03_NPS_Sustainability_Checklist-1.pdf

Schematic Design (SD) Project Title: Stabilize Riverbank at MM20 Yes, No, N/A

Sustainability Feature X Concisely explain how all requirements are met at this milestone.

SITES

Yes Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Erosion and Sediment Control Strategies

X Develop a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities Temporary seeding/planting

X Permanent seeding/planting

Mulching

Earth dike

X Silt fence

Sediment trap

Sediment basin

Other:

N/A Stormwater Management Protect Hydrology

For development footprints that exceed 5000 square feet, maintain or restore, to the maximum extent

Stormwater Management (pdf) technically feasible, the predevelopment hydrology of the property with regard to the temperature, rate, (Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) volume, and duration of flow.

Vegetated roofs

Stormwater Management for Federal Facilities Pervious paving

(EISA Section 438) Reuse stormwater for landscape irrigation.

Reuse stormwater for toilet and urinal flushing.

Reuse stormwater for custodial uses.

Grid pavers

Rain gardens

Vegetated swales

Constructed wetlands

Vegetated filters

If project involves no site work, answer Yes.

Other:

N/A Soundscape Preservation Soundscape Preservation

No exterior noise producing equipment.

4.9 Soundscape Management Exterior noise producing equipment is quieter than ambient noise levels.

(2006 NPS Management Policies) Sound screening is installed to reduce noise levels of outside noise producing equipment.

Other:

N/A Dark Sky Preservation Dark Sky Preservation

Minimize site lighting.

4.10 Lightscape Management All exterior features are full cutoff luminaries.

(2006 NPS Management Policies) Exterior surfaces are low-reflectance.

Spotlights are low-angle.

If no exterior lighting on site/building, answer yes.

If existing building has existing non-cutoff lighting that will remain, answer No.

Other:

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No, N/A

Sustainability Feature X Concisely explain how all requirements are met at this milestone.

WATER EFFICIENCY

N/A Water Meters Water Metering

A new water meter will be provided.

Water Meters (pdf) The building has an existing water meter.

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) For irrigation systems larger than 25,000 square feet, a separate water meter will be provided.

Other:

NPS Metering of Water and Energy Use - New Construction (pdf)

N/A HVAC Water Efficiency Water Used for Energy Conservation

For such systems, ensure life-cycle cost-effective water conservation technologies are applied.

Section 109 Federal Building Performance Standards (pdf) Systems that use water for energy conservation:

(EPA 2005) Evaporative cooling

Cooling tower

Domestic water heat rejection loop

Other:

N/A Indoor Water Use Water Metering

Employ strategies that minimize water use and waste:

Indoor Water Use (pdf) Select plumbing fixtures that are WaterSense labeled and comply with ASHRAE 189.1-2014.

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) FEMP designated products.

Cooling tower controls optimized.

Eliminate single pass cooling systems.

N/A Outdoor Water Use Protect and Conserve Water

Employ strategies that minimize water use and waste:

Outdoor Water Use (pdf) Water efficient landscaping using native, non-invasive, low maintenance plant species.

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) 50% water use reduction using ASHRAE 189.1-2014 methodologies.

N/A Alternative Water Use Protect and Conserve Water

Employ strategies that minimize water use and waste:

Alternative Water (pdf) Capture rainwater.

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Treated wastewater.

Use of grey water.

Use of reclaimed water.

Other:

ENERGY / ENVIRONMENT

N/A Fundamental Commissioning Fundamental Commissioning

Systems/tests that may be included:

Commissioning (pdf) HVAC systems (mechanical and passive) and associated controls

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Lighting and day lighting controls

Domestic hot water systems

Meets Performance Objectives Renewable energy systems (wind, solar, etc.)

(Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) Building envelope

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No, N/A

Sustainability Feature X Concisely explain how all requirements are met at this milestone.

Blower door testing

Other:

Deliverables for this requirement include:

Owner's project requirements

Basis of Design Report (BDR)

Commissioning plan

Incorporate commissioning requirements into Construction Documents (CD).

Functional performance testing

Commissioning report

. NPS recommends performing blower door testing on applicable projects to determine overall tightness of building envelope.

