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NewYorkCityOverlayoftheEnterpriseGreenCommunitiesCriteria(rev.August1,2016)Thisdocumentsummarizesmodificationsandclarificationstothe2015EnterpriseGreenCommunitiesCriteriaandCertificationprocessforprojectsinNewYorkCity.Fordetailedtechnicalguidance,pleaserefertothefull2015EnterpriseGreenCommunitiesCriteria:http://www.enterprisecommunity.org/greenProjectsfollowingthispathwaymustapplytheNewYorkCityOverlayguidanceasoutlinedinthechecklistbelowand:

Meetallmandatorymeasuresapplicablefortheconstructiontype, Achieveatleast35optionalpointsifnewconstruction;achieveatleast30optionalpointsif

rehabilitation, SubmitforthePreBuildandPostBuildstepsofCertification, AndforthoseprojectsfinancedbyHPD,theprojectarchitect,generalcontractor,anddevelopermust

attenda“GreenCommunitiesHealthyHomesTraining”conductedbytheNewYorkCityDepartmentofHealthandMentalHygiene(DOHMH)

Atalltimes,projectsareencouragedtogobeyondthisminimumsetofcriteriatomeetthedevelopmentgoalsoftheproject.Todemonstratethattheabovehasbeenachieved,followtheprocessbelow.ProcessEnterpriseGreenCommunitiesCertificationisatwo‐stepprocess(PreBuildandPostBuild)housedwithintheonlineGreenCommunitiesCertificationPortal(www.enterprisecommunity.org/green).ForthoseprojectsfinancedbyHPD,priortocompletingthePreBuildapplicationforGreenCommunitiesCertification,theprojectarchitect,generalcontractor,anddevelopermustattenda“GreenCommunitiesHealthyHomesTraining”conductedbyDOHMH.ThisisafreetwohourseminarwhichfocusesonbestpracticesinhealthyhousingtopicsforNYCbuildings,includingIntegratedPestManagement,ActiveDesign,andSmokeFreeHousing.DOHMHwillissueacertificateofcompletiontoeachparticipantattheconclusionofthetraining;thiscertificateofcompletionwillbevalidforthoseindividualtrainingparticipantsforaperiodofthreeyears.ForeachprojectsubmittedtoHPD,theprojectarchitect,generalcontractor,anddevelopermustsubmitacopyoftheircertificateoftrainingcompletiontoHPD’sDirectorofSustainability,alongwiththe“NotificationofApplicationSubmission”form.Onceallrequireddocumentationissubmitted,HPD’sDirectorofSustainabilitywillissueaConfirmationLetterfortheprojecttotheprojectteam.TheHPDConfirmationLetterwillberequiredtocompleteyourPreBuildapplicationintheonlineGreenCommunitiesCertificationPortal.Forallprojects,PreBuildapplicationsubmittalsareduethroughtheonlineGreenCommunitiesCertificationPortalatleast30daysbeforestartofconstruction.A$1,250feewillbeassessedthroughtheonlineportalfortheinitialPreBuildreview.ForprojectsfinancedbyHPD,theprojectteammustuploadtheConfirmationLetterreceivedfromtheHPDDirectorofSustainabilityaspartoftheirPreBuildsubmission.PostBuildapplicationsubmittalsforallprojectsareduewithin60daysofconstructioncompletion(within60daysoftheprojectreceivingitscertificateofoccupancy).A$300feewillbeassessedthroughtheonlineportalfortheinitialPostBuildreview.Oncesubmitted,PreBuildandPostBuildapplicationswillbereviewedwithin30days.Afterthereviewperiod,projectteamswilleitherreceivearequestforadditionalinformationoranoticethattheirapplicationwasapproved.NotethatifadditionalinformationisrequestedandtheprojectteamsubsequentlyresubmitsforthePreBuildorPostBuildstep,theseapplicationswillalsobesubjecttoa30dayreviewperiod.Requestsforexpeditedreviewsmaybeavailable.Expeditedsubmittalswillbereviewedin10businessdaysorless.Eachexpeditedreviewrequestthatisgrantedwillbeassessedanadditional$250fee.

20 15 ENTERPRISE GREEN C OMMUNITIES CRITERIA CHE CKLIS T

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1. INTEGRATIVE DESIGN

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 1.1a Goal Setting

Develop an integrativedesignprocessthatworks best foryour projectteamand intentions.Atminimum,document:1.Astatementofthe overallgreendevelopmentgoals ofthe projectand the expectedintendedoutcomesfrom addressingthose goals.

2.Asummaryofthe integrativeprocessthatwas used toselect the greenbuildingstrategies,systemsand materialsthatwillbeincorporatedinto the project.

3.Adescriptionofhow progressand success againstthesegoals willbemeasuredthroughoutthecompletionofdesign,constructionand operationtoensurethatthe greenfeaturesare includedand correctlyinstalled.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 1.1b Criteria Documentation

Createdesignand constructiondocumentationtoincludeinformationon implementationofappropriateEnterpriseGreen CommunitiesCriteria.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 9 1.1c Designing for Project Performance

Identifyhow the expectedperformanceofyour projectcomparestothe actualperformanceofotherprojectsinyour portfolioand/or community.NYCOverlay:Notethatthemetricsusedtoevaluateperformancemustbeconsistentfromprojecttoprojectinordertoensureaccuracy.SquarefootageofconditionedspacethatwillbeusedtodefineBTU/SF/HDD,forinstance,shouldbedefinedperLocalLaw84’sdefinitionofgrossfloorareaandderivedeitherfrommeasurementsorfromarchitecturalplansratherthanfromtheDepartmentofFinancegrosssquarefootagefigures.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 1.2a Resident Health and Well-Being: Design for Health

Identify potential resident health factors and design your project to address resident health and well-being by using the matrix provided on pages 22 and 23.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 12 1.2b Resident Health and Well-Being: Health Action Plan

