36C26118B0301-A0003002.pdf

LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Project Name: Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center

Project Checklist Registration Nº 1000059214 Date: May 15, 2017

17 9 Possible Points: 26 Y ? N Y ? N

Y Prereq 1 2 Credit 4 1 to 2

1 Credit 1 1 1 Credit 5 1 to 2

5 Credit 2 5 1 Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials 1

1 Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment 1 1 Credit 7 1

6 Credit 4.1 6

1 Credit 4.2 1 9 6 Possible Points: 15 3 Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles 3

2 Credit 4.4 2 Y Prereq 1

1 Credit 5.1 Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat 1 Y Prereq 2

1 Credit 5.2 Site Development—Maximize Open Space 1 1 Credit 1 1

1 Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design—Quantity Control 1 1 Credit 2 1

1 Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design—Quality Control 1 1 Credit 3.1 1

1 Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect—Non-roof 1 1 Credit 3.2 1

1 Credit 7.2 1 1 Credit 4.1 1

1 Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 1 1 Credit 4.2 1

1 Credit 4.3 1

2 4 Possible Points: 10 1 Credit 4.4 1

1 Credit 5 1

Y Prereq 1 1 Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems—Lighting 1

2 Credit 1 Water Efficient Landscaping 2 to 4 1 Credit 6.2 1

2 Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies 2 1 Credit 7.1 1

2 Credit 3 2 to 4 1 Credit 7.2 Thermal Comfort—Verification 1

1 Credit 8.1 1

8 12 Possible Points: 35 1 Credit 8.2 1

Y Prereq 1 5 Possible Points: 6 Y Prereq 2

Y Prereq 3 Credit 1.1 1

4 Credit 1 1 to 19 1 Credit 1.2 1

7 Credit 2 1 to 7 1 Credit 1.3 1

2 Credit 3 2 1 Credit 1.4 1

2 Credit 4 2 1 Credit 1.5 1

3 Credit 5 3 1 Credit 2 1

2 Credit 6 2

2 Possible Points: 4 6 1 7 Possible Points: 14

1 Credit 1.1 1

Y Prereq 1 1 Credit 1.2 Water use Reduction 1

3 Credit 1.1 1 to 3 Credit 1.3 1

2 Credit 1.2 Building Reuse—Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements 1 Credit 1.4 1

2 Credit 2 1 to 2

2 Credit 3 1 to 2 49 1 38 Possible Points: 110 Certified 40 to 49 points Silver 50 to 59 points Gold 60 to 79 points Platinum 80 to 110

Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction

Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring

Indoor Environmental Quality

Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control

Increased Ventilation

Regional Priority Credits

Innovation and Design Process

Water Use Reduction

Minimum Energy Performance

Fundamental Refrigerant Management

Daylight and Views—Views

LEED Accredited Professional

Daylight and Views—Daylight

Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants

Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings

Optimize Energy Performance

Energy and Atmosphere

Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction

Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products

Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems

Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control

Thermal Comfort—Design

Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort

Sustainable Sites

Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access

Site Selection

Development Density and Community Connectivity

Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy

Materials and Resources, Continued

Water Efficiency

Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof

Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity

Heat Island Effect—Roof

Recycled Content

Regional Materials

Certified Wood

Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms

Materials Reuse

Storage and Collection of Recyclables

Materials and Resources

Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems

Total

Construction Waste Management

Enhanced Commissioning

On-Site Renewable Energy

Enhanced Refrigerant Management

Alternative Transportation- Public Tansportation Access

Measurement and Verification

Innovation in Design: Specific Title

Low-Emmiting Furniture

Integrated Pest Mangement

Green Cleaning Policy

Certified Wood (exemplary performance)

Green Power

VA Martinez-Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center

LEED 2009 for NEW CONSTRUCTION REVISIONS PER VA REQUIREMENTS, MAY 2017

LEED MATRIX

LEED ONLINE

LICENSED DESIGN

LEED REGISTRATION Nº 1000059214 PROFESSIONAL

CREDIT DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTATION COMMENTS/ACTIONS

Sustainable Sites (SS) 17 0 9

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SS PrRq. 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

Create and implement an erosion and sedimentation control plan for all construction activities Civil LEED online associated with the project. The plan must conform to the erosion and sedimentation requirements Engineer form completed of the 2003 EPA Construction General Permit OR local standards and codes (CALGreen), Ready for Review whichever is more stringent.

The plan must describe the measures implemented to accomplish the following objectives:

A. To prevent loss of soil during construction by stormwater runoff and/or wind erosion, including protecting topsoil by stockpiling for reuse.

B. To prevent sedimentation of storm sewers or receiving streams.

C. To prevent pollution of the air with dust and particulate matter. The EPA’s construction general permit outlines the provisions necessary to comply with Phase I and Phase II of the National

Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. While the permit only applies to construction sites greater than 1 acre (0.4 hectare), the requirements are applied to all projects for the purposes of this prerequisite.

SS c-1.0 Site Selection

Do not develop buildings, hardscape, roads or parking areas on portions of sites Leed Anticipated in that meet any of the following criteria: Consultant Preliminary

A. Prime farmland as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the United States Code of Design Review

Federal Regulations, Title 7, Volume 6, Parts 400 to 699, Section 657.5 (citation 7CFR657.5). Projects outside the U.S. may use a local equivalent.

