INTENTS, REQUIREMENTS, SUBMITTALS & STANDARDS

PREREQ & POSSIBLE INTENT REQUIREMENTS SUBMITTALS STANDARDS

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SUSTAINABLE 7 possible
SITES points
1 Up to 3 Encourage tenants to select Select a LEED certified building, OR LEED Letter Template
Site Selection buildings with best practices Locate a space in a building with 2 or more of the options in place. No
and employed green rounding up (need 2 options at ½ point to get a point)
strategies
Option 1A ½ Rehabilitate damaged land ⋅ A building on a site documented as contaminated via CSA Z769 LEED Letter Template (Civil engineer or CSA Z769 Standard
Brownfield (real or perceived Standard for Phase II Environmental Site Assessments. responsible party)declaring type of for Phase II
Development environmental Effective remediation of contamination must be complete to earn this damage that existing and remediation Environmental Site
contamination) to reduce half point, OR taken Assessments
pressure on/preserve Building on a site that has been classified as contaminated by a local, Letter from appropriate regulatory body
undeveloped land provincial or federal body. Remediation must have occurred certifying that site was considered
contaminated
Option 1B ½ Limit disruption and pollution A building that prior to its development had: LEED Letter Template (Civil Engineer or
Stormwater of natural water flows by ⋅ Less than or equal to 50% imperviousness and has implemented a Other responsible party)
Management, managing storm water run off storm water management plan that equals or is less than the pre- Declare that the post development 1.5
Rate & Quantity developed 1.5 year 24 hour rate & quantity discharge, OR year 24 hour peak discharge rate &
quantity does not exceed the pre
⋅ If greater than 50% imperviousness, has implemented a storm water development rate for the same time
management plan which has reduced the pre-developed 1.5 year 24 period, and that site imperviousness is
hour rate & quantity discharge by 25% of the actual storm water load less than or equal to 50% (provide
falling on the site. Pre-developed rate is set to equal actual annual calculations). In an audit, show no net
average - unless this actual exceeds the P10Y average, in which case increase in imperviousness of site. OR
use this average Declare & demonstrate that the storm
Mitigation may be through a variety of means such as: Perviousness of water management strategies result in a
site, stormwater retention ponds, capture of rainwater for reuse or other rate and quantity of discharge that have
measure been reduced by at least 25%. Include
calculations to prove that existing site
imperviousness exceeds 50%. In an
audit, provide a copy of the storm water
management plan & provide
calculations to show how actions have
reduced net imperviousness of site by
25% vs. existing
Option 1C ½ Limit disputation to natural A building that has in place a site area stormwater treatment system to LEED Letter Template (Civil Engineer or EPA
Stormwater water flows by eliminating remove: responsible party), declaring that the BMP outlined in
Management, stormwater run off, ⋅ Average annual site area 80% of total suspended solids design meets or exceeds BMP as Chapter 4, Part 2
treatment increasing on site infiltration outlined in EPA or local municipal (Urban Runoff) of the
and eliminating contaminants ⋅ Average annual site area 40% total phosphorous standard, whichever is most stringent, US EPA’s Guidance
These values are based on the average annual 2 year 24 hour storm. for removing TSS or TP Specifying
The building must implement and maintain BMP outlined in Chapter 4, Management
Part 2 (Urban Runoff) of the US EPA’s Guidance Specifying Management Measures for Sources
Measures for Sources of Nonpoint Pollution in Coastal Waters January of Nonpoint Pollution
1993 (Document No EPA 840B92002) or the local governments BMP, in Coastal Waters
whichever is most stringent January 1993
(Document No EPA
840B92002)

Option 1D ½ Reduce heat islands (thermal ⋅ A building that provides shade (or will within 5 years of landscape
Heat Island gradient differences between install) and/or uses light coloured/high albedo materials with a SRI
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Reduction, Non developed and undeveloped (solar reflective index) of 30 or better, and /or open grid pavement,
Roof areas) to minimize impact on that individually or in total equals at least 30% of the sites non roof
micro climate & human and impervious surfaces (including parking, walkways, plazas, fire lanes,
animal habitat etc). OR
⋅ Have placed a minimum of 50% of parking spaces underground or
under cover. OR
⋅ Used an open grid paving system (<50% impervious) for 50% of the
parking area

