114. Exhibit J.1_GSA Sustainable Buildings_Checklist.pdf

EXHIBIT J.1

Option Policy Sustainable Design Criteria (SDC) Language Criteria Type Met ? Notes

Ensure that sustainability goals for the operation of the building are established and are incorporated into the building's Operations and Maintenance (O&M) procedures.

CORE (Std) Y Sustainability goals will be included in O&M procedures when developed.

If a renovation project is planned in the building, ensure that sustainability goals have been developed as part of the project to meet the Guiding Principles and that they are incorporated into applicable project design documents.

CORE (Std) Y

Sustainability goals are included in project design documents and will continue to be developed throughout design.

OPTION 1

Use a collaborative, integrated process team tailored to the size and function of the building to plan, program, operate, and maintain the building. Ensure opportunities to optimize energy, water, materials, indoor environmental quality, recycling and composting, occupant health and wellness, transportation (including public transit, safety, parking, and electric vehicle charging), siting and landscape, the protection of historic properties and other cultural resources, community integration, and building resilience continue to be considered, supporting the building’s function and mission throughout the life of the building

CORE (Std) Y

The team is utilizing a integrated process in development of the project concept deliverable and will continue to do so as appropriate for project scope. This includes identifying opportunities to optimize energy, water, materials, indoor environmental quality, recycling and composting, occupant health and wellness, and building resilience.

OPTION 2

For buildings with renovation projects, use a collaborative, integrated process and team tailored to the size and function of the building to plan, program, design, construct, commission, and transition to operation the building renovation. Identify team members and roles. Ensure all opportunities from Option 1 are considered in the project.

CORE (Std) -- --

For buildings with renovation projects, use an integrated design process consistent with 2018 IgCC Appendix F

Integrated Design:

CORE (Std) --

Several existing, and current evolving, models for collaboration should be considered, including ASHRAE

Handbook - HVAC Applications, Chapter 57; the MTS 1.0 WSIP Guide, Whole Systems Integrated Process Guide for Sustainable Buildings and Communities; and Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide by the AIA California

Council.

CORE (Std) --

Project-specific integrated design and/or integrated project delivery processes should be determined with full participation of the stakeholder team.

CORE (Std) --

Additionally, the team should collectively identify the performance standards and the associated metrics by which project success will be evaluated.

CORE (Std) --

Design charrettes of varying duration may be an effective tool to consider, though ultimately it is the responsibility of the stakeholder team to determine the process that will best fit a specific problem or project.

CORE (Std) --

Follow all relevant requirements of 41 CFR § 102-76.20 of the Federal Management Regulation to make a positive contribution to the surrounding landscape, and comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of

1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq., and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, 54

U.S.C. Subtitle III, Division A.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

Project scope does not include landscaping and is existing project without available decisions related to siting.

(a) Make the site planning and landscape design a direct extension of the building design;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(b) Make a positive contribution to the surrounding landscape;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(c) Consider requirements (other than procedural requirements) of local zoning laws and laws relating to setbacks, height, historic preservation, and aesthetic qualities of a building;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(d) Identify areas for future building expansion in the architectural and site design concept for all buildings where an expansion need is identified to exist;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(e) Create a landscape design that is a pleasant, dynamic experience for occupants and visitors to Federal facilities and, where appropriate, encourage public access to and stimulate pedestrian traffic around the facilities.

Coordinate the landscape design with the architectural characteristics of the building;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(f) Comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq., for each project;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I] and (g) Consider the vulnerability of the facility as well as the security needs of the occupying agencies, consistent with the Interagency Security Committee standards and guidelines

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq The National Environmental Policy Act's basic policy is to assure that all branches of government give proper consideration to the environment prior to undertaking any major federal action that significantly affects the environment.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

1) use measures, including financial and technical assistance, to foster conditions under which our modern society and our historic property can exist in productive harmony and fulfill the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

2) provide leadership in the preservation of the historic property of the United States and of the international community of nations and in the administration of the national preservation program

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

3) administer federally owned, administered, or controlled historic property in a spirit of stewardship for the inspiration and benefit of present and future generations;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(4) contribute to the preservation of nonfederal owned historic property and give maximum encouragement to organizations and individuals undertaking preservation by private means;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

5) encourage the public and private preservation and utilization of all usable elements of the Nation’s historic built environment; and

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(6) assist State and local governments, Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, and the National Trust to expand and accelerate their historic preservation programs and activities

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

In alignment with sustainable siting best practices, assess any relevant opportunities for continued protections and potential enhancements to the site’s sustainability and engage with building occupants. The specific actions of the site enhancements or optimization should reflect the scope and complexity of the proposed project or building and include, as applicable and technically feasible, the following:

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

1) mitigate any potential or existing impacts to neighboring prime farmland;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

2) take action to enhance, mitigate, and preserve existing areas with permeable soils;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

3) minimize potential harm to or within the floodplain;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

4) protect and conserve existing landscapes, wetlands, forest, and wilderness areas;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

5) if impacting site, minimize site disturbance;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

6) implement policies and programs to preserve threatened or endangered species and their habitats, including pollinators’ habitats;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

7) optimize linkages and connections to surrounding destinations and neighborhoods;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

8) continue use of historic properties, especially those located in central business districts;

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

9) enhance appropriate security design parameters

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

Incorporate these environmental considerations through a systematic interdisciplinary approach, and balance these concerns with cost and security. Agencies can reference additional siting resources from GSA’S Sustainable

Facilities Tool (SFTool) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA’s) Smart Growth—Location and Green

Building site, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) pollinators resources, and for projects involving historic properties, the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation & Illustrated Guidelines on

Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

In the case of full or partial building renovation projects, use an integrated design process to apply 2018 IgCC

Section 501.3.1 (5.3.1) Site Selection and Section 501.3.2 (5.3.2) Predesign Site Inventory and Assessment as applicable

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I] 1 Project team is utilizing an integrated design process.

