1. MAPA Member Webinar The International Green Construction Code

2. International Green Construction Code

3. Development of the IGCC The IGCC grew out of the initial efforts of the ICC, AIA, and ASTM to create a regulatory framework for guiding sustainable construction that would bring all aspects of green building under one comprehensive document. US Green Building Council has since joined the effort.

4. International Code Council

5. Creation of the IGCC A 29-person drafting committee, representing a broad range of stakeholders, participated in creating the initial version of the code. Two draft issues, including several review and comment periods, incorporated suggestions and concerns from the wider building and zoning community.

6. What is the IGCC? The goal of the IGCC is to decrease energy usage and carbon footprints along with several other issues. The code addresses site development and land use, including the preservation of natural and material resources as part of the process.

7. Intent of the IGCC The IGCC is an overlay code that is linked to, and works in conjunction with the ICC family of codes. The eight sustainability sections may be adopted in whole or in part, depending on jurisdictional priorities and needs.

8. International Green Construction Code Enforcement of the code will improve indoor air quality and support the use of energy-efficient appliances, renewable energy systems, water resource conservation, rainwater collection and distribution systems, and the recovery of used water, also known as graywater.

9. International Green Construction Code The IGCC emphasizes building performance, including features such as a requirement for building system performance verification along with building owner education, to ensure the best energy-efficient practices are being carried out.

10. International Green Construction Code A key feature of the new code is a section devoted to “jurisdictional electives,” which will allow customization of the code beyond its baseline provisions to address local priorities and conditions

11. International Green Construction Code Introduction (From ICC) All levels of government and Building Safety Professionals recognize the need for a mandatory baseline of codes addressing green commercial construction, providing a framework linking sustainability with safety and performance. The International Green Construction Code™, in this Public Version 1.0, is designed to meet these needs through model code regulations that promote safe and sustainable construction in an integrated fashion with the ICC Family of Codes.

12. Chapter 1: Administration The IGCC code mimics administrative procedures of other ICC documents. Section 102: Applicability Section 103: Duties and Powers of the Code Official Section 104: Construction Documents Section 105: Approval Section 106: Permits Section 107: Fees Section 108: Board of Appeals Section 109: Certificate of Occupancy

13. Chapter 2: Definitions IGCC uses largely industry-standard definitions, though users should take care to understand the meaning of common terms within the code context. Section 201: General Section 202: Definitions

14. Chapter 3: IGCC Starting Point Chapter 3 is the core of the IGCC. It provides a basic roadmap for understanding how a local jurisdiction can implement the IGCC, customize the code for enhanced options above the basic requirements, and understand best practices for implementation of the code in their area.

15. Chapter 3: Jurisdictional Requirements and Project Electives Two tables within Chapter 3 provide the framework for defining compliance with the IGCC within a particular jurisdiction. Table 302.1 allows a jurisdiction to define the mandatory provisions that all buildings must follow; Table 303.1 allows the option of using project electives to achieve a more sustainable development in a variety of ways that might not be suitable as mandatory requirements across all building and development types. Section 301: General Section 302: Jurisdictional Requirements Section 303: Project Electives Section 304: Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment The IGCC Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment provides a unique option for a design professional to comply with a code elective by analyzing the development in comparison to a base case building and demonstrating improved environmental performance of at least 20% in three of six measurement areas.

16. Chapter 4: Site Development and Land Use The IGCC encourages conservation of site resources during development and environmentally responsible construction/development practices. Section 401: General Section 402: Preservation of Natural Resources Floodplain, wetland, and agricultural land impact is limited. Greenfield development limited. Site inventories are required. Graywater and stormwater provisions are stated. Section 403: Transportation impact Alternative transportation amenities; parking favors high occupancy and low-emission vehicles.

17. Chapter 4: Site Development and Land Use Section 404: Heat Island Mitigation Shade tree, hardscape, and roof covering provisions of the IGCC. Section 405: Site Lighting Façade, backlight, and glare ratings requirements under the code. Section 406: Detailed Site Development Requirements Graywater irrigation system requirements, sedimentation and runoff requirements, and landscape/vegetation protection. Section 407: Project Electives Preservation of natural resources, transportation impact reduction, heat island and light pollution reduction.

18. Chapter 5: Material Resource Conservation and Efficiency This IGCC chapter promotes greater use of material conservation, resource efficiency and environmental performance in building materials and construction. Section 501: General Section 502: Material and Waste Management At least 35% of construction and demolition waste must be diverted from landfills. Section 503: Material Selection 55% of the total building materials must be comprised of recycled content, used materials, biomass, or indigenous materials. At least 75% of all building materials must follow the environmental stewardship principles. Section 504: Lamps Requirements for low mercury and fluorescent lamps.