Option 1E ½ Reduce heat islands (thermal A building with roofing having a SRI index greater than or equal to Table LEED Letter Template, signed by ASTM & EPA, page 42
Heat Island gradient differences between SS2 for a minimum of 75% of the roof surface architect, civil engineer, pr responsible
Reduction, Roof developed and undeveloped Table SS2 EPA Energy Star Roof Criteria party
areas) to minimize impact on ⋅ Low sloped roof, ≤2.12 slope, SRI = 78 ⋅ Reference plan & declare 75% of roof
micro climate & human and ⋅ Steep sloped roof, ≥2.12 slope, SRI = 29 area have SRI values at least equal to
animal habitat OR values in table SS2
A building that has installed a green (vegetated) roof for at least 50% of Declare that vegetated roof area is at
the roof surface, least 50% of roof area
OR
A building having in combination high SRI roofs & vegetated roofs that
satisfy the following area requirement:
Total roof area ≤ [(area of SRI roof x 1.33) + ( area of vegetated roof x
2)]
Skylights/equipment etc are excluded from roof area calculation
Option 1F ½ Eliminate light trespass from A building that meets or provides lower light levels & uniformity ratios LEED Letter Template (lighting designer ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
Light Pollution the buildings & site, improve than those recommended by (IESNA) Illuminating engineering or an appropriate party), declaring that 90.1 - 2004 Exterior
Reduction night sky access and reduce Society of North America Recommended Practice Manual: Credit requirements have been met Lighting Standards
development impact on Lighting for External Environments (RP - 29-99) In audit, the goal is to prove:
nocturnal environments ⋅ All exterior light fixtures with more than 1000 initial light lumens are ⋅ Prevent any direct beam illumination
shielded from leaving the site IESNA) Illuminating
⋅ All luminaries with more than 3500 initial lamp lumens meet the Full ⋅ Demonstrate thru the plan the Engineering Society
of North America
Cut Off IESNA Classification fixtures & what they are supposed to
Recommended
⋅ The maximum candela of all interior lighting shall fall within the light
Practice Manual:
property Demonstrate use of diffuse & muted
Lighting for External
The light from a Luminaire within 2.5 x its’ mounting distance from the light, meeting IESNA values as
Environments (RP -
property line shall have shielding such that all its light fall within the measured at eye-height, and not create
29-99)
property boundary glare of direct lighting onto a
(RP = Recommended
neighbourhood property, streets or night
Practices)
sky
⋅ Also RP 33 (written to
address
environmentally
sensitive lighting
⋅ Also RP 20-98: lighting
for Parking Facilities.
Not all lighting levels
in these texts are
appropriate for
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environmentally
sensitive areas, so it is
important to use
lowest recommended
values
⋅ Not all currently
provide good enviro
design guidance & are
being rewritten (over
time)
⋅ Table SS11 Light
Trespass
Limitations - these
are levels to use;
measured at the eye
on a plane
perpendicular to the
line of sight
Option 1G ½ Limit or eliminate the use of A building that employs high efficiency irrigation LEED Letter template (architect,
Water Efficient potable water for landscape OR engineer or responsible party), declaring
Irrigation, irrigation Uses captured rain or recycled site water potable water consumption for site
Reduced by 50% irrigation has been reduced by 50%
To reduce potable water consumption by 50% over conventional means ⋅ Include a brief narrative on
equipment used and/or use of draught
resistant or native plants
Include calculations, based on July
conditions (see Calculation protocol for
Option H)
Option 1H ½ Limit or eliminate the use of A building that uses only recycled site water or captured rainwater for LEED Letter Template (responsible
Water Efficient potable water for irrigation irrigation (once plants have been established) architect and/or engineer), declaring the
Irrigation, No OR project site will not use potable water
Potable Water or Does not have permanent landscaping irrigation systems for irrigation (and specifics of how
No Irrigation landscaping on site will be maintained)
Calc: species factor; density factor;
microclimate factor (minus greywater)
Option 1I ½ Reduce generation of ⋅ A building that reduces use of municipally provided potable water for LEED Letter Template (architect, MEP
Innovative wastewater & potable water sewage conveyance by a minimum of 50% OR engineer or responsible party), declaring
Wastewater demand, while increasing the water for building sewage conveyance
Technologies local aquifer recharge ⋅ Treats 100% of wastewater on site to tertiary standards will be reduced by at least 50% OR
(about flushing toilets) 100% treated to tertiary standards.
Include spreadsheet & calculations
Option 1J ½-1 Maximize water efficiency A building that meets the 20% OR 30% reduction, and has a plan to LEED Letter Template (MEP engineer or
Water Use within buildings to reduce require that future occupants comply. responsible party), declaring use of 20 -
Reduction, 20% the burden on municipal ⋅ 20% = ½ point 30% below baseline fixture performance
or 30% water supply & wastewater ⋅ 30% = 1 point listed in Table SS 20. detail in
systems spreadsheet
for audit request see WE Credit 1
Option 1K ½-1 Encourage & recognize A building that provides at least 5% of the buildings total energy use LEED Letter Template (architect, owner ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
Onsite increasing levels of on site (expressed as a fraction of annual energy cost) through on site or responsible party) 90.1 - 1999 Energy
Renewable renewable energy self supply renewable energy systems Include narrative describing on site standard for buildings
Energy in order to reduce ⋅ On site renewable energy = 5% (1/2 point) renewable energy systems except low rise
environmental impacts ⋅ On site renewable energy = 10% (1 point) residential
associated with fossil fuel On site renewable or
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energy use Solar, wind, low impact hydro, bio gas site recovered energy
that might be used to
capture EA Credit 2 is
handled as a special
case in the modelling
process. If either
renewable or recovered
energy is produced at
the site, the Energy Cost
Budget (ECB) Method
considered it free
energy and it is not
included in the Design
Energy Cost. See
Calculation section for
details
Option 1L ½-3 Encourage tenants to select A building that had in place at time of selection other quantifiable LEED Letter Template (architect, interior
Other buildings with best practice environmental performance, for which the requirements may be found in designer, building owner, engineer or
Quantifiable systems and employed green other LEED rating systems other responsible party), declaring
Environmental strategies compliance as defined in other LEED
Performance rating systems OR
Declaring exemplary performance has
been achieved somewhere in SS Credit
1 Options
2 1 Channel development into Option A LEED letter template, include actual
Development urban areas with existing Select space in a building located in established, walkable community densities
Density & infrastructure, protect w/minimum density of 13,800 m² per hectare (60,000 square feet per (with plan)
Community greenfields and preserve acre), 2 story downtown development
Connectivity habitat & natural resources ⋅ Majority of buildings 2 stories tall & cover 75% of given property
Increase density within
existing urban fabric
Option B
Select space located in a building w/in 800 meters (1/2 mile) of a
residential zone/average density of 25 units/hectare (10
units/acre) net
Pedestrian access to at least 10 of the basic services (e.g. bank,
day care, pharmacy, etc)
3.1 1 Reduce pollution & land Select a building within 800 meters (1/2 mile) of a commuter rail, LEED letter template, appropriately
Alternative development impacts from light rail or subway station, or 400 meters (1/4 mile) of two or signed, confirming
Transportation, automobile use more public or campus bus lines available to tenant occupants. Area map highlighting building &
Public Accessible walking transportation
Transportation
Access
3.2 1 Reduce pollution & land Provide secured bicycle storage, with convenient changing/shower LEED letter template
Alternative development impacts from facilities with 183 m (200 yards) of the building for 5% or more of the If audited: maps, photos, calculations
Transportation, automobile use tenant occupants. Shower - one for every 8 bicycling occupants Based on FTE
Bicycle Storage
& Changing
rooms
3.3. 1 Reduce pollution and land Case 1: LEED letter template (signed), with
Alternative development impacts from Projects occupying less than 75% of gross building area: either zoning info, or lease documents
Transportation, single occupancy vehicle use showing how parking allocation is within
Parking these guidelines
Availability
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Option A -
⋅ Parking provided to tenants shall not exceed minimum number of
spots required by zoning.
⋅ Priority parking provided for van & car pools for 5% or more of tenant
occupants (assume 2 people/car - so really means for 2.5% of tenant
occupants)
Option B -
No parking provided or subsidized for tenant occupants
Case 2:
Projects occupying 75% or over of gross building area
Option A -
⋅ Parking provided to tenants shall not exceed minimum number of
spots required by zoning.
⋅ Priority parking provided for van & car pools for 5% or more of
building occupants (assume 2 people/car - so really means for 2.5%
of occupants)
Option B -
⋅ No new parking added for rehab projects
⋅ Preferred parking provided for van & car pools for 5% or more of
building occupants
WATER 2 possible
EFFICIENCY points
1.1 1 Maximize water efficiency Use 20% less potable water than baseline calculated for tenant space LEED letter template, signed by
Water Use within tenant spaces to (not including irrigation) after meeting the Energy Policy Act of 1992 Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)
Reduction, 20% reduce the burden on fixture performance requirements Engineer certifying 20% less than
Reduction municipal water supply and ⋅ Water closets, urinals, showerheads, faucets, replacement aerators, baseline performance requirements in
waste water systems metering faucets Table WE 2
(spaces = space tenants Spreadsheets & narrative to support
occupy & use)
1.2 1 Maximize water efficiency Strategies that in aggregate use 30% less potable water than baseline As above, but for 30% reduction
Water Use within tenant spaces to
Reduction, 30% reduce the burden on the Exemplary = 40% (can also include process & other water uses)
Reduction municipal water supply and Calculation: daily uses (3); flow rate; duration; occupants = water use (-
wastewater systems greywater reuse)

