GREEN BUILDINGDEVELOPMENTGUIDE 2008

GREEN BUILDINGDEVELOPMENTGUIDE 2008

APPLICATION OF THE LEEDTM

Green Building Rating System

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APPLICATION OFTHE LEEDTM

Green Building Rating System

PASADENA GREEN BUILDING

DEVELOPMENT GUIDE

2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Purpose of Green Building Development Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

LEED Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Pasadena Green Building Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

How to Use the Development Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Highlights of the Green Building Practices Ordinance (PMC 14.90) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Summary of Pasadena LEED Credit Assessment & Credit Support for LEED Checklist NCv2.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

SUSTAINABLE SITES

SS Prerequisite 1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

SS Credit 1: Site Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

SS Credit 2: Development Density & Community Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

SS Credit 3: Brownfield Redevelopment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

SS Credit 4.1:Alternative Transportation – Public Transportation Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

SS Credit 4.2:Alternative Transportation – Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

SS Credit 4.3:Alternative Transportation – Low-Emission & Fuel –Efficient Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

SS Credit 4.4:Alternative Transportation – Parking Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

SS Credit 5.1: Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

SS Credit 5.2: Site Development – Maximize Open Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

SS Credit 6.1: StormWater Design – Quantity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

SS Credit 6.2: StormWater Design – Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

SS Credit 7.1: Heat Island Effect – Non-Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

SS Credit 7.2: Heat Island Effect – Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

SS Credit 8: Light Pollution Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

WATER EFFICIENCY

WE Credit 1.1:Water Efficient Landscaping – Reduce by 50% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

WE Credit 1.2:Water Efficient Landscaping – No PotableWater Use or No Irrigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

WE Credit 2:Water InnovativeWastewater Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

WE Credit 3:Water Use Reduction – 20% Reduction, 30% Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

ENERGY ANDATMOSPHERE

EA Prerequisite 1: Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

EA Prerequisite 3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

EA Credit 2: On-Site Renewable Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

EA Credit 3: Enhanced Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

EA Credit 4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

EA Credit 5: Measurement andVerification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

EA Credit 6: Green Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

MR Prerequisite 1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

MR Credit 1.1: Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

MR Credit 1.2: Building Reuse, Maintain 95% of Existing Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

MR Credit 1.3: Building Reuse, Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

MR Credit 2.1 & 2.2: ConstructionWaste Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

MR Credit 3.1 & 3.2: Material Reuse 5% & 10% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

MR Credit 4.1 & 4.2: 10% (post-consumer + _ pre-consumer) & 20% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

MR Credit 5.1 & 5.2: Regional Material- 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally & 20% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

MR Credit 6: Rapidly Renewable Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

MR Credit 7: CertifiedWood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

EQ Prerequisite 1: Minimum IAQ Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

EQ Prerequisite 2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

EQ Credit 1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

EQ Credit 2: IncreasedVentilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

EQ Credit 3.1: Construction IAQ Management Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

EQ Credit 3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan – Before Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

EQ Credit 4.1: Low-Emitting Materials – Adhesives & Sealants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

EQ Credit 4.2: Low-Emitting Materials – Paints & Coatings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

EQ Credit 4.3: Low-Emitting Materials – Carpet Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

EQ Credit 4.4: Low-Emitting Materials – CompositeWood & Agrifiber Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

EQ Credit 5: Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

EQ Credit 6.1: Controllability of Systems – Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

EQ Credit 6.2: Controllability of Systems – Thermal Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

EQ Credit 7.1:Thermal Comfort – Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

EQ Credit 7.2:Thermal Comfort –Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

EQ Credit 8.1: Daylight andViews – Daylight 75% of Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

EQ Credit 8.2: Daylight andViews –Views for 90% of Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

INNOVATION IN DESIGN

ID Credits 1.1-1.4: Innovation in Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

ID Credits 2: LEED Accredited Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

APPENDIX

USGBC Notification LEED-NC v2.2 and California Title 24 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

References andWebsite Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PURPOSE OF THE GREEN BUILDING DEVELOPMENT GUIDEThe Green Building Development Guide provides architects, developers, property owners, and others developingproperty in Pasadena an understanding of the relationship between the city of Pasadena’s Green Building PracticesOrdinance (Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 14.90) and the US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership inEnergy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating System.The intent of this guide is to explainPasadena’s plan check review and submittals requirements as they pertain to each LEED credit.

