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FloridaGreenHomeStandard

ReferenceGuide

Version11EffectiveJanuary1,2018RequiredJanuary1,2019

Revised11-24-17

Thisreferenceguideisintendedtoservetwopurposes:

§ Toprovideinformationongreenhomepractices.§ ToprovidedetailsonhowtoearnpointsforcomplyingwiththeFloridaGreenHome

DesignationStandard.TheFloridaGreenBuildingCoalitionGreenHomeStandardappliesto:

• Single-familyandmulti-familyresidentialunitslessthanfour(4)stories• Newconstructionandexistingbuildings• HomesconsideredadwellingunitbytheFloridaBuildingCode• Structuresthatcomplywithlocalzoningordinances• Projects4and5storiesthatuseseparateHVACsystemsmayusetheHome

StandardinlieuoftheHighRiseStandard.Foreachhomeapplication,thefollowingarerequiredsubmittals:

• CopyofthePermit• Photosofthehouseonlot–Front,backandsides.Aminimumofthefrontphoto

showinghomenumbermustbesubmitted.Itissuggestedthatadditionalhomephotosaretakenfromthecornersofthepropertyshowingfront/sidesandback/sides

• DimensionedFloorPlan• LandscapePlanandPlantlist• IrrigationSchematic

Dependingonthecreditsselected,pleasebepreparedtosubmitthefollowingfordocumentation:

• Elevation• Electricalplan/Lightingplan• FoundationPlan

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• SitePlan• Survey

Someofthecreditshaverequiredsubmittals,thesearedesignatedbythecolorred.

Multi-FamilyProjectsMulti-familyprojectsmaysubmiteachunitwithintheprojectforcertificationormaysubmittheprojectforWholeBuildingCertification.WholeBuildingCertificationisavailabletomulti-unitprojectswheretheunfinishedcommercialorleasablespaceislessthan25%ofthetotalconditionedsquarefootageofthebuilding.WholeBuildingCertificationappliestomultifamilyprojectswithnon-commercial,residentialamenityandsupportspacescontainedwithinthebuilding,providedthesupportspacescomplywiththegreencreditssoughtfortheresidentialunits.Forexample,iflowflowtoiletsareclaimedthenallthetoiletsinstalledintheproject,unitsandcommonareasMUSTcomply,iftheprojectispursuingtheLowVOCcredit,thentheunitsandcommonareasmustbothuseLowVOCproducts.Note:Itispossibletocombinemanysubmittalsinonedetailedplan.Lettersordocumentedverbalcommunicationfromvendorscansubstituteformaterialandequipmentcutsheetswhererequired.NodocumentproducedbyFGBCisintendedtosupersedeorcontradicttheFloridaBuildingCode.



TABLEOFCONTENTS

Prerequisites..................................................................................................................................5Prerequisite1 SwimmingPoolSpa.....................................................................................................5

Prerequisite2 WaterfrontConsiderations...........................................................................................7

Prerequisite3 InvasiveExoticSpecies.................................................................................................8

Category1:Energy......................................................................................................................10E1 HERSIndex–EnergyRatings..........................................................................................................10

E2 Energy–Design,finishes,amenities..............................................................................................11

Category2:Water.......................................................................................................................25W1 Fixtures.......................................................................................................................................42

W2 GreywaterReuse........................................................................................................................28

W3 RainwaterHarvesting.................................................................................................................30

W4 ReclaimedWaterReuse.............................................................................................................30

W5 InstalledLandscape....................................................................................................................31

W6 InstalledIrrigation......................................................................................................................36

W7 MeetAdditionalWaterCertificationRequirements..................................................................40

Category3:LotChoice................................................................................................................42

Category4:Site...........................................................................................................................46S1 NativeTreeandPlantPreservation................................................................................................46

S2 On-siteUseofClearedMaterials...................................................................................................48

S3 ErosionControl/TopsoilPreservation...........................................................................................49

S4 Drainage/Retention........................................................................................................................51

Category5:Health.......................................................................................................................53H1 Combustion................................................................................................................................53

H2 MoistureControl........................................................................................................................55

H3 SourceControl............................................................................................................................58

H4 Cleanability.................................................................................................................................63

H5 UniversalDesign.........................................................................................................................64

H6 Ventilation..................................................................................................................................65

Category6:Materials..................................................................................................................71M1 Components...............................................................................................................................71

M2 WasteReduction........................................................................................................................74

M3 Durability....................................................................................................................................78



Category7:DisasterMitigation...................................................................................................83DM1 Hurricane(wind,rain,stormsurge)...........................................................................................83

DM2 Flood...........................................................................................................................................85

DM3 Fire..............................................................................................................................................86

DM4 InstalledSurgeSuppressionorLightningProtectionSystem.....................................................87

DM5 Termites.....................................................................................................................................88

Category8:General.....................................................................................................................91G1 SmallHouseCredit.....................................................................................................................91

G2 Adaptability................................................................................................................................91

G3 RenewablePowerGeneration...................................................................................................92

G4 Remodel–Credits4.1–4.5areONLYavailableforEXISTINGhomes........................................92

G5 AdditionalCredits.......................................................................................................................94



PREREQUISITESRequirement: SinglefamilyhomesmustcomplywiththeprerequisitesMulti-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,theprojectmustcomplywiththeprerequisites(versuseach

unit).

PREREQUISITE1 SWIMMINGPOOLSPAIfthehomewillhaveorhasaswimmingpoolorspasFGBCrequiresthataminimumofONEofthefollowing(P1.1–P1.4)optionsisimplemented.

P1.01: SanitationSystemthatReducesChlorineUseRequirement: Homeswithswimmingpoolsinstallanduseapoolsanitationsystemthatreducesthe

useofchlorine.Points: Prerequisite–ONEofP1.1–1.4isrequired

Submittals: Cutsheetorphotoofsanitationsystem.Intent: Provideahealthiersanitationsystemforhomeoccupants.Traditionalpoolsanitization

requireslargequantitiesofchemicalsthatarebothunhealthyfortheenvironmentandindividuals.Reducedchlorinesystemsmaybeusedtomaintainthepool,suchasrecycledsaltalternatives,ultravioletorozonesystems.

Resources: Thebelowphotosareonlyshowntorepresentthetypeofequipmentyoumayseeonthejobsiteduringinspections.NoteFGBCdoesnotendorseanyproducts.

Salt-waterpoolsanitationsystemandUVlightingoptions

P1.02 Pool/SpaCoverRequirement: Homeswithpoolsandorspashavecoversandownershavebeeneducatedregarding

theproperuse.Points: Prerequisite–ONEofP1.1–1.4isrequiredIntent: Reduceheatloss,chemicalevaporation,keepwatercleanandlengthenswimming

seasonbyusingacover.Dependingonmaterialsandtheamountoftimethecoverisused,temperatureincreasesof5°Fto10°Fmaybeexpectedfromacover.A5°Fincreaseisreasonablewhenthecoverisused12hoursadayanda10°Fincreasecouldbeexpectedwhenitisused20hoursaday.Transparentorlightlytranslucentcoversworkbestbecausetheyallowsolarenergytopassthroughandbeabsorbedbythepoolwater,andtheypreventheatlossatnight.OpaquecoversarebestusedinFloridaatnighttopreventheatloss.Varioustypesofpoolcoversareavailableatyourlocalpoolsupplystore.

Submittals: Cutsheetorphotoofcover.



Resources: Thebelowphotosareonlyshowntorepresentthetypeofequipmentyoumayseeonthejobsiteduringinspections.NoteFGBCdoesnotendorseanyproducts.

P1.03 SolarPoolHeatingSystemRequirement: UsesolarpoolheatingsystemPoints: Prerequisite–ONEofP1.1–1.4isrequiredIntent: Reduceenergyuseandcostofheatingapool.Theaverageyearlycostforheatinga

residentialpoolinFloridaisapproximately$1,450usingelectricalresistance(electricityat$0.09/kWh),andoftenover$500usinganelectricheatpumporusingnaturalgas.Liquidpropanecostsaboutthesameaselectricalresistance.AsolarpoolheatingsystemisappropriateinourFloridaclimate,andcanpayforitselfinaslittleastwoyears.

Submittals: Cutsheetorphotoofheatingsystem.Resources: ForinformationontheStateofFloridasolarpoolheatingtestingandcertification

programandalistofallcertifiedmanufacturers,visit:http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/consumer/solar_hot_water/pools/index.htm

P1.04 DedicatedPVtoRunPoolEquipmentRequirement: Installtheequivalentamountofphotovoltaicpanelsnecessarytopowerthepool

equipmentaminimumof6hours/dayinthesummerPoints: Prerequisite–ONEofP1.1–1.4isrequiredIntent: Reducehomeownerongoingenergyuseandcosts.Thecosttorunthepoolcaneasily

comprise20%ofthetotalhouseholdelectricityuse.Poolpumpingisdonethrougharenewablepowersourcewithnoconnectiontothegrid

Submittals: Summaryofpoolequipmentandatotaloftheexpectedannualenergyconsumptionalongwithspecificationsandproofofinstallationofanequivalentphotovoltaicsystem.

Resources: http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/consumer/solar_hot_water/pools/sizing.htm#Collector



P1.05 HomehasnopoolorspaRequirement: HomehasnopoolorspaPoints: Prerequisite–ifhomehasnoswimmingpoolIntent: ReduceenergyconsumptionandchemicalusageasaresultofindividualpoolsandspasSubmittals: N/AResources: N/A

PREREQUISITE2 WATERFRONTCONSIDERATIONSWaterfrontFloridayardspresentspecialchallengesandresponsibilitiesandassuch,landscapesborderingsurface-waterresourcesmustaddresswaterqualityoftheadjacentsurfacewaterbyimplementingatleastONEofthefollowingmeasures.

P2.01 UseofNativeAquaticVegetationinShorelineRequirement: 75%ofyourproperty’sshorelinemustbeborderedbynativeaquaticplants.Points: Prerequisite–ONEofP2.1–2.3isrequiredIntent: Naturallyslopinglagoonshorelines,particularlywhenbufferedbyafringeofmangroves

and/ormarshgrass,helpsmoothoutwavesandreduceturbidity(cloudiness)inthewater.Mangrovesandothershorelineplantscontributetothelagoon'sfoodweb,attractwildlife,suchaswadingbirds,andhelppreventerosionoftheshoreline.Suchplantsalsocontributetothetreatmentofstormwaterrunoffbeforeitentersthewaterbody.

Submittals: Photoandplantlist.Resources: Tofindappropriateplantspeciesforyourarea,contactyourwatermanagementdistrict

oryourlocalhorticulturalextensionoffice,orforafulllistofextensionagencies,visit:http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/,orhttp://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/watman/

P2.02 NoTurfAdjacenttoNaturalWaterBodiesRequirement: Noturfcanbeadjacenttonaturalwaterbodies.Aminimum10-footborderofun-

irrigated,site-appropriateplantsisused.Choosealowmaintenancegroundcover,oramulchedareawithlowmaintenanceplantings.

Points: Prerequisite–ONEofP2.1–2.3isrequiredIntent: Enhancingnaturalvegetationwithadditionalnativeplantingsandremovingnon-native,

invasiveplantscanimproveboththefunctionandaestheticsoftheshoreline.Nativeplantingsrequirelittlemaintenanceintheformoffertilizerthatcanenterthewaterbodyviastormwaterrunoffandencourageharmfulalgalblooms.Cultivatedturf,whichrequiressupplementalirrigation,pesticide,fertilizer,andmowing,isanespeciallypoorchoicefortheshorelineareaduetopollutednutrientrunoffandpotentialforgrassclippingstoenterthewaterbody.Turfspeciesthatdonotrequireanysupplementalinputsareacceptable.

Submittals: Photoandplantlist.



Resources: Tofindappropriateplantspeciesforyourarea,contactyourwatermanagementdistrictoryourlocalhorticulturalextensionoffice,orforafulllistofextensionagencies,visit:http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/,orhttp://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/watman/

P2.03 Useofterraces,swales,orbermstoslowstormwaterRequirement: Useterraces,swales,andbermsprotectingaminimumof75%oftheshorelinethatwill

slowstormwatermovementtothenaturalwaterbodyPoints: Prerequisite–ONEofP2.1–2.3isrequiredIntent: Usevarioustechniquestoslowstormwatermovementintothewaterbody,thereby

allowingittobetreatednaturallybytheonshoreenvironment.Suchstructuresshouldbeplacedlandwardofthemeanhighwaterline.Aqualifiedindividualshouldbeconsultedbeforechangingdrainagepatternsalongyourshoreline.Contactyourlocalwatermanagementdistrict.

Submittals: PhotoResources: FormoreinformationconsultAGuidetoEnvironmentallyLandscaping:FloridaYards

andNeighborhoodsHandbookorvisithttp://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/materials/FYN_Handbook_vSept09.pdf

P2.04 HomesitedoesnotbordernaturalwaterbodyRequirement: Homesitedoesnotbordernaturalwaterbody.Anaturalbodyofwaterisdefinedas

beach,river,lake,orwetland,butnotaman-maderetentionarea.Points: Prerequisite–ifhomesitedoesnotbordernaturalbodyofwaterIntent: Usevarioustechniquestoslowstormwatermovementintothewaterbody,thereby

allowingittobetreatednaturallybytheonshoreenvironment.Suchstructuresshouldbeplacedlandwardofthemeanhighwaterline.Aqualifiedindividualshouldbeconsultedbeforechangingdrainagepatternsalongyourshoreline.Contactyourlocalwatermanagementdistrict.

Submittals: PhotoResources: FormoreinformationconsultAGuidetoEnvironmentallyLandscaping:FloridaYards

andNeighborhoodsHandbookorvisithttp://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/materials/FYN_Handbook_vSept09.pdf

PREREQUISITE3 INVASIVEEXOTICSPECIES

P3.01 LandscapeConsiderationsRequirement: Reduceoreliminateuseofinvasiveexoticcategory1plantsaccordingtolotsize.No

invasiveexoticclass1plantsbelocatedonsites/lotsthatarelessthan1/5acre,andforlotsgreaterthan1/5acre,noinvasiveexoticclass1plantsbelocatedwithin50feetofthestructure(foundationorconditionedspace).Becausetreesprovideshadetothelotandhomeandwillnotaffectwaterconservation,establishedtrees,6”caliperorgreater,thatarelistedasinvasivemaybeleftonthesite,however,removalisencouraged.

Points: Prerequisite-Required



Intent: AvoidthespreadofinvasiveexoticplantsandpromoteaFloridaFriendlylandscape.Submittals: Required–ONLYforhomeswithexistinglandscaping-Inspection/approvalbyFlorida

YardsandNeighborhoods(FY&N)personnel,certifiedFloridaMasterGardener,FloridaWaterStarCertifier,orapprovedprofessional.Suggestedfornewlandscape-Landscapeplanandplantlist

Resources: AlistofsuchplantsisprovidedbytheFloridaExoticPestPlantCouncil(FLEPPC)andcanbefoundat:http://www.fleppc.org/list/list.htm



CATEGORY1:ENERGYE1 HERSINDEX–ENERGYRATINGS

E1.01 ConfirmedFloridaHERSRatingRequirement: SingleFamily: EnergyRatermustprovideacertifiedHERSindex(showinganincreaseinefficiencyover

code).TheenergyratermustbeindependentoftheHERSQualityAssuranceControlprovider,i.e.aRESNETQACprovidercannotconfirmitsownemployees’energyratingsforFGBCprojects.

Multi-family: Ifsubmittingasindividualunits,eachunitmustbesubmittedwithaunitspecificapplicationandconfirmedHERSIndex.Ifsubmittingasawholebuilding,theweightedaverageoftheConfirmedHERSmaybeused.AconfirmedHERSIndexmustbesubmittedforeachunithoweveronly1applicationisrequiredforthebuilding.

Points: 3pointsforeveryHERSIndexpointbelow80.(E.g.HERSIndexof75isawarded15

points).Intent: ReduceEnergyConsumptioninhomes.ElementsincludedintheHomeEnergyRating

System(HERS)Indexcanbefoundinthetablelistedbelow.Pointsareawardedforhomesmoreenergyefficientthancode.ManylineitemsbuildersoftenasktoreceivecreditformaybefoundwithintheHERSIndexcalculation.NotetheHERSIndexisbasedonwholehouseenergyperformance.

Floors Windows RoofFoundationtype #&sizeofwindows RoofConfiguration/SlopeInsulationvalue Tint/U-factor RoofMaterial/ColorPerimeter/Area TypeofFrame AtticDetailsFloorcovering Overhangdetails Conditionedceil ingArea

Walls Ceilings Solarabsorbance

Orientation Ceilingstyle RoofdeckinsulationlevelArea Insulationvalue RadiantbarriersystemInsulationvalue Area AtticVentilationratio

Doors Garage InfiltrationDoorArea/UValue Attachedornot Buildingenvelopeleakage

HotWater Ducts AppliancesandLightsType/location Insulationvalue ProgrammableThermostat

Efficiency DuctLocation RefrigeratorDailyusage AirHandlerLocation %fluorescentl ightingSetTemperature Amountofleakage CeilingsfansSolarorheatrecovery Ductsurfacearea Dishwasher

Cooling Heating Photovoltaic'sSystemType SystemType ArrayCapacity Efficiency InverterSEER Capacity Batteries

Envelope

Equipment

EnergyGaugeUSA/HERSIndex



Submittals: Required-CopyofsignedconfirmedHERSratingResources: TofindoutmoreaboutFloridaEnergyRatings,visittheFloridaSolarEnergyCenter’s

websiteat:http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/consumer/buildings/homes/ratings/.Thiswebsitecontainsprioritiesfordesigninganenergy-efficienthomeinFlorida,alongwithlistingsoflocalEnergyRaters.

E2 ENERGY–DESIGN,FIELDTESTINGANDINSPECTIONS,FINISHES,AMENITIESFGBChascreatedthisdesignsectiontoawardpointsforotherenergyconservationmeasuresthatarenottakenintoaccountwithintheHERSRatingSystem.Manyofthesemeasuresinvolveproperdesignandlayoutofthehomethatcanleadtoenergysavingsthroughpassive,ratherthanactiveaction.

E2.01 ThermalEnclosureSystemInspectionRequirement: ConductaThermalEnclosureSysteminspectionofthehome.Points: 1Intent: TheEnergyStarThermalEnclosureSystemRaterChecklistisamulti-pointlistofbuilding

detailswherethermalbypass,ormovementofheataroundorthroughinsulation,frequentlyoccursduetomissingairbarriersorgapsbetweentheairbarrierandinsulation.Reducingthermalbypassesareimportantastheycanleadtocomfortandwarrantyissuesaswellashigherutilitybills.

Submittals: Required–EnergyStarThermalEnclosureSystemRaterChecklistResources: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.nh_v3_guidelines

http://www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/bldrs_lenders_raters/downloads/Inspection_Checklists.pdf?d912-a201

E2.02 DuctworkandJointsSealedWithMasticRequirement: AllductworkmustbesealedwithmasticPoints: 1Intent: Reduce/eliminateductleakagetounconditionedspace.Ductleakagesignificantly

contributestoexcessiveenergyuseandcancausepressureimbalancesthatleadtodurabilityproblems.Usingmasticcompoundtosealallductworkconnectionsprovidesasealthatismuchlesspronetofailurethantape.

Submittals: Photoofatleast1properlysealedjoint.Resources: N/A



E2.03 DuctworkSmokeTestedAllowingLeakstobeSealedPriortoDrywallRequirement: ACContractororSmokeTestingpersonneladministersmoketest,identifyleaks,and

verifyleaksaresealed.Verifyleaksaresealedbyvisualinspection.Smokeidentifiesleaksvisually.Leaksaresealedwhenthereisnomoresmokecomingfromleaks.ACcontractormustbepresenttosealleaks.Smoketestingprotocolasfollows:

1. AllbootsaretemporarilysealedbyeithertheACContractororSmokeTestingpersonnel.

2. Potablesmokerorducttester/foggerisconnectedtothesupplyandreturnsectionsoftheductwork.Alldampers,ifinstalled,tobeverifiedopenbyACRepresentative.

3. ACRepresentativeispresentduringSmokeTestingtosealobservedleakageswithapprovedmaterials.

4. SmokeTestingpersonnelnoteseverityandlocationofleakages.5. SmokeTestingpersonnelverifythatallleakshavebeensealedatrough-inand

supplycertificatetoclientattestingtothatfactwithdateandsignatureoftheSmokeTester.

Points: 1Intent: Smoketestingductworkatrough-inallowsotherwiseinvisibleleakstobeidentifiedand

sealedwhileitisstillaccessible.ThisprocessprovidesvisualandproceduraleducationfortheHVACinstallerspotentiallyresultinginimprovementonfuturejobs.Notethatinspectormusthavecorrectablevision.LeaksareNOTquantifiedatthisstagebecauseyouneedleakagefromthebootstemporarycoverstohaveapathforthefogtoflowthroughthesystemplustheremaybeotherleakagesinthesystemaftertheroughin.Otherleaks,whicharerecommendedforadditionalsealing,aredrywalltobootinterfaceandleakagesassociatedwiththeairhandlercabinet,alongwithwhatothertradesmayhavedamagedbytheirworkaroundtheductsduringroughin.

Submittals: Required-SignedaffidavitbytestingagentverifyingsmoketestandsealingofallleaksResources: N/A

E2.04 CrossVentilationandCeilingFansCodeCreditsRequirement: Installceilingfansandincorporatecrossventilationinallprimarymainlivingspacesand

allbedrooms.Toqualifyeachbedroomandallprimarylivingareasmusthaveceilingfansandaminimumofonewindowpresentonatleasttwowallseachroom.

Points: 1



Intent: Reduceenergybillsandencouragepassivedesign.TheHERSsystemawardscreditforeithercrossventilationorceilingfans,butnotforboth.Incorporatingcrossventilationandceilingfansintoahomedesignencourageslessrelianceonairconditioningsystemsduringperiodsofcoolerambienttemperaturesbycirculatingairmoreefficiently,andthusmakingthehomemorecomfortable.

Submittals: Photosorfloorplanshowinglocationsofwindowsandinstalledceilingfans.Resources: http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/html/FSEC-PF-306-96/index.htm

E2.05 RoofedPorch,Minimum100SquareFeetand3SidesOpenRequirement: Thehomemusthaveaminimumofa100SFporchoroutdoorlivingspacethatis

coveredandopeneitheronthreesidesoronthetwoopposingsidestoallowforventilation.Theporchmaybescreenedbutnotenclosedbysolidwallsorcabinetrybetween1’6”and6’8”abovefloorheight.Theopensidesmustnotbeblockedbywallsorbuildingprojectionswithinadistanceofthreetimes(3x)theceilingheight.

Points: 1Intent: Porchesprovideacomfortableoutdoorliving,cooking,andeatingspaceduringcooler

monthsandreducerelianceonthehome’sairconditioningsystem.Aswiththerestofthehome’sdesign,providingshadewithoverhangs,keepingtheroofcool,andinstallingaceilingfanwillfurtherincreasecomfort.

Submittals: Photosorfloorplanshowinglocationofporch.Resources: N/A

E2.06 PassiveSolarSpaceHeatSystemRequirement: Designhomeforpassivesolarheatingsuchthatthehomeincorporates30BTU/oF/ft2

ofstorageforeverysquarefootofsouth-facingglassCreditnotavailableforhomesintheSouthFloridaclimatezone(asdefinedbytheDepartmentofCommunityAffairs(DCA)-refertothemapbeloworcheckthehome’senergycodecomplianceform).



Points: 1Intent: Homesdesignedforpassivesolarheatingutilizes,andsometimesstores,energyfrom

thesunduringthewintermonths.South-facingwindowsreceivesignificantwintersunandmuchlesssummersun.Incorporatingsouth-facingglassandplacingthemainlivingareaonthesouthsideofthehometakesfulladvantageofthis.Heatstoragecanbeachievedbyusingagoodconductingmaterialontheslabfloor,suchastileorslate,toprovideforthermalmass.Concreteblockandbrickpartitionwallsalsoprovidegoodthermalmass,asdodesignsthatincorporatewater.Homescanalsousethis“mass”topreservecooltemperatureswhentheairconditioningsystemisoperating.

Submittals: Detailsofstoragesystem.Resources: N/A

E2.07 PassiveSolarDay-LightingRequirement: Incorporatesolardaylightingwithclerestorywindows,skylightsorlight/solartubesthat

areEnergyStarcertified.Points: 1Intent: Homedesignedforpassivesolardaylightingallowssunlighttoenterthehomewithout

excessiveheatgain.Examplesincludenorth-andsouth-facingclerestorywindows.Clerestorywindowsarewindowsthatareabovetheeyelevelforprivacyandallowsunlightinwhilereducingheatgain.Suchwindowsshouldbeoperabletoalsoprovideaventilationoutlet.Solarlighttubes(domedglassrooffixturescoupledwithaninsulatedreflectivetube)areencouraged,andprovideusablereflectedlightwithouttheheatgain.Light-coloredinteriorsurfaces(walls,ceilings,floors)alsoaidwithnaturallightingbyreflectinglightratherthanabsorbingit.Light-coloredsurfacesarebeneficialwhetherusingnaturalorartificiallighting.