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ENERGY & 12 possible

ATMOSPHERE points
P1 Required Verify that the projects The following shall be completed by the commissioning team: LEED Letter Template (Commissioning
Fundamental energy related systems are ⋅ Designate an individual as the commissioning authority to lead the Authority & tenant), confirming that the
Commissioning installed, calibrated & commissioning process activities. This individual should not be essential commissioning requirements
perform as intended directly involved in project design or construction management have been successfully executed or will
be provided under existing contract
⋅ Clearly document the tenant’s project requirements and the basis of ⋅ Provide a narrative - will be used for
design for the buildings energy related systems. Updates to these
this credit & other EA & EQ credits
documents should be made by the design team during the design &
⋅ Use drawings/diagrams
construction phase
⋅ Explain how HVAC works, portions
⋅ Develop & incorporate commissioning requirements into the shared with other tenants or the base
commissioning documents building, improvements made as part
⋅ Develop & utilize a commissioning plan of project to building systems that
⋅ Verify that the installation & performance of energy consuming serve the project space
systems meet the tenants project requirements & basis of design
Complete a Commissioning Report
⋅ Commissioned systems include (as a minimum) - systems within
control of the client:
⋅ Heating, ventilation, air conditioning & refrigeration (HVAC & R)
systems (mechanical & passive) & associated controls
⋅ Lighting control, including daylighting
⋅ Domestic hot water system
⋅ Renewable energy systems (PV, wind, solar, etc)
P2 Required Establish the minimum level Design portion of the building as covered by the tenants scope of work LEED Letter Template (professional ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
Minimum Energy of energy efficiency for the to comply with ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 - 2004 or the local engineer or other responsible party), 90.1 - 2004: Energy
Performance tenant space systems energy code, whichever is more stringent stating compliance to ASHRAE (if local Standard for
code - prove more stringent than Buildings except low
⋅ Standard does not apply to: ASHRAE) rise residential
⋅ Single family homes ⋅ Provide narrative re key HVAC & buildings
⋅ Multi family structures of 3 habitable stories or less above grade lighting initiatives employed ⋅ ASHRAE formed under
⋅ Manufactured homes (mobile, modular) ⋅ Provide schedule of HVAC and lighting an ANSI (American
equipment installed within tenants National Standards
⋅ Building that do not use electricity or fossil fuel
scope of work, identifying equipment Institute) consensus
⋅ Or equipment & portions of building that use energy primarily for
& its’ capacitates, efficiencies & process
industrial, manufacturing or commercial processes
controls, and corresponding ASHRAE ⋅ Project committee
⋅ Building envelopes requirements are provided for semi heated spaces
Standard 90.1 or code mandated consisted of >90
such as warehouses requirements individual &
⋅ The standard provides criteria in the following general categories: If simulation done according to organizations
⋅ Building envelope (section 5) Canadian Model National Energy Code interested in
⋅ HVAC (section 6) 1997 and applicable Commercial commercial energy
⋅ Service water heating (section 7) Buildings Incentive Program (CBIP) - codes for non
⋅ Power (section 8) provide their report residential projects
⋅ Lighting (section 9) (commercial,
⋅ Other equipment (section 10) institutional & some
portions of industrial
⋅ Energy cost budget method (ECBM) - section 11
buildings), as well as
⋅ Performance rating method - Appendix G for high rise
⋅ Within each section there are mandatory provisions that must always residential,
be met, as well as additional prescriptive requirements. Some ⋅ IESNA is a joint
sections also contain a performance alternative sponsor
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⋅ The Energy Cost Budget Method (section 11) allows the user to exceed ⋅ Establishes minimum
some of the prescriptive elements, as long as savings are made in requirements for the
other areas. The mandatory elements must always be met energy efficient
design of these
buildings
⋅

P3 Required Reduce ozone depletion Zero use of CFC (Chlorofluorocarbons) refrigerants in new tenant HVAC LEED Letter Template (licensed
CFC Reduction & R systems when within scope of work professional engineer or responsible
in HVAC & R Note - if don’t touch old HVAC, then not applicable party), declaring no CFC’s in HVAC
Equipment Exemplary: ID point for attaining a quantifiable positive environmental installed or renovated within scope
impact for items not covered within LEED CI; eliminated use of Ozone
Depleting materials or materials with global warning potential may
qualify for ID point
1.1 1-3 Achieve increasing levels of Reduce connected lighting power below that allowed by ASHRAE LEED Letter Template (professional ASHRAE 90.1
Optimize Energy energy conservation beyond 90.1 - 2004 using either the Space by Space Method, or applying the engineer or other responsible party),
Performance, the referenced standard to whole building lighting power allowance to the entire tenant space showing lighting power density has been
Lighting Power reduce environmental Option A: reduced by x% below the standard
impacts associated with Reduce lighting power density 15% below the standard (1 point)
excessive energy use Option B: Provide lighting equipment schedules
Reduce the lighting power density by 25% below the standard (2 points) confirming LEED Letter Template entries,
Option C: showing luminaries, lamps, ballasts, and
Reduce lighting power density by 35% below the standard (3 points) their efficiencies and controls, and their
corresponding ASHRAE Standard 90.1
Exemplary: 45% or greater savings code mandated requirements
1.2 1 Achieve increasing levels of Install daylight responsive controls in all regularly occupied spaces LEED Letter Template (professional ASHRAE 90.1 - 2004
Optimize Energy energy conservation beyond within 4.5 m (15 ft) of windows & under skylights engineer or other responsible party),
Performance, the prerequisite standard to confirming lighting install in accordance
Lighting reduce environmental with the standard and provide narrative
Controls impacts associated with re lighting controls & savings installed in
excessive energy use space
⋅ provide lighting schedules, identifying
(Daylight controls) light details, efficiencies & controls &
ASHRAE info
Lighting Compliance Document from
ASHRAE - one thing needed in an audit
1.3 1-2 Achieve increasing levels of Option A (prescriptive): LEED Letter Template (licensed Advanced Buildings:
Optimize Energy energy conservation beyond Implement one of both of the following strategies: professional engineer or architect), Energy Benchmark for
Performance, the Prerequisite standard to ⋅ equipment efficiency (1 point) confirming standard met. Also, High Performance
HVAC reduce environmental o install HVAC systems which comply with the efficiency narrative describing HVAC in tenant Buildings (E-
impacts associated with requirements outlined in the New Buildings Institute, Inc’s space & in total building. Give plans & Benchmark), New
excessive energy use. publication “Advanced Buildings: Energy Benchmark for schedules to prove compliance Buildings Institute, Inc.
High Performance Buildings (E-Benchmark)” For Option B, declare that HVAC system ⋅ non profit
PRESCRIPTIVE criteria for mechanical efficiency energy consumption is 15 or 30% lower ⋅ mission to promote
requirements, sections 2.4 (less ASHRAE standard 55), 2.5 than a budget or baseline case defined energy efficiency in
& 2.6 in ASHRAE section 11 or Appendix G. buildings through
⋅ appropriate zoning & controls (1 point) Provide a completed copy of Energy policy development,
Cost Budget (ECB) Compliance Form. research, guidelines &
o zone tenant fit out spaces to meet following
Provide a narrative of the plans & codes
requirements: schedules to prove compliance ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
 every solar exposure must have a separate control
zone 90.1 - 2004
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 interior spaces must be separately zoned
 private offices & specialty spaces (e.g. mNEB (Model National
boardrooms) must have active controls capable of Energy Building Code)
sensing zone use & modulating HVAC system in CBIP assessment re
response to space demand energy simulation
Option B (performance):
Reduce design energy cost compared to the energy cost budget for
regulated energy components described in the requirements of ASHRAE
90.1-2004
⋅ demonstrate that HVAC system component performance criteria used
for tenant space are 15% better than a system that is in minimum
compliance with ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 - 2004 (1 point) OR
⋅ demonstrate that HVAC system component performance criteria used
for tenant space are 30% better than a system that is in minimum
compliance with ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 - 2004 (2 points)

Exemplary Performance: 45% or greater (Option B)

