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Instructions for Completing Check List Use this check list to design your project and to account for the points being claimed. Unless exempted from the Green Building Program by SCMC Sec..5.

1 Instructions for Completing Check List Use this check list to design your project and to account for the points being claimed. Unless exempted from the Green Building Program by SCMC Sec..5.00, your project must comply with the minimum number of points to obtain a building permit for your new or remodeled building or addition. For accelerated processing or eligibility for a Green Building Award, the appropriate number of points must be attained as out lined in Tables -3 in Sec In the "Total" column is the maximum number of points that can be obtained for each particular object. Where points are allowed for cumulative objects such as the "Site" category, you may take all of the points allowed for lesser degrees of compliance than your design. (For example, if you divert 80% or more of your construction and demolition waste you may also claim the points for 50% and 65% diversion for a total of 3 points.) All compliance measures must also be indicated clearly on the plan sets. A separate table should be included on either the title sheet or on the index sheet detailing what compliance measures are being taken. RESIDENTIAL COMPLIANCE SUMMARY Project Address: Square Footage: (Include attached garage) Type of Project: (Check one) NEW ADDITION REMODEL POINTS REQUIRED FOR (Check which one you are applying for): PERMIT ISSUANCE ACCELERATED PLAN CHECK GREEN BUILDING AWARD A. Total Points required from (Table or 3): = B. Additional points required per 00 sq. ft.: Sq. Ft. /00 X additional points factor (Table or 3): = C. Total points required for permit issuance(= A+ B): = POINTS BY CATEGORY: A: Community Design Issues B: Site C: Foundation D: Structural Frame E: Exterior Finish F: Plumbing G: Electrical H: Appliances I: Insulation J: Windows K: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning L: Renewable Energy and Roofing M: Natural Heating and Cooling N: Indoor Air Quality & Finishes 0: Flooring P: Other TOTAL POINTS FOR THIS PROJECT: Verified By:

2 Points available for Building Department Incentives A. Community Design Issues New Homes Orient Homes on E/W Ax.is for Solar Access 0 0 Orient Living Rooms and Porches to Streets and Public Spaces Build Mixed Use, Residential/Commercial 0 0 Design for Diverse Family Sizes Provide 'granny flats" Above Garages Build within / Mile of Public Transit Stop 0 0 Minimize Street Widths Locate Buildings to Preserve Open Space and Wildlife Habitat 0 0 Available Points 0 0 B. Site New Homes Recycle Job Site Construction & Demolition Waste 50% Recycling Rate is Required 65% Recycling Rate = point 5% Recycling Rate = points 80% Recycling Rate = points Donate Unused Materials 3 Protect Native Soil 0 Minimize Disruption of Existing Plants/Trees 5 Implement Construction Site Stormwater Practices 6 Protect Water Quality with Landscape Design 0 Design Resource and Water-Efficient Landscapes 8 Reuse Materials/Use Recycled Content Materials for Landscape Areas 9 Install High Efficiency Irrigation System 0 Provide for On-Site Water Catchment/Retention Utilize Permeable Paving for 50% of Non- structural Site Paved Area Available Points 3

3 C. Foundation New Homes Incorporate Recycled Flyash in Concrete up to 5% = points; Add point for every 0% increase in flyash, up to 5 points 5 5 Reuse Form Boards 3 Re-usable Metal Forms 3 3 Use Recycled Content Aggregate 5. Insulate Foundation/Slab Before Backfill Install Rigid foam, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF's) 3 3 Rammed Earth Foundation (must meet engineering requirements for Seismic Zone ) Use Non-Toxic Release Agents on Concrete Forms Available Points 3 3 D. Structural Frame New Homes Substitute Solid Sawn Lumber with Engineered Lumber A. Floors B. Headers (non-structural) C. Structural Beams and Headers Use FSC Certified Wood for Framing (For every 0% of FSC lumber used= points, up to Use Wood I-Joists for Floor and Ceilings Use Steel Interior Web Trusses 5 Design Energy Heels on Trusses 6 UseOSB A. Sub-floors B. Sheathing Use Finger-Jointed Studs for Non-Structural Vertical Applications 8 Use Engineered Studs for Vertical Applications 9 Use Recycled Content Steel Studs for Interior Framing Reduce Lumber Framing and Improve Thermal Performance* with Alternative Wall Construction Such As: 0 - Insulated concrete forms-including Rastra ** - Rammed-earth and pressed earthen block** - Straw bale** - Structural bamboo** points for every 0% reduction in framing compared to standard framing. *Steel framing is not eligible for this point due to thermal performance

4 ** Must meet code requirements for Seismic Zone Design with 8 foot high plate: points for each floor where used 6 6 Apply Advanced Framing Techniques 3 Use Reclaimed Lumber for Non-Structural Applications 3 3 Available Points Use Sustainable Decking Materials D. Exterior Finish New Homes A. Recycled Content 3 3 B. FSC Certified Wood 3 3 Use Non-CCA Treated Wood 3 Install House Wrap Under Siding Use Alternative Siding Materials A. Recycled Content B. Fiber-Cement 3 3 C. Earth and/or Plaster Use Low/No VOC Exterior Paint Such As Silicate Available Points F. Plumbing New Homes Insulate All Hot Water Pipes Install Flow Reducers to Reduce Flow To Less Than Code Requirement A. Faucets ( point each, up to points) B. Showerheads ( point each, up to points) 3 Install Chlorine Filter on Showerhead Install Tankless Water Heater 5 Pre-Plumb for Graywater Conversion 6 Install Graywater System (per Appendix G of the CPC) 8 8 Install Water Filtration Units at Faucets ( points each, up to points) 8 Install On-Demand Hot Water Circulation Pump 9 Install Zero-Water Urinals ( point each to a max. of ) 0 Install Rainwater Collection and Storage A. 500 gallon capacity 5 5 B gallon capacity 0 0 Install Drain Water Heat Recovery Fixtures 3 3 Available Points 5 5

