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MEEZA Data Centres MV-2

Job No. AA211518-03

LEED Contractor Addendum To be read in conjunction with the General Specification: Part 1 and Particular

Specification: Part 2

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August 2010

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AA211518-12/4-900 ii LEED Contractor Addendum: Rev B April 2010

Job Title MEEZA Data Centres MV-3

Job Number AA211518-12

Document Title LEED Contractor Addendum

Document Reference AA211518\4-900\MV2\LEED Contractor Addendum

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Contents

AA211518-12/4-900 iii LEED Contractor Addendum: Rev B April 2010

Page

1.0 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 1

1.1 LEED for Core & Shell v3.0 Green Building Rating System ...................................................... 2

1.2 Compliance ................................................................................................................................ 2

1.3 LEED Terms ............................................................................................................................... 2

1.4 The role of the Contractor on LEED Projects ............................................................................ 3

1.5 Name a LEED Champion ........................................................................................................... 3

1.6 Documentation Responsibilities of the LEED Champion ........................................................... 3

1.7 Specific LEED for Core & Shell Contractor “Prerequisite” Responsibility .................................. 4

1.8 Specific LEED for Core & Shell Contractor “Credit” Responsibility ........................................... 4

2.0 SUSTAINABLE SITES ............................................................................................................... 6

2.1 SS Prerequisite 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention .................................................... 6

2.2 SS Credit 5.1 Protect or Restore Habitat ................................................................................... 7

2.3 SS Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof ............................................................................... 7

3.0 ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE ................................................................................................. 9

3.1 EA Prerequisite 1 Fundamental Commissioning and EA Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning.. 9

4.0 MATERIALS AND RESOURCES ............................................................................................ 16

4.1 MR Credit 2 Construction Waste Management ....................................................................... 16

4.2 MR Credits 3 to 6 Materials Retention, Specification and Procurement ................................. 17

5.0 INDOOR AIR QUALITY ........................................................................................................... 20

5.1 IEQ Credit 3 Indoor Air Quality During Construction ............................................................... 20

5.2 IEQ Credits 4.1-4.4 Low Emitting Materials (4 points) ............................................................. 23

6.0 FINAL SUSTAINABILITY CLOSE OUT ................................................................................... 25

6.1 Operation and Maintenance Plans........................................................................................... 25

6.2 Final Sustainability Close Out Submittals ................................................................................ 25

6.3 Environmental Demonstration and Testing .............................................................................. 26

7.0 APPENDICES .......................................................................................................................... 27

7.1 MEEZA MV-2 LEED Score Card ............................................................................................. 27

7.2 Construction Waste Management Plan ................................................................................... 30

7.3 Material Specification and Procurement .................................................................................. 34

7.4 Low-Emitting Materials ............................................................................................................. 36

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AA211518-12/4-900 1 LEED Contractor Addendum: Rev B: April 2010

1.0 Introduction

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a voluntary rating system which allows

the environmental credentials of buildings to be benchmarked against an internationally

recognized standard. LEED is administered by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)

and was initially designed for the rating of office buildings in the US. In recent years, the LEED

portfolio has been expanded to include a number of different systems aimed at different types of

building and stages of construction. MV-2 is registered and will be assessed under LEED for Core

& Shell Version 3.0.

LEED NC v3.0 is assessed under six categories:

• Sustainable Sites

• Water Efficiency

• Energy and Atmosphere

• Materials and Resources

• Indoor Environmental Quality

• Innovation in Design

Within most categories there are one or more prerequisites which must be achieved in order for

any rating to be awarded. Each category also contains optional Credits which have one or more

points associated with them. Five further points are available for “Innovation in Design”. These

credits are awarded for unspecified uses of innovative technologies and practices or exceptional

performance in a given area.

Credits are achievable for good practice in the design, construction and management of a building.

The client has an aspiration to achieve a rating of Gold. A full list of the prerequisites and Credits

being targeted is provided in Appendix 7.1. As part of MEEZA’s commitment towards

sustainability, the Contractor shall comply with the sustainability objectives targeted through the

application of LEED C&S v3.0

The project is aiming to achieve maximum possible Credits according to the LEED assessment

method, in order to achieve the target of Gold level certification. In order to achieve this, best

practice in sustainable construction shall be required from the Contractor. Comprehensive

documentation of this best practice will be required to provide evidence for construction-related

Credits.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is, in

its simplest terms, a method of measuring. A third party certification process confirms the project’s

achievement of the design goals by reviewing documentation collected during the design and

construction process.

Adherence to LEED ensures that facilities are designed, constructed, and operated effectively.

LEED focuses the design and construction team on operating life cycle costs, not initial

construction costs. This addendum is designed to help contractors fulfill the requirements of the

LEED Green Building Rating System.

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1.1 LEED for Core & Shell v3.0 Green Building Rating System

MV-2 has been registered for certification under LEED for Core & Shell v3.0.

The LEED for Core & Shell scheme is a set of performance standards for certifying the sustainable

design and construction of core and shell buildings against a number of environmental criteria in

each of the following categories:

• Sustainable Sites (SS)

• Water Efficiency (WE)

• Energy & Atmosphere (EA)

• Materials & Resources (MR)

• Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

• Innovation & Design Process (ID)

As with the other LEED schemes there are varying levels of certification which correspond to

different levels of environmental performance. These are shown below, along with the points

required for each under the LEED Core & Shell system.

• LEED Certified (40 – 49 points)

• LEED Silver (50 – 59 points)

• LEED Gold (60 – 79 points) Goal for MV-2

• LEED Platinum (80 points and above)

1.2 Compliance

Compliance with Construction related requirements of LEED C&S v3.0 is a responsibility of the

Contractor. The Contractor shall comply with any LEED obligations that would be affected by the

Contractor’s work.

The Contractor is required to produce the required documentation and submit the Credit templates

to the Green Building Certification Institute confirming that the Credit requirements have been

satisfied.

1.3 LEED Terms

LEED Reference Guide for Core & Shell Development: This 645+ page book gives information on

the LEED System and green construction techniques involved in capturing LEED Credit points. It

can be purchased online at www.usgbc.org.

LEED Project Score Card: The Score Card is a two page summary table showing which of the 106

possible LEED Credit points are being pursued in a given project.

LEED AP: Individuals in the construction industry may become LEED Accredited Professionals

(LEED APs) by passing the LEED Exam (One Credit point is captured by having a LEED

Accredited Professional on a project team).

LEED MDC: A LEED project needs one individual, called a LEED Coordinator, who is appointed

by the project team. Their role is to advance the LEED process in general and oversee the

collation of the necessary documentation and its submission to the USGBC. The role is typically

fulfilled by a client-appointed LEED AP.

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Additionally, a Contractor should choose to identify one staff person to Champion the Contractor’s

LEED-related work on a project. This is likely to be a full-time role. This Contractor-appointed

LEED champion works in cooperation with the overall LEED Coordinator on the project.

LEED Online: LEED Online is a web-based resource that enables members of the project team to

work together to document compliance with the LEED rating system.

LEED Letter Template: The LEED Letter Templates are where Credit compliance is demonstrated.

They are found on the LEED-Online website and can be accessed by individuals signed up to the

project. They are completed by the relevant project team members (i.e. Designers/LEED

Contractor Champion). Templates generally require a narrative describing how the project has met

the intent of the credit. Some templates also require the completion of embedded calculations,

check-lists, information cross-referenced from other project uploads and electronic signatures from

registered signatories to demonstrate compliance. Some credits require supporting

documentation, in addition to the contents of the template, to be uploaded with the LEED Letter

Templates.

1.4 The role of the Contractor on LEED Projects

The Contractor’s roles on LEED projects can be discerned by referring to the LEED Score Card,

which is a two page Project Checklist. It records those required Credits and elective categories

which the team can choose to apply to any project. A copy of the LEED Score Card is given in

Appendix 7.1.

LEED certification requires all sustainable practice to be documented. If the project claims a

Credit in any category, it must have the paperwork to prove it. Assembling the necessary evidence

for the LEED submission (which normally occurs shortly after occupancy) is an ongoing effort and

cannot be postponed until the end of the construction schedule. The required documentation is not

‘As-Built’; it is a continuous trail of compiled evidence.

The LEED credit requirements described in this document are those are the contractor’s

responsibility. The remaining credits in the LEED system are designated as design credits. These

have already been incorporated in the design and will therefore still require some contractor

involvement in delivering a building that meets the requirements outlined in the design documents.

For this reason, any contractor-driven variations in the design will need to be approved by the

LEED team, in addition to the relevant discipline leader in the design team, in order to avoid

placing the LEED requirements in jeopardy. See appendix 7.1 further details of targeted design &

construction credits.

