Section 01372
2007-05-14Environmental Procedures
Use this Section to specify those environmental procedures that are required for the attainment of Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) LEED Canada-NC 1.0 Silver rating.
The primary purpose of this Sectionis to assist in the timely and accurate collection of information required for the CaGBC LEED Silver designation.
Include this Section in the bidding requirements for all new building and major renovationsunless the work of the Contract:
.1is excluded by the Department’s policy on LEED, or
.2the Department has determined that the work of this Contract not attain a LEED rating.
This Master Specification Section contains:
.1This Cover Page
.2Data Sheet – Editing Instructions
.3Specification Section Text
1.Related Sections
2.References
3.Definitions
4.Environmental Controls
5.Quality Assurance
6.Delivery, Storage and Handling
7.Project Conditions
8.Sequencing
9.LEED Administration Requirements
10.Submittals and Requirements
11.Protection
BMS Basic Master SpecificationAlberta Infrastructure and Transportation
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Data Sheet – Editing Instructions
Section 01372
2007-05-14Environmental Procedures
Headings are included for convenience only, to provide a standard structure and framework for the identification of requirements.
Headingsshould be added if requirementsnoted in the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) LEED Canada-NC 1.0 reference guidesidentify additional options beneficial to the project.
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Section 01372
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1.RELATED SECTIONS
.1SubmittalsSection 01330.
.2Waste Management and DisposalSection 01377.
.3Contract Acceptance ProceduresSection 01775.
2.REFERENCES
.1LEEDTMCanada (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Canada) Reference Guides 1.0. Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC),
3.Definitions
.1Definitions as written below are supplementary to all laws, statutes, and regulations effective in Alberta. Where definitions conflict, laws, statutes, and regulations take precedent over the definitions below.
.2LEEDTM: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. A voluntary, consensus-based, standard,measurement system designed for rating new and existing buildings based on accepted energy and environmental principles, striking a balance between knowledge, established practices, and emerging concepts. It is a performance-oriented system where credits are earned for satisfying criterion in each of five categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. LEED promotes integrated and sustainable design practices.
.3Integrated Design: A collaborative process between the client group, operating staff and a multi-disciplinary design team, focusing on the design, construction, operation, and occupancy of a building over its complete life cycle. Functional, environmental and economic goals are defined and realized by proceeding from whole building system strategies, through increasing levels of specificity to achieve more optimally integrated solutions.
.4 Sustainable Design: An integrated approach to building design, construction and operation that focuses on the efficient use and choice of resources and materials in such a way as to be economical while not compromising the health of the environment or the associated health and well being of the building’s occupants, builders, the general public, or future generations.
.5VOC: Volatile Organic Compound. These substances are generally thought of to be harmful to both humans and the environment. They are common in and emitted by many building products over time through out-gassing:
.1Solvents in paints and other coatings;
.2Wood preservatives; strippers and household cleaners;
.3Adhesives in particleboard, fibreboard, and some plywood; and foam insulation.
.4When released, VOC’s can contribute to the formation of smog and can cause respiratory tract problems, headaches, eye irritations, nausea, damage to the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system, and possibly cancer.
.6CFC: Chlorofluorocarbon. CFC’s are halogenated substances that have a significant impact on the Earth’s atmosphere as they are ozone depleting and contribute to global warming.
.7HCFC: Hydrochlorofluorocarbon. HCFC’s are somewhat more environmentally friendly than CFC’s but still contain ozone depleting substances.
.8HVAC: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning to provide thermal comfort and ventilation to building.
.9Post-Consumer Recycled Content: consumer waste that has become a “raw material” or feedstock for another product.
.10Post-Industrial Recycled Content: waste from a process that has not been used as a part of a consumer product used as a raw material or feedstock for another product.
.11Rapidly Renewable Materials: materials and products produced from plants that have a plant to harvest cycle of less than ten years.
4.ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
.1Obtain Federal, Provincial and Local Municipality regulations pertaining to waste, air, solid waste, chemical waste, sanitary waste, sediment and noise pollution.
.2Water resources protection:
.1Prevent oily or other hazardous substances from entering the ground, drainage areas, or local bodies of water in such quantities as to affect normal use, aesthetics, or produce a measurable ecological impact on the area.