OPTION 3

OPTION 2

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings Checklist

41 CFR § 102-76.20 In providing site planning and design services, Federal agencies must—

2018 IgCC Appendix F:

Integrated Design

1.0 Employ Integrated Design Principles

EB Criteria 1.1 Integrated Design and Management

EB Criteria 1.2 Sustainable Siting

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

OPTION 1

54 U.S.C. Subtitle III, Division

A

It is the policy of the Federal

Government, in cooperation with other nations and in partnership with

States, local governments, Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and private organizations and individuals, to—

(501.3.1.1) The building project shall take place in or on one of the following:

a) an existing building envelope

b) a brownfield

c) a greenfield

d) a greenfield that is within 1/2 mi (800 m) of residential land that is developed, or that has one or more building under construction, with an average density of ten dwelling units per acre (4 units per ha) unless that site is agricultural land or forest land. Proximity is determined by drawing a circle with a 1/2 mi (800 m) radius around the center of the proposed site

e) a greenfield where the proposed building complies with ASTM E2843, unless that site is agricultural land or forest land

f) a greenfield where the proposed building complies with ASTM E2844, unless that site is agricultural land or forest land

g) a greenfield that is agricultural land, and the purpose of the proposed building is related to the agricultural land or forest land

h) a greenfield that is forest land, and the purpose of the proposed building is related to the forestry use of the land

i) a greenfield that is designated park land, and the purpose of the proposed building is related to the use of the

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I] Project includes existing building envelope which will be improved.

(501.3.1.2)There shall be no site disturbance or development of the following:

a) Previously undeveloped land having an elevation lower than 5 ft (1.5 m) above the elevation of the 100-year flood, as defined by USFEMA

b) Land within 150 ft (50 m) of any fish and wildlife habitat conservation area

c) land within 100ft (35 m) of any wetland

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I] -- All land being impacted is previously developed.

2018 IgCC Section 501.3.2

(501.3.2) A predesign inventory and assessment of the natural resources of the building project site shall be submitted with the site design and construction documents. The inventory and assessment shall include all of the following:

a) Location of any prohibited development areas identified in (5.3.1.2) (see above row) that are located on or adjacent to the building project site

b) Identification of invasive plant species on the site

c) Identification of native plant species on the site

d) Identification of site features designated for preservation

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

OPTION 1

Employ or maintain strategies, such as low impact development (LID), that reduce stormwater runoff and discharges of polluted water offsite to protect the natural hydrology and watershed health.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

OPTION 2

For buildings with renovation projects disturbing a surface area of 5,000 or greater square feet, use planning, design, construction, and maintenance strategies to maintain or restore the predevelopment hydrology of the property in terms of temperature, rate, volume, and duration of flow, in accordance with statutory requirements

(42 U.S.C. § 17094).

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

OPTION 3

For buildings with renovation projects disturbing fewer than 5,000 square feet, use site planning, design, construction, and maintenance strategies, such as Low Impact Development (LID), to manage on-site stormwater and to maintain or restore hydrologic conditions after development, to the maximum extent that is technically practicable.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

The project is planning to disturb less then 5,000 sq ft of area and to not impact the existing hydrology on the site.

Assess existing transit opportunities and prioritize transportation strategies that promote alternative transportation. These strategies may include commuting programs, cycling, alternative fuel vehicles, electric vehicles, walkability factors, and transit incentives applicable to the building. Include the building in any master planning related to transportation, and building occupants should be able to participate in all transport.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

Site is rural without significant opportunities for alternative transportation strategies.

OPTION 1

Assess and develop plans to optimize or facilitate building occupants’ access (within walking distance), to existing or planned bus, streetcar, shuttle, and rapid transit stops; light or heavy rail stations; commuter rail stations; or ferry terminals. Ensure a program is in place that reviews and alerts building occupants of new services and opportunities.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

Consistent with 42 U.S.C. § 6364, establish an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) policy and install one or more electric vehicle charging stations if parking is provided.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

42 U.S.C. § 6364

The Administrator of General Services may install, construct, operate, and maintain on a reimbursable basis a battery recharging station (or allow, on a reimbursable basis, the use of a 120-volt electrical receptacle for battery recharging) in a parking area that is in the custody, control, or administrative jurisdiction of the General

Services Administration for the use of only privately owned vehicles of employees of the General Services

Administration, tenant Federal agencies, and others who are authorized to park in such area to the extent such use by only privately owned vehicles does not interfere with or impede access to the equipment by Federal fleet vehicles.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

OPTION 3

Verify that building occupants are able to access preferred parking for alternative fuel vehicles (may include parking for agency fleet alternative fuel vehicles).