1.5 Name a LEED Champion

When the job starts, a LEED Champion needs to be identified by the Contractor to support

all LEED-related activity on the site. The Champion, who ideally is not the project manager, can

be in charge of providing continuous monitoring of sustainable practice and worker education, as

well as tracking whether documentation is being kept up-to-date. Despite well-planned and well-

received LEED education, workers may, due to force of habit, revert to conventional methods,

which could compromise LEED Credits if not detected and prevented.

It is necessary for the Design Team’s “LEED AP” to submit information supporting the claim of the

design Credits and the construction team appointed “LEED Champion” to submit the supporting

documentation that the project has met the intent of each prerequisite and each Credit point

relating to the Contractor Credits. This information is submitted in an on line application package

which includes Letter Templates, required submittals and supplementary information for the

Credits sought.

1.6 Documentation Responsibilities of the LEED Champion

As suggested above, the Contractor should designate one person on the job site to be responsible

for tracking, monitoring and collecting all LEED information. This person should know the job well,

and be given adequate time in their day-to-day work to fulfill their LEED responsibilities. It is not a

good idea to load the primary project manager with this responsibility in addition to all of their

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normal job site responsibilities. It takes time to do a thorough job – be sure to budget this time into

the job description. When contractors build this LEED documentation expertise in-house, work on

LEED projects will become more efficient over time. By managing and streamlining documentation

processes, the LEED portion of the project will become highly cost-effective. These abilities will

help to qualify companies for future LEED projects. The Contractor-appointed LEED Champion will

work in cooperation with the overall LEED Coordinator on the project.

The LEED Champion should start electronic and hard-copy LEED documentation folders at the

outset of the project. Set up dividers for each Credit, and keep track of everything. “Everything”

means relevant e-mail correspondence, faxes and letters relating to LEED challenges and issues

met along the way, sections of specifications and contracts that relate to each Credit, and of

course, all specific process documentation required by each LEED Credit, as described in its letter

template. The LEED Champion will be invited to join the project leedonline system and will be

responsible for completing the credit templates for those LEED credits that fall within the

contractor’s responsibility, including the submission of all required supporting documentation.

The following sections begin to address the contractors role in attaining specific score points and

their related impact to the project.

1.7 Specific LEED for Core & Shell Contractor “Prerequisite” Responsibility

It is important to notice that there are eight (8) required items which all LEED for Core & Shell

projects must incorporate. These prerequisite actions reflect the belief that all eight are so

fundamental to energy efficiency, ecological and human health protection that without them, no

project can be considered sustainable. Contractors delivering a Core & Shell Project would be

fundamentally involved in two of these prerequisites:

• SSP1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

• EAP1 – Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems

1.8 Specific LEED for Core & Shell Contractor “Credit” Responsibility

Although much of what makes a building LEED certified depends on design decisions, contractors

have a significant role in implementing LEED on a project. The contractor is required to ensure

LEED requirements included in the design are met during construction, assemble and maintain

records necessary to document a building's compliance with LEED requirements, and provide the

required supporting documentation for the construction credits. This will require the contractor to:

1. Assemble and maintain records necessary to document a building's compliance with

LEED requirements.

2. Execute new construction methods per specifications, at a reasonable cost

3. Manage Construction Waste efficiently (LEED Credits are available for achieving 50% and

75% waste recycling or salvage rates on a project).

4. Source materials locally (LEED Credits are available for using locally-sourced materials to

a total of 10% and 20% of the total value of materials used on a project).

5. Source recycled materials and materials with recycled content (LEED Credits are available

for using recycled materials to a total of 10% and 20% of the total value of materials used

on a project).

6. Source FSC-certified wood products (LEED Credit is available to projects which use FSC-

certified timber for 50% of the total value of wood-based materials)

7. Manage indoor air quality during construction to protect the health of construction workers

and to prevent contamination of the building’s materials and ventilation systems.

8. Demonstrate knowledge of and adapt construction processes to use adhesives and

sealants, paints and coatings, flooring systems, composite wood and agrifibre products,

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furniture and furnishings which contain and emit low quantities of VOCs (volatile organic

compounds).

9. Assist Designer/Client in identifying ways to reach a project's LEED goals.

Contractors delivering the MEEZA MV-2 Core & Shell Project would rely on these skills to properly

fulfill their role in delivering the project. In particular, they would play a key role in delivering the

following Credits:

• SS5.1 – Protect or Restore Natural Habitat

• EA2 – Enhanced Commissioning

• MR2 – Construction Waste Management

• MR3 – Materials Reuse

• MR4 – Recycled Content

• MR5 – Regional Materials

• MR6 – Certified Wood

• IEQ3 – Construction IAQ Plan: During Construction

• IEQ4.1 – Low-Emitting Materials: Adhesives and Sealants

• IEQ4.2 – Low-Emitting Materials: Paints and Coatings

• IEQ4.3 – Low-Emitting Materials: Flooring Systems

• IEQ4.4 – Low-Emitting Materials: Composite Wood and Agrifibre Products

The requirements of each of these credits, and their application to the MEEZA MV-2 project in

particular, are described in more detail in the following sections.

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2.0 Sustainable Sites

2.1 SS Prerequisite 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

Contractors and trades should be very familiar with the erosion protection and sedimentation

prevention expected of this Sustainable Site Prerequisite. With the current LEED manual and

checklist (which presently references the US Environmental Protection Act (EPA)), some clauses

offer the option of using local codes and regulations if they are more stringent. It is necessary for

contractors and trades to verify whether local expectations and requirements exceed the EPA

goals for each project and Municipality, and to ensure that they are working to the more stringent

standard.

2.1.1 Meeting the requirements for SS Prerequisite

To meet the requirements of SS Prerequisite 1, the Contractor must prepare and implement an

Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan in accordance to the requirements of the 2003 EPA

Construction General Permit OR local standards and codes, whichever is more stringent. The

EPA Construction General Permit is available from the EPA website, at

http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater/cgp.cfm. The plan must describe the measures used in

meeting this standard, or the more stringent, relevant local standard, and must accomplish the

following objectives:

• Prevent loss of soil during construction by stormwater runoff and/or wind erosion, including

protecting soil by stockpiling for reuse.

• Prevent sedimentation of storm sewers or receiving streams.

• Prevent pollution of the air with dust and particulate matter.

In the preparation of an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan, there are two general categories

of control suggested:

• Protection of in situ sensitive or susceptible areas.

• Construction of physical measures and controls.

Given the nature of the site the suggested measures should include but are not limited to the

following:

• Stabilization of surfaces exposed to wind and run-off using hydro-seeding, mulching, etc.

• Filter media in temporary run-off channels and those affected by the works, for example

straw and filter cloth dams, etc.

• Filters at / under municipal storm drain catch basin covers.

• Dust and wind erosion during demolition.

• Three stage settlement basins for de-watering.

• Wheel washes and load covers on trucks during excavation.

• Concrete trucks cleaning stations prior to leaving the site, or ensure all concrete is

supplied in trucks with onboard self-cleaning systems.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to prepare a comprehensive plan that meets these

requirements, to implement this plan, and to thoroughly document and record the progress of

these efforts. This documentation may include photographing the measures taken, compiling

laboratory test results of settlement basin waters, and copying of permits and approvals from the

municipal engineer. This is a compulsory prerequisite. If the Plan is not well conceived, enforced,

or documented, the whole LEED application will be rejected.

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2.1.2 Submittals

The following project data and calculation information is required to document Credit compliance

using the LEED C&S v3.0 submittal:

• Provide a copy of the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan that includes specifications

that detail the erosion and control best management practices used on the project site and

the responsible parties for implementation.

• Provide copies for the project drawings, date-stamped photographs and inspection logs or

reports to document the erosion and sedimentation control measures implemented on the

site.

2.2 SS Credit 5.1 Protect or Restore Habitat

Building work often damages the ecology of the local site, including indigenous plants and regional

animal populations. The intent of SS Credit 5.1 is to limit this damage and, as far as possible, to

conserve existing natural areas.

2.2.1 Meeting the requirements for SS Credit 5.1

As part of SS Credit 5.1 (Protect or Restore Habitat), Contractors are required to limit all site

disturbances to within the following maximum distances of the site perimeter, as defined by the

following features:

• 40 feet beyond the building perimeter;

• 10 feet beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking and utilities less than 12 inches

in diameter;

• 15 feet beyond primary roadway curbs and main utility branch trenches

• 25 feet beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces, including stormwater

detention facilities, that require additional staging areas to limit compaction in the

constructed area.

