Green Factories Draft

7/27/2019 Green Factories Draft

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IGBC Green Factories

IGBC Green Factorie

Rating System

-Abridged Version

February 2009

Confederation of Indian IndustryCII-Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre


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IGBC Green Factories Check list

Site Ecology Availablepoints

Mandatory Requirement 1 Compliance with Local Regulations Required

Mandatory Requirement 2 Soil Erosion Prevention & control Required

SE Credit 1 Contaminated site remediation 1

SE Credit 2 Access to public Transport / Shuttle services 2

SE Credit 3 Housing for employees in proximity 1

SE Credit 4 Basic Amenities 1

SE Credit 5 Natural Topography and Landscape 2

SE Credit 6 Heat Island Effect on Factory Roof and Parking

areas

2

SE Credit 7 Non Fossil Fuelling Facility for Vehicles 1

SE Credit 8 Design for Differently Abled 1

SE Credit 9 Night Sky Pollution 1

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Water ConservationMandatory Requirement 1 Rainwater Harvesting, 25% roof and non-roof

run-off

Mandatory Requirement 2 Low Flow Water Fixtures

WC Credit 1 Limit Turf Area 2

WC Credit 2 Drought Tolerant Species 3

WC Credit 3 Management of Irrigation System 2

WC Credit 4 Rainwater Harvesting, 50%,75% 2

WC Credit 5 Non-process Wastewater - Treatment 2

WC Credit 6 Non-process Wastewater Reuse 2WC Credit 7 Dedicated Plumbing Systems for Flushing 2

WC Credit 8 Low Flow Water Fixtures, 10%, 20% 6

WC Credit 9 Process wastewater treatment and reuse 2

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Energy ConservationMandatory Requirement 1 CFC-Free Equipment

Mandatory Requirement 2 Metering & Monitoring

EC Credit 1 CFC / HCFC Free process equipment 1

EC Credit 2 Energy Performance 10

EC Credit 3 Process and utility energy efficiency 2EC Credit 4 Metering 1

EC Credit 5 On-site Renewable Energy Generation 3

EC Credit 6 Green Power 1

EC Credit 7 Eco-friendly DG sets for Factory Building

Requirement

1

EC Credit 8 Regularly employed BEE Certified Energy

Manager

1

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Material ConservationMandatory Requirement1 Handling of Non-process Waste (Post

Occupancy)

MC Credit 1 Waste Reduction During Construction 2

MC Credit 2 Industrial Waste Management 2MC Credit 3 Materials with Recycled Content 2

MC Credit 4 Local Materials 2

MC Credit 5 Material reuse in building 2

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Work Environment QualityMandatory Requirement 1 Tobacco Smoke Control

Mandatory Requirement 2 Minimum Fresh Air Requirements

WEQ Credit 1 Fresh Air Requirements 2

WEQ Credit 2 Low VOC Materials 2

WEQ Credit 3 Building Flush Out 1WEQ Credit 4 Day Lighting 50%,75% 2

WEQ Credit 5 Noise pollution 1

WEQ Credit 6 Comfort conditions (& Glare Control (illumination

/lux level differential) temperature, humidity,

RSPM, air purity (CO2)

3

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Occupational HealthMandatory Requirement Avoid use of asbestos in the building

OH Credit 1 Reduction of workmen fatigue (break out spaces) 1

OH Credit 2 Measures to prevent Legionnaires disease 1

OH Credit 3 Ergonomically designed workstations 1

OH Credit 4 Eco-friendly house-keeping chemicals 1

OH Credit 5 Aerobic & Cardiovascular Gymnasium 1

5

Innovation in DesignID Credit 1.1 Innovation in design 1

ID Credit 1.2 Innovation in design 1

ID Credit 1.3 Innovation in design 1

ID Credit 1.4 IGBC AP 1

4

Total Points 85


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Site Ecology


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SITE ECOLOGY

Compliance with Local Regulations Design & Construction Submittal

Mandatory Requirement 1

Goal

To ensure that the factory building design complies with the required statutory and regulatorycodes

Compliance options

The following steps need to be ensured

Approval of the plan from the competent Government authority

Approvals for all statutory requirements relating to construction of the project

Documentation Required

Provide an approved plan and a fit for occupancy documents obtained from thecompetent Government authority.

Provide photographs / as-built drawings of the completed factory building.

Submit all the documents related to license and other aspects.

Approach and Methodologies

Survey the statutory requirements in the area that the factory building is constructed. Ensure

that these requirements are incorporated at the design stage.


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SITE ECOLOGY

Soil Erosion Prevention & Control Construction Submittal


Goal

To control soil erosion and thereby reduce negative impacts to the site

Compliance options

Adopt all the measures listed below to control erosion:

Ensure erosion control measures that confirm to the best management practiceshighlighted in the National Factory building Code of India.

Ensure that fertile topsoil is stockpiled for reuse later.

Develop appropriate measures to address soil erosion, post occupancy.


Provide photographs to show stockpiling of topsoil. Submit a narrative describing the

measures implemented/ provide the erosion control plan adopted. Submit a post occupancy

erosion control plan.


Evolve strategies to stockpile top soil and reuse later for landscaping purpose or stockpiledsoil can be donated to other sites for landscaping purpose. Consider adopting measures such as

temporary and permanent seeding, mulching, earth dikes, silt fencing, sediment traps, andsediment basins as appropriate. Open areas can be landscaped (e.g. grass, trees, shrubs, etc.).

