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Landscape
C12. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE MATERIALS FOR SITE
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION
C12.1. Environmentally Preferable Materials for 70 % of Non-Plant Landscape Elements and Fencing( 1 Point)
One point of credit is available for using one or more varieties of environmentally preferable materials for
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70 % of the installed non-plant landscape elements, such as:
� FSC certified wood products � Recycled content products � Salvaged wood products
Percentages may be calculated by volume or board feet.
Recycled-content lumber must contain at least 50 % recycled content for the plastic portion. Post-industrial( pre-consumer) recycled content is counted at half the rate of post-consumer recycled content.
This measure applies to hardscapes, pathways, patios, and other landscape features including fences, edging, benches, planting beds, and walls. This measure is not intended for permeable paving or decks.
C12.2. Play Structures & Surfaces Have an Average Recycled Content ≥20 %( 1 Point)
Credit is available play structures and surfaces that have an overall average recycled content greater than 20 %, based on volume or weight. Surface area includes all surface area in the immediate play area not just within the fall zone surrounding the structure itself.
Verification
Field Verification: The Rater will conduct field compliance verification to confirm installation of complying materials.
Documentation: The Rater will collect builder’ s documentation( such as invoices or cut sheets), including a simple spreadsheet analysis of materials used and percentage calculations that show compliance.
INTENT To promote recycling efforts. To reduce pressure on landfills and the need to harvest new resources.
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION
One point of credit is available for shielding all fixtures and directing light downward. All of the following should be met:
� The shielding must not cause dark sky light pollution by allowing light to shine above the horizontal plane.
C13. REDUCED LIGHT POLLUTION
DRAFT GreenPoint Rated New Home Rating Manual 22 Version 6.0, September 2013
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