LEED for Homes Mid-Rise 2010 Verification & Submittal Guidelines For Verification Teams

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1 LEED for Homes Mid-Rise 2010 Verification & Guidelines For Verification Teams These guidelines summarize the verification and submittal requirements for LEED for Homes Mid-Rise. Roles and Responsibilities: One of the core strengths of the LEED for Homes program is that the green components are all verified by a third-party. Third-party verification is essential the integrity of the program, as it gives prospective home buyers confidence and reassurance. These verification and submittal guidelines are for Green Raters, who deliver verification services under the direct supervision of a LEED for Homes Provider. Although verification is primarily performed by a third-party team (i.e., the Green Rater and Provider), the project team plays a critical role. A separate set of verification and submittal guidance is available for project teams (in a companion document). Key stakeholders in the LEED for Homes program each have unique roles in the delivery of verification services LEED for Homes projects, including: Provider QAD Review and approve all work performed by Green Rater Make final decisions on all verification tasks Green Rater / qualified energy rater Complete all in-field verification steps Complete all performance tests Complete LEED for Homes Project checklist Review documentation and submittals from project team Compile all additional info needed for certification from project team Project Team Notify LEED for Homes Provider and/or Green Rater when project is ready for verification, Complete all accountability forms, the durability risk evaluation form, and the durability inspection checklist, and Provide the information described below the Green Rater, and any additional information requested by the Green Rater. US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010

2 Minimum Verification Requirements These verification guidelines represent the minimum verification steps be conducted. Subject input from the Provider Quality Assurance Designee (QAD), Green Raters are allowed discretion in verifying that the Rating System requirements are satisfied, as follows: o Where a measure can be definitively verified using a simpler alternative the guidelines below, that is acceptable; o Where there is doubt or limited confidence in a particular builder or proposed strategy, additional verification steps may be incorporated or supporting verification materials may be collected. In general, Green Raters can verify LEED measures by: 1. On-site observations 2. Reviewing the work of other third-party verifiers (e.g. qualified energy raters), and 3. Reviewing supporting verification materials provided by the project team (such as, documents with calculations, manufacturers cut sheets, product packaging, etc.). Supporting Verification Materials Although some elements of a green home can be easily verified through simple observation, many of the specific LEED for Homes requirements are difficult verify without additional information product specifications, contracr calculations, etc. The term supporting verification materials refers the additional information that Green Raters may need in order fully verify that the home has met the criteria for LEED certification. Supporting verification materials are not formal submittals, and no outside consultant should be needed assist with the compilation of these materials. Also, except where noted in the guidelines below, the verification team is not expected collect copies of supporting verification materials from the project team. will not collect or review supporting verification materials during any audits. If the Provider QAD wants collect supporting verification materials assist in the training and oversight of Green Raters, he/she may do so. Recommended rates for the collection of supporting verification materials are shown in the table below. Liability and Verification of Workmanship US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010

3 The project team is solely responsible for the selection, design, and installation of all elements of the building. The verification team is responsible only for verifying the completion of LEED for Homes requirements as set forth in the LEED for Homes Rating System; such verification in no way constitutes a warranty as the appropriateness of the selected LEED for Homes measures or the quality of implementation. The purpose of the verification processes in LEED for Homes is verify that the selected LEED measures are in fact physically installed in the building. As part of the verification, the LEED for Homes Providers and their Green Raters should not attempt assess whether the LEED measures are designed or installed properly, or assess the overall quality of workmanship. LEED for Homes Providers and their Green Raters are strongly advised proactively protect themselves from potential liability. When verifying calculations, the Green Rater should only verify that the calculations were done using the appropriate ols, except where noted in the guidelines below. The Green Rater should not double-check the accuracy of the calculations. If clearly obvious mistakes are observed by the Green Rater, these can be cause for a re-submittal of the calculations by the project team. Accountability Forms There are various LEED for Homes requirements especially those that include a significant design element or rely on professional expertise that cannot be fully verified by a Green Rater through observation, even with supporting verification materials. For these measures, an Accountability Form is required. An Accountability Form is signed by the responsible party (e.g. HVAC engineer, landscape professional, PV installer) indicate that all elements of the prerequisite or credit have been met. Accountability Forms should be signed after installation or construction of the relevant measure. Fewer than one-third of the prerequisites and credits in LEED for Homes require an Accountability Form, and they are all identified below. Pho-documentation Subject the discretion of the Provider QAD and Green Rater and the guidelines put forth in the Green Rater Manual, pho-documentation may be used as a substitute for on-site verification. Energy Performance Tests Performance tests in the EA category must be conducted by a qualified energy rater, or -approved alternative. The energy rater and the Green Rater may be the same person, but it is not required. US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010

