Boynton Green Building Program Rev 3
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 i City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program May 16, 2011 Revision 3
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 i Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: ADMINISTRATION........................................................................
..........................................1 SECTION 101: GENERAL....................................................................................................................................1
SECTION 102: APPLICABILITY .....................................................................................................................................1 SECTION 103: DUTIES
AND POWERS OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL ............................................................... 3 SECTION 104: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS..............................................................
.................................... 3 SECTION 105: APPROVAL...........................................................................................................................................
...4 SECTION 106: PERMITS ..................................................................................................................................................4 SECTION
107: FEES..........................................................................................................................................................5 SECTION 108: BOARD
OF APPEALS................................................................................................................... 5 SECTION 109: CERTIFICATES AND BUILDING USES ...........................
............................................................ 5 CHAPTER 2: DEFINITIONS..................................................................................................................
.........6 SECTION 201: GENERAL ................................................................................................................................................6 SECTION
202: DEFINITIONS ..........................................................................................................................................6 CHAPTER 3 JURISDICTIONAL
REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT ELECTIVES............................22 SECTION 301: GENERAL .................................................................................................................
.............................22 SECTION 302: JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 22 SECTION 303: PROJECT
ELECTIVES................................................................................................................ 24 SECTION 304: WHOLE BUILDING LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT.........................
.............................................. 26 CHAPTER 4: SITE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE ............................................................................28 SECTION 401:
GENERAL ..............................................................................................................................................28 SECTION 402: PRESERVATION OF
NATURAL RESOURCES........................................................................... 28 SECTION 403: TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ....................................................................
................................ 33 SECTION 404: HEAT ISLAND MITIGATION..................................................................................................... 35 SECTION
405: SITE LIGHTING.....................................................................................................................................37 SECTION 406: DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT
REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ 38 SECTION 407: PROJECT ELECTIVES........................................................................................
........................ 46 CHAPTER 5: MATERIAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY ..................................50 SECTION 501: GENERAL ........................................................
......................................................................................50 SECTION 502: MATERIAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT....................................................................
............ 50 SECTION 503: MATERIAL SELECTION ............................................................................................................ 51 SECTION 504: LAMPS.....................
...............................................................................................................................52 SECTION 505: SERVICE LIFE............................................
...........................................................................................52 SECTION 506: MOISTURE CONTROL AND MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING ....................................
53 SECTION 507:(RESERVED) ............................................................................................................................... 53 SECTION 508: PROJECT ELECTIVES............
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City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 ii CHAPTER 6: ENERGY CONSERVATION, EFFICIENCY AND ATMOSPHERIC QUALITY ..........55 SECTION 601: GENERAL
..............................................................................................................................................55 SECTION 602: ENERGY PERFORMANCE, PEAK
POWER AND REDUCED CO2E EMISSIONS ....................... 55 SECTION 603: ENERGY USE AND ATMOSPHERIC IMPACTS .........................................................................
57 SECTION 604: ENERGY METERING, MONITORING AND REPORTING.......................................................... 64 SECTION 605: AUTOMATED DEMAND RESPONSE (AUTO-DR) INFRASTRUCTURE
.................................... 67 SECTION 606: BUILDING ENVELOPE SYSTEMS ............................................................................................. 69 SECTION
607: BUILDING MECHANICAL SYSTEMS........................................................................................ 71 SECTION 608: BUILDING SERVICE WATER HEATING SYSTEMS........................
.......................................... 78 SECTION 609: BUILDING ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS ................................................. 80 SECTION 610: SPECIFIC APPLIANCES
AND EQUIPMENT .............................................................................. 86 SECTION 611: BUILDING RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS.........................................................
................. 89 SECTION 612: ENERGY SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING AND COMPLETION.................................................... 91 SECTION 613: JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS & PROJECT
ELECTIVES................................................. 96 CHAPTER 7: WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY.......................................100 SECTION 701: GENERAL ....................
........................................................................................................................100 SECTION 702: FIXTURES, FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES..................
..................................... 100 SECTION 703: HVAC SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................... 106 SECTION 704:
WATER TREATMENT DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT.............................................................. 108 SECTION 705: SPECIFIC WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES..............................................
.................... 108 SECTION 706: NON-POTABLE WATER REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 109 SECTION 707: RAINWATER COLLECTION
AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS............................................... 110 SECTION 708: GRAYWATER SYSTEMS ............................................................................................
............ 119 SECTION 709: RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEMS ............................................................................................ 126 SECTION 710: PROJECT ELECTIVES..................
........................................................................................... 128 CHAPTER 8: INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND COMFORT .........................................131
SECTION 801: GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................131 SECTION 802: BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION FEATURES, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITATION ........................................................................................................................................
................................ 131 SECTION 803: HVAC SYSTEMS.................................................................................................................................132
SECTION 804: SPECIFIC INDOOR AIR QUALITY & POLLUTANT CONTROL MEASURES .......................... 133 SECTION 805: ASBESTOS USE PREVENTION..............................................................
.................................. 140 SECTION 806: MATERIAL EMISSIONS & POLLUTANT CONTROL............................................................... 140 SECTION 807: ACOUSTICS...................
......................................................................................................................146 SECTION 808: DAYLIGHTING ....................................................
...............................................................................149 SECTION 809: PROJECT ELECTIVES......................................................................................
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City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 iii CHAPTER 9: COMMISSIONING, OPERATION AND MAINTENTANCE..........................................155
SECTION 901: GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................155 SECTION 902: APPROVED
AGENCY ............................................................................................................. 155 SECTION 903: COMMISSIONING....................................................
.............................................................. 155 SECTION 904: BUILDING OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE AND OWNER EDUCATION .............................. 160 CHAPTER 10: EXISTING
BUILDINGS .....................................................................................................164 SECTION 1001: GENERAL ..............................................................
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....164 SECTION 1002: ADDITIONS .......................................................................................................................................164 SECTION 1003:
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS........................................................................... 165 SECTION 1004: CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.....................................................
............................................... 170 SECTION 1005: HISTORIC BUILDINGS ..........................................................................................................
170 SECTION 1007: JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 170 CHAPTER 11 EXISTING BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT..................
.............................................172 SECTION 1101: GENERAL ................................................................................................................................
..........172 SECTION 1102: ADDITIONS .......................................................................................................................................173 SECTION
1103: ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING SITES .................................................................. 173 SECTION 1104: CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY..................................................
.................................................. 174 SECTION 1105: HISTORIC BUILDING SITES..................................................................................................
174 CHAPTER 12: REFERENCED STANDARDS ...........................................................................................175 APPENDIX A: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES ................................
....................................................183 SECTION A101: GENERAL..........................................................................................................................
................183 SECTION A102: APPLICABILITY................................................................................................................... 183 SECTION A103: DEFINITIONS
...................................................................................................................................183 SECTION A104: DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BUILDING
OFFICIAL ........................................................ 184 SECTION A105: VIOLATIONS.........................................................................................................
............... 184 SECTION A106: NOTICES AND ORDERS........................................................................................................ 185 SECTION A107: EMERGENCY
MEASURES AND ABATEMENT.................................................................... 186 SECTION A108: MEANS OF APPEAL...........................................................................
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City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 1 CHAPTER 1 ADMINISTRATION PART 1 ---SCOPE AND APPLICATION SECTION 101 GENERAL 101.1 Title. These regulations
shall be known as the Green Building Program of The City of Boynton Beach, hereinafter referred to as “program.” 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this program shall apply to the design,
construction, addition, alteration, change of occupancy, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure
or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures and to the site on which the building is located. Occupancy classifications shall be determined in accordance
with the Florida Building Code; This program shall not apply to the following: 1. Detached one-and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than
three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress. 2. Equipment or systems that are used primarily for industrial or manufacturing processes. 101.2.1 Appendices.
Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted. 101.3 Intent. The purpose of this program is to safeguard the environment, public health, safety and general
welfare through the establishment of requirements to reduce the negative potential impacts and increase the positive potential impacts of the built environment on the natural environment
and building occupants, by means of minimum requirements related to: conservation of natural resources, materials and energy; the employment of renewable energy technologies, indoor
and outdoor air quality; and building operations and maintenance. SECTION 102 APPLICABILITY 102.1 General. This program is an overlay to the other Florida Building Codes. This program
is not intended to be used as a stand alone construction regulation document or to abridge or supersede safety, health or environmental requirements under other applicable codes or ordinances.
102.1.1 Code Conflicts. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement of this program, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Where, in any
specific case, different sections of the program specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most practical and effective requirement to meet the
intent of the program shall govern. 102.1.2 Innovative Approaches. It is intended that the provisions of this program provide flexibility to allow and encourage the use of innovative
approaches, techniques and technology to achieve compliance with the intent of the program. 102.2 Other laws. The provisions of this program shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions
of local, state or federal law.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 2 102.3 Application of references. References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically
identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section or provision of this program. 102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes listed in Sections 102.4.2 through
102.4.12, the codes and standards referenced elsewhere in this program, and those referenced standards listed in Chapter 12, shall be considered as part of the requirements of this program
to the prescribed extent of each such reference. It is the expressed intent of this program to require higher minimum standards relating to building performance than the corresponding
minimum standards set by the referenced codes and standards, and in such cases, the higher minimum standards of this program shall take precedence. 102.4.1 Conflicting provisions. Where
the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this program or the Florida Building Codes listed in Section 102.3, the
provisions of this program or the Florida Building Codes listed in Section 102.4, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard. 102.4.2
Building. The provisions of the Florida Building Code shall apply to the extent that such provisions establish minimum requirements to safeguard public health, safety and general welfare
through structural strength, means of egress facilities, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built
environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. The provisions of Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code shall also apply. 102.4.3
Fuel Gas. The provisions of the Florida Building Code Fuel Gas, shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of gas piping systems and components, gas appliances
and related accessories as covered in this program. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the
installation and operation of gas appliances and related accessories. 102.4.4 Mechanical. The provisions of the Florida Building Code, Mechanical shall apply to the installation, alterations,
repairs and replacement of mechanical systems, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration
systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems. 102.4.5 Plumbing. The provisions of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and
replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, appurtenances, and medical gas systems. 102.4.6 Property maintenance. The provisions of the City
of Boynton Beach, Property Maintenance Code, Ch 10 Art IV, shall apply to existing structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life
and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures. 102.4.7 Fire prevention. The provisions of the Florida
Fire Prevention Code and City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 9, shall apply to matters affecting or relating to: structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire
and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or
premises; and the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation.
102.4.8 Energy. The provisions of the Florida Building Code shall apply to matters governing the design and construction of buildings for the effective use of energy. 102.4.9 (Reserv
ed) City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 3 102.4.10 (Reserved) 102.4.11 (Reserved) 102.4.12 Zoning. The provisions of the City of Boynton
Beach Land Development Regulations shall apply to matters governing zoning requirements related to the scope of this program. 102.5 Partial invalidity. In the event that any part or
provision of this program is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions. 102.6 Existing structures. The
legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this program shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this program, the
Florida Building Code, or the Florida Fire Prevention Code, or as is deemed necessary by the Building Official for the general safety and welfare of building occupants and the public.
102.7 Mixed occupancy/use buildings. In mixed occupancy/use buildings, each portion of a building shall comply with the specific requirements of this program applicable to each specific
occupancy. PART 2 ---ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT SECTION 103 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL 103.1 General. The Building Official designated by the City of Boynton Beach,
is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this program. The Building Official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this program and to adopt policies
and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions and how this program relates to other applicable codes and ordinances. Such interpretations, policies and procedures
shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this program and other applicable codes and ordinances. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements
specifically provided for in this program or other applicable codes and ordinances. The duties and powers of the Building Official as defined in Section 104 of the Boynton Beach Administrative
Amendments to the Florida Building Code will apply to this program. SECTION 104 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 104.1 Information on construction documents. Construction documents shall be dimensioned
and drawn upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted where approved by the Building Official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity
to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that such work will conform to the provisions of this program and relevant laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations, as determined by the Building Official. The construction documents shall contain a listing of the applicable project electives in accordance with Section 303, and shall
include the applicable commissioning requirements in accordance with Section 903. Where special conditions exist, the Building Official is authorized to require additional construction
documents.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 4 SECTION 105 APPROVAL 105.1 General. This program is not intended to prevent the use of any material,
method of construction, design, system, or innovative approach not specifically prescribed herein, provided that such construction, design, system or innovative approach has been approved
by the Building Official as meeting the intent of this program and all other applicable laws, codes and ordinances. 105.2 Approved materials and equipment. Materials, equipment, devices
and innovative approaches approved by the Building Official shall be constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with such approval. 105.2.1 Used materials, products and equipment.
The use of used materials, products and equipment that meet the requirements of this program for new materials is permitted. Used equipment and devices shall be permitted to be reused
subject to the approval of the Building Official. 105.3 Modifications. Wherever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this program, the Building
Official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, upon application of the owner or owner’s representative, provided the Building Official shall first find
that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this program impractical and that the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this program and that such
modification does not lessen the minimum requirements of this program. The details of granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department. 105.4 Alternative
materials, design, innovative approach and methods of construction and equipment. The provisions of this program are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit
any design, innovative approach, or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this program, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material,
design, innovative approach or method of construction shall be reviewed and approved where the Building Official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the
intent of the provisions of this program, and that the material, design, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this program
The details of granting the use of alternative materials, designs, innovative approach and methods of construction shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department. 105.4.1
Research reports. Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this program, shall consist of valid research
reports from approved sources. 105.4.2 Tests. Wherever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this program, or evidence that a material or method does not
conform to the requirements of this program, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials materials or methods, the Building Official shall have the authority to require
tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified in this program or by other recognized test standards. In the absence
of recognized and accepted test methods, the Building Official shall approve the testing procedures. Tests shall be performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained
by the Building Official for the period required for retention of public records. 105.5 Compliance materials. The Building Official shall be permitted to approve specific computer software,
work-sheets, compliance manuals and other similar materials that meet the intent of this program. SECTION 106 PERMITS 106.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 5 any energy, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated
by this program, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the Building Official and obtain the required permit under the applicable code or regulation relevant
to the intended work. Separate permits shall not be issued under this program. Exemptions from permit requirements shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done
in any manner in violation of the provisions of this program or any other applicable laws, codes or ordinances of this jurisdiction. SECTION 107 FEES
107.1 Fees. Fees for permits shall be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority for the intended work prescribed in an application.
SECTION 108 BOARD OF APPEALS 108.1 General. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this program
shall be made to the Building Board of Adjustment & Appeals in accordance with the Boynton Beach Administrative Amendments to the Florida Building Code. 108.2 Limitations on authority.
An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this program or the rules legally adopted there under have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of
this program do not fully apply or an equivalent or better form of construction is proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive requirements of this program. SECTION 109 CERTIFICATES
AND BUILDING USES 109.1 General. Buildings or structures shall not be used or occupied, and changes in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof
shall not be made, until the provisions of the Boynton Beach Administrative Amendments to the Florida Building Code, Section 110 have been met.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 6 CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS SECTION 201 GENERAL 201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following
words and terms shall, for the purposes of this program, have the meanings shown in this chapter. 201.2 Interchangeability. Words used in the present tense include the future; words
stated in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter; the singular number includes the plural and the singular. 201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined
in this program and are defined in the Florida Building Code, or the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances: Land Development Regulations, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed
to them as in those codes. 201.4 Terms not defined. Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such
as the context implies. SECTION 202 DEFINITIONS 95th PERCENTILE RAINFALL EVENT. The rainfall event having a precipitation total greater than or equal to 95 percent of all rainfall events
during a 24-hour period on an annual basis. A-WEIGHTED SOUND LEVEL. Sound pressure level in decibels measured with a sound level meter using an A-weighted network. ADDITION. An extension
or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure. AGED SOLAR REFLECTANCE. The solar reflectance value of a material after it has been installed and subjected to actual
weather conditions for not less than three years. ALTERATION. Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than repair or addition. ANNUAL NET ENERGY PERFORMANCE (ANEP).
The total annual energy use of the building for all purposes minus the annual energy use of the building supplied from renewable energy sources or reclaimed waste energy associated with
the building or the building site. APPROVED. Acceptable to the Building Official or authority having jurisdiction. APPROVED SOURCE. An independent person, firm or corporation, approved
by the the Building Official, who is competent and experienced in the application of engineering principles to materials, methods or systems analyses. APPROVED AGENCY. An established
and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing commissioning services, where such agency has been approved. AREA, TOTAL BUILDING FLOOR. The total of the total
floor areas on all stories of the building. AREA, TOTAL FLOOR. The total area of a story as measured from the interior side of the exterior walls.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 7 AREA, OCCUPIED FLOOR. The area of any story, portion of a story, or aggregate of multiple stories
that is used for a specific occupancy or function. ASBESTOS-CONTAINING PRODUCTS. Building materials containing one or more of the following mineral fibers in any detectable amount that
have been intentionally added or are present as a contaminant: chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, actinolite, anthophyllite and any fibrous amphibole. AUTOMATIC. Self-acting,
operating by its own mechanism when actuated by some impersonal influence, such as a change in current strength, pressure, temperature or mechanical configuration (see “Manual”). BACKWATER
VALVE. A device or valve installed in the system drain piping which prevents drainage or waste from backing up into the system and causing contamination or flooding. BICYCLE PARKING,
LONG TERM. Bicycle racks or storage lockers provided for bicycle riders including, but not limited limited to, employees and students, anticipated to be at a building site for four or
more hours. BICYCLE PARKING, SHORT TERM. Bicycle racks or storage lockers provided for bicycle riders including, but not limited to, customers, visitors, and event audiences, anticipated
to be at a building site for less than four hours. BIO-BASED MATERIAL. A commercial or industrial material or product, other than food or feed, that is composed of, or derived from,
in whole or in significant part, biological products or renewable domestic agricultural materials, including plant, animal, and marine materials, or forestry materials. BRANCH CIRCUIT.
All circuit conductors between the final branch-circuit overcurrent device and the load. BROWNFIELD (also EPA-Recognized Brownfield). Real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or
reuse of which might be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant and includes Brownfield Site as defined in Public Law 107-118
(H.R 2869) “Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfield Revitalization Act”, 40 CFR 300. BTU. Abbreviation for British thermal unit, which is the quantity of heat required to raise
the temperature of 1 pound (454 g) of water 1° F (0.56° C) (1 Btu = 1055 J). BUILDING. Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy, including the
energy using systems and site sub-systems powered through the building’s electrical service. BUILDING COMMISSIONING (BCx). A process that verifies and documents that the selected building
systems have been designed, installed, and function according to the owner’s project requirements and construction documents, and to minimum code requirements except as noted herein.
BUILDING SITE. A lot, or a combination of adjoining lots, that are being developed and maintained subject to the provisions of this program. A building site shall be permitted to include
public ways, private roadways, bikeways and pedestrian ways that are developed as an element of the total development. BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE. The basement walls, exterior walls,
floor, roof, and any other building elements that enclose conditioned space. This boundary also includes the boundary between conditioned space and any exempt or unconditioned space.
CARBON DIOXIDE EQUIVALENT (CO2e) EMISSIONS. A measure used to compare the emissions from various greenhouse gases based upon their global warming potential (GWP). CO2e emissions from
carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O) are included. The carbon dioxide equivalent for a gas is derived by multiplying the weight of the gas by the associated GWP.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 8 CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. A change in the purpose or level of activity within a building that involves
a change in application of the requirements of this program. BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this program,
or a duly authorized representative. COLLECTION PIPE. Unpressurized pipe used within the collection system that drains rainwater to the storage tank by gravity. COMMISSIONING. A process
that verifies and documents that the selected building and site systems have been designed, installed, and function in accordance with the owner’s project requirements and construction
documents, and minimum code requirements. CONSERVATION AREA. Land designated by the jurisdiction or by state or federal government, as a result of a community planning process, as appropriate
for conservation from development because of the land possessing natural values important to the community including, but not limited to, wildlife habitat, forest or other significant
vegetation, steep slopes, ground water recharge area, riparian corridor or wetland. CONSTRUCTED-COMPACTED SUBSOIL. Subsoils that are compacted through any of the following: clearing,
grading, smearing and topsoil removal such that the infiltrative capacity of the soils or the bulk density of the soils is significantly altered in comparison to the reference soil properties.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. Written, graphic and pictorial documents prepared or assembled for describing the design, location and physical characteristics of the elements of a project necessary
for obtaining a building permit. CONTROL. A specialized automatic or manual device or system used to regulate the operation of lighting, equipment or appliances. DAYLIGHT CONTROL. An
automatic control device or system complying with the Florida Building Code, Chapter 13. CAPTIVE KEY CONTROL. An automatic control device or system that energizes circuits when the key
that unlocks the sleeping unit is inserted into the device and that de-energizes those circuits when the key is removed. OCCUPANT SENSOR CONTROL. An automatic control device or system
complying with the Florida Building Code, Chapter 13. Occupant sensors are permitted to incorporate an integral maximum three (3) watt LED night light that functions when loads are shut
off. TIME SWITCH CONTROL. An automatic control device or system complying with the Florida Building Code, Chapter 13. CO2e. Weight of each gas emitted when consuming a specific energy
type in the building per unit of the specific energy type provided to the building at the utility meter multiplied by the GWP of the specific gas, and then summed over all three gases
emitted. Where: GWP (CO2) = 1 GWP (CH4) = 25 GWP (N2O) = 298. COURT. An open, uncovered space, unobstructed to the sky, bounded on three or more sides by exterior building walls or other
enclosing devices. DAYLIGHT SATURATION. The percentage of daytime hours throughout the year when not less than 28 footcandles (300 lux) of natural light is provided at a height of 30
inches (760 mm) above the floor.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 9 DAYLIT AREA. That portion of a building’s interior floor area that is regularly illuminated by natural
light, as determined in accordance with Sections 808.3.1 and 808.3.2. DAYLIGHT ZONE, SIDELIGHTING. The floor area illuminated by vertical fenestration. Where fenestration is located
on a roof, this area extends back from the fenestration to the nearest 56 inch high partition, or up to 0.7 times the height from the floor to the top of the fenestration and laterally
from the edge of the fenestration to the nearest 56 inch high partition, or up to 0.5 times the height from the floor to the top of the fenestration, as indicated in Figures 202.2, 202.3,
and 202.4 whichever is less. Otherwise, this area extends back from the fenestration to the nearest 56 inch high partition, or up to 1.75 times the height from the floor to the top of
north facing fenestration, up to 1.5 times the height from the floor to the top of south facing fenestration, and up to 1.0 times the height from the floor to the top all other fenestration,
and laterally to the nearest 56 inch high partition, or up to 0.5 times the height from the floor to the top of the fenestration, as indicated in Figure 202.1 whichever is less. Figure
202.1 Daylight Zone Adjacent to Vertical Fenestration in a Wall
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 10 Figure 202.2 Daylight Zone Adjacent to Vertical Fenestration Above a Roof (Clerestory) Figure 202.3
Daylight Zone Adjacent to Vertical Fenestration Above a Roof (Sawtooth)
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 11 Figure 202.4 Daylight Zone Adjacent to Vertical Fenestration Above a Roof (Monitor) DAYLIGHT ZONE,
TOPLIGHTING. The floor area beneath a skylight. This area extends laterally and longitudinally beyond the rough opening of the skylight to the nearest 56 inch high partition, or up to
0.7 times the height from the floor to the ceiling, as indicated in Figure 202.5 whichever is less. Figure 202.5 Daylight Zone Under a Skylight DECIBELS (dB). Term used to identify ten
times the common logarithm of the ratio of two like quantities proportional to the power of energy. DECONSTRUCTION. The process of taking a building or structure, or portion thereof,
apart, piece-by-piece, with the intent of recycling or salvaging as many of the materials, products and components as possible. DEMAND LIMIT. The shedding of loads when pre-determined
peak demand limits are about to be exceeded. DEMAND RESPONSE, AUTOMATED (AUTO-DR). Fully Automated Demand Response initiated by a signal from a utility or other appropriate entity, providing
fully-automated connectivity to customer energy end-use control strategies.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 12 DEMAND RESPONSE AUTOMATION INTERNET SOFTWARE. Software that resides in a Building Energy Management
Control System that can receive a demand response signal and automatically reduce HVAC and lighting system loads. Demand Response programs developed by the electric utility and the independent
system operator typically depend upon timely and reliable communications of events and information to the buildings that are participating in the programs. DETENTION. The short-term
storage of stormwater on a site in order to regulate the runoff from a given rainfall event and to control discharge rates to reduce the impact on downstream stormwater systems. DISTRIBUTION
PIPE. Pressurized or non-pressure piping used within the plumbing system of a building to deliver rainwater or graywater from the storage tank or pump to the point of use. DIVERSE USE
CATEGORIES. Categories of occupancies and land uses which are designated as either retail, service or community facilities: RETAIL USES. The retail use category includes: Convenience
store, florist, hardware store, pharmacy, grocery or supermarket and similar retail uses. SERVICE USES. The service use category includes: Bank, coffee shop or restaurant; hair care;
health club or fitness center; laundry or dry cleaner, medical or dental office and similar service uses. COMMUNITY FACILITIES. The community facilities category includes: Child care;
civic or community center; a building containing a place of worship; police or fire station; post office, public library, public park, school, senior care facility, homeless shelter,
and similar social services facilities. DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. DRAIN TILE LOOP. A continuous length of drain tile or perforated pipe extending around all or part of the internal or external perimeter of
a basement or crawl space footing. ECOART. See Public EcoArt ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEM, BUILDING (EMCS). A computerized, intelligent network of electronic devices, designed
to automatically monitor and control the energy using systems in a building. ENERGY STAR. A joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of
Energy (DOE) designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products and practices. EQUIPMENT. All piping, ducts, vents, control devices and other components of systems other than
appliances which are permanently installed and integrated to provide control of environmental conditions for buildings. This definition shall also include other systems specifically
regulated in this program. EXISTING STRUCTURE. A structure erected prior to the date of adoption of the appropriate code, or one for which a legal building permit has been issued. EXTERIOR
WALL, OBSTRUCTED. That portion of an exterior wall that does not face a public way or a yard or court complying with Section 1206 of the International Building Code or where the distance
to any buildings, structures, or geological formations in front of the wall is less than two times the height of the buildings, structures, or geological formations. For the purposes
of this determination, the maximum allowed heights of buildings or structures on adjacent property under existing zoning regulations is permitted to be considered. Determination is made
on a floor by floor basis.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 13 FACILITY OPERATIONS. A facility is operational during the time when the primary activity that facility
is designed for is taking place. For Group A and Group M occupancies, this is the time during which the facility is open to the public. FEEDER CONDUCTORS. The conductors that connect
the service equipment to the branch circuit overcurrent devices. FIBER PROCUREMENT SYSTEM. A system that ensures that fiber procured for the manufacture of wood and woodbased products
comes from responsible or certified sources in accordance with ASTM D7612. FIREPLACE. A hearth and fire chamber or similarly prepared place in which a fire can be made and that is built
in conjunction with a chimney. FLOOD (FLOODING). A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from the overflow of inland or tidal waters
or the unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from any source. AREA OF SHALLOW FLOODING. A designated AO or VO zone on a community's flood insurance rate map (FIRM)
with base flood depths from one (1) to three (3) feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path of flooding is unpredictable and indeterminate, and where velocity
flow may be evident. BASE FLOOD. A flood having a one percent (1%) chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. COASTAL HIGH HAZARD AREA. The area below the elevation of the
category 1 storm surge line as established by a Sea, Lake, and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) computerized storm surge model. FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARY MAP (FHBM). An official map
of a community issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency where the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazard have been defined. FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM). An official
map of a community on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated both the areas of special flood hazard and the risk premium zones applicable to the community. FLOOD
PLAIN. An area of land at risk of being inundated with water during high flows. Floodplains are associated with both water courses such as rivers and steams and bodies of water such
as oceans and lakes. SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA. 1. Land in the floodplain subject to a one (1) percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. 2. The area designated as a flood
hazard area on the FHBM or FIRM maps. FLOODWAY. The channel of a watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively
increasing the water surface elevation more than one (1) foot. FREEBOARD. Height above the base flood elevation of the lowest floor surface of any occupied portion of a building. GEOTHERMAL
ENERGY. Renewable energy generated from the interior of the Earth and used to produce energy for heating buildings or serving building commercial or industrial processes. GLOBAL WARMING
POTENTIAL (GWP). The cumulative radiative forcing effects of a gas over a specified time horizon resulting from the emission of a unit mass of gas relative to a reference gas. The GWP-weighted
emissions of direct greenhouse gases in the U.S. Inventory are presented in terms of equivalent emissions of carbon
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 14 dioxide (CO2), using units of teragrams of carbon dioxide equivalents (TgCO2 Eq.). conversion: Tg=109
kg = 106 metric tons = 1 million metric tons. GRAYWATER. Untreated wastewater that has not come into contact with wastewater from water closets, urinals, kitchen sinks, or dishwashers.
Graywater includes but is not limited to wastewater from bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers, and laundry trays. GREENFIELD. Land that has not been previously developed or
has a history of only agricultural use. GREENHOUSE GAS. A gas in the atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range. HARDSCAPE. Areas of a building site
covered by manmade materials. HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE. A vehicle which is occupied by two or more people, when arriving and departing the site where parked, for not less than 75 percent
of the vehicle trips; or as otherwise defined by state or local regulation. HISTORIC BUILDINGS. Buildings that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic
Places, or designated as historic under an appropriate state or local law. INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR (ISO). The electric system’s operator. INFILL SITE. Infill sites are one of the
following: 1. A vacant lot¸or collection of adjoining lots, located in an established, developed area that is already served by existing infrastructure; 2. A previously developed lot
or a collection of previously developed adjoining lots, that is being redeveloped or is designated for redevelopment. INFRASTRUCTURE. Facilities within a jurisdiction that provide community
services and networks for travel and communication including: transportation services such as, but not limited to roads, bikeways and pedestrian ways and transit services; utility systems
such as, but not limited to, water, sanitary sewage, stormwater management, telecommunications, power distribution and waste management; and community services such as, but not limited
to, public safety, parks, schools and libraries. INFRASTRUCTURE, ADEQUATE. The capacity of infrastructure systems, as determined by the jurisdiction, to serve the demands imposed by
a new development on building sites without negatively impacting services to existing users of the infrastructure and without negatively impacting the overall functionality of the infrastructure.
Adequacy can be determined based on existing infrastructure or on the infrastructure as augmented by a development project. INFRARED EMITTANCE. The ratio of radiant heat emitted by a
sample to that emitted by a black body radiator at the same temperature. INLET FILTER. A screen, grid or other device installed on a gutter, downspout system or at another location upstream
of the storage tank. The filter passes liquids and retains solids. IMPERVIOUS SURFACE. Paved concrete or asphalt and other similar surfaces that readily accommodate the flow of water
with relatively little absorption, as typically used at exterior horizontal areas including, but not limited to, parking lots, bikeways, walkways, plazas and fire lanes.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 15 INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES. Species that are not native to the ecosystem under consideration and that
cause or are likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human, animal or plant health. Consideration for inclusion as an invasive species shall be permitted to include,
but shall not be limited to, those species identified on: 1. City, county or regional lists (when listing occurs through a vetted, transparent process and has been accepted by city,
county or regional stakeholders, respectively). 2. State Noxious Weeds laws, 3. Federal Noxious Weeds laws. JURISDICTION. The governmental unit that has adopted this program under due
legislative authority. LABEL. An identification applied on a product by the manufacturer that contains the name of the manufacturer, the function and performance characteristics of the
product or material, and the name and identification of an approved agency and that indicates that the representative sample of the product or material has been tested and evaluated
by an approved agency. LABELED. Equipment, materials or products to which has been affixed a label, seal, symbol or other identifying mark of a nationally recognized testing laboratory,
inspection agency or other organization concerned with product evaluation that maintains periodic inspection of the production of the above-labeled items and whose labeling indicates
either that the equipment, material or product meets identified standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose. LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (LCA). A technique to evaluate
the relevant energy and material consumed and environmental emissions associated with the entire life of a building, product, process, material, component, assembly, activity or service.
LIGHTING BOUNDARY. Where the lot line abuts a public walkway, bikeway, plaza, or parking lot, the lighting boundary shall be a line 5 feet from the lot line and located on the public
property. Where the lot line abuts a public roadway or public transit corridor, the lighting boundary shall be the centerline of the public roadway or public transit corridor. In all
other circumstances, the lighting boundary shall be at the lot line. LISTED. Equipment, materials, products or services included in a list published by an organization acceptable to
the Building Official and concerned with evaluation of products or services that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of
services and whose listing states either that the equipment, material, product or service meets identified standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose. LOT.
A portion or parcel of land considered as a unit. LOT LINE. A line dividing one lot from another, or from a street or any public place. LOW EMISSION, HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE. Vehicles
that achieve EPA Tier 2, California LEVII, or a minimum of EPA LEV standards, whether by means of hybrid, alternative alternative fuel, or electric power. LOW VOLTAGE DRY-TYPE DISTRIBUTION
TRANSFORMER. A NEMA ‘Class 1’ transformer that is aircooled, does not use oil as a coolant, has an input voltage ≤ 600 Volts, and is rated for operation at a frequency of 60 Hertz. MANUAL.
Capable of being operated by personal intervention (see “Automatic”). MERV. Minimum efficiency reporting value.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 16 METER. A water volume measuring device used to collect data and indicate water usage abnormalities.
Such devices are provided by the water purveyor or the building owner. MUNICIPAL RECLAIMED WATER. Wastewater that has been reclaimed, recycled, reused or treated by a municipality for
specific non-potable uses. NATIVE PLANT SPECIES. A species that naturally occurs in a specific area, defined by using the best scientific knowledge of that region. Consideration for
inclusion as a native species shall be permitted to include, but is not limited to, those species identified in any of the following: 1. City, county and regional lists. 2. State laws.
3. Federal laws. NOISE. Any sound which is unnecessary, excessive, unnatural, annoying, prolonged, or unusually loud in relation to its time, place and use effect and which annoys or
disturbs humans or which causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological or physiological effect on humans. NON-POTABLE WATER. Water not safe for drinking, personal or culinary utilization.
OCCUPANT LOAD. The occupant load as calculated in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Building Code. ORGANIC MATTER. Carbon-containing material composed of both living organisms
and formerly living, decomposing plant and animal matter. Soil organic matter content is either naturally occurring or is a result of supplementation with compost or other partially
decomposed plant and animal material. OUTLET FILTER. Devices that are located downstream of a storage tank and utilize screens, cartridges or other media to provide a level of filtration
appropriate for the intended use of the water. PEAK NET ENERGY DEMAND (PNED). The peak energy demand of the building for all purposes minus the amount
of renewable energy and waste energy available and used during the period where the peak energy demand occurs. PERMIT. An official document or certificate issued by the jurisdiction
which authorizes performance of a specified activity. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED CONTENT. The proportion of recycled material in a product generated by households or by commercial, industrial,
and institutional facilities in their role as end users of the product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose. This includes returns of material from the distribution chain.
POTABLE WATER. Water free from impurities present in amounts sufficient to cause disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the bacteriological and chemical quality requirements
of the Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards or the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction. POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM. The equipment used to convert incoming
electrical power, to the force causing vertical motion of the elevator. In a traction system, this would include the electrical drive, motor, and transmission. PRE-CONSUMER (POST-INDUSTRIAL)
RECYCLED CONTENT. The proportion of recycled material in a product diverted from the waste stream during the manufacturing process. Pre-consumer recycled content does not include reutilization
of material such as rework, regrind, or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 17 PRIMARY ENERGY USE. The total fuel-cycle energy embedded within building materials and all forms
of energy required for building operation. Units of energy are reported in total Btu’s for building materials and total Btu’s per unit of energy (e.g., kWh, therms, gallons, etc.) consumed
in the operation of building mechanical systems (HVAC, lighting, etc.) Total fuel-cycle energy includes energy required from the point of initial extraction, through processing and delivery
to the final point of consumption into building materials or building operation. PROCESS LOADS. Building energy loads that are not related to building space conditioning, lighting, service
water heating or ventilation for human comfort. PROJECT ELECTIVE. The provisions contained in Sections 407, 508, 613, 710 and 809 for which compliance is not mandatory unless selected
under Section 303.1 for a specific building project. The minimum total number of project project electives that must be selected and complied with is indicated in Table 302.1. PROJECTION
FACTOR. A ratio that describes the geometry of a horizontal projection, as determined in accordance with Chapter 13 of the Florida Building Code. PROPOSED DESIGN. A description of the
proposed building used to estimate annual energy use for determining compliance based on total building performance including improvements in design such as the use of passive solar
energy design concepts and technologies, improved building thermal envelope strategies, increased equipment and systems efficiency, increased use of daylighting, improved control strategies
and improved lighting sources that will result in a decrease in annual energy. PUBLIC ECOART. Public art that helps to make aesthetically visible the important green technologies increasingly
being utilized in new building and renovations/reuses as well as in infrastructure upgrades and replacement. Public EcoArt is both aesthetically strong and highly functional in in conserving
or creating energy, addressing the heat island effect, capturing, cleaning, recycling stormwater, greywater and blackwater and other ecologically positive approaches to the built environment.
R-VALUE (THERMAL RESISTANCE). The inverse of the time rate of heat flow through a body from one of its bounding surfaces to the other surface for a unit temperature difference between
the two surfaces, under steady state conditions, per unit area (h × ft2 × °F/Btu) [(m2 × K)/W]. RADON GAS. A naturally-occurring, chemically inert, radioactive gas that is not detectable
by human senses. As a gas, it can move readily through particles of soil and rock and can accumulate under the slabs and foundations of homes where it can easily enter into the living
space through construction cracks and openings. RAINWATER. Water from natural precipitation that was not contaminated by use. RAINWATER COLLECTION AND CONVEYANCE SYSTEM. Rainwater collection
system components extending between the collection surface and the storage tank that convey collected rainwater, usually through a gravity system. REBOUND AVOIDANCE, SLOW RECOVERY. Slow
recovery strategies slowly recover the target parameter that was controlled in the demand response strategy. Where this strategy is applied, the zone setpoints are gradually restored
to the normal setpoints. Where air moving systems are targeted, a limit strategy is applied to the adjustable speed drive(s); fan adjustable speed drive limits are gradually shifted
up. REBOUND AVOIDANCE, SEQUENTIAL EQUIPMENT RECOVERY. Sequential equipment recovery that disperses short duration equipment start up spikes gradually, thereby avoiding a larger whole
building demand spike. REBOUND AVOIDANCE, EXTENDED AUTO-DR CONTROL. The rebound avoidance, extended Auto-DR control strategy is essentially an extension of the rebound avoidance, slow
recovery strategy. Although a slow
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 18 recovery strategy is critical to maximize the benefit of an Auto-DR strategy, the building energy
management and control system (EMCS) programming for just such a strategy can be very complex or might not be possible for many conventional EMCS’s. A rebound avoidance, extended Auto-DR
control strategy also includes logic and controls for avoiding a rebound peak when the control signal is stopped. RECEIVING WATERS. Groundwater, creeks, streams, rivers, lakes or other
water bodies that receive treated or untreated wastewater or stormwater, including water from combined sewer systems and stormwater drains. RECLAIMED WATER. Non-potable water that has
been derived from the treatment of wastewater by a facility or system licensed or permitted to produce water meeting the jurisdiction’s water requirements for its intended uses. Also
known as “Recycled Water.” RECYCLABILITY. Ability of a material or product to be captured and separated from a waste stream for conversion, reprocessing or reuse. REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL.