The Contractor shall establish clearly marked construction boundaries that conform to the above

requirements to minimize the disturbance of the existing site. No construction activity shall be

permitted outside of this boundary. This shall be appropriately documented. Documentation shall

include a site plan showing construction disturbance limits and appropriate photographs of the

established boundary.

2.2.2 Submittals



• Provide a copy of the site plan showing construction disturbance limits.

• Provide date-stamped photographs showing the construction boundary and its external

perimeter, giving clear evidence of its effectiveness in limiting site disturbance.

2.3 SS Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect: Non-Roof

The use of dark, non-reflective surfaces for parking, roofs, walkways and other hardscape

contributes to the heat island effect by absorbing the sun’s warmth, which then radiates into the

surroundings. This increases building cooling loads in urbanised areas and is detrimental to site

habitat, wildlife and animal migration corridors. The intent of SS Credit 7.1 is to employ strategies,

materials and landscaping techniques that reduce the heat absorption of exterior materials.

2.3.1 Meeting the requirements for SS Credit 7.1

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It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the materials used for cladding the shading

structure which is used to cover the MV-2 carparking areas have a sufficiently high SRI to meets

the requirements of the credit. For exemplary performance in the credit, 100% of carparking

spaces must be covered using a material with an SRI (Solar Reflectance Index) of at least 29. As

the MV-2 shading canopy has perforations with a 15% open area, the shade cladding material

must have an SRI that is greater than 35.

2.3.2 Submittals



• Provide a copy of the site plan showing all hardscape and parking areas at the project site.

• Provide a copy of the site plan showing the area of covered parking on the project site.

• Provide information describing the area, reflectance and emittance of the covering

materials used in the construction of the car park shade.

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3.0 Energy and Atmosphere

3.1 EA Prerequisite 1 Fundamental Commissioning and EA Credit 3 Enhanced

Commissioning

The intent of the fundamental commissioning prerequisite is to verify that the project’s energy-

related systems are installed, calibrated and perform as intended.

3.1.1 Meeting the requirements for EA Prerequisite 1 and EA Credit 3

The following shall be included in the commissioning process. Refer to Section 3.9.

• HVAC systems

• Building Management System (BMS)

• Lighting Systems

• Public Health and Sanitary Systems

• Fuel Systems

• Leak Detections Systems

• Fire Suppression Systems

• Security Systems, Disable Alarms and Fire Alarm Systems

• VESDA

• Communication Systems

• Power Distribution Systems

• Earthing Systems

• Lightning Control Systems

• Building commissioning activities and documentation in support of the U.S. Green Building

Council (USGBC) LEED™ rating program.

• Commissioning activities and documentation for the LEED™ section on "Energy and

Atmosphere" prerequisite of "Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning."

• Commissioning activities and documentation for the LEED™ section on "Enhanced

Commissioning."

To meet the requirements of EA Credits, the Contractor will be responsible for coordinating the

activities described in this Section. Remember: The fundamental commissioning of the above

mentioned systems is a prerequisite and is non-negotiable. If the Commissioning Plan is not well

conceived, enforced, or documented, the whole LEED application will be rejected.

3.1.2 Coordination

(a) Perform commissioning services to expedite the testing process and minimize unnecessary

delays, while not compromising the integrity of the procedures.

(b) Commissioning Agent shall provide overall coordination and management of the

commissioning program as specified herein.

(c) Commissioning Team: The commissioning process will require cooperation of the Contractor,

subcontractors, vendors, Architect/Engineer, Commissioning Agent, Green Consultant, and

Client. The commissioning team shall be comprised of the following.

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1. Contractor

a. Project Manager

b. Test Engineer

2. Subcontractors: As appropriate to product or system being commissioned.

3. Commissioning Agent

a. Project Manager

b. Project Engineers

4. Client Representative(s)

5. LEED AP

6. Architect/Engineer

a. Architect

b. MEP engineers

c. Specialty Consultant(s)

(d) Progress Meetings: Attend construction job-site meetings, as necessary, to monitor

construction and commissioning progress. Coordinate with contractor to address coordination,

deficiency resolution and planning issues.

7. Plan and coordinate additional meetings as required to progress the work.

(e) Site Observations: Perform site visits, as necessary, to observe component and system

installations.

(f) Functional Testing Coordination:

8. Equipment shall not be "temporarily" started for commissioning.

9. Functional performance testing shall not begin until pre-functional, start-up and TAB is completed for a given system.

10. The controls system and equipment it controls shall not be functionally tested until all points have been calibrated and pre-functional checklists are completed.

(g) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) baseline evaluation: Coordinate with IAQ baseline evaluation as

specified in Section 5.1 - Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management.

3.1.3 Submittals

(a) Commissioning Agent shall submit the following:

1. Basis of Design and Design Intent.

2. Scoping Meeting Minutes.

3. Commissioning Plan: Submit within 30 calendar days of authorization to proceed.

4. Commissioning Schedule: Submit with Commissioning Plan.

5. Functional performance test forms: Submit minimum 30 calendar days prior to

testing.

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6. Deficiency Report and Resolution Record: Document items of non-compliance in

materials, installation or operation. Document the results from start-up/pre-

functional checklists, functional performance testing, and short-term diagnostic

monitoring. Include details of the components or systems found to be non-

compliant with the drawings and specifications. Identify adjustments and

alterations required to correct the system operation, and identify who is

responsible for making the corrective changes.

7. Final Commissioning Report: Compile a final Commissioning Report. Summarize

all of the tasks, findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the commissioning

process. Indicate the actual performance of the building systems in reference to

the design intent and contract documents. Include completed pre-functional

inspection checklists, functional performance testing records, diagnostic

monitoring results, identified deficiencies, recommendations, and a summary of

commissioning activities.

8. O&M Submittals:

a. Training plan: Training plan shall include for each training session:

Dates, start and finish times, and locations;

Outline of the information to be presented;

Names and qualifications of the presenters;

List of texts and other materials required to support training.

b. O&M Database.

9. LEED™ Documentation related to commissioning. Format as required by USGBC

for submittal under the referenced green building rating system.

3.1.4 Commissioning Process

(a) The following activities outline the commissioning tasks and the general order in which they

occur. The Commissioning Agent shall coordinate all activities.

1. Design Review and Documentation.

2. Commissioning Scoping Meeting.

3. Commissioning Plan.

4. Submittals Review.

5. Start-Up/Pre-Functional Checklists.

6. Functional Performance Testing.

7. Short-Term Diagnostic Testing.

8. Deficiency Report and Resolution Record.

9. Operations and Maintenance Training.

a. O&M Manual.

b. Training.

c. O&M Database.

10. Record Documents Review.

11. Final Commissioning Report and LEED™ Documentation.

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12. Deferred Testing.

3.1.5 Design Review and Documentation

(a) Documentation of Basis of Design and Design Intent: Document basis of design and design

intent as they relate to environmentally responsive characteristics, including:

functionality, energy performance, water efficiency, maintainability, system cost,

indoor environmental quality and local environmental impacts.

(b) Design Development Review: Review design documents to verify that each commissioned

system meets the design intent.

(c) Construction Document Review: Review construction documents to verify that commissioning

is adequately specified, that each commissioned system can be commissioned and is likely to

meet the design intent.

3.1.6 Commissioning Scoping Meeting

1. Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate a scoping meeting.

2. Review each building system to be commissioned, including its intended operation, commissioning requirements, and completion and start-up schedules.

3. Establish the scope of work, tasks, schedules, deliverables, and responsibilities for implementation of the Commissioning Plan.

3.1.7 Commissioning Plan

(a) Commissioning Plan: Develop a commissioning plan to identify how commissioning activities

will be integrated into general construction and trade activities. The commissioning

plan shall identify how commissioning responsibilities are distributed. The intent of

this plan is to evoke questions, expose issues, and resolve them with input from the

entire commissioning team early in construction.

1. Identify who will be responsible for producing the various procedures, reports, Client notifications and forms.

2. Include the commissioning schedule.

3. Describe the test/acceptance procedure.

3.1.8 Submittal Review

(a) Submittal Review: Review the Contractor submittals to verify that the equipment and

systems provided meet the requirements of the Contract Documents and Design

Intent.

Operations and Maintenance Training

(a) O&M Manual: Review the Operation and Maintenance Manuals compiled by the

Contractor for completeness and for adherence to the requirements of the

specifications.

(b) Training: Develop a Training Plan. Coordinate and review the training programs for

Client's personnel.

(c) O&M Database: Develop a database from the O&M manual that contains the

information required to start a preventative maintenance program.

