From educational webinar with green building construction experts, Chris Cheatham and Robert Kobet, and moderated by BasicGov, about how to establish an effective approach to planning and implementing green buildings codes in your municipality. Speakers discussed the International Green Construction Code, LEED-based regulations as well as best practices for implementing a green building code.
Reality of implementing green buildings in your city feb 23 2011
1. The reality of implementing green
buildings programs in your city
Kobet Cheatham Group BasicGov
2. The Kobet Cheatham Group
Chris Cheatham Bob Kobet
LEED AP LEED Faculty
Construction Attorney Architect
chris@kc-grp.com bob@kc-grp.com
202-553-3181 412-980-9725
3. Stats from Registration
Are you familiar with the International What is your knowledge level of green
Green Construction Code building programs
High,
7%
N/A, Yes, N/A,
32% 27% Med,
37% 33%
No,
Low,
31%
33%
Only 8% of you have applied LEED in your local building codes
(255 Registrations)
5. Over 6000 .gov .edu .org
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Government Development Campaigns Public Safety
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Health & Human Culture & Education
Services
6. BasicGov Customers
BasicGov software is used by government
agencies across the United States and Canada
City Managers
Planners
Building Officials
Inspectors
Zoning Administrators
Permit Clerks
7. Beaumont, California
“ We started using BasicGov’s
planning software a few years ago,
then this year we added additional
BasicGov modules for code
enforcement, licensing, GIS
integration and permits,” said a
staff planner for the City of
Beaumont, California. “Our City
likes the affordable cost and
flexibility of BasicGov software that
allows us to change our number of
users depending upon the level of
activity within our community.” Beaumont Uses BasicGov to Incorporate
Four City Departments in the Cloud
8. Keys to successful green
building code
implementation
1. Engage key constituents early on.
2. Ensure compliance with federal preemption.
3. Tailor the code to your jurisdiction.
4. Provide training to code officials.
5. Educate about new codes.
9. Early Green Building “Codes”
The D.C. Green Building Act of 2006
• Starting January 1, 2012 privately-owned projects must
be LEED certified
• Applicant must provide “performance bond”
• “All or part of the performance bond shall be forfeited
to the District and deposited in the Green Building Fund
if the building fails to meet the verification
requirements . . . .”
10. LEED Is NOT A Code
LEED
certification
Codes
-Greening the Codes, USGBC
11. Early Green Building Codes
CALGreen
• Effective January 1, 2011
• Mandatory Baseline Standards
– 20 percent water reduction
– 50 percent salvage/recycling
– Benchmarking
• Voluntary Tier I and II Standards
13. Challenges to Green Building Codes
Federal preemption:
"A standard prescribed or established under
section 6313(a) of this title shall, beginning on
the effective date of such standard, supersede
any State or local regulation concerning the
energy efficiency or energy use of a product for
which a standard is prescribed or established
pursuant to such section.”
-National Appliance Energy Conservation Act
14. Challenges to Green Building Codes
Albuquerque Energy Conservation Code
1. The building must achieve LEED certification;
2. The proposed building must be 30 percent more
energy efficient than a baseline building; or
3. The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) system and equipment must comply
with minimum energy efficiency standards.
15. Challenges to Green Building Codes
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration
Institute (ACHRI) v. City of Albuquerque
"The Court concludes that the prescriptive
provisions of Volume I requiring the use of
heating, ventilation, or air conditioning products
or water heaters with energy efficiency
standards more stringent than federal standards
are regulations that concern the energy
efficiency of covered products and, therefore,
are preempted as a matter of law."
-Judge Vazquez, U.S. District Court
District of New Mexico
16. Challenges to Green Building Codes
Exception to National Appliance
Energy Conservation Act
Preemption
• 42 U.S.C. § 6297 (f)(3)
• 7 prong test
• Essentially a building code
exception
17. Challenges to Green Building Codes
Washington State Energy Code
• Chapter 9 – residential
energy efficiency
requirements
• Table 9 offers many
options for compliance
18. Challenges to Green Building Codes
BIAW et al. v. Washington State Building
Code Council
• Washington Energy Code passed seven prong
test
• Unlike Albuquerque case, Washington did
not include preempted, performance-based
alternatives.
• “Further, there appear to be substantial
differences in the Albuquerque code and
Washington’s code.”