. Blower door test should be performed with a pressure differential between indoors and outdoors of

50 Pascals.

. Resulting building tightness should be 3 to 5 air changes per hour (AC/H). (Curatorial storage buildings should be 1 AC/H at 50 Pascals.)

. If building falls outside this range, make improvements to building envelope and retest until within recommended range.

. Infrared thermography could be used in conjunction with blower door testing to identify areas of air leakage and building components that are significant sources of heat loss/heat gain.

N/A Enhanced Commissioning Enhanced Commissioning

(Required for large or complex buildings or systems.) Systems/tests may be included under Fundamental Commissioning:

HVAC Systems (Mechanical & Passive) and associated controls

Commissioning (pdf) Lighting and day lighting controls

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Domestic hot water systems

Renewable energy systems (wind, solar, etc.)

Building envelope

Blower door testing

Other:

One acceptable standard for commissioning is ASHRAE 0-2005.

Deliverables for commissioning include:

Owner's project requirements

Basis of Design Report (BDR)

Commissioning plan

Conduct commissioning design review prior to mid-Construction Documents.

Incorporate commissioning requirements into Construction Documents.

Review construction submittals.

Functional performance testing

Verify training requirements are complete.

Review building operation within 10 months after substantial completion.

Commissioning report

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No, N/A

Sustainability Feature X Concisely explain how all requirements are met at this milestone.

Commissioning process began during design.

. NPS recommends performing blower door testing on applicable projects to determine overall tightness of building envelope.

. Blower door test should be performed with a pressure differential between indoors and outdoors of

50 Pascals.

. Resulting building tightness should be 3 to 5 Air Changes per Hour (AC/H). (Curatorial storage buildings should be 1 AC/H at 50 Pascals).

. If building falls outside of this range, make improvements to building envelope and re-test until within recommended range.

. Infrared thermography could be used in conjunction with blower door testing to identify areas of air leakage and building components that are significant sources of heat loss/heat gain.

N/A Refrigerant Management Zero Use of Ozone Depleting Compounds (Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and Hydrofluorocarbon (HCFC)

Zero use of CFC based refrigerants in HVAC and refrigerant systems.

Ozone Depleting Compounds and High Global Warning Potential (GWP) Chemicals (pdf) If existing HVAC systems are used, a CFC phase out conversion will occur prior to project

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) completion. Refrigerant will be recovered and recycled.

Examples of refrigerants with zero ozone depleting potential: HFC-23, 134a, 245fa, 404A, 407C, 410A, 507A

N/A Energy Performance Demonstrate a percent improvement over ASHRAE 90.1

New buildings:

Part 433 - Energy Efficiency Standards for the Design and Construction of new 12%

Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential Buildings 14%

(10 CFR - Energy) 16%

18%

Energy Efficiency (pdf) 20%

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) 22%

24%

Optimize Energy Performance.** 26%

(Federal Regulations require an energy consumption reduction of 30% for New Construction 28% and 20% for Existing Building Renovation as compared to an ASHRAE 90.1 baseline.) 30% (Federal Requirement)*

32%

34%

36%

38%

40%

42%

46%

48%

Other: %

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No, N/A

Sustainability Feature X Concisely explain how all requirements are met at this milestone.

Existing buildings:

8%

10%

12%

14%

16%

18%

20% (Federal Requirement)*

22%

24%

26%

28%

30%

32%

34%

36%

38%

40%

42%

44%

Other: %

Federal Energy performance is based on compliance with ASHRAE 90.1 current version.

N/A Reduce Fossil Fuel Derived Energy Demonstrate Reduction in Fossil Fuel Derived Energy (For new construction and major renovations greater than $2,500,000.)

80% reduction by 2020

Section 433 Federal Building Energy Efficiency Performance Standards (pdf) 95% reduction by 2025

EISA 2007 100% reduction by 2030

Other:

Fossil fuel derived energy should be reduced compared to a similar building from fiscal year 2003 as measured by the Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey.