Atpre‐designand continuingthroughoutthe projectlifecycle,collaboratewith public healthprofessionalsand communitystakeholderstoassess, identify,implementand monitorachievableactionstoenhancehealth‐promotingfeaturesofthe projectand minimizefeaturesthatcouldpresenthealthrisks. Specifically,createaHealthActionPlan and integratethe selectedinterventionsand aplan formonitoringand evaluatingprogressper the fullcriterion.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 1.3a Resilient Communities: Design for Resilience (NewConstructionandSubstantialRehabonly)

Givenyour projectbuildingtype, locationand expectedresidentpopulation,identifyaprojectcharacteristicthatwouldmost likely impactyour project’sability towithstandanunexpectedweathereventor lossofpower.Select at least one criterionfrom the given listthatwouldhelpmitigatethatimpact,and incorporatethiswithinyour projectplans and design.Includeashortnarrativeprovidingyour rationaleforselectingthis criterionabove the others.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 15 1.3b Resilient Communities: Multi-Hazard Risk / Vulnerability Assessment

Carry out aVulnerabilitiesAssessmentand implementbuildingelementsdesignedtoenabletheprojecttoadaptto, and mitigate,climateimpactsgiven the projectlocation,building/constructiontype and residentpopulation.

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2. LOCATION + NEIGHOBORHOOD FABRIC

NewConstruction:Allnew constructionprojectsmust earnoptionalpointsunderCriterion2.8 AccesstoPublic Transportation,ORearn8optionalpointsthroughselectingone ormore ofthe following: 2.7 Preservationofand AccesstoOpen Space 2.9 ImprovingConnectivitytothe Community 2.12 AccesstoFresh, LocalFoods 2.13 LEEDforNeighborhoodDevelopmentCertification 2.14 LocalEconomicDevelopmentand CommunityWealthCreation

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 2.1 Sensitive Site Protection

Donot locate new projects,includingbuildings,built structures,roads orparkingareas,onportionsofsites that meet anyofthe followingprovisions:1.Landwithin100 feet ofwetlands,includingisolatedwetlandsorstreams.Maintainorestablishriparianbuffer using nativevegetationwherepossible.Bikeand foot pathsare allowedifatleast25 feet from thewetlandsboundary.

2.Land onslope greaterthan15%.3.Landwith primesoils, uniquesoilsorsoilsofstatesignificanceper USDAdesignations.4.Public parkland.5.Land thatisspecifically identifiedasan existinghabitatforany species on federalorstatethreatenedorendangeredlists.

6.Land thatiswithinthe Special Flood HazardAreas (SFHA)asidentifiedbyFEMAon the FloodInsuranceRateMap.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 2.2 Connections to Existing Development and Infrastructure (Exceptforprojectslocatedonruralortribal

lands,incoloniascommunities, orincommunitieswithpopulationsoflessthan10,000)Locate the projectonasitewith access toexisting roads,water,sewers and otherinfrastructurewithinorcontiguousto(havingat least 25%ofthe perimeterbordering)existing development.Connectthe projecttothe pedestriangrid.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 2.3 Compact Development

Ataminimum,build tothe residentialdensity(dwellingunits/acre) ofthe census blockgroupinwhich your projectislocated.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 5 or 7 2.4 Compact Development

Exceed the residentialdensity(dwellingunits/acre)ofthe census block groupinwhich yourprojectislocated.Exceed by2xfor[5points];exceedby3xfor[7points].

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 2.5 Proximity to Services

Locate the projectwithina0.5‐milewalkdistanceofat least four, ora1‐mile walkdistanceofat leastseven, ofthe listed services. Forprojectsthat qualify asRural/Tribal/Small Town, locate the projectwithin5miles ofat least four ofthe listed services.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 2.6 Preservation of and Access to Open Space for Rural / Tribal / Small Towns

Setaside aminimumof10%(minimumof0.25 acre)ofthe total projectacreageasnon‐pavedopenspace forusebyallresidentsORlocate the projectwithina0.25‐milewalkdistanceofdedicatedpublicnon‐pavedopen space that isaminimumof0.75 acres.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 6 max 2.7 Preservation of and Access to Open Space

Setaside apercentageofnon‐pavedopen space foruse byallresidents.20% [2points];30%[4points]; 40%+writtenstatementofpreservation/conservationpolicy forset‐asideland [6points].


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LOCATION + NEIGHBORHOOD FABRIC (continued)

O YES O NO O MAYBE 8 or 10 2.8 Access to Public Transportation

Locate projectswithina0.5‐milewalk distanceoftransitservices combined(bus,rail and/orferry),constitutingat least 60ormore transitrides perweekday,with some type ofweekendride option.[8points]Forprojectsthatqualify asRural/Tribal/Small Town, locatethe projectwithina5‐mile distanceofat least one ofthe followingtransitoptions:1) vehicle shareprogram;2) dial‐a‐rideprogram;3) employervanpool;4) park‐and‐ride;or5) public–privateregionaltransportation. [8points]Foranadditional 2points:Locate the projectalong dedicatedbike trails orlanes that lead totransitservices orstations(bus, railand ferry) within3miles.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 2 to 8 2.9 Improving Connectivity to the Community

Improveaccess tocommunityamenitiesthroughat least one ofthe transit,autoorbiking mobilitymeasureslisted.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 5 max 2.10 Passive Solar Heating / Cooling

Design and build with passive solar design,orientationand shadingthatmeet specifiedguidelines. O YES O NO O MAYBE 4 2.11 Brownfield Site or Adaptive Reuse Building

Rehabilitateanexisting structurethat wasnot previouslyused ashousingorlocate the projectonabrownfieldsite.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 6 2.12 Access to Fresh, Local Foods

Pursueone ofthreeoptionstoprovideresidentsand staffwith access tofresh, local foods, includingneighborhoodfarms and gardens,community‐supportedagriculture,orproximitytofarmersmarkets.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 4 2.13 LEED for Neighborhood Development Certification

Locatebuilding(s)inaStage 2Pre‐CertifiedorStage 3Certified NeighborhoodDevelopment. O YES O NO O MAYBE 6 max 2.14 Local Economic Development and Community Wealth Creation

Demonstratethatlocal preferenceforconstructionemploymentand subcontractorhiringwaspartofyour biddingprocess[2points] ORdemonstratethatyouachievedat least 20% localemployment[3points] ORprovidephysical space forsmall business,nonprofits,and/orskillsandworkforceeducation[3points].