An individual who is registered or licensed to practice their respective design profession as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional registration laws of the state
or jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE. A registered design professional engaged by the owner to review and coordinate
certain aspects of the project, as determined by the building official, for compatibility with the design of the building or structure, including submittal documents prepared by others,
deferred submittal documents and phased submittal documents. REGULARLY OCCUPIED SPACE. A room or enclosed space which is regularly occupied for at least 500 daytime hours per year. Restrooms,
locker rooms, showers, changing rooms, closets, elevators, mechanical and electrical equipment rooms are not considered to be regularly occupied. RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCE, ON-SITE. Energy
derived from solar radiation, wind, waves, tides, landfill gas, biomass, or the geothermal energy. The energy system providing on-site renewable energy is located on or adjacent to the
building site, and generate energy for use on the building site. RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDIT (REC). A REC represents the property rights to the environmental, social, and other non-power
qualities of renewable electricity generation. A REC, and its associated attributes and benefits, is sold separately from the underlying physical electricity associated with an on-site
renewable energy source. REC’s allow organizations to support renewable energy development and protect the environment where renewable power products are not locally available. There
are two approaches to verifying REC ownership and the right to make environmental claims: 1. REC contracts from a list of approved providers, including an audit of the chain of custody;
2. REC tracking systems. REPAIR. The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing existing building or building site for the purpose of its maintenance. RETENTION (STORMWATER).
The permanent holding of stormwater on a site, preventing the water from leaving the site as surface drainage and allowing for use of the water on site, or loss of the water through
percolation, evaporation or absorption by vegetation. ROOF COVERING. The covering applied to the roof deck for weather resistance, fire classification or appearance.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 19 ROOF, OBSTRUCTED. That portion of the roof that is shaded by any building, structure, or geological
formation at the peak solar altitude on the spring equinox, and three hours before and after the peak solar altitude on the spring equinox. For the purposes of this determination, the
maximum allowed heights of buildings or structures on adjacent property under existing zoning regulations are permitted to be considered. ROOF WASHER. A device or method for removal
of sediment and debris from collection surface by diverting initial rainfall from entry into the storage tank. Also referred to as a First Flush Device. SEMI-HEATED SPACE. An enclosed
space within a building that is heated by a heating system having an output capacity greater than or equal to 3.4 Btu/h·ft2 (1W/ft2; 10.8 W/m2) of floor area but less than 15 Btu/h·ft2
(4.4 W/ft2; 161.5 W/m2) of floor area. SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS (HVAC). A fully descriptive, detailed account of the operation of HVAC systems, the operation of systems in narrative terms
accounting for all of the equipment that makes up the systems, how they are designed to operate, and how they are to be controlled. SKYLIGHTS AND SLOPED GLAZING. Glass or other transparent
or translucent glazing material installed at a slope of 15 degrees (0.26 rad) or more from vertical. Glazing material in skylights, including unit skylights, solariums, sunrooms, roofs
and sloped walls, are included in this definition. SLEEPING UNIT. A room or space in which people sleep, that can also include permanent provisions for living, eating, and either sanitation
or kitchen facilities but not both. Such rooms and spaces that are also part of a dwelling unit are not sleeping units. SOIL-GAS-RETARDER. A continuous membrane of 6-mil (0.15 mm) polyethylene
or other equivalent material used to retard the flow of soil gases into a building. SOLAR INSOLATION. A measure of solar radiation energy received on a given surface area in a given
time, expressed as average irradiance in kilowatt-hours per square meter per day (kW·h/(m2·day). SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC EQUIPMENT. Devices such as solar cells and inverters that are used
to transform solar radiation into energy. SOLAR REFLECTANCE. A measure of the ability of a surface material to reflect sunlight. It is the fraction of solar flux, including the visible,
infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths, reflected by a surface, expressed as a percentage on a scale of 0 to 1. Solar reflectance is also referred to as "albedo." SOLAR REFLECTANCE INDEX
(SRI). A value that incorporates both solar reflectance and infrared emittance in a single measure to represent a material's temperature in the sun. SRI quantifies how hot a surface
would get relative to standard black and standard white surfaces. SRI is calculated using equations based on previously measured values of solar reflectance and infrared emittance as
laid out in ASTM E1980. SRI is expressed as a fraction, 0.0 to 1.0, or percentage, 0 percent to 100 percent. SOLAR THERMAL EQUIPMENT. A device that uses solar radiation to heat water
or air for use within the facility for service water heating, space heating or space cooling. STANDARD REFERENCE DESIGN. A building design that meets the minimum requirements of the
Florida Building Code, Chapter 13, and the additional requirements of Section 603.3. STANDBY MODE (ELEVATOR). An operating mode during periods of inactivity in which electrical loads
are reduced to conserve energy. For elevators, standby mode begins up to 5 minutes after an elevator is unoccupied and has parked and completed its last run and ends when the doors are
re-opened. For escalators and moving walkways, standby mode begins after traffic has been absent for up to 5 minutes and ends when the next passenger arrives.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 20 STORAGE TANK (GRAYWATER OR RAINWATER). A fixed container for holding water at atmospheric pressure
for subsequent reuse as part of a plumbing or irrigation system. STORY. That portion of a building included between the upper surface of a floor and the upper surface of the floor or
roof next above. It is measured as the vertical distance from top to top of two successive tiers of beams or finished floor surfaces and, for the topmost story, from the top of the floor
finish to the top of the ceiling joists or, where there is not a ceiling, to the top of the roof rafters. STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed. SUBSLAB DEPRESSURIZATION SYSTEM
(Passive). A system designed to achieve lower sub-slab air pressure relative to indoor air pressure by use of a vent pipe routed through the conditioned space of a building and connecting
the sub-slab area with outdoor air, thereby relying on the convective flow of air upward in the the vent to draw air from beneath the slab. SUBSLAB DEPRESSURIZATION SYSTEM (Active).
A system designed to achieve lower sub-slab air pressure relative to indoor air pressure by use of a fan-powered vent drawing air from beneath the slab. SUBMEMBRANE DEPRESSURIZATION
SYSTEM. A system designed to achieve lower-sub-membrane air pressure relative to crawl space air pressure by use of a vent drawing air from beneath the soil-gas-retarder membrane. TERTIARY
STANDARDS. Standards, practices or policies that ensure that waste water has been treated to achieve a level of quality that is safe for release into the environment, such as, but not
limited to, release into seas, rivers, lakes and the ground. TOPSOIL. The upper, outmost layer of soil having the highest concentration of organic matter and microorganisms and where
the majority of biological soil activity occurs. TRACTION ELEVATOR. An elevator system in which the cars are suspended by ropes wrapped around a sheave that is driven by an electric
motor. TRANSIT SERVICE. A service that a public transit agency serving the area has committed to provide including, but not limited to, bus, streetcar, light or heavy rail, passenger
ferry or tram service. TURFGRASS. Grasses that are regularly mowed and, as a consequence, form a dense growth of leaf blades, shoots and roots. U-FACTOR (THERMAL TRANSMITTANCE). The
coefficient of heat transmission (air to air) through a building component or assembly, equal to the time rate of heat flow per unit area and unit temperature difference between the
warm side and cold side air films (Btu/h · ft2 ·°F) [W/(m2 · K)]. VAPOR-PERMEABLE MEMBRANE. A material or covering having a permeance rating of 5 perms or greater, when tested in accordance
with the dessicant method using Procedure A of ASTM E96. A vapor-permeable material permits the passage of moisture vapor. VAPOR RETARDER. A vapor-resistant material, membrane or covering
such as foil, plastic sheeting or insulation facing having a permeance rating of 1 perm or less, when tested in accordance with the dessicant method using Procedure A of ASTM E96. Vapor
retarders limit the amount of moisture vapor that passes through a material or wall assembly. VEGETATIVE ROOF. An assembly of interacting components designed to waterproof and normally
insulate a building’s top surface that includes, by design, vegetation and related landscaping elements.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 21 EXTENSIVE VEGETATIVE ROOF. A low profile roof with a growing medium less than 8 inches in depth,
composed of plants that can thrive in a rooftop environment with limited water, shallow roots and sparse nutrients. INTENSIVE VEGETATIVE ROOF. A high profile roof with a growing medium
8 inches or more in depth that can support a wide range of vegetables, shrubs and small trees. VENTILATION. The natural or mechanical process of supplying conditioned or unconditioned
air to, or removing such air from, any space. VISIBLE TRANSMITTANCE (VT). The ratio of visible light entering the space through the fenestration product assembly to the incident visible
light. VT includes the effects of glazing material and frame and is expressed as a number between 0 and 1. VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND (VOC). A chemical compound based on carbon chains
or rings that typically contain hydrogen and sometimes contain oxygen, nitrogen and other elements, and that has a boiling point in the range from (50 °C to 100 °C) to (240 °C to 260
°C). VOCs, TOTAL (TVOCs). Sum of the concentrations of all identified and unidentified volatile organic compounds between and including n-hexane through n-hexadecane (i.e. C6 -C16) as
measured by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry total ion-current chromatogram method and are quantified by converting the total area of the chromatogram in that analytical window to
toluene equivalents. VOLTAGE DROP. A decrease in voltage caused by losses in the circuit conductors connecting the power source to the load. WASTE ENERGY RECOVERY. The application and
use of systems and equipment to capture and reuse any form of energy that would otherwise be discarded and not otherwise be used by the building and its systems. WATERSENSE. A program
of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designed to identify and promote water-efficient products and practices. WETLAND. Areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or
groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil
conditions. WIND POWER CLASS. As a renewable energy source, wind is classified according to wind power classes, based on typical wind speeds. These classes range from Class 1 (the lowest)
to Class 7 (the highest). At the 50 meter (164 ft.) height, wind power Classes 4 and higher are considered good for development. ZERO ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX (zEPI). A scalar representing
the ratio of energy performance of the proposed design compared to the average energy performance of buildings in the benchmark year of 2000, with similar occupancy, operation schedule
and climate. The ratio is multiplied times 100 such that 100 represents a building that uses the same amount of energy as the 2000 average and zero represents a zero net energy building.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 22 CHAPTER 3 JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT ELECTIVES SECTION 301 GENERAL 301.1 Scope. This
chapter contains: requirements that are specific to and selected by the jurisdiction; elective requirements that are specific to the project and selected by the owner; and provisions
for whole-building life-cycle assessment. 301.2 Jurisdictional Requirements and Project Electives. This chapter requires that the jurisdiction indicate in Table 302.1 whether specific
provisions are mandatory for all buildings regulated by this program and, where applicable, the level of compliance required. This chapter also contains project electives, as listed
in Table 303.1, that become mandatory only as selected and indicated by the owner for the specific project. All other provisions of this program shall be mandatory as applicable. SECTION
302 JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS 302.1 Requirements determined by the jurisdiction. The jurisdiction shall indicate the following information in Table 302.1 for inclusion in its code
adopting ordinance: 1. The jurisdiction shall indicate whether ASHRAE 189.1 is applicable by selecting “Yes” or “No” in the optional compliance path in Table 302.1. Where “Yes” is selected,
the administrative provisions of Chapter 1 of this program and the provisions of ASHRAE 189.1 listed in Chapter 12 shall apply and the remainder of this program shall not apply. 2. The
jurisdiction shall indicate the minimum number of project electives that must be incorporated into all projects, as modified by Section 303.2. 3. Where the jurisdiction requires enhanced
energy performance for buildings designed on a performance basis, and for buildings greater than 25,000 square feet in total building floor area, the jurisdiction shall indicate a zEPI
of 46 or less in Table 602.1 for each occupancy required to have enhanced energy performance. 4. Where “Yes” or “No” boxes are provided, the jurisdiction shall check the box to indicate
“Yes” where where that section or appendix is to be enforced as a mandatory requirement in the jurisdiction, or “No” where that section or appendix is not to be enforced as a mandatory
requirement in the jurisdiction. 4.1 Where “Yes” is selected for Appendix B, the jurisdiction shall select a compliance level phase in accordance with Section B103.1 by checking a box
in Table 302.1 corresponding to Phase1, 2, 3 or 4. The selection of higher phases requires that all lower phases be selected. 4.1.1 Where Phase 1 is selected, the jurisdiction shall
indicate the number of months to be used in association with Section B103.2. 4.1.2 Where Phase 2 is selected, the jurisdiction shall indicate the number of years and the percentage to
be used in association with Section B103.3.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 23 4.1.3 Where Phase 3 is selected, the jurisdiction shall indicate the number of years to be used in
association with Section B103.4. 4.1.4 Where Phase 4 is selected, the jurisdiction shall indicate the number of years and the percentage to be used in association with Section B103.5.
4.2 Where “Yes” is selected for other jurisdictional requirements in Table 302.1, the provisions of the indicated section shall apply. 302.1.1 zEPI of 46 or less. Where a zEPI of 46
or less is indicated by the jurisdiction in Table 602.1, buildings shall comply on a performance-basis in accordance with Section 602.2.2. Exception: Buildings less than 25,000 square
feet in total building floor area pursuing compliance on a prescriptive basis shall be deemed to have a zEPI of 51 in accordance with Section 602.2.1 and shall not be required to comply
with the zEPI of Jurisdictional Choice indicated by the jurisdiction in Table 602.1. TABLE 302.1 REQUIREMENTS DETERMINED BY THE JURISDICTION Section Section Title or Description and
Directives Jurisdictional Requirements CH 3. JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT ELECTIVES 302.1 (2) Optional compliance path – ASHRAE 189.1 Yes No 302.1 (3) Project Electives
– The jurisdiction shall indicate a number between 1 and 15 to establish the minimum total number of project electives that must be satisfied. _15__ CH 4. SITE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE
402.2.3 Conservation area Yes No 402.2.5 Agricultural land Yes No 402.2.6 Greenfields Yes No 402.3.2 Stormwater management Yes No 403.4.1 High occupancy vehicle
parking Yes No 403.4.2 Low emission, hybrid and electric vehicle parking Yes No 405.1 Light pollution control Yes No CH 5. MATERIAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY
502.1 Minimum percentage of waste material diverted from landfills. 50% 65% 75% CH 6. ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EARTH ATMOSPHERIC QUALITY Table 602.1, 302.1, 302.1.1 zEPI of Jurisdictional
Choice – The jurisdiction shall indicate a zEPI of 46 or less in Table 602.1 for each occupancy for which it intends to require enhanced energy performance. See Table 602.1 and Section
302.1 602.2.2.3 Total annual CO2e emissions limits and reporting Yes No 613.2 Post Certificate of Occupancy zEPI, energy demand, and CO2e emissions reporting (For Buildings seeking
Property Tax Incentive only) Yes No
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 24 CH 7. WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY 702.1.2 Enhanced plumbing fixture and fitting flow
rate tier. Tier 1 Tier 2 702.7 Municipal reclaimed water. Yes No CH 9. COMMISSIONING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 904.1.1.1 Periodic reporting Yes No CH 10. EXISTING
BUILDINGS 1006.4 Evaluation of existing buildings Yes No APPENDICES Appendix A Enforcement procedures Yes No Appendix B (RESERVED) Yes No SECTION 303 PROJECT ELECTIVES
303.1 Electives required. A total of not less than the number of project electives as indicated by the jurisdiction in Section 302.1(2) of Table 302.1 shall be selected by the owner.
Such project electives shall be applied as mandatory requirements to the project and shall be indicated to the Building Official by means of completion of Table 303.1. Electives identified
by the jurisdiction as being “not available” are not available for selection. 303.2 Additional elective. Where required in accordance with Section 705.1, the total number of project
electives indicted in Table 302.1 shall be increased by one. 303.3 Applicability to existing buildings. Project electives shall be applicable to existing buildings only where such buildings
are evaluated in accordance with Section 1007.4. 303.4 Project electives checklist. The submitted construction documents shall include a completed copy of Table 303.1 indicating which
project electives that the owner has selected as a means to comply with Section 303.1. The total number of project electives selected shall be in accordance with the minimum number of
project electives indicated by the jurisdiction in Table 302.1. The Project electives selected shall be applied and enforced as mandatory requirements.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 25 TABLE 303.1 PROJECT ELECTIVES CHECKLIST Section Description Check the corresponding box to indicate
each project elective selected. Jurisdictional determination of nonavailability CH 3. JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT ELECTIVES 304.1 Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
(5 Electivesa) CH 4. SITE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE 407.2.1 Flood hazard avoidance 407.2.2 Agricultural land 407.2.3 Wildlife corridor 407.2.4 Infill site
407.2.5 Brownfield site 407.2.6 Existing building reuse 407.2.7 Greenfield development 407.2.8 Greenfield proximity to development 407.2.9 Greenfield proximity
to diverse uses 407.2.10 Florida Friendly plant landscaping 407.2.11 Site restoration 407.3.1 Changing and shower facilities 407.3.2 Long term bicycle parking
and storage 407.3.3 Preferred parking 407.4.1 Site hardscape 1 407.4.2 Site hardscape 2 407.4.3 Site hardscape 3 407.4.4 Roof covering 407.5 Light
pollution 407.6 Public EcoArt CH 5. MATERIAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY 508.2 Waste management (502.1 + 20%) 508.3(1) Reused, recycled content, recyclable,
bio-based and indigenous materials (70%) 508.3(2) Reused, recycled content, recyclable, bio-based and indigenous materials (85%) (2 Electivesa) 508.4.1 Service life – 100
year design life category 508.4.1 Service life– 200 year design life category (2 Electivesa) 508.4.2 Interior adaptability CH 6. ENERGY CONSERVATION, EFFICIENCY AND
EARTH ATMOSPHERIC QUALITY 613.3 zEPI reduction project electives 613.3 Project zEPI is at least 5 points lower than required by Table 302.1 613.3 Project zEPI is at least 10 points
lower than required by Table 302.1 (2 electives) 613.3 Project zEPI is at least 15 points lower than required (3 electives)
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 26 Section Description Check the corresponding box to indicate each project elective selected. Jurisdictional
determination of nonavailability by Table 302.1 613.3 Project zEPI is at least 20 points lower than required by Table 302.1 (4 electives) 613.3 Project zEPI is at least 25 points
lower than required by Table 302.1 (5 electives) 613.3 Project zEPI is at least 30 points lower than required by Table
302.1 (6 electives) 613.3 Project zEPI is at least 35 points lower than required by Table 302.1 (7 electives) 613.3 Project zEPI is at least 40 points lower than required
by Table 302.1 (8 electives) 613.3 Project zEPI is at least 45 points lower than required by Table 302.1 (9 electives) 613.3 Project zEPI is at least 51 points lower than
required by Table 302.1 (10 electives) 613.4 Mechanical systems 613.5 Service Water Heating 613.6 Lighting Systems 613.7 Passive design CH 7. WATER RESOURCE
CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY 710.2.1 Fixture flow rates are one tier above that required by Table 302.1 710.2.1 Fixture flow rates are two tiers above that required by Table 302.1.
(2 Electivesa) 710.3 On-site wastewater treatment 710.4 Non-potable outdoor water supply 710.5 Non-potable water for plumbing fixture flushing 710.6 Automatic
fire sprinkler system 710.7 Non-potable water supply to fire pumps 710.8 Non-potable water for industrial process makeup water 710.9 Efficient hot water distribution
system 710.10 Non-potable water for cooling tower makeup water 710.11 Graywater collection CH 8 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND COMFORT 809.2.1 VOC emissions -flooring
809.2.2 VOC emissions – ceiling systems 809.2.3 VOC emissions-wall systems 809.2.4 Total VOC limit 809.3 Views to building exterior 809.4 Interior plant
density a. Where multiple electives are shown in the table in the form “(x electives)”, “x” indicates the number of credits to be applied for that elective to the total number
of project electives required by the jurisdiction as shown in Section 302.1(3) of Table 302.1.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 27 SECTION 304 WHOLE BUILDING LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT 304.1 Whole building life cycle assessment project
elective. A whole building life cycle assessment shall be a project elective. The requirements for the execution of a whole building life cycle assessment shall be performed in accordance
with the following: The data and final report shall be included in the owner education manual required by Section 904.4. 1. The assessment shall demonstrate that the building project
achieves not less than a 20 percent improvement in environmental performance for each of at least three of the following impact measures, one of which shall be global warming potential,
as compared to a reference building of similar useable floor area, function and configuration that meets the minimum energy requirements of this program and the structural requirements
of the Florida Building Code: 1.1 Primary energy use 1.2 Global warming potential 1.3 Acidification potential 1.4 Eutrophication potential 1.5 Ozone depletion potential 1.6 Smog potential
2. The reference and project buildings shall utilize the same life cycle assessment tool. 3. The life cycle assessment tool shall be approved by the Building Official. 4. Building operational
energy shall be included. 5. Building process loads shall be permitted to be included. 6. The reference service life of the reference building shall be in accordance with Section 505.1.
7. Maintenance and replacement schedules and actions for components shall be included in the assessment. 8. The full life cycle, from resource extraction to demolition and disposal,
including but not limited to, on-site construction, maintenance and replacement, and material and product embodied acquisition, process and transportation energy, shall be assessed.
Exception: Electrical and mechanical equipment and controls, plumbing products, fire detection and alarm systems, elevators and conveying systems shall not be included in the assessment.
9. The complete building envelope, structural elements, inclusive of footings and foundations, and interior walls, floors and ceilings, including interior and exterior finishes, shall
be assessed to the extent that data is available for the materials being analyzed in the selected life cycle assessment tool. 10. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing components and specialty
items shall not be included in this calculation. 11. The life cycle assessment shall conform with the requirements of ISO 14044.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 28 CHAPTER 4 SITE DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE SECTION 401 GENERAL 401.1 Scope and intent. This chapter
provides requirements for the development and maintenance of building and building sites to minimize negative environmental impacts and to protect, restore and enhance the natural features
and environmental quality of the site. SECTION 402 PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES 402.1 General. In order to limit the use of, and impact on, natural resources, development of a building
site shall comply with Sections 402.2 through 402.3.6. 402.2 Protection by Area. Where park lands, agricultural lands, floodplains, conservation areas, greenfields and surface water
bodies or wetlands are located on, or adjacent to, a lot, the development of the lot as a building site shall comply with the provisions of Sections 402.2.1 through 402.2.6. 402.2.1
Floodplains. Building and building site improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinance, Land Development Regulations, Chapter 4, Article
X Flood Prevention Requirements. 402.2.2 Surface water protection. Building and building site improvements shall not be located: within a buffer around a wetland: or within a buffer
around a water body, as defined as the ordinary high-water mark of seas, lakes, rivers, streams and tributaries which support or could support fish, recreation or industrial use. Exception:
Buildings and associated site improvements specifically related to the use of the water including, but not limited to, piers, docks, fish hatcheries, and habitat restoration facilities,
shall be permitted where the impacts of the construction and location adjacent to or over the water on the habitat is mitigated. 402.2.3 Conservation area. Where this section is indicated
to be applicable in Table 302.1, site disturbance or development of land within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of any designated conservation area shall not be permitted. 402.2.4 Park land. Site
disturbance of development of land located within a public park shall not be permitted. Exceptions: 1. Buildings and site improvements shall be permitted to be located within a park
where the building and site improvements serve a park related purpose. 2. Park lands owned and managed by the Federal government shall be exempt from this prohibition. 3. Privately held
property located within the established boundary of a park shall be exempt from this prohibition. 402.2.5 Agricultural land. Where this section is indicated to be applicable in Table
302.1, buildings and associated site improvements shall not be located on land zoned for agricultural purposes.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 29 Exception: Buildings and associated site improvements shall be permitted to be located on agriculturally
zoned land where the building serves an agriculturally related purpose, including, but not limited to, primary residence, farmhouse, migrant workers housing, farm produce storage, processing
and shipping. 402.2.6 Greenfield sites. Where this section is indicated to be applicable in Table 302.1, site disturbance or development shall not be permitted on greenfield sites. Exception:
The development of new buildings and associated site improvements shall be permitted on greenfield sites where the jurisdiction determines that adequate infrastructure exists, or can
be provided, and where the sites comply with at least one of the following: 1. The greenfield site is located within 1/4 mile (0.4 km) of developed residential land with an average density
of not less than 4.9 dwelling units per acre. 2. The greenfield site is located within ¼ mile (0.4 km) distance, measured over roads or designated walking surfaces, of not less than
5 diverse uses and within ½ mile (0.8 km) walking distance of not less than 7 diverse uses. The diverse uses shall include at least one use from each of the following categories of diverse
uses: retail, service, community facility. 3. The greenfield site has access to transit service. The building on the building site shall be located in compliance with one of the following:
3.1. Within ¼ mile (0.4 km) distance, measured over designated walking surfaces, of existing or planned bus or streetcar stops. 3.2. Within ½ mile (0.8 km) distance, measured over designated
walking surfaces, of existing or planned rapid transit stops, light or heavy passenger rail stations, ferry terminals, or tram terminals. 4. The greenfield site is located adjacent to
areas of existing development that have connectivity of not less than 90 intersections per square mile (35 intersections per square kilometer). Not less than 25 percent of the perimeter
of the building site shall adjoin, or be directly across a street, public bikeway or pedestrian pathway from the qualifying area of existing development. 4.1. Intersections included
for determination of connectivity shall include the following: 4.1.1. Intersections of public streets with other public streets, 4.1.2. Intersections of public streets with bikeways
and pedestrian pathways that are not part of a public street for motor vehicles, and 4.1.3. Intersections of bikeways and pedestrian pathways that are not part of a public street for
motor vehicles with other bikeways and pedestrian pathways that are not part of a public street for motor vehicles. 4.2. The following areas need not be included in the determination
of connectivity: 4.2.1. Water bodies, including, but not limited to lakes and wetlands. 4.2.2. Parks larger than 1/2 acre (2023 m2), designated conservation areas and areas preserved
from development by the jurisdiction or by the state or federal government.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 30 4.2.3. Large facilities including, but not limited to airports, railroad yards, college and university
campuses. 402.2.6.1 Site disturbance limits on greenfield sites. For greenfield sites that are permitted to be developed, site disturbances shall be limited to the following areas: 1.
Within 40 feet (18 288 mm) of the perimeter of the building; 2. Within 15 feet (4572 mm) of proposed surface walkways, roads, paved areas and utilities; 3. Within 25 feet (7620 mm) of
constructed areas with permeable surfaces that require additional staging areas to limit compaction in the constructed areas. 402.3 Site design and development. The design and development
of buildings and associated site improvements shall comply with the site design, water management, vegetation management, soil management and waste management requirements of Sections
402.3.1 through 402.3.6. 402.3.1 Predesign site inventory and assessment. An inventory and assessment of the natural resources and baseline conditions of the building site shall be submitted.
The inventory and assessment shall: 1. Determine the location of any protection areas identified in Section 402.2 that are located on, or adjacent to the building site; 2. Determine
whether, and to the degree to which, the native soils and hydrological conditions of the building site have been disturbed and altered by previous use or development; 3. Identify invasive
vegetation on the site for removal; and 4. Identify native plant species on the site. 402.3.1.1 Submittal documents. The findings of the pre-design site inventory and assessment shall
be included in the submittal documents for permit application. 402.3.2 Stormwater management. Where this section is indicated to be applicable in Table 302.1, stormwater management systems,
including, but not limited to, infiltration, evapo-transpiration; rainwater harvest and runoff reuse; shall be provided and maintained on the building site. Stormwater management systems
shall address the increase in runoff that would occur resulting from development on the building site and shall either: 1. Manage rainfall on-site and size the management system to retain,
at a minimum, the volume of a single storm which is equal to the 95th percentile rainfall event and all smaller storms and maintain the predevelopment natural temperature of the runoff;
or 2. Maintain or restore the pre-development stable, natural runoff hydrology of the site throughout the development or redevelopment process. Post construction runoff rate, volume,
duration, and temperature shall not exceed predevelopment rates. The stormwater management system design shall be based, in part, on a hydrologic analysis of the building site. The stormwater
management system shall not redirect or concentrate off-site discharge that would cause increased erosion or other drainage related damage to adjoining lots or public property. 402.3.3
Landscape irrigation systems. Irrigation of exterior landscaping shall comply with with Sections 402.3.3.1 and 402.3.3.2. 402.3.3.1 Water for outdoor landscape irrigation. Water used
for outdoor landscape irrigation shall be non-potable and shall comply with Section 406.2.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 31 Exceptions: Where ground water is not available of the quality necessary for irrigation purposes,
and other preferable sources are not available, potable may be used in accordance with the following requirements: a. Approval is obtained from the Department of Utilities; b. The site
irrigation system must be designed to only use a restricted number of gallons per month (water bill); c. The site irrigation system must be designed to automatically remove all established
trees off watering at the end of year one; d. The site irrigation system must be designed for simple removal of all established trees on separate zones from watering at the end of the
first year; e. All trees, shrubs, and plants (no sod) used in the site landscape design must be identified as having low watering needs in the South Florida Water Management District’s
“Waterwise” publication; and f. Landscape and irrigation improvements must be inspected annually annually for compliance with these requirements. 402.3.3.2 Irrigation system design and
installation. Landscape irrigation systems shall be designed and installed to provide the minimum amount of irrigation required for maintenance of vegetation in the landscaping of the
building site. The systems shall utilize one or more of the following: drip irrigation, subsurface, subsoil and surface irrigation. The irrigation system shall be divided into zones
based on the water needs of the plant materials. Landscape irrigation systems shall not direct water onto building exterior surfaces, foundations or exterior paved surfaces. 402.3.4
Outdoor ornamental fountains and water features. Outdoor ornamental fountains and other water features constructed or installed on a building site shall be supplied with either municipally
reclaimed or collected rainwater complying with Section 406.2. Signage in accordance with Section 706.2 shall be posted at each outdoor fountain and water feature where non-potable water
is used. 402.3.5 Management of vegetation, soils and erosion control. During construction on a building site, vegetation and soils shall be protected, selected and reused as provided
in Sections 402.3.5.1 through 402.3.5.8. 402.3.5.1 Landscape, soil and water quality protection plan. A soil and water quality protection plan shall be submitted by the owner and approved
prior to construction. The protection plan shall be in accordance with Section 406.5. 402.3.5.2 Vegetation and soil protection. Where existing soils and vegetation are to be protected,
a vegetation and soil protection plan establishing designated vegetation and soil protection areas (VSPA’s) shall be submitted with the construction drawings and other submittal documents.
The protection plan shall be in accordance with Section 406.3. 402.3.5.3 Topsoil protection. Topsoil that could potentially be damaged by construction activities or equipment shall be
removed from areas to be disturbed and stockpiled on the building site for future reuse on the building site or other approved location. Topsoil stockpiles shall be secured and protected
throughout the project with temporary or permanent soil stabilization measures to prevent erosion or compaction.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 32 402.3.5.4 Soil reuse and restoration. Soils that are being placed or replaced on a building site
shall be prepared, amended and placed in a manner that establishes or restores the ability of the soil to support the vegetation that has been protected and that will be planted. Soil
reuse and restoration shall be in accordance with Section 406.4. 402.3.5.5 Imported soils. Topsoils or soil blends imported to a building site to serve as topsoil shall not be mined
from the following locations: 1. Greenfield sites where development is prohibited by Section 402.2.6. Exception: Soils shall be permitted to be imported from the locations in Items 1
and 2 where those soils are a byproduct of a building and building site development process provided that imported soils are reused for functions comparable to their original function.
402.3.5.6 Invasive species. Invasive species shall not be planted on a building site. A management plan for the containment, removal and replacement of any invasive plants currently
on the site shall be generated based on either published recommendation for the referenced invasive plant or guidance prepared by a qualified professional. Existing vegetation that is
to be retained on a building site shall be protected as required by Section 402.3.5.2. 402.3.5.7 Turfgrass. In all developments, including public and private parks, the use of sod shall
be restricted to large park-like areas available for passive or active recreation purposes, or when required for drainage and storm water management (e.g. swales, retention, detention
areas). The intent is to promote sustainable landscaping design by reducing water consumption and unnecessary irrigation of small, strip, or remnant pervious surfaces of a site. The
use of drought tolerant plant material is preferred over the use of sod for those areas of a site. Calculations of the percentage shall not include vegetative roof areas, areas not external
to the building, and areas not on the ground plane of the building. 402.3.5.8 Documentation. Documentation demonstrating compliance with Section 402.3.5 shall be provided as part of
the submittal documents and during the construction and inspection process. 402.3.6 Building site waste management plan. A building site waste management plan shall be developed and
implemented to recycle or salvage not less than 75 percent of the land-clearing debris and excavated soils. Landclearing debris includes rock, trees, stumps and associated vegetation.
The plan shall include provisions that address all of the following: 1. Materials to be diverted from disposal by efficient usage, recycling or reuse on the building site shall be specified.
Documentation supplied by the recycling or reuse facility collecting materials shall be provided as proof of compliance with this program. 2. Diverted materials shall not be sent to
sites that are agricultural land, special flood hazard areas or greenfield sites where development is prohibited by Section Section 402.2. 3. The effective destruction and disposal of
invasive plant species. 4. Where contaminated soils are removed, the methods of removal and location where the soils are to be treated and disposed. 5. The amount of materials to be
diverted shall be specified and shall be calculated by weight or volume, but not both. 6. Where the site is located in a federal or state designated quarantine zone for invasive insect
species, building site vegetation management shall comply with the quarantine rules.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 33 Construction materials and waste and hardscape materials removed during site preparation shall be
managed in accordance with Section 502.1. SECTION 403 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT 403.1 Walkways and bicycle paths. Not less than one independent, paved walkway or bicycle path suitable for
bicycles, strollers, pedestrians, and other forms of non-motorized locomotion connecting a street or other path to a building entrance shall be provided. Walkways and bicycle paths shall
connect to existing paths or sidewalks, and shall be designed to connect to any planned future paths. Paved walkways and bicycle paths shall be designed to ensure and support stormwater
management infrastructure including, but not limited to, pervious pavement. 403.2 Changing and shower facilities. Buildings with a total building floor area greater than 10,000 square
feet (929 m2) and that are required to be provided with long term bicycle parking and storage in accordance with Section 403.3 shall be provided with on-site changing room and shower
facilities which meet the requirements of the Florida Accessibility Code. Not less than one shower shall be provided for each 200 occupants, or fraction thereof. Exception: Where only
one changing room and shower facility is required, the changing room and shower facility shall be permitted to be a single facility available to all occupants. 403.3 Bicycle parking
and storage. Long term and short term bicycle parking shall be designated on the site plan by a registered design professional and as specified in Table 403.3. The required minimum number
of spaces shall be determined based upon the occupied floor area of each primary use or occupancy of building. Accessory occupancy areas shall be included in the calculation of primary
occupancy area. Exceptions: 1. Long term bicycle parking shall not be required where the total building floor area is less than 2,500 square feet (232 m2). 2. Subject to the approval
of the Building Official, the number of bicycle parking spaces shall be permitted to be reduced due to building site characteristics including, but not limited to, isolation from other
development. 403.3.1 Short term bicycle parking. Short term bicycle parking shall comply with all of the following: 1. Shall be provided with illumination of not less than 1 footcandle
at the parking surface; 2. Shall be located at the same grade as the sidewalk or at a location reachable by ramp or accessible route; 3. Shall have an area of not less than 18 inches
(457 mm) by 60 inches (1524 mm) per bicycle; 4. Shall be provided with a rack or other facility for locking or securing each bicycle. Exception: Where directional signage is provided
at the main building entrances, short term bicycle parking shall be permitted to be located inside a building or at locations not visible from the main entrance. 403.3.2 Long term bicycle
parking. Long term bicycle parking shall comply with all of the following: 1. Shall be located on the same site and and within the building or within 300 feet of the main entrances;
2. Shall be provided with illumination of not less than 1 footcandle at the parking surface;
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 34 3. Shall have an area of not less than 18 inches (457 mm) by 60 inches (1524 mm) per bicycle; and
4. Shall be provided with a rack or other facility for locking or securing each bicycle. Not less than 50 percent of long term bicycle parking shall be within a building or provided
with a permanent cover including, but not limited to, roof overhangs, awnings, or bicycle storage lockers. Vehicle parking spaces, other than those required by Section 403.4 and accessible
parking required by the Florida Building Code, shall be permitted to be used for the installation of long term bicycle parking spaces. 403.4 Vehicle parking. Where either Section 403.4.1
or 403.4.2 is indicated to be applicable in Table 302.1, parking provided at a building site shall comply with this section. Parking spaces required by this section shall be those in
the parking facility that are located on the shortest route of travel from the parking facility to to a building entrance, but shall not take precedence over parking spaces that are
required to be accessible in accordance with the Florida Building Code. Where buildings have multiple entrances with adjacent parking, parking spaces required by this section shall be
dispersed and located near the entrances. Such parking spaces shall be provided with approved signage that specifies the permitted usage. 403.4.1 High occupancy vehicle parking. Where
employee parking is provided for a building that has a total building floor area greater than 10,000 square feet (929 m2) and that has a building occupant load greater than 100, at least
5 percent, but not less than 2, of the employee parking spaces provided shall be designated as preferred parking for high occupancy vehicles. For the purpose of this section, preferred
parking is considered to be those parking spaces in the parking facility that are located on the shortest route of travel from the employee parking area to a building entrance. Preferred
parking shall not take precedence over parking spaces that are required to be accessible in accordance with the Florida Building Code. 403.4.2 Low emission, hybrid, and electric vehicle
parking. Where parking is provided for a building that has a total building floor area greater than 10,000 square feet (929 m2) and that has an building occupant load greater than 100,
at least 5 percent, but not less than 2, of the parking spaces provided shall be designated as preferred parking for low emission, hybrid, and electric vehicles. TABLE 403.3 BICYCLE
PARKINGa Occupancy Specific Use Short term spaces Long Term spacesb, c R-1 Hotel, motel, boarding houses None 1 per 50 employees; not less than 2 spaces R-2, R-3, R-4 All None None A-1
Movie theaters 1 per 50 seats; not less than 4 spaces Concert hall, Theaters other than for movies 1 per 500 seats A-2 Restaurants 1 per 50 seats; not less than 2 spaces A-3 Places of
worship 1 per 500 seats Assembly spaces other than places of worship 1 per 25,000 square feet; not less than 2 spaces A-4 – A-5 All 1 per 500 seats 1 per 50 employees; not less than
2 spaces B All 1 per 50,000 square feet; not less than 2 spaces 1 per 25,000 square feet; not less than 2 spaces F, H, S All, except parking facilities None 1 per 50 employees; not less
than 2 spaces M All 1 per 25,000 square feet; not less than 2 spaces 1 per 50,000 square feet; not less than 2 spaces S Transit park and ride lots None 1 per 20 vehicle parking spaces.
