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| SS Credit | SS Criteria |
|---|---|
| Register Project | 1. Does not guarantee certification 2. Establishes contact with USGBC 3. Allows the use of online tools and CIR submittal 4. LEED version current if followed throughout 5. Credit Interpretation Ruling will follow thru out |
| Submittal Process | All info is submitted online 1. Online Template 2. Narrative 3. Drawings 4. Photos Calcs |
| CIR Steps | CIR is the formal way to ask USGBC a question Step 1: Review reference manual Step 2: Review website for previous CIR's Step 3: Submit CIR online (brief text) |
| CIR Info | 1. CIR can only address one Prereq or credit 2. Two batches of CIR's are collected each month 3. Rulings are posted within 12 business days |
| Appeal Process | 1. Submit within 25 days of final review 2. Response within 25 business days 3. Appeal is final 4. No appeals list on website 5. No further action except to register for another certification |
| SS Prereq #1 Pollution Prevention | Erosion Sedimentation Control Plan |
| SS Credit #1 Site Selection | Do not develop on: 1.Prime Farmland 2.Land lower than 5' above the 100 yr flood line 3.Habitats for endangered species 4.Within 100' of wetlands 5.50' from water bodies 6.Public Parklands |
| SS Credit #2 Community Density and Connectivity | 1. Build in existing Urban Area 2. Build on previously developed site and radius with minimum 60,000 sf per acre. Radius = 3x sqrt property area. 3. Build on previously developed site & residential area within 1/2 mile with 10 units per acre and 10 com |
| SS Credit #3 Brownfield Redevelopment | Develop on contaminated Brownfield site |
| SS Credit #4.1 Alternative Transportation | Locate site within 1/2 mile of rail station Located within 1/4 mile of two bus lines |
| SS Credit #4.2 Bike Storage/Changing Rooms | Provide bike racks within 200' of the entrance for 5% occupants non residence. For 15% occupants residence. Provide shower and changing facilities for .5% FTE occupants = hours/8 |
| SS #4.3 Low Emitting/Fuel Efficient Vehicles | Provide parking for 3% FTE or 5% parking stalls; Install alternative fuel refueling stations for 3% parking |
| SS Credit #4.4 Parking Capacity | 5% total spaces forCarpoolers; No Parking |
| SS Credit # 5.1 Protect and Restore Habitat | On Greenfield site limit site distrubance to 40' from building; 10' from sidewalk, 15' from roadway, 25' from construction staging areas or; On previously developed sites, restore or protect 50% of the site. |
| SS Credit #5.2 Maximize Open Space | Provide open space 25% greater than zoning requirement; or if no zoning req. provide open space equal to building footprint; or if no open space is req. provide 20% site open. |
| SS Credit #6.1 Quantity Control | If existing impervious is less than 50%, Prevent increase of discharge drate and quantity of stormwater for 1 and 2 year 24 hour storms; or if existing imperviousness is greater than 50% decrease volume of stormwater by 25% |
| SS Credit #6.2 Quality Control | Capture and treat 90% runoff; Remove 80% solids |
| SS Credit #7.1 Heat Island Non Roof | 50% of hardscape must be: shaded within 5 years; Pavement with SRI at least 29; Open grid pavement system; or 50% parking underground and roof must have SRI greater than 29 |
| SS Credit #7.2 Heat Island Effect Roof | SRI of 75% roof must be 78 for low sloped roof; 29 for steep sloped roof ; or roof must be 50% vegetated; or ; install high albedo and vegetated roof surfaces combination. |
| SS Credit #8 Light Pollution Reduction | Angle of maximum candela shall not exit thru windows; or interior lights be interlocked with occupied/unoccupied cycle; on light exterior required for safety and comfort; do not exceed 80% lighting densities for exterior and 50% for facades/landscapes |