4 Energy Modeling Energy modeling in the EA category must be conducted by a qualified energy modeler. The energy rater and the Green Rater may be the same person, but it is not required. US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010

5 Innovative Design ID 1.1. Preliminary Rating - Participate in the Preliminary Rating. ID 1.2. Energy Expertise - Verify individual(s), and experience, of project team s expert on energy systems and energy modeling ID 1.3. Prof. Credentialed with Respect LEED-H - Verify that a principal member of the project team is a LEED AP Homes, and verify that the credential was received prior the preliminary rating. ID 1.4. Design Charrette - Participate in the design charrette; OR - Verify charrette date, location, participants, and duration. ID 1.5. Building Orientation for Solar Design - Verify calculations or simulations for glazing area, south-facing roof area, building orientation, and seasonal shading; AND - Verify installed elements used satisfy credit requirements, such as trees, overhangs, awnings, etc. ID 1.6. Trades Training - Participate in 8 hours of training with principals of plumbing, mechanical, and insulation contracrs ID 2.1. Durability Planning - Collect completed Durability Risk Evaluation Form prior construction; AND - Verify installed indoor moisture control measures (Table 1 of Rating System); AND - Verify that measures listed in checklist appear in contract documents. ID 2.2. Durability Management ID 2.3. Third-Party Durability Mgmt Verification - Collect signed, completed durability inspection checklist or comparable documents from the builder quality management plan prior construction. - Verify that at least 18 tal strategies are listed in the durability inspection checklist and are installed in the building, including at least 3 per medium or high risk area; AND - Initial the durability inspection checklist for each verified strategy. ID 3. Innovative Design - Review the innovative design request and verify that all elements are installed in the building; AND Location & Linkages LL 1. LEED for Neighborhood Developments - Verify that the building is part of a LEED for Neighborhood Development community that has successfully passed Stage 2 of the LEED-ND process. LL 2. Site Selection - Verify site plan, floodplain maps, soil data maps, or other supporting verification materials. LL 3.1. Edge Development - Verify calculations of development along site perimeter; OR - Conduct on-site verification that at least 25% of the lot borders previously developed land. LL 3.2. Infill - Verify calculations of development along site perimeter; OR - Conduct on-site verification that at least 75% of the lot borders previously developed land. LL 3.3. Brownfield Redevelopment - Verify documentation that demonstrates the project is on a contaminated or brownfield site. US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010

6 LL 4. Existing Infrastructure - Verify maps or comparable evidence of water and sewer infrastructure within ½ mile of the building; OR - Conduct on-site verification of water and sewer infrastructure within ½ mile of the building. LL 5. LL 6. Community Resources Access Open Space Sustainable Sites - Verify lists or maps of community resources within ¼ mile or ½ mile walking distance of the building; OR - Verify transit schedules and calculations of transit rides within ½ mile of the building; OR - Conduct on-site verification of community resources. - Verify maps and calculations of publicly accessible open space of at least ¾ acre within ½ mile of the building; OR - Conduct on-site verification of publicly accessible open space of at least ¾ acre within ½ mile of the building. SS 1.1. Erosion Controls - Conduct on-site verification that all applicable erosion control measures are installed. SS 1.2. Minimize Disturbed Area of Site - For parts (a) and (c), verify tree and plant preservation plan and/or site drawings; AND - For parts (a) and (c), conduct on-site verification that no-disturbance zones are marked and not disturbed; - For part (b), verify calculations of buildable lot area left undisturbed; - For part (d), verify calculations of average housing density. SS 2.1. No Invasive Plants - Use a list of installed plants provided by the project team and a list of invasive plants created by a third-party entity (e.g. agricultural cooperative extension) verify that none of the installed plants are on the list of invasive plants; AND SS 2.2. Basic Landscape Design SS 2.3. Limit Conventional Turf SS 2.4. Drought Tolerant Plants SS 2.5. Reduce Overall Irrigation Demand by at Least 20% - Conduct on-site verification that turf is not installed in densely shaded or sloped areas; AND - Conduct on-site verification that compacted soil has been tilled; AND - Verify site plans or calculations of percentage turf installed; AND - Conduct on-site verification of limited conventional turf, as per the calculations provided; AND - Verify site plans or calculations that at least 90% of installed plants are drought-lerant; AND - Use a list of installed plants provided by the project team and a list of drought-lerant plants created by a thirdparty entity (e.g. agricultural cooperative extension) verify that installed plants are drought lerant; AND - Collect and submit outdoor water use calculation for review; AND - If drought-lerant plants are claimed (i.e., a zone is described with a species facr [Ks] less than 0.4), use a list of installed plants provided by the project team and a list of drought-lerant plants created by a third-party entity (e.g. ag. cooperative extension) verify that installed plants in that zone are drought-lerant; AND - Verify that the calculation was performed by a qualified individual (e.g., certified or licensed landscape architect); AND - Conduct on-site verification of any water-saving items identified in the calculation, including high-efficiency irrigation measures and high/low shading conditions; AND - Verify that an Accountability Form has been signed by the responsible party. ; Water Use Calculation US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010