B. Previously undeveloped land whose elevation is lower than 5 feet (1.5 meters) above the elevation of the 100-year flood as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an equivalent local regulatory agency, or a professional hydrologist Land specifically identified as habitat for any species on federal or state threatened or endangered lists. Projects outside the U.S.

may use a local equivalent.

C. Land within 100 feet (30 meters) of any wetlands as defined by the U.S. Code of Federal

Regulations 40 CFR, Parts 230-233 and Part 22, or a local equivalent definition outside the U.S., and isolated wetlands or areas of special concern identified by state or local rule, OR within setback distances from wetlands prescribed in state or local regulations, as defined by local or state rule or law, whichever is more stringent.

D. Previously undeveloped land that is within 50 feet (15 meters) of a water body, defined as seas, lakes, rivers, streams and tributaries that support or could support aquatic life, recreation or industrial use, consistent with the terminology of the Clean Water Act

E. Land that prior to acquisition for the project was public parkland, unless land of equal or greater value as parkland is accepted in trade by the public landowner (park authority projects and projects which are operated by and support the function of the park are exempt)

SS c-2 .0 Development Density and Community Connectivity OPTION 2

OPTION 1. Development Density - Construct or renovate a building on a previously Leed Anticipated in developed site AND in a community with a minimum density of 60,000 square feet per acre net Consultant Preliminary

(13,800 square meters per hectare net). The density calculation is based on a typical two-story Design Review downtown development and must include the area of the project being built.

OPTION 2. Community Connectivity - Construct or renovate a building on a site that meets the following criteria:

*Is located in a previously developed site

*Is within 1/2 mile (800 meters) of a residential area or neighborhood with an average density of 10 units per acre net (10 units per 0.4 hectare net)n

*Is within 1/2 mile (800 meters) of at least 10 basic services

*Has pedestrian access between the building and the services, for mixed used projects, no more than

1 service within the project boundary may be counted as 1 of the 10 basic services, provided it is open to the public.

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SS c-3 .0 Brownfield Redevelopment Not pursued

OPTION 1 Develop on a site documented as contaminated by means of an ASTM E1903-97 Phase

II Environmental Site Assessment, or a local voluntary cleanup program. Projects outside the U.S.

may use a local equivalent to ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment.

OR

OPTION 2 Develop on a site defined as a brownfield by a local, state, tribal or national government agency, whichever is most stringent. For projects where asbestos is found and remediated also earn this credit. Testing should be done in accordance with EPA Reg 40CFR part

763, when applicable.

SS c-4 .1 Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access OPTION 2

OPTION 1. Rail Station, Bus Rapid Transit Station & Ferry Terminal Proximity Leed Anticipated in

Locate the project within 1/2-mile (800-meter) walking distance (measured from a main building Consultant Preliminary entrance) of an existing or planned and funded commuter rail, light rail, subway station, bus rapid Design Review transit1 station or commuter ferry terminal. OR

OPTION 2. Bus stop Proximity Locate the project within 1/4-mile (400-meter) walking distance (measured from a main building entrance) of 1 or more stops for 2 or more public, campus, or private bus lines usable by building occupants.

OR

OPTION 3. Rideshare Proximity Projects outside the U.S. may locate the project within 1/4mile

(400-meter) walking distance (measured from a main building entrance) of 1 or more stops for

2 or more existing rideshare options2 that meet the definition of public transportation (SEE REF

GUIDE) and are authorized by the local transit authority if one exists.

SS c-4 .2 Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms Not pursued

CASE 1. Commercial or Institutional Projects Provide secure bicycle racks and/or storage within

200 yards (200 meters) of a building entrance for 5% or more of all building users (measured at peak periods) Provide shower and changing facilities in the building, or within 200 yards (200 meters) of a building entrance, for 0.5% of full-time equivalent (FTE) occupants.

SS c-4 .3 Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles OPTION 1

OPTION 1 VA 3 parking spaces for

Provide preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles for 5% of the total vehicle & Leed LEFE vehicles parking capacity of the site. For project types that demonstrate market barriers to the definition of Consultant LEED online preferred parking1 closest to the main entrance, alternatives may be considered on a case by-case form completed basis. Pending

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OPTION 2

Install alternative-fuel fueling stations for 3% of the total vehicle parking capacity of the site. Liquid or gaseous fueling facilities must be separately ventilated or located outdoors.

SS c-4 .4 Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity Withdrawn

CASE 1. Non-Residential Projects Leed New parking was

OPTION 1 Consultant added in100% CD

Size parking capacity to meet but not exceed minimum local zoning requirements.

Provide preferred parking1 for carpools or vanpools for 5% of the total parking spaces.

OR OPTION 2

For projects that provide parking for less than 5% of full-time equivalent (FTE) building occupants:

Provide preferred parking for carpools or vanpools, marked as such, for 5% of total parking spaces.

OR OPTION 3

Provide no new parking.

OR OPTION 4

For projects that have no minimum local zoning requirements, provide 25% fewer parking spaces than the applicable standard listed in the 2003 Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) “Parking

Generation” study at http://www.ite.org.

