mixed use project with less than 10% commercial area is considered residential and required
• Enter data for parking space quantities, zoning data
must comply with Case 2; more than 10%, the commercial portion must comply with Case 1 and SCHOOLS
• Zoning data, if applicable
the residential to comply with Case 2 OPTION 1. Determine number of parking spaces and multiply x 0.005 to
• Narratives describing compliance method used
OPTION 2. No new parking determine number of carpool/vanpool spaces
SCHOOLS required
OPTION 1. Size parking to meet but not exceed local zoning requirements OPTION 3. Determine number of spaces per 2003 ITE
OPTION 2. No new parking
OPTION 3. For projects with no minimum local zoning requirements provide 25% less parking
than the applicable standard listed in the 2003 Institute Transportation Engineer's (ITE) Parking
Generation Study

• On greenfield sites carefully site building to minimize
disruption of existing ecosystems
CASE 1. GREENFIELD SITES:
• Clearly mark construction boundaries to avoid disruption
Limit site disturbances to:
• On previously developed sites, research native and/or
• 40 feet beyond the building perimeter
adaptive plant materials, which in turn require less or no water, less maintenance, etc.
SSc5.1 • 10 feet beyond hardscapes (surface walkways, patios, parking) and utilities less than 12 inches in REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Monoculture plantings (e.g., turf) cannot contribute
Site Development: diameter None CONSTRUCTION
• Consider vegetated roof where sites are tight
Protect or Restore Habitat • 15 feet beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches CALCULATIONS: • Civil Engineer
• Consider placing parking under building
• 25 feet beyond constructed areas with permeable paving areas, stormwater detention and CASE 1. None • Landscape Architect
1 1 1 • Assess the impact to migratory wildlife
Conserve existing natural playfields CASE 2. • Environmental Eng.
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
areas and restore damaged CASE 2. PREVIOUSLY GRADED AREAS OR DEVELOPED SITES 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 Protect or restore 50% of the site area (excluding building footprint) OR 20% of the total site area Footprint) x 0.5 • Local Professional
CASE 2. Calculate both conditions:
promote biodiversity (including building footprint), whichever is greater, with native vegetation EQUATION 2: 20% of Total Site = Total Site Area x 0.2
• 50% of site area excluding footprint
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE:
• 20% of site area including footprint
Restore 75% of the site (excluding building footprint) OR 30% of the total site (including building
• Larger number is minimum area needing to be restored or protected
footprint)
• List native or adaptive plant species
• Include site development and landscaping plans showing
extent of development, protection & 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
• Design project site to maintain natural stormwater flows and promote infiltration:
- Pervious pavement
CASE 1. S ITES WITH EXISTING IMPERVIOUSNESS LESS THAN 50%
- Bio-swales
OPTION 1: Implement Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) that prevents post development
- Vegetated (green) roofs
SSc6.1 peak discharge rate and quantity from exceeding the predevelopment peak discharge rate and
- Harvesting stormwater for reuse for irrigation, toilet &
Stormwater Design: volume for the 1 and 2 year 24 hour design storms
urinal flushing
Quantity Control OPTION 2: Implement Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) that protects receiving stream
• Cluster development to reduce footprint REFERENCED STANDARDS: DESIGN
channels from excessive erosion
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: None • Architect
Limit disruption of natural CASE 2. SITES WITH EXISTING IMPERVIOUSNESS GREATER THAN 50%
1 1 1 CASE 1. Existing Imperviousness ≤50% CALCULATIONS: • Civil Engineer
hydrology by, reducing Implement Stormwater Management Plan that results in a 25% decrease in the volume of
• OPTION 1. Calculate pre and post-development discharge 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
runoff rates (cfs) and runoff quantities (cf) 2009 Edition • Plumbing Engineer
on-site infiltration, reducing EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE:
- Use one & two year 24-hour design storms
pollution from stormwater • None established for this credit
OR
and eliminating contaminants • May apply for EP by documenting a comprehensive approach to capture and treat stormwater
• OPTION 2. Provide narrative describing site conditions,
runoff and demonstrating performance above credit requirements. Only 1 EP available for SSc6.1
erosion control measures & controls used to protect stream
and SSc6.2
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: • Use high reflectance materials for hardscape
• ASTM E408-71(1996)e1, Standard Test Methods for Total Normal Emittance
• provide shade from existing tree canopy or within 5 years of landscape installation SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
of Surfaces Using Inspection Meter Techniques
• Provide shade from structures covered by solar panels that produce energy Attach drawings to show defined site areas, building footprint, hardscape, landscape plans
• ASTM C1371-04a, Standard Test Method for Determination of Emittance of
SSc7.1 • Provide shade from architectural devices or structures that have a SRI of at least 29 (including shading)
Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emissometers
Heat Island Effect - Nonroof • Use hardscape materials with an SRI =/> 29 • Identify paving materials, shaded parking, and/or underground or covered parking DESIGN
• ASTM E903-96, Standard Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance and
• Use open grid pavement system ( 50% minimum pervious) OPTION 1. • Architect
Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres
1 1 1 Reduce heat islands to OPTION2. Place a minimum 50% of parking spaces under cover; any roof to shade or cover parking • Indicate SRI value for each paving material installed • Civil Engineer
• ASTM E1918-97, Standard Test Method for Measuring Solar Reflectance of
minimize impacts on to have an SRI =/> 29, be a vegetated green roof or covered by solar panels • Select paving materials from standard list of reflective materials and/or enter values into Paving • Landscape Architect
Horizontal and Low Sloped Surfaces in the Field
microclimates and human and EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: Materials Table Calculator • Contractor
• ASTM C1549-04, Standard Test Method for Determination of Solar
wildlife habitats • 100% of nonroof impervious surfaces have high albedo or open grid paving or will be shaded • Enter respective parking area & total calculations
Reflectance Near Ambient Temperatures Using a Portable Solar Reflectometer
within 5 years • Enter hardscape area expected to be shaded within 5 years
CALCULATIONS:
OR OPTION 2.
Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction,
• 100% of on-site parking is located under cover • Verify the roof material covering for shaded parking has an SRI ≥29, PV’s or green roof
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
• ASTM E903-96, Standard Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance and
OPTION 1. Use roofing materials with a solar reflectance Index (SRI) for 75% of the roof areas equal • High reflectance materials
Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres
SSc7.2 to or greater than SRI 78 for low sloped roof (<2:12) or SRI 29 for steep sloped roof (>2:12) • Roof coatings can contribute
• ASTM E1918-97, Standard Test Method for Measuring Solar Reflectance of CONSTRUCTION
Heat Island Effect - Roof OPTION 2. Install a vegetated roof for 50% of the roof area • Vegetated roofs
Horizontal and Low Sloped Surfaces in the Field • Architect
OPTION 3. Install high albedo and vegetated roof surfaces that in combination meet the • Combination of high reflectance materials and vegetated roofs
• ASTM C1371-04a, Standard Test Method for Determination of Emittance of • Civil Engineer
1 1 1 Reduce heat islands to following: SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Materials Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emissometers • Landscape Architect
minimize impacts on Area Roof Meeting Minimum SRI/0.75 + Area Vegetated Roof/0.5 is equal to or greater than Total • Prepare roof drawings to show that total roof area and the areas of reflective materials or
• ASTM C1549-04, Standard Test Method for Determination of Solar • Mechanical Engineer
microclimates and human and Roof Area vegetated roof systems
Reflectance Near Ambient Temperatures Using a Portable Solar Reflectometer • Ecologist
wildlife habitats EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: • List the roofing products, reflectance percentages, SRI values and slopes; retain product
CALCULATIONS:
100% vegetated roof (less area of mechanical equipment, solar panels and skylights) specifications
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 and appurtenances and deduct from the total roof area
STEP 3. Determine whether the areas of qualifying reflective and vegetated
roofing are adequate to meet credit requirements
INTERIOR BUILDING LIGHTING STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:

SSc8 OPTION 1. • Utilize indirect interior lighting or automated non-emergency lighting shutoff controls
Light Pollution Reduction Reduce input power, by automatic device, of all nonemergency interior luminaires with a direct • Adopt site lighting criteria to maintain safety levels & avoid off-site lighting & night sky pollution REFERENCED STANDARDS:
line of sight to any openings in the envelope by 50% between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. • 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 OPTION 2. • Use full cutoff luminaires, low reflectance surfaces and low-angle spotlights Rise Residential Lighting, Section 9 (without amendments) DESIGN
the building and site, reduce All openings in the envelope with a direct line of sight must have shielding between 11:00 p.m. and SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: CALCULATIONS: • Architect
sky glow to increase night sky 5:00 a.m. INTERIOR BUILDING LIGHTING INTERIOR BUILDING LIGHTING • Civil Engineer
1 1 1
access, improve night time EXTERIOR LIGHTING • Drawings showing locations of automatic controls None • Electrical Engineer
visibility through glare • light areas only for safety and comfort • Classify the project under one of the LZ zones as defined • Drawings of shading devices that block 90% of the lighting EXTERIOR LIGHTING • Landscape Architect
reduction and reduce in IESNA RP-33 EXTERIOR LIGHTING • Calculate the exterior lighting power density, per the referenced standard, • Lighting Engineer
development impact from • LZ1: Dark (rural, parks, forest) • Determine zone classification and determine if less than allowable densities
lighting on nocturnal • LZ2: Low (residential) • Collect manufacturer's lamp data • Use lighting software to determine compliance with appropriate LZ zone
environments • LZ3: Medium (commercial, industrial and high density residential) • Prepare description of light trespass analysis procedure
• LZ4: High (high activity commercial districts) • Develop photometric site plan of parking areas that includes footcandle summary for light ratio

Tenant design & construction guidelines must include:
Publish an illustrated document that provides tenants with design & construction information:
- Reduced water use
• Description of sustainable features in core & shell project & goals of project, including those for
SSc9 - Optimize energy performance (lighting power & controls, HVAC)
tenant spaces
Tenant Design and - Energy use & metering & Commissioning
• Information on LEED for Interior Design & Construction (ID&C) & how the CS building contributes
Construction Guidelines - Measurement & verification
to achieving these credits REFERENCED STANDARDS: DESIGN
- Ventilation & outdoor air delivery
• Recommendations, including examples, for sustainable strategies, materials, products & services None • Owner
NA NA 1 Educate tenants about - Construction indoor air quality management
• Information enabling tenants to coordinate space design & construction with core & shell building CALCULATIONS: • Architect
implementing sustainable - Indoor chemical & pollutant source control & ETS
systems & specific applicable ID&C credits: None • Design Team
design and construction - Controllability of systems
– Water use reduction
features in their tenant - Thermal comfort
– Optimize energy performance
improvement build out - Daylighting & views
– Energy use & metering
- Recommendation for sustainable strategies, products, materials
– Measurement & verification
Retain copy of the tenant design and construction guidelines
• Project must achieve at least 4 of 7 credits:

1. SS-Credit 1: Site Selection
• Master plan should include:
2. SS Credit 5.1: Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat
- Community centers
3. SS Credit 5.2: Site Development – Maximize Open Space
SSc9 - Fields
4. SS Credit 6.1: Stormwater Design – Quantity Control
Site Master Plan - Libraries
5. SS Credit 6.2: Stormwater Design – Quality Control REFERENCED STANDARDS: DESIGN
- Parks
6. SS Credit 7.1: Heat Island Effect – Nonroof None • Owner
NA 1 NA Ensure environmental site - Wetlands
7. SS Credit 8: Light Pollution Reduction CALCULATIONS: • Architect
issues included in initial plan • Work with community & school board
• Achieved credits required to be recalculated using master plan Refer calculations for SSc1; SSc5.1; SSc5.2; SSc5.2; SSc6.1; SSc6.2; SSc7.1; SSc8 • Design Team
are carried forward in future • Consider enrollment & growth (or decline) projections
• Site Master Plan developed in collaboration with the school board
development 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

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 STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
provide at least 2 dedicated use spaces in the building: • Check with schools and other organizations to pool money and offer assistance
– Commercial office • Study security measures to implement
– Health clinic SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
SSc10
– Community service centers (state, city or county offices) OPTION 1.
Joint Use of Facilities REFERENCED STANDARDS: DESIGN
– Police offices • List shared spaces
None • Design Team
NA 1 NA – Library or media center • Depict doors or security gates and restrooms on drawings
Make the school a more CALCULATIONS: • Community
– Parking lot • Retain evidence of communications and public notifications
integrated part of the None Members
– One or more commercial sector businesses OPTION 2.
community
• Provide separate entry for spaces intended for dedicated use • List dedicated use spaces
– Can be from a school lobby or corridor accessible after normal business hours and with toilets • Depict doors or security gates & restrooms on drawings
available • Retain copy of joint use contract or agreement
OR • Develop drawing showing pedestrian access
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)

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

• NO refrigeration equipment using once-through cooling with potable water STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
WEc4 • NO garbage disposals • Addresses water use in dishwashers, clothes washers, ice machines and other equipment not
Process Water Use Reduction • At least 4 process items where water use is at or below levels listed: included in other WE credits or regulated by EPAct, DOE and plumbing codes REFERENCED STANDARDS:
- clothes washers: 7.5gal/cf/cycle • Assess all processes that use water to identify opportunities for selecting high efficiency None
DESIGN
Maximize water efficiency - dishwashers with racks: 1.0 gal/rack equipment CALCULATIONS:
NA 1 NA • Owner
within buildings to reduce the - ice machines: lbs/day >175=20 gal/100 lbs & no water cooled machines; lbs/day <175=30 gal/100 SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • None if in compliance with baseline established in the credit requirements
• Architect
burden on municipal water lbs & no water cooled machines • Retain documents showing the manufacturer, model and water consumption rates of each • If not in compliance, establish new baseline and demonstrate the equipment
supply and wastewater - food steamers: 2 gal/hr & boilerless steamers only appliance reduces process water use by 20%
systems - prerinse spray valves: 1.4 gal/min • Assemble information about the baseline water use based on industry standards or benchmarks
EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: 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
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
• Process energy is from computers, elevators, equip., kitchen cooking & refrigeration, laundry,
exempt lighting (medical) STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
• Regulated (non-process) energy includes HVAC, all lighting (int./ext., parking lot & garage, Design building envelope, HVAC, lighting & other systems to maximize performance
EAp2 grounds), water heating • ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007, Appendix G REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Minimum Energy • Process loads must be identical for baseline & design loads • Energy simulation software packages include: • ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Appendix G
Performance • SCHOOLS must establish energy goal using EPAs TARGET FINDER rating tool - DOE-2 • ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004
OPTION 2. PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide - EnergyPlus • ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings 2006
Establish the minimum level • PATH 1. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004 • 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 - Office occupancies less than 20,000 sf SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: Warehouses and Self Storage Buildings 2008
• Design Team
proposed building and • PATH 2. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings 2006 • Determine Option used • Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings
systems to reduce - Retail occupancies less than 20,000 sf • Determine climate zone for project location • Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide
environmental & economic • PATH 3. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Warehouses and Self Storage Buildings • Calculate energy use by type CALCULATIONS:
impacts associated with 2008 • 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 - Warehouse or self-storage occupancies less than 50,000 sf • If using computer energy simulation, retain final report 2009 Edition
• SCHOOLS. Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings • If using prescriptive paths, assemble documentation
- Comply w/criteria for climate zone • Narrative(s) for any special circumstances
- For projects less than 200,000 sf
• 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
- Office, school, public assembly and retail projects <100,000 sf must comply w/ Sections 1 & 2 of
Core Performance Guide
- Other project types <100,000 sf implement basic requirements of the Core Performance Guide
- 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
- If building is connected to existing chilled water system, it must be CFC-free or have planned
EAp3
phase out within 5 years. REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Fundamental Refrigerant • ZERO use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) based refrigerants in new base building HVAC&R systems.
- 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 • When reusing existing base building HVAC equipment, complete a comprehensive CFC phaseout
0 0 0 shows replacement or conversion not feasible Refrigerant Recycling Rule • Owner
conversion prior to project completion
- Not feasible if simple payback > 10 years (3rd party) CALCULATIONS: • Mechanical Engineer
Reduce stratospheric ozone - Phase-out plans extending beyond the project completion date will be considered on their merits
- Reduce annual leakage of CFC based refrigerants to 5% or None
depletion
less (EPA Clean Air Act, Title VI, Rule 608)
- 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

