Basic requirements for green buildings compliance to be followed

1. Orientation of buildings should be such that it maximizes natural light and ventilation.
2. Provide at least three in-situ amenities as listed Facilities provided in-situ
 First Aid Medical Facility
 Crèche
 Lockers and showers
 Canteen
 Guest house
 Cyber café (high speed internet access to employees, at least 1 system for every 10
people)
3. Green area percentage to be 25%. (green area falling in the stilts and vertical greens are not
counted towards green area). For LEED platinum rating – a green band of average distance
1.5 m width has to run along the whole boundary wall. Even though it is average distance,
1.2 m should be the minimum.
4. Avoid site disturbance by retaining the natural topography of the site and / or landscape at
least 20% of the site area or meet the local regulation, whichever is higher.
Parking areas, walkways etc., are considered as site disturbances.
Landscaped areas over built structures such as roofs, basement etc. cannot be
considered for the purpose of calculation of landscaped area.
Potted plants will not be considered as landscape
5. Accessible design – Wherever needed, ramps must be provided for wheelchair movement
6. At least 1 accessible parking in 400.
7. Rain Water Harvesting – rainwater harvesting or storage system to capture at least 50% of
the runoff volumes from the roof and non-roof surfaces.
8. Plant shade-giving trees to cover at least 75% of the open parking areas.
9. Plant 3 trees in lieu of every fully grown tree that is cut.
10. Provision of electrical charging points for at least 5% of vehicles i.e. for electric vehicles.
11. No external light should be upward looking.
Low flow fixtures in toilets as per the table

S.No Fixtures Units Baseline

Flow Rates
1 Water Closets Lts per Flush 6/3
2 Urinals Lts per Flush 3.0
3 Showers Lts per Minute 9.5*
4 Faucets Lts per Minute 8.3*
* At a flowing water pressure of 5.5 b

12. At least 50% of irrigation through drip irrigation technique.

13. On-site wastewater treatment system to treat at least 75% of wastewater (non-process)
generated in the factory building, to standards suitable for flushing and landscaping
purposes.
14. Have separate meters for process and non-process loads.
15. Provide meters for any four of the following:
 Energy meter for air-conditioning
 Energy meter for internal lighting
 Energy meter for external lighting
 Btu Meter for chilled water consumption
 Energy meter for municipal water pumping
 Energy meter for grey water pumping
 Energy meter for water pumping for landscaping
16. Install renewable energy systems to meet at least 5% of annual energy consumption of the
factory building (excluding the process load). 15% is the best and gets most number of
points.
17. Provide generator sets to meet the following criteria, as applicable:
 Use bio fuels or non-edible oils or any other non-fossil based fuel for captive power
generation.
 Use diesel generator sets which are certified by Central Pollution Control Board
(CPCB) for emissions and noise compliance
 Use ISI rated generator sets
18. Use materials with recycled content such that the total recycled content constitutes at least
10% of the total cost of the materials used in the project
19. Landscape as much open area as possible. Select turf, plants, shrubs and trees which
consume less water and are resilient to local climatic conditions
20. Ensure at least 50% (by cost) of all wood based products used in the building will be FSC
(Forest Stewardship Council) or the local Forest Department certified wood or rapidly
renewable based products.
21. Prohibit smoking in common areas like corridors, lobby, lifts etc., Design the building to
eliminate or minimise tobacco smoke pollution in the common areas. Occupant guideline
can specify that smokers should ensure that tobacco smoke does not enter common areas.
Signage can be placed at several places in the building campus to educate occupants and
visitors.