Paved areas can be installed with permeable paving. For impermeable surfaces direct all runoff towards storm water collection pits.


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SITE ECOLOGY

Contaminated Site Remediation Design Submittal

SE Credit 1.0 Point: 1

Goal

Rehabilitate contaminated sites where development is complicated by environmentalcontamination.

Compliance options

Construct the factory on a contaminated site after taking appropriate remediation measures.

Note: This credit is available for project sites where more than 50% of the site area is

contaminated.


Provide documentation demonstrating that the site is contaminated.

Provide a narrative describing the remediation methods adopted to cleanup the site.


During the site selection process, give preference to contaminated sites. Adopt a site-

remediation plan and cleanup the site using remediation strategies such as pump-and-treat,

bioreactors, land farming and in-situ remediation.


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Access to Public Transport / Shuttle Services Design Submittal

SE Credit 2.0 Points : 2

Goal

Reduce air pollution and land development impacts from personal automobile use and transitof goods.

Complianceoptions

Option 1 - Location of the Factory

Locate the factory within 1.0 km walking distance from an intra-city railway station or a bus

stop within 0.5 km walking distance. Alternately the factory can operate or have a contract in

place for shuttle services to cover 40% of the employees. (1 Point)

Option 2 - Access to goods transport

Locate the factory within 50 km of a goods shed / sea port / air port. (1 Point)

This is applicable only to those factories which depend on transportation of raw materials

and finished goods.


Provide a site plan indicating the project site and highlighting the intra city railway station,goods shed / sea port / air port and distance between them.



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SITE ECOLOGY

Housing for Employees in Proximity Design Submittal

SE Credit 3.0 Points: 1

Goal

Reduce air pollution and land development impacts from personal automobile use

Compliance options

Provide housing to cater to 40% of employees within a walking distance of 2 km from the

factory.


Provide an area drawing or transmit map highlighting the factory location and the

intra-city rail stations and bus lines, and indicate the distances between them. Indicate

scale on the drawings.

Provide the master plan for the factory premises showing the location of residential

units and the walking distances to the main entrance of the factory.

Approach and Methodologies:

Encourage the occupants to use public transportation for daily commuting. In the absence of

intra-city public transportation access, provide shuttle services to and from the nearest nodes.

Initiate dialogue with concerned agencies to extend services closer to the factory.


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SITE ECOLOGY

Basic Amenities Design Submittal


Goal

To enhance the overall quality of life by providing amenities within and closer to the site

Compliance Options

Provide at least three amenities as listed in Exhibit A, within a distance of 5 Km from the

entrance of the factory. (1 Point)

AND

Provide at least three in-situ amenities as listed in Exhibit B (1 Point)

Note: This point can be earned only if the amenities are available before or at the time of

project completion.


Provide an area map (to scale) indicating the path and distances from the proposed factory site

to the amenities available or provided, with supporting photographs.


Select sites which have access to basic public facilities like schools, hospitals, stores etc.,Initiate a dialogue with the government and private agencies to develop such facilities.

For the employees, provide basic amenities in-situ.


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Exhibit A - List of Basic Amenities

Category 1: Public facilities within 1 km walking distance from the factory

Grocery / retail store

School

Bank/ ATM

Fire Station

Medical clinic/ hospital /Dental

Pharmacy

Post Office/ Courier service

Electricity/ water utility bills payment counter

Category 2: Facilities provided in-situ

Crche

Lockers and showers

Canteen

Laundry for hazardous operation related work

Cyber caf


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SITE ECOLOGY

Natural Topography and Landscape Construction Submittal


Goal

Minimise disturbances to the factory building site so as to reduce long-term environmentalimpacts.

Compliance Options

Avoid site disturbance by retaining the natural topography of the site and/ or landscape at

least 15% of the site area. Points are awarded as follows:

Points for retaining natural topography or landscaping

Notes:

Parking areas, walkways etc., are considered as site disturbances.

Landscaped areas over built structures such as roofs, basement etc cannotbe considered forthe purpose of calculation of landscaped area.

Potted plants will not be considered as landscape.


Provide drawings, calculations and photographs indicating the site area with natural

topography (and/or) landscaped area.


Design the factory building with a minimal footprint (by tightening design needs and stacking

floor plans). Consider retaining the natural landscapes in the site, to the extent possible. In

sites which have fully grown trees, avoid destruction. Avoid developing paved surfaces on

the site, as much as possible.

Percentage of site area with natural

topography and/or landscaped area

Points

> 25%

> 50%

1

2


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Heat Island Effect on Factory Roof and Parking area Construction Submittal


Goal

Reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between developed and undeveloped areas)to minimise impact on the microclimate.

Compliance Options

Roof

Use high albedo roofing material or heat resistant paint or china mosaic or white cement tiles

or any other highly reflective materials over the roof to cover atleast 50% of the exposed roof

area.

OR

Provide vegetation to cover atleast 50% of the exposed roof area.

Note: Exposed roof area does not include areas occupied by equipment such as HVAC, solar

water heater, photovoltaic etc.

Parking Areas

Plant shade giving trees to cover at least 75% of the open parking areas (or) install permanentroof to cover 75% of the parking areas. In the event of installing a permanent roof, it should

meet the requirements for mitigation on the roof.

