Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE In the interior of the home, use products that have been tested and found compliant with the California Department of Public Health Standard Method V1.1–2010, using CA Section 01350, Appendix B, New Single-Family Residence Scenario, for emissions Read more

Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE Six Regional Priority credits have been identified by the USGBC regional councils and chapters as having special importance for the project’s region. A database of these credits and their geographic applicability is available on the USGBC website, Read more

Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE Include in the project team at least one principal participant who is a LEED Homes Accredited Professional (AP). This team member must have earned the credential before the preliminary rating meeting. A principal participant is defined as Read more

Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE Credit can be achieved through a combination of Innovation, Pilot, and Exemplary Performance strategies, as described below. Option 1. Innovation (1 point) Achieve significant, measurable environmental performance using a strategy not addressed in the LEED Green Building Read more

Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE As early as practicable, conduct a preliminary LEED for Homes meeting, with the participation of the principal members of the verification and project teams. As part of the meeting, create an action plan that identifies the following: Read more

Requirements MIDRISE Prohibit smoking throughout the building, including within living units. The prohibition must be communicated in building rental or lease agreements or in condo or co-op association covenants and restrictions, and provisions for enforcement must be included.

Requirements HOMES Case 1. Single Family Option 1. Exhaust Fan in Garage (1 point) Install in the garage an exhaust fan that is rated at least 75 cfm (35 liters per second) and meets ENERGY STAR cfm/w performance requirements. Projects Read more

Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE Option 1. No Fireplace or Woodstove (2 points) Do not install any fireplaces or woodstoves. OR Option 2. Enhanced Combustion Venting Measures (1 point) For any wood- or pellet-burning fireplaces and stoves, install equipment that is EPA Read more

Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE Perform a compartmentalization blower door test according to RESNET or the ENERGY STAR testing and verification protocols for multifamily midrise buildings, with an allowable maximum leakage of 0.15 cfm50 per square foot (0.04 cmm50 per square meter) Read more

Requirements HOMES, MIDRISE Case 1. Forced-Air Systems Option 1. Multiple Zones (1 point) Install a system with at least two space-conditioning zones with independent thermostatic controls. In houses with both a heating system and a cooling system, each must have Read more