Final Commissioning Report and LEED Documentation

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(a) Final Commissioning Report: Compile final commissioning report. Summarize all of

the tasks, findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the commissioning process.

Documentation: Compile LEED™ Documentation Format as required by USGBC for submittal

under the referenced greed building rating system.

Deferred Testing

(a) Unforeseen Deferred Tests: If a test cannot be completed due to the building

structure, required occupancy condition, or other deficiency, the functional testing

may be delayed upon recommendation of the Commissioning Agent and the approval

of the Owner. These tests are conducted in the same manner as the seasonal tests

as soon as possible.

(b) Seasonal Testing (EA Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning only);

1. Schedule, coordinate, observe, and document additional testing for seasonal

variation in operations and control strategies during the opposite season to verify

performance of the HVAC system and controls. Complete testing during the

warranty period to fully test all sequences of operation.

2. Update O&M manuals and Record Documents as necessary due to the testing.

(c) End-of-Warranty Review (EA Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning only): Conduct end

of warranty review prior to the end of the warranty period. Review the current building

operation with the facility maintenance staff. The review shall include outstanding

issues from original or seasonal testing. Interview facility staff to identify concerns

with building operation. Provide suggestions for improvements and assist Client in

developing reports or documentation to remedy problems.

3. Update O&M manuals and Record Documents as necessary due to the testing.

Equipment and Systems Schedule

(a) Commissioning shall include but is not limited to the following:

Type of System System

Chilled Water Systems Primary Critical

Secondary Critical

Secondary Non-critical

Ventilation systems Internal Ventilation

External Ventilation

Internal Battery Extract

External Battery Extract

Toilet Extract

Fuel System Oil Supply

Leak Detection Low Pressure Oil Leak

Detection

Conventional Oil Leak

Detection

Pipe Leak Detection

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Public Health Systems Potable Water

Recycled Water

Pumped Condensate

Electric Water Heater

Rainwater Pipework

System

Sanitary Systems Pumped Foul Main

Soil and Waste

Pipe Systems

Fire Suppression Wet Mist

BMS and Controls All aspects

Security Access Control

CCTV

Disable Refuge

Communications

Disabled Alarms Disabled Toilet Alarm

Fire Alarm Detection

Alarm

Smoke Clearance

Ventilation

Ventilation Systems

VESDA

Communication Passive Equipment

Active Equipment

Power Distribution Generators

UPS

HV Distribution

LV Distribution

Power Quality Monitoring

Metering

Electrical Network

Control

Earthing Lightning Protection

Functional Earthing

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Protective Earthing

Lighting Control Emergency Lighting

General Lighting

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4.0 Materials and Resources

4.1 MR Credit 2 Construction Waste Management

Construction and demolition activities generate a huge amount of waste. Contractors and trades

are well placed to find innovative and creative ways to reduce this waste. New markets for

recycled and salvaged or reused materials are emerging all the time. Contractors are able to find

places where construction waste is reused, rather than thrown away, and they are recovering

costs.

There are 2 LEED points available for construction waste management:

• MR 2 Construction Waste Management 50-75% (2 points)

It is the contractor’s responsibility to capture both of these points, by diverting a minimum

of 75% of construction waste from the landfill.

4.1.1 Meetings the requirements for MR Credit 2

Meeting the requirements of LEED documentation for construction waste management takes place

in the context of a properly developed Job Site Recycling Program. The following steps integrate

the LEED documentation requirements into a Job Site Recycling Program.

1. Construction waste management begins with a plan which is best developed as early as

possible. Establishing good housekeeping practices and getting trades to sort their own

waste (all nonhazardous construction and demolition debris) into identifiable bins from

project inception are steps which nurture a positive project attitude. A recycling clause in

their trade contract can provide a useful ‘incentive’. A sample Construction Waste

Management Plan (CWMP) is included in Appendix 7.2.1.

2. Hold a meeting with the project team, including the trades and/or the recycling

contractor(s) if one has been hired. Go through the construction schedule together, and

review all potential sources of construction waste generation. Review potential

alternatives to landfill disposal for each material. Look for reuse/salvage and recycling

opportunities that are of low-cost by identifying on-site uses and reuses. Increasingly,

recycling and demolition contractors are finding businesses that purchase recycled and

salvaged materials, including used building material yards. Depending on the nature of the

construction waste produced, a great deal of money can be saved through carefully

planned waste removal and reuse. Each trade should develop their own waste

management plan for their specific waste stream. These CWMPs should all be filed in a

LEED resources binder.

3. Add the Construction Waste Management Plan as a recurring action item at the project’s

weekly or bi-weekly trade meeting. Require all trades attending to complete the

Construction Waste Management Sheet provided in Appendix 7.2.2. By having the status

of the plan reviewed together, peer pressure will be established and documentation will be

submitted in timely fashion. Having the discussion recorded in the trade meeting minutes

also supports the documentation. If necessary, withholding a percentage of invoice

payments will encourage all trades to file their information. The CWMP should clearly

define a person responsible for collecting this information.

4. The Contractor will be expected to sign a Letter Template ‘certifying’ the extent of

achievement under a particular LEED Credit point. MR Credit 2 is under the Contractor’s

control. The Contractor’s contribution to the effort is to provide the back-up data, receipts,

way-slips, manufacturer’s product data and/or certificates etc., all of which must be given

to the LEED coordinator in a timely way. Remember, all of that information is compiled into

the LEED submission after completion and occupancy. It is critical to keep the information

flowing early and consistently. Once trades, sub-trades or suppliers are paid out or off-

site, it is very difficult to get historic information from them.

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5. The person responsible for collecting and tracking this information should continually

update the LEED Letter Template as new information comes in. Keep versions up to date

and complete, and file them both in hard copy in the LEED binder.

4.1.2 Submittals



• Provide a copy of the Construction Waste Management Plan that identifies, at a minimum,

the diversion goals, relevant construction debris and material to be diverted, the

implementation protocols, and parties responsible for implementing the plan.

• Provide a summary log of all construction waste generated by type, the quantities of each

type that were diverted and landfilled, and the total percentage of waste diverted from

landfill disposal. A sample Construction Waste Management Sample Reporting Form is

included in Appendix 7.2.2.

4.2 MR Credits 3 to 6 Materials Retention, Specification and Procurement

The “Materials and Resources” aspect of a LEED project is one of most importance for contractors

and trades because it not only deals with construction waste management, but plays directly to

strengths in sourcing and procurement of materials and products. It offers a great opportunity for

contractors and trades to contribute directly to a project’s success through detailed knowledge of

specialty areas.

The intention of these credits is to reduce the environmental impact of the materials used for

construction, wherever possible.

Project Architects and Clients with a strong commitment to LEED will assist in specifying LEED-

friendly materials in their specifications, and some will list specific product names and suppliers,

however it is ultimately the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that they procure compliant

materials. This project may list the LEED requirement or goal for the particular material and

ask/expect the Contractor and trades to then source and provide them. In a construction

management arrangement, the trades can play a very significant role early in the selection of

materials. As familiar as all designers would like to be with products and materials, contractors and

trades are the experts in their own specialty areas. Bring those ideas forward. In particular,

contractors and trades can assist in sourcing salvaged materials as part of the design process.

There are a total of 6 points available through conscientious material retention and selection in the

following categories:

• MR Credit 3: Materials Re-use – Use of salvaged, refurbished or directly reused materials

(1 point)

• MR Credit 4: Recycled Content – Use of materials with post-consumer recycled content (2

points)

• MR Credit 5: Regional Materials – Use of materials extracted, harvested, recovered and

manufactured within 500 miles of the project site (3 points)

• MR Credit 6: Certified Wood (2 point)

4.2.1 Meeting the requirements for MR Credits 3, 4, 5 & 6

Sample Material Information Sheets are included in Appendix 7.3.1 for use on each of these

Credits. In order to clarify this process of specifying, sourcing, installing, and documenting

materials, what follows is a walk-through of the general steps involved. The same basic

specification and documentation process is applicable for all of these Credits. A great deal of time

and energy can be saved by using this process to streamline the materials Credits.

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• Carefully review the project goals, LEED opportunities and specifications to determine

how much of the material selection work has been done already and how achievable the

goals are. Ensure that LEED materials goals and objectives can be adequately met. The

team discussion and crosstalk often help with sourcing some of the more challenging

materials.

• Write materials requirements, including documentation requirements, into the contracts of

all trades. Include a sample of the Materials Information Sheet (provided in Appendix

7.3.1) in each specification section and contract to guide documentation requirements.

Also include a reporting schedule for submitting completed Sheets.