7 SS 3.1. Reduce Site Heat Island Effects SS 3.2. Reduce Roof Heat Island Effects - Verify calculations or estimates related shaded and/or high-albedo areas; AND - For part (a), conduct on-site verification of trees and plantings installed provide shade; - For part (b), verify specifications or test results demonstrating the SRI value (if applicable); AND - For part (b), conduct on-site verification of high-albedo sidewalks, patios, and driveways; - For all parts, collect the signed Accountability Form. - Verify calculations or estimates related cool roofing; AND - Verify specifications or test results demonstrating the SRI value (if applicable); AND - Conduct on-site verification of cool roofing; AND - Verify that an Accountability Form has been signed by the responsible party. SS 4.1. Permeable Lot - Verify calculations of percent permeable elements; AND - Conduct on-site verification of permeable elements (e.g. permeable paving, designed infiltration features); AND SS 4.2. Permanent Erosion Controls SS 4.3. Srmwater Quality Control SS 5. SS 6. Pest Control Alternatives Compact Development - For part (a), conduct on-site verification of installed terraces and/or retaining walls; - For part (b), verify site plans or list of trees, shrubs, and groundcover area; AND - For part (b), conduct on-site verification of installed trees, shrubs, and groundcover area. - Verify calculations and documentation that srmwater quality control plan will capture 90% of the water from an average rainfall and remove 80% of the average annual post development tal suspended solids; AND - Conduct on-site verification of designed srmwater capture and treatment features; - For part (a), conduct on-site verification that all siding, trim, and exterior framing is at least 12 inches above soil; - For part (b), conduct on-site verification that external penetrations are sealed, and corrosion-proof screens and covers are installed; - For part (c), conduct on-site verification that no wood--concrete connections, except as separated by metal or plastic dividers; - For part (d), conduct on-site verification that all plants are installed at least 24 from the building; - For part (e), verify that the building is located in a moderate heavy or very heavy termite risk area; AND - For part (e), conduct on-site verification that all applicable measures (e.g. borate treatment, diamaceous earth barrier) are installed. - Verify calculations of average housing density. SS 7.1. Public Transit - Verify transit schedules and calculations of transit rides within ½ mile of the building. SS 7.2. Bicycle Srage - Verify calculations of number of spaces needed sre at a bicycle for at least 15% of building occupants - Conduct on-site verification that covered bicycle srage has been installed US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010