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

OPTION 4

Provide an alternative transportation program consisting of a combination of transit services to support walkability and connection to transportation networks, including pedestrian access to sidewalks, pathways, and bicycle trails, to reduce transportation congestion and parking. The program may include alternative transit education, preferred parking for rideshare vehicles, transit discounts, telecommuting, and bicycle racks.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

Conform to 2018 IGCC Section 1001.3.2.4 (10.3.2.4) Transportation Management Plan and Section 501.3.7.3

(5.3.7.3) Site Vehicle Provisions

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(1001.3.2.4) A transportation management plan shall be developed compliant with the following requirements.

Owner shall retain a copy of the transportation management plan

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(10.3.2.4.1) The plan shall include the following:

a) Preferred parking for carpools and vanpools with parking facilities

b) A plan for bicycle transportation

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(10.3.2.4.2) For owner-occupied buildings, or for the employees in the owner-occupied portions of a building, the building owner shall offer at least one of the following primary benefit to the owner's employees:

a) Incentivize employees to commute using mass transit, vanpool, carpool, or nonmotorized forms of transportation.

b) Initiate a telework or flexible work schedule program that reduces by at least 5% the number of commuting trips by the owner's employees

c) Initiate a ridesharing or carpool matching program, either in-house or through an outside organization

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(10.3.2.4.2) In addition, the owner shall provide all of the following to the owner's employees:

a) Access to an emergency ride home for employees, either provided in-house or by an outside organization

b) A central point of contact in charge of commuter benefits

c) Maintenance of commuter benefits to employees

d) Active promotion of commuter benefits to employees

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(10.3.2.4.3) The building owner

a) shall provide a copy of the plan to tenants within the building; and

b) shall not include parking fees in lease rates, or shall identify the value of parking in the lease

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(5.3.7.3) Where on-site vehicle parking is provided for a building that has a building occupant load greater than

100, at least on of the following shall be provided:

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

a) Provisions for preferred parking spaces. Not less than 5% of the parking spaces provided shall be designated as preferred parking for vehicles that meet both the minimum greenhouse gas and air pollution scores as required for USEPA SmartWay designation. Where calculation of the parking spaces yields a fraction, such fraction shall be rounded up to the next whole number. Preferred parking spaces shall be located on the shortest route of travel from the parking facility to a building entrance but shall not take precedence over parking spaces that are required to be accessible for individuals with disabilities. Where buildings have multiple entrances with adjacent parking, parking spaces shall be dispersed and located near the entrances. Such parking spaces shall be provided with signage approved by the AHJ that specifies the permitted use.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

b) Provisions for electric-vehicle charging infrastructure. The building project shall comply with one of the following:

1. Two or more electric-vehicle charging stations shall be available to the building occupants and shall be located not more than 1/4 mi (400 m) from the building project

2. Electrical raceways shall be installed and extend from one or more of the building's electrical power distribution panels to not less than the number of parking spaces specified in table 501.3.7.3 to facilitate the future installation of vehicle charging stations Electrical power distribution panels serving such raceways shall be sized to supply the future charging stations based on a design load of not less than 40 amp per required parking space at a supply voltage of not less than 208/240 VAC

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

Employ commissioning based on the designation of the building per Section 432 of the Energy Independence and

Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(2)(B))) and tailored to the size and complexity of the building.

CORE (S) Y Project will include envelope and HVAC commissioning.

42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(2)(B)

The Secretary shall develop criteria, after consultation with affected agencies, efficiency advocates, and energy and utility service providers, that cover, at a minimum, Federal facilities, including central utility plants and distribution systems and other energy intensive operations, that constitute at least 75 percent of facility energy or water use at each agency.

CORE (S) --

OPTION 2

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

EB Criteria 1.4 Infrastructure Utilization and Optimization

EB Criteria 1.3 Stormwater Management

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

2018 IgCC Section 501.3.1

OPTION 2

OPTION 5

EB Criteria 1.5 Commissioning

Section 1001.3.2.4 (10.3.2.4)

Transportation Management

Plan

Section 501.3.7.3 (5.3.7.3) Site

Vehicle Provisions

For a building identified as a “covered facility” (42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(2)(B)): Ensure compliance with 42 U.S.C. §

8253(f)(3)(B) to identify and assess (re/retro-) commissioning measures for the facility in accordance with FEMP guidance, Facility Energy Management Guidelines and Criteria for Energy and Water Evaluations in Covered

Facilities and Commissioning for Federal Facilities guidance.

CORE (S) Y

Project will include envelope and HVAC commissioning for new and retrofitted system. Retro commissioning of existing to remain systems will be utilized in accordance with FEMP guidance, Facility Energy Management Guidelines and

Criteria for Energy and Water Evaluations in Covered Facilities and Commissioning for Federal Facilities guidance.

The “Exclusion of Small Facilities” pertaining to commissioning as outlined in FEMP’s Facility Energy Management

Guidelines and Criteria for Energy and Water Evaluations in Covered Facilities cannot be used to exempt the building from this criteria.

