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Built Green® Checklist 2006
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Point Value |
Check Builder’s Selected Options Here
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Documents Required at Time of Random Inspection |
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I. READ FIRST |
Builders are required to choose one of the
three methods (items #1, #2 or #3 below) of meeting the Energy
Efficiency Minimum Requirement. Note that item #1 requires a higher
level of testing than provided by the program’s random verification
process, and that item #3, energy star®, exceeds the “minimum”
requirement; hence option #1 and #3 are awarded points while option #2
is not.
Builders are required to select at least one option from each of the
indicated categories: X. Energy Efficiency: Mechanical Heating & Cooling
Systems; XI. Energy Efficiency: Air Distribution Systems; XII. Health
and Safety: Improved Indoor Air Quality; XIII. Health and Safety:
Moisture Management; XVI. Energy Efficiency: Lighting; XVIII. Material
Resource Efficiency: Framing; XXIII. Material Resource Efficiency
Exterior Wall Finishes; and XXVIII. Resource Conservation: Water.
However, there is no required minimum number of points for these
categories. Required categories are identified in the Checklist.
Builders are required to provide the corresponding verification
documents where noted in the far right column at the time of random
verification inspection. Making note of those requirements and
collecting those documents from the outset will improve the process and
help ensure successful completion of random verification. 5% of all
registered homes will be randomly verified for compliance at the
program’s expense.
The 2006 Checklist is effective on homes started on or after January
1, 2006. Each home is required to have a minimum total of 70 points from
the Checklist. Each home is required to be duly registered with the
program. |
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II. MINIMUM
ENERGY EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENT |
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RESNET-accredited HERS Rating of at least 82
points (systems analysis option of Chapter 4 of the International Energy
Conservation Code 2003). Homes must commit to this compliance method and
test homes on a 15% or higher basis in order to take these points |
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2
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Using REScheck or RemRate software, verify
that calculated performance is projected to exceed requirements of
Chapter 5 of the IECC 2003 by at least 10%; in addition, comply with
Checklist Appendix A (attached) titled “Built Green Checklist Appendix
A” |
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3
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House meets energy star® criteria by either
the Prescriptive or Performance paths as outlined by the Energy Star®
program |
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III. SITE PROTECTION |
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4
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Trees and natural features on site protected
during construction by minimizing disturbance of and damage to trees and
other valuable vegetation designated for protection through installation
of fencing and avoidance of trenching, significant change in grade and
compaction of soil and critical root zones |
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Landscape Plan or Builder Specs |
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5 |
Existing trees and vegetation designated for
preservation are prepared for the impacts of construction through
pruning, root pruning, fertilization and watering |
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Landscape Plan or Builder Specs |
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Save and reuse all site topsoil where
determined valuable by soil analysis |
4 |
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IV. ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
SITE DESIGN & ORIENTATION |
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7 |
Home designed for passive solar heating
(>33%) |
10 |
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Solar heat calculations |
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8
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Home orientation allows solar heating (long
dimension is w/in 30 degrees of solar south) and reduces overheating
potential of west-facing glass. South glass area is between 5-7% of
total finished floor area. Cannot combine this item with # 7, [Home
designed for passive solar heating…] |
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9 |
Provide designated location and rough-in on
south roof area for future hot water heating and Photovoltaics (PV) |
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V. ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
RENEWABLE ENERGY |
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10 |
Active solar heating system (solar fraction
>20%) |
12 |
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Solar heat calculations |
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11 |
Solar electric system (photovoltaic or PV)
provides 20% or more of the home's electricity |
15 |
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Solar electric calculations |
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12 |
Solar-powered walkway or outdoor area
lighting |
4 |
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13 |
Solar water heating system provides 50% or
more of the home’s hot water heating needs |
12 |
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Solar heating calculations |
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14
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Provide buyer the first year enrollment
costs of 100% of electric power provided by Xcel Energy WindSource
Program or other local utility. See Guide to the Built Green Checklist
for further information. |
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Builder letter |
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15 |
Renewable/clean fuels. Biodiesel (B20 or
better), propane, hybrid, or CNG fuel is used for builder fleets or
contractor vehicles. 1 point per vehicle, toward a maximum of 5 pts |
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Builder letter |
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VI. ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
FOUNDATION SYSTEMS |
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16 |
Reinforced structural concrete slab with
minimum R-6 rigid insulation below |
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Subcontractor letter |
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17 |
Rigid insulation forms that provide
permanent insulation to the foundation (ICFs) |
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18 |
Frost-protected shallow foundation |
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Spec sheet |
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19 |
Insulated foundation with rigid R-10 foam
insulation from footer to top of wall |
5 |
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20
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Full height interior below grade basement
wall insulation, and/or crawl space insulation, R-11 or higher (R-13 or
higher if insulation is installed in framed cavities) |
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21 |
Full height interior above grade crawl space
insulation, R-19 or higher |
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VII.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: THERMAL ENVELOPE |
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22
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Home has blown exterior wall insulation such
as cellulose, fiberglass, non-toxic spray foam or rock wool, or SIPs
constructed walls on 75% or more of wall area |
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23
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R-3.5 or better insulated exterior wall
sheathing on 75% or more exterior wall area. Cannot combine this item
with # 24 [R-2.0 or better insulated exterior wall sheathing…] |
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24 |
R-2.0 or better insulated exterior wall
sheathing on 75% or more exterior wall area |
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Insulated headers, minimum
R-10 |
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Builder letter or spec sheet |
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26 |
Raised heels of 6” or more
on trusses to provide for full-height insulation over top wall plate.
