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SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: For Non Residential Projects, option 1 requires parking capacity for what quantity?
Meet but do not exceed minimum local zoning requirements.
What is the intent of the Alternative Transportation Credits?
Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: For Non Residential Projects, option 1 requires what special parking type and quantity?
Parking for carpools and vanpools for 5% of the total provided parking spaces.
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: What are the requirements of Option 1 - Non Residential for this credit?
Site parking capacity to meet, but not exceed min. local zoning reqs. and provide preferred parking for carpool and vanpool for 5% of the total parking spaces.
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: For Non Residential Projects, option 2 only applies where the total parking accounts for __
less than 5% of FTE building occupants.
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: For commercial and institutional buildings, where must the secure bicycle racks be located?
within 200 yards of the building entrance
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: For commercial and institutional buildings, what percentage of building users must the racks accommodate?
5% of all building users as measured at peak periods
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: For commercial and institutional buildings, where must the shower and changing locations be located?
within 200 yards of the building entrance
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: For commercial and institutional buildings, what percentage of building users must the showers and changing locations accommodate?
.5% of full time equivalent (FTE) occupants
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: For residential buildings, what type of storage facilities must be provided?
Covered storage facilities
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: For residential buildings, what percentage of people must be accommodated?
15% or more of the building occupants
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: Are showers and changing rooms required for residential buildings?
No
SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: What are thee options for compliance (general - not specific numbers)?
Option 1 - Provide low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles Option 2 - Provide preferred parking for low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles Option 3 - Install alternative-fuel refueling stations
One important way Building Location affects ecosystem how?
The distance cars travel to and from the site.
SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: If pursuing option 1, what quantity of low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles must be supplied?
vehicles for 3% of full time equivalent occupants.
SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: If pursuing option 1, are you required to provide preferred parking for all of the low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles you supplied?
yes
Vehicle fuel consumption and emissions contribute to?
climate change, smog, particulate pollution
SS c4.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS: What are strategies for meeting this credit?
PERFORM A TRANSPORTATION SURVEY OF FUTURE BLDG OCCUPANTS TO IDENTIFY TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. SITE THE BLDG NEAR MASS TRANSIT.
Vehicle infrastructure negatively affects ecosystem how?
consumption of land and non-renewable resources, alter stormwater flow, and exacerbating heat island effect
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: For Non Residential Projects, option 2 requires what special parking type and quantity?
Parking for carpools and vanpools for 5% of the total provided parking spaces.
SS c4.1 through c4.4- What is the intent of these credits?
Reduce pollution and land development impacts from Automobile use.
SS c4.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS: What are the two choices for meeting the requirements of this credit?
Locate within 1/2 mile of existing or planned and funded commuter rail, light rail or subway station OR locate within 1/4 mile of one pr more stops for two or more public or campus bus lines useable by building occupants.
SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: If pursuing option 3, what percentage of vehicles must you provide alternative-fuel refueling stations for?
3% of total vehicle parking capacity.
SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: What defines Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles?
Classified as Zero Emission vehicles (ZEV) by the California Air Resources Board OR achieved a minimum green score of 40 on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
SS c4.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS: When should the submittal for this credit be turned into LEED?
Design Phase
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: What are the requirements of Option 2 - Non Residential for this credit?
For Projects that provide parking or less than 5% of FTE buildings provide preferred parking for carpools and vanpools marked as such for 5% total provided parking.
SS c4.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS: What are the requirements of Option 1 of this credit?
Locate the project 1/2 a mile within a commuter rail, train or subway station.
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: For Residential Buildings (option 3), what are the requirements to receive Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity Credit 4.4
A Do not exceed the local zoning minimum parking requirement AND provide infrastructure and support programs to facilitate shared vehicle usage.
SS c4.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS: What are the requirements of Option 2 of this credit?
Locate the project 1/4 a mile of 2 or more public or campus bus lines usable by building tenants.
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: For residential projects (option 3), how should you determine parking capacity?
Size parking capacity not to exceed minimum local zoning requirements.
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: For residential projects (option 3), what are other criteria is required in addition to parking capacity?
infrastructure and support programs to promote shared vehicle usage (carpool drop-off areas, designated parking for van pools - carpools, message boards, shuttle services to mass transit)
SS c4.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS: What are the action Items required for the LEED submittal?
Preconstruction: Create a scaled map around the building that shows the public transportation locations. - LEED AP to complete LEED online credit components
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: What are the requirements of Option 3 -Residential for this credit?