OR

Provide 75% of the parking spaces under a basement.


Provide roof drawings highlighting location and the extent of highly reflective roof materials /green roof provided.

Provide drawings and calculations showing parking areas and details of the proposed cover.


Consider installing heat resistant paint and vegetated roofs to reduce the heat island effect.Typical materials with high reflective properties include china mosaic, white cement tiles,

paints with high Solar Reflective Index (SRI) values etc.


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Non-Fossil Fueling Facility for Vehicles Design Submittal


Goal

To encourage the use of non-fossil fuel vehicles to reduce pollution from automobile use.

Compliance Options

Provide non-fossil fueling facility within the site to cover 5% of the parking capacity.


Provide parking plans showing provisions for non-fossil fueling facility. Provide calculations

demonstrating that these facilities meet the credit criteria.


Survey the type of non-fossil fueled vehicles already plying on the roads and also survey the

kind of vehicles which may come up in the future. Create facilities for refueling these types of

vehicles. Consider having adequate number of refueling facilities based on the refuel time

such that 5% of vehicles parked can be serviced within one work-shift.

While considering such fueling facilities, ensure that all safety aspects have been addressed.


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Design for Differently Abled Design Submittal


Goal

To ensure that the factory building is user-friendly for differently abled persons.

Compliance Options:

The factory building design should incorporate the following provisions for differently abled

persons, as applicable:

Appropriately designed preferred car parking spaces in areas which have easy accessto the main entrance or closer to the lift (one parking space for every 400 personnel)

Provision for easy access to the main entrance

Uniformity in flooring level / ramps in the factory areas

Rest rooms (toilets) designed for differently abled persons


Provide drawings showing provisions for differently abled persons. Also submit photographs

highlighting the signages for easy location.


Identify all probable facilities required to cater to differently abled persons. Design the factorybuilding to ensure that certain basic minimum provisions for handicapped persons are

incorporated.


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Night Sky Pollution Design Submittal


Goal

Reduce light pollution from exterior and faade lighting to increase night sky access andenhance nocturnal environment.

Compliance Option

No external light should be upward looking. Through simulation demonstrate that there is no

trespassing of light beyond the project boundary.


Provide lighting drawings indicating the location and type of fixtures used in the project.

Also submit lighting simulation report.



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WATER CONSERVATION

Rainwater Harvesting, 25% roof and non-roof run-off Construction Submittal


Goal

To increase the ground water table or to reduce the usage of water through effective andappropriate rainwater management.

Compliance Options

Provide rainwater harvesting or storage system to capture atleast 25% of the runoff volumes

from the roof and non-roof areas. Storage system and / or harvesting structure must be

designed for 24 hr average rainfall during the past 2 years.

Runoff coefficients for Typical Surface Types

S.No. Surface TypeRunoff

Coefficient

1 Cemented/ tiled Roof 0.95

2 Roof Garden 0.30

3 Pavement, Asphalt 0.95

4 Pavement , Pervious 0.60

5 Vegetation, average(1-3 % slope)

0.20

6 Pavement, concrete 0.95


Provide drawings detailing rainwater harvesting system, specifically the capacity. Provide

details of captured rainwater usage with quantity calculations.


Survey the water table in the area. Design appropriate harvesting techniques. Capture

rainwater from roof-top and non-roof areas for recharge / reuse. This can be designed such

that the first rain event can be isolated and treated within the site for removing the impurities

prior to recharge / reuse.


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WATER CONSERVATION

Low Flow Water Fixtures Construction Submittal


Goal

To minimise non-process water usage by installing efficient water fixtures.

Compliance Options

Select water fixtures whose flow rates are as indicated in the table below:

Baseline Flow Rates for Water Fixtures

S.No Items Base line Units

1 Flushing 6/3 LPF

2 Faucets*

(taps)

7.6 LPM

3 Showers* 7.6 LPM

* At a flowing water pressure of 3 bar

Note: Flowing water pressure of 3 bar does not mean that the water supply in the factory

building is at 3 bar. The factory building fixtures can operate at lower pressures but to show

compliance under this credit, the flow rates are to be evaluated at 3 bar.

Documentation Required:

Submit product manufacturers data to confirm that conditions stated above have been

satisfied for the specified fixtures.


While selecting water fixtures, look for the flow-rates. The product catalogue or the brochure

may detail the flow rates at various pressures. Fixtures are available with ultra high efficiency

which can reduce water consumption substantially.


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WATER CONSERVATION

Limit Turf Area Design Submittal

WC Credit 1.0 Points: 2

Goal

To limit such landscapes which consume large quantities of water.

Compliance Options

Limit the use of turf on the site so as to conserve water. Points are awarded as specified

below.

Points for Limited Use of Turf

Turf area as a percentageof total landsca ed area

Points

< 20%

< 40%

1

2

Areas planted with turf should not exceed a slope of 25 percent (i.e., a 4 to 1 slope)

Note: This point is applicable only for those projects which have 15% of the site area

landscaped.


Provide a landscape plan specifying the species used. Provide photographs.


Landscape as much open area as possible. Select turf, plants, shrubs and trees which consume

less water and are resilient to local climatic conditions.


