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all regularly occupied areas. The glazing factor is calculated as follows:
EQc8.1 - Daylight 75% of Spaces
Provide for the building occupants a Glazing Factor = Window Area / Floor Area x Window Geometry Factor x Actual Tvis / Minimum Tvis x Window Height Factor OR
connection between indoor spaces and
the outdoors through the introduction of
daylight and views into the regularly OPTION 2 - DAYLIGHT SIMULATION MODEL
occupied areas of the building. Demonstrate, through computer simulation, that a minimum daylight
illumination level of 25 footcandles has been achieved in a minimum of
75% (95%) of all regularly occupied areas. Modeling must demonstrate
25 horizontal footcandles under clear sky conditions, at noon, on the
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OPTION 3 - DAYLIGHT MEASUREMENT m m
In all cases, only the square footage associated with the Demonstrate, through records of indoor light measurements, that a m
portions of rooms or spaces meeting the minimum illumination minimum daylight illumination level of 25 footcandles has been
requirements can be applied towards the 75% of total area calculation achieved in at least 75% (95%) of all regularly occupied areas.
required to qualify for this credit. m
measurements must be taken on a 10 foot grid for all occupied spaces
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and must be recorded on building floor plans.
In all cases, provide daylight redirection and/or glare control devices to
avoid high-contrast situations that could impede visual tasks.
Exceptions for areas where tasks would be hindered by the Occupied space area (sq.ft.) m
use of daylight will be considered on m
Area of each type of glazing m m m m m
their merits. m
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Complete the template calculation spreadsheet to
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Visible light transmittance
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EQc8.1 Option 2: Computer Simulation Method
Complete the template calculation spreadsheet to IDc1-1.4 - Innovation in Design
Daylight 75% of Spaces Total regularly occupied space area (sq.ft.) that

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demonstrate that the project complies with the
This credit is minimum illumination levels. The following data is achieves a simulated minimum of 25 footcandles To provide design teams and projects the
submitted as part of the Three m m
required for input in the template: opportunity to be awarded points for
Design Submittal with Options Provide copies of the applicable project drawings m
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areas that have been excluded from compliance. The achieves a measured minimum of 25 footcandles
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EQc6.2 - Controlability of Systems: Thermal Comfort inclusion of views would hinder the normal tasks/ showing the illumination measurement results. compliance, the proposed submittals to demostrate m m
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compliance, and the design approach (strategies) m

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Provide individual comfort for 50% (minimum) of the building occupants to occupancy areas that have been excluded from 2.) Provide a narrative
enable adjustments to suit individual task needs and preferences. Operable compliance. The narrative should include a detailed statement of the Credit Intent.
description of the space function and an explanation as
windows can be used in lieu of comfort controls for occupants of areas that to why the inclusion of views would hinder the normal
3.) Provide a narrative statement
are 20 feet inside of and 10 feet to either side of the operable part of the tasks/function of each excluded area.
EQc8.2
IDc1-1.4
describing the Credit Requirements
Innovation in Design
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EQc8.2 - Views for 90% of Spaces
the occupant's local environment.
Achieve direct line of sight to the outdoor
LEED AP certificate.
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regarding the type and location of individual the actual square footage with direct line of sight to perimeter IDc2 - LEED Accredited Professional
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project team shall be a LEED Accredited Se e on SS 4 4