N/A Procure Environmentally Sustainable Electronic Products Energy Efficient Electronic Products

(Predominantly relates to purchases of desktop/laptop computer and peripherals.) Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Products:

Desktop computers

EO 13963 Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade Laptop computers

Computer workstations

Energy Efficiency (pdf) Computer monitors

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Other:

N/A Energy Star and Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Energy Star or FEMP Designated Products

Lighting

Section 436.4 Purpose and Scope (pdf) Commercial HVAC equipment and motors

(CFR - Title 10 Energy - Part 436 Federal Energy Management and Planning Programs - Food service equipment

Subpart C Agency Procurement of Energy Efficient Products) Office equipment

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No, N/A

Sustainability Feature X Concisely explain how all requirements are met at this milestone.

Home electronics

Procure Energy Star or FEMP Designated Products Appliances

Residential HVAC equipment and motors

Plumbing equipment

Building envelope components

Water Sense labeled products

Energy Star or FEMP designated products - not available.

Energy Star and FEMP designated projects - not cost effective over life of product.

Energy Star and FEMP designated projects - do not meet functional requirements of project.

Other:

N/A Premium Efficiency Electric Motors Premium Efficiency Motors

Provided on all motors greater than or equal to 1.0 horse power.

Section 104 - Procurement of Energy Efficiency Products (pdf) Other:

(EPA 2005) This includes motors specified under both Mechanical and Electrical Divisions.

N/A On-Site Renewable Energy*** Solar Thermal

Solar Thermal for Hot Water Drain Back solar water heating system

(Choose N/A if proven not life cycle cost effective.) Thermosiphon solar water heating system

Direct circulation system

Section 523 - Standard Relating to Solar Hot Water Heaters (pdf) Indirect water heating system

(EISA 2007) Solar thermal is not life cycle cost effective over 40 years.

Other:

N/A Metering - Measurement and Verification Building Meters

Natural gas

Metering (pdf) Steam

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Electric

Other:

EO 13693 - Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade (pdf)

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

N/A Storage and Collection of Recyclables Recyclables - Storage & Collection

Designate an area for recyclable collection and storage appropriately sized and located in

Waste Diversion and Materials Management (pdf) convenient area.

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Identify local waste handlers and buyers for glass, plastic, metals, office paper, newspaper, and organic wastes.

Instruct occupants on recycling procedures.

Install cardboard balers.

Install aluminum can crushers.

Install recycling chutes.

Other:

N/A Construction Waste Management Construction Waste Management - Divert Minimum 50% from Disposal

% diversion rate:

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No, N/A

Sustainability Feature X Concisely explain how all requirements are met at this milestone.

Waste Diversion and Materials Management (pdf) Develop waste management plan.

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Identify materials to be recycled.

Establish if measure will be weight or volume.

Establish if materials will be sorted on site or comingled.

Other:

N/A Recycled Content Regional Materials

Onsite salvaged materials

Recycled Content and Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (pdf) Regionally obtained concrete

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Regionally obtained lumber

Regionally obtained plant based materials

RCRA Section 6002 Other:

(Products that meet or exceed / recycled content recommendations.)

EO 13693 - Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade (pdf)

N/A Bio-Based Products BioPreferred Products

BioPreferred form release agent

EO 13693 - Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade (pdf) BioPreferred carpet

BioPreferred sealants and coatings

USDA BioPreferred Other:

N/A Certified Wood Certified Wood*

Certified wood for permanent installation

Identifying Greener Wood Products Certified wood for temporary use (forms, bracing, scaffolding, etc.)

Other:

*Suggested wood certifications include Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry

Initiative (SFI), and Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

N/A Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Minimum IAQ

Meet the requirements of ASHRAE 62.1-2007.

Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf) Other:

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016)

N/A Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control

Smoking will be prohibited in the building and anywhere within 25 feet of entries, outdoor air

Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf) intakes, and operable windows.

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Signage is provided to allow smoking in designated areas, prohibit smoking in other areas, or prohibit smoking on entire property.

Other:

N/A IAQ Management Plan - During Construction Construction IAQ Management Plan - During Construction

Prepare IAQ management plan.

Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf) Do not use permanent HVAC systems during demolition and/or construction.

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Protect equipment from dust and odors and seal all duct and equipment openings with plastic.

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No, N/A

Sustainability Feature X Concisely explain how all requirements are met at this milestone.

