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PLANNING COMM [SSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. � Agenda Date: October 12, 2010
Application: MCA-2010-04
Applicant: City of Cupertino
Location: Citywide
APPLICATION SUMMARY
Municipal Code Amendment to adopt a C�reen Building Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recominends that the Planning Com�nission recommend that the City Council adopt
the proposed draft Green Building Ordir�ance in accordance with the Model Ordinance
(See Attachment 1).
BACKGROUND '
On January 19, 2010, the City Council authorized staff to initiate the public input process
to help develop a draft Green Building C►rdinance, using the Phase II recommendations
as a framework with a maximum budget of $25,000 (see Attachments 2&3 - City Council
minutes and staff report).
The goal of developing a Green Buildir.g Ordinance was initiated through the City's
participation and support of the Sant�i Clara County Cities Association Board of
Director's "Phase II recommendations" � see Attachment 4) adopted in June 2009. The
Phase II recommendations are criteria and thresholds for new construction and
renovation/remodeling projects, that aim to support the use of healthy building
materials/construction methods, � promo�:e energy, water and resource efficiency and
conservation by adherence to LEED (Lea dership in Energy and Environmental Design)
and GPR (Green Point Rated) rating syste: ns.
DISCUSSION
Community Outreach
In May 2010, citywide notices were maile�� out seeking interested parties to participate in
the Green Building Ordinance Focus Grc ups. Green building consultant Global Green,
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was also retained by the City to assist witlt the focus group facilitation and preparation of
the draft ordinance.
On June 7, 2010, the first Green Building C)rdinance Focus Group meeting was held at De
Anza College's LEED Platinum Kirsch C'enter. The meeting was attended by over 60
participants. The meeting started with a tour of the Kirsch Center, followed by a
presentation by Walker Wells of Global Green on the purpose and concepts of green
building and the Phase II recommendatio 1s. The participants had opportunities to break
into small groups to discuss and provide i nput on elements of green building ordinances,
including threshold levels, rating stanclards and certification levels, incentives and
implementation strategies.
As a result of participants' comments t�� better understand the rating systems under
consideration, the Planning Commission held an educational workshop at its July 13,
2010 meeting. The workshop included a��resentation by Shiloh Ballard of Silicon Valley
Leadership Group who provided an �verview of LEED, GPR and the Phase II
recommendations. Additionally, David Kaneda, Cupertino Planning Commissioner,
provided an overview of the upcoming new Cal Green Building Codes that will become
effective on January 1, 2011.
On July 29, 2010, a second Green Buildi ng Focus Group meeting was held, where the
Green Building Ordinance core elements were presented and discussed. A summary of
the comments and suggestions provided by residents, businesses and the development
community at the focus group meetings is attached in this report (see Attachments 5& 6).
Draft Green Building Ordinance
The draft Green Building Ordinance was prepared primarily by using the Phase II
framework with modifications and adjusiments to meet the specific goals and objectives
of the City of Cupertino. The draft ordinance also attempts to incorporate and respond to
key comments and suggestions provide � by the focus group participants. The draft
ordinance will be a new chapter of the � �oning Ordinance, and will be incorporated as
Chapter 19.78 of the Cupertino Municipal Code.
Key components of the draft ordinance ar�� summarized as follows:
"Scope and Applicabilify"
The proposed draft Green Building Ord: nance will apply only to private development
projects, including new construction anc� renovation/remodeling projects that require
building permits and meet the criteria i:1 the table of the Requirements section of the
ordinance.
Public (city-owned) buildings have been E�xcluded from the draft ordinance requirements
since staff has found that most cities that address green building requirements for public
buildings do so either through a separate policy or ordinance. Additionally, all of the
cities within Santa Clara County, i lcluding Cupertino, adopted the Phase I
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recommendations from the Santa Clara County Cities Association that requires new
� public buildings over 5,000 square feet be LEED Silver certified in order to demonstrate
and exemplify that such standards are achievable. Although the City Council supported
the Phase I recommendations, no public t►uildings have been constructed in the City of
Cupertino since the adoption of the Phase :: recominendations.
Staff recommends that the new ordinance become effective six (6) months from the date �
of its adoption. Any projects in which bui: ding permit applications have been submitted
for development within this grace perio � are not subject to the new green building
requirements, unless otherwise conditionE�d by a development permit. The grace period
will provide time to disseminate inform�ition about the ordinance through the City's
website, handouts as residents and busin �sses plan their development projects. Please
note that a demolition permit does not qualify as a building permit application for
development, and would not exempt a suk�sequent building project from this ordinance if
submitted after adoption of the ordinance. The ordinance also clarifies that planning
entitlements alone, obtained prior to the �ffective date of the ordinance do not exempt
such projects fr.om the ordinance requirem �nts.
❖ Option regarding previous planning apprc►vals
The Planning Commission may COriS1C�f whether to exclude previously approved
planning projects from this ordinance These projects have received planning
entitlements (some with phased develop ment schemes) but may not submit building
permit applications prior to the effective �iate of the ordinance. A reason for excluding
such projects may be that the applicants h�d not built in the new requirements into their
proforma. Also, since projects are require � to vest their permit within two years of their
permit approval (unless the Council authorized longer terms for a Use Permit - for
example, Main Street and the Oaks projeci ), staff does not believe that this will not affect
the intent of the ordinance in the long ter:n. However, in order to prevent people from
"vesting" their permit by building onl�� one building in a large project and then
submitting building permits over an exten �ed period of time, the ordinance should allow
projects that have already received plantung approvals as of the effective date of the
ordinance, an exemption for the duratiori that their permit is valid. After the permit
expiration date, whether the project is extE�nded or phased, buildings shall be required to
comply with the Green Building Ordinana �.
"Re�'erence Standards"
The draft ordinance relies primarily on existing rating standards of LEED and GPR
consistent with the Phase II recommendat.ons. However, the draft ordinance recognizes
the need and provides the ability for alterYiative reference standards (e.g. Living Building
Challenge) to be applied in cases where a�i applicant may propose to meet or exceed the
ordinance requirements through an a lternate rating system with a formalized
certification process and third party verification.
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"Requirements"
The threshold criteria under which projec�:s are subject to the draft ordinance are outlined
in the Table 19.78.050 of the draft ordinan�:e. While the criteria are mostly consistent with
the Phase II recommendations, staff is recommending some changes to respond to focus
group comments.
Comparison Table of Phase II and C upertino Draft Green Building Ordinance
New Construction <<nd Addition/Renovation
Cupertino Draft Green Bu ilding Ordinance Phase II Recommendations
Minimum Re uirements
Residential - New Construction Single-Family & Multi-Fa�nily < 5 homes: Single-Family (SFR) & Multi-Family (1VIFR)
(Single Family & Multi-Family) < 9 homes:
GPR min. 75 pts or LEED :�ertified
Formal Certification or O��tion 2 GPR Rated (50 pts min.) or LEED Certified
SFR & MFR z 9 homes:
SFR & MFR >_ 5 homes:
GPR Rated or LEED Silver
GPR min.100 pts or LEEI � Silver
Formal Certification or O��tion 2
Residential - Renovation/Addition Single-Family >_ 50% total existing floor area: SFR<$100K perxnit valuation; or <500 sf
(Single-Family & Multi-Family) add'n; or FAR increase<50%:
Cal Green Mandatory (fo� new portions
o � y � BIG Elements checklist or LEED checklist
SF $100K-$200K permit valuation; or 500-
Multiple-Family (minor r� novation): 1,000 sf add'n:
Cal Green Mandatory (as applicable to BIG Elements 25-49 pts. or LEED Certified
scope) SFR $200K+ permit valuation; or 1,000 sf
add'n; or FAR increase of 50%:
Multi-Family (major renc vation) - over 50%
total existing floor area, a nd at least 25,000 sf GPR Rated (min. 50 pts.) or LEED Certified
of addition/renovation, �ind replacement or Small MFR (TBD):
alteration of 3 of the 4 following systems:
HVAC, building envelop�, hot water system GPR checklist or applicable LEED checklist
or lighting system: Large MFR (TBD):
LEED Certified GPR 50 pts. or applicable LEED Certified
Formal Certification or Q�tion 2
Commercial - New Construction < 10,000 sf: Small, <5,000 sf:
Cal Green Mandatory LEED checklist
Mid-size, 5,000 - 25,000 sf:
> 10,000 - 50,000 sf:
LEED Certified
LEED Certified Large, >25,000 sf:
Formal Certification or O ption 2
LEED Silver
>50,000 sf:
LEED Silver
Formal Certification or O tion 2
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Commercial - Renovation/Addition Minor Renovation: Small projects:
Cal Green Mandatory LEED Checklist
Large w/o HVAC: 2 of 4 systems are
Major Renovation - Over 50% total existing touched +> 10,000 sf +> permit valuation
floor area, and at le�►st 25,000 sf of of $1 million permit valuation:
addition/renovation, ancl replacement or
alteration of 3 of the 4:'ollowing systems: LEED Certified w/o prerequisites
HVAC, building envelope, hot water system Large w/HVAC: 2 of 4 systems are touched,
or lighting system: one being HVAC +> 10,000 sf +>$1 million
permit valuation:
LEED Certified
Formal Certification or O� tion 2 LEED Certified
Mixed Use For projects with both residential and non- Not Addressed
residential components, each use shall
comply with the minin �um requirements
stated above.
New Construction
Residential - The reason for variations from the Phase II recommendations for residential
is based upon comparisons with other l�cal cities that have adopted green building
ordinances and have successfully im��lemented higher standards for residential
developments (e.g. Palo Alto, Morgan Y ill, and Sunnyvale require 70 GPR points for
their residential developments)(See Atta�:hment 7, Comparison Table of Other Cities'
Requirements). Additionally, staff modifif�d the threshold level to delineate between less
than five homes and greater than or equal to five homes to differentiate single family and
minor lot subdivisions (parcel maps) fro:n larger subdivision projects requiring a tract
map.
Non-Residential - The requirements are fairly consistent with the Phase II
recommendations, except for adjustment� to make the threshold and certification levels
less stringent based upon feedback staff received from major stakeholders and focus
group participants. The requirements al�o aim to be in line with the new state "greeri'
building code (CALGreen). Essentially, C,�LGreen has set the floor of building codes at a
higher level by requiring development p rojects to incorporate green building practices.
CALGreen takes effect on January 1, 2011 and will require all new construction
(residential projects of three floors or less �nd all non-residential projects) to comply with
the code. Cupertino's draft ordinance also takes the requirements a step higher by
requiring significant single-family re:;idential additions/renovations and minor
additions/renovations for multiple-family and comme"rcial projects to comply with
CALGreen. Staff believes that this requirement is preferable for smaller projects since the
requirements are less stringent, easier to follow and require adherence to the new code
only for a fixture or the portion of the building that is being modified. However, it
should be noted that CALGreen does not require energy efficiency beyond the current
Title 24 energy requirements.
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Renovations and Additions
The draft ordinance requires single-family renovations and additions that add or affect
50% or more of the existing building floc�r area to comply with the CALGreen building
codes for the new/renovated portions onl �.
For Multiple-Family Residential and lJon-Residential (commercial and industrial)
renovations and additions, the threshold s differentiate between minor renovation and
major renovation. A major renovation is defined as a renovation or addition that affects
greater than 50% of the total existing floor area if that area is equal to or greater than
25,000 square feet, and includes replacemEnt or alteration of at least three of the following
four systems: HVAC system, buildin; envelope (including walls and windows),
domestic hot water system (e.g. water hE ater/boilers), and lighting. Major renovations
will require LEED certification, which is fairly consistent with the Phase II
recommendations and what some of the other local cities are requiring (e.g. Palo Alto,
Sunnyvale, Morgan Hill)(See Attachment 8, Comparison Table), excep# that the draft
ordinance does not require LEED Silver for the highest threshold of Non-Residential
renovations and additions, as some of th e other local cities do. Staff is recommending
that LEED Certified level for- major rer�ovations based upon discussions with major
stakeholders in the community.
All minor renovations and additions that ��o not meet the threshold for major renovations
are required to comply with the CALGree n building code.
Mixed use projects will be required to co:nply with the minimum requirements for each
component type of the development.
Exemplary/Incentives
An Exemplary Standards section has beE�n added to provide incentives and encourage
developments to seek higher levels of certification than the minimum requirements of the
ordinance. Possible incentives that the City may consider granting for meeting or
exceeding Exemplary Standards have bf�en identified, contingent upon availability of
funding and City approval. These possiblf� incentives include:
• Matching grants to off-set the cost ��f certification application (based on funding
availability).
• Fee reductions for the building permit (options include 2-5%)
• Zoning code adjustments of floor are � ratio, or off-street parking, not to vary more
than 10% (options include 5-10%) of the standards in place at the time of application
"Veri cation"
Staff has proposed two options for verific ation to ensure that the development is carried
out to the prescribed standard.
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• Option 1(Formal Certification) is the verification route for projects requiring formal
certification, and would be required c f any new residential construction project, any
new non-residential (commercial) cor►struction project over 10,000 square feet, and
major renovations for multi-family residential projects and non-residential
(commercial) projects. The formal cer�ification would also be required for exemplary
standard projects. This option will prc�vide the greatest degree of confidence that the
building has been built and is operating to the required standards.
• Option 2(City Determination) is an ali ernate option to Option 1. Essentially, Option 2
is a verification route that would or�ly require that projects demonstrate that the
construction drawings are designed tc� meet the required certification level. A formal
certification process to require projeci:s to actually achieve the required certification
level is not required. Therefore, this verification route could be handled through a
City determination process. No furi her verification is required past the building
permit stage to demonstrate that the r �quirement is met. As is the case in most cities,
the City will use a qualified consult�int to ensure that building permit documents
adhere to the required standards.
• CALGreen - For projects that require ��dherence to CALGreen requirements, the City
will make the determination as they will with other building permits that require
adherence to CALGreen.
The draft ordinance highlights the certific�ition process in detail.
The following is a list of pros and cons that the Planning Commission may consider
regarding verification requirements:
Verification
Option 1(Formal CertiEication) Option 2(City Verification)
Pros • Certification reguirement ��nsures that Reduced cost and process
building is built as and fu�tctions as a since it does not require
"green building." certification or a Green
Building deposit.
• Certification allows buildi ng owners to
market/lease their buildings as "green
buildings."
• Allows City to track and nionitor its
CAP (Climate Action Pro�ram)
accurately.
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` Verification
Option 1(Formal Certification) Option 2(City Verification)
Cons • Additional cost for certific ation. • Additional deposit to cover
• Additional cost for deposi t cost of the City's consultant
requirement to verify documents at the
building permit stage.
• Does not ensure that
building is built as, or
functions as, a "green
building."
• Cannot be marketed/leased
to prospective owners or
tenants as a "green
building."
• City cannot ensure that a
building meets the
requirements.