• It is very important that the LEED Champion review all of the completed Material

Information Sheets before the materials are installed. Sheets should be provided at time of

contract award, confirming that the products meet the specifications. Ensure that cut

sheets of products are included at the same time the Material Information Sheets are

submitted. This allows time for material selections to be changed before it is too late or

before it costs extra money. Keep a running record of materials submitted and

acknowledged by the LEED Champion using a spreadsheet or database program that can

calculate the percentage of total materials costs that are compliant with the requirements

of each credit. This in turn will let the team know how well the project is doing against the

Credit threshold. It can also help to manage the documentation needed from sub-trades,

helping to identify gaps in information and to track that information down before the sub-

trades are paid and gone.

• In order to complete the various calculations necessary to validate the savings with

respect to resource reuse, recycled content, local/regional materials, rapidly renewable

materials, and certified wood, the Contractor and trades are required to provide the

related material cost and quantities for the project. This information is eventually

summarized on the LEED Letter Templates for each Credit. Where the information is for a

material cost amount, this does not include labour costs and it particularly excludes

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) components and Electrical equipment

and components.

• In the specific case of MR Credit 1 Building Reuse, a list must be maintained that details

all shell attributes including element ID and the total area of new, existing and reused

elements. The LEED Champion should co-ordinate this list with all of the trades.

• In the specific case of MR Credit 6 Certified Wood, the total material cost of all wood

products used in the project is required to determine whether the certified wood Credit has

been achieved. Formwork lumber and panels can be included in this unless they are

rented.

4.2.2 Instructions to Bidders, Green Material Selection

Product selection will meet the targets and limits described here.

Reference should also be made to Indoor Air Quality requirements IEQ Credits 4.1 – 4.4.

• MR 3: Materials Reuse 5% (1 point)

Reuse of materials diverts material from the construction waste stream, reducing the need for

landfill space and environmental impacts from associated air and water contamination. The use of

salvaged materials also avoids much of the impact associated with the procurement of new

construction materials.

At least 5% by cost of the materials to be used on site shall be salvaged, refurbished or reused

materials reclaimed from other sites. Hazardous materials and building services components shall

not be included in this Credit. See LEED Credit MR 3 in the LEED Reference Guide for Core &

Shell Development.

• MR Credit 4: Recycled Content (2 points)

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Products with recycled content reduce the use of virgin materials and solid waste volumes. Post-

consumer recycled content is derived from materials that can no longer be used for their original

purpose, whereas pre-consumer recycled content recycled consists of raw material diverted from

the waste stream during the manufacturing process.

Materials with recycled content such that the post-consumer recycled content plus half of the pre-

consumer recycled content constitutes at least 20% by cost of the materials to be used on the

project. Ensure that manufacturers are able to clearly identify and demonstrate that recycled

content is pre- or post-consumer recycled content prior to entering materials in the project

materials database. Building Services components shall not be included in this calculation. See

LEED Credit MR 4 in the LEED Reference Guide for Core & Shell Development.

• MR Credit 5: Regional Materials 30% (2 points +1 Innovation in Design point)

The regional sourcing of materials is essential in minimising transportation environmental impacts,

supporting the use of indigenous resources and encouraging local labour forces.

At least 30% of the total value of building materials will be manufactured and harvested, extracted

or recovered locally, within a radius of 800 km of the building site if transported by truck OR within

a radius of 3500 km if transported by rail. “Manufacture” includes the final assembly of

components into the building product that is installed. Building Services components shall not be

included in this calculation. See LEED Credit MR 5 in the LEED Reference Guide for Core & Shell

Development.

• MR Credit 6: Certified Wood 100% (1 point +1 Innovation in Design point)

Using FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) certified wood encourages environmentally responsible

forest management.

100% of the total value of wood-based materials and products used on the project will be certified

in accordance with the FSC’s Principles and Criteria. Wood-based materials and products include

(but are not limited to): structural framing, general dimensional framing, flooring, doors,

furnishings, and non-rented temporary construction applications such as bracing and formwork.

Confirmation of the sustainable sourcing of all timber must be achieved by following the

procedures of the FSC. See LEED Credit MR 6 in the LEED Reference Guide for Core & Shell

Development.

Although it is not necessary to include temporary timber in the calculation for the proportion of

FSC-certified wood used on site, it is good practice to use temporary timber from a sustainable

source or a re-used or recycled source.

4.2.3 Submittals


using the LEED C&S v3.0 submittal. This shall be completed and uploaded to LEED online by the

contractor.

• The complete Shell Attributes List that details all shell attributes including element ID and

the total area of new, existing and reused elements.

• Material Information Sheets (examples of which are found in Appendix 7.3.1) and

supporting documentation completed in full for each material used in the building.

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5.0 Indoor Air Quality

5.1 IEQ Credit 3 Indoor Air Quality During Construction

IEQ Credit 3 has 2 key aims. The first is to protect the health and wellbeing of construction

workers during the construction process, by maintaining an adequate level of indoor air quality.

The second is to protect the health and wellbeing of building occupants by preventing the

contamination of HVAC systems and building materials, particularly absorbent materials, during

construction. The emphasis is on preventing indoor air quality problems resulting from the

construction/renovation process in order to help sustain the comfort and wellbeing of construction

workers and building occupants.

5.1.1 Meeting the requirements for IEQ Credit 3

The first step is to prepare a strategic Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan which addresses all of the

criteria, outlining specifically how the different aspects will be addressed. The IAQ Plan must cover

the construction and preoccupancy phases of the building, fulfil the following criteria:

• Meet or exceed the recommended control measures of the Sheet Metal and Air

Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied

Buildings under Construction, 2nd Edition 2007, ANSI/SMACNA 008-2008 (Chapter 3).

• Protect stored on-site and installed absorptive materials from moisture damage.

• Protect all air handling systems used during the construction period from contamination.

All return air systems run during construction must be fitted with MERV (Minimum

Efficiency Reporting Value; Ref. ASHRAE 52.2-1999) 8 medium at each return air grille or

other intake point. In addition to this, all filter media to be permanently installed must be

replaced by the Contractor immediately prior to occupancy.

5.1.2 Instructions to Bidders, Indoor Air Quality During Construction

Construction methodology will meet the targets and limits described here. An Indoor Air Quality

Management Plan is to be designed by the Contractor and submitted to the Designer’s LEED AP

for approval. The Indoor Air Quality Plan is to be implemented by the Contractor and the

Contractor’s Sub-contractors. The Indoor Air Quality Management Plan is to be drafted by the

Contractor and submitted as part of the Tender Submission and/or Contract Award. This will form

the basis of a live document, to be maintained throughout the construction process, which will be

maintained using the supporting documentation. Supporting documentation will take the form of a

completed risk assessment to be signed off by the Contractor’s LEED champion, to be submitted

for all construction processes identified as posing a potential IAQ risk by the SMACNA IAQ

Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction (2nd Edition 2007).

Key areas of the SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction are described below

but are not limited to the following.

• HVAC protection during Construction

Ductwork on site will be protected and enclosed as outlined in the job-specific requirements list at

the end of this Plan. Construction employees are to keep all supply, return and exhaust ductwork

free of dust, dirt, mould and air-borne contaminants.

When the air distribution systems will be operating during construction, temporary filtration media

will be included on all return air openings and will be checked during construction by the

mechanical contractor, and replaced as necessary to ensure that they are functioning correctly.

The return air ductwork will be kept clean during all construction activities by the mechanical

contractor. All return air systems are to be shut down during the heaviest periods of construction

to prevent dust and odors from entering the system and being released throughout the building.

Filtration media will be replaced with new materials at the end of construction, prior to occupancy.

MERV ratings of filters used during construction will meet LEED IAQ Credit requirements. All

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return air openings are to be covered during construction to prevent dust and debris from settling

in the ductwork. The central filtration system shall be monitored and clean filters will be installed by

the mechanical contractor during heavy construction. Steps are to be made to upgrade or change

filters frequently to maintain air quality. Daily monitoring of filters shall be performed by the

mechanical contractor during heavy construction activity.

The supply side of the HVAC system is to be kept clean. Ductwork and/or insulation which

contains moisture or is wet is not to be installed. Installed ductwork and/or insulation which is wet

is to be removed and replaced with new.

All piping, ductwork and conduit system openings are to be closed at the end of each work day.

All ductwork VAV and FCU boxes while in storage are to be wrapped in plastic and covered

completely.

All fresh air intake louvers, openings, ductwork, etc. for indoor air handling units, perimeter

louvers, exhaust openings, etc. are to be covered with plywood and plastic until ready to be

operational. Openings are to be closed at end of each work day when HVAC equipment is also

shut off at end of day.

All condensate drain flows from mechanical equipment are to be constantly monitored for proper

flow and blockage prevention.

