Leed Ver1.0 Sustainable Sites

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How many credits for erosion and sediment control ?

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None, it's a prerequisite to the Sustainable Sites credits.

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How many points are available in the Sustainable Sites catagory?

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Fourteen (14)

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How many and what credits are available for SSc4 Alternative Transportation?

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Four (4): SSc4.1 Public Transportation; SSc4.2 Bycicle Storage & Changing Rooms; SSc4.3 Alternative Fuel Vehicles; SSc4.4 Parking Capacity

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How many and what points are available for SSc3 Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites?

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One (1): SSc3 Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites

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How many and what points are available for SSc1 Site Selection?

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One (1): SSc1 Site Selection

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How many and what points are available for SSc2 Development Density?

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One (1): SSc2 Development Density

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How many and what points are available for SSc5 Reduced Site Disturbance?

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Two (2): SSc5.1 Protect or Restore Open Space; SSc5.2 Development Footprint

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How many and what points are available for SSc6 Stormwater Management?

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Two (2): SSc6.1 Rate and Quantity; SSc6.2 Treatment

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How many and what points are available for SSc7 Heat Island Effect?

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Two (2): SSc7.1 Non Roof; SSc7.2 Roof

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How many and what points are available for SSc8 Light Pollution Reduction?

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One (1): SSc8 Heat Island Effect

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What is the purpose of SSp1 Erosion & Sedimentation Control?

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Control erosion to reduce impacts on water and air quality.

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How do you acheive credit SSp1 Erosion & Sedimentation Control?

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In general: 1) Identify soil composition 2) Uncover potential site problems 3) Develop mitigation strategies

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What are the Stabilization technologies available to control erosion & sedimentation?

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Temporary Seeding; Permanent Seeding; Mulching

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What are the Structural Control technologies available to control erosion & sedimentation?

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Earth Dike; Silt Fence; Sediment Trap; Sediment Basin

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What is the intent of credit SSc1 Site Selection?

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Avoid development of inappropriate site and reduce env. Impact from the location of building on a site.

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What are the requirements of credit SSc1 Site Selection?

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Don't build: ALR or FLR; undvlped land <1500mm (5') 100yr fld or <900mm (3') 200yr fld; endangered species; parkland; 30.5m (100') wetland; eco sensitive

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What is the intent of credit SSc2 Development Density?

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Channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure, protect greenfields and preserve habitat & natural resources.

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What are the requirements of credit SSc2 Development Density?

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Increase localazed desity by utilizing sites located within and existing min development desity of 13,800m2/hectare (60,000sf/acre)

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What is the intent of credit SSc3 Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites?

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Rehab damaged sites where development is complicated by environmental contamination, reducing pressure on undeveloped land.

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What are the requirements of credit SSc3 Redevelopment of Contaminated Sites?

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Develop contaminated site plan and provide remediation as required by Provincial Contaminated Sites Program.

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What is the intent of credit SSc4.1 Alt. Transportation: Public Transportation Access?

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Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.

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What are the requirements for SSc4.1 Alt Trans. Public Transportation Access

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Locate building within 800m (0.5 miles) of a commuter rail, light rail, subway or 400m of 2 or more public bus lines.

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What are the requirements for SSc4.2 Alt Trans. Bike storage & changing rooms?

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Commercial:Secure bike storage, showers w/in 183m (200yds) for 5% of occupants. Res: Covered bike storage for 15% of occupants.

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What is the intent of credit SSc4.3 Alt. Transportation: Alternate Fuel Vehicles?

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Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.

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What are the requirements of SSc4.3 Alt. Transportation: Alternate Fuel Vehicles?

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Parking for hybrid/alt-fuel vehicles for 3% of occupants & preferred parking for these and high efficient vehicles OR alt-fuel refuling w/in 500m for 3% of total parking

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What is the intent of credit SSc4.4 Alt. Transportation: Parking Capacity?

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Reduce pollution and land development impacts from single occupancy vehicle use.

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What are the requirements of SSc4.4 Alt. Transportation: Parking Capacity?

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Parking capacity to meet but not exceed minimum zoning requirements and provide preferred/designated = to 10% of visitor stalls OR no new for rehab & preferred = to 10% of visitor stalls.

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What is the intent of credit SSc5.1 Reduced Site Disturbance: Protect or Restore Open Space?

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Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.

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What are the requirements of credit SSc5.1 Reduced Site Disturbance: Protect or Restore Open Space?

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Greenfield: Limit disturbance to 12m (40') building, 1.5m curbs, 7.5m pervious OR prev Dev'p restore min 50% of site area to native or adaptive veg.

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What is the intent of credit SSc5.2 Reduced Site Disturbance: Development Footprint?

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Conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.

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What are the requirements of credit SSc5.2 Reduced Site Disturbance: Development Footprint?

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Exceed local zoning for open space by 25%. If no zoning, designate open space equal to building footprint.

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What is the intent of credit SSc6.1 Stormwater Management: Rate & Quantity?

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Limit disrutption and polution of natural water flows b managing stormwater runoff

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What are the requirements of credit SSc6.1 Stormwater Managment: Rate & Quantity?

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Impervious = <50% plan that prevents post dev. 1.5yr, 24hr peak disharge rate/quantity from exceeding pre-dev OR Impervious = >50% plan that reduces rate/quant. 25%

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What is the intent of credit SSc6.2 Stormwater Management: Treatment?

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Limit disruption of natural water flows by eliminating stormwater runoff, increasing on-site infiltration and eliminating contaminates.

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What are the requirements of credit SSc6.2 Stormwater Managment: Treatment?

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Remove 80% of TSS & 40% of TP by implementing BMPs CH4, PT2 (Urban Runoff) of EPA

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What is the intent of credit SSc7.1 Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof?

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Reduce heat islands (thermal gradiant differences) to minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat.

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What are the requirements of credit SSc7.1 Heat Island Effect: Non Roof?

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Provide shade (w/in 5yrs) &/or light coloured &/or grid pavement for 30% of non-roof impervious or 50% parking u/g, or open-grid pavement for min 50% of parking lot

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What is the intent of credit SSc7.2 Heat Island Effect: Roof?

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Reduce heat islands (thermal gradiant differences) to minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat.

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What are the requirements of credit SSc7.2 Heat Island Effect: Roof?

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ENERGY STAR high emissivity roofing (min 0.9) for min 75% of roof OR "green" roof for min 50% OR combo min 75%

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What is the intent of credit SSc8 Light Pollution Reduction?

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Eliminate light trespass from building and site, improve night sky access and reduce impact on nocturnal environments.

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What are the requirements of credit SSc8 Light Pollution Reduction?

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Meet IESNA RP-33-99 & Full Cutoff IESNA & candala value to fall within building/property & light 2.5x mounting hight from prop line shall be shielded.