SS c-5 .1 Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat Withdrawn

CASE 1. Greenfield Sites Landscape

Limit all site disturbance to the following parameters: Architect

- 40 feet (12 meters) beyond the building perimeter and parking garages;

- 10 feet (3 meters) beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking and utilities less than 12 inches

(30 centimeters) in diameter;

- 15 feet (4.5 meters) beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches;

- 25 feet (8 meters) beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces (such as pervious paving

CASE 2. Previously Developed Areas or Graded Sites

Restore or protect a minimum of 50% of the site (excluding the building footprint) or 20% of the total site area (including building footprint), whichever is greater, with native or adapted vegetation2.

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SS c-5 .2 Site Development—Maximize Open Space ALL CASES

CASE 1. Sites with Local Zoning Open Space Requirements Leed Urban areas:

Reduce the development footprint1 and/or provide vegetated open space within the project Consultant 25% vegetaded space boundary such that the amount of open space exceeds local zoningrequirements by 25%. Civil pedestrian oriented

CASE 2. Sites with No Local Zoning Requirements (e.g. some university & Landscape hardscape counts campuses, military bases) LEED online

Provide a vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building form completed footprint. Ready for Review

CASE 3. Sites with Zoning Ordinances but No Open Space Requirements

Provide vegetated open space equal to 20% of the project’s site area. Pending

ALL CASES

For projects in urban areas that earn SS Credit 2. Development Density and Community

Connectivity, vegetated roof areas can contribute to credit compliance. For projects in urban areas that earn SS Credit 2. Development Density and Community Connectivity, pedestrian-oriented hardscape areas can contribute to credit compliance. For such projects, a minimum of 25% of the open space counted must be vegetated. Wetlands or naturally designed ponds may count as open space and the side slope gradients average 1:4 (vertical: horizontal) or less and are vegetated

SS c-6.1 Stormwater Design—Quantity Control Withdrawn

OPTION 1. Design Storms Civil Civil confirmed

CASE 1.1. Sites with Existing imperviousness 50% or Less Engineer project does not

PATH 1.1.1 Implement a stormwater management plan that prevents the post-development peak qualify for this credit discharge rate and quantity from exceeding the predevelopment peak discharge rate and quantity for the 1- and 2-year 24-hour design storms.

PATH 1.1.2 Implement a stormwater management plan that protects receiving stream channels from excessive erosion. The stormwater management plan must include stream channel protection and quantity control strategies.

CASE 1.2. Sites with Existing imperviousness greater than 50% Implement a stormwater management plan that results in a 25% decrease in the volume of stormwater runoff from the 2-year 24-hour design storm.

OPTION 2. Percentile Rainfall Events

CASE 2.1. Non-Zero Lot Line Projects In a manner best replicating natural site hydrology processes, manage onsite the runoff from the developed site for the 95th percentile of regional or local rainfall events using Low Impact Development (LID) and green infrastructure.

CASE 2.2. Zero Lot Line Projects For zero lot line projects located in urban areas with a minimum density of 1.5 FAR (13,800 square meters per hectare net), in a manner best replicating natural site hydrology processes, manage onsite the runoff from the developed site for the 85th percentile of regional or local rainfall events using LID and green infrastructure.

SS c-6.2 Stormwater Design—Quality Control Withdrawn

Implement a stormwater management plan that reduces impervious cover, promotes infiltration and Civil Civil confirmed captures and treats the stormwater runoff from 90% of the average annual rainfall1 using acceptable Engineer project does not best management practices (BMPs).BMPs used to treat runoff must be capable of removing 80% of qualify for this credit the average annual post-development total suspended solids (TSS) load based on existing monitoring reports.

BMPs are considered to meet these criteria if:

A. They are designed in accordance with standards and specifications from a state or local program that has adopted these performance standards, OR

B. There exists infield performance monitoring data demonstrating compliance with the criteria.

Data must conform to accepted protocol (e.g., Technology Acceptance Reciprocity Partnership

[TARP], Washington State Department of Ecology) for BMP monitoring.

SS c-7.1 Heat Island Effect—Non-roof Withdrawn

OPTION 1 Use any combination of the following strategies for 50% of the site hardscape Leed Civil confirmed

(including roads, sidewalks, courtyards and parking lots): Provide shade from the existing tree canopy Consultant project does not or within 5 years of landscape installation. Landscaping (trees) must be in place at the time of Civil qualify for this credit occupancy. & Landscape

A. Provide shade from structures covered by solar panels that produce energy used to offset some nonrenewable resource use.

B. Provide shade from architectural devices or structures that have a solar reflectance index2 (SRI) of at least 29.

C. Use hardscape materials with an SRI of at least 29. Use an open-grid pavement system (at least

50% pervious).

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OPTION 2 Place a minimum of 50% of parking spaces under cover. Any roof used to shade or cover parking must have an SRI of at least 29, be a vegetated green roof or be covered by solar panels that produce energy used to offset some nonrenewable resource use

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SS c-7.2 Heat Island Effect—Roof Not pursued

OPTION 1 Use roofing materials with a solar reflectance index2 (SRI) equal to or greater than the values in the table below for a minimum of 75% of the roof surface. Roofing materials having a lower SRI value than those listed below may be used if the weighted rooftop SRI average meets the following criteria: area [Roof Meeting Minimum sri/total roof area] x [SRI of installed roof/required sri] ≥ 75%

OR Refer to page 119-127 of the LEED 2009 BD+C Reference Guide for alternative Compliance

Calculation.