• 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
OPTION 2. PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
• PATH 1. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004 • Design building envelope, HVAC, lighting & other systems to maximize performance
- Office occupancies less than 20,000 sf • Whole Building Energy Simulation per ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007, Appendix G REFERENCED STANDARDS:
- DOE-2 • ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 Appendix G
• PATH 2. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings 2006
EAc1 - EnergyPlus • ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings 2004
- Retail occupancies less than 20,000 sf
Optimize Energy Performance • 4 strategies can increase energy performance: • ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings 2006
• PATH 3. ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Warehouses and Self Storage Buildings DESIGN
- Reduce demand • ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small
2008 • Architect
Achieve increasing levels of - Harvest free energy by using site resources Warehouses and Self Storage Buildings 2008
- Warehouse or self-storage occupancies less than 50,000 sf • Mechanical Engineer
1,19 1,19 3,21 energy performance beyond - Increase building and building systems efficiency • Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings
• SCHOOLS. Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings • CxA
prerequisite standard to - Recover waste energy • Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide
- Comply w/criteria for climate zone • Energy Analyst
reduce environmental & • Use appropriate Prescriptive Compliance Path CALCULATIONS:
- For projects less than 200,000 sf • LEED Consultant
economic impacts associated • California T-24 2005 or 2008, Part 6 • Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction,
OPTION 3. PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH. Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide
with excessive energy use SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: 2009 Edition
- Only for buildings less than 100,000 sf
• OPTION 1. Whole Bldg. Energy Simulation • % Improvement = 100 x [1- (Proposed Building Performance / Baseline
- Comply w/ Section 1: Design Process Strategies, & Section 2: Core Performance Requirements
- Confirm that energy simulation software meets sections of ASHRAE 90.1-2007 or CA T-24 2005 Building Performance)]
1 Point. Office, school, public assembly and retail projects <100,000 sq. ft. must comply w/
- Modeling requirements
Sections 1 & 2 of Core Performance Guide
• Check off compliance method used
- 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
• 46% for existing building renovations


• 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 OR DESIGN
database • Does not include
OPTION 2. • Owner
PERCENTAGE RENEWABLE ENERGY: - 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
Develop and implement a Measurement & Verification (M&V) Plan consistent with:
OPTION 1. STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
EAc5 OPTION D. Calibrated Simulation (Savings Estimation Method 2) as specified in the International • Develop an M&V Plan to evaluate building and/or system performance
Measurement and Verification Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Volume III: Concepts and Options for • Characterize the building and/or energy systems through energy simulation or engineering
Determining Energy Savings in New Construction, April, 2003 analysis
3 2 NA Provide ongoing OR • Install metering equipment to measure energy use
accountability of building OPTION 2. • Track performance comparing predicted performance to actual performance, by component or
energy consumption over OPTION B. IPMVP: Energy Conservation Measure Isolation system REFERENCED STANDARDS:
time OPTIONS 1 & 2. • Evaluate energy efficiency by comparing actual performance to baseline performance International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol, Volume III,
• M&V period ≥ 1 year of post construction occupancy • M&V not confined to energy systems EVO 30000.1-2006, Concepts and Options for Determining Energy Savings in
• Provide process for corrective action if results of M&V plan indicate energy savings not achieved • Refer to IPMVP for guidance on M&V strategies New Construction, effective January, 2006 CONSTRUCTION
• For EA c5.1 Option 1 & Option 2 CS projects, also include: • Energy Management System (EMS) can help attain M&V CALCULATIONS: • Design Team
EAc5.1 - Description of infrastructure design SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • IPMVP Volume III provides basic formulas as well as quantitative guidelines for
Measurement and Verification - Existing meter locations • Check compliance path for determining annual energy error estimation and tolerance for various M&V options
NA NA 3 - IPMVP Option D – Calibrated simulation savings estimate • Not applicable to Core & Shell EAc5.2, for which there are no calculations
- Base Building - Existing meter specifications
energy consumption -1-line electrical schematics identifying end-use circuits - IPMVP Option B – Energy conservation measure isolation
- Guidelines for carrying out tenant sub-metering • Develop IPMVP compliant M&V plan
• Include centrally monitored electronic metering network in base building design • Diagram locations of any meters needed for measurement & update as necessary
EAc5.2
- Capable expanding to accommodate future tenant submetering as required by LEED ID&C EAc3: • For CS buildings, decide how tenants will be accountable for their energy use (including use &
Measurement and Verification cost)
NA NA 3 Measurement & Verification
- Tenant Submetering
• Develop tenant measurement & verification (M&V) plan documenting and advising future tenants • Narrative describing M&V method & process
electricity consumption
• Provide process for corrective action if results of M&V plan indicate energy savings not achieved
• 35% of the building’s electricity from renewable sources • Determine the energy needs of the building
- Minimum 2 year renewable energy contract as defined by the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) • Investigate opportunities to engage in a green power contract (2 yrs. minimum)
EAc6 REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Green-e or equivalent source - solar, wind, geothermal, biomass or low impact hydro sources
Green Power Center for Resource Solutions, Green-e Product Certification Requirements
• School districts can purchase green power on centralized basis & allocate to a specific project • Green-e certified, or other sources satisfying Green-e program’s technical requirements
CALCULATIONS:
• CS building’s electricity defined as use of CS sf defined by BOMA standards (minimum 15%) - From open market or accredited utility program
Encourage the development • 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, • Determine baseline electricity use OPTION 2 • Owner
- Option 1: annual electricity use from EA Credit 1 - Tradable renewable certificates (TRCs)
renewable energy • Use default data from CBECS to determine Default Annual Electrical
- Option 2: Green power, based on default electricity consumption –DOE CBECS database - Green tags and other forms of green power
technologies on a net zero consumption
pollution basis EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
• 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
Provide 70% of electricity from renewable sources
• 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