3. SITE IMPROVEMENTS

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 3.1 Environmental Remediation Conductan environmentalsite assessmenttodeterminewhetherany hazardousmaterialsarepresenton‐site;mitigateany found.NYCOverlay,forHPDfinancedprojectsonly:NewConstruction,ThirdPartyTransfer,andParticipationLoanProgramprojectsrequirePhase1EnvironmentalAssessments.AllotherprojectsshouldcomplywiththeapplicableenvironmentalassessmentrequirementsoftheHPDprograms.ProjectsnotproducingPhase1reportsshouldsubmitamemooutliningtheassessmentandremediationmeasurestaken.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 3.2 Erosion and Sedimentation Control (Exceptforinfillsiteswithbuildableareasmallerthan oneacre)

ImplementEPA’sBestManagementPracticesforConstructionSite StormwaterRunoff Control,orlocal requirements,whicheverismore stringent.


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SITE IMPROVEMENTS (continued)

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 3.3 Low-Impact Development

Projectslocatedongreenfieldsmust meet the listoflow‐impactdevelopmentcriteria. O YES O NO O MAYBE M 3.4 Landscaping

Ifprovidingplantings,allshouldbenativeoradaptedtothe region,appropriatetothe site’ssoiland microclimate,and noneofthe new plantsisan invasive species.Reseedorxeriscapealldisturbedareas.NYCOverlay:See“Resources”infull2015Criteriafordatabasesofnativeandadaptedplants.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 3.5a Efficient Irrigation and Water Reuse

Ifirrigationisused,installan efficient irrigationorwaterreusesystem per the guidelines. O YES O NO O MAYBE 4 or 8 3.5b Efficient Irrigation and Water Reuse

Install an efficient irrigationsystem equippedwith aWaterSense‐labeledweather‐basedirrigationcontroller (WBIC)ORat least 50% ofthe site’sirrigationshouldbesatisfiedbyreusingwater.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 4 or 8 3.6 Surface Stormwater Management

Retain,infiltrateand/orharvestthe first1.0 inch ofrain thatfalls [4points]ORascalculatedfora24‐hourperiodofaone‐year(1) stormevent,sothatnostormwaterisdischargedtodrains/inlets.[8points] Forboth options,permanentlylabel allstormdrainsand inlets.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 1 3.7 Reducing Heat-Island Effect: Paving

Uselight‐colored,high‐albedomaterialsand/or anopen‐gridpavement,with aminimumsolarreflectanceof0.3, over at least 50% ofthe site’shardscapedarea.


4. WATER CONSERVATION

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 4.1 Water-Conserving Fixtures Install water‐conservingfixturesinallunits and any commonfacilitieswith the followingspecifications.Toilets:WaterSense‐labeledand 1.28 gpf;Urinals:WaterSense‐labeledand 0.5 gpf;Showerheads:WaterSense‐labeledand 2.0 gpm; Kitchen faucets: 2.0 gpm; Lavfaucets:WaterSense‐labeledand 1.5 gpmANDforallsingle‐familyhomesand alldwellingunits inbuildingsthreestoriesorfewer,the staticservice pressuremust not exceed60psi.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 6 max 4.2 Advanced Water Conservation

Reducewaterconsumptioneitherbyinstallingwater‐conservingfixturesinallunits and allcommonspace bathroomswith the followingspecifications:Toilets:WaterSense‐labeledand 1.1gpf[1point];Showerheads:WaterSense‐labeled and 1.5 gpm [1point];Kitchen faucets:1.5 gpmand lavfaucets:WaterSense‐labeledand 1.0 gpm [1point]ORReducetotal indoorwaterconsumptionbyat least 30% comparedtothe baselineindoorwaterconsumptionchart,throughacombinationofyour choosing.[6pointsmaximum]NYCOverlay:ProjectsareREQUIREDtoachieveatleast3pointsthroughthiscriterion.


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WATER CONSERVATION (continued)

O YES O NO O MAYBE 4 4.3 Leaks and Water Metering

Conductpressure‐losstests and visual inspectionstodetermineifthereare any leaks; fixanyleaksfound;and meterorsubmetereach dwellingunit with atechnologycapableoftrackingwateruse.Separatelymeteroutdoorwaterconsumption.

NYCOverlay:ProjectsareREQUIREDtoachievethiscriterionthroughoneofthethreeoptionslistedbelow.InNYC,annualwatercostcanexceedannualfuelcostinsomebuildings.Submonitoringwaterconsumptioncanhelpidentifyandlocateleaksquicklysothatwasteandcostisreduceddrastically—a1gpmleakcostsabout$6,700ayearinNYC.

OPTION1(Preferred):4pointsSeparatelymonitoreachcoldbranchofftheapartmentlineriserforeachdwellingunitaswellasanycommonprojectlaundryfacilities,theboilermakeupwater,outdoorwater,andwaterconsumptioninanycommercialspaces.

OPTION2:0pointsSeparatelymonitoreachcoldwaterriserandthedomestichotwater(DHW)coldwaterfeedforeachbuildingaswellasanycommonprojectlaundryfacilities,theboilermakeupwater,outdoorwater,andwaterconsumptioninanycommercialspaces.