Size parking capacity to not exceed min local zoning reqs. AND provide infrastructure and support programs to facilitate shared vehicles usage such as carpool drop-off areas, designated parking for vanpools, or car share services, ride boards, and shuttle services to mass transit.
SS c4.1 PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESS: Who should submit the information to LEED AP?
LEED AP.
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: Inclusive of ALL building types (option 4), what is the requirement to receive Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity Credit 4.4
A Provide no new parking
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: When is the submittal for this credit to be turned in?
Design Phase
SS c4.4 Parking capacity: For all types of projects, what is the simplest path to comply with this credit?
Provide no new parking
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: What are three strategies for compliance?
1. Minimize parking capacity 2. Share parking facilities with adjacent buildings. 3. Alts to Limit the use of single occupancy vehicles.
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: What are the requirements for this credit in commercial or institutional buildings?
Provide secure bike racks and or storage with in 200 yards of the building entrance, for 5% or more of all building users. AND provide showers for 0.5% of full-time equivalent (FTE) occupants.
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: What are the requirements for this credit in residential buildings?
Provide covered storage facilities for securing bikes for 15% or more of building occupants.
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: What are the requirements for this credit in Commercial or Institutional buildings?
provide secure bike racks and/or storage (w/in 200 yards of entrance) for >=5% building users (measured at peak periods) AND provide shower/changing facilities in building, or within 200 yards of entrance, for 0.5% FTE occupants.
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: What are the requirements for this credit RESIDENTIAL buildings?
Provide covered storage facilities for securing bikes for >=15% of bldg occupants.
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: What is the equation for FTE Occupants in this Credit.
FTE Occupants=Occupant Hours/8
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: What are the potential technologies and strategies for this credit?
Design the building with transportation amenities such as bike racks and showering/ changing facilities.
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: What are the action items for the submittal of this Credit.
Preconstruction: -Determine what the full time employee (FTE) tenant occupancy is for the project. Calculate 5% of the occupants and provide showering facilities for the bicyclists. review the requirements with the hardscape architect for locations of bike storage. Review the requirements with the MEP engineers for locations for showers and changing rooms.
SS c4.2 BIKES AND CHANGING ROOMS: Who is responsible for submitting the information for this Credit.
LEED AP, Architect
SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: When is the submittal for this Credit?
Design Phase
SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: What are the Requirements of option 1 of this credit?
Provide low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles for 3% for the FTE occupants AND provide preferred parking for these vehicles.
SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: What are the Requirements of option 2 of this credit?
Provide Parking for Low-Emitting and fuel efficient vehicles for 5% of the total vehicle parking capacity of the site.
SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: What are venting requirements for Liquid or Gaseous fueling facilities?
Separately Vented or Located Outdoors
SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: What are the potential technologies and strategies for this credit?
provide transportation amenities such as alternative fuel refueling stations and carpool/vanpool programs. consider sharing the costs and benefits of refueling stations with neighbors.
SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: What are the action items required for submittal of this credit?
Preconstruction: review options for credit compliance Construction: Review and document construction of refueling stations, if applicable. Post Construction-Complete LEED online credit Workspace.
SS c4.3 LOW EMISSION & FUEL EFFICIENT CARS: Who is responsible for the submittal of this credit?
Architect- MEP Engineer- LEED AP
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: When is the submittal for this credit?
Design
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: What are the requirements of Option 4 for this credit?
Provide no new parking.
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: State the 4 options to achieve this credit.
OPTION 1 - NON-RESIDENTIAL: local zoning requirements OPTION 2 - NON-RESIDENTIAL: parking for <5% FTE OPTION 3 - RESIDENTIAL: local zoning requirements OPTION 4- ALL: Provide no new parking.
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: What determines the maximum number of parking spaces allowed?
MINIMUM local zoning requirements
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: What are the parking requirements for van/car pools
Preferred Parking, Marked, 5% or total parking spaces
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: What are the action items for the submittal of this credit?
Preconstruction: Calculate the parking requirements of the project and the local zoning reqs. Make sure provided does not exceed the min reqed by zoning. -Receive the completed LEED online Credit workshop from the credit leader.
SS c4.4 PARKING CAPACITY: Who is responsible for the submittal of this credit?
Civil Engineer
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: State the requirements for Greenfield sites.
Limit site disturbance to: 40' beyond building perimeter 10' beyond surface walkways/patios/parking/utilities <12" in diameter; 15' beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility trenches; 25' beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces (paving, stormwater detention, playing fields) that require additional staging areas.