Submittals: Photosorplanshowinglocationofday-lightingfeatures.Resources: N/A

E2.08 DeciduousTreesonSouthRequirement: Useshadetreestoshademorethan75%ofsouthelevation.Southernclimatezones

(mappage10),75%mustbeshadedbuttreesdonotneedtobedeciduous.Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,shadingoftheindividualunit’ssouthsideshallbeusedasa

basisforawardingthiscredittotheindividualunit.Ifthesouthfacingwallisanadjacentwallwithconditionedspaceontheotherside,thewallmaybeconsideredappropriatelyshadedandreceivecredits.

Points: 1Intent: Placement/preservationoftreesthatwillshadesouthelevationsduringwarmweather,

butdonotblockheat/lightduringcoolweathercanyieldenergysavings.Submittals: Photoorsiteplanshowinglocationsoftrees.Resources: N/A

E2.09 HouseShadedontheEastandWestbyTreesRequirement: Usetreestoshadeaminimumof25%ofthetotalwallareawithin45oofdueeastor

westthatseparatetheconditionedareafromtheoutside(omitgarageandporchwalls).Observeamountofwallareaunderfullshadeduringthesummeroruseasunpathtool.Iftreesareimmature,noextrapolationsaretobemadetotheiradultsize.

Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,shadingoftheindividualunit’seastandwestsideshallbeusedasabasisforawardingthiscredittotheindividualunit.Iftheeastandwestsidesoftheunitareadjacentwallswithconditionedspaceontheotherside,thewallmaybeconsideredappropriatelyshadedandreceivecredits.

Points: 1pointforeach25%ofshadedeastandwestwallarea(averaged)Intent: Duringthecoolerseasons,ahousecanachievealargesolarheatgainduringthe

morningandearlyeveninghoursasthesunrisesandsets.Thesetimesalsocorrespondtopeakdemandplacedonutilities.Byprovidingshadetreesontheeastandwestsidesofthehouse,coolingdemandcanbesignificantlyreduced,sinceasinglematuretreecanavertasmuchheatfromahomesiteastworesidentialsizecentralairconditioners.Placingdeciduoustreesonthesouthsideofthehouseisalsobeneficial,astheyprovideshadeinthesummerandletinwintersunlight.Foundationplantingsofsmallershrubsarealsobeneficialtokeepthegroundnexttothehousecoolandtoblockre-radiationfromadjacenthotsurfaces(however,noplantsshouldbeplacedwithin24”ofthefoundationtopreventexcessmoisturefromaccumulating).Treescanalsobeusedtoshadetheairconditionercondenser,whichcanfurtherreducecoolingcosts.Shade



producedbybalconiesandotheroverhangsarenotincludedhere,fortheirinfluenceistakenintoaccountintheHERSratingsystem.

Submittals: Photoorsiteplanshowinglocationsoftrees.Resources: N/A

E2.10 WasherandDryerOutsideofConditionedSpaceRequirement: Locatewasheranddryeroutsideofconditionedspace—garage,unconditionedutility

room,etc.Thelocationmustbeseparatedfromthemainbodyofthehomebyaninsulatedwall.Theunconditionedutilityroommustmeetthefollowingrequirements:

• Insulatethewallsbetweentheutilityroomandconditionedspace(sharedwalls).

• Finishthesharedwallsandceiling(ifbelowconditionedspace)withdrywall.• Sealallholesandairleakagepathwaysthroughthewalls,floor,andceilingthat

canconnecttheutilityroomtotheconditionedspace(plumbing,gaslines,wiring,andbottomplate).

• Installanon-louvereddoorthatisweather-strippedandequippedwithaproperlyadjustedthreshold.

Points: 1Intent: Washersanddryersemitlargequantitiesofheatunderoperation.Iflocatedwithinthe

conditionedspace,theyrepresentanadditionalloadonthehome’sairconditioningsystem.Ifthewasheranddryerarelocatedwithintheconditionedspace,pointscanbeachievedunderHealth-Ventilationbyprovidingamakeupairsource.

Submittals: Photoorfloorplanshowinglocationofutilityroom.Resources: N/A

E2.11 FloorJoistPerimeterInsulatedandSealedRequirement: Insulateandsealaroundtheperimeterofallframedfloors–Toreceivethiscreditthe

homemustbegreaterthan1story.Points: 1Intent: Inhomesgreaterthan1story,itiscriticaltoensurethattheexternalperimeterofall

framedfloorsareinsulated,aswellassealed,topreventleakageofunconditionedairandmoistureintothefloorcavity.Oftentimes,forcedairductworkislocatedwithinthiscavity,andcansuffersignificantefficiencylossthroughcontactwiththeunconditionedair.Becauseblown-infoaminsulationisanairbarrieraswellasathermalbarrier,additionalsealingisnotnecessary.Sealingofallbuildingassemblyconnectionswithintherimjoistareaisrequiredwhenusingothertypesofinsulation.

Submittals: Photoorwallsectiondetail.Resources: N/A



E2.12 LightColoredExteriorWallsRequirement: Atleast80%ofthehome’sexteriorsurfacesontheoutsideofconditionedspacemust

haveafinishsuchthattheLRV³60forstuccoandallpaintedfinishesand/oraSolarReflectiveIndex³29formetalandvinyl.Ifadocumentedreflectivityisnotavailable,thiscreditcanonlybegivento“white”or“offwhite”.

Points: 1Intent: Darkcolorsabsorbmoreheatfromsunlight;incontrast,light-coloredsurfaceshave

beenshowntoreducecoolingcosts.AcodecreditiscurrentlyavailableforhomesinFloridathatincorporatewhitemetalortileroofs.Manypaintcolorsarenowavailablethatofferadequatereflectancespecsincolorsotherthan“white.”

Submittals: Cutsheetshowingreflectancespec.Whenappropriate,photosandcalculationsindicatingthepercentcoverageofthelightfinishes.

Resources: N/A

E2.13 LightColoredInteriorWalls,Ceilings,Carpet/FloorsRequirement: Allbedroomsandallmajorlivingspacesinthehomehavelight-coloredwallandceiling

surfaceswithareflectanceofatleast50%(orLightReflectanceValue(LRV)>50).Bonuspointawardedifallmajorlivingspacesandbedroomshavelightcoloredflooring.Ifadocumentedreflectivityisnotavailable,thiscreditcanonlybegivento“white”or“offwhite”.

Points: 1pointforwallsandceiling2pointsforwalls,ceiling,andfloors

Intent: Light-coloredinteriorsurfacesincreaselightingefficiencybyreflectinganddispersinglightratherthanabsorbingit.Light-coloredsurfacesarebeneficialwhetherusingnaturalorartificiallighting.

Submittals: Photoorcutsheetofpaint/surfaceused.Resources: N/A

E2.14 Maximum100wFixturesinBathroomsRequirement: Allbathroomlightfixturesinthehomearedesignedtouseamaximumtotalof100

watts.AfixtureasdefinedbyFGBCisanyamenityorsystemthatuseslightsandoperatesonasingleswitch.Theseincludeitemssuchasrecessedcans,vanities,lights,mirrorfixtures,etc.Multipleswitchesmaybeincorporatedintothebathroom;however,eachswitchmustonlyactivate100wattsoflightingtotal.LimitthenumberofbulbsperswitchoruselowwattagelightingsuchascompactfluorescentorLED.



Points: 1Intent: Typically,bathroomshavelightingfixturesthatcontain4or5incandescentbulbs.Such

fixturescanaddexcessiveheattotheconditionedspace,andtheamountoflightoutputisgenerallyexcessive.Thiscreditisdesignedtoreducebothenergyusedirectlyaswellasheatgeneratedfromlighting.Forexampleifabathroomhasavanitywith4lightbulbsandarecessedcan,thehomecanachievepointsifoneoftwothingshappens:The4lightbulbfixtureistiedtooneswitchandhasacombinedwattageoflessthan100Wandtherecessedcanistiedtoaseparateswitchandhaswattageoflessthan100W.Orthefixtureandrecessedcanaretiedtothesameswitchandthecombinedwattageofthe5lightsislessthan100watts.

Submittals: PhotooflightfixturesResources: N/A

E2.15 Pre-PlumbforSolarHotWaterRequirement: Installplumbingforfutureinstallationofasolarhotwatersystemrunningfromthehot

watertanklocationupthroughtheroof.Penetrationshouldbeproperlysealed,andplumbingmustbecopperpipeorCPVC.NotavailableifE2.16isclaimed.

Points: 1Intent: Besidesprovidingsouth-facingroofarea,thenextstepinpreparingforafuturesolar

hotwatersystemistoinstallplumbing.Thispointisnotavailableifasystemisinstalled.InstalledsolarwaterheatingsystemsaregivencreditintheHERSratingsystemandintheEnergycategory.

Submittals: Photoorplumbingplan.Resources: N/A

E2.16 InstallaStateCertifiedSolarWaterHeatingSystemRequirement: InstallaproperlysizedStatecertifiedsolarhotwatersystemthathasasolarfraction≥

0.5.NotavailableifE2.15isclaimed.Points: 2Intent: Waterheatingcanaccountforalargeportionofahome’senergyuse.Amodestlysized

solarwaterheatingwillprovide50-70%ofanaveragehousehold’shotwaterneedsatlowcost.

Submittals: Required-Spec.sheetandcopyofcertificationresults.Resources: http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/consumer/solar_hot_water/homes/index.htm

E2.17 InsulateAllHotWaterPipesRequirement: Insulateallhotwaterpiping(includingthatwhichisburied)withaminimumof½”

insulation.Points: 1Intent: Insulatingthepipingwillminimizeheatlosseswhilewaterisflowingthrough,or

remainingstagnantinsidethepipes.CPVCisnotasuitablereplacementforinsulation.Submittals: Required-Photooftheburiedinsulatedlinesorareceiptfortheappropriateamountof

pipeinsulationmustbeprovided.



Resources: N/A

E2.18 Energy-EfficientClothesDryerRequirement: Installaclothesdryerwithamoisturesensorthatsensesdrynessinsidethedrumand

automaticallystopsthedryingcyclePoints: 1Intent: Theclothesdryeristypicallythesecond-biggestelectricity-usingapplianceafterthe

refrigerator.Somenewclothesdryersremovemoisturemoreefficiently,havemoisturesensors,andhaveautomaticshut-offcontrolstoavoidover-drying.Theefficiencyofclothesdryerismeasuredbyatermcalledtheenergyfactor.Thisfactorissomewhatsimilarto‘milespergallon’foracar,butinthiscase,themeasureispoundsofclothingperkilowatt-hourofelectricity.Lookforclothesdryerswithamoisturesensorthatautomaticallyshutsoffthemachinewhenyourclothesaredry.Notonlywillthissaveenergy,itwillreducethewearandtearonclothesfromover-drying.Thebestdryershavemoisturesensorsinthedrumforsensingdryness,whilemostonlyinferdrynessbysensingthetemperatureoftheexhaustair.Comparedwithtimeddrying,youcansaveabout10%withatemperaturesensingcontrol,and15%withamoisturesensingcontrol.Lookforadryerwithacyclethatincludesacool-downperiod,sometimesknownasa“perma-press”cycle.Inthelastfewminutesofthecycle,coolair,ratherthanheatedair,isblownthroughthetumblingclothestocompletethedryingprocess.Gasdryersareusuallylessexpensivetooperatethanelectricdryers.Thecostofdryingatypicalloadoflaundryusinganelectricdryeris30-40centscomparedto15-20centsusingagasdryer.

Submittals: Photoorcutsheetofappliance(s).Resources: http://www.energysavers.gov/tips/laundry.cfm

E2.19 Energy-EfficientOven/Range(s)Requirement: Installself-cleaningorpilotlessgasovens,andcooktopsthatarepilotlessgashalogen,

soliddisk,radiant,orinductionelementsPoints: 1Intent: Conventionalovensmustfirstheatupabout35poundsofsteelandalargeamountof

airbeforetheyheatupthefood.Testsindicatethatonly6%oftheenergyoutputofatypicalovenisactuallyabsorbedbythefood.Newovenshaveadditionalinsulationandtighter-fittingovendoorgasketsandhingestosaveenergy.



Forgasovens,newelectronicpilotlessignitionsreducegasusagebyabout30%overaconstantlyburningpilotlight.Thesearealsomoreconvenient,eliminatingtheneedtorestartastandingpilotlight.Gasovensusemuchlessenergycomparedtotheirelectriccounterpartsbecausethefuelisuseddirectlyforcooking.Agasappliancecostslessthanhalfasmuchtooperateasanelectricone,provideditisequippedwithelectronicignitioninsteadofapilotlight.

Considerbuyingaself-cleaningoven.Theyuselessenergyfornormalcookingbecauseofhigherinsulationlevels.Withelectriccooktops,thereareanumberofnewtypesofburnersonthemarket:soliddiskelements,radiantelementsunderglass,halogenelements,andinductionelements.Soliddiskelementsandradiantelementsunderglassareeasiertoclean,buttheytakelongertoheatupandusemoreelectricity.Halogenelementsandinductionelementsaremoreefficientthanconventionalelectriccoilelements.Therangehoodshouldventilatetotheoutsideandnotsimplyre-circulateandfilterthecookingfumes.Thisisespeciallyimportantwithgasranges.Also,becarefulaboutthesizesoffans—toolargeafancanwasteenergyandcausebackdraftingofcombustiongasesintothehouse.Thisisamajorconcernwithlargedowndraftventilationfansusedwithsomecook-topsandranges.Askaboutmake-upairductsavailableforthesemodels.PointsareawardedforexteriorventedrangehoodsundertheHealthsection.

Submittals: Photoorcutsheetofappliance(s).Resources: Cutsheetforeachappliance

E2.20 ENERGYSTAR®ClothesWasherRequirement: SingleFamily: InstallENERGYSTAR®labeledclotheswashers.Alternatively,pointsmayalsobe

awardedforclotheswasherswithanIntegratedModifiedEnergyFactor(IMEF)³2.38(topload),IMEF³2.06(frontload),IMEF³2.07(washers≤2.5cubicfeet(CF)).

Multi-Family: IncludethispointifeachindividualunithasanEnergyStarclotheswasherORifthecentrallaundryfacilityisonsiteandincludesEnergyStarclotheswashers.Alternatively,pointsmayalsobeawardedforcommercialclotheswasherswithaModifiedEnergyFactor(MEF)³2.2.

Points: 1Intent: ApplianceslabeledwiththeEPAENERGYSTAR®labeluselessenergyandwaterthan

otherproducts,savemoneyonutilitybills,andhelpprotecttheenvironment.Althoughenergy-efficientmodelssometimescostmoretopurchaseinitially,anyextraup-frontcostcanoftenbemadeupwithsavingsonyourutilitybill.ENERGYSTAR®clotheswashersusesuperiordesignsthatrequirelesswatertogetclothesthoroughlyclean.Thesemachinesusesensorstomatchthehotwaterneedstotheload,preventingenergywaste.ENERGYSTAR®washersusenearly50%lesswaterandover40%lessenergyperload.Thewasherdesignalsocauseslesswearandtearonclothes.Inaddition,betterwaterextractionmeanslessdryingtime,whichyieldsfurtherenergysavings.Therearetwodesigns,top-loadingandfront-loading.Theyaredescribedinmoredetailasfollows:



Front-loadingENERGYSTAR®modelsaresimilarindesigntowashersusedinlaundromats.Thesehorizontal-axisortumble-actionmachinesrepeatedlyliftanddropclothes,insteadofmovingclothesaroundacentralaxis.Top-loadingENERGYSTAR®washersusesensortechnologytocloselycontrolincomingwatertemperature.Toreducewaterconsumption,theysprayclotheswithrepeatedhigh-pressurerinsestoremovesoapresiduesratherthansoakingtheminafulltubofrinsewater.

Submittals: Photoorcutsheetforeachappliance.Resources: Formoreinformation,visittheENERGYSTAR®webpageat:

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=clotheswash.pr_clothes_washershttp://www.energystar.gov/productfinder/product

E2.21 EfficientWellPumpingRequirement: Installwellpumpthathassuppliedpowerat220Vandthesystemcontainsastorage

tankwithavolumegreaterthan35gallons.Onlyhomeswhosepotablewaterisservedbyadeepwellareeligibleforthispoint.Youmayalsoreceiveapointifthepumpispoweredbyphotovoltaics.

Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,allpumpsontheprojectsitemustcomplywiththeefficientpumprequirementsfortheindividualunit(s)toreceivecredit.

Points: 1Intent: Whenusingawellpump,largerstoragevolumeswillminimizethenumberoftimesthe

pumpmustcycleon/off,therebyminimizingthelargeamountofenergyneededtostartthepumpmotor.

Submittals: Includedetailsofpump/storagesystem.Resources: N/A

E2.22 EfficientEnvelopeVolumeRequirement: Designahomewithminimaloutsidesurfaceareasuchthatthebelowformulaisless

than43.Totalgrosswallareareferstothewalls,windowsanddoorsthatseparatetheconditionedspacefromthenon-conditionedspace.

Points: 1Intent: Somehomedesignsminimizetheamountofoutsidesurfaceswhileothershaveshapes

thathavemanyprojections.Althoughmanyprojectionsmayhelpforcrossventilation,minimaloutsidesurfaceareaisbeneficialfortimeswhenairconditioningorheatingisoccurring.

Submittals: Dimensionedfloorplanandcalculation.Resources: N/A

E2.23 DwellingUnitAttached,ZeroLot-Line,RowHouseRequirement: Attachedunitorzerolotline,apartment,condo,orrowhousesautomaticallyqualifyfor

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Multi-Family: IncludethepointonallchecklistsPoints: 1Intent: Residencesboundbyotherconditionedspacesonanyorallsidesuselessenergyfor

coolingandheatingthanresidencesboundbyunconditionedorspaces.Submittals: Photoorsiteplan.Resources: N/A

E2.24 Recessed,Sealed,InsulatedFixturesRequirement: Nopenetrationsofthethermalbuildingenvelope.Ifrecessedcanlightsareused,one

pointmaybeallowediftheyareplacedinalocationthatwillnotbreachthatenvelope,i.e.,intoanunventedattic,ceilingofalowerfloor,orsoffitthatiscompletelywithintheenvelope.Ceilingmountedspeakersalsofallintothiscategory.Alternatively,the2pointscanbeobtainedifnorecessedfixturesareusedinthehome.

Points: 1Point:Nobreachofthermalenvelope2Points:Norecessedfixturesareused

Intent: RecessedICfixturesrefertofixturesinstalledflushwiththeceilingthatareratedforinsulationcontact.SealedICfixtures,orICAT(InsulationContactAirTight),havenopenetrationsanddonotpermitairtoexchangebetweentheconditionedspaceandtheattic.Duringinstallation,itisalsoimportantthatthegapbetweenthecanandtheceilingmaterialbesealedtopreventconditionedairfromleakingthroughthisgap,and/ortopreventhotatticairfromenteringintotheconditionedspace.

Submittals: Cutsheetofcanlightsusedorphotosofunventedattic.

Resources: N/A

E2.25 EnergyStar®AdvancedLightingPackageRequirement: InstallanEnergyStarAdvancedLightingpackagethatrequiresaminimumof60%

EnergyStarqualifiedhard-wiredfixturesand100%EnergyStarCeilingfans.Points: 3Intent: Thisisacomprehensivepackagethatincludesceilingfans,indoorlighting,andoutdoor

lighting.Alsoincludesventilatingfans.TheEnergyStarlightingpackagerequiresthatEnergyStarfixturesbeinstalled,ratherthanjustefficientbulbs,thisactsas“bonuscredit”forusingthiscomprehensivepackage.

Submittals: Lightingscheduleandpackagecompliance.Resources: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=fixtures.alp_consumers

E2.26 OutdoorLightsareEnergyEfficientRequirement: Allinstalledexteriorlightsarelowvoltage,photovoltaic,fluorescent,oroperateon

motionsensorsortimersMulti-Family: Includethispointifalloftheoutdoorlightingthatiscontrolledbytheswitchesinthe

individualunitareenergyefficient.Oftenthiswillbethelightoutsidethetenantsdoor.Sitelightingorlightingfortheparkinglotisnotincludedinthiscreditifitisnotcontrolledbythetenant.FGBCstronglyencouragescertifyingagentstodiscusstheuseofefficientsitelightingwiththeirclientsformulti-familyprojects.

Points: 2



Intent: Outdoorlighting,includingexteriorhouse,path,anddrivewaylights,typicallyconsumesagreatdealofenergy,especiallywhenleftonthroughouttheentirenight.Suggestedchoicesforbrightlylitoutdoorspaceslikepatiosincludeusingfluorescentbulbsandfixtureswithelectronicballasts,low-pressuresodium,ormercuryvaporlamps.Photovoltaicsystemsareagoodchoiceforwalkways,driveways,andlandscaping.Mostavailableunitshavestoragebatteriesthatwillchargeduringdaylighthoursandpowerthelightsallnight;somewillevenprovidepowerfor2to3daysincasetheweatheriscloudy.Motionsensorsarerecommendedforoutdoorlighting,particularlyifincandescentfloodlightsareused.Lowvoltagelandscapelightsthatoperateonatimerarealsoanenergyefficientchoice.

Submittals: Nonerequired–visualinspectionbyCertifyingAgent.Resources: N/A

E2.27 LightingMotionSensorsRequirement: Installmotionsensorsonaminimumof60%ofthehardwiredinteriorlightingfixtures.Points: 1Intent: Reduceenergyusedinthehomebyhavinglightsautomaticallyshutoffwhenoccupants

arenotpresent.Submittals: Nonerequired–visualinspection/testbyCertifyingAgent.Resources: N/A

E2.28 EnergyEfficientSheathingRequirement: Theframeportionofthehomeissheathedwithaproductwhereallseamsaretapedor

averticalsheathingproductthat:

1.eliminateshorizontalseams

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2.requiresallverticalseamstooccuroverstuds. Points: 1

Intent: SignificantairleakageresultsfromtraditionalOSBhorizontallyinstalledsheathingduetorequiredspacingbetweensheets.Choosingasheathingthatincludestapedseamsorverticalseamslocatedoverstuds,reducesairleakagebyasmuchas60%astestedbytheNAHBRC.

Submittals: Nonerequired–visualinspection/testbyCertifyingAgent.Resources: N/A



CATEGORY2:WATERW1 FIXTURESANDAPPLIANCESThissectiondealswithindoorwaterfixturesandotherwaterusingdevicesconnectedtothem.Often,watersavingfeaturesresultindirectenergysavingsbyplacingalowerdemandonthewaterheater.

W1.01 WaterSavingClothesWasherRequirement: ClotheswasherEnergyStarqualifiedorhasanIntegratedWaterFactor(IWF)≤4.3(top

load),IWF≤3.7(frontload),IWF≤4.2(washers≤2.5cubicfeet(CF)).Multi-Family: IncludethispointifeachindividualunithasawatersavingclotheswasherORifthe

centrallaundryfacilityisonsiteandincludeswatersavingclotheswashers.Alternatively,pointsmayalsobeawardedforcommercialclotheswasherswithaWaterFactor(WF)≤4.5.

Points: 3pointsifEnergyStarQualifiedorappropriateWFIntent: TheWaterFactor(WF)isametricthatallowsforcomparisonofclotheswasherwater

consumptionindependentofclotheswashercapacity.TheWFequalsthetotalweightedper-cyclewaterconsumptiondividedbythecapacityofthewasher.Sinceenergysavingsinanefficientclotheswasherareprimarilygovernedbytheamountofwaterthatneedstobeheated,conservingwateralsoconservesenergy.

Submittals: Photoorcutsheetforeachapplianceshowing,A)EnergyStarcomplianceforWFof6,orB)documentationofWFifnotEnergyStarqualifiedand/orifclaimingWFof4orless.

Resources: TheWFmaynotbefoundontheEnergyGuidelabel,andshouldbeidentifiedthroughtheEnergyStar®websiteforaparticularmodeliftheapplicantisseeking3points.http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=clotheswash.pr_clothes_washers.

W1.02 LowFlowShowerHeadsRequirement: Allinstalledshowerheadsmusthaveaflowrate≤2.0gallonsperminute(gpm).Note,if

therearetwoshowerheadsinthemasterthatDONOToperatesimultaneouslythepointmaystillbeawarded.

Points: 1Intent: TheFloridaBuildingCodeandNationalEnergyPolicyActof1992(EPACT)requirethatall

installedshowerheadsandfaucetsberatedatamaximumflowrateof2.5gallonsperminuteat80psiwaterpressure.Laminarflowcontrolsmayalsobeusedthatdeliveraprecisevolumeofwateratfaucets,showerheads,andhoseoutlets.Unlikeconventionalwater-savingfixturesthatdelivervaryingflowratesinresponsetovaryinglinepressure,fixturesequippedwithlaminarflowcontrolsdeliveraconstantrate,lowerthanthatmandatedbyEPACT.TheEPAWaterSenseprogramlabelsshowerheadsthatoperateat2gallonsperminuteorlesssoaWaterSense-labeledshowerheadwillearnthepoint.

Submittals: Photoofpackaging,photoofflowrateindicatedontheshowerhead,orcutsheetofproductindicatingflowrateand/orWaterSenselabel.

Resources: Moreinfoonlaminarflowcontrolscanbefoundat:http://www.toolbase.org/Techinventory/TechDetails.aspx?ContentDetailID=868&BucketID=6&CategoryID=9.