42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(3)(B)

An evaluation and recommissioning or retro commissioning shall not be required under subparagraph (A) with respect to a facility that, as of the date on which the evaluation and recommissioning or retro commissioning would occur-

(i) has had a comprehensive energy and water evaluation during the preceding 8-year period;

(ii)(I) has been commissioned, recommissioned, or retro commissioned during the preceding 10-year period; or

(II) is under ongoing commissioning, recommissioning, or retrocomissioning;

(iii) has not had a major change in function or use since the previous evaluation and recommissioning or retro commissioning;

(iv) has been benchmarked with public disclosure under paragraph (8) during the preceding calendar year; and

(v)(I) based on the benchmarking described in clause (iv), has achieved at a facility level the most recent cumulative energy savings target under subsection (a) compared to the earlier of-

(aa) the date of the most recent evaluation; or

(bb) the date-

(AA) of the most recent commissioning, recommissioning, or retro commissioning; or

(BB) on which ongoing commissioning began; or

(II) has a long-term contract in place guaranteeing energy savings at least as great as the energy savings target under subclause (I).

CORE (S) --

For a building not identified as a “covered facility” (42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(2)(B)): Ensure the building has previously been commissioned, recommissioned, or retro commissioned and has not had a major change in mission or function, occupancy, energy consumption, water consumption, or major facility upgrades, or renovations since previous commissioning.

CORE (S) --

If the building has not previously been commissioned or major changes have occurred, identify and assess

(re/retro-) commissioning measures for the facility, in accordance with FEMP’s Commissioning for Federal

Facilities guidance

OPTION 3

For either a “covered” or “non-covered” facility (42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(2)(B)): Implement ongoing commissioning in accordance with FEMP's Commissioning for Federal Facilities guidance, which identifies on-going commissioning as an appropriate pathway for large and complex facilities with high energy use and/or frequent tenant complaints. For covered facilities, ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements, per 42 U.S.C. §

8253(f)(3)(B), when using on-going commissioning

CORE (S) --

Employ strategies to improve energy performance and reduce energy usage, and, for all procurements involving energy-consuming products and services, incorporate energy-efficiency criteria consistent with ENERGY STAR and

FEMP-designated energy-efficient products, in accordance with 42 U.S.C § 8259b (10 CFR §§ 436.40-436.43).

CORE (S) Y

Throughout concept phase strategies to improved energy efficiency of the facility will be evaluated.

10 CFR §§ 436.40-436.43

To meet the requirements of an agency for an energy consuming product in a product category covered by the

Energy Star program or the Federal Energy Management Program for designated products, the head of the agency shall, except as provided in paragraph (2), procure-

(A) an Energy Star product; or

(B) a FEMP designated product.

CORE (S) Y Energy Star eligible equipment will be used in project where in scope.

OPTION 1

Ensure that the building energy use is 20 percent below a FY 2015 energy use baseline. Engineering or energy estimates based on the size, function, and complexity of the building may be used in cases where the building is part of a facility that shares a meter per DOE’s Federal Building Metering Guidance. If baseline year data is not available or reliable, data from the earliest post-baseline year that is available and reliable can be used

CORE (S) --

OPTION 2

Ensure that the building energy use is 30 percent below a FY 2003 energy use baseline. Engineering or energy estimates based on the size, function, and complexity of the building may be used in cases where the building is part of a facility that shares a meter per DOE’s Federal Building Metering Guidance. If baseline year data is not available or reliable, data from the earliest post-baseline year that is available and reliable can be used.

CORE (S) --

OPTION 3

Ensure the building has an ENERGY STAR score of 75 or higher.

CORE (S) --

OPTION 4 For building types not eligible to receive an ENERGY STAR score and where adequate benchmarking data exists, demonstrate that the building is in the top quartile of energy performance for its building type.

CORE (S) --

OPTION 5

For buildings with renovation projects, conform to Federal design energy performance specifications established under 10 CFR parts 433, subpart A, and 10 CFR parts 435, subpart A by designing the building to exceed

ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1 by at least 30 percent, where life cycle cost-effective.

CORE (S) Y

Energy modeling in concept and later phases will identify path to energy efficiency goals. Achievement of these goals are dependent upon project scope.

Verify the use of existing meters or, if no meter exists, install building-level meters or advanced meters to the maximum extent practicable for electricity, and standard metering devices for natural gas and steam, in accordance with DOE’s Federal Building Metering Guidance, per 42 U.S.C § 8253(e)(1).

In a case where shared infrastructure for a facility is served by one meter, the energy use of the building may be calculated and evaluated using engineering energy estimates based on the size, function, and complexity of the building.

CORE (S) Y

Energy Metering will be achieved through a combination of meters and energy modeling/

Evaluate applicable renewable electric energy strategies related to the project or building that could support, as needed, agency progress toward meeting renewable energy goals where cost-effective, per 42 U.S.C. § 15852(a)

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I] -- Not in scope.

42 U.S.C. § 15852(a)

The President, acting through the Secretary, shall seek to ensure that, to the extent economically feasible and technically practicable, of the total amount of electric energy the Federal Government consumes during any fiscal year, the following amounts shall be renewable energy:

(1) Not less than 3 percent in fiscal years 2007 through 2009.

(2) Not less than 5 percent in fiscal years 2010 through 2012.