For projects with special minimum or maximum indoor humidity level requirements for proper

preparation or installation environment for millwork, casework, wood finishes and furnishings, etc.

project construction team will collectively plan means and methods to achieve minimum or

maximum humidity levels.

• Source Control during Construction

A concurrent approach for maintaining construction indoor air quality is source control. This is

generally the most effective type of pollution control. Sources include combustion equipment,

adhesives, paints, cleaning solutions, various demolition techniques, sanding and cutting, and a

wide range of other materials and techniques. All processes of this sort shall be carefully

considered to establish whether an alternative process with a reduced impact on IAQ is available.

This may include the following techniques:

• Converting from gas to electric powered equipment to limit combustion discharge into the

construction site.

• Selection of low-solvent-emitting products, including carpet, adhesives, paints, caulks,

cleaning solutions and wall coverings.

• Work practice Modification, for example: For some demolition tasks (e.g., paint stripping)

alternative techniques may be available which produce less airborne dust. Some painting

techniques release fewer odors. Some cleaning practices raise less dust. Use of hand

tools may be cleaner than power tools.

• Use of Point-of-Source Extract: Vacuum−assisted drywall sanders and concrete saws help

to control dust. Direct exhausting of all contaminants out of the building and away from

intakes will improve IAQ levels. An alternative method to consider is local recirculation of

air by filtering out all odors and dust; all filters and extract systems are to be properly

selected for the materials they will be controlling. Determination of odor control and

ventilation means will be made by and at the expense of the installing subcontractor.

• Access control and Suitable PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Objectionable odors

created as a part of construction process such as installation of epoxy flooring, etc. will be

properly identified during construction and signage will be posted to advise workers of

potential hazards or PPE requirements.

• Pathway Interruption during Construction

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As an alternative to source controls or building evacuation, workplace air can simply be prevented

from moving into occupied space. Interruption of potential contaminant pathways can be an

effective control option. Key strategies for carrying this out include the following:

• Depressurisation of contaminated areas to prevent movement of contaminants into other

areas

• Pressurisation of occupied areas where occupants may be at risk

• Erection of barriers to contain pollutants in particular construction areas

• Relocation of pollutant sources

• Temporary sealing of the building or of areas thereof.

In particular, all project equipment and material staging areas should be located away from critical

air flow pathways. Mechanical rooms and air handling equipment areas will not be used as storage

space for construction materials or waste. All finish materials (i.e. carpet, ceramic tile, paints,

stains, etc.) are to be covered or contained prior to installation and after installation as much as

possible, along with all waste material by the installing subcontractor.

• Housekeeping during Construction

Dust accumulation at a construction site becomes airborne dust when disturbed. Similarly, spills

or excess applications of solvents will become airborne, and any waste buildup which can support

the growth of mould may lead to an increased risk of occupant health problems.

Dust is to be regularly cleaned up using wetting agents or sweeping compounds. All surfaces are

to be kept clean, and spills and excess applications of solvent-containing products are to be

cleaned up immediately.

Construction waste, debris and rubbish are to be cleaned up during all phases of construction. All

lunch papers, cups and other litter will be placed into trash receptacles. Food and drinks, other

than drinking water, shall not be allowed in the building interior during construction. Cigarette

smoking, cigar smoking or chewing tobacco will not be allowed in the building interior.

Loose insulation media material installation is to be controlled and monitored by the installing

subcontractor to prevent fiber discharge or particle release. Each construction entry location

should have Pedi-mats or clean gravel to limit foot traffic dirt from migrating into the building.

• Scheduling

A final control option is to ensure that hazardous construction activity does not overlap in time with

occupancy by building occupants who may be unnecessarily put at risk. This may entail waiting

until detectable dust and odors or other contaminants of concern are eliminated prior to occupants

entering the building or flushing the building with high volumes of outside air. It may be necessary

to conduct activities with a high pollution potential during off hours. For example, if roofing

emissions cannot be excluded from the building, the work might have to be performed on an

evening or weekend shift. Similarly, any work which disrupts the HVAC system or introduces odor

into the system should be done during unoccupied hours. Where offgassing is a major concern,

work may have to be completed at the beginning of a weekend in order to allow new products time

to air out sufficiently prior to occupation.

5.1.3 Submittals

The LEED template for MR Credit 3, is signed by the Contractor and declares that a Construction

IAQ Management Plan has been developed and implemented according to the requirements of the

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines for

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1. Copy of the Contractor’s Indoor Air Quality Management Plan

2. A detailed photo log of the construction IAQ management plan practices followed during

construction. Provide at least 18 photographs – six photographs on three different occasions

during construction – along with identification of the SMACNA approach featured by each

photograph, in order to show consistent adherence to the Credit requirements.

Links to purchase the SMACNA guidelines can be found at the following website:

http://www.smacna-bc.org/manuals.html#iaq

3. A list of all filters installed to ventilation systems during constructions and replacements prior to

occupancy including details of type and filter rating (i.e. MERV rating).

5.2 IEQ Credits 4.1-4.4 Low Emitting Materials (4 points)

There are a total of 4 points available through conscientious material selection in the following categories:

• IEQ 4.1: Low-Emitting Materials – Adhesives and Sealants (1 point)

• IEQ 4.2: Low-Emitting Materials – Paints and Coatings (1 point)

• IEQ 4.3: Low-Emitting Materials – Flooring Systems (1 point)

• IEQ 4.4: Low-Emitting Materials – Composite Wood and Agrifibre Products (1 point)

The MV-2 goal is to capture all of these points:

5.2.1 Meeting the requirements for IEQ Credit 4

To meet the requirements of IEQ Credit 4.1 – 4.4, any adhesives, sealants, paints and other

coatings, and any carpet products selected for the project shall comply with the standards quoted

in this Section and must meet the emission limits for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other

relevant chemicals as described in the tables in Appendix 7.4.2.

The same materials selection process used in Section 4.3 Materials Specification and

Procurement should be followed for IEQ Credits 4.1-4.4. Sample Material Information Sheets are

included in Appendix 7.4.1 for use on each of these Credits.

Remember, all materials must go through the same rigorous selection procedure - if one

material is installed that does not meet LEED requirements, the whole Credit is lost.

• IEQ 4: Low-Emitting Materials – Adhesives and Sealants (1 point)

All adhesives and sealants used on the interior of building (i.e. within the weatherproofing system)

should comply with standards:

1. Adhesives, Sealants and Sealant Primers: South Coast Air Quality Management District

(SCAQMD) July 1, 2005 Rule #1168, with Rule amendment date of January 7, 2005.

2. Aerosol Adhesives: Green Seal Standard for Commercial Adhesives GS-36, October 19,

2000.

• IEQ 4: Low-Emitting Materials – Paints and Coatings (1 point)

Paints and coatings used on interior of building (within weatherproofing system) should comply

with the following standards:

1. Architectural paints, coatings and primers applied to interior walls and ceilings: Green Seal

Standard GS-11, 1st Edition May 20, 1993. Primers must meet VOC limits for non-flat

paint.

2. Anti-corrosive and anti-rust paints applied to ferrous metal substrates: Green Seal

Standard GS-03, January 7, 1997 (max VOC limits VOC content limit of 250g/L).

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3. Clear wood finishes, floor coatings, stains, sealers and shellacs applied to interior elements: South

Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #1113, January 1, 2004.

• IEQ 4: Low-Emitting Materials – Flooring Systems (1 point)

Vinyl, linoleum, laminate flooring, wood flooring, ceramic flooring, rubber flooring and wall base

flooring systems must be certified by an independent third party to comply with:

1. Hard surface flooring: FloorScore Standard.

Concrete, wood, bamboo and cork floor finishes such as sealer, stain and finish must comply with

standards:

3. Flooring System Finishes: FloorScore Standard. South Coast Air Quality Management

District (SCAQMD) Rule #1113, January 1, 2004.

4. Tile setting adhesive and grout: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)

July 1, 2005 Rule #1168, with Rule amendment date of January 7, 2005.

• IEQ 4: Low-Emitting Materials – Composite Wood and Agrifibre Products (1 point)

Composite wood and agrifiber products used on the interior of the building (defined as inside of the

weatherproofing system) shall contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins. Laminating adhesives

used to fabricate on-site shop-applied composite wood and agrifibre assemblies must not contain

added urea-formaldehyde resins.

Composite wood and agrifibre products include particleboard, medium density fibreboard (MDF),

plywood, wheatboard, strawboard, panel substrates and door cores.