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WATER CONSERVATION

Drought Tolerant Species Design Submittal


Goal

Landscape to be designed to ensure minimum consumption of water.

Compliance Options:

Ensure that at least 20% of the landscaped area is planted with drought tolerant species. Points

are awarded as specified below.

Points for Reducing Water Consumption through Drought Tolerant Species

Note: This point is applicable only for those projects which have atleast 15% of the site/ plot

area landscaped.

Drought tolerant species are those species that do not require supplemental irrigation.

Generally accepted time frame for temporary irrigation is one to two years.


Provide a landscape plan indicating the percentage of landscaped area which uses drought

tolerant species. Also provide a list of the species used and highlight their drought tolerant

nature.


Select species that are well-adapted to the site conditions. Select those species which are

drought tolerant. Consider Xeriscaping as an approach to landscaping.

Drought tolerant species as a

percentage of the total landscaped

Points

> 20%

> 30%

> 40%

1

2

3


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WATER CONSERVATION

Management of Irrigation system Construction Submittal


Goal

Reduce the demand for irrigation water through water-efficient management techniques.

Compliance Options (1 point for any two features)

Provide highly efficient irrigation systems incorporating atleast two features mentioned

below:

Provide a central shut-off valve

Provide a sub-meter for the irrigation system

Provide a moisture sensor controller

Turf and each type of bedding area must be segregated into independent zones based

on watering needs

Atleast 50% of landscape planting beds must be equipped drip irrigation system to

reduce evaporation

Install time based controller for the valves such that the evaporation loss is minimum

and plant health is ensured

Use pressure regulating devices to maintain optimal pressure and prevent misting

Any other innovative methods for watering


Provide a detailed description of managing the irrigation systems installed. Provide landscape

plans with the names of the species. Provide cut sheets and photographs of the systems

installed.


The irrigation management system must be designed based on the requirements of the

landscape plan, and installed as per the design. The designer and the installer must work

together and ensure the planned performance of the system.


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Rainwater Harvesting, 50%, 75%, Construction Submittal


Goal

To increase the ground water table or to reduce the usage of water through effective andappropriate rainwater management.

Compliance Options

Provide rainwater harvesting or storage system to capture run-off from roof area to utilize in

landscape irrigation or indoor water usage. Storage system and/ or harvesting structure must

be designedfor 24 hr average rainfall during the past 2 years.

Points for Rainwater Harvesting

Note: In areas where recharging the aquifier is not feasible, collection and reuse may be

considered.


Provide details on the rainwater harvesting system specifying capacity. Provide details of

application of captured rainwater usage with quantity calculations.


Survey the water table in the area. Design appropriate harvesting techniques. Capturerainwater from roof top for reuse. This can be designed such that the first rain event can be let

out since it may carry impurities. In areas where recharging the aquifier is not possible,collection and reuse may be considered.

Rainwater Harvesting System to

capture/ recharge

Points

50% runoff from roof area

75% runoff from roof area

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2


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Non-process Wastewater - Treatment Construction Submittal


Goal

Treat non-process wastewater either in-situ or in a common effluent treatment plant tofacilitate reuse of the treated wastewater.

Compliance Options

Provide an on-site wastewater treatment system to treat atleast 75% of wastewater generated

in the factory building, to standards suitable for flushing and landscaping purposes. Points are

awarded as specified below.

Points for wastewater Treatment


Provide a detailed description of the on-site or common wastewater treatment system. Attach

photographs / specifications of the treatment system. Submit a detailed water balance for the

project. Provide details of the usage of treated wastewater within the factory building.


Calculate the wastewater volumes generated in the factory building. Design appropriately the

capacity of the on-site wastewater treatment system. While designing the treatment system,

ensure that the treated wastewater meets the required quality standards based on its purpose

of application. Have signages around the factory building to caution occupants and

housekeeping staff that this water is not potable.

Percentage of

wastewater treated

Points

> 50% 1

> 75% 2


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WATER CONSERVATION

Non-process Wastewater Reuse Construction Submittal


Goal

Reduce demand for fresh water by using treated non-process wastewater for non-processapplications.

Compliance Options

Reuse atleast 50% of the wastewater generated for landscape or other purposes. Points are

awarded as detailed below.

Points for Reuse of non-process wastewater

Reuse of wastewater Points

Reuse > 50% of wastewater generated 1

Reuse > 75% of wastewater generated 2

AND

The treated wastewater for reuse must confirm to the quality standards as prescribed by the

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Note: This point can be claimed only if the wastewater that is reused is treated in situ.


Provide a detailed description on the wastewater reuse system. Also provide calculations on

quantity and quality of wastewater reused. Provide details of applications of wastewaterreused.


Install an adequately sized wastewater treatment plant and explore areas within the factory

building where wastewater can be reused. In areas where there is human contact, ensure that

the quality of the treated wastewater is fit and safe for reuse. Treated wastewater can be

typically used for irrigation, flushing and make-up water for air-conditioning systems. Ensure

periodic testing of the treated water to meet the prescribed quality standards.


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WATER CONSERVATION

Dedicated Plumbing Systems for flushing Construction Submittal


Goal

To have infrastructure in the factory building so as to encourage use of treated wastewater fornon-process applications.

Compliance Options

Provide separate water plumbing lines for flushing purpose and source 100% of the flushing

water requirements from the treated wastewater available.