LEED OVERVIEWThe Green Building Practices Ordinance adopts by reference the LEED green building rating system as a consistenttool for measuring and evaluating a building’s environmental soundness. LEED is a flexible system for that offersa range of options. The options, known as credits, are divided into five main categories with the intent that noparticular building can garner all points in one category and claim to be designed “green.” The main categories are:

1. Sustainable Sites (SS)2. Water Efficiency (WE)3. Energy and Atmosphere (EA)4. Materials and Resources (MR) and5. Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)

A sixth category, Innovation in Design (ID), allows for points to be awarded for green attributes that are not identi-fied in one of the main categories.

The USGBC has developed a portfolio of green building rating systems based on building and development typeswhich include:

• LEED NC for new commercial buildings• LEED CS for core and shell building development• LEED CI for new commercial interiors and major remodels• LEED EB for retrofitting existing buildings and evaluating their performance• LEED H for homes (residential) developments• LEED ND for neighborhood development• LEED for Schools• LEED for Retail

Buildings must prove achievement of a number of points for official recognition by the USGBC with “Certification”being the minimum level, and increasing levels being Silver, Gold, and Platinum (the highest level).The project designteam is encouraged to refer to the USGBC LEED Reference Guides, website, and supporting information for acomplete understanding of the LEED green building rating system.

While this guide is intended to facilitate the design and construction of a building that meets the requirementsof the Green Building Practices Ordinance, the city makes no claim that the project will receive an official LEEDranking as the submittals, review, and designation process of the USGBC may differ from that of the city. However,the city encourages the project owner to seek LEED certification on a voluntary basis after complying with thecity’s green building requirements. LEED Certification can add considerable market value to a building, including

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increasing the leasing potential.Through the city’sWater and Power Department, substantial financial incentivesare provided for projects that voluntarily attain LEED certification (see Appendix section). Furthermore, the city’sPlanning and Development Department offers professional guidance on LEED compliance at no charge to theapplicant.

Occasionally, a LEED credit may need interpretation. The USGBC has established an interpretation processwhereby applicants can submit, in writing (on-line), their request for a credit interpretation or ruling (CIR) forpeer review. Rulings made on previous interpretations are posted on the USGBC website (USGBC.org) and it isrecommended that the applicant review these rulings for application to their project.

PASADENA GREEN BUILDING SERVICESPasadena offers many services to help prepare projects for the city LEED plan check review and certification withthe USGBC. These services are free of charge for projects active within the city’s design and permit process.Contact the city’s Green Building Coordinator at the Permit Center to take advantage of these services.

Initial Green Building Ordinance Consultation: This initial meeting with city staff, the city’s LEED AccreditedProfessional consultant, and the project owner and design team is intended to provide an overview of theordinance affect on the project permit process and the importance of addressing LEED requirements early in thedesign phase. During the consultation, explanations will be given on the LEED program, what documentation andsubmittals will be required for plan check, how to register the project with the USGBC, and how to use theUSGBC on-line template system.This meeting is highly recommended for all projects and should be scheduled assoon as the project scope is defined and at the initial contact with the city.

Project Design Review and Assessment: This half-day workshop provides green building assistance for the buildingowner, the entire project design team, and building contractor. The city’s LEED Accredited Professional (AP)consultants will review the project’s documents prior to the workshop, and provide guidance and assistance ondeveloping LEED credits and green building goals. To help expedite the overall approval process, documents shouldbe at the schematic or design development stage for this workshop, but projects in the construction documentstage will also find this service useful. This workshop is highly suited for project teams without prior experiencewith green building projects or those that have not yet retained a project LEED AP.