5.2.2 Submittals

To document Credit compliance using the LEED C&S v3.0 submittal, the complete Shell Attributes

List as described above and “Material Information Sheets” (examples of which are found in

Appendix 7.4.1) and supporting documentation are to be completed in full for each material used

in the building and uploaded to LEED online.

The LEED template, completed and signed by the Contractor, declares that all materials selected

will adhere to the Low-Emitting Materials Credit Requirements.

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6.0 Final Sustainability Close Out

In order to achieve final sustainability close out the Contractor will need to supply the following

data as a part of the contracted O&M manuals:

6.1 Operation and Maintenance Plans

(a) Inspection Requirements: Describe inspection schedule and procedures necessary to promote

durability of materials, components, and systems. Include the following:

1. Equipment: Seasonal inspection of equipment. Coordinate with Commissioning.

(b) Environmental Requirements:

1. Identify environmentally preferable materials and systems incorporated into the Project. Include: product model; manufacturer's name, address, phone, and website; and local technical representative, if any.

a. Material Information Sheets: Include Material Information Sheets

6.2 Final Sustainability Close Out Submittals

(a) Record Documents.

1. Environmental Record Documents:

a. Erosion and Sedimentation Plan and associated documents: As specified in Section 2.1 SS Prerequisite 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention.

b. Commissioning Report: As specified in Section 3.1 EA Prerequisite 1 Fundamental Commissioning and EA Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning.

c. Construction Waste Management Plan and associated documents: As specified in Section 4.1 MR Credit 2 Construction Waster Management.

d. Final Summary of Solid Waste Disposal and Diversion: As specified in Section 4.1 MR Credit 2 Construction Waste Management.

e. Shell Attributes List: As specified in Section 4.2 Materials Retention, Specification and Procurement.

f. Materials Information Sheets and supporting documentation: As specified in Section 4.2 Materials Retention, Specification and Procurement.

g. IAQ Management Plan: As specified in Section 5.1 IEQ Credit 3 Indoor Air Quality during Construction.

h. List of Ventilation system filters: As specified in Section 5.1 IEQ Credit 3 Indoor Air Quality during Construction. This list should include all temporary filters which have been removed or replaced as well as all filters required for operation during building occupancy. The latter will also be required for IEQ Credit 5 (Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control).

i. Environmental Product Data (Material Information Sheets for Low-Emitting Materials): As specified in Section 5.2 IEQ Credits 4.1-4.4 Low-Emitting Materials

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6.3 Environmental Demonstration and Testing

(a) Program Structure: Develop an instruction program that includes the following topics:

1. Overview of environmental issues related to the building industry.

2. Overview of environmental issues related to the Project.

3. Review of site specific procedures and management plans implemented during construction:

a. Regulatory Requirements

b. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management

c. Environmental Management

d. Construction Waste Management

4. Review of site specific procedures and management plans to be implemented during operation and maintenance.

a. Include review of environmentally-related aspects of the Operations and Maintenance Manual.

(b) Training Modules: Develop a learning objective and teaching outline for each topic in the

Program Structure. Include a description of specific skills and knowledge that participant is

expected to acquire.

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7.0 Appendices

7.1 MEEZA MV-2 LEED Score Card

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LEED 2009 for Core and Shell Development

Project Checklist

22 6 0 Sustainable Sites Possible Points: 28

Y N ?

Y Prereq 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

1 0 0 Credit 1 Site Selection 1

0 5 0 Credit 2 Development Density and Community Connectivity 5

0 1 0 Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment 1

6 0 0 Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access 6

2 0 0 Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms 2

3 0 0 Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles 3

2 0 0 Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity 2

1 0 0 Credit 5.1 Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat 1

1 0 0 Credit 5.2 Site Development—Maximize Open Space 1

1 0 0 Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design—Quantity Control 1

1 0 0 Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design—Quality Control 1

1 0 0 Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect—Non-roof 1

1 0 0 Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect—Roof 1

1 0 0 Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 1

1 0 0 Credit 9 Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines 1

10 0 0 Water Efficiency Possible Points: 10

Y Prereq 1 Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction

4 0 0 Credit 1 Water Efficient Landscaping 2 to 4

Reduce by 50% 2

4 No Potable Water Use or Irrigation 4

2 0 0 Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies 2

4 0 0 Credit 3 Water Use Reduction 2 to 4

Reduce by 30% 2

Reduce by 35% 3

4 Reduce by 40% 4

13 4 20 Energy and Atmosphere Possible Points: 37

Y Prereq 1 Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems

Y Prereq 2 Minimum Energy Performance

Y Prereq 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management

3 2 16 Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance 3 to 21

3 Improve by 12% for New Buildings or 8% for Existing Building Renovations 3

Improve by 14% for New Buildings or 10% for Existing Building Renovations 4

















Improve by 48%+ for New Buildings or 44%+ for Existing Building Renovations 21

0 0 4 Credit 2 On-Site Renewable Energy 4

2 0 0 Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning 2

2 0 0 Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management 2

3 0 0 Credit 5.1 Measurement and Verification—Base Building 3

3 0 0 Credit 5.2 Measurement and Verification—Tenant Submetering 3

0 2 0 Credit 6 Green Power 2

Project Name: MV-3 MEEZA Data Center

Date: 23/04/10

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7 0 0 Materials and Resources Possible Points: 13

Y N ?

Y Prereq 1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables

0 0 0 Credit 1 Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof 1 to 5

Reuse 25% 1

Reuse 33% 2

Reuse 42% 3

Reuse 50% 4

Reuse 75% 5

2 0 0 Credit 2 Construction Waste Management 1 to 2

50% Recycled or Salvaged 1

2 75% Recycled or Salvaged 2

1 0 0 Credit 3 Materials Reuse 1

2 0 0 Credit 4 Recycled Content 1 to 2

10% of Content 1

2 20% of Content 2

1 0 0 Credit 5 Regional Materials 1 to 2

10% of Materials 1

2 20% of Materials 2

1 0 0 Credit 6 Certified Wood 1

12 0 0 Indoor Environmental Quality Possible Points: 12

Y Prereq 1 Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

Y Prereq 2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control

1 0 0 Credit 1 Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring 1

1 0 0 Credit 2 Increased Ventilation 1

1 0 0 Credit 3 Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan—During Construction 1

1 0 0 Credit 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants 1

1 0 0 Credit 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings 1

1 0 0 Credit 4.3 Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems 1

1 0 0 Credit 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products 1

1 0 0 Credit 5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control 1

1 0 0 Credit 6 Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort 1

1 0 0 Credit 7 Thermal Comfort—Design 1

1 0 0 Credit 8.1 Daylight and Views—Daylight 1

1 0 0 Credit 8.2 Daylight and Views—Views 1

6 0 0 Innovation and Design Process Possible Points: 6

1 0 0 Credit 1.1 1

1 0 0 Credit 1.2 1

1 0 0 Credit 1.3 1

1 0 0 Credit 1.4 1

1 0 0 Credit 1.5 1

1 0 0 Credit 2 LEED Accredited Professional 1

0 4 0 Possible Points: 4

0 1 0 Credit 1.1 1

0 1 0 Credit 1.2 1

0 1 0 Credit 1.3 1

0 1 0 Credit 1.4 1

70 14 20 Possible Points: 110Total

Certified 40 to 49 points Silver 50 to 59 points Gold 60 to 79 points Platinum 80 to 110

Innovation in Design: Green Cleaning Policy

Exemplary Performance: 100% FSC-Certified Timber

Innovation in Design: Tenant IAQ Plan

Exemplary Performance: 45% Reduction in Potable Water Usage

Exemplary Performance: 30% Usage of Regional Materials

Regional Priority: Specific Credit




Regional Priority Credits

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7.2 Construction Waste Management Plan

7.2.1 Sample Construction Waste Management Plan

This sample construction waste management plan shows strategies for achieving MR Credit 2.

_________________ Construction Co. Inc.

Project Name:

Project Size: (gross sq. meters)

Project Type:

Goals: To minimize the amount of construction waste produced on-site through a range of

recycling, salvage and reuse strategies. To exceed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental

Design (LEED) target of 75% diversion of construction waste.

1. Analysis of Expected Job-site Waste:

< Summarize the general categories of waste likely to be produced on the project.>

General construction debris will include:

• Drywall

• Wood

• Paper

• Cardboard

• Foam board

• Plastic

• Plywood

• Metals

2. Amounts:

Rough quantities will be measured in tonnes where possible, and in cubic yards and pounds

where necessary and converted to tonnes afterward. The recycling coordinator estimates a total of

______tonnes of material will be produced through our activities on this job site, and that 75% of

these materials will be recycled, reused, or salvaged.