(3) Not less than 7.5 percent in fiscal year 2013 and each fiscal year thereafter.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

Implement, as appropriate, life cycle cost-effective on-site renewable electric or thermal energy projects.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

Alternatively, utilize alternative energy systems such as waste heat, combined heat and power (CHP), or fuel cell energy systems, where life cycle cost-effective.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

As provided for in section III.A.2 of the E.O. 13834 Implementing Instructions, if on-site renewable energy or alternative energy systems are not technically feasible or life cycle cost-effective, the agency should establish an internal energy accounting or tracking system to apportion power purchases from off-site renewable sources or renewable energy certificates (RECs) to the building, as aligned with agency plans.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

For buildings with renovation projects, conform to 2018 IgCC Section 701.4.1.1 (7.4.1.1) Onsite Renewable

Energy Systems, with the exception that there is no minimum energy production (kBtu/ft2 ) requirement.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(7.4.1.1) Building projects shall comply with either the Standard Renewables Approach in Section (7.4.1.1.1) or the Alternate Renewables Approach in Section (7.4.1.1.2)

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

(7.4.1.1.1) Building projects shall contain on-site renewable energy systems that provide the annual energy production equivalent of not less than 6.0 kBtu/ft^2 (20 kWh/m^2) multiplied by the horizontal projection of the gross roof area in feed squared (meters squared) for single-story buildings, and not less than 10.0 kBtu/ft^2 (32 kWh/m^2) multiplied by the horizontal projection of the gross roof area in feet squared (meters squared) for all other buildings. The annual energy production shall be the combined sum of all on-site renewable energy systems.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

EB Criteria 2.1 Energy Efficiency

2.0 Optimize Energy Performance

OPTION 2

OPTION 1

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

EB Criteria 2.2 Energy Metering

EB Criteria 2.3 Renewable Energy

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

OPTION 1

2018 IgCC Section 701.4.1.1

OPTION 2

(7.4.1.1.2) Building projects complying with this approach shall comply with the applicable equipment efficiency requirements in Normative Appendix B, the water -heating efficiency requirements in Section 701.4.4.1, equipment efficiency requirements in Section 701.4.7.1 and the applicable ENERGY STAR requirements in

Section 701.4.7.3.2, and shall contain on-site renewable energy systems that provide the annual energy production equivalent of not less than 4.0 kBtu/ft^2 (22 kWh/m^2) multiplied by the horizontal projection of the gross roof area in feet squared (meters squared) for all other buildings. The annual energy production shall be the combined sum of all on-site renewable energy systems. For equipment listed in Section 701.4.7.3.2 that are also contained in Normative Appendix B, the installed equipment shall comply by meeting or exceeding both requirements.

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

For 7.4.1.1.1 and 7.4.1.1.2, Documentation shall be provided to the AHJ that indicates that the renewable energy certificates (RECs) associated with on-site renewable energy system will be retained and retired by the owner.

Where the building owner does not have ownership of the RECs associated with the on-site renewable energy system, the owner shall obtain and retire an equal or greater quantity of RECs

NON-CORE

(S)[C/I]

Benchmark building performance at least annually and regularly monitor building energy performance against historical performance data and peer buildings, where feasible.

NON-CORE

(S) -- Annual benchmarking is not a task for the design team.

OPTION 1

For a building identified as a “covered facility” (42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(2)(B)): Benchmark building performance at least annually, preferably using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, and regularly monitor building energy performance against historical performance data and peer buildings in accordance with DOE’s Federal Building

Energy Use Benchmarking Guidance per 42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(8).

NON-CORE

(S)

OPTION 2

For a building not identified as a “covered facility” (42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(2)(B)): Benchmark using a system consistent with agency policy, including alternative benchmarking systems and/or strategies not subject to public disclosure, if applicable. Agencies can refer to DOE’s Federal Building Energy Use Benchmarking Guidance for additional resources.

NON-CORE

(S)

OPTION 3

For buildings with renovation projects, conform to 2018 IgCC Section 1001.3.2.1.3.2 (10.3.2.1.3.2) Track and

Assess Energy Consumption.

NON-CORE

(S)

2018 IgCC Section

1001.3.2.1.3.2 (10.3.2.1.3.2)

Track and Assess Energy

Consumption.

(10.3.2.1.3.2) The plan for operation shall specify the procedures for tracking and assessing the building project energy performance and the frequency for benchmark comparisons. The initial assessment shall be complete after 12 months but no later than 18 months after a certificate of occupancy has been issued. Ongoing assessments shall be completed at least every three years. The plan shall include the following:

a) Energy use reports. Develop a plan for collecting building project energy data for energy sources and system energy loads measured in Section 701.3.3. The reports shall include the following, as a minimum

1. Hourly load profile for each day

2. Monthly average daily load profile

3. Monthly and annual energy use

4. Monthly and annual peak demand

b) Track energy performance. Develop a plan to enter building operating characteristics and energy consumption data into ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for those building types addressed by this program to track building performance. For building parameter inputs into Portfolio Manager (e.g. number of occupants, hours of operation, number of PCs, etc.), use actual average values

c) Assess energy performance. Develop a plan to assess building project energy performance

NON-CORE

(S)

Employ strategies that minimize water use and verify purchasing policies or procedures are in place that require water efficient fixtures.