Construction Kick-off Presentation: This presentation provides information to general contractors and subcontrac-tors on how to execute and document contractor related LEED credits and how to approach changes to approvedLEED requirements made in the field. Contact the Green Building Coordinator at the city’s Permit Center toschedule a meeting.

PasadenaWater and Power (PWP) Programs: A variety of energy efficiency, water conservation, design develop-ment, financial incentives and rebates are offered by the city’sWater and Power Department. PWP continuallyenhances its programs to meet customer needs therefore early coordination with PWP is recommended. PWPstaff is available to attend initial project review to discuss program specifics.

HOWTO USE THIS DEVELOPMENT GUIDEThe intent of this guide is for the reader to reference a LEED credit and find the related city requirements andsubmittals in support of the credit.The development guide is divided into the six LEED categories with the credits

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listed along with the credit intent and requirements established by the USGBC. For ease of identification, the LEEDinformation is found at the top of the page in a table. As most projects subject to the Green Building PracticesOrdinance will be new construction, the LEED NC v2.2 rating system was used for this guide. When using one ofthe other LEED rating systems (such as LEED CI), the reader should clarify with city staff the requirements as theymay differ. Under each of the LEED credits, the reader will find a credit assessment and credit support informationapplicable to Pasadena.

CREDIT ASSESSMENTIn the description of each LEED credit, an assessment based on cost, frequency of application, and design andconstruction practices relative to Pasadena are indicated in a tabular format.The following defines the assessmentfields:

Required: This is either a LEED prerequisite (mandatory) or a California or Pasadena requirement that must beachieved in order to attain project approval irrespective of cost or project conditions. Applicants are stronglyencouraged to comply with all prerequisites in order to pursue official USGBC LEED certification and to qualifyfor associated city incentives.

Recommended: This credit is achievable in Pasadena and is likely to be cost effective.

Possible: This credit is achievable in Pasadena if the correct project and site conditions exist, but may require addi-tional design effort and/or cost.

CREDIT SUPPORTProvided under each LEED credit is a description of the project application to Pasadena and whether the cityrequires submittals in support of the credit for plan check consideration.The following defines the support fields:

Pasadena Leed Supplement: An explanation of the relationship and comparison of the LEED credit orprerequisite to Pasadena’s requirements is given. There are a number of city codes that must be met irrespectiveof the LEED credit and these are identified under the appropriate credit.

Credit Support: Some credits may not have any Pasadena LEED supplement requirements, but need furtherexplanation.

Plan Check Submittals: The Pasadena plan check process, documentation, information, and/or submittalsfor this LEED credit are listed; however the applicant should verify submittal requirements with staff prior toplan check. Projects that are considering official USGBC LEED certification should separately compile requireddocuments as defined in the LEED Reference Guide as the Pasadena submittal may differ from that required bythe USGBC.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES ORDINANCE (PMC 14.90)For compliance with the city of Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) 14.90 Green Building Practices Ordinance,projects must provide information documenting ability to achieve the intent of the LEED credits sought by theproject team, and meet the LEED ranking level indicated in the ordinance.The following project thresholds andLEED levels are requirements of the Green Building Practices Ordinance;

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• City buildings of 5,000 square feet or more of new gross floor area must attain LEED Silver certificationat a minimum.

• City renovations of 15,000 square feet or more must attain LEED Silver certification at a minimum.• All non-residential buildings of 25,000 square feet or more of new gross floor area must meet the intent

of LEED Certified level at a minimum; larger commercial/institutional type buildings of 50,000 square feetor more must meet LEED Silver level.

• Tenant improvements of 25,000 square feet or more of gross floor area and requiring a building permitas determined by the building official or designee must meet the intent of LEED Certified level at aminimum.

• Mixed-use projects and multi-family residential projects that include a residential building of four storiesor more in height must meet the intent of LEED Certified level at a minimum.While only municipalprojects are required to attain official recognition by the USGBC, the city offers substantial financialincentives for projects receiving certification and for those seeking voluntary compliance.