19. THE INTERNATIONAL
GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
BACKROUND AND DEVELOPMENT
• COPYWRITED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, INC WITH COOPERATING
SPONSORSHIP OF THE AIA AND ASTM
• BASED ON ASHRAE / USGBC / IES STANDARD 189.1 – 2009
STANDARD FOR THE DESIGN OF HIGH PERFORMANCE GREEN BUILDINGS
EXCEPT LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
• ASHRAE / USGBC / IES 189.1 – 2009 IS A JURISDICTIONAL COMPLIANCE OPTION
OF THE INTERNATIONAL GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
• INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT OTHER EXISTING INTERNATIONAL CODES
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
INTERNATIONAL ZONING CODE
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20. THE INTERNATIONAL
GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
BACKROUND AND DEVELOPMENT
Public Version 1.0 of the International Green Construction Code was
developed in 2010 by the Sustainable Building Technology Committee (SBTC)
appointed by the ICC Board of Directors, with the American Institute of Architects
and ASTM International as Cooperating Sponsors
Public Version 2.0 of the International Green Construction Code was issued
on November 3, 2010 after the Public Comments submitted to Public Version 1.0
were considered by the IGCC Public Comment Committee at the Public
Hearings held in Rosemont, IL, August 14 – 21, 2010
2012 International Green Construction Code will be a result of revisions to
Public Version 2.0. Revisions will be in the form of code changes which will be
processed in accordance with ICC’s Code Development Process (as outlined in
Council Policy #28) comprised of Code Development and Final Action Hearings
in 2011. The 2012 IGCC is scheduled for release in March 2012.
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21. THE INTERNATIONAL
GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
The International Green Construction Code Public Version 2.0 is
available as a resource document to guide adoption and use by
jurisdictions internationally. Its use within a governmental jurisdiction is
intended to be accomplished through adoption by reference in
accordance with proceedings establishing the jurisdiction's laws. At the
time of adoption, jurisdictions should insert the appropriate information
in provisions requiring specific local information, such as the name of
the adopting jurisdiction:
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22. THE INTERNATIONAL
GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
TABLE 302.1
REQUIREMENTS DETERMINED BY THE JURISDICTION
Chapter 3 is the core of the
International Green Construction
Code. It is formatted to facilitate the
customization of the code to
address local issues, provide
options for construction which
exceed the minimum requirements
of the code and provide for the
implementation of best practices.
Table 302.1 which addresses
jurisdictional choices and Table
303.1 which introduces the concept
of project electives are fundamental
to the understanding and use of the
Code.
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24. THE INTERNATIONAL
GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
HOW IGCC COMPLIMENTS AND SUPPORTS LEED
IGCC SECTION 402 – PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
402.2.1 Floodplains. Buildings and building site improvements shall not
be located in a floodplain
LEED Green Building Design and Construction (BD + C)
Sustainable Sites Credit 1 – Site Selection
IGCC SECTION 611 – BUILDING RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
611.3 Renewable energy system requirements. Buildings that consume
energy shall comply with this section. Each building or surrounding
lot or building site where there are multiple buildings on the building
site shall be equipped with one or more renewable energy systems
in accordance with this section.
LEED Green Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
Energy and Atmosphere Credit 2 – On-Site Renewable Energy Systems
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25. THE INTERNATIONAL
GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
HOW IGCC COMPLIMENTS AND SUPPORTS LEED
IGCC SECTION 612 – ENERGY SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING
AND COMPLETION
612.1 Mechanical Systems commissioning and completion requirements
612.1.1 Commissioning Plan. A commissioning plan shall be developed
by a registered design professional or approved agency and shall include
as a minimum all of the following items:
1. A narrative describing the activities that will be accomplished
during each phase of commissioning, …..
2. Equipment and systems to be tested, including……
3. Functions to be tested, including but limited to…..
4. Conditions under which test shall be performed…..
5. Measurable criteria for performance…..
LEED for Green Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite 1 – Fundamental Commissioning
of the Building Systems Commissioning.
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26. THE INTERNATIONAL
GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
TOPICS ENCOURAGED IN LEED ADDRESSED DIRECTLY
BY THE IGCC
SECTION 304 – WHOLE BUILDING LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
SECTION 402 – PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SECTION 406 – DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 507 – STRAWBALE CONSTRUCTION
SECTION 705 – SPECIFIC WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
SECTION 706 – NON-POTABLE WATER REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 707 – RAINWATER COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
SECTION 708 – GREYWATER SYSTEMS
SECTION 807 – ACOUSTICS (For non academic buildings)
SECTION 1005 – HISTORIC BUILDINGS
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
RADON MITIGATION
INTEGRATED DESIGN
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27. THE INTERNATIONAL
GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
RISK MANAGEMENT AND THE IGCC
LEED COMPLIANCE IS NOT MONITORED OR SUBJECT TO
INSPECTION IN THE FIELD.
COMPLIANCE WITH THE IGCC PROVISIONS IS SUBJECT TO FIELD
ENFORCEMENT BY CODE OFFICIALS
LEED CERTIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION AND REFERENCE
MATERIALS DO NOT CONTAIN SECTIONS WRITTEN TO SUPPORT
PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
IGCC APPENDIX D CONTAINS PROVISIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT.
THEY ARE OPTIONAL AND NOT PART OF THE BASIC CODE.
LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS MAY NOT BE PROFICIENT IN
INTERPRETING CODES. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS MAY NOT
FULLY UNDERSTAND LEED. EACH IS OPEN TO INTERPRETATION.
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