• Does not allow the City to
track and monitor its CAP
(Climate Action Program)
effectivel .
"Fees � Deposits"
Option 1
A refundable Green Building Deposit i;; required for projects under Option 1 of the
Verification requirement. The intent of the deposit serves as an incentive to comply with
the ordinance requirement for certificaticn, and would be paid by the applicant prior to
issuance of a building permit for the project.
Note: The suggested deposit is $2/sq. ft. with a minimum of $3,500 and maximum of $5,000 for
each single family residential building, miniinum of $40,000 and maximum of $55,000 for each
multiple family residential building, and min� mum of $70,000 and maximum of $150,000 for each
non-residential building.
These minimum deposit amounts are based o n typical costs to certify these types of projects. The
maximum deposit amounts are based on the maximum costs typical for a project type. Keeping
deposit amounts in line with typical certifia�tion costs will encourage people to follow through
with their certcfication and not make forfeitin€� the deposit amount a more attractive alternative.
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*T ical Green Bu ildin Certification Costs
Green Point I;ated LEED for Homes LEED BD&C
Sin le Famil $3,800 $5,000
Multi-Famil $40,380 $54,700
Office 20,000 s . ft. $71,650
Office 50,000 s . ft. $97,650
*Based on data from Build it Green, US Green Building Council,
Davis Energy Group, St opWaste.org, and Global Green.
Option 2
For Option 2, a deposit is required to be paid at the time of building permit application to
cover the cost of reviewing verification rec�uirements.
The City will hire a consultant to revie�v the plans to verify that the building permit
documents meet the required certification level for a project. It is estimated that a typical
review for most projects will require 6-10 hours of consultant time with an associated cost
of approximately $900 - $1,500.
"Exceptions"
The draft ordinance allows for property owners to request exceptions from the ordinance
requirements for historic sites and proj �cts that may include atypical energy-related
design requirements. The exceptions may vary from the ordinance requirements itself, or
a particular prerequisite only for a specific rating system that has been determined to be
infeasible for the project. In cases where the exception is requested only for a particular
prerequisite, all other prerequisites anci minimum point requirements will still be
required to be met.
Exceptions may be approved if the decis: on-making authority for the project makes the
following findings: �
The proposed development is otherwise c onsistent with the City's ordinances and meets
one or more of the criteria described belovr
a. It is a hardship or is infeasible for the applicant to fully meet the requirements of this
Ordinance due to a conflict with the cc�mpatibility of the green building rating system
with other City goals, such as those rec uiring historic preservation. .
b. The exception is requested is the minimum required and all required green building
measures are otherwise incorporated i�tto the development project.
LEED EBOM (LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance)
LEED EBOM is a certification project ty�►e that is based upon the actual total building
operating performance, instead of desi€;n expectations, to maximize the operational
efficiency and minimize the environmentzl impacts for the sustainable ongoing operation
of a building. LEED EBOM is based upon 100% of the floor area of the building.
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Essentially, a building must be in operaticm for at least one year for a performance period
before certification application and certif:.cation is based upon 100% of the floor area of
the building.
Subsequent additions/renovations may �ccur in a LEED EBOM certified building (in
other words, the building may ret �in its LEED EBOM certification) if the
addition/renovation complies with improvements permitted by the LEED EBOM
requirements. Staff recognizes that, in such cases, the applicant may apply for an
alternative standard since such impr��vements would still retain the building's
certification.
Environmental Consideration
The draft Green Building Ordinance is considered categorically exempt per Section 15308
Class 8(Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment) of the
California Environmental Quality Act (��EQA). Therefore, no further environmental
review is necessary to adopt this ordinanc e.
Prepared by Aki Honda Snelling, AICP, S�nior Planner
Reviewed by: Approved by:
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City Planner Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Model Ordinance
Attachment 2 January 19, 20"LO City Council minutes
Attachment 3 January 19, 20"l0 report
Attachment 4 Phase II recorrmendations
Attachment 5 June 7, 2010 C reen Building Ordinance Focus Group
meeting comrrients
Attachment 6 July 29, 2010 (�reen Building Ordinance Focus Group
meeting comrrients
Attachment 7 Comparison Table of other cities for New Construction
Attachment 8 Comparison Table of other cities for Renovations/Additions
Attachment 9 Cal Green Description
Attachment 10 Comparison o E CALGreen, LEED and GPR
G.: � Planning � PDREPORT� pc MCA reports � 2010 \MCA-2010-0, =..doc
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Attachment 1
Ordinance No. XX.I�►?IXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY C()UNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 19.73 TO CREATE A GREEN BUILDING
ORD [NANCE.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Statement of Purpose.
This ordinance establishes a new chapter of the Cupertino Municipal Code to create a
green building ordinance.
Section 2. Code Amendment.
Chapter 19.78, entitled "Green Buildi 1g," of the Cupertino Municipal code is
established as shown in Attachment A;
Section 3. SeverabilitU.
Should any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or
circumstance, be determined by a coux t of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful,
unenforceable or otherwise void, that determination shall have no effect on any other
provision of this Ordinance or the applic�ition of this Ordinance to any other person or
circumstance and, to that end, the provisi��ns hereof are severable.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force one hundred eighty (180) days from
adoption as provided by Government Coc�e Section 36937.
Section 5. Certi�ication.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall give
notice of its adoption as required by law. Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933,
a summary of this Ordinance may be published and posted in lieu of publication and
posting of the entire text.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeti ng of the Cupertino City Council the day
of 2010 and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the Cupertino City Council
on this of 2010 by the fol: owing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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City of Cupertino
CHAPTER 19.78 GREEN BUILDING
19.78.010 Purpose and Intent
The purpose of this Chapter is to support a whole systems approach to the design, �
construction, location, and operation of buildings and structures that helps to mitigate the
environmental, economic, and social im� acts of construction, demolition, and renovation.
Green building practices recognize th � relationship between the natural and built
environments and seek to m;n;mize the �ise of energy, water, and other natural resources
and promote a healthy, productive indoor environment.
19.78.020 Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the follov�ing definitions apply, unless it is apparent from
the context that a different meaning is intended:
"C�" means the City of Cupertina
"Exemplar� Performance" means meeting or exceeding the exemplary standards identified
in Section 19.78.060 and providing third p,�rty verification to that effect.
"Green Buildin�' means a whole systerr�s approach to the design, construction, location,
and operation of buildings and strucbzres that helps to mitigate the environmental,
economic, and social impacts of construc tion, demolition, and renovation. Green building
practices recognize the relationship between the natural and built environments and seek to
�nimize the use of energy, water, and other natural resources and promote a healthy,
productive indoor environment. A"greeYi building" shall meet the criteria of the reference
standards identified in Section 19.78.050.
"New Constructiori' means a newly constructed building (or new construction) does not
include additions, alterations or repairs.
"Pro�ct means a development that is suti�ject to the review and approval process of the
City.
"Threshold" means the minimum buildin;; size, in gross square feet or number of dwelling
units, at which a green building standard .s required, based on project type.
"Verificatiori' means submission of docur.zents as required by the relevant green building
certifying organization; e.g., Green BuildiYig Certification Institute (GBCn, Build It Green
(BIG), or alternate certifying organization �pproved by the City to demonstrate that the
completed project has achieved the requir �d level of certification under the respective rating
system.
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19.78.030 Scope and Applicability
The provisions of this chapter apply to thE construction of and renovation of all private-
sector development projects that submit fc►r a building permit on or after the effective date
of this Chapter.
19.78.040 Reference Standards
The applicable green building reference standards are as follows:
1. The California Green Building code (C AL Green) - Developed by the State of California
Building Standards Commission, Cal cireen Part 11 of the State Building Standards Code
(California Title 24).
2. Green Point Rated (GPR) - AdministeYed by Build It Green, a California-based non-
profit organization. GPR is a green bu ilding rating system that assesses the
environmental characteristics of singlE - and multi-family residential design and
construction.
3. Leadership in Energy and Environme�ltal Design (LEED) - Developed by the U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC), a national non-profit organization, and administered by the
Green Building Certification Institute GBCn, the LEED Rating System is a third-party
certification for residential and non-residential design, construction and operation.
4. Alternate Reference Standards - appli�ants may propose an alternate comprehensive
green building rating system to meet 1 he requirements of this Chapter, if the following
criteria are met:
i. the alternate reference standard meets or exceeds the GPR or LEED standard that is
applicable to the development type, based on Table 1.
ii. the alternate reference standard acldresses a comprehensive scope of green building
issues including energy efficiency, water efficiency, resource efficient materials, and
healthy building practices.
iu. the alternate reference standard in cludes a formalized certification process that
incorporates third party verificatic�n.
Examples of acceptable alternate ratin g systems include, but are not limited to, Living
Building Challenge, Building Researc:l Establishment Environmental Assessment
Method (UK), and Comprehensive A��sessment System for Building Environmental
Efficiency (Japan). Final acceptance oE the alternate rating system will be determined by
the City based on the criteria in Secticn 19.78.040 (4)(i-iii).
Projects shall comply with the version of the rating system that is in effect at the time of
building permit submittal.
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19.78.050 Requirements
Table 19.78.050: Requirements ,
• �
RESIDENTIAL
Miriinn�rtr Rec�riire�ne.�lts Exe�nylran� Sta?idari�s VPrifzr.ation
<5 homes _
• GPR mut. 75 pts or : • GPR nun T25 pts. or FormaI Certification per Section
19.78.0G0 or O�tion 2
• LEED Certified • LEED Golci Fornaal Cei•tification per Section
' 19.78.06(} far Exemplary
>_ 5 homes _
'• GPK vnin.100 gEs or • GPR min 125 pts. Foimal Certification per Section
, � _ 19.78.060 or OpHon 2
• LEEDSilver • LEED Golci Fornial Certification per Section
19.78.060 for Exesnplary
NON-RESIDENTTAL
�'I�lirairrtitnr Rr��tcirenzents Exernpl�n,/ St�itadards Verificafion
< 10,000 SF
• Cal Green I�landafoiv • LEED Gold City Detennination ��er SecHon
19J8.0G0
Eor��al Certification �er Sectian
19.78.060 for Exeniplaiy
> 10,000 - 50,000 SF Foi��al Certification �er Section
19.78.0G0 or Option 2
• LEED Certi.fied • LEED Gold Fomu�l Certification per Section
' 19.78.060 for Ezemplaiy
> 50,0� SF Fornial Certificatian per Section
19.78.060 or Option 2
• LEED Silver >• LEED Gold Forn�►al Certification per Section ,
19J8.0G0 for Exeulplaiy
MD(ED US�
Miriinnnn Req�ciremrrrts
Mixed-Use
For projects wit11 Uoth residential and non-
residential �omponents, each us� shall comply
w�ith the utuuuuun requu•euients stated aUove.
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svlirtinrrirn RerJuireuic rets �rei��yian� Standar�ls I'erif icntirni
Single-family z 50 % Enfat etiisting, jtoor �reri ,
• Ca1 Green Mandatory (for new • GPR mnL 12a pts or City Deternw�ation per Section
prn tians rntiy) 19.74.060
•' LEED Goid<, Foimai Certi#ication per Secdon
' 19J8.OGQ for Exeu�,lary
Mulri-family' (minor renovation) '
• Cal Green MandatorST • GPR inui.100 pts City Deteniiin�tion per Section
19.78.060
(as a�licable to scope) • L,EED Silver Fannal CertificaHrnt �er Section
' 19.i'8.060 for Fxemplar�
Mix16-family ( major renovaHon)
Otwr 5D 1 Eotnl ezistrng floor' nrert u�ad at lenst 25,000
SF o(udditior;/i�enoantzo�r arid re{�lai:u�rlr.�xf vr alterafion
af 3 o/'tlre 4 t�)towirrg systi�rns: HVAC, I,uildirrg
enaeloF?e, hof uTatcr sustent vr tightir�g si/stern.
• LF�D Gold Forutal CertiFicaHtm per Seciion
19.75.060 or Optirni 2
• LEED Cerfi�ier� • LEED EB(�Ivf Foi�ial GerEitication �er Section
19.78.06U for Exemplary
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Mi�ai»ru»i Re�3erirertiearts E.��erirplan� Sta�utnrds Verific�tio�i
Minor Renovatioxt
• Cal Green IVl�tciatory • LEED Gold City Ueternunation per Section
19:78.060
Fonnal GertiEication for Section
19.78.060 for Exen�lary
Major Renovation ,
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SF of nddition/re7coz�n�ion, arui r•epfnc�rnint vr altc-i•nnmt
of 3 of t}re 4 fulloening systerrr�: HVAC, builrii�ig
euv�lope, lwf rnnter r1ste�n or IiglrEiizg systeru.
• L:EED Certified • LEED Gold Foimal Certificatian per Section
19.78.Q60 for E,�eulpla�y
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i�esidential components, each use s�iall
comply with the nunimum requueuients
stated above.
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19.78.060 Verification
Verification of projects shall be based on 7'able 19.78.050 and achieved through the
following steps: ,
1. Formal Certification .
Applicable projects are required to submii the following documentation:
a. Planning Approval - submittal of ari annotated green building checklist, consistent
with the requirements shown in Table 1, prepared by the architect or engineer of record
for the project.
b. Building Permit - evidence of projec�t registration with the administrating body of the
applicable reference standard and an�rulotated green building checklist including cross-
references to appropriate locations in the construction documents for all prerequisites
and selected points or credits. The chE cklist shall be prepared and signed by a Certified
Green Building Professional or an Acc redited Professional certified by LEED, GPR or
other acceptable rating standard
c. Certification — Within 18 months frcm date of temporary occupancy, certification
documentation for LEED, GPR, or oth��r acceptable rating standard and any additional
information that the Director of ComYr�unity Development reasonably determines is
necessary to make a proper assessment.
Note: Option 2- City Determination, is an al� ernative to Formal Certification for Planning
Commission Consideration.
2. City Determination
Applicable projects are required to submit the following documentation:
' a. Planning Approval - submittal of ar. annotated initial green building checklist,
consistent with the requirements show n in Section 19.78.050, prepared by the architect
or engineer of record for the project. The plans shall be signed by a Certified Green
Building Professional or Accredited Professional certified by LEED, GPR or other
acceptable rating standard.
b. Building Permit -a completed annotated checklist, including cross-references to
appropriate locations in the constructic�n drawings and specifications for all
prerequisites and selected points or crE�dits. The checklist shall be prepared and signed
by a Certified Green Building Professic�nal or Accredited Professional certified by LEED,
GPR or other acceptable rating standai d. The building permit will be issued upon
approval of the plans by the City.
19.78.070 Fees and Deposits (only required in the case of Formal Cert��cation)
For projects required to comply with Forxr�al Certification, a refundable Green Building
Deposit shall be paid prior to issuance of f 1e building permit. The deposit shall serve as an
incentive for complying with this Chapter. The required deposit amount may be
established via Resolution. The deposit w ll be refunded or released to the builder/owner
upon meeting the verification requiremenis outlined in Section 19.78.060 of this Chapter.