OPTION3:0pointsSeparatelymonitorthewaterconsumptionforeachtoiletaswellasanycommonprojectlaundryfacilities,theboilermakeupwater,outdoorwater,andwaterconsumptioninanycommercialspaces.Eachtoiletmonitormustbeenabledwithtechnologythatallowsremotemonitorreadings.IMPLEMENTATIONTIPS,applicabletoeachOPTIONEquipmentAllthemonitoringsystemcomponentsareofftheshelf.In‐linemetersshouldmeetAWWAstandardsandincludeapulseoutput(1pulsepergallonisdesirable).Morecriticalismetersizing;oversizingiscommon.A2‐inchriser,forexample,doesnotrequirea2‐inchmeter.Notonlywoulda2‐inchmeterbemuchmoreexpensive,butitwouldmisstheverylowflowsitissupposedtodetect.Mostrisersupto2inchesindiameterin6‐storyorshorterbuildingscanbehandledbya¾‐inchmeter.

Somevendorspackagewatermonitorswitharemotedatamonitoringsystem.Othervendorsofferonlymonitorsoronlyremotedatamonitoringsystems;thesemaybepaired.Andremotedatamonitoringsystemscomeinavarietyofforms:somearewirelessandothersrequirethattheybehard‐wired.Witheithertype,typicallythewaterconsumptiondataissentfromeachmeter/monitortoadataloggerinsidethebuilding,whichpassesitontoawebsitewhereitcanbereviewedanddownloaded.Incaseswherestaffdonothavetimetoreviewdatafordozensofsubmeters,thewebsitecanbeprogrammedtosendoutatextoremailalarmwhenaleakissuspected.Becauseitiseasytosetupalarms,itisnotnecessarytodedicateanemployeeoroutsidefirmtomonitorthewaterdata,butitisdesirableandshouldbeconsidered.Manyfirmsnowmonitorotherbuildingfunctions,soaddingwatertothelistshouldnotbedifficult.

InstallationAtalltimes,followmanufacturerinstallationinstructions.In‐linemetersshouldbeinstalledbyalicensedplumber.Whenpossible,useapress‐fitpipejoiningsysteminsteadofsweatedjointsfortheseinstallations.Suchasystemsaveslaborcostsandpermitsotherwiseimpossibleinstallations.Remotedata‐gatheringsystemsareofteninstalledbyacontrolsortelecomcontractoror,moreexpensively,byalicensedelectrician.

Themostcrucialfactoristoinstalleverymetersoitcanbeeasilyaccessedforrepairsorformanualreading(shouldthatbecomenecessary)–metersincrampedorinaccessiblelocationsfrequentlyendupignoredorforgotten.Experienceshowsthatdomesticwatersystemsfrequentlyincludelongpiperunswithoutanyshutoffcapability,whichmakesfuturerepairsmoredifficultand/ordisruptive.Afewextrawell‐placedisolationvalveswillpaylargedividendsovertime.

Similarly,innewconstructioninparticular,designersshouldbeencouragedtomakethepipesmoreaccessiblethantheyusuallyare,eitherbyexposingthemorplacingthembehindaneasily‐removableaccessdoororchase.Pipesinaneasily‐removablechasewouldbeeasiertorepairandinspectandmightevenbeisolatableenoughtoeliminatewaterdamagefromapipeburstorjointleak.Experiencealsoshowsthatbasementsfrequentlylackelectricaloutlets.Withtheincreaseintelecom,internetandcableTVinstallationsandalikelyriseindata‐gatheringsystemsliketheonedescribedhere,strategically‐locatedadditionaloutletswouldbequitevaluable.

Cost Installedcostwillvarywidelydependingonmetersizeandlocation,newconstructionvs.retrofit,wirelessvs.wireddatagathering,locallaborcostsandotherfactors.Thecostperinstalledmeter,includingdatasystem,islikelytobeintherangeof$500to$2,000permeter.Forinstance,meterscost~$100/ea,dataloggerscost~$200/eaandmayserveupto4meterseach,andaweb‐baseddashboardsystemmaycost~$30/month.Savings,at$6,700/yearforfixinga1gpmleak,canexceedcost.Ina2015pilotacross26NYCbuildings,annualsavingsperbuildingexceeded$18,000,whichalsoexceededthecostofinstallation.


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WATER CONSERVATION (continued)

O YES O NO O MAYBE 4 4.4 Efficient Plumbing Layout and Design

Tominimizewaterlossfrom deliveringhotwater,the hotwaterdeliverysystem shall store nomore than0.5 gallonsofwaterinany piping/manifoldbetweenthe hot watersourceand anyhotwaterfixture.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 6 max 4.5 Water Reuse

Harvest,treat,and reuserainwaterand/or greywatertomeet aportionofthe project’stotalwaterneeds:10% reuse[3points];20% reuse[4points];30% reuse[5points];40% reuse[6points]

O YES O NO O MAYBE 8 4.6 Access to Potable Water During Emergencies

Provide residentswith access topotablewaterinthe event ofan emergencythatdisruptsnormalaccess topotablewater,includingdisruptionsrelatedtopoweroutagesthatpreventpumpingwatertoupperfloors ofmultifamilybuildingsorpumpingofwaterfrom on‐sitewells, per one ofthethreeoptions.


