Unobtainable Sites:
Pre-requisite 1
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention-
Final Review: A revised submittal template and narrative have been provided, confirming the intent to the 2003 EPA Construction General Permit and Phase I and Phase II of the NPDES program.
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this perquisite through the use of an erosion and sedimentation control plan which conforms to the 2003 EPA Construction General Permit. Project submittal indicates intent to comply with Phase I and Phase II of the NPDES program. A narrative describing the erosion and sedimentation control measures that intended to be implemented has been provided. However, the provided narrative states that soil erosion and sedimentation control measures will be in accordance with a local standard, Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey. It is not clear which Option the project intends to pursue.
Technical Advice: Please provide a revised submittal which confirms which option the project intends to pursue. If Option 2 is pursued, please provide specific information demonstrating that the local standard is more stringent than the referenced NPDES program.
Credit 4.3
Alternative Transportation-
Final Review: A revised narrative has been provided which confirms that 4 Low-Emitting/ Fuel Efficient Vehicles refueling stations will be provided on site, representing 3.2% of total parking capacity.
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that 4 refueling stations for low-emitting/ fuel efficient vehicles will be provided on site, representing 3% of the total on-site parking. However, the narrative indicates that 117 of the 126 total planned parking spaces will be included in the project; the remaining 9 spaces are to be provided at a later date if required. For the purpose of this credit, only spaces which are to be built as part of this project are to be included in calculations. Additionally, it is not clear whether the qualifying refueling stations described are intended to be within the scope of the LEED project.
Technical Advice: Please provide a revised submittal template which represents only those spaces which are part of the LEED project. Confirm that the project will install alternative-fuel refueling stations for 3% of the total vehicle parking provided.
Credit 5.2
Site Development-
Maximize Open Spaces
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that the project will provide open space to exceed local zoning requirements by a minimum of 25%.
Credit 6.2
Stormwater Design- Quality control
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that the project will implement a stormwater management plan that results in no net increase (rate and quantity) in runoff from calculated pre-project conditions, for 1-year and 2-year, 24 hour park discharge.
Credit 7.2
Heat Island Effect-
Roof
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that the roofing materials used on the project will be compliant with SRI values for a minimum of 75% of the roof surface.
Credit 8
Light Pollution Reduction-
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that the project interior and exterior lighting will be designed in accordance with the requirements of this credit. The template indicates that the project is located in LZ-3.
The submittal narrative indicates that the interior fixtures will be controlled by a sensor or shield between the hours of 11:00pm and 5:00am.
The submittal narrative indicates that the lighting power densities for exterior area fixtures will not exceed 80% of the ASHRAE recommendations and that the LPD of exterior face/landscape lighting will not exceed 50% of the referenced ASHRAE Standard recommendations
Credit 9
Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines-
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating the Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines will be created. The Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines will contain information on the sustainable strategies incorporated in the core and shell and how these can be coordinated with a LEED CI submittal. Information regarding the LEED-CI rating system will also be provided.
Water Efficiency:
Credit 3.1
Water Use Reduction- 20% Reduction
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that the project will reduce potable water use by 42.3% from a calculated baseline design through the installation of dual-flush toilets, low-flow urinals and low-flow lavatories. This percentage qualifies for an innovation in Design credit for exemplary performance.
Credit 3.2
Water Use Reduction-
30% Reduction
Preliminary Review: Please see comment WEc3
Energy & Atmosphere:
Pre-requisite 1
Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems-
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this prerequisite, stating that the fundamental commissioning requirements will be completed or are under contract.
Pre-requisite 2
Minimum Energy Performance-
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this prerequisite, stating the project will comply with the requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-2004.
Pre-requisite 3
Fundamental Refrigerant Management-
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this prerequisite, stating that base building HVAC&R systems will use no CFC-based refrigerants.
Credit 1
Optimize Energy Performance-
Final Review: a narrative has been provided stating that the project will have a Performance rating of 38% using the ASHRAE 90.1-2004 Appendix G methodology.
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that the project will pursue 8 points, but it is unclear what the anticipated Performance Rating is, using the ASHRAE 90.1-2004 Appendix G methodology. Energy efficiency measures incorporated into the building design include envelope improvements, ground source geothermal heat pumps, natural ventilation and on-site solar PV electricity generation.
Technical Advice: Please provide a narrative to confirm the anticipated Performance.
Credit 2
On Site Renewable Energy- 1%
Final Review: A narrative has been provided which states that 18.5% of the project?s energy cost will be offset by renewable energy generated on-site. This percentage qualifies for an innovation Design credit for exemplary performance.
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that 1% of the project?s energy cost will be offset by renewable energy generated on-site. However IDc1.3 indicates the intent to use on-site renewable energy to offset building energy costs by 5%.
Technical Advice: Please submit a revised narrative which confirms the intended percentage of on-site renewable energy anticipated.
Credit 5.2
Measurement & Verification-
Tenant Submetering
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that the project will include a centrally monitored electronic metering network that will be capable of being expanded to accommodate future tenant sub-metering. A tenant M&V plan that advises future tenants of this opportunity is also being developed.
Credit 6
Green Power-
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that the project will purchase Green-e Certified RECs equal to 35% of the project's annual energy consumption.