8 SS 7.3. Parking Capacity/Low Emitting and Fuel Efficient Vehicles Water Efficiency - Verify calculations and documentation of the tal vehicle parking capacity; AND - For part (a), conduct on-site verification of the presence of low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles of tal vehicle parking capacity, and preferred parking for them; - For part (b), conduct on-site verification of at least 5% of tal vehicle parking capacity is preferred parking for low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles; - For part (c), conduct on-site verification of alternative-fuel refueling stations for at least 3% of tal vehicle parking capacity; OR - For part (d), verify documentation of the minimum local zoning requirements for parking capacity; AND - For part (d), conduct on-site verification that minimum local zoning requirements for parking capacity were not exceed; AND - For part (d), conduct on-site verification of infrastructure encourage shared vehicle usage; - For part (e), conduct on-site verification that no new parking infrastructure is provided. WE 1. Water Reuse - Verify calculations of tal water demand and the percent diverted; AND - Conduct on-site verification that the rainwater harvesting system and associated srage cisterns have been installed; OR - Conduct on-site verification that the graywater reuse system has been installed; OR - Conduct on-site verification that the irrigation system is plumbed a municipal recycled water system; AND WE 2.1. High-Efficiency Irrigation System WE 2.2. Reduce Overall Irrigation Demand by at Least 45% WE 3. High- / Very High- Efficiency Fixtures Energy & Atmosphere EA 1.1. Minimum Energy Performance - Verify that installed high-efficiency irrigation measures meet the requirements, using product literature, labels, etc.; AND - Verify that the calculation was performed by a qualified individual (e.g., certified or licensed landscape architect); AND - Collect and submit outdoor water use calculation for review; AND - If drought-lerant plants are claimed (i.e., low species facrs are claimed), use a list of installed plants provided by the project team and a list of drought-lerant plants created by a third-party entity (e.g. ag. cooperative extension) verify that installed plants are drought-lerant; AND - Conduct on-site verification of any water-saving items identified in the calculation, including high-efficiency irrigation measures and high/low shading conditions; AND - Verify that an Accountability Form has been signed by the responsible party. - Conduct on-site verification that high-efficiency ilets, showerheads, faucets, and/or appliances are installed, comparing installed items manufacturer specification sheets where necessary. - Submit the energy modeling information form, as early as possible, for approval by ; AND - Verify that energy modeling has been approved by prior certification. Outdoor water use calculation US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010

9 EA 1.2. Testing and Verification EA 1.3. Optimize Energy Performance EA 7.1. Efficient Hot Water Distribution - Verify documentation that all of the EPA Multi-Family High-Rise Program Testing and Verification procol requirements were met by a qualified 3 rd party; OR - Conduct on-site verification of all EPA Multi-family high-rise program testing and verification procol requirements. - Verify that energy modeling, and the percent improvement above baseline, has been approved by prior certification. - Conduct on-site verification of all measures awarded credit for improvement above baseline not specifically called out by EPA Multi-family high-rise program testing and verification procol requirements. - For part (a), conduct on-site verification that the installed system includes push butn controls and aumatic pump shut-off controls for each unit; AND - For all parts, conduct on-site verification that the installed hot water distribution system for each unit meets the requirements for insulation, plumbing run lengths, pipe diameter; AND EA 7.2. Pipe Insulation - Conduct on-site verification that R-4 insulation is installed around all hot water distribution piping. EA Refrigerant Charge Test EA Appropriate HVAC Refrigerants Materials & Resources MR 1.1. Framing Order Waste Facr Limit MR 1.2. Detailed Framing Documents MR 1.3. Detailed Cut List & Lumber Order - Observe the refrigerant charge test being conducted on all applicable HVAC systems; OR - Verify startup checklist, test results, or other materials provided by HVAC contracr. - For part (a), verify that no refrigerants are installed; OR - For parts (b) and (c), verify that the refrigerant satisfies the requirements, using product literature, labels, etc. - Verify that framing order waste calculations are completed and the estimated waste facr does not exceed 10%. - Verify detailed framing documents that include the specific location, spacing, and sizes of all framing members. - Verify detailed framing cut list; AND - Verify detailed framing lumber order. MR 1.4. Framing Efficiencies - Conduct on-site verification of efficient framing measures throughout exterior framing of the building. MR 1.5. Off-site Fabrication - Verify that all roof, floor, and exterior wall components are panelized or otherwise prefabricated. MR 2.1. FSC Certified Tropical Wood MR 2.2. Environmentally Preferable Products - Verify the notice wood suppliers and vendors; AND - Verify no wood used in the project is from a tropical country, unless FSC-certified, using information provided by suppliers and vendors; AND - For parts (a) and (b), verify that the installed components satisfy the specific credit requirements (e.g. recycled content, reclaimed content), using product literature, labels, etc.; AND - For part (c), verify that the installed components meet the definition of local production, using product literature, letters from manufacturers or suppliers, etc.; AND US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010