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
• Maintain the existing building structure
Building Reuse: Maintain
- Structural floor and roof decking
Existing Walls, Floors and Roof
- Exterior skin and framing
- Excluding window assemblies STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
Extend the life cycle of
- Excluding non-structural roofing material • Consider reuse of existing buildings, including structure, envelope and interior nonstructural
existing building stock,
- Based on surface area elements
1,3 1,2 NA conserve resources, retain
• Hazardous materials remediated as a part of project excluded from calculation of % maintained • Remove & upgrade elements posing contamination risks
cultural resources, reduce
• Not applicable for additions that are: • Upgrade components to improve energy and water efficiency
waste and reduce
environmental impacts of new - ≥ 2 times the existing building sf for NC & Schools - Windows
buildings as they relate to - ≥ 6 times the existing building sf for Core & Shell - Mechanical systems
materials manufacturing and PERCENT IMPROVEMENT POINTS: - Plumbing fixtures
None
transport NC: • Items that do not meet the requirements for MRc1 & MRc1.1may apply the reused portion to
CALCULATIONS: CONSTRUCTION
55% = 1 point MRc2
Based on AREA (SF) • Owner
75% = 2 points SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
• Percentage of Existing Elements = [Total Retained Interior Nonstructural • Design Team
MRc1 95% = 3 points • Enter building area & area of addition, if any addition does exceed 2x existing building area
Building Reuse: Maintain Materials Area (sf) / Total Existing Interior Nonstructural Materials Area (sf)] x
SCHOOLS: • Classify building
Existing Walls, Floors and Roof 75% = 1 point 100
- Renovation without addition
95% = 2 points - Renovation including addition
Extend the life cycle of CS: • List areas of each existing structural shell & envelope element (existing & reused sf)
existing building stock, 25% = 1 point • For MRc1.2, list areas of each interior non-structural element
NA NA 1,5 conserve resources, retain 33% = 2 points - Compare ratio of areas of existing elements reused with total of both new & existing elements
cultural resources, reduce 42% = 3 points reused
waste and reduce 50% = 4 points • Optional narrative for any special circumstances
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 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:
- Interior walls
Extend the life cycle of - Doors None
- Doors CONSTRUCTION
existing building stock, - nonstructural walls CALCULATIONS:
1 1 NA - Floor coverings • Owner
conserve resources, retain • Items that do not meet the requirements for MRc1.2 may apply the reused portion to MRc2 Based on AREA (SF)
- Ceiling systems • Design Team
cultural resources, reduce SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Percentage of Existing Elements Retained = [Total Retained Materials Area (sf)
- Include area of additions in calculations
waste and reduce • For MRc1.2, list areas of each interior non-structural element / Total Existing Materials Area (sf)] x 100
• Credit not available if addition is ≥ 2 times the square footage of the existing building.
environmental impacts of new - 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
• Specialty items excluded from calculations
- Mechanical, electrical and plumbing, elevators and equipment
• Only include permanent materials
• Furniture may be included if also included in MRc3–7 (MRc6 in CS)
• Identify opportunities to incorporate salvaged materials into building design and research
- From prior location okay if purchased at least 2 years before
MRc3 potential material suppliers
• Use materials with recycled content ≥ 10-20% of the project materials’ total value
Materials Reuse • Consider: Beams & Posts, doors & frames, flooring, masonry, grilles, paneling, hardware, REFERENCED STANDARDS:
- Recycled content = post-consumer recycled content plus ½ pre-consumer content
cabinetry, furniture, decorative items None
• Calculations for material assemblies:
Reuse building materials and • Calculate using new equivalent cost CALCULATIONS: CONSTRUCTION
- Determine recycled fraction of assembly by weight
products to reduce demand SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: Base on replacement value COST • Owner
1,2 1,2 1 - Recycled fraction of assembly is multiplied by the cost of assembly to determine the recycled
for virgin materials and • Maintain a list of reused or salvaged materials and their corresponding costs • Determine Total Materials Cost for the project (Division 2 - 10) • Design Team
content value of assembly
reduce waste, thereby - Use CSI MasterFormat 2004 Division 3-10, 32 & 33 - Total Construction Cost ($) x 0.45 OR tally of actual material costs • Contractor
• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and specialty items (i.e. elevators) not included in this calculation
reducing impacts associated OR • Percent Reuse Materials = [Total Cost of Reuse Materials ($) / Total Materials
with the extraction and - Use actual material cost (excluding labor & equipment) Cost ($)] x 100
NC & SCHOOLS:
processing of virgin resources • Enter descriptions & data, vendor & cost of salvaged or reused materials into table
5% = 1 point
- Calculates % of salvaged value compared to total materials costs
10% = 2 points
• Optional narrative describing special circumstances
CS:
5% = 1 point
NC & SCHOOLS: 15% of total materials cost for salvaged or reused materials
CS: 10% of total materials cost for salvaged or reused materials
• Establish project goal for recycled content materials & identify material suppliers who can
achieve this goal
• During construction, ensure that the specified recycled content materials are installed REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Consider environmental, economic and performance attributes when selecting products and None
materials CALCULATIONS:
• Definition: International Organization of Standards document, ISO 14021
• Recycled content site materials may include: Based on COST of qualifying materials as a percent of overall materials cost
• Post-consumer material: waste material generated by product end users, no longer usable
Park benches, picnic tables, playground equipment, landscape timbers, road base, asphalt • Determine Total Materials Cost for the project (Division 2 - 10)
- Households, commercial, industrial, and institutional
MRc4 paving, playground surfacing, dock bumpers, precast concrete products, mulch, concrete – - Total Construction Cost ($) x 0.45 OR tally of actual material costs
• Pre-consumer material: material diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing
Recycled Content flyash, slag, signage, tile, fencing, gates RECYCLED CONTENT VALUE of each material
process
• Recycled content building materials may include: EQUATION 1
• Excludes reutilized materials capable of being reclaimed within same process that generated it
Increase demand for building Steel, aluminum, concrete, masonry, acoustic tile, toilet partitions, gypsum wallboard, paint, Recycled Content Value ($) = [% Postconsumer Recycled Content x Materials CONSTRUCTION
• For purposes of LEED MRc4:
1,2 1,2 1,2 products that incorporate carpet, carpet cushion, ceramic tile, insulation, resilient flooring, access floor, metal roofing, Cost] + 0.5 [% Preconsumer Recycled Content x Materials Cost] • Architect
- Only includes materials permanently installed in project
recycled content materials, engineered lumber, formwork % OF RECYCLED CONTENT VALUE of each material • Contractor
- Furniture may be included, when included in all MRc3–7
thereby reducing impacts SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: EQUATION 2
resulting from extraction and • Select method for determining total materials cost & enter corresponding value Percent Recycled Content = [Total Recycled Content Value ($) / Total Materials
10% = 1 point
processing of virgin materials • Actual materials value Cost ($)] x 100
20% = 2 points
- Excluding labor & equipment ASSEMBLIES
- 2004 CSI division. 03-10, 31 (foundations) & 32 (paving, site improvements and planting only) EQUATION 3
30% of total materials cost for recycled content materials
• Default materials value Assembly Recycled Content Value ($) =[[% Postconsumer Recycled Content /
- 45% of project budget for LEED project, calculated from project construction costs Total Assembly Weight] x Assembly Cost] + [[% Preconsumer Recycled Content
• Division 12 (furniture) optional / Total Assembly Weight] x 0.5 x Assembly Cost]
• 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 ($) x 0.45 OR tally of actual material costs
the use of indigenous - Default materials value • Percent Regional Materials = [Total Cost of Regional Materials ($) / Total
10% = 1 point
resources and reducing the - Actual materials value Materials 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
None
• Definition - Rapidly Renewable: Made from plants typically harvested within 10 year cycle or less • During construction, ensure that the specified renewable materials are installed
CALCULATIONS:
Reduce the use and depletion • Use rapidly renewable building materials and products for 2.5% of the total building materials SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: CONSTRUCTION
Based on COST of qualifying materials as a percent of overall materials cost
1 1 NA of finite raw materials and and product value (based on cost.) • Select method for determining total materials cost & enter corresponding value • Architect
• Determine Total Materials Cost for the project (Division 2 - 10)
long cycle renewable EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: • Enter material data: • Contractor
- Total Construction Cost ($) x 0.45 OR tally of actual material costs
materials by replacing them 5% of total materials cost for rapidly renewable materials - Material description,
• Percent Rapidly Renewable Materials = [Total Cost of Rapidly Renewable
with rapidly renewable - Manufacturer & cost
Materials ($) / 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 • Definition – Certified Wood: Wood-based materials and products certified in accordance with - Identify material suppliers who can achieve this goal None
1 1 NA Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Principles and • During construction, ensure that the FSC certified wood products are installed and quantify the CALCULATIONS:
Encourage environmentally 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.
CASE 1. MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SPACES CASE 2. NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACES • Breathing Zone Outdoor Airflow = Vbz = Rp x Pz + Ra x Az
• Meet minimum requirements of ASHRAE 62.1-2007 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, - 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
Sections 4-7 - All naturally ventilated spaces must be within 25 feet of operable wall or roof openings ASHRAE 62.1-2007
Minimum Indoor Air Quality
- Use ventilation rate procedure or more stringent applicable local code - Operable area must be 4% of net occupiable floor area - Pz = zone population DESIGN
Performance
• In addition, CS project mechanical systems must be capable of meeting projected ventilation • MIXED MODE VENTILATED SPACES - Ra = outdoor airflow rate required per person per unit area as determined • Architect
levels - Meet min. vent. rates of ASHRAE 62.1-2007, Chapter 6 from Table 6-1, ASHRAE 62.1-2007 • Mechanical Engineer
Establish minimum indoor air
0 0 0 - Based on anticipated future tenant requirements CS. Use ASHRAE table 6-1 for default occupancy counts Az = zone floor area • Owner
quality (IAQ) performance to
CS. SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Zone Outdoor Airflow = Voz = Vbz / Ez • Tenants
enhance indoor air quality in
Mechanical ventilation systems installed during Core & Shell construction must be capable of • 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
meeting projected ventilation levels based on anticipated future tenant requirements • If mechanically ventilated: 62.1-2007 • O&M personnel
the comfort and well-being of
CASE 2. NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACES - 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
Comply w/ ASHRAE 62.1-2007, paragraph 5.1 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 Requirements
CASE 1. ALL PROJECT TYPES
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
• Prohibit on-property smoking within 25 feet of entries, outdoor air intakes and operable windows
• Provide signage to:
- Allow smoking in designated areas
• If building allows smoking, make sure ventilation designated smoking rooms are separately
OR
ventilated and sealed from other spaces
- Prohibit smoking in designated areas
• For residential & hospitality buildings, prohibit smoking in common areas, design building
OR
envelope and systems to minimize ETS transfer among units
- Prohibit smoking on entire property
IEQp2 • Recommend prohibiting smoking from school sites altogether
• Provide designated smoking rooms designed to contain, capture & remove ETS from building
Environmental Tobacco SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
- Directly exhaust to the outdoors, away from intakes & paths REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Smoke (ETS) Control • Select type of site smoking policy
- No re-circulation of ETS air to the non-smoking areas • ANSI/ASTME-779-03, Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate
- Smoking prohibited on entire site DESIGN
- Enclosed with impermeable deck-to-deck partitions by Fan Pressurization
Prevent or minimize OR • Owner
0 0 0 - Operate exhaust to create negative pressure (5 Pascals min.) and when doors to smoking room • Residential Manual for Compliance with California's 2001 Energy Efficiency
exposure of building - Smoking prohibited within 25 feet of entries, OA intakes, operable windows • Facility Manager
are closed (1 Pascal min.) Standards (For Low Rise Residential Buildings), Chapter 4
occupants, indoor surfaces, • Interior smoking policy • Property Manager
CASE 2. RESIDENTIAL & HOSPITALITY TYPE PROJECTS CALCULATIONS:
and ventilation air distribution - Project building includes residential units
• Prohibit smoking in all common areas of building None
systems to environmental OR
• Locate any exterior smoking areas including balconies where smoking is permitted ≥25 ft. from
tobacco smoke (ETS) - Project includes designated smoking rooms
entries, outdoor air intakes & operable windows opening to common areas
OR
• Prohibit on-property smoking within 25 ft of entries, outdoor air intakes & operable windows
- None of the above – If smoking is prohibited in building, Owner must initial LEED-Online form
- Provide signage to allow smoking in designated areas, prohibit smoking in designated areas, or
• Additional Details
prohibit smoking on entire property
- Special circumstances precluding documentation
• Weather-strip all exterior doors and operable windows in residential unit to minimalize leakage
- If using alternative compliance path
from outdoors
• 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
- Don’t install fans, compressors or other noisy HVAC equipment in or near classrooms, libraries &
• Design classrooms and other core learning spaces to include sufficient sound-absorptive finishes or other core learning spaces
• ANSI/ASHRAE Standard S12.60-2002, Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design
- For compliance with reverberation time requirements of ANSI S12.60-2002 - Select quieter HVAC equipment
Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
• Achieve a maximum background noise level of 45 dBA from HVAC systems in classrooms & core - Isolate HVAC & other noise
• ASHRAE Handbook, Chapter 4, Sound and Vibration Control, 2003 HVAC
learning spaces - Use acoustical liners in ductwork
Applications
IEQp3 AND - Insulated windows, solid doors, gaskets
CALCULATIONS:
Minimum Acoustical CASE 1. CLASSROOMS AND CORE LEARNING SPACES <20,000 sf • REDUCE REVERBERATION
CASE 1. NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENT & CEILING AREA
Performance OPTION 1. - Reverberation time (RT) is the time to decay by 60 dB after a sound has stopped DESIGN
OPTION 1. Calculate the volume or the classroom to confirm that total
Confirm that 100% of ceiling areas in all classrooms & core learning spaces are finished with - Calculate using room volume, interior surface area (sq. ft.), sound absorption coefficient for each • Architect
enclosed volume is less than 20,000 cf
Provide classrooms that are materials w/ Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) ≥0.70 interior surface & surface area of interior fixed elements (see table page 429) • Acoustic Engineer
OPTION 2. Calculate the volume or the classroom to confirm that total
NA 0 NA quiet so that teachers can - Excluding lights, diffusers & grilles - Place absorptive materials opposite hard reflective surfaces (ceiling & high on walls) • Mechanical Engineer
enclosed volume is less than 20,000 sf
speak to the class without OR SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Electrical Engineer
CASE 2. REVERBERATION TIME
straining their voices and OPTION 2. CASE 1. NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENT & CEILING AREA • Contractor
EQUATION 1. A = a1s1 + a2s2 + a3s3 + .....ansn
students can effectively Confirm that total area of acoustical wall panels, ceiling finishes and other sound absorbent • If volume of core learning spaces <20,000 cu. ft.: • Teachers & Staff
s = 500, 1,000 or 2,000 Hz material sound absorption rate
communicate with each other finishes ≥ ceiling area - Document 100% of ceiling area meeting NRC of 0.70 or higher
a = material surface area (sf)
and the teacher - Finish with materials rated NRC ≥0.70 - Calculate total ceiling area (less lights, diffusers, etc.) and
as must be calculated for each material
CASE 2. CLASSROOMS AND CORE LEARNING SPACES ≥20,000 sf document that equiv. or greater ceiling & wall areas meet 0.70
EQUATION 2. V = 0.049 x V/A
Confirm through ANSI S12.60-2002 calculations that all classrooms and core learning spaces CASE 2. REVERBERATION TIME
V = room volume (cf)
>20,000 cf are designed with a reverberation time of 1.5 seconds or less • If volume of core learning spaces ≥20,000 cf:
A = total sound absorption in the room at 500, 1,000 or 2,000 Hz
- 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
OR
IEQc1 action
Visual or audible alert to building occupants
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