5 G. Electrical New Homes Install Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs- CFLs. ( 6 bulbs = points, bulbs = points, up to a max of points) Install Air-tight Insulation-Compatable Re- cessed Fixtures for CFL's ( point each, up to 5 points, T- required) Install Lighting Controls (l point per fixture, up to points) Install High Efficiency Ceiling Fans with CFLs (I point each, up to points) Available Points H. Appliances New Homes Upgrade Insulation to Exceed Title Require- ments by 0%. A. Walls B. Ceilings Install Recycled-Content, Formaldehyde-Free Fiberglass Insulation Use Advanced Infiltration Reduction Practices Use Environmentally Preferable insulation Materials. (Cellulose, Recycled Cotton, Wool, Foamed Concrete, Soy- Based Polyurethane) A. Walls B. Ceilings 5 Install Straw Bale Insulation at Least 8" Thick 6 6 Install Energy-Efficient Windows Available Points 3 3 J. Windows New Homes A. Double-paned 0 B. Triple-paned C. Low-emissivity (Low-E) D. Low conductivity frames Available Points 5 6 K. Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning New Homes Use Duct Mastic on All Duct Joints 0 Install Ductwork Within Conditioned Space Vent Range Hood to the Outside 0 5

6 Clean All Ducts Before Occupancy 5 Install Attic Ventilation Systems 6 Install Whole House Fan Install Sealed Combustion Units A. Furnaces 3 3 B. Water Heaters Install 3 SEER/I I EER or Higher AC with a TXV Install AC with Non-HCFC Refrigerants 0 Install 90% Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) Furnace Eliminate Wood Burning Fireplaces Install Zoned, Hydronic Radiant Heating Install High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter Install Heat Recovery Ventilation Unit (HRV) Install Separate Garage Exhaust Fan 3 3 Available Points 39 L. Renewable Energy and Roofing New Homes Pre-Plumb for Solar Water Heating Install Solar Water Heating System Pre-Wire for Future Photovoltaic (PY) Installation Install Photovoltaic (PY) Panels (.kw =6 points,. kw = points, 3.6 kw = 8 points) Install Solar (PY) Walkway Lights 6 Select Safe And Durable Roofing Materials 3 3 Install Radiant Barrier Roof Sheathing Select EPA ENERGY STAR ' Cool Roofing Material Use Roofing Materials with at Least 33% Recy-cled Content Install a Green Roof (Sod or other living roof) Available Points 6 6 M. Natural Heating and Cooling New Homes Incorporate Passive Solar Heating 5 5 Overhangs or Awnings on South Facing Walls Plant Deciduous Trees on the West and South Sides 3 3 Available Points 6

7 N. Indoor Air Quality and Finishes New Homes Install Whole House Vacuum System 3 3 Use Low/No-VOC Paint 3 Use Low voe, Water-Based Wood Finishes Use Solvent-Free Adhesives Formaldehyde-Free Particleboard Use Exterior Grade Plywood for Interior Uses Use Formaldehyde-Free MDF and Materials 8 Seal All Exposed Particleboard or MDF 9 Use FSC Certified Materials for Interior Finish 0 Use Finger-Jointed or Recycled Content Trim Available Points 9 9 O. Flooring New Homes Select FSC Certified Wood Flooring 8 8 Use Rapidly Renewable Flooring Materials 3 Use Salvaged or at Least 0% Recycled Con- tent Ceramic Tiles Install Natural Linoleum In Place of Vinyl Use Exposed Concrete as Finished Floor 6 Install Recycled Content Carpet with Low VOCs. Use Finished Concrete for 50% or More of the Floor Area on the Gound Floor Use Earthen Flooring for 50% of Floor Area on the Gound Floor 0 0 Available Points

8 P. Other New Homes Incorporate Listing of Green Features into Cover of Blueprints Develop Homeowner Manual of Green Features/Benefits 3 Offer Coupons for Compost Bins to Homeowners Energy Rations: Every % Reduction in Whole House Energy beyond Title Code - point (up to 30 points). Use Enegy Software such as EnergyPro or MicroPas to show improvement over California Redisental Enegy Standards (Title ) 5 Innovation Points-These points are given for innovative approaches, including model zero net energy homes, new materials and methodologies, currently not identified above. 0 0 These approaches must meet enviornmental goals idetified in the Residental Green Building Guidelines. Available Points 3 3 TOTAL AVAILABLE NON-RESIDENTIAL POINTS 60 6 TABLE : RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION ACTIONS AND POINT REQUIREMENTS Total points possible 60 Action Points required to receive action First 350 Square Feet Each Additional 00 Square Feet or fraction thereof R-N-. Receipt of Building Permit 0.5 R-N-3. Green Building Award TABLE 3: RESIDENTIAL REMODEL AND ADDITION ACTION POINT REQUIREMENTS Total points possible 6 Action Points required to receive action First 350 Square Feet Each Additional 00 Square Feet or fraction thereof R-A/R-. Receipt of Building Permit* 5. R-A/R-3. Green Building Award 35.5 *Exception: These points are not required for additions and/or remodels of less than 350 square feet. 8

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