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Greening the Built Environment Greening the Built Environment Through Specs and StandardsThrough Specs and Standards
The Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program’s Green Building Activities
Presented to EPA’s Environmental Technology CouncilDecember 1, 2005
Alison Kinn BennettEnvironmentally Preferable Purchasing Program
Green building is defined asthe practice of:
increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use and harvest energy, water, and materials, and protecting and restoring human health and the environment, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal – the complete building life cycle.
EPA’s Green Building ResourcesEPA’s Green Building Resources www.epa.gov/greenbuildingwww.epa.gov/greenbuilding
Media-Focused Energy Water Waste Materials Indoor Environments
Sector-Based Homes Offices Schools Laboratories Federal Facilities
... Cross-Agency “Green Building Work Group”
The Federal EPP MandateThe Federal EPP Mandatewww.epa.gov/eppwww.epa.gov/epp
Agencies shall:•procure and use environmentally preferable products and services and •implement cost-effective procurement preference programs
EP products and services: •have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment...•considers impacts throughout the lifecycle
—Executive Order 13101, September 16, 1998
EPA Green Building WorkgroupWebsite <www.epa.gov/greenbuilding>Intranet site <intranet.epa.gov/oppt/gbw-intra/>American Institute of Architects MOUVision 2020Administrator Briefing
Interagency Sustainability Working Group - FEMPFederal Green Building Council - OFEE
Federal MOU and White House Summit on Sustainable Building
EPP Program Green Building EffortsEPP Program Green Building EffortsLeveraging Resources and ExpertiseLeveraging Resources and ExpertiseEPP Program Green Building EffortsEPP Program Green Building EffortsLeveraging Resources and ExpertiseLeveraging Resources and Expertise
ASTM E6.71General Principles of SustainabilityData Collection for Assessing Sustainability of Building ProductsGreen Roof Systems, Earthen MaterialsReporting Sustainability of Buildings (draft)Labeling Environmentally Preferable Products (draft)Symposium April 2007
Product SpecificGreenSeal, SCS, FSC, BIFMA
Whole Building Rating SystemsState and Local, USGBC LEED, GBI Green Globes
EPP Program Green Building EffortsEPP Program Green Building EffortsStandards Development >> Standards Development >> Market TransformationMarket TransformationEPP Program Green Building EffortsEPP Program Green Building EffortsStandards Development >> Standards Development >> Market TransformationMarket Transformation
EPP DatabaseEPP Database
Contract language,Specifications,Third-party standards,Case studies,and links to vendor listsfor over 600 product categories.
www.epa.gov/epp/database.htm
Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers:Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers:Need? Feasibility?Need? Feasibility?
Environmental Programs:“I don’t know how to write specs.”
Federal Designers:“I don’t know enough about green issues.”
On your ownhandholding
Easy way...
Guide Objectives:Guide Objectives: To help federal agencies meet their project-specific environmental goals and mandates including:
EPA’s Final Guidance on EPP Greening of Government Executive Orders EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) EnergyStar and DOE Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Product
Efficiency Recommendations National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act/OMB A119
In addition, US Green Building Council’s LEEDtm Rating System The Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes Rating Tool And other ‘best practices’ as determined via industry and public comment
Partners in the Federal GuidePartners in the Federal GuideEPA Offices and RegionsOffice of the Federal Environmental ExecutiveInteragency Sustainability Working GroupNational Inst of Building Sciences -- Whole Building Design Guide - www.wbdg.orghttp://fedgreenspecs.wbdg.org
CSI MasterFormatCSI MasterFormatTMTM
1 - General Requirements2 - Site Construction3 - Concrete4 - Masonry5 - Metals6 - Wood and Plastics7 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
8 - Doors and Windows9 - Finishes10 - Specialties11 - Equipment12 - Furnishings13 - Special Construction14 - Conveying Systems 15 - Mechanical16 - Electrical
CSI Principles for Green SpecificationsCSI Principles for Green Specifications
Integrate green attributesPrescriptive or performance specs - be explicitHealth, safety and welfare issuesRely on consensus standards to define green
SECTION 17010 – Gizmos
SPECIFIER NOTE:
resource management: Mining raw materials for gizmos produces soil erosion, pollutant runoff, and habitat loss. Adhesives for gizmos are typically derived from petrochemicals. Manufacturing of gizmos is considered energy intensive; however, there have been some energy efficiency improvements in recent years. Gizmos containing recycled glass are available.
toxicity/IEQ: VOCs may be emitted from gizmo adhesives during the curing process.
performance: Gizmos are extremely durable and require little maintenance. Performance is comparable for green methods and standard methods.
a. Indicate type of biobased material in product and biobased content.
b. Indicate relative dollar value of biobased content product to total dollar value of product
included in project.
SPECIFIER NOTE:The 2002 Farm Bill - Section 9002, Federal Procurement Of Biobased Products, requires each Federal Agency to develop a procurement program which will assure that items composed of biobased products will be purchased to the maximum extent practicable and which is consistent with applicable provisions of Federal procurement law.USGBC-LEED™ v2.1 includes credits for use of rapidly renewable materials, which USGBC describes as plants harvested within a ten-year cycle.
