2. DCRA Green Building Program Overview Created in 2013 Intent: effective implementation of: – Green Building Act (2006) – Green Construction Code – Energy Conservation Code

4.  My project… Includes Mechanical Equipment? Does Not Include Mechanical Equipment? Seriously? No Heating, Cooling, OR Ventilation? Follow Mechanical Code Oops

5.  My project… Includes Mechanical Equipment? Follow Mechanical Code

7. How? What are my options? Do I need to follow the Energy Code?

8. EVS by Project Type/Compliance Option ECC Multifamily ECC NonResidential ASHRAE 90.1 Multifamily ASHRAE 90.1 NonResidential Low-Rise Residential Assist Design Team, Builder, Plan Reviewers & Inspectors to be on the same page – What code elements apply? Where are they documented?

10. 101.4.9.5 Intent. The Green Construction Code is intended to safeguard the environment, public health, safety and general welfare through the establishment of requirements to reduce the negative impacts and increase the positive impacts of the built environment on the natural environment and building occupants. Build on the work and success of the Green Building Act Take into consideration other codes, laws and unique characteristics in the District

11. Construction, addition, alteration, relocation, razing, and demolition of every building or structure and the site on which the building is located: Non-residential and Multifamily residential 4 stories and larger projects (10,000 SF and larger) Demolition (10,000 SF or larger) Site Work (10,000 SF or larger )

12. Site Development and Land Use Material Resource Conservation and Efficiency Energy Conservation and Efficiency Water Resource Conservation Indoor Environmental Quality Commissioning Appendix A: Project Electives

13. 1. New to Everyone 2. Multiple Compliance Paths a) Green Code Option May Require Electives b) Alternative Compliance Paths Option LEED Certified ASHRAE 189.1 Green Communities Certified ICC 700 Bronze & Energy Star NHP/MFHR 3. Enforced by GBP, not 3 rd Party Agencies

16. Plan Review Inspections Build Team Design Team

17. Architect Owner Trades Design Other Plan Review DCRA 3 rd Party Inspections DCRA 3 rd Party Build Team GC Trades Other

18. Intention:  Help Coordinate Design Team, Builder, Plan Reviewers & Inspectors  Create Clear Documentation of Status/Requirements & Design Choices  Provide Required Forms & Calculators Platform  Excel vs. Google Docs/Sheet (vs. paper)  Compatibility  Versioning/Backup  Familiarity

19. BuildGreenDC.org

20. BuildGreenDC.org

21. BuildGreenDC.org

22. BuildGreenDC.org

23. GECS Request Form Shares Google Sheets workbook with email account given Advantages of using Google account: Greater Security Greater Accountability Google accounts Free Linked to ANY email Not just gmail No need to use your personal account: create a work account

32. Green Construction Code OVERVIEW