Materials & Resources:
Pre-requisite 1
Storage & Collection of Recyclable-
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this prerequisite, stating that the project will provide appropriately sized dedicated areas for the collection and storage of recycling materials, including cardboard, paper, plastic, glass, and metals.
Credit 2.1
Construction Waste Management-
Divert 50% from Disposal
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that the project plans to divert 50% of on-site generated construction waste from landfill.
Credit 5.1
Regional Materials-
10% Extracted, Processed & Manuf. Locally
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that 20% of the total building materials value will be comprised of building materials and/or products that have been extracted, processed and manufactured within 500 miles of the project site. Materials which are anticipated to contribute toward credit compliance include masonry, asphalt, concrete, and gypsum board.
Credit 5.2
Regional Materials-
20% Extracted, Processed & Manuf. Locally
Preliminary Review: Please see comment MRc5.1 above.
Credit 6
Certified Wood-
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that 100% of the total wood based building materials will be harvested from FSC certified forests.
Indoor Environmental Quality:
Pre-requisite 1
Minimum IAQ Performance-
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this prerequisite, stating that the project will require all tenants to comply with the specific requirements of this credit through a binding lease/sales agreement.
Pre-requisite 2
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control-
Final Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this prerequisite, stating smoking will be prohibited inside buildings within the project and that designated smoking areas will be located at least 25 feet away from building openings and air intakes.
Preliminary Review: The project credit checklist indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this prerequisite. However, no submittal template has been provided to indicate intended compliance path.
Technical Advice: Please provide a submittal template which indicates that anticipated compliance path for prerequisite compliance, and a detailed narrative describing the intended credit approach.
Credit 1
Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring-
Final Review: A revised submittal template has been provided confirming that the building is intended to be both mechanically and naturally ventilated, and that credit requirements will be met through a binding Tenant Lease/Sales Agreement.
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that the CO2 concentrations within all naturally ventilated spaces will be monitored using interior sensors mounted in the occupied spaces between 3 feet and 6 feet above the floor. However, Appendix 3 scope information and documentation for other credits indicates that the building is intended to be both mechanically and naturally ventilated; and that the project is a cold, dark shell. In this case, credit requirements for both Option 1 and Option 2 must be required for all building tenants by a binding Tenant Lease/Sales agreement.
Technical Advice: Please provide a revised submittal template and Appendix 3 scope information to clarify whether the building is anticipated to be mechanically ventilated, naturally ventilated or both; and clarifies whether credit requirements will be met through the core and shell project or through a binding Tenant Lease/Sales agreement.
Credit 3
Construction IAQ Management Plan-
During Construction
Final Review: A narrative has been provided which states that the core and shell scope includes air handler which will be used during construction.
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicated the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that the project will develop and implement a construction IAP management plan which will follow the referenced SMACNA Guidelines, and that MERV 8 filtration media will be used during construction and prior to occupancy when Air Handling Units are used. However, Appendix 3 scope information and documentation for other credits indicate that air handling equipment is not included in the core and shell project, and therefore would not be used during construction.
Technical Advice: Please provide a revised submittal template and Appendix 3 scope information to clarify whether air handling equipment will be included in the core and shell project, and whether that equipment will be used during construction.
Credit 4.1
Low-Emitting Materials-
Adhesives & Sealants
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicated the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating all adhesives and sealant products will comply with the VOC limits of the referenced SCAQMD and Greenseal standards for this credit.
Credit 4.2
Low-Emitting Materials-
Paints & Coatings
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicated the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that all indoor paints, stains, and clear finishes used on the building interior will comply with the VOC limits referenced, Green Seal and SCAQMD standards.
Credit 5
Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control-
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicated the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that tenants will be obligated to meet credit requirements for indoor chemical and pollutant source control measures will be completed per credit requirements. A narrative describing the measures that intend to be implemented has been provided.
Innovation & Design Process:
Credit 1.1
Innovation In Design- Exemplary Performance WEc3
Preliminary review: Please see comment WEc3 above
Credit 1.2
Innovation In Design- Exemplary Performance EAc2
Preliminary review: Please see comment EAc2 above
Credit 1.3
Innovation In Design- Exemplary Performance MRc6
Preliminary review: Please see comment MRc6 above
Credit 1.4
Innovation In Design- Green Education Program
Final Review: A revised project submittal indicates the intent to meet the requirements of this credit through the implementation of multiple active educational components including comprehensive signage throughout the building, regularly offered tours, and a promotional video on the owner's website.
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicated the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating that an education program will be developed. However, as described, the proposal intent and approach does not meet the credit requirements per posted CIR ruling dated 9/24/2001. To qualify for an ID credit a Green Education Program to must present the project's sustainable design practices to occupants and visitors to the facility with at least two actively educational components, including a comprehensive signage program which highlights the building's sustainable design features, a published brochure describing the project's design features and the LEED program, public tours, and posted website information. As described, the proposal only includes one qualifying effort (posted website information). The signage indicating that the building has achieved LEED certification, both at building entries and on tenant signage outside, is not educational if it does not provide information regarding the sustainable strategies incorporated in the building's design and construction.
Technical Advice: Please provide a revised Green Education program description which includes two components as specified in the referenced CIR.
Credit 2
LEED* Accredited Professional-
Preliminary Review: The project submittal indicated the intent to meet the requirements of this credit, stating a LEED Accredited Professional will be a participant on the project development team.