1.4 1 -2 Achieve increasing levels of ⋅ For all Energy Star equipment installed on the premises including: LEED Letter Template (responsible EPA Energy Products
Optimize Energy energy conservation beyond o Appliances party), confirming Energy Star % Products in more than
Performance. the prerequisite standard to o Office equipment ⋅ provide narrative 50 categories are
Equipment & recue environmental impacts o Electronics ⋅ provide schedule listing all Energy eligible for the ENERGY
Appliances associated with excessive o Commercial food service equipment Star ratings & relative percent STAR. They use less
energy use o But excluding: HVAC, lighting & building envelope product energy, save money,
and help protect the
⋅ 70%, by rated power, of Energy Star eligible equipment & appliances environment.
shall be Energy Star rated (1 point) OR
⋅ 90%, by rated power, of Energy Star eligible equipment & appliances
shall be Energy Star rated (2 points)
2 1 Verify & ensure that the In addition to the Fundamental Commissioning Prerequisite, implement LEED Letter Template (tenant or
Enhanced tenant space is designed, or have a contract to implement the following additional commissioning independent Commissioning Authority),
Commissioning constructed and calibrated to process activities confirm that enhanced commissioning
operate as intended 1. designate a Commissioning Authority independent of the requirements 1 & 2 have been met, and
design & construction firms to lead the Commissioning Review there is a contract in place for 3 & 4
activities prior to the end of Design Development
2. conduct a review of the tenant spaces energy related
contractor submittals
3. develop a single manual that contains all info for re-
commissioning the tenant space energy related systems
4. Verify that the requirements for training operating personnel &
tenant space occupants are completed. Have a contract in
place to review tenant space operation with O & M
personnel and occupants, including a plan for resolution of
outstanding commissioning related issues 8 - 10 months after
final acceptance
3 2 Provide for the on going Case 1: LEED Letter Template (professional International
Energy Use, accountability & optimization For those projects with an area that constitutes less than 75% of total engineer or other responsible party) Performance
Measurement & of tenant energy & water area: Case 1: describe metering equipment Measurement &
Payment consumption performance ⋅ Install sub-metering equipment to measure energy & water use or show portion of lease that proves Verification Protocol
Accountability over time within tenant space (1 point) energy costs are paid directly by tenant (IPMVP), Volume 1,
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⋅ Negotiate a lease where energy costs are paid by the tenant & not Case 2: confirm metering equipment 2001 Version
built into the base rent (1 point) has been provided for each end user & ⋅ Presents best practice
declaring the option to be followed techniques available
Case 2: under IPMVP, 2001 version, plus provide for verifying savings
For those projects which constitute 75% or more of a building, install a copy of the M & V plan following IPMVP produced by energy &
continuous metering equipment at the following end users (2 points) - including an executive summary water efficiency
know this list: projects
⋅ Lighting system & controls ⋅ While emphasis is on
⋅ Constant & variable motor loads retrofits, protocol
⋅ Variable frequency drive (VFD) operation identifies the required
steps for new building
⋅ Chiller efficiency at variable loads (KW/tonne)
design in Section 6.0
⋅ Cooling loads ⋅ Section 3.0 provides
⋅ Air & water economizer & heat recovery cycles general approach
⋅ Air distribution static pressures & ventilation air volumes procedures and issues
⋅ Boiler efficiencies ⋅ Section 4.0 provides
⋅ Building related process energy systems & equipment guidance on retrofit
⋅ Indoor water riser and outdoor irrigation systems projects
www.ipmvp.org
For both cases develop a Measurement & Verification plan that
incorporates the monitoring information form the above & is consistent
with Option B, C or D of the 2001 International Performance
Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP), Volume 1:
Concepts & Options for Determining Energy & Water Savings

4 1 Encourage the development
Green Power & use of grid source,
renewable energy
technologies on a zero net
pollution basis
Provide at least 50% of the tenant’s electricity for renewable sources LEED Letter Template (tenant or other EcoLogo Electricity
by engaging in at least a 2 year renewable energy contract. responsible party), confirming that ⋅ environmental Choice
Renewable sources are defined as those that meet Environment Canada supplied green power equals 50% of Program certifies a
Environmental Choice Program’s Eco-Logo requirements for Green Power project energy consumption wide range of
supplies provide copy of 3 year contract preferred products
⋅ now run by Terra
Calculations: Choice
⋅ DEC ⋅ for EcoLogo = solar,
⋅ Actual energy consumption (must be able to separate out regulated & wind, small scale
non regulated loads; may need to add some data back into electricity hydro, biomass
bills to account for everything) No more than 2% of the
⋅ Default energy consumption (8 Kw/hr; 16 for exemplary) - product is power can be derived
not cut in half from non renewable
resources and sales of
Exemplary: 100% green power contract EcoLogo electricity can
not exceed production

MATERIALS & 14 possible

RESOURCES points
P1 Required Facilitate the reduction of Provide easily accessible dedicated area that serves the tenant space LEED Letter template (tenant or other
Storage & waste generated by building for disposal of recyclables, at minimum: glass, paper, corrugated responsible party)
Collection of occupants that is hauled to cardboard, plastics, metals ⋅ Confirm area accessible &
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Recyclables and disposed of in landfills accommodates all needs
⋅ Provide plan
Letter from base building owner
describing their accommodation of
recycling materials
1.1 1 Encourage choices that will Occupant commits to stay in same space for not less than 10 years LEED Letter Template (building owner or
Tenant Space, conserve resources, reduce other responsible party), declaring owns
Long Term waste & reduce the space or has a minimum 10 year lease
Commitment environmental impacts of
tenancy as they relate to
materials, manufacturing and
transport
1.2 1 Extend the life cycle of Maintain at least 40% by area of existing non shell (wall, floors, LEED Letter Template (architect, interior
Building Re-use, existing building stock, ceilings) designer or other responsible party),
Maintain 40% of conserve resources, retain ⋅ Maintained to perform same function declare types & areas of retained
Interior Non- cultural resources, reduce ⋅ Reused percentage is based on larger of original design or new design materials
Structural waste & reduce (as denominator)
Components environmental impacts of ⋅ Less exterior windows & doors
new buildings as they relate
to materials manufacturing &
transport
1.3 1 Extend the life cycle of Maintain at least 60% by area of existing non shell (wall, floors, LEED Letter Template (architect, interior
Building Re-use, in addition to existing building stock, ceilings) designer or other responsible party),
Maintain 60% of MR 1.2 conserve resources, retain declare types & areas of retained
Interior Non- cultural resources, reduce materials
Structural waste & reduce
Components environmental impacts of
new buildings as they relate
to materials manufacturing &
transport
2.1 1 Divert construction, Develop & implement a construction waste management plan, LEED Letter Template (architect, interior
Construction demolition & packaging quantifying material diversion goals. Recycle and/or salvage at least designer or other responsible party),
Waste debris from landfill disposal. 50%. Calculation may be by weight or volume, but must be tabulate total waste, waste diverted,
Management, Redirect recyclable recovered consistent throughout and means by which diverted.
Divert 50% From resources back to the Have all documentation as back up
Landfill manufacturing process. (e.g., waste management plan,
Redirect reusable materials to demolition plans, actual
the appropriate area recycling/salvage rates - show 50%+
diverted; weigh bills or other proof
2.2 1 Divert construction, Develop & implement a construction waste management plan, LEED Letter Template (architect, interior
Construction demolition & packaging quantifying material diversion goals. Recycle and/or salvage at least designer or other responsible party),
Waste debris from landfill disposal. 75%. Calculation may be by weight or volume, but must be consistent tabulate total waste, waste diverted,
Management, Redirect recyclable recovered throughout and means by which diverted.
Divert 75% From resources back to the Have all documentation as back up
Landfill manufacturing process. Exemplary performance = 95% or greater (e.g., waste management plan,
Redirect reusable materials to demolition plans, actual
the appropriate area recycling/salvage rates - show 75%+
diverted; weigh bills or other proof

3.1 1 Reuse building materials Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials for at least 5% of the LEED Letter Template (architect, interior
Resource Re- and products in order to building (construction) materials, excluding furniture & furnishings. designer or other responsible party),
use, 5% reduce demand for virgin Based on replacement cost declaring credit met & listing each
materials and to reduce material used to get the credit. Provide
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waste, thereby reducing
impacts associated with the
extraction & processing of
virgin resources
3.2 1 Reuse building materials and
Resource Re- products in order to reduce
use, 10% demand for virgin materials
and to reduce waste, thereby
reducing impacts associated
with the extraction &
processing of virgin resources
3.3 1 Reuse building materials and
Resource Re- products in order to reduce
use, 30% demand for virgin materials
Furniture & and to reduce waste, thereby
Furnishings reducing impacts associated
with the extraction &
processing of virgin resources
4.1 1 Increase demand for building
Recycled materials that incorporate
Content, 10% recycled content materials,
(post consumer therefore reducing impacts
+ ½ pre resulting from extraction and
consumer) procession of virgin materials
REQUIREMENTS SUBMITTALS STANDARDS
Found on site - modified & new use or refurbished & used in same or all calculations to prove point (i.e. cost
new application of reused compared to total cost).
Found off site - purchased from others or owned, same or new use For an audit may have to show how the
Ex - MEP & equipment & appliances (demountable full height use in MR value was established for
1) reused/salvaged material
Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials for at least 10% of the LEED Letter Template (architect, interior
building (construction) materials, excluding furniture & furnishings designer or other responsible party),
declaring credit met & listing each
Exemplary performance - 15% or greater material used to get the credit. Provide
all calculations to prove point (i.e. cost
of reused compared to total cost).
For an audit may have to show how the
value was established for
reused/salvaged material
Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials for at least 30% of total LEED Letter Template (architect, interior
furniture & furnishings budget. Based on replacement cost designer or other responsible party),
providing listing of value of reused
Exemplary Performance = 60% or greater furniture/furniture, and value of
additional new furniture
If audit, provide details, including
explanation of how values where
calculated
Use materials, including furniture & furnishings (Division 12), with LEED Letter Template (architect, interior Federal Trade
recycled content such that the sum post-consumer recycled content plus designer or other responsible party), Commission document,
½ of the pre consumer content constitutes 10% of the total value of showing materials & calculations Guides for the Use of
materials on the project Environmental Claims,
If Supplementary Cementing Materials 16 CFR 260.7
Value of the recycled content portion shall be calculated by dividing (SCMs) are used….
weight of recycled portion by total weight, and multiplying by The nut is that you need
the total cost to ascertain that the use
of the material diverted
Mechanical & electrical excluded (HVAC equipment, ductwork, wiring & it from a fate in landfill
lighting fixtures and controls). Plumbing may be included. had you not intervened