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Note:The purpose of the fee is to create an incentive for projects to successfully complete the required
green building certification. In order to funct on this fashion, vs. as an in lieu fee, the suggested fee is
$2/sq .ft. with a minimum of $5,000 for single family, $150,000 for multi family and for non-
residential.
For projects required to comply with verification Option 2, a Green Building Deposit shall
be paid at the time of building permit app lication to pay for the cost of review by the City.
Note: An average review is estimated to requi��e 6-10 hours of consultant time with an associated cost
of $900-$1,500.
19.78.070 Incentives
Incentives may granted by the City on a rise-by-case basis, for projects that meet or exceed
Exemplary Standards in Table 1. Incentiv es, contingent on funding availability, may
include one of the following:
i. Matching grants to pay for a portion of the formal certification costs per a maximum
amount per project type set by the Cifi� Council annually.
ii. Building Permit Fee reductions, per ar� amount set by the City Council annually.
(suggested 2-5 % maximum)
iii. Zoning code adjustments of floor are�. ratio (FAR) or off-street parking, not to exceed 10
percent (10%) (options include 5-10%) of the standards in place at the time of
application. Zoning incentives shall b� determined by the decision-making body at the
time of the planning application apprc�val.
19.78.080 Exceptions
To be considered for an exception, the ap��licant must demonstrate that it is not feasible for
the project to fully meet the green buildin,; requirements. Exceptions shall apply only for
the specific rating system prerequisite tha: has been determined to be infeasible; all other
prerequisites and minimum point require nents will remain in effect. Project types that may
request exceptions are 1) historic sites or 2) projects that include atypical energy-related
design requirements and/ or patterns of u�e.
Exceptions may be approved if the deci sion-making authority for the project makes the
following findings:
The proposed development is otherwise consistent with the City's ordinances and meets
one or more of the criteria described belo��:
a. It is a hardship or is infeasible for the applicant to fully meet the requirements of
this Ordinance due to a conf lict with the compatibility of the green building
rating system with other City €;oals, such as those requiring historic preservation.
b. The exception is requested i;� the minimum required and all required green
building measures are otherwi �e incorporated into the development project.
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January 19, 2010 Cupertinc City Council Page 12 �
NEW BUSINESS
22. Review and adopt the Green Buildin� Ordinance process framework and bud�et.
5enior Planner Aki Honda reported that in June 2009 the Santa Clara County Cities
� Association's Board of Directors ado �ted Phase II policy recominendations prepared by
the Green Building Collaborative. T_iese recommendations were formed to encourage
each city to adopt policy recommendztions to aid in meeting the region's climate change �
goals. The Planning Commission r�commended that the Council adopt the Green �
Building Ordinance process framework as discussed at their November 24, 2009 meeting.
Staff estimated that the cost of prep.iring a Green Building Ordinance based on these ,
recommendations would be $55,000 -$65,000. This included consultant costs at $45,000
and the cost of mailings, outreach ar.d workshop materials at $15,000 -$20,000. Staff
recommended using the remaining inonies in the Green Building Certification Fund
($46,000) and $19,000 as proposed ir. the mid-year budget review. Staff also proposed a
less expensive alternative. At a cost �►f $25,000 the Phase II recommendations could be
reviewed as a basis for the ordinance and outreach meetings would be limited. Staff also
recommended establishing two foc�is groups (one residential, one commercial) as
opposed to creating a task force.
Council discussed the costs invotved in this program, especially the consultant's costs. �
They asked for clarification of the G:�een Building Certification Fund and noted that of �
the $50,000, in this fiind only $4,00 � had been distributed to two applicants since its
implementation. �
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' Director of Community Development Aarti Shrivastava noted that this project was in �
their approved worlc plan but could l�e modified at Council's direction. She noted that
most of the other cities were customi.ing their ordinance and the Planning Cornmission
recommended this course so that all is �ues raised by residents would be addressed.
Councilmember Chang moved that st��ff be directed to look at Green Building guidelines
from other sources and report to Cou�icil. Council could then decide on direction. There
was no second to this motion.
Mahoney moved and Wong secondf:d to direct staff to proceed with the alternative
process not to exceed $25,000 (reallocated from the unnsed portion of th�.,Green Building
Certification Fund). The motion carrie d with Wang voting no. She explained that she did f
not want that rnuch money spent on th � project. .
RECESS - Council recessed from 10:25 p.ni. to 10:32 p.m.
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COMMUNITY DEVELC►PMENT DEPARTMENT
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10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
(408) 777-3308 • FAX (408) 777-3333
CUPERTINO
SUI►�MARY
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Agenda Item No. � a Meeting Date: Tanuarv 19, 2010
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APPLICATION SUMMARY:
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- Review and adopt the Green Building Orc�inance process framework and budget.
- RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the Green Building
Ordinance process framework based on Planning Commission recommendations on
November 24, 2009 (See Attachrnerit A).
Staff is additionally recommending amE nding the process to include separate focus
group meetings for commercial and resi�ential stakeholder� instead of the task force
recommended by the Planning Commis:�ion. A discussion on this issue is provided j
later in this report. �
BACKGROUND:
In June 2009, the Santa Clara County Ci ties Association's Board of Directors adopted
Phase II policy recommendations prepa��ed by the Green Building Collaborative that
provide Leadership in Energy and Envi��onmental Design (LEED) and Build It Green . �
(BIG) thresholds for development projf�cts. The recommendations were formed to �
encourage each cify to adopt these gree:l building policy recommendations to aid in �
meeting the region's climate change goals. ,� ,,,. __ I
On October 13, 2009, the Planning Commission discussed goals and objectives for a
Green Building Ordinance, and provided direction to staff to propose a defined process
. framework for the preparation of a Green Building Ordinance.
On November 5, 2009, staff provided thE� Planning Commission with a defined Green
Building Ordinance process framework. 'Che Commi.ssion requested staff to refule and
clarify particular. sections of the draft process framework involving the
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Green Building Ordinance Process January 19, 2009
� objectives/goals, green building policy sc�ope, regulatory context, public outreach plan,
timeline/schedule and funding.
` On November 24, 2009, the Planning Cc mmission reviewed the revised draft process ;
� framework as a consent calendar report item. The report incorporated the I
} Commission's comments from the November 5� meeting Uy updating the various !
sections of the framework. No discussiori took place other than the motion to approve
; the item and forward the Commission's recommendation to the City Council on a 4-0
vote (Commissioner Kaneda was absent).
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'; DISCUSSION:
The Plannulg Commission emphasized t��e following key points that were incorporated
into sections of the revised process frame'NOrk:
• Include policies/goals that expl��re incentives to encourage green building �
measures �
• Provide for measurability to meet .�B 32 requirements
• Explore the economic costs and E nvironmental benefits of alternatives to meet
green building ordinance require��ents
• Identify green building measures/ordinance alternatives that are the "low- �
hanging fruit" providing the great �st gain from investment �
• Include adding public outreach mf �thods such as Facebook, Twitter, and outreach �
� at churches, PTA meetings, and wE�ekly school homework packets
� • Include a description of AB 1103 (energy benchmarking and energy disclosure
; requirements for non-residential b uildings) in the regulatory context description �
' • Update the timeline/schedule for �:he Green Building Ordinance i
� • Present alternative concepts to the public early in tlie process
� • Provide funding for a consultant experienced in the technical aspects of green
` building and public outreach i
� • Form a task force to aid in the process of preparing the Green Building {
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Ordinance I
Please refer to Attachment A for Plarning Commission's recommendation on the
process framework.
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Focus Groups '
The Plaiulixlg Commission recommende � that a task force be formed to participate in �
the process of preparing the Green Buil�iing Ordinance to promote greater attendance
and consistent feedback in meetings. The Commission also indicated limiting the size to
about 20 members and that a method wc uld have to be determined to choose task force
members.
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Stnff comments:
Staff recommends using two focus grou��s - residential and commercial - rather than a
task force. The residential focus group would include residents and residential
developers. The commercial focus grou�� would include commercial developers and
� business owners. Staff believes that the focus group approach would work better for the
following reasons:
1. The requirements for commercia (LEED) and residential buildings (Build It
Green) are different.
� 2. Given the likely difference in le��els of expertise in green building between
. commercial and residential stakeh �lders, focus group discussions will allow the
process to be tailored better towarcl each group and their needs.
3. Targeting the commercial and residential groups separately will allow a more
efficient allocation of time and resc urces. ,
As a means to kick-off and arner commL.ni interest in the Green Buildin Ordinance, I
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staff is suggesting a citywide noticed "Gr �en Building Expo" open to the community as
an initial public outreach method. Staff envisions that tlfe expo would have
representations from agencies such as P�s&E, Santa Clara Valley Water District, solar
companies, and Silicon Valley Leadership Group with green building resource �
� information, contact information, and re��resentatives available to provide information �
� and answer questions. Additionally, the expo could have guest speakers, such as i
� developers who could speak about their experiences in developing certified green
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� buildings in. the City, and experts in the field who could provide educational !
information on various green building to� �ics. �
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� Staff believes this would provide a good c>pportunity to find interested members for the
� two focus groups and other community niembers who would be interested in attending
meetings and providing input during thE� process. In terms of a timeline, staff believes
that this could occur in early March or A� ril.
Fiscal Impact �
Recommended Process
Staff estimates that the cost of preparing :he Green Building C3�dinanc-� �based upon the
recommended process framework, and in cluding a green building consultant with both
technical and public outreach experience, and public outreach mailings and materials,
would cost a total of about $55,000-$65,C 00. The cost of the consultant is estimated at
$45,000 with the cost of ancillary public r.lailings (one city-wide mailing), outreach and
workshop materials estimated at $15,000 • $20,000.
To fund the project, staff recommends u sing the existing mid- to long-term planning I
Green Building Certification fund to reimburse applicants for green building �
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certification. The fund which had an c�riginal amount of $50,000 has been used to
reimburse applicants for two projects. The current balance in the budget is about
; $46,000. The proposed process would rec uire an additional allocation of $19,000 as part
of the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 mid-year buciget adjustment. The process is expected to be
completed by October 2010. �
' Alternative Process
i Staff proposed a limited process as an a] ternative to the Planning Commission during
its discussions. However, the Plannin � Commission did not recommend it. The
� alternative process would include:
• Review Phase II recommendations as � basis for the ordinance
• Limited outreach including two focus group meetings and two public hearings for a
maximum of four meetings �,
• Providing a list of resources and infc�rmational material to help achieve ordinance i
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. The alternative process would include a consultant to facilitate two focus group
meetings. The limited process could bf� implemented for about $25,000 (including a
� city-wide mailed notice) but would not :nclude an expo. The timeline for this process
would be about five rnonths (potentially begin in February/March 2010 and end in f
� july/August 2010). �
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Next Steps ;
Based on Council direction, staff will mo �e forward on the next steps including Request ;
for Proposals for consultants. I
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� Prepared. by: Aki Honda Snelling,
Reviewed by: Gary Chao, City Planner
Submitted by: . Approved by: �
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' Attachments:
'� Attachment A: November 24, 2009 Plartning Commission recommendation on the
' Green Building Ordinance framework process consent calendar item
' Attachment B: Updated Green Building Ordinance Draft Flow Diagram
H: Groups/Planning/PDREPORT/CC/
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Green Building Ordinance Fra.mework Process
! Planning Commission Recom�nendation of November 24, 2009
i 1) Policy Objectives/Goals
� a) Create a green building policy that considers the needs of all stakeholders, and '
� enhances public health and welfare of the City through the design,
� � construction, maintenance, ope ration and de�onstruction of buildings/ sites.
b) Provide cost savings to busin��sses and residents through reduced operating
� costs and create healthy work and living environments for residents, workers
and visitors.
! c) Provide measurability related t� meeting the requirements of AB 32.
� d) Explore incentives to encourag�� green building. �
e) Provide and analyze the costs and benefits of alternatives in the consideration �
of the green building ordinancE� requirernents. �
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2) Green Building Policy Scope:
The Green Building Policy review scope will include the following:
a) Evaluate the Phase II policy recommendatioris from the Green Building ;
� Collaborative (GBC). �
� b) Analyze green building policie � and prograrns from other comparable cities. �
c) Consider ordinance alternatives based on community needs and input �
: including a cost/benefit analysis for each alternative. ;
d) Identify which green building measures/ordinance alternatives are the "low- i
� , hanging fruit" that can providE� the greatest gain from investrnent. �
e Draft a� green building ordinan �e. �
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, fl Consider incentives and relateci funding needs. �
g) Create guidebooks and other E�ducational material for the public regarding the �
new ordinance. �
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3) Public Outreach Plan: '
The adoption of a comprehensive green building ordinance will affect the
community at various levels. Tr.erefore, appropriate Y public outreach as well as �
establishing an open dialogue `�ith corrununity stakeholders is essential to a
successful ordinance amendment :�rocess.
The public outreach plan should vlclude the following components: �
a) Task Force - Structured to inc :ude stakeholders and community experts. Staff
recommends 9-13 members t�� make it manageable. ,
b) Stakeholders - residents, expE:rts, developers, architects, designers, engineers,
Chamber of Commerce, etc. (sE�e Attachment 1 for a current list) ;
c) Comrnunity resources - experts and organizations in the green building field, i
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City staff involved with the dE�velopment review process, staff from adjacent
� cities involved with green buil �ing ordinances, environmental groups, school
districts, etc. (See Attachment 1 for a complete list)
d) Methods of public outreach wi:.l include an initial mailer with the opportunity
to sign up on an email notification Iist for the City website updates, newspaper
notices, television and radio a�vertisements, flyers, notices in the Cupertino
Scene (see Attachment 2 for a list of public outreach methods), facebook,
twitter, and outreach at churchE�s, PTA meetings, and weekly school homework
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i e) Outreach meetings with stakeh��lders to gather input
� � Educational workshops/study ,�essions with the Planning Commission
i g) Public hearing/workshop to re��iew draft ordinance
� h) Public hearings at the Planning Cornmission and Council
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4) Tirneline and Schedule: This timeline and schedule reflects updated
information based upon the Nov�=mber 24, 2009 Planning Commission meeting
and discussions in the staff report.