19. Chapter 5: Material Resource Conservation and Efficiency Section 505: Service Life Requirement for a building service life plan and design service life of at least 60 years. Section 506: Construction Phase Material Storage, Handling, and Moisture Control Storage, handling, and moisture control requirements for materials to limit damage and environmental issues during construction and occupancy. Section 507: Project Electives Review of waste management, material selection, building volume, building height, moisture control, and building service life electives.

20. Chapter 6: Energy Conservation, Efficiency and Atmospheric Quality The requirements of this chapter are oriented around reducing the energy consumption within buildings. Section 601: General Section 602: Energy Performance, Peak Power, and Reduced CO 2 e Emissions Proscribed values that limit the total annual net energy use of a building. Section 603: Energy Use and Atmospheric Impacts Determination and limitations on building annual energy use, peak energy demand and reduced CO2e emissions. Section 604: Energy Metering, Monitoring and Reporting This section provides requirements that buildings include a capability for measuring, monitoring, and reporting their energy use, production and reclamation.

21. Chapter 6: Energy Conservation, Efficiency and Atmospheric Quality Section 605: Automated Demand Response (AUTO-DR) Infrastructure Buildings shall contain a automatic building energy management system that responds to environmental and user needs, reducing overall energy consumption. Section 606: Building Envelope Systems Requirements governing the building thermal enclosure, including insulation, doors, glazing, and sealing. Section 607: Building Mechanical Systems In coordination with the International Energy Conservation Code, prescriptive requirements for the HVAC system and equipment performance.

22. Chapter 6: Energy Conservation, Efficiency and Atmospheric Quality Section 608: Building Service Water Heating Systems Efficiency provisions for building hot water systems, including pools, spas, and heat recovery systems. Section 609: Building Electrical Power and Lighting Systems In coordination with the International Energy Conservation Code, this section provides control, zoning, and daylighting requirements to reduce energy consumption due to lighting loads. Section 610: Specific Appliances and Equipment Efficiency requirements for building and site equipment.

23. Chapter 6: Energy Conservation, Efficiency and Atmospheric Quality Section 611: Building Renewable Energy Systems Section requiring the installation of a renewable energy system on any building site that consumes energy. This section specifically addresses solar thermal and photovoltaic, and wind electric generation systems. Section 612: Energy Systems Commissioning and Completion Assurance that installed systems have been tested and commissioned prior to occupancy to ensure they are operating in accordance with design or manufacturer’s specifications. Section 613: Jurisdictional Requirements and Project Electives Post occupancy reporting requirements, additional reductions in the total annual net energy usage of the building, additional thermal envelope requirements, mechanical system enhancements, and passive solar energy systems.

24. Chapter 7: Water Resource Conservation and Efficiency This chapter requires conservation measures to reduce indoor, outdoor, and wastewater consumption. Section 701: General Section 702: Fixtures, Fittings, Equipment, and Appliances Limitations on the water consumption of plumbing fixtures, installations, and equipment. Section 703: HVAC Systems and Equipment Limitations on the water usage of hydronic heating systems, humidifiers, heat exchangers, and condensate systems.

25. Chapter 7: Water Resource Conservation and Efficiency Section 704: Water Treatment Devices and Equipment Requirements associated with water softening equipment. Section 705: Specific Water Conservation Measures Specific requirements regarding indoor ornamental fountains and other water features, and metering requirements.

26. Chapter 7: Water Resource Conservation and Efficiency Section 706: Non-Potable Water Requirements This section addresses the safe use of non-potable water for a variety of building and site purposes. Section 707: Rainwater Collection and Distribution Systems Requirements associated with the collection, storage, repair, or alteration of rainwater collection systems. Section 708: Graywater Systems Provisions governing the installation, operation, alteration, or repair of graywater (waste discharge water) systems.

27. Chapter 7: Water Resource Conservation and Efficiency Section 709: Reclaimed Water Systems Requirements governing the safe use, storage, and conveyance of site reclaimed water. Section 710: Project Electives Options for project electives associated with: indoor water use, non-potable outdoor water supply, on-site wastewater treatment, non-potable plumbing fixture flushing, automatic fire system, non- potable fire pumps, non-potable process water, efficient hot-water distribution, and non-potable cooling tower systems.

28. Chapter 8: Indoor Environmental Quality and Comfort The provisions of this section are intended to provide a healthier indoor environment for construction personnel and building occupants. Section 801: General Section 802: Building Construction Features, Operations, and Maintenance Facilitation This section includes provisions to make it more efficient and easier to properly operate and maintain the facility after occupancy.

29. Chapter 8: Indoor Environmental Quality and Comfort Section 803: HVAC Systems Provides requirements for ventilating the building during the construction phase. Section 804: Specific Indoor Air Quality and Pollutant Control Measures Requirements affecting wood and biomass-burning appliances, radon protection, and building flush-outs after construction.