.2Store and service construction equipment at areas designated for collection of oil wastes.
.3Drainage
.1Provide temporary drainage and pumping as necessary to keep excavations and site free from water.
.2Do not pump water containing suspended materials into waterways, sewer or drainage systems.
.3Control disposal or runoff of water containing suspended materials or other harmful substances in accordance with local authority requirements.
.3Work Adjacent to Waterways
.1Do not operate construction equipment in waterways.
.2Do not use waterway beds for borrow material.
.3Do not dump excavated fill, waste material or debris in waterways.
.4Do not skid logs or construction materials across waterways.
.4Land resources: Prior to construction, identify, with Minister, all land resources to be preserved within the work area. Do not remove, cut deface, injure, or destroy land resources including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, top soil, and land forms without written permission from the Minister.
5.QUALITY ASSURANCE
.1The Contractor shall identify one person on staff to be responsible for sustainable issues compliance and co-ordination and fulfill the requirements of this Section– a “LEEDTM Champion”.
.1This Champion shall not be the Site Superintendent nor the Project Manager but a knowledgeable employee who will assemble the required documentation and screen it for adherence to the criteria stated in the Contract Documents prior to submitting it for review to the Consultant.
6.DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
.1Take special care to prevent accumulation of moisture on materials and within packaging during delivery, storage and handling to prevent development of mould and mildew on packaging and on products.
.2Request that suppliers give special attention to minimizing the packaging of materials and equipment:
.1Deliver materials in recyclable, or in reusable packaging, such as cardboard, wood paper, or reusable blankets which will be reclaimed by supplier or manufacturer for recycling.
.2Minimize packaging materials to maximum extent possible while still ensuring protection of materials during delivery, storage and handling.
.3Minimize the use of the following packaging materials: Polyurethane, poly-isocyanurate, polyethylene, and similar plastic materials such as “foam” plastics and “shrink-fit” plastics.
.4Reusable blankets: Deliver and store materials in reusable blankets and mats reclaimed by manufacturers or suppliers for reuse where program exists or where program can be developed for such reuse.
.5Pallets: Ensure pallets are removed from site for reuse or for recycling.
.6Corrugated cardboard and paper: Refer to Section 01377 for recycling.
7.PROJECT CONDITIONS
.1Construction ventilation and preconditioning:
.1Ventilation:
.1Temporary Construction Ventilation: Maintain sufficient temporary ventilation inareas where materials that emit VOC’s are used. Maintain ventilation continuously during installation, and until emissions dissipate after installation. If continuous ventilation is not possible with building’s HVAC system(s), then ventilate spaces with open windows and temporary fans, sufficient to provide no less than three air changes per hour.
.2The period after installation shall be sufficient to dissipate odours fromelevated concentrations of VOC’s. Where no specific periods are stated in these Specifications, a time period of 72 hours shall be used.
.3Ventilate areas directly to outside; ventilation to other enclosed areas is not acceptable.
.4During dust producing activities (e.g. drywall installation and finishing) turn ventilation system off, and protect openings in supply and return HVAC system from dust infiltration. Provide temporary ventilation as required.
.5Develop and follow a construction Indoor Air Quality Plan that complies withthe SMACNA Guidelines, Chapter 3 - Mechanical.
.2Preconditioning:
.1Store products, which have odours and which have significant VOC emissions to off-gas, in dry, well ventilated space for sufficient period to allow for reasonable dissipation of odours and emissions prior to delivery to Project.
.2Condition products without containers and packaging to maximize off gassing of VOC’s.
.3Condition products in a ventilated warehouse or other building.
- SEQUENCING
.1Where odorous and/or high VOC emitting products are applied on-site, apply prior to installation of porous and fibrous materials. Where this is not possible, protect porous materials with polyethylene vapour retarders.
.2Allow for Building Flushout as part of construction schedule. Continuously flush out building at 100% outdoor air for at least fourteen (14) days.
- LEEDTM ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
.1The Consultant will apply for LEEDTM Certification for the building.