November 24, 2009 - Planning Co�nmission finalizes Scope of Work
January 19, 2010 - Council revi��w of Proposed Scope and authorization for
funding
January/February 2010 - Send out Request For Proposals (RFPs) to green building �
� consultants; plan and send out cit��-wide notices to notify community of a kick-off
' Green Building Expo; Prepare inifi al outreach materials and set up website for the :
Green Building Ordinance proces.� and Green Building Expo; Define and include
alternative concepts for presentatic�n in outreach materials and on the website j
February/March 2010 - Selection c f Consultant (depending on the final scope and ;
budget) k
' End of March/Apri12010 - Condu �t the Green Building Expo
April/May 2010 - Appointment of inembers to the targeted residential and
commercial focus groups
May/June 2010 - Conduct initial fc cus group stakeholders meetings I
June 2010 - Planning Commis� ion meeting - Overview of LEED and BIG i
requirements, Phase II recomrr.endations and how it fits into the City's ;
development review process �
June/July 2010 - Conduct follow-i�p focus group stakeholders meetings to review
Planning Commission comments; Review of alternativ-� conc�ts -with pros and ,
cons and possible incentives
July/August 2010 - Preparation of a Draft Green Building Ordinance , �
August/Septernber 2010 - Plannilg Commission public hearing to review Draft ;
Green Building Ordinance �
. Septernber/October2010 - City Council public hearing on Draft Green Building
Ordinance
See attached Green Building Ordir.ance Draft Flow Diagram in Attachment B
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5) Fundin�•
Funding depend on the final scope of work, which could potentially include
the following components:
a) Consultant - The Planning Cor:unission agreed with staff's recommendation of
hiring a consultant/firm with experience in preparing green building
ordinances. A consultant wot�ld have the expertise to conduct educational
workshops, facilitate outreach �neetings analyze alternatives and help create an
ordinance customized to the n�eds of the City. Staff estimates the cost of the �
consultant to be about $45,000-:�50,000.
The Planning Commission did noi recommend the lower cost project with a more .
limited process scope which wo ald review Phase II recommendations by the
' Green Building Collaborative an�i limited consultant help for facilitation of two
' rneetings for about $10,000.
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b) Public mailings and outreach a 1d workshop materials - Staff estimates a cosf of ;
about $10,000-15,000.
Based on the scope, staff estimate;; the cost of the project between $55,000-65,000.
A lower cost project without a greE�n building consultant could cost about $25,000.
The Planning Comxnission supports the staff recommendation to hire a consultant
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Attachment 5
Key Comments from the Green Building Ordi nance Focus Group Meeting
Kirsch Center, De Anza College
june 7, 2010
Standard Rating Systems & Levels of Certification�
Focus Grou Comrnent Staff Res onse
Consider having a basic, consistent Green As directed by the City Council, the draft Green �
Building policy standard throughout the Building Ordinance (GBO) will be based on the
county Phase II recommendations recommended by the
Santa Clara Coun Cities Association.
Provide flexibility in the point rating system City will consider this concept in drafting the
based on variations in building forrns, energy GBO.
and im lementation � �
Create equitable standards across all building City will consider this concept in drafting the �
es in the ratin s stem GBO. '
Create clear and unambiguous codes and The GBO will include clear guidelines regarding
rating systems that are workable & the requirements and implementation.
implementable by architects, builders and
develo ers
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Focus Grou Comment Staff Res onse
Thresholds should be "business-friendly" and City aims to develop a"business-friendly"
aligned with other local cities ordinance and .will review ordinances in local �
cities in draftin the GBO. �
Apply a minimum standard that applies to all The GBO will be based on Phase II requirements
development types up to a certain which include this concept.
, level/ increase number of thresholds and more
stringent requirements as building size
increases
Base thresholds on characteristics of the The GBO wi11 be based on Phase II requirements
building (i.e., size, number of units, type of which include this concept.
construction, ener usa e
Allow for a phased approach (have the most The GBO will outline broad requirements so that
expensive options last, target the "lowest applicants have the flexibil,'�„t� to pick the options
� han ' fruit" first most suitable for their ro'ect.
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Incentives to Encourage Green Buildin� Meas,xres �
Focus Grou Comment Staff Res onse
Types of incentives:
Fee waivers, reductions, exemptions, The draft GBO will consider this concept in the
expedited permitting and inspection processes analysis of incentives. �
both during the planning and building permit
sta es
Taxes - Reduce (property, utility & school City has no jurisdiction over property, utility or
district) or provide credits school district taxes; therefore, the City cannot
include this as an incentive.
Reduce utility costs and process (e.g. City has no jurisdiction over utility costs;
PGE)/create rebates therefore, the City cannot include this as an
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incentive.
Density/ square footage bonuses The draft GBO will consider this concept in the �
anal sis of incentives.
Higher fees for projects not doing the , The draft GBO will consider this concept in the �
rninimum een standards anal sis of incentives.
Parking reductions The draft GBO will consider this concept in the
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Remove obstacles of building green (how it The draft GBO will consider options for a variety
can save time & money)/make it desirable to of incentives to encourage green building.
follow green building ("carrot" approach)
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Implementing the Green Building Ordinance �
Focus Grou Comment Staff Res onse
Education: �
Start educating architects, designers & City anticipates incorporating this �oncept in the
developers of requirements at the design stage process.
reluninar a lication sta e � �
Provide informational guides to the public via City anticipates incorporating this concept in the f
the website, mass mailings (flyers), brochures, process. •� °� --
video, graphics, directory of green ;
materials/resources, checklists & classes to �
hel them throu h the rocess �
Outline "what's in it for me;' or benefits of City will consider this concept. � ;
green building, including a cost spectrum
showing cost and energy savings with
implementation of green building measures
and rewards for com liance
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Focus Grou Comment Staff Res onse
Enforcement:
Ensure penalties are not too drastic that it City will consider this concept in drafting the
revents eo le frorn develo in in Cu ertino GBO.
Streamline & limit bureaucracy of the process City will consider this concept in drafting the �
GBO. '
Have strong city enforcement of the City anticipates incorporating this in the process. �
regulations by building staff and code
enforcement
Use third party verification, commissioning & City will consider this concept in drafting the
certification re uirements EED, GPR GBO.
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Attachment 6
Meeting Notes .
Green Building Ordinance Focus GrouK� Meeting #2
Practitioner & Community Interest Grc�ups
July 29, 2010
Sc ope
• What is considered a"major" rernodel/renovation vs. new construction?
o What percentage of an ad�iition triggers the ordinance for
remodels/renovations?
o Can additions be made incrementally over subsequent years without
triggering the ordinance, even if the total addition over time exceeds
the trigger point? (e.g. wh;�t if I add 45% this year, and additional
percentage the following year, over a period of years that in total
exceeds the 50% addition � )
Reference Standards
• Who will do the certification?
o Will it be an independent third party or city staff?
• Why do we need to use both LEED and GPR standards, why not just one? If
LEED seems to be comprehensivE�, why do we need GPR?
o LEED seems more national & focused on non=residential buildings
o Can LEED apply to resideni:ial buildings?
o GPR is locally grown and a��plies only to residential
o Appears to be more GPR r:�ters in the Bay Area than LEED raters
• Can you get a variance if you dor't want to comply with the ordinance?
• What happens if the standards cl�ange over time?
o Do standards change irres��ective of the type of community or type
of development?
o What happens if a project is in the application stage while the
standards are changing?
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Requirements
• New Construction ,
o Is it easy for most residential to achieve 75 GPR or is it difficult?
• Renovations
o How well does LEED apply to renovations?
o We should not have to rer�odel things that are not required in order
to meet the green buildin€; ordinance requirements.
o Is there a certain time period in which renovations need to take place
to comply with the ordinai�ce? 3 years?
o Is it difficult for residential renovations to achieve 75 GPR? 50 GPR
seems doable.
o What if there aren't enou€;h points possible to achieve based upon
the type of renovations th��t you are doing?
• Non-Residential Renovations
o What does it mean if you touch 2 of 4 systems? What's the threshold
for this?
o What portion is required t�� comply if you touch 2 of the 4 systems,
the entire building or just i;he new addition?
o Are there prerequisites th��t you cannot meet if you are doing
renovation only?
• Renovation vs. New Constructior�
o Requirements should be slightly more lenient for
renovations/remodels tha�� new construction.
o There should be fairness rE�garding requirements between
renovations and new cons�.ruction; if they're different (more lenient
for renovation), people wc�n't be motivated to do new construction.
o There are inconsistencies t�etween square footage thresholds and
exemplary standards for rE�novations and new construction.
o Achieving credits is easier �=or new home constru�ction than on
remodels.
• Exemplary Projects
o How achievable is LEED Pl��tinum, particularly for renovations? Is it
too high a threshold to att�in for incentives?
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o Are there tiered incentive�: for higher exemplary standards?
• Scale/size of project should be cc�nsidered
o Consider applying the ordinance standards on a case-by-case basis —
applying standards based �apon the type of development or area of
development (RDAs) (e.g. 3reas that are within identified places
w/high level of transit ser��ices) or based upon the scope of the
project.
o Does the LEED rating system scale by size of project?
o The requirements should t�e based on the scale/type of project
because the eligibility of a��hievable points varies based upon the
types/scope of work (e.g. �►vhat if you're not touching the
HVAC/energy systems, bui that's where most credits can be
gained?).
• Mixed Use Projects Renovations
o How can you place this rec�uirement on renovations in older buildings
that are vertically mixed with residential and commercial, and where
there are several owners (�.g. HOA) within a building?
Verification
• There needs to be a fast track foi� certain types of projects, like design
builds, where the applicant can't wait to occupy until after the certification
of projects. For remodels, work can be done in 4 months, but certification
can take 8 months.
• What is the time frame in which the building needs to be certified after
completion or occupancy?
• Why do these varying stages of verification (at building permit stage and
occupancy?) if the end goal is to have the building certified?
• City inspectors should be trained to do the verifications. Third parties add
time and expense to the process
• Benefit of a city inspector as the verifying party is that they can make the
local interpretations when needE�d.
• Concerned about the accuracy oi� residents doing their own checklist.
• How do you account for verification, if a CO is not necessary in renovation
projects and permits are granted in stages (demo permit separate from
electrical permit that separate fr��m other TI permits) and no overall
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planning permit is required....ho�N can you require verification or monitor
this?
• Inspector or rater needs to comE� out several times during the construction
process to verify that work is doi�e to the standards.
• Is there any thought about verifi�ations after the building is constructed
and in operation?
D eposit
• Will the City allow people to takE� out a CD or line of credit as currently
allowed for a deposit? This should be clarified.
•$0.20/sf for residential deposit i�; too low.
• Need to set a higher deposit req�airements than cost of certification, or you
won't get the certification and p��ople will merely forfeit the deposit.
•$2/sf makes more sense for resicfential.
• Need to think about how to administer fees on large projects (i.e. Apple)
• If there's any tie up due to litigation, what happens to the deposit?
• Will the deposit fee be adjusted �rvith the CPI or some measure so that the
City doesn't have to constantly r��set the ordinance?
Incentives
• Zoning exemptions could be prol�lematic — community & Council may have
problems compromising parking and FAR.
• Applicants need to know ahead c�f time if these incentives for exemplary
work are "maybe permitted" or "will be permitted" before going into the
project. �
Exemptions
• What about heavy energy uses li ce data center and labs...can they be
exempted from the requirements?
General Questions/Comments
• Are we in line with other cities oi� are we going above & beyond?
• Is there information about energy savings that results when complying with
these standards?
• Need to consider the issue betwE�en trees and solar panels
• Need to consider the housing stcck, age of homes in Cupertino
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Attachment 7
Comparison of Phase II and other ] ocal cities' Green Building Ordinances
� on New Construction
Phase II & City Residential (Single Family & Multi-Family), Non-Residential, New Construction
New Construction
Phase II Single-Family (SFR) & Mt lti-Family (MFR) < Small, <5,000 sf:
9 homes:
LEED checklist
• GPR Rated (50 pts min.) o r LEED Certified Mid-size, 5,000 - 25,000 sf:
SFR & MFR z 9 homes: LEED Certified
Large, >25,000 sf:
GPR Rated or LEED Silve �
LEED Silver
Palo Alto SFR z 1,250 sf & MFR Z 3 xnits: z 500 sf -< 5,000 sf:
GPR 70 pts. min. + 1 pt. �er add'1 70 sf over LEED Prerequisites + 5 pts. for every 500 sf
2,550 sf for single-family
MFR >_ 30 units: z 5,000 sf (including additions to existing
buildings):
Complete LEED-ND (Nei
Development) checklist LEED Silver
Morgan Hill SFR or MFR 5 2,000 sf: New/Add'n Construction z 1,000 sf:
GPR 70 pts. min or LEED Certified 16 LEED pts.
SFR or MFR >2,000 sf: New/Add'n Construction z 5,000 sf:
GPR 70 pts. min + 1 pt. �er add'1 70 sf (150 LEED Silver
pts. max.) or LEED Silver •
Sunnyvale SFR 51,500 sf: 500 - 5,000 sf:
GPR checklist LEED Checklist
SFR > 1,500 sf: 5,001- 50,000 sf:
LEED Certified LEED Certified
MFR < 3 dwelling units: >50,000 sf:
N/A LEED Silver
MFR z 3 dwelling units:
GPR checklist w/ 70 pts. � nin.
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Attachment 8
Comparison of Phase II and other ] ocal cities' Green Building Ordinances
on Renovai�ions/Additions
Phase II & City Residential (Single Family & Multi-Family), Non-Residential, Renovations & Additions
Renovations & Additions
Phase II SFR<$100K permit valu ation; or <500 sf Small projects:
add'n; or FAR increase<51)°�:
LEED Checklist
BIG Elements checklist or LEED checklist Large w/o HVAC: 2 of 4 systems are
SF $100K-$200K permit v� luation; or 500- touched +> 10,000 sf +> permit valuation
1,000 sf add'n: of $1 million permit valuation:
BIG Elements 25-49 pts. o�• LEED Certified LEED Certified w/o prerequisites
SFR $200K+ pernut valiiation; or 1,000 sf Large w/HVAC: 2 of 4 systems are touched,
add'n; or FAR increase of 50°�: one being HVAC +> 10,000 sf +>$1 million
permit valuation:
GPR Rated (min. 50 pts.) c�r LEED Certified
Small MFR (TBD): LEED Certified
GPR checklist or applicab: e LEED checklist
Large MFR (TBD):
GPR 50 ts. or a licable :EED Certified
Palo Alto SFR addition or rebuild >_ 1,250 sf: Tenant improvements, renovations, or
alterations z 5,000 sf including replacement
Choose GPR Rated (m'vi. 50 pts.) or CA or alteration of at least 2 of 4 systems
Energy Code T-24, Part 6<<nd HERS (HVAC, building envelope, hot water
Existing home renovation�, rebuilds and/or system, or lighting system):
additions totaling z 250 sf and <1,250 sf and
z $100K: LEED Certified
GPR Checklist and HERS :I Tenant improvements, renovations or
MFR renovations or alterations z 50% of alterations z 500 sf and z$100K in valuation
existing unit sf and includ � replacement or that don't fall under the above requiremen�
alteration f at least 2 of the 4 systems (HVAC,
building envelope, hot water system, LEED Checklist and Building Energy
lighiing system): Performance Kating (Energy Start Portfolio
Manager)
GPR 50 pts. min.
