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Introduction M1. Electrical Survey .........................................................................................................................................103 M2. Verification of Entire Electrical System......................................................................................................105 M3. ENERGY STAR® Dishwasher ...................................................................................................................105 M4. CEE-Rated Clothes Washer ........................................................................................................................106 M5. Size-Efficient ENERGY STAR Refrigerator ............................ ..................................................................106 M6. Permanent Centers for Waste Reduction Strategies ....................................................................................107 M7. Lighting Efficiency .....................................................................................................................................107 M8. Low-Mercury Lamps (Linear and Compact Fluorescent) ...........................................................................109 M9. Common Laundry Facilities Provided for All Occupants ...........................................................................109 N. Community .................................................................................................................................................. 111 N1. Smart Development .....................................................................................................................................111 N2. Home(s)/Development Located Within ½ Mile of a Major Transit Stop ....................................................113 N3. Pedestrian and Bicycle Access ....................................................................................................................114 N4. Outdoor Gathering Places ...........................................................................................................................117 N5. Social Interaction.........................................................................................................................................118 N6. Adaptable Building .....................................................................................................................................120 N7. Affordability ................................................................................................................................................121 N8. Mixed-Use Developments ...........................................................................................................................122 O. Other............................................................................................................................................................ 125 O1. GreenPoint Rated Checklist in Blueprints ...................................................................................................125 O2. Pre-Construction Kickoff Meeting with Rater and Subcontractors .............................................................125 O3. Operations and Maintenance Manuals and Training ...................................................................................126 O4. Builder’s or Developer’s Management Staff are Certified Green Building Professionals ..........................128 O5. Home System Monitors ...............................................................................................................................129 O6. Green Building Education ...........................................................................................................................129 O7. Green Appraisal Addendum ........................................................................................................................130 O8. Hazardous Materials Testing .......................................................................................................................130 O9. Automatic Gas Shut Off Valve....................................................................................................................131 O10. Residents are Offered Free or Discounted Transit Passes ...........................................................................132 O11. Incorporate Unit Green-Up Policy ..............................................................................................................132 P. P1. P2. Design Considerations................................................................................................................................. 134 Existing Building Commissioning ..............................................................................................................134 Conduct Green Physical Needs/Property Conditions Assessment ..............................................................136

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