Commercial Parking facility 1 per 20 vehicle parking spaces None
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 35 Occupancy Specific Use Short term spaces Long Term spacesb, c I-2 All 1 per 25,000 square feet; not
less than 2 spaces I-1 All None E, I-4 Day Care None 1 per 50 employees; not less than 2 spaces E Schools None 1 per 10 students Other Outdoor recreation, parks 1 per 20 vehicle parking
spaces; not less than 2 spaces None For SI: 1 minute per inch = min/25.4 mm, a. Requirements based on square feet shall be the occupied floor area of the occupancy or use. b. Employees
shall be based on the number of full time equivalent employees during the largest shift. c. When a calculations results in a fraction of a space, the requirement shall be rounded to
the next higher whole number. SECTION 404 HEAT ISLAND MITIGATION 404.1 General. The heat island effect of building and building site development shall be mitigated in accordance with
Sections 404.2 and 404.3. 404.2 Site Hardscape. In climate zones 1 through 6, as established in the Florida Building Code, Chapter 13, Energy, not less than 50 percent of the site hardscape
shall be provided with one or any combination of options described in Sections 404.2.1 through 404.2.4. For the purposes of this section, site hardscape shall not include areas of the
site covered by solar photovoltaic arrays or solar thermal collectors. 404.2.1 Site hardscape materials. Hardscape materials shall have a minimum initial Solar Reflectance Index of 29
when determined in accordance with ASTM E1980 using a convection coefficient of 2.1 Btu/h-ft2 (12 W/m2*k). Exception: Pervious concrete pavements shall be allowed to be considered as
a hardscape material that is deemed to comply with the criteria for solar reflectance and need not be tested
in accordance with ASTM E1980. 404.2.2 Shading structures. Where shading is provided by a building or structure or an element or component thereof, such building, structure, component
or element shall comply with all of the following: 1. Where open trellis-type free standing structures such as, but not limited to, covered walkways, and trellises or pergolas, are covered
with native plantings, the plantings shall be designed to achieve mature coverage within five years; 2. Parking shading structures shall comply with Section 404.3; 3. Shade provided
onto the hardscape by an adjacent building or structure located on the same lot shall be calculated and credited toward compliance with this section based on the projected peak sun angle
on the summer solstice. 404.2.3 Shade by trees. Where shading is provided by trees, such trees shall be selected and placed in accordance with all of the following: 1. Trees selected
shall be those that are native to, or non-invasive and adaptive to, the region and climate zone in which the project site is located. Plantings shall be selected and sited to produce
a hardy and drought resistant vegetated area;
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 36 2. Construction documents shall be submitted that show the planting location and anticipated ten
year canopy growth of all trees and that show the contributions of existing tree canopies; and; 3. Shading calculations shall be shown on the construction documents demonstrating compliance
with this section and shall include only those hardscape areas directly beneath the trees based on a ten year growth canopy. Duplicate shading credit shall not be granted for those areas
where multiple trees shade the same hardscape. 404.2.4 Pervious and permeable pavement. Pervious and permeable pavements including open grid paving systems and open-graded aggregate
systems shall have a percolation rate not less than 2 gallons per minute per square foot (100 L/min x m2) and shall have not less than 6 inches (152 mm) of open graded base below the
pavement or pavers. Pervious and permeable pavement shall be permitted where the use of these types of hardscapes does not interfere with fire and emergency apparatus or vehicle or personnel
access and egress, utilities, or telecommunications lines. Aggregate used shall be of uniform size. 404.3 Roof coverings. Not less than 75 percent of the roof surfaces of buildings located
in climate zones 1 through 3, as established in the Florida Building Code, Chapter 13, Energy, shall be in compliance with Section 404.3.1 or 404.3.2, or a combination of both methods.
Exception: Portions of roof surfaces where solar thermal collectors, solar photovoltaic systems, roof penetrations and associated equipment, portions of the roof used to capture heat
for building energy technologies, rooftop decks or walkways, or vegetative roofing systems are provided shall be permitted to be deducted from the roof surface required to comply with
this section. 404.3.1 Roof solar reflectance and thermal emittance. Where roof coverings are used for compliance with Section 404.3, roof coverings shall comply with Section 404.3.1.1
or 404.3.1.2. The values for solar reflectance and thermal emittance shall be determined by an independent laboratory accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation program. Roof
products shall be labeled and certified by the manufacturer demonstrating compliance. 404.3.1.1 Roof products testing. Roof products shall be tested for a minimum three-year aged solar
reflectance in accordance with ASTM E1918, ASTM C1549 or Test Method One of CRRC-1 Standard and thermal emittance in accordance with ASTM C1371 or ASTM E408, and shall comply with the
minimum values in Table 404.3.1. 404.3.1.2 Solar reflectance index. Roof products shall be permitted to use a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) where the calculated value is in compliance
with Table 404.3.1 values for Minimum Aged SRI. The SRI value shall be determined using ASTM E1980 with a convection coefficient of 2.1 Btu/h-ft2 (12 W/m2*k) based on three-year aged
roof samples tested in accordance with the test methods in Section 404.3.1.1 TABLE 404.3.1 REFLECTANCE AND EMITTANCE Roof Slope Minimum Aged Solar Reflectance Minimum Aged Thermal Emittance
Minimum Aged SRI Less than 2:12 0.55 0.75 60 2:12 or greater 0.30 0.75 25 404.3.2 Vegetative roofs. Roofs shall be covered with either an extensive or intensive vegetative roof. Vegetative
roofs shall comply with Section 406.6. SECTION 405
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 37 SITE LIGHTING 405.1 Light pollution control. Where this section is indicated to be applicable in
Table 302.1, uplight, light trespass, and glare shall be limited for all exterior lighting equipment as described in Sections 405.2 and 405.3. Exceptions: Lighting used for the following
exterior applications is exempt where equipped with a control device independent of the control of the non-exempt lighting: 1. Specialized signal, directional, and marker lighting associated
with transportation; 2. Advertising signage or directional signage; 3. Lighting integral to equipment or instrumentation and installed by its manufacturer; 4. Theatrical purposes, including
performance, stage, film production, and video production; 5. Athletic playing areas where lighting is equipped with hoods or louvers for glare control; 6. Temporary lighting; 7. Lighting
for industrial production, material handling, transportation sites, and associated storage areas where lighting is equipped with hoods or louvers for glare control; 8. Theme elements
in theme and amusement parks 9. Roadway lighting required by governmental authorities; 10. Lighting used to highlight features of public monuments and registered landmark structures.
[E] 405.1.1 Exterior lighting zones. The lighting zone for the building site shall be determined from Table 405.1.1 unless otherwise specified by the jurisdiction. [E] TABLE 405.1.1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING ZONES LIGHTING ZONE DESCRIPTION 1 Developed areas of national parks, state parks, forest land and rural areas 2 Areas predominantly consisting of residential zoning,
neighborhood business districts, light industrial with limited nighttime use and residential mixed use areas 3 All other areas 4 High-activity commercial districts in major metropolitan
areas as designated by the local jurisdiction 405.2 Uplight. All exterior lighting shall comply with the requirements of Table 405.2 for the exterior lighting zones (LZ) appropriate
to the building site. Exception: Lighting used for the following exterior applications shall be exempt from the requirements of Table 405.2. 1. Lighting for building facades, landscape
features, and public monuments in exterior lighting zones 3 and 4. 2. Lighting for building facades in exterior lighting zone 2.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 38 TABLE 405.2 UPLIGHT RATINGS a,b LZ 1 LZ 2 LZ 3 LZ 4 Maximum Luminaire Uplight Rating U1 U2 U3 U4
a. Uplight ratings are defined by IESNA TM-15-07 Addendum A. b. The rating shall be determined by the actual photometric geometry in the specified mounting orientation. 405.3 Light trespass
and glare. Where luminaires are mounted on buildings at locations that are within a distance to the lighting boundary, measured horizontally, that is equal to twice the height that the
luminaire is mounted, such luminaires shall not exceed the applicable glare ratings specified in Table 406.3(1). All other exterior luminaires shall not exceed the applicable backlight
and glare ratings specified in Table 406.3(2). Table 405.3(1) Maximum Glare Ratings for Building Mounted Luminaires Located Two Mounting Heights or Less from Lighting Boundary a, b,
c LZ1 LZ2 LZ3 LZ4 Maximum luminaire glare rating G0 G1 G1 G2 a. Mounting height is the distance above finished grade at which a luminaire is mounted, measured to the midpoint of the
luminaire. b. Uplight and glare ratings are defined by IESNA TM-15-07 Addendum A. c. The rating shall be determined by the actual photometric geometry in the specified mounting orientation.
Table 405.3(2) Maximum allowable Backlight and Glare Ratings a,b,c LZ 1 LZ 2 LZ 3 LZ 4 Luminaire located more than two mounting heights from lighting boundary B4 G1 B4 G2 B4 G3 B4 G4
Luminaire located one to two mounting heights from lighting boundary B3 G1 B3 G2 B3 G3 B4 G4 Luminaire located one-half to one mounting heights from lighting boundary B2 G1 B2 G2 B2
G3 B3 G4 Luminaire located less than one-half mounting height from lighting boundary B0 G1 B0 G2 B1 G3 B2 G4 a. Backlight and glare ratings are defined by IESNA TM-15-07 Addendum A.
b. Luminaires located two mounting heights or less from the lighting boundary shall be installed with backlight towards the nearest lighting boundary, unless they are lighting a roadway,
bikeway, or walkway that intersects a public roadway. c. The rating shall be determined by the actual photometric geometry in the specified mounting orientation. SECTION 406 DETAILED
SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS 406.1 General. The provisions of this section shall govern the design and installation of site development systems and use of materials. 406.2 Non-potable
water systems for irrigation systems. Non-potable water systems used for irrigation shall comply with the graywater, municipal reclaimed water and collected rainwater provisions of this
section. 406.2.1 Graywater systems. Graywater systems used for landscape irrigation purposes shall be limited to subsurface and surface irrigation applications. The retention time for
surface irrigation shall be 24 hours or less. Graywater to be used in graywater irrigation shall comply with the provisions of Section 708 other than
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 39 Sections 708.6 and 708.12.6.5. Subsurface graywater systems shall be in accordance with Section 406.3.
Graywater shall be filtered by a 100 micron or finer filter. The control panel for the graywater irrigation system shall be provided with signage in accordance with Section 706.2. 406.2.2
Municipal reclaimed water. Municipal reclaimed water used for landscape irrigation purposes shall be limited to subsurface applications. Reclaimed water used in irrigation systems shall
comply with the provisions of Section 709 except for Section 709.5. Reclaimed water shall be filtered by a 100 micron or finer filter. The control panel for the reclaimed water irrigation
system shall be provided with signage in accordance with Section 706.2 Exception: Subject to the approval of the Building Official based on the extent of purification occurring in reclamation
process, municipal reclaimed water shall be permitted in sprinkler irrigation applications. 406.2.3 Collected rainwater. Rainwater collected on the surface of the building site, or from
the roof surfaces of the building, and used for landscape irrigation purposes shall not be limited regarding the method of application. Rainwater collected from elevated building locations
that is to be used in building site irrigation, shall be in compliance with the provisions of Section 707 other than Sections 707.6, 707.12.1, 707.12.1.1 and 707.12.7.4. 406.3 Subsurface
graywater irrigation systems. Gravity subsurface gray water irrigation systems, where provided in accordance with Section 402.3.3.1, shall be designed and installed in accordance with
Sections 406.3.1 through 406.3.6. Graywater collection and storage systems shall comply with this section and the provisions of Section 708 other than Sections 708.6 and 708.12.6.5.
406.3.1 Estimating graywater discharge. The irrigation system shall be sized in accordance with the gallonsper-day-per-occupant number based on the type of fixtures connected to the
graywater system. The discharge shall be calculated by the following equation: C = (A x B)-D (Equation 4-1) Where: A = Number of occupants: Residential—For dwelling units regulated by
this program in accordance with Section 101.2, the number of occupants shall be determined by the actual number of occupants, but not less than two occupants for one bedroom and one
occupant for each additional bedroom. Commercial—Number of occupants for buildings without dwelling units shall be determined by the Florida Building Code B = Estimated flow demands
for each occupant: Residential— For dwelling units regulated by this program in accordance with Section 101.2, 25 gallons per day (94.6 Lpd) per occupant for showers, bathtubs and lavatories
and 15 gallons per day (56.7 Lpd) per occupant for clothes washers or laundry trays. Commercial—For buildings, without dwelling units, based on type of fixture or water use records minus
the discharge of fixtures other than those discharging gray water. C = Estimated gallons graywater discharge based on the total number of occupants. D= Estimated gallons of graywater
to be used within the interior of the building.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 40 406.3.2 Percolation tests. The permeability of the soil in the proposed absorption system shall be
determined by percolation tests or permeability evaluation. 406.3.2.1 Percolation tests and procedures. At least three percolation tests in each system area shall be conducted. The holes
shall be spaced uniformly in relation to the bottom depth of the proposed absorption system. More percolation tests shall be made where necessary, depending on system design. 406.3.2.1.1
Percolation test hole. The test hole shall be dug or bored. The test hole shall have vertical sides and a horizontal dimension of 4 inches to 8 inches (102 mm to 203 mm). The bottom
and sides of the hole shall be scratched with a sharp-pointed instrument to expose the natural soil. All loose material shall be removed from the hole and the bottom shall be covered
with 2 inches (51 mm) of gravel or coarse sand. 406.3.2.1.2 Test procedure, sandy soils. The hole shall be filled with clearwater to a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) above the bottom
of the hole for tests in sandy soils. The time for this amount of water to seep away shall be determined, and this procedure shall be repeated if the water from the second filling of
the hole seeps away in 10 minutes or less. The test shall proceed as follows: 1. Water shall be added to a point not more than 6 inches (152 mm) above the gravel or coarse sand. 2. Thereupon,
from a fixed reference point, water levels shall be measured at 10-minute intervals for a period of 1 hour. 3. Where 6 inches (152 mm) of water seeps away in less than 10 minutes, a
shorter interval between measurements shall be used, but in no case shall the water depth exceed 6 inches (152 mm). Where 6 inches (152 mm) of water seeps away in less than 2 minutes,
the test shall be stopped and a rate of less than 3 minutes per inch (7.2 s/mm) shall be reported. 4. The final water level drop shall be used to calculate the percolation rate. Soils
not meeting the the above requirements shall be tested in accordance with Section 406.3.2.1.3. 406.3.2.1.3 Test procedure, other soils. The hole shall be filled with clear water, and
a minimum water depth of 12 inches (305 mm) shall be maintained above the bottom of the hole for a 4-hour period by refilling whenever necessary or by use of an automatic siphon. Water
remaining in the hole after 4 hours shall not be removed. Thereafter, the soil shall be allowed to swell not less than 16 hours or more than 30 hours. Immediately after the soil swelling
period, the measurements for determining the percolation rate shall be made as follows: 1. Any soil sloughed into the hole shall be removed and the water level shall be adjusted to 6
inches (152 mm) above the gravel or coarse sand. 2. Thereupon, from a fixed reference point, the water level shall be measured at 30-minute intervals for a period of 4 hours, unless
two successive water level drops do not vary by more than 1/16 inch (1.59 mm). At least three water level drops shall be observed and recorded. 3. The hole shall be filled with clear
water to a point not more than 6 inches (152 mm) above the gravel or coarse sand whenever it becomes nearly empty. Adjustments of the water level shall not be made during the three measurement
periods except to the limits of the last measured water level drop.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 41 4. When the first 6 inches (152 mm) of water seeps away in less than 30 minutes, the time interval
between measurements shall be 10 minutes and the test run for 1 hour. The water depth shall not exceed 5 inches (127 mm) at any time during the measurement period. 5. The drop that occurs
during the final measurement period shall be used in calculating the percolation rate. 406.3.2.1.4 Mechanical test equipment. Mechanical percolation test equipment shall be of an approved
type. 406.3.3 Permeability evaluation. Soil shall be evaluated for estimated percolation based on soil structure and texture in accordance with accepted soil evaluation practices. Borings
shall be made in accordance with Section 406.3.2.1 for evaluating the soil. 406.3.4 Subsurface landscape irrigation site location. The surface grade of all soil absorption systems shall
be located at a point lower than the surface grade of any water well or reservoir on the the same or adjoining lots. Where this is not possible, the irrigation system shall be located
so that surface water drainage from the building site is not directed toward a well or reservoir. The soil absorption system shall be located with a minimum horizontal distance between
various elements as indicated in Table 406.3.4 and as provided in Section 708.14.7. Surface water shall be diverted away from any soil absorption site on the same or adjoining lots.
TABLE 406.3.4 LOCATION OF GRAYWATER SYSTEM ELEMENT MINIMUM HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (feet) IRRIGATION DISPOSAL FIELD Buildings 2 Lot lines other than lot lines adjoining public ways 5 Water
wells 100 Streams, lakes and wetlands 50 Critical root zone (CRZ) of protected trees 2 Seepage pits 5 Septic tanks 5 Water service 5 Public water main 10 For SI: 1 minute per inch =
min/25.4 mm, 406.3.5 Installation. Absorption systems shall be installed in accordance with Sections 406.3.5.1 through 406.3.5.5 to provide landscape irrigation without surfacing of
graywater. Excavations shall not encroach upon the critical root zone (CRZ) of protected trees. 406.3.5.1 Absorption area. The total absorption area required shall be computed from the
estimated daily graywater discharge and the design-loading rate based on the percolation rate for the site. The required absorption area equals the estimated graywater discharge divided
by the design-loading rate from Table 406.3.5.1. TABLE 406.3.5.1 DESIGN LOADING RATE PERCOLATION RATE (minutes per inch) DESIGN LOADING FACTOR (gallons per square foot per day Less than
10 1.2 10 to less than 30 0.8 30 to less than 45 0.72 45 and greater 0.4 For SI: 1 minute per inch = min/25.4 mm, 1 gallon per square foot = 40.7 L/m2.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 42 406.3.5.2 Seepage trench excavations. Seepage trench excavations shall be a minimum of 1 foot (304
mm) to a maximum of 5 feet (1524 mm) wide. Trench excavations shall be spaced a minimum of 2 feet (610 mm) apart. The soil absorption area of a seepage trench shall be computed by using
the bottom of the trench area (width) multiplied by the length of pipe. Individual seepage trenches shall be a maximum of 100 feet (30 480 mm) in developed length. 406.3.5.3 Seepage
bed excavations. Seepage bed excavations shall be a minimum of 5 feet (1524 mm) wide and have more than one distribution pipe. The absorption area of a seepage bed shall be computed
by using the bottom of the trench area. Distribution piping in a seepage bed shall be uniformly spaced a maximum of 5 feet (1524 mm) and a minimum of 3 feet (914 mm) apart, and a maximum
of 3 feet (914 mm) and a minimum of 1 foot (305 mm) from the sidewall or headwall. 406.3.5.4 Excavation and construction. The bottom of a trench or bed excavation shall be level. Seepage
trenches or beds shall not be excavated where the soil is so wet that such material rolled between the hands forms a soil wire. All smeared or compacted soil surfaces in the sidewalls
or bottom of seepage trench or bed excavations shall be scarified to the depth of smearing or compaction and the loose material removed. Where rain falls on an open excavation, the soil
shall be left until sufficiently dry so a soil wire will not form when soil from the excavation bottom is rolled between the hands. The bottom area shall then be scarified and loose
material removed. 406.3.5.5 Aggregate and backfill. A minimum of 6 inches of aggregate ranging in size from 1/2 to 2-1/2 inches (12.7 mm to 64 mm) shall be laid into the trench below
the distribution piping elevation. The aggregate shall be evenly distributed a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) over the top of the distribution pipe. The aggregate shall be covered with
approved synthetic materials or 9 inches (229 mm) of uncompacted marsh hay or straw. Building paper shall not be used to cover the aggregate. A minimum of 9 inches (229 mm) of soil backfill
shall be provided above the covering. 406.3.6 Distribution piping. Distribution piping shall be not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter. The top of the distribution pipe shall be
not less than 8 inches (203 mm) below the original surface. The slope of the distribution pipes shall be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) and a maximum of 4 inches (102 mm) per 100 feet
(30 480 mm). 406.4 Vegetation and soil protection. Vegetation and soil protection plans, where provided in accordance with Section 402.3.5, shall address the following: 1. Identification
of existing vegetation located on a building site that is to be preserved and protected; 2. Identification of portions of the building site to be designated vegetation and soil protection
areas (VSPAs) that are to be protected during the construction process from being affected by construction activities; 3. Specification of methods to be used such as temporary fencing
or other physical barriers to maintain the protection of the designated vegetation and soil protection areas (VSPAs). 4. Specification of protected perimeters around trees and shrubs
that are to be included in the designated vegetation and soil protection areas (VSPAs). Perimeters around trees shall be identified as a circle with a radius of not less than 1 foot
(305 mm) for every inch (25.4 mm) of tree diameter with a radius of not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) and around shrubs shall be not less than twice the radius of the shrub. Exception:
Approved alternative perimeters appropriate to the location and the species of the trees and shrubs shall be permitted.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 43 5. Specification of methods to protect the viability of the designated vegetation and soil protection
areas (VSPAs) to support the remaining vegetation at the conclusion of the construction process including minimizing impacts on the existing stormwater drainage patterns associated with
the VSPAs. 6. Identification of plans, methods and practices used to designate essential areas of soil and subsoil disturbance. 406.4.1 Tree protection zones (TPZ). Where tree protection
zones are specified, the specifications and documentation shall be in accordance with Part 5 of ANSI A300. 406.5 Soil reuse and restoration. Soils that are reused and restored on a building
site shall comply with Sections 406.5.1 through 406.5.4. 406.5.1 Preparation. Before placing stockpiled or imported topsoils, compliance with all of the following shall occur: 1. Areas
shall be cleared of debris including, but not limited to, building materials, plaster, paints, road base type materials, petroleum based chemicals, and other harmful materials; 2. Areas
of construction-compacted subsoil shall be scarified; and 3. The first lift of replaced soil shall be mixed into this scarification zone to improve the transition between the subsoil
and overlying soil horizons. Exception: Scarification is prohibited in all of the following locations: 1. Where scarification would damage existing tree roots. 2. On inaccessible slopes.
3. On or adjacent to trenching and drainage installations. 4. On areas intended by the design to be compacted such as abutments, footings, inslopes. 5. Brownfields. 6. Other locations
where scarification would damage existing structures, utilities and vegetation being preserved. 406.5.2 Restoration. Soils disturbed during construction shall be restored in all areas
that will not be covered by buildings, structures or hardscapes. Soil restoration shall comply with Sections 406.5.2.1 and 406.5.2.2. 406.5.2.1 Organic matter. To provide appropriate
organic matter for plant growth and for water storage and infiltration, soils shall be amended with a mature, stable compost material so that not less than the top 12 inches of soil
contains not less than 3 percent organic matter. Sphagnum peat or organic amendments that contain sphagnum peat shall not be used. Soil organic matter shall be determined in accordance
with ASTM D2974. Organic materials selected for on-site amendment or for blending of imported soils shall be renewable within a 50-year cycle. Exception: Where the reference soil for
a building site has an organic level depth other than 12 inches, soils shall be amended to organic matter levels and organic matter depth that are comparable to the site’s reference
soil.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 44 406.5.2.2 Additional soil restoration criteria. In addition to compliance with Section 406.5.2.1,
soil restoration shall comply with not less than three of the following criteria: 1. Compaction. Bulk densities within the root zone shall not exceed the densities specified in Table
406.4.2.2. The root zone shall be not less than 12 inches nor less than the site's reference soil, whichever results in the greater depth of measurement. 2. Infiltration rates. Infiltration
rates or saturated hydraulic conductivity of the restored soils shall be comparable to the site’s reference soil. Infiltration rates shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D3385
or ASTM D5093. For sloped areas where the methods provided in the referenced standards cannot be used successfully, alternate methods approved by the Building Official shall be permitted
provided that the same method is used to test both reference soil and on-site soil. 3. Soil biological function. Where remediated soils are used, the biological function of the soils’
mineralizable nitrogen shall be permitted as a proxy assessment of biological activity. 4. Soil chemical characteristics. Soil chemical characteristics appropriate for plant growth shall
be restored. The pH, cation exchange capacity and nutrient profiles of the original undisturbed soil or the site’s reference soil shall be matched in restored soils. Salinity suitable
for regionally appropriate vegetation shall be established. Soil amendments and fertilizers shall be selected from those which minimize nutrient loading to waterways or groundwater.
TABLE 406.4.2.2 MAXIMUM CONE PENETROMETER READINGS 406.5.3 Engineered growing media. Where engineered growing media are used on-site, including, but not limited to vegetative roofs,
trees located within hardscape areas, and special soils specified for wetlands and environmental restoration sites, such media shall comply with the best available science and practice
standards for that engineered growing media and use. 406.5.4 Documentation. The following shall be provided to document compliance: 1. Documentation, such as receipts from a soil, compost
and amendments supplier, to demonstrate that techniques to restore soil occurred; 2. Soil test results to demonstrate that the selected techniques achieved the criteria of Sections 406.5.2.1
and 406.5.2.2. Not less than two soil tests shall be conducted on the building site. For building sites where more than 8,000 square feet (744 m2) of soil is to be disturbed during construction,
there shall be not less than one report for every 4,000 square feet (372 m2) disturbed or report frequency as determined by the registered design professional. 406.6 Landscape, soil
and water quality protection plan. A landscape, soil and water quality protection plan, where provided in accordance with Section 402.3.5.1, shall address the following: 1. A soils map,
site plan, or grading
plan that indicates designated soil management areas for all site soils, including, but not limited to: 1.1. Soils that will be retained in place and designated as vegetation and soil
protection areas (VSPAs). Surface Resistance (PSI) Subsurface Resistance (PSI) All Textures Sand Sand (includes loamy sand, sandy loam, sandy clay loam, and sandy clay) Silt (includes
loam, silt loam, silty clay loam, and silty clay) Clay (includes clay loam) 110 260 260 225
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 45 1.2. Topsoils that will be stockpiled for future reuse and the locations for the stockpiles. 1.3.
Soils that will be disturbed during construction and plans to restore disturbed soils and underlying subsoils to soil reference conditions. 1.4. Soils that will be restored and re-vegetated.
1.5 Soils disturbed by previous development that will be restored in place and re-vegetated. 1.6. Locations for all laydown and storage areas, parking areas, haul roads and construction
vehicle access, temporary utilities and construction trailer locations. 1.7. Treatment details for each zone of soil that will be restored, including the type, source and expected volume
of materials, including compost amendments, mulch and topsoil. 1.8. A narrative of all measures to be taken to ensure that areas not to be disturbed and areas of restored soils are protected
from compaction by vehicle traffic or storage, erosion, and contamination until project completion. 2. A written erosion, sedimentation and pollutant control program for construction
activities associated with the project. The program shall describe the best management practices (BMPs) to be employed including how the BMPs accomplish the following objectives: 2.1
Prevent loss of soil during construction due to stormwater runoff or wind erosion, including the protection of topsoil by stockpiling for reuse. 2.2. Prevent sedimentation of stormwater
conveyances or receiving waters or other public infrastructure. 2.3. Prevent polluting the air with dust and particulate matter. 2.4. Prevent runoff and infiltration of other pollutants
from construction site, including, but not limited to thermal pollution, concrete wash, fuels, solvents, hazardous chemical runoff, pH and pavement sealants. Ensure proper disposal of
pollutants. 2.5. Protect from construction activities all designated vegetation and soil protection areas, special flood hazard areas and other areas of vegetation that will remain on
site. 3. A written periodic maintenance protocol for all landscaping and stormwater management systems, including, but not limited to: 3.1 A schedule for periodic watering of new planting
which reflects different water needs during the establishment phase of new plantings as well as after establishment. Where development of the building site changed the amount of water
reaching the preserved natural resource areas, include appropriate measures for maintaining the natural areas. 3.2 A schedule for the use of fertilizers appropriate to the plants species,
local climate and the preestablishment and post-establishment needs of the installed landscaping. Non-organic fertilizers shall be discontinued following plant establishment. 3.3 A requirement
for a visual inspection of the site after all major precipitation events to evaluate systems performance and site impacts.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 46 3.4 A schedule of maintenance activities of the stormwater management system including, but not limited
to, cleaning of gutters, downspouts, inlets and outlets, removal of sediments from pretreatment sedimentation pits and wet detention ponds, vacuum sweeping followed by high-pressure
hosing at porous pavement and removal of litter and debris. 3.5 A schedule of maintenance activities for landscaped areas including, but not limited to, the removal of dead or unhealthy
vegetation; reseeding of turf areas; mowing of grass to a height which optimizes lawn health and retention of precipitation. 406.7 Vegetative roofs. Extensive and intensive vegetative
roofs, where provided in accordance with Section 404.3 shall comply with the following: 1. All plantings shall be selected according their United States Department of Agriculture hardiness
zone classifications and shall be capable of withstanding the climate conditions of the jurisdiction and the micro climate conditions of the building site including, but not limited
to, wind, precipitation and temperature. Planting density shall provide foliage coverage, in the warm months, of not less than 80 percent within two years of the date of installation
unless a different time period is established in the approved design. Plants shall be distributed to meet the coverage requirements. Invasive plant species shall not be planted. Selected
plants shall not add to the potential for fire hazard in the event of severe drought. 2. The engineered soil medium shall be designed for the physical conditions and local climate to
support the plants and shall consist of non-synthetic materials. The planting design shall include measures to protect the engineered soil medium until the plants are established. Protection
measures include, but are not limited to, installation of pre-grown vegetated mats or modules, tackifying agents, fiber blankets and reinforcing mesh. The maximum wet weight and water
holding capacity of an engineered soil medium shall be determined in accordance with ASTM E2399. 3. Where access to the building facades is provided from locations on the perimeter of
the roof, non-vegetated buffers adequate to support associated equipment and to protect the roof shall be provided. 4. Plantings shall be managed to maintain the function of the vegetative
roof. SECTION 407 PROJECT ELECTIVES 407.1 General. Section 407 shall regulate project electives related to natural resource conservation and building site development. Project electives
shall not be mandatory unless selected by the owner and indicated in the Project Elective Checklist required by Section 303.1. 407.2 Preservation of natural resources. Project electives
related to the preservation of natural resources shall comply with Sections 407.2.1 through 407.2.11. Development of a building site is permitted to comply with individual electives
and to comply with more than one elective. Compliance with multiple electives shall be recognized. 407.2.1 Flood hazard avoidance project elective. Projects seeking a flood hazard avoidance
project elective in accordance with Table 303.1 and Section 303.4 shall comply with the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances, Land Development Regulations, Chapter 20, Article X.
407.2.2 Agricultural land project elective. Where Section 402.2.5 is not listed in Table 302.1 as a mandatory requirement, and where not less than 50 percent of the land within the jurisdiction
is zoned for agricultural use, development of a building site that is not zoned for agricultural use shall be recognized as a project elective.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 47 407.2.3 Wildlife corridor project elective. Site development that restores a wildlife corridor, connecting
wildlife corridors on adjacent lots, shall be recognized as a project elective. 407.2.4 Infill site project elective. The development of a building site that is an infill site with a
new building and associated site improvements shall be recognized as a project elective. 407.2.5 Brownfield site project elective. The development of a building site that is a brownfield
site with a new building with associated site improvements shall be recognized as a project elective. The development shall be in accordance with one of the following: 1. Phase I and
II Environmental Assessment and, as necessary, the documentation of the site remediation plan and completion of the plan, as approved by the jurisdictional agency in charge of environmental
regulations or; 2. Where classified as a brownfield site by a local, state or federal government agency, building and site development shall provide effective remediation approved by
the agency which classified the site as a brownfield. 407.2.6 Existing building reuse project elective. The development of a building site on which an existing building is already located
and in which not less than 75 percent of the existing core and shell of the structure will be reused shall be recognized as a project elective. 407.2.7 Greenfield development project
elective. Where Section 402.2.6 is not listed in Table 302.1 as a mandatory requirement, and where a new building and associated site improvements are built on a site which is not a
greenfield site, compliance with this project elective shall be recognized. Where the building site meets the criteria of one or more of the exceptions to Section 402.2.6, this project
elective shall not be available for selection. 407.2.8 Greenfield proximity to development project elective. Where Section 402.2.6 is listed in Table 302.2 as a mandatory requirement,
and where a building site is a greenfield site located within 1/4 mile (0.4 km) distance, measured over roads or designated walking surfaces, of developed residential land with an average
density of not less than 16 dwelling units per acre (6.48 dwelling units per hectare), the development of a building and associated site improvements shall be recognized as a project
elective. 407.2.9 Greenfield proximity to diverse uses project elective. Where Section 402.2.6 is listed in Table 302.1 as a mandatory requirement, and where a building site is a greenfield
site located within ¼ mile (0.4 km) distance, measured over roads or designated walking surfaces, of not less than 10 diverse uses and within ½ mile (0.8 km) distance of not less than
14 diverse uses, the development of a building and associated site improvements shall be recognized as a project elective. The diverse uses shall include at least two uses from each
of the following categories of diverse uses: retail, service and community facility. 407.2.10 Native plant landscaping project elective. Where new landscaping is installed as part of
a site plan or within the building site, and where 75 percent or more of the newly landscaped area is planted with native species, the landscaping shall be recognized as a project elective.
407.2.11 Site restoration project elective. Previously developed sites that restore 25 percent or more of the non-building footprint building site area with native or adaptive vegetation
shall be recognized as a project elective. 407.3 Transportation impact. Project electives related to transportation impact shall comply with Sections 407.3.1 through 407.3.4. Compliance
with multiple electives shall be recognized.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 48 407.3.1 Changing and shower facilities project elective. Where a new building is less than 10,000
square feet (929 m2) in total building floor area, providing changing and shower facilities in accordance with Section 403.2 shall be recognized as a project elective. 407.3.2 Long term
bicycle parking and storage project elective. The development of a new building and associated site improvements where additional long term bicycle parking is provided in accordance
with all of the following shall be recognized as a single project elective: 1. Provide long term bicycle parking which is twice the number of parking spaces required by Table 403.3;
2. Provide spaces in accordance with the Section 403.3.2; and 3. Locate not less than 90 percent of long term bicycle parking within a building or provide the parking with a permanent
cover including, but not limited to, roof overhangs, awnings, or bicycle storage lockers. 407.3.3 Preferred parking project elective. A project elective shall be recognized where preferred
parking for high occupancy, low emission, hybrid or electric vehicles in accordance with Section 403.4 is provided under one of the following conditions: 1. Where Section 403.4 is listed
in Table 302.1 as a mandatory requirement, and a new building is less than 10,000 square feet in total building floor area. 2. Where Section 403.4 is not listed in Table 302.1 as a mandatory
requirement. 407.4 Heat island. Project electives related to heat island impact shall comply with Sections 407.4.1 through 407.4.4. Compliance with multiple electives shall be recognized.
407.4.1 Site hardscape project elective 1. In climate zones 1 through 6, as established in the Florida Building Code, Chapter 13, Energy, the development of a new building and associated
site improvements where a minimum of 75 percent of the site hardscape shall be in accordance with one or any combination of options in Sections 404.2.1 through 404.2.4, shall be recognized
as a project elective. 407.4.2 Site hardscape project elective 2. In climate zones 1 through 6, as established in the Florida Building Code, Chapter 13, Energy the development of a new
building and associated site improvements where a minimum of 100 percent of the site hardscape shall be in accordance with one or any combination of options in Sections 404.2.1 through
404.2.4, shall be recognized as a project elective. 407.4.3 Site hardscape project elective 3. In climate zones 7 and 8, as established in the Florida Building Code, Chapter 13, Energy
the development of a new building and associated site improvements where a minimum of 50 percent of the site hardscape shall be in accordance with one or any combination of options in
Sections 404.2.1 through 404.2.4, shall be recognized as a project elective. 407.4.4 Roof covering project elective. In climate zones 4 through 8, as established in the Florida Building
Code, Chapter 13, Energy the development of a new building with roof coverings in accordance with Section 404.3, shall be recognized as a project elective. 407.5 Light pollution reduction
elective. Where Section 405.1 is not listed in Table 302.1 as a mandatory requirement, the development of a new building and associated site improvements in accordance with Section 405.1
shall be recognized as a project elective. 407.6 Public EcoArt. Where elements of the project associated with sustainability, such as, but not limited to: water & wastewater infrastructure;
stormwater management; heat island reduction; solar applications and local
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 49 energy production; water efficient landscaping; materials reuse; indoor air quality and natural lighting;
and energy conservation/efficiency features can be functional as well as additionally utilized as educational and/or demonstration features designed in conjunction with an Eco Artist,
reviewed by the Public Art Administrator, and approved by the Arts Commission, shall be recognized as a projective elective. By utilizing Eco art to showcase the green technology delivers
bonus LEED points for a projects and satisfies the Public Art Ordinance 07-002 requirement.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 50 CHAPTER 5 MATERIAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY SECTION 501 GENERAL 501.1 Scope. The provisions
of this chapter shall govern matters related to building material conservation, resource efficiency and environmental performance. SECTION 502 MATERIAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT 502.1 Construction
material and waste management plan. Not less than 50 percent of non-hazardous construction waste shall be diverted from landfills, except where other percentages are indicated in Table
302.1. A Construction Material and Waste Management Plan shall be developed and implemented to recycle or salvage construction materials and waste. The Construction Material and Waste
Management Plan shall comply with all of the following: 1. The location where the collection, separation and storage of recyclable construction waste materials such as wood, paper, plastic,
aluminum, steel, iron, gypsum board, carpet, mineral fiber, acoustical ceiling tile, glass and concrete, shall be indicated. 2. Materials to be diverted from disposal by efficient usage,
recycling, reuse on the project, or salvage for future use or sale shall be specified. 3. The amount of materials to be diverted shall be specified and shall be calculated by weight
or volume, but not both. For the purpose of this section, construction and waste materials shall not include land clearing debris, excavated soils and fill and base materials such as,
but not limited to, topsoil, sand and gravel. Land-clearing debris shall include trees, stumps, rocks, and vegetation. Excavated soil, fill material and land-clearing debris shall be
managed in accordance with Section 402.3.6. 502.2 Recycling areas for waste generated post certificate of occupancy. Waste recycling areas for use by building occupants shall be provided
in accordance with one of the following: 1. Waste recycling areas shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the jurisdiction’s laws or regulations; 2. Where laws or regulations
do not exist or where limited recycling services are available, waste recycling areas shall be designed and constructed to accommodate recyclable materials based on the availability
of recycling services; 3. Where recycling services are not available, waste recycling areas shall be designed and constructed to accommodate the future recycling of materials in accordance
with an approved design. The approved design shall meet one of the following: 3.1 The approved waste recycling area design shall be based on analysis of other regional recycling services,
laws or regulations.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 51 3.2 The approved waste recycling area shall be designed to meet the needs of the occupancy, facilitate
efficient pick-up, and shall be available to occupants and haulers. 502.3 Storage of lamps, batteries and electronics. Storage space shall be provided for fluorescent lamps, HID lamps,
batteries, electronics, and other discarded items requiring special disposal by the jurisdiction. SECTION 503 MATERIAL SELECTION 503.1 Material selection and properties. Building materials
shall conform to Sections 503.2 and 503.3. Exception: Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, security and fire detection, and alarm equipment and controls, automatic fire sprinkler systems,
elevators and conveying systems shall not be required to comply with Section 503. 503.2 Material selection. Not less than 55 percent of the total building materials used in the project,
based on mass or cost, shall comply with Section 503.2.1, 503.2.2, 503.2.3, 503.2.4 or 503.2.5. Compliance shall be demonstrated in accordance with those sections singularly or in combination.