5. ENERGY EFFICIENCY

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 5.1a Building Performance Standard (NewConstruction:single‐familyand low‐risemultifamily) Certify each dwellingunit inthe projectthroughthe ENERGYSTARNewHomes program.NYCOverlay:NYSERDALowRiseResidentialNewConstructionprojectssatisfythisrequirement;associatedincentivesmaybeavailable.Formoreinformation,seewww.nyserda.ny.gov/All‐Programs/Programs/Low‐Rise‐Residential.CertificationtoanyoftheprogramsreferencedinCriterion5.2(includingPHIUS)alsosatisfythisrequirement.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 5.1b Building Performance Standard (NewConstruction:mid‐riseandhigh‐risemultifamily,with

someexceptions) Certify the projectthroughthe ENERGYSTARMultifamilyHigh‐Rise program (MFHR)ORfollow the combinedMFHRand LEEDCommissioningPath outlinedinthe criterion.Exception:Multifamilybuildingsthatare four or fivestories,inwhich alldwellingunits have theirown heating,coolingand hot watersystems,shouldcomply with Criterion5.1a and certify eachdwellingunit per ENERGYSTARCertifiedNewHomes. NYCOverlay:NYSERDAMultifamilyPerformanceProgram:NewConstructionComponentprojectssatisfythisrequirement;associatedincentivesmaybeavailable.Formoreinformation,seewww.nyserda.ny.gov/All‐Programs/Programs/MPP‐New‐Construction.CertificationtoanyoftheprogramsreferencedinCriterion5.2(includingPHIUS)alsosatisfythisrequirement.


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ENERGY EFFICIENCY (continued)

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 5.1c Building Performance Standard (SubstantialandModerateRehab:single‐familyandlow‐rise

multifamily) Foreach dwellingunit,achieveaHERSIndex score of85orless.

Exception:Substantialrehabsofbuildingswith wallsmadeonlyofbrick/masonrythatare threestoriesorfewer and built before1980,aswell asmoderaterehabsofbuildingsthatare threestoriesorfewer and built before1980,are permittedtoinsteadachieveaHERSIndex score of100orlessforeach dwellingunit.NYCOverlay:NotethattheNYSERDALowRiseResidentialNewConstructionprogramisavailableforGutRehabilitationsandwouldsatisfytherequirementsofthiscriterion.Associatedincentivesmaybeavailable.Formoreinformation,seewww.nyserda.ny.gov/All‐Programs/Programs/Low‐Rise‐Residential.CertificationtoanyoftheprogramsreferencedinCriterion5.2(includingPHIUS)alsosatisfythisrequirement.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 5.1d Building Performance Standard (SubstantialandModerateRehab:mid‐riseandhigh‐rise)

Demonstratethatthe energyperformanceofthe completedbuildingwillbeequivalenttoASHRAE90.1‐2010using an energymodelcreatedbyaqualifiedenergyservices providerper AppendixG.NYCOverlay:NYSERDAMultifamilyPerformanceProgram:ExistingBuildingsprojectssatisfythisrequirement;associatedincentivesmaybeavailable.Formoreinformation,seewww.nyserda.ny.gov/All‐Programs/Programs/MPP‐Existing‐Buildings.CertificationtoanyoftheprogramsreferencedinCriterion5.2(includingPHIUS)alsosatisfythisrequirement.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 5 to 12 5.2a Additional Reductions in Energy Use

Design and constructabuildingthatisprojectedtobeat least 5%more efficient thanwhatisrequiredofthe projectbyCriteria5.1a–d.(ProjectsreceivingpointsinCriterion5.2a may notreceivepointsper Criterion5.2b)

O YES O NO O MAYBE 12 5.2b Advanced Certification: Nearing Net Zero

Certify the projectinaprogramthatrequiresadvancedlevels ofbuildingenvelopeperformancesuchasPHIUS,LivingBuilding Challengeand/or DOEZero Energy Ready Home.(ProjectsreceivingpointsinCriterion5.2b may not receive pointsper Criterion5.2a)

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 5.3 Sizing of Heating and Cooling Equipment

Sizeand select heatingand coolingequipmentinaccordancewith the AirConditioningContractorsofAmerica (ACCA)ManualsJand SorASHRAEhandbooks.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 5.4 ENERGY STAR Appliances

Ifprovidingappliances,installENERGYSTARclotheswashers,dishwashersand refrigerators.Ifapplianceswillnot beinstalledorreplacedat this time, specify that,at the time ofinstallationorreplacement,ENERGYSTARmodelsmust beused.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 5.5 Lighting

Follow the guidanceforhigh‐efficacylightingcontrolsand othercharacteristicsforallpermanentlyinstalledlightingfixturesinprojectdwellingunits,commonspaces and exterior

5.6 Electricity Meter

O YES O NO O MAYBE M NewConstructionandSubstantialRehab

O YES O NO O MAYBE 6 ModerateRehab (Exceptforsingle‐roomoccupancyanddesignatedsupportivehousingdwellingunits)Install individualorsubmeteredelectricmetersforalldwellingunits.


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ENERGY EFFICIENCY (continued)

O YES O NO O MAYBE 4 5.7a Photovoltaic / Solar Hot Water Ready

Orient,design,engineer,wire and/orplumbthe developmenttoaccommodateinstallationofphotovoltaic (PV)orsolar hot watersystem inthe future.

NYCOverlay:Projectsareurgedtoimplementasolar‐readydesign.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 10 max 5.7b Renewable Energy

Install photovoltaic(PV)panelsorotherelectric‐generatingrenewableenergysourcetoprovideaspecifiedpercentageofthe project’sestimatedtotal energydemandorwaterheatingenergydemand.(Projectsmay earnpoints through Criterion5.7b or5.8b, butnotboth.)

5% 10% 20% 30% 40%

Single‐story / Single‐family — — 6 8 10 2 to 3 stories — 6 8 10 — 4 stories or more 6 8 10 — —

O YES O NO O MAYBE 8 5.8a Resilient Energy Systems: Floodproofing

Conductfloodproofing,includingperimeterfloodproofing(barriers/shields),oflower floors.Design and installbuildingsystemsasspecifiedbythe fullcriterionsothatthe operationofthosesystemswillnot begrossly affectedincase ofaflood.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 4 to 8 5.8b Resilient Energy Systems: Islandable Power Provideemergencypowerthroughan islandablephotovoltaic(PV)system oran efficient andportablegeneratorthatwilloffer at least limitedelectricityforcritical circuitsduringpoweroutagesper one ofthe threeoptionslisted.(Projectsmay earnpoints through Criterion5.7b or5.8b, butnotboth.)