CASE 1. MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SPACES
• Higher ventilation rates promotes improved comfort and productivity (may result in higher
retention)
• Use heat recovery, where appropriate, to minimize additional energy consumption associated
with higher ventilation rates
• Size mechanical equipment to accommodate increased ventilation rates
• Use ventilation rate procedure or IAQ procedure
• When following ventilation rate procedure, refer to Section 6.2 of ASHRAE 62.1-2007
CASE 1. MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SPACES • ASHRAE Table 6-1 for breathing zone info for different occupancies
• Increase breathing zone outdoor air ventilation rates to all occupied spaces ≥ 30% above CASE 2. NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACES
minimum rates per ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 Follow Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237 eight design steps
• As determined by IEQp1 1) Develop design requirements
CASE 2. NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACES 2) Plan airflow paths
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air
• Design natural ventilation systems for occupied spaces to meet the Chartered Institution of 3) Identify building uses and features requiring special attention
Quality
Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Applications Manual 10: 2005, Natural ventilation in non- 4) Determine ventilation requirements
IEQc2 CALCULATIONS:
domestic buildings 5) Estimate external driving pressures
Increased Ventilation CASE 1. MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SPACES
• Determine effectiveness of natural ventilation strategy following flow diagram process shown in 6) Select types of ventilation devices
To show compliance in mechanically ventilated spaces, use calculations in the
Figure 2.8 of the CIBSE Applications Manual 10 7) Size ventilation devices DESIGN
Provide additional outdoor ASHRAE User Manual and the IEQp1 calculators
1 1 1 AND 8) Analyze the design. Use free software like NIST’s CONTAM, • Owner
air ventilation to improve CASE 2. NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACES
OPTION 1. Multizone Modeling Software, along with LoopDA, Natural Ventilation Sizing Tool, to analytically • Design Team
indoor air quality (IAQ) and • Determine opening sizes for operable windows, vents and louvers in
Use diagrams and calculations to show design of natural ventilation systems meets predict room-by-room airflows
promote occupant comfort, accordance with CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005
recommendations set forth in the CIBSE Applications Manual 10: 2005, Natural ventilation in SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
well-being and productivity • If using the alternative macroscopic, multizone analytic model that predicts
nondomestic buildings, CIBSE AM 13 (Mixed mode ventilation), or natural ventilation/mixed mode • Check off type of ventilation used
room-by-room airflow rates, provide the predicted room-by-room airflow
ventilation related sections of the CIBSE Guide B2 (Ventilation and Air Conditioning) CASE 1. MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SPACES
rates and a comparison with minimum ventilation rates required by ASHRAE
OR • Ventilation systems designer to initial that breathing zone ventilation rates are designed to
62.1-2007, Section 6
OPTION 2. exceed ASHRAE 62.1-2007 by a minimum of 30%
Use a macroscopic, multi-zone, analytic model to predict that room-by-room airflows will • Upload completed ASHRAE 62.1-2007 Calculator or more stringent local version calculator
effectively naturally ventilate, defined as providing the minimum ventilation rates required by • Detailed narrative describing ventilation system design, and fresh air intake volume for each
ASHRAE 62.1-2007 Chapter 6, for at least 90% of occupied spaces occupied zone showing design exceeds standard by at least 30%
CASE 2. NATURALLY VENTILATED SPACES
CIBSE: Upload diagrams and calculations that show natural ventilation system meets CIBSE
10:2005 recommendations
OR
ASHRAE: Upload summary report from macroscopic, multizone analytic model to predict
effective natural ventilation from room-by-room airflows providing minimum ventilation rates
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:
- Specify finish materials w/ low or no toxicity levels when possible DESIGN
Reduce indoor air quality
1 1 NA - Specify control measures for materials containing VOC’s • Owner
(IAQ) problems resulting from
- Isolate and ventilate containers w/ toxic materials • Design Team
construction/renovation
- Avoid or exhaust fumes from vehicles and gas-fueled tools to exterior of building
process help promote comfort
• PATHWAY INTERRUPTION:
and wellbeing of construction
- During construction, isolate areas of work to prevent contamination, provide temporary barriers
workers and building
NC & SCHOOLS as applicable
occupants
Develop and implement an IAQ Management Plan for the construction and pre-occupancy phases - Weather permitting, ventilate 100% outside air during VOC emitting material installation
of the building: - Consider depressurizing work area to better contain dust REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• During construction, meet Control Measures of Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National • HOUSEKEEPING: • Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)
Contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction, - Institute cleaning activities to control contaminants in building space during construction IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 2nd edition,
2007, ANSI/SMACNA 008-2008 (Chapter 3) - Protect all porous materials from moisture and contamination Chapter 3, November 2007
• Protect stored on-site and installed absorptive materials from moisture damage - 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
• Use MERV 8 (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) filters on permanently installed air handlers if • SCHEDULING: Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size
used during construction, at each return air grille, per ASHRAE 52.2-1999 - Coordinate const. activities to minimize or eliminate disruption CALCULATIONS:
• Replace all filtration media immediately prior to occupancy from occupied portions of building None
CS - Sequence activities to minimize impact on IAQ
IEQc3
Indoor Quality Air Management Plan for 100% of tenant spaces - Plan adequate time to flush out
Construction Indoor Air
- Replace filtration media prior to occupancy
Quality Management Plan:
• CS
During Construction
- Coordinate IAQ management plans with tenant improvements & management plans when
applicable CONSTRUCTION
Reduce indoor air quality
NA NA 1 - Consider minimalizing cross contamination of existing tenant spaces by tenant improvement • Owner
(IAQ) problems resulting from
construction • Design Team
construction/renovation
process help promote comfort
Contractor to upload IAQ Management Plan & initial that it was developed & implemented
and wellbeing of construction
• Plan to address IAQ during construction & meet SMACNA IAQ guidelines
workers and building
• Plan includes control measures in at least these areas:
occupants
- HVAC
- Source control
- Pathway interruption
- Housekeeping
- Scheduling
• 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
IEQc3.2 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:
Construction Indoor Air 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
Quality Management Plan: – 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
Reduce indoor air quality occupancy and continue during occupancy
1 1 NA • Upload IAQ Management Plan highlighting post-construction practices implemented on Needed Prior to Occupancy • Owner
(IAQ) problems resulting from – 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
construction/renovation to the space
• Upload IAQ testing report, if that approach is used, highlighting test dates & concentrations for: Needed to Complete Flush-Out
process help promote comfort OPTION 2. AIR TESTING
- Formaldehyde NONPHASED FLUSH-OUT. Building Area (sf) x 14,000 ft of Outdoor Air =
and wellbeing of construction • Conduct baseline IAQ testing after construction, prior to occupancy using testing protocols per
- Particulates (PM10) Cubic Feet of Air Needed Prior to Occupancy
workers and building EPA Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Air Pollutants in Indoor Air
- 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
and sealants are addressed
• South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Amendment to South
NC, SCHOOLS & CS • Common products to evaluate include:
Coast Rule 1168, VOC Limits, effective January 7,2005
IEQc4.1 • All adhesives and sealants used on the interior of the building shall comply with the requirements - General construction adhesives
• Green Seal Standard GS-36, effective October 19,2000
Low-Emitting Materials: of the following reference standards: - Flooring adhesives & cove base adhesives
• California Department Standard 1350, Section 9, Practice for the Testing of
Adhesives and Sealants • South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule # 1168 (2005) - Fire-stopping sealants
Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale
• Aerosol Adhesives: Green Seal Standard for Commercial Adhesives GS-36 requirements in effect - Caulking
Environmental Chambers, Testing Criteria DESIGN
Reduce the quantity of indoor on October 19, 2000 - Duct sealants
1 1 1 CALCULATIONS: • Owner
air contaminants that are - School building interiors also required to meet CA DHS Standard Practice for Testing Volatile - Plumbing adhesives
VOC Budget Methodology • Design Team
odorous, irritating and/or Organic Emissions (01350) SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
To demonstrate that the overall low VOC performance has been attained for
harmful to the comfort and • Building interior defined as inside of the weatherproofing system and applied on-site • Select approach used:
paints and adhesives separately, compare the baseline case and the design
well-being of installers and SCHOOLS - None of adhesive or sealant products exceed allowable VOC limits
case
occupants • School building interiors also required to meet CA DHS Standard Practice for Testing Volatile - One or more adhesives or sealants exceeded allowable VOC limits
Total Baseline Case VOC = volume of the product x threshold level VOC
Organic Emissions (01350) - Only acceptable if no market alternative
Total Design Case VOC = volume of the product x actual product VOC
• Provide list of adhesives, sealants & sealant primers, aerosol adhesives, manufacturer & VOC
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
NC, SCHOOLS & CS