OPTION 2 Install a vegetated roof that covers at least 50% of the roof area.

OPTION 3 Install high-albedo and vegetated roof surfaces that, in combination, meet the following criteria: [Area Roof Meeting Minimum SRI/0.75]+[area of vegetated roof/0.5] ≥ total roof area

SS c-8.0 Light Pollution Reduction OPTION 1

Project teams must comply with 1 of the 2 options for interior lighting AND the requirement for Leed For interior lighting exterior lighting. Consultant LZ2

FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING & Electrical For exterior lightning

OPTION 1 Reduce the input power (by automatic device) of all nonemergency interior luminaires Engineer with a direct line of sight to any openings in the envelope (translucent or transparent) by at least Electrical engineer to

50% between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. After-hours override may be provided by a manual or occupantsensing provide LEED online device provided the override lasts no more than 30 minutes. documentation.

OPTION 2 All openings in the envelope (translucent or transparent) with a direct line of sight to any nonemergency luminaires must have shielding (controlled/closed by automatic device for a Pending resultant transmittance of less than 10% between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.).

FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Light areas only as required for safety and comfort. Exterior lighting power densities shall not exceed those specified in ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 with Addenda 1 for the documented lighting zone. Justification shall be provided for the selected lighting zone. Lighting controls for all exterior lighting shall comply with section 9.4.1.3 of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard

90.1- 2007, without amendments.

Classify the project under 1 of the following zones, as defined in IESNA RP-33, and follow all the requirements for that zone:

LZ1: Dark (developed areas within national parks, state parks, forest land and rural areas) Design exterior lighting so that all site and building-mounted luminaires produce a maximum initial illuminance value no greater than 0.01 horizontal and vertical footcandles at the LEED project boundary and beyond. Document that 0% of the total initial designed fixture lumens (sum total of all fixtures on site) are emitted at an angle of 90 degrees or higher from nadir (straight down).

LZ2: Low (primarily residential zones, neighborhood business districts, light industrial areas with limited nighttime use and residential mixed-use areas) Design exterior lighting so that all site and building-mounted luminaires produce a maximum initial illuminance value no greater than 0.10 horizontal and vertical footcandles at the LEED project boundary and no greater than 0.01 horizontal footcandles 10 feet beyond the LEED project boundary. Document that no more than 2% of the total initial designed fixture lumens (sum total of all fixtures on site) are emitted at an angle of 90 degrees or higher from nadir (straight down).

LZ3: Medium (all other areas not included in LZ1, LZ2 or LZ4, such as commercial/ industrial and high-density residential) Design exterior lighting so that all site and building-mounted luminaires produce a maximum initial illuminance value no greater than 0.20 horizontal and vertical footcandles at the LEED project boundary and no greater than 0.01 horizontal footcandles 15 feet beyond the site. Document that no more than 5% of the total initial designed fixture lumens (sum total of all fixtures on site) are emitted at an angle of 90 degrees or higher from nadir (straight down).

LZ4: High (high-activity commercial districts in major metropolitan areas) Design exterior lighting so that all site and building-mounted luminaires produce a maximum initial illuminance value no greater than 0.60 horizontal and vertical footcandles at the LEED project boundary and no greater than 0.01 horizontal footcandles 15 feet beyond the site. Document that no more than 10% of the total initial designed fixture lumens (sum total of all fixtures on site) are emitted at an angle of 90 degrees or higher from nadir (straight down).

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Water Efficiency (WE) 2 0 4

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WE PrRq. 1.0 Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction

Employ strategies that in aggregate use 20% less water than the water use Plumbing LEED online baseline calculated for the building (not including irrigation). Calculate the baseline Engineer form completed according to the commercial and/or residential baselines outlined below.1 Calculations are based on Ready for Review estimated occupant usage and must include only the following fixtures and fixture fittings (as applicable to the project scope): water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, kitchen sink faucets Pending and pre-rinse spray valves.

Fixtures, Fittings, and Appliances Current Baseline

Toilets 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf)*

Urinals 1.0 (gpf)

Lavatory (restroom) faucets 2.2 (gpm) at 60psi (e.g., hospital patient rooms)

0.5 (gpm) at 60 (psi)** all others applications

0.25 gallons per cycle for metering faucets

Pre-rinse spray valves

(for food service applications) Flow rate ≤ 1.6 (gpm)

Showerheads 2.5 gpm at 80 psi per shower stall***

WE c-1.0 Water Efficient Landscaping WIthdrawn

OPTION 1. Reduce by 50% (2 points) Landscape Cost reduction

Reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 50% from a calculated mid-summer baseline case or using the month with the highest irrigation demand.

Reductions must be attributed to any combination of the following items:

*Plant species, density and microclimate factor

*Irrigation efficiency

*use of captured rainwater

*use of recycled wastewater

*use of water treated and conveyed by a public agency specifically For nonpotable uses

Groundwater seepage that is pumped away from the immediate vicinity of building slabs and foundations may be used for landscape irrigation to meet the intent of this credit. However, the project team must demonstrate that doing so does not affect site stormwater management systems.

OR OPTION 2. No Potable Water Use or Irrigation1 (4 points)

Meet the requirements for Option 1.