Materials regulated by Sections 503.2.2, 503.2.3, 503.2.4 and 503.2.5 shall have a design life that is equal to or greater than that indicated in the building service life plan in accordance
with Section 505.1. 503.2.1 Used materials. Used materials shall comply with the provisions for such materials in accordance with the applicable code referenced in Section 102.4 and
the applicable requirements of this program. 503.2.2 Recycled content building materials. Recycled content building materials shall comply with one of the following: 1. Contain not less
than 25 percent combined post-consumer and pre-consumer recovered material, and shall comply with Section 503.2.3. 2. Contain not less than 50 percent combined post-consumer and pre-consumer
recovered material. The pre-consumer recycled content shall be counted as one-half of its actual content in the material. 503.2.3. Recyclable building materials. Building materials shall
be manufactured for recyclability with a minimum recovery rate of not less than 30 percent through recycling and reprocessing. 503.2.4 Bio-based materials. Bio-based materials shall
be those materials that comply with one or more of the following: 1. Contain not less than 25 percent combined post-consumer and pre-consumer recovered material, and shall comply with
Section 503.2.3. The bio-based content is not less than 50 percent as determined by testing in accordance with ASTM D6866. 2. Wood and wood products used to comply with this section,
other than salvaged or reused wood products, shall be labeled in accordance with the SFI Standard, FSC Indicators of Sustainable Forestry, PEFC Council Technical Document or equivalent
fiber procurement system. As an alternative to an on-product label, a Certificate of Compliance indicating conformance with the fiber procurement system shall be permitted. Manufacturer’s
fiber procurement systems shall be audited by an accredited third-party. 3. The requirements of USDA 7CFR Part 2902. 503.2.5 Indigenous materials. Indigenous materials or components
shall be composed of resources that are recovered, harvested, extracted and manufactured within a 500 mile (800 km) radius of the building
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 52 site. Where only a portion of a material or product is recovered, harvested, extracted and manufactured
within 500 miles (800km), only that portion shall be included. Where resources are transported by water or rail, the distance to the building site shall be determined by multiplying
the distance that the resources are transported by water or rail by 0.25, and adding that number to the distance transported by means other than water or rail. SECTION 504 LAMPS 504.1
Low mercury lamps. The mercury content in lamps shall comply with Section 504.2 or 504.3. Exceptions: Appliance, black light, bug, colored, germicidal, plant, shatter-resistant/shatter-proof/shatterp
rotected, showcase, suntan, T-8 and T-12 lamps with a color rendering index of 87 or higher, lamps with RDC bases, and lamps used for special-needs lighting for individuals with exceptional
needs. 504.2 Straight fluorescent lamps. Straight, double-ended fluorescent lamps less than 6 feet in nominal length and with bi-pin bases shall contain not more than 5 milligrams of
mercury per lamp. Exception: Lamps with a rated lifetime greater than 22,000 hours at 3 hours per start operated on an ANSI reference ballast shall not exceed 8 milligrams of mercury
per lamp. 504.3 Compact Fluorescent Lamps. Single-ended pin-base and screw-base compact fluorescent lamps shall contain not more than 5 milligrams of mercury per lamp. Exception: Lamps
rated at 25 watts or greater shall contain not more than 6 milligrams of mercury per lamp. SECTION 505 SERVICE LIFE 505.1 Building service life plan. A building service life plan (BSLP)
in accordance with this section shall be included in the construction documents. The design service life shall be not less than 60 years and the BSLP shall indicate the design service
life selected for the building. Exception: Where justified by community development plans and approved by the Building Official, a BSLP of 25 years shall be permitted. A BSLP of 25 25
years shall be comprised of a dismantling, demounting, and re-use plan. 505.1.1 Core, shell and site hardscape components. The Building Service Life Plan (BSLP) shall be based on the
Building Service Life Category (BSLC) selected from Table 505.1.1. The design life of components shall be not less than indicated in Table 505.1.1 for the BSLC selected, except as approved
by the Building Official in cases where practical difficulties are identified in the BSLP. The BSLP shall include a maintenance, repair, and replacement schedule for each component.
Values for component design life and the in-use conditions related to maintenance, repair and replacement schedule shall be based on manufacturer’s reference service-life data or other
approved sources and shall be included in the documentation. Table 505.1.1 BUILDING DESIGN LIFE CATEGORIES AND MINIMUM COMPONENT DESIGN LIFE BUILDING DESIGN LIFE CATEGORY 60 Years 25
Years COMPONENT COMPONENT MINIMUM DESIGN LIFE (Years) Structural elements and concealed materials materials and assemblies 60 25
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 53 Materials and assemblies where replacement is cost prohibitive or impractical 60 25 Major materials
and assembles that are replaceable 40 25 Roof Coverings 20 20 Mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems 25 25 Site hardscape 30 25 505.1.2 Interior adaptability. A plan
to accommodate future re-configuration, dismounting, and disassembly of interior non-loadbearing walls, partitions, lighting and electric systems, suspended ceilings, raised floors,
and interior air distribution systems for a minimum of 25 years shall be included in the BSLP. The plan shall verify that the interior materials, components and assemblies have a minimum
service life of 25 years, and are adaptable to future reconfigurations within the interior spaces of the building. SECTION 506 MOISTURE CONTROL AND MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING 506.1
Storage and handling of materials. Materials stored and handled on-site during construction phases shall comply with applicable manufacturer’s recommendations. Where the manufacturer’s
recommendations are not available, approved standards or guidelines shall be followed. 506.2 Construction phase moisture control. Porous or fibrous materials and other materials subject
to moisture damage shall be protected from moisture during the construction phase. Material damaged by moisture during the construction phase shall be cleaned and dried or, where damage
cannot be corrected by such means, shall be removed and replaced. 506.3 Moisture control preventative measures. Moisture preventative measures shall be inspected in accordance with Sections
902 and 903 for the categories listed in Items 1 through 5. Inspections shall be executed in a method and at a frequency as listed in Table 903.1. Inspections shall be conducted by an
approved agency that shall report to the Building Official based on the approved pre-determined frequency schedule. Discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the Building Official
prior to the completion of that work. A final inspection report documenting required testing and corrections of any discrepancies noted in prior inspections shall be submitted at a point
in time agreed upon by the Building Official for purposes of demonstrating compliance. 1. Foundation sub-soil drainage system. 2. Foundation damp-proofing and water-proofing. 3. Flashings:
Windows, exterior doors, skylights, wall flashing and drainage systems. 4. Exterior wall coverings. 5. Roof coverings, roof drainage, and flashings. SECTION 507 (RESERVED)
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 54 SECTION 508 PROJECT ELECTIVES 508.1 General. Project electives shall not be mandatory unless selected
by the owner and indicated in Table 303.1. 508.2 Waste management project elective. Projects seeking a waste management project elective in accordance with Table 303.1 and Section 303.4
shall comply with Section 502.1, except that the materials required to be diverted from landfills shall be increased by 20 percent. 508.3 Material selection project electives. Each of
the following shall be considered a separate material selection project elective. The project electives are cumulative and compliance with each item shall be recognized individually.
1. Compliance with this project elective shall require compliance with Section 503.2, except that buildings and structures shall contain used, recycled content, recyclable, bio-based
and indigenous materials that comply with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.5 such that the aggregate total materials compliant with those sections constitute at least 70 percent of the
total building products and materials used, based on mass or cost, used singularly. 2. Compliance with Item 1 except that such materials shall be used for at least 85 percent of the
total mass or cost of materials in the project. 508.4 Service life plan project electives. Service life project electives shall be in accordance with Sections 508.4.1 or 508.4.2. 508.4.1
Building service life plan project electives. Projects seeking building service life plan project electives in accordance with Table 303.1 and Section 303.4 shall comply with this section.
A building service life plan (BSLP) in accordance with Section 505.1 shall be included in the construction documents. BSLP project electives shall be recognized in accordance with the
criteria in Table 508.4.1. TABLE 508.4.1 PROJECT ELECTIVES FOR BUILDING DESIGN LIFE CATEGORIES AND MINIMUM COMPONENT DESIGN LIFE PROJECT ELECTIVES 2 1 BUILDING DESIGN LIFE CATEGORY
200 Years 100 Years COMPONENT COMPONENT MINIMUM DESIGN LIFE (Years) Structural elements and concealed materials and assemblies 200 100 Materials and assemblies where replacement is cost
prohibitive or impractical 100 100 Major materials and assembles that are replaceable 40 40 Mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems 25 25 Site hardscape 75 50 508.4.2
Interior adaptability project elective: Projects seeking an interior adaptability project elective in accordance with Table 303.1 and Section 303.4 shall comply with this section. The
interior adaptability plan required by Section 505.1.2.2 shall provide for use of at least 75 percent of interior building materials within the same building for a minimum of 35 years.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 55 CHAPTER 6 ENERGY CONSERVATION, EFFICIENCY AND ATMOSPHERIC QUALITY SECTION 601 GENERAL 601.1 Scope.
This chapter shall regulate the design, construction, commissioning and operation of buildings and building sites for the effective use of energy. 601.2 Intent. The intent of this program
is to ensure the effective use of energy by buildings and building sites. This chapter is intended to provide flexibility to permit the use of innovative approaches and techniques to
achieve the effective use of energy. 601.3 Minimum requirements. Buildings and building sites shall comply with the Florida Building Code , Chapter 13, regardless of the compliance path
chosen. SECTION 602 ENERGY PERFORMANCE, PEAK POWER AND REDUCED CO2e EMISSIONS 602.1 Zero energy performance index (zEPI). The building shall be designed and constructed to have a zEPI
not greater than the values shown in Table 602.1. TABLE 602.1 MINIMUM ZERO ENERGY PERFORMANCE INDEX Building Occupancy Types zEPI Point of Entrya zEPI of Jurisdictional Choiceb Assembly:
Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5 51 ____ Business: Group B 51 ____ Educational: Group E 51 ____ Factory and Industrial: Groups F-1,F-2 51 ____ High Hazard: Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5
51 ____ Institutional: Groups I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4 51 ____ Mercantile: Group M 51 ____ Groups R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 (see note c) 51 ____ Storage: Groups S-1, S-2 51 ____ Utility and Miscellaneous:
Group U 51 ____ a. Minimum acceptable performance for all building types and sizes. b. Where the jurisdiction elects to adopt a greater threshold for energy efficiency, a zEPI of Jurisdictional
Choice shall apply only to buildings pursuing performance-based compliance in accordance with Section 602.2.2. c. Residential occupancies as regulated by this program in accordance with
Section 101.2.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 56 602.2 Compliance paths. New buildings, existing building additions, and alterations to existing buildings
over 25,000 square feet in total building floor area and their associated building sites shall comply with Section 602.2.2. or 602.2.3. All other buildings, additions or alterations
shall comply with Sections 602.2.1, 602.2.2, 602.2.3 or 602.2.4. 602.2.1 Prescriptive-based compliance. Buildings designed on a prescriptive basis shall comply with the requirements
of Sections 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611 and 612 of this program, and shall be deemed to have a zEPI in compliance with Section 602.1. 602.2.2 Performance-based compliance.
Buildings designed on a performance basis shall comply with Sections 604, 605, 609.6, 610, 611 and 612 of this program. 602.2.2.1 Minimum performance. The building shall be designed
and constructed to deliver a zero energy performance index (zEPI) not greater than the value shown in Table 602.1. The zEPI shall be calculated in accordance with Section 603.1.1. Buildings
complying with the 2007 Florida Building Code shall be deemed to have a zEPI of 73. 602.2.2.2 Building peak energy demand. Buildings shall be designed and constructed to limit peak energy
demand during the building’s anticipated peak consumption period in accordance with Section 603.1.2. 602.2.2.3 Annual direct and indirect CO2e emissions. Where total annual CO2e emissions
limits are required in Table 302.1, CO2e emissions calculations shall be performed in accordance with Sections 603.1.3 and 603.1.4. The emissions associated with the proposed design
shall be less than or equal to the CO2e emissions associated with the standard reference design in accordance with Equation 6-1. CO2e emissions associated with the proposed building
design< CO2e emissions associated with the standard reference design x zEPI of proposed building/100 (Equation 6-1) 602.2.3 Outcome based compliance. Buildings that are intended to comply
on an outcome basis shall comply with this section and Sections 604, 605 and 612 of this program. 602.2.3.1 Maximum energy use. The building shall be designed, constructed, commissioned,
operated and maintained to have an annual net energy performance in accordance with Section 603.2. 602.2.3.2 Building peak energy demand. The building shall be designed, constructed,
commissioned, operated and maintained to limit peak net energy demand during the building’s anticipated peak consumption period in accordance with Section 603.2. 602.2.3.3 CO2e Emissions.
The building shall be designed, constructed, commissioned, operated and maintained to limit annual direct and indirect CO2e emissions in accordance with Section 603.2. 602.2.4 Energy
use intensity (EUI). The building shall be designed and constructed to deliver an energy use intensity (EUI) that would place the building in the top 10 percent of existing buildings
in terms of energy performance. For building types eligible to receive a score in EPA’s Target Finder (www.www.energy .gov/targetfinder), the building EUI shall be less than or equal
to the source energy use intensity necessary for the building to achieve a score of 90 in Target Finder. For those building types not eligible for a score in Target Finder, the building
shall be designed and constructed to deliver an EUI that is at least 50% lower than the average source EUI for similar space types in CBECS, found at http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/tools_resou
rces/new_bldg_design/2003_CBECSPerformanceTarget sTable.pdf. 602.2.4.1 EUI determination. Building energy use intensity (EUI) shall be determined in accordance with Section 603.3 and
Equation 6.2. EUI = TAE/SF (Equation 6-2) Where:
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 57 TAE = Total annual energy projected to be consumed on site, including renewable energy generated
on site, as determined in accordance with Section 603 SF = Gross square feet of the building 602.3 Documentation and verification for alterations to existing buildings. The energy performance
associated with alterations to existing buildings shall be documented by the building owner in accordance with Section 602.3.1, 602.3.2 or 602.3.3. The energy used by the existing building
after the alteration shall not exceed that of the building prior to the alteration. Additions shall comply with section 602.2. 602.3.1 Determination of energy savings. A comparison of
the energy use and demand patterns of the building prior to the alteration for a continuous 12 month period to the estimated energy use and demand patterns of the building after and
including the alteration for a continuous 12 month period. 602.3.2 Measurement-based compliance. Measurement-based compliance shall be performed by an approved agency that documents
that the energy use and demand patterns of the building after alterations do not exceed the energy use and demand patterns of the building prior to alterations as measured in consistent
units of energy. Exception: Modeling-based compliance by an approved agency test in accordance with ASHRAE 140, class 1 procedures of section 5. 602.3.3 Third-party certification-based
compliance. Certification-based compliance performed by an approved agency that by reason of measurement, simulation, comparative studies, or other approved means, document that the
building as altered does not consume more energy or have a greater demand than the building prior to alterations. SECTION 603 ENERGY USE AND ATMOSPHERIC IMPACTS 603.1 Determination of
building annual energy use, peak energy demand and reduced CO2e emissions. Where buildings are designed using the performance-based compliance path in accordance with Section 602.2.2,
or are required to report CO2e emissions in accordance with Section 602.2.2.3, the methods for calculating and verifying annual energy use, peak energy demand, and reduced CO2e emissions
shall be in accordance with this section. 603.1.1 Annual energy use. The annual energy use shall include all energy used for building functions covered by this program minus any renewable
energy or waste energy recovery savings derived on the site. 603.1.1.1 zEPI determination. Building zero energy performance index (zEPI) shall be determined in accordance with Section
603.3 and Equation 6-3. zEPI = 57 x (PD-RE-WE)/RD (Equation 6-3) Where: PD = Total annual energy delivered to the proposed design and consumed on site, as determined in accordance with
Section 603. RE = Total annual energy savings from renewable energy derived on site RD = Total annual energy used by a standard reference design, determined in accordance with Section
603 WE = Total annual energy savings from waste energy recovery PD, RE, RD and WE shall all be expressed in consistent units of energy in accordance with Section 603.1.1.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 58 603.1.2 Documentation procedures. The annual energy use of the building and building site shall be
documented in accordance with Florida Building Code, Chapter 13, Energy. 603.1.3 Annual direct and indirect CO2e emissions. Where CO2e emissions limits are required by the jurisdiction
in Table 302.1, the CO2e emissions calculations for the building and building site shall be in accordance with Sections 603.1.3.1 and 603.1.3.2 based on electric power delivered to the
building at the utility meter for building functions covered by this program. Emissions associated with electric power use shall be calculated by multiplying the electric power delivered
to the building at the electric utility meter by the CO2e conversion factor in Table 603.1.3 based on the eGRID Sub-region in which the building is located. 603.1.3.1 On-site electricity.
Emissions associated with use of electric power shall be based on electric power excluding any renewable or recovered waste energy covered under Section 602.1.2. Emissions shall be calculated
by multiplying the electric power used by the building at the electric utility meter by the CO2e conversion factor in Table 603.1.3 based on the eGRID Sub-region in which the building
is located. 603.1.3.2 On-site non-renewable fuels. Emissions associated with the use of non-renewable fuels such as natural gas, fuel oil, and propane shall be calculated by multiplying
the fossil fuel energy used by the building at the utility meter by the national emission factors in Table 603.1.4. Emissions associated with fossil fuels not listed shall be calculated
by multiplying the fossil fuel used by the building at the utility meter by 250. Emissions associated with purchased district energy shall be calculated by multiplying the energy used
by the building at the utility meter by 150 for hot water and steam, and for district cooling, the factors from Table 603.1.3 based on the eGRID Sub-region in which the building is located.
603.1.4 Annual direct and indirect CO2e emissions associated with on-site use of fossil fuels and purchased district energy. Emissions associated with the use of natural gas, fuel oil
and, propane shall be calculated by multiplying the natural gas, fuel oil, and propane delivered to the building at the utility meter by the corresponding emission factors in Table 603.1.4.
Emissions associated with fossil fuels not listed shall be calculated by multiplying the fossil fuel delivered to the building at the utility meter by 250. Emissions associated with
purchased district heating shall be calculated by multiplying the heating energy delivered to the building at the utility meter by 150 for hot water and steam, and for district cooling,
the factors from Table 603.1.3 based on the eGRID Sub-region in which the building is located. Where emissions calculations are required by the jurisdiction in Table 302.1, the emissions
associated with the use of non-renewable fuels such as natural gas, fuel oil, and propane shall be calculated by multiplying the fossil fuel energy used by the building at the utility
meter by the national emissions factors in Table 603.1.4. TABLE 603.1.1(1) ELECTRICITY GENERATION ENERGY CONSERVATION FACTORS BY eGRID SUB REGIONa eGRID 2007 Sub-region Acronym eGRID
2007 Sub-region Name Energy Conversion Factor AKGD ASCC Alaska Grid 2.97 AKMS ASCC Miscellaneous 1.76 ERCT ERCOT All 2.93 FRCC FRCC All 2.97 HIMS HICC Miscellaneous 3.82 HIOA HICC Oahu
3.14 MORE MRO East 3.40 MROW MRO West 3.41 NYLI NPCC Long Island 3.20
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 59 eGRID 2007 Sub-region Acronym eGRID 2007 Sub-region Name Energy Conversion Factor NEWE NPCC New England
3.01 NYCW NPCC NYC/Westchester 3.32 NYUP NPCC Upstate NY 2.51 RFCE RFC East 3.15 RFCM RFC Michigan 3.05 RFCW RFC West 3.14 SRMW SERC Midwest 3.24 SRMV SERC Mississippi Valley 3.00 SRSO
SERC South 3.08 SRTV SERC Tennessee Valley 3.11 SRVC SERC Virginia/Carolina 3.13 SPNO SPP North 3.53 SPSO SPP South 3.05 CAMX WECC California 2.61 NWPP WECC Northwest 2.26 RMPA WECC
Rockies 3.18 AZNM WECC Southwest 2.95 aSources: EPA eGrid2007 version 1.1, 2005 data; EPA eGrid regional gross grid loss factors; EIA Table 8.4a (Sum tables 8.4band 8.4c) and Table 8.2c
(Breakout of Table 8.2b), 2005 data. TABLE 603.1.1(2)a U.S. AVERAGE BUILDING FUELS ENERGY CONVERSTION FACTORS BY FUEL TYPE Fuel Type Energy Conversion Factor Natural Gas 1.09 Fuel Oil
1.13 LPG 1.12 TABLE 603.1.3 ELECTRICITY EMISSION RATE BY eGRID SUB-REGIONa eGRID 2007 Sub-region region Acronym eGRID 2007 Sub-region Name 2005 CO2e Rate (lbs/MWh) AKGD ASCC Alaska Grid
1270 AKMS ASCC Miscellaneous 515 ERCT ERCOT All 1417 FRCC FRCC All 1416 HIMS HICC Miscellaneous 1595 HIOA HICC Oahu 1891 MORE MRO East 1971
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 60 eGRID 2007 Sub-region Acronym eGRID 2007 Sub-region Name 2005 CO2e Rate (lbs/MWh) MROW MRO West 1957
NYLI NPCC Long Island 1651 NEWE NPCC New England 999 NYCW NPCC NYC/Westchester 874 NYUP NPCC Upstate NY 774 RFCE RFC East 1224 RFCM RFC Michigan 1680 RFCW RFC West 1652 SRMW SERC Midwest
1966 SRMV SERC Mississippi Valley 1094 SRSO SERC South 1601 SRTV SERC Tennessee Valley 1623 SRVC SERC Virginia/Carolina 1220 SPNO SPP North 2106 SPSO SPP South 1780 CAMX WECC California
768 NWPP WECC Northwest 958 RMPA WECC Rockies 1999 AZNM WECC Southwest 1391 a. Sources: EPA eGRID2007 Version 1.1, 2005 data; EPA eGrid regional gross grid loss factor Table 603.1.4
Fossil Fuel Emission Factors Emission Rate a, b (lb/MMbtu HHV) Natural Gas as Stationary Fuel Fuel Oil as Stationary Fuel Propane as Stationary Fuel CO2e 137.35 200.63 162.85 a. 1 MMBtu
= 1,000,000 Btu = 10 therms. b. HHV = High Heating Value. To convert to kg, multiply the pound value by 0.454. 603.2 Determination of and compliance with building annual net energy performance,
peak net energy demand and CO2e emissions requirements. Where buildings are designed using the outcome based compliance path in accordance with Section 602.2.3, the annual net energy
performance, peak net energy demand, and annual direct and indirect CO2e emissions shall meet the provisions of Table 603.2(1) through 603.2(3). Annual net energy performance and peak
net energy demand shall be based on the estimated energy use of the building for all purposes for 12 continuous months prior to commissioning and based on actual utility consumption
for 12 continuous months after commissioning. Energy uses shall be converted to consistent units in accordance with Section 603.1.1. Annual direct and indirect CO2e emissions shall be
based on conversion of the energy use in accordance with Sections 603.1.3 and 603.1.4. Compliance shall be determined in accordance with Sections 603.2.1 through 603.2.4. 603.2.1 Design.
For the purposes of plan review and approval to construct the building, compliance shall be based on submission of calculations and supporting data by a registered design professional
indicating that the building as designed will comply with the provisions of Section 603.2 after construction and
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 61 commissioning. Calculation software tools and procedures used to document compliance shall include
the capabilities identified in accordance with the Florida Building Code. 603.2.2 Construction. For the purposes of approval of the construction of the building, compliance shall be
based on a statement from the building contractor or his authorized representative that the building was constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications as submitted
by the registered design professional and approved pursuant to Section 603.2.1. 603.2.3 Commissioning. For the purposes of approval of the building as constructed and initially operated,
compliance shall be based on submission of a commissioning report by the building owner or his/her designated agent showing data necessary to validate compliance with Section 603.2 for
one complete year of building operation as provided in Section 612. 603.2.4 Annual operations. For the purposes of approval of the building as meeting the provisions of Section 603.2
subsequent to submission of a commissioning report under Section 603.2.3, an operational report shall be submitted by the building owner or his/her designated agent showing data necessary
to validate compliance with Section 603.2 on a calendar year basis in accordance with Section 612. TABLE 603.2(1) ANNUAL NET ENERGY PERFORMANCE Building Occupancy Typesa ANEPb Assembly:
Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5 Business: Group B Educational: Group E Factory and Industrial Groups F-1, F-2 High Hazard: Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5 Institutional: Groups I-1, I-2,
I-3, I-4 Mercantile: Group M Groups R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 (see note c) Storage: Groups S-1, S-2 Utility and Miscellaneous: Group U a. Building occupancy types will have varying energy performance.
It is recommended that the adopting entity further refine the list by naming specific building uses such as elementary school, middle school, high school, university for Group E or limiting
the occupancy types to which the adopting entity would apply this compliance option such as government owned office buildings, police stations or fire stations. b. Minimum performance
in Btu/sf/year, or other appropriate metric, to be filled in by adopting entity. c. Residential occupancies as regulated by this program in accordance with Section 101.2. TABLE 603.2(2)
PEAK NET ENERGY DEMAND Building Occupancy Typesa PNEDb Assembly: Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5 Business: Group B Educational: Group E Factory and Industrial: Groups F-1, F-2 High Hazard:
Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5 Institutional: Groups I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 62 Mercantile: Group M Groups R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 (see note c) Storage: Groups S-1. S-2 Utility and Miscellaneous:
Group U a. Building occupancy types will have varying energy performance. It is recommended that the adopting entity further refine the list by naming specific building uses such as
elementary school, middle school, university for Group E or limiting the occupancy types to which the adopting entity would apply this compliance option such as government owned office
buildings, police stations or fire stations. b. Minimum performance in kW or other appropriate metric, to be fitted in by adopting entity. c. Residential occupancies as regulated by
this program in accordance with Section 101.2. TABLE 603.2(3) ANNUAL DIRECT AND INDIRECT CO2e EMISSIONS Building Occupancy Typesa ACO2Eb Assembly: Groups A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5 Business:
Group B Educational: Group E Factory and Industrial: Groups F-1, F-2 High Hazard: Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5 Institutional: Groups I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4 Mercantile: Group M Groups R-1,
R-2, R-3, R-4 (see note c) Storage: Groups S-1, S-2 Utility and Miscellaneous: Group U a. Building occupancy types will have varying energy performance and consequent emissions. It is
recommended that the adopting entity further refine the list by naming specific building uses such as elementary school, middle school, high school, university for Group E or limiting
the occupancy types to which the adopting entity would apply this compliance option such as government owned office buildings, police stations or fire stations. Minimum performance in
pounds or other appropriate metric, to be filled in by adopting entity. b. Residential occupancies as regulated by this program in accordance with Section 101.2. 603.3 Calculation procedures.
The annual energy use of the building and building site shall be calculated in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Chapter 13, Energy, except as required by Section 603.3.1 and
the Florida Building Code, Chapter 13, Energy. Table 506.5.1(1) of the Florida Building Code, Chapter 13, Energy shall be modified as follows:
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 63 1. Replace the glazing row in the table with the following: TABLE 603.3(1) MODIFICATIONS TO FBC,
Ch 13 SPECIFICATION FOR THE STANDARD REFERENCE AND PROPOSED DESIGNS BUILDING COMPONENT CHARACTERISTICS STANDARD REFERENCE DESIGN PROPOSED DESIGN Glazing Area: (a) The proposed glazing
area; where the proposed glazing area is less than 40 percent of above-grade wall area. (b) 40 percent of above-grade wall area; where the proposed glazing area is 40 percent or more
of the abovegrade wall area. U-factor: from Table 502.3 SHGC: from Table 502.3 except that for climates with no requirement (NR) SHGC = 0.40 shall be used Shading is provided on the
south, east, and west walls as required by 605.1.3.3. For Greenfield sites, window wall ratio on the north and south walls is two times greater than on the east and west walls. For Greenfield
sites window wall ratio on As proposed As proposed As proposed As proposed As proposed 2. Add the following rows to the Table: TABLE 603.3(2) MODIFICATIONS TO FBC Ch 13 SPECIFICATION
FOR THE STANDARD REFERENCE AND PROPOSED DESIGNS BUILDING COMPONENT CHARACTERISTICS STANDARD REFERENCE DESIGN PROPOSED DESIGN Orientation For Greenfield sites, twice as long on the east-west
axis as on the north-south axis. For non-Greenfield sites, as proposed. As proposed Electrical Power Voltage drop in branch circuits: 1.5% at design load Voltage drop in feeders: 1.5%
at design load Distribution transformer efficiency, in accordance with Tables 609.8.1,1 (1), 609.8.1.1(2), and 609.8.1.1(3) Voltage drop in branch circuits: 1.5% at design load As proposed
As Proposed
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 64 603.3.1 Electrical system efficiency performance path. The annual energy use calculation for buildings
and building sites shall include electrical system efficiency in both the proposed design and the standard reference design in accordance with Equations 6-4, 6-5 and 6-6. Power delivered
to the building = Power delivered to load /ESE (Equation 6-4) ESE = Σ (FE1 x FL1/TL) + (FE2 x FL2/TL) + … (Equation 6-5) FE1 = 100% -[0.525% + (VDF1 x 0.35) + (100% – TE1)] (Equation
6-6) ESE = total electrical system efficiency, in percent. FE 1, 2… = efficiency of each feeder, in percent. FL 1, 2… = design load on each feeder. TL = total design load on all feeders.
VDF 1, 2… = voltage drop of each feeder, in percent, at design load. TE 1, 2… = efficiency of the distribution transformer powering the feeder. 603.4 Qualified software for determinations
of annual energy use. Calculation software tools and procedures used to comply with Section 603 shall include the capabilities identified in accordance with the Florida Building Code,
Chapter 13. 603.5 Design professional in responsible charge of building energy simulation. For purposes of this section, and where it is required that documents be prepared by a registered
design professional, the Building Official shall be authorized to require the owner to engage and designate on the building permit application a registered design professional who shall
act as the registered design professional in responsible charge of building energy simulation. If the circumstances require, the owner shall designate a substitute registered design
professional in responsible charge of building energy simulation who shall perform the duties required of the original registered design professional in responsible charge of building
energy simulation. The Building Official shall be notified in writing by the owner if the registered design professional in responsible charge of building energy simulation is changed
or is unable to continue to perform the duties. 603.6 Minimum requirements for buildings pursuing performance compliance path. Buildings following the performance path to compliance
shall meet the minimum requirements of a code compliant standard reference design building without regard to technology choice in the proposed design. SECTION 604 ENERGY METERING, MONITORING
AND REPORTING 604.1 Purpose. Buildings that consume energy shall comply with Section 604. The purpose of this section is to provide requirements that will ensure that buildings are constructed
or altered in a way that will provide the capability for their energy use, production and reclamation to be measured, monitored and reported. This includes the design of energy distribution
systems so as to isolate load types, the installation of or ability to install in the future meters, devices and a data acquisition system, and the installation of or the ability to
provide for public displays and other appropriate reporting mechanisms in the future. All forms of energy delivered to the building and building site, produced on the building site or
in the building and reclaimed at the building site or in the building shall be metered and all energy load types measured in accordance with this section. 604.1.1 Buildings with tenants.
In buildings with tenants, the metering required by Section 604.4 shall be collected for the entire building and for each tenant individually. Tenants shall have access to all data collected
for their space.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 65 604.2 Intent. The intent of these requirements is to provide for the ongoing metering, measuring,
reporting and display of the energy use, energy demand and emissions associated with the energy use of the whole building and its systems as required in Section 612 and, where required
by Section 613.2, to verify ongoing compliance with the provisions of Sections 602 and 603. 604.3 Energy distribution design requirements and load type isolation. Energy distribution
systems within, on or adjacent to and serving a building shall be designed such that each primary circuit, panel, feeder, piping system or supply mechanism supplies only one energy use
type as defined in Sections 604.3.1 through 604.3.6. The energy use type served by each distribution system shall be clearly designated on the energy distribution system with the use
served, and adequate space shall be provided for installation of metering equipment or other data collection devices, temporary or permanent, to measure their energy use. The energy
distribution system shall be designed to facilitate the collection of data for each of the building energy use categories in Section 604.4 and for each of the end use categories listed
in Sections 604.3.1 through 604.3.6. Where there are multiple buildings on a building site, each building shall comply separately with the provisions of Section 604. Exception: Buildings
designed and constructed such that the total usage of each of the load types described in Sections 604.3.1through 604.3.6 shall be permitted to be measured through the use of installed
sub-meters or other equivalent methods as approved. 604.3.1 HVAC system total energy use. This category shall include all energy used to heat, cool, and provide ventilation to the building
including, but not limited to, fans, pumps, boiler energy, chiller
energy and hot water. 604.3.2 Lighting system total energy use. This category shall include all interior and exterior lighting used used in occupant spaces and common areas. 604.3.3
Energy used for building operations. This category shall include all energy use by vertical transportation systems, automatic doors, motorized shading systems, ornamental fountains and
fireplaces, swimming pools, snow-melt systems, and all other building operations. 604.3.4 Plug loads. This category shall include all energy use by devices, appliances and equipment
connected to convenience receptacle outlets. 604.3.5 Process loads. This category shall include the energy used by any single load associated with activities within the building—such
as, but not limited to, data centers, manufacturing equipment and commercial kitchens—that exceeds 5% of the total energy use of the whole building. 604.3.6 Miscellaneous loads. Energy
use for building operations and other operational loads. 604.4 Energy type metering. Buildings shall be provided with the capability to determine energy use and peak demand as provided
in this section for each of the energy types specified in Sections 604.4.1 through 604.4.7. Utility energy meters shall be permitted to be used to collect whole building data, and shall
be equipped with a local data port connected to a data acquisition system in accordance with Section 604.5. 604.4.1 Gaseous fuels. Gaseous fuels including, but not limited to, natural
gas, LP gas, coal gas, hydrogen, landfill gas, digester gas and biogas shall be capable of being metered at the building site to determine the gross consumption and peak demand of each
different gaseous fuel by the building and each building on a building site. The installation of gas meters and related piping shall be in accordance with the Florida Building Code,
Fuel Gas. 604.4.2 Liquid fuels. Liquid fuels including, but not limited, to fuel oil, petroleum based diesel, kerosene, gasoline, bio diesel, methanol, ethanol and butane shall be capable
of being metered at the building site to allow a determination of the gross consumption and peak demand of each liquid fuel use by the building and each building on a building site.
The installation of meters and related piping shall be in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Mechanical. 604.4.3 Solid fuels. Solid fuels including, but not limited to coal,
charcoal, peat, wood products, grains, and municipal waste shall be capable of having their use determined at the building site to allow a determination of
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 66 the gross consumption and peak demand of each solid fuel use by the building and each building on
a building site. 604.4.4 Electric power. Electric power shall be capable of being metered at the building site to allow a determination of the gross consumption and peak demand by the
building and each building on a building site. The installation of electric meters and related wiring shall be in accordance with NFPA 70. 604.4.5 District heating and cooling. Hot water,
steam, chilled water, and brine shall be capable of being metered at the building site, or where produced on the building site, to allow a determination of the gross consumption of heating
and cooling energy by each building on a building site. Energy use associated with the production of hot water, steam, chilled water or brine shall be determined based on the fuel used.
604.4.6 Combined heat and power. Equipment and systems with a connected load greater than 125,000 Btu/hr providing combined heat and power (CHP) shall be capable of being metered to
allow a determination of the gross consumption of each form of delivered energy to the equipment. The output of CHP shall be metered in accordance with the applicable portions of Section
604 based on the form(s) of output from the CHP. 604.4.7 Renewable and waste energy. Equipment and systems providing energy from renewable or waste energy sources in accordance with
Section 603.1.1.1, or from which energy is included in the determination of the building zEPI, shall be capable of being metered to allow a determination of the output of such equipment
and systems in accordance with Sections 604.4.7.1 through 604.4.7.5. 604.4.7.1 Solar electric. Equipment and systems providing electric power through conversion of solar energy directly
to electric power shall be capable of being metered such that the peak electric power (kW) provided to the building and its systems or to off-site entities can be determined at 15 minute
intervals and the amount of electric power (kWh) provided to the building and its systems can be determined at a minimum of hourly intervals. 604.4.7.2 Solar thermal. Equipment and systems
providing heat to fluids or gases through the capture of solar energy shall be capable of being metered such that the peak thermal energy (Btu/hr) provided to the building and its systems
or to off-site entities can be determined at 15 minute intervals and the amount of heat captured (Btu) for delivery to the building and its systems can be determined at a minimum of
hourly intervals. 604.4.7.3 Waste heat. Equipment and systems providing energy through the capture of waste heat shall be capable of being metered such that the amount of heat captured
and delivered to the building and its systems can be determined at a minimum of hourly intervals. 604.4.7.4 Wind power systems. Equipment and systems providing electric power through
conversion of wind energy directly to electric power shall be capable of being metered such that the peak electric power (kW) provided to the building and its systems or to off-site
entities can be determined at 15 minute intervals and the amount of electric power (kWh) provided to the building and its systems can be determined at a minimum of hourly intervals.