ForalistofshowerheadsthathaveearnedtheWaterSenselabel:http://www.epa.gov/watersense/product_search.html?Category=4

W1.03 AllShowersEquippedwithOneShowerheadRequirement: Amaximumofoneshowerheadisallowedper15sfofshowercompartment.Points: 1Intent: AlthoughEPACTsetsamaximumlimitonflowpershowerhead,buildingcodesdonot

setalimitonthenumberofshowerheadsthatcanbeused.Submittals: Photoofeachshowershowingshowerhead.Resources: N/A

W1.04 LowFlowLavatoryFaucetsRequirement: Alllavatorysinksfaucetshaveflowratesof1.5gallonsperminute(gpm)orless.

Additionalpointsareavailableifalllavatorysinkfaucetshaveaflowrateof1.0gpmorless.

Points: 1pointifalllavatorysinkfaucetflowratesare1.5gpmorless 2pointsifalllavatorysinkfaucetflowratesare1.0gpmorlessIntent: Faucetsaccountformorethan15percentofindoorhouseholdwateruse.Accordingto

theEPA,byinstallinglow-flowbathroomsinkfaucetsorfaucetaccessories,anaveragehouseholdcansavemorethan500gallonseachyear.Tomakeiteasytofindandselectwater-efficientproductswithgoodperformance,theEPA(EnvironmentalProtectionAgency)hasintroduceditsWaterSense®program,alabelthatisbackedbyindependenttestingandcertification.WaterSense®-labeledproductsperformtheirintendedfunctionsaswellasorbetterthantheirless-efficientcounterparts.

Submittals: Photoofpackaging,cutsheetofproduct,orphotoofproductitselfindicatingflowrateand/orWaterSenselabel.

Resources: ForalistofbathroomfaucetsandaeratorsthathaveearnedtheWaterSense®label,visithttp://www.epa.gov/watersense/pp/lists/find_faucet.htm.

W1.05 HighEfficiencyWaterClosets,Dual-FlushorSingle-FlushWaterClosetsRequirement: AllWaterClosets(WC)installedinthehomeflushatvolumeslessthanorequal

to1.28gallonsperflush(gpf).Points: 2pointsifallWCare≤1.28gpfordualflush 3pointsifallWCare≤1.1gpfIntent: Toiletsrepresentthelargestsourceofindoorwateruseinthehome,accountingforup

to30%-40%ofwaterdemand.TheFloridabuildingcodeandNationalEnergyPolicyActof1992(EPACT)requirethatallinstalledtoiletsberatedatamaximumflowrateof1.6gallons/flush.Therearetoiletsonthemarkettodaythatexceedthesestandards.Tomakeiteasytofindandselectwater-efficientproductswithgoodperformance,theEPA(EnvironmentalProtectionAgency)hasintroduceditsWaterSense®program,alabelthatisbackedbyindependenttestingandcertification.WaterSense®-labeled



productsperformtheirintendedfunctionsaswellasorbetterthantheirless-efficientcounterparts.Andgenerallyspeaking,theyareabout20percentmorewaterefficient.

Submittals: CutsheetfortoiletResources: ForalistofhighefficiencycommodesthathaveearnedtheWaterSense®label,visit

http://www.epa.gov/watersense/pp/het.htm.

W1.06 WaterClosetswithUNARMapRating(600gpf)Requirement: AllInstalledtoiletshaveaminimumMaPRatingof600gramsperflush.Points: 1Intent: AMaP(MaximumPerformance)Ratingisameasureoftoiletperformanceprovidedin

gramsperflush(gpf).Betterperformingtoiletsdonotrequiremultipleflushes.MaPPremiumisnewdesignation.TheMaPPremiumlabelidentifiesthoserareproductsthatofferbothsuperiorperformanceANDsuperiorefficiency.Alinktotheirlistofapproved(minimum600gpf)toiletsislistedbelow.

Submittals: Cutsheetfortoilet.Resources: www.map-testing.com,http://www.map-testing.com/info/menu/map-premium.html

W1.07 CompactHotWaterDistributionRequirement: Installcompacthotwaterdistributionsystem.Foraconventionalsystem,nobranchline

fromthewaterheatertoanyfixturemayexceed25feetinone-storyhomes.Add1xtheceilingheightfortwostoryhomes,andadd2xtheceilingheightforthreeorfourstoryhomes.Branchlinesfromthecentralheatertoeachfixturemustbeamaximumof½-inchdiameter.Onepointisalsoavailableforuseofamanifoldsystem,orforuseofarecirculationloopwithanondemandcontrolwithautopumpshut-offinthekitchenandeachfullbathroom.

Points: 1Intent: Bycentrallylocatingthewaterheater,heatlossescanbereducedbyminimizingpiping

runs.Heatlossescanalsobeminimizedbyinstallinganon-demandcirculationloop,orbyinstallingamanifoldsystemwithindividualsmalldiameterwaterlinesdedicatedtoeachfixture.

Submittals: Plumbingplan.

Resources: N/AManifoldhotwatersystem



W2 GREYWATERREUSEGreywaterisgenerallydefinedasdomesticwastewaterfromanysourceexcepttoiletsandthekitchensink—thisincludeslaundry,shower/bath,faucets,anddishwasher.(Notethatlaundrygreywatercanonlybeusedoutsideinmicro-irrigation.)Itcanalsoincludeairconditionercondensate.Statisticsshowthat50-75%ofthewaterconsumptioninanaverageFloridahomeisforexteriorlandscapeirrigation,andgenerally,ourpreciouspotablewaterresourceisusedforthispurpose.Greywaterisrichinnutrients,andmanylandscapeplantsandgrasseswillthrivewhenwateredwithgreywater.Inturn,theterrestrialenvironmentactstonaturallypurifythiswastestreamwithoutchemicalsoraddedenergy,andreturnsthewatertoitsnaturalcycle.Greywaterdiffersfromblackwater(waterfromtoiletsandkitchensink),inthatitisfreeofpathogensandsolids.Greywateronlycontains1/10theamountofnitrogenasblackwater,andtheorganiccontentofgreywatertypicallydecomposesmuchfasterthanthatofblackwater.Althoughinherentlysaferthanblackwater,greywatercannotbeconsideredaspotable,and,therefore,landscapeapplicationmusttakeplacesubsurface,andcannotbeusedwithsprayersorrotors.Toutilizegreywaterfromhouseholdfixtures,plumbinginthehomemustseparatedrainsfromblackwaterandgreywatersources.Fornewconstruction,areusesystemshouldbeplannedduringthedesignstage.Sincelaundryequipmentgenerallyhasdrainhosesthatarenotfixed,washingmachinesareanexcellentsourceofreusewater.

W2.01 GreywaterSystemRequirement: InstallgreywatersystemasdescribedbelowPoints: 1point-Pre-plumbforpartialgreywatersystemorfullgreywatersystem.Afullsystem

isdefinedasonethatdisperseswaterfromlaundry,shower/bath,faucetsanddishwashertothelandscape.Localbuildingcodemaydisallowoneoftheseoptions.Ifthatisthecase,thesystemwillstillbeconsideredfull.Iflocalcodeonlypermitsoneoption,theysystemisconsideredpartial.

Intent: Reducetheconsumptionofpotablewaterbyusingalternativesources.Submittals: Required-Pre-slabphotosorschematicofsystemdesignResources: N/A

OR

1point ReuseairconditionercondensateIntent: Airconditionercondensatecanalsobeconsideredasourceofgreywater.Annualair

conditionercondensatevolumecanaveragebetween1500and3500gallons.Inexpensivepurificationdevicesareavailablethatmakethewateruseableforpoolrefilling,irrigation,ormake-upwaterforwater-cooledair-conditioningunits.

Submittals: CertifyingagentinspectionResources: N/A

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2points Vanitywatercollectionsysteminstalledfortoiletflushing



Intent: Anundervanitywaterreservoirsystemusedforthecollectionofvanitysinkwatertolaterbeusedfortheflushingoftheadjacenttoiletisalsoanothersourceofgreywaterandcansaveasignificantamountofwatereachyearespeciallyinhomeswithfamilies.

Submittals: Schematicofsystemdesign.Resources: N/A

OR

3points Wholehousegreywatersysteminstalledandoperational.Installgreywatersystemthatdisperseswaterfromlaundry,shower/bath,faucetsordishwashertothelandscape.Notethatlaundrygreywatercanonlybeusedoutsideinmicro-irrigation.

Intent: Reducetheconsumptionofpotablewaterbyusingalternativesources.

Submittals: Schematicofsystemdesign.Resources: Twoexcellentgreywaterresourcesarethebook

entitled“CreateanOasiswithGreywater”byArtLudwig,andtheOasisDesignwebsite,locatedat:http://oasisdesign.net/.AnothergoodsourceofinformationistheCityofAustin’sSustainableBuildingSourcebookat:http://greywater.sustainablesources.com/.TheFloridaDepartmentofHealthregulatestheinstallationanduseofgreywaterandonsitesystems,andthespecificsaredefinedinrule64E-6.ThisruleisavailablefordownloadfromtheDepartment’swebsite:www.doh.state.fl.us.Formoreinfovisit:http://www.toolbase.org/Techinventory/TechDetails.aspx?ContentDetailID=907&BucketID=6&CategoryID=11



W3 RAINWATERHARVESTING

W3.01 RAINWATERHARVESTING-SYSTEMINSTALLEDWITHDEDICATEDUSERequirement: Installedcollectionandstoragesystemwithadedicatedindoororoutdooruse.System

mustbecapableofcollectingandstoringaminimumof75%oftherunofffromtheroofbasedona¾-rainfallevent(3points),50%oftherunofffromtheroofbasedona¾-inchrainfallevent(2points)ormaybeasimplecollectionsystemsuchasguttersandarainbarrel(1point).

Points: 3–75%collection 2–50%collection 1–SimplecollectionIntent: Withanaveragerainfallof54inches/yearinthestateofFlorida(comparedtothe

nationalaverageof27inches/year),harvestedrainwaterisanexcellentsourceofwaterforlandscapeirrigation.RainwaterharvestingisnowmandatedfornewconstructioninBermudaandtheU.S.VirginIslands.Rainwaterisgenerallyharvestedfromaroofsurface,andsystemcomponentsincludeproperlydesignedgutters,piping,roofwashers,screens,andastoragetank/cistern.Systemcapacitiescanrangefromthousandsofgallonstotrashcan-sizedrainbarrels.Harvestedrainwatercouldalsobeagoodsourcefortoiletflushing.

Submittals: Schematicofsystemdesign.Resources: FormoreinformationconsultAGuidetoEnvironmentallyLandscaping:FloridaYards

andNeighborhoodsHandbookorvisithttp://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/materials/FYN_Handbook_vSept09.pdfAdditionalinformationonrainwaterharvestingcanbefoundat:http://rainwater.sustainablesources.com/andhttp://www.toolbase.org/Techinventory/TechDetails.aspx?ContentDetailID=918&BucketID=6&CategoryID=11.

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W4 RECLAIMEDWATERREUSEReclaimedwateriswastewaterthathasreceivedatleastsecondarytreatmentandbasicdisinfectionandisreusedafterflowingoutofadomesticwastewatertreatmentfacility.Reclaimedwaterisnotpotable,butismadeavailablebymunicipalitiesandwastewaterutilitiesforpurposessuchasirrigationandtoiletflushing.Althoughinfrastructurecostscanbehighto



arrangeforreclaimedwaterservice,onceavailabletheactualcostforthewaterisrelativelyinexpensive.Reuseofreclaimedwaterprovidesausefulmethodfortreatmentfacilitiestodisposeoftheirtreatedwastewater.Eventhoughreclaimedwaterisconsideredanalternativesource,itisstillavailableinlimitedsupply.Whetherornotthehomeownerischargedbasedonthemeter,ameterwillstillallowthehomeownertomonitortheirwateruse.

W4.01 WaterforIrrigationRequirement: Usereclaimedwaterforthehome’sirrigationneeds.Nonpotablewaterusedfor

irrigationthatdoesnotcomefromanaturalbodyofwaterorawellmayalsoqualifyforthiscredit.

Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,2pointsshallbeawardedtoeachunitifreclaimedwaterisusedtoirrigatetheentireproject.

Points: 1-partialirrigationsuppliedbyreuse2-allirrigationsuppliedbyreuse

Submittals: Documentationthatdescribesreclaimedwateruseagreement.Resources: N/A

W4.02 MeteronReclaimedIrrigationSystemRequirement: MetermustbeinstalledonthereclaimedwateruseforthehomeMulti-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,pointsshallbeawardedtotheunitifameterisinstalledon

thereclaimedwaterusefortheproperty.Points: 1Submittals: Documentationthatdescribesreclaimedwateruseagreement.Resources: N/A

W4.03 Volume-BasedPricingArrangementRequirement: Basepricingforreclaimedwatersuchthatincreaseduse,volume,resultsinincreased

feesperunit.Points: 1

Submittals: Documentationthatdescribesreclaimedwateruseagreement.Resources: N/A

W4.04 ReclaimedWaterforToiletFlushingRequirement: UsereclaimedwatertoflushtoiletsPoints: 2Submittals: Documentationthatdescribesreclaimedwateruseagreement.Resources: N/A

W5 INSTALLEDLANDSCAPESelectplantstominimizethelevelofmaintenancethatwillberequired,howmuchmoneyyouwillbespendingonwaterorelectricitytorunasprinklerpump,andhowmuchfertilizerorpesticidemayberequired.Stormwaterrunoffcarriespollutantssuchasfertilizers,pesticides,soil,andpetroleumproducts.Fertilizersandpesticidesfromresidentialareascanbeserious



threatstothehealthofFlorida’swaters.Plantselectionwillalsodeterminehowlongyourlandscapewilllast.Appropriatelysizedandlocatedplantspecieswillallowforalandscapethatthrivesandrequireslesswaterandchemicals.Morepeopleareconservingwaterbothinsideandoutsidethehome,andinterestisgrowinginlandscapingwithnativeandotherbeneficialtrees,shrubs,andgroundcovers.ManyofthesebenefitstotheenvironmentalsosavetimeandmoneywhileenhancingourspecialFloridalifestyle.FormoreinformationconsultAGuidetoEnvironmentallyLandscaping:FloridaYardsandNeighborhoodsHandbookorvisithttp://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/materials/FYN_Handbook_vSept09.pdfAnothergoodsourceoflandscapinginformationisprovidedbytheFloridaWaterStarSMwebsitethatincludesaWaterwiseplantdatabaseandaninvasiveplantslistdevelopedbytheFloridaExoticPestPlantCouncil.http://www.fleppc.org/

Forhomestakingcreditforexistinglandscapematerial,someofthecriteriainthissectionrequireinspectionbyaFloridaYardsandNeighborhoods(FY&N)Professional,MasterGardener,orFloridaWaterStarCertifier.Ifoneofthesethreespecialistscannotbeutilized,anotherprofessionalwhomustfirstsubmittheirqualificationstoFGBCforapprovalasaqualifiedprofessional.Indicatethenameofthequalifiedprofessionalinthespaceprovidedonthechecklistwhensubmittingthehomeapplication.Multi-Family:ForW5credits,thelandscapeoftheprojectsiteisusedtodetermine

compliance.Iftheprojectsitecomplieswiththecredit,thecreditsareincludedonallsubmittedchecklists.

W5.01 NoturforDrought-TolerantTurfInstalledRequirement: Allinstalledturfisdroughttolerant,whichislimitedtoBahia,ZoysiaorBermuda.Points: 2–Droughttolerantturf 3–NoturfIntent: Turfisgenerallythelargestconsumerofwaterinthelandscape.Utilizationofthemore

droughttolerantvarietiescan,whenwateredappropriately,reduceconsumption.Submittals: InspectionbycertifyingagentResources: N/A

W5.02 60%,80%,100%ofPlants/TreesfromLocalDroughtTolerantListRequirement: Useofatleast60%oftheplantsandtreesincorporatedintothelandscapearefroma

localdroughttolerantlist;2pointsareavailableif80%arefromsuchalist;and3pointsareavailableif100%oftheplantsandtreesarefromsuchalist.Aminimumoftwelvetotalplantsmustbepresentinthelandscapetoqualifyforthecredit.

Points: 1-atleast60%droughttolerant 2-atleast80%droughttolerant 3-100%droughttolerantIntent: Drought-tolerantplantsandtreesareabletosurviveonrainfallwithlittleorno

supplementalirrigation.



Submittals: ExistingLandscape–RequireslandscapeinspectionbyanFY&N,MasterGardener,FloridaWaterStarCertifier,orotherapprovedprofessional.NewLandscape–-Landscapingplananddroughttolerantplantlist.

Resources: Toobtainalistofdroughttolerantplantsandtreesforyourarea,contactyourlocalwatermanagementdistrict,consulttheWaterwiseFloridaLandscapesdatabase,orconsultwithanFY&Nprofessional,MasterGardener,orFloridaWaterCertifier.Thefollowingwebsitesprovideadditionalresources:http://publicserver2.sjrwmd.com/waterwise/search.jsphttp://fyn.ifas.ufl.eduhttp://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/ifaspubs.htmhttp://floridaswater.com/floridawaterstar/landscaping.html

W5.03 AllPlants/TreesSelectedtoBeCompatiblewithTheirLocationintheLandscapeRequirement: Allplants(includingshrubs,groundcovers,vinesandtrees)arecompatiblewiththeir

locationinthelandscapePoints: 2Intent: Evenifpreferrednative,droughttolerant,andlowmaintenanceplantsareselectedfor

thelandscape,manytimestheplantsareinstalledinareasofthelandscapewheretheyarenotlikelytoremainhealthyduetovarioussun/shadeandsoiltyperequirements.Incompatibilitybetweentheplant(s)andtheirplacementresultsinoverwateringandoverfertilizing.

Submittals: RequireslandscapeInspectionbyanFY&N,MasterGardener,FloridaWaterStarCertifier,orotherapprovedprofessional.

Resources: http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/FYN_Plant_Selection_Guide_v090110.pdf

W5.04 TurfLessThan50%ofLandscapeRequirement: Turfisinstalledonlessthan50%oflandscapeMulti-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,3pointsareawardedtoeachunitifturfis50%orlessofallof

thevegetated/landscapedareaoftheentireprojectproperty.Points: 3Intent: Lawnsaregenerallythelargestconsumersofwaterinthelandscape.Minimizingthe

amountofturfinayardbyconfiningittoplay,pet,orentertainmentareaswillgreatlyreducetheyard’sburdenonFlorida’slimitedfreshwaterresources.

Submittals: Landscapingplanandcalculationofquantityofturf.

Resources: N/A



W5.05 NoTurfinDenselyShadedAreasRequirement: Noturfinstalledinareasreceivinglessthanfivehoursofsunlightadaysuchas,

northwestareas,deepshadeundercanopytrees,andareasbetweenhomesonzero-lotlines.Seephotosbelow

Points: 2Intent: Mostturfwillnotflourishindenselyshadedareas.Homeownersarelikelytowater

moreinafutileattempttoovercomethissituation.Mulchand/orshade-loving,site-appropriategroundcoversarecompatibleoptionsfortheseareas.

Submittals: Landscapeplan,photos.

Photoonleftshowsnewturfinstalledintoomuchshade.Photoonrightshowsfilteredshade.

W5.06 PlantswithSimilarSunandWaterRequirementsGroupedTogetherRequirement: Landscapeisplannedandinstalledwithrespectfortheamountofsunhittingthe

variousareasofthelot.Plantsthatprefersimilarsunandwaterrequirementsaregroupedtogetherintheappropriateareasofthelandscape.Forexample,becausethefoundationplantsonthenorthsideofthehomewillbeintheshade,plantsthatthriveinlittletonosunlightandwhichsharesimilarwaterrequirementsshouldbechosenforthislocation.

Points: 2Intent: Whenplantswithdissimilarneedsareinstalledwithinthesamelandscapeareasor

irrigationzonesoverwatering,excessivefertilization,constanttrimming,andlossofplantscanoccur.Groupingplantswithsimilarrequirementsbenefitsboththeenvironmentandthehomeowner.

Submittals: RequireslandscapeinspectionbyanFY&N,MasterGardener,FloridaWaterStarCertifier,orotherapprovedprofessional.

Resources: WaterwisePlantDatabase-http://publicserver2.sjrwmd.com/waterwise/search.jsp,Florida-FriendlyPlantDatabase-http://floridayards.org/fyplants/index.php,

W5.07 MulchApplied3-4”DeepAroundPlants(NOVOLCANOMULCH)Requirement: Apply3-4”ofmulcharoundplantsandtrees(extendingouttodripline)andin

landscapedbedsavoidingvolcanomulching.Points: 1



Intent: Inadditiontopreventingweedgrowth,athicklayerofmulchwillhelpretainsoilmoisture,retarderosion,coolthesoilsurface,andreducesomesoilpests.Mulchingaroundtreesalsoreducesdamagefrommowersandlinetrimmers.Itisimportanttoavoidvolcanomulching(aconeofpiledmulchplacedaroundnewlyinstalledplantsandtrees).Thispracticecanholdmoistureagainstthetreeandencouragesrotinthetrunk.

Submittals: Landscapephotoshowingmulch.Resources: http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/materials/FYN_Handbook_vSept09.pdf

IncorrectVolcanoMulching CorrectInstallation

W5.08 NonCypressMulchUsedRequirement: Mulchinstalledontheprojectisnon-cypressmulch,anyalternativelistedbelowis

acceptable.Points: 1Intent: Cypressmulchusedtobeproducedmainlyasaby-productoflumberoperationsbutthe

increasingdemandformulchhasledtotheuseofwholetreesfornothingbutmulch.Thecypresstreesarenotbeingreplantedresultinginthelossofthecypressforest,itswetland,andwildlife.Acceptablealternativetypesofmulchincludemelaleuca,pinestraw,pinebark,recycled,andeucalyptus.NotethatBrazilianpepper,Australianpines,andpalmsshouldnotbeusedasmulchandarenotgivencredit.

Submittals: Landscapingplanwithmulchtypeidentifiedandphoto.Resources: N/A

W5.09 SoilTestedandAmendedWhereNecessaryRequirement: Forhighlypermeablesoil,appropriatelytestandamendwherenecessary.Testing

includespH,limerequirements,soilfertility,andwaterinfiltrationtoshowthatamendmentisnecessaryandtypeofamendmentchosen.

Points: 2Intent: InsomeareasofFlorida,nativesoilisverysandyandporous,anddoesnotretainwater

ornutrientswell;thisoftenresultsintheneedforexcessiveirrigationandfertilizationtomaintainahealthylandscape.Thesimplestwaytoavoidtheseproblemsinthelandscapeistouseonlyplantsthatarecompatiblewiththesite.However,inthecaseofavegetableorflowergardenasoilamendmentsuchascompost(orotherorganicmatter)maybemixedwiththenativesoiltoimprovemoistureandnutrientretention.

Submittals: Landscapingplan,preandpostpHtestingofsoils,andverifyingthattillingwasperformedatleast8”depthbysigningoffonaffidavit.



Resources: N/A

W6 INSTALLEDIRRIGATIONHomeownersinsomepartsofFloridaarebecomingaccustomedtorestrictionsthatlimitirrigationtocertaindaysandtimes.Still,manyarewateringtoomuch.Overwateringdepletesourwatersupply,oftenmakesplantspestprone,andaddstostormwaterrunoffthatpollutesournaturalwaters.Bychoosingandoperatinganirrigationsystemcorrectly,youcanreducewaterbills,fungaldiseases,preservethelifeoftheplantsandlowermaintenancerequirements.Coupledwithappropriateplantselection,implementingefficientirrigationtechniquescanreduceoutdoorwateruseanywherefrom20%-60%.TheSt.JohnsRiverWaterManagementDistricthasdevelopedaFloridaWaterStarcertificationprogramforhomes.Irrigationisonecomponentofthisprogram.Astakeholdergroupknowledgeableinirrigationsystemdesign,installation,andefficiencyhelpedtheDistrictdevelopalistofmeasuresthatwillensureirrigationsystemsnotonlyfulfilltheirintendedpurpose,butdosoeffectivelyandefficiently.SomeoftheseitemsareintegratedintotheFGBCstandardsspecifiedbelow.Multi-Family:ForW6credits,thelandscapeoftheprojectsiteisusedtodetermine

compliance.Iftheprojectsitecomplieswiththecredit,thecreditsareincludedonallsubmittedchecklists.

W6.01 NoPermanentIn-GroundIrrigationSystemRequirement: Sitehasnopermanentin-groundirrigation,regardlessofsize.Points: 10Intent: Themosteffectiveoutdoorwaterconservationstrategytoemployistodesignthe

landscapeinsuchawaythatitexistsprimarilyonnaturalrainfall,andnopermanentirrigationsystemisrequired.Atemporaryirrigationsystemmaybesetupduringestablishment.

Submittals: NonerequiredResources: N/A

W6.02 InnovativeIrrigationTechnologyRequirement: Soilmoisturesensorsorotherweather-basedirrigationisinstalled.Points: 2Intent: FGBCencouragesinnovativetechnologiestoconservewater.Technologiessuchassoil

moisturesensorsorweather-basedcontrollersarewaysofconservingirrigationwater.FloridaStateLawrequiresarainsensorforirrigationsystems.Arainsensorisnotconsideredinnovativetechnology.

Submittals: Cutsheetofinnovativeequipment.