PROJECT PHASING:Certain large projects may be built in phases if approved by the city’s building official. Applicants should consultwith the city regarding the impact phasing a building may have on complying with the Green Building PracticesOrdinance requirements. Phasing may include separate permit activity for construction and demolition, gradingand foundation work, and separate building permits for individual buildings on a project site. See Plan Checksection below for further details.

PROJECT REVIEW:Projects subject to the Green Building Practices Ordinance must complete a number of activities. As theseactivities may change, applicants are recommended to consult with the city’s Green Building Coordinator forupdates. The following steps are basic requirements:

STEP 1 Pre-Plan Check:1. Retain the services of a LEED Accredited Professional as part of the design team.2. Complete the LEED project registration on the USGBC website.3. Review the Development Guide instructions for each credit for city review. Determine if the LEEDonline template must be completed, and/or if other supporting information must be included in theplans and/or specifications.

STEP 2 Plan Check Submittals:1. Submit a set of building plans and supporting documentation (specifications, energy calculations, etc.)indicated on the checklist template for LEED review. Contact the Permit Center Plans RoutingCoordinator at (626)744-4150 for more information on the plan submittal requirements.

2. Include on a sheet incorporated into the building plans, the applicable LEED checklist signed and dated bythe LEED AP. The downloadable checklist templates must be used and are available on city’s GreenBuilding website (http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/permitcenter/greencity/building/gbprogram.asp)

3. Provide an electronic version of the project LEED checklist to the city’s LEED AP consultant.4. Grant the city’s LEED AP consultant access to the project LEED templates online (USGBC.org website).The city will retain a copy of the project LEED templates for its records when the project receivesFinal Sign-Off.

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5. Foundation Only Permits:A completed LEED checklist is required for submittal indicating all thecredits the project is intending to pursue. At this project phase the following credits require supportingdocumentation:

• SSp1, SSc1, SSc3, SSc4.3• SSc4.4 if garage parking is indicated on the foundation drawings,• SSc6.1, SSc6.2, MRc2, MRc4, MRc5,EQc3.1.• Other credits may need complete documentation if the design is affected by the foundationplans and specifications.

All other credits will be verified when the building-phase plans are submitted.

STEP 3 LEED Plan Check Review:1. The city’s objective is to review plans within four weeks of receipt and provide written corrections to the

project applicant. Within the first week of receipt of the plans the LEEDAP consultant will verify the following:• Online USGBC access has been granted• Online templates and supporting documentation appear to be complete• The required LEED checklist is completed and incorporated into the plan set• Specifications are submitted• An electronc version of the LEED checklist has been forwarded

2. Upon verification, the review process will proceed.3. If any submittal items are missing, the reviewer will contact the project team and the review will formallybe put on hold.The four week process will begin again once all of the items requested have been receivedto the satisfication of the LEED AP consultant.

4. During plan review, if there are five or fewer LEED credits that are rejected during the course of thereview, the LEED AP consultant will contact the project team directly and disuss credit issues forresolution.The project team has the option of correcting these issues within seven days or placing the planreview on hold. If appropriate corrections have been made within the agreed upon timeframe, theconsultant will review the plans and forward approvals to the city.

5. If the project has more than five rejected credits the applicant will be notified and the project will be sentback to the city with a rejected checklist and correction comments.

STEP 4 Construction:1. The city’s building inspectors will perform normal construction inspections and will verify compliance with

the approved set of plans which include the LEED requirements.2. For approved LEED credits that are changed during construction, immediately contact the city’s LEED APconsultant to prevent unnecessary stop work notices, and construction and occupancy delays.

3. LEED credits may be compromised if all aspects of the project are not considered in advance, and this inturn may compromise building permit issuance and/or building occupancy approval. It is stronglyrecommended that a buffer of an additional three points be designed into the project to allow for pointsthat may be jeopardized during construction. It is strongly recommended that a buffer of an additionalthree points be designed into the project to allow for points that may be jeopardized during construction.

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