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EBOM-2009 SSc2:Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan

Addressing playing fields at a school in SSc2 & SSc3

Our client is a school with multiple playing fields on the project site. We are wondering if we need to address the field maintenance practices in the policy for SSc2, since it’s not technically hardscape. We are thinking we would include any paints used for lines on the fields under the plan for SSc2, but everything else (equipment used for the field maintenance, turf care, etc.) should fall under SSc3 for Landscape Management? Does anyone else have any feedback for attempting SSc2 & SSc3 in similar school setting with playing fields? And would we need to include anything about the fields' irrigation systems (water cannons) in these plans, or would they fall under the WEc3 for water efficient landscaping? Any help is appreciated, thanks!

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Thu, 06/21/2012 - 21:01

Hi I would say a safe bet is to ensure that whatever the product is, regardless of falling under SSc2 or SSc3, that it meets the sustainability criteria listed under the plan. For example, cleaning and maintenance equipment is addressed under both credits. And I would think that the same could be said for paints - if you are using paints on exterior, ensure that they meet the credit requirements of MRc3 at least 20% of the time regardless if the paints are applied to the landscape or the hardscape. Thanks,

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