604.4.7.5 Other renewable energy electric production systems. Equipment and systems providing electric power through conversion of other forms of renewable energy directly to electric
power shall be capable of being metered such that the peak electric power (kW) provided to the building and its systems or to off-site entities can be determined at 15 minute intervals
and the amount of electric power (kWh) provided to the building and its systems can be determined at a minimum of hourly intervals. 604.5 Energy load type sub-metering. For buildings
that are 25,000 square feet in total building floor area and larger, all of the Energy Load Types as defined in Section 604.3 shall be metered through the use of sub-meters or other
approved, equivalent methods meeting the capability requirements of section 604.4. 604.5.1 Buildings less than 25,000 square feet. For buildings that are less than 25,000 square feet
in total building floor area, the energy distribution system shall be designed and constructed in such a way as to accommodate the future installation of sub-meters and other approved
devices in accordance with Section
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 67 604.5. This includes, but is not limited to, providing access to distribution lines and ensuring
adequate space for the installation of sub-meters and other approved devices. 604.6 Minimum energy measurement and verification. Meters, sub-meters, and other approved devices installed
in compliance with Sections 604.4 and 604.5 shall be connected to a data acquisition and management system capable of storing not less than 36 months worth of data collected by all meters
and other approved devices and transferring the data in real time to a display as required in Section 604.7. 604.6.1 Annual emissions. The data acquisition and management system shall
be capable of providing the data necessary to calculate the annual CO2e emissions associated with the operation of the building and its systems using the results of annual energy use
measured in accordance with Section 604.6. The calculation shall be based on energy measured for each form of energy delivered to the site on an annual basis. Where reporting of emissions
is required, the determination of emissions shall be in accordance with Section 603. 604.7 Energy display. A permanent, readily accessible and visible display shall be provided adjacent
to the main building entrance or on a publicly available internet website. The display shall be capable of providing all of the following: 1. The current energy demand for the whole
building level measurements, updated for each fuel type at the intervals specified in 604.4 2. The average and peak demands for the previous day and the same day the previous year, 3.
The total energy usage for the previous eighteen (18) months. SECTION 605 AUTOMATED DEMAND RESPONSE (AUTO-DR) INFRASTRUCTURE 605.1 Establishing an open and interoperable automated demand
response (Auto-DR) infrastructure. Buildings that contain HVAC or lighting systems shall comply with this section. A building energy management and control system (EMCS) shall be provided
and integrated with building HVAC systems controls and lighting systems controls to receive an open and interoperable automated demand response (Auto-DR) relay or internet signal. Building
HVAC and lighting systems and specific building energy-using components shall incorporate preprogrammed demand response strategies that are automated with a demand response automation
internet software client. Exceptions: 1. Buildings located where the electric utility or regional Independent System Operator (ISO) or Regional Transmission Operator (RTO) does not offer
a demand response program to buildings covered by this program. 2. Buildings with a peak energy demand not greater than 0.50 times that of the standard reference design. 3. Buildings
that have incorporated on-site renewable energy generation to provide 20% or more of the building’s energy demand. 605.2 Software clients. Demand response automation internet software
clients shall be capable of communicating with a demand response automation server (DRAS). 605.3 Heating ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. The Auto-DR strategy for HVAC
systems shall be capable of reducing the building peak cooling or heating HVAC demand by not less than 10 percent when signaled from the electric utility, regional Independent System
Operator (ISO) or Regional Transmission Operator (RTO), through any combination of the strategies and systemic adjustments, including, but not limited to the following: 1. Space temperature
setpoint reset;
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 68 2. Increasing chilled water supply temperatures or decreasing hot water supply temperatures; 3. Increasing
or decreasing supply air temperatures for VAV systems; 4. Limiting capacity of HVAC equipment that has variable or multiple stage capacity control; 5. Cycling of HVAC equipment or turning
off non-critical equipment; 6. Disabling HVAC in unoccupied areas; 7. Limiting the capacity of chilled water, hot water, and refrigerant control valves;. 8. Limiting the capacity of
supply and exhaust fans, without reducing the outdoor air supply below the minimum required by the Florida Building Code, Mechanical, or the minimum required by ASHRAE 62.1; 9. Limiting
the capacity of chilled water or hot water supply pumps; 10. Anticipatory control strategies to pre-cool or pre-heat in anticipation of a peak event. Exceptions: 1. Hospitals and critical
emergency response facilities 2. Life safety ventilation for hazardous materials storage 3. Building smoke exhaust systems 4. Manufacturing process systems 605.3.1 Rebound avoidance.
The Auto-DR strategy shall include logic to prevent a rebound peak. When the signal for Auto-DR is ended, a gradual return to normal HVAC equipment operations shall be part of the Auto-DR
strategy, through any combination of the strategies and systemic adjustments, including, but not limited to the following: 1. If close to the unoccupied period, the Auto-DR period shall
be extended using a rebound avoidance, extended Auto-DR control strategy until the initiation of the unoccupied period. 2. Rebound avoidance, slow recovery control strategies, gradually
increasing or decreasing space temperature setpoints or a variance in the timing by cooling or heating zone. 3. Rebound avoidance, slow recovery control strategies, gradually increasing
or decreasing zone supply air temperatures. 4. Rebound avoidance, slow recovery control strategies, gradually increasing or decreasing chilled water temperatures or decreasing hot water
temperatures. 5. Rebound avoidance, sequential equipment recovery strategies, gradually restoring demand limited equipment capacity. 6. Rebound avoidance, sequential equipment recovery
strategies, gradually restoring equipment that was turned off during the Auto-DR period. 7. Rebound avoidance, slow recovery control strategies, gradually increasing capacity for air
moving and pumping systems. 8. Rebound avoidance, sequential equipment recovery or rebound avoidance, slow recovery control where chilled water or hot water and other capacity control
valves are sequentially or gradually allowed to return to normal operation, respectively. 605.4 Lighting. The Auto-DR system shall be capable of reducing total connected power of lighting
in Group B, office spaces by not less than 15 percent. Exceptions: 1. Buildings or portions associated with lifeline services.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 69 2. Luminaires on emergency circuits. 3. Luminaires located in emergency and life safety areas of
a building. 4. Lighting in buildings that are less than 5,000 square feet in total area. 5. Luminaires located within a daylight zone that are dimmable and connected to automatic daylight
controls. 6. Signage used for emergency, life safety or traffic control purposes. SECTION 606 BUILDING ENVELOPE SYSTEMS 606.1 Prescriptive Compliance. Where buildings are designed using
the prescriptive-based compliance path in accordance with Section 602.2.1, building thermal envelope systems shall comply with the provisions of the Florida Building Code and the provisions
of this section. 606.1.1 Insulation and fenestration criteria. The building thermal envelope shall exceed the requirements of the Florida Building Code by not less than 10%. In Sky Type
‘C’ locations as shown in Figure 609.5, the building roof area for skylights shall not exceed five percent. 606.1.1.1 Permanent shading devices for fenestration. Vertical fenestration
within 45 degrees of the nearest west, south, and east cardinal ordinate shall be shaded by permanent horizontal exterior projections with a projection factor greater than or equal to
0.25. Where different windows or glass doors have different projection factor values, they shall each be evaluated separately, or an area-weighted projection factor value shall be calculated
and used for all windows and glass doors. Horizontal projections shall extend laterally beyond the edge of the glazing not less than one-half of the height of the glazing, except at
building corners. Exceptions: 1. Buildings located in hurricane-prone regions in accordance with Section 1609.2 of the Florida Building Code or on any other building with a mean roof
height exceeding that permitted by Table 1504.8 of the Florida Building Code based on the exposure category and basic wind speed at the building site. 2. Windows located in a building
wall that is within 18 inches of the lot line. 3. Where equivalent shading of the fenestration is provided by buildings, structures, geological formations, or permanent exterior projections
that are not horizontal, as determined by sun angle studies at the peak solar altitude on the spring equinox, and three hours before and after the peak solar altitude on the spring equinox.
606.1.2 Air leakage. Air leakage mitigation measures shall be provided in accordance with this section. 606.1.2.1 Sealing of the building envelope. The building thermal envelope shall
be durably sealed to limit infiltration. The sealing methods between dissimilar materials shall allow for differential expansion and contraction. The following shall be caulked, gasketed,
and weather-stripped and additionally sealed with an air barrier film or approved solid material in accordance with Section 606.1.4.1.1. 1. All joints, seams and penetrations. 2. Site-built
windows, doors and skylights. 3. Openings between window and door assemblies and their their respective jambs and framing. 4. Utility penetrations. 5. Dropped ceilings or chases adjacent
to the building thermal envelope. 6. Knee walls.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 70 7. Walls and ceilings separating unconditioned spaces from conditioned spaces. 8. Behind tubs and
showers on exterior walls. 9. Common walls between dwelling units. 10. Roof access openings. 11. Spandrel areas and junctions. 12. Electrical and phone boxes on exterior walls except
where the air barrier extends behind boxes or air-sealed-type boxes are installed. 13. HVAC register boots that penetrate the building thermal envelope except where sealed to subfloor
or drywall. 14. Other sources of infiltration. 15. Where lighting fixtures with ventilation holes or other similar objects penetrate the continuous air barrier, provisions shall be made
to maintain the integrity of the continuous air barrier. 606.1.2.1.1 Air barrier installation. The air barrier material shall be installed, free from holes and breaks, over all exterior
walls. Where joints occur horizontally, the upper layer shall be lapped over the lower layer not less than 2 inches (51 mm). Where joints occur vertically, the layers shall be lapped
not less than 6 inches (152 mm). The air barrier material shall be continuous to the top of walls, terminated at penetrations and building appendages, and taped in accordance with manufacturer’s
installation instructions. 606.1.2.2 Testing requirement. The building envelope air tightness shall be considered to be acceptable where the tested air leakage is less than 0.25 cfm/ft²
(4.57 m³/hr/m²) when tested at a pressure of .30 in w.c. (75 Pa). Testing shall occur after rough-in and after installation of penetrations of the building envelope, including penetrations
for utilities, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical equipment and appliances. Testing shall be done in accordance with ASTM E779. 606.1.2.3 Outdoor air intakes and exhaust openings. Stair
and elevator shaft vents and other outdoor air intakes and exhaust openings integral to the building envelope shall comply with the Florida Building Code. 606.1.2.4 Fireplaces. Wood-burning
masonry fireplaces shall be provided with combustion air directly from the outdoors and with a means to tightly close off the chimney flue and combustion air outlets when the fireplace
is not in use. 606.1.2.5 Vestibules. Doors that separate conditioned space from the exterior shall be protected with an enclosed vestibule, with all doors opening into and out of the
vestibule equipped with self-closing devices. Vestibules shall be designed so that in passing through the vestibule it is not necessary for the interior and exterior doors to open at
the same time. Exceptions: 1. Doors to mechanical or electrical equipment rooms. 2. Doors opening directly from a sleeping unit or dwelling unit. 3. Revolving doors. 4. Doors used primarily
to facilitate vehicular movement or material handling and adjacent personnel doors. 5. Doors required by code for egress that are not main entry doors.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 71 SECTION 607 BUILDING MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 607.1 Prescriptive compliance. Where buildings are designed
using the prescriptive-based compliance path in accordance with Section 602.3.1, building mechanical systems shall meet the provisions of the Florida Building Code for such systems and
the provisions of this section. 607.2 HVAC equipment performance requirements. HVAC equipment shall comply with sections 607.2.1 through 607.2.3. 607.2.1 Equipment covered by federal
standards. Equipment covered by Federal minimum efficiency standards shall meet the minimum efficiency requirements of the Florida Building Code. 607.2.2 Equipment not covered by federal
standards. Equipment not covered by Federal minimum efficiency standards shall meet the minimum efficiency requirements of this section. 607.2.2.1 Ground source heat pumps. The efficiency
of ground source heat pumps shall meet the provisions of Table 607.2.2.1 based on the applicable referenced test procedure. 607.2.2.2 Multi-stage ground source heat pumps. The efficiency
of multi-stage ground source heat pumps shall meet the provisions of Table 607.2.2.1 based on the applicable referenced test procedure. TABLE 607.2.2.1 ENERGY-EFFICIENCY CRITERIA FOR
GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMPS Product Type Minimum EER Minimum COP Test Procedure Water-to-Air Closed loop 14.1 3.3 ISO 13256-1 Water-to-Air Open loop 16.2 3.6 ISO 13256-1 Water-to-Water
Closed loop 15.1 3.0 ISO 13256-2 Water-to-Water Open loop 19.1 3.4 ISO 13256-2 Direct Expansion (DX) or Direct GeoExchange (DGX) 15.0 3.5 AHRI 870 607.2.2.3 Ventilating fans. Ventilating
fans shall comply with the requirements of the ENERGY STAR program. 607.2.3 HVAC system controls. HVAC System Controls shall meet the requirements of the Florida Building Code except
as noted herein. 607.2.3.1 Programmable thermostats. Programmable thermostats shall be labeled as meeting the minimum performance requirements of the Energy Star Program in effect on
the date of adoption of this program. 607.3 Ventilation. Ventilation, either natural or mechanical, shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Florida Building Code, Mechanical.
Where mechanical ventilation is provided, the system shall provide the capability to reduce the outdoor air supply to the minimum required by Chapter 4 of the Florida Building Code,
Mechanical, or the minimum required by Section 6.3 of ASHRAE 62.1. 607.4 Duct and plenum insulation, sealing and testing. Supply and return air ducts and plenums, and air handlers and
filter boxes shall be insulated and sealed in accordance with the Florida Building Code except as noted herein.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 72 607.4.1 Duct Air Leakage Testing. Ductwork that is designed to operate at static pressures exceeding
3 inches water column and all ductwork located outdoors shall be leak-tested in accordance with the SMACNA HVAC Air Duct Leakage Test Manual. Representative sections totaling not less
than 25% of the total installed duct area for the designated pressure class shall be tested. Positive pressure testing is acceptable for negative pressure ductwork. Duct systems with
pressure ratings in excess of 3 inches water column shall be identified on the construction documents. The maximum permitted duct leakage shall be in accordance with Equation 6-7. F
= CP0.65 , (Equation 6-7) Where F = maximum permitted leakage in cfm/100 ft² duct surface area; C= 4, duct leakage class, cfm/100 ft² at 1 inch water column.. P = test pressure, which
shall be equal to the design duct pressure class rating inches of water column. 607.5 HVAC piping insulation. Piping, including valves, fittings and piping system components, in HVAC
systems shall be thermally insulated in accordance with Table 607.5. Building cavities and interstitial framing spaces shall be large enough to accommodate the combined diameter of the
pipe plus the insulation, plus the full thickness of the insulation plus any other objects in the cavity that the piping must cross. Exceptions: 1. Factory-installed piping within HVAC
equipment tested and rated in accordance with Section 607.2. 2. Piping conveying fluids having a design operating temperature range between 60°F and 105°F. 3. Piping conveying fluids
not heated or cooled such as roof and condensate drains, cold water supply, and natural gas piping. 4. Where heat gain or heat loss will not increase energy usage such as liquid refrigerant
piping. 5. Piping having an outside diameter or 1 inch or less, associated with strainers, control valves, and balancing valves. TABLE 607.5 MINIMUM PIPE INSULATION THICKNESSa Fluid
Conductivity Btu-in./(h-ft2-F) Wall Thicknessd of Pipe Insulation Relative to Nominal Pipe Diameter b,c Steam 0.27 – 0.34 At Least Double Hot Water 0.22 – 0.29 At least the Same Chilled
Water 0.22 – 0.28 At least the Same a. Piping with a nominal diameter larger than ¼ inch shall be insulated. b. The proportions in this column apply to all nominal pipe diameters greater
than ¼ inch and less than or equal to 2 inches. For nominal pipe diameters larger than 2 inches, outside diameter, the minimum wall thickness of the insulation shall be equal to the
wall thickness required for 2 inch pipe. c. For insulation outside the stated conductivity range, the minimum thickness shall be determined as follows: T = r[(1 + t/r)K/k – 1]. Where:
T = minimum insulation thickness inches. r = actual outside radius of pipe inches. t = insulation thickness listed in the table for applicable fluid temperature and pipe size. K = conductivity
of alternate material at mean rating temperature indicated for the applicable fluid temperature (Btu·in./h·ft2ft2·°F) k = the upper value of the conductivity range listed in the table
for the applicable fluid temperature. d. These thicknesses are based on energy efficiency considerations only.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 73 607.6 Economizers. Economizers shall meet the requirements of the Florida Building Code, except as
noted herein. 607.6.1 Air Economizer systems. Each cooling system that has a fan shall include either an air or water economizer meeting the requirements of Section 607.6.1.1 or 607.6.1.2,
respectively. Exception: Economizers are not required for the following. 1. Individual fan-cooling units with a supply capacity less than the minimum listed in Table 607.6.1(1). 2. In
Group I-2, Hospitals, and Group B, Ambulatory health care facilities, where more than 75 percent of the air designed to be supplied by the system is to spaces that are required to be
humidified above 35° F dew-point temperature to comply with applicable codes or accreditation standards. In all other occupancies, where more than 25 percent of the air designed to be
supplied by the system is to spaces that are designed to be humidified above 35°F dew-point temperature to satisfy process needs. 3. Systems that include a condenser heat recovery system
that is designed to utilize sixty percent of the peak heat rejection load at design conditions and there is a documented need for that rejected heat for either service hot water or space
heating during peak heat rejection design conditions. 4 Systems that serve spaces estimated as having a sensible cooling load at design conditions, excluding transmission and infiltration
loads, of less than or equal to transmission and infiltration losses at the temperature and relative humidity design conditions in accordance with section 6.1 of ASHRAE 55. 5. Where
the use of outdoor air for cooling will affect supermarket open refrigerated casework systems. 6. Where the cooling efficiency meets or exceeds the efficiency improvement requirements
in Table 607.6.1(2). TABLE 607.6.1(1) ECONOMIZER REQUIREMENTS CLIMATE ZONES As established in the FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, CHAPTER 13, ENERGY ECONOMIZER REQUIREMENT 1A, 1B No requirement
2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5A, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6B, 7, 8 Economizers on all cooling systems having a capacity ≥ 33,000 Btu/ha For SI: 1 British thermal unit per hour = 0.293 W. a. The
total capacity of all systems without economizers shall not exceed 480,000 Btu/h per building or 20 percent of the building’s air economizer capacity, whichever is greater.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 74 607.6.1.1 Air economizers. Air economizers shall be designed in accordance with Sections 607.6.1.1.1
through 607.6.1.1.4. 607.6.1.1.1 Design capacity. Air economizer systems shall be capable of modulating outdoor air and return air dampers to provide up to 100 percent of the design
supply air quantity as outdoor air for cooling. 607.6.1.1.2 Control signal. Economizer dampers shall be capable of being sequenced with the mechanical cooling equipment and shall not
be controlled by only mixed air temperature. Exception: The use of mixed air temperature limit control shall be permitted for systems controlled from space temperature, such as single-zone
systems. 607.6.1.1.3
High-limit shutoff. Air economizers shall be capable of automatically reducing outdoor air intake to the design minimum outdoor air quantity when the outdoor air intake will no longer
reduce cooling energy usage. High-limit shutoff control types for specific climates shall be chosen from Table 607.6.1.1.3(1). High-limit shutoff control settings for these control types
shall be those listed in Table 607.6.1.1.3(2). 607.6.1.1.4 Relief of excess outdoor air. Systems shall provide a means to relieve excess outdoor air during air economizer operation to
prevent over-pressurizing of the building. The relief air outlet shall be located to avoid recirculation into the building. TABLE 607.6.1(2) EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY PERFORMANCE EXCEPTION
FOR ECONOMIZERS CLIMATE ZONES COOLING EQUIPMENT EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT 2A 17% Efficiency Improvement 2B 21% Efficiency Improvement 3A 27% Efficiency Improvement 3B 32% Efficiency Improvement
4A 42% Efficiency Improvement 4B 49% Efficiency Improvement a Where a unit is rated with an IPLV, IEER, or SEER, the minimum values for these metrics must be increased by the percentage
listed in the table in order to eliminate the required air or water economizer. Where a unit is rated only with a full load metric such as EER or COP cooling, these metrics must be increased
by the percentage shown.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 75 TABLE 607.6.1.1.3(1) HIGH-LIMIT SHUTOFF CONTROL OPTIONS FOR AIR ECONOMIZERS CLIMATE ZONES ALLOWED
CONTROL TYPES PROHIBITED CONTROL TYPES 1b, 2b, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5b, 5c, 6b, 7, 8 Fixed dry bulb Differential dry bulb Electronic enthalpy a Differential enthalpy Dew-point and dry-bulb
temperatures Fixed enthalpy 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a Fixed enthalpy Electronic enthalpy a Differential enthalpy Dew-point and dry-bulb temperatures Fixed dry bulb Differential dry bulb All other
climates Fixed dry bulb Differential dry bulb Fixed enthalpy Electronic enthalpy a Differential enthalpy Dew-point and dry-bulb temperatures a. Electronic enthalpy controllers are devices
that use a combination of humidity and dry-bulb temperature in their switching algorithm. TABLE 607.6.1.1.3(2) HIGH-LIMIT SHUTOFF CONTROL SETTING FOR AIR ECONOMIZERS DEVICE TYPE CLIMATE
REQUIRED HIGH LIMIT (ECONOMIZER OFF WHEN) EQUATION DESCRIPTION TOA>75°F Outdoor air temperature exceeds 75°F TOA Fixed dry bulb >70°F Outdoor air temperature exceeds 70°F 1b, 2b, 3b,
3c, 4b, 4c, 5b, 5c, 6b, 7, 8 5a, 6a, 7a All other zones TOA>65°F Outdoor air temperature exceeds 65°F Differential dry bulb 1b, 2b, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, 6b, 7, 8 TOA>TRA Outdoor
air temperature exceeds return air temperature Fixed enthalpy All hOA> 28 Btu/lba Outdoor air enthalpy exceeds 28 Btu/lb of dry aira Electronic Enthalpy All (TOA , RHOA) > A Outdoor
air temperature/RH exceeds the "A" setpoint curveb Differential enthalpy All hOA> hRA Outdoor air enthalpy exceeds return air enthalpy Dew-point and dry bulb temperatures All DPOA>55°F
or TOA>75°F Outdoor air dry bulb exceeds 75°F or outside dew point exceeds 55°F (65 gr/lb) a. At altitudes substantially different than sea level, the Fixed Enthalpy limit shall be set
to the enthalpy value at 75°F and 50 percent relative humidity. As an example, at approximately 6000 ft elevation the fixed enthalpy limit is approximately 30.7 Btu/lb. b. Setpoint “A”
corresponds to a curve on the psychometric chart that goes through a point at approximately 75°F and 40 percent relative humidity and is nearly parallel to dry-bulb lines at low humidity
levels and nearly parallel to enthalpy lines at high humidity levels.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 76 607.6.2 Water Economizer systems for HVAC Equipment. Economizer systems for HVAC equipment shall
be designed in accordance with Sections 607.6.2.1 through 607.6.2.4. 607.6.2.1 Design capacity. Water economizer systems shall be capable of cooling supply air by indirect evaporation
and providing up to 100 percent of the expected system cooling load at outdoor air temperatures of 50°F dry bulb /45°F wet bulb and below. Exception: Systems in which a water economizer
is used and where dehumidification requirements cannot be met using outdoor air temperatures of 50°F dry bulb/45°F wet bulb must satisfy 100 percent of the expected system cooling load
at 45°F dry bulb/40°F wet bulb. 607.6.2.2 Maximum pressure drop. Pre-cooling coils and water-to-water heat exchangers used as part of a water economizer system shall have a water-side
pressure drop of less than 15 ft of water column including the control valve or a secondary loop shall be created so that the coil or heat exchanger pressure drop is not seen by the
circulating pumps when the system is in the normal cooling non-economizer mode. 607.6.2.3 Integrated economizer control. Economizer systems shall be integrated with the mechanical cooling
system and shall be capable of providing partial cooling whether or not additional mechanical cooling is required to meet the remainder of the cooling load. 607.6.2.4 Economizer heating
system impact. HVAC system design and economizer controls shall be such that economizer operation does not increase the building heating energy use during normal operation. Exception:
Economizers on VAV systems that cause zone level heating to increase because of reduction in supply air temperature. 607.7 Variable air volume (VAV) fan control. Individual fans with
motors equal to or greater than 1.0 horsepower (0.746 kW) shall be one of the following: 1. Driven by a mechanical or electrical variable speed drive. 2. Driven by a vane-axial fan with
variable-pitch blades. 3. Provided with controls or devices that will result in fan motor demand of not more than 30 percent of its design wattage at 50 percent of design airflow when
static pressure set point equals one-third of the total design static pressure, based on manufacturer’s certified fan data. Static pressure sensors used to control VAV fans shall be
placed in a position such that the controller set point is not greater than one-third of the total design fan static pressure, except for systems with direct digital control. If this
results in the sensor being located downstream of major duct splits, multiple sensors shall be installed in each major branch to ensure that the static pressure can be maintained in
each branch. For systems with direct digital control of individual zone boxes reporting to the central control panel, the static pressure set point shall be reset based on the zone requiring
the most pressure. The set point shall be reset lower until one zone damper is wide open. Exception: Systems without without zone dampers are exempt from the static pressure reset requirements.
607.8 Kitchen exhaust systems. Kitchen exhaust systems shall meet the provisions of the Florida Building Code except as noted herein. 607.8.1 Kitchen exhaust systems. Replacement air
introduced directly into the exhaust hood cavity shall not exceed 10 percent of the hood exhaust airflow rate. Conditioned supply air delivered to any space containing a kitchen hood
shall not exceed the greater of the ventilation rate required to meet the space heating or cooling load or the hood exhaust flow minus the available transfer air from adjacent spaces
where available transfer air is considered to be that portion of outdoor ventilation air
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 77 not required to satisfy other exhaust needs, such as restrooms, and not required to maintain pressurization
of adjacent spaces. Where the total kitchen hood exhaust airflow rate is greater than 5,000 cfm (2360 L/s) each hood shall have a maximum exhaust rate in accordance with Table 607.8.1
and shall meet one of the following: 1. Not less than 50 percent of all replacement air is transfer air that would otherwise be exhausted. 2. Demand ventilation system(s) are provided
for not less than 75 percent of the exhaust air that are capable of not less than 50 percent reduction in exhaust and replacement air system airflow rates, including controls necessary
to modulate airflow in response to appliance operation and to maintain full capture and containment of smoke, effluent and combustion products during cooking and when idle. 3. Listed
energy recovery devices with a sensible heat recovery effectiveness of not less than 40 percent shall provided for at least 50 percent of the total exhaust airflow. Where a single hood,
or hood section, is installed over appliances with different duty ratings, the maximum allowable flow rate for the hood or hood section shall be based on the requirements for the highest
appliance duty rating under the hood or hood section. Exception: Where not less than 75 percent of all the replacement air is transfer air that would otherwise be exhausted. TABLE 607.8.1
MAXIMUM NET EXHAUST FLOW RATE (CFM PER LINEAR FOOT) Type of Hood Light Duty Equipment Medium Duty Equipment Heavy Duty Equipment Extra Heavy Duty Equipment Wall-mounted canopy 140 210
280 385 Single island 280 350 420 490 Double island (per side) 175 210 280 385 Eyebrow 175 175 Not allowed Not allowed Backshelf/Passover 210 210 280 Not allowed For SI: 1CFM/linear
foot (1.55 L/s per meter) 607.9 Laboratory exhaust systems. Laboratory exhaust systems shall meet the provisions of the Florida Building Code, Chapter 13, except as noted herein. 607.9.1
Laboratory exhaust systems. Buildings with laboratory exhaust systems having a total exhaust rate greater than 5,000 cfm shall be provided at least one of the following features: 1.
A VAV laboratory exhaust and room supply system capable of reducing exhaust and makeup air flow rates to the minimum required in the Florida Building Code, Mechanical 2. A heat recovery
system to precondition makeup air from laboratory exhaust such that the percentage that the exhaust and makeup air flow rates can be reduced from design conditions plus the sensible
recovery effectiveness percentage totals at least 50 percent. 3. Direct makeup auxiliary air supply equal to at least 75 percent of the exhaust air flow rate capable of being heated
and cooled to the design temperatures specified in Chapter 13 of the Florida Building Code.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 78 607.10 Control of HVAC in hotel/motel guest rooms. A dedicated system to automatically control HVAC
system energy shall be installed to control guest room HVAC energy consumption during unoccupied periods. Such controls shall be designed to raise cooling and lower heating temperature
set points by at least 4 ºF ( 2 ºC) during unoccupied periods. Exception: Group R-1, Hotels and Motels, with fewer than 20 guest rooms. SECTION 608 BUILDING SERVICE WATER HEATING SYSTEMS
608.1 Prescriptive compliance. Where buildings are designed using the prescriptive-based compliance path in accordance with Section 602.3.1 service water heating systems shall meet the
provisions of the Florida Building Code for such systems and the provisions of this section. 608.2 Service water heating (SWH) equipment performance requirements. Service water heating
equipment shall comply with Sections 608.2.1 and 608.2.2. 608.2.1 Equipment covered by Federal standards. Equipment covered by Federal minimum efficiency standards shall meet the minimum
efficiency requirements of the Florida Building Code. 608.2.2.1 Water heater controls for dwelling units. Water heaters installed in dwelling units in buildings covered by this program
shall be equipped with external water temperature thermostat controls. The controls shall allow the occupant to set the water temperature at a setting that is below 100 ºF and greater
than or equal to 50 ºF. 608.3 Pools, hot tubs and spas. Pools, hot tubs and spas shall meet the efficiency requirements of the Florida Building Code. 608.3.1 Pools in conditioned space.
For pools that are located within the conditioned space, not less than 25 percent of the annual energy consumption of pool operation and not less than 50 percent of the peak design space
heating, ventilation, and cooling requirements for the space in which the pool is located shall be met by at least one of the following: 1. An on-site renewable energy system(s) 2. A
heat recovery system. 608.3 Snowmelt systems. Snow melt systems shall comply with the requirements of the Florida Building Code. Hydronic systems shall supplement not less than 25 percent
of the design snow melting total annual consumption measured in Btu/ft2, energy per unit area. Electric systems shall supplement not less than 50 percent of the design snow melt peak
load demand. These requirements shall be met by one or more of the following: Exception: Emergency service ingress and egress. 1. An on-site renewable energy system(s) 2. A heat recovery
system. 608.4 Rough-ins for future solar hot water pre-heat. Plumbing, electrical and control systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Sections 608.5.1 and 608.5.2
to provide for the future installation of a solar water heating system that will be capable of providing not less than 50 percent of the energy needed for all systems listed below: 1.
Service Water Heating for kitchen, laundry and bathing. 2. Pool Water Heating.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 79 3. Spa Water Heating. 4. Hot Tub Water Heating. Exception: Solar water heating equipment is not required
at building sites where solar insolation totals not more than 3.5 (kW/m²/day) in accordance with Table 611.4. 608.5.1 Solar thermal hot water system piping rough-in. Conduit, sleeve
or other pathway shall be installed not less than two runs of piping from the future site for solar thermal to the location of the service water heating equipment. The conduit(s), sleeve(s)
or other pathway(s) shall have internal dimensions large enough to allow the piping and insulation to be easily installed, removed and replaced. The minimum diameter of the piping shall
be ¾ inch nominal and the tubing shall be certified to handle sustained temperatures above 180F. Insulation shall be sized in accordance with Section 607.5. 608.5.2 Solar electric hot
water system electrical rough-in. Conduit not less than ¾ inch in size shall be installed from the future site for solar electric to the electric service panel or room that provides
the electric service to the water heating equipment that will be served by the solar electric hot water system. Conduit not less than ¾ inches in size shall be installed to provide for
control wiring. 608.5.2.1 Conduit size. Conduit not less than ¾ inch in size shall be installed from the future solar thermal or solar electric site to the location of the service water
heating equipment and the storage tank to provide for control wiring. 608.5.2.2 Terminations. Conduits, sleeves and pathways installed in accordance with this section shall terminate
near the solar thermal or solar electric sites and shall be readily accessible. 608.5.2.3 Space for future storage tank. Space for a future storage tank shall be identified and reserved.
This space shall be large enough to accommodate storage for a solar thermal system sized to provide 50 percent solar fraction, with an area of not less than ten square feet. 608.6 Waste
water energy recovery system. The following building types shall be provided with a waste water heat recovery system that will preheat all of the incoming water used for all hot water
functions by not less than 10 ºF (5.6 C): 1. Group A-2, Restaurants and Banquet halls; 2. Group F, Laundries; 3. Group R-1, Boarding houses (transient), Hotels (transient), Motels (transient);
4. Group R-2 buildings; and 5. Group A-3, Health Clubs and Spas 6. Group I-2, Hospitals, Mental hospitals and Nursing homes. Exception: Single-story, slab-on grade and single-story,
on crawl-space buildings. 608.7 Service water heating piping insulation. Service water heating piping shall be thermally insulated in accordance with Table 607.5. Where hot water distribution
piping is installed within attics and crawlspaces, the insulation shall continue to cover the pipe for a distance of at least 6 inches (152 mm) beyond the building thermal envelope.
Where hot water distribution piping is installed within walls, the insulation must completely surround the pipe with not less than 1 inch of insulation. Where hot water piping is installed
in a wall of insufficient width to accommodate the pipe and insulation levels of Table 607.5, the insulation thickness shall be permitted to have the maximum thickness that the wall
can accommodate, but not less than ½-inch thick.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 80 Exceptions: 1. Factory-installed piping within service water heating equipment tested and rated in
accordance with Section 607.5. 2. Piping conveying fluids not heated or cooled such as cold water supply, and natural gas piping. 3. Hot water supply piping exposed under sinks, lavatories
and similar fixtures. 4. Hot water distribution piping buried within blown-in or sprayed roof/ceiling insulation, such as fiberglass or cellulose, where the insulation completely and
continuously surrounds the pipe. 608.7.1 Buried piping. Service hot water piping installed within a slab or below grade shall be insulated in accordance with Section 608.7 and shall
be placed within a physically protective, waterproof channel or sleeve having internal dimensions large enough such that the piping and insulation can be removed and replaced, and maintain
its dimensional integrity during and after construction. Exception: Where the insulation manufacturer stipulates that the pipe insulation will maintain its insulating value in underground
applications in damp soil where installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This exception does not apply to piping that runs under building slabs. 608.8 Circulating hot
water systems. Circulating hot water systems shall be provided with an automatic or readily accessible manual switch to turn off the hot water circulating pump when not in use. Controls
that allow continuous, timer, or water temperature-initiated operation of a circulating pump are prohibited. Gravity or thermosyphon circulation loops are prohibited. Pumps on circulating
hot water systems shall be activated on demand by either a hard-wired or wireless activation control of one of the following types: 1. A normally-open, momentary contact switch. 2. Motion
sensors that make momentary contact when motion is sensed. After the signal is sent, the sensor shall go into a lock out mode for not less than 5 minutes to prevent sending a signal
to the electronic controls while the circulation loop is still hot. 3. A flow switch. 4. A door switch. The controls for the pump shall be electronic and operate on the principal of
shutting off the pump with a rise in temperature. Electronic controls shall have a lock-out to prevent operation exceeding 105ºF degrees in the event of failure of the device that senses
temperature rise. The electronic controls shall have a lock out mode for not more than 5 minutes that prevents extended operation of the pump if the sensor fails or is damaged. SECTION
609 BUILDING ELECTRICAL POWER AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS 609.1 General. Where buildings are designed using the prescriptive-based compliance path in accordance with Section 602.3.1, building
electrical power and lighting systems shall meet the provisions of the Florida Building Code for such systems and the provisions of Section 609. 609.2 Sleeping unit controls. Sleeping
units in hotels, motels, boarding houses or similar buildings shall have a control system for detecting occupancy to shut off all permanently wired luminaires and switched receptacles,
except those in bathrooms, when the unit is not occupied.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 81 Exception: Sleeping unit controls are not required in sleeping units where all lighting and switched
receptacles are controlled by an occupant sensor that requires manual intervention to energize circuits. 609.2.1 Sleeping unit bathroom controls. All permanently wired luminaires located
in bathrooms within sleeping units in hotels, motels, boarding houses or similar buildings shall be equipped with occupant sensors that require manual intervention to energize circuits.
Exception: Up to 5 watts of lighting in each bathroom shall be permitted to be connected to the captive key control at the main room entry instead of being connected to the occupant
sensor control. 609.3 Interior light reduction controls. Occupant sensor controls shall be provided to automatically reduce connected lighting power by not less than 45 percent during
periods when occupants are not present in all of the following locations. 1. Corridors and enclosed stairwells. 2. Storage and stack areas not open to the public. 3. Parking garages.
