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Replace the table with two tables as indicated in the supplemental document. (Note: this table was updated again on February 2, 2011.)
Replace the table with two tables as indicated in the supplemental document. (Note: this table was updated again on February 2, 2011.)
Replace the definition of "volatile organic compounds (VOC's)" with "a carbon compound that vaporizes (becomes a gas) at normal room temperatures. VOCs contribute to air pollution directly and through atmospheric photochemical reactions (excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides and carbonates, and ammonium carbonate) to produce secondary air pollutants, principally ozone and peroxyacetyl nitrate."
Revise the third paragraph to read as follows:
"Products that arrive at the project site ready for installation:
• Metal studs, wallboard, and concrete masonry units are all separate products.
• For wallboard, the gypsum, binder, and backing are all required for the product to function, so each ingredient does not count as a separate product.
• Concrete is a single product as it typically arrives at the site as a mixed product ready to pour.
Products that arrive as an ingredient or component used in a site-assembled product:
Under Behind the Intent, add a sentence at the end: The following language has been moved from the credit requirements to the reference guide: “Also prohibit smoking outside the property line in spaces used for business purposes.”
Under Behind the Intent, after Beta Update insert the following language:
A new path for schools project has been added to Option 1 to recognize the unique circumstances some schools project face during site selection, especially for communities outside of dense urban areas. Path 2, Connected Site recognizes the benefit of locating new schools near existing development.
Under Step-by-Step Guidance, after the first bullet item beginning "Data Centers have been added..." insert a new bullet item:
Under Beta Update, after the first paragraph beginning "Updates clarify that surrounding existing density is measured within a 1/4-mile (400-meter) offset...", insert the following language:
A new option has been added for all projects to recognize the benefit of walkable locations as assessed by Walk Score® and equivalent walkability assessment tools. Walk Score® measures surrounding density, road network metrics, and destinations within walking distance and is a reasonable proxy for the metrics in Option 1 and Option 2.
Under Behind the Intent, after the paragraph beginning "Updates to this credit recognize..." insert the following language in a new paragraph:
Path 2, Project-sponsored Transit Service has been added to recognize the benefits of developer- or employer-sponsored transit service toward reducing SOV trips and VMT impacts from the project, especially in areas where public transportation does not exist or does not provide high frequency service.
Under Step-by-Step Guidance, in the first bullet item beginning "Steps in LEED v4 reference guide..." delete Option 2 Reduce Parking and replace with Option 1 No Parking or Reduce Parking
Under Step-by-Step Guidance, in the fourth bullet item beginning "Refer to 4th edition..." delete "4th edition of the ITE standard" and replace with "Appendix 4"
Under Step-by-Step Guidance for Option 2 – Path 2. Affordable Housing in Residential or Mixed-Use Projects
After "Step 3. Adjust Target Income for Each Dwelling Size" insert the following sentence:
Use Equation 2 and the appropriate bedroom (BR) factor(s) from the table below to calculate the adjusted target household income for each dwelling.
Equation 2. Adjusted target household income
Adjusted target income = Target income x BR factor
Under Reference Standards, delete the bullet item "ISO 15118, Road Vehicles - Vehicle to grid communications interface" and replace with "EPA ENERGY STAR Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Key Product Criteria - Connected Functionality"
Under Definitions, delete the entire bullet item beginning "vehicle to grid (V2G)..." and replace with "connected functionality refers to EVSE that are capable of supporting building and/or utility demand response programs (ENERGY STAR EVSE Key Product Criteria)"