Resources: N/A

W6.03 LandscapeIrrigatedtoFGBCStandardsRequirement: UseFGBCguidelinesforirrigationasstatedbelow.Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,pointsareawardedtoeachunitiftheirrigationsystemforthe

entirepropertymeetstheFGBCrequirements.Points: 3

ToreceivepointsforInstalledIrrigation,eachsystemmusthavethefollowingfeatures:1. Separatezonesforturfandlandscapebeds–multiprogramcontroller:Inaddition

togroupingplantswithsimilarmaintenancerequirementstogether,itisimportanttodesigntheirrigationsystemtodelivertheappropriateamountofwaterforeachplanttype.Itisrecommendedthattheirrigationsystemsbecalibratedtosupplylessthan¾”ofwaterperzone,perapplication.Evenduringthesummer,turfareas—whichgenerallyrequirethemostwaterofalllandscapefeatures—willnotbenefitfrommorethan¾”ofwaterperapplication.Applyingmorethan¾”willresultinexcesswaterbeinglosttoevaporation,runoff,orpercolationthroughthesoil.Over-wateringturfalsoallowsweedssuchasdollarweedtobecomeestablished.Otherplantscansufferfromrootrot.Mostlandscapeplantsdonotrequireasmuchwaterasturf,andtheirzonecanbesetforlessthan¾”ofwaterperapplication.Aneasywaytodeterminethisistoplacesmallcontainers(i.e.papercups)throughouteachzoneandtakenoteofthetimeittakesthecupstoaccumulatethedesiredamountofwater.Then,setyourirrigationcontrollertooperatefornolongerthanthattimeineachzone.Thecontrollermustbeamultipleprogramcontrollerthatcandividethelandscapeintozonesandoperatethedifferentzonesfordifferentlengthsoftime.Inthisway,highwaterusezonesthatrequirealargeamountofwaterfromrotors(applicationratesof0.1–0.75inchesofwaterperhour)orsprayheads(applicationratesof1.0–1.5inchesperhour)canbeseparatedfrommoredrought-tolerantplantsthatrequirelittleornowater.Incontrast,asingleprogramcontrollerisoftensetforthewateringrequirementsoftheleastdrought-tolerantlandscapefeature,andtherestofthelandscapeendsupbeingover-watered.ThecontrollermusthaveabatterybackuptoretainsystemsettingsandincludeafunctioningrainsensorinanoperablelocationasrequiredbyFloridaStatute373.62.

2. Highvolumeirrigationdoesnotexceed60%ofthelandscapearea:Landscapezonesrequiringahighvolumeofwater(greaterthan30gph(gallonsperhour)suppliedbyrotorsorsprayheadscannotexceed60%ofthelandscapearea.



3. Headtoheadcoverageforrotor/sprayheads:Irrigationsystemdesignsincorporatespray/rotorheadpatternthatoverlaptoensurecompletecoverage.Inordertominimizeover-wateringintheoverlapzone,oneemitter’scoveragepatternshouldnotextendpastadjacentemitters.Fullcoverageasdepictedinthephotobelow(courtesyofSt.JohnsRiverWaterManagementDistrict)

4. Micro-irrigationonlyinlandscapebedsandnarrowareas:Landscapefeaturesotherthanturfcanbewateredmuchmoreefficientlybyusingmicro-irrigationratherthansprayersandrotors.Equipmentsuchasdripemitters,bubblers,micro-sprayjets,andsoakerhosesdeliverwaterpreciselywhereitisneeded.Incontrast,muchofthewateremittedfromsprayersandrotorsisblownawaybywindorevaporates.Inaddition,turfareasthatarelessthan4ft.widearedifficulttoirrigateeffectivelywithrotororsprayheads,formostpatternsaregreaterthan4feetindiameter.Micro-irrigationisabetterchoiceforirrigatingnarrowturfareas.

5. ProvideownerandFGBCwithplanandinstructions:Theeventualhomeownershouldreceiveacopyofasbuiltplans,operatingmanuals,andwarranties.Thepackageshouldalsoincludeageneralirrigationschedulewithrecommendationsandinstructionsonmodifyingthescheduleforlocalclimaticandgrowingconditions.Eachofthefollowingitemsshouldbeinstalledadjacenttothecontrollerorinaneasilyaccessibleweather-protectedarea:

a. Controllerhandbook/operatinginstructionsb. Zonediagramc. Specificzoneapplicationratesandmaintenanceruntimesd. Locationofrainsensororsoilmoisturesensorprobe

Byhavingthisinformationwherethehomeownercaneasilyfindanduseit,long-termmaintenanceofthesystemisencouraged.Surveyshaveshownthatthetypicalhomeownerisactuallyafraidtotouchthecontrollerbecauseinstructionsarenotavailableoreasytoread.Manytimestheirrigationcontractordoesnotreturntoreadjustthetimeraftertheestablishmentperiod.



Intent: Tofacilitateincreasedefficiencyintheirrigationdesignandpromotewaterconservation.

Submittal: Required-VisualinspectionbyCertifyingAgent,Irrigationsystemdesigndrawingasinstalled,irrigationschedule,andoperatinginstructionsforhomeowner.

Resources: http://floridaswater.com/floridawaterstar/irrigation.htmlandFloridaFriendlyBestManagementPracticesforProtectionofWaterResourcesbytheGreenIndustries,http://www.floridayards.org/professional/index.php.

W6.04 PressureCompensatingSprayHeadsorPressureRegulatingValvesInstalledInSprayZones

Requirement: InstallpressurecompensatingsprayheadsORInstalledpressure-regulatingvalvesthatreducethepressureofwaterthrougheachheadtopreventmisting.

Points: 1Intent: Pressureregulatingvalvesreducethepressureofwaterthrougheachheadtoprevent

misting.Topofcomponentindicatesitisapressurecompensatingheadandcanbevisuallyinspectedaspicturedhere:

Submittal: Required-Visual inspectionbyCertifyingAgent,

Irrigationsystemdesigndrawingasinstalled,andirrigationschedule.Resources: http://floridaswater.com/floridawaterstar/irrigation.htmlandFloridaFriendlyBest

ManagementPracticesforProtectionofWaterResourcesbytheGreenIndustries,http://www.floridayards.org/professional/index.php

W6.05 Inpoordrainage(low)areas,headsareinstalledwithcheckvalvesRequirement: Checkvalvesneedtobeinstalledifthereisoveran18-inchdifferenceinelevation.Points: 1Intent: Checkvalvespreventlow-pressuredrainage.Low-pressuredrainageisasituationin

whichthesystemdrainstothelowestheadandresultantwaterflowsontooroveradjacentproperty,non-irrigatedareas,walks,roadways,orstructures.Notonlycouldthisbealocalizedwetspotproblem,butitalsowastesthewaterthatisinthezonepipingeachtimethesystemruns.

Submittal: Required-VisualinspectionbyCertifyingAgentpluseitheranirrigationsystemdesigndrawingasinstalledindicatingcheckvalvelocationorphotoofslopingareaandinstalledcheckvalve.



W6.06 HighvolumeirrigatedareashavematchedprecipitationratesRequirement: Eachzoneirrigatedwithhighvolumerotorsmusthavematchedprecipitationrates.

Highvolumeheadsaredefinedasthoseemittinggreaterthan30gallonsperhour(GPH).

Points: 1Intent: Matchingprecipitationratesallowsforsprinklerswithvariousarcsandradiitobe

includedinthesamezoneandeachdeliverthesametargetapplicationrate.Thegoalisfullandevencoverage.

Submittal: VisualInspectionbyCertifyingAgent,FYNorFWScertifier

W6.07 Pop-upsprinklerheadssignificantlyriseaboveturfgrassheightRequirement: Headspopupsufficientlyabovetheturfperthefollowing:

a. Aminimumof5-inchsprinklerheadsforSt.Augustine,ZoysiaandBahiagrasses

b. Aminimumof4-inchsprinklerheadsforCentipede,BermudaandSeashorePaspalum

Points: 1Intent: Ifheadsdonotriseadequatelyabovetheturf,portionsofthespraycanbeblockedby

theturfitself.Underthesecircumstances,theuniformityofdistributionwillbecompromisedresultinginpoorcoverage.

Submittal: VisualinspectionbyCertifyingAgent

W7 MEETADDITIONALWATERCERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTSMulti-Family:ForW7credits,thelandscapeoftheprojectsiteisusedtodeterminecompliance.Ifthe

projectsitecomplieswiththecredit,thecreditsareincludedonallsubmittedchecklists.

W7.01 MeetFloridaWaterStar™orWaterSense®StandardsRequirement: MeettheWaterStar™orWaterSensecertificationprogramrequirements.Points: 5Intent: FloridaWaterStar™isavoluntary,third-partycertificationprogramdesignedtoincrease

waterefficiencyinlandscapes,irrigationsystemsandindooruses.Whilemanycertificationprogramsprovidegeneralguidelinesforwaterefficiency,FloridaWaterStar™specificallyaddressesusesrelevanttoFlorida.

Photoshows“SAM”whichstandsforSeal-A-Maticcheckvalve



WaterSense®labelednewhomeswillcombineWaterSense®labeledproductswithotherwater-efficientfixturesandpracticestoreducetheamountofwaterusedbyapproximately20percent.Homesmustmeetcriteriainthreeareas:indoorwateruse,outdoorwateruse,andhomeownereducation.

Submittals: Required–Signature,letter,orcertificateshowingcompletionofstandard.Resources: http://floridaswater.com/floridawaterstar/residential.html www.epa.gov/watersense/

W7.02 MeetFloridaFriendlyLandscaping™ProgramNewConstructionCertification.Requirement: ObtainFloridaFriendlyLandscaping™ProgramNewConstructionCertificationPoints: 2Intent: Florida-FriendlyLandscaping™offersacertificationprogramfornewconstruction

throughoutthestate.TheFlorida-FriendlyLandscaping™newconstructionchecklistforbuildersanddevelopersincludesdesigncriteriathathelpdrivemaintenanceoflandscapesinaFlorida-friendlyway;thatisthroughlessuseofirrigation,fertilizersandpesticides.ThecertificationcriteriaembracethenineprinciplesofFlorida-FriendlyLandscaping™,whichare:Rightplant,rightplace;waterefficiently;fertilizeappropriately;mulch;attractwildlife;manageyardpestsresponsibly;recycleyardwaste;reducestormwaterrunoff;andprotectthewaterfront.Florida-FriendlyLandscapes,asdefinedin2009FloridaStatutes,Chapter373,arelandscapesthatare:“…qualitylandscapesthatconservewater,protecttheenvironment,areadaptabletolocalconditions,andaredroughttolerant.”Formoreinformation,contactthecountyUF/IFASExtensionoffice.Manyofthecriteriadovetailwithothergreencertificationprograms.

Submittals: Required-Copyofcertificate.Resources: http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/materials/new%20construction%20checklist.pdf

http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/materials/FYN_Handbook_vSept09.pdf



CATEGORY3:LOTCHOICE

LC1.01 HouseBuiltwithinDesignatedFGBCGreenDevelopmentRequirement: ThehomeisbuiltwithinaFGBCcertifiedGreenLandDevelopment.Belowisalistofthe

certifiedlanddevelopments.Entertheappropriatepercentage“fromthe%AboveCertification”columnintothechecklisttoreceivecredit.

Multi-Family: ThehomeisbuiltwithinaFGBCcertifiedGreenLandDevelopment.Belowisalistofthecertifiedlanddevelopments.Entertheappropriatepercentage“fromthe%AboveCertification”columnintothechecklisttoreceivecredit.

Points: 2-6 Additional1bonuspoint(thehigherthegreendevelopmentscore)foreach10%the

communityscoresbeyondtheadjustedminimumcomplianceoftheFGBCLandDevelopmentStandard.Amaximumof6pointsisavailableforthisitem.

Submittals: Nameofdevelopment.Resources: AdatabaseofcertifiedFGBCLandDevelopmentscanbefoundat:

www.floridagreenbuilding.org.

LC1.02 HomewithinaCertifiedGreenLocalGovernmentRequirement: BuildwithincertifiedFGBCGreenLocalGovernment.Points: 2Intent: Rewardprojectsconstructedincertifiedgreenlocalgovernmentsastheseregionshave

takenacollaborativeapproachtoimprovingtheoverallsustainabilityoftheircommunity.

Submittals: Nameoflocalgovernment

FloridaGreenBuildingCoalition

CalculatingBonusPointsforBuildinginanFGBCCertifiedDevelopment

(LC1.1)

DevelopmentFGBCVersion Score Required

%AboveCertificationRequirement

Abacoa 2 210 203 3%Alys Beach 6 212 200 6%FishHawk Ranch 5 221 206 7%Glencairn Cottages 4 203 202 0%Granada Park 1 206 200 3%Harmony 4 231 204 13%Lakewood Ranch 3 233 200 17%Longleaf 4 210 201 4%Oakland Park 3 213 212 0%RiverCreek Preserve LLC 3 340 200 70%Venetian Golf and River Club 1 210 204 3%Verandah 1 241 208 16%Village at Gulfstream Park 5 203 201 1%



Resources: AdatabaseofcertifiedFGBCLocalGovernmentscanbefoundat:www.floridagreenbuilding.org.

LC1.03 BuiltonanInfillSiteRequirement: Homeisbuiltonalotinwhich75%ofthesurroundingwithin½mileradiusexcluding

waterwaysandparks,hasbeenpreviouslydeveloped5ormoreyearsago.Points: 2Submittals: AerialmapofsiteandsurroundingareaResources: LocalJurisdictionPropertyAppraisersWebsite,ORtheinternet…

LC1.04 Sitewithin1/8MileofExistingInfrastructureRequirement: Buildwithin1/8mileofexistingwaterandsewerinfrastructure.Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,1pointisawardedtotheunitifthecenterofthemulti-family

project’spropertycomplieswiththeaboverequirement.Points: 1Submittals: None.Resources: N/A

LC1.05 Sitewithin1/4MileWalktoMassTransitRequirement: Homewithin¼-milesafewalk(sidewalkorotherpedestrianpath)toacitybusstopor

othermasstransitstation.Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,2pointsareawardedtotheunitifthecenterofthemulti-

familyproject’spropertycomplieswiththeaboverequirement.Points: 2–4 2Points:1routewithin¼mile 3Points:2-4routeswithin¼mile 4Points:5+routeswithin¼mileSubmittals: None.Resources: N/A

LC1.06 Sitewithin1/2MileofPublicOpen/GreenSpaceRequirement: Homewithin½mileofPublicParkorrecreationalarea.Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,2pointsareawardedtotheunitifthecenterofthemulti-

familyproject’spropertycomplieswiththeaboverequirement.Points: 2Submittals: None.Resources: N/A



LC1.07 Sitewithin1/2MileofEXISTINGBasicCommunityResources

Requirement: Locatethehomeormulti-familybuildingonasitethatiswithin1/2mileofandhassafeandwalkableaccesstobasicservices.Eachtypeofservicemayonlybecountedonce,i.e.ifthereare3banks,forthepurposesofthischecklistthatisequaltoONEservice.Servicesinclude:

Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,pointsareawardedtotheunitifthecenterofthemulti-family

project’spropertycomplieswiththeaboverequirement.Points: 1–5

1pointisawardedforeach3uniqueservicesSubmittals: None.

Resources: N/A

LC1.08 SiteLocatedInSmall-LotClusterDevelopmentRequirement: Homeislocatedonalotinadevelopmentorsubdivision/neighborhoodthathas

clusteredthehousesintolotsthatare5000squarefeetorlessandthedevelopmenthaspreservedforthecommongoodover50%ofthetotalacreage.

Points: 2Submittals: NoneResources: N/A

LC1.09 BrownfieldSiteRequirement: HomeislocatedonarehabilitatedBrownfielddesignatedsitePoints: 2

Artsandentertainmentcenter LocalGovernmentFacilityBank MedicalordentalofficeBeautyShop PharmacyBikeShareStation PlaceofworshipCivicCenter PolicestationCommunityCenter PostofficeConveniencestore RestaurantDaycarecenter SchoolDryCleaners SeniorCareFacilityFirestation SupermarketFitnesscenterorgym TheaterLaundromat Library OtherNeighborhood-servingretailOtherofficebuildingormajoremploymentcenter



Intent: BrownfieldisdefinedbytheEPAasabandoned,idled,orunder-usedindustrialandcommercialfacilitieswhereexpansionorredevelopmentiscomplicatedbyrealorperceivedenvironmentalcontamination.

Submittals: Documentationofbrownfieldstatus.Resources: N/A



CATEGORY4:SITEAllcreditsinthiscategorydealonlywithbuildableland.Onlylandthatislegallyallowedtobedisturbedmaycounttowardsthecreditpoints.

Multi-Family:ForSitecredits,Allsitecreditsareavailablebasedontheprojectsitecompliance–iftheprojectsitecompliesthanthecreditshallbeincludedonallsubmittedchecklists

S1 NATIVETREEANDPLANTPRESERVATION

S1.01 MaximizeTreeSurvivabilityRequirement: Protectexistingtreesduringconstructionofhomebyemployingthefollowing

techniquestoatleast12inchesoftreecalipermeasuredatchestheight(i.e.four3-inchtrees,two6-inchtrees,etc.)peracre.1. Provideasurveyofthepropertythatidentifiesalltrees2inchesindiameterat

greaterthanbreastheight(4.5feet)andallnativeplantcommunities.Identifyareastobepreservedanddevelopastrategyforavoidingmechanicalandchemicaldamage,gradechanges,trenching,andcompaction.

2. Toavoidaccidentalcuttingoftrees,clearlymarkthetreestobecutwithpaintateyelevel,andalsoonthegroundtomakeiteasiertoseeifunmarkedtreeshavebeencut.Also,makesurethecuttreeswillnotdamageothertreeswhentheyfall.

3. Constructbarricadesaroundtreesorgroupsoftreestobepreservedattheirdriplinetopreventmechanicaldamage.Mechanicaldamagecanbecausedbyheavyequipment,carelessnesswithtools,soilcompaction,andimpropercuttingofroots.Makesurethebarriersaretallenoughtobeseenbyequipmentoperators.Usehandtoolswhenremovingbrushandweedsaroundatree.

4. Planfortreesurvivalwhenmakinggradechanges,forfillingcandamagetrees.Fillmayraisethewatertableorcausesurfacedrainagetopuddleovertheroots.Alightfillofporousorgravelmaterialupto6inchesindepthwillusuallydolittleharm,howeverheavierormoreimperviousfillssuchasclayandmarlwillharmthetree.Itisoftenadvantageoustoinstallanaerationsystembeforethefillisadded,tomaintainanormalbalanceofairandwateraroundtheroots.ConsultwithatreeexpertortheFloridaDivisionofForestryformoreinformationregardingconstructionofanaerationsystemthatgenerallyincludesinstallingtilefordrainageandaeration,constructingadrywell,andfilling.Minimizedamagetorootsduringexcavation:a. Cutrootscleanlyandre-trimafterexcavation.b. Treatcutsinlargerroots(1/4inchandup)withwounddressing.c. Refilltheexcavationassoonaspossibleorconstructretainingwalls.d. Avoidleavingairpocketswhenrefilling.e. Mixpeatmossorothersoilamendmentwithfillsoiltopromotenewgrowth.f. Top-prunetoaidinmaintainingtreevigor.g. Ifcablesorpipingmustbelaidthroughthetreerootzone,itisbetterto

tunnelunderneathitratherthantrenchthroughit.5. Keepthesoilwithinthedriplineundisturbedandfreefrombuildingmaterialsand

harmfulrunoffstoavoidchemicaldamage.Donotuseareasneartreesasdumpor



storageareas.Donotuseherbicidesorpesticides,orfertilizerscontainingherbicides,nearanyofthevegetationyouaretryingtopreserve.

Points: 2Intent: Severalstudieshaveshownthattreescanincreasethevalueofahomeanywherefrom

5%-20%.Treescanalsoofferenergysavingsbyprovidingconsiderableshade.Inordertoprotectthisinvestment,itisalwaysmoreeconomicaltopreventtreedamagethantoremedyit.Treesareoftendamagedduringhomeconstructionbyaccidentalcutting,mechanicalequipment,gradechanges,excavation,andchemicalsubstances.

Submittals: Required-Tree/nativeplantidentificationsurveyandphotoorotherdocumentationofeachtechnique.Formulti-familyprojects,treeprotectionshallbeshownonthesiteplanoronatreesurveywithdetailsonthedrawingsoutliningprotectionstrategies,barricades,fencing,andareasofprotection.

Resources: http://www.urbanforestrysouth.org/.Contactinfoforlocalarboristscanbefoundhere:http://www.isa-arbor.com/findArborist/findarborist.aspx.

S1.02 MinimizeSoilCompactionRequirement: Restrictallconstructionequipmentmovementtoeither<25%ofsite(1point)ortothe

locationofthefuturedriveway(2points).Thispointiscalculatedbytakingtheareaofthelotminusthefootprintofthehome.25%oftheresultofthiscalculationmustbeblockedoffandleftundisturbed.

Points: 1pointifequipmentrestrictedto<25%ofsite2pointsifequipmentrestrictedtofuturedriveway

Intent: Uncompactedsoilallowsforbetterpercolationandplantandturfgrowth.Submittals: Photosofbarricadedsite.Resources: N/A

S1.03 ReplantorDonateRemovedVegetationRequirement: Nativevegetationremovedforconstructionistakenoffsite(i.e.toaplantnursery)and

thenafterconstructionbroughtbackandplantedonsite.Alternatively,transplanttheremovedmaterialtoanothersite.Qualificationforthesepointsrequireseithertransplantationof10%ofthesitevegetationoratleast12inchesoftreecaliperforsites<1acreand12inchesoftreecaliperperacre,measuredatchestheight,forsites³1acre.

ExampleusingthesampledrawingLot=100X70=7,000SFLessHomeFootprint(50X40=2,000)+(SumofanyexistingbuildingfootprintsinSF)Lot–HomeFootprint=7,000–2,000=5,000Areathatmustremainundisturbed =0.75*5,000 =3,750SFoftheloti.e.only25%or1,250SFofthelotmaybedisturbed(1point)OR30X20=600SFcanbedisturbed(futuredriveway)for2pointsForsiteswithexistingbuildingssuchassheds,pavedparking,ordetachedgarages,addthesquarefootageofthefootprintsofthestructurestothehomefootprintandsubtractthattotalfromthelotsquarefootagepriortocalculatingthe25%.



Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,2pointsareawardedtoeachunitiftheprojectprovidesdocumentationfromalandscapeprofessionalindicatingtheremovalanddonationplanorthereplantingstrategyindicatingafavorablesurvivalrate.

Points: 2Submittals: Nameandlocationornurseryoralternatesite.Resources: N/A

S1.04 PreserveorCreateWildlifeHabitat/ShelterRequirement: Preserveorcreatewildlifehabitatorshelteronsite,aminimumof10%ofthesite,

contiguous,isrequiredtoachievethiscredit.Theareamaynotbeirrigatedandmusthaveaplantedorestablishednativeplantcommunity.

Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,1pointisawardedtoeachunitforeach10%ofthetotalprojectsitethatissetasideintopermanentconservationthatisrestoredhabitat.

Points: 1pointforeach10%contiguousareaofthesite.Intent: Preserveexistingnativeplantcommunitiesintheirundisturbedstateorifthereisno

existingnativeplantcommunity,thencreateonethatwillsurviveonnaturalrainfall,soilnutrients,andpestcontrol.

Submittals: Photoordescriptionofeffort.Resources: FormoreinformationseeAGuidetoEnvironmentallyLandscaping:FloridaYardsand

NeighborhoodsHandbook(page21)orvisithttp://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/materials/FYN_Handbook_vSept09.pdf

S2 ON-SITEUSEOFCLEAREDMATERIALS

S2.01 MillClearedTreesRequirement: Allremovedtreesgreaterthan4inchesindiameterthatwillnotbereplantedor

donatedaremilledintolumber.Points: 2Submittals: Describenumberandsizeoftreesthatweremilledanddescribelumberproduced.Resources: N/A

S2.02 ReuseClearedMaterialforMulch/LandscapeRequirement: Homeusesmulchthatisgeneratedfromtheclearedsiteand/orfromanothersite.All

stumpsandlimbsgreaterthan2”areusedformulch.NocreditisgivenforreusingPalms,BrazilianpepperorAustralianpines.

Points: 1pointifthemulchismadefrommaterialsclearedonsiteandreusedonsiteORifthemulchismadeofclearedmaterialsfromanothersite.2pointsifthemulchismadefrommaterialsclearedonsiteandreusedonsiteANDifmulchfromanothersiteisalsoused.

Intent: Reuseallremovedstumps,limbsgreaterthan2inchesindiameter,andtrees(thatwillnotbereplantedordonated)inthelandscape.Examplesincludegrindingformulch,useaslandscapedecorationsandfences,etc.

Submittals: Describereusestrategyandamountofmaterialreused.Resources: N/A



S3 EROSIONCONTROL/TOPSOILPRESERVATIONTreesandplantsdependuponnutrientsinthesoil.Oftenwhenanewhomeisconstructed,theentirelotisclearedandthenthetopsoiliswashedawaybyrainandblownawaybywind.Notonlyisitavaluableresourcebyleavingitonthesite,butitmayendupcloggingdrainageareasandmuckingwaterbodies.Hangontothesoil!Moredetailsandexamplesofcriteriainthissectioncanbefoundathttp://www.broward.org/environment/app_water_11.pdf.Soilcosts$5to$10/yard.Leftunprotected,asignificantamountofsoilcanbewashedawayfromatypical¼-acrelotwithadownpour.Thiscouldbeworseoveranextendedperiodoronlotswithslopes.Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojectstoreceivecreditforS3points,asiteplanshowingerosion

control,documentationandphotosmustbesubmittedforeachunittoreceivecredit.