Lighting in means of egress shall comply with the luminance or uniformity criteria required by the Florida Building Code. Exception: Automatic power reduction shall not be required where
occupant sensor controls are overridden by time switch controls that keep lights on continuously during peak occupancy periods. 609.4 Exterior lighting controls. Exterior lighting shall
comply with the requirements of Sections 609.4.1 and 609.4.2. 609.4.1 Exterior light reduction. Exterior lighting shall be controlled by a time switch and configured so that the total
exterior lighting power is automatically reduced by not less than 30 percent within two hours after facility operations conclude. Exception: Exterior lighting controls need not be controlled
for the following occupancies and conditions: 1. Group H occupancies. 2. Group I-3 occupancies. 3. Lighting which is connected to occupant sensor controls. 4. Lighting within means of
egress. 5. Solar powered luminaires that are not connected to a centralized power source. 609.4.2 Exterior lighting and signage shutoff. The lighting of building facades, signage, and
landscape features shall be controlled by a time switch and configured so that it automatically shuts off within one hour after facility operations conclude or as established by the
jurisdiction. Where facility operations are continuous, decorative lighting of building facades and landscape features shall automatically shut off at midnight. 609.5 Automatic daylight
controls. Automatic daylight controls shall be provided in all daylight zones with minimum fenestration as specified in Table 609.5 and Figure 609.5. Exceptions: Automatic daylight controls
are not required for the following spaces and equipment: 1. Toplight daylight zones where the skylight is located in an obstructed roof. 2. Sidelight daylight zones where the vertical
fenestration is located in an obstructed exterior wall.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 82 3. Spaces with less than 90 watts of lighting installed in the daylight zone. 4. Spaces where medical
care is directly provided. 5. Spaces within dwelling units or sleeping units. TABLE 609.5 MINIMUM FENESTRATION Minimum effective aperture (percentage) Sky Type Side lighting (see equation
6-8) Top lighting (see equation 6-9) Aa 14.0 0.6 Bb 16.0 1.2 Cc 22.0 2.2 aSky Type A – more than 75% mean sunshine, in accordance with the NOAA Annual Mean Sunshine Percentage Table.
bSky Type B – 45% to 75% mean sunshine, in accordance with the NOAA Annual Mean Sunshine Percentage Table. cSky Type C – less than 45% mean sunshine, in accordance with the NOAA Annual
Mean Sunshine Percentage Table. EAs= (AFxVT)/(HxW) (Equation 6-8) EAs = Sidelighting effective aperture. AF = area of vertical fenestration in the exterior wall 30 inches or higher above
the floor. VT = visible transmittance of the fenestration. H = height of top of fenestration fenestration above the floor. W = daylight zone width (see Figures 202.1, 202.2, 202.3, and
202.4) EAT = (AF x VT)/DA (Equation 6-9) EAT = Top lighting effective aperture. AF = area of the skylight. VT= visible transmittance of the skylight DA = area of the daylight zone.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 83 FIGURE 609.5 NOAA ANNUAL MEAN SUNSHINE PERCENTAGE TABLE BY SKY TYPE 609.6 Plug load controls. Receptacles
and electrical outlets in the following spaces shall be controlled by an occupant sensor or time switch as follows: 1. In Group B office spaces without furniture systems incorporating
wired receptacles, at least one switched receptacle shall be provided for each 50 square feet. 2. In Group B office spaces with furniture systems incorporating wired receptacles, at
least one switched circuit shall be provided at each electrical outlet used for powering furniture systems. 3. In classrooms in Group B and Group E occupancies, not less than four switched
receptacles shall be provided in each classroom. 4. In copy rooms, print shops, and computer labs, not less than one switched receptacle shall be provided for each data jack. 5. In spaces
with an overhead cabinet above a counter or work surface, not less than one switched receptacle shall be provided for each work surface. 609.6.1 Distribution and marking. Controlled
receptacles and electrical outlets shall be distributed in a reasonably uniform pattern throughout each space. Controlled receptacles shall be marked to differentiate them from uncontrolled
receptacles. 609.6.2 Furniture systems. Furniture systems incorporating wired receptacles shall include not less than two receptacles at each workstation that are connected to a controlled
circuit. 609.6.3 Computer office equipment. Computer monitors, plug in space heaters, air purifiers, radios, computer speakers, coffee makers, fans, and task lights located in spaces
with controlled receptacles shall be plugged into controlled receptacles. 609.6.4 Audio and visual systems. Displays, projectors, and audio amplifiers in Group B and Group E classrooms,
conference and meeting rooms, and multipurpose rooms shall be controlled by an occupant sensor.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 84 609.6.5 Water dispensers. Water dispensers that utilize energy to cool or heat drinking water shall
be controlled by time switch controls. 609.6.6 Refrigerator and freezer cases. Lighting integral to vending machines and refrigerator and freezer cases shall be controlled by an occupant
sensor or a time switch. 609.7 Fuel gas lighting systems. Fixtures that generate illumination by combustion of fuel gas shall be included in lighting power calculations required by the
Florida Building Code, Chapter 13, by converting the maximum rated btu/hr of the luminaire into watts using Equation 6-10. Wattage Equivalent = Maximum btu/hr rating of the fuel gas
lighting system /3.413 (Equation 6-10) Exception: Historic buildings in accordance with Florida Building Code, Chapter 13. 609.7.1 Continuously burning pilot lights. Fixtures that generate
illumination by combustion of fuel gas shall not contain continuously burning pilot lights. 609.8 Electrical system efficiency. Electrical systems shall comply with Section 609.8.1.
609.8.1 Prescriptive compliance. Prescriptive compliance for electrical systems shall be in accordance with Sections 609.8.1.1 through 609.8.1.3. 609.8.1.1 Transformer efficiency. Distribution
transformers installed on the load side of the service disconnecting means shall comply with the provisions of Tables 609.8.1.1(1), 609.8.1.1(2) and 609.8.1.1(3), the Energy Policy Act
of 2005 as applicable. Exceptions: 1. Transformers not covered by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. 2. Transformers for special purpose applications, and not used in general purpose applications.
3. Transformers with multiple voltage taps where the highest tap is not less than 20 percent more than the lowest tap. 4. Drive transformers, rectifier transformers, auto-transformers,
uninterruptible power supply transformers, impedance transformers, regulating transformers, sealed and non-ventilating transformers, machine tool transformers, welding transformers,
grounding transformers, and testing transformers. 609.8.1.2 Voltage drop in feeders. The voltage drop in feeder conductors shall not exceed 1.5 percent at design load. 609.8.1.3 Voltage
drop in branch circuits. The voltage drop in branch circuit conductors shall not exceed 1.5 percent at design load. 609.9 Exterior lighting. All exterior lighting shall comply with Section
505.6 of the Florida Building Code. 609.10 Verification of lamps and ballasts. Prior to issuance of a certificate
of occupancy, the field inspector shall confirm the installation of luminaires, type and quantity; lamps, type, wattage and quantity, and ballasts, type and performance for not less
than one representative luminaire of each type, for consistency with the approved construction documents. Where a discrepancy is found, energy calculations shall be revised and resubmitted.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 85 TABLE 609.8.1.1(1) LOW-VOLTAGE DRY-TYPE DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS (Maximum 600 Volt Primary) Single
Phase Three Phase kVA Rating Minimum Efficiency (%) kVA Rating Minimum Efficiency (%) 15 97.7 15 97.0 25 98.0 30 97.5 37.5 98.2 45 97.7 50 98.3 75 98.0 75 98.5 112.5 98.2 100 98.6 150
98.3 167 98.7 225 98.5 250 98.8 300 98.6 333 98.9 500 98.7 ----750 98.8 ----1000 98.9 1. Dry-type distribution transformers are air-cooled, and do not use oil as a coolant. 2. All efficiency
values for low-voltage transformers are at 35 percent of nameplate-rated load, determined according to the DOE test procedure. 10 CFR Part 431, Sub-part K, Appendix A. 3. All efficiency
values for medium-voltage transformers are at 50 percent of nameplate-rated load, determined according to the DOE test procedure. 10 CFR Part 431, Sub-part K, Appendix A. 4. Basic impulse
insulation level (BIL). Table 609.8.1.1(2) MEDIUM-VOLTAGE, DRY-TYPE DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS (Maximum 34,500 Volt Primary, Maximum 600 Volt Secondary) Single Phase Three Phase kVA Rating
20-45 kV BIL Min Efficiency (%) 46-95 kV BIL Min Efficiency (%) >96 kV BIL Min Efficiency (%) kVA Rating 20-45 kV BIL Min Efficiency (%) 46-95 kV BIL Min Efficiency (%) >96 kV BIL Minimum
Efficiency (%) 15 98.10 97.86 --15 97.50 97.18 --25 98.33 98.12 --30 97.90 97.63 --37.5 98.49 98.30 --45 98.10 97.86 --50 98.60 98.42 --75 98.33 98.12 --75 98.73 98.57 98.53 112.5 98.49
98.30 --100 98.82 98.67 98.63 150 98.60 98.42 --167 98.96 98.83 98.80 225 98.73 98.57 98.53 250 99.07 98.95 98.91 300 98.82 98.67 98.63 333 99.14 99.03 98.99 500 98.96 98.83 98.80 500
99.22 99.12 99.09 750 99.07 98.95 98.91 667 99.27 99.18 99.15 1000 99.14 99.03 98.99 833 99.31 99.23 99.20 1500 99.22 99.12 99.09 --------2000 99.27 99.18 99.15 --------2500 99.31 99.23
99.20 a. Dry-type distribution transformers are air-cooled, and do not use oil as a coolant. b. All efficiency values for low-voltage transformers are at 35 percent of nameplate-rated
load, determined according to the DOE test procedure. 10 CFR Part 431, Sub-part K, Appendix A.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 86 c. All efficiency values for medium-voltage transformers are at 50 percent of nameplate-rated load,
determined according to the DOE test procedure. 10 CFR Part 431, Sub-part K, Appendix A. d. Basic impulse insulation level (BIL). TABLE 609.8.1.1(3) MEDIUM-VOLTAGE, LIQUID-IMMERSED DISTRIBUTION
TRANSFORMERS (Maximum 34,500 Volt Primary, Maximum 600 Volt Secondary) Single Phase Three Phase kVA Rating Minimum Efficiency (%) kVA Rating Minimum Efficiency (%) 10 98.62 15 98.36
15 98.76 30 98.62 25 98.91 45 98.76 37.5 99.01 75 98.91 50 99.08 112.5 99.01 75 99.17 150 99.08 100 99.23 225 99.17 167 99.25 300 99.23 250 99.32 500 99.25 333 99.36 750 99.32 500 99.42
1000 99.36 667 99.46 1500 99.42 883 99.49 2000 99.46 ----2500 99.49 a. Dry-type distribution transformers are air-cooled, and do not use oil as a coolant. b. All efficiency values for
low-voltage transformers are at 35 percent of nameplate-rated load, determined according to to the DOE test procedure. 10 CFR Part 431, Sub-part K, Appendix A. c. All efficiency values
for medium-voltage transformers are at 50 percent of nameplate-rated load, determined according to the DOE test procedure. 10 CFR Part 431, Sub-part K, Appendix A. d. Basic impulse insulation
level (BIL). 609.11 Verification of lighting controls. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the field inspector shall confirm the installation of lighting controls shown
on the approved construction documents. Where a discrepancy is found, the installation shall be reviewed for conformance with the Florida Building Code and Sections 609.2, 609.3, 609.4,
609.5, and 609.6 of this program as applicable. SECTION 610 SPECIFIC APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT 610.1 General. This section provides requirements for appliances and equipment installed
in the building or on the building site. Permanent appliances and equipment shall meet the provisions of Section 610.2, and portable appliances and equipment shall meet the provisions
of of Section 610.3. Exception: Appliances and equipment in compliance with Sections 606 through 609 and those listed in Table 610.1.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 87 TABLE 610.1 APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT COVERED BY FEDERAL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS Residential products
Commercial products Battery chargersa Beverage vending machinesa Clothes dryers Commercial clothes washers Clothes washers Ice makers Dehumidifiers Refrigerators and freezers (packaged)
Dishwashers Supermarket refrigerators Refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers Walk-in coolers and freezers Microwave ovensa Room air conditioners Ranges and ovens a These
products currently have no Federal standard(s). NOTE: U.S. Department of Energy rulemakings are underway or scheduled. 610.2 Permanent appliances and equipment. Appliances and equipment
that are permanently connected to the building energy supply system(s) shall meet the provisions of Sections 610.2.1 through 610.2.4 as applicable. Such appliances and equipment shall
be listed and labeled and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the provisions and terms of their listing, the Florida Building Code, Florida
Building Code, Fuel Gas, Florida Building Code, Mechanical, Florida Building Code, Plumbing and shall be provided with controls and energy monitoring systems as required by this program.
610.2.1 Elevators. Elevator systems shall comply with sections 610.2.1.1 through 610.2.1.2.3. 610.2.1.1 Lighting. Light sources for the cab interior shall have an efficacy greater than
or equal to 50 lumens/watt. 610.2.1.2 Power conversion system. Power conversion systems for traction elevators shall comply with Sections 610.2.1.2.1 through 610.2.1.2.3. 610.2.1.2.1
Motor. Induction motors with a Class IE2 efficiency rating, as defined by IEC EN 60034-30, or alternative technologies, such as permanent magnet synchronous motors that have equal or
better efficiency, shall be used. 610.2.1.2.2 Transmission. Transmissions shall not reduce the efficiency of the combined motor/transmission below that shown for the Class IE2 motor.
Gearless machines shall be assumed to have a 100 percent transmission efficiency. 610.2.1.2.3 Drive. Potential energy released during motion shall be recovered. 610.2.1.3 Ventilation.
Cab ventilation fans shall have an efficacy greater than or equal to 3.0 CFM per watt (0.085 m3/min./watt). 610.2.1.4 Standby mode. When the elevator is stopped, not occupied, and with
doors closed, lighting, ventilation, and car displays shall be capable of being de-energized within 5 minutes of stopping, and re-energized prior to opening the doors. Power shall cease
to be applied to the door motor after the elevator is stopped, lighting is de-energized, and no one is in the car, and reenergized upon the next passenger arrival. In buildings with
multiple elevators serving the same floors, not less than half of the elevators shall be capable of switching to sleep, low power mode during periods of low traffic. 610.2.1.5 Guides.
All elevator car guides shall be of the roller type, in order to reduce frictional energy losses. Counterweights with sliding guides shall be balanced in order to minimize frictional
losses associated with the counterweight guides. 610.2.2 Escalators and moving walkways. Escalators and moving walkways shall comply with Sections 610.2.2.1 through 610.2.2.5.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 88 610.2.2.1 Lighting. Light sources, including, but not limited to, balustrade lighting, comb-plate
lighting and step demarcation lighting, shall have an efficacy of not less than 50 lm/W. 610.2.2.2 Drive system. Induction motors with a class IE3 efficiency rating, as defined by IEC
EN 60034-30, or permanent magnet synchronous motors shall be used. 610.2.2.3 Energy recovery. Down-running escalators equipped with direct variable frequency drives shall use regenerative
drives and return recovered energy to the building electrical power system. 610.2.2.4 Handrails. Handrails shall use friction-reducing measures, such as, but not limited to, rollers
in newels. 610.2.2.5 Standby mode. During standby mode, escalators and moving walkways shall be capable of being automatically slowed to not greater than 50 percent of nominal speed.
Escalators and moving walkways shall be capable of being automatically turned off when the building is is unoccupied or outside of facility operations. In locations where multiple escalators
serve the same passenger load, not less than 50% of the escalators shall have the capability of being turned off in response to reduced occupant traffic. 610.2.3 Commercial food service
equipment. Not less than 50 percent of the aggregate rated power allocated to commercial food service equipment shall be ENERGY STAR-eligible food service equipment including, but not
limited to, open deep-fat fryers, hot food holding cabinets, reach-in refrigerators and freezers, solid door refrigerators and freezers defined by ENERGY STAR. Steam cookers, dishwashers,
griddles, and convection gas and electric ovens, shall be ENERGY STAR qualified. 610.2.4 Conveyors. Motors associated with conveyors shall be sized to meet the expected load and designed
to run within 90 percent of capacity at all times the conveyor is expected to operate. Conveyor motors shall be provided with sleep mode controls. Two-speed motors and adjustablespeed
drives shall be provided where load weights are expected to vary. Readily accessible controls shall be provided to allow for manual shut off of the conveyor when it is not needed. Conveyor
systems shall be designed to use gravity feed when conditions allow and arranged such that long straight runs are provided with as few drives as possible. 610.3 Portable appliances and
equipment. Appliances and equipment not exempted in Section 610.1 and that are not permanently connected to the building energy supply systems shall meet the provisions of Section 610.3.1.
Such appliances and equipment shall be listed and labeled, installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, and provided with controls and energy monitoring
systems as required by this program. Compliance shall be documented and verified by the approved agency designated by the adopting agency, during the commissioning or operational phase
of the building. 610.3.1 ENERGY STAR appliances and equipment. The building owner or, in tenant-occupied buildings, each tenant, shall maintain on site a list of installed portable ENERGY
STAR-eligible appliances and equipment indicating the corresponding rated power of each of the following items and whether each such item is an ENERGY STAR-qualified item: 1. Residential
service appliances, including, but not limited to, humidifiers and room air cleaners. 2. Commercial service appliances, including, but not limited to, clothes washers and dryers. 3.
Consumer electronics, including, but not limited to, battery charging systems, audio and video appliances, cordless phones, digital to analog converters, set top boxes, televisions,
and external power adaptors.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 89 4. Office machines and equipment, including, but not limited to, computers, copiers, digital duplicators,
displays, multi-function devices, network equipment servers, voice-mail systems, fax machines, mailing machines, desktop monitors, printers, scanners and water coolers; 610.3.2 Aggregate
rated power. The aggregate rated power of all ENERGY STAR-qualified portable appliances and equipment in the building or, in tenant-occupied buildings, in each tenant space, as identified
by Section 610.3.1 shall constitute not less than 50 percent of the aggregate rated power of all portable appliances and equipment in the building or tenant space, respectively. Such
a list shall be made available to the Building Official upon request. SECTION 611 BUILDING RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS 611.1 Renewable energy systems requirements. Buildings that consume
energy shall comply with this section. Each building or surrounding lot or building site where there are multiple buildings on the building site shall be equipped with one or more renewable
energy systems in accordance with this section. Renewable energy systems shall meet the requirements of Section 611.2 for solar photovoltaic systems, Section 611.3 for wind systems,
or Section 611.4 for solar water heating systems, and Section 611.5 for performance monitoring and metering of these systems as approved by the Building Official. These systems shall
be commissioned according to the requirements of Section 612. Exceptions: 1. Buildings or building sites where there are multiple buildings on the building site providing at least two
percent of the total estimated annual energy use of the building, or collective buildings on the site, with on-site renewable energy using a combination of renewable energy generation
systems meeting the requirements of Section 611.2, 611.3, or 611.4. 2. Where not less than four percent of the total annual building energy consumption from renewable generation takes
the form of a ten-year commitment to renewable energy credit ownership, confirmed by the Building Official. 3. Where the combined application of on-site generated renewable energy and
a commitment to renewable energy credit ownership as confirmed by the Building Official, totals not less than four percent of the total annual building energy consumption from renewable
generation. 611.1.1 Building performance-based compliance. Buildings and surrounding property or building sites when there are multiple buildings on the building site, that seek compliance
with this program in accordance with Section 602.3.2, performance-based compliance, shall be equipped with one or more renewable energy systems that have the capacity to provide not
less than two percent of the total calculated annual energy use of the building, or collective buildings on the site, with on-site renewable energy in accordance with Section 603. 611.1.2
Building prescriptive compliance. Buildings and surrounding property or building sites where there are multiple buildings on the building site, that seek compliance with this program
in accordance with Section 602.3.1, Prescriptive compliance, shall be equipped with one or more renewable energy systems that have the capacity to provide not less than two percent of
the total estimated annual energy use of the building, or collective buildings on the building site, with on-site renewable energy by calculation demonstrating that on-site renewable
energy production has a rating of not less than 1.75 Btu/hr or not less than 0.50 watts per square foot of conditioned floor area, and
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 90 using any single or combination of renewable energy generation systems meeting the requirements of
Sections 611.2, 611.3, or 611.4. 611.2 Solar photovoltaic systems. Solar photovoltaic systems shall be designed, constructed and sized to provide not less than two percent of the total
estimated annual electric energy consumption of the building, or collective buildings on the building site in accordance with Section 611.1.1 or 611.1.2. Exception: Solar photovoltaic
systems are not permitted to be used to comply with section 611.1 where building sites with total global insolation levels lower than 2.00 kWh/m2/day as calculated in accordance with
NREL SERI TR-642-761. 611.2.1 Requirements. The installation, inspection, maintenance, repair and replacement of solar photovoltaic systems and all system components shall comply with
the manufacturer’s instructions, Sections 611.2.1.1 through 611.2.1.4, and NFPA 70. 611.2.1.1 Roof-mounted solar photovoltaic systems. Where solar photovoltaic systems are installed
on roofs, the roof shall be constructed to support the loads imposed by such modules. Solar photovoltaic systems and supporting structure shall be constructed of noncombustible materials
or fire-retardant-treated wood equivalent to that required for the roof construction. Not less than four feet of clearance shall be provided between any portion of a roof mounted solar
photovoltaic array and roof mounted equipment, skylights, access hatches and similar building components that could hinder access to the solar photovoltaic array. 611.2.2 Performance
verification. Solar photovoltaic systems shall be tested upon installation to verify that the installed performance meets the design specifications. A report of the tested performance
shall be provided to the building owner. 611.3 Wind energy systems. Wind energy systems shall be designed, constructed and sized to provide not less than two percent of the total estimated
annual electric electric energy consumption of the building, or collective buildings on the building site in accordance with Section 611.1.1 or 611.1.2. 611.3.1 Installation, location
and structural requirements. Wind energy systems shall be located on the building, adjacent to the building, or on the building site. 611.3.1.1 Roof top set back. Roof-top wind turbine
installations shall be set back from the edge of the building a distance not less than two times tip height where tip height is defined as the height from the base of the tower to the
top of one blade in the 12 o’clock position. 611.3.1.2 Roof and wall penetrations. Roof and wall penetrations shall be flashed and sealed to prevent entry of water, rodents and insects.
611.3.1.3 Solar photovoltaic modules. Solar photovoltaic modules shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 1703. 611.3.1.4 Inverters. Inverters shall be listed and labeled in
accordance with UL 1741. Systems connected to the utility grid shall use inverters listed for utility interaction. 611.4 Solar water heating equipment. Not less than ten percent of the
building’s annual estimated hot water energy usage shall be met by on-site solar water heating equipment. 611.5 Renewable energy system performance monitoring and metering. Renewable
energy systems shall be metered and monitored in accordance with Sections 611.5.1 and 611.5.2. 611.5.1 Metering. Renewable energy systems shall be metered separately from the building’s
electrical and fossil fuel meters. Renewable energy systems shall be metered to measure the amount of renewable electric or thermal energy generated on the building site in accordance
with Section 604.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 91 611.5.2 Monitoring. Renewable energy systems shall be monitored to measure the peak electric or thermal
energy generated by the renewable energy systems during the building’s anticipated peak electric or fossil fuel consumption period in accordance with Section 604. FIGURE 611.4 PHOTOVOLTAIC
RESOURCE MAP (kW/m2/day) SECTION 612 ENERGY SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING AND COMPLETION 612.1 Mechanical systems commissioning and completion requirements. Within 60 days from approval conducting
the final mechanical inspection, the registered design professional shall provide evidence of mechanical systems commissioning and completion of the mechanical system installation to
the Building Official and in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Mechanical. Drawing notes shall clearly indicate provisions for commissioning and completion requirements in accordance
with this section and are permitted to refer to specifications for further requirements. Copies of all documentation shall be given to the owner and made available to the Building Official
upon request. 612.1.1 Commissioning plan. A commissioning plan shall be developed by a registered design professional or approved agency and shall include as a minimum all of the following
items: 1. A narrative describing the activities that will be accomplished during each phase of commissioning, including guidance on who accomplishes the activities and how they are completed.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 92 2. Equipment and systems to be tested including, but not limited to, the specific equipment, appliances
or systems to be tested and the number and extent of tests. 3. Functions to be tested including, but not limited to, calibrations and economizer controls. 4. Conditions under which the
test shall be performed including, but not limited to, affirmation of winter and summer design conditions and full outside air. 5. Measurable criteria for performance. 612.1.2 Systems
adjusting and balancing. HVAC systems shall be balanced in accordance with generally accepted engineering standards. Air and water flow rates shall be measured and adjusted to deliver
final flow rates within the tolerances provided in the product specifications. Test and balance activities shall include as a minimum, the provisions of Sections 612.1.2.1 and 612.1.2.2.
612.1.2.1 Air systems balancing. Each supply air outlet and zone terminal device shall be equipped with a means for air balancing in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Mechanical.
Discharge dampers are prohibited on constant volume fans and variable volume fans with motors of 10 hp (18.6 kW) and larger. Air systems shall be balanced in a manner to first minimize
throttling losses then, for fans with system power of greater than 1 hp, fan speed shall be adjusted to meet design flow conditions. Exception: Fans with fan motor horsepower of 1 hp
or less. 612.1.2.2 Hydronic systems balancing. Individual hydronic heating and cooling coils shall be equipped with means for balancing and measuring flow. Hydronic systems shall be
proportionately balanced in a manner to first minimize throttling losses, then the pump impeller shall be trimmed or pump speed shall be adjusted to meet design flow conditions. Each
hydronic system shall have either the capability to measure pressure across the pump, or shall have test ports at each side of each pump. Exceptions: 1.Pumps with pump motors of 5 hp
or less. 2.Where throttling results in not greater than five percent of the nameplate horsepower draw above that required if the impeller were trimmed. 612.1.3 Functional performance
testing. Functional performance testing shall be in accordance with the requirements of Sections 612.1.3.1, 612.1.3.2 and 612.1.3.3. 612.1.3.1 Equipment. Equipment functional performance
testing shall demonstrate the installation and operation of components, systems, and system-to-system interfacing relationships in accordance with approved plans and specifications such
that operation, function, and maintenance serviceability for each of the commissioned systems is confirmed. Testing shall include all specified modes of control and sequence of operation,
including under full-load, partload and all of the following emergency conditions: 1. Each mode as described in the sequence of operation. 2. Redundant or automatic back-up mode. 3.
Performance of alarms. 4. Mode of operation upon a loss of power and restoration of power. 612.1.3.2 Controls. HVAC control systems shall be tested to document that control devices,
components, equipment, and systems are calibrated adjusted and operate in accordance with the
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 93 approved plans and specifications. Sequences of operation shall be functionally tested to document
that they operate in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. 612.1.3.3 Economizers. Air economizers shall undergo a functional test to determine that they operate in accordance
with manufacturer’s specifications. 612.1.4 Preliminary commissioning report. A preliminary report of commissioning test procedures and results shall be completed and certified by the
registered design professional or approved agency and provided to the building owner. The report shall be identified as “Preliminary Commissioning Report” and shall identify all of the
following: 1. Itemization of deficiencies found during testing required by this section that have not been corrected at the time of report preparation. 2. Deferred tests that cannot
be performed at the time of report preparation because of climatic conditions. 3. Climatic conditions required for performance of the deferred tests. 612.1.4.1 Acceptance. Buildings,
or portions thereof, shall not pass the final mechanical inspection until such time as the Building Official has received a letter of transmittal from the building owner acknowledging
that the building owner has received the Preliminary Commissioning Report. 612.1.4.2 Copy. At the request of the Building Official, a copy of the Preliminary Commissioning Report shall
be made available for review. 612.1.4.3 Certification. A certification, signed and sealed by the registered design professional, documenting that the mechanical and service water heating
systems comply the Florida Building Code, shall be provided to the Building Official. 612.1.5 Completion requirements. The construction documents shall specify that the requirements
described in this section be provided to the building owner within 90 days of the date of receipt of the certificate of occupancy. 612.1.5.1 Drawings. Construction documents shall include
the location of and performance data pertaining to each piece of equipment. 612.1.5.2 Manuals. An operating and maintenance manual in accordance with industry-accepted standards shall
be provided and shall include all of the following: 1. Submittal data stating equipment size and selected options for each piece of equipment requiring maintenance. 2. Manufacturer’s
operation manuals and maintenance manuals for each piece of equipment requiring maintenance, except equipment not furnished as part of the building project. Required routine maintenance
shall be clearly identified. 3. Names and addresses of not less than one service agency. A Systems Manual shall be provided and shall include all of the following: 1. HVAC controls system
maintenance and calibration information, including wiring diagrams, schematics, and control sequence descriptions. Desired or field-determined set-points shall be permanently recorded
on control drawings at control devices or, for digital control systems, in programming comments. 2. A complete narrative of how each system is intended to operate, including recommended
setpoints, seasonal change-over information and emergency shutdown operation.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 94 3. Control sequence descriptions for lighting, domestic hot water heating and all renewable energy
systems complete with a description of how these systems connect to, and are controlled in conjunction with, the overall building system. 612.1.5.3 System balancing report. A written
report describing the activities and measurements completed in accordance with Section 612.1.2 shall be provided. 612.1.5.4 Final commissioning report. A complete report of test procedures
and results identified as “Final Commissioning Report” shall be completed and provided to the building owner. The report shall include all of the following: 1. Results of all functional
performance tests. 2. Disposition of all deficiencies found during testing, including details of corrective measures used or proposed. 3. All functional performance test procedures used
during the commissioning process including measurable criteria for test acceptance, provided herein for repeatability. Exception: Deferred tests that were not performed at the time of
report preparation because of climatic conditions. 612.1.5 Post occupancy re-commissioning. The commissioning activities specified in Sections 612.1.2 through 612.1.5 shall be repeated
18 to 24 months after certificate of occupancy. Systems and control devices that are not functioning properly shall be repaired or replaced. Adjustments to calibration settings shall
be documented. This documentation shall be provided to the building owner. 612.2 Sequence of operation. A sequence of operation shall be developed and finalized upon commissioning,
when the operational details are initialized and validated. A sequence of operation shall be the final record of system operation, and shall be included on the control diagram ‘as-builts’,
or as part of the education and operation and maintenance document that is provided to the owner. 612.3 Lighting and electrical systems commissioning and completion requirements. Prior
to issuance of certificate of occupancy, the registered design professional shall provide evidence of lighting and electrical systems commissioning and completion in accordance with
the Florida Building Code and the provisions of this section. Drawing notes shall specify the provisions for commissioning and completion requirements in accordance with this section
and are permitted to refer to specifications for further requirements. Copies of all documentation shall be given to the owner and made available to the Building Official upon request
in accordance with Sections 612.2.4 and 612.2.5 612.3.1 Pre-construction documentation, lighting. Construction and owner education documents shall include floor plans, diagrams and notations
of sufficient clarity describing the types of, location and operational requirements of all lighting controls including a sequence of operation and preliminary intended set points for
all dimming systems and automatic daylight controls, demonstrating conformance to the provisions of this program, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as approved by the
Building Official. 612.3.2 Verification. The approved agency conducting commissioning shall verify that controls have been installed in accordance with the approved construction documents.
Any discrepancies shall be reviewed for compliance with Section 609 and the requirements of Section 505.2 of the Florida Building Code.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 95 612.3.3 Commissioning. Lighting controls shall be commissioned in accordance with this Section. 612.3.3.1
Occupant sensors. It shall be verified that the functional testing in accordance with Florida Building Code has been performed. 612.3.3.2 Automatic daylight controls. Automatic daylight
controls shall be commissioned in accordance with all of the following: 1. It shall be verified that the placement and orientation of each sensor is consistent with the manufacturer’s
installation instructions. If not, the sensor shall be relocated or replaced. 2. Control systems shall be initially calibrated to meet settings and design intent established in the construction
documents; 3. Prior to calibration of systems controlling dimmable luminaires, all lamps shall be seasoned in accordance with the recommendations of the lamp manufacturer. 4. Where located
inside buildings, calibration of open-loop daylight controls, which receive illumination from natural light only, shall not occur until fenestration shading devices such as blinds or
shades have been installed and commissioned; 5. Calibration of closed-loop daylight controls, that receive illumination from both natural and artificial light, shall not occur until
furniture systems and interior finishes have been installed, and any fenestration shading devices such as blinds or shades have been installed and commissioned; and 6. Calibration procedures
shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 612.3.3.3 Time switch and programmable schedule controls. Lighting controls installed in accordance with Section
609 shall be programmed. Scheduling shall incorporate weekday, weekend and holiday operating times, including leap year and daylight savings time corrections. It shall be verified that
system overrides work and are located in compliance with Section 505.2 of the Florida Building Code. 612.3.3.4 Dimming systems with preset scenes. For programmable dimming systems it
shall be verified that automatic shutoff and manual overrides are working and that programming is complete. Prior to programming, all lamps shall be seasoned in accordance with the recommendations
of the lamp manufacturer. 612.3.4 Post-commissioning documentation. The following documentation shall be provided to the building owner in accordance with Section 903. 1. Settings determined
during commissioning activities outlined in Section 612.2.3. 2. A narrative describing the intent and functionality of all controls including any capability for users to override a schedule
or master command. 3. Specification sheets for all lighting equipment and controls. 4. Operation manuals for each lighting control device. Required maintenance and maintenance schedules
shall be clearly identified. Documentation and instructions necessary for building maintenance personnel to maintain and re-calibrate lighting systems and controls. 5. An annual inspection
schedule for lighting controls.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 96 6. Troubleshooting information for fluorescent dimming systems and the remediation of switching issues
such as false-ons and false-offs. 612.3.5 Post occupancy re-commissioning. The commissioning activities in Section 612.2.3 shall be repeated 18 to 24 months after issuance of the certificate
of occupancy. Control devices that are not functioning properly shall be repaired or replaced. Adjustments to calibration settings shall be documented. This documentation shall be provided
to the building owner. 612.4 Building envelope systems commissioning and completion requirements. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the registered design professional
shall provide evidence of building thermal envelope systems commissioning and completion to the building owner in accordance with the Florida Building Code and the provisions of this
section. Construction documents shall specify the provisions for commissioning and completion requirements in accordance with this section and are permitted to refer to specifications
for further requirements. Copies of all documentation shall be given to the building owner and made available to the Building Official upon request in accordance with Sections 612.4.1
and 612.4.2. 612.4.1 Pre-construction documentation, building thermal envelope. Construction and owner education documents shall indicate the location, nature and extent of the work
proposed and show the functional requirements and operation of all building thermal envelope systems demonstrating conformance to the provisions of this program, relevant laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations, as approved by the Building Official. 612.4.2 Verification. The approved agency conducting commissioning shall verify that building thermal envelope systems have
been installed in accordance with the approved construction documents. Any discrepancies shall be reviewed for compliance with requirements of the Florida Building Code and this program.
SECTION 613 JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS & PROJECT ELECTIVES 613.1 General. Section 613 provides jurisdictional requirements and project electives related to energy conservation and efficiency
and atmospheric quality. Project electives shall not be mandatory unless selected by the owner or design professional in responsible charge and indicated in the Project Elective Checklist
in accordance with Section 303.4. 613.2 Post certificate of occupancy zEPI, energy demand, and CO2e emissions reporting. Where the jurisdiction indicates in Table 302.1 that ongoing
post certificate of occupancy zEPI, energy demand and CO2e emissions reporting is required, and where the jurisdiction has indicated in Tables 302.1 and 602.1 that enhanced energy performance
in accordance with Section 602.1 or CO2e emissions in accordance with Section 602.2.2.3 are required, zEPI, energy demand, and CO2e emissions reporting shall be provided in accordance
with this section. 613.2.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide for the uniform reporting and display of the total annual net energy use, peak demand for each energy form
and emissions associated with building operations and building sites. 613.2.2 Intent. The intent of these requirements is to provide for the ongoing reporting and display of the total
annual net energy use, peak energy demand and emissions associated with operation of the building and its systems to document ongoing compliance with the provisions of Sections 602 and
603.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 97 613.2.3 Reporting. Reports in accordance with Sections 613.2.3.1 through 613.2.3.3 shall be generated.
613.2.3.1 Annual net energy use. The zEPI associated with the operation of the building and the buildings on the site, as determined in accordance with Section 603.1.1, shall be reported
by the building owner or the owner’s registered agent to the Building Official. Where there are multiple buildings on a building site, each building shall have its zEPI reported separately.
Where there are energy uses associated with the building site other than the buildings on the site, the zEPI for the building site shall be reported separately. Energy use for the previous
year shall cover the complete calendar year and be reported on, or before, March 1st of the following year. 613.2.3.2 Peak monthly energy demand reporting. The peak demand of all energy
forms serving each building and the building site, as determined in accordance with Section 603.1.2, shall be reported by the building owner or the owner’s registered agent to the [insert
name of appropriate state or local government agency to be responsible for collecting reported information]. Where there are multiple buildings on a building site each building shall
have its energy demand reported separately. Where there are energy uses associated with the building site other than the buildings on the site, the energy demand for the building site
shall be reported separately. Monthly energy demand data for the previous year shall cover the complete calendar year and be reported on, or before, March 1st of the following year.
613.2.3.3 Annual CO2e emissions reporting. The annual emissions associated with the operation of the building and its systems, as determined in accordance with Section 603.1.3, shall
be reported by the building owner or the owner’s registered agent to the [insert name of appropriate state or local government agency to be responsible for collecting reported information].
Where there are multiple buildings on a building site each building shall have its annual emissions reported separately. Where there are energy uses associated with the building site
other than the buildings on the site, the annual CO2e emissions for the building site shall be reported separately. Emissions reported for the previous year shall cover the complete
calendar year and be reported on, or before, March 1st of the following year. 613.3 zEPI reduction project electives. Project electives for buildings pursuing performance-based compliance
in accordance with Section 602.3.2 shall be in accordance with the portions of Table 302.1 that reference section 613.3, Equation 6-2 and the calculation procedures specified in Section
603.3. 613.4 Mechanical systems project elective. Buildings seeking a mechanical systems project elective in accordance with Table 303.1 and Section 303.4 shall comply with Sections
613.4.1 through 613.4.5. 613.4.1 Prescriptive path. The building shall be designed prescriptively prescriptively in accordance with Section 602.2.1. 613.4.2 Mechanical equipment. Mechanical
equipment shall comply with Sections 613.4.2.1 through 613.4.2.4 to achieve the mechanical systems project elective: 613.4.2.1 Heating equipment. For heating equipment, the part-load
efficiency of the equipment shall be not less than 10 percent greater than the part-load efficiencies shown in the applicable tables of Section 606, the Florida Building Code, or ASHRAE
90.1, or the equipment shall meet ENERGY STAR criteria, as applicable.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 98 613.4.2.2 Cooling equipment. For cooling equipment, the part-load efficiency of the equipment shall
be not less than 10 percent greater than the part-load efficiencies shown in the applicable tables of Section 606, the Florida Building Code, or ASHRAE 90.1, or the equipment shall meet
ENERGY STAR criteria. 613.4.2.3 Geothermal heat pumps. Geothermal heat pumps shall meet the provisions of Table 613.4.2.3 based on the applicable referenced test procedure. 613.4.2.4
Multi-stage geothermal heat pumps. The efficiency of multi-stage geothermal heat pumps shall meet the provisions of Table 613.4.2.3 based on the applicable referenced test procedure.
TABLE 613.4.2.3 ENERGY-EFFICIENCY CRITERIA FOR GEOTHERMAL SOURCE HEAT PUMPS Product Type Minimum EER Minimum COP Test Procedure Water-to-Air Closed loop 14.1 3.3 ISO 13256-1 Water-to-Air
Open loop 16.2 3.6 ISO 13256-1 Water-to-Water Closed loop 15.1 3.0 ISO 13256-2 Water-to-Water Open Open loop 19.1 3.4 ISO 13256-2 Direct Expansion (DX) or Direct GeoExchange (DGX) 15.0
3.5 AHRI 870 613.4.3 Duct insulation. Ducts shall be insulated to R-8 or greater where located in unconditioned spaces and R-11 minimum where located outside of the building structure.
Where located within a building envelope assembly, the duct or plenum shall be separated from the building exterior or unconditioned or exempt spaces by R-8 insulation or greater. 613.4.4
Duct system testing. Duct systems shall be leak-tested in accordance with the SMACNA HVAC Air Duct Leakage Test Manual and shall have a rate of air leakage (CL) less than or equal to
4 as determined in accordance with equation 5-2 of the Florida Building Code. 606.4.4.1 Documentation. Documentation shall be furnished by the designer demonstrating that representative
sections totaling not less than 50 percent of the duct area have been tested and that all tested sections meets the requirements of Section 613.4.4. 613.4.5 Service water heating equipment.
The efficiency of the service water heating equipment shall be not less than 10 percent greater than the efficiencies shown in the Florida Building Code and ASHRAE 90.1 or the service
water heating equipment shall be ENERGY STAR qualified. 613.5 Service Water heating project elective. Buildings seeking a service water heating project elective in accordance with Table
303.1 and Section 303.4 shall comply with Sections 613.5.1 through 613.5.3. 613.5.1 Prescriptive path. The building shall be designed prescriptively in accordance with Section 602.3.1.
