Built Green Checklist

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 #2 requires a higher level of testing than required by the program’s random verification process, and that item #3, ENERGY STAR®, exceeds the “minimum” requirement; hence option #2 and #3 are awarded points while option #1 is not. Note that item #4 provides additional points, but is NOT a method of compliance under the Energy Efficiency Requirement.

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; 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. Points will not be awarded unless proper documentation is provided where required. 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 builder’s expense by a Built Green approved rater of the builder’s choice.

The 2007 Checklist is effective on homes permitted on or after January 1, 2007. Homes must be registered at time of permit issuance. Each home is required to have a minimum total of 75 points from the Checklist. Each home is required to be duly registered with the program.

*NOTE: Full explanations, requirements, graphics, charts and links to accompany this Checklist can be found in the Guide to the Built Green Checklist, reached by clicking "More Information" under each item

• 5% sampling must include at least one rating of each product type (examples of product types include: single family detached, condo and townhome) and from-plans ratings from each plan type or product with a change in energy efficient features within the product type.

• 15% sampling must include at least one rating of each product type (examples of product types include: single family detached, condo and townhome) and from-plans ratings from each plan type or product with a change in energy efficient features within the product type.

• Develop a tree/plant preservation plan with no disturbance zone clearly delineated on drawings
• Execute plan by minimizing disturbance of and damage to trees/plants designated for protection through installation of fencing
• Avoid trenching, significant change in grade and compaction of soil in critical root zones

• Home orientation allows solar heating (long dimension is w/in 30 degrees of solar south)
• South glass area is between 5-7% of total finished floor area (FFA)
• West glass area is ≤2% of total FFA
• East glass area is ≤4% of total FFA
• North glass area is ≤4% of total FFA

• Provide minimum of 200 square feet of clear (free of penetrations, stacks, vents, etc.) and un-shaded roof area 30° of solar south
• Provide rough in of piping (both electrical conduit and insulated water piping) from roof (attic area) to utility/mechanical area
• Provide minimum area ≥ 6 square feet near electrical service panel/breaker box for future solar equipment
• Provide ≥10 square foot area in mechanical room for future solar hot water tank