What document describes the practices to be used to reduce storm water TSS and TP?
EPA's Guidance Specifying Management Measures for Sources of Non-Point Pollution in Coastal Waters, January 1993 (Document #EPA 840-B-92-002)
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: What are the requirements for OPTION 2-developed sites?
Restore or protect a minimum of 50% of the site (excluding footprint) with native or adapted vegetation.
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: For Option 2- Developed Sites, how can vegetated roofs can be used.
If SSc2 earned using vegetated roofs, then can apply the vegetated roof surface to this calculations. 20% of the total site area (including the footprint) must be restored in this case.
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: What are the 3 options for achieving this credit?
OPTION 1:
Local Zoning for Open Space OPTION 2: No Local Zoning OPTION 3: Local Zoning less OPEN SPACE
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: State the 3 additional factors applicable to all options of this credit.
IF SS c2, VEGETATED ROOF CAN CONTRIBUTE TO CREDIT COMPLIANCE; If SS c2, PROJECTS IN URBAN AREAS PEDESTRIAN ORIENTED HARDSCAPE CAN CONTRIBUTE WITH A MIN OF 25% VEGETATED; WETLANDS OR NATURALLY DESIGNED PONDS MAY COUNT AS OPEN SPACE IF THE SIDE SLOPE GRADIENTS AVERAGE 1:4
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: BMPs (_________________) to treat runoff must be capable of removing _____% of average annual post development total suspended solids (TSS) load based on monitoring reports.
Best Management Practices; 80%
SS CREDIT 5.1: INTENT
Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide and promote biodiversity .
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: What are the 2 Options for meeting this credit?
OPTION 1- GREENFIELD SITES- 40, 10, 15, 25 OPTION 2- PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED/GRADED SITES- 50%
SS CREDIT 6.1: INTENT
Limit disruption of natural hydrology by reducing impervious cover, increasing on-site infiltration, and managing storm water runoff.
SS CREDIT 6.1: What are the 2 options for achieving this credit?
OPTION 1- EXISTING IMPERVIOUSNESS <= 50% OPTION 2- EXISTING IMPERVIOUSNESS > 50%
SS CREDIT 6.2: INTENT
Reduce or eliminate water pollution by reducing impervious cover, increasing onsite infiltration, eliminating sources of contaminants, and removing pollutants from stormwater runoff.
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: What is a Greenfield site?
A site that is not previously developed or graded.
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: What is included in a previously developed or graded site definition?
Previously contained roadways, buildings, parking lots, or were graded or altered by direct human activities.
SS Credit 5.1:Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat - what are four strategies for protecting habitat on Greenfield sites?
1. stack the building 2. tuck under parking 3. share facilities with neighbors 4. Clearly mark construction boundaries to minimize disturbance.
SS c5.1 Site Development- Protect or Restore Habitat: what four elements are included as the development footprint?
1. Total area of the building footprint 2. Hardscape 3. Access Roads 4. Parking
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: For Option 1- Local Zoning Open Space- you must reduce the development footprint and/or provide vegetated open space within the project boundary to exceed this by what percentage?
25%
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: For OPTION 2- No Local Zoning- what must be done to meet the requirement
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building equal to the building footprint.
SS CREDIT 5.2: INTENT
Provide a high ratio of open space to development footprint to promote biodiversity.
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: Option 1 of the requirements pertains to what type of site?
Greenfield site
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: For Greenfield sites, what distance must site disturbance be limited to from the building perimeter?
40 feet
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: For Greenfield sites, what distance must site disturbance be limited to from surface walkways?
10 feet
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: For Greenfield sites, what distance must site disturbance be limited to from patios?
10 feet
SS c5.1 Site Development- Protect or Restore Habitat: for Greenfield sites, what distance must site disturbance be limited to from surface parking?
10 feet
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: For Greenfield sites, what distance must site disturbance be limited to from utilities less than 12" diameter?
10 feet
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: For Greenfield sites, what distance must site disturbance be limited to from primary roadway curbs?
15 feet
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: For Greenfield sites, what distance must site disturbance be limited to from main utility branch trenches?
15 feet
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: For Greenfield sites, what distance must site disturbance be limited to from permeable surfaces?
25 feet
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: For Greenfield sites, why are there distance limits placed on site disturbances?