• Interior paints and coatings applied on-site shall comply with the following criteria:
• Architectural paints, coatings and primers applied to interior walls and ceilings: Green Seal
Standard GS-11
STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION: • South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Amendment to South
- Flats: 50 g/L
• Specify low-VOC paints and coatings in construction documents Coast Rule 1113, Architectural Coatings
IEQc4.2 - Non-Flats: 150 g/L
• Ensure that VOC limits are clearly stated in each section of the specifications where paints and • Green Seal Standard GS-11
Low-Emitting Materials: • Anti-corrosive and anti-rust paints applied to interior ferrous metal substrates:
coatings are addressed • Green Seal Standard GC-03
Paints and Coatings - Green Seal Standard GC-03 - 250 g/L
• Track the VOC content of all interior paints and coatings during construction • California Department Standard 1350, Section 9, Practice for the Testing of
• Interior paints and coatings applied on-site shall comply with the following criteria:
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale DESIGN
Reduce the quantity of indoor • Architectural paints, coatings and primers applied to interior walls and ceilings: Green Seal
1 1 1 • Select approach used: Environmental Chambers, Testing Criteria • Owner
air contaminants that are Standard GS-11
- None of paint/coating products exceed allowable VOC limits CALCULATIONS: • Design Team
odorous, irritating and/or - Flats: 50 g/L
- 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 - Non-Flats: 150 g/L
- Only acceptable if no market alternative paints and adhesives separately, compare the baseline case and the design
well-being of installers and • Anti-corrosive and anti-rust paints applied to interior ferrous metal substrates:
• Provide list of paint/coating products, manufacturer & VOC data, & volume used case
occupants - Green Seal Standard GC-03 - 250 g/L
• 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
• Clear wood finishes, floor coatings, stains, and shellacs applied to interior elements to meet South
• Describe any special circumstances or alternative compliance path used Total Design Case VOC = volume of the product x actual product VOC
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, Architectural Coatings
Baseline Case VOC must not be greater than Design Case VOC
SCHOOLS
• School building paints & coatings also required to meet CA DHS Standard Practice for Testing
Volatile Organic Emissions (01350)

• Clearly specify requirements for product testing and/or certification in the construction
documents
• Select carpet products Green Label Plus certified, which also meet CA Section 01350
requirements REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• All carpet purchased for State of California buildings must meet California Gold Sustainable • South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Amendment to South
Carpet Standard Coast Rule 1113, Architectural Coatings
IEQc4.3 • All carpet installed in the building interior shall meet the testing and product requirements of the
- 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: Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label PLUS program
post-consumer recycled content) Coast Rule 1168, VOC Limits, effective January 7,2005
Flooring Systems • All carpet cushion installed in the building interior shall meet the requirements of the Carpet and
- Can contribute toward innovation credit for EPP materials • Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus Testing Program
Rug Institute Green Label program
• ANSI/NSF 140-2007 Platinum certification also meets criteria • FloorScore Program DESIGN
Reduce the quantity of indoor • All carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of IEQc 4.1: VOC limit of 50 g/L
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 • All hard surface flooring must be certified compliant with FloorScore (or more stringent) by
independent 3rd party Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale • Design Team
odorous, irritating and/or independent 3rd party
• Specify any wood floor finishes to also comply with IEQc 4.2 Environmental Chambers, Including 2004 Addenda
harmful to the comfort and - Vinyl, linoleum, laminate, wood, ceramic, rubber & wall base
• 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 - Alternative compliance path: 100% non-carpet finished flooring FloorScore certified &
• Specify all school flooring finishes to comply with California 01350 Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale
occupants constituting 25% minimum of total finished floor area
- Green Label Plus & FloorScore already meet 01350 Environmental Chambers, Testing Criteria
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: CALCULATIONS:
• Provide list of indoor flooring & carpet systems & document compliance None
• Verify indoor carpet cushion compliance, if applicable
• Provide list of flooring adhesives & finishes & document compliance
• Upload cut sheets & supporting data for 20% of material items in each table