AND

The treated wastewater for reuse must confirm to quality standards as prescribed by the

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Note: This point can be claimed only if the wastewater that is reused is treated in situ.


Submit drawings indicating the dedicated plumbing lines for treated wastewater. Provide

calculations indicating the quantity of wastewater used for flushing.


Evaluate the water consumption in the factory building and ascertain the quantity of

wastewater generated. Also evaluate the availability of wastewater for flushing purposes andaccordingly install the dual plumbing lines. Design the plumbing systems accordingly.


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WATER CONSERVATION

Low Flow Water Fixtures, 10%, 20% Construction Submittal


Goal

To minimise indoor water usage by installing efficient water fixtures.

Compliance Options

Select water fixtures whose flow rates are atleast 10% lower than the given baseline values.

For the three fixtures mentioned below and points are awarded as follows:

Baseline Flow Rates and Corresponding points for Water Fixtures

Points Awarded

S.No Items Base line Units

Water consumption

10% Lower than

baseline

Water consumption-

20% lower than

baseline

1 Flushing 6/3 LPF 1 2

2 Faucets*(taps)

7.6 LPM 1 2

3 Showers* 7.6 LPM 1 2

* At a flowing water pressure of 3 bar

Note:Flowing water pressure of 3 bar does not mean that the water supply in the factory

building is at 3 bar. The factory building fixtures can operate at lower pressures but to show

compliance under this credit, the flow rates are to be extrapolated at 3 bar.


Submit data manual by product manufacturer to confirm the conditions above have been met.

Provide calculations to show the percentage of water savings.


While selecting water fixtures, look for the efficiencies. The product catalogue or the brochure

may detail the flow rates at various pressures. Fixtures are available with ultra high efficiency

which can reduce substantial quantity of water consumption.


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WATER CONSERVATION

Process Wastewater Treatment and reuse Design Submittal

WC Credit 9.0 Point: 2

Goal

Treat process wastewater either in-situ or in a common effluent treatment plant so as not topollute the receiving water bodies.

Compliance Options

Design & install treatment plant to handle 100% of the process wastewater.

Exceed the industry specific effluent quality requirements of the Pollution Control Board

(PCB).


Provide documents and plans indicating the design and installation of the effluent treatmentplant. A narrative describing the effluent treatment strategies adopted for exceeding the PCB

standards.



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ENERGY CONSERVATION

Energy Conservation


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ENERGY CONSERVATION

CFC-Free Equipment Design Submittal


Goal

To avoid the use of such refrigerants and ozone layer depleting gases which negatively

impact the environment.

Compliance Options

Refrigerants used in Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and unitary

air-conditioners installed must be CFC-free.


Provide a declaration signed by a responsible party declaring that the factory building HVAC

systems do not use CFC based refrigerants.


Survey the market for all CFC-free HVAC systems. Such systems are also available in smallercapacities. Install HVAC equipment which does not use CFC based refrigerant.


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ENERGY CONSERVATION

Metering & Monitoring Design Submittal


Goal

To evaluate the performance of the factory building.

Compliance Options

Install meters for the following:

Whole factory building energy consumption

Energy meter for air-conditioning / ventilation system

Water meter for municipal water consumption for occupant use


Provide documents describing the above mentioned metering equipment installed in the

factory building.



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ENERGY CONSERVATION

CFC / HCFC Free process equipment Design Submittal

EC Credit 1.0 Points : 1

Goal

To avoid the use of such refrigerants with ozone layer depleting gases which negatively

impact the environment.

Compliance Options

Refrigerants used in Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and unitary

air-conditioners installed must be CFC / HCFC free.


Provide a declaration signed by a responsible party declaring that the factory building HVAC

systems do not use CFC / HCFC based refrigerants.


Survey the market for all CFC / HCFC free HVAC systems. Such systems are also available insmaller capacities. Install HVAC equipment which does not use CFC / HCFC based

refrigerants.


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Energy Performance Design Submittal

EC Credit 2.0 Points: 11(2 points Mandatory)

Goal

Optimise energy efficiency of the factory building to reduce environmental impacts from

excessive energy consumption.

Compliance Options

Option 1: Whole factory building energy simulation. (10 points)

Demonstrate a percentage improvement in the proposed factory building performance

compared to the baseline factory building performance as per ECBC Standards by a whole

factory building simulation. The simulation is to be carried out for achieving comfort

conditions of30 + 20C and RH < 60%.

Points are awarded as follows.

Minimum Energy Cost Savings

New

Buildings

Existing

BuildingsPoints

8% 4% 1

11% 7% 2

14% 10% 3

17% 13% 4

20% 16% 5

23% 19% 6

26% 22% 7

29% 25% 8

32% 28% 9

35% 31% 10

Option 2: Prescriptive Approach:

Implement in whole or part, the following measures.

Natural Ventilation to achieve comfort conditions of 30 + 20C and RH


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ENERGY CONSERVATION

Evaporative cooling systems with specific consumption less than 0.5kW /TR to

achieve comfort conditions of 30 + 20C and RH


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ENERGY CONSERVATION

Exterior Lighting to better the following LPD requirements by 20% (1 point)

For exterior areas

Parking areas : 0.15 W/sft

Walkways : 1 W /linear foot ( < 10 feet width)

Walkways : 0.2 W/sft (>10 feet width)

For faade & landscape

0.2 W/sqft or 5 W/linear foot


Option 1

The energy simulation report indicating incremental performance of the factory building with

respect to the baseline case factory building has to be submitted.