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7.) Provide a listing of the installed filters criteria. Include specific information regarding
daylight and views into the regularly the application and certification process.
and their associated MERV rating. compliance with ASHRAE Standard 55-2004. submitted as part of the
occupied areas of the building.
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EQc4.4 - LEM: Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products
Composite wood and agrifiber products used on the interior of the building
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filters have a MERV rating of 13 or better. temperature and humidity design criteria.
(defined as inside of the weatherproofing system) shall contain no added urea- R H
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highlight the location of chemical usage areas, room EQc7.1 - Thermal Comfort: Design m m m m
applied composite wood and agrifiber assemblies shall contain no added urea- Design HVAC systems and the building envelope to meet the
seperations, and the associated exhaust systems. EQc5 - Indoor m m m
formaldehyde resins.
4.) Confirm that chemical use areas have been designed
Chemical and pollutant Control
This credit is requirements of ASHRAE Standard 55-2004, Thermal Comfort
Conditions for Human Occupancy. Demonstrate design
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Composite wood and agrifiber products are defined as: particleboard, medium as seperate rooms with dedicated exhaust systems and
compliance in accordance with the Section 6.1.1 Documentation.
appropriate negative pressurization. Design Submittal with
density firberboard (MDF), plywood, wheatboard, strawboard, panel substrates
the following. SS 5 2
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anonymous responses about thermal comfort in the building including an
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a description of the installed lighting controls. EQc6.1 - Controlability
in Design Con o

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Roll-out mats are only acceptable when maintained on a weekly basis
of Systems: Lighting
This credit is
EQc8.2
1 - 14 -pts. max
4 pts. 2ps

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by a contracted service organization. Qualifying entryways are those
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that serve as regular entry points for building users. EQc5 - Indoor Chemical and pollutant Control 1.) For individual workstation controls, provide a listing
submitted as part of the EQc7.2 - Thermal Views for 90%
Submittals

Minimize exposure of building occupants of the total number of individual workstations and
Design Submittal with
Comfort: Verification
of Spaces

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lighting controls.
Provide for the
to potentially hazardous particulates and EQc8.1 g
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chemical pollutants. assessment of 1 pt. + 1 xtra
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1.) Provide a listing of each indoor paint and coating
used on the project. Include the manufacturer's name, EQc4.2 occupant spaces (i.e., classrooms or conference C of S: Thermal H E Roo Requ em
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product name, specific VOC data (in g/L) for each LEM: Paints & Coatings areas) to promote the productivity, comfort and m
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well-being of building occupants.
referenced Standard.
submitted as part of the t
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EQc6.1
1 pt.
EQc8
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Clear wood finishes, floor coatings, stains, sealers, and shellacs
applied to interior elements: Do not exceed the VOC content limits
Lighting Daylight SS 8 egy
established in South Coast Air Quality Management District
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(SCAQMD) Rule 1113, Architectural Coatings, rules in effect on
January 1, 2004 3.) Provide a narrative to describe any special 1 pt.
circumstances or non-standard compliance
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Clear wood finishes: varnish 350 g/L, lacquer 550 g/L

Floor coatings: 100 g/L paths taken by the project. R
Sealers: waterproofing sealers 250 g/L sanding sealers 275 g/L all EQc5 2 pts. + 2 xtra
EQc7
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Stains: 250 g/L

2.) Provide a listing of each carpet cushion product LEM: Carpet Systems Indoor Chemical
EQc4.2 - LEM: Paints & Coatings installed in the building interior. Confirm that the product This credit is
Paints and coatings used on the complies with the CRI Green Label testing program. and pollutant
tals

submitted as part of the

LEED NC
Anti-corrosive and anti-rust paints applied to interior ferrous metal
substrates: Do not exceed the VOC content of 250g/L established in
interior of the building (defined as
1.) Provide a listing of each carpet product installed in
Construction Submittal Control
1 pt. Thermal
Green Seal Standard GS-03, Anti-Cirrosive Paints, Second Edition,
inside of the weatherproofing system the building interior. Confirm that the product complies with the following. m
January 7, 1997. and applied on-site) shall comply
with the following criteria:
with the CRI Green Label Plus testing program.
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2 pts. R m % m m mm
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ceilings: All carpet installed in the building interior shall meet the testing and product