AND PATH 1

Use only captured rainwater, recycled wastewater, recycled graywater or water treated and conveyed by a public agency specifically for nonpotable uses for irrigation.

OR PATH 2

Install landscaping that does not require permanent irrigation systems. Temporary irrigation systems used for plant establishment are allowed only if removed within a period not to exceed 18 months of installation.

WE c-2.0 Innovative Wastewater Technologies Not pursued

OPTION 1

Reduce potable water use for building sewage conveyance by 50% through the use of waterconserving fixtures (e.g., water closets, urinals) or nonpotable water (e.g.,captured rainwater, recycled graywater, and on-site or municipally treated wastewater).

OR OPTION 2

Treat 50% of wastewater on-site to tertiary standards. Treated water must be infiltrated or used onsite.

WE c-3.0 Water Use Reduction

Project teams can earn points by achieving the following percent reductions for both building water Plumbing LEED online use and process water use. The minimum water savings for each point threshold is as follows; Engineer form completed

30% = 2 Ready for Review

35% = 3 30%- 2 points

40% = 4

Calculate the baseline according to the commercial and/or residential baselines outlined on page Regional Priority

203-204 of the reference guide. Calculations are based on estimated occupant usage and must Credit include only the following fixtures and fixture fittings (as applicable to the project scope): water (Bonus Credit) closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, kitchen sink faucets and pre-rinse spray valves. Pending

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Energy and Atmosphere (EA) 8 0 12

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EA PrRq. 1 Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems

The following commissioning process activities must be completed by the Commissioning Commissioning agent project team: Agent was selected by VA

A. Designate an individual as the commissioning authority (CxA) to lead, review and oversee the but under contract completion of the commissioning process activities. with ADC

• The CxA must have documented commissioning authority experience in at least 2 building projects.

• The individual serving as the CxA must be independent of the project design and construction management, though the CxA may be an employee of any firm providing those services. The CxA may be a qualified employee or consultant of the owner.

• The CxA must report results, findings and recommendations directly to the owner.

• For projects smaller than 50,000 gross square feet (4,600 gross square meters), the CxA may be a qualified person on the design or construction team who has the required experience.

B. The owner must document the owner’s project requirements. The design team must develop the basis of design. The CxA must review these documents for clarity and completeness. The owner and design team must be responsible for updates to their respective documents Develop and incorporate commissioning requirements into the construction documents Develop and implement a commissioning plan.

C. Verify the installation and performance of the systems to be commissioned.

D. Complete a summary commissioning report.

Commissioned Systems

Commissioning process activities must be completed for the following energy-related systems, at a minimum:

1. Heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems (mechanical and passive) and associated controls

2. Lighting and daylighting controls Domestic hot water systems

3. Renewable energy systems (e.g., wind, solar)

EA PrRq. 2 Minimum Energy Performance

Whole Building Energy Simulation Mechanical LEED online

Demonstrate a 10% improvement in the proposed building performance rating for new buildings, or Engineer form completed a 5% improvement in the proposed building performance rating for major renovations to existing Ready for Review buildings, compared with the baseline building performance rating.

Calculate the baseline building performance rating according to the building performance rating Pending method in Appendix G of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 (with errata but without addenda1) using a computer simulation model for the whole building project. Projects outside the

U.S. may use a USGBC approved equivalent standard2.

Appendix G of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 requires that the energy analysis done for the building performance rating method include all energy costs associated with the building project.

To achieve points using this credit, the proposed design must meet the following criteria:

*Compliance with the mandatory provisions (Sections 5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9.4 and 10.4) in Standard

90.1-2007 (with errata but without addenda1) or USGBC approved equivalent.

*Inclusion of all energy costs associated with the building project

* Comparison against a baseline building that complies with Appendix G of Standard 90.1-2007 (with errata but without addenda1) or USGBC approved equivalent. The default process energy cost is

25% of the total energy cost for the baseline building. If the building’s process energy cost is less than 25% of the baseline building energy cost, the LEED submittal must include documentation substantiating that process energy inputs are appropriate.

EA PrRq. 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management

Zero use of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-based refrigerants in new base building Mechanical LEED online heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems. Engineer form completed

When reusing existing base building HVAC equipment, complete a comprehensive CFC phase-out Ready for Review conversion prior to project completion. Phase-out plans extending beyond the project completion date will be considered on their merits. Pending

Existing small HVAC units (defined as containing less than 0.5 pounds [0.227 kg] of refrigerant) and other equipment, such as standard refrigerators, small water coolers and any other equipment that contains less than 0.5 pounds (0.227 kg) of refrigerant, are not considered part of the base building system and are not subject to the requirements of this prerequisite.