Raised heels of 8” and 10” earn 6 and 7 points, respectively |
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Builder spec sheet |
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27 |
Advanced Rim Joist
Insulation. This item can be achieved by 1) using an engineered,
SIP-like product for rim section 2) installing an inch or more of rigid
foam on the exterior face of the rim joist, integrated with the drainage
plane, or 3) using a combination of rigid foam sealed with spray foam on
the interior bays of the floor joists. Diagrams and further descriptions
can be found in the Guide to the Built Green Checklist |
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Builder spec sheet |
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28 |
Where vapor retarders are
required by code, variable-permeance or “smart” products are used. See
Guide to the Built Green Checklist for details |
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29
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Advanced insulation
package: points awarded according to components listed below:
- R21 or
greater in wall cavities – 3 pts.
- R38 or greater in attics/ceilings – 2 pts.
- R13 or greater in basement – 2 pts.
- R9 or greater on slab edge or under slab – 2 pts. Each
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Varies |
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30
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Insulation quality
control: high-quality installation is confirmed by one of three methods:
1) Contractor is certified under the NAHB’s certified installer program
2) Insulation is inspected by a third-party during pre-drywall
inspection, or 3) Builder demonstrates in-house inspection process
through verified documentation, or other equivalent contractor
certification program |
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31 |
Advanced sealing package in addition to
basic sealing practices (advanced package adds sealing at top and bottom
plates, attic penetrations, corners and between cavities at
penetrations) |
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Field verification |
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32 |
Attic sealing package completed after
installation of drywall and including sealing the drywall to top plate
connection, fan and light housing, and the use of a weather-stripped
attic hatch made of a heavier material such as MDF |
4 |
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33
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Advanced sill-sealing package includes
continuous air barrier above and below sill. |
5 |
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34 |
No can lights in insulated ceiling |
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35
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All can lights throughout house are air
tight, and insulation contact rated |
2 |
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36 |
Blower door test verifies 0.35 ACH or less
(house-specific: see Guide to the Built Green Checklist for mechanical
ventilation requirements at 0.35 ACH or less) |
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Infiltration test report |
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VIII. ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
WINDOWS & DOORS |
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37 |
Low-e windows NFRC rated
at u=0.37 or lower comprise 75% or more of total window area |
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NFRC cert./label |
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38 |
Low-e windows NFRC rated
at u=0.35 or lower comprise 75% or more of total window area. This item
cannot be claimed in combination with item #37 |
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39
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No metal-frame windows or
bucks in house or basement |
2 |
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40 |
Exterior doors (includes
door to garage) insulated to R-5, or greater |
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IX. ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
LOW-ENERGY COOLING STRATEGIES |
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41 |
Two foot overhang, between one and two feet
above south windows |
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42 |
Strategies to reduce heat gain and/or heat
loss, such as exterior-mounted sunscreens, operable insulated window
coverings, operable awnings, or other architectural elements |
5 |
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43 |
Whole house fan installed with seasonal
cover and instructions provided to homeowner (see Guide to the Built
Green Checklist for additional usage guidelines) in order to provide
low-energy cooling option to homeowner |
5 |
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44 |
Two properly supported ceiling fan pre-wires
installed in order to provide low-energy cooling option to homeowner |
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REQ. |
X. ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
MECHANICAL HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS * REQUIRED CATEGORY - MUST SELECT
AT LEAST ONE OPTION |
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45
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HVAC equipment sized according to ACCA
Manual J 8th edition (or equivalent) room by room heat load calculation,
or stamped by a State Certified Engineer |
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Reference Manual J in guide |
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46 |
House-specific verification of HVAC system
commissioning consistent with the commissioning protocol of the Tier II
requirements. See Guide to the Built Green Checklist for specifics |
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Report |
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47 |
90% or higher energy efficiency furnace or
boiler with sealed combustion air |
10 |
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48 |