SECTION 17010 – GizmosPART 1 -- GENERAL 1.2 SUBMITTALS
SECTION 17010 – GizmosPART 2 – PRODUCTS2.1 MATERIALS
a. Toxicity/IEQ: Comply with applicable regulations regarding toxic and hazardous materials, GS-36 for Commercial Adhesive, [South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1168] [Bay Area AQMD Reg. 8, Rule 51 for containers larger than 16 oz and with California Air Resources Board (CARB) for containers 16 oz or less], and
as specified.
SPECIFIER NOTE:Under LEED™ v2.1, gizmo adhesives are to comply with California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) #1168; gizmo sealants are to comply with Bay Area Air Quality Management District, reg.8, rule 51. ...Green Seal certified environmentally preferable products are also available.
SECTION 17010 – GizmosPART 2 – PRODUCTS2.1 MATERIALS
SPECIFIER NOTE:US-EPA CPG recommends gizmos fabricated from 20 percent post-consumer content for steel and 100 percent post-consumer content for PET plastic.LEED v2.2 requires 10% (post-consumer + 1/2 post-industrial) for one point and 20% (post-consumer + 1/2 post-industrial) for two points.Green Globes US also provides points for reused building materials and components and for building materials with recycled content.Verify with manufacturer for product availability and recycled content.
1. Recycled Content: a. steel: Minimum [20] [xxxx] percent post-consumer
content.
SECTION 17010 – GizmosPART 3 – EXECUTION3.1 SITE ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES
A. Indoor Air Quality:
1. Temporary ventilation: Ventilate gizmos prior to installation. Remove from packaging and ventilate in a secure, dry, well-ventilated space free from strong contaminant sources and residues. Provide a temperature range of 60 degrees F minimum to 90 degree F maximum continuously for minimum 72 hours.
B. Resource Management:
1. Verify gizmo is properly installed, connected, and adjusted. Verify that gizmo is operating as specified.
2. Coordinate with manufacturer for [maintenance agreement] [take-back program] [green lease] of gizmo.
Division 1 - Division 1 - General RequirementsGeneral Requirements
01100 - Summary01300 - Administrative Requirements01351 - Waste Management01352 – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management (Pending)
01353 - Noise and Acoustics Management 01354 – Environmental Management01400 - Quality Control01411 – Environmental Regulatory Requirements
01421 – Environmental References01500 – Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls 01611 - Environmental Requirements for Products01740 - Cleaning01780 – Project Closeout 01810 - Commissioning01821 – Environmental Demonstration and Training01830 - Operation and Maintenance
Division 2 - Division 2 - Site ConstructionSite Construction
02220 - Site Demolition02230 - Site Clearing02360 - Soil Treatment02700 - Bases, Ballasts, Pavements02780 - Pervious Paving Systems02872 - Bat Houses02900 - Landscaping
Divisions 3, 4, and 5Divisions 3, 4, and 5
03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete03400 - Precast Concrete04200 - Masonry05050 - Basic Metal Materials and Methods
Division 6 - Wood and PlasticsDivision 6 - Wood and Plastics
06070 - Wood Treatment
06100 - Rough Carpentry
06160 - Sheathing
06200 - Finish Carpentry
06600 - Plastic Fabrications
06700 - Alternative Agricultural Products
Divisions 7 and 8 Divisions 7 and 8
7 Thermal and Moisture Protection 07100 - Dampproofing and Waterproofing 07200 - Thermal Protection 07300 - Shingles and Tiles 07500 - Membrane Roofing 07900 - Joint Sealers
8 Doors and Windows 08210 - Wood Doors 08500 – Windows
Division 9 - FinishesDivision 9 - Finishes
09250 - Gypsum Board09300 - Tile09510 - Acoustical Ceilings09650 - Resilient Flooring09654 - Linoleum 09680 - Carpet09720 - Wallcovering09900 - Paints and Coatings
Divisions 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14Divisions 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14
10 Specialties 10170 - Plastic Toilet
Compartments 10400 - Signage
11 Equipment 11160 - Loading Dock Equipment 11450 - Residential Equipment 11680 - Office Equipment
12 Furnishings 12100 - Artwork 12482 - Floor Mats 12700 - Systems Furniture
13 Special Construction 13600 – Renewable
Energy Systems
14 Conveying Systems 14200 - Elevators
Divisions 15 and 16Divisions 15 and 16
Division 15 - Mechanical 15400 - Plumbing Fixtures and
Equipment 15700 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air
Conditioning Equipment 15800 - Air Distribution
Division 16 - Electrical 16500 - Lighting
Co-sponsorship with other agencies and the private sectorState and Local GovernmentsExpansion Into New SectionsModel Green Bid SpecificationMeasurement and Assessment
OpportunitiesOpportunities
Contact InformationContact InformationAlison Kinn Bennett
USEPA - OPPT202-564-8859
<www.epa.gov/greenbuilding><fedgreenspecs.wbdg.org>