6. MATERIALS

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 6.1 Low / No VOC Paints, Coatings and Primers Allinteriorpaintsand primersmust have VOClevels, ingramsper liter, lessthanorequaltothethresholdsestablishedbySouthCoast AirQualityManagementDistrict (SCAQMD)Rule1113.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 6.2 Low / No VOC Adhesives and Sealants

Alladhesivesand sealants(includingcaulks)must have VOClevels, ingramsper liter, lessthanorequaltothe thresholdsestablishedbythe SouthCoast AirQualityManagementDistrictRule1168.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 3 max 6.3 Recycled Content Material

Incorporatebuildingmaterialsthatare composedofat least 25% post‐consumerrecycledcontentorat least 50% post‐industrialrecycledcontent.[1point]Building materialsthatmake up at least 75% oftheir projectcomponenteach receive 1point.


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MATERIALS (continued)

O YES O NO O MAYBE 4 max 6.4 Regional Materials

Useproductsthatwere extracted,processedand manufacturedwithin500 miles ofthe projectforaminimumof50%, basedoncost, ofthe buildingmaterials’value.Select any oralloftheseoptions(eachmaterialcan qualify for1point): Framingmaterials Exteriormaterials(e.g.,siding,masonry,roofing) Flooringmaterials Concrete/cementand aggregatematerial Drywall/interiorsheathingmaterials

O YES O NO O MAYBE 1 6.5 Certified, Salvaged and Engineered Wood Products

Forat least 25% ofallstructuralwood products,bycost orvalue, committousing eitherFSC‐certified,salvagedproducts orengineeredframingmaterialswithoutureaformaldehyde.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 6.6 Composite Wood Products that Emit Low / No Formaldehyde

Allcompositewood productsmust becertifiedascompliantwith California93120Phase 2OR,ifusing acompositewood productthatdoes not comply with California93120Phase 2,allexposededges and sidesmust besealedwith low‐VOCsealants,per Criterion6.2.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 6.7a Environmentally Preferable Flooring

Donot installcarpetsinbuildingentryways,laundryrooms,bathrooms,kitchens /kitchenettes,utilityroomsorany roomsbuilt on foundationslabs. Where installed,allcarpetproductsmustmeetthe Carpetand RugInstitute’sGreen LabelorGreen LabelPlus certificationforcarpet,padandcarpetadhesives.Anyhardsurfaceflooring productsmust beeitherceramictile orsolidunfinishedhardwoodfloors, ormeet the Scientific CertificationSystem’sFloorScoreprogramcriteria(includingpre‐finishedhardwoodflooring).

O YES O NO O MAYBE 6 6.7b Environmentally Preferable Flooring: Throughout Building

Usenon‐vinyl,non‐carpetfloor coveringsthroughout each buildinginthe project. O YES O NO O MAYBE M 6.8 Mold Prevention: Surfaces

Usematerialsthathave durable,cleanablesurfacesthroughoutbathrooms,kitchensandlaundryrooms.Materialsinstalledintheseroomsshouldnot bepronetodeteriorationdue tomoistureintrusionorencouragethe growthofmold.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 6.9 Mold Prevention: Tub and Shower Enclosures

Usemoisture‐resistantbackingmaterialssuch ascementboard,fiber cementboardorequivalentperASTM#D3273behindtub /showerenclosures.Projectsusing aone‐piecefiberglasstub /showerenclosureare exemptfrom this requirement.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 12 max 6.10 Asthmagen-Free materials

Donot installproductsthatcontainingredientsthatare knowntocause ortriggerasthma.Keyproductstoavoid are: Insulation: Donot use spray polyurethanefoam (SPF)orformaldehyde‐containingfiberglassbatts.[4points]

Flooring:Donot use flexible vinyl(PVC)rollorsheetflooring orcarpet‐backedwith vinylwithphthalates.Donot use fluid appliedfinish floors. [4points]

Wallcoverings:Donot usewallpapermadefrom vinyl(PVC)with phthalatesorsite‐appliedhigh‐performancecoatingsthatare epoxy orpolyurethanebased.[4points]

Compositewood:UseonlyULEFproductsforcabinetry,subflooringand otherinteriorcompositewood uses. [4points]

MATERIALS (continued)

O YES O NO O MAYBE 5 6.11 Reduced Heat-Island Effect: Roofing

Usean ENERGYSTAR–certifiedroofingproductfor100% ofthe roof area ORinstalla“green”(vegetated)roof forat least 50% ofthe roof area and ENERGYSTAR–certifiedroofingproductforthe remainderofthe roof area.

NYCOverlay:ProjectsareREQUIREDtocomplywiththiscriterion.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M or 6.12 Construction Waste Management

6 max Commit to followingawastemanagementplan thatreducesnon‐hazardousconstructionanddemolitionwastethroughrecycling,salvagingordiversionstrategiesthroughone ofthethreeoptions.Achieveoptionalpointsbygoing above and beyondthe requirement.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 3 6.13 Recycling Storage

Provideseparatebins forthe collectionoftrashand recyclingforeach dwellingunit and allsharedcommunityrooms(ifapplicable).

Additionally,inmultifamilybuildings,provideat least one easily accessible,permanent anddedicatedindoorarea forthe collectionand storageofmaterialsforrecycling.Insingle‐familyhomes,pointswillbeaccruedonly ifcurb‐siderecyclingpickup isavailable.