S3.01 DevelopandImplementanErosionControlSitePlanRequirement: Developandimplementerosionsedimentationcontrolsiteplanbeforethesiteis

clearedorgradedincludingareaswheretopsoilwillberemovedandcontoursofslopeswillbecleared.Planshouldalsoincludelocationandtypeoferosioncontrolmeasures,stormwaterandsedimentmanagementsystems,andavegetativeplanfortemporaryandpermanentstabilization.Siltfencewithoutothermeasuresdoesnotmeettheintentoftherequirement.

Points: 2Submittals: Required-DetailedPlanResources: N/A

S3.02 StabilizeDisturbedSoilRequirement: UseanddocumenttheuseofBestManagementPractices(BMPs)forsoilstabilization

(keepinggoodsoilinplaceduringtheconstructionprocess)suchashydromulch,non-floatableconventionaloralternativemulch,groundcovers,ryegrassormillet,andretainingwalls.Siltfencewithoutothermeasuresdoesnotmeettherequirement.

Points: 1Submittals: PhotoorotherdocumentationofBMPsemployed.Resources: N/A

S3.03 StageDisturbanceRequirement: Minimizesitedisturbancewithphysicalbarricades.Nomorethan60%ofthesiteorno

morethan¼acres(whicheverisless)canbedisturbedatonetime.Existingvegetationmustremainintactontheundisturbedpartuntilatleast40%ofthesiteislandscaped.

Points: 2Intent: Whenalotisclearedorextensivelandscapingistobedone,stagingtheworksothat

onlypartofthesiteisdisturbedatonetimeallowsexistingplantstoretainsomeofthesoilthatmaybelostfromerosionduringtheprojectconstructionperiod.Createatemporaryphysicalbarricadearoundthesectionofthesitetobeprotected.Iftheundisturbedareaneedstobedisturbed,completetheworkontheexistingdisturbedsectionandthenlandscapethatsectionbeforeremovingthebarricade.

Submittals: Photoorotherdocumentationofstaging.Resources: N/A



S3.04 ControlSedimentRunoffDuringConstructionRequirement: UseanddocumenttheuseofBestManagementPracticestocontrolsediment

runoff/transportduringconstructionsuchasusingatemporarygravelconstructionentrance/exit,strawbalebarriers,siltfences,sedimenttraps,etc.

Points: 1Intent: Useconstruction-phaseremediestocontrolandminimizetherunoffofsedimentand

otherpollutantsfromthesiteuntilitisstabilizedandreadyforpost-constructionstormwatermanagement.Examplesoftheseremediesincludeuseofatemporarygravelconstructionentrance/exit,strawbalebarriers,siltfences,sedimenttraps,etc.

Submittals: PhotoorotherdocumentationofBMPsemployed.Resources: N/A

S3.05 SaveandReuseAllRemovedTopsoilRequirement: Save,protectandreusetopsoilonsiteasthefinaltoplayeronsitefollowing

construction.Thesoilmustbecoveredandprotectedfromweatheruntilused.Organicsoilslosetheirnutrientsifleftexposedtotheelements.

Points: 1Submittals: Photoofcoveredsoil.Resources: N/A



S4 DRAINAGE/RETENTIONMoredetailsandexampleofcriteriainthissectioncanbefoundat:http://www.broward.org/environment/app_water_11.pdf.Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojectstoreceivecreditforS4points,asiteplanshowingthe

stormwaterretention,documentsorphotosforcatchbasinsandacomprehensivestormwaterretentionstrategyshallberequiredforeachunittoreceivethefollowingcredits.

S4.01 OnsiteDesignatedRetentionAreaRequirement: Createanddesignateonsiteretentionarea(s)thatwillholdthefirstinchofrainfall.This

couldbeasingleretentionareaorsystemofberms/swalesontheproperty/lotonwhichhomeisbeingbuilt.

Points: 2Submittals: Photoorplanlayoutofstrategy.Resources: N/A

S4.02 DirectFilteredRooftopRunofftoPlantedAreaRequirement: Disperseflowfromrunoffatleast3feetfrombuildingusinganinfiltrationsystemthat

spreadsrunoffoveralargeareaandeliminatesfocusedflowthatmightcauseerosion.Points: 2Intent: ReduceErosionandkeepmoistureawayfromfoundationSubmittals: Photoorplanlayoutofstrategy.Resources: N/A

S4.03 MaintainPerviousSurfaceAreaRequirement: Atleast20%ofthesiteshouldbe100%pervious.Forsemi-pervioussections,usethe

followingequationtodetermineequivalentperviousarea:(%perviousnessofmaterial/100)x(coveragearea)=equivalentperviousareaAddthecoverageareasof100%perviousmaterialsandtheequivalentareaofthesemi-perviousmaterialsanddividebythetotallotarea.Then,dividethisresultby0.2toobtaintheeligiblepoints.

Points: 1pointforeach20%ofthesitethatis100%pervious.

Example(allunitsarefeetunlessspecifiedThe100%perviousareawouldbe:(70x100)–(40x50)–45SF–(20x30)=4355SF7000SF–2000SF–45SF–600SF=4355SFIfthedrivewayis30%perviousthenweadd:0.30x600SF=180SF4355SF+180SF=4535SFTotalavailablepointsarecalculatedasfollows:Totalequivalentperviousarea/totalarea=4535SF/7000SF=0.6480.648/0.2=3.24=3availablepointsRounddowntothelowestwholenumber



Intent: EncouragetheretentionofpervioussitesSubmittals: Submitsimilardiagramandcalculation.Resources: ConsultAGuidetoEnvironmentallyLandscaping:FloridaYardsandNeighborhoods

Handbookformoreinformation,orvisithttp://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/materials/FYN_Handbook_vSept09.pdf



CATEGORY5:HEALTHHealthCreditsforMulti-FamilyProjects: Formulti-familyprojectseachunitmustcomplywith

thecreditwiththefollowingexceptions.Credit2.1,2.2,2.3applytotheentirebuilding,iftheentirebuildingcompliestheneachunitmayclaimthecredit.

H1 COMBUSTIONThissectionprimarilydealswithtechniquesusedtopreventdangerousproductsofcombustionfromenteringintotheconditionedenvironmentofthehome.Combustiontakesplaceingasappliancesaswellasautomobiles,whichareoftenrunninginthegarageofthehome.

H1.01 DetachedorAirSealedGarageorCarportor“NO”GarageRequirement: Homehasdetachedgaragethatdoesnotshareanycommonwallsorenclosed

passagewayswiththeprimarylivingspaceorcarportORattachedgarageisconstructedwithairbarrierbetweengarageandlivingspace(includingthebarrierbetweentheattic).

ANDNoairhandler/returnductsingarageorsealedandinsulatedclosetmaybebuiltaroundequipmentifitmustbeinthegarage.Thesealedclosetmustmeetthefollowingrequirements:1. Insulatethefourwallsofthecloset.2. Finishthewallsandceilingwithdrywall.3. Sealallholesandairleakagepathwaysthroughthewalls,floor,andceilingthat

canconnecttheclosettothegarage(plumbing,gaslines,wiring,andbottomplate).

4. Installanon-louvereddoorthatisweather-strippedandequippedwithaproperlyadjustedthreshold.

5. Sealtheductstotheceiling.Theclosetmustnotbedepressurizedbymorethan3Pawithrespecttothegarage.

Points: 3Intent: Oftentimes,toxicfumesfromautomobilesandchemicalsstoredinthegaragecanbe

transferredintothelivingspaceofahomewhenithasanattachedgarage.Anairbarriermustbecreatedtorestrictairexchangebetweenthegarageandconditionedlivingspace.Thiscanbeaccomplishedbycaulkingandsealingofthetopandbottomwallplatesofthesharedgarage-livingspacewalls,constructinganairtightpartitionbetweenthegarageatticspaceandtheatticspaceoverthelivingarea,andweatherstrippingthegaragedoor.Anautomaticdoorclosershouldalsobeaddedforthedoorthatconnectsthelivingspacetothegarage.Sealingofwallsandatticpartitioncanbeaccomplishedwithopen-cellexpandingfoaminsulation.Keepingahome’sairhandlerandreturnductsoutofagaragealleviatespotentialforfumesandothercontaminantstobepulledintotheairconditioningsystemvialeaks.

Submittals: Photoorfloorplanshowinggarage/carportordetailofairbarrier.Resources: N/A



H1.02 Garage(attachedordetached)-ExhaustFanonMotionSensorandTimerRequirement: Installexhaustfanonmotionsensorandtimeringaragecapableoffullyexchangingthe

garageairwiththeoutsideairin15minutesorlessandiftheairhandler/returnductsarenotlocatedinthegarage.Atypical20ftx20ftx8ftgaragewouldrequirea220cubicfeetperminute(cfm)fan.Thefanmustrunonatimerorwhenactivatedviaamotionsensor,forasufficientamountoftimetofullyexchangethegarageaireveryfourhourstoexhaustcarbonmonoxidefumesfromautomobiles.Fanmustexhausttotheoutside.

Points: 1Submittals: Photos,cutsheetoffan,orplandetail.Resources: N/A

H1.03 DirectVent,SealedCombustionInteriorFireplacewithElectronicIgnition,FactoryBuiltWoodBurningFireplace,ORNoFireplace

Requirement: Installadirectventsealedcombustioninteriorfireplacewithdedicatedoutsideairintakethatisproperlyventedtotheoutside.Thefireplaceshouldalsobeequippedwithelectronicignition.Thiscreditisalsoavailableforfactorybuiltwoodburningfireplacesandforhomesthatdonothaveafireplace.

Points: 1Submittals: Photo,plandetail,orcutsheetoffireplace.Resources: N/A

H1.04 NoUnsealedSpaceorWaterHeatingEquipmentLocatedInsidetheConditionedArea–orElectric

Requirement: Installasealedcombustionorelectricfurnaceorwaterheater.Ifnon-sealedequipmentisused,pointsarestillavailableiftheequipmentisisolatedfromtheconditionedareaofthehomeviaasealedcombustioncloset.Combustionclosetrequirementsarelistedbelow.NotethatPointsareNOTawardedifthefurnaceislocatedoutsidetheconditionedspacesuchasthegarage).1. Insulatethefourwallsofthecloset.2. Finishthewallsandceilingwithdrywall.3. Sealallholesandairleakagepathwaysthroughthewalls,floor,andceilingthat

canconnecttheclosettothegarage(plumbing,gaslines,wiring,andbottomplate).

4. Installanon-louvereddoorthatisweather-strippedandequippedwithaproperlyadjustedthreshold.

5. Sealtheductstotheceiling.Theclosetmustnotbedepressurizedbymorethan3Pawithrespecttothegarage.

Points: 1pointforcombustionhotwaterorelectric 1pointforcombustionspaceheatingorelectricIntent: Sealedcombustionappliancesminimizethethreatofharmfulcombustionby-products

enteringthehomeduetothefactthattheycontaintheirownairsupplydirectlyventedintotheapplianceforcombustionandasealedventforexhaustingthecombustiongasestotheexteriorofthehome.



Submittals: Cutsheetoffurnace,photosorplandetailofcloset.Resources: N/A

H2 MOISTURECONTROLBymanagingmoistureproperly,thepotentialforgrowthofmold,mildew,anddustmiteswillbereduced.Thedurabilityofthehomewillalsoimprove.SomeotherimportantmoisturecontrolstrategiescanbefoundunderMaterials–Durability.

H2.01 DrainageTileonandAroundTopofFootingRequirement: InstalldrainagetileonandaroundtopoffootingsuchasperforatedPVCwithafabric

cover.Crushedstoneofapproximately6”shouldbeinstalledunderthepipewiththenmorestonebeingusedtocoverthepipeafterinstallation.Thepipeshouldthenbedrainedtoaretentionareaawayfromthehome.

Points: 1Intent: Bydrainingwaterawayfromthefoundationofthehome,moistureintrusionwillbe

minimized.Thenecessityofthiscriteriondependsonsoiltypeinyourareaandthefoundationtypeofyourhome.ItismostappropriateforbasementsandcrawlspaceslocatedinNorthFlorida.

Submittals: Photoorplandetailofdrainagestrategy.Resources: N/A

H2.02 DrainageBoardforBelowGradeWallsRequirement: Installdrainageboardforbelowgradewalls.Points: 1Intent: DrainageboardforbelowgradewallsisnotcommontoFlorida.Basementsarelimited

duetothehighwatertable.ItismostappropriateforhomeslocatedinNorthFlorida.Ifused,itshouldbeusedinconjunctionwithdraintile.Thiswillallowwatertodraindownthedrainboardontopofthedraintile,whichwillthentakethewaterawayfromthehome.


H2.03 GravelBedBeneathSlabonGradeFloorsRequirement: Installagravelbedbeneathslabongradefloorsthatisaminimumof6”,preferred

depthis12”.Thegravelshouldbeplacedunderthecompleteslabincludingfootings.Allfootingsshouldbeduglargertoallowforthegravelplacement.Itisalsorecommendedthatseveraldraintilepipes(4inchPVC)beinstalledundertheslabandextendtotheexterioroftheslabtoallowwaterthathasaccumulatedtodraintotheexterioroftheslab.Thespecificcriterionwillvarydependingonthesoiltypeinyourarea.

Points: 1Intent: Installingagravelbedbeneathslabongradefloorswillbeverybeneficialtothe

reductionofmoisturetrappedbeneaththeslabandreducecapillaryactionofwaterintotheslab.



Submittals: PhotoorplandetailofdrainagestrategyResources: N/A

H2.04 SealSlabongradePenetrationsRequirement: Sealallslabpenetrationswithanelastomericorflexiblepolyurethanesealant.Points: 1Intent: Aftertheslabhassubstantiallycured,anypenetrationthroughtheslabsuchassaw

cuts,pipingorconduitshouldbesealedarounditsperimetertoreducemoistureandpestsfromenteringthehome.


H2.05 CapillaryBreakBetweenFoundationandFramingRequirement: Installacompleteframedwallwidthsillgasket,EPDM-typerubber,orothersuitable

membranePoints: 1Intent: Acapillarybreakshouldbeinstalledbetweenaconcretefoundationandsillplateforall

woodframedexteriorwallstopreventmoisturefromwickingthroughthefoundationintotheframing.


H2.06 CentralDehumidificationSystemRequirement: Thehomeshallbeequippedwithacentraldehumidificationsystemthatisinstalledbya

localHVACcontractor,andwhichworksinconjunctionwiththehome’sHVACsystem.Points: 3



Intent: Inadditiontocontrollinghumidityandcomfort,mostcentraldehumidificationequipmentalsopermitstheintakeoffresh,outsideair,therebyimprovingventilationinthehome.PointsareawardedforoutsideairundertheVentilationsection.

Submittals: PhotoorcutsheetofequipmentResources: N/A

H2.07 NoVaporBarrierontheInsideofAssembliesRequirement: Allmaterialsinstalledontheinsideofanyexteriorwallmusthaveapermrating>1

perm.Points: 1Intent: VaporbarriermaterialsincludesomefoilandsomeKraftinsulationfacing,vinyl

wallpaper,andvinylfloorcovering.Carpetpaddingwiththeplastictopcoatingsometimesreferredtoas“petproof”isalsoavaporbarrier.Vaporbarrierspreventmoisturethathaspenetratedtheexterioroftheassemblytopassthroughtheassemblywhereitcanberemovedbythehome’sairconditioner.Vaporbarriersonslabunderlaminateandwoodflooringcananddocausemildew/moldgrowthunderthevaporbarrierifapenetratingsealerhasnotbeappliedtotheconcrete.Althoughmoisturesensitiveflooringmaterialsthatrequireavaporbarriertoremainviablearebettersuitedtosuspendedfloorsona2ndstoryorwhereavaporbarrierwouldnotbenecessary,athoroughinstallationofapenetratingconcretesealerwillpreventmostmoisturefromwickingupfromtheslab.Becausemoisturecontainedinaconcreteslabwillcureforyears,evenolderconcreteshouldbesealedpriortoinstallingavaporbarrier.Forextraprotectionagainsthydrostaticpressureonslabglue-downwoodinstallations,somecompaniesofferacombinationsealer/adhesive.


H2.08 MoistureControlRequirement: SealshowerwallsPoints: 1

Intent: Duetohairlinecracksingroutand/ortheporousnatureofgroutitself,moistureintrusionbehindshowertileisacommonoccurrenceculminatinginsignificantdamageandrenovationcosts.Intheinterestofavoidingthisscenario,1pointisawardedformeetingthefollowcriteria:

1) TreatedGypsumBoard:Sometimescalled“greenboard”,isnotacceptable.

2) CementBoard:Becausecementboardisaporousproduct,allseamsmustbetapedandallshowerwallssealedwithanelastomericwaterproofingsealerpriortoinstallingtile.

OR

3) OtherSystemsthatSeal:Useofothershowerwallproducts/systemthataccomplishsealingofthewallspriortotileinstallation.(eg.1piecetuband



showerenclosures,suchasfiberglass.)Edgesmustbesealedproperlywithwaterproofcaulking.

Submittals: Photoofsealedproductpaintedovercementboardandcutsheetofsealer.Photoofothertypeofsealedsystemwithcutsheet(s)confirmingthewaterproofnatureofthecomponents.

Resources: N/A

H2.09 SealEntireSlabongradeRequirement: Sealentireslabcontainedwithintheconditionedarea,includingunderpartitionwalls

frommoistureintrusion.Points: 1

Intent: Decreasemoistureintrusionthroughconcreteslab

Submittals: PhotoofinstalledproductappliedtoslabandproductinformationResources: N/A

H3 SOURCECONTROLVolatileorganiccompounds(VOCs),especiallyformaldehyde,andotherchemicalsubstancescontainedwithinbuildingmaterialscanbeinjurioustolunghealthandcanbeodorous.Thebeststrategyistoselectmaterialswithlowtozeroquantitiesofsuchchemicalstominimizethesourceofemission.Inselectinglow-VOCmaterials,goodrulesofthumbaretochoosewater-basedproductsandproductswithalowodor.Petdander,dustmitesandotherallergenscanbeofconcernforsensitivepersons,andpersonswithasthma.Regularcleaningpracticeswitheffectiveequipmentandtheminimizationofmaterialswheresuchcontaminantscanaccumulatecanalleviatepotentialproblems.

H3.01 NoExposedUrea-FormaldehydeProductsRequirement: Theconditionedspaceofthehomecontainsnomaterialsthatuseureaformaldehyde

suchasplywood,MDF,orparticleboard.Points: 1Intent: Formaldehydeiscommonlyusedinparticleboard,plywood,andMDFbecauseofits

preservativeandadhesiveproperties.Becauseformaldehydeisatypeofvolatileorganiccompound(VOC),itisreadilyemittedintotheair.Commonreplacementsfortheseproductsincabinetsincludesolidwood,engineeredstone,solid-surfaceandgranite.Wireshelvingcanreplaceparticleboardinclosetsandothershelvingareas.Inadditiontoavoidingtheuseofparticleboard,plywood,andMDFwithinthehome,projectsmaychoosevarietiesoftheseproductsmadewithnoaddedurea-formaldehyde(NAUF),phenol-formaldehyderesin,soyresin,and/orallrawedgesofmanufacturedwoodproductsthatcontainurea-formaldehydecanbesealedwithalaminateorothersuitablesealer.




H3.02 ZeroVOCPaints,Stains,andFinishesRequirement: All,100%,paint,stains,andotherfinishcoatingsusedintheinteriorofthehomeare

certifiedashavingZEROVOCs.Points: 2Intent: UseofzeroVOCpaintsonlypertainstopaintusedontheinteriorofthehome.

Dependingonthegoalsoftheproject,onemaywanttoselectpointsforrecycledcontentpaintslistedundertheMaterialscategoryratherthanthishealthypaintcriterion.Pointsarenotavailableforbothcriteria.

Submittals: Cutsheetofallfinishcoatingsused.Resources: N/A

H3.03 LowVOCPaints,Stains,andFinishesRequirement: All,100%,paint,stains,andotherfinishcoatingsusedintheinteriorofthehomeare

certifiedashavinglowVOCstocomplywiththebelowtable.Points: 1pointisavailableif100%ofallpaints,stains,andotherfinishcoatingsmeetthe

specificationsinthefollowingtable.Intent: UsedoflowVOCpaintsonlypertainstopaintusedontheinteriorofthehome.

Dependingonthegoalsoftheproject,onemaywanttoselectpointsforrecycledcontentpaintslistedundertheMaterialscategoryratherthanthishealthypaintcriterion.Pointsarenotavailableforbothcriteria.Item VOCContent ReferencePaintsappliedtointeriorwalls Flats:50g/lNonflats:100g/l GreenSealStandardGS-11,Paints&

Coatings,3rdEdition,August17,2011Anticorrosiveandantirustpaints 250g/l GreenSealStandardGS-11,Paints&

Coatings,3rdEdition,August17,2011ClearWoodFinishes Varnish:350g/lLacquer:550g/l

SouthCoastAirQualityManagementDistrictRule1113,ArchitecturalCoatings

FloorCoatings 100g/l

SealersWaterproofing:250g/lSanding275g/lAllothers:200g/l

Shellacs Clear:730g/lPigmented:550g/lStains 250g/l

Submittals: Cutsheetofallfinishcoatingsused.Resources: http://www.arb.ca.gov/coatings/arch/approved_2007_SCM.pdf CARBwebsitehttp://www.arb.ca.gov/coatings/arch/docs.htm

H3.04 LowVOCSealantsandAdhesivesRequirement: 100%ofallsealantsusedare≤250g/landadhesives≤70g/l.Ifadhesivesandsealants

donotcomplywiththesenumbersbutcomplywiththetablefromH3.3,thenthepointisavailable.

Points: 1Submittals: Cutsheetofallsealantsandadhesivesused.Resources: CaliforniaEPARule1168:AdhesivesandSealantsApplication

H3.05 MinimizeCarpetUse



Requirement: Homehaslessthan50%carpetinstalledininteriorspaces,bonuspointifnocarpetinstalled.

Points: 1pointifcarpet<50% 2pointifnocarpetIntent: Certaintypesofcarpet,carpetpad,tackstrips,andcarpetgluesemitVOCsthatcan

contributetopoorindoorairquality.Carpetsalsohavebeenfoundtoaccumulatevariousallergensunlessfrequentlyvacuumedwithhighefficiencyequipment.

Submittals: Nonerequired–visualinspectionbyCertifyingAgent.Resources: AgoodreferenceoncarpetcanbefoundonGreenSeal’swebsite:

http://www.greenseal.org/resources/reports/CGR_carpet.pdf.

H3.06 HealthyFlooringRequirement: 80%ofallfinishedflooringisgreencertified,orishardsurfaceflooringaslistedbelow:

• CarpetandcushionwithCarpetandRugInstitute(CRI)greensealofapprovalandlow-VOCornoadhesivesareusedforinstallation.

• FlooringcertifiedundertheFloorScore®program• Linoleumorcorktile/sheetwithwater-basedadhesive.• Ceramictile.• Hardsurfaceflooring(wood,bamboo,etc.)thatismechanicallyfastenedor

attachedwithawater-basedadhesive.Engineeredwoodflooringorbamboomustbeanoaddedformaldehydeproduct.

• Laminateflooring(wood,cork,etc.)withnourea-formaldehydeandgluelessorwater-basedglueinstallation.

• Concrete(stamped,stained,etc.)Points: 1Intent: ProvideahealthyindoorenvironmentSubmittals: Listingoftypesofflooring,installationmethods,andaccessories(glues,etc.)usedfor

installation.Resources: www.carpet-rug.org/residential-customers/selecting-the-right-carpet-or-rug/green-label.cfm

www.rfci.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=80&Itemid=79

H3.07 HealthyInsulationRequirement: 100%ofinsulationinstalledmustmeetcriteriabelow.

• Watersprayedfoaminsulation• Formaldehyde-freefiberglassinsulation• ExpandedPolystyrene(XPS)• GREENGUARDcertifiedinsulation• Cottoninsulation

Points: 1Intent: Dependingonthegoalsoftheproject,onemaywanttoselectpointsforEco-friendly

insulationlistedundertheMaterialscategoryratherthanthisHealthyInsulationcriterion.Pointsarenotavailableforbothcriteria.

Submittals: Listingoftypesofinsulationused.



Resources: http://www.greenguard.org

H3.8 ProtectDucts,RangeHoodandBathExhaustFansDuringConstructionRequirement: Allductregisterboxes,supplyplenums,andlinerboxesaresealedoffwithcardboard,

rigidductboard,orothersuitablemethoddirectlyfollowingmechanicalroughin.Thetemporarytapeusedtosealtheregistersduringasmoketestdoesnotcomply.DuctsmustremainsealeduntilHVACsystemstart-up.Thissteppreventsconstructiondustandpollutantsfromaccumulatingintheductsystemandbeingreleasedintotheairwhenthesystemisturnedon.Ifinteriorfinishwork(painting,etc.)continuesafterHVACstartup,ductsmustbere-sealeduntilworkiscomplete.