613.5.2 Occupancy. The building shall be designed to serve one of the following occupancies: 1. Group A-2, Restaurants and Banquet halls; 2. Group F, Laundries; 3. Group R-1, Boarding
houses (transient), Hotels (transient), Motels (transient); 4. Group R-2 buildings; and 5. Group A-3, Health Clubs and Spas
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 99 6. Group I-2, Hospitals, Mental hospitals and Nursing homes. 613.5.3 Service water heating efficiency.
The efficiency of the service water heating equipment shall be at least 10 percent greater than the efficiencies shown in the Florida Building Code and ASHRAE 90.1 or the service water
heating equipment shall be ENERGY STAR qualified. 613.6 Lighting system efficiency project elective. Buildings seeking a lighting system efficiency project elective in accordance with
Table 303.1 and Section 303.4 shall comply with Sections 613.6.1 through 613.6.3. 613.6.1 Prescriptive path. The building shall be designed prescriptively in accordance with Section
602.3.1. 613.6.2 Interior lighting system efficiency. The interior connected lighting power shall be 10 percent less than the allowance determined in accordance with the Florida Building
Code. 613.6.3 Exterior lighting system efficiency. The exterior connected lighting power shall be 10 percent less than the allowance determined in accordance with Section 505.6 of the
Florida Building Code. 613.7 Passive design project elective. Buildings seeking a passive design project elective in accordance with Table 303.1 and Section 303.4 shall comply with Sections
613.7.1 and 613.7.2. 613.7.1 Performance path. The building shall be designed using the performance path in accordance with Section 602.2.2. 613.7.2 Passive design provisions. The simulation
of energy use preformed pursuant to Section 603 shall document that not less than 40 percent of the annual energy use reduction realized by the proposed design has been achieved through
passive heating, cooling, and ventilation design, as compared to the standard reference design. Passive heating and cooling shall use strategies including, but not limited to, building
orientation, fenestration provisions, material selection, insulation choices, overhangs, shading means, microclimate vegetation and water use, passive cooling towers, natural heat storage,
natural ventilation, and thermal mass.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 100 CHAPTER 7 WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY SECTION 701 GENERAL 701.1 Scope. The provisions
of this chapter shall establish the means of conserving water used indoors, outdoors and in wastewater conveyance. SECTION 702 FIXTURES, FITTINGS, EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES 702.1 Fitting
and fixture consumption. A schedule of plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings shall be provided that demonstrates compliance with all of the following: 1. The maximum water consumption
of fixtures and fittings shall comply with the flow rates specified in Table 702.1 for the fixtures and fittings listed therein. 2. The aggregate potable water consumption of fixtures
and fittings shall be at least 20 percent less than the reference value calculated in accordance with Section 702.1.1. Exceptions: The following fixtures and devices shall not be required
to comply with the reduced flow rates of this section. 1. Blowout design water closets having a maximum water consumption of 2.8 gallons (10.4 L) per flush. 2. Clinical sinks having
a maximum water consumption of 4.5 gallons (17 L) per flush. 3. Service sinks, bath valves, pot fillers, laboratory faucets, utility faucets, and other fittings designed primarily for
filling operations. 702.1.1 Aggregate fixture and fitting water consumption calculation. The aggregate consumption of all fixtures and fittings shall be calculated in accordance with
Tables 702.1.1(1) and 702.1.1(2) for the purpose of demonstrating compliance with the aggregate consumption requirement in Sections 702.1 and 702.1.2. Table 702.1.1(1) is to be used
first to calculate the reference water use and Table 702.1.1(2) is then to be used to calculate the required reduction in that reference water use. The percentage of reduction of the
total water use shall be calculated in accordance with equation 7-1. Consumption for each fixture or fitting type = (flow rate) x (duration) x (daily uses per occupant) x (number of
occupants). The aggregate fixture and fitting consumption is equal to the sum of the consumption values for each fixture and fitting located in the occupancy. Percent reduction = [(R-D)/R]
x 100 (Equation 7-1) Where: R= Total reference water use determined from Table 702.1.1(1) D= Total design water use determined from Table 702.1.1(2)
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 101 TABLE 702.1 MAXIMUM FIXTURE AND FITTING FLOW RATES FOR REDUCED WATER CONSUMPTION FIXTURE OR FIXTURE
FITTING TYPE MAXIMUM FLOW RATE Showerheade 2.0 gpmb and WaterSense labeled Lavatory faucet and bar sink -private 1.5 gpmc and WaterSense labeled Lavatory faucet-public (metered) 0.25
gpcd Lavatory faucet-public (nonmetered) 0.5 gpmc Kitchen faucet-private 2.2 gpmc Kitchen and bar sink faucets in other than dwelling units and guest rooms 2.2 gpmc Urinal 0.5 gpf and
WaterSense labeled or nonwater urinal Water closet 1.6 gallons per flusha Water closet-private 1.28 gpf and WaterSense labeled Prerinse Spray Valves 1.3 gpmc Drinking Fountains (manual)
0.7 gpmc Drinking Fountains (metered) 0.25 gpcd a. The effective flush volume of a dual-flush water closet is defined as the composite, average flush volume of two reduced flushes and
one full flush. b. Flow rate at a pressure of 45 and 80 psi. c. Flow rate at a pressure of 60 psi. d. Gallons per cycle e. Includes hand showers, body sprays, rainfall panels and jets.
Showerhead(s) shall be supplied by automatic compensating valves that comply with ASSE 1016 or ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 and that are specifically designed to function at the flow rate
of the showerheads being used. TABLE 702.1.1(1) REFERENCE FIXTURE AND SUPPLY FITTING WATER CONSUMPTION To Calculate Baseline Water Use Projections Plumbing Fixture or Supply Fitting
Flow Rate or Volumeb Duration Daily Uses Per Occupant Occupantsh Daily Volume Gallon per day Shower heada in dwelling units and guest rooms 2.5 gpme 8.5 min. 1 Note c Lavatory faucet,
private and in dwelling units and guest rooms 2.2 gpmd 0.25 min. 3 Lavatory, public (metered) 0.25 gpcf 1 cycle 3 Lavatory, public (nonmetered) 0.5 gpmd 0.25 min. 3 Kitchen and bar sink
faucets 2.2 gpmd 4 min. 1 Urinal 1.0 gpcf 1 cycle 2/male Water closet in other than 1/maleg males dwelling units and guest rooms 1.6 gpcf 1 cycle 3/female females Water closet in dwelling
units 6/male male males and guest roomsi 1.6 gpcf 1 cycle 6/female females Total Reference Water Use (R) (gal/day) For SI: 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m, 1 pound
per square inch = 6.895 kPa. a. A hand-held shower spray is considered to be a showerhead. b. Consumption tolerances shall be determined from referenced standards. c. For shower heads,
the number of occupants shall be based upon the anticipated number of shower users. Residential and hotels shall presume 1 shower per occupant per day. Residential occupancy as regulated
by the code in accordance with Section 101.2. d. Flow at 60 psi
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 102 e. Flow at 80 psi f. Gallons per cycle (gpc) g. The daily use per male occupant shall be 3 where
urinals are not installed h. The number of occupants shall be that number used to determine the required number of plumbing fixtures in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing
. i. Residential occupancies as regulated by this program in accordance with Section 101.2 TABLE 702.1.1(2) DESIGN FIXTURE AND SUPPLY FITTING WATER CONSUMPTION To Calculate Water Use
Reduction Compared to Baseline Projections Plumbing Fixture or Supply Fitting Flow Rate or Volumeb Duration Daily Uses Per Occupant Occupants f Daily Volume Gallon per day Shower head
or shower spaa 8.5 min. 1 Note c Lavatory faucet, private in dwelling units and guest roomsg 0.25 min. 3 Lavatory, public (metered) 1 cycle 3 Lavatory, public (nonmetered) 0.25 min.
3 Kitchen and bar sink faucets 4 min. 1 Urinal 1 cycle 2/male Water closetd 1/malee males In other than dwelling units and guest roomsg 1.6 gpc 1 cycle 3/female females Water closetd
6/male males In dwelling units and guest roomsg 1.28 gpc 1 cycle 6/female females Total Design Water Use (D)(gal/day) For SI: 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m, 1 pound
per square inch = 6.895 kPa. a. Includes hand showers, body sprays, rainfall panels and jets. Showerhead(s) shall be supplied by automatic compensating valves that comply with ASSE 1016
or ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 and that are specifically designed to function at the flow rate of the showerheads being used. b. Consumption tolerances shall be determined from referenced
standards. c. For shower heads, the number of occupants shall be based upon the anticipated number of shower users. d. Tank type and and pressure assist High-Efficiency Water Closets
(HETs) shall be certified to the current WaterSense High-Efficiency Toilet Specification. e.The daily use per male occupant shall be 3 where urinals are not installed. f. The number
of occupants shall shall be that number used to determine the required number of plumbing fixtures in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. g. Residential occupancies
as regulated by this program in accordance with Section 101.2. 702.1.2 Additional reductions. The provisions for Tier 1 and Tier 2 maximum fixture flow rates shall be applicable where
indicated in Table 302.1. The specific requirements for Tier 1 and Tier 2 fixture and fitting consumption shall be as follows: Tier 1. A schedule of plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings
shall be provided that demonstrates that fixture and fitting consumption meets the applicable reduced flow rates specified in Table 702.1 and that demonstrates a 30 percent reduction
in the reference aggregate fixture and fitting potable water consumption calculated in accordance with Section 702.1.1.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 103 Tier 2. A schedule of plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings shall be provided that demonstrates
that fixture and fitting consumption meets the applicable reduced flow rates specified in Table 702.1 and that demonstrates a 40 percent reduction in the reference aggregate fixture
and fitting potable water consumption calculated in accordance with Section 702.1.1. 702.1.3 Reduction prohibited. The flow rates for emergency and decontamination fixtures and fittings
shall not be reduced below the specifications of ANSI/ISEA Z358.1. 702.2 Combination tub and shower valves. Tub spout leakage from combination tub and shower valves that occurs when
the outlet flow is diverted to the shower shall be not more than 0.1 gpm, measured in accordance with the requirements of ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1. 702.3 Food establishment pre-rinse
spray heads. Food establishment pre-rinse spray heads shall have a maximum flow rate in accordance with Table 702.1 and shall shut off automatically when released. 702.4 Drinking fountain
controls. Drinking fountains equipped with manually controlled valves shall shutoff automatically upon the release of the valve. Metered drinking fountains shall comply with the flow
volume specified in Table 702.1. 702.5 Nonwater urinal connection. The fixture drain for nonwater urinals shall connect to a branch drain that serves one or more lavatories, water closets
or water-using urinals that discharge upstream of such urinals. 702.6 Appliances. Sections 702.6.1 through 702.6.4 shall regulate appliances that are not related to space conditioning.
702.6.1 Clothes washers. Clothes washers shall be Energy Star labeled. 702.6.2 Ice makers. Ice makers shall not be water cooled. Ice makers shall comply with the requirements of the
Energy Star Program for commercial ice machines. 702.6.3 Food steamers. Food steamers shall consume not more than 2.0 gal (7.5 L) per hour in the full operational mode. 702.6.4 Dishwashers.
Dishwashers shall be Energy Star labeled or shall be in accordance with Table 702.6.4. TABLE 702.6.4 MAXIMUM WATER CONSUMPTION FOR COMMERCIAL DISHWASHERS DISHWASHER SANITATION METHOD
TYPE HIGH TEMPERATURE (gallons per rack) CHEMICAL (gallons per rack) Conveyor 0.7 0.62 Door 0.95 1.16 Under Counter 0.9 0.98
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 104 702.7 Municipal reclaimed water. Where required by Table 302.1 and where municipal reclaimed water
is accessible and allowed for such use by the laws, rules and ordinances applicable in the jurisdiction, it shall be supplied to water closets, water-supplied urinals, water-supplied
trap primers and applicable industrial uses. 702.8 Efficient hot water distribution systems. The volume of water in the piping between the source of hot water and the hot water outlets
of individual showers, combination tub-showers, sink, lavatory fixture fittings and hose bibbs delivering hot water shall not exceed 80 ounces (2.35 L). The volume of water contained
in fixture branch piping that connects to a hot water circulation loop or electrically heat-traced pipe shall not exceed 24 ounces (0.7 L). The volume shall be calculated in accordance
with Section 702.8.2. 702.8.1 Circulating hot water systems. Circulating hot water systems shall be provided with an automatic or readily accessible manual switch to turn off the hot
water circulating pump when hot water is not required by users. 702.8.2 Volume calculation. The volume of water between the source of hot water and a given outlet shall be calculated
by adding the internal volume of all piping, fittings, valves, meters, and manifolds between the source and the connection to unit shutoff valves, shower valves, or combination tub-shower
valves, as applicable. The volume
contained within flexible water supply connectors installed between the supply pipe and the fixture fitting and the volume within the fixture fitting shall not be included in the volume
calculation. Piping volumes shall be calculated using Table 702.8.2. Where water is supplied by a circulating hot water system or an electrically heat-traced pipe, the hot water source
shall be considered to be the loop or the heat -traced pipe, and the volume shall include the fitting on the loop that supplies the fixture branch. TABLE 702.8.2 INTERNAL VOLUME OF VARIOUS
TYPES OF WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE AND TUBING PIPE OR TUBING MATERIAL COPPER (Type) CPVC PE PEX M L K CTS SDR 11 SCH 40 SCH 80 AL-PE CTS SDR 9 -ALPEX Nominal Pipe or Tube Size (inch) LIQUID
OUNCES PER FOOT OF LENGTH 3/8 1.06 0.97 0.84 NA 1.17 0.86 0.63 0.64 0.63 1/2 1.69 1.55 1.45 1.25 1.89 1.46 1.31 1.18 1.31 3/4 3.43 3.22 2.90 2.67 3.38 2.74 3.39 2.35 3.39 1 5.81 5.49
5.17 4.43 5.53 4.56 5.56 3.91 5.56 1 1/4 8.70 8.36 8.09 6.61 9.66 8.24 8.49 5.81 8.49 1 1/2 12.18 11.83 11.45 9.22 13.20 11.38 13.88 8.09 13.88 2 21.08 20.58 20.04 15.79 21.88 19.11
21.48 13.86 21.48
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 105 702.9 Trap priming water. Potable water shall not be used for trap priming purposes where a municipal
reclaimed water distribution system or a graywater distribution system is provided. 702.9.1 Filtration required. Non-potable water utilized by pressurized trap primer devices shall be
filtered by a 100 micron or finer filter. 702.9.2 Labeling and signage. Each trap primer device utilizing non-potable water shall be provided with signage in accordance with Section
706.2. 702.10 Makeup water supply. Onsite non-potable water supply systems, such as on-site reclaimed water, graywater and rain water harvest systems, shall be supplied with municipal-reclaimed
makeup water except that potable water shall be supplied where municipal reclaimed water is not accessible or is not allowed for such use by the laws, rules and ordinances applicable
in the jurisdiction. 702.11 Water powered pumps. Water-powered pumps shall not be used as the primary means of removing ground water from sumps. Where used as an emergency backup pump
for the primary pump, the primary pump shall be an electrically-powered pump and the water-powered pump shall be equipped with an auditory alarm that indicates when the water-powered
pump is operating. The alarm shall have a minimum sound pressure level rating of 85 dB measured at a distance of ten feet. 702.12 Food service handwashing faucets. Faucets for handwashing
sinks in food service preparation and serving areas shall be of the self-closing type. 702.13 Dipper wells. The water supply to a dipper well shall have a shutoff valve and flow control
valve. Water flow into a dipper well shall not exceed 1 gpm (3.78 lpm) at a supply pressure of 60 psi (413.7 kPa). 702.14 Automated vehicle wash facilities. Not less than 50 percent
of the water used for the rinsing phase of the wash cycle at automated vehicle wash facilities shall be collected to be reused for the washing phase. Towel and chamois washing machines
shall have high-level water cut-offs. 702.15 Self-service vehicle wash facilities. Spray wand nozzles used at self-service vehicle wash facilities shall discharge not more than 3 gpm
(11.4 lpm). Faucets for chamois wringer sinks shall be of the self closing type. 702.16 Vehicle washing facilities. Wastewater from reverse osmosis water treatment systems installed
in vehicle washing facilities shall discharge to the washing phase water holding tank. 702.17 Covers. Spas shall be provided with vapor-retardant covers. Installed covers shall be in
continuous contact with the rim surface of the spa. 702.18 Splash troughs. Swimming pool splash troughs shall discharge to the pool water system. 702.19 Covers. Swimming pools shall
be provided with vapor-retardant covers. 702.20 Food water disposers. The water flow into a commercial food waste disposer in a food establishment shall be controlled by a load sensing
device such that the water flow does not exceed 1 gpm under no-load operating conditions and 8 gpm under full-load load operating conditions.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 106 702.21 Combination ovens. Combination ovens shall consume not more than 10 gallons per hour (38
Lph) in any operational mode. Water consumption shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of ASTM F1639. 702.22 Autoclaves and sterilizers. Autoclaves and sterilizers requiring
condensate tempering systems shall be of the type that does not require potable water to be blended with the discharge water to reduce the temperature of discharge. 702.22.1 Vacuum autoclaves
and sterilizers. Vacuum sterilizers shall be prohibited from utilizing venturi-type vacuum mechanisms using water. 702.23 Liquid ring vacuum pumps. Except where the discharge is contaminated
with hazardous materials or pathogens, the discharge water from liquid ring vacuum pumps shall be recovered for reuse within the pump or for other onsite applications. 702.24 Film processors.
The cooling water discharge from water-cooled film processors shall be recovered and reused within the processor or for other onsite applications. SECTION 703 HVAC SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
703.1 Hydronic closed systems. Closed loop hydronic heating and cooling systems, and ground-source heat pump systems shall not be connected to a potable makeup water supply. 703.2 Humidification
systems. Except where greater humidity is required for medical, agricultural, archival or scientific research purposes, humidification systems shall be disabled and locked-out when the
relative humidity in the space served is greater than 55 percent. space served is 55% and higher. 703.3 Condensate coolers and tempering. Potable water shall not be used to reduce the
temperature of waste water such as steam condensate and boiler blow-down water. 703.4 Condensate drainage recovery. Where a non-potable water source, such as a graywater or rain water
collection system, is installed on site, or water features or fountains are installed within the building, cooling system condensate shall be collected and discharged to such collection
system, water feature or fountain. 703.5 Heat exchangers. Potable water shall not be used as a coolant in any heat exchanger except where the potable water is recirculated. 703.6 Humidifier
discharge. Water discharge from flow-through type humidifiers and from the draining and flushing operations of other types of humidifiers shall be collected for reuse where a collection
and reuse system exists. 703.7 Cooling Towers, Evaporative Condensers and Fluid Coolers. Cooling towers, evaporative condensers, and fluid coolers shall be installed in accordance with
the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Mechanical and NFPA. 703.7.1 Location. Cooling towers, evaporative condensers and fluid coolers shall be located on the property as required
for buildings in accordance with the Florida Building Code and shall be located so as to prevent the discharge vapor plumes from entering occupied spaces. Plume discharges shall be
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 107 not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) above and 20 feet (6096 mm) away from any ventilation inlet to a
building. 703.7.2 Once-Through Cooling. The use of potable water for once-through or single-pass cooling operations is prohibited. 703.7.3 Metering. The metering of mechanical systems,
system components, equipment and appliances shall be conducted in accordance with Section 705.2. 703.7.4 Controllers and Alarms. Cooling towers, evaporative condensers, and fluid coolers
shall be equipped with conductivity controllers and overflow alarms. 703.7.5 Drift. Cooling towers, evaporative condensers and fluid coolers shall produce drift losses of not greater
than 0.002 percent of the recirculated water volume for counter-flow systems, and not greater than 0.005 percent of the recirculated water for cross-flow systems. 703.7.6 Water Quality.
Where non-potable water is used within cooling towers, evaporative condensers and fluid coolers, it it shall conform to the water quality and treatment requirements of the jurisdiction
having authority and the water chemistry guidelines recommended by the equipment manufacturers. 703.7.7 Discharge. The discharge water from cooling towers used for air conditioning systems
shall meet the requirements for cycles of concentration in Table 703.7.7. Where the discharge water is not captured for reuse, it shall be discharged and treated in accordance with jurisdictional
requirements, if applicable. Exception: Discharge water with total dissolved solids in excess of 1,500 mg (1,500 ppm/L), or silica in excess of 120 ppm (120 mg/L) measured as silicon
dioxide shall not be required to meet the minimum cycles of concentration specified in Table 703.7.7. TABLE 703.7.7 MINIMUM CYCLES OF CONCENTRATION FOR DISCHARGE WATER MAKEUP WATER TOTAL
HARDNESS (mg/L)* MINIMUM CYCLES OF CONCENTRATION < 200 5 >200 3.5 *Total hardness concentration expressed as calcium carbonate. 703.8 Wet-Hood Exhaust Scrubber Systems. Where wet-hood
exhaust scrubber systems are used, they shall incorporate a water recirculation system. The makeup water supplies for such systems shall be metered in accordance with Section 705.2.
703.8.1 Washdown Systems. Hoods incorporating washdown or rinsing systems for perchloric acid and similar chemicals shall utilize self-closing valves. Such systems shall be designed
to drain automatically after each washdown process has been completed. 703.8.2 Water Sources. Where suitable non-potable water is available, makeup water supplies to the recirculation
system of wet-hood exhaust scrubbers shall utilize non-potable water of a water quality appropriate for the application.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 108 SECTION 704 WATER TREATMENT DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT 704.1 Water softeners. Water softeners shall comply
with Sections 704.1.1 through 704.1.4. 704.1.1 Demand initiated regeneration. Water softeners shall be equipped with demandinitiated regeneration control systems. Such control systems
shall automatically initiate the regeneration cycle after determining the depletion, or impending depletion of softening capacity. 704.1.2 Water consumption. Water softeners shall have
a maximum water consumption during regeneration of 5 gal (18.9 L) per 1000 grains of hardness removed as measured in accordance with NSF 44. 704.1.3 Waste connections. Waste water from
water softener regeneration shall not discharge to reclaimed water collection systems and shall discharge in accordance with the Florida Building Code,Plumbing. 704.1.4 Efficiency and
listing. Water softeners that regenerate in place, that are connected to the water system they serve by piping not exceeding 1 ¼ inch in diameter, or that have a volume of 3 cubic feet
(0.085 m3) or more of cation exchange media shall have a rated salt efficiency of not less than 4,000 grains of total hardness exchange per pound of salt (477 g of total hardness exchange
per kg of salt), based on sodium chloride equivalency and shall be listed as compliant with NSF/ANSI 44. All other water softeners shall have a rated salt efficiency of not less than
3,500 grains of total hardness exchange per pound of salt (477 g of total hardness exchange per kg of salt), based on sodium chloride equivalency. 704.2 Reverse osmosis water treatment
systems. Point-of-use reverse osmosis treatment systems shall comply with NSF 58. The discharge pipe from a reverse osmosis drinking water treatment unit shall connect to the building
drainage system in accordance with Section 611.2 of the Florida Building Code Plumbing. Point-of-use reverse osmosis systems shall be equipped with an automatic shutoff valve that prevents
the production of reject water when there is no demand for treated water. SECTION 705 SPECIFIC WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES 705.1 Indoor ornamental fountains and water features. Where
indoor ornamental fountains, indoor water features or permanent indoor irrigation systems are supplied by potable water, the building that contains them shall comply with one additional
project elective from Section 710. This shall be in addition to the requirements of Table 302.1. 705.2 Metering. Water meters shall be required for building water consumed from any source.
Each potable and reclaimed source, and each onsite water system, shall be metered separately. Meters shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Building Code,
Plumbing. Each meter shall be required to be capable of communicating water consumption data remotely. 705.2.1 Metering. All potable and non-potable water supplied to the applications
listed in Table 705.2.1 shall be individually metered in accordance with the requirements indicated in Table 705.2.1. Similar appliances and equipment shall be permitted to be grouped
and supplied from piping connected to a single meter.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 109 SECTION 706 NON-POTABLE WATER REQUIREMENTS 706.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall govern
the use of non-potable water and the construction, installation, and design of systems utilizing non-potable water. The use and application of non-potable water shall comply with laws,
rules and ordinances applicable in the jurisdiction. 706.2 Signage required. Where non-potable water is used for a water use application, signage shall be provided that reads as follows:
“Non-potable water is utilized for [application name]. Caution: nonpotable water. DO NOT DRINK.” The words shall be legibly and indelibly printed on a sign constructed of corrosion-resistant
waterproof material. The letters of the words shall be not less than 0.5 inches in height and of a color in contrast to the background on which they are applied. In addition to the required
wordage, the pictograph shown in Figure 706.2 shall appear on the signage required by this section. The required location of the signage and pictograph shall be in accordance with the
applicable section of this program that requires the use of non-potable water. 706.3 Water quality. Non-potable water for each end use application shall meet the minimum water quality
requirements as established for the application by the laws, rules and ordinances applicable in the jurisdiction. TABLE 705.2.1 METERING REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Irrigation
Irrigation systems that are automatically controlled shall be metered. Tenant Spaces Tenant spaces that consume water shall be metered individually. Onsite Water Collection Systems The
makeup water lines supplying onsite water collection systems shall be metered. Ornamental Water Features Ornamental water features with a permanently installed water supply shall be
required to utilize a meter on makeup water supply lines. Pools and Spas Indoor and outdoor pools and spas shall be required to utilize a meter on makeup water supply lines. Cooling
Towers Cooling towers or groups of towers shall be required to utilize a meter on makeup water and blow-down water supply lines. Steam Boilers The makeup water supply line to steam boilers
having a rating of 1,000,000 BTU/h or greater shall be metered. Industrial Processes Industrial processes consuming more than 1,000 gallons per day on average shall be metered individually.
Evaporative Coolers Evaporative coolers supplying in excess of 0.6 gpm, on average, makeup water shall be. Fluid Coolers and Chillers Water-cooled fluid coolers and chillers that do
not utilize closed-loop recirculation shall be metered. Roof Spray Systems Roof spray systems for irrigating vegetated roofs or thermal conditioning shall be metered.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 110 Figure 706.2 Pictograph – DO NOT DRINK SECTION 707 RAINWATER COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS.
707.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall govern the construction, installation, alteration, and repair of rainwater collection and conveyance systems. 707.2 Permits. Permits
shall be required for the construction, installation, alteration, and repair of rainwater collection and conveyance systems. Construction documents, engineering calculations, diagrams,
and other such data pertaining to the rainwater collection and conveyance system shall be submitted with each application for permit. 707.3 Potable water connections. Where a potable
system is connected to a rainwater collection and conveyance system, the potable water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with Section 608 of the Florida Building
Code, Plumbing. 707.4 Non-Potable water connections. Where non-potable water from different sources is is combined in a system, the system shall comply with the most stringent of the
requirements of this program that are applicable to such sources. 707.5 Installation. Except as provided for in this section, all systems shall be installed in compliance with the provisions
of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing and manufacturer’s instructions. 707.6 Applications. Untreated rainwater shall be utilized in accordance with Section 702 and local codes. Treated
rainwater shall be utilized in accordance with Section 706 or potable water provisions of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing, as applicable, and as permitted by local codes. 707.7 Approved
components and materials. Piping, plumbing components, and materials used in the collection and conveyance systems shall be manufactured of material approved for the intended application
and compatible with any disinfection and treatment systems used.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 111 707.8 Insect and vermin control. Inlets and vents to the system shall be protected to prevent the
entrance of insects and vermin into storage tanks and piping systems. Screens installed on vent pipes, inlets, and overflow pipes shall have an aperture of not greater than 1/16 inch
and shall be close-fitting. Screen materials shall be compatible with contacting system components and shall not accelerate corrosion of system components. 707.9 Drainage. Water drained
from the roof washer or debris excluder shall not be drained to the sanitary sewer. Such water shall be diverted from the storage tank and discharge in a location that will not cause
erosion or damage to property. Roof washers and debris excluders shall be provided with an automatic means of self draining between rain events, and shall not drain onto roof surfaces.
707.10 Freeze protection. Where sustained freezing temperatures occur, provisions shall be made to keep storage tanks and the related piping from freezing. 707.11 Trenching requirements.
All water service piping, including piping containing rainwater, shall be separated from the building sewer by 5 feet (1524 m) of undisturbed or compacted earth. Water service pipes,
potable and non-potable, shall not be located in, under or above cesspools, septic tanks, septic tank drainage fields or seepage pits. Buried rainwater collection and distribution piping
shall comply with the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for support, trenching, bedding, backfilling, and tunneling. Exceptions: 1. The required separation distance
shall not apply where the bottom of the water service pipe within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the sewer is a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) above the top of the highest point of the sewer and
the pipe materials shall comply with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for such applications. 2. Water service pipe is permitted to be located in the same trench with a building sewer,
provided such sewer is constructed of materials that comply with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for such installations. 3. The required separation distance shall not apply where
a potable or non-potable water service pipe crosses a sewer pipe provided the water service pipe is sleeved to at least 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally from the sewer pipe centerline on
both sides of such crossing with pipe materials that comply with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for such applications. 4. Irrigation piping located outside of a building and downstream
of the backflow preventer is not required to meet the trenching requirements where rainwater is used for outdoor applications. 707.12 Rainwater catchment and collection systems. The
design of rainwater collection and conveyance systems shall conform to accepted engineering practice. 707.12.1 Collection surface. Rainwater shall be collected only from above-ground
impervious roofing surfaces constructed from approved materials. Collection of water from vehicular parking or pedestrian surfaces shall be prohibited except where the water is used
exclusively for landscape irrigation. Overflow and bleed-off pipes from roof-mounted appliances including but not limited to evaporative coolers, water heaters, and solar water heaters
shall not discharge onto rainwater collection surfaces. 707.12.1.1 Potable water applications. Where collected water is to be treated to potable water standards, wood or cedar shake
roofing materials, roofing materials treated
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 112 with biocides, and lead flashing is prohibited on collection surfaces. Painted surfaces are acceptable
only where paint has been certified to ensure that the toxicity level of the paint is acceptable for drinking water contact. Lead, chromium or zinc based paints are not permitted on
rainwater collection surfaces. Flat roofing products shall be certified to NSF P151. Rainwater shall not be collected from vegetated roof systems. 707.12.2 Debris excluders. Downspouts
and leaders shall be connected to a roof washer and shall be equipped with a debris excluder or equivalent device to prevent the contamination of collected rainwater with leaves, sticks,
pine needles and similar material. Debris excluders and equivalent devices shall be self-cleaning. 707.12.3 Roof gutters and downspouts. Gutters and downspouts shall be constructed of
materials that are compatible with the collection surface and the rainwater quality for the desired end use. Joints shall be made water-tight. Where the collected rainwater is to be
used for potable applications, gutters and downspouts shall be constructed of materials approved for drinking water applications and flashing and joints shall not be made of lead. 707.12.3.1
Slope. Roof gutters, leaders, and rainwater collection piping shall slope continuously toward collection inlets and shall be free of leaks. Gutters and downspouts shall have a slope
of not less than 1/8 inch per foot along their entire length, and shall not permit the collection or pooling of water at any point. Exception: Siphonic drainage systems installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions shall not be required to have slope. 707.12.3.2 Size. Gutters and downspouts shall be installed and sized in accordance with
Section 1106.6 of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing and local rainfall rates. 707.12.3.3 Cleanouts. Cleanouts shall be provided in the water conveyance system so as to allow access
to all filters, flushes, pipes and downspouts. 707.12.4 Collection pipe materials. In buildings where rainwater collection and conveyance systems are installed, drainage piping approved
for use within plumbing drainage systems shall be utilized to collect rainwater and convey it to the storage tank. Vent piping approved for use within plumbing venting systems shall
be utilized for all vents within the rainwater system. Drains to a storm water discharge shall use approved waste piping. 707.12.4.1 Joints. Collection piping conveying rainwater shall
utilize joints approved for use with the distribution piping and appropriate for the intended applications as specified in the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 707.12.4.2 Size. Collection
piping conveying rainwater from collection surfaces shall be sized in accordance with local Chapter 11 of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing and local rainfall rates. 707.12.4.3 Labeling
and marking. Additional marking of rainwater collection piping shall not be required beyond that required for sanitary drainage, waste, and vent piping by the Florida Building Code,
Plumbing. 707.12.5 Filtration. Collected rainwater shall be filtered to the level required for the intended end use. Filters shall be accessible for inspection and maintenance.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 113 707.12.6 Disinfection. Where the intended application and initial quality of the collected rainwater
requires disinfection or other treatment or both, the collected rainwater shall be treated as needed to ensure that the required water quality is delivered at the point of use. 707.12.7
Storage tank. The design of the storage tank shall be in accordance with Sections 707.12.7.1 through 707.12.7.11. 707.12.7.1 Location. Storage tanks shall be installed either above or
below grade. Above grade storage tanks shall be protected from direct sunlight and shall be constructed using opaque, UV resistant materials including, but not limited to, heavily tinted
plastic, lined metal, concrete, wood, or painted to prevent algae growth, or shall have specially constructed sun barriers including but not limited to installation in garages, crawlspaces,
or sheds. Storage tanks and their manholes shall not be located directly under any soil or waste piping or any source of contamination. Rainwater storage tanks shall be located with
a minimum horizontal distance between various elements as indicated in Table 707.12.7.1. TABLE 707.12.7.1 LOCATION OF RAINWATER STORAGE TANKS Element Minimum Horizontal Distance from
Storage Tank (feet) Critical root zone (CRZ) of protected trees 2 Lot line adjoining private lots 5 Seepage pits 5 Septic tanks 5 707.12.7.2 Materials. Where water is collected onsite,
it shall be collected in an approved tank constructed of durable, nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials. Where collected water is to be treated to potable water standards, tanks
shall not be constructed of recycled materials and shall be constructed of materials in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. Storage tanks shall be constructed of materials
compatible with the type of disinfection system used to treat water upstream of the tank and used to maintain water quality within the tank. 707.12.7.2.1 Wooden tanks. Wooden storage
tanks shall not be required to have a liner. Where a tank is lined and used for potable water, the liner shall be NSF approved. Where unlined tanks are used, the species of wood shall
be decay resistant and untreated. 707.12.7.3 Foundation and supports. Storage tanks shall be supported on a firm base capable of withstanding the storage tank’s weight when filled to
capacity. Where earthquake loads are applicable in accordance with the Florida Building Code, aboveground collection tank supports shall be designed and installed for the seismic forces
in accordance with the Florida Building Code. 707.12.7.3.1 Ballast. Where the soil can become saturated, an underground storage tank shall be ballasted, or otherwise secured, to prevent
the tank from floating out of the ground when empty. The combined weight of the tank and
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 114 hold down ballast shall meet or exceed the buoyancy force of the tank. Where the installation requires
a foundation, the foundation shall be flat and shall be designed to support the storage tank weight when full, consistent with bearing capability of adjacent soil. 707.12.7.3.2 Structural
support. When installed below grade, storage tank installations shall be designed to withstand earth and surface structural loads without damage and with minimal deformation when filled
with water or empty. 707.12.7.4 Makeup water. Where an uninterrupted supply is required for the intended application, potable or municipally supplied reclaimed or recycled water shall
be provided as a source of makeup water for the storage tank. The potable or reclaimed or recycled water supply shall be protected against backflow by means of an air gap not less than
4 inches (102 mm) above the overflow or an approved backflow device in accordance with the the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. There shall be a full-open valve located on the makeup
water supply line to the storage tank. Inlets
to storage tank shall be controlled by fill valves or other automatic supply valves installed so as to prevent the tank from overflowing and to prevent the water from dropping below
a predetermined level. 707.12.7.5 Overflow. The storage tank shall be equipped with an overflow pipe having the same or larger area as the sum of the areas of all tank inlet pipes. The
overflow pipe shall be trapped and shall be discharged in a manner consistent with storm water runoff requirements of the jurisdiction and at a sufficient distance from the tank to avoid
damaging the tank foundation. The overflow drain shall not be equipped with a shutoff valve. A minimum of one cleanout shall be provided on each overflow pipe in accordance with the
Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 707.12.7.6 Access. A minimum of one access opening shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the tank interior. All access openings to storage
tanks and other vessels shall have an approved locking device or shall otherwise be protected from unauthorized access. Below grade storage tanks, located outside of the building, shall
be provided with either a manhole not less than 24 inches (610 mm) square or a manhole with an inside diameter of not less than 24 inches (610 mm). Manholes shall extend not less than
4 inches above ground or shall be gasketed and bolted to prevent water infiltration. Finish grade shall be sloped away from the manhole to divert surface water from the manhole. Each
manhole cover shall have an effective locking device. Service ports in manhole covers shall be not less than 8 inches (203 mm) in diameter and shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm)
above the finished grade level. The service port shall have an effective locking cover or a brass cleanout plug. Exception: Storage tanks having a volume of less than 800 gallons and
installed below grade shall not be required to be equipped with a manhole where provided with a service port that is not less than 8 inches (203 mm) in diameter. 707.12.7.7 Venting.
