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Greening the District’s Building Codes
April 29, 2014
Learning Objectives
Learn the applicability of the Green Building Act, 2013 D.C.
Green Construction Code, 2008 D.C. Energy Conservation
Code, and 2013 D.C. Energy Conservation Code to your
project.
Understand the scope of DC Green Building Code
Learn the scope of the Green Building Program Manual and
how to navigate the document.
Learn the new permitting requirements for the 2013 Green
Construction Code and 2013 Energy Conservation Code.
Learn the how the new green and energy codes will impact
building inspections
Goals of the New Codes
Green the District’s Construction Codes to the maximum
extent practicable
Codify the best practices currently followed by green
building leaders in the District
Other important goals and considerations
Fire and life safety
Use of modern technology
Unique DC characteristics, policies and statutes
Accessibility
2013 DC Green Construction Code
2012 International Green Construction Code, Amended
Applies to the construction, addition, alteration,
relocation, razing, and demolition of every building or
structures structure as stated below:
Non-residential projects (10,000 SF and larger)
Multifamily residential 4 stories and larger (and
10,000 SF and larger)
Demolition (10,000 SF or larger)
Site Work (10,000 SF or larger)
Find the DC Green Codes here:
http://www.dcregs.dc.gov/Gateway/NoticeHome.aspx?noticeid=4810344
Green Code Compliance Paths
Green Building Act
Green Construction Code
Alternate Compliance Pathways:
ASHRAE 189.1
LEED
Green Communities
ICC 700, NGBS
Transitory Provisions
2013 DC Construction Codes Effective March 28, 2014
Exceptions (Section 123 Building Code)
Projects with existing valid building permits
Projects with existing filed application
Projects with existing design contracts
Tenant Layout Permits for built Core and Shell
Which one applies to my project?
Green Building Act?
Or
DC Green Building Codes ?
Or
No compliance requirement?
Site Development & Land Use
Predesign Site Inventory & Assessment -- Soils &
Invasive/Native plant species
Stormwater Requirements Removed
Landscape Irrigation Systems -- 50% design reductions in
landscaping water use
Management of Vegetation, Soils and Erosion Control
Soil reuse and restoration
Containment and removal of invasive plants
50% native planting requirement. Remainder can be
adaptive
Site Development & Land Use
Building Site Waste Management
Heat Island Mitigation – 50% of site hardscaping
SRI of 0.30 or greater, shading by structures &
trees, pervious paving, etc.
Light Pollution Control Requirements
Material Resource
Conservation & Efficiency
Construction Material Management
Construction Waste Management
Material Selection
Whole building Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
40% of materials shall be environmental
Lamps - low-mercury lamps
Building Envelope Moisture Control -envelope inspections
Energy Conservation
Modeled Performance Path -- based on zEPI calculation, COMNET
Performance based design to demonstrate ZEPI not more than 51
Based on kBtu’s not energy cost
“0” score = Net zero building.
“100” score = Building with
code-compliant energy
consumption designed in
2000.
Image from Architectural Energy Corporation, Net Zero for Commercial Buildings presentation
Energy Conservation
Energy Metering and Monitoring Requirements
Energy load isolation and smart metering
Sub-metering for non-residential projects > 50,000 SF
Does not apply to buildings where sub-metering is not allowed by local
laws and regulations
Energy Display requirement is removed.
Metering requirements for:
HVAC/mechanical
Lighting
Plug loads
Process Loads (manufacturing/very large data centers or kitchens)
Miscellaneous (all others)
Energy Conservation
Auto Demand-Response (Auto-DR) Infrastructure -- HVAC
Required for buildings already implementing a Building
Management System
Infrastructure is required but no obligation to implement
Auto-DR
Building Envelope Systems – Insulation requirements during
roof replacement
Energy Conservation
Building Mechanical Systems
Duct air leakage testing
Variable air volume (VAV) fan controls – above 5 HP
Exhaust air guidance – proper design and VAVs or heat recovery
HVAC controls in Group R-1
Building Service Water Systems -- Water heating controls in dwelling units
Building Electrical Power and Lighting Systems
Sleeping unit lighting controls in hotels
Occupancy light reduction controls
Exterior lighting reductions-time switch for after hours
Automatic daylight controls
Plug load controls
Energy Conservation
Appliances and Equipment
Standby mode for elevators
Variable speed escalators
50% of commercial food service equipment to be Energy
Star
Variable speed and shut off provisions for conveyors
Renewable Energy Systems – Section stricken from model code
(appendix A)
Energy Systems Commissioning -- removed the post-occupancy
requirements from the model code
Water Resource Conservation
Fixtures, Fittings, Equipment and Appliances
Guidance for flow rates and reduced consumption
Energy Star requirements for appliances
Efficiency guidance for water-powered pumps, vehicle washing facilities
HVAC Systems and Equipment
Prohibition of once-through cooling
Guidance for cooling towers
Water Treatment Devices and Equipment
Water softener and reverse osmosis efficiency guidance
Onsite reclaimed water treatment systems guidance
Water Resource Conservation
Metering -- Guidance for water metering and submetering
Nonpotable Water Requirements -- stricken, wasn’t seen as necessary
Rainwater Collection and Distribution -- moved to Plumbing Code
Gray Water Systems – stricken due to guidance in Plumbing Code
Reclaimed Water Systems -- stricken (not available in DC)
Indoor Environmental Quality
Building Construction Features -- Guidance for air handling and filter access
HVAC Systems -- Guidance for construction phase and post-construction air
filtration
Specific IAQ Control – Stricken, requirement for IAQ testing thought to be too
much
Material Emissions and Pollutant Control
Guidance for formaldehyde limits on composite wood products
Guidance for VOC emission limits for flooring, ceiling tiles/walls, and