NC, SCHOOLS & CS

IEQc4.4
• Composite wood and agrifiber products used on building interior shall contain no added urea-
Low-Emitting Materials: STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
formaldehyde resins
Composite Wood and • Specify wood and agrifiber products that contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins
• Laminating adhesives used to fabricate on-site and shop applied assemblies shall contain no REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Agrifiber Products • Specify laminating adhesives for field and shop applied assemblies that contain no added
added ureaformaldehyde resins California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of
ureaformaldehyde resins DESIGN
• Composite wood and agrifiber products include: Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale
1 1 1 Reduce the quantity of indoor • Specify all school composite wood & agriber products to comply with California 01350 • Owner
- Particleboard (medium density fiberboard (MDF)) Environmental Chambers, Including 2004 Addenda
air contaminants that are SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Design Team
- Plywood (wheatboard, strawboard) CALCULATIONS:
odorous, irritating and/or • List each composite wood or agrifiber product installed
- Door cores (panel substrates) None
harmful to the comfort and • Verify no added urea formaldehyde
• Materials considered fit-out, furniture, and equipment (FF&E) not included
well-being of installers and • Optional narrative for any special circumstances or alternate compliance approach
SCHOOLS
occupants
School composite wood & agrifiber elements also required to meet California Section 01350
Classroom furniture manufactured, refurbished or refinished within 1 year prior to occupancy must
IEQc4.5 meet one option below:
Low-Emitting Materials: - Includes all student and teacher desks, tables and seats
• Specify furniture & furnishings meeting 1 of 3 options or air concentration methods REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Furniture and Furnishings • OPTION 1. Furniture or seating must be GREENGUARD Children and Schools certified
• Salvaged furniture more than 1 year old is exempt • BIFMA International
OR
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • GREENGUARD Certification Program DESIGN
Reduce the quantity of indoor • OPTION 2. Calculated indoor concentrations ≤ Table 1 EPA Environmental Technology
NA 1 NA • List each classroom furniture or furnishings item • Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Large Chamber Test Protocol for • Owner
air contaminants that are Verification (ETV) 1999
- Verify which option or method met Metering Emissions of VOCs and Aldehydes, effective September 1999 • Design Team
odorous, irritating and/or OR
- Verify certifier CALCULATIONS:
harmful to the comfort and • OPTION 3. Calculated indoor air concentrations ≤ those established in Table 1 for furniture
• Upload documentation & cut sheets showing compliance None
well-being of installers and systems & seating determined by ANSI/ BIFMA M7.1-2007 testing protocol conducted by
• Optional narrative for any special circumstances or alternate compliance approach
occupants independent 3rd party AQ testing laboratory
IEQc4.6
Low-Emitting Materials:
Ceiling and Wall Systems REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Specify gypsum board, insulation, acoustical ceiling systems and wall coverings installed in
All gypsum board, insulation, acoustical ceiling systems and wall coverings installed in building California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of
school building interior that meet CA 01350 standard DESIGN
Reduce the quantity of indoor interior must meet CA DHS Standard Practice for Testing Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale
NA 1 NA SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: • Owner
air contaminants that are Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers, including 2004 Addenda 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

• Design to minimize and control entry of pollutants into buildings & later cross-contamination of • Install permanent architectural entryway systems such as grills or grates to prevent occupant-
regularly occupied areas through these strategies: borne contaminants from entering the building
- Install permanent entryway systems ≥ ten feet long in primary direction of travel to capture dirt • Design facility areas with chemical mixing or exhausts with isolated exhaust systems for
at all regularly used entryways directly connected to the outdoors contaminants
- Includes permanently installed grates, grilles, or slotted systems that allow for cleaning - Locate away from occupant work areas when possible
underneath - Maintain physical isolation from the rest of the regularly occupied areas of the building (deck-to-
- Roll-out mats acceptable only when maintained weekly by contracted service organization (or deck partitions)
school maintenance staff) - School science labs should use fans to exhaust chemicals from space, but separate air handling
IEQc5 - CS projects without entryway systems cannot earn this credit units are not required
Indoor Chemical and Pollutant AND • Install high-level filtration systems in air handling units processing both return air and outside
Source Control • Sufficiently exhaust each space where hazardous gases or chemicals may be present or used supply air.
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999: Method of Testing General Ventilation Air DESIGN
- Garages, housekeeping/laundry areas and copying/printing rooms, science labs, shops, prep - Ensure that air handling units can accommodate required filter sizes and pressure drops
1 1 1 Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size • Owner
Minimize building occupant rooms, art rooms SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
CALCULATIONS: • Design Team
exposure to potentially - Create negative pressure with the doors closed, at least 0.50 cfm/sf., with no air recirculation & 5 • Verify & document permanent entry walkway system compliance, or rollup mat maintenance
None
hazardous particulates and Pascals pressure agreement
chemical pollutants - Self-closing doors & deck to deck partitions or a hard lid ceiling - Upload floor plan(s) to document compliance
• In mechanically ventilated buildings, provide (MERV)13 or better filters for regularly occupied - Or describe roll-out mat entryway system, locations and maintenance procedure, frequency,
areas of building responsible party & contract length
- Applies to both return and outside air delivered as supply air • List rooms used for chemical storage (garages, laundry, printing) & document exhaust &
• Provide containment for appropriate disposal of hazardous liquid wastes in places where water separation compliance
and chemical concentrate mixing occurs - Upload floor plans documenting location and other drawings to demonstrate compliance
- Housekeeping, janitorial and science lab • Document filtration provided for mech. ventilated spaces
- Closed container for storage for off-site disposal in regulation compliant storage building - Verify replacement just prior to occupancy
preferably outside the building • Verify compliance w/ mixing of water or chemical concentrate mixing occurs in project
- Or contractor to initial that no such mixing occurs


• 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
CASE 1. Administrative Offices and Other Regularly Occupied Spaces SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
Provide a high level of lighting task lighting that enables adjustment to suit individual needs
• Provide individual lighting controls for 90% (minimum) of the building occupants to enable • Complete table showing lighting controls for all regularly occupied spaces CONSTRUCTION
system control by individual SHARED MULTIOCCUPANT SPACES
1 1 NA adjustments to suit individual task needs and preferences - Space ID • Owner
occupants or by specific Provide adequate controls to suit activities
AND - Occupancy type • Design Team
groups in multi-occupant OFFICES AND OTHER OCCUPIED SPACES
• Provide lighting system controls for all learning spaces including classrooms, chemistry labs, art - Quantity
spaces (i.e. classrooms or Identify all workstations intended for individual use and confirm that 90% have
rooms, shops, music rooms, gymnasiums and dance and exercise studios to enable adjustments - Lighting control type
conference areas) and task lighting that enables adjustment to suit individual needs
that meet group needs and preferences - Lighting control description
promote their productivity, INDIVIDUAL WORKSTATION LIGHTING CONTROLS
CASE 2. Classrooms • Quantify occupants, spaces, individual workstations with individual lighting controls & lighting
comfort and well-being Workstations with Controls (%) = Individual Workstations with Lighting Controls
• Provide a lighting system that operates at least 2 modes: control coverage (%)
/ Total Individual Workstations
- general illumination and A/V. • Upload representative floor plans and any other applicable drawings for building to document
IEQc6.2
Controllability of Systems -
Thermal Comfort
Provide a high level of lighting STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:

system control by individual NC, SCHOOLS & CS • Design systems w/ personal comfort adjustment controls
1 1 NA • Provide individual comfort controls for ≥50% of the occupants to enable adjustments to meet • ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 identifies thermal comfort
occupants or by specific
groups in multi-occupant individual needs and preferences • May include operable windows, mechanical systems or hybrid systems integrating both
spaces (i.e. classrooms or - For workspaces only in schools projects • Consider individual thermostat controls, local diffusers at floor, desk or overhead levels, control REFERENCED STANDARDS:
conference areas) and • Operable windows can be used in lieu of comfort controls for occupants 20 feet inside of and 10 of individual radiant panels • ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air
promote their productivity, feet to either side of the operable part of the window • Evaluate interactions between thermal comfort, as required by ASHRAE Standard 55-2004, and Quality
comfort and well-being - Operable windows must meet the requirements of ASHRAE 62.1-2007 paragraph 5.1 Natural acceptable indoor air quality, as required by ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004, whether natural or • ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2004: Thermal Environmental Conditions for
Ventilation mechanical ventilation Human Occupancy DESIGN
AND SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: CALCULATIONS: • Owner
IEQc6 • Provide comfort system controls for all shared multi-occupant spaces to enable adjustments to • Streamlined Path LPE (PE) available as well as full documentation path INDIVIDUAL THERMAL COMFORT • Design Team
Controllability of Systems - suit group needs and preferences - Complete table documenting thermal comfort control for all regularly occupied spaces Identify all workstations intended for individual use and confirm that 50% have
Thermal Comfort • Conditions for thermal comfort are described in ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 to include the - 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
Provide a high level of lighting - Control over at least one of these primary factors in the occupant’s local environment - Indicate occupancy type, quantity of spaces in group, thermal comfort control method and brief Provide an accessible means of control over thermal comfort
system control by individual CS description
occupants or by specific • CS projects not purchasing and/or installing mechanical system or operable windows have not • Upload representative floor plans/drawings for building
NA NA 1
groups in multi-occupant met intent of this credit • Optional narrative for any special circumstances or alternate compliance approach
spaces (i.e. classrooms or - Include data on individual and group controls
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
- Coordinate with IEQp1, IEQc1 & IEQc2
NC, SCHOOLS & CS
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Design HVAC systems and the building envelope to meet the requirements of ASHRAE 55-2004,
• Complete table providing seasonal temp and humidity design criteria & metabolic rates for each • ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2004: Thermal Environmental Conditions for
Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy
space type Human Occupancy
• Demonstrate design compliance in accordance with the Section 6.1.1 Documentation DESIGN
• Clarify compliance if natatorium space is included • Chartered Institute of Building Service Engineers ( CIBSE) Application Manual
• Schools also required to demonstrate compliance of natatoriums with chapter 4 of ASHRAE HVAC • Owner
• Contractor to initial declaring submission of systems manual or O&M manual providing 10-2005, Natural Ventilation in NonDomestic Buildings
Applications Handbook, 2003 • Design Team
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 psychrometric comfort zone chart from Standard 5-20045
• Complete table on likely local discomfort effects

• Agree to conduct a thermal comfort survey of building occupants within a period of 6 to 18 • Refer to ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 for guidance in establishing thermal comfort criteria,
months after occupancy documenting and validating building performance
- Adults & students grade 6 & above • Provide systematic process for occupant feedback
• This survey should collect anonymous responses about thermal comfort in the building including SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION:
IEQc7.2
an assessment of overall satisfaction with thermal performance and identification of thermal • Owner to initial that they will conduct a thermal comfort survey between 6-18 months after REFERENCED STANDARDS:
Thermal Comfort - Verification
comfort-related problems occupancy ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2004: Thermal Environmental Conditions for DESIGN
1 1 NA • Agree to develop a plan for corrective action if the survey results indicate that more than 20% of - Enter date of occupancy Human Occupancy • Owner
Provide for the assessment of
occupants are dissatisfied with thermal comfort in the building - Collect anonymous responses about thermal comfort CALCULATIONS: • Design Team
building occupants’ thermal
• This plan should include measurement of relevant environmental variables in problem areas in - Will include plan for corrective action if 20% or more of occupants are dissatisfied None
comfort over time
accordance with ASHRAE 55-2004 - Upload sample of questionnaire for survey
NC projects also required to provide a permanent monitoring system to ensure that building - Enter anticipated date of survey administration
performance meets desired comfort criteria as determined by IEQc 7.1: Thermal Comfort Design - Describe party/parties responsible for administrating survey
• Residential projects not eligible for this credit • Optional narrative for any special circumstances or
alternate compliance approach

.OPTION 1. SIMULATION
• Demonstrate through computer simulations that 75% (NC, Schools & CS) or 90% (Schools Only) or
more of all regularly occupied spaces achieve a daylight illuminance level of 25-50 fc in design
conditions
OPTION 2. PRESCRIPTIVE
• Achieve a value, calculated as the produc t of the visible light transmittance (VLT) and window-to-
floor area ration (WFR) of daylight zone 0.150 and 0.180.
• Design the building to maximize interior daylighting
- The window area included in calculation must be at least 30” above floor
• Strategies to consider include:
OPTION 3. MEASUREMENT
- Building orientation REFERENCED STANDARDS:
• Demonstrate, through indoor light measurements, minimum daylight illumination level of 25 fc
- Shallow floor plates ASTM D1003-07e1, Standard Test Method for Haze and Luminous
in 75% of regularly occupied areas
- Increased building perimeter Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
• Measurements taken on 10-foot grid for all occupied spaces and recorded on building floor plans
- Exterior and interior permanent shading devices CALCULATIONS:
IEQc8.1 • Only the square footage associated with the portions of spaces meeting the minimum
- High performance glazing • Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction,
Daylight and Views - Daylight requirements can be applied towards the 75% of total area calculation required to qualify for this
- Automatic photocell-based controls 2009 Edition
credit
• Predict daylight factors by manual calculations or daylighting modeling strategies with physical CALCULATING REGULARLY OCCUPIED SPACES
Provide building occupants • Provide daylight redirection and/or glare control devices in all cases to avoid high contrast DESIGN
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 situations • Owner
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: consistent with other credits
through the introduction of • Exceptions for areas where tasks would be hindered by the use of daylight will be considered on • Design Team
• 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 their merits
interfere with normal activities occupant will spend in the space
regularly occupied areas of OPTION 4. COMBINATION
• Upload floor plan and/or other drawings to highlight regularly occupied space & daylit CALCULATING DAYLIGHTING PERFORMANCE
the building • Any combination of options may be combined to document minimum daylight illumination to
areas/zones • OPTION 1. Simulation
levels needed for all regularly occupied spaces
• Indicate method of demonstrating daylighting met • OPTION 2. Prescriptive
• In all cases, only sf associated with portions of rooms or spaces meeting requirements can be
- Computer simulation • OPTION 3. Simulation
applied toward total area calc for this credit
- Prescriptive measures to achieve daylight threshold • OPTION 4. Simulation
• In all cases, provide glare control devices to avoid high-contrast situations that impede visual
- Actual measurement of daylight in spaces
tasks • Exceptions for areas where tasks would be hindered by use of daylight will be considered
on their merits
NC & CS
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
• 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 STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:
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:
IEQc8.2 perimeter vision glazing - Lower partition heights
Daylight and Views - Views - For classrooms and multi-occupant spaces, count actual square footage with direct line of sight - Interior shading devices
None
to perimeter vision glazing - Interior glazing
CALCULATIONS:
Provide building occupants - CS design must incorporate feasible tenant layout(s) used in analysis of this credit SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION: DESIGN
• Refer to LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction,
1 1 1 a connection to the outdoors EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE: • Complete Views table & calculate totals of occupied spaces with access to views using • Owner
2009 Edition
through the introduction of Meet 2 of the following 4 measures: supporting • Design Team
TWO CALCULATIONS REQUIRED
daylight and views into the • 90% of regularly occupied spaces have multiple lines of sight to vision glazing in directions 90 calculator (>90% required)
• Determining Direct Line of Site to Perimeter Glazing
regularly occupied areas of degrees apart • Upload drawings (floor plans, elevations, sections, photos, etc.) showing line of sight from
• Determining Horizontal View at Appropriate Eye Height
the building • 90% of regularly occupied spaces have views that include views of at least 2 of the following 3 interior spaces through exterior windows
options: - Plan & section drawings
- vegetation • Narrative describing any special occupancy areas excluded from compliance
- human activity - Include description of space function
- objects at least 70 feet from the exterior of the glazing - Explain why inclusion of views would hinder functions of areas
• 90% of regularly occupied spaces have access to unobstructed views located within the distance • Optional narrative for any special circumstances or alternate compliance approach
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 45 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 DESIGN
• 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

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2009 LEED for NC, Schools & CS

SSp2 STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:

OPTION 1. DEVELOPMENT DENSITY STRATEGIES & IMPLEMENTATION:

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