MFR renovations, additio��s and/or rebuilds
to individual units z 250 s: � and valuation z
$100K in a single unih
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Morgan Hill Addition z 250 sf or renovation permit Small, renovations z $350K permit
valuation z $100K: valuation:
BIG Existing homes check: ist min. 25 pts. 10 LEED pts.
Medium, renovations z $500K permit
Addition z 700 sf or -enovation permit valuation:
valuation z $250K:
LEED Certified
BIG Existing homes check: ist min. 50 pts. Large, renovations z$1,500,000:
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LEED Silver
Sunnyvale SFR 51,500 sf: >$100K construction value
GPR checklist GPR Checklist (no m;nimum pts. required)
SFR > 1,500 sf:
5 $250K construction valuation:
LEED Certified
MFR < 3 dwelling units: GPR Checklist[](no minimum pts. required)
N/A
MFR z 3 dwelling units:
GPR checklist w/ 70 pts. � nin.
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Attachment 9
2010 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING S'TANDARDS CODE (CAL GREEN�
On January 12, 2010, the California Buildi:lgs Standards Commission adopted the Green
Building Standards Code (Cal Green) :�equiring all new buildings in the State of
California to be more energy efficient anc. environmentally responsible. The Cal Green
code is the nation's first mandatory green building standards code.
The new requirements include reducing water consumption by 20 %, diverting 50 % of
construction waste from landfills and in:tallation of low pollutant-emitting materials.
Additionally, separate water meters will be required for non-residential buildings for
indoor and outdoor water use.
Essentially, Cal Green has set the floor of building codes at a higher level to now
incorporate green building practices to aicl in the state's efforts to impact climate change
and protect the environxnent.
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Attachment 10
CALGreen Low-Rise Residential comparison to GreenPoint Rated and LEED for Homes
Introduction
In ]anuary 2010, California adopted the first statewide mandatory green building code in the country. In January 2011, the California Green Building Standards Code (or CALGreen) will go Into effect. The new code establishes minimum green
building standards for most new construction projects.
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide users a quick reference between CALGreen and the rating systems used in GreenPoint Rated (GPR) and LEED for Homes. This document does not provide extensive analysis of the slmilarities or
differences between the rating systems or CALGreen. For full information on CALGreen see: www.hcd.ca.gov (search for CALGreen), for GreenPoint Rated see: www.builditgreen.org, for LEED for Homes see: www.usgbc.org.
Verification
CALGreen is part of the California Building Standards Code and is enforced by local jurisdictions and building officials (see CALGreen Chapter 1). GreenPolnt Rated and LEED for Homes are voluntary rating systems that are interpreted by thelr
authors, Build it Green and the U.S. Green Building Council respectively, and documentation is reviewed by Build It Green and a LEED for Homes Provider, respectively. Some California local jurisdictions have local ordinances that require use of
GPR for residential buildings.
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CALGreen Note GPR Note LEED Note
Black Mandatory Measure This will be required in all jurisdictions. Prerequisite A project must meet all GPR Prerequisite A project must meet all L[ED
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Green Elective Measure If a Tier is adopted, a set number of elective measures must be met,
but the choice of ineasures is up to the applicant. Separately, local
jurisdictions may make speciFic elective measures mandatory at their
discretion. Tier requirements and the full text of CALGreen measures
can be found on the HCD website. Elective measures require
interpretation by local officials to be compared to GPR or LEED For
Homes,
"Earns Credit or Points in GPR / These columns indicate if ineeting the required CALGreen measure
LEED" also meets a prerequlsite or earns point(s) for the related measure in
elther GreenPoint Rated or LEED for Homes. "Maybe" indicates that
the CALGreen measure meets part but not all of the comparable GPR
or LEED prerequisite or credit.
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4.1 Plannin and Desi n Site Communit Desi n& Plannin Location & Linka es Sustainable Sites
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drainage and larger common plan of development which in total disturbs one acre management during construction. Construction: do all of the following:
retention during or more, shall manage storm water drainage during construction, Y M Y stockpile soil for reuse, control runoff, Y
construction including one or more of retention basins, filtration, or compliance protect sewer irlets, surface waters and
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4.303.1 Indoor Water Use 20% savings: either each fixture meets reduced flow rates per Table G.2-3 Showerlieads 52.0 Gallons Per Minute WE 3.1 5howerheads <_2.0 Gallons Per Minute
Savings 4.303.2 or calculation demonstrating building water use reduction (gpm) at 80 psl, Bathroom Faucets _< 1.5 (gpm), Bathroom Faucets 5 2.0 gpm,
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serving one shower or the shower shall be designed to only allow one shower to operate for multiple shower heads.
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numbers of green points, with a higher
total rating indicating a"greener" home.
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within specific categories is required.
GPR credits are descrlbed In ttie
GreenP�int R�ted Manii�ls.
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LEED certification.
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numbers of LEED credits. Higher point
totals are required to meet Certified,
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certification. LEED credits are described
in the LEED reference yuide.
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whichever is more stringent. (Excavated soil and land-clearing debris Structures). that 2.5 Ibs per sq. ft. of built space.
excluded .
4.408.2 Const�uction waste Where a local jurisdiction does not have a construction and A.2.a Required: Pre Construction Debris MR 3.1 Prerequisite: Construction waste
management plan demolition waste management ordlnance, a construction waste Y Y Recovery Plan. Y management plan and documentation of Y
management plan shall be submitted for approval to the enforcing the diversion rate for construction waste.
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4.410.1 Operation and An operation and maintenance manual shall be provlded to the N.4.a Develop a Homeowner Manual of Green AE i.i.a Prerequisite: Provide a minimum one-
maintenance building occupant or owner, describing: Features/6enefits including: hour walkthrough of the home plus an
manual. 1. Keeping manual with property 1. Description of green features operations and training manual
2. O&M instructions for equipment and appliances, drainage, 2. 0&M for green malntenance including:
irrigation, etc. 3. Instructions for equipment & 1. Project LEED checklist
3. Local utility conservation resources appliances 2. Project LEED accountability forms
4. Public transportation / carpool options 4. Recycling opportunities 3. Project durability inspection checklist
5. Health benefits of 30-60% relative humidity 5. Water & energy use optimization 4. Product manuals for equipment &
6. Landscape water conservation 6. Safety and controls labeling appliances
7. Gutter and downspout maintenance N N 7. Pest inspection procedure Y 5. General energy, water, resource N
8. Routine maintenance 8. Green pest control, fertilizer, cleaning efficiency information
9. State solar energy and incentive programs Informatlon 6. O&M guidance for equipment,
10. Special inspection records 9. Indoor air quality information including irrigatlon
10. Gutter and downspout maintenance 7. Guidance on cleaning, landscaping,
11. Landscape maintenance irrigation, etc.
iZ. Handling of hazardous chemicals 8. Information on "green power"
13. Requirements of CALGreen O&M
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4.5 Environmental Quality Finishes, Flooring, HVAC Indoor Environmental Quality
4.503.1 Fireplaces Any installed gas fireplace shall be a direct-vent sealed-combustion Q.5 Mirrors CALGreen 4.503.1 - Gas fireplace EQ 2.1 Prerequfsite: Basic Combustion Venting
type. Any Installed woodstove or pellet stove shall comply with US ry shall be a direct-vent sealed combustion Measures: sealed combustion or power- N
EPA Phase II emission limits where applicable. Woodstoves, pellet y type. Woodstove or pellet stove shall y vented exhaust. CO detectors required.
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4.504.1 Covering of duct At the time of rough installation, or during storage on the A.5.a Construction Environmental QualiCy EQ 8.1 Upon installatfon, seal all permanent
openings and construction site and until final startup of the heating and cooling Management Plan - Duct openings and ducls and vents to minimlze
protection of equipment, all duct and other related air distribution component other related air distributlon component contamination during construction.
mechanical openings shall be covered with tape, plastic, sheet metal or other Y Y openings shall be covered during Y Y
equipment during methods acceptable to the enforcing agency to reduce the amount of constructlon.
construction dust or debris which may collect in the system.
4.504.2.1 Adhesives, Adheslves, sealants, and caulks shall comply with local or regional air K.4 Use Low-VOC Caulks & Construction MR 2.2 Environmentally preFerable products:
sealants, and pollution control or air quality management district rules where Adhesives that meet SCAQMD Rule adhesives � sealants meet SCAQMD Rule
caulks applicable, or SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC limits and Rule 1168 Y Y 1168. Sealants meet SCAQMD Rule Y 1168. M
prohibition on the use of certain toxic compounds. Aerosol adhesives 1168. Aerosol adhesives sl�all meet CCR
shall meet CCR Title 17 section 94507 et se . section 94507.
4.504.2.2 Paints and coatings Paints, stains, and coatings shall comply with VOC limits the ARB K.2-3 Use Low-VOC Interior Wall/Ceiling Palnts MR 2.2 Environmentally preferable products:
Architectural Coatings Suggested Control Measure, unless more Y Y (<50 Grams Per Liter (gpl) VOCs Y paints meet Green Seal GS-11, GC-03, Y
stringent local Ilmits apply. (See 4.504.2.4 for verification process.) Regardless of Sheen) and Low-VOC or SCAQMD Rule 1113 as applicable.
Coatin s that meet SCA MD Rule 1113 �
4.504.2.3 Aerosol Paints and Aerosol paints and coatings shall meet the Product-Weighted MIR none none
Coatings Limits for ROC, other toxic compounds, and ozone depleting n/a n/a n/a n/a
substances, in CCR Title 17 section 94520 and 94522 et seq.
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4.504.4 Resilient flooring At least 50% of floor area receiving resilient flooring shall comply M L.3 Low Emitting Flooring: 50% of total floor N MR 2.2 Environmentally preferable products:
systems with the VOC-emission limits defined in the Collaborative for High area meets relevant criteria. flooring is FloorScore certifled for 45% or
Pertormance Schools (CHPS) Low-emitting Materials List or certifled M L.4 Mirrors CALGreen 4.504.3-4 All carpet M
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4.504.5 Composite wood Hardwood plywood, particleboard, and medium density fiberboard K.7 Required: Meet Current CARB Airborne MR 2.Z Environmentally preferable products:
products composite wood products used on the interlor or exterlor of the Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for cabinet, counter, and trim composite
building shall meet the requirements for formaldehyde as specified in Y N Composite Wood Formaldehyde Limits by Y materials contain no added urea- Y
ARB's Air Toxics Control Measure for Composite Wood (17 CCR 93120 Mandatory Compliance Dates formaldehyde resins.
et seq.). See 4.504.5.1 for documentation requirements.
4.505.2.1 Concrete slab Concrete slab foundations required to have a vapor retarder by Q.6 Mirrors CALGreen 4.505.2 Vapor retarder ID 2.1 Prerequisite: Part of durability plan.
foundations California Building Code shall also have a capillary break. Y M and capillary break is installed at slab on Y Y
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4.505.3 Moisture content of Building materials with visible signs of water damage shall not be Q.7 Mirrors CALGreen 4.505.3 19% moisture ID 2.1 Prerequisite: Part of durability plan.
building materials installed. Mofsture content of building materials used in wall and floor Y M content of building framing materials. Y Y
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4.506.1 Bathroom exhaust ENERGY STAR compliant exhaust fans which terminate outside the H.8 Install ENERGY STAR Bathroom Fans on EQ 5.1.d Prerequisite: exhaust fans in all
fans building are provided in every bathroom, and have humidistat control M Timer or Humidistat, bathrooms and kitchen are Energy STAR, N
capable of adjustment between a relative humidity range of 50-80%. Y M meet ASHRAE standards, exhaust
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4.507.1 Openings Whole house exhaust fans shall have insulated louvers or covers H.9.b Install Whole House Fan. none
which close when the fan is off. Covers or louvers shall have a Y n/a Y n/a
minimum insulation value of R-4.2.
4.507.2 Environmental Heating and air conditioning systems shall be sized, designed, and H.i.a Design and lnstall HVAC 5ystem to ACCA EQ 6.1 Prerequisite: Design Calcs and install
Comfort: Heating equipment is selected using the following methods: Manual J, D, and 5 Recommendations. ducts or system according to ACCA
and air 1. The heat loss and heat galn is establlshed according to ACCA Manual J and D, and ASHRAE Handbook
conditioning Manual J, ASHRAE handbooks or equivalent. Y Y Y of Fundamental Procedures. Y
system design 2. Duct systems are sized according to ACCA 29-D Manual D,
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3. Select heating and cooling equipment according to ACCA 36-5
Manual S or equivalent.
702.1 Qualifications HVAC systems installers are trained and certified In the proper Q.8 Mirrors CALGreen 70Z.1 HVAC systems none
installation of HVAC systems. N n/a installers are tralned and certified in the Y n/a
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A4.10G.2.3 5oil Analysfs and Tier 1: �isplaceeJ topsoil shall �e slodcuilecJ for reuse in a desiynalecl A.i.a Prolect Topsoil and Reuse after SS l.l.a Prerequisite: Stockpile and protect
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A4.10G.4 Water permeable Tler 1: Not less than �0% of the total parking, walkfny, or patfo P.A.i.a Permeable Paving for 25% of Driveways, SS 4.1 At least 70% of the built environment,
surfaces surfaces shall be permeable (excluding primary driveway, walkway N N Patios and Walkways (no excepted Y excluding roof area, is permeable or Y
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Y n/a N filling lasses or pots. n/a
A4.304.4 Potable water When landscaping is provided by tlie builder, a water efficient C.li.a Design Landscape to meet Water SS 2.5 Reduce Overall Irrigation Demand by at
reduction landscape frrigation system shall be installed that reduces potable Y Budget: Install Irrigation System That N Least 20% (to 80°!0 of ET). N
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A4.408.1 Enhanced Recyc�e and/or salvage for reuse non-hazardous construction and A.Z.b Divert 100% of Asphalt and Concrete MR 3.2 Construction Waste Reduction: divert Z5-
cunstrucYion waste demolition debris (excavated soil and lan�-dearing debris excluded). Y Y and 65% (by weight) oF Remaining N 88% of waste (exduding land clearing M
reductlon Tier 1: 65% Reduction. Materials. and demolition waste), or generate less
that 2.5 Ibs per sq. ft. of built space.
A4.403.2 Reductlon In As allowed by the enforcfng agency, reduce cement used In B.1 Replace Portland Cement In Foundation MR 2.2 Environmentally Preferable Products:
cement use foundation mlx deslgn. Products commonly used to replace cemenl fn Concrete witli Recycled Fly Ash and/or Foundation and �oncrete wall cement
concrete mlx designs Include, but are not Ifmited to Fly asli, slag, Y N Slag (Mlnimum ZO%). Y contains at least 30% fly ash. Y
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Tler 1: Not less than a 20% reduction in cement use.