Furnace and/or boiler centrally located |
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49 |
Electronically commutated motor (ECM) on air
handler/furnace |
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Field verification |
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50 |
In-floor heating system installed per
requirements listed in Guide to the Built Green Checklist |
11 |
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51
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Ground-source heat pump system, either
radiant or air-ducted, for space heating and cooling. See Guide to the
Built Green Checklist for further information |
15 |
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52 |
Baseboard hot water heating installed per
Built Green Tier II Manual J form or equivalent sizing method |
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Calculations |
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53
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Central air conditioner is minimum SEER 13,
as determined by an ARI coil/condenser equipment match, containing
non-HCFC refrigerant and a Thermal expansion valve (TXV). See Guide to
the Built Green Checklist for further information |
8 |
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54
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Multi-stage condensing unit, containing
non-HCFC refrigerant and a Thermal expansion valve (TXV), if central air
conditioner is installed |
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Spec sheet |
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55 |
Zoning utilizing two or more thermostats
controlling separate heating and/or cooling zones from a single system,
or zoning using two or more separate systems |
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56
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Energy Star® programmable thermostat |
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Product literature |
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XI. ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
HVAC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS * REQUIRED CATEGORY - MUST SELECT AT LEAST ONE
OPTION |
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57 |
Ducts sized and installed in accordance with
room-by-room loads calculations for sizing ductwork using ACCA Manual D,
or stamped by a State Certified Engineer |
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58 |
No panned joist space or cavities used as
return air; i.e. hard ducted return system is required |
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Spec sheet or field verification |
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59 |
All ductwork joints and penetrations sealed
with low toxic mastic or aerosolized sealant system |
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Spec sheet |
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60
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Where not required by local code, any ducts
outside conditioned space must be sealed with mastic and insulated to a
minimum of R-8 (supply) and R-4 (return) |
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61
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For forced air systems, provide all bedrooms
pressure relief using means other than door undercuts (i.e. transfer
grilles). See Guide to the Built Green Checklist for further information |
4 |
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62 |
Duct leakage is demonstrated to not exceed
10% of design flow |
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Test results |
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63
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Fire-safe temporary heating and drying
system is used during construction that does not introduce moisture or
toxins into the work environment (no Salamanders) |
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Builder letter |
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XII. HEALTH AND SAFETY:
IMPROVED INDOOR AIR QUALITY * REQUIRED CATEGORY - MUST SELECT AT LEAST
ONE OPTION |
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64 |
House meets American Lung Association Health
House standards |
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Certificate |
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65
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Outside air shall be provided in every home
at a minimum rate of 7.5 CFM per person plus .01 (per sq. ft.) of
conditioned floor area. Persons per home shall be calculated using the
sum number of bedrooms plus 1. See Guide to the Built Green Checklist
for further information |
10 |
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66
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Heat/Energy recovery ventilator (HRV) or
air-to-air heat exchanger |
9 |
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67 |
Power-direct vent or sealed-combustion
domestic water heater |
8 |
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68 |
Sealed-combustion solid fuel burning stove,
gas fireplace with electronic ignition, or wood-burning fireplace or
stove with outside combustion air. All units in home must meet above
criteria |
4 |
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69 |
Install an integrated whole house HEPA
filter |
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70
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HVAC filters rated MERV 8 at 295 feet per
minute or higher according to ASHRAE 52.2-1999. HVAC equipment shall be
able to pressure drop from filter selected for the system |
4 |
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71 |
Active or passive radon mitigation installed
to EPA guidelines |
5 |
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Subcontractor letter |
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72 |
Energy Star low sone (less than 1.5) exhaust
fans (2 points per fan) |
2 |
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73 |
Exhaust fan in garage on timer with
automatic activation |