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Do not exceed the VOC content limits established in Green Seal
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Flats: 50 g/L contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/ LEM: Composite EQc6 m
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Non-Flats: 150 g/L All carpet cushion installed in the building interior shall meet the requirements of
or harmful to the comfort and well-being of the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label program. Wood & Agrifiber
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compliance paths taken by the project.
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2.) Provide a listing of each indoor aerosol adhesive
product used on the project. Include the manufacturer's installers and occupants. t Landscap ng S
name, product name, specific VOC data (in g/L, less

EQc4.3
Quality 2ps
water) for each product, and the corresponding

64 pts. + 5 xtra = 69 max Efficiency

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and sealant primer product used on the project. Include
the manufacturer's name, product name, specific VOC submitted as part of the Systems 2 PreReq, 8 Credits m
Data (in g/L, less water) for each product, and the
corresponding allowable VOC from Construction Submittal 1 pt.
Certified = 26 - 32 pts 3 C ed s Requ emen m
SCAQMD Rule #1168 with the following.
15 pts. + 2 xtra max s
Silver = 33 - 38 pts
EQc4 5 p s + 3 x a max Subm a s
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Aerosol Adhesives: Green Seal Standard for Commercial Adhesives
GS-36 requirement in effect on October 19, 2000 All adhesives and sealants used on
the interior of the building (defined
EQc4.2
Low Emitting Platinum = 52 - 69 pts
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6 feet from the floor to represent the breathing zone
of occupants, and over a minimum 4-hour period. Adhesives, Sealants and Sealant Primers: South Coast Air Quality
following reference standards:
Re itta 4 pts.
Wa e Use eg
Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #1168. VOC limits are listed in TM

3.) The number of sampling locations will vary depending upon the
the table below and correspond to an effective date of July 1, 2005
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number of sampling points shall not be less than one per 25,000 sq.ft. m
or for each contiguous floor area, whichever is larger, and include
areas with the least ventilation and greater presumed source strength.
EQc4.1 - LEM: Adhesives & Sealants
Reduce the quantity of indoor air
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2.) The building shall have all interior finishes installed, including but contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/
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not limited to millwork, doors, paint, carpet, and acoustic tiles. Non-
fixed furnishings such as workstations and partitions are encouraged,
but not required, to be in place for the testing.
or harmful to the comfort and well-being of
installers and occupants. t EQc3 WUR 20% m
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1.) All measurements shall be conducted prior to occupancy, but The air sample testing shall
be conducted as follows:
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during normal occupied hours, and with the building ventilation system
LEM: Adhesives
Submittals Management
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EQc3.2
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procedures and/or IAQ testing process and results.
This credit is 1 pt.
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For each sampling point where the maximum concentration limits are submitted as part of the
exceeded conduct additional flush-out with outside air and retest the 2.) A copy of the project's Indoor Air Quality
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specific parameter(s) exceeded to indicate the requirements are testing report (if applicable) M m
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4.) List all filtration media (manufacturer, model EQc3.2 n
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Develop and implement an Indoor installed during construction and confirm that CIAQMP: Before m m m
EQc3.1 - CIAQMP:
Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan each was replaced prior to final occupancy During Construction Occupancy
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occupancy, using testing protocols consistent with the United States follows: implemented construction IAQ practices. submitted as part of the 1 pt. W
Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Compendium of Methods
Construction Submittal
If permanently installed air handlers are used during
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air grille, as determined by ASHRAE 52.2-1999. Replace
Reduce indoor air quality problems resulting

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all filtration media immediately prior to occupancy.
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If occupancy is desired prior to completion of the flush-out, the space materials from moisture damage. EQc3.1 - CIAQMP: During Construction Commisioning of the
may be occupied following delivery of a minimum of 3,500 cu.ft. of
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outdoor air per sq.ft. of floor area to the space. Once a space is
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for the construction and pre- CIAQMP: During

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whichever is greater. During each day of the flush-out period,
National Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied

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Reduce indoor air quality problems resulting
1 PreReq, 7 Credits M m m n en m m m Req m
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Design narrative descibing the design method (CIBSE from the construction/renovation process in
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14,000 cu.ft. of outdoor air per sq.ft. of floor area while maintaining an
ventilation design for the project. Provide specific order to help sustain the comfort and well-being
13 pts. P m u e Sub
17 p s max s e3 men
internal temperature of at least 60˚ F and relative humidity no higher
than 60%.
information regarding calculation methodology and/or of construction workers and building occupants.
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salvaged either onsite or within 500 miles from the site.
submitted as part of the
MRc5
system design. Include specific information regarding the
fresh air intake volume for each specific occupied zone to Mechanically Design Submittal with
EQc1
demonstrate that the design exceeds the referenced m
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Req
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5% min for rapidly renewable

Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.

materials
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MRp1 Powe
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Doubling again to 40%
3.) Provide copies of the applicable project Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring Processed & Recyclables
This credit is Naturally ventilated buildings shall comply MRc4.2 MRc1.3 BR: Maintain 95% of Exisitng Walls,
Intent

drawings to document the location and type of Manufactured Regionally mm

installed sensors. Drawings should also show
submitted as part of the with ASHRAE 62.1-2004, paragraph 5.1 MRc4.1 MRc2.2 MRc2.1 BR: Maintain 50% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof m m

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1 pt. RC: 20% (post-consumer
natural ventilation components (operable
MRc3.2
Requirements

RC: 10% (post-

In
windows, air intakes, etc.) as applicable. Design Submittal with + 1/2 pre-consumer) MRc3.1 CWM: Divert 75% CWM: Divert 50% of Interrior Non- Floors & Roof 1 pt. Re m m m
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1.) Design narrative describing the project's ventilation
the following. 1 pt. + 4 xtra consumer + 1/2 MR: 10% Structural Elements 1 pt.
MRp1 - Storage and Collection of Recyclables
design. Include specific information regarding fresh air
MR: 5% From Disposal From Disposal Facilitate the reduction of waste

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design and CO2 monitoring system. Include specific Minimum IAQ Performance the project's ventilation design.
MRc5.2 - 20%
1 pt. 1 pt. en

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information regarding location and quantity of installed Install permanent monitoring systems that provides This credit is AND Extracted, Processed 1 pt. 15% (5% more) Divert 95% (20% more) that is hauled to and disposed of m m
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monitors, operational parameters and setpoints. & Manufactured Regionally

feedback on ventilation system performance to ensure

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that the project has been designed to meet the minimum
1.) Confirmation of the type of ventilation Design Submittal with +10% more. m

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Submittals
Submit

system and installed controls. requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004, Ventilation MRc1.2 - BR: Maintain
ventilation requirements. Configure all monitoring the following. MRp1 - Storage and Collection of Recyclables

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95% of Existing Walls, Floors & Roof

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Intent

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for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, using the Ventilation
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Su

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+20% more serves the entire building and bm

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vary by 10% or more from setpoint, via either a building

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Intent

Recycled Content 20%

Intent

(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer) is dedicated to the collection

automation system alarm to the building operator or via 1.) For Naturally Ventilated Buildings: confirmation that Same as MRc4.1 MRc2.2 - CWM: a

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a visual or audible alert to the building occupants. the project has been designed to comply with the MRc3.2 - Material Reuse 10% Divert 75% From Disposal and storage of non-hazardous
+10% more.
Requirements

requirements for location and size of window openings

Same as MRc3.1 Same as MRc2.1 materials for recycling,
ents

MRc6 - Rapidly Renewable Materials

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Requirem

Requirements

per ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004, Section 5.1.

Requir

Reduce the use and depletion +5% more. +25% more. including (at a minimum)
Intent

EQc1 MRc1.3 - BR: Maintain 50% of Interrior Non-Structural Elements

AND Extend the life cycle of existing building stock, conserve
Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring of finite raw materials and long- paper, corrugated cardboard,
Submittals

2.) For Naturally Ventilated Buildings: provide applicable MRc5.1 - RM: 10% Extracted, Processed
Provide capacity for ventilation
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resources, retain cultural resources, reduce waste and reduce

SP LLY

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cycle renewable materials by glass, plastics and metals.