Recycled content materials shall be as defined in Federal Trade Canadian Standards

Commission document, Guides for the Use of Environmental Association CAN/CSA-
Claims, 16 CFR 260.7 ISO 14021-00
Environmental labels
and Declarations is
deemed equivalent to
the FTC standard
4.2 1 Increase demand for building Use materials, including furniture & furnishings (Division 12), with
Recycled (in addition to materials that incorporate recycled content such that the sum post-consumer recycled content plus
Content, 20% MR 4.1) recycled content materials, ½ of the pre consumer content constitutes 20% of the total value of
(post consumer therefore reducing impacts materials on the project
+ ½ pre- resulting from extraction and
consumer) procession of virgin materials Value of the recycled content portion shall be calculated by dividing
weight of recycled portion by total weight, and multiplying by the total
cost

Mechanical & electrical excluded (HVAC equipment, ductwork, wiring &

lighting fixtures and controls). Plumbing may be included, but then also
needs to be included in denominator of MRc 5 Regional Materials.

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Recycled content materials shall be as defined in Federal Trade
Commission document, Guides for the Use of Environmental Claims, 16
CFR 260.7

Exemplary Performance - 30% or greater

Calculation - deduct MEP & MRc 3.1 & 3.2 & 3.3

5.1 1 Increase demand for building
Regional materials and products that
Materials, 20% are extracted and
Manufactured manufactured within the
Regionally region, thereby supporting
the regional economy and
reducing the environmental
impacts from transportation
Use a minimum of 20% of the combined $ value of construction & LEED Letter Template (architect, interior
Division 12 materials & products that are manufactured regionally within designer or other responsible party),
an 800 km/500 mile radius. include cost of local materials, distance
For the purpose of this the manufacturing location is assumed to be the from site of manufacture to project, and
point of final assembly of a product, before it is sold total value of project
Mechanical & electrical not included. Plumbing may be included, but
then also needs to be included in denominator of MRc 4 Recycled
Content
Can include salvaged materials

Exemplary performance - regionally manufactured = 40% or greater;

extracted & manufactured regionally = 20% or greater
5.2 1 Increase demand for building In addition to the requirements of MRc 5.1, use a minimum of 10% of LEED Letter Template (architect, interior
Regional in addition to materials and products that the combined value of construction & Division 12 materials & products designer or other responsible party),
Materials, 10% MRc 5.1 are extracted and extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured, within an include cost of local materials, distance
Extracted & manufactured within the 800 km/500 mile radius. from project to site of furthest
Manufactured region, thereby supporting For the purpose of this the manufacturing location is assumed to be the extraction or manufacture, and total
Regionally the regional economy and point of final assemble of a product, before it is sold value of project
reducing the environmental Mechanical & electrical not included
impacts from transportation
6 1 Reduce the use & depletion Use rapidly renewable construction & Division 12 materials & products, LEED Letter Template (architect, interior
Rapidly of finite raw material made from plants that are typically harvested within a 10 year or designer or other responsible party),
Renewable resources and long-cycle shorter cycle, for 5% of the total value ($) of all materials and showing costs & percentages of rapidly
Materials renewable materials by products used in the projects renewable materials compared to cost
replacing them with rapidly ⋅ For assembly products, it is percent by weight (factored for percent of all materials
renewable materials rapidly renewable) x total value (e.g. 1 lb. fabric & 1 lb. steel)
⋅ For systems use BIFMA standards, unless actual would be more than
5% outside the data provided
⋅ Mechanical/electrical/plumbing not included

7 1 Encourage environmentally When using new wood based products & materials, use a minimum of LEED Letter Template (architect, interior Forest Stewardship
Certified Wood responsible forest 50% that are certified in accordance with the FSC Principles & Criteria. designer or other responsible party), Councils Principles &
management Division 12 (furniture) material value is included in the determination of listing all FSC materials relative to the Criteria
the certified wood content cost of all wood based materials on ⋅ Established 1993
⋅ Recycled wood counted in MRc 4 can be removed from the project. Provide chain of custody ⋅ Forest Management
denominator number Certification
⋅ Chain of Custody
Exemplary performance - 95% or greater Certification
INDOOR 17 possible
ENVIRONMENT points
QUALITY

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P1 Required To establish minimum IAQ As follows: • LEED CIST responsible design ⋅ ASHRAE 62.1 – 2004
Minimum IAQ performance to enhance IAQ • Meet the minimum requirements of the voluntary consensus professional; declaring compliance Ventilation for
Performance in the occupant space, thus standard; mechanical ventilation systems shall perform with sections 4, 5, 6 & 7 of the Acceptable Indoor Air
contributing to the comfort according to the VPR Ventilation Rate Procedure standard and all accepted addenda; Quality VPR
and well being of the provide a summary of calculations Ventilation Rate
occupants • Naturally ventilated buildings must comply with the Section
5.1 of the referenced standard. used to determine OA ventilation Procedure
• Modify or maintain existing building outside air (OA) rates documenting all assumptions
including occupancy category,
ventilation distribution system to supply at least the OA
occupant density and multiple
ventilation rate required by the standard.
zone analysis.
• If the project cannot meet the standard, (all other • For existing buildings that cannot
requirements must be met), it must document the space meet the standard, engineer must
& system constraints that impede compliance with the certify in a letter that they have in
standard, plus complete an engineering site assessment of hand and will deliver:
the system’s maximum cfm capability towards meeting the o Photos/specs/cut sheets of
standard and must achieve those levels w/a min 10 cfm per mechanical equipment and
person. as-built mechanicals
o Single line as-built drawings
Calculation: occupancy category, outdoor airflow rate required pp, zone of all space constrained
population, outdoor airflow rate, zone floor area, zone air distribution aspects in system (e.g.
effectiveness vertical riser/horizontal chase
space).