4 |
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74 |
For other than furnace with sealed
combustion air and power vented/draft induced water heater, mechanical
room is enclosed, sealed, and insulated to R-11 |
4 |
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75 |
Garage detached from all living areas. As an
alternative, attached garage is isolated from house by extensive
air-sealing, with pressure diagnostic at 45 Pa or greater, verified by
testing, house specific; see Guide to the Built Green Checklist |
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Leakage report |
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76 |
Provide kitchen range hood (including
appliance range hood combinations) vented to the exterior capable of
exhausting at least 100 CFM (Per ASHRAE 62.2, 2004) |
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Product data |
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Install hardwired carbon monoxide detector
outside main sleeping areas that meets the Canadian Standards
Association’s “Standard for Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarming
Devices” (CSA 6.19-01), or Laboratory UL 2034 or equivalent |
4 |
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78
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Central Vacuum (canister unit) installed
outside conditioned space rated at 500 air watts or greater and
including an electric motor-driven floor brush. |
4 |
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Insulation used throughout the house meets
the indoor air quality standards of GreenGuard, SCS, California 1350, or
Berkeley Labs. See Guide to the Built Green Checklist for details |
2 |
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Product data |
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80 |
UV Light installed in supply duct system
above A/C coil |
3 |
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81 |
Zero formaldehyde OSB (PMDI binder only)
used in sub floor |
4 |
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Product data |
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82 |
Particle board/MDF used for cabinets are
certified by the Composite Panel Association (CPA) as an Environmentally
Preferable Product (EPP) |
4 |
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MSDS |
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83 |
Particle board/MDF used for
shelving/countertops are certified by the Composite Panel Association
(CPA) as an Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) |
3 |
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MSDS |
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84 |
Zero formaldehyde OSB (PMDI binder only)
sheathing |
3 |
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MSDS |
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85 |
Ceramic tile installed with low toxic
adhesives and plasticizer-free grout |
3 |
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MSDS |
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Only low toxicity, solvent-free adhesives
used throughout. Standard is less than 150 grams/liter of VOCs |
3 |
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MSDS |
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87 |
Cabinet finish coat done with water based
finishes containing VOC content of less than 250 grams per liter |
4 |
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MSDS |
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88 |
Water-based urethane finishes on wood floors |
3 |
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Product data |
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89 |
Water-based lacquer finishes on woodwork |
3 |
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Product data |
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90 |
All surfaces of any particle board is
painted with water-based sealer |
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MSDS on sealer and builder letter |
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91 |
Insulation used throughout house contains no
formaldehyde binders |
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MSDS |
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92 |
Paints and finishes that have minimal VOC
content. Standard is less than 250 grams/liter of VOCs |
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MSDS |
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XIII. HEALTH AND SAFETY:
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT * REQUIRED CATEGORY - MUST SELECT AT LEAST ONE
OPTION |
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93
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Sill plate sealed with foam sill gasket to
act as capillary break |
3 |
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94 |
Full exterior drainage plane integrated
shingle-style with pan-flashed and face–flashed door and window
openings, as designated in EEBA’s “Water Management Guide”, or
equivalent |
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Builder specs |
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95 |
Implementation of proper roof flashing and
moisture management techniques on all areas of the roof where
applicable, including the installation of: drip edge at the entire
perimeter of the roof, flashing where sloped roofs meet gable walls
ends, use of kick-out flashings at wall eave intersections, and cladding
materials held up off the roofing materials at least 2” |
5 |
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Builder Specs |
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96 |
Downspout Extensions. Downspouts discharge
at least 5 feet away from foundation, measured perpendicular to the
foundation wall; landscaping edging does not interfere with discharge;
tip-up hooks are removed prior to closing. |
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Field verification |
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97 |
At-grade, conditioned, insulated crawl space
with an airtight, minimum 10 mil continuously sealed ground cover.