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project drawings to show the naturally ventilated building & Manufactured Regionally
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system monitoring to help sustain zones and the operable window areas. replacing them with rapidily Increase demand for building environmental impacts of new buildings as they relate to
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MRc4.1 - Recycled Content 10% MRc3.1 - Material Reuse: 5%

occupant comfort and well being.
ements

materials and products that are materials, manufacturing and transport.

NT R N

Inte quirem
ventilated spaces. CO2 monitoring shall be renewable materials. (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer) Reuse materials to defer from MRp1 - Storage
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located within the room between 3 feet and 6 feet Increase demand for building and Collection of Recyclables
extracted and manufactured
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landfills, save virgin natural

above the floor. one CO2 sensor may be used to This credit is
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products that incorporate

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represent multiple spaces if the natural ventilation within the region, thereby

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MRc1.3 - BR: Maintain 50% of Interrior Non-Structural Elements
EQp2
MRc6 - Rapidly Renewable Materials resources, and reduce submitted as part of the
design uses passive stack(s) or other means to
recycled content materials, Use existing interior elements (interior walls,
CHAN

Submit

Use rapidly renewable building materials supporting the use of

Submittals

induce airflow through those spaces equally and Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control transport and manufacturing Design Submittal with
Re
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simultaneously without intervention by building Minimize exposure of building and products (made from plants that are indigenous resources and therby reducing impacts doors, floor coverings, and ceiling systems) in at
FOR ME

impacts and extraction the following.

occupants.
occupants, indoor surfaces, typically harvested within a ten-year cycle or reducing the environmental resulting from extraction and least 50% (by area) of the existing building, this
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1.) Confirm that the recycling collection areas

impacts.
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Submittals

credit is not applicable if the square footage of the

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have been provided, per requirements, to
and ventilation air distribution shorter) for 2.5% (5%, 7.5%, 10%, 12.5%) of impacts resulting fromn processing of virgin materials. meet the needs of the project. m m
systems to Environmental the total values of building materials and transportation. MRc4.1 - Recycled Content 10%
addition is more than 2 times the square footage
em en

ent
Sub
Tobacco Smoke (ETS). of the existing building.
EQp2 MRc6
products used in the project, based on cost.
MRc5.1 - RM: 10% Extracted, Processed
(post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer)
Use materials with recycled content such that the
MRc3.1 - Material Reuse: 5%
Reused materials, products of
2.) Confirm the types of materials that are
being collected for recycling.
en m M

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Environmental Tobacco Rapidly Renewable Materials & Manufactured Regionally
sum of post-consumer recycled content plus one- furnishings for 5% total building MRc1.3 - BR: Maintain 50% m m m m

mit
Smoke (ETS) Control
1.) Prohibit smoking in the building. This credit is Use building materials or products that have of Interrior Non-Structural Elements
Three half of the pre-consumer content constitutes at material costs. O m
For each mechanical ventilation system serving non- submitted as part of the 1.) Provide the total project cost (for application of 45% been extracted, harvested or recovered, as This credit is 1.) Confirm whether the project is strictly a 3.) Provide an optional narrative decribing
least 10% (based on cost) of the total value of the