Points: 1Intent: Preventaccumulationofpollutantsandthedamperand/ortheblowerfanfrom

becomingcloggedfromspray-onceilingtextures,etc.Submittals: PhotoResources: N/A

H3.9 IntegratedPestManagementRequirement: WorkwithaskilledpestcontrolprofessionaltodevelopanIntegratedPest

ManagementPlanthataddressesthefollowingfouritems:• Monitoringandpreventionofpestpopulations.• Applicationofpesticidesonly“asneeded”afterpreventionandphysicalcontrols

havebeenimplemented.• Selectingtheleasthazardouspesticidesforcontroloftargetedpests.• Precisiontargetingofpesticidestoareasnotcontactedoraccessibletothe

occupants.Points: 3Intent: IntegratedPestManagement(IPM)isanenvironmentallyfriendly,commonsense

approachtocontrollingpests.Traditionalpestcontrolinvolvestheroutineapplicationofpesticides.IPM,incontrast,focusesonpestpreventionandusespesticidesonlyas



needed.Thisprovidesamoreeffective,environmentallysensitiveapproach.IPMprogramstakeadvantageofallappropriatepestmanagementstrategies,includingthejudicioususeofpesticides.Preventativepesticideapplicationislimitedbecausetheriskofpesticideexposuremayoutweighthebenefitsofcontrolespeciallywhennon-chemicalmethodsprovidethesameresults.

Submittals: ThefollowingarerequiredtocomplywiththeFGBCIPMCredit.ListtheintegratedmultiplecontrolmethodsthatwillbeusedasapartoftheIntegratedPestManagementprocessbasedonsiteinformation,circumstantialpestpreventiongoalsanderadicationneeds.Theplanmustidentifythefollowingasapartoftheimplementationapproach.

1.IdentifyPestandMonitorProgressIdentifythepestaddressedbytheIPMplan,thefrequencyofmonitoring,andthepartyresponsibleformonitoringthesuccessoftheIPMprogram.Monitoringshallincludepestpopulations,vulnerableareas,andtheefficacyofpreventionandcontrolmethods.TheIPMshallbeupdatedonanannualbasistoreflectsitespecificneeds.

2.SetActionThresholdsStateanactionthreshold,includingsize,scope,andintensity,ofthepestpopulationlevelatwhichthepest’spresenceisanuisance,healthhazard,oreconomicthreat.

3.PreventIPMfocusesonpreventionbyremovingconditionsthatattractpests,suchasfood,water,andshelter.TheIPMmustaddressandFGBCCertifyingAgentswillverifythefollowing:

• Sealingareaswherepestsenterthebuilding(weatherization)• Installingpestbarriers• Removingstandingwater• EducatingbuildingoccupantsonIPM–SectioninHomeOwner’s

Manualo Reducingcluttero Removingtrashandovergrownvegetationo Maintainingcleandiningandfoodstorageareas

4.ControlDocumenthow,ifpestactionthresholdsareexceeded,pestcontrolssuchaspesttrapping,treatment,orothermodificationshavebeenmadetoimprovepreventionandaddressreestablishingacceptablethresholds.

Resources: U.S.DepartmentofHousingandUrbanDevelopment

U.S.CentersforDiseaseControlandPreventionExpertsinthefieldsofpestmanagement,facilitiesservices,cleaningservices,andhealthyhousingU.S.EPAIntegratedPestManagementinBuildingswww.epa.gov/pesp/publications/ipm/ipm_in_buildings.pdf



H4 CLEANABILITYAhomethatiseasilycleanedisnotonlylessmaintenanceforthehomeowner,buttheindoorairqualitycanbeimprovedduetolessaccumulationofallergensandpollutants.Thissectioncontainssuggestionsonuseofeffectivecleaningequipment,alongwithdesignissuesthatwillimprovetheeffectivenessofcleaning.

H4.01 CentralVacuumSystemRequirement: Homecontainsthepiping(roughinforacentralvacuumsystem),oranadditionalpoint

isavailableifthecentralvacuumsystemwiththeventfromthedustcanisterexhaustingtotheoutsideoftheconditionedspaceisinstalled.ThepointscanbeobtainediftheunitventsinsidethehomethroughaHEPAfilter.

Points: 1forroughinofpiping2ifcompletesystemisinstalledwithcorrectfiltration

Intent: Acentralvacuumsystemwillimprovetheairqualityofthehomebyprovidingeffectiveremovalofdust,dirt,andpollen.Aregularvacuumcleanerreleasessomeportionofthedustandotherallergensitcollectsbackintotheair,whereasacentralvacuumsystemdeposits100percentofvacuumedsubstancesintothecentralcanister(usuallylocatedoutsideoftheconditionedspaceinthegarage).Inaddition,acentralvacuumsystemismorepowerfulthanatraditionalvacuum

Submittals: Photoorcutsheetofsystem.Resources: N/A

H4.02 UseableEntryAreaRequirement: Provideawell-definedentryareainthegarageand/ormainentrywhereshoesand

outerwearcanberemovedandstored.Thisareashouldinclude,ataminimum,atrackoffmat,abench,andshoeandouterwearstorage.Appropriatefurnituremaybeusedinadditiontobuilt-instorage.Theareashallbepurposefulandusefulinprovidingalocationforouterwear.Alternately,theshoeandouterwearstoragecanbelocatedinanearbycloset.

Points: 1Intent: Dustandpollentrackedindoorsonshoesandouterwearisamajorsourceofallergen.

Thebeststrategyistopreventitfromenteringthehome,orkeepitcontainedtoaparticularareathatcanbecleanedfrequently.

Submittals: Required:Photoshowingdedicateddropzone



Resources: N/A

H5 UNIVERSALDESIGNTheintentoftheuniversaldesignconceptistosimplifylifeforeveryonebymakingproducts,communications,andthebuiltenvironmentusablebymorepeopleatlittleornoextracost.Universallyplanningthehomewillcreateasaferspaceforallusers.Manyuniversaldesignfeaturesareno-costoptions.Theymayonlyrequiredifferentproductchoicesordesigndecisions.Somegeneralguidelinesonfeaturestoincludearelistedbelow.

H5.01 UniversallyDesignedLivingAreaRequirement: Atleastonebathroomonthefirstfloorconformstothefollowingspecifications: Group1

• Ampleclearfloorspace(5x5footturningradius)toensuremaneuverabilityatlavatories,toilets,andtubs/showers.Inadditiontothe5feetdiameterturningradiusoption,clearfloorspaceatlavatorymayincludeADA“T-Shaped”turningspace.

• Cabinetrymaybeopenunderlavatoryorhavedoorsthatopenandprovideclearfloorspaceunderlavatory.

• Thebathroomwallsmustbereinforcedforgrabbarsthatareinstalledatcommode,tub,andshower(FGBCrecommendsfollowingtheADAAGforheightandsizespecifications).

• 32inchminimumdoorwidth;36inchespreferred• 24inchspaceonlatchsideofdoorsorautomaticdooropener• Lightswitches48inchesabovethefloor• Leverhandlesondoorsordoorswithoutlatches• Rockerortouchswitches• Includeatleastoneofthefollowingoptions

• Standardtubwithafold-upseat• Tubwithatransferseat–transferdeckshallbeminimumof6inches.

Alternatively,thetubmaybeunder-mountedwithaminimumtransferdeck12“deep,15”recommended.

• Whirlpooltub• 3x3foottransfershower• 5x5footroll-inshower(minimum30”clearaccesswidth)

• Accessibleroutetobathroom• Hallwidthatdoortobathroom,minimum42incheswidewithdooropening

intobathroom.(Doorsshallnothaveacloser).• Ifbathroomhasaseparatetoiletroomorotherspaceforbathfixtures,

accessibilityrequirementsapplytoeachspace.• Aseparatetoilet,orother(forinstance–tuborshower),roomrequire

turningradius.• Controlsforlavatory(sink)shallbeoflevertypeorautomatic.• Toiletshallbecomfortheightand/orADAcomplaint.• Showerheadshallhaveheadheightthatisadjustable.

Group2-theabovebathroomspecsaremetandatleastonebedroomonthefirstfloormustconformtothefollowingspecifications:



• 32inchminimumdoorwidth;36inchespreferred• 24inchspaceonlatchsideofdoors• Lightswitches38inchesabovethefloor• Electricaloutlets15inchesabovethefloor• Leverhandlesondoorsordoorswithoutlatches• Rockerortouchswitches

Group3-theabovebathroomandbedroomspecsaremetandtheentirefirstfloorlivingspaceconformstothefollowingspecifications:• 32inchminimumdoorwidth;36inchespreferred• 24inchspaceonlatchsideofdoors• 32inchwidecirculationpath• 42inchclearanceinhallway• 5x5footturningradiusinactivityareas.Alternatively,a5feetdiameter“T-

Shaped”turningspaceisacceptable.• Lightswitches44-48inchesabovethefloor• Electricaloutlets18inchesabovethefloor• Leverhandlesondoorsordoorswithoutlatches• Rockerortouchswitches• Windowsillswith36inchesorlesssillheightatlivingandbedrooms,minimumof

one(1)ateachspace.(Frenchorslidingglassdoorsareacceptablealternatives).Points: 1pointforGroup1

2pointsforGroup1&23pointsforGroup1,2&3

Intent: AllowforaccessibilityandAginginPlaceSubmittals: PhotoanddetailedplanResources: N/A

H6 VENTILATIONTightconstructionofnewhomescanbebeneficialintermsofenergyefficiency,forlessexchangeoccursbetweentheconditionedairinsidethehomeandunconditionedairoutsideofthehome.Fromahealthaspecthowever,tighterhomesdonotallowenoughairexchangetoprovideadequateventilationandremovalofvariousindoorairpollutantssuchasVOCs,allergens,etc.Ahomemustbedesignedandconstructedtonotonlypermitenoughairexchange,butinaddition,theexchangemusttakeplaceinacontrolledfashion,eitherthroughmechanicalornaturalmeans.Forhealthanddurabilityconcerns,itisimperativethatairenteringthehomeshouldtravelthroughadesired,predefinedpathway.Thiswillensurethattheairremainsclean,anddependingonthestrategy,oftenbeconditionedfortemperatureandhumidityconcerns

H6.01 ControlledMechanicalVentilationRequirement: Installamechanicalventilationsystemspecificallydesignedforthehomethatpositively

pressurizestheconditionedareaofthehomewithrespecttotheoutdoorswhilethehome’sairhandlerisrunningandanycontinuousforcedexhaustsystemsarerunning.



Ataminimum,suchasystemmustcontainafreshairducttotheoutsideofthehomewithabackdraftdamperthatalsoallowsforfullshutoffintheeventofunfavorableoutsideconditions(forestfire,etc.)andthereforeifthedamperismanualitmustbeeasilyaccessibletothehomeowner.Thedampermusthaveagasket,allowingacompletesealintheoffposition.Alternately,deliveryoftheoutsideaircanbecontrolledbythehome’sHVACsystem,byanotherdevicesuchasanenergyrecoveryventilator,oracentraldehumidificationsystem.

Points: 4points–Installandprovidefulldesigndetails 2points–InstallandprovideschematicorplandetailIntent: Themosteffectivewaytoensurethatenoughairexchangetakesplacewithinahomeis

toinstituteacontrolled,mechanicalventilationstrategy.Positiveventilationispreferableoverwholehouseexhaustinahumidclimate,foritcausesthehousetobeunderpositivepressurewithrespecttotheoutdoors,minimizingtheuncontrolledintrusionofoutsideair.Itisstronglyrecommendedthattheoutsideairbefilteredbeforeenteringtheduct.Bathroomexhaustfansandkitchenrangehoodsareconsideredtemporaryexhaustdevicesratherthancontinuous.

Submittals: Requiredfor2points-SchematicorplandetailofsystemRequiredfor4points(allarerequired)-Designflow,ifnotcontinuous,includeschedule,and-Basisfordesignflow,ashortexplanation,and-Indicationofimplementationofdesignedflow,schematicorplandetailofsystem

Resources: N/A

H6.02 Radon/SoilGasVentSystemInstalledRequirement: Installaradon/soilgasventsysteminthehomeasappropriateforthehomes

constructiontypeandlocation.Points: 1Intent: Slabongrade:Theleastexpensivewayofventingforradongasesunderaslabongrade

wouldbetoinstallaseriesofpassiveventstacks(2–3perhome)that,intheeventradongasispresent,willallowanytrappedgastoventthroughthepathofleastresistance,using3”PVCpipingventedthroughtheroof.Thisisaccomplishedbyinstallingthepipespriortoslabpour,inadrywellmadeofcrushedstone.Theendofthepipemustbecappedwithawellpointorscreenthenburiedinthestone.PVCshouldextendverticallyaboveslablevelandbetemporarilycappedtopreventbeingpluggedbyconstructiondebris.Oncehomehasbeenframedandisintheroughplumbingstage,thepipeshouldbeextendedthrutheroofandfinishedinthesamemannerasaplumbingventstack.Slabwithstemwalls:SeeslabongrademethodaboveFoundationandBasementorCrawlspace:Canbeaccomplishedinthesamemannerasslabongradebutinsuringthatpipestillextendscompletelythruroof.Basementsand



crawlspacesshouldalsobeventilatedinthesidewallsusingwindows,foundationvents,orsometypeofmechanicalventilationsystem.Itisrecommendedthattheinstallationbeperformedbylicensedplumber.

Submittals: Specsofsysteminstalled.Resources: N/A

H6.03 FloorDrainsSealedRequirement: Allfloordrains,atgroundlevel,(tub,shower,etc.)mustbesealedwithanynon-asphalt

basedorequallyflexiblemoistureresistantsealer.Points: 1Intent: Allareasarounddrainsmustbecompletelyandpermanentlysealedtopreventany

intrusionofforeigngasesorvaporsfrombeneaththeslab.Submittals: Photoandcutsheetforsealingproductused.Resources: N/A

H6.04 ProperlyInstalledEnergyStar®BathroomExhaustFanswithTimerorHumidistatRequirement: ProperlyinstallEnergyStar®exhaustfans(highefficiency,lownoisebathroomexhaust

fans)withtimersorhumidistatsineachbathroomthroughoutthehome.Fansmustventtotheexteriorandmustmove1cfmofairper0.30Watts(e.g.,a50cfmfanmustuselessthan15Watts,a70cfmfanmustuselessthan21Watts)andbeHomeVentilatingInstitute(HVI)certifiedtoproducelessthan1.0sones.Properinstallationincludes:1. Avoidelbowsandbendswheneverpossible.Whenbendsarenecessary(andthey

oftenare),makethebestofthesituationbyallowinga2–3footstraightrunoutofthefanbeforethefirstelbow.Thisapproachallowsairflowtobeuniformbeforepassingthroughtheelbow.Conversely,aninstallationwitha90-degreeelbowimmediatelyafterthefanexhaustportwillcauseairtoflowbackintothefan,bothreducingperformanceandincreasingnoise.

2. Useawide-radiusangle(notasharpturn)tohelpensureoptimumperformanceandminimumnoise.Thegoalistoachieveoptimalfanperformance,whichmeansaimingforasmooth,innersurfaceductwiththeleastnumberofelbows.

3. Althoughrigidmetalductisthebestchoice,flexductisoftenusedduetoreducedcostandeaseofinstallation.Theflexductshouldbeextendedfullytoreduceasmuchairflowfrictionaspossible.

Points: 1



Intent: Encourageremovalofmoisturegeneratedwithinthebathroomsthroughproperinstallationofquiet,efficientexhaustfans.Theleftphotoisanexampleofverypoorinstallation.Simplyturningthefanaroundwouldhaveeliminatedtheneedfortheextremebendintheductwork.Thephotototherightshowsawell-thought-outinstallation.Inadditiontoutilizingefficientfans,advancedcontrolsareimportantforoftentimesfansarenotleftonlongenoughtoremovesufficientmoisture,andothertimesfansareinadvertentlyleftonforlongperiodsduetotheirquietoperation.Ifthebathfanisnotcontrolledbyabuilt-inhumidistat,itmustbeplacedonatimer.

Submittals: Cutsheetoffanandcontrolandphotographsofproperlyinstalledfans.Resources: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=vent_fans.pr_vent_fans.Avideoexplaining

properexhaustfaninstallationwhileshowingtheflowrateresultsofpoorinstallationcanbeaccessedat,http://www.panasonic.com/business/building-products/ventilation-systems/resource-center/weatherization_resource.asp.

Poorinstallation(Ubend) GoodInstallation Timer

H6.05 KitchenRangeHoodVentedtoExteriorRequirement: Homeequippedwitharangehoodventedtotheexteriorofthehome.Non-ventedor

ductlessrangehoodsarenoteligibleforthepoint.Hoodductingmustbeofbuildingcode-approvedmaterialsandcompletelysealedtopreventleakage.Exteriorofventmustalsocontainbuildingcodeapprovedterminationcover.

Points: 1Intent: Improveindoorairqualitybyexhaustinghumidityandodors.FGBCrecommendsuseof

aquiet,energy-efficientmodel,butdoesnotrequireit.Submittals: Cutsheetofhood.Resources: N/A



H6.06 LaundryRoomsInsideConditionedSpacesMustHaveAMake-UpAirSourceRequirement: Laundryroomscontainedinsideconditionedspacemusthavemakeupairsource.The

make-upairsourcecanbeanyofthefollowing:throughthewallvent,jumpductfromadjoiningroominhome,louvereddoor(s),orpressureactivatedfantobringinairaspressuredropsinroomwhendryerisactivated.

Points: 1Intent: Whenaclothesdryerisrunning,itpullsagreatquantityofairfromtheinteriorofthe

home.Maintainequalizedairpressureinthelaundryroomwhendryerisrunningevenwhenthelaundryroomdoorisclosed.Ifthelaundryroomisseparatedfromthemainportionofthehomebyaninsulatedwallandhasnoductedsupplyofconditionedair,itisconsideredoutsideoftheconditionedspaceandcanreceivepointsintheEnergycategory.

Submittals: Plandetailofstrategy.Resources: N/A

H6.07 WholeHouseFiltrationRequirement: Installhighefficiencywholehousefiltrationsystemwithaminimumefficiencyof95%at

removingpm0.025(particulatemattergreaterthan0.025micronsindiameter).Thesystemmusthaveatleastonededicatedintakefromtheinteriorofthehome,andcansupplyfilteredairthroughadedicatedsupplyvent,orutilizetheHVACsupplysystem.Thesystemshouldhaveitsownfan,andnotrelyonthefaninthehome’sHVACsystem.

Points: 3Intent: Improveairqualityinthehomebyprovidingimprovedfiltration.Submittals: Cutsheetofsystem.Resources: ExamplesincludeBroan-Nutone©orUltra-Airedehumidificationsystemswithfiltration

addon.

H6.08 EfficientHVACFilterRequirement: Homehasinstalledfilterswithatleastaminimumefficiencyreportingvalue(MERV)of

8,and2pointsforafilterwithatleastaMERV10.Ifthehomecontainsmorethan1HVACsystem,aqualifyingfiltermustbeinstalledoneachunit.Filtersmustbemaintainedaspermanufacturer’sspecifications.Passiveelectrostaticfiltersmaynotbeused.

Points: 1pointMERV8Minimum2pointsMERV≥10

Intent: Certain1”pleatedmediafiltersqualifyforthiscredit.Pleatedmediafiltersgreaterthan1”areavailable,howevercanleadtoexcessivepressuredropacrossthefilter.Suchfiltersarealsomoreexpensiveandmoredifficulttofind.ContactalocalHVACcontractorforrecommendations.Pleatedmediafiltersareavailableatmostlocalhomeimprovementstores,andhavealongerlifethanstandardHVACfilters.

Submittals: Cutsheetoffilter.Resources: N/A



H6.09 HVACFilterEasilyAccessibleRequirement: HVACfilterisinstalledinalocationeasilyaccessiblebythehomeowner.Thehomeowner

mustbeabletochangetheHVACfilterwithouttheuseofanytools,orladders.Points: 1Intent: HVACfiltermaintenanceisimportanttonotonlymaintaintheequipmentitself,butalso

formaintainingahealthylivingenvironment.Submittals: None–visualinspectionbyCertifyingAgent.Resources: N/A

H6.10 InstallScreensonAllWindowsandDoorsRequirement: Homemusthaveinstalledscreensforallwindowsanddoors,excludingthefrontdoor,

toallowforadequatepassiveventilationasneeded.Ascreenenclosuresurroundingapoolwillsufficeforwindowsanddoorscontainedinthisspace

Points: 1Intent: Reduceenergydemandbyallowingpassivecooling.Submittals: Nonerequired–visualinspectionbyCertifyingAgent.Resources: N/A

H6.11 ManualDDuctDesignRequirement: CorrectlysizingandlayingouttheductsystemusingACCAManualDtodeliverthe

properroom-by-roomcubicfeetperminute(cfm)ascalculatedbyACCAManualJ.Points: 1Intent: ImproveindoorairqualityandcomfortofthehomeSubmittals: Required-Calculations,layoutplanforentireductsystem,andobservationbythe

Agent.TheAgentshouldcomparetheManualDdesigntotheactualinstallationduringtherough-ininspectionconfirmingthelayoutwasfollowed.

Resources: N/A



CATEGORY6:MATERIALSThecriteriainthissectiongiveexamplesontheuseofresourceefficientmaterialsandtechniques.Suchmaterialsincludecharacteristicssuchasrapidlyrenewablecontent,recycledcontent,easeofrecyclability,andminimalwasteproduction.Alsoincludedareexamplestoimprovethedurabilityofthestructure.Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojectseachunitmustcomplywiththecreditwiththefollowing

exceptions.Credit2.2,2.3,3.6,3.7applytotheentirebuilding,iftheentirebuildingcompliestheneachunitmayclaimthecredit.IfsubmittingusingOption2orOption3thecreditsmaynotbeclaimedunlessALLtheunitsinthesubmittalpackagecomplywiththecredit.

M1 COMPONENTS

M1.01 RecycledContentRoofMaterialRequirement: Roofingmustbemadeof100%recycledrubberandplasticor100%recycledpolymer

andrubberor100%recycledwoodandplastic.Roofingmayalsobemetalwith70%recycledcontentorfibercementwithrecycledcontent.

Points: 1Intent: Reduceuseofvirginmaterialsandencouragerecycledproductuse.Submittals: Materialcutsheet.Resources: N/A

M1.02 CertifiedSustainableLumberRequirement: 80%ofalllumberusedinthehomeiscertifiedbyasustainableforestrycertification

agencysuchastheForestStewardshipCouncilandSustainableForestryInitiative.Homemusthaveatleast1storywithwoodframeexteriorwalls.Ifexteriorwallsarenotwoodframe80%ofalllumberusedinthehomemustbecertified.

Points: 2ifhomeisNOTwoodframedand80%ofalllumberiscertifiedsustainable3pointsif80%oflumberiscertifiedsustainableforwoodframehomes

Intent: Certifiedsustainablelumberoriginatesfromasustainablymanagedforest.Toreceivethepoints,woodmustbecertified.

Submittals: Documentationofforestcertification.Resources: http://www.fsc.org/,http://www.sfiprogram.org/

M1.03 Engineered/AlternativeMaterialforOutdoorLivingRequirement: Useminimumof100sfor50%ofalloutdoorstructures,whicheverisgreater,shallbeof

aproductusing50%ormorerecycledcontentmaterialPoints: 1Intent: Engineeredoralternativematerialssuchasrecycledplasticlumberutilizelessvirgin

lumber,andaregenerallymoredurablethanwoodproducts.Submittals: Photoormaterialcutsheet.Resources: N/A



M1.04 ConcretewithFlyAshRequirement: Allconcretepouredonsitemusthaveaminimumof20%flyashorblastfurnaceslagin

lieuofthecementintheconcretemixdesign.Points: 1Intent: EncouragetheuseofrecycledmaterialsSubmittals: Required-Materialcutsheet.Resources: N/A

M1.05 RecycledContentSidingorSoffitMaterialRequirement: Usesidingorsoffitmaterialwithaminimumof20%recycledcontent.Points: 1Intent: EncouragetheuseofrecycledmaterialsSubmittals: Required:Materialcutsheet.Resources: N/A

M1.06 Eco-FriendlyInsulationRequirement: Use100%eco-friendlyinsulationproductaslistedbeloworprovidecutsheetverifying

insulationenvironmentalbenefits.• Recycledcelluloseinsulation• Recycledcottondeniminsulation• Recycledmineralwoolinsulation• Recycledperlitecompositeboard

Points: 1Intent: Dependingonthegoalsoftheproject,onemaywanttoselectpointsforHealthy

insulationlistedundertheHealthcategoryratherthanthisresourceefficientinsulationcriterion.Pointsarenotavailableforbothcriteria.

Submittal: Listingoftypesofinsulationused.Resources: N/A

M1.07 RecycledContentDrywallRequirement: Alldrywallusedcontainspre-andorpost-consumerrecycledcontent.).Drywallto

containatleast90%combinedpre-andpost-consumerrecycledcontent.Points: 1Intent: SourcesofrecycleddrywallarebecomingavailableinFlorida.Suchmanufacturers

recyclescrapdrywallintonewproduct.Theusefulnessofthiscriterionmaydependonthehome’sproximitytoasourceofrecycledproduct.

Submittal: Materialcutsheetandvendor.Resources: N/A

M1.08 RecycledContentPaintRequirement: 100%ofallpaintused(interiorandexterior)musthave75%post-consumerrecycled

contentandbereformulatedwithmildewcides,surfactants,etc.asspecifiedfororiginalmanufacturing.



