BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES FEBRUARY 3, 2011 WITH GREEN BUILDING CODES

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1 BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES WITH GREEN BUILDING CODES FEBRUARY 3, 2011 NACo is pleased to present this webinar in cooperation with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA)

2 NACo Staff Contacts: Jared Lang Program Manager Cindy Wasser Assistant

3 A Message from NACo President Glen Whitley Judge, Tarrant County, TX NACo is proud to make this webinar available to you. I hope you find today s webinar informative and I encourage you to utilize other NACo services to assist you and your county. About NACo the National Association of Counties advances issues before the federal government; improves understanding of county government; assists counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions provides value-added services to save counties money. For more information visit NACo s new Website at

Building Sustainable Communities with Green Building Code 2:00 Welcome/Review Objectives/Introduce Speakers Moderator Jared Lang, Program Manager National Association of Counties 2:05 Role of Codes

4 Building Sustainable Communities with Green Building Code 2:00 Welcome/Review Objectives/Introduce Speakers Moderator Jared Lang, Program Manager National Association of Counties 2:05 Role of Codes for Sustainable Development Jeremy Sigmon Building Codes Advocacy Manager U.S. Green Building Council 2:20 Benefit of IGCC Dennis Andrejko, FAIA National Vice President AIA 2:35 County Opportunities and Challenges Becky Baker Building Division Director Jefferson County, CO 2:50 Q&A 3:15 Conclusion

5 The Role of Codes in Sustainable Development To: National Association of Counties On: Feb 3, 2011 Jeremy Sigmon Mgr. Building Codes Advocacy U.S. Green Building Council

6 A Very Brief History of Building Codes ~3,000 B.C.E. Ancient Babylon 64 C.E. Roman Empire 1842 C.E. England 1871 & 1906 C.E. Chicago & San Francisco

7 2006 International Building Code The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

8 Some Perspective Living planet earth 200 ft below sea level, to 16,000 ft above sea level The moon The Earth Thanks to David and Paul Eisenberg for the calculations and image.

9 Some Perspective Earth s water supply (both fresh and saltwater) Earth s air supply (1/2 lies within first 5 km) Images:

18 Number of Local LEED Policies Number of LEED Green Building Policies Adopted in U.S. Cities and Counties by Year Before New Local LEED Policies Year Cumulative Policies from Previous Years As of September, 2010.

20 A long road ahead

21 On the road to sustainability Voluntary, beyond-code rating systems pull by fostering leadership Leadership by example Incentives for beyond-code leadership 3 concurrent policy pathways Better building codes raise the floor for all buildings Mandatory minimums

22 more this month USGBC / AIA / ICC / ASHRAE [free] Education Module Feb 24: Green Building Codes 101: Navigating the Standards, Codes, and Rating Systems

23 International Green Construction Code Dennis A. Andrejko, FAIA AIA National Vice President Member of the ICC Sustainable Building Technology Committee Benefits of IGCC NACo Building Sustainable Communities February 3, 2011

24 Buildings consume about 40 percent of U.S. energy & about same amount of U.S. carbon emissions 76 percent of all electricity generated from nonrenewable sources consumed by buildings Status quo = 35% increase in energy consumption & GHG emissions by 2030 Why is a Green Code Needed?

25 AIA goal: carbon neutrality in built environment by 2030 Green code book guides construction and design activities just like other I-Codes

26 Green building driven into everyday practice Safer, more energyefficient buildings

27 Buildings can be designed to operate with significantly less than today s average energy levels -- often with little/no additional cost For measurable progress to be made, a regulatory framework is needed only achievable through code

28 Like all other I-Codes, IGCC will be model code, requiring adoption by governing jurisdiction before it becomes law

29 IGCC as overlay code Coordinates & integrates with existing I-Codes No separate green permits

30 One of the values of the IgCC is that it is designed to coordinate and integrate with the existing I-Codes. The IgCC offers various tiers of jurisdiction to apply to commercial and high performance buildings. In a manner that incorporates the heath and safety features of the other I-Codes. What is an Overlay Code?

Minimum & advanced levels of performance Performance & prescriptive options ASHRAE 189.