10 MR 3.1. Construction Waste Management Planning MR 3.2. Construction Waste Reduction Indoor Environmental Quality IEQ 2. Basic Combustion Venting Measures - Verify that the project team has investigated local waste diversion options, using documentation or discussions; AND - Verify calculations of construction waste diversion rate based on project team estimates or waste hauling documents. - Verify calculations of construction waste reduction or diversion rate based on project team estimates or waste hauling documents. - Conduct on-site verification that no unvented combustion appliances are installed; AND - Conduct on-site verification that carbon monoxide monirs/sensors are installed on each floor and in every unit; AND - If fireplaces or woodsves are installed, conduct on-site verification that each fireplace or woodsve has doors or a seal; AND - If combustion space or water heating equipment is installed, conduct on-site verification that it is installed with closed combustion or power-vented exhaust, or it is located in a detached building or open-air facility. IEQ 3. Moisture Load Control - Verify that calculations related latent capacity are completed for each unique unit type; AND - Conduct on-site verification that a dehumidification system or HVAC system with additional dehumidification controls is installed in each unit. IEQ 4.1. Basic Outdoor Air Ventilation IEQ 4.2. Enhanced Outdoor Air Ventilation IEQ 4.3. Third-party Performance Testing - For parts (a) and (b), verify calculations related ventilation air flows for each unique unit type; AND - For parts (a) and (b), verify installed ventilation system; OR - For parts (a) and (b), verify calculations, modeling results, on-site test results, or something equivalent that demonstrates that the proposed passive design will meet the ventilation air flow requirements in ASHRAE Std. 62.2, above and beyond natural infiltration rates assumed by the Standard. Verification of design features (e.g. windows) is not sufficient. - For all parts, collect the signed Accountability Form. - Conduct on-site verification that a lab-certified heat recovery ventilar or energy recovery ventilar is installed in each unit. - Test the ventilation air flow rates and verify that the requirements of ASHRAE Std are met in each unit; OR - In exhaust-only ventilation systems, test flow rate out of each unit or conduct air flow tests confirm minimal back-pressure; - Verify that the ventilation air flow rates tested by a qualified energy rater, or alternative, meet the requirements in ASHRAE Std US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010

11 IEQ 5.1. Basic Local Exhaust - Conduct on-site verification that kitchen and bathroom exhaust systems in units are installed that satisfy the requirements of ASHRAE Std. 62.2; AND - Conduct on-site verification that kitchen and bathrooms exhaust systems are exhausted directly the outdoors; AND - Conduct on-site verification that any single-port bathroom exhaust fans that are installed are ENERGY STAR labeled; AND - For part (e), verify that all local exhaust systems for all spaces outside of dwelling units satisfy the requirements of ASHRAE Std. 62.1; AND IEQ 5.2. Enhanced Local Exhaust - Conduct on-site verification that occupancy sensors, humidistat controllers, timers, or continuous exhaust systems are installed in all full bathrooms. IEQ 5.3. Third-Party Testing - Test the exhaust air flow rates for kitchens and bathrooms and verify that the requirements of ASHRAE Std and 62.1 are met; OR - Verify that the exhaust air flow rates tested by a qualified energy rater, or -approved alternative, meet the requirements in ASHRAE Std and IEQ 6.1. Room-by-Room Load Calculations - Collect calculations related HVAC sizing and design (e.g. Manual J) for each unique unit type; AND - Review the calculations ensure each of the following are accurate: o Outdoor temperatures are the 99.0% design temperatures as published in the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals for the building s location or most representative city for which design temperature data are available. A higher outdoor air design temperature may be used if it represents prevailing local practice by the HVAC industry and reflects extreme climate conditions that can be documented with recorded weather data; o Indoor temperatures shall be 75 F for cooling; o Infiltration rate shall be selected as tight, or the equivalent term; o Insulation and window u-values are correctly inputted; AND - Collect calculations related HVAC distribution design (e.g. Manual D) for each unique unit type; AND - Review the calculations ensure each of the following is included. Forced-Air Systems o Design loads (btuh) for each room, corresponding the output from the HVAC sizing and design calculations (e.g. Manual J), used as inputs; o Calculation of tal effective length (TEL) for the longest supply and return duct run; o Calculation of expected pressure drop across filter, coil, and other similar non-duct components; o Calculation of expected static pressure from the air handler; o Calculation of air flow rates (CFM) for each register in every room. Radiative Systems o Design loads (btuh) for each room, corresponding the output from the HVAC sizing and design calculations (e.g. Manual J), used as inputs; o Heat loss through distribution piping; o Calculation of pipe and radiar sizing. US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010