If permanent systems will be used during demolition and/or construction, install and maintain filters (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 8 minimum) on all returns.

If permanent systems will be used during demolition and/or construction and an unducted plenum over the construction zone must be used, all ceiling tiles will be in place.

All filtration media shall be replaced after construction and before occupancy.

Construction activities shall be isolated to prevent contamination of clean or occupied spaces.

Cleaning activities to control contaminants in building.

Other:

N/A IAQ Management Plan - Before Occupancy Construction IAQ Management Plan - Before Occupancy

Prepare IAQ management plan.

Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf) Perform building flushout (14,000 cubic foot per square feet of building) with air 60 degrees

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Fahrenheit or higher and less than 60% RH (relative humidity).

Perform flushout (3500 cubic feet per square foot of building) and after occupancy, provide a minimum 0.30 cubic feet per minute per square foot (cfm/sf) outside air or as determined by

ASHRAE 62.1-2007, whichever is greater, until a total of 14,000 cubic feet per square foot of building has been delivered to the space.

Conduct baseline IAQ testing, after construction and before occupancy, in accordance with

"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Air

Pollutants in Indoor Air".

Other:

N/A Low-Emitting Materials - Adhesives and Sealants Low Emitting Adhesives and Sealants

Low volatile organic compound (VOC) carpet adhesive

Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf) Low VOC carpet pad adhesive

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Low VOC wood flooring adhesive

Low VOC rubber floor adhesive

Low VOC subfloor adhesive

Low VOC ceramic tile adhesive

Low VOC vinyl composition tile (VCT) and asphalt adhesive

Low VOC drywall and panel adhesive

Low VOC cove base adhesive

Low VOC multipurpose construction adhesive

Low VOC structural glazing adhesive

Low VOC polyvinyl chloride (PVC) glue

Low VOC chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) glue

Low VOC acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) glue

Low VOC plastic welding

Low VOC plastic primer

Low VOC contact adhesive

Low VOC structural wood member adhesive

Low VOC sheet applied rubber lining

Low VOC top and trim adhesive

Low VOC architectural sealant

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No, N/A

Sustainability Feature X Concisely explain how all requirements are met at this milestone.

Low VOC nonmembrane roof sealant

Low VOC roadway sealant

Low VOC single ply roof membrane sealant

Low VOC sealant primer, architectural nonporous

Low VOC sealant primer, architectural porous

Low VOC metal to metal adhesive

Low VOC plastic foam adhesive

Low VOC porous material (except wood) adhesive

Low VOC wood adhesive

Low VOC fiberglass adhesive

Other:

N/A Low-Emitting Materials - Paints and Coatings Low Emitting Paints & Coatings

Low volatile organic compound (VOC) bond breakers

Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf) Low VOC varnish

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Low VOC lacquer

Low VOC concrete curing compounds

Low VOC dry-fog coatings

Low VOC fire-retardant coatings

Low VOC flat paints

Low VOC floor coatings

Low VOC nonflat high gloss coatings

Low VOC nonflat non-high gloss coatings

Low VOC quick dry enamels

Low VOC shellac

Low VOC stains

Paints are Green Seal (GS) Standard GS-11 compliant.

Clear wood finishes are South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 113 compliant.

All anti-corrosive and anti-rust paints are GS Standard GC-03 compliant.

Other:

N/A Low-Emitting Materials - Flooring Materials Low Emitting Flooring Systems

Carpet meets testing and product requirements of Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Plus Program.

Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf) All carpet cushion meet requirements of Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Program.

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Hard surface flooring must be compliant with FloorScore.

Other:

N/A Moisture Control Moisture Control

Building envelope assemblies conform to recommended practices on DSC Architectural Standards, Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf) https://www.nps.gov/dscw/ds-architectural.htm

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Building envelope assemblies conform to moisture control. (See ASHRAE Fundamentals 2005.)

Building envelope assemblies conform to Moisture Control Handbook (Lstiburek and Carmody 1991)

EO 13693 - Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade (pdf) for recommended practices.

Other:

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No, N/A

Sustainability Feature X Concisely explain how all requirements are met at this milestone.

N/A Controllability of Systems - Lighting Controllability of Lighting

Individual lighting control for building occupants.

Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf) Separate lighting controls for shared multi-occupant spaces to meet group needs.

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Other:

N/A Thermal Comfort Design Thermal Comfort Design

Building meets requirements of ASHRAE 55-2004.

Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf)

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Other:

N/A Daylighting and Lighting Controls Daylight

Provide daylight control for interior lighting.

Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf) Install interior light shelf to project daylighting further into spaces.

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Install exterior light shelf for glare control.

Install fixed exterior shading devices for glare control.

Provide windows in occupied spaces for occupants to obtain daylight.

Provide skylights in occupied spaces for occupants to obtain daylight.

Task lighting

Other:

N/A Radon Radon

New Construction - Incorporate radon resistant construction techniques.

Radon-Resistant Construction Basics and Techniques Install course gravel layer, perforated pipe, or collection mat below foundation.

Install heavy duty plastic sheeting or vapor retarder over gravel layer.

Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf) Install vent pipe vertically from gravel to roof.

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Seal all openings and cracks in concrete foundations and walls with polyurethane caulk.

Install electrical J-Box (Junction-Box) for use with a vent fan.

Major Renovations

Test for radon prior to construction.

For levels greater than or equal to 4pCi/L (Picocurie per Liter), employ radon mitigation techniques.

N/A Integrated Pest Management Integrated Pest Management

Potential pest species have been discussed with NPS and building design incorporates strategies

NPS Integrated Pest Management Program to manage identified pests.

Other:

Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf)

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016)

N/A Occupant Health and Wellness Occupant Health and Wellness

Building or site-wide health and fitness programs

WBDG Promote Health and Well-Being Fitness center

Convenient access to healthy dining options

Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality (pdf) Active/ergonomic work stations

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Bicycle commuter facilities

Water bottle filling stations

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No, N/A

Sustainability Feature X Concisely explain how all requirements are met at this milestone.

Access to daylight

Indoor plants

Exterior views

Other:

ADDITIONAL FEDERAL DESIGN IMPERATIVES

N/A Mission Criticality Mission Criticality

This building does not include critical infrastructure.

Mission Criticality (pdf) This building does include critical infrastructure.

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) Use sustainable landscape design principles.

Yes Flood Plain Considerations Flood Plain

For mission critical buildings, adjust base flood elevation by 3 feet. For non-mission Provide explanations:

critical buildings, adjust base flood elevation by 2 feet. 1 PDSD evaluation includes consideration of increasing event frequency.

Floodplain Considerations (pdf) 3

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2016) 4

EO 13690 (pdf) 6

Establishing a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard and a Process for Further 7

Soliciting and Considering Stakeholder Input

Yes Facility Design / Natural Hazards Facility Design / Natural Hazards

Incorporate resilience measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change and Perform hazard assessment. Hazards identified for this project:

natural hazards as identified on the Natural Hazards Checklist. Earthquake

Landslide/Avalanche

Natural Hazard Checklist Permafrost

(Begins on page 6 of Addressing Climate Change and Natural Hazards Handbook) Cave/Karst

Shrink/Swell Soils

Facility Design (pdf) Coastal Storm Surge

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable FederalBuildings 2016) Tsunami

X Riverine Flood

X Flash Flood

Hurricane

Tornado

Wildfire

Volcanic Eruption

Hydro-Thermal Activity (e.g. geysers)

Pest Infestation

Hazards do not occur due to geological setting.

Other:

N/A Facility Adaptation Facility Adaptation

For existing buildings, undergo modernization and take action to mitigate identified Provide explanations:

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No, N/A

Sustainability Feature X Concisely explain how all requirements are met at this milestone.

physical risks. See Natural Hazards Checklist. 1

National Hazard Checklist 3

(Begins on page 6 of Addressing Climate Change and Natural Hazards Handbook) 4

Facility Adaptation (pdf) 6

(Guiding Principles for Sustainable FederalBuildings 2016)

TOP 5 SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES

N/A Top 5 Sustainability Features Project's Top 5 Sustainable Design Features

List the project's top 5 sustainable design features. 1

SUSTAINABILITY SCOPE

Notes: Enter any additional details regarding the project's sustainability scope.

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