South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168 South Coast Air Quality Management District
Outline of Rule 1168 for adhesive and sealant applications.
USGBC’s LEED Resources page
Includes additional resources and technical information.
Specifying LEED Requirements from ARCOM MasterSpec
Guidance and sample language on incorporating VOC limits into Specifications.
A Practical Guide for Commissioning Existing Buildings May 1999
This guide covers the benefits and how-to's of retrocommissioning projects.
Retrocommissioning’s Greatest Hits
Highlights key findings from several of PECI’s retrocommissioning projects that have produced significant benefits for low costs.
California Commissioning Guide for Existing Buildings
Provides the necessary foundation for anyone considering a retrocommissioning project.
Procedural Standards for the Retrocommissioning of Existing Building Systems (National Environmental Balancing Bureau, 2007)
This 50-page publication establishes a uniform and systematic set of criteria for a retrocommissioning process applied to existing building systems. The publication is available online.
Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, by Benjamin Stein and John S. Reynolds (John Wiley & Sons, 2009)
This reference has detailed information on the relationship between mechanical and electrical systems in buildings.
IESNA Lighting Handbook, ninth edition (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, 2000)
This handbook for industry professionals includes comprehensive information about lighting concepts, techniques, application, procedures, and systems. Please note that this title is out of print.
Energy-Efficient Operation of Commercial Buildings, by Peter Herzog (McGraw-Hill 1997)
This resource provides information about energy-efficient building operation and management practices for commercial buildings. Please note that this title is out of print.