.2The certification process will be conducted through the CaGBC (Canada Green Building Council), based LEEDTM submission criteria, and support documentation will be provided by the Consultant and the Contractor and assembled by the Consultant. In order that complete and accurate information is provided, the Contractor and Subcontractors shall assist the Consultant in this process as part of the contract requirements and as their portion of work is undertaken.
.3The Minister has established, with the design team, the general sustainable goals for design and for construction of the Project. The Contractor, Subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers shall assist the Consultant by making the required submissions and performing the required procedures to realize the Minister’s sustainable goals.
- SUBMITTALS AND REQUIREMENTS
.1Procedures:
.1Indicate materials, equipment or procedures that affect LEEDTM requirements by completing the documentation as outlined in Clause 10.2 – LEED Certification Requirements and Submittals.
.1Materials, equipment, and procedures shall comply with LEED requirements.
.2At shop drawing stage, provide LEED Certification Submittals as specified for review. Submit tracking documents attached to each specification section where information is required.
.3Prior to "Interim Acceptance of the Work", provide:
.1All documents according to Clause 10.2 – LEED Certification Requirements and Submittals.
.2Certification that LEEDTM requirements have been fulfilled, signed by a corporate office holder of contractor, subcontractor, supplier, vendor, installer or manufacturer, provided they are primarily responsible for manufacture of the product and that the product has been installed.
.3A LEEDTM letter template in both electronic and paper copy on letterhead verifying adherence to prerequisite/credit requirements where requested in Clause 10.2 – LEED Certification Requirements and Submittals.
.2LEEDTM Certification Requirements and Submittals
.1Where shop drawings, plans, product data sheets, or the like are required to be submitted, provide to Consultant for review and comparison to requirements of LEEDTM.
.2LEED requirements and submittals include the following:
.1Erosion and Sedimentation Control
.1Before the Work begins, provide to the Consultant for review, an Erosion and Sedimentation Control plan that shows compliance with the intent of the EPA Document No. EPA-832-R-92-005, Chapter 3 or local erosion control standards, whichever is more stringent. (
.2Implement the reviewed and compliant Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan which may include temporary and/or permanent erosion and sedimentation control devices.
.3Include provisions for Dust control, air pollution, and odour control. Prevent creation of dust, air pollution and odours by:
.1Water sprinkling, temporary enclosures, and other appropriate methods to limit dust and dirt rising and scattering in air to lowest practical level. Do not use water when it may create hazardous or other adverse conditions such as flooding and pollution.
.2Storing volatile liquids, including fuels and solvents, in closed containers.
.3Properly maintaining equipment to reduce gaseous pollutant emissions.
.4Disposal operations: Refer to Section 01377.
.4Provide photos of measures implemented on this project.
.5Provide a LEEDTM letter template stating that the procedures implemented comply with the intent of the EPA Document No. EPA-832-R-92-005, Chapter 3 or local erosion control standards, whichever is more stringent.
.2Alternative Transportation:
.1Provide shop drawings for bicycle racks.
.3Reduced Site Disturbance:
.1Comply with the limits set out in site drawings and specifications highlighting limits of construction disturbance. Prevent any water-borne soil from escaping from the site.
.4Light Pollution Reduction:
.1Provide Product Data sheets for each type of light fixture installed.
.5Water Efficiency:
.1Landscaping:
.1Provide shop drawings and/or Product Data for rainwater collection/storage system.
.2Water Use Reduction:
.1Provide Product Data for all water consuming fixtures necessary for the occupancy use of the building, with water conservation specifications highlighted.
.6CFC Reduction in HVAC Equipment:
.1Provide equipment schedules and Product Data highlighting refrigerant information for all HVAC system components.
.2No CFC’s or HCFC’s are allowed.
.7Ozone Depletion:
.1Provide equipment schedules and Product Data highlighting refrigerant information for all HVAC system components.
.2No CFC’s or HCFC’s are allowed.
.8Construction Waste Management:
.1Provide a copy of the Waste Management Plan for the project indicating how recycling and salvage requirements will be met.
.2Provide calculations on end-of-project recycling rates, salvage rates, and landfill rates demonstrating that a minimum of 75% of construction wastes were recycled or salvaged.