P2 Required To prevent or minimize Minimize exposure of non-smokers to ETS by one of the following ⋅ ANSI/ASTM-779-03,
Environmental exposure of tenant space options: Standard Test
Tobacco Smoke occupants, indoor surfaces • Locating tenant space in a building that prohibits smoking Method for
(ETS) Control and systems to Environment by all occupants and users and maintains any exterior Determining Air
Tobacco Smoke (ETS). designated smoking areas at least 25 feet from entries, Leakage ate by Fan
outdoor air intakes and operable windows OR Pressurization
• In a building that permits smoking, confirming that smoking is ⋅ Chapter 7 “Home
prohibited in portions of tenant space not designated as Energy Rating
smoking space, in all other building areas served by the same Systems (HERS)
HVAC system, and in the common areas used tenant’s Required Verification
occupants, and that there is no migration of ETS by either and Diagnostic
mechanical or natural ventilation from other areas of the Testing” of the
building AND California Low Rise
• When occupants are permitted to smoke, providing one or Residential Alternative
more designated smoking rooms designed to effectively Calculation Method
contain, capture and remove ETS from the building. At a Approval Manual
minimum, each smoking room must be: (www.energy.ca.gov/ti
o Directly exhausted to the outdoors with no tle
recirculation of ETS-containing air to the non-smoking 24_1998_standards/re
area of a building sidential_acm/CHAPTE
o Enclosed impermeable deck to deck partitions R07.PDF.
o Operated at a negative pressure compared to Canadian equivalent =
CAN/CGSB - 149
surrounding spaces of at least an average of 5 PA
(0.02 inches of water gauge) and with a minimum of 1
PA (0.004) inches of water gauge) when the doors to
the smoking room are closed.
Performance of the smoking rooms differential air pressure shall be
verified conducting 15 minutes of measurement with a min of one
measurement every 10 seconds of the differential pressure in
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the smoking room with respect to each adjacent area and in each
adjacent vertical chase with the doors to the smoking rooms closed.
The testing will be conducted with each configured for worst case
conditions of transport of air from the smoking rooms to adjacent spaces
OR
For multi-unit residential buildings, minimizing uncontrolled pathways for
ETS transfer between individual residential units by sealing penetrations
in walls, ceilings, and floors in the resi units, and by sealing vertical
chases adjacent to the units. In addition, all doors in the resi units
leading to common hallways shall be weather-stripped to minimize air
leakage into the hallway. Acceptable sealing of residential units shall be
demonstrated by blower doors tests conducted in accordance with
ANSI/ASTM standard AND using the progressive sampling
methodology defined in Chapter 7 “Home Energy Rating Systems”
(HERS). Residential units must demonstrate less than 1.25 sq. in.
leakage area per 100 sq. ft. of enclosure area (i.e., sum of all wall,
ceiling and floor areas).

1 1 Provide capacity for
Outdoor Air ventilation system
Delivery monitoring to help sustain
Monitoring long-term occupant comfort
and wellbeing.
Install permanent monitoring and alarm systems that provide feedback LEED CIST responsible design ASHRAE 62.1 – 2004
on ventilation system performance to ensure that ventilation systems professional declaring and summarizing Ventilation for
maintain referenced standard minimum ventilation requirements in a the installation, operational design and Acceptable Indoor Air
form that affords operational adjustments: controls/zones for the carbon dioxide or Quality
• Mechanical systems that predominantly serve densely outdoor airflow monitoring system.
occupied spaces (design occupant density great than or equal
to 25 people per 1,000 s.f.) install a CO2 sensor within each
densely occupied space.
• Other mechanical systems to provide an outdoor airflow
measurement device that can measure the minimum outdoor
airflow rate at all expected system operating conditions
within 15% of the design minimum outdoor air rate.
• Natural systems to install a CO2 sensor within each naturally
ventilated space as per standard
Exemplary Performance - for innovative & unique ways of delivering air
delivery monitoring

2 1 Provide additional air • Mechanical systems: increase breathing zone outdoor air ventilation Mechanical systems: LEED CIST ASHRAE 62.1 – 2004
Increased ventilation to improve indoor rates to all occupied spaces by at least 30% above the standard mechanical engineer or ORP, declaring Ventilation for
Ventilation air quality for improved minimum rates (as per EQ Prereq 1). - ASHRAE (breathing zone = 3” the OA ventilation rates at the breathing Acceptable Indoor Air
occupant comfort, wellbeing - 72”, 2’ from wall) zone of all occupied spaces are at least Quality
and productivity 30% above the standard minimum CIBSE Chartered
• Natural systems: design natural ventilation systems for occupied w/calculations demonstrating the claim. Institution of Building
spaces to meet the recommendations set forth in the Carbon Trust Natural systems: LEED CIST mechanical Services Engineers,
Guide; determine that natural ventilation is an effective strategy by engineer or ORP declaring that the London, Applications
following the CIBSE diagram process AND EITHER OF THE project meets the natural ventilation Manual 10: 2005 (AM
FOLLOWING: requirements of the credit 10) Natural ventilation
o Use diagrams and calculations to show that the design of the w/documentation that natural in non-domestic
natural ventilation systems meets the recommendations set ventilation is an effective strategy for buildings.
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forth in the CIBSE AM OR the project and follows the CIBSE design Carbon Trust Good
o Use a macroscopic, multi-zone, analytic model to predict that recommendations; provide diagrams Practice Guide 237,
room-by-room airflows will effectively naturally ventilate at and calculations based on CIBSE AM 10 1998 - Natural
least 90% of occupied spaces. or results provided by a multi-zone Ventilation in Non
analytical model. Domestic Buildings
(based on an earlier
version of CIBSE)

3.1 1 Prevent indoor air quality
Construction IAQ problems resulting from the
Plan, During construction/renovation
Construction process in order to help
sustain the comfort and
wellbeing of construction
workers and building
occupants.
Develop and implement and IAQ Management Plan for the LEED CIST GC or ORP, declaring the a SMACNA (Sheet Metal
construction phase of the tenant space as follows: Construction IAQ Management Plan has and Air Conditioning
• Meet or exceed the recommended design approaches of been developed and implemented, Contractors’ National
the standard listing each air filter used during and at Association IAQ
the end of construction; include the Guidelines for Occupied
• Protect stored on-site and installed absorptive materials MERV value, manufacturer name and Buildings Under
from moisture damage model number AND EITHER Construction, 1995,
• If air handlers must be used during construction, filtration Chapter 3.
media with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of Provide 18 photographs – 6 photos HVAC Protection
8 must be used at each return air grill as determined by the taken on 3 different occasions during Source Control
ASHRAE standard. construction (demo, construction & pre- Scheduling
• Replace all filtration media immediately prior to occ) along with the identification of the Pathway Interruption
occupancy; coordinate wit EQ credits 3.2 and 5, installing only SMACNA approach featured by each Housekeeping
a single set of final filtration media. photo, in order to show consistent
adherence to the credit requirements ASHRAE 52.2 – 1999
OR Method of Testing
Ventilation Air Cleaning
Declare the 5 design approaches of Devices for removal
the standard used during building Efficiency by Particle
construction; include a brief listing of Size
some of the important design
approaches employed.

