High Performance High Performance Building Standard Building Standard

RegulationsRegulations

Topics Covered TodayTopics Covered Today

What are they?What are they?

What projects do they apply to?What projects do they apply to?

How does it affect a project?How does it affect a project?

What Are They?What Are They?

CGS 16a-38k Legislature mandates high efficiency buildings

RCSA 16a-38k 1-9 OPM developed standards with the help of DPW + DPS +

others Standards use LEED as a basis Require certain LEED points be mandatory

CT Building Standard Guidelines Compliance Manual for High Performance Buildings Describes in detail how to comply with the Regulations

Do They Apply to My Project?Do They Apply to My Project?Four Applicability Categories

1. New Construction of State Facilities Projected cost > $5M All project bond funds are allocated after Jan 1, 2008

2. Renovation of State Facilities Projected cost > $2M All project bond funds are allocated after Jan 1, 2008

3. New Construction of Public Schools Projected cost > $5M with > $2M state funding Funds authorized on or after Jan 1, 2009

4. Renovation of Public Schools Projected cost > $2M with > $2M state funding Funds authorized on or after Jan 1, 2009

The BasicsThe Basics

Mandatory Requirements - RCSA 16a-38k-3 (a) – (l)12 Items which Must be included in the Project

Optional Requirements – RCSA 16a-38k-426 Additional items which need to be included in the Project

Mandatory School Project Requirements – RCSA 16a-38k-56 Additional items which MUST be included in K-12 school projects

Reporting Requirements – RCSA 16a-38k-86 Reports need to be submitted at various stages of the project

Exemption Requests – RCSA 16a-38k-9For projects where the cost of compliance outweighs benefit

Required Points Required Points Commissioning

Enhanced Commissioning – 3rd Party from Concept to Post Occupancy

Integrated Design ProcessClosely linked to Commissioning – design team meets throughout design

Energy Performance – 21% better than ASHRAE 90.1-2004

Energy Star ProductsAll products that have an Energy Star Category

Indoor Air Quality Management PlanBMPs for mold prevention

Water Usage ConservationLow flow fixtures, etc.

Required Points Cont’dRequired Points Cont’dRecycling of Materials

Providing recycling facilities within the design, not reuse of site matierals

Erosion and Sedimentation ControlStormwater pollution prevention plans

No Smoking PolicyState policy except in designated areas

Integrated Pest Management PlanOperational ongoing pest mitigation planning

CFC Based Refrigerant UseDesign should be based on non-CFC refrigerants

Minimum Ventilation RequirementsFollow ASHRAE 62.1 requirements

Optional PointsOptional PointsTwo Compliance Paths

Attain LEED Silver CertificationDPW Policy Objective

OR

Include 26 additional Items from Building Standard Options List

Energy Efficiency and Renewable EnergyIndoor EnvironmentWater EfficiencyRecycling, Reuse and SustainabilitySite selection and DevelopmentOperations and Procedures / Innovations

Additional Mandatory RequirementsAdditional Mandatory Requirements for Schools for Schools

Applicable to Technical High School and Magnet School Projects

Acoustic Standards CGC-285g

Properly Locate Outside Air Intakes

Electronic Ignitions only on all gas appliances

Use of Low VOC materials

Environmental Assessment of Building Site

HEPA Vacuuming of soft surfaces prior to occupancy

Reporting RequirementsReporting Requirements

Six Reports Six Reports Award of Design Contract LetterAward of Design Contract Letter

Design Development Phase Completion ReportDesign Development Phase Completion Report

Construction Document Phase Completion ReportConstruction Document Phase Completion Report

Construction Substitution ReportConstruction Substitution Report

Pre-Occupancy Commissioning ReportPre-Occupancy Commissioning Report

Post-Occupancy Commissioning ReportPost-Occupancy Commissioning Report

Exemption ProcessExemption ProcessDPW Goal = 100% ComplianceDPW Goal = 100% Compliance

Examples of projects which may be exemptExamples of projects which may be exempt- single trade renovations, special use or utility space projectssingle trade renovations, special use or utility space projects

Consultant will prepare a Pre-Design HPB Feasibility StudyConsultant will prepare a Pre-Design HPB Feasibility Study- Cost benefit analysis comparison of desired project and a compliant projectCost benefit analysis comparison of desired project and a compliant project

Final approval by OPMFinal approval by OPM

More InformationMore Information

Where to find details:Where to find details:

DPW Website DPW Website Technical Services Web Pages – coming soonTechnical Services Web Pages – coming soon

OPM Website OPM Website hhttp://www.ct.gov/opm/ttp://www.ct.gov/opm/ - Energy Management – High Performance - Energy Management – High Performance Building StandardsBuilding Standards

ASHRAE Website www.ASHRAE.orgASHRAE Website www.ASHRAE.org

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