Collectedmaterialsshouldinclude,at aminimum,paper,cardboard,glass, metalsand plastics.NYCOverlay:ProjectsareREQUIREDtocomplywiththiscriterion


7. HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT

7.1 Ventilation

O YES O NO O MAYBE M NewConstructionandSubstantialRehab

O YES O NO O MAYBE 12 max ModerateRehab

Foreach dwellingunit,infullaccordancewith ASHRAE62.2‐2010,installalocalmechanicalexhaustsystem ineach bathroom[4points], alocalmechanicalexhaustsystem ineach kitchen[4points], and awhole‐housemechanicalventilationsystem [4points].Foreach multifamilybuildingoffour stories and more,infullaccordancewith ASHRAE62.1‐2010,installamechanicalventilationsystem forallhallwaysand commonspaces [3points].Forallprojecttypes, inadditiontothe above requirements: Allsystemsand associatedductworkmust be installedpermanufacturer’srecommendations. Allindividualbathroomfansmust beENERGYSTARlabeled,wiredtoturnonwith the lightswitch,and equippedwith ahumidistatsensor,timerorothercontrol(e.g.,occupancysensor,delay offswitch,ventilationcontroller).

Ifusing centralventilationsystemswith rooftopfans, each rooftopfanmust bedirect‐driveandvariable‐speedwith speedcontrollermountednearthe fan. Fanswith designCFM300‐2000mustalso have an ECMmotor.

NYCOverlay:Allnewconstructionprojectswithmechanicalexhaustventilationarerequiredtospecifyproperlysealedductworkandspecifyameansofexhaustbalancing.ConstantAirflowRegulatorsarerecommended.Allsubstantialrehabprojectswithexistingcentralexhaustventilationsystemsarerequiredtospecifycleaning,sealing,balancing,andright‐sizingroof‐topfans.Allmoderaterehabprojectswithexistingcentralexhaustventilationsystemsarerequiredtocalculatecost/benefitofcleaning,sealing,balancing,andright‐sizingroof‐topfans.Westronglyrecommendthatprojectteamsincorporateperformance‐basedventilationspecificationsintheirconstructiondocuments.Additionalreferenceforventilationretrofit:http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/bareports/ba‐1209‐multifamily‐ventilation‐retrofit‐strategies

HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT (continued)

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 7.2 Clothes Dryer Exhaust

Clothes dryersmust beexhausteddirectlytothe outdoorsusing rigid‐typeductwork(exceptforcondensingdryers,which must beplumbedtoadrain).

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 7.3 Combustion Equipment

Fornew constructionand rehabprojects,specify power‐ventedordirectvent equipmentwheninstallingany new combustionapplianceforspace orwaterheatingthatwillbe locatedwithintheconditionedspace.InSubstantialand ModerateRehabs,ifthereisany combustionequipmentlocatedwithintheconditionedspace forspace orwaterheatingthatisnot power‐ventedordirectvent and thatisnotscheduledforreplacement,conductinitial combustionsafety testingper the given guidelines.Install one hard‐wiredcarbonmonoxide(CO)alarmwith batterybackupfunctionforeachsleepingzone, placedper NationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA)720.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 9 or 11 7.4 Elimination of Combustion Within the Conditioned Space

Nocombustionequipmentmay beused forcooking(toinclude,but not limitedtoranges,cooktops,stoves, ovens)aspart ofthe buildingproject[9points] ORnocombustionequipmentmay beused aspart ofthe buildingproject[11points].

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 7.5 Vapor Retarder Strategies

Install vapor barriersthatmeet specifiedcriteriaappropriateforthe foundationtype. O YES O NO O MAYBE M 7.6 Water Drainage (ForallNewConstructionprojectsandthoseRehabprojectsthat includereplacing

particularassembliescalledoutbelow) Providedrainageofwateraway fromwalls, windowsand roofs byimplementingthe listoftechniques.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 7.7 Mold Prevention: Water Heaters

Provideadequatedrainageforwaterheatersthatincludesdrainsorcatch pans with drainspipedtothe exteriorofthe dwelling.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 7.8 Radon Mitigation

ForNewConstructioninEPAZone 1areas,installpassive radon‐resistantfeaturesbelow the slaband averticalvent pipe with junctionboxwithin10 feet ofan electricaloutletincase an activesystem shouldprove necessaryinthe future.ForSubstantialRehab projectsinEPAZone 1,testandmitigateper the specifiedprotocols.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 7.9 Garage Isolation

Provideacontinuousairbarrierbetweenthe conditionedspace and any garagespace topreventthemigrationofany contaminantsinto the living space.Visually inspectcommonwalls andceilings betweenattachedgaragesand living spaces toensurethatthey are air‐sealedbeforeinsulationisinstalled.

Donot installductworkorairhandlingequipmentinagarage. Fixallconnectingdoors betweenconditionedspace and garagewith gasketsorotherwisemakesubstantiallyairtightwith weatherstripping.

Install one hard‐wiredcarbonmonoxide(CO)alarmwith batterybackupfunctionforeachsleepingzone ofthe project,placedper NationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA)720.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 7.10 Integrated Pest Management

Seal allwall, floor, and joint penetrationswith low‐VOCcaulkingorotherappropriatenontoxicsealingmethodstopreventpest entry.