To limit compaction in areas that require staging areas in the construction area
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: For Option 2- previously developed or graded sites, what percentage of the site area must be protected or restored
50% minimum
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: For Option 2- previously developed or graded sites- is the building footprint included in the percentage calculation?
No
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: For Option 2- previously developed or graded sites- what is used for restoration of the site?
Native or adaptive vegetation - excluding noxious weeds or invasive species.
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: For previously developed or graded sites, can a vegetated roof contribute to the restoration calculations?
Yes -If SS Credit 2 (Development density and Community Connectivity) is met and the vegetated roof used native or adaptive vegetation.
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: In urban areas, where projects meet SS Credit 2 (Development Density & Community Connectivity), can a vegetated roof contribute to this credit?
Yes
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: In urban areas, where projects meet SS Credit 2 (Development Density & Community Connectivity), can pedestrian oriented hardscape areas contribute to this credit?
Yes - but a minimum 25% of the open space must be vegetated
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: When is the submittal for this Credit?
Construction Phase
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: Can wetlands or naturally designed ponds contribute to this credit?
Yes if side slope averages 1:4 or less and are vegetated.
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT:: What are the requirements for option 1 of this credit?
On Greenfield sites, limit all site disturbance to 40feet beyond the building perimeter, 10 feet beyond surface walkways, 15 feet beyond roadways and curbs, and 25 feet beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces.
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: What are three strategies for meeting this credit?
1. stack the building 2. tuck under parking 3. share facilities with neighbors
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: what are three strategies for previously developed sites?
Select appropriate Native Plants. Avoid Monoculture Plants. Prohibit invasive/noxious weeds.
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: What are the strategies of this credit?
on Greenfield sites perform a site survey to identify site elements and adopt a master plan for development of the project site.
SS c6.1 Stormwater- QUANTITY CONTROL: What are some strategies for meeting this credit?
1. Promote infiltration (vegetated roofs, pervious pavement, etc..) 2. Reuse stormwater for non-potable use.
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What percentage of the annual rainfall should your stormwater management plan capture and treat to meet this credit?
90%
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What percentage of the average annual total suspended solids must your plan be capable of removing?
80%
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What is TSS an acronym for?
Total Suspended Solid
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What is BMP an acronym for?
Best management practices
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: How do you prove that your BMP's indeed are meeting the criteria for removing the appropriate suspended solids?
1. Designed in accordance with state or local program using the same standards/specifications OR 2. In field performance monitoring data demonstrating compliance
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What protocol must BMP monitoring conform to?
TARP - (Technology Acceptance Reciprocity Partnership, Washington State Dept of Ecology)
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What are some strategies for reducing pollutant loadings and reducing stormwater runoff?
1. Alternative surfaces (Vegetated roofs, pervious pavement) 2. Nonstructural (Rain gardens, vegetated swales, disconnection of imperviousness, rainwater recycling) 3. Low impact development- integrated wetlands, vegetated filters, open channels to treat stormwater runoff.
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: 90% of the average annual rainfall equals how many inches of rain per year in a humid watershed?
1"
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: 90% of the average annual rainfall equals how many inches of rain per year in a semi-arid watershed?
.75"
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: 90% of the average annual rainfall equals how many inches of rain per year in a arid watershed?
.5"
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: When is the submittal for this credit?
Design Phase
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What are the requirements of this credit?
SWMP reduces impervious cover, promotes infiltration, and captures and treats the stormwater runoff from 90% of the average annual rainfall using acceptable (BMPs). BMPs-80% of TSS
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What are some examples of Structural Measures for dealing with stormwater
Cisterns, Manhole Treatment devises, Ponds.
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What are some examples of NON-Structural Measures for dealing with stormwater
Vegetated swales, disconnection of impervious areas, pervious pavement
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What are the submittal documents for this credit?
Non-structural controls: Provide list of BMPs, description and percent annual rainfall treated. Structural: Provide list of structural controls, pollutant removal of each control, and % annual rainfall treated.
SS c6.2 Stormwater- QUALITY CONTROL: What are the reference materials for this credit?
Guidance specifying management measures for sources of Non-Point Pollution in Coastal Waters, 1993
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: When is the submittal for this Credit?
Design Phase
SS c5.1 Site Dev. PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT: What are the submittal documents for this credit?
1. Provide project site area and Bldg Footprint area 2. Greenfield sites: Site drawings with boundaries of disturbance. 2. Developed sites: sf of site that is restored and landscape plan. 3. Narrative of approach & Special Circumstances
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: What are the requirements for Option 1- Local Zoning, Open Space- of this credit?