12 IEQ 6.2. Return Air Flow / Room by Room Controls IEQ 6.3. Third-Party Testing / Multiple Zones IEQ 7. Air Filtering IEQ 8.1. Indoor Contaminant Control During Construction IEQ 8.2. Indoor Contaminant Control IEQ 8.3. Pre-Occupancy Flush Forced-Air Systems - For part (a), conduct on-site verification that every room has a return, transfer grille, jump duct, or door undercut; OR - For part (b), conduct pressure differential test in units between closed rooms and adjacent spaces and confirm pressure difference is less than 2.5 Pa; OR - For part (b), verify results of a pressure differential test performed by a third-party not on the project team. Radiative Systems - Verify that each radiar or radiative heating segment has flow control installed. Forced-Air Systems - Test the supply air flow rates for each room and verify that the air flow rates are within 15% or 10 CFM of design; OR - Verify that the supply air flow rates tested by a third-party not on the project team are within 15% or 10 CFM of design. Radiative Systems - Verify that the installed HVAC system includes at least two separate zones with independent thermostat control. Forced-Air Systems - Conduct on-site verification that an air filter is installed on all forced air heating and cooling systems and supply ventilation systems that meets the MERV rating requirements, using product literature, labels, etc. Radiative Systems - Verify that an air filter is installed on all supply ventilation systems that meets the MERV rating requirements, using product literature, labels, etc. - At mid-construction site visit, conduct on-site verification that ducts are sealed; AND - At final site visit, conduct swipe of duct interiors and verify that ducts are clean; AND - For part (a), conduct on-site verification that permanent, cleanable, walk-off mats are installed at each entry that are at least 4 feet in length for units, and 10 feet in length for common entrances; - For part (b), conduct on-site verification that a shoe removal and srage space is installed near the primary entryway with no carpet; - For part (c), conduct on-site verification that a central vacuum system is installed in each unit with exhaust outdoors. - Verify the dates, duration, and methods used conduct the preoccupancy flush for each unit; AND US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010

13 IEQ 9. Radon Protection - Conduct on-site verification that radon-resistant construction elements are installed, including: o Gas-permeable layer (e.g. gravel) o Plastic sheeting o Electrical outlet near vent piping o Vent piping through roof or side wall; AND IEQ No HVAC in Garage IEQ Minimize Pollutants from Garage IEQ Detached Garage or No Garage IEQ 11. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Reduction IEQ Compartmentalization of Units IEQ Enhanced Compartmentalization of Units Awareness & Education AE 1.1 Basic Operations Training AE 1.2 Enhanced Training AE 1.3 Public Awareness - Conduct on-site verification that all air-handling equipment and ductwork is located outside of the fire-rated envelope of the garage. - Conduct on-site verification that surfaces between the garage and conditioned spaces are sealed and weatherstripped; AND - Conduct on-site verification that carbon monoxide monirs are installed in all rooms that share a door with the garage; AND - Conduct on-site verification that a vestibule or self-closing door and deck deck partitions are installed; AND - Conduct on-site verification that an exhaust fan, of sufficient capacity comply with ASHRAE Std. 62.1, is installed. - Conduct on-site verification that there is no garage attached the building. - Verify smoking prohibition in rental/lease agreements, or condo-coop association covenants; AND - Conduct on-site verification that any exterior designated smoking area is at least 25 feet away from entries, intakes, and operable windows. - For part (a), conduct on-site verification that each unit has been thoroughly air sealed the outside, and other units; AND - Perform a whole unit envelope leakage test, follow EPA Testing & Verification requirements, ensure wholeunit leakage of no more than 0.30 cfm50 per square foot of enclosure. - Perform a whole unit envelope leakage test, follow EPA Testing & Verification requirements, ensure wholeunit leakage of no more than cfm50 per square foot of enclosure. - Verify that an operations and maintenance manual has been created that includes the prescribed elements; AND - Verify proposed procedures and practices for training occupants; AND - Verify proposed procedures and practices for training occupants, homebuyer DVD, or other training materials; AND - Verify list of open-house dates and durations and informational stations within the building; AND/OR - Verify website pages; AND/OR - Verify newspaper article; AND/OR - Verify LEED for Homes signage on the building US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010

14 AE 2 Education of Building Manager - Verify that a building manager s manual has been created that includes the prescribed elements; AND - Verify proposed procedures and practices for training building manager; AND US Green Building Council Ocber, 2010