31 Minimum & advanced levels of performance Performance & prescriptive options ASHRAE is also compliance option Local adoption process Adopting IGCC with Allows widest set of options Offers Methods for measuring compliance

Chapter 1: Administration Chapter 2: Definitions Chapter 3: Jurisdictional Requirements & Project Electives Chapter 4: Site Development & Land Use Chapter 5:

Efficiency Chapter 8: Indoor Environmental Quality & Comfort Chapter 9: Commissioning, Operation & Maintenance Chapter 10: Existing Buildings Chapter 11:

32 Chapter 1: Administration Chapter 2: Definitions Chapter 3: Jurisdictional Requirements & Project Electives Chapter 4: Site Development & Land Use Chapter 5: Material Resource Conservation & Efficiency Chapter 6: Energy Conservation, Efficiency & Atmospheric Quality Chapter 7: Water Resource Conservation & Efficiency Chapter 8: Indoor Environmental Quality & Comfort Chapter 9: Commissioning, Operation & Maintenance Chapter 10: Existing Buildings Chapter 11: Existing Building Site Development Appendix A: Optional Ordinance Appendix B: Greenhouse Gas Reductions In Existing Buildings Appendix C: Sustainability Measures Content

33 State & local governments need credible, enforceable, & adoptable code in place IGCC is product of consensus-driven process

34 Easily customizable Read, administered like other codes & will utilize same distribution, training, permitting, & enforcement procedures already in place

35 IGCC in development (currently on Public Version 2.0) Set for early 2012 publication U.S. Conference of Mayors endorsed IGCC last summer Oregon using PV 2.0 as base document for its new Reach Code

36 The AIA, its 200+ state & local chapters ( components ), & its members are committed to the IGCC because we are committed to decreasing energy use & the impact of new and existing buildings on the environment. They are valuable resources to which you and your building departments can turn in the development of enforceable, usable, and sustainable building codes and standards.

37 International Green Construction Code Dennis A. Andrejko, FAIA AIA National Vice President Member of the ICC Sustainable Building Technology Committee THANK YOU! Questions for AIA? Contact our Codes Advocacy Staff

38 Jefferson County, Colorado Unincorporated Area: 655 Square miles Population: 190,440

39 The Journey an overview IgCC Public Comment Hearing Advantages / opportunities Reviewing for use Specific examples The future

40 General Advantages & Opportunities Economical Support Coordinated with the International Codes Adaptable

41 Opening the book Expands traditional scope of building codes Land Use Adoption / update process New concepts Training Internal Processes Underlying I-codes

42 Improvements over Jefferson County Codes - basic IgCC Moisture Control IBC requires same moisture control elements IgCC adds an inspection process IgCC Section 807 Sound Transmission IBC regulates between dwelling units in multi-family IgCC includes exterior and all occupancies

43 Expanding concepts - intermediate IgCC Section 503 Material Selection IgCC Section 806 Material Emissions IBC regulates materials for strength, fire resistance, smoke development IgCC adds criteria for used, recycled content, biobased or indigenous materials and formaldehyde & VOC limits

44 Eye-openers IgCC Section Construction Materials Waste Management 50% diverted from landfills IgCC Section 611 Renewable Energy Systems Where less than 4%, 10 year REC

45 Adaptability Chapter 3 The Roadmap Table Jurisdictional Requirements Evaluate what is workable and what is not Some may already be covered by existing County Regulations IgCC T302.1 County Regulations

46 Adaptability TABLE REQUIREMENTS DETERMINED BY THE JURISDICTION CH 4. SITE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE Conservation area Yes No Agricultural land Yes No Greenfields Yes No Stormwater management Yes No High occupancy vehicle parking Yes No Low emission, hybrid and electric vehicle parking Yes No Light pollution control Yes No

47 Closing Comments County Regulations Amending Internal Processes Training Participate Dallas -May Phoenix - Nov 2-6

48 Contact Info: Becky Baker CBO, MCP Jefferson County Division of Building Safety 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO direct

July 20, The International Green Construction Code: Vision to Action. International Green Construction Code

July 20, The International Green Construction Code: Vision to Action. International Green Construction Code July 20, 2012 The International Green Construction Code: Vision to Action International Green Construction Code The Code of Hammurabi King Hammurabi of Babylon ca. 1790 B.C. If a builder builds a house