Agencies should refer to EPA's WaterSense, GSA’s SFTool - Water, and DOE-FEMP’s Water Efficiency in Federal

Buildings and Campuses resources for additional details on available water conservation technologies and best management practices.

CORE (S) Y

In buildings where plumbing fixtures are in scope water efficient fixtures will be utilized.

OPTION 1

Ensure that water use is 20 percent below a FY 2007 water use baseline (from meter readings or engineering estimates). If baseline year data is not available or reliable, data from the earliest post-baseline year that is available and reliable can be used.

CORE (S) --

OPTION 2

Conduct analysis showing at least a 20 percent reduction when comparing installed fixture performance to a base case that represents the code-minimum, using the FEMP Water Evaluation Data Tool or water fixture performance calculator.

CORE (S) Y

For buildings where plumbing fixtures are in scope fixtures resulting in a 20% reduction will be specified.

To maximize water savings in HVAC systems, single-pass (also called "once-through") cooling equipment using potable water should be eliminated or retrofitted to recirculate or recapture discharge water in other applications (such as irrigation). Cooling towers should maximize cycles of concentration in accordance with 2018

IgCC Section 601.3.2.3 (6.3.2.3) HVAC Systems and Equipment

CORE (S)

2018 IgCC Section 601.3.2.3

(6.3.2.3) HVAC Systems and

Equipment

(6.3.2.3) HVAC Systems and Equipment

a) Once-through cooling with potable water is prohibited

b) the water being discharged from cooling towers for air-conditioning systems such as chilled water systems shall be limited in accordance with method (1) or (2):

1. For makeup waters having less than 200 pm (200mg/L) of total hardness expressed as calcium carbonate, by achieving a minimum of 5 cycles of concentration

2. For makeup waters with more than 200 ppm (200mg/L) of total hardness expressed as calcium carbonate, by achieving a minimum of 3.5 cycles of concentration

c) Cooling towers and evaporative coolers shall be equipped with makeup and blowdown meters, conductivity controllers, and overflow alarms in accordance with the thresholds listed in Table 601.3.4.1B. Cooling towers shall be equipped with drift eliminators that achieve drift reduction to a maximum of 0.002% of the recirculated water volume for counterflow towers and 0.005% of the recirculated water flow for cross-flow towers

d) Building projects located in regions where the ambient mean coincident wet-bulb temperature at 1% design cooling conditions is greater than or equal to 72 degrees F (22 degrees C) shall have a system for collecting condensate from air-conditioning units with a capacity greater than 65,000 Btu/h (19kW), and the condensate shall be recovered for reuse.

OPTION 4 Develop and implement a strategic water management plan in accordance with the applicable FEMP Best

Management Practices (BMPs) for Water Efficiency

CORE (S)

OPTION 1

Install building level water meters (standard or advanced) and monitor to ensure optimized management of water use during occupancy, including detection of leaks, to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with

DOE’s Federal Building Metering Guidance. In a case where shared infrastructure for a facility is served by one meter, the water use of each building may be calculated and evaluated using engineering water estimates based on the size, function, and complexity of the building. Agencies should refer to DOE-FEMP resources for additional details.

NON-CORE

(Std) 1 Water meters will be included in project scope for buildings with plumbing work.

For buildings with renovation projects, conform to 2018 IgCC Section 601.3.4.1 (6.3.4.1) Consumption

Management

NON-CORE

(Std)

2018 IgCC Section 601.3.4.1

(6.3.4.1) Consumption

Management

(6.3.4.1) Measurement devices with remote communication capability shall be provided to collect water consumption data for the domestic water supply to the building. Both potable and reclaimed water entering the building project shall be monitored or submetered. In addition, for individual leased, rented, or other tenant or subtenant space within any building totaling in excess of 50,000 ft^2 (5000 m^2), separate submeters shall be provided. For subsystems with multiple similar units, such as mult-cell cooling towers, only one measurement device is required for the subsystem. Any project or building, or tenant or subtenant space within a project or building such as a commercial car wash or aquarium, shall be submetered where consumption is projected to exceed 1000 ga/day (3800 L/day) Measurement devices with remote capability shall be provided to collect water use data for each water supply source (e.g. potable water, reclaimed water, rainwater) to the building project that exceeds the thresholds listed in Table 601.3.4.1A. Utility company service entrance/interval meters are allowed to be used. Provide submetering with remote communication measurement to collect water use data for each of the building subsystems if such subsystems are sized above the threshold levels listed in Table 601.3.4.1B

NON-CORE

(Std)

Evaluate and implement, as applicable, water efficient landscaping best practices that incorporate native, non-invasive, drought tolerant, and low maintenance plant species. Utilize and follow, as appropriate, landscaping best practices provided by GSA’s SFTool - Water resources, DOE-FEMP’s Water Efficiency in Federal Buildings and Campuses resources, EPA’s WaterSense - Outdoors resources, or an agency-approved tool.

NON-CORE

(Std) [C/I] -- Landscaping is not in scope. No irrigation is installed or planned.

Employ water efficient irrigation strategies to reduce outdoor potable water consumption

NON-CORE

(Std) [C/I]

Where installed, demonstrate that the permanent irrigation system uses 50 percent or less of the amount of potable water used in conventional practices, assuming typical annual baseline water use.