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EA c-1.0 Optimize Energy Performance OPTION 1

Select 1 of the 3 compliance path options described below. Project teams Mechanical 18% (4 points) documenting achievement using any of the 3 options are assumed to be in Engineer LEED online compliance with EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance. form completed

OPTION 1. Whole Building Energy simulation (1–19 points) Demonstrate a percentage improvement in the proposed building performance rating compared with the baseline Pending building performance rating. Calculate the baseline building performance according to Appendix G of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 (with errata but without addenda1) using a computer simulation model for the whole building project. Projects outside the U.S. may use a USGBC approved equivalent standard. The minimum energy cost savings percentage for each point threshold is as follows:

New Renovations Points

12% 8% 1

14% 10% 2

16% 12% 3

18% 14% 4

20% 16% 5

22% 18% 6

24% 20% 7

26% 22% 8

28% 24% 9

30% 26% 10

32% 28% 11

34% 30% 12

36% 32% 13

38% 34% 14

40% 36% 15

42% 38% 16

44% 40% 17

46% 42% 18

48% 44% 19

Appendix G of Standard 90.1-2007 requires that the energy analysis done for the building performance rating method include all the energy costs associated with the building project. To achieve points under this credit, the proposed design must meet the following criteria:

-Compliance with the mandatory provisions (Sections 5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9.4 and 10.4) in Standard 90.12007

(with errata but without addenda1) or USGBC approved equivalent.

*Inclusion of all the energy costs within and associated with the building project.

*Comparison against a baseline building that complies with Appendix G of Standard 90.1-2007 (with errata but without addenda1) or USGBC approved equivalent. The default process energy cost is

25% of the total energy cost for the baseline building. If the building’s process energy cost is less than 25% of the baseline building energy cost, the LEED submittal must include documentation substantiating that process energy inputs are appropriate.

EA c-2.0 On-Site Renewable Energy Withdrawn

Use on-site renewable energy systems to offset building energy costs. Calculate Electrical Cost reduction project performance by expressing the energy produced by the renewable systems as a percentage Engineer of the building’s annual energy cost and use the table below to determine the number of points achieved. Use the building annual energy cost calculated in EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy

Performance or the U.S. Department of Energy’s Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey

(CBECS) database to determine the estimated electricity use. The minimum renewable energy percentage for each point threshold is as follows:

Renewable Energy Points

1% 1

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EA c-3.0 Enhanced Commissioning

Implement, or have a contract in place to implement, the following additional Cx Agent Commissioning agent commissioning process activities in addition to the requirements of EA & VA was selected by VA

*Prior to the start of the construction documents phase, designate an independent commissioning authority (CxA) to lead, review, and oversee the completion of all commissioning process activities.

• The CxA must have documented commissioning authority experience in at least 2 building projects.

• The individual serving as the CxA:

– Must be independent of the work of design and construction.

– Must not be an employee of the design firm, though he or she may be contracted through them.

– Must not be an employee of, or contracted through, a contractor or construction manager holding construction contracts.

– May be a qualified employee or consultant of the owner.

- The CxA must conduct, at a minimum, 1 commissioning design review of the owner’s project requirements basis of design, and design documents prior to the mid-construction documents phase and back-check the review comments in the subsequent design submission.

*the CxA must review contractor submittals applicable to systems being commissioned For compliance with the owner’s project requirements and basis of design. This review must be concurrent with the review of the architect or engineer of record and submitted to the design team and the owner.

*the CxA or other project team members must develop a systems manual that gives future operating staff the information needed to understand and optimally operate the commissioned systems.

*the CxA or other project team members must verify that the requirements For training operating personnel and building occupants have been completed.

*the CxA must be involved in reviewing the operation of the building with operations and maintenance (O&M) staff and occupants within 10 months after substantial completion. A plan for resolving outstanding commissioning-related issues must be included.

EA c-4.0 Enhanced Refrigerant Management

OPTION 1 Do not use refrigerants. Mechanical Mechanical engineer to

OPTION 2 Select refrigerants and heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration Engineer provide LEED online

(HVAC&R) equipment that minimize or eliminate the emission of compounds that contribute to documentation.

ozone depletion and climate change. The base building HVAC&R equipment must comply with the following formula, which sets a maximum threshold for the combined contributions to ozone Pending depletion and global warming potential. Refer to calculations on page 305 of the 2009 BD+C

Reference Guide.

EA c-5.0 Measurement and Verification Not pursued

OPTION 1

Develop and implement a measurement and verification (M&V) plan consistent with Option D:

Calibrated Simulation (Savings Estimation Method 2) as specified in the International Performance

Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Volume III: Concepts and Options for Determining

Energy Savings in New Construction, April 2003. The M&V period must cover at least 1 year of postconstruction occupancy. Provide a process for corrective action if the results of the M&V plan indicate that energy savings are not being achieved.

OR

OPTION 2

Develop and implement a measurement and verification (M&V) plan consistent with Option B:

Energy Conservation Measure Isolation, as specified in the International Performance Measurement

& Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Volume III: Concepts and Options for Determining Energy Savings in

New Construction, April 2003. The M&V period must cover at least 1 year of post-construction occupancy. Provide a process for corrective action if the results of the M&V plan indicate that energy savings are not being achieved.

OR

OPTION 3 (1 point)

Meet MPR 6 through compliance Option1: Energy and Water Data Release Form. Projects must register an account in ENERGY STAR’s Portfolio Manager tool and share the project file with the

USGBC master account.

EA c-6.0 Green Power Not pursued

Engage in at least a 2-year renewable energy contract to provide at least 35% of the building’s electricity from renewable sources, as defined by the Center for Resource

Solutions’ Green-e Energy product certification requirements or an equivalent.

