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Introduction

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 1 A. Site .................................................................................................................................................................. 3 A1. Job Site Construction Waste Diversion ...........................................................................................................3 A2. Recycled Content Aggregate ...........................................................................................................................4 A3. Heat Island Effect Reduction (Non-Roof) .......................................................................................................5 A4. Construction Environmental Quality Management Plan Is Conducted ...........................................................6 A5. Stormwater Control: Prescriptive Path ............................................................................................................8 A6. Stormwater Control: Performance Path...........................................................................................................9 B. Foundation..................................................................................................................................................... 11 B1. Moisture Source Verification Identification and Correction .........................................................................11 B2. Fly Ash and/or Slag in Concrete ...................................................................................................................12 B3. Radon-Resistant Construction .......................................................................................................................13 B4. Foundation Drainage System ........................................................................................................................14 B5. Moisture Controlled Crawlspace ...................................................................................................................15 B6. Structural Pest Controls .................................................................................................................................15 B7. Pest Inspection and Correction ......................................................................................................................16 C. Landscape ...................................................................................................................................................... 18 C1. Plants Grouped by Water Needs (Hydrozoning) ...........................................................................................18 C2. Three Inches of Mulch in Planting Beds .......................................................................................................19 C3. Resource Efficient Landscapes......................................................................................................................19 C4. Minimal Turf in Landscape ...........................................................................................................................21 C5. High-Efficiency Irrigation Systems ...............................................................................................................21 C6. Soil Amended with Compost ........................................................................................................................23 C7. Rainwater Harvesting System .......................................................................................................................23 C8. Recycled Wastewater Irrigation System........................................................................................................24 C9. Submeter or Dedicated Meter for Landscape Irrigation ................................................................................24 C10. Landscape Meets Water Budget ....................................................................................................................25 C11. Environmentally Preferable Site Materials....................................................................................................26 C12. Exterior Lighting ...........................................................................................................................................27 C13. Certification Through Landscape Program Through Third Party..................................................................28 C14. Fire-Safe Landscaping Techniques ...............................................................................................................29 C15. Compost and Recycle Garden Trimmings On Site........................................................................................30 C16. Community Garden .......................................................................................................................................30 C17. Maintenance Contract with Certified Professional ........................................................................................31 D. Structural Frame and Building Envelope ...................................................................................................... 32 i

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