Reduce the development footprint and or provide 25% or more open space than zoning reqs.
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: What are examples of projects that might fall into the category of OPTION 2- No Local Zoning?
University Campuses, Military Bases
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: What are the requirements for Option 3- Local Zoning, No Open Space- of this credit?
Provide vegetated open space equal to 20% of the projects site area.
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: What are the strategies for this credit?
Perform a survey to identify site elements and adopt master plan for development of site. Site bldg to minimize disruption, stack bldg program, tuck under parking, share facilities with neighbors, and plant native/adapted plants.
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: What are the GENERAL submittal documents for this credit?
Project site area & Building footprint area, Landscape Drawings highlighting veg open space, Optional Narrative of Special Circumstances.
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: What are the SPECIFIC submittal documents for this credit?
OPTION 1- SF of open space required by code & sf open space provided. OPTIONs 2 & 3- SF of Veg Open Space Provided.
SS 5.2 Site Dev MAXIMIZE OPEN SPACE: When is the submittal for this credit?
Design
SS c6.1 Stormwater- QUANTITY CONTROL: When is the submittal phase for this credit?
Design Phase
SS c6.1 Stormwater- QUANTITY CONTROL: What are the requirements for OPTION 1- Exist Imperv <=50%- of this credit?
Stormwater mgmt. plan discharge rate less than 1-2 yr, 24hr design storm OR stormwater mgmt plan with stream channel protection strategy
SS c6.1 Stormwater- QUANTITY CONTROL: What are the requirements for option 2 of this credit?
Implement a stormwater management plant that reduces stormwater runoff volume by 25%for the two-year 24-hour storm.
SS c6.1 Stormwater- QUANTITY CONTROL: What are some strategies for minimizing/mitigate impervious?
smaller building footprint; green roofs; pervious paving; -reuse stormwater- landscape irrigation, toilet flushing, custodial uses; bioswales, vegetated filter strips; -retention ponds; -cluster development to reduce paved surfaces.
SS c6.1 Stormwater- QUANTITY CONTROL: What are the submittal documents for this credit?
Provide pre-development site run-off rate; -provide pre-development run-off quantity; -provide post-dev site run-off rate; -provide post-dev runoff quantity; OR narrative
What is the intent of the Heat Island Effect Credits SS c7.1 & SS c7.2?
Reduce heat islands to minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat
How much time is allowed for the growth of shade provided plantings, to meet the minimum standard to reduce non-roof heat islands in the Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof Credit 7.1
A 5 years
SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: Any roof used to shade or cover parking, or paving materials must have an SRI of ___.
SRI >= 29
SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What are the 3 options for achieving this credit?
OPTION 1: SRI Roofing OPTION 2: Vegetated roof OPTION 3: Combo SRI-Veg
SS CREDIT 8: INTENT
Minimize light trespass from the building and site, reduce sky-glow to increase night sky access, improve nighttime visibility through glare reduction, and reduce development impact on nocturnal environments.
SS c8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: What are the requirements for Interior Lighting?
1. The angle of maximum candela from each interior luminaire as located in the building shall intersect opaque building interior surfaces and not exit out through the windows OR 2. All non-emergency interior lighting shall be automatically controlled to turn off during non-business hours. (Provide manual override for after-hours)
SS c8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: Is manual override required if interior emergency lighting is automated?
YES
SS c8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: What are the Lighting Power Density Limits for exterior areas?
80% of ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004 values
SS c8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: What are the Lighting Power Density Limits for landscape areas?
50% of ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004 values
SS c8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: What are the requirements for exterior lighting?
Only light areas as required for safety and comfort. Don't exceed 80% of lighting power densities for exterior areas and 50% of facades and landscape features (ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004).
SS c8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: What 2 types of Lighting are must be addressed for this Credit?
INTERIOR and EXTERIOR Lighting
SS c8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: What are the four zones for exterior lighting?
LZ1: Dark (Park and Rural Settings) LZ2: Low (Residential Areas) LZ3: Medium (Commercial/Industrial, High-Density Residential) LZ4: High (Major City Centers, Entertainment Districts)
SS c8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: LZ1Dark- All site and building mounted luminaires produce a maximum initial illuminance no greater than _____ horizontal and vertical foot-candles at the site boundary and ______ Document that ____% of the total initial designed fixture lumens are emitted at an angle of ____ degrees or higher from ____.