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post-consumer or pre-consumer recycled content value (RCV) For a �C,12 Use Environmentally Preferable Materials Points earned for each oF 21 building
percent of the total materlals cost. (RCV equals percent post- for 70% of Non-Plant Landscape components (framing, siding, flooring,
c:onsumer + 1/z percent pre-consumer times materlal cost.) Elements and Fencing trim, cabinets, etc.) that contains a
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A4.504.2 Resilient flouring Tier 1: At least 80% of resilient flooring fnstalled sl�all comply willi L.3 Low Emittiny Flooring: 50% of total floor MR 2.2 Environmentally preferable products:
systems lhe criterfa listecl above. M M area Is certlfled (reslllent flooring: N flooring is FloorScore certified for 45% or N
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A4.504.3 Thermal Insulation Tier 1: Instal► thermal fnsulation In compllance with the VOC- none MR 2.2 Environmentally preferable products:
emission limits defined in Collaborative for High Performance Schools n/a Y n/a Insulation complies with CA Practice for y
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A4.3UG.Z.3 Soil Analysls and Tier 2: Tier 1, plus the construction area shall be identlfied and A.l.b Limit and Delineate Conslrudion 55 1.2 Minimize disturbed area of site around
Protectfon delineated by fencing or flagging to limit construction activity to the N N Footprint for Maximum Protection . Y trees, leave undeveloped area, undo soil Y
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A4.106.4 Water permeable 7fer 2: Not less than 30% oF the total parking, walkfng, or patlo P.A.i.a Permeable Paving for 25% of Driveways, SS 4.1 At least 70% of the built environment,
surfaces surFaces shall be permeable (excluding primary driveway, walkway N N Patios and Walkways (no excepted Y excluding roof area, is permeable or Y
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4.2 Ener Efficienc - all measures below lus 6 electives HVAC Buildin Performance Renewables Ener & Atmos here
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Y Y Homes. Y 60% better th�n Title 24 .
4.3 Water Efficienc and Conservation - all measures below lus 2 electives Landsca e Plumbin Water Efficienc
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reductlon exceed 60% of Elb times landscape area, N N Operated at _<50% Reference ET. Y Least 45% (to 55% of ET).
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A4.408.1 Enhanced Recycle and/or salvage for reuse non-hazardous constructlon aiul A.2.c Dlvert 100% of Asphalt and Concrete MR 3.2 Construction Waste Reductlon: divert 25-
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cernent use Tler 2: 25% reduclion. Y N Concrete with Recycled Fly Ash and/or N Foundation and concrete wall cement Y
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A4.405.3 Recycled content Use materials, equivalenl in performance to virgin materials, with A.3.a Use Recycled Content Aggregate MR 2.2 Environmentally Preferable Products:
post-consumer or pre-consumer recycled content value (RCV) for a C.12 Use Environrnentally Preferable Materials Points earned for each of Z1 building
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systems tl�e �riteria listed above. M Y area is certified (resilient flooring: N flooring is FloorScore certlfied for 45°/a or N
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A4.504.3 Thermal Insulatlon Tier 2: Tier 1 plus Install insulation which contalns No-Added none MR 2.2 Environmentally preferable products:
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A4.105.1 Deconstruction and Reuse of Existing Materials. A.2.b,c Divert 100% of Asphalt and Concrete would contribute to MR 2.2a (reused
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A4.106.1 Solar Orientation within 30 degrees of South. N N ).3 Design and Build Near Zero Energy M ID 1.5 Buflding orlentation within 15 degrees of �,
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A4.106.2.1 Soil Analysis used in structural design of building. n/a n/a none �� none n/a
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A4.106.3 Landscape Design Do one or more of: C.3c 75% of Plants are Drought Tolerant, none
1. Restore areas disrupted by construction with native species M n/a California Natives or Medlterraneari M n/a
Speci�s
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2. Turf Reduction: N C.4 Minlmlze TLrf in Landscape Installed by Y 55 2.3 Limit conventlonal turf to 60%-0% of
- Tier 1: Turf limited to 50% of total landscaped area Y Bullder: less than 25°/o or 10% of total softscape area N
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3. Use 75% native Californian or drought tolerant species C.3c 75% of Plants are Drought Tolerant, SS 2.4 Drougl�t-tolerant plants are 40%-90% of
Y Y California Natives or Mediterranean Y installed plants N
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4. Use hydrozoning irrigation techniques Y Y C.l Group Plants by Water Needs Y WE 2.1.f Creale separate zones for each type of Y
H dr�zonin beddin area based on waterin needs
4.2 Ener Efficienc choose four for Tier 1 or six for Tier 2 HVAC Buildin Performance Renewables Ener & Atmos here
* energy Indicates prescriptive energy measures in CALGreen without a prescriptive counterpart in X Indicates prescriptive energy measures in GPR * Indicates prescriptive energy measures in LEED
note GPR or LEED, but which would contribute to energy performance prerequisites and without a prescrlptive counterpart in CALGreen, but without a prescriptive counterpart in CALGreen, but
points/credits in GPR (J.2) and LEED (EA 1). * * which would contribute to energy performance * whicli would contribute to energy performance *
prerequisites in Tier 1 or Tier 2. prerequisites in Tier 1 or Tier 2.
A4.205.1 Radiant 8arrier* * * * see ener note * * see ener note *
A4.205.2 Exterlor Shadin on South & West Windows * * * see ener note * * see ener note *
A4.206.1 [3lower poor Testin Y N ].l.b-c Blower poor Test Y EA 1.1 Prere uisite: envelo e leaka e testin Y
A4.207.1 Innovative Radiant, Hydronic, or Ground Source Heating & Cooling 5ystem M * H,3 I-ligh Performing Zoned Hydronic Radiant Y * see energy notes at top *
Heatin
A4.207.2 HVAC Commissioning n/a n/a none �� none n/a
A4.207.4 Furnace AFUE .90 or hi her Y * H.2.a Sealed Combustion Units Furnace . Y * see ener note *
A4.207.5 Electric Heat Pump HSPF 8.0 or higher* Y * H.4 High Efficlency Air Conditioning, HSPF >8 M * see energy note *
A4.207.6 Cooling Equipment SEER hlgher than 13.0 and EER 11.5 or higher N * H.4 Hlgh Efficiency Alr Conditioning, SEER Y * see energy note *
>14 EER>11 or iz
A4.207.7 Interior and/or Insulated Ductwork Y * H.S.a Install HVAC Unit and Ductwork within Y ' see energy note *
Conditioned 5 ace
A4,207.8 Duct Leakage Testing Shows <6% Leakage* M n/a * see energy note * EA i.i Prerequlslte: envelope leakage testing M
/14.207.9 Whole House Fan Y * H.9.b Whole House Fan Y * see ener note *
A4.207.10 Ener STAR Ceilin Fans Y Y H.9.a Ener STAR Ceilin Fans Y EA 9.1.b Ener STAR Cellln Fans Y
A4.Z08.1 Gas Water Heater EF hi her than .6 M Y H.2.b Sealed Combustfon Units Water Heater M none for LEED-H in California *
A4.20f3.2 Gas W7ter Heater EF hi her than .8 Y Y H.2.b 5ealed Combustion Units Water Heater N none for LEED-N in Callfornia *
A4.208.3 Minimize Hot Water Wait Time N M G.1 Dlstribute Domestic Hot Water Efficientl Y EA 7.1 Efficient Hot Water Distribution S stem M
A4.209.1 Hard-wired Ligl�ting Fixtures at least 90% Energy STAR Y Y M.5 High-Efficacy Lighting and Deslgn Y EA 8.3 Lighting - up l0 80% [nergy STAR N
Li litln S stem
A4,210.1 All Applicable Appllances Energy STAR Y Y M.1-3 [nergy STAR Dishwasher Clotlies Y EA 9.l.a,c,d Energy STAR Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Y
Washer Refri erator Clothes Washer
Ah,Zll.l Solar PV S stem meetln CEC NSHP ro ram M N I.3 Onsite Renew ble Generation M EA 10 Renewable Ener S stem Y
A4.211.2 Solar Water Heatin S stem with Solar Fraction > 0.5. M Y I.3 Onsite Renewable �eneration M none for LEED-H in Californla *
A4.Z11.3 Roof Space for Future Solar Installation - 300 sq ft. min. I.2 Install Wlring Conduit for Future none
Y n/a Photovoltaic ]nstallation & Provide Z00 N n/a
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A4.211.4 Conduit for Future Solar Installation - 1" min. I.2 Install Wlriny Conduit for Future none
Y n/a Photovoltaic Installatlon & Provide Z00 Y n/a
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4.3 Water Effcienc and Conservation choose one for Tier 1 or two for Tier 2 Landsca e Plumbin Water Efficienc
A4.303.2 Non-water urinals or tollets P.G.4 Composting or Waterless Toilet. Non-water fixtures would contribute to
Y Y Y WE 3.1. N
A4.304.1 Minimize spray heads In irrigation system (all areas except turf). C.6.a Install High-Efficiency Irrigation 5ystem WE 2.l.e,i Drip irrigation for 50% of landscape
N M with Low-Flow, Drip, Bubblers or low- Y planting beds, High-efficiency nozzles M
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A4.304.2 Rainwater capture, storage, and re-use for 65% of roof area. M M C.8 Rain Water Harvestin System . M WE 1.1 Rainwater Harvesting 5ystem. M
A4.304.3 Water budget for irrigation. C.li.a Design Landscape to Meet Water Budyet. WE 2.1.a Irrigation System Design by Certified
N M Y prnfessional. M
A4.304.5 Landscape design uses no potable water. n/a n/a none �/a none n/a
A4.305.1 Pi in for future ra water s stem. Y N P.G.1 Gre water Pre-Plumbin . Y WE 1.2 Gra water Reuse S stem. Y
A�F.305.2 Rec cled water i in for future toilet flushin . N N none n a none n a
A4.305.3 Recycled water used for irrlgation. C.9 Irrigation System Uses Recycled WE 1.3 Municipal Recycled Water 5ystem.
Y Y Wastewarer or is re- lumbed. M Y
4.4 Material Conservation choose one for Tier 1 or four for Tier 2 Foundation Exterior Frame & Envelo e Materials & Resources
A4.403.1 Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation, Y n/a B'Z Use Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation Y none n/a
in Cold Areas CEC Climate Zone 16 .
A4.404.1 Efficient Framing Lumber Size: Beams and Headers. M M D.i.b Apply Optimal Value Engineering - Door Y MR 1.4 Framing Efficiencies. M
and Window Headers Sized for Load.
A4.404.2 Efficient Framing Building Dimensions and Layouts. D.1.a Apply Optimal Value Engineering - Place MR 1.2, MR Detailed Framing Documents, Framing
N Y Joists, Rafters and Studs at 24-Inch on Y 1.4 EFficlencies. M
Center.
A4.404.3 Pre-manufactured Building Systems. M Y D.2-3,6 Construction Material Efficiencies, Y MR 1.4, MR Framing Efficiencies, Off-site Fabrication. Y
En ineered Lumbar 5olid Wall 5 stems. 1.5
A4,404.4 Pre-cut Materials and Details. M N D.2-3,6 Construction Material Efficiencies, Y MR 1.3 Detailed Framing Documents, Cut List Y
En ineered lumber Solid Wall S stems. and Lumber Order.
A4.405.1 Windows, Trim, and/or Siding Do Not Require Paint or Stain. M n/a E.4 Durable non-Combustible 5iding Y none n/a
Material.
A4.405.2 Flooring Without Additional Coverings, e.g. Concrete. L.1, L.2 Environmentally Preferable Flooring MR 2.2 1/2 point for 90% hard surface flooriny;
Y M Tliermal Mass Floors. M sealed concrete counts towards flooring Y
com onent.
A4.405.4 Renewable Materials, e.g. Bamboo, Cork, Wood, Agricultural Sources. K.6, L.1 Use Environmentally Preferable Materials MR 2.2 Environmentally Preferable Products�
for Interior Finish, Flooring: A) FSC- Linoleum, cork, or bamboo count towards
N N Certifled Wood, B) Reclaimed, C) Rapidly M flooring component - 90% of total Y
Renewable, D) Recycled-Content or E) flooring must be renewably sourced to
Fin er-Jointed F Local. count.
A4.407.1 Install Foundation and Landsca e Drains. N M 6.4 Install a Foundation Draina e 5 stem . Y ID 2.1 Prere ulsite: Part of durabili lan. Y
A4.407.2 Roof Drains Connected to Landscape Features. N Y P.A.l.c Route Downspout Tl�rougfi Permeable Y 55 4.3 Permanent stormwater controls designed Y
Landsca e. to mana e roof runoff.
A4.407.3 Flashing Details Provided. N Y E.2 Flashing lnstallation Techniques Specified Y ID 2.1 Prerequisite: Part of durability plan. Y
and Third-Part Verified.
A4.407.4 Construction Materials Protected from Moisture Damage. A.S.b Construction Envlronmental Quality ID 2.1 Prerequisite: Part of durability plan.
N Y Management Plan - Full environmental Y Y
lan with Flush out.
A4.407.5 Ice Water 8arrier on Roof Climate Zone 16 onl . n a Y none n a ID 2.1 Prere uisite: Part of durabili lan. Y
A4.407.6 Exterior poors Protected from Water Intrusion. n/a n a none n a none n a
A4.407J Permanent Overhan or Awnin on Exterior Walls. Y n/a D.B.b Overhan s and Gutters. Y none n a
5.5 Environmental ualit choose one for Tier 1 or one for Tier 2 Finishes Floorin HVAC Indoor Environmental ualit
A4.504.1 Early Compliance with CARB Particleboard Formaldehyde Standards. K.8 Exceed Current CARB ATCM for MR 2.2 [nvironmentally preferable products:
Y M Composite Wood Formaldehyde Limits Y cabinet, counter, and trim composite M
Prior to Mandatory Compliance Dates. materials contain no added urea-
formaldeh de resins.
A4.506.1 Filters on Air and Ventilation S stems hi her than MERV 6. Y N H.6 Hi h Efficienc HVAC Filter MERV 6+ . Y E 7.1 Prere uisite: Filters >= MERV 8. Y
A4.506.2 Direct Vent or Isolated Equipment. H.Z Sealed Combustion Units. EQ 2.1 Prerequisite: Basic Combustion Venting
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Site Communit Desi n& Plannin
A.4 Reduce Heat Island [ffect on Site.
C.13 Reduce Ligl�t Pollution by Shielding
Fixtures and Directin Li ht Downward.
N.1 Required:Incorporate GreenPoint Rated
Checklist in Blue rints.
0.3 Cluster Homes & Keep Size in Check.
0.4 Deslon for Wall<ina & Bicvclina.
0.6 Desiqn for Diverse Households.
P.A.1.b-e Stormwater Control: Landscape and Site
Features.
PA.2 Capture and Treat 85% of Total Annual
Stormwater Runoff.
HVAC Buildin Performance Renewables
C.3 Construct Resource-Efficient Landscapes.