insulation
Acoustics -- Section stricken (poorly worded and being covered elsewhere in code)
Daylighting -- Daylighting section was revised and moved to Appendix A
Commissioning, O&M
Scope
Commissioning for all projects, except for alterations less than 50,000 sf
Altered the commissioning plan -- focus on “active” systems
Approved Agency -- Guidance on “approved agencies” for commissioning
Commissioning -- Commissioning records and reporting to be provided to the
owner, and made available to the code official upon request
Building Operations and Maintenance – section stricken from code
Electives– Appendix A
Site Project Electives-examples
Wildlife Corridor
Infill Site
Brownfield Site
Site Restoration
Mixed-use Development
Changing and Shower Facilities
Long-term Bicycle Storage and Parking
Heat Island Mitigation
Site Hardscape (2 electives)
Green Roof Coverage (3 electives)
Native Plant Landscaping (2 electives)
Green Building Program Manual
Broken down into typical project phases:
Design
Permitting
Inspections
Certificate of Occupancy
Post Occupancy
Includes Sectional Reference Guide and Submittal
Templates to streamline process
Green Building Program Manual
Guidance on the implementation and enforcement
Green Construction Code
Energy Conservation Code
Green Building Act
Reference associated District regulations (Roadmap)
Guidance on Green Code alternative compliance paths
LEED
ASHRAE 189.1
ICC 700
Enterprise Green Communities
Design Phase
Preliminary Design Review Meetings
Green Review included
Green Review (upon request)
2013 DC Energy Conservation Code
2012 International Energy Conservation Code, Amended
Significantly more energy efficient than the 2006 DC
Energy Conservation Code
Code as two separate divisions
Commercial Buildings
Residential Buildings
Additional Green Requirements/Incentives
(Roadmap)
Anacostia Waterfront Development Zone
Stormwater management
Groundwater
Lead-paint and asbestos work practices
Use of volatile organic compounds (VOC)
Energy Benchmarking
Green Area Ratio
RiverSmart Homes/Communities
DCSEU
Permitting Process
Green and Energy reviews are integrated into the
standard permit application and review process
Updated online permit application
Project will be assigned a Green Review depending on
applicability
No Third Party green plan review
All projects will be reviewed for Energy Conservation
Code compliance
List of required documents for each Green and Energy
Review by permit type and compliance path
Permitting Process
Construction documents with sufficient detail and clarity
to show compliance with Energy Code:
Mechanical Equipment Efficiency and Sizing
Duct sealing
Air Sealing Details
Envelope/Insulation values
Fenestration U-factors and SHGC
Submittals (Building Permit)
Green Building Act
ENERGY STAR Target Finder Score
Financial Security Understanding, if applicable
Compliance Path Selection and Documentation
LEED
Enterprise Green Communities
Green Code
Alternative Pathways (ASHRAE 189.1, LEED, Green
Communities, ICC 700)
Raze and Site Work Permit
Building Inspections
Green and Energy Inspections integrated into the
inspection process, will occur simultaneously with other
required inspections
All projects required to use third party to complete
performance testing:
Commissioning, Air Leakage Tests, Duct Leakage
Tests
No Green Third Party Inspections
Certificate of Occupancy
Green Code requires a number verifications prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy
First CofO for a floor above grade plane in projects
where there are multiple certificates of occupancy
If project must meet post-occupancy requirements, a
CofO will not be granted unless the code official
determines that the project is on track to be verified in
accordance with the path selected
Certificate of Occupancy
GBA: Financial Security prior to issuance of a certificate
of occupancy by one of four methods:
Cash
Irrevocable letter of Credit
Bond
Binding Pledge
Post Occupancy
Green Building Act and Green Construction Code allow
for verification after a building is occupied for some of
the green building requirements
Due dates vary :
Pay close attention to when your documentation is
due to avoid any issues and/or fines
If using a third party verification system be sure to
familiarize yourself with the deadlines for those
programs to ensure your project remains eligible
Sectional Reference Guide
Section Summary
A detailed summary of each code section that gives additional guidance,
considerations, design details, and other resources that will help building
professionals develop a deeper understanding of the code section, connect
the dots to larger green building topics, and “read between the lines” of the
specific code section.
Rationale, Benefits and Intention
A summary that states the importance of the section and why it is included in
the green or energy code
Sectional Reference Guide
Best Practices
A list and description of industry best practices that are used to implement
and meet the requirements of each code section, specific to the District’s
climate zone
Innovations
A list of innovative techniques, products, and/or methods that are being used
to successfully implement each code section
Timeline
Guidance on when in the construction timeline the section should ideally be
considered and addressed by the project team
Sectional Reference Guide
Resources
A list and description of critical journals, supplementary codes, web
resources, books, and other resources that can be used for additional
guidance when applying the green and energy codes
Related Codes and Referenced Standards
A list of references to related ICC codes, other codes, and/or other referenced
standards in each section.
Additionally, lists of all pre-approved agencies, processes, sources, standards
and other references throughout the Green Construction and Energy
Conservation Codes that site an “approved” alternative to the stated code
language.
Questions?
Dave Epley
Green Building and Sustainability Coordinator
Department of Consumer and Regulator Affairs
[email protected]
Fulya Kocak
Director of Sustainable Solutions,
Clark Construction Group
[email protected]
Patrick Kunze
Senior Principal
GHT Limited
[email protected]