Requires item #67 [power direct vent or sealed water heater] Must see
Guide to the Built Green Checklist for additional requirements |
4 |
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Field verification |
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98 |
Conditioned below-grade crawl space with an
airtight, minimum 10 mil continuously sealed ground cover. Requires item
#67 [power direct vent or sealed water heater] Must see Guide to the
Built Green Checklist for additional venting and other requirements |
4 |
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Field verification |
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XIV. ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
WATER HEATING |
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99 |
Ground-source and waste heat recovery water
heating |
10 |
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100 |
Side arm water heater off of boiler |
4 |
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101 |
Sealed-combustion tankless water heater with
.82 EF or greater. Minimum flow of 6 GPM with 50-degree temperature rise |
10 |
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Gas water heater with energy factor equal to
or greater than .62 |
2 |
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103 |
Insulate hot water pipes to R-6 in
unconditioned spaces |
3 |
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104
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Insulate all hot water lines to all
locations with standard flexible pipe insulation of R-2 or better |
3 |
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105 |
Gas water heater with insulating blanket
installed to manufacturer's specifications |
2 |
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106
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Install heat trap, insulate first three feet
of hot and cold water pipes leading into/out of water heater with R-2 or
better |
2 |
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107 |
Drain wastewater heat recovery system
installed |
3 |
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XV. ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
APPLIANCES |
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108 |
Dishwasher is an energy star® labeled
product |
4 |
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Label |
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109 |
Refrigerator is an energy star® labeled
product |
4 |
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Label |
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110
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Gas clothes dryer with electronic ignition |
3 |
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111 |
Gas cook top with electronic ignition
(Requires item #76 to take this point “provide kitchen range hood vented
to the exterior…”) |
2 |
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112 |
Provide gas rough-in for clothes dryer
and/or cook top when appliances not included |
2 |
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113 |
If appliances are not included, a list of
energy efficient appliances is provided to homebuyer |
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Copy of list |
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XVI. ENERGY EFFICIENCY:
LIGHTING * REQUIRED CATEGORY - MUST SELECT AT LEAST ONE OPTION |
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114 |
20% of light fixtures are fluorescent or
have compact fluorescent bulbs installed |
3 |
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115 |
Requirements of the energy star® lighting
package are met, earning 5 pts. for the first package and 2 pts. each
for the second and third packages. See Guide to the Built Green
Checklist for details |
5 |
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116 |
Advanced Lighting and Automation Control
System capable of unified automation control of lighting loads. |
3 |
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117 |
Tubular skylights are installed in interior
areas such as bathrooms, hallways, and kitchens that receive limited
daylight. One point is available per unit, with a maximum of 2 points
allowed |
1 |
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XVII. MATERIAL RESOURCE
EFFICIENCY: FOUNDATION |
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118
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Recycled concrete or glass cullet for
aggregate |
2 |
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Product data |
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119 |
Non-solvent based damp proofing |
2 |
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Product data |
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120 |
Aluminum foundation forms used |
1 |
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Builder or Subcontractor letter |
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121 |
Recycled-content expansion joint filler |
1 |
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Product data |
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XVIII. MATERIAL RESOURCE
EFFICIENCY: FRAMING * REQUIRED CATEGORY - MUST SELECT AT LEAST ONE
OPTION |
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122 |
Reinforced cementitious foam-formed above
grade walls (ICFs, or insulated concrete forms) |
10 |
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123 |
Structural insulated panels (SIPs) used for
75% or more of walls |
7 |
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Structural insulated panels (SIPs) used for
75% or more of roof |
7 |
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125 |
Engineered alternative wall systems as
approved by local code |
5 |
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126 |
Dimensional or engineered lumber from
third-party certified sustainably-harvested sources used for floor
framing |
3
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Certificate |
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127 |
Dimensional or engineered lumber from
third-party certified sustainably-harvested sources used for wall
framing |
3 |
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Certificate |
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128 |
Dimensional or engineered lumber from
third-party certified sustainably-harvested sources used for roof
framing |
3 |
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Certificate |
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129 |
Engineered alternative replaces large
dimension solid lumber (2x10 or greater) in 90% or more of floor area
(i.e. trusses, joists) |
3 |
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Spec sheet or field verification |
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130 |
Reduced framing package (i.e., 24. O.C.
studs at interior non-bearing walls and 3-stud exterior corners), and no
headers in non-bearing interior walls |
3 |
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131 |
Advanced framing techniques (OVE, optimum value
engineering) employed to reduce/conserve structural framing and lumber:
Points awarded according to components listed below:
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24” on center stacked framing- 4 pts.
