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INTENT To inform consumers on the value of green building and increase market demand.
O8. DETAILED DURABILITY PLAN AND THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATION OF PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
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CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION One point of credit will be awarded if, prior to construction, the builder does the following:
� Complete an organized, professional durability evaluation using( at a minimum) the nine risk area categories listed above to identify all moderate and high risk durability issues for the building enclosure based on site specific data. � Develop strategies, designs, and construction procedures / details, to respond to all identified issues. � Incorporate the strategies and indicate them overtly in the project documentation.
The builder or architect must also complete a durability checklist based on the strategies identified in the durability planning process. The builder will use this document to verify measures throughout the process. The Rater will use this document to verify the implementation of the builder’ s durability strategies.
VERIFICATION
Field Verification: The Rater will conduct field compliance verification and acquire supporting documentation from the builder or other appropriate parties.
Documentation: The Rater will collect the original durability plan or the equivalent LEED-H document signed by the LEED for Home Rater. The Rater will collect an Accountability Form signed by the builder attesting that the plan is being used by the builder’ s team and subcontractors, and is being implemented in the field.
INTENT
To promote durability and high performance of the building enclosure and its components and systems through appropriate design, materials selection, construction practices, and third-party verification that the durability plan was successfully implemented.
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION This measure applies to multifamily only.
Two points are available if the project provides heavily discounted( 50 % or greater) or free or transit passes to all residents for a minimum of one year’ s time for transit options that are most valuable to residents.
O9. RESIDENTS ARE OFFERED FREE OR DISCOUNTED TRANSIT PASSES
DRAFT GreenPoint Rated New Home Rating Manual Version 6.0, September 2013 109 © Build It Green