Option 2

Please submit a narrative supported with manufacturers data and calculations.


Consider a holistic energy efficiency approach to include the factory building orientation,

envelope, systems, lighting and other equipment. Identify the materials and equipmentavailable in the market and their properties with regard to energy performance. While

selecting these material and equipment, consider their associated environmental impacts.

Decision making with respect to selection of materials can be based on the life cycle

assessment approach rather than the initial cost. Determine the applications where automaticcontrols can help in energy savings. Obtain details of the controls and ensure proper

installation.


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ENERGY CONSERVATION

Process and Utility Energy Efficiency Design Submittal

EC Credit 3.0 Points: 2

Goal

Optimise energy efficiency of the processes and utilities in the factory to reduce environmental

impacts from excessive energy consumption.

Compliance Options

Design & install energy efficient processes and utility equipment. One point is awarded for

achieving 5% better overall all efficiency with reference to the national benchmark.


Provide design details and strategies to show how the plant has been designed to achieve the

above efficiency.



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ENERGY CONSERVATION

Metering Design Submittal


Goal

To encourage continuous monitoring and enhance the performance of factory buildings.

Compliance Options

Provide meters for any four of the following:

Energy meter for internal lighting

Energy meter for external lighting

Btu Meter for chilled water consumption

Water meter for grey water consumption

Water meter for landscaping


Describe the metering equipment installed. Provide cut sheets for the meters installed.


Identify all the major energy and water consuming equipment and install systems to monitor

their consumption. Develop and implement a measurement and verification plan to compare

the predicted savings and actual energy performance.


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ENERGY CONSERVATION

On-Site Renewable Energy Generation Design Submittal

EC Credit: 5 Points: 3

Goal

Promote self sufficiency in energy through renewable technologies for on-site power

generation and use within the factory building.

Compliance Options

Install renewable energy systems for atleast 2.5% of annual consumption of the factory

building. Points are awarded as below.

Points for Renewable Energy Power

Documentation required

Submit documents detailing the installation and design for the renewable energy source.Submit manufacturers cut sheets and the purchase invoice.


Take into consideration the renewable energy feasibility while determining the power

requirement from the local utility. The following are the sources of renewable energy that canbe considered under this credit: Solar energy, Wind energy, Biomass, Bio gas etc.

Percentage of annual

consumptionPoints

> 2.5 %

> 5.0 %

> 7.5 %

1

2

3


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ENERGY CONSERVATION

Green Power Design Submittal


Goal

Encourage investments in off-site renewable energy technologies to be supported to the grid.

Compliance Options

Demonstrate that the company has installed green power equivalent to 100% of the total

energy requirement of the factory building, anywhere in the country.


Provide documents indicating the green power provider with the contract details. Total

annual energy consumption and total annual green power purchase need to be provided. The

energy consumption values should be expressed in KWh.



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ENERGY CONSERVATION

Eco-friendly DG Sets for Factory building Requirement Design Submittal

EC Credit : 7.0 Points: 1

Goal

To reduce dependence on fossil fuels forinsitu power generation.

Compliance Options

Provide generator sets to meet the following criteria, as applicable:

Use bio fuels or non edible oils or any other non-fossil based fuel for captive powergeneration.

Use Eco-Friendly Diesel Generator Sets which are certified by Central PollutionControl Board (CPCB) for emissions and noise compliance.


Provide manufacturers cut sheets and purchase invoice of the generator sets used in the

project.

Submit details on the alternative fuels used for captive power generation or provide details on

the noise and emission levels of the diesel generator sets along with the CPCB certification.


Survey the market for available captive power generators which operate on bio-fuels or non-edible oils and diesel generator sets which are CPCB certified for emissions and noise. Also

consider availability of fuel on a sustained basis and the economic viability.


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ENERGY CONSERVATION

Regularly Employed BEE Certified Energy Manager Design Submittal

EC Credit: 8.0 Points: 1

Goal

To facilitate in achieving sustained energy performance of the factory building.

Compliance Options

At least one individual from the design team should be a certified Bureau of Energy Efficiency

(BEE) energy manager.


Submit a declaration with certificate, by a responsible individual from the project team.



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MATERIAL CONSERVATION

Material Conservation


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Handling of Non-process Waste (Post Occupancy) Design Submittal

Mandatory requirement 1

Goal

To ensure effective non-process waste management in the factory building, post occupancy.

Compliance Options

Install on-site non-process waste treatment technology for treating all kinds of waste

generated.


Submit design details of the waste treatment system installed. Submit cut sheets from

manufacturers and provide purchase invoice. Also provide photographs.


Calculate the quantum of waste generated in the factory building. Design the waste treatment

plant with suitable capacity to efficiently manage the waste and recover resources.


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Waste Reduction during Construction Construction Submittal

MC Credit 1.0 Points: 2

Goal

Minimise construction waste being sent to landfills.

Compliance Options

Waste Reduction

Avoid atleast 50% of the waste generated during construction being sent to landfills and

incinerators. Calculate percentage using either weight or volume. Points are awarded as

below.