C.5 Plant Shade Trees.
C.7 Incorporate Two Incl�es of Compost in
the To 6 to 12 Inches of Soil.
D.7 Ener Heels on Roof Trusses.*
H.9.c Automatically Controlled Integrated
HVAC S stem wiCh Variable S eed.*
I.1 Pre-Plumb For Solar Water tieatin .
].i.a Verify Quality of Insulatlon Installation &
Thermal B ass Checklist.*
J.5-6 Tliird Part Ener Plan Review.*
L.2 Thermal Mass Floors.*
N.5 Install a Home System Monitor OR Do
Time-of-Use Pricin Pro ram.
P.H.1 Humidity Control Systems.
P.H.Z Design HVAC 5ystem to Manual T for
Re ister Desi n.
Landsca e Plumbin
C.2 Mul�h All Planting Beds to the Greater of
3 Inches or Local Water Ordinance
Re uirement.
C.10 Submeterin for Landsca e Irri ation.
C.12 Use Environmentally Preferable Materials
for 70% of Non-Plant Landscape
Elements and Fencin .
P.G.2 Gre waCer S stem 0 erational.
P.G.3 Innovative Wastewater Technology
(Constructed Wetland, Sand Filter,
Aerobic S stem .
P.G.S Install Draln Water Heat-Recovery
5 stem.
P.G.6 Install a Hot Water Desu erheater.
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SS 3 Reduce local heat island efFed.
none
none
SS 6 Compact Development, Home 5ize
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SS 4.3 Management of roof runoff: manage
50% or 100% on site.
ID 1.1 Prerequisite: Integrated Project Plan
LL 2 Site Selection (Avoid 5ensitive Sites'
SS 2.1 Prerequisite: No Invasive Plants.
SS 4.2 Permanent Erosion Controls.
Energy & Atmosphere
none
SS 3 Reduce Local Heat Island E(fects: trees
or high-albedo hardscape.
55 2.2.e All compacted soil must be tilled to at
least 6 inches.
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* see energy notes at top
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* see enerqy notes at top
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EQ 3 Moisture Control: mechanical
dehumidification system.
none
EA 8.1 Prerequisite: Meet California Title-24
lighting requirements.
EA 11.1 Prerequisite: Refrigerant Charge Test.
EA 11.2 Appropriate HVAC Refrigerants.
Water Efficiency
SS 2.2.d Add mulch or soil amendments as
appropriate.
WE 2.i.d 5ubmeter for irriqation systern.
MR 2.2 Environmentally Preferable Products:
Decking and Patio material.
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WE 2.1 �dditional irrlqation eFficiency mez
WE 2.2 Third-party inspection of irrigation
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B.6 Design and Build Structural Pest
Controls.
D.4 Insulated Headers.
D.5 FSC-Certified Wood.
E.1 Environmentallv Preferable DecN
E.5 Durable and Fire Resistant Roofing
Materials or Assembly.
M.4 Instail Built-In Recycling Center or
Compostinq Center .
N.4.b Conduct Educational Walkthroughs
(Prerequisite is N4a).
P.N.2 Educational Signage of Project's Green
Features.
P.D.1 Design, Build and Maintaln Structural
Pest and Rot Controls.
P.D.2 Use Moisture ResistanC Materials In Wet
P.PI.1 Detailed Durability Plan & Verification
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SS 5 Pest Control Alternatives: structural
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Finishes Floorin HVAC
A.S.b Full envlronmental quallty management
plan and pre-occupancy flush out is
conductPd Prere uisite is A5a .
B.3 Use Radon Resistant Construction.
D.9 Reduce Pollutlon Entering the Home from
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H.l.b-c HVAC S stem Dia nostic Testin .
H.7 No Fireplace OR 5ealed Gas Fireplace(s)
with Efficienc Ratin >60%.
H.10 Advanced Mechanical Ventilation for IA .
H.11 Install Carbon Monoxide Alarm s.
J.i.d Combustlon 5afet [3ackdraft Test.
].4 EPA Indoor airPlus Certification.
K.1 Design Entryways to Reduce Tracked-In
Contaminanls.
K.9 After lnstallation of Finishes, Test of
Indoor Air Shows Formaldehyde Level
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EQ 9 Prerequisite: Radon Protection in High-
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EQ 2.2 No fireplace, or do back-draft potential
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EO 2.i.b CO monitors on each floor.
EQ 8.2.a,b Indoor Contaminant Control: walk-off
mats or sl�oe removal area.
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EQ 4.1 Prerequisite: Basic Outdoor Air
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EQ 4.Z Enhanced Outdoor Air Ventilation.
EQ 4.3, 5.3, Third-Party Performance Testing of
6.3 Outdoor Alr 5upply/ Exhaust / Room-by-
Room.
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Bathroom & kitchen fans and ducts meet
ASHRAE 6Z.2 and exhaust outdoors.
EQ 6.1 Prerequisite: Room-by-Room Heating
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CALGreen Non-Residential comparison to LEED for Building Design & Construction 2009
Introduction
In January 2010, California adopted the first statewide mandatory green building code in the country. In January 2011, the California Green Building Standards Code (or CALGreen) will go into effect. The new code
establishes minimum green building standards for most new construction projects. �
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide users a quick reference between CALGreen and the rating systems used in LEED for Building Design and Construction. This document does not provide extensive analysis of the
similarities or differences between the rating systems or CALGreen. For full information on CALGreen see: www.bsc.ca.gov/CALGreen, for more information on LEED see: www.usgbc.org.
Verification
CALGreen is part of the California Building Standards Code and is enforced by local jurisdictions and building officials (see CALGreen Chapter 1). LEED is a voluntary rating system that is interpreted by its author, the
U.S. Green Building Council, and applications are reviewed by the Green Building Certification Institute. Some California local jurisdictions have local ordinances that require use of LEED for some commercial buildings.
Legend & Notes
CALGreen Note LEED Note
Black Mandatory Measure This will be required in all jurisdictions. Prerequisite A project must meet all LEED prerequisites to qualify
for any level of LEED certification.
Blue Tier 1� 2 P�erequisite IF a Tier is adopted, this will be a mandatory measure in n/a
that jurisdiction.
Green Elective Measure If a Tier is adopted, a set number of elective measures Credit Different LEED measures are worth varying numbers of
must be met, but the choice of ineasures is up to the LEED points. Higher point totals are required to meet
applicant. 5eparately, local jurisdictions may make specific Silver, Gold and Platinum levels of certification. LEED
elective measures mandatory at their discretion. Tier credits are described in the LEED reference guide.
requirements and the full text of CALGreen measures can
be found on the Building Standards Commission website.
"Earns Credit / Points in LEED" Indicates if ineeting the required CALGreen measure also "Meets CALGreen" Indicates whether completing the GPF prerequisite or
meets a prerequisite or earns point(s) for the related point meets the requirements of the related CALGreen
measure in LEED. "Maybe" indicates that the CALGreen measure. "Maybe" indicates that the LEED measure
measure meets part but not all of the comparable LEED meets part but not all of the comparable CALGreen
prerequisite or credit. measure.
key: n/a = not applicable, Yes Maybe No key: n/a = not applicable, Yes Maybe No
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5.1 Plannin and Desi n Sustainable Sites
5.106.1 Storm water pollution prevention All projects must have a SWPPP plan that meets State SSpi Construction Activity Prerequisite: All projects must have a SWPPP plan that
(SWPP) plan National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Y Pollution Prevention meets State NPDES. Y
5.106.4 Bicycle parking Provide bike racks for 5% of projected visitors within 200' SS 4.2 Bicycle Storage & Provide bike parking for 5% of all building users within
of building entrance and secure bicycle parking for 5% of N Clianging Rooms 200 yards of building entrance, plus showers and M
motorized arkin ca acit . chan in rooms for 0.5% of FTE's.
5.106.5 Designated parking Provide stall marking for low-emitting, fuel efficient, and SS 4.3 Low Emitting � Fuel Provide preferred parking and signage for low-emitting
carpool/van pool vehicles; approximately 8% of total M Efficient Vehicles vehicles for 5% of spaces; alternately provide N
s aces. alternative-Fuel stations vehicles or vehicle-sharin .
5.106.8 Light pollution reduction Exterior lighting power density Ifmited by exterior lighting SS 8 Light Pollution Reduction Interior lighting automatic reduction / shut-ofF
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within each source. No more than .01 horizontal exterior lighting zone to IESNA 90.1-2007 limits.
footcandles 15 be ond site. Horizontal & vertical Footcandle limits at ro ert line.
5.106.10 Grading and paving Grading and paving must keep surface water from entering none
buildings, and be shown on plans. n/a n/a
5.2 Energy Efficiency Energy and Atmosphere
5.201 Energy efficiency (minimum Meet California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6-2008). EAp2 Minimum Energy Prerequ(site: Minimum 10% reduction compared to
standard) N Performance Title 24-2005, Title-24-2008, or ASHRAE 90.1-2007. Y
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5.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation Water Efficiency
5.303.1.1 Water meters: buildings over Separate submeters required for individual tenant spaces �� none n/a
50 000 s. ft. ro'ected to consume more than 100 al da .
5.303.1.2 Water meters: excess Submeter buildings or individual tenant spaces projected to �� none n/a
consum tion consume more than 1 000 al da .
5.303.2 Indoor water use: 20% savings Reduce overall use of potable water within the building by WEpi Water Use Reduction Prerequisite: Minimum 20% water use reduction for
20% for showerheads, lavatories, kitchen faucets, wash M {avatories, kitchen faucets, water closets, urinals, pre- M
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5.303.2.1 Multiple showerheads serving Multiple showerheads in any single shower shall equal the WE pi Water Use Reduction Water use of a residential shower compartment is
one shower maximum flow rate of a sin le showerhead. Y measured in total for each 2500 s. in, of floor area. M
5.303.4 Wastewater reduction Reduce generation of wastewater by 20% through WE 2 Innovative Wastewater Reduce generation of wastewater by SO% or provide on
installation of water-consenring fixtures meeting the N Technologies site wastewater treatment to tertiary standards. Y
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5.303.6 Plumbing fixture standards High-efficiency fixtures and fittings must meet specific �� none n/a
referenced standards.
5.304.1 Outdoor water use: Water budget Water consumption in landscape irrigation must meet local WE 1 Water Efficient 50% reduction compared to average water use for
water efficient landscape ordinance or CA Model Water N Landscaping irrigation. Y
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landsca e area .
5.304.2 Outdoor potable water use Submeter landscaping separately where landscaping covers �� none n/a
1,000-5,000 sq. ft. (over 5,000 sq. ft. already required.)
5.304.3 Irrigation controllers Provide weather or soil moisture based controllers that Smart controllers would contribute to WE 1,
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5.4 Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency Materials & Resources
5.407.1 Weather protection Protect building envelope from irrigation sprinkler spray; �� none n/a
weather rotect entries and o enin s.
5.407.2 Moisture control Prevent irrigation spray on structures and design entries �� none n/a
and o enin s to revent water intrusion.
5.408.1-2 Construction waste diversion and Establish a construction waste management plan or meet MR 2 Construction Waste Develop and implement a construction waste
management plan local ordinance, whichever is more stringent. M Management management plan that identifies the materials to be M
diverted from dis osal and how.
5.408.3 Construction waste reduction, Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 50% of non MR 2 Construction Waste Recycle and/or salvage for reuse a minimum of 50% oF
dis osal and rec clin hazardous construction and demolition debris. Y Mana ement non-hazardous construction and demolition debris. Y
5.408.4 Excavated soil and land clearing 100% of trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation �� none Soil and land clearing debris not counted in LEED MR 2 N
debris and soils to be reused or rec cled. calculation
5.410.1 Recycling by occupants Provide areas for the depositing, storage, and collection of Y MRpi Storage Collection of Prerequisite: Provide areas for the depositing, storage, Y
non-hazardous materials for recycling. Recyclables and collection of non-hazardous materials for recycling.
5.410.2 Commissioning For new buildings 10,000 square feet and over, building EApi Fundamental Prerequisite: Verify that the project's energy-related
commissioning shall be included in the design and Commissioning systems are installed, calibrated, and perform
construction of the building project to verify that the M according to the owner's project requfrements, basis of Y
building systems and components meet the owner's project design, and construction documents. Commissioning
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5.410.3 Testing and adjusting Testing and adjusting of systems shall be required for N EApi Fundamental Prerequisite: Fundamental Commissioning is required Y
buildings less than 10,000 square feet. Commissioning for all pro'ects, regardless of size.
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5.503.1 Fireplaces and woodstoves Install only direct-vent or sealed-combustion appliances; �� none n/a
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5.504.3 Covering of duct openings and Cover duct openings and protect mechanical equipment EQ 3.1 Construction Indoor 14ir Meet SMACNA guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under
protection of inechanical during construction. M Quality Management Construction, protect materials from moisture damage, Y
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5.504.4.1 Finish material pollutant control: Comply with VOC limits in SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC limits EQ 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials: Adhesives and Sealants meet SCAQMD Rule 1168 VOC
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5.504.4.3 Finish material pollutant control: Comply with VOC limits in the Air Resources Board EQ 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials: Architectural paints and coatings meet Green Seal
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California Code of Regulations Title 17 for aerosol paints. Y standard GC-03, other coatings meet VOC limits in �"�
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5.504.4.4 Finish material pollutant control: Carpet shall meet the requirements of one of the following: EQ 4.3 Low-Emitting Materials: All carpet installed must meet Carpet and Rug
Carpet systems 1. Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Program Flooring Systems Institute's Green Label Plus program.
2. California Department of Public Health Standard Practice Carpet cushion shall meet the requirements of the
for the testing of VOCs (Specification 01350) M Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label program. Y
3. NSF/ANSI 140 at the Gold level Carpet adhesive shall meet the requirements of EQ 4.1.
4. Scientific Certifications Systems Sustainable Choice
Carpet cushion shall be CRI Green Label.
Car et adhesive shall meet a VOC limit of 50 L.
5.504.4.5 Composite wood products Meet CARB Air Toxics Control Measure for Composite Wood. M EQ 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials: Composite wood and agrifiber products must contain Y
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5.504.4.6 Finish material pollutant control: For 50% of floor area receiving resilient flooring, install EQ 4.3 Low-Emitting Materials: All hard surface flooring (vinyl, linoleum, laminate,
Resilient flooring systems resilient flooring complying with the VOC-emission limits Flooring Systems wood, ceramic, and/or rubber) must be FloorScore
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5. 504.5.3 Filters In mechanically ventilated buildings, provide regularly EQ 5 Indoor Chemical and In mechanically ventilated buildings, provlde MERV 13
occupied areas of the building with air filtration media for Pollutant source Control filters; employ walk-off mats or grills at least ten feet
outside and return air prior to occupancy that provides at long at regularly used building entrances; exhaust
least a Minimum EfFciency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8. N spaces where hazardous gases or chemicals may be Y
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5.504.7 Environmental tobacco smoke Where outdoor areas are provided for smoking, prohibit EQp2 Environmental Tobacco Prerequisite: Prohibit on-property smoking within 25
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intakes and operable windows and in buildings. windows. All buildings must be non-smoking or
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5.505.1 Indoor moisture control Meet or exceed Ventilation and Exterior Wall requirements �� none n/a
in California Buildin Code.