tals
densely occupied spaces, provide a direct outdoor default factor) or total materials cost. Note this reported renovation of an exisitng building or a renovation any special circumstances or considerations
Options Construction Submittal with well as manufactured, within 500 miles of the submitted as part of the
airflow measurement device capable of measuring the Option 1 value must be consisten across all MR credits.
materials in the project. MRc3.1 - Material Reuse: 5%
with an addition. For projects with additions, confirm regarding the project's prerequisite approach.
2.) Locate any exterior designated smoking
minimum outdoor airflow rate with an accuracy of plus
areas at least 25 ft. away from entries,
the following. project site for a minimum of 10% (based on This credit is Construction Submittal with the square footage of the new additions(s).
Sub
m
or minus 15% of the design minimum outdoor air rate,
cost) of the total material value. If only a submitted as part of the the following.
as defined by ASHRAE 62.1-2004.
outdoor air intakes and operable windows. 2.) Complete the rapidly renewable materials calculation
table in the Submittal Template. The following information
fraction of a product or material is extracted/
The recycled content value of a material assembly
shall be determined by weight. The recycled Construction Submittal with 2.) Provide a tabulation of the existing and reused S a
m
areas (sqft.) of each non-structural element.
Monitor carbon dioxide concentrations within will be required to fill in this table: harvested/recovered and manufactured the following.
product name for each tracked material; material fraction of the assembly is then multiplied by the MRc1.1 - BR: Maintain 75% of Exisitng Walls, Floors & Roof
all densely occupied spaces (those with a locally, then only that percentage (by weight) Extend the life cycle of existing building stock, conserve
design occupant density greater than or equal manufacturer; total product cost for each tracked material; cost of assembly to determine the recycled content 3.) Provide an optional narrative describing
to 25 people per 1000 sq.ft.) CO2 monitoring percentage of product by weight for each material that meets shall contribute to the regional value. 1.) Provide the total project materials cost (Divisions 2-10) or any special circumstances or considerations resources, retain cultural resources, reduce waste and reduce
locaitons shall be between 3 feet and 6 feet 1.) Prohibit smoking in the building except the rapidly renewable criteria. value. provide the total project cost for Divisions 2-10 to apply the regarding the project's prerequiste approach. m m
above the floor. in designated smoking areas.
45% default material value. environmental impacts of new buildings as they relate to
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing components materials, manufacturing and transport.
3.) Provide an optional narrative describing any special components and specialty items such as 2.) Provide a tabulation of each salvaged/reused material
circumstnces or considerations regarding the project's credit and specialty items such as elevators shall not be m
2.) Located any exterior designated smoking elevators and equipment shall not be used on the project. The tabulation must include a
approach. included in this calculation. Only include materials description of the material, the source/vendor for the material MRc2.1 - CWM: Divert 50% From Disposal MRc1.1 - BR: Maintain 75% of Exisitng Walls, Floors & Roof mm
areas at least 25 ft. away from entries, outdoor included in this calculation. Only include and the product cost. Divert construction, demolition and land clearing debris from landfill Maintain at least 75% (based on surface area) of exisitng building structure (including
permanently installed in the project. Furniture may m
Option 2 air intakes and operable windows. materials installed in the project. Furniture disposal. Redirect recyclable recovered resources back to the structural floor and roof decking) and envelope (exterior skin and framing, excluding
be included, providing it is included consistently in 3.) Provide a narrative describing the materials reuse m m
may be included, providing it is included strategy implemented by the project. Include specific manufacturing process. Redirect reusable materials to appropriate sites. window assemblies and non-structural roofing material). Hazardous material that are
MR Credits 3-7.
3.) Locate designated smoking rooms to effectively contain, consistently in MR Credits 3-7. information about reused/salvaged materials used on the re-mediated as part of the project scope shall be excluded from the calculation of the
MRc5.1 - RM: project.
capture and remove ETS from the building. At a minimum, the 10% Extracted, Processed percentage maintained. If the project includes an addition to an existing building, this
smoking room must be directly exhausted to the outdoors with no MRc7 - Certified Wood & Manufactured Regionally
credit is not applicable if the square footage of the addition is more than 2 times the
re-circulation of ETS-containing air to the non-smoking area of the Encourage environmentally This credit is MRc2.1 - CWM: Divert 50% From Disposal
submitted as part of the
1.) Provide the total project cost (for application of 45% MRc4.1 Recycle and/or salvage 50% of non-hazardous construction and demolition. square footage of the existing building. m
building, and enclosed with impermeable deck-to-deck partitions. responsible forest default factor) or total materials cost. Note this reported Recycled Content 10%
management. Construction Submittal with value must be consistent across all MR credits. (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer) Develop and implement a construction waste management plan that, at a m
With the doors to the smoking room closed, operate exhaust
the following. This credit is 1.) Provide the total project materials cost (Divisions 2-10) or
minimum, identifies the materials to be diverted from disposal and whether the MRc1.1 - BR: Maintain 75%
sufficient to create a negative pressure with respect to the adjacent
submitted as part of the provide the total project cost for Divisions 2-10 to apply the materials will be sorted on-site or commingled. Excavated soil and land-clearing of Exisitng Walls, Floors & Roof
spaces of at least an average of 5 Pa (0.02 inches of water gauge) 2.) Complete the regional materials calculation table in the 45% default material value. This credit is 1.) Confirm whether the project is strictly a
MRc7 - Certified Wood
Submittal Template. The following information will be Construction debris does not contribute to this credit. Calculaitions can be done by weight or
and with a minimum of 1 Pa (0.004 inches of water gauge) Ues a minimum of 50% (95%) of wood submitted as part of the renovation of an exisitng building or a renovation
required to fill in this table: Submittal with volume, but must be consistant throughout. with an addition. For projects with additions, confirm
based materials and products, which are percentage of product by weight that meets both the 2.) Provide a tabulation of each material used on the project Construction Submittal with the square footage of the new additions(s).
extraction and manufacture criteria, distance between the the following. that is being tracked for recycled content. The tabulation
4.) Performance of the smoking room differential air pressures certified with FSC's Principles abd Criteria. project site and extraction/harvest/recovery site; distance must include a description of the material, the manufacturer the following.
MRc2.1 - CWM: a.) General description of each
of the material, the product cost, the pre-consumer and/or