NON-CORE

(Std) [C/I]

EB Criteria 2.4 Benchmarking

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

3.0 Protect and Conserve Water

2018 IgCC Section 701.4.1.1

OPTION 2

EB Criteria 3.1 Indoor Water Use

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

EB Criteria 3.2 Water Metering

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

OPTION 3

EB Criteria 3.3 Outdoor Water Use

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

OPTION 1

Refer to DOE-FEMP’s Water Efficiency in Federal Buildings and Campuses resources on establishing a baseline.

(Std) [C/I]

Install water meters for irrigation systems serving more than 25,000 square feet of landscaping.

NON-CORE

(Std) [C/I]

OPTION 2

If installing or using landscaping, utilize xeriscaping techniques or do not irrigate beyond the establishment or re-establishment of plantings.

NON-CORE

(Std) [C/I]

Conform to 2018 IgCC Section 601.3.1.1 (6.3.1.1) Landscape Design.

NON-CORE

(Std) [C/I]

Section 601.3.1.1 (6.3.1.1)

Landscape Design

(6..3.1.1) A minimum of 60% of the area of the improved landscape shall be in biodiverse planting of native plants and rainfall-Etc compatible plants

NON-CORE

(Std) [C/I]

If irrigation is used, conform to Section 601.3.1.2 (6.3.1.2) Irrigation, and Section 601.3.4.1 (6.3.4.1)

Consumption Management (for irrigated landscaped areas greater than 25,000 square feet).

NON-CORE

(Std) [C/I]

(6.3.1.2) For golf courses and driving ranges, only municipally reclaimed water or alternate on-site sources of water shall be used to irrigate the landscape. For other landscaped areas, not greater than one-third of improved landscape area is allowed to be irrigated with potable water. The area of dedicated athletic fields shall be excluded from the calculation of the improved landscape for schools, residential common areas, and public recreational facilities. All other irrigation shall be provided from alternate on-site sources of water or municipally reclaimed water.

NON-CORE

(Std) [C/I]

(6.3.1.2.1) The design of the irrigation system shall be performed by an accredited or certified irrigation professional and shall be in accordance with the following:

a) Irrigation systems:

1. Shall be based on hydrozones. Turfgrass areas shall be on their own irrigation stations.

2. Shall have backflow prevention in accordance with the plumbing code (e.g. International Plumbing Code).

3. Shall have a master valve on municipally supplied water sources that allows pressurization of the irrigation mainline only when irrigation is scheduled.

4. Shall have a flow sensor and monitoring equipment that will shut off the control valve if the flow exceeds normal flow from and irrigation station.

5. Shall prevent piping from draining between irrigation events.

b) Irrigation emissions devices shall comply with ASABE/ICC 802, Landscape Irrigation Sprinkler and Emitter

Standard.

c) Irrigation sprinklers:

1. Shall not spray water directly on buildings or hardscape area

2. Shall have matched precipitation rate nozzles within an irrigation station.

3. Shall be prohibited on landscape areas having any dimension less than 4 ft (1220 mm).

4. Shall have an application rate less than or equal to 0.75 in. (19mm) per hour on slopes greater than 1 unit vertical in 4 units horizontal

5. Shall be limited to use with turfgrass or ground cover areas with vegetation maintained at 8 in (203 mm) or less in height.

6. Where of the pop-up configuration, shall have a pop-up height of not less than 4 in (100 mm)

d) Microirrigatoin zones:

1. Shall be equipped with pressure regulators, filters, and flush assemblies.

2. Shall have indicators that allow confirmation of operation by visual inspection.

(6.3.4.1) Measurement devices with remote communication capability shall be provided to collect water consumption data for the domestic water supply to the building. Both potable and reclaimed water entering the building project shall be monitored or submetered. In addition, for individual leased, rented, or other tenant or subtenant space within any building totaling in excess of 50,000 ft^2 (5000 m^2), separate submeters shall be provided. For subsystems with multiple similar units, such as multi-cell cooling towers, only one measurement device is required for the subsystem. Any project or building, or tenant or subtenant space within a project or building, such as a commercial car wash or aquarium, shall be submetered where consumption in projected to exceed 1000 gal/day (3800 L/day).

Measurement devices with remote capability shall be provided to collect water use data for each water supply source (e.g. potable water, reclaimed water, rainwater) to the building project that exceeds the thresholds listed in Table 601.3.4.1A. Utility company service entrance/interval meters are allowed to be used.

Provide submetering with remote communication measurement to collect water use data for each of the building subsystems if such subsystems are sized above the threshold levels listed in Table 601.3.4.1B

OPTION 1

Implement, where technically feasible and permitted by local laws and regulations, methods to utilize alternative sources of water for indoor or outdoor use, such as harvested rainwater, treated wastewater, air handler condensate capture, grey water, and reclaimed water.

NON-CORE

(Std) [C/I] -- No alternative water use is in scope.

Implement methods to utilize alternative sources of water that conform to the 2018 IgCC Definition of Water, Alternative on-site sources.