30. Chapter 8: Indoor Environmental Quality and Comfort Section 805: Asbestos Use Prevention Requirements prohibiting the use of asbestos-containing materials in building construction. Section 806: Material Emissions & Pollutant Control Limitations on the emissions of construction products, including: indoor pressed woods, adhesives and sealants, paints and coatings, acoustical tiles and wall systems, and insulation products. Section 807: Sound Transmission Sound transmission requirements for building systems, and sound generation limitations for mechanical equipment.

31. Chapter 8: Indoor Environmental Quality and Comfort Section 808: Daylighting Provisions promoting the arrangement of interior spaces of a building and its fenestration to encourage the use of natural daylight for interior lighting purposes. Section 809: Project Electives Project electives provided in this section are VOC emissions reductions, and creation of views to the building exterior.

32. Chapter 9: Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance The purpose of this chapter is to educate building owners on how to maintain, operate, and manage their facilities using best practices, and to require commissioning prior to and after occupancy. Section 901: General Section 902: Approved Agency Approved agencies must be independent of the contractor, and must employ capable, skilled personnel to perform the commissioning. The code official may be an approved agency. Section 903: Commissioning Commissioning is the inspection and, where possible, verification, that installed systems are operating as specified or designed. Section 904: Building Operations, Maintenance, and Owner Education Building operations and maintenance documents must be received and held by the owner, with a copy kept at the building. The documents must cover the full scope of the major building systems and equipment.

33. Chapter 10: Existing Buildings This chapter covers the maintenance and operation, addition, alteration, repair, and c change of occupancy of existing buildings. Section 1001: General Section 1002: Addition Additions must comply with the requirements for new construction. Section 1003: Alterations to Existing Buildings Alterations must comply with the portion of the code which governs the nature of the alteration. Unaltered portions must comply with the code in effect at the time of original construction.

34. Chapter 11: Existing Building Site Development Where additions or alterations are made to a building or site, or changes of occupancy occur on a building site, this section addresses requirements dealing with the resulting site changes. Section 1101: General Section 1102: Additions Additions to sites must comply with the requirements for new site construction. Section 1103: Alterations to Existing Building Sites Alterations must comply with the portion of the code that affects the site element being altered. Alterations cannot make the site less compliant with the code than the original construction. Section 1104: Change of Occupancy Changes in occupancy must provide long-term bicycle parking on the site in accordance with the IGCC requirements. Section 1105: Historic Building Sites Historic building sites need not comply with the IGCC site provisions under certain exemptions.

35. How do they differ?

36. IGCC will be mandatory, adopted whole or in part by jurisdictions LEED is voluntary IGCC is performance based, focused around enhanced energy efficiency and resource efficiency LEED is sustainability focused on using renewable and sustainable resources. LEED is not particularly performance based. IGCC will be enforced under the existing code offices in a jurisdiction. Compliance regulations are expected to be reasonable and provide owner “value.” LEED is very bureaucratic, with compliance oriented around their specific requirements and templates

37. How do they differ? IGCC (in coordination with ICC 700) offers residential levels of Environmental Performance: Bronze, Silver, Gold or Emerald LEED has four levels of achievement for all buildings The International Green Construction Code provides many benefits, among which is the model code development process that offers an international forum for building professionals to discuss the science and performance of buildings and systems. This forum provides an excellent arena to debate improvements to the ICC Family of Codes and Standards. The ICC system promotes the mission of the ICC and consistency in the application of codes worldwide. (ICC)

38. What does it mean for LEED? USGBC has supported efforts to mandate LEED, and now over 200 localities and 34 state governments have adopted LEED into some form of legislation, ordinance, or policy, according to USGBC. Because LEED is written as a voluntary standard, however, it can be difficult to mandate or enforce. LEED will likely move toward a more performance-based standard, linking itself to the IGCC. It is not clear whether LEED will use the IGCC as a means to simplify their often onerous compliance documentation requirements.

39. How does it benefit the Precast industry? Greater emphasis on energy efficiency Emphasis on life-cycle cost reduction/durability Emphasis on 60 year building life Potential for more “whole building analyses” Like LEED, requirement for recycled content Sound transmission requirements

40. Timeline Public Version 1.0 posted for comments March 15, 2010 Comments Posted July 2, 2010 Public Hearing to consider comments August 14 – 22, 2010; Chicago Public Version 2.0 posted for code change submittals November 3, 2010 2011 International Green Construction Code Change Submittal Deadline January 3, 2011 2011 International Green Construction Code Development Hearing May 16 – 22, 2011; Dallas 2011 International Green Construction Code Final Action Hearing November 3 – 6, 2011; Phoenix Publish 2012 International Green Construction Code Early 2012