FORM
GRN 5A
2014 Los Angeles Green Building Code
TIER 1 AND TIER 2 VOLUNTARY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
(INCORPORATE THIS FORM INTO THE PLANS ALONG WITH THE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST)
Permit # ___________ - ___________ - ___________
ITEM
#
CODE
SECTION
REQUIREMENT
Date: ________________________
REFERENCE
SHEET
Sheet #
or N/A
COMMENTS
e.g. note #, detail #
or reason for N/A
PLANNING AND DESIGN
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PREREQUISITES
Designated parking for fuel-efficient vehicles
Cool roof
ELECTIVES (CHOOSE AT LEAST 1 FOR TIER 1 AND 3 FOR TIER 2)
A5.103.1
Community connectivity
Brownfield or greyfield site redevelopment or infill
A5.103.2
area development
Reduce development footprint and optimize open
A5.104.1
space
A5.105.1.1
Existing building structure
A5.105.1.2
Existing non-structural elements
A5.105.1.3
Salvage
A5.106.2.1
Storm water design
A5.106.3
Low impact development (LID)
A5.106.4.3
Changing rooms
A5.106.5.3
Electric vehicle charging
A5.106.6.1
Reduce parking capacity
A5.106.7.1
Exterior wall shading: Fenestration
A5.106.7.2
Exterior wall shading: Opaque wall areas
A5.106.11.1
Hardscape alternatives: 50 percent
A5.106.11.1.1 Hardscape alternatives: 75 percent
A5.106.5.1
A5.106.11.2
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
PREREQUISITES
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A5.203.1.1.1
A5.203.1.1.2
A5.203.1.2
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A5.211.1
A5.211.3
A5.212.1
A5.213.1
Outdoor lighting
Service water heating in restaurants
Performance standard
ELECTIVES
On-site renewable energy
Green power
Elevators and escalators
Steel framing
WATER EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION
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A5.303.2.3
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27
A5.303.2.3.3
A5.303.3
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PREREQUISITES
Indoor Potable Water Reduction: Low-flow fixtures
ELECTIVES (CHOOSE AT LEAST 1 FOR TIER 1 AND 3 FOR TIER 2)
Indoor Potable Water Reduction: 40-percent savings
Appliances and fixtures for commercial applications
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ITEM
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CODE
SECTION
A5.303.5
A5.304.2
A5.304.6
A5.304.7
A5.304.8
A5.305.1
A5.305.2
REQUIREMENT
REFERENCE
SHEET
Sheet #
or N/A
FORM
GRN 5A
COMMENTS
e.g. note #, detail #
or reason for N/A
Dual plumbing
Outdoor water use
Restoration of areas disturbed by construction
Previously developed sites
Graywater irrigation system
Nonpotable water systems
Irrigation systems
MATERIAL CONSERVATION & RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
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36
A5.405.4
A5.408.3.1
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A5.404.1
A5.405.1
A5.405.2
A5.405.3
A5.405.5.2
A5.405.5.3.1
A5.405.5.3.2
A5.406.1
A5.409.2
A5.409.3
A5.410.3
PREREQUISITES
Recycled content
Enhanced construction waste reduction
ELECTIVES (CHOOSE AT LEAST 1 FOR TIER 1 AND 3 FOR TIER 2)
Wood framing
Regional materials
Bio-based materials
Reused materials
Cement and concrete
Additional means of compliance: Cement
Additional means of compliance: Concrete
Choice of materials
Whole building life cycle assessment
Materials and system assemblies
Commissioning
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PREREQUISITES
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A5.504.4.7
A5.504.4.8
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A5.504.1
A5.504.2
A5.504.4.5.1
A5.504.4.9
A5.504.5
A5.507.1
A5.507.2
A5.507.3
A5.508.1.3
A5.508.1.4
Resilient flooring systems
Thermal Insulation
ELECTIVES (CHOOSE AT LEAST 1 FOR TIER 1 AND 3 FOR TIER 2)
Indoor air quality (IAQ) during construction
IAQ postconstruction
Early compliance with formaldehyde limits
Acoustical ceilings and wall panels
Hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants
Lighting and thermal comfort controls
Daylight
Views
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
A5.601.2.4
A5.601.3.4
COMPLIANCE WITH ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES FROM ANY DIVISION
TIER 1: COMPLY WITH 1 ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE
TIER 2: COMPLY WITH 3 ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
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Revised 07-01-2015
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