M = MANDATORY

# = OPTIONAL POINTS

HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT (continued)

O YES O NO O MAYBE 9 7.11a Beyond ADA: Universal Design (NewConstruction)

Design aminimumof15% ofthe dwellingunits (no fewer thanone)inaccordancewith ICC/ANSIA117.1,TypeA,FullyAccessible guidelines.Design the remainderofthe ground‐floorunitsandelevator‐reachableunits inaccordancewith ICC/ANSIA117.1,TypeB.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 7 or 9 7.11b Beyond ADA: Universal Design (SubstantialandModerateRehab)

Design aminimumof10% ofthe dwellingunits (one,atminimum)inaccordancewith ICC/ANSIA117.1,TypeA,FullyAccessible guidelines.[7points]Foranadditional 2points:Design the remainderofthe ground‐floorunits and elevator‐reachableunits with accessibleunit entrancesdesignedtoaccommodatepeoplewho use awheelchair.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 7.12 Active Design: Promoting Physical Activity Within the Building

Situateat least one buildingstairwayper the criteriontoencourageuse ORemphasizeat leastonestrategyinside the buildingdesignedto increasefrequencyand durationofphysicalactivityperthecriterion.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 10 7.13 Active Design: Staircases and Building Circulation

Astaircasemust beaccessibleand visible from themain lobby aswell asvisiblewithina25‐footwalkingdistancefrom any edge oflobby. Ensurethatno turnsorobstaclespreventvisibility oforaccessibilitytothe qualifyingstaircasefrom the lobby, and thatthe staircaseisencounteredbeforeorat the same time asthe elevators.From the corridor,accessiblestaircasesshouldbemadevisible by:Providingtransparentglazingofat least 10 squarefeet (1 squaremeter)at allstair doors orat aside light ORprovidingmagneticdoor holds onalldoors leadingtothe stairs ORremovingdoor enclosures/vestibules.NYCOverlay:Projectsarerecommendedtothoroughlyconsiderimplementingthiscriterion.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 9 7.14 Interior and Outdoor Activity Spaces for Children and Adults

Providean on‐sitededicatedrecreationspace with exerciseorplayopportunitiesforadultsand/orchildrenthatisopen and accessibletoallresidents;see criterionforspecifics.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 7.15 Reduce Lead Hazards in Pre-1978 Buildings (SubstantialRehab)

Conductlead riskassessmentorinspectiontoidentifylead hazards,thencontrolfortheseperEPAorstate /local laws and requirements.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 10 7.16 Smoke-Free Building

Implementand enforceano‐smokingpolicy inallcommonand individualliving areas,andwithina25‐footperimeteraroundthe exteriorofallresidentialprojects.

NYCOverlay:Projectsarerecommendedtothoroughlyconsiderimplementingasmoke‐freebuildingpolicy.Forguidance,pleasesee“Resources”inthefull2015Criteria,whichincludestheNewYorkCityDepartmentofHealth’sSmoke‐FreeHousingResources.



M = MANDATORY

# = OPTIONAL POINTS

8. OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, + RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 8.1 Building Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manual and Plan (Forallmultifamilyprojects) Developamanualwith thoroughbuildingoperationsand maintenanceguidanceand acomplementaryplan.Themanualand plan shouldbedevelopedover the courseofthe projectdesign,developmentand constructionstages,and shouldincludesections/chaptersaddressingthe listoftopics.NYCOverlay:Notethatifyourprojectexceeds50,000ft2,compliancewiththiscriterionwillaidinyourproject’scompliancewithLocalLaw87.AlsonoteCurrentFacilityRequirements(CFR)alsomayfitthiscriterion.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 8.2 Emergency Management Manual (Forallmultifamilyprojects)

Provideamanualonemergencyoperationstargetedtowardoperationsand maintenancestaffandotherbuilding‐levelpersonnel.Themanualshouldaddressresponsestovarioustypes ofemergencies,leadingwith those thathave the greatestprobabilityofnegativelyaffectingtheproject.Themanualshouldprovideguidanceastohow tosustainthe deliveryofadequatehousingthroughoutan emergencyand cover arangeoftopics, includingbut not limitedto: communicationplans forstaff and residents useful contactinformationforpublic utility and otherservice providers infrastructureand building“shutdown”procedures

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 8.3 Resident Manual

Provideaguide forhomeownersand rentersthatexplainsthe intent,benefits,use andmaintenanceoftheir home’sgreenfeaturesand practices.TheResidentManualshouldencouragegreenandhealthyactivitiesper the listoftopics.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 8.4 Resident and Property Staff Orientation

Provideacomprehensivewalk‐throughand orientationforallresidents,propertymanager(s)andbuildingsoperationsstaff. Usethe appropriatemanuals(see Criteria8.1, 8.2, 8.3)asthe baseofthecurriculum,and review the project’sgreenfeatures,operationsand maintenanceprocedures,andemergencyprotocols.

O YES O NO O MAYBE M 8.5 Project Data Collection and Monitoring System: 100% Owner-Paid Utility Accounts; 15%

Tenant-Paid Utility Account

Forrentalproperties:Collect and monitorprojectenergyand waterperformancedatafor100%ofowner‐paidutilitiesand 15% oftenant‐paidutilitiesforat least 5years. Thisdatamust bemaintainedinamannerthatallows staff toeasily access and monitorit,enablingthemtomakeinformedoperationsand capitalplanningdecisions.Alsoallow Enterpriseaccess tothis data.Forowner‐occupiedunits:Collect and monitorenergyand waterperformancedatainamannerthatallows foreasy access and review and providesthe ability to influencehome operations.AlsoallowEnterpriseaccess tothis data.NYCOverlay:HPD’sBenchmarkingProtocolsatisfiescompliancewiththiscriterion.ProjectswillalsosharedatawithEnterprise.

O YES O NO O MAYBE 7 or 11 8.6 Project Data Collection and Monitoring System: Greater than 15% Tenant-Paid Utility Accounts

Collect and monitorprojectenergyand waterperformancedataforat least 5years. Thisdatamustbemaintainedinamannerthatallows staff toeasily access and monitorit,enablingthemtomakeinformedoperationsand capitalplanningdecisions.Alsoallow Enterpriseaccess tothis data.16–60%ofunits [7points];60–100%ofunits [11points].NYCOverlay:Projectsarestronglyrecommendedtoimplementthismeasure.


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