3.2 1 Prevent indoor air quality Develop and implement an IAQ Management Plan for the Option A: LEED CIST contractor or ORP US EPA “Compendium
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Construction IAQ problems resulting from the preoccupancy phase as follows: describing flush out procedures and of Methods for the
Plan, Before construction/renovation Option A – Flush out procedure: dates w/calculations demonstrating that Determination of Air
Occupancy process in order to help • After construction ends and with all interior finishes installed, the required air and minimum vent Pollutants in Indoor Air”
sustain the comfort and as described in Reference Guide, install new filtration media volumes have been delivered. OR
wellbeing of construction and flush out the building by supplying a total air volume of Option B: LEED CIST environmental
workers and building 14,000 c.f. of OA per s.f. of floor area while consultant or ORP indicating that the AQ
occupants. maintaining an internal temperature of at least 60o F testing procedure has been conducted
and, where mechanical cooling is operated, relative and that all areas tested do not exceed
humidity no higher than 60%. The space may only be the maximum allowable concentration
occupied following delivery of a minimum of 3500 c.f. of OA limits AND provide a copy of the IAQ
per s.f. of floor area and provided it is ventilated at a test results including documentation of
minimum rate of .30 cfm/s.f. or OA or the design minimum the results and IDing the EPA testing
OA rate, whichever is great, a minimum of 3 hours prior to method used. If alternative testing
and during occupancy until the total of 14,000 c.f./s.f. of OA protocols are used, provide
has been delivered to the space OR documentation and rationale justifying
Option B – IAQ test procedure that the measured results meet the
• Conduct baseline IAQ testing, after construction and prior to intent of the EPA testing methods.
occupancy, using testing protocols consistent with the US EPA
“Compendium of Methods……” and as additional detailed in
Reference Guide; demonstrate that the contaminant
concentration levels listed in Table 1 are not exceeded:
o Formaldehyde
o Particulates (PM 10)
o Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC)
o 4 – Phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH) – only required if
carpets & fabrics w/Styrene Butadiene (SB) latex
backing material are installed as part of the
base building systems
o Carbon Monoxide (CO)
For each sampling point where the maximum concentration limits are
exceeded (as per Table 1), conduct additional flush out with OA and
retest the specific parameter(s) that were exceeded to indicate the
requirements are achieved. Repeat the procedure until all requirements
have been met. When retesting non-complying building areas, take
samples from the same locations as in the first test. Air sample testing
shall be conducted as follows:
o All measurements shall be conducted prior to
occupancy but employing all occupancy modes
(operational start and stop times, min OA flow rates,
etc.)
o All interior finishes installed including millwork, doors,
paint, carpet and acoustic tiles; systems furniture
must be installed.
o Number of sampling locations will vary depending
upon building size and # of vent systems; for each
portion of the building served by a separate vent
system, # of sampling points shall not be less than
1/25,000s.f. Or each contiguous floor area
(whichever larger) and include areas w/least
ventilation & greatest presumed source strength.
o Air samples shall be collected between 4’ and 7’ AFF
over a minimum 4 hour period.

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4.1 1 Reduce the quantity of indoor All adhesives & sealants used in the building interior (inside exterior LEED CIST architect, interior designer or SCAQMD (South Coast
Low Emitting air contaminants that are moisture barrier) must not exceed the VOC content limits of the two ORP listing adhesives, sealants, sealant Air Quality Management
Materials, odorous, potentially irritating referenced standards primers and aerosol adhesives used in District) Rule #1168
Adhesives & and/or harmful to the comfort the building and declaring that they requirements for
Sealants and wellbeing of installers meet the noted requirements. For each Adhesives, Sealants &
and occupants. product in the listing, state the VOC Sealant Primers
level, applicable standard, classification
of material and VOC limit. Green Seal Standard
GC-36 requirements for
Aerosol Adhesives

4.2 1 Reduce the quantity of indoor Interior paints and coating applied on-site must meet the limitations and LEED CIST architect interior design or Green Seal Standard
Low Emitting air contaminants that are restrictions concerning chemical components set by the referenced ORP, listing all interior paints & coatings GS-11, Paints for
Materials, Paints odorous, potentially irritating standards. used in the building that are addressed topcoat paints
& Coatings and/or harmful to the comfort by the referenced standards, stating
and wellbeing of installers compliance with the VOC & chemical Green Seal Standard
and occupants. component limits and restrictions of GS-03 for anti-corrosive
each standard. For each product in the and anti-rust paints
listing, state the VOC level, applicable
standard, classification of material and SCAQMD Rule #1113
VOC limit. for all other
architectural coatings,
primers and undercoats.

4.3 1 Reduce the quantity of indoor Carpet, pad and adhesive must meet or exceed the referenced LEED CIST architect, interior designer or CRI (Carpet & Rug
Low Emitting air contaminants that are standards (VOC Budget approach not applicable here) ORP listing each and every the carpet Institute) Green Label
Materials, odorous, potentially irritating system used in the tenant space and Plus testing & product
Carpet Systems and/or harmful to the comfort stating that they meet or exceed the requirements for carpet
and wellbeing of installers applicable testing and product
and occupants. requirements. CRI Carpet & Rug
Institute Green Label
testing & product
requirements for carpet
pad
Adhesives must meet
the requirements of EQ
credit 4.1

4.4 1 Reduce the quantity of indoor Composite wood and agrifiber products, including core materials, must LEED CIST architect, interior design or
Low Emitting air contaminants that are contain no added urea-formaldehyde (AUF) resins. Laminate ORP listing all composite wood products
Materials, odorous, potentially irritating adhesives used for on-site fabrication and shop assemblies containing used in the tenant space and stating
Composite Wood and/or harmful to the comfort these laminate adhesives must contain no added UF. that they contain no AUF resins and
& Laminate and wellbeing of installers ⋅ Products covered by EQ Credit 4.5 (systems/seating) are excluded listing all the laminating adhesives used
Adhesives and occupants. from this credit. in the tenant space and stating they
(relates to base building, not ⋅ Language allows for the background traces of UF that occur naturally contain no AUF. Provide documentation
:loose stuff”) that all core and laminate adhesive
in wood
products used on the project contained
⋅ VOC budget approach not applicable to this credit
no AUF

4.5 1 Reduce the quantity of indoor All systems furniture and related task & guest seating that has LEED CIST architect, interior designer or Greenguard (within the
Low Emitting air contaminants that are been manufactured, refurbished or refinished within one year prior to ORP declaring the all systems furniture certification period
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Materials, odorous, potentially irritating occupancy must meet one of the referenced standards. & related seating comply with one of the established by
Systems and/or harmful to the comfort ⋅ Occasional furniture & work tools excluded from this credit two standards in the required time Greenguard Institute)
Furniture & and wellbeing of installers frame.
Seating and occupants. ⋅ GreenGuard certificate dates must apply to period of manufacture US EPA’s Environmental
⋅ EPA large chamber testing must have been approved before start of Technology Verification
manufacture, and within 24 months of manufacture (ETV) Large Chamber
⋅ Refurbishment of systems furniture or seating which occurred within Test Protocol for
12 months of occupancy must meet this credit Measuring Emissions of
⋅ Older salvaged furniture excluded, but could count to MRc 3.3 VOC’s and Aldehydes
testing protocol
conducted in an
independent air quality
testing laboratory (no
more than 24 months
prior to manufacturing
date)

5 1 Minimize exposure of building
Indoor Chemical occupants to potentially
& Pollutant hazardous particulates,
Source Control biological contaminants and
chemical pollutants that
adversely impact air and
water quality.
Design to minimize and control pollutant or biological contaminant entry LEED CIST architect, engineer, interior ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2-
into the tenant space and later cross-contamination of regularly designer or ORP declaring: 1999 Method of Testing
occupied areas: o Permanent entryway systems are General Ventilation Air-
⋅ Employ permanent entryway systems (grills, grates, etc.) to provided at all high volume exterior Cleaning Devices for
capture dirt, particulates, etc. from entering the building at all high entryways within the tenant area Removal Efficiency by
volume exterior entryways within the tenant area AND o Chemical use areas & copy rooms Particle Size
have been physically separated with
⋅ Where hazardous gasses or chemicals may be present or used
the deck-to-deck partitions;
(including housekeeping & laundry areas and copying & printing independent exhaust ventilation has
rooms), provide segregated areas with deck to deck partitions been installed at rate and pressure
with separate outside exhausting at a rate of at least 0.5 cfm per required by the standard
s.f., no air recirculation and operated at a negative pressure o Drains in cleaning & maintenance
compared with the surrounding spaces of at least an average of 5PA
areas are plumbed for
(0.02) inches of water gauge) and with a minimum of 1PA (0.004
environmentally appropriate disposal
inches of water gauge) when the doors to the room are closed AND
of hazardous liquid wastes
⋅ Provide containment drains plumbed for appropriate disposal of o Filters meet the MERV
hazardous liquid wastes in spaces where water and chemical
concentrate mixing occurs for maintenance or laboratory purposes
AND
⋅ Provide regularly occupied areas of the tenant space with new air
filtration media prior to occupancy that provides a Minimum Efficiency
Reporting Value (MERV) of 13 or more.