3. Removal Methods:

<Outline the best method for your project or your region for getting rid of waste – do-it-yourself,

have the trades do it; hire a recycling depot, or a combination.>

___________Construction Co. has entered into an agreement with __________, a waste less

disposal service, to provide recycling services for the duration of the project. The disposal bin is

set up as the main recycling station. Drop boxes will be used for individual materials as space

quantities allow. Projected savings for all debris will be around £___________.

All materials will be taken to _________’s recycling depot. _________, located at

__________<address>_________ __. Mixed waste drop boxes will be separated by the disposal

company offsite and recycled to the greatest extent possible.

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At their location, the disposal company, ___________, is currently recycling 90% – 100% of their

intake.

4. Options for Disposal:

<Mention any specific methods that are special or unusual opportunities.> Asphalt and concrete

will be ground as appropriate for reuse. Dirt and gravel will be trucked to reclamation or reuse sites

as appropriate for the material. Wood landscape waste will be chipped and mulched for reuse on

site. All non-woody organic materials to be composted for reuse on site. Mixed dry waste,

including wood, drywall, metal, cardboard, paint, and Styrofoam will all be recycled.

5. Materials Handling Procedures:

<Summarize the roles of the Contractor and trades participating. Attach a site plan if possible with

receptacles indicated etc.>

• An area will be designated for recycling and separation activities.

• The interior of the construction job office will also have recycling containers for paper, glass,

cardboard and aluminium.

• Drop boxes will be used adjacent to the new building as appropriate.

• Labels directing the separation of materials will be posted at the construction trailer and on each

of the drop boxes.

• Construction debris will be continually picked up during the day and placed into the proper

recycling or disposal bins. The Construction Manager will instruct each Trade’s Supervisor and all

workers as to proper waste management and recycling practice. This instruction will include

hazardous wastes generated through chemical use. ______________. Construction Co. Inc. will

incorporate waste reduction and recycling instructions into each Trade’s Contract, requiring all

Trades to cooperate fully.

6. Personnel: The following list further describes individuals and their responsibilities.

Name ___________ _, Project Manager, will supervise the implementation of this plan in the

field.

Name _____________ Assist with oversight and monitoring of the plan in the field.

Name _____________ Organize and keep recycling area tidy.

Name _____________ Coordinate recycling bin pick up and removal.

Name _____________ Receive waste production and recycling information from each Trade

and vendor.

Name _____________ Compile and report of all waste material information sheets.

Name _____________ Review waste management plan results, and complete the LEED letter

templates.

7. Contracted Disposal Services:

Recycling material will be placed into individual boxes, as space is available to include but not be

limited to wood, cardboard, metals, concrete, along with a mixed debris box to be sorted by

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_____________ <local recycling company>. When quantities dictate, _________________ will

provide special bins for the specific materials. Where materials are not separated, they will be

placed into a mixed bin and they will be transported by ____________ < local recycling company>

who will sort and remove any recyclable materials from the mixed bins.

_____________________<local recycling company> will provide a complete report, using the

template provided, that includes material types, quantities, and location where materials were sent

to for recycling or disposal. A listing of the cost for recycling or disposing each of these materials

will also be provided in a monthly summary report.

Trade Contractors:

Each Trade will designate a representative responsible for that Trade’s waste management plan.

Each

Trade will be required to recycle, reuse or salvage their construction waste to the greatest extent

possible.

The Construction Waste Management Reporting Sheet will be submitted to

______________________ Construction Co. Inc. at the Trade meeting and on a biweekly basis,

no later than 15 days after month end. Each Trade will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of

this information. Construction debris will be continually picked up during the day and placed into

the proper recycling or disposal bins.

8. Hazardous Wastes:

<Summarize any special material, WHMIS and HAZMAT procedures.>

Hazardous wastes will be separated, labelled, stored and recycled or disposed of according to

local regulations, workers safety regulations, and provincial and federal regulations under the

direction of _____________Construction Co.’s Safety Officer. Where practical, efforts will be made

to reuse hazardous materials like paints, adhesives and other products.

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7.2.2 Construction Waste Management Sample Reporting Form

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7.3 Material Specification and Procurement

7.3.1 Material Information Sheet

The attached Material Information Sheet (MIS) should be used to track the LEED required data in

reference to specified materials for the project. Contractors should work closely with the

Designer’s LEED AP to identify which materials will be tracked for its regional sourcing.

GENERAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS

Product Name: _____________________________________________

Company Name:___________________________________________________

Total Project Costs: £________________________

Total Material Costs: £________________________

Total Value of all Wood-based Materials: £________________________

Cost of this material: £________________________

REGIONAL MANUFACTURE AND HARVEST OF MATERIALS

Is this material manufactured locally, within a known distance of the project? Yes

No

Distance between project and manufacturer (km):________________________________

Was it transported by truck, rail or other means?_________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Is the raw material in the product harvested and/or extracted locally, within a distance of the

project? Yes

No

Distance between the project and the harvest/extraction site (km):___________________

Regional manufacture and harvest information source(s) (describe and attach):

______________________________________________________________________________

_____

Comments:_____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

____

CERTIFIED WOOD

Is this material a wood-based product or material? Yes

No

If so, is it certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)? Yes

No

If yes give the vendor’s FSC chain-of-custody certificate number:_________________

What is the value of the FSC certified portion of this product or material? £___________________

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Certified wood information source(s) (describe and

attach):________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Comments:_____________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________

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7.4 Low-Emitting Materials

7.4.1 Materials Information Sheet

The attached Material Information Sheet (MIS) should be used to track the LEED required data in

reference to specified materials for the project. The MIS shall also be used to track the VOC levels

of interior finishes, adhesives, sealants, etc.

LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS

Product Name: _____________________________________________

Company Name:___________________________________________________

Volume of Product Used:___________________________________________________

Is this material an adhesive, sealant, paint or other coating, carpet, or composite wood/agrifiber

product?

Yes

No

If yes, does it meet the emission limits provided by local regulation or as dictated by others?

Yes

No

For all adhesive, sealant, paint or other coating, or carpet product, what is the VOC content of the

material? _____________________ g/l

Source of VOC data (please attach copy): ____________________________________________

For composite wood products, does the material contain added urea-formaldehyde resin?

Yes

No

Low emitting material information source(s) (describe and

attach):________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________

Comments:______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

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7.4.2 VOC Limit Tables

The tables below should be used when selecting adhesives and sealants, paints and coatings,

flooring systems and composite woos and agrifibre products. The VOC levels of these construction

materials shall be tracked using the Material Information Sheet in Appendix 7.4.1.

Table: SCAQMD GS-36 VOC Limits

Architectural Applications VOC Limit

[g/L minus water]

Indoor Carpet Adhesives 50

Carpet Pad Adhesives 50

Wood Flooring Adhesives 100

Rubber Floor Adhesives 60

Subfloor Adhesives 50

Ceramic Tile Adhesives 65

VCT & Asphalt Adhesives 50

Drywall & Panel Adhesives 50

Cove Base Adhesives 50

Multipurpose Construction

Adhesives

70

Structural Glazing Adhesives 100

Substrate Specific Applications VOC Limit

[g/ L minus water]

Metal to Metal 30

Plastic Foams 50

Porous Material 50

(except wood)

Wood 30

Fiberglass 80

Speciality Applications VOC Limit

[g/ L minus water]

PVC Welding 510

CPVC Welding 490

ABS Welding 325

Plastic Cement Welding 250

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Adhesive Primer for Plastic 550

Contact Adhesive 80

Special Purpose Contact Adhesive 250

Structural Wood Member Adhesive 140

Sheet Applied Rubber Lining

Operations

850

Top & Trim Adhesives 250

Sealants VOC Limit

[g/L minus water]

Architectural 250

Nonmembrane Roof 300

Roadway 250

Single-Ply Roof Membrane 450

Other 420

Sealant Primers VOC Limit

(g/L minus water)

Architectural Non Porous 250

Architectural Porous 775

Other 750

Table: GS-36 VOC Limits

Aerosol Adhesives VOC Weight

General purpose mist spray

General purpose web spray

[g/ L minus water]

65% VOCs by weight

55% VOCs by weight

Special purpose aerosol adhesives

(all types)

70% VOCs by weight


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Paints and Coatings VOC Limit [g/L]

Gloss 250

Semi-gloss 250

Flat 250



Anti-corrosive/ Anti-rust Paints 250

Table: SCAMQD#1113 VOC Limits


Clear wood varnish finish 350

Clear wood lacquer finish 550

Floor coatings 100

Waterproofing sealers 250

Sanding sealers 275

All other sealers 200

Clear shellac 730

Pigmented shellac 550

Stains 250