5.506.1 Outside air delivery Meet Ventilation requirements in California Energy Code or EQp1 Minimum Indoor Air Prerequisite: Meet requirements of ASHRAE standard
local code, whichever is more stringent. Y Quality Performance 62.1-2007, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Y
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5.507.4.1 Exterior noise transmission Wall and roof-ceiling assemblies shall have an STC of at none
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SS 4.3 Low Emittin Vehicles Provide referred arkin for 5% of s aces. N
SS 7.Z Heat Island Effect: Roof Use roofing material with minimum SRI 29 steep slope,
7II low slope, or use vegetated roof. M
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EA 1 Optimize Energy 15% reduction compared to Title 24-2005, Title 24- M
Performance 7_008, or ASHRAE.
Water Efficienc
WE 3 Water Use Reduction 30% reduction in otable water consum tion. Y
WE 1 Water Efficient Ldsc 50% reduction in landsca e water use. Y
Materials and Resources
MR 4 Rec cled content 10% of total materials cost. Y
Construction Waste 75% diversion rate.
MR 2 Management Y
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E 4.3 Floorin S stems All hard surface floorin must be FloorScore certified. Y
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SS 4.3 low Emittin Vehicles Provide referred arkin for 5% of s aces. Y
SS 7.2 Heat Island Effect: Roof Minimum SRI Z9 steep slope, 78 low slope, or M
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EA 1 Optimize Energy 305% reduction compared to Title 24-2005, Title 24- M
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WE 3 Water Use Reduction 35% reduction in otable water consum tion. M
WE 1 Water Efficient Ldscp 50% reduction in landscape water use. Y
Materials and Resources
MR 4 Rec cled content 10% or ZO% of total materials cost. Y
MR 2 Construction Waste 75% diversion rate.
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S.1 Planning and Desi n choose one for Tier l, three for Tier 2 Sustainable Sites
A5.103.1 Community connectivity Site is within 1/2 mile of 10 basic services. SS 2 Development density and Previously developed site and in area of 60,000
N community connectivity sq.ft./acre density, or within walkable 1/2 mile of Y
residential zone and 10 basic services.
A5.103.2 Brownfield or greyfield 5ite contaminated per Phase 2 Assessment, or previously M SS 3 Brownfield redevelopment Sfte contaminated per Phase 2 Assessment. Y
redevelo ment develo ed site with 50% im ervious area.
A5.104.1 Site preservation Provide 25% more open space than required by zoning, or Y SS 5.2 Maximize open space Provide 25% more open space than required, or equal Y
e ual to bld foot rint or ZO% of total site. to bld foot rint or 20% of total site.
A5.105.1.1 Reuse of existin buildin structure Maintain 75% of existin structure and envelo e. Y MR 1.1 Buildin reuse Maintain 75% of existin structure and envelo e. Y
A5.105.1 Reuse of existing nonstructural Maintain 50% of non-structural elements. Y MR 1.Z Building reuse Maintain 50% of non-structural elements. Y
elements
A5.105.1 Deconstruction and salva e Salva e items in ood condition• record amount salva ed. M Contributes to MR 2. N
A5.106.2.1 Storm water runoff rate and quantity No net increase in runoff rate and quantfty, or 25% Y SS 6.1 Stormwater quantity control No net increase in runoff rate and quantity, or 25% Y
decrease for sites over 50% im ervious. decrease for sites over 50% im ervious.
A5.106.2.2 Storm water runoff quality Treat 85th percentile 24 hour rain event with F3MPs. 55 6.2 Stormwater quality control Treat 90% of average annual ralnfall to remove 80% of
M Total Sus ended Solids usin BMPs. M
A5.106.3 Low im act develo ment Mana e 40% of avera e annual rainfall with LID strate ies. N SS 6.2 Stormwater ualit control See above. M
A5.106.4 Bicycle parking and changing rooms Provide changing rooms with 1 shower per 200 occupants. Y SS 4.2 Bicycle parking Provide bike parking for 5% of all building users, plus M
showers and chan in rooms for 0.5% of FTE's.
A5.106.5.3 Electric vehicle charging Provide capacity and conduit for future vehicle charging N SS 4.3 Low Emitting & Fuel Provide charging devices for 3% of total vehicle parking Y
outlets a rox. 1 er 50 arkin s aces. Efficient Vehicles ca acit of the site.
A5.106.6 Parkin ca acit Do not exceed local zonin minimum. Y SS 4.4 Parl<in ca acit Do not exceed local zonin minimum. Y
A5.106.7 Exterior wall shading Shade 20% oF east-, west-, and south walls to 20' or us M Avoided cooling load contributes to EA 1, n/a
SRI >25 for 75% of o a ue area.
A5.106.9 Buildin orientation Lon sides face north/south• rotect from wind snow etc. M Orientation contribute5 to EA 1. n/a
A5.106.11.1 Heat island effect: hardscape Shade 50% of hardscape or put 50% of parking SS 7.1 Heat island effect: non-roof Shade 50% of hardscape or put 50% of parking
alternatives underground. Y underground. Y
5.2 Energy Efficiency (prescriptive approach) Energy and Atmosphere
A5.204.1 ENERGY STAR equipment and All equipment and appliances to be ENERGY STAR iF �� none n/a
a liances a licable.
A5.204.2 Energy monitoring Provide submetering to record data for each major energy EA 5 Measurement & Verification Develop an M&V plan for building operations, including
system. M instrumentation and meteriny equipment, and M
im lemenl for at least 1 ear ost-occu anc .
A5.204.3 Demand response Provide pre-programmed demand response strategies for �� none n/a
HVAC s stems with DDC and centralized li htin s stems.
A5.Z11.1 On-site renewable ener Generate 1% of ener on-site usin renewables. Y EA 2 Renewable Ener Generate 1-13% of ener on site with renewables, Y
A5.211.3 Green power Participate in renewable energy portfolio program of local EA 6 Green power Purchase Green-e certified renewable energy
utility, if available, that provides minimum 50% renewable N certiFicates for 35% of total energy demand. N
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A5.212.1 Reduce energy demand of elevator Provide controls to reduce energy demand during part of �� none n/a
and escalators lhe da or when no traFFic is detected.
A5.213.1 Steel framing Design steel framing to avoiding thermal bridging. ��a none n/a
5.3 Water Efficiency and Conservation (choose one for Tier 1, three for Tier 3) Water Efficiency
A5.303.2.2 Indoor water use Voluntar - 40% reduction in otable water consum tion. M WE 3 Water Use Reduction 40% reduction in otable water consum tion. Y
A5.304.4.4 Potable water reduction Voluntar - 50% reduction in landsca e water use. Y WE 1 Water Efficient Ldsc 50% reduction in landsca e water use. Y
A5.304.5 Potable water reduction Volunta -Outdoor otable water use elimination. Y WE 1 Water Efficient Ldsc 100% reduction in landsca e water use. Y
A5.303.3 Water efficient appliances Various standards for clothes washers, dishwashers, ice n � a none n/a
makers food steamers.
A.5.303.5 Dual plumbing for recycled water use Applicable when recycled water is available. _ M Recycled water use would contribute to WE 3. n/a
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A5.304.6 Construction area restoration Replant all disturbed landscape areas w/ native plants. ��a Native plants would contribute to SS 5.1. n/a
A5.304.7 Previously developed sites Restore 50% of previously developed site with native 55 5.1 Protect habitat Restore greater of SO% of previously developed site or
ve etation, Y 20% of total site with native ve etation. Y
A5.304.8 Graywater irrigation system Graywater system for onsite subsurface irrigation collected WE 2 Innovative Wastewater Reduce generation of wastewater by 50% or provide on
from bathtubs, showers, bathroom sinks, and laundry. M Technolo ies site wastewater treatment to tertiary standards. M
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A5.404.1 Advanced wood framing techniques Use advanced wood framing techniques (must maintain �� none n/a
structural and fire resistive inte rit .
A5.405.1 Regional materials 10% of total materials cost harvested or manufactured in MR 5 Regional materials 10% of total materials cost harvested and
CaliFornia or within 500 miles of project site. M manufactured within 500 miles of project site. Y
A5.405.2.1 Certified wood Standard in development. �„� MR 7 Certified Wood FSC-certified wood is 50% of total wood cost. p,�
A5.405.2.2 Rapidly renewable materials Materials From plants with a maximum ten-year harvest Y MR 6 Rapidly renewable materials Materials from plants with a maximum ten-year harvest Y
c cle are Z.5% of total materials cost. c cle are 2.5% of total materials cost.
A5.405.3 Reused materials Salvaged, refurbished, refinished, or reused material is 5% Y MR 3 Reused materials Salvaged, refurbislied, or reused materials are 5% of Y
of total materials cost. total materials cost.
A5.405.5 Cement and concrete Use cement and concrete made with recycled products �� Recycled content would contribute to MR 4. n/a
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A5.406.1 Choice of materials If comparable, select materials for longevity, reduced �� none n/a
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A5.409.1 Life cycle assessment Select materials assemblies based on life cycle assessment. �� none n/a
5.5 Environmental Quality (choose one for Tier 1, three for Tier 2) Indoor Environmental Quality
A5.504.1.1 Indoor air quality during Use fans in openings in building shell producing a minimum EQ 3.1 Construction Indoor Air Meet SMACNA guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under
construction: temporary ventilation of 3 ACH; protect HVAC openings from dust; use MERV F3 Y Quality Management Plan: Construction, protect materials from moisture damage, N
filters on return air grills; meet SMACNA Guidelines for During Construction protect return air grills.
Occu ied Buildin s Under Construction.
A5.504.1.2 Indoor air quality during Use clean temporary generators; protect on-site materials EQ 3.1 Construction Indoor Air Meet SMACNA guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under
construction: additional measures from moisture; store odorous materials off-site and allow Quality Management Plan: Construction, protect materials from moisture damage,
VOCs to disperse; sequence installation of high-VOC M During Construction protect return air grills. N
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A5.504.2 Post construction air flush-out Supply continuous ventilation with all air handling units at EQ 3.2 Construction Indoor Air After construction ends, supply a total volume of
maximum outdoor air rate for at least 14 days; occupancy M Quality Management Plan: outdoor air oF 14,000 cubic feet per square foot of floor M
may start after 4 days. Before Occupancy area; occupancy may start after the first 3,500 cubic
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A5.504.2.1 IAQ testing Using test protocols recognized by US EPA, maximum EQ 3.2 Construction Indoor Air Conduct baseline IAQ testing using protocols consistent
concentrations shall not exceed 9 ppm CO2; 27 ppb Y Quality Management Plan: with the US EPA, maximum concentrations shall not M
Formaldehyde; 50 ug/m3 PM10; 6.5 ug/m3 4-PCH; 300 Before Occupancy exceed 9 ppm CO2; 27 ppb Formaldehyde; 50 ug/m3
u m3 TVOC. PM10• 6.5 u m3 4-PCH� 500 u m3 TVOC.
A5.504.4.5.1 Early compliance with formaldehyde Meet requirements before dates required by CARB. M EQ 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials: Composite wood and agrifiber products must contain Y
limits Com osite Wood no added urea-formaldeh de resins.
A5.504.4.9 Acoustical ceiling and wall panels Comply with the VOC-emission limits defined in the 2009 EQ 4.6 Low-Emitting Materials: All gypsum board, insulation, acoustical ceiling systems
CHPS criteria. M (Schools Ceiling and Wall Panels and wall coverings must meet the requirements of Y
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Practice for the Testin of Volatile Or anic Emissions.
A5.504.5.1 Entryway systems Install permanent entryway systems measuring at least six N EQ 5 Indoor Chemical and Among other criteria, employ walk-off mats or grills at Y
feet in the rimar direction of travel. Pollutant Source Control least ten feet lon at re ularl used buildin entrances.
A5.504.5.2 Isolation of pollutant sources Exhaust and isolate rooms where activities produce M EQ 5 Indoor Chemical and Amony other criteria, exhausC spaces where hazardous Y
hazardous fumes or chemicals. Pollutant Source Control ases or chemicals ma be resent.
A5.507.1 Lighting controls Provide task lighting for 90% of building occupants. Y EQ 6.1 Controllability of Systems: Provide task lighting for 90°/o of building occupants. Y
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A5.505.1.1.2 Thermal comfort controls Provide individual thermal comfort controls for at least Y EQ 6.Z Controllability oF Systems: Provide individual thermal comfort controls for at least Y
50% of buildin occu ants. Thermal Comfort 50% of buildin occu ants.
A5.507.1.2 Multi-occupant space lighting and Provide lighting and thermal comfort controls systems for Y EQ 6.1 & Controllability of Systems Provide lighting and thermal comfort controls systems Y
thermal comfort controls all shared multi-occu ant s aces. 6.2 for all shared multi-occu ant s aces.
A5.507.2 Daylight Provide daylit spaces as required for toplighting and M EQ 8.1 Daylight and Views: At least 75% of spaces achieve daylighting illuminance Y
sideli htin in the 2007 California Ener Code. Da li ht levels oF 25-500 Footcandles in clear sk conditlons.
A5.507.3 Views Achieve direct line of sight to the outdoor environment For EQ 8.2 Daylight and Views: Views Achieve direct line of siyht to the outdoor environment
90% of all re ularl occu ied s aces. Y for 90% of all re ularl occu ied s aces. Y
A5.508.1.3 HCFCs and HFCs in refrigeration Install equipment without HCFCs and HFCs. EA 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Limit use of HFCs & HCFCs based on combined ozone-
equipment Y Management depletion and global-warming potential. M
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Sustainable Sites
SS 1 Site selection Avoid sensitive sites, e.g. farmland, Flood plain.
55 4.1 Public transportation access Locate within 1/7_ mile oF rail or 1/4 mile of bus l ines.
Energy & Atmosphere
EA 1 Optimize [nergy 48% reduction (maximum points).
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[A 3 Enhanced commissioniny In addition to EApl, Commissioning Agent must be
indeaendent of desiQn team and has laraer scope.
Indoor Environmental Qual
EQ 2 Increased ventilation
[Q 7.1 Thermal comfort - design
EQ 7.2 Thermal comfort -
verification
Increase outdoor air ventilation rates at least 30%
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Meet ASHRAE standard 55-2004: Thermal
Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy.
Achieve EQ 7.1 and conduct a thermal comfort survey
of building occupants 6-18 months after occupancy;
provide a plan for corrective action if dissatisfaction is
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