.3Provide a LEEDTM letter template complete with calculations showing the amount of construction waste diverted.
.9Resource Reuse:
.1Provide submittals highlighting reused materials used on the project.
.2Provide documentation for the origin and cost of the reused materials.
.3Provide a LEEDTM letter template complete with calculations showing the amount of reused materials..
.10Recycled Materials:
.1Choose products with recycled material in each or as specified.
.2Provide submittals highlighting recycled materials (specifying amounts of both post-consumer and post-industrial) used on the project.
.3Provide documentation for the origin and cost of the materials.
.4Provide a LEEDTM letter template complete with calculations showing the amount of recycled materials.
.11Local Materials
.1Choose locally manufactured materials where possible.
.2Provide submittals highlighting cost amount of materials from 800 km radius of project used on the project.
.3Provide a LEEDTM letter template complete with calculations showing the amount of locally harvested and locally manufactured materials.
.12Rapidly Renewable Materials:
.1Choose products with rapidly renewable materials in each or as specified.
.2Provide submittals highlighting cost amount of these materials used on the project.
.3Provide a LEEDTM letter template complete with calculations showing the amount of materials that are rapidly renewable.
.13Construction IAQ Management Plan:
.1Prior to construction, develop and have reviewed by Consultant, a plan for indoor air quality during construction (IAQ Plan) that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guideline for Occupied Buildings under Construction, 1995, Chapter 3 AND where absorptive materials stored on-site or installed are protected from moisture damage, AND where air handlers are used during construction, filtration media must be used at each return air grille, as determined by ASHRAE 52.2, AND where all filtration media are replaced immediately prior to occupancy.
.1Filtration media shall have a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8 during construction and 13 prior to occupancy as determined by ASHRAE 52.2-1999.
.2During construction, implement this plan, documenting implementation through the use of photographs as outlined below.
.3Provide photographs of construction IAQ management measures such as protection of ducts and on-site stored or installed absorptive materials.
.1Provide six photographs taken on three different occasions during construction (eighteen total), along with identification of the SMACNA approach featured by each photograph, to show consistent adherence to the IAQ plan.
.4Provide Product Data of filtration media used during construction and installed immediately prior to occupancy with MERV values highlighted.
.5Immediately prior to occupancy, conduct a minimum two-week building flush out with new filtration media at 100% outside air, OR conduct a baseline indoor air quality testing procedure consistent with current EPA Protocol for Environmental Requirements.
.1No construction including correction of deficiencies are allowed during this building flush-out.
.2Allow time for the building flush-out in construction schedule.
.6Provide a LEEDTM letter template stating that the requirements as outlined above have been fulfilled.
.14Low-Emitting Materials:
.1Adhesives must meet or exceed the Volatile Organic Content (VOC) limits of South Coast Air Quality Management District ( Rule #1168, AND all sealants used as fillers must meet or exceed Bay Area Air Quality Management District ( Reg. 8, Rule 51.
.2Fire stopping materials are required to meet these requirements.
.1Provide Product Data and a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each adhesive used in the building highlighting VOC limits.
.2Provide Product Data and a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each sealant used in the building highlighting VOC limits.
.3Flat and Non-flat paints and coatings must meet or exceed the Volatile Organic Content (VOC) and chemical component limits of Green Seal (
.1Provide Product Data and a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each paint or coating used in the building highlighting VOC limits and chemical component limits.
.4All clear coatings and concrete clear coat applied on site must meet the requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District ( Rule 1113 for Volatile Organic Content (VOC) as follows:
.1Clear Finishes:
.1Varnish: no more than 350 g VOC/L of Coating
.2Sanding Sealers: no more than 350 g VOC/L
.3Lacquer: no more than 550 g VOC/L
.4Quick Dry Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters: no more than 200 g. VOC/L
.5Shellac: no more than 550 g VOC/L.
.6Concrete Curing systems: no more than 350 g VOC/L
.7Waterproofing Concrete/Masonry Sealers: no more than 400 g/L
.5Carpet systems must meet or exceed the Carpet and Rug Institute Green label Indoor Air Quality Test Program.