Legend
between the project site and the final manufacturing location. 2.) Provide a tabulation of the existing and reused
shall be verified by conducting 15 minutes of measurement, with a post consumer recycled content percentage, and the source
Divert 50% From Disposal type/category of waste generated.
areas (sqft.) of each structural/envelope element.
minimum of one mesurement every 10 seconds, of the differential of the recycled content data.
This credit is 1.) Complete the construction waste calculation

TWO R NGED CRED T THREE R NGED NKS

CROSS CRED
submitted as part of the tables in the Submittal Template. The following b.) Location of recieving agent
pressure in the smoking room with respect to each adjacent area 3.) Provide an optional narrative describing any special
Construction Submittal with
information will be required to fill in these tables: (recycler/landfill) for waste. 3.) Provide an optional narrative describing DOTTED RED R NGED
and in each adjacent vertical chase with the doors to the smoking circumstnces or considerations regarding the project's credit
approach.
3.) Provide an optional narrative describing any special
circumstnces or considerations regarding the project's credit
the following. c.) Quantity of waste (by category)
any special circumstances or considerations
regarding the project's prerequiste approach. CRED T CATEGOR ES CATEGORY E G B E CRED T CATEGORY
room closed. The testing will be conducted with each space approach.
configured for worst case conditions of transport of air from the
MRc7 - Certified Wood
This credit is 2.) Proved a narrative describing the project's construction
in tons, or cubic yards.
E G B E FOR FOR UP TO E G B E FOR UP TO
smoking rooms to adjacent spaces with the smoking rooms' doors submitted as part of the 1.) A list of items (and/or components of products) claimed
waste management approach. The narrative should include
STANDARD PO NTS STANDARD PO NTS A NKS
POTENT A D O SUBM
the project's Construction Waste Management Plan. please

N OP ONS
as FSC certified, including product type, manufacturer, and provide any additonal comments or notes to describe special
closed to the adjacent spaces. Construction Submittal with
H S S HE ON Y ONE H S S HE ON Y ONE REQU REME
the appropriate entity's COC certification number, Each circumstances or considerations regarding the project's
the following. product name can then be cross-referenced with the
manufacturer or vendor COC number during the LEED
credit approach. CRED T CATEGOR ES CRED TS PO NTS
certification review.