Points for Waste Diversion

Percentage ofWaste Diverted

Points

> 50% 1

> 75 % 2


Submit records tabulating the total waste material generated and the quantities which were

diverted from landfills.


Collect all construction debris generated on site. Segregate these waste based on their utility.

Evaluate means of disposing such waste to manufacturing units which use them as raw

materials. Typical construction debris in residential projects could be broken bricks, steel

bars, broken tiles, glass, wood waste, paint cans, cement bags, packing materials etc.,


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Industrial Waste Management, Post Occupancy Construction Submittal

MC Credit 2.0 Point: 2

Goal

To ensure effective Industrial Waste Management in the factory building, post occupancy.

Compliance Options

The project should adopt strategies to divert/dispose 100% of the Hazardous process waste inmanner that does not affect the environment.

AND

Avoid atleast 50% of the Non-Hazardous process waste being sent to landfills.


Provide a narrative describing the strategies adopted in handling the hazardous and non

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Materials with Recycled Content Construction Submittal


Goal

To encourage the use of products which contain recycled materials to reduce environmentalimpacts associated with the use of virgin materials.

Compliance Options

Use materials with recycled content such that the total recycled content constitutes atleast 5%

of the total cost of the materials used in the project. Points are awarded as below.

Points for Recycled Content

Percentage of

Recycled content

Points

> 5% 1

> 10 % 2

Notes:

Material Cost = Total Cost (Labour Cost + Installation Cost)

If Labour and Installation cost is not known, the default material cost can be

considered as 60% of the total cost of the component

Cost of equipment, systems, lighting fixtures, appliances, movable furniture need not

be considered in the total material cost


Provide details of all materials used in the project with the material cost. Specify recycled

content in the materials used. Submit letters from manufacturers specifying the recycled

content.


Survey the materials with recycled content and locate such local suppliers. Some of the

materials with recycled content are Fly ash blocks, Tiles, Steel, Glass, Cement, False Ceiling,

Aluminium and Composite Wood.


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Local Materials Construction Submittal


Goal

Encourage the use of factory building materials available locally thereby minimising theassociated environmental impacts.

Compliance Options

Ensure that atleast 50% of the total factory building materials by cost used in the factory

building are manufactured within a radius of 500 Km. Points are awarded as follows:

Points for Local Materials

Percentage of

local materials

Points

> 50 % 1

> 75% 2


Provide calculations demonstrating that, the project uses the required percentage of local

materials in terms of cost. Provide letters from the manufacturers/ vendors indicating the

distance between place of manufacture and the project site.


Set a project goal for utilization of locally sourced materials from identified suppliers. During

construction, ensure that the specified local materials are utilised and quantify the total

percentage of local materials used.


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WORK ENVIRONMENT QUALITY

Work Environment Quality


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Tobacco Smoke Control Design Submittal


Goal

Minimise exposure of non-smokers to the adverse health impacts arising due to passivesmoking, post occupancy.

Compliance Options

Smoking should be prohibited in the common areas of the building.

AND

Locate specifically assigned outdoor smoking areas at a minimum of 7.6 meters (25 feet) from

entrance doors, window openings and outdoor air intakes.


Provide details on how the building complies with the requirement. Also provide details on

how this would be implemented and identify the agency responsible to ensure compliance.


Prohibit smoking in common areas like corridors, lobby, lifts etc., Design the building to

eliminate or minimise tobacco smoke pollution in the common areas. Occupant guidelines canspecify that smokers should ensure that tobacco smoke does not enter common areas. Signages

can be placed at several places in the building campus to educate occupants and visitors.


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MinimumFresh Air Requirements Design Submittal


Goal

To ensure better ventilation to provide good indoor environment.

Compliance Options

Install fresh air delivery systems in the factory building to meet the following criteria.

Minimum Fresh air Flow Requirements

Location Minimum Airflow

Factory area 20 cfm per person

+ 0.12 cfm per sqft

Office Area 6cfm + 0.06 cfm per sqft

Warehouse / Stores 0.06 cfm per sqft


Provide the description and specifications of the exhaust system design.


Exhaust from the various processes and activities in the factory buildings are vital in

preserving the indoor air quality. It is not just adequate to install exhaust fans, but sizing thesesystems to purge out sufficient quantities of indoor air will determine the performance and

thereby the indoor air environment.


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Fresh Air Requirements Design Submittal

WEQ Credit 1.0 Points: 2

Goal

To ensure better ventilation to provide good indoor environment

Compliance Options

Install fresh air delivery systems in the factory building to meet the following criteria.

Minimum Fresh air Flow Requirements

Location Minimum Airflow Points awarded

Factory area 20 cfm per person

+ 0.12 cfm per sqft

Office Area 6cfm + 0.06 cfm per sqft

Warehouse / Stores 0.06 cfm per sqft

Exceeding all the requirements by10% gives an additional point.


Provide the description and specifications of the exhaust system design.


Exhaust from the various processes and activities in the factory buildings are vital inpreserving the indoor air quality. It is not just adequate to install exhaust fans, but sizing thesesystems to purge out sufficient quantities of indoor air will determine the performance and

thereby the indoor air environment.


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Low VOC Materials Construction Submittal


Goal

To encourage the use of materials with low emissions so as to reduce adverse health impactsfor building occupants.