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Aligning door and window openings with stud spacing-
1 pt.
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Single top plates- 1 pt.
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Ladder-backed framing at all partition wall
connections- 1 pt.
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2 stud exterior wall corners- 1 pt.
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Sizing of headers (insulated) for actual load
conditions- 2 pts.
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Varies |
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132 |
Engineered lumber products for beams |
3 |
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Spec sheet or field verification |
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133 |
Engineered alternative replaces large
dimension solid lumber (2x10 or greater) in 90% or more of roof
structure area (i.e. trusses, joists) |
2 |
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Spec sheet or field verification |
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134 |
Engineered lumber products for window or
door headers in load bearing walls |
2 |
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Spec sheet or field verification |
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135 |
Finger-jointed plate material |
2 |
|
Spec sheet or field verification |
|
136 |
Engineered plate material |
2 |
|
Spec sheet or field verification |
|
137 |
Finger-jointed studs for 90% of stud wall
framing |
2 |
|
Spec sheet or field verification |
|
138 |
Engineered stud material for 10% of stud
wall framing |
2 |
|
Spec sheet or field verification |
|
139
|
Recycled-content sheathing or OSB (minimum
50% pre or post consumer) |
1 |
|
|
|
140 |
Non-structural elements of decking materials
with 50% or greater recycled content by weight |
3 |
|
Product data |
|
141
|
Non-structural elements of decking materials
with 80% or greater recycled content by weight |
5 |
|
Product data |
|
142
|
All decking materials made from third-party
certified sustainably-harvested lumber |
3 |
|
Certificate |
|
XIX. MATERIAL RESOURCE
EFFICIENCY: SUB-FLOOR |
|
|
|
|
143 |
Natural cork or 100% recycled or recovered
content underlayment |
3 |
|
Product data |
|
144 |
Oriented strand board (OSB) made from fast
growth material |
1 |
|
|
|
XX.
MATERIAL RESOURCE EFFICIENCY: ROOFING |
|
|
|
|
145 |
Minimum 40-year roofing material, including
concrete, slate, clay or metal |
8 |
|
Spec Sheet |
|
146 |
Minimum 30-year roofing material including
composition or fiberglass [cannot combine this item with #145 [Minimum
40 year…] |
1 |
|
Spec Sheet |
|
147 |
Recycled-content roofing material with
Class-A fire rating |
3
|
|
Spec Sheet |
|
148 |
Smooth, non-granular self-adhering roof
underlayment on eaves, valleys, and roof penetrations |
4 |
|
Spec Sheet |
|
149 |
Smooth, non-granular self-adhering roof
underlayment on entire roof |
6 |
|
Spec Sheet |
|
XXI. MATERIAL RESOURCE
EFFICIENCY: INSULATION |
|
|
|
|
150 |
Recycled-content (minimum 75%) insulation |
2 |
|
Product data |
|
151 |
Insulation is certified by a third party to
contain at least 25% recycled content |
1 |
|
Product data |
|
152 |
HCFC-free foam insulation |
1 |
|
Product data |
|
XXII. MATERIAL RESOURCE
EFFICIENCY: WINDOWS & DOORS |
|
|
|
|
153 |
Window frames made from third-party
certified sustainably harvested wood |
2 |
|
Certificate or product data |
|
154 |
No Lauan (tropical hardwood) doors |
2 |
|
Supplier letter |
|
155 |
Recycled and/or recovered content doors |
2 |
|
Product data |
|
156 |
Doors made from third-party certified
sustainably harvested wood |
1 |
|
Certificate |
|
REQ. |
XXIII. MATERIAL RESOURCE
EFFICIENCY: EXTERIOR WALL FINISHES * REQUIRED CATEGORY - MUST SELECT AT
LEAST ONE OPTION |
|
|
|
|
157 |
Wall finish material is indigenous stone,
brick or molded cementitious stone with proper drainage plane
installation and/ or manufacturer’s specifications regarding drainage
plane. See Guide to the Built Green Checklist for proper drainage plane
installation |
8 |
|
Spec sheet |
|
158 |
Natural or synthetic stucco (EIFS), on 50%
or more of exterior wall area, with proper drainage plane installation
and/ or manufacturer’s specifications regarding drainage plane. See
Guide to the Built Green Checklist for proper drainage plane
installation |
4 |
|
Spec sheet |
|
159
|
Fiber cement fascia and soffits |
2 |
|
|
|
160 |
Wood siding is 100% from third-party
certified sustainably harvested sources, on 50% or more of exterior wall
area, with proper drainage plane installation primed on all six (6)
sides of the material, and maintains a minimum ¼” air gap between the
siding material and the sheathing and drainage plane material |
3 |
|
Certificate, spec sheet |
|
161 |
Fiber cement siding on 50% or more of
exterior wall area with proper drainage plane installation and/or
manufacturer’s specifications regarding drainage plane. See Guide to the
Built Green Checklist for proper drainage plane installation |
3 |
|
Spec sheet |
|
162 |
Recycled and/or recovered-content siding
(minimum 50% pre- or post-consumer) on 50% or more of exterior wall area |
1 |
|
Product data |
|
163 |
Recycled and/or recovered-content fascia,
soffits or trim (minimum 50% pre- or post-consumer) |
1 |
|
Product data |
|
164
|
50% of façade material is regionally
produced |
1 |
|
Product data |
|
XXIV.