6.1 1 Provide a high level of Provide lighting controls for at least 90% of occupants for individual task LEED CIST architect or ORP
Controllability of lighting control for needs AND all shared multi-occupant spaces where transient groups demonstrating and declaring that the
Systems, individual occupants and must share lighting controls. requirement has been met.

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Lighting specific groups in multi-
occupant spaces (classrooms
& conference areas) to
promote productivity, comfort
and wellbeing of building
occupants.
6.2 1 Provide a high level of
Controllability of thermal and ventilation
Systems, control for individual
Temperature & occupants and specific
Ventilation groups in multi-occupant
spaces (classrooms &
conference areas) to promote
productivity, comfort and
wellbeing of building
occupants.
REQUIREMENTS SUBMITTALS STANDARDS
Task lighting must also have been
included in lighting allowance for EAp 2
& EAc 1.2
Provide thermal and ventilation controls for at least 50% of the space LEED CIST architect or ORP declaring ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-
occupants that enable adjustment to suit individual needs and and demonstrating that the requirement 2004 Section 5.1
preferences AND all shared multi-occupant spaces where transient has been met. Natural Ventilation
groups must share controls.
Operable windows may be used in lieu of individual controls for ASHRAE 55-2004 also
occupants near windows (20 feet from and 10 feet to either side) and referenced - factors of
where the operable windows meet Section 5.1 of the referenced thermal comfort & the
standard. process of developing
⋅ Divide buildings if necessary to consider perimeter (within 15’ of comfort criteria
window) & non perimeter
⋅ For operable windows, minimum is 4% of net occupiable floor area

7.1 1 Provide a thermally Comply with the referenced standard (ASHRAE 55) LEED CIST engineer or ORP declaring ASHRAE Standard 55-
Thermal comfortable environment that ⋅ Demonstrate humidity controlled (although not specific referenced compliance with the standard plus 2004 Thermal
Comfort, supports the productivity and standard) documentation Environmental
Compliance wellbeing of tenant space Conditions for Human
occupants. Occupancy and
ASHRAE Standard 55-
2004 Section 6.1.1
7.2 1 Provide a thermally Provide a permanent monitoring system and process (by occupant LEED CIST engineer or ORP identifying ASHRAE Standard 55-
Thermal Must achieve comfortable environment that surveying or monitoring environmental variables) for corrective action comfort criteria, strategy for ensuring 2004 Thermal
Comfort, EQ 7.1 before supports the productivity and to ensure performance to the desired comfort criteria as determined by performance, description of the Environmental
Monitoring this Credit wellbeing of tenant space EQc 7.1, Thermal Comfort, Compliance permanent monitoring systems Conditions for Human
can be occupants. implemented and process for corrective Occupancy and
attempted Comply with the referenced standard (ASHRAE 55) as described in EQ action. ASHRAE Standard 55-
7.1. 2004 Section 6.1.1
⋅ Survey occupants (90% comfortable)OR
⋅ Analyze environmental variables
⋅ Both must be integrated into standard operating processes of building

8.1 1 Provide the occupants with a For at least 75% of all regularly occupied areas: LEED CIST ORP indicating that the 75%
Daylight & connection between indoor • Achieve a minimum Daylight Factor of 2% (excluding all direct requirement of the credit has been met
Views, Daylight and outdoor spaces through sunlight penetrations) OR with area calculations defining the
75% of Spaces introduction of daylight and daylight zones and summary of
views into the regularly • Using a computer simulation model, achieve at least 250 LUX (25 daylight factor prediction calculations
occupied areas of the tenant foot-candles) AND through manual methods or a summary
space. • Provide daylight redirection and/or glare control devices to ensure of computer simulations illustrating
daylight effectiveness the foot-candle levels has been
Exceptions for areas where tasks would be hindered by the use of achieved.
daylight will be considered on their merits
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250 LUX, under clear sky conditions, at noon, on the equinox, at

0.76m (30”) above the floor. Portion of the room achieving the
requirements qualify for the credit

Calculation - manual - include: floor area, window area, window

geometry, visible transmittance (Tvis) and window height. To provide
2% DF at back of space. A simplified calculation that does not take into
account factors such as light shelves

Simulation uses a similar formula. For both, you determine the square
footage of rooms that achieve the criteria (and “count” them), divided
by total square footage

Visible transmittance is based on overcast sky conditions

8.2 1 Provide the occupants with a
Daylight & connection between indoor
Views, Daylight and outdoor spaces through
90% of Spaces introduction of daylight and
views into the regularly
occupied areas of the tenant
space.
For at least 90% of all regularly occupied areas: LEED CIST ORP indicating that the 90%
• Achieve a minimum Daylight Factor of 2% (excluding all direct requirement of the credit has been met
sunlight penetrations) OR with area calculations defining the
daylight zones and summary of daylight
• Using a computer simulation model, achieve at least 25 foot- factor prediction calculations through
candles AND manual methods or a summary of
• Provide daylight redirection and/or glare control devices to ensure computer simulations illustrating the
daylight effectiveness foot-candle levels has been achieved.
Exceptions for areas where tasks would be hindered by the use of
daylight will be considered on their merits.
Measure at desk height (30” above floor)

Daylight Factor (DF) is a ratio of exterior illumination to interior

illumination and is expressed as a percentage (variables in calculation
include: floor 2% DF at the back of the space. Performance criteria
for overcast conditions

8.3 1 Provide a connection between
Daylight & View, indoor and outdoor spaces for
Views for 90% of the occupants through
Seated Spaces introduction of daylight and
views into the regularly
occupied areas of the tenant
space.
Achieve a direct line-of-sight to the outdoor environment (vision LEED CIST architect, interior design or
glazing between 2’6” and 7’6”) for building occupants in 90% of all ORP describing, demonstrating and
regularly occupied areas. Determine the area with direct line of sight by declaring that the credit requirements
totalling the regularly occupied square footage that meets the following have been met. Calculations, floor
criteria: plans and representative sections
• In plan view, the area is within sight lines drawn from perimeter highlighting the areas with direct line of
vision glazing sight and showing interior partitions and
perimeter windows with respect to the
• In section view, a direct sight line can be drawn from a point 42” view at 42” AFF.
above the floor to perimeter vision glazing
Line of sight may be drawn through interior glazing. For private
offices, the entire square footage of the office can be counted if 75%
or more of the area has direct line of sight to perimeter vision glazing.
If less than 75% of the area has direct line of sight then only the area
with the direct line of sight will be counted towards meeting the credit
and not the whole office area. For multi-occupant spaces, the actual
square footage with direct line of sight to perimeter vision glazing is
counted.

Calculations - Direct Line of Sight to perimeter vision glazing and

Horizontal View at 42” (includes full height & interior glazing, but not
movable furniture). Must achieve both to have floor area “count”
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Regularly occupied spaces = office spaces, conference rooms &

cafeterias

INNOVATION & 5 possible

DESIGN points
PROCESS
1.1 1-4 ⋅ Provide design teams and Identify the Intent of the proposed Innovation Credit, the proposed Provide the proposals within the Letter
Innovation in projects the opportunity to Requirements for compliance, the proposed Submittals to Template (including Intent, Requirement,
Design - up to 4 be awarded points for demonstrate compliance, and the Design Approach (strategies) that Submittals & possible Strategies) and
allowed exceptional performance might be used to meet requirements relevant evidence of performance
above the requirements set achieved
by LEED CI Rating System
and/or innovative
performance in Green
Building categories not
specifically addressed by
the rating system
2 1 Support & encourage the At least one principal participant in the project team is a LEED AP LEED Letter Template, stating LEED AP
LEED Accredited design integration required name, title, company, contact info etc,
Professional by a LEED Canada CI Green including a copy of their Certification
Building project and certificate
streamline the application &
certification process

PROJECT 57 possible
TOTALS points
Certified 21 -26
Silver 27 - 31
Gold 32 - 41
Platinum 42 - 57

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