Compliance Options

Use paints with low or no VOC content to the extent of 100% of interior wall surface area. (1

point)

AND

For other VOC emitting materials used within the interiors ensure that the VOC content does

not exceed the limits as specified in the table below. (1 point)

VOC Limits for Materials

Type of material VOC Limit

Paints:

Non-flat paints 150 g/L

Flat (Mat) paints

Anti-corrosive/ anti-rust paints

Varnish

Adhesives:

Wood flooring Adhesive

Tile adhesives

Indoor carpet adhesives

Wood

50 g/L

250 g/L

350 g/L

100 g/L

65 g/L

50 g/L

30 g/L


Provide(letter/brochure) from the manufacturer indicating the VOC limit of the paints used or

provide purchase invoices and provide supporting photographs of paint containers specifying

VOC content.


Develop a project outline specification and include low or no VOC materials as a criterion forinterior material selection. List down all possible interior materials which can have high VOC

content. Research and specify no or low VOC materials based on durability, performance andenvironmental characteristics


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Building Flush Out Design Submittal

WEQ Credit 3.0 Point: 1

Goal

To avoid occupants exposure to indoor airborne contaminants before occupying thepremises.

Compliance Options

Before the building is occupied and after paints, adhesives and sealants have been used, a

building flush out needs to be carried out for ten days by keeping all windows open.

OR

If the building prefers to carry out the flush out using forced ventilation systems, the flush out

can be carried out for five days.


Provide a narrative describing the flush out procedure followed.


Flush out needs to be carried out just before the occupancy. Once the facility is ready

including the interiors, flushing will be effective in washout the pollutants in the buildingmaterials.


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Day Lighting, 50%, 75% Design Submittal


Goal

To ensure connectivity between the interior and the exterior environment, by providing goodday lighting.

Compliance Options

Achieve a minimum average daylight factor of 2% for atleast 50% of the total floor area of

all regularly occupied spaces.

Points for Day Light for Living Spaces

Percentage of Lighting Points

> 50%

> 75%

1

2

Average Daylight factor can be calculated using the formula given below:

Daylight = Window Area [SF] x Window x Actual Visible transmittance x Height Factor

Factor Floor Area [SF] Geometry Minimum Visible transmittance

Notes:

Window openings which are less than 0.76 meters (2.5 feet) above the floor are notconsidered for daylighting calculations

Window openings where the angle of obstruction of objects obscuring the sky dome isgreater than 70 deg. from the horizontal shall not be considered for daylightcalculations


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Daylight Design Criteria

Source: LEED India for New Construction

Notes:

Sidelight daylight glazing is selected for window openings which are 2.1 meters (7feet) above the floor

Sidelighting vertical monitor is selected for window openings which are 0.76 to 2.1meters ( 2.5 feet to 7feet) above the floor


Provide calculation of daylight for occupied areas like workstations etc. Sum up all areas

which achieve 2% or higher day light factor. This aggregate area as a percentage of the totalwork area should be more than 50%.


Ensure that daylighting is considered at the design by appropriate orientation. The orientation

of the building can be such that maximum daylighting to all the spaces is achieved for mostpart of the day.


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Noise Pollution Design Submittal


Goal

To reduce the exposure of workers to excessive noise levels within the factory

Compliance Options

Achieve indoor ambient decibel levels in various work areas

Indoor noise levels should comply the following


Provide calculations indicating the noise levels in the relevant areas. For relevant areas which

do not comply with the required levels provide a narrative of the remedial measures adopted.



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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Occupational Health


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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Avoid use of asbestos in the building

Mandatory Requirement

Goal

To encourage factory design that eliminates the risk of major health effects associated withasbestos exposure.

Compliance Options

Eliminate the use of asbestos in new factory design.


Provide details on how the building complies with the requirement. For existing buildings

provide a management plan to phase out the remaining asbestos in the building.



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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Measures to prevent Legionnaires disease Design Submittal

OH Credit: 2.0 Points : 1

Goal

To encourage factory design that eliminates the risk of Legionnaires disease.

Compliance Options

Have a plan in place to address the spread of Legionnaires disease.


Submit a plan indicating the potential sources and mitigation strategies to prevent the risk of

Legionnaires disease.


Legionnaires disease is caused by bacterium Legionella pneumophila and related bacteria,

generally found in water bodies and in water systems such as cooling towers, evaporative

condensers etc.

The following general strategies can be considered to prevent the disease by design

Biocide injection

High efficiency drift eliminators in cooling towers

In-line UV systems, Ozonation

Locate HVAC fresh air intakes so that they do not draw mist from cooling towers

evaporative condensers.

Drain inactive sumps to prevent accumulation of sediments.

Frequent cleaning of sumps and tanks

Inspection and maintainence to prevent build up of scale, sediments and biofouling in

waterlines.


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INNOVATION IN DESIGN

Innovation in Design


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INNOVATION IN DESIGN

IGBC AP Design Submittal

ID Credit 1.4 Po int: 1

Goal

To support and encourage the involvement of IGBC AP accredited professionals in the green

factory project.

Compliance Options

Atleast one principal participant of the project team shall be an IGBC AP.

Note:The project team can apply for an additional innovation till the IGBC Accredited

Professional Exam is launched.


Submit the IGBC AP certificate.


Educate the project team members about the Green factory design & construction andapplication of the rating system at the design stage of the project.


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Documents

Green Factories Draft