NON-CORE

(Std) [C/I]

2018 IgCC Definition of Water, Alternative on-site sources.

Alternate on-site sources of water include, but are not limited to:

a) rainwater or stormwater harvesting

b) air conditioner condensate,

c) grey water from interior applications and treated as required,

d) swimming-pool filter backwash water,

e) cooling-tower blowdown water,

f) foundation drain water,

g) industrial process water, and

h) on-site wastewater treatment plant effluent

NON-CORE

(Std) [C/I]

In accordance with 41 CFR §§ 102-74.195 and 102-74.185 of the Federal Management Regulation, comply with all ventilation and thermal comfort requirements. Agencies should refer to the GSA’s SFTool - Enhancing Health with Indoor Air resources on enhancing indoor air quality.

CORE (S) Y

Project team shall refer to GSA’s SFTool - Enhancing Health with Indoor Air resources as project continues.

41 CFR §§ 102-74.195

During working hours in periods of heating and cooling, Federal agencies must provide ventilation in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 62, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, where physically practical. Where not physically practical, Federal agencies must provide the maximum allowable amount of ventilation during periods of heating and cooling and pursue opportunities to increase ventilation up to current standards. ASHRAE

Standard 62 is available from ASHRAE Publications Sales, 1791 Tullie Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30329–2305.

CORE (S) Y For buildings where scope includes HVAC work ASHRAE 62 standards shall be met.

41 CFR §§ 102-74.185

Within the limitations of the building systems, Federal agencies must—

(a) Operate heating and cooling systems in the most overall energy efficient and economical manner;

(b) Maintain temperatures to maximize customer satisfaction by conforming to local commercial equivalent temperature levels and operating practices;

(c) Set heating temperatures no higher than 55 degrees Fahrenheit during non-working hours;

(d) Not provide air-conditioning during non-working hours, except as necessary to return space temperatures to a suitable level for the beginning of working hours;

(e) Not permit reheating, humidification and simultaneous heating and cooling; and

(f) Operate building systems as necessary during extreme weather conditions to protect the physical condition of the building.

CORE (S) Y Operational item.

OPTION 2

For buildings with renovation projects, conform to 2018 IgCC Sections 801.3.1 (8.3.1) Indoor Air Quality and

801.3.2 (8.3.2) Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy

CORE (S) --

Section 801.3.1 (8.3.1) Indoor

Air Quality

(8.3.1) Buildings shall comply with the design requirements of ANSI/ASHRE Standard 62.1, Sections 4 through 6, including applicable normative appendices, with the modifications and additions indicated herein. Health care facilities shall comply with the design requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170, including applicable normative appendices, with the modifications and additions indicated herein. Residential dwelling units shall comply with the design requirements of ANSI/ASHRE Standard 62.2, Sections 4 through 8, with the modifications and additions indicated herein. Requirements provided in Sections 801.3.1.1 (8.3.1.1) through 801.3.1.7 (8.2.1.7) supersede such requirements in ASHRAE Standard 62.1, ASHRAE Standard 62.2, and ASHRAE/ASHE Standard

170.

CORE (S) --

(8.3.1.1) Minimum Ventilation

Rates

In health care facilities the ventilation requirements of ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170 shall apply. In residential dwelling units, the dwelling unit ventilation rates and local exhaust airflow rates as required by ASHRAE Standard

62.2 shall apply. ASHRAE Standard 62.1, Section 4.1.2, shall not apply. In all other cases, ASHRAE Standard 62.1, Sections 6.1.1 and 6.2, shall be used to determine minimum zone and intake outdoor airflow rates. ASHRAE

Standard 62.1, Sections 6.1.2 and 6.1.3, shall not apply. (Note: ASHRAE Standard 62.1, Sections 6.1.1 and 6.2, define the Ventilation Rate Procedure for determining ventilation rates.)

CORE (S) --

(8.3.1.2.1) System Design for

Outdoor Air Intake

Measurement

Each mechanical ventilation system shall be configured to allow of the measurement of the outdoor air intake for use in testing and balancing, recommissioning, and outdoor air monitoring as required in Section 801.3.1.2.2

CORE (S) --

EB Criteria 3.4 Alternative Water

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

OPTION 2

4.0 Enhance the Indoor Environment

EB Criteria 4.1 Ventilation and Thermal Comfort

CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

OPTION 1

Section 601.3.4.1 (6.3.4.1)

Consumption Management

OPTION 3

OPTION 1

Section 601.3.1.2 (6.3.1.2)

Irrigation

(8.3.1.2.2) Monitoring

Requirements

Each mechanical ventilation system shall have a permanently installed device to measure the minimum outdoor airflow that meets the following requirements:

a) The device shall employ methods described in ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 111.

b) The device shall have an accuracy of +- 10% of the minimum outdoor airflow. Where the minimum outdoor airflow varies, as in demand control ventilation (DCV) systems, the device shall maintain this accuracy over the entire range of occupancy and system operation.

c) The device shall be capable of notifying the building operator, either by activating a local indicator or sending a signal to a building monitoring system, whenever an outdoor air fault condition exists. The notification shall require manual reset.

CORE (S) --

a) Particulate Matter. The following requirements shall apply in all buildings.

1. Wetted Surfaces. Particulate matter filters or air cleaners having a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) of not less than 8 when rated in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2 shall be provided upstream of all cooling coils or other devices with wetted surfaces through which air is supplied to an occupiable space.