All purchases of green power shall be based on the quantity of energy consumed, not the cost. If the green power is not Green-e Energy certified, equivalence must exist for both major Green-e

Energy program criteria: 1) Current green power performance standards, and 2) Independent, thirdparty verification that those standards are being met by the green power supplier over time.

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Materials and Resources (MR) 6 1 7

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MR PrRq 1.0 Storage and Collection of Recyclables

Provide an easily-accessible dedicated area or areas that for the collection and storage of materials Leed Anticipated in for recycling for the entire building. Materials must include at a minimum paper, corrugated Consultant Preliminary cardboard, glass, plastics and metals. &VA Design Review

MR c-1.1 Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof Not pursued

Maintain the existing building structure (including structural floor and roof decking) and envelope (the exterior skin and framing, excluding window assemblies and non-structural roofing material). The minimum percentage building reuse for each point threshold is as follows:

Building Reuse Points

55% 1

75% 2

95% 3

Hazardous materials that are remediated as a part of the project must be excluded from the calculation of the percentage maintained. If the project includes an addition that is more than 2 times the floor area of the existing building, this credit is not applicable.

MR c-1.2 Building Reuse—Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements Not pursued

Use existing interior nonstructural elements (e.g., interior walls, doors, floor coverings and ceiling systems) in at least 50% (by area) of the completed building, including additions. If the project includes an addition with floor area more than 2 times the floor area of the existing building, this credit is not applicable

MR c-2.0 Construction Waste Management 75% 2 points

Recycle and/or salvage nonhazardous construction and demolition debris. General Construction Waste

Develop and implement a construction waste management plan that, at a minimum, Contractor Management plan from identifies the materials to be diverted from disposal and whether the materials will be sorted onsite or the GC.

comingled. Excavated soil and land-clearing debris do not contribute to this credit.

Calculations can be done by weight or volume, but must be consistent throughout. The minimum percentage debris to be recycled or salvaged for each point threshold is as follows:

Recycled or Salvaged Points

50% 1

75% 2

MR c-3.0 Materials Reuse Not pursued

Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials, the sum of which constitutes at least 5% or 10%, based on cost, of the total value of materials on the project.

The minimum percentage materials reused for each point threshold is as follows:

Reused Materials Points

5% 1

10% 2

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing components and specialty items such as elevators and equipment cannot be included in this calculation. Include only materials permanently installed in the project. Furniture may be included if it is included consistently in MR Credit 3: Materials Reuse through MR Credit 7: Certified Wood.

MR c-4.0 Recycled Content

Use materials with recycled content1 such that the sum of postconsumer2 Leed Coordinate LEED online recycled content plus 1/2 of the preconsumer3 content constitutes at least 10% Consultant documentation.

or 20%, based on cost, of the total value of the materials in the project. The minimum percentage Architect materials recycled for each point threshold is as follows: & GC

Recycled Content Points 20%(2 points)

10% 1

20% 2

The recycled content value of a material assembly is determined by weight. The recycled fraction of the assembly is then multiplied by the cost of assembly to determine the recycled content value. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing components and specialty items such as elevators cannot be included in this calculation. Include only materials permanently installed in the project. Furniture may be included if it is included consistently in MR Credit 3: Materials Reuse through MR Credit 6: Certified Wood.

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MR c-5.0 Regional Materials

Use building materials or products that have been extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as Leed Coordinate LEED online manufactured, within a specified distance of the project site for a minimum of 10% or 20%, based on Consultant documentation.

cost, of the total materials value. If only a fraction of a product or material is extracted, harvested, Architect or recovered and manufactured locally, then only that percentage (by weight) can contribute to the & GC regional value. The minimum percentage regional materials for each point threshold is as follows:

Regional Materials Points

10% 1

20% 2

OPTION 1

All building materials or products have been extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured within a 500 mile (800 kilometer) radius of the project site.

OR

OPTION 2

Building materials or products shipped by rail or water have been extracted, harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured within a 500 mile (800 kilometer) total travel distance of the project site using a weighted average determined through the following formula:

(Distance by rail/3) + (Distance by inland waterway/2) + (Distance by sea/15) + (Distance by all other means) ≤ 500 miles [800 kilometers] Mechanical, electrical and plumbing components and specialty items such as elevators and equipment must not be included in all calculations. Include only materials permanently installed in the project. Furniture may be included if it is included consistently in MR Credit 3: Materials Reuse through MR Credit 7: Certified Wood.

MR c-6.0 Rapidly Renewable Materials

Use rapidly renewable building materials and products for 2.5% of the total Leed Coordinate LEED online value of all building materials and products used in the project, based on cost. Consultant documentation.

Rapidly renewable building materials and products are made from agricultural products that are Architect typically harvested within a 10-year or shorter cycle. & GC

MR c-7.0 Certified Wood 95% +1 EP

Use a minimum of 50% (based on cost) of wood-based materials and products Leed Coordinate LEED online that are certified in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council’s principles Consultant documentation.

and criteria, for wood building components. These components include at a minimum , Architect structural framing and general dimensional framing, flooring, sub-flooring, wood doors and finishes. & GC

Include only materials permanently installed in the project. Wood products purchased for temporary use on the project (e.g., formwork, bracing, scaffolding, sidewalk protection, and guard rails) may be included in the calculation at the project team’s discretion. If any such materials are included, all such materials must be included in the calculation. If such materials are purchased for use on multiple projects, the applicant may include these materials for only one project, at its discretion. Furniture may be included if it is included consistently in MR Credits 3. Materials Reuse, through MR Credit 6, Certified Wood.

Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) 9 0 6

Y ? N Notes:

EQ PrRq 1.0 Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

CASE 1. Mechanically Ventilated Spaces Mechanical LEED online

Mechanical ventilation systems must be designed using the ventilation rate procedure as defined by Engineer form completed

ASHRAE 62.1-2007, or the applicable local code, whichever is more stringent. Ready for Review

OPTION 1. ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 or Non-U.S. Equivalent

Meet the minimum requirements of Sections 4 through 7 of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007, Ventilation Pending for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (with errata but without addenda). Projects outside the U.S. may use a local equivalent to Sections 4 through 7 of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007.

OR

OPTION 2. CEN Standards EN 15251: 2007 and EN 13779: 2007

Projects outside the U.S. may earn this prerequisite by meeting the minimum requirements of Annex

B of Comité Européen de Normalisation (CEN) Standard EN 15251: 2007, Indoor environmental input parameters for design and assessment of energy performance of buildings addressing indoor air quality, thermal environment, lighting and acoustics; and the requirements of CEN Standard EN

13779: 2007, Ventilation for nonresidential buildings, Performance requirements for ventilation and room conditioning systems, excluding Section 7.3 – Thermal environment, 7.6 – Acoustic

Environment, A.16, and A.17.

CASE 2. Naturally Ventilated Spaces

Naturally ventilated buildings must comply with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007, Paragraph 5.1 (with errata but without addenda1).

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EQ PrRq 2.0 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control

If the building has a zero lot line condition, or cannot establish a 25-foot (8meter) Leed LEED online nonsmoking boundary around the building, prohibit smoking on the Consultant form completed property and choose one of the following options: &VA Ready for Review

OPTION 1

Prohibit smoking in the building. Pending

Prohibit on-property smoking within 25 feet (8 meters) of entries, outdoor air intakes and operable windows. Provide signage to allow smoking in designated areas, prohibit smoking in designated areas or prohibit smoking on the entire property.

OR

OPTION 2

Prohibit smoking in the building except in designated smoking areas.

Prohibit on-property smoking within 25 feet (8 meters) of entries, outdoor air intakes and operable windows. Provide signage to allow smoking in designated areas, prohibit smoking in designated areas or prohibit smoking on the entire property. Provide designated smoking rooms designed to contain, capture and remove ETS from the building. At a minimum, the smoking room must be directly exhausted to the outdoors, away from air intakes and building entry paths, with no recirculation of

ETS-containing air to nonsmoking areas and enclosed with impermeable deck-to-deck partitions and operated at a negative pressure, compared with the surrounding spaces, of at least an average of 5

Pascals (Pa) (0.02 inches of water gauge) and a minimum of 1 Pa (0.004 inches of water gauge) when the doors to the smoking rooms are closed.

EQ c-1.0 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring Not pursued

Install permanent monitoring systems to ensure that ventilation systems maintain design minimum requirements. Configure all monitoring equipment to generate an alarm when airflow values or carbon dioxide (CO2) levels vary by 10% or more from the design values via either a building automation system alarm to the building operator or a visual or audible alert to the building occupants

AND

CASE 1. Mechanically Ventilated Spaces Monitor CO2 concentrations within all densely occupied spaces i.e., those with a design occupant density of 25 people or more per 1,000 square feet (95 square meters). CO2 monitors must be between 3 and 6 feet (between 1 and 2 meters) above the floor. Provide a direct outdoor airflow measurement device capable of measuring the minimum outdoor air intake flow with an accuracy of plus or minus 15% of the design minimum outdoor air rate, based on the value determined in IEQ Prerequisite 1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality

Performance, for mechanical ventilation systems where 20% or more of the design supply airflow serves non-densely occupied spaces.

CASE 2. Naturally Ventilated Spaces Monitor CO2 concentrations within all naturally ventilated spaces. CO2 monitors must be between 3 and 6 feet (between 1 and 2 meters) above the floor. One CO2 sensor may be used to monitor multiple non-densely occupied spaces if the natural ventilation design uses passive stack(s) or other means to induce airflow through those spaces equally and simultaneously without intervention by building occupants.

EQ c-2.0 Increased Ventilation

CASE 1. Mechanically Ventilated Spaces Mechanical LEED online

OPTION 1. ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 or Non-U.S. Equivalent Engineer form completed

Increase breathing zone outdoor air ventilation rates to all occupied spaces by at least 30% above Ready for Review the minimum rates required by ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 (with errata but without addenda1) as determined by IEQ Prerequisite 1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance. Projects outside the Pending

U.S. may use a local equivalent to ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 if the same is used for IEQ

Prerequisite 1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance.

OR

OPTION 2. CEN Standard EN 15251: 2007

Projects outside the U.S. may earn this credit by increasing breathing zone outdoor air ventilation rates to all occupied spaces by at least 30% above the minimum rates required by Annex B of

Comité Européen de Normalisation (CEN) Standard EN 15251: 2007, Indoor environmental input parameters for design and assessment of energy performance of buildings addressing indoor air quality, thermal environment, lighting and acoustics as…