MATERIAL RESOURCE EFFICIENCY: INTERIOR FINISH FLOOR |
|
|
|
|
165
|
Natural fiber carpet made with non-SB latex
backing |
6 |
|
Product data |
|
166 |
Domestic wood flooring from reused/recovered
or re-milled sources |
6 |
|
Spec Sheet |
|
167 |
Natural linoleum in place of any vinyl sheet
flooring or vinyl composition tile, with low toxic adhesives or backing |
4 |
|
|
|
168 |
Wood flooring made from third-party
certified sustainably harvested sources |
3 |
|
Certificate |
|
169 |
Bamboo or cork flooring in place of hardwood |
3 |
|
|
|
170 |
Natural or recycled-content carpet pad made
from textile, carpet, carpet cushion or tire waste (rebond still
qualifies) |
2 |
|
Product data |
|
171 |
25% - 100% recycled-content carpet, tacked
not glued |
2 |
|
Product data |
|
172 |
Ceramic tile is 50% or more recycled-content |
2 |
|
Product data |
|
XXV.
MATERIAL RESOURCE EFFICIENCY: CABINETRY AND TRIM |
|
|
|
|
173 |
Cabinets are certified by the Composite
Panel Association (CPA) as an Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) |
6 |
|
Product data |
|
174 |
Shelving/Countertops are certified by the
Composite Panel Association (CPA) as an Environmentally Preferable
Product (EPP) |
5 |
|
Product data |
|
175 |
Solid hardwood trim from third-party
certified sustainably harvested sources |
2 |
|
Certificate |
|
176 |
Cabinet fronts made from 100% reclaimed wood
or 100% re-milled wood |
6 |
|
|
|
177 |
Finger-jointed and/or MDF trim |
1 |
|
|
|
XXVI.
MATERIAL RESOURCE EFFICIENCY: MATERIALS REDUCTION & RE-USE |
|
|
|
|
180 |
House does not exceed 2000 square feet of
conditioned area (excluding crawl space) |
10 |
|
|
|
181 |
Add to points above if house does not exceed
1500 square feet of conditioned area (excluding crawl space) |
5 |
|
|
|
182
|
Specify salvaged, reclaimed or refurbished
materials for 5% of structural materials |
5 |
|
Spec sheet |
|
183
|
Specify salvaged, reclaimed or refurbished
materials for 5% of finish materials, not including flooring |
5 |
|
Spec sheet |
|
184 |
Paints or finishes with recycled-content
|
1 |
|
Product data |
|
XXVII. MATERIAL RESOURCE
EFFICIENCY: CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING |
|
|
|
|
185 |
Minimize job site waste by using materials
wisely and prohibit burying construction waste; recycle job site waste
(>50%) by either onsite grinding of materials or utilizing a waste
hauler |
6 |
|
Builder letter |
|
186 |
Built-in recycling center with two or more
bins |
3
|
|
|
REQ. |
XXVIII. RESOURCE
CONSERVATION: WATER * REQUIRED CATEGORY - MUST SELECT AT LEAST ONE
OPTION |
|
|
|
|
187 |
Clothes washer is an energy starr labeled
product (add 3 pts. for washers which meet the Consortium for Energy
Efficiency Tier 3B with a water factor of less than 6.0) |
5 |
|
Label |
|
188 |
On-demand hot water delivery system
installed at furthest location from water heater |
4 |
|
|
|
189 |
Bathroom faucets fitted with aerator
restricting flow to 1.8 gpm or less |
1 |
|
|
|
190 |
Kitchen faucet fitted with aerator
restricting flow to 2.0 gpm |
1 |
|
|
|
191 |
Dual-flush, pressure or vacuum assist toilet
averaging 1.1 gpf that have a performance factor greater than > 400
grams/flush. Reference standard to be MAP test installed in one bathroom
(add 3 additional points for each additional installed) |
3 |
|
|
|
192 |
1.6 GPF toilets that have a performance factor greater
than > 400 grams/flush, (add 2 additional points for each additional
installed) |
2 |
|
|
|
193
|