Points: 1Intent: Dependingonthegoalsoftheproject,onemaywanttoselectpointsforloworzero

VOCpaintslistedundertheHealthcategoryratherthanthisresourceefficientpaintcriteria.Pointsareonlyavailableforoneselection.Chemicallysensitiveindividualsmaywishtohavepaintwithnomildewcidesorsurfactantsadded.

Submittal: Materialcutsheets.Resource: N/A

M1.09 SteelInteriorStudsRequirement: 80%ofallnon-loadbearinginteriorstudsaremadefromrecycledsteelPoints: 1Intent: Encouragetheuseofrecycledandrecyclablematerials.Steelstudsarerecyclableagain

aftertheyhavebeenused.Submittal: Photo.Resources: N/A

M1.10 Eco-FriendlyFlooringRequirement: 80%ofallfinishedflooringusedmeetsanyofthefollowingcriteria:

• Domesticallyproducedhardwoodmaterialsfromsustainablymanagedforests.• Bambooflooring.• Reuseofsalvagedwood.• Floortilesmadefromrecycledglassorother100%recycledcontentmaterial• Corkflooring.• Naturallinoleum.• Concrete(stamped,stained,etc.)• Recycledcontentcarpet/carpetpadandrugs:Carpets/rugsmusthaveaminimum

recycledcontentof80%with60%post-consumerrecycledcontentorbe100%PETplastic.Carpetpadsmusthave80%totalrecycledcontent.Examplesinclude80%post-consumertires,80%nylon,100%recyclednewsprintand80%textilewaste.

• Naturalcontentcarpet/carpetpadandrugs:Carpets/rugsmustbecomposedof100%naturalmaterialssuchaswool,sisal,jute,andhemp.Carpetpadmustalsobeofanaturalmaterialsuchas85%recycledburlapbagsmadefromfibrousjuteplants.

Points: 1Intent:



Submittal: Listingoftypesofflooringandaccessories(glues,etc.)usedandinstallationmethods.Resources: N/A

M1.11 Eco-FriendlyCeilingMaterialsRequirement: 80%oftheceilingmaterialmeetsanyofthefollowingcriteria:

• Domesticallyproducedhardwoodmaterialsfromsustainablymanagedforests• Materialconsistingof60%recycledcontentofmineralwoolandcellulosefiber• Materialconsistingof25%recycledcontentglass• Salvagedwood.

Points: 1Intent: Encouragetheuseofeco-friendlymaterialsSubmittal: Listingofallceilingmaterialsused.Resources: N/A

M1.12 LocallyProducedMaterialsRequirement: 80%ofallnewwindowsarefromwithina700mileradiusofthesiteproject,andare

operableand/oronepointisavailableif80%ofthestructuralmaterialsusedtobuildthehouse,onacostbasis,suchasconcrete,concreteblock,trusses,drywall,ICFs,panelizedwalls,modularsystems,etc.,arefromaFloridamanufacturer.

Points: 1pointforwindowsORstructuralmaterials2pointsforwindowsANDstructuralmaterials

Intent: Reduceenvironmentalimpactsassociatedwiththetransportationofmaterials.Submittal: Nameandaddressofmanufacturers.Resource: N/A

M2 WASTEREDUCTION

M2.01 ResourceEfficientWallSystemwithIntegralInsulationRequirement: Installaminimumof80%ofthefirstfloorlivingareaexteriorwallsmustbeAutoclaved

aeratedconcrete(AAC),Insulatedconcreteforms(ICF),orStructuralInsulatedPanels(SIP)oracombinationthereof

Points: 3Intent: AACiscomposedofcement,sand,lime,andanaeratingagent,whichisbakedinan

autoclaveoven.Theresultisaverylightweightinsulatedconcreteproduct.Blocksandpanelsarestackedsimilartobricksandheldtogetherwithadhesive.



ICFareafamilyofexteriorwallsystemsthatprovidethestrengthofstructuralconcretewallswiththethermalperformanceofintegralinsulationandhighthermalmass.GenerallyaStyrofoamformisfilledwithpouredconcrete,orconcreteisusedtosurroundaStyrofoamcore.SIPsgenerallyconsistoftwo(outer)layersofstructuralsheetmaterialandfoamcore,rangingfrom2to12inchesthick.Theycanbeusedtobuildexteriorwalls,roofs,andfloors.ToreceivepointsSIPwallsmustbeelevatedminimum24”abovesoilgrade.

Submittal: Photo,detailedplans,ormaterialcutsheets.Resources: N/A

M2.02 DevelopAConstructionandDemolitionWasteManagementPlanRequirement: Contractormustsubmitawrittenplanthatconsistsofthefollowingitems:

• Estimatedamountofwasteandtypesofmaterialsfromproject.• Names/locationsofwastedisposalcompanies,recyclers,reusecentersforwaste

materialsfromprojectlocatedwithintheproject’scountyorneighboringcounty.• Estimatedcostsofhaulinganddisposal,recycling,andrevenuesfromreuseand

recyclingformajorwastematerialsfromproject.• Goalsforwastediversionbyamount(weightorvolume)andtypesofmaterials.

Points: 2Intent: EncourageminimizationandrecyclingofconstructionwasteSubmittal: RequiredDetailedwastemanagementplan.Resources: www.toolbase.org/Best-Practices/Construction-Waste/residential-construction-waste

M2.03 ImplementJobSiteWasteManagementRequirements: Implementatleasttwoofthefollowingjobsitewastemanagementtechniquesandone

individualmustbedesignatedasjob-site“environmentalmanager”toinspectjob-siteroll-offsandothermaterialshandlingstrategiestopreventcommingling,damage,otherwastecreationactivities.

a) Contractorwritesintospecifications/contractswithsub-contractorsandvendorstoberesponsibleforandremovematerialsandsystemspackaginguponeitherdeliveryorinstallationofproducts.

b) Contractorwritesintospecifications/contractwithdrywallsub-contractorapricebythesquarefootoffinisheddrywallwall/ceilingarea.

c) Cleandrywallwasteisusedassoilamendmenton-sitewhereallowableandinproperquantitiesasapprovedbycountyextensionserviceand/orlandscapearchitect.

d) Cleananddrydrywallscrapsaresecurelyplacedininteriorwallcavitieswhereadditionalsound-proofingmaybedesirable.

e) Acoveredareaorcontainerisprovided,withadequateseparationfromtheground,labeledaswoodoff-cutsforreuseinproject.

f) Individuallylabeledroll-offsareplacedonsiteforseparationofC&Dwastematerials,foratleast2differentmaterials,forexample,metals,cardboard,concrete,brick,wood,andsolidwasterecyclablessuchascans,plasticbottles.

g) Job-sitetrailerorofficeimplementspaper,plasticbottle,andcanrecyclingbins.



h) Materialstobestoredonsitearekeptoffthegroundandprotectedfromweather,machinery,dust,andvehicleroutes.

i) Job-sitefabricationstationsorareasimplementgroundcovering,magnets,binsorothermeanstocollectnails,screws,plates,clips,off-cutrebar,electricalwiring,sheetmetaloff-cutsformetalsrecycling.

j) Useofjobsiteframingplanandcutlist.k) Useofconcreteformworkthathasbeenusedatleastoncebeforeorisreused/

reusablebycontractor.l) Separationandremovalofleftoverpainttolocalpaintrecyclingfacility.m) Useofconcretewashoutsystemn) Useofdumpstercontentrecyclingserviceo) Useofpanelizedwallsystems

Points: 2pointsfor2oftheaboveitems 3pointsfor3–5oftheaboveitems 4pointsfor6ormoreoftheaboveitemsIntent: ReduceconstructionwasteSubmittal: Indicatewhichoptionschosenandprovidenameandcontactofdesignatedjob-site

environmentalmanager.Resources: N/A

M2.04 CompostBin/BuiltInCollectionofRecyclablesRequirement: Homemustprovidethehomeownerwithapre-fabricatedcompostbin(includeswire

meshtype)orifthehomehasbuiltin(i.e.permanent)recyclebins.Pointsforbuilt-inrecyclebinsareonlyawardedifthehomeisservedbymunicipalcurbsiderecycling.

Points: 1Intent: ReducewasteSubmittal: Photo.Resources: N/A

M2.05 Pre-EngineeredRoofand/orFloorComponents.Requirement: Installpre-engineeredroofandfloorcomponentsPoints: 1pointforroofORfloor

2pointsforroofANDfloorIntent: Pre-engineeredtrussesproducelesswastethanthosebuiltonsite.Submittal: Photoormaterialcutsheets.Resources: N/A



M2.06 FingerJointedorLaminatedProductsRequirement: Aminimum80%ofthefollowingbuildingcomponentsarefinger-jointedorlaminated

materials,oracombinationthereof:studs,topplate,headers,rimjoists,beams,andcolumns.

Points: 1Intent: Finger-jointedmaterialislumberthatismadeofshortlengthsofoff-cutsfromtrussand

othermanufacturingprocessesthatisfingerjointedandgluedtogethertomakeusablelengthsoflumber.Finger-jointlumbermayonlybeusedforstructuralapplicationswhenusedverticallysuchasstudframing.Laminatedveneerlumberiscomposedofthinlayersorveneersofwoodgluedtogetherandsawntomakedimensionallumber;itcanbeusedinanyposition.

Submittal: Listingoftypesofmaterialsusedforlistedapplications.Resources: N/A

M2.07 Eco-FriendlyTrimRequirement: Aminimumof80%oftheinteriortrimisfingerjointed(fingerjointedtrimisgenerally

paintgradeonly)orrecycledplasticmaterial.Points: 1Intent: ReducetheuseofvirginmaterialsSubmittal: Indicatewherefingerjointedtrimhasbeenused.Resources: N/A

M2.08 PerimeterAdheresto2ft.DimensionsRequirement: Theexteriorlayoutofthehomeadheresto2ft.dimensionsforaminimumof80%of

exteriorwalls.Points: 1Intent: Adheringto2-ftdimensionsreduceswasteandallowsforeasierfutureaddition.Submittal: Floorplanwithdimensionedwalllengths.Resources: N/A

M2.09 InteriorFloorPlanAdheresto2ft.DimensionsRequirement: Eachinteriorwalladheresto2-footdimensionsforminimumof50%oftheinteriorwallsPoints: 1Intent: Adheringto2-ftdimensionsreduceswasteandallowsforeasierfutureaddition.Submittal: FloorplanwithdimensionedwalllengthsResources: N/A

M2.10 StackedFramingRequirement: usesastackedframingschemePoints: 1Intent: Stackedframingisastructuralframingschemewherefirstfloor,secondfloor,androof

framinglineuphorizontallywhichoftenreducestheoverallamountoflumberused.Forexample,sometimessingletopplatescanbeusedinsteadofdoubletopplates.



Submittal: FramingplanResources: N/A

M2.11 TwoStudCornerswithDrywallClipsRequirement: Usestwostudcornersinallpossiblelocations.Points: 1Intent: Two-studcornerframingeliminatesnon-structuralstudsandallowsforfullcorner

insulationthroughtheuseofdrywallclips,horizontalnailers,orothermeanstosupportdrywall.


M2.12 T-WallswithDrywallClipsRequirement: UseadvancedladderT-wallframinginallpossiblelocations.Points: 1Intent: Theintersectionofexteriorandinteriorwallsshalleliminatenon-structuralstudsand

allowforfullexteriorwallinsulationthroughtheuseofadvancedladderT-wallframingorothertechnique.


M3 DURABILITY

M3.01 3in12£RoofSlope£6in12



Requirement: Roofslopeshallbegreaterthanorequalto3in12.butlessthanorequalto6in12.Points: 1Intent: Roofslopesfollowingoutsidethe3in12to6in12rangeallowstrongwindstopass

overthemathighvelocities,whichcancreateupliftforceslikelytodamagetheroof,especiallyiffenestrations(windowsanddoors)havebeendamaged.Roofslopesof5in12maybebestsuitedforupliftresistanceduringhurricaneforcewinds,reducewastedmaterialintheatticandhelp“throw”waterfurtherawayfromthebuildingwallsthanhigherslopedroofs.Roofswithlessthan3/12slopesornoslopesdonotshedrainwaterwell,whichcanleadtoleaksduringheavystormevents.

Submittal: Photoordetailedplan.Resources: N/A

M3.02 LargeOverhangs(EaveandGable)Requirement:Overhangsare1ftongableendsandatleast2fteverywhereelse. OR Overhangsare1footandhavegutterswithdownspoutsterminating3feetfrom

foundation.Points: 1Intent: Largeoverhangs,andgutterswithdownspouts,helpshedrainwaterawayfromthe

wallsandfoundation.Submittal: Photosordetailedplans.Resources: N/A

M3.03 AirAdmittanceVentsRequirement: Allplumbingpenetrationsthroughtheroofarereplacedwiththeuseofairadmittance

vents.Points: 1Intent: Airadmittancevalvesarepressure-activated,one-waymechanicalventingports,usedin

aplumbingsystemtoeliminatetheneedforconventionalpipeventingandroofpenetrations.WastewaterdischargescausetheAAVtoopen,allowingairtocirculateforproperdrainage.Otherwise,thevalveremainsclosed,preventingtheescapeofsewergasandmaintainingthetrapseal.Usingairadmittanceventscansignificantlyreducetheamountofventingmaterialsneededforaplumbingsystem,increaseplumbinglaborefficiency,allowgreaterflexibilityinthelayoutoffixtures,andreducelong-termmaintenanceproblemswhereconventionalventsbreaktheroofsurface.

Submittal: Photoorequipmentcutsheet.Resources: www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=1402&DocumentID=2127



M3.04 AllExteriorWallsUseRainScreenTechniques

Requirement: Allexteriorwallsuserainscreentechniques.Drainageplanemustbe2layersof15lbfeltorhousewrapinstalledshinglestyle.Topandbottomofaircavity(3/8”minimum)notsealed–generalfurringstripsorotherspacersareinstalledoverdrainageplanetoaccommodatemoisturedrainage(orweeping)andairflowbeforetheinstallationofsidingcladding.

Points: 1Intent: Providinganairgapcavity(airgaporairspace)betweenthecladding(sidingorbrick

veneer)andthedrainageplane(housewrap/buildingpaper)willreducewaterintrusion,allowwatertodraindownthewrapdrainageplaneandoutatthebottommoreeffectively,andallowdryingoutofthewall,producingamoredurablestructure.

Submittal: Photoordetaileddrawing.Resource: Visithttp://www.toolbase.org/Technology-Inventory/walls/rain-screen-exterior-walls

formoreinformation.

M3.05 SidingandExteriorTrimPrimedAllSidesRequirement: Allsidingmaterialandexteriortrimispre-primedbeforeinstallationonallsides,

includingcutedges.Points: 1Intent: Primingallsidesofsidingandexteriortrimwillretardmoisturepenetrationintothe

material.Submittal: PhotoorvisualinspectionbyCertifyingAgent.Resources: N/A

M3.06 Plants/TurfMinimumof2ft.fromFoundationRequirement: Allplantsandtreesarekeptatleast2ft(fromcenterofrootball)awayfrom

foundation.Allturfiskeptatleast2ftawayfromthefoundation.Points: 1Intent: Inorganicgroundcoverssuchasstonesorrocksaresometimesabetterlandscape

choicebesidethefoundationforirrigatedplantmaterialcanleadtowateraccumulatingnearthefoundation.

Submittal: PhotoorvisualinspectionbyCertifyingAgent.Resources: N/A



M3.07 SprinklersandEmittersMinimumof2ft.fromFoundationRequirement: Allsprinklersandemittersareinstalledatleast2ftawayfromthefoundation.Points: 1Intent: Moistureencouragesmoldgrowthaswellastermiteandotherinsectinfestation.

Installingsprinklersandemittersfurtherfromthefoundationreducestheamountofwatercomingincontactwiththehome.Pointsareawardedonlywhenanirrigationsystemisinstalled.

Submittal: PhotoorvisualinspectionbyCertifyingAgent.Resources: N/A

M3.08 UseArmored,PEXorMetalHoses(EXCEPTCOPPER)fromServicetoAllFixtures/Appliances

Requirement: Allwaterusingappliances(clotheswasher,refrigerator,faucets,toilets,etc.)usePEX,armored,ormetalhoses(exceptcopper).

Points: 1Intent: Waterconsumingfixturesandappliancestypicallyuseunarmoredhosesfortheirwater

supply.Polypipe,copper,andrubberhoseshaveafinitelife,andarelikelytoeventuallyfail,potentiallycausingfloodingandunnecessarywateruse,especiallyifnotdiscoveredimmediately.

Submittal: None–visualinspectionbyCertifyingAgent.Resources: N/A

M3.09 AutomaticIn-HomeWaterSensors/ShutoffSystemInstalledRequirement: Installawholehousewatersensor/shutoffsystemisinstalledthatdetectsanysignof

waterleakageanywhereinsidetheconditionedspace,andcutsoffthemainwatersupplytothehouse.Ataminimum,sensorsmustbeinstalledinthevicinityofaclotheswasherandtankwaterheater.

Points: 2Intent: Ifwater-usingappliancessuchasclotheswashersandwaterheatersareinstalledinside

theconditionedspace,leaksandfailurescancauseseveredamageduetoflooding.Submittal: Cutsheetofsensor/shutoffsystem.Resources: N/A



M3.10 AccessPaneltoEachNon-AccessiblePlumbingFixtureInstalledRequirement: Provideaccesstoallplumbingbyprovidingaplumbingaccesspanelsinstalledforeach

showerandtub.Points: 1Intent: Typically,whenthereisaproblem,accesstopipingthatsupplieswatertotubsand

showersmustbeaccessedbycreatingaholeinthewall.Installinganaccesspanelprovidesforeasierrepairandmonitoring.

Submittal: Photoofaccesspanel.Resources: N/A

M3.11 LaundryRoomBelowLivingFloororDrainInstalledRequirement: Afloordraininalllaundryroomslocatedabovethegroundfloorandifalllaundry

roomslocatedonthegroundfloorcontainadrainorthelevelofthelaundryroomfloorisbelowthelevelofthelivingspacefloor.

Points: 1Intent: ReducepotentialwaterdamagefromwashingmachineSubmittal: None–visualinspectionbyCertifyingAgent.Resources: N/A



CATEGORY7:DISASTERMITIGATIONMulti-Family: Formulti-familyprojectseachunitmustcomplywiththecreditwiththefollowing

exceptions.Credit2.1,2.2,2.3applytotheentirebuilding,iftheentirebuildingcompliestheneachunitmayclaimthecredit.IfsubmittingusingOption2orOption3thecreditsmaynotbeclaimedunlessALLtheunitsinthesubmittalpackagecomplywiththecredit.

DM1 HURRICANE(WIND,RAIN,STORMSURGE)

DM1.01 SafeRoomRequirement: InstallasaferoomconstructedinaccordancewiththeguidelinessetforthintheNSSA

publication:“BuildingCodesandStormShelterSafety.”Points: 2Intent: Thesesheltersaredesignedtoprovidenearabsoluteprotectionfromthehighwinds

expectedduringtornadoesandhurricanesandfromassociatedflyingdebris,suchaswoodstuds.

Submittal: Detailedplansofsaferoom.Resources: TheNSSApublicationcompletewithconstructionplans,specifications,andcost

estimates,isavailableathttp://www.nssa.cc/PDF%20Files/Building_codes_and_storm_shelter_safety.pdf

DM1.02 UnventedorNoAtticRequirement: Homeisbuiltwithanunventedatticornoatticatall.Points: 2Intent: Anunventedatticminimizestheriskofairinfiltration,whichhasbeenprovento

increasetheriskofroofupliftduringahurricane.Creatinganunventedatticcanbeachievedbyextendingahome'sairandthermalbarriertotheundersideoftheroofdeckcreatinganatticthatissealedfromtheoutsideenvironment,withnoventing.ThisdesignalsoallowsalloftheHVACductsystemstobehousedin“conditioned”space.

Submittal: Photosofattic.Resources: N/A

DM1.03 WindowandSkylightProtectionorImpactResistantTypeRequirement: Allwindows,skylights,slidingglassdoors,andotherdoorsinthehome,whichare

comprisedofatleast60%glass,areprotectedwithimpact-resistantglass,shuttersorscreens.

Points: 2Intent: ImprovedurabilityandsafetyofhomeSubmittal: Photosofshuttersorscreensorwindowcutsheets.Resources: Alistofapprovedshutterandimpactresistantproductscanbefoundat

www.buildingcodeonline.com.Ifunsurewhetheraparticularproductisapproved,justaskthemanufacturer.Strengtheningofexistingskylightsmayincluderepairofsurroundingroof.



DM1.04 AttachedGarageandExteriorDoorProtectionorImpactResistantTypeRequirement: AllexteriordoorsofthehomeareprotectedwithaDadeCounty,NOA,orFlorida

approvedshutterorscreenproductorareclassifiedbyDadeCounty,NOA,orFloridaasimpactresistant.Atleastonedoormustbeimpactresistant,andnothaveashutterorscreen,toprovideameansofegressfromthehouse.

Points: 1Intent: Itisbesttohaveatleasttwomeansofegressfromthehome,whichmaymeanalso

installingatleastoneimpactresistantwindowratherthanshutteringthemall.Inaddition,allattachedgaragedoorsmustbeclassifiedasimpactresistantorbereinforced(braced)accordingtoDadeCounty,NOAorFloridaspecifications.Ifthehomehasadetachedgarage,pointsarestillavailableforexteriordoorbracing.

Submittal: Photosofshuttersordoorcutsheets.Resources: N/A

DM1.05 ExteriorStructuresProperlyAnchoredRequirement: Exteriorstructures,suchaspoolequipmentandotherpumps,generators,sheds,etc.

areproperlyanchoredtoafoundationorthebuildingitself.Theanchoringmustbespecifiedorcertifiedbyanengineer(i.e.duringwindloadcalculations).

Points: 1Intent: Increasedurabilityofthehome.Submittal: Copyofcertifications/specificationsforthespecificanchoredstructures.Resources: N/A

DM1.06 SecondaryWaterProtectionInstalledonRoofRequirement: Installsecondarywaterprotectionontheroof.Secondarywaterprotectioncanbe

achievediftheentireroofhasself-adheringpolymerbitumenroofingunderlayment(thinrubberorasphaltsheetswithpeelandstickundersideinstalledbeneaththeroofcoveringandontopofthesheathing).Alternately,jointsmaybesealedwithaself-adheringpolyethyleneorrubberizedasphalttapethathasaminimumwidthof6inchespriortoinstallationoffeltorothertypeofroofunderlayment.Roofingfeltorsimilarpaperbasedproductsalonearenoteligibleforsecondarywaterresistancepoints.

Points: 2Intent: Winddamageaccountsforonlyafractionofthedestructioninhomeshitbyhurricanes.

Thegreatestdestructioniscausedbywaterinfiltration.Shouldtheshinglesorotherroofingmaterialfailduringahurricane,secondarywaterprotectionwillofferdefenseagainstbulkwaterintrusion.

Submittal: Photosorcutsheetsforsealingmaterialsused.Resources: N/A

DM1.07 AdhesiveAppliedtoRoofRequirement: Spray-onadhesivewithaminimumupliftcapacityof260psffora4x8ftpanelisapplied

continuouslytotheundersideoftheroofsheathingtowithinatleastonefootoftheeaves.

Points: 2



Intent: Aspray-onadhesive,whenappliedtotheundersideoftheroofsheathingfromtheattic,createsapositivebondbetweenthejoistsandthesheathing.Thisstepprovidesaddedprotectionfromupliftcausedbyhighwinds.

Submittal: Photosorcutsheetofadhesiveused.Resources: N/A

DM1.08 RoofShinglesRequirement: Selectandinstallroofshinglesthatareratedaminimumof20mphgreaterthanthe

windzone.Forexampleifyouareina100mphwindzonethehomemusthaveaClassG(120mph)shingleinstalled.

Points: 2Intent: ProvidesevereweatherresistanceSubmittal: PhotosorelevationsResources: N/A

DM1.09 RaisedSlaborPierFoundationRequirement: Homesconstructedwitharaisedfoundation,onpiersorpilings.TheFinishedFloor

Elevationandallmechanicalequipmentmustbeaminimumof24”abovethe100yearfloodplain.

Points: 2Intent: ProvidesevereweatherresistanceSubmittal: PhotosorelevationsResources: N/A

DM1.10 ComplywithFortifiedforSaferLivingStandardsRequirement: HomeearnsacertificationundertheFortifiedforSaferLivingStandard,aprogramof

theInstituteforHomeandBusinessSafety.Points: 5Intent: TheInstituteforBusiness&HomeSafety’smissionistoreducethesocialandeconomic

effectsofnaturaldisastersandotherpropertylossesbyconductingresearchandadvocatingimprovedconstruction,maintenanceandpreparationpractices.

Submittal: Required-Copyofcertification.Resources: Formoreinformation,visithttp://www.ibhs.org/about.

DM2 FLOOD

DM2.01 FloodResistantDesignRequirement: Incorporateallofthefollowingcriteria

1. Finishedfloorlevelatleast12”above100rearfloodplain:Thefinishedfloorlevelmustbeatleast12”abovethe100yearfloodplain

2. TheFinishedFloorElevtaionmustbe12inchesabovethefinishedgradedlot.Lotmustbegradedforproperdrainageandvisiblyslopeawayfromthebuilding:Thetopoftheslabmustbeatleast12”abovethehighestpointofthegradedlot.Thisstrategymayhelpwithfloodingandtermiteinspections.Please



checkwithappropriatecivilengineertoverifyifthisstrategyisappropriateforthegivenfoundationandhome.