WE EQ NKS
1.) Prohibit smoking in all common
SS EA MR D EA 2 EA 1 S RA EGY
Option 3 areas of the building. WE 3 2
(For residential
2.) Provide an optional narrative describing any special
S W E & M & O O m
circumstnces or considerations regarding the project's credit E m WUR %
buildings only)
2.) Locate any exterior designated smoking areas at
approach.
S E Am R Q D R w
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least 25 feet away from entries, outdoor air intakes
A NKS
and operable windows opening to common areas. SUBM

3.) Minimize uncontrolled pathways for ETS transfer

between individual residential units by sealing PREREQU S TE CATEGOR ES NKS
N S
penetrations in walls, ceilings and floors in the residential REQU REME
units, and by sealing vertical chases adjacent to the units. SSp1 EAp1 MRp1 TEXT OVA S ARE USED TEXT BOXES ARE
EQp1
C m AS NODES THAT NK TO USED AS BRANCH
4.) All doors in the residential units leading to
mm M n mum AQ
common hallways shall be weatherstripped A P C OTHER NODES OR TERM NAT ON NKS
Pe o man e N EN
to minimize air leakage into the hallway. P m
R TERM NAT NG TEXT PO NTS
BOXES NKS
S E
A PREREQU
5.) If the common hallways are pressurized with respect to the
residential units then doors in the residential units leading to the ON SUBM
common hallways need not be weather-stripped provided that the CONS RUC
SYNERG ES
positive differential pressure is demonstrated as in Option 2 above, ADD T ONA NFO
considering the residential unit as the smoking room. Acceptable m
CR m S E NKS
A PREREQU
sealing of residential units shall be demostrated by a blower door
C DES GN SUBM
test conducted in accordance with ANSI/ASTM-E779-03, Standard
Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate By Fan DENT CA
Pressurization, AND use the progressive sampling methodology MPORTANT CODES A
R SENTENCES THAT ON SUBM
CONS RUC
defined in Chapter 4 (Compliance Through Quality Construction) of
AD ACENT CRED TS ARE D ST NGU SHED FROM ONE AUTHOR T ES AND AGENC ES
the Residential manual for Compliance with California's 2001 APPEAR N MORE DES GN OR O
Energy Efficiency Standards. Residential units must demonstrate ANOTHER W TH BOTH AN A TERNAT NG GREY ARE H GH GHTED BY NVERT NG CRED NKS D
less than 1.25 square inches leakage area per 100 square feet of). THAN ONE CRED T
BACKGROUND C OUD AND A TERNAT NG B ACK VERSUS THE TEXT CO OR FROM THE
ARE SHOWN N
WH TE TEXT FOR THE MA OR TY OF THE CRED T TEXT CRED T S MA N TEXT CO OR NKS
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CONS RUC
1.) Confirmation that the project has met the requirements
for the appropriate project category: Non-Smoking
EQp2 Building; Building with Designated Smoking Rooms; or
Residential Projects.
CRED T PREREQU S TE BO D ND CATES PR MARY DEC S ON MAKERS
Environmental Tobacco
Smoke (ETS) Control m M
This credit is m m m NKS
2.) For buildings with interior smoking rooms or for
A CRED
DES GN SUBM
submitted as part of the residential projects, provide appropriate copies of
Design Submittal with construction drawings to document the location of the m
smoking rooms, designed area seperations, and
the following. dedicated ventilation systems. m m
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3.) An optional narrative may be provided to further m
describe the testing protocols/results and compliance
methods implemented by the project.
pomodo o de gn
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