Showerheads installed are low-flow (less
than 2.5 gpm); alternative is a “venturi”-type valve. (add 1 additional
point for each additional installed) |
1 |
|
|
|
194 |
Installed irrigation system includes a soil
moisture or rain sensor, or other irrigation efficiency device,
including evapo-transpiration (ET) controllers. Installed irrigation
controllers must allow flexible programming to adjust watering schedules
to the needs of plant types. One additional point is rewarded if the
device features “real-time” feedback |
4 |
|
Landscaper Letter |
|
195 |
Install at least three cubic yards of soil
amendment per 1000 square feet of installed landscape area, based on
soil analysis. Amendment must be tilled 4-6” below the surface |
5 |
|
Invoice |
|
196 |
Installed irrigation system is designed for
the efficient distribution of water, based on hydrozones. Turf and
bedding areas should be zoned separately. Shrubs and trees should be
irrigated with non-spray irrigation systems such as drip irrigation and
subsurface irrigation |
5 |
|
Subcontractor letter |
|
197 |
Install practical turf areas following
Xeriscape principles. Turf should not be installed in narrow strips less
than 8 ft wide, on slopes greater than 4:1 or in areas that are
difficult to efficiently irrigate and manage |
3 |
|
Subcontractor letter |
|
198 |
Implement the seven principles of Xeriscape.
See
http://www.water.denver.co.gov/xeriscapeinfo/xeriscapeframe.html for
details |
10 |
|
Product data or landscaper letter |
|
199 |
Water heater is placed within 25 pipe feet
of master bathroom |
1 |
|
|
|
200 |
Areas planted with turf should not exceed a
maximum slope of 25%. |
3 |
|
|
|
201 |
Installed bedding areas are mulched to a
depth of 3” |
2 |
|
|
|
202 |
Permeable materials comprise 40% of areas
for all walkways, patios and driveways |
2 |
|
Product data |
|
203 |
Mulch or compost generated from on-site
construction waste |
2 |
|
Builder Letter |
|
204 |
Rainwater directed toward landscaping needs
where practical. Landscapes receiving redirected water must be at least
five feet from the building foundation |
1 |
|
|
|
205 |
Landscape is designed based on a water
budget with a maximum of 15 gal/sq. ft. per year when fully established,
in addition to natural precipitation. Copy of water budget should be
provided to homeowner or available in HOA documents |
8 |
|
Copy of water budget |
|
206 |
Irrigation system is designed by a Certified
Irrigation Designer (CID) and installed by a Certified Irrigation
Contractor (CIC) or Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) |
2 |
|
Certificate |
|
207 |
Installed irrigation system is certified by
a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) |
2 |
|
|
|
208 |
Irrigation systems are equipped with a
master valve |
1 |
|
|
|
209 |
Pop-up sprinklers are equipped with
pressure-compensating heads and check valves. All systems should be
designed and installed with head-to-head spacing of sprinklers and
nozzles with matched precipitation rates for each zone |
2 |
|
Subcontractor letter |
|
210
|
Provide a list of drought tolerant plants to
homebuyers, add an additional point if water-wise landscaping is
incorporated on a model home in this development |
1 |
|
Copy |
|
211 |
Provide homebuyers with at least 3 sample
water-wise landscaping and irrigation sketch plans (when landscaping is
not installed) |
5 |
|
Copies |
|
70 POINTS MINIMUM REQUIRED. Enter your point total
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