0.01; beyond; 0%; 90 degrees nadir (straight down)
SS c8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: LZ2Low All site and building mounted luminaires produce a maximum initial illuminance no greater than _____ horizontal and vertical foot-candles at the site boundary and no greater than ________ horizontal foot-candles ____ feet beyond the site. - Document that no more than ____% of the total initial designed fixture lumens are emitted at an angle of ____ degrees or higher from ____. - For site boundaries that abut ______, light trespass requirements may be met relative to the ______ instead of the site boundary.
"0.01; 0.01; 10; 2%; 90; nadir public ROW; curb line
SS c8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: LZ3Medium All site and building mounted luminaires produce a maximum initial illuminance no greater than _____ horizontal and vertical foot-candles at the site boundary and no greater than ________ horizontal foot-candles ____ feet beyond the site. - Document that no more than ____% of the total initial designed fixture lumens are emitted at an angle of ____ degrees or higher from ____. - For site boundaries that abut ______, light trespass requirements may be met relative to the ______ instead of the site boundary.
0.20; 0.01; 15'; 5%; 90; nadir; public ROW; curb line
SS c8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: LZ4High All site and building mounted luminaires produce a maximum initial illuminance no greater than _____ horizontal and vertical foot-candles at the site boundary and no greater than ________ horizontal foot-candles ____ feet beyond the site. - Document that no more than ____% of the total initial designed fixture lumens are emitted at an angle of ____ degrees or higher from ____. - For site boundaries that abut ______, light trespass requirements may be met relative to the ______ instead of the site boundary.
0.60; 0.01; 15; 10%; 90; nadir; public ROW; curb line
SS c8 LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION: What standard applies to this credit?
ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1 2004 - Lighting Section 9
SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: When is the submittal for this credit?
Construction Phase
SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: What % of Hardscape or Parking must be addressed for this credit?
50%
SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: What are the requirements of option 1- HARDSCAPE- of this credit?
Provide a combination of the following for 50% of the site hardscape. 1. Shade (within 5 yrs) 2. paving materials with SRI >= 29 3. Open grid pavement System.
SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: What are the requirements of option 2- PARKING- of this credit?
Minimum 50% of parking spaces under cover with SRI of 29.
SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: What are some strategies for this credit>
use light colored paving, shade paved areas with landscaping, replace imperv w/ perv or open-grid
SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: What are the GENERAL submittal documents for this credit?
project site drawings, highlighting paving materials, landscape shading and parking, Confirm SRI>29, Narrative of Specials
SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: What are the SPECIFIC submittal documents for option 1 of this credit?"
SRIs for each paving material, Total areas of site hardscape, Area of hardscape to be shaded in 5yrs, Total area of SRI Compliant materials, Area of open grid pavement.
SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: What are the submittal documents for option 2 of this credit?
# total parking spaces, # Covered parking spaces
SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: When is the submittal phase for this credit?
Construction Phase
SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What are the requirements for option 1 of this credit?
Low-Sloped Roof (<=2:12), SRI = 78 Steep-Sloped Roof (>2:12), SRI = 29 SRI for minimum of 75% of roof surface
SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What are the requirements for option 2 of this credit?
Use Vegetated roof for at least 50% of roof area.
SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What are the standards that apply to this credit?
ASTM-Es &Cs, Reflectance & Emmittance
SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What are the requirements for option 3 of this credit?
Use Combo of options 1 and 2 to satisfy formula (SRI roof/0.75) + (Veg Roof/0.5) >= Total Roof Area
SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What is the strategy for this credit?
High-albedo and vegetated roofs to reduce heat absorption.
SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What are the GENERAL submittal documents for this credit?
Roof drawings showing green roof system, Narrative of specials
SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What are the SPECIFIC submittal documents for option 1- SRIs- of this credit?
Total area of SRI compliant roofing, Listing of roofing materials and SRIs
SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What are the submittal documents for option 2- Vegetated Roof- of this credit?
Total area of Green Roofing
SS c7.2 Heat Island Effect- ROOF: What are the submittal documents for option 3- Combo Roof- of this credit?
Total area of Green Roofing, Total area of SRI compliant roofing, Listing of roofing materials and SRIs
SS CREDIT 7.1 & 7.2: INTENTs
Reduce heat islands to minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife inhabitants
SS c7.1: Heat Island- NON-ROOF: What are the 2 options to achieve this credit?
OPTION 1- 50% of hardscape: OPTION 2- 50% parking