3. Garageflooranddrivewayproperlyslopedtodrainout.Garageflooratleast4”lowerthanlivingfloor:Thegarageanddrivewaymusthaveaslopeof1”pertwentyfeetminimum,andtheaverageheightinthegaragemustbe4”lowerthanthelowestlocationonthefirstfloor.

Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojectstheentirebuildingmustcomplyforallunitstoreceivethecredit,theexceptionis2ndor3rdstoryunits,ifallunitsarebeingsubmittedasindividualchecklistsmayclaimthecreditifthe1stfloorunitsdonotcomply,assumingthat2ndor3rdfloorunitswithattachedgaragescomplywiththecorequisite..

Points: 3Intent: ImproveoveralldurabilityofthehomeSubmittal: Exteriorelevationorsurveywithclearlydimensioneddistance(s),FEMAfloodzone

information,foundationplans,landscapeplansResources: N/A

DM3 FIREMulti-Family: Theentirebuildingmustcomplyforunitstoreceivecredit

DM3.01 FireResistantDesignRequirement: Incorporateallofthefollowingcriteria

1. Fireresistantexteriorwallcladding:Anexteriorcladdingotherthanwoodorvinylmustbeusedonallexteriorwalls.Examplesincludestucco,unfinishedCBS,brick,aluminum,stoneandfiber-cement.

2. Fireresistantroofcoveringorsub-roof:Installroofingsuchasmetal,concrete,fibercemmentortile.AsphaltshibglesmaybeusediftheyhaveaClassAfirerating.Fireresistantsubroofsuchasconcreteormetaldeckingalsocomply.

3. Fireresistantsoffitandventmaterial:Asoffitandventmaterialotherthanwoodorvinylmustbeused.Whenthesepartsofthehomearecompromised,embersfromnearbyfirescanenterintotheattic.Examplesincludealuminumandfiber-cement.

Points: 3Intent: ImproveoveralldurabilityofthehomeSubmittal: Photosormaterialcutsheets.Resources: N/A

DM3.02 FireSprinklerSystemRequirement: Installapermittedfiresprinklersysteminthehometocover100%ofthelivingareaof

thehome.Points: 3Intent: Firesprinklershelpmitigateagainststructurelossduetofire.Thesesystemscanreduce

oreliminatedamagedbuildingcomponents,which,whenrepairedorreplaced,canendupinlandfills.Sprinklersystemscanhelpminimizelossestothehomeowners,reducehomeownerdisplacementcosts,andreducehomeownerinsurancerates.



Submittal: Required-Designplanandphotosofinstalledsystemorcopyofsignedpermit.Resources: http://www.homefiresprinkler.org/,

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/home_fire_prev/sprinklers/,http://www.disastersafety.org/,http://www.nahb.org/

DM4 INSTALLEDSURGESUPPRESSIONORLIGHTNINGPROTECTIONSYSTEMRequirement: LightningProtection:AlightningprotectionsystemmustbeinstalledbyaULandLPI

(LightingProtectionInstitute)certifiedcompany.ThecompanyneedstobelistedontheLPIsiteasadealer/contractor,notsimplyasamember.SurgeProtectionSystem:Thesurgeprotectiondevices(SPD)thatincludephone,coaxwhenappropriate,andawholehouseprotectiondeviceinstalledpermanufacturer’sinstructionseitherinsideoroutsidewheretheelectricalutilityentersthehome.TheSPDshouldbestampedwithanUnderwritersLaboratories(UL)labeltoverifytheunitmeetsthelatestsafetystandards.IfinstalledoutdoorstheunitshouldbeType1listedbyUL,andifinstalledindoorstheunitshouldbelistedeitherType1orType2.

• Type1-ThesearepermanentlyconnectedSPDsintendedforinstallationbetweenthesecondaryoftheservicetransformerandthelinesideoftheserviceequipmentovercurrentdeviceaswellastheloadside(includingwatt-hourmeteradapters).Previouslyknownassurgearresters,thesedevicesareintendedtobeinstalledwithoutanexternalovercurrentprotectivedevice.

• Type2-ThesearepermanentlyconnectedSPDsintendedforinstallationontheloadsideoftheserviceequipmentovercurrentdevice,includingSPDslocatedatthebranchpanel.

Multi-Family: Thiscreditisspecifictotheindividualunit.

Points: 1pointforSurgeProtection 2PointsforLightningProtectionIntent: FloridaisthelightningcapitaloftheUS.Thenumberonecauseofhousefiresinour

stateislightning.ThecostofalightningprotectionsystemcanbelessthananLCDTVandincreasesthehome'sprotectionfromwildfiresandreducestheamountofdamagedelectronicequipmentendingupinthelandfill.Noelectricalprotectionsystemisconsidered100%effective;however,alightningprotectionsystemcanstopadirecthit,makingitthemosteffectiveformoffireandelectricalprotection.

Althoughathoroughsurgeprotectionsystemthatincludesphone,coaxwhenappropriate,andawholehouseprotectiondevicedoesnotprovidethesamedegreeofdefenseasalightningprotectionsystem,itcanstopsomedamagetohouseholdappliances,etc.

Submittal: Photosormaterialcutsheets.Resources: (1)LPI-175StandardofPracticefortheDesign-Installation-InspectionofLightning

http://www.lightning.org/(2)ProtectionSystems/2011EditionNFPA-780StandardfortheInstallationofLightningProtectionSystems,2011Edition:http://www.nfpa.org/(3)UL-96/UL-96AInstallationRequirementsforLightningProtectionSystemsandStandardforLightningProtectionComponents:



http://www.ul.com/global/documents/offerings/services/fus/globalfieldservices/lightning/LightningProtection_Architect_2.pdf

DM5 TERMITESRequirement: Implementoneofthefollowing(DM5.1,DM5.2,orDM5.3) AND Meetthefollowing3requisites(fromotherareasofthechecklist)

• Sealslabpenetrations(Category5:Health/MoistureControl)• Plants/turfminimumof2feetfromfoundation(Category6:Materials/Durability)• Sprinklersandemittersare2feetfromthehouse(Category6:

Materials/Durability)Multi-Family: TheentirebuildingmustcomplyforunitstoreceivecreditPoints: 10pointsforDM5.1andcorequisitesOR

10pointsforDM5.2andcorequisitesOR12pointsforDM5.3andcorequisites

Intent: ImprovedurabilityofthehomeSubmittal: Required-Detailsoffoundationprotection,alternativemethodsused,ordetailedplans,

showingconstructionmaterialsandmaterialslist.Resources: N/A

DM5.01 ChemicalSoilTreatmentUsedRequirement: Incorporatingthefollowingrequirements

• Exteriorcladdinginstalledtoprohibitintrusion:Theexteriorcladdingofthehomemustterminateatleast8”abovegrade.Thiswillhelppreventtermitesfromenteringthehomeundetected.

• Rainguttersinstalledormeetthe“LargeOverhangs”requisiteunderMaterials/Durability:Rainguttersmustbeinstalledtocollectwaterfromallroofslopesandcarryitawayfromthebuildingfoundation.Alternatively,creditcanbeobtainedforincorporatingthe“LargeOverhangs”criterialistedunderMaterials/Durability.Keepingmoistureawayfromthefoundationdiscouragestermitenestinginthatvicinity.

• Ifpresent,downspoutsmustdischarge3ormorefeetfrombuilding:Ifrainguttershavebeeninstalled,thedownspoutsmustdischarge3ormorefeetfromthebuildingtokeepmoistureawayfromthebuilding’sfoundation.

• Waterfromirrigationsystemshownnottohitthebuilding:Ifinstalled,irrigation/sprinklersystemlocated2ormorefeetfrombuilding,watershownnottohitbuildingwhileoperating:Thiscriterionwillagainreducemoisturelevelsnearthebuildingfoundation,discouragingtermitesfromnestingthere.

• Condensateline(s)dischargeaminof2'fromhome&arelocated5'ormorefromdryervent:Highhumidity,temperatureandmoistureallcontributetopotentialtermiteinfestation.Bykeepingcondensatelinesanddryerventsapart,thelikelihoodoftermiteproblemsmaybedecreased.

• Damagereplacementwarrantyissuedandavailableforannualrenewal:Floridalawrequiresthatacontractbeissuedwheneveratermitetreatmentisconducted.A"full"or"unlimited"warrantyrequiresthepestcontrolcompanytorestoreany



propertydamagedbywood-destroyingorganismsduringaspecifiedperiodafterthetreatment.Generally,forthistobeineffectwithnewconstruction,thefirstwarrantyissued(withthepre-constructiontreatment)mustbeafullorunlimitedwarrantythatcanberenewedbythehomeowner.Thedurationofpost-constructioncontractsandwarrantiescanvaryfromoneyeartofiveyearsdependingonthepolicyofthepestcontrolcompany.Normally,theannualrenewalfeewillremainthesameduringthetermofthecontract.Ifa"limited"guaranteeorwarrantyisissued,thepestcontrolcompanypromisesonlytoprovideadditionaltreatmentifaninfestationoccursduringaspecifiedperiodaftertreatment.Afullorunlimitedwarrantyisrequiredforthiscredit.

OR

DM5.02 ChemicalSoilTreatmentAvoidedRequirement: AvoidthepretreatmentofsoilwithChemicals

ANDAlternativeFloridaBuildingCodeapprovedmethodoffoundationprotectionemployed.http://www.freshfromflorida.com/content/download/3134/19725/TermiticidesRegisteredInFlorida.pdf

OR

DM5.03 AllWoodProductsServingStructuralANDWoodServingExteriorFinishPurposesAreBorateorACQTreated

Requirement: AvoidthepretreatmentofsoilwithChemicalsANDThetotalsurfaceareaofallstructuralwoodcomponentsinthehomeareborateorACQtreatedtoincreaseresistancefromdrywoodaswellassubterraneantermites.

Intent: Floridaisoneofahandfulofstateswheredrywoodaswellassubterraneantermitesareanissue.Drywoodtermitesflyandmostfrequentlyentertheattic.Theseinsectsgoundetecteduntiltheinfestationanddamageissignificant.Tentingthehomeandintroducingtheonlyinsecticidestillonthemarketthatwillkillhumansandanimalsisthecurrentmethodfordealingwiththeproblem.Speculationwithinthetermiteindustrysuggeststhishighlytoxicinsecticidewilleventuallybeeliminated.Thebestwaytodealwithdrywoodtermitesispreventionviaconstructionwithproductsthatarenotafoodsourceand/orproductsthataretreatedwithatermiteinhibitor.

DM5.04 BorateTreatedInsulationRequirement: 80%ofthecelluloseinsulationinwalls,ceilings,andfloorstobeborate-treated.Points: 1Intent: Provideadditionaltermitebarriertohomesbuiltwithwoodproducts,especiallytrusses,

withouthavingtotreatallthewood.Submittal: Required–Photoofpackagingorcopyofinvoicewithcutsheet.Resources: N/A



DM6 MoldPrevention

DM6.01 MoldPrevention–ASTMD3273Requirement: Allwoodproductsincludingframinglumber,plywood,OrientedStrandboard,

Engineeredwoodproducts,Parallelstrandlumber,Laminatedveneerlumber,andwoodI-beams,musthaveafactoryorfieldappliedantimicrobialtreatmentthatcomplieswithASTMD3273.Allwoodcomponentsmustbetreated.Antimicrobialtreatmentsmaybeusedincombinationwithothertreatedwoodsuchasboratetreatedandpressuretreatedlumbers.

Points: 2Intent: ReducemoistureimpactsofwoodinstructureSubmittal: Documentationindicatingproductpurchaseorcontractforapplication,photosof

appliedproduct.Resource: https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-08/documents/wood-preservatives-

transript.pdf https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-

08/documents/wood_preservation_and_associated_antimicrobial_pesticide_data_requirements.pdf



CATEGORY8:GENERALThereareavarietyofitemsthateitherdonotapplytoanyonecategoryorapplyacrossmanycategories.Thesepointshavebeengroupedunderthiscategory

G1 SMALLHOUSECREDIT

G1.01ConditionedHouseSizeRequirement: SingleFamily: BuildasmallefficienthomeMulti-family: SubmittingEachUnit:Usethespecificsquarefootageofeachunitontheindividual

checklistsWholeBuildingCertification:Useweightedaverageofdwellingunitstodeterminethesquarefootageforthesmallhousecredit.

Points: FGBCawards0–25pointsbasedonthefollowingtable.

ConditionedHouseSize(squarefeet) Points<1000 25

1000-1299 201300-1599 151600-1799 101800-1899 5

Intent: Smallhomesuselessmaterialforconstruction,lessenergyforheatingandcooling,and

occupyasmallerfootprintthansimilarlargerhomes.Submittal: Indicationofhome’ssquarefootage.Resources: N/A

G2 ADAPTABILITY

G2.01 RoofTrussesDesignedforAdditionRequirement: Rooftrussesdesignedinsuchawaythataroomcanbeaddedtotheatticspace.To

qualifyforthetwopoints,minimumroomsizemustbe100squarefeetwithanaveragefinishedheightofatleastsevenfeet.

Points: 2Intent: Allowhomestogrowandadaptwithfamilyneeds,modifyinganexistinghomeusesless

resourcesthanbuildinganewbiggerhome.Submittal: Photoordetailedplans.Resources: N/A



G2.02 UnfinishedRoomsRequirement: Homedesignincludesaminimumof100squarefeetofunconditioned,unfinishedspace

thatisbuiltsuchthatitcaneasilybefinishedatalatertime.ThisappliestoareasnotclaimedinG2.1.

Points: 1pointfor100–199SF2pointsfor200SFormore

Intent: Allowhomestogrowandadaptwithfamilyneeds,modifyinganexistinghomeuseslessresourcesthanbuildinganewbiggerhome.

Submittal: Photoordetailedplans.Resources: N/A

G2.03 InstallAMinimumof2UpgradedAutomationSystemsRequirement: Homemusthaveaminimumof2upgradedautomationsystemsinstalled.Systemssuch

aswebaccessedlighting,mechanicalsystems,orothersystemsthatallowremoteaccessandcontrolofhomesystems.

Points: 1Intent: Improvecontrollabilityandefficiencyofthehome.Submittal: Photoordetailedplans.Resources: N/A

G3 RENEWABLEPOWERGENERATION

G3.01 ReducePeakDemandorAnnualLoadRequirement: Installaminimumof2KWofrenewablepowersystems(photovoltaics,fuelcell,micro

turbine,geothermalpowersystems,etc.)atthesitethatmeetloadsnotspecificallydescribedandcreditedunderdifferentcategories(e.g.,outsidelighting,poolprerequisite).

Points: 1pointforeach2KW(max5points)Multi-Family: Formulti-familyprojects,usetheaveragenumberofkW/unit(calculatedbydividingthetotalkWinstalledbythenumberofunits).Forexampleifthereare10kWofinstalledPVand4multi-familyunits,10/4=2.5andeachunitisawarded1point.Ifthereare16kWinstalledonthesame4unitmulti-familybuilding16/4=4kWand2pointswouldbeawarded(1pointforeach2kW.)Intent: ReducedemandonfossilfuelsSubmittal: Required-Specsheetofsystemsizeandusage.Resources: N/A

G4 REMODEL–CREDITSG4.1–G4.5AREONLYAVAILABLEFOREXISTINGHOMESCreditG4.1troughG4.4areonlyavailabletoprojectsinvolvingremodelingofanexistingstructureandMUSTbeimplemented.

G4.01 RemodelingofanExistingStructureRequirement: Homemustbeatleast12monthsoldandachieveaHERSIndexof80orbelow.Points: 10



Intent: Anyonewhoperformsremodelingissavingresourcesbynotbuildingnewandbyovercomingbarriersputinplacemanyyearsbefore.

Submittal: Required-ProofofageofhomesuchaspropertyappraiserreportandsignedHERSratingguide.

Resources: N/A

G4.02 WaterClosets1.6gpf&Showers2.5gpmorLessRequirement: Inhomeolderthan1992alltoiletsmustbe1.6gallonsperflushorless,andall

showerheadsmustbe2.5gallonsperminuteorless.–noteadditionalpointsareavailableinthewatersectioniflowerflowfixturesareinstalled.

Points: 3Intent: ReducehomewaterconsumptionSubmittal: Manufacturersspecs.Resources: N/A

G4.03 UpgradeExistingInstalledIrrigationwithRainGauge,TimerandCodeIrrigationHeads.

Requirement: Ifthehomehasaninstalledexistingirrigationsystemthesystemmustbeupgradedtoincludearainsensor,timerbasedcontroller,andcodeirrigationheads.

Points: 2Intent: ReducewaterconsumptionofthehomeSubmittal: Manufacturersspecs.Resources: N/A

G4.04 ExistingHomeswithPools–UpgradePumptoVariableSpeedorDualSpeedRequirement: Anypoolpumpthatis≥1hpandis≥7yearsoldMUST,ataminimum,updatetheirmotorto

adualspeedmotorwiththesameflowrate.(Replacementofthepumpisnotrequired).Points: 2Intent: NewpoolcodeeffectiveJanuary1,2011requirethatahomeownermakinganychange

topoolequipmentisrequiredtobringtheentiresystemuptocode.Reducewaterandenergyconsumptionfromtheuseofapool.

Submittal: Manufacturersspecs.Resources: N/A



G4.05 ImproveRooftoWallConnectionsRequirement: Homemusthaveroof-to-wallconnectionsupgradedtocodeminimumininstances

wherethemajorityoftrusses(1.)aretoe-nailedtotopplate(framewalls),OR(2.)havehurricaneclipsmissing(frameormasonrywalls),OR(3.)havehurricanesingle/doublestrapswithmorethan1inchspacebetweentrussandbondbeam(masonrywalls).

Points: 2Intent: Strengtheningtheroof-to-wallconnectionlowershomeinsurancepremiumsand

preventsroofdetachmentinhurricane/highwindsleadingtodestructionofhome.Unfortunately,thismitigationisonlymandatedbytheFloridaBuildingCode(FBC)ifthehouseundergoingre-roofingisvaluedmorethan$300,000.

Submittal: N/AResources: N/A

G5 ADDITIONALCREDITS

G5.01 HomeBuilder/Designer/Architect/LandscapeArchitectMemberofFGBCRequirement: Design/constructionteamaremembersofFGBC,theCertifyingAgent(s)cannotbe

countedPoints: 1pointforeachmember(2pointsmax).Intent: FGBCmembersareawareofavarietyofissuesandsolutionstoproblemsthatmay

occurinbuildinggreen.Submittal: NamesofpersonsontheconstructionteamthatareFGBCmembers.Resources: N/A

G5.02 Homeowner’sManual,IncludingInformation,Benefits,andOperationsRequirement: Homeownerhasreceivedamanualthatincludesthe3co-requisiteitemsplus4

additionalitemsfromthefollowinglist.Requisites:• Greencertificate• Listofgreenfeaturesincludedinthehome.Thislistcanbetheirfinalchecklist• Providegreenlifestyletipsforwaterandenergyconservationaswellasimproved

indoorairqualitycontributingto:o Reducedoperatingcostofthehouseo Environmentalbenefitso Ahealthierindoorenvironmentfortheoccupants

Plusselectatleast4ofthefollowing:• InformationonEnergyStarappliances• Productmanufacturermanualsforinstalledmajorequipment,fixtures,and

appliances.• Anexplanationofgreenfeaturesandproductsincludedinthehomealongwith

thebenefitsofeach.• Offeranexplanationofenergy-efficientlightingoptionsincludedinthehome,

howtoselecttheproperbulbs,andwheretopurchasereplacementbulbs.• Directionstolocaltransportationoptionsandbike/walkingtrails



• Outlineofhouseholdrecyclingopportunitiesofferedbythecountyorcity• Aphotoorvideorecordtakenjustpriortoinsulation,showinginstalled

mechanical,wiring,andplumbinginthewallsandceilings.• Maintenancechecklist• Evacuationroutes• Hurricanepreparednessinstructions• Shelterlocationsindicatingthosethattakeanimals• Landscapeplanincludingcareandfeedingoftheinstalledplants• Listofturfmaintenancecompaniesofferingnatural,non-chemicalcareoptions.• Listoflocalorganizations/companiesthatrecyclevariousproductssuchasused

tennisshoes,computers,batteries,paint,eyeglasses,cellphones/smallelectronics,etc.

• ListoflocalfarmersmarketsandCSAs(CommunitySupportedAgriculture)• Listofsourcesforpurchaseofpasture-raisedandfinishedmeat,poultry,eggsand

dairyoriginatingfromlocalfarms.Ifnoneavailable,providealistofonlineoptionsfromtheclosestsources.

• Listoflocalrestaurantsservingpredominantlylocalandorganicproduceand,ifnotaveganrestaurant,local,pasture-raisedmeat,dairy,poultryandeggs.

Points: 2Intent: Thehomeowner’smanualisdesignedtohelpthenewownerunderstandthebenefitsof

agreenhome,howtooperatethehouse,andhowtotakecareofthelandscape,Submittal: Copyofhomeowner’smanualTableofContentsandtheportionofthemanualshowing

requiredinformationalcontent.Resources: N/A

G5.03 FGBCGreenHomeownerChecklistRequirement: Providingeachhomeownerwitha“greenmaintenance”checklist.,Allapplicableitems

onthechecklistmustbediscussedwiththehomeowner.Points: 2Intent: Providingonsitetrainingtothehomeownerwillhelpthemunderstandhowtooperate

thehouseandtakecareofthelandscapesothattheintendedbenefitsofagreenhomearerealizedforthecustomerandtheearth.

Submittal: Locationoftraining,pointofcontactforthehomeowner(warrantee,subcontractor,andvendorinformationifapplicable),lengthoftraining,andoracopyofthechecklistprovidedtothehomeowner.

Resources: N/A

G5.04 PlanforEdibleLandscape/FoodGardenRequirement: Aminimumof50squarefeetisdedicatedtoediblelandscapeplants.Formulti-family

projects,provideaminimumof250SFofgardenspacePLUSandadditional10SFforeachadditionalunitintheproject.(Forexample,a10unitprojectshouldhaveaminimumof350SFofgardenspace).The50sqftcanbeacombinationofgardenspace,areaunderfruit/nuttreedriplines,andshrubs.Toestimateareaundertreedripline,measurethedistancefromtheouterleavestothetrunk.Thisistheradiusofthetree.Forimmaturetrees,usethe1/5ofthematuretreeradius(1/2thepublished



diameteror“width”asgiveninplantdirectories).Thisistheeffectiveradius.Thencalculatetheareausingtheactualradiusortheeffectiveradius,whicheverisgreater:Areaundertree=3.1413xradiusxradiusHomeowneralsomustbeinpossessionof,orreceiveatclosing,aone-pagehandoutongrowingfruit/vegetablesorganically,availablefromthelocalextensionserviceorothersuitablesource,inordertoclaimcredit.

Points: 1Intent: Homeownerfoodproductionisoftenorganic,requiringlessfertilizerandpesticideuse,

andisfreefrompollutionassociatedwithtransportingtheproduce.Submittal: Landscapingplan,copyofhandout.Resources: N/A

G5.05 GuaranteedEnergyBillsRequirement: Homemusthaveitsenergybillsguaranteedbythebuilderoranotherentitynotto

exceedamaximumamountforatleasttwoyears.Points: 2Intent: Inmostguaranteeprograms,theentityguaranteeingthebillsagreestopaythe

differenceforanyenergybillthatexceedsthepredeterminedmaximumamount.Submittal: Copyofwrittenguarantee.Resources: N/A

G5.06 FGBCCertifiedProfessionalRequirement: BuilderordesignatedemployeeisanFGBCCertifiedGreenProfessionalPoints: 2Intent: TorewardbuildersforbecomingcertifiedSubmittal: Required-completedFGBCCertifiedGreenProfessionalCourseandreceivepassing

scoreandcertificate.Resources: N/A

G5.07 EnergyStarQualifiedHomeRequirement: ConductanEnergyStarinspectionandcollectallEnergyStarchecklistsandassociated

data,forsubmissiontoachieveEnergyStarCertification.NotethattheThermalBypassInspectioncreditisnotavailabletohomesthatareEnergyStarQualified.



Points: 5Intent: Reduceenergyconsumptioninhomesandimprovebuildingquality.EnergyStarhomes

arebydefinition15%moreenergyefficientthanFloridaCoderequires.ThecurrentversionofEnergyStarrequiresthecompletionofmultiplechecklistsbytheEnergyStarRater,theBuilderandtheHVACContractor,allofwhomhavetobeEnergyStarPartners.Thisensuresmoreaccountability(thirdpartyverification)aswellasamoredurableandbetterperforminghome.

Submittals: EnergyStarCertificate.Resources: TofindoutmoreaboutEnergyStarHomes,visittheEPAwebsitededicatedtothis

initiative:http://energystar.gov.ThiswebsitecontainsmultipleresourcesandlistingsofEnergyStarRaters,Builders,andHVACContractors.

G5.08 InnovativeCreditsRequirement: Submitwrittenexplanationofenvironmentalcontributionthatdeservescreditand

creditbeingrequested.Points: upto5Intent: Torewardbuilders,homeowners,andprojectteamforinnovativethinkingSubmittal: Required-completedGreenHomeStandardModificationRequestFormforeach

innovativecreditrequest.Resources: N/A

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