Tanks shall be provided with a vent sized in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing and based on the diameter of the tank influent pipe. Tank vents shall not be connected
to sanitary drainage system vents.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 115 707.12.7.8 Inlets. Storage tank inlets shall be designed to introduce water into the tank with minimum
turbulence, and shall be located and designed to avoid agitating the contents of the storage tank. 707.12.7.9 Outlets. Outlets shall be located at least 4 inches (102 mm) above the bottom
of the storage tanks and shall not skim water from the surface. 707.12.7.10 Drain. A drain shall be located at the lowest point of aboveground storage tanks and shall discharge in a
manner consistent with the storm water runoff requirements of the jurisdiction and at a sufficient distance from the tank to avoid damaging the tank foundation. A minimum of one cleanout
shall be provided on each drain pipe in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 707.12.7.11 Labeling and signage. Each storage tank shall be labeled with its rated capacity
and the location of the upstream bypass valve. Storage tanks shall bear signage that reads reads as follows: “CAUTION: NON-POTABLE WATER – DO NOT DRINK.” Where an opening is provided
that could allow the entry of personnel, the opening shall bear signage that reads as follows: “DANGER – CONFINED SPACE.” Markings shall be indelibly printed on a tag or sign constructed
of corrosion-resistant waterproof material mounted on the tank or shall be indelibly printed on the tank. The letters of words shall be not less than 0.5 inches in height and shall be
of a color that contrasts with the background on which they are applied. 707.12.8 Valves. Valves shall be supplied in accordance with Sections 707.12.8.1 and 707.12.8.2. 707.12.8.1 Influent
diversion. A means shall be provided to divert storage tank influent to allow maintenance and repair of the storage tank system. 707.12.8.2 Backwater valve. Backwater valves shall be
installed on each overflow and tank drain pipe. Backwater valves shall be installed so that access is provided to the working parts for service and repair. 707.12.9 Roof washer. A sufficient
amount of rainwater shall be diverted at the beginning of each rain event, and not allowed to enter the storage tank, to wash accumulated debris from the collection surface. The amount
of rainfall to be diverted shall be field adjustable as necessary to minimize storage tank water contamination. The roof washer shall not rely on manually operated valves or devices,
and shall operate automatically. Diverted rainwater shall not be drained to the roof surface, and shall be discharged in a manner consistent with the storm water runoff requirements
of the jurisdiction. Roof washers shall be accessible for maintenance and service. 707.12.10 Vent piping. Storage tanks shall be provided with a vent in accordance with the requirements
of Section 707.12.7.7. Vents shall be sized in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing, based on the aggregate diameter of storage tank influent pipe(s). Vents shall be protected
from contamination by means of a U-bend installed with the opening directed downward or an approved cap. Vent outlets shall extend a minimum of 4” above grade, or as necessary to prevent
surface water from entering the storage tank. Vent openings shall be protected against the entrance of vermin and insects in accordance with the requirements of Section 707.8.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 116 707.12.11 Pumping and control system. Mechanical equipment including pumps, valves and filters shall
be easily accessible and removable in order to perform repair, maintenance and cleaning. Where collected rainwater is to be treated to potable water standards, the pump and all other
pump components shall be listed and approved for use with potable water systems. Pressurized water shall be supplied at a pressure appropriate for the application and within the range
specified by the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. Where water could be supplied at an excessive pressure, a pressure-reducing valve shall be installed in accordance with the requirements
of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 707.12.11.1 Standby power. Where required for the intended application, automatically activated standby power, capable of powering all essential
treatment and pumping systems under design conditions shall be provided. 707.12.11.2 Inlet control valve alarm. Make-up water systems shall be fitted with a warning mechanism that alerts
the user to a failure of the inlet control valve to close correctly. The alarm shall activate before the water within the storage tank begins to discharge into the overflow system. 707.12.11.3
Water-pressure reducing valve or regulator. Where the rainwater pressure supplied by the pumping system exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa) static, a pressurereducing valve shall be installed to
reduce the pressure in the rainwater distribution system piping to 80 psi (552 kPa) static or less. Pressure-reducing valves shall be specified and installed in accordance with Section
604.8 of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 707.12.12 Distribution pipe. Distribution piping shall comply with Sections 707.12.12.1 through 707.12.12.4. 707.12.12.1 Materials. Distribution
piping conveying rainwater shall conform to the standards and requirements specified by the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for nonpotable or potable water, as applicable. 707.12.12.2
Joints. Distribution piping conveying rainwater shall utilize joints approved for use with the distribution piping and appropriate for the intended applications as specified in the Florida
Building Code, Plumbing. 707.12.12.3 Size. Distribution piping conveying rainwater water shall be sized in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for the intended application
or. 707.12.12.4 Labeling and marking. Non-potable rainwater distribution piping shall be of the color purple and shall be embossed or integrally stamped or marked with the words: “CAUTION:
NONPOTAB LE WATER – DO NOT DRINK” or shall be installed with a purple identification tape or wrap. Identification tape shall be at least 3 inches wide and have white or black lettering
on purple field stating “CAUTION: NONPOTABLE WATER – DO NOT DRINK”. Identification tape shall be installed on top of non-potable rainwater distribution pipes, fastened at least every
10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe. Lettering shall be readily observable within the room or space where the piping is located.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 117 Exception: Piping located outside of the building and downstream of the backflow preventer is not
required to be purple where rainwater is used for outdoor applications. 707.13 Tests and inspections. Tests and inspection shall be performed in accordance with Sections 707.13.1 through
707.13.10. 707.13.1 Drainage and vent tests. The testing of rainwater collection piping, overflow piping, vent piping and storage tank drains shall be conducted in accordance with the
Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 707.13.2 Drainage and vent final test. A final test shall be applied to the rainwater collection piping, overflow piping, storage tank, and tank vent
piping in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 707.13.3 Water supply system test. The testing of makeup water supply piping and rainwater distribution piping shall be
conducted in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 707.13.4 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies. The testing of backflow preventers and backwater
valves shall be conducted in accordance with Section 312.10 of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 707.13.5 Inspection vermin and insect protection. All inlets and vents to the system
shall be inspected to ensure that each is protected to prevent the entrance of insects or vermin into storage tank and piping systems in accordance with Section 707.8. 707.13.6 Roof
gutter inspection and test. Roof gutters shall be inspected to verify that the installation and slope is in accordance with Section 707.12.3. Gutters shall be tested by pouring a minimum
of one gallon of water into the end of the gutter opposite the collection point. The gutter being tested shall not leak and shall not retain standing water. 707.13.7 Roofwasher test.
Roofwashers shall be tested by introducing water into the gutters. Proper diversion of the first quantity of water in accordance with the requirements of Section 707.12.9 shall be verified.
707.13.8 Storage tank tests. Storage tanks shall be tested in accordance with the following: 1. Storage tanks shall be filled with water to the overflow line prior to and during inspection.
All seams and joints shall be left exposed and the tank shall remain water tight without leakage for a period of 24 hours. 2. After 24 hours, supplemental water shall be introduced for
a period of 15 minutes to verify proper drainage of the overflow system and verify that there are no leaks. 3. Following a successful test of the overflow, the water level in the tank
shall be reduced to a level that is at 2 inches below the makeup water trigger point by using the tank drain. The tank drain shall be observed for proper operation. The makeup water
system shall be observed for proper operation, and successful automatic shutoff of the system at the refill threshold shall be verified. Water shall not be drained from the overflow
at any time during the refill test.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 118 707.13.9 Supply pressure test. The static water pressure at the point of use furthest from the supply
shall be verified to be within the range required for the application, in accordance with Section 707.12.11. 707.13.10 Water quality test. The quality of the water for the intended application
shall be verified at the point of use in accordance with the requirements of the jurisdiction. 707.14 Operation and maintenance manuals. Operations and maintenance materials shall be
supplied in accordance with 707.14.1 through 707.14.4. 707.14.1 Manual. A detailed operations and maintenance manual shall be supplied in hardcopy form with all rainwater collection
systems. 707.14.2 Schematics. The manual shall include a detailed system schematic, the locations of all system components, and a list of all system components including manufacturer
and model number. 707.14.3 Maintenance procedures. The manual shall provide a maintenance schedule and procedures for all system components requiring periodic maintenance. Consumable
parts including filters shall be noted along with part numbers. 707.14.4 Operations procedures. The manual shall include system startup and shutdown procedures. The manual shall include
detailed operating procedures for the system. 707.15 System abandonment. If the owner of a rainwater collection and conveyance system elects to cease use of, or fails to properly maintain
such system, the system shall be abandoned and shall comply with the following: 1. All system piping connecting to a utility-provided water system shall be removed or disabled. 2. The
rainwater distribution piping system shall be replaced with an approved potable water supply piping system. Where an existing potable pipe system is already in place, the fixtures shall
be connected to the existing system. 3. The storage tank shall be secured from accidental access by sealing or locking tank inlets and access points, or filling with sand or equivalent.
707.16 Potable water applications. Where collected rainwater is to be used for potable water applications, all materials contacting the water shall comply with NSF 61. 707.16.1 Water
quality testing. Collected rainwater water shall be tested. Accumulated water to be tested shall be the result of not less than two rainfall events. Testing shall be in accordance with
Sections 707.16.1.1 through 707.16.1.3. 707.16.1.1 Test methods. Water quality testing shall be performed in accordance with the latest edition of Standard Methods for the Examination
of Water and Wastewater published by the American Public Health Association. 707.16.1.1.1 Tests required. Accumulated rainwater shall be tested for Escherichia coli, total coliform,
heterotrophic bacteria and cryptosporidium.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 119 707.16.1.2 Test frequency. The testing of accumulated rainwater shall be performed prior to the
rainwater system being connected to potable rainwater distribution system and annually thereafter. 707.16.1.3 Test records. Test records shall be retained for not less than two years.
SECTION 708 GRAYWATER SYSTEMS 708.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall govern the construction, installation, alteration, and repair of graywater reuse systems. 708.2 Permits.
Permits shall be required for the construction, installation, alteration, and repair of graywater systems. Construction documents, engineering calculations, diagrams, and other such
data pertaining to the graywater system shall be submitted with each application for permit in accordance with the laws, rules and ordinances applicable in the jurisdiction. 708.3 Potable
water connections. Where a potable water system is connected to a graywater system, the potable water water supply shall be protected against backflow in accordance with the Florida
Building Code, Plumbing. 708.4 Non-potable water connections. Where non-potable water from different sources is combined in a system, the system shall comply with the most stringent
of the requirements of this program that are applicable to such sources. 708.5 Installation. Except as provided for in this section, all systems shall be installed in compliance with
the provisions of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing and manufacturer’s instructions, as applicable. 708.6 Applications. Untreated graywater shall be utilized in accordance with Section
702 and local codes. Treated graywater shall be utilized in accordance with Section 706 and as permitted by local codes. 708.7 Approved components and materials. The piping, plumbing
components, and materials used in graywater systems shall be manufactured of material approved for the intended application and compatible with any disinfection and treatment systems
used. 708.8 Insect and vermin control. The inlets and vents to the system shall be protected to prevent insects and vermin from entering storage tanks and piping systems. Screens installed
on vent pipes and overflow pipes shall have an aperture not greater than 1/16 inch and shall be close-fitting. Screen materials shall be compatible with contacting system components
and shall not accelerate corrosion of system components 708.9 Freeze protection. Where sustained freezing temperatures occur, provisions shall be made to keep storage tanks and the related
piping from freezing. 708.10 Trenching requirements. Water service piping, including piping containing graywater, shall be separated from the building sewer by 5 feet (1524 m) of undisturbed
or compacted earth. Graywater piping shall be separated from potable water piping underground by 5 feet (1524 m) of undisturbed or compacted earth. Non-potable water service pipes shall
not be located in, under or above cesspools, septic tanks, septic tank drainage fields or seepage pits. Buried Buried graywater piping shall comply with the
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 120 requirements of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for support, trenching, bedding, backfilling,
and tunneling. Exceptions: 1. The required separation distance shall not apply where the bottom of the graywater service pipe within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the sewer is a minimum of 12
inches (305 mm) above the top of the highest point of the sewer and the pipe materials comply with the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for such applications. 2. The
required separation distance shall not apply where the bottom of the potable water service pipe within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the graywater pipe is a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) above
the top of the highest point of the graywater pipe and the pipe materials comply with the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for such applications. 3. Water service
pipe is permitted to be located in the same trench with a building sewer, provided that such sewer is constructed of materials that comply with the requirements of the Florida Building
Code, Plumbing for such applications. 4. The required separation distance shall not apply where a potable or non-potable water service pipe crosses a sewer pipe provided that the water
service pipe is sleeved to at least 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally from the sewer pipe centerline on both sides of such crossing with pipe materials that comply with the requirements
of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for such applications. 5. The required separation distance shall not apply where a potable water service pipe crosses a graywater pipe provided
that the potable water service pipe is sleeved for a distance of at least 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally from the centerline of the graywater pipe on both sides of such crossing with
pipe materials that comply with the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for such applications. 6. Irrigation piping located outside of a building and downstream of the
backflow preventer is not required to meet the trenching requirements where graywater is used for outdoor applications. 708.11 System abandonment. If the owner of a graywater system
elects to cease use of, or fails to properly maintain such system, the system shall be abandoned and shall comply with the following: 1. All system piping connecting to a utility-provided
water system shall be removed or disabled. 2. Storage tanks shall be secured against accidental access by sealing or locking tank inlets and access points, or filling with sand or equivalent.
708.12 Graywater systems. The design of the graywater system shall conform to accepted engineering practice. 708.12.1 Graywater sources. Graywater reuse systems shall collect waste discharge
from only the following sources: bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers, and laundry trays. Water from other approved non-potable sources including swimming pool backwash operations,
air conditioner condensate, rainwater, cooling tower blow-down water, foundation drain water, steam system condensate, fluid cooler discharge water, food steamer discharge water, combination
oven discharge water, industrial process water, and fire pump test water shall also be permitted to be collected for
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 121 reuse by graywater systems, as approved by the Building Official and as appropriate for the intended
application. 708.12.1.1 Prohibited graywater sources. Wastewater containing urine or fecal matter shall not be diverted to graywater systems and shall discharge to the sanitary drainage
system of the building or premises in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. Water from reverse osmosis system reject water, water softener discharge water, kitchen sink
wastewater, dishwasher wastewater, and wastewater discharged from wet-hood scrubbers shall not be collected for reuse within a graywater system. 708.12.2 Traps. Traps serving fixtures
and devices discharging wastewater to graywater reuse systems shall have a liquid seal of not less than 2 inches (51 mm) and not more than 4 inches (102 mm). Where a trap seal is subject
to loss by evaporation, a trap seal primer valve shall be installed in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 708.12.3 Collection pipe. Graywater reuse systems shall utilize
drainage piping approved for use within plumbing drainage systems to collect and convey untreated graywater. Vent piping approved for use within plumbing venting systems shall be utilized
for vents within the graywater system. Drains to the sanitary sewer shall use approved waste piping. 708.12.3.1 Joints. Collection piping conveying untreated graywater shall utilize
joints approved for use with the distribution piping and appropriate for the intended applications as specified in the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 708.12.3.2 Size. Collection piping
conveying rainwater from collection surfaces shall be sized in accordance with storm drainage sizing requirements specified in the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 708.12.3.3 Labeling
and marking. Additional marking of untreated graywater collection piping shall not be required beyond that required for sanitary drainage, waste, and vent piping by the Florida Building
Code, Plumbing. 708.12.4 Filtration. Collected graywater shall be filtered as required for the intended end use. Filters shall be accessible for inspection and maintenance. Filters shall
utilize a pressure gage or other approved method to provide indication when a filter requires servicing or replacement. Filters shall be installed with shutoff valves installed immediately
upstream and downstream to allow for isolation during maintenance. 708.12.5 Disinfection. Where the intended application for collected graywater requires disinfection or other treatment
or both, collected graywater shall be disinfected as needed to ensure that the required water quality is delivered at the point of use. Untreated graywater shall be retained in collection
reservoirs for a maximum of 24 hours in accordance with Section 708.12.6.1. 708.12.6 Storage tank. The design of the storage tank shall be in accordance with Sections 708.12.6.1 through
708.12.6.12. 708.12.6.1 Sizing. The holding capacity of the storage tank shall be sized in accordance with the anticipated demand. Where graywater is to be used in untreated form for
groundwater recharge or subsurface irrigation, the storage tank shall be sized to limit the retention time of graywater to a maximum of 24 hours.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 122 708.12.6.2 Location. Storage tanks shall be installed above or below grade. Above grade storage
tanks shall be protected from direct sunlight and shall be constructed using opaque, UV resistant, materials such as, but not limited to, heavily tinted plastic, lined metal, concrete,
wood, or painted to prevent algae growth, or shall have specially constructed sun barriers including but not limited to installation in garages, crawlspaces, or sheds. Storage tanks
and their manholes shall not be located directly under any soil or waste piping or any source of contamination. Graywater storage tanks shall be located with a minimum horizontal distance
between various elements as indicated in Table 708.12.6.2. Storage tanks containing untreated graywater shall be located a minimum horizontal distance of 5 feet from buildings, in addition
to the requirements in Table 708.12.6.2. TABLE 708.12.6.2 LOCATION OF GRAYWATER STORAGE TANKS Element Minimum Horizontal Distance from Storage Tank (feet) Critical root zone (CRZ) of
protected trees 2 Lot line adjoining private lots 5 Seepage pits 5 Septic tanks 5 Water wells 50 Streams and lakes 50 Water service 5 Public water main 10 708.12.6.3 Materials. Where
collected onsite, water shall be collected in an approved tank constructed of durable, nonabsorbent and corrosion-resistant materials. The storage tank shall be constructed of materials
compatible with any disinfection systems used to treat water upstream of the tank and with any systems used to maintain water quality within the tank. 708.12.6.3.1 Wood tanks. Wooden
storage tanks that are not equipped with a makeup water source shall be provided with a flexible liner. 708.12.6.4 Foundation and supports. Storage tanks shall be supported on a firm
base capable of withstanding the storage tank’s weight when filled to capacity. Where earthquake loads are applicable in accordance with the Florida Building Code, above-ground collection
reservoir supports shall be designed and installed for the seismic forces in accordance with the Florida Building Code. 708.12.6.4.1 Ballast. Where the soil can become saturated, an
underground storage tank shall be ballasted, or otherwise secured, to prevent the tank from floating out of the ground when empty. The combined weight of the tank and hold down ballast
shall meet or exceed the buoyancy force of the tank. Where the installation requires a foundation, the foundation shall be flat and shall be designed to support the storage tank weight
when full, consistent with the bearing capability of adjacent soil. 708.12.6.4.2 Structural support. Where installed below grade, storage tank installations shall be designed to withstand
earth and surface structural loads without damage and with minimal deformation when filled with water or empty. 708.12.6.5 Makeup water. Where an uninterrupted supply is required for
the intended application, potable or municipally supplied reclaimed/recycled water shall be provided as a
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 123 source of makeup water for the storage tank. The potable or reclaimed/recycled water supply shall
be protected against backflow by means of an air gap not less than 4 inches (102 mm) above the overflow or an approved backflow device in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing.
There shall be a full-open valve located on the makeup water supply line to the storage tank. Inlets to storage tank shall be controlled by fill valves or other automatic supply valves
installed so as to prevent the tank from overflowing and to prevent the water level from dropping below a predetermined point. Where makeup water is provided, the water level shall not
be permitted to drop below the graywater inlet or the intake of any attached pump. 708.12.6.6 Overflow. The storage tank shall be equipped with an overflow pipe having the same or larger
area as the sum of the areas of all reservoir inlet pipes. The overflow pipe shall be trapped and shall be indirectly connected to the sanitary drainage system. The overflow drain shall
not be equipped with a shutoff valve. A minimum of one cleanout shall be provided on each overflow pipe in accordance with Section 708 of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 708.12.6.7
Access. A minimum of one access opening shall be provided to allow inspection and cleaning of the tank interior. Access openings
shall have an approved locking device or other approved method of securing access. Below grade storage tanks, located outside of the building, shall be provided with either a manhole
not less than 24 inches (610 mm) square or a manhole with an inside diameter not less than 24 inches (610 mm) and extending not less than 4 inches above ground. Finished grade shall
be sloped away from the manhole to divert surface water from the manhole. Each manhole cover shall have an effective locking device. Service ports in manhole covers shall be not less
than 8 inches (203 mm) in diameter and shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) above the finished grade level. The service port shall have an effective locking cover or a brass cleanout
plug. Exception: Storage tanks under 800 gallons in volume installed below grade shall not be required to be equipped with a manhole, but shall have a service port not less than 8 inches
(203 mm) in diameter. 708.12.6.8 Venting. The tank shall be provided with a vent sized in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing and based on the diameter of the tank influent
pipe. The reservoir vent shall not be connected to sanitary drainage system vents. 708.12.6.9 Inlets. Storage tank inlets shall be designed to introduce water into the tank with minimum
turbulence, and shall be located and designed to avoid agitating the contents of the storage tank. 708.12.6.10 Outlets. Outlets shall be located at least 4 inches (102 mm) above the
bottom of the storage tank, and shall not skim water from the surface. 708.12.6.11 Drain. A drain shall be located at the lowest point of the storage tank and shall be indirectly connected
to the sanitary drainage system. The total area of all drains shall not be smaller than the total area of all overflow pipes. A minimum of one cleanout shall be provided on each drain
pipe in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 708.12.6.12 Labeling and signage. Each storage tank shall be labeled with its rated capacity and the location of the upstream
bypass valve. The contents of storage tanks shall be identified with the words “CAUTION: NON-POTABLE WATER – DO NOT DRINK” Where an opening is provided that could allow the entry of
personnel, the opening shall be marked with the words, “DANGER – CONFINED SPACE.” Markings shall be indelibly printed on a tag or sign
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 124 constructed of corrosion-resistant waterproof material mounted on the tank or shall be indelibly
printed on the tank. The letters of the words shall be not less than 0.5 inches in height and shall be of a color in contrast with the background on which they are applied. 708.12.7
Valves. Valves shall be supplied in accordance with Sections 708.12.7.1 and 708.12.7.2. 708.12.7.1 Bypass valve. One three-way diverter valve certified to NSF 50 or other approved device
shall be installed on graywater collection piping upstream of each storage tank, or drainfield, as applicable, to divert untreated graywater sources to the sanitary sewer to allow servicing
and inspection of the system. Bypass valves shall be installed downstream of fixture traps and vent connections Bypass valves shall be labeled to indicate the direction of flow, connection
and storage tank or drainfield connection. Bypass valves shall be installed in accessible locations. Two shutoff valves shall not be installed to serve as a bypass valve. 708.12.7.2
Backwater valve. Backwater valves shall be installed on each overflow and tank drain pipe. Backwater valves shall be installed so that access is provided to the working parts for service
and repair. 708.12.8 Vent piping. Storage tanks shall be provided with a vent in accordance with the requirements of Section 708.12.6.8. Vents shall be sized in accordance with the Florida
Building Code, Plumbing, based on the aggregate diameter of storage tank influent pipes. Open vents shall be protected from contamination by means of a U-bend installed with the opening
directed downward or an approved cap. Vent outlets shall extend a minimum of 4 inches above grade, or as necessary to prevent surface water from entering the storage tank. Vent openings
shall be protected against the entrance of vermin and insects in accordance with the requirements of Section 708.8. 708.12.9 Pumping and control system. Mechanical equipment including
pumps, valves and filters shall be accessible and removable in order to perform repair, maintenance and cleaning. Pressurized water shall be supplied at a pressure appropriate for the
application and within the range specified by the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. Where water could be supplied at an excessive pressure, a pressure-reducing valve shall be installed
in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 708.12.9.1 Standby power. Where required for the intended application, automatically activated standby power,
capable of powering all essential treatment and pumping systems under design conditions shall be provided. 708.12.9.2 Inlet control valve alarm. Make-up water systems shall be provided
with a warning mechanism that alerts the user to a failure of the inlet control valve to close correctly. The alarm shall activate before the water within the collection reservoir storage
tank begins to discharge into the overflow system. 708.12.9.3 Water-pressure reducing valve or regulator. Where the graywater pressure supplied by the pumping system exceeds 80 psi (552
kPa) static, a pressure-reducing valve shall be installed to reduce the pressure in the graywater distribution system piping to 80 psi (552 kPa) static or less. Pressure-reducing valves
shall be specified and installed in accordance with Section 604.8 of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 708.12.10 Distribution pipe. Distribution piping shall comply with Sections
708.12.10.1 through 708.12.10.4.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 125 708.12.10.1 Materials. Distribution piping conveying graywater shall conform to standards and requirements
specified by the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for non-potable water. 708.12.10.2 Joints. Distribution piping conveying graywater shall utilize joints approved for use with the distribution
piping and appropriate for the intended applications as specified in the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 708.12.10.3 Size. Distribution piping conveying graywater water shall be sized
in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for the intended application or applications. 708.12.10.4 Labeling and marking. All graywater distribution piping shall be either
the color purple and embossed or integrally stamped or marked “CAUTION: NONPOTABLE WATER – DO NOT DRINK” or shall be installed with a purple identification tape or wrap. Identification
tape shall be at least 3 inches wide and have white or black lettering on purple field stating “CAUTION: NON-POTABLE WATER – DO NOT DRINK”. Identification tape shall be installed on
top of graywater distribution pipes, fastened at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe. Lettering shall be readily observable within
the room or space where the piping is located. Exception: Outside of the building, purple piping is not required downstream of the backflow preventer where graywater is used for outdoor
applications. 708.13 Tests and inspections. Tests and inspections shall be performed in accordance with Sections 708.13.1 through 708.13.9. 708.13.1 Drainage and vent test. A pressure
test shall be applied to the graywater collection piping, overflow piping, storage tank, storage tank drainage piping and tank vent piping in accordance with Section 312 of the Florida
Building Code, Plumbing. 708.13.2 Drainage and vent final test. A final test shall be applied to the graywater collection piping, overflow piping, storage tank, and tank vent piping
in accordance with Section 312.4 of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 708.13.3 Water supply system test. The testing of makeup water supply piping and rainwater distribution piping
shall be conducted in accordance with Section 312.5 of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 708.13.4 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention assemblies. The testing of backflow
preventers and backwater valves shall be conducted in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 708.13.5 Inspection vermin and insect protection. Inlets and vents to the system
shall be inspected to verify that each is protected to prevent the entrance of insects and vermin into the storage tank and piping systems in accordance with Section 708.8. 708.13.6
Storage tank tests. Storage tanks shall be tested in accordance with all of the following: 1. Storage tanks shall be filled with water to the overflow line prior to and during inspection.
All seams and joints shall be left exposed and the tank shall remain water tight without leakage for a period of 24 hours.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 126 2. After 24 hours, supplemental water shall be introduced for a period of 15 minutes to verify proper
drainage of the overflow system and verify that there are no leaks. 3. Following the successful test of the overflow, the water level in the tank shall be reduced to a point 2 inches
below the makeup water trigger point using the tank drain. The tank drain shall be observed for proper operation. The makeup water system shall be observed to verify proper operation,
and successful automatic shutoff of the system at the refill threshold. Water shall not be drained from the overflow at any time during the refill test. 708.13.7 Supply pressure test.
The static water pressure at the point of use furthest from the supply shall be verified to be within the range required for the application, in accordance with Section 707.12.11. 708.13.8
Water quality test. The quality of the water for the intended application shall be verified at at the point of use in accordance with the requirements of the jurisdiction. 708.14 Operation
and maintenance manuals. Operations and maintenance materials shall be supplied with graywater systems in accordance with Sections 708.14.1 through 708.14.4. 708.14.1 Manual. A detailed
operations and maintenance manual shall be supplied in hardcopy form with all graywater systems. 708.14.2 Schematics. The manual shall include a detailed system schematic, locations
of all system components, and a list of all system components including manufacturer and model number. 708.14.3 Maintenance procedures. The manual shall provide a maintenance schedule
and procedures for all system components requiring periodic maintenance. Consumable parts including filters shall be noted along with part numbers. 708.14.4 Operations procedures. The
manual shall include system startup and shutdown procedures. The manual shall include detailed operating procedures for the system. SECTION 709 RECLAIMED WATER SYSTEMS 709.1 Scope. The
provisions of this section shall govern the construction, installation, alteration, and repair of systems supplying non-potable reclaimed water. 709.2 Permits. Permits shall be required
for the construction, installation, alteration, and repair of reclaimed water systems. Construction documents, engineering calculations, diagrams, and other such data pertaining to the
reclaimed system shall be submitted with each application for permit. 709.3 Potable water connections. Connections between a reclaimed water system and a potable water system shall be
protected against backflow in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 709.4 Installation. Except as provided for in this section, systems shall be installed in compliance
with the provisions of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing and manufacturer’s instructions, as applicable. 709.5 Applications. Reclaimed water shall be utilized in accordance with Section
706 and local codes.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 127 709.6 Approved components and materials. Piping, plumbing components, and material used in the reclaimed
water systems shall be manufactured of material approved for the intended application. 709.7 Water-pressure reducing valve or regulator. Where the reclaimed water pressure supplied to
the building exceeds 80 psi (552 kPa) static, a pressure-reducing valve shall be installed to reduce the pressure in the reclaimed water distribution system piping to 80 psi (552 kPa)
static or less. Pressurereducing valves shall be specified and installed in accordance with Section 604.8 of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 709.8 Trenching requirements. Water
service piping, including piping containing reclaimed water, shall be separated from the building sewer by 5 feet (1524 m) of undisturbed or compacted earth. Reclaimed water piping shall
be separated from potable water piping underground by 5 feet (1524 m) of undisturbed or compacted earth. Reclaimed water service pipes shall not be located in, under or above cesspools,
septic tanks, septic tank drainage fields or seepage pits. Buried reclaimed water piping shall comply with the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for support, trenching,
bedding, backfilling, and tunneling. Exceptions: 1. The required separation distance shall not apply where the bottom of the reclaimed water service pipe within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the
sewer is a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) above the top of the highest point of the sewer and the pipe materials comply with the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for
the application. 2. The required separation distance shall not apply where the bottom of the potable water service pipe within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the reclaimed water pipe is a minimum
of 12 inches (305 mm) above the top of the highest point of the reclaimed water pipe and the pipe materials comply with the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for the
application. 3. Water service pipe is permitted to be located in the same trench with a building sewer, provided such sewer is constructed of materials that comply with the requirements
of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for the application. 4. The required separation distance shall not apply where a potable or non-potable water service pipe crosses a sewer pipe
provided the water service pipe is sleeved to at least 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally from the sewer pipe centerline on both sides of such crossing with pipe materials that comply with
the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for the application. 5. The required separation distance shall not apply where a potable water service pipe crosses a reclaimed
water pipe provided the potable water service pipe is sleeved to at least 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally from the reclaimed water pipe centerline on both sides of such crossing with pipe
materials that comply with the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for the application. 709.9 Reclaimed water systems. The design of the reclaimed water systems shall
conform to accepted engineering practice. 709.9.1 Distribution pipe. Distribution piping shall comply with Sections 709.9.1.1 through 709.9.1.4.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 128 709.9.1.1 Materials. Distribution piping conveying reclaimed water shall conform to standards and
requirements specified by the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 709.9.1.2 Joints. Distribution piping conveying reclaimed water shall utilize joints approved for use with the distribution
piping and appropriate for the intended applications as specified in the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 709.9.1.3 Size. Distribution piping conveying reclaimed water shall be sized
in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing for the intended application. 709.9.1.4 Labeling and marking. Reclaimed water distribution piping shall be either the color purple
and embossed or integrally stamped or marked “CAUTION: NONPOTABLE WATER – DO NOT DRINK” or be installed with a purple identification tape or wrap. Identification tape shall be at least
3 inches wide and have white or black lettering on purple field stating “CAUTION: NON-POTABLE WATER – DO NOT DRINK”. Identification tape shall be installed on top of reclaimed water
distribution pipes, fastened at least every 10 feet to each pipe length and run continuously the entire length of the pipe. Lettering shall be readily observable within the room or space
where the piping is located. Exception: Outside of the building, purple piping is not required downstream of the backflow preventer where reclaimed water is used for outdoor applications.
709.10 Tests and inspections. Tests and inspections shall be performed in accordance with Sections 709.10.1 and 709.10.2. 709.10.1 Water supply system test. The testing of makeup water
supply piping and reclaimed water distribution piping shall be conducted in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. 709.10.2 Inspection and testing of backflow prevention
assemblies. The testing of backflow preventers shall be conducted in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. SECTION 710 PROJECT ELECTIVES 710.1 General. Section 710 contains
project electives related to water conservation and efficiency. Project electives shall not be mandatory unless selected by the owner or registered design professional and indicated
in the Project Elective Checklist required by Section 303.1. 710.2 Indoor water use. This section contains project electives related to indoor water use. 710.2.1 Water conservation tier
project electives. Each water conservation tier above that mandated in Table 302.1 shall be recognized as an individual project elective. 710.3 On-site wastewater treatment project elective.
Where projects are intended to qualify for an onsite wastewater treatment project elective in accordance with Section 303.4, all wastewater from the building shall be treated on-site
to tertiary standards and reused on site.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 129 710. 4 Non-potable outdoor water supply project elective. Where projects are intended to qualify
for a non-potable outdoor water supply project elective in accordance with Section 303.4, sillcocks, hose bibs, wall hydrants, yard hydrants, and other outdoor outlets shall be supplied
by non-potable water. Such outlets shall be located in a locked vault or shall be operable only by means of a removable key. 710.4.1 Labeling and signage. Each outlet shall be provided
with signage in accordance with Section 706.2. 710.5 Non-potable water for plumbing fixture flushing water project elective. Where projects are intended to qualify for a non-potable
water for plumbing fixture flushing project elective in accordance with Section 303.4, non-potable water shall be used for flushing water closets and urinals. 710.5.1 Water quality.
Non-potable water for water closet and urinal flushing shall meet minimum water quality requirements as established for indoor flushing applications by local codes and regulations. Where
chlorine is used for disinfection, the non-potable water shall contain not more than 4 mg/L of chloramines or free chlorine. Where ozone is used for disinfection, the non-potable water
shall not contain gas bubbles having elevated levels of ozone at the point of use. 710.5.2 Filtration required. Non-potable water utilized for water closet and urinal flushing applications
shall be filtered by a 100 micron or finer filter. 710.5.3 Labeling and signage. The entries to rooms having water closets or urinals that are supplied with non-potable water shall be
provided with signage in accordance with Section 706.2. 710.6 Automatic fire sprinkler system project elective. Where projects are intended to qualify for an automatic fire sprinklers
system project elective in accordance with Section 303.4, automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be supplied with non-potable water from an on-site rainwater collection system. Such
rainwater collection system shall comply with Section 707. The requirements of Sections 710.6.1 and 710.6.2 shall apply to the fire sprinkler system and the on-site rainwater collection
system. 710.6.1 Emergency power. An emergency power system complying with Chapter 27of the Florida Building Code shall be provided for powering the pump and controls for the on-site
rainwater collection system. 710.6.2 Source volume indication. The fire command center for the building shall be equipped with a device that indicates the volume of non-potable water
contained in the collection reservoir. The indicator shall be approved and shall be in compliance with NFPA 72. 710.7 Non-potable water supply to fire pumps project elective. Where projects
are intended to qualify for a non-potable water supply to fire pumps project elective in accordance with Section 303.4, one or more fire pumps shall be located within 200 feet of a source
of reclaimed or recycled water of sufficient quality, pressure, and capacity for fire pump applications and the fire pumps shall be connected to such source of reclaimed or recycled
water. The connections shall be in accordance with Section 403.3.2 of the Florida Building Code. 710.7.1 Labeling and signage. Fire pumps connected to a non-potable water supply shall
have signage in accordance with Section 706.2 provided at the building’s fire command center and at each fire pump.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 130 710.8 Non-potable water for industrial process makeup water project elective. Where projects are
intended to qualify for a non-potable water for industrial process makeup water project elective in accordance with Section 303.4, industrial processes requiring makeup water shall utilize
non-potable water except where the process requires potable water for proper functioning. 710.8.1 Labeling and signage. All rooms containing process equipment supplied with nonpotable
water shall be provided with signage in accordance with Section 706.2. 710.9 Efficient hot water distribution system project elective. Where projects are intended to qualify for an efficient
hot water distribution project elective in accordance with Section 303.4, the volume of water in the piping between the source of hot water and the hot water outlets of shower, sink
and lavatory fixture fittings shall not exceed 64 ounces (1.89 L). The volume of water contained in fixture branch piping that connects to a hot water circulation loop or electrically
heat-traced pipe shall not exceed 24 ounces (0.47 L). The volume shall be calculated in accordance with Section 710.9.1. 710.9.1 Volume calculation. The volume of water between the source
of hot water and a given outlet shall be calculated by adding the internal volume of all piping, fittings, valves, meters, and manifolds between the source and the outlet. Piping volumes
shall be calculated using Table 702.8.2. Where water is supplied by a circulating hot water system or an electrically heat-traced pipe, the hot water source shall be considered to be
the loop or the heat -traced pipe, and the volume shall include the fitting on the loop that supplies the fixture branch. 710.10 Non-potable water for cooling tower makeup water project
elective. Where projects are intended to qualify for a non-potable water for cooling tower makeup water project elective in accordance with Section 303.4, non-potable water shall be
utilized for cooling tower makeup water in accordance with the requirements of Section 706.3. 710.11 Graywater collection project elective. Where projects are intended to qualify for
a graywater collection project elective in accordance with Section 303.4, wastewater from lavatories, showers, bathtubs, clotheswashers, and laundry trays shall be collected for reuse
onsite in accordance with Section 708.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 131 CHAPTER 8 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND COMFORT SECTION 801 GENERAL 801.1 Scope and intent. The
provisions of this chapter are intended to provide an interior environment that is conducive to the health and well-being of, building occupants, neighbors and construction personnel.
801.2 Indoor air quality management plan required. An indoor air quality management plan shall be developed. Such plan shall address the methods and procedures to be used during design
and construction to obtain compliance with Sections 802 through 805. SECTION 802 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FEATURES, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITATION 802.1 Scope. To facilitate the
operation and maintenance of the completed building, the building and it systems shall comply with the requirements of Sections 802.2 though 802.5. 802.2 Air handling system access.
The arrangement and location of air handling system components including, but not limited to, ducts, air handler units, fans, coils and condensate pans shall allow access for cleaning
and repair of the air handling surfaces of such components. Access ports shall be installed in the air handling system to permit such cleaning and repairs. Piping, conduits, and other
building components shall not be located so as to obstruct the required access ports. 802.3 Durability of air handling surfaces. Surfaces exposed to airflow within air handling systems
shall be constructed of materials that are resistant to deterioration and will not break away, crack, peel, flake off, or show evidence of delamination or continued erosion when tested
in accordance with the erosion test in UL 181. 802.4 Air handling system filters. Filter racks shall be designed to prevent airflow from bypassing filters. Access doors and panels provided
for filter replacement shall be fitted with flexible seals to provide an effective seal between the doors and panels and the mating filter rack surfaces. Special tools shall not be required
for opening access doors and panels. Filter access panels and doors shall not be obstructed. 802.5 Airstream surfaces. Materials exposed to airflow within ducts, within air plenums,
or on top of suspended ceilings, shall not break away, crack, peel, flake off, or show evidence of delamination or continued erosion when tested in accordance with the erosion test in
UL 181.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 132 SECTION 803 HVAC SYSTEMS 803.1 Construction phase requirements. The ventilation of buildings during
the construction phase shall be in accordance with sections 803.1.1 through 803.1.3. 803.1.1 Duct openings. Duct and other related air distribution component openings shall be covered
with tape, plastic, sheet metal or shall be closed by an approved method to reduce the amount of dust and debris that collects in the system from the time of rough-in installation and
until startup of the heating and cooling equipment. Dust and debris shall be cleaned from duct openings prior to system flush out and building occupancy. 803.1.2 Indoor air quality during
construction. Temporary ventilation during construction shall be provided in accordance with Sections 803.1.2.1 through 803.1.2.3. 803.1.2.1 Ventilation. Ventilation during construction
shall be achieved through openings in the building envelope using natural ventilation in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Building Code or the Florida Building Code, Mechanical,
or fans that produce a minimum of three air changes per hour. 803.1.2.2 Protection of HVAC system openings. HVAC supply and return duct and equipment openings shall be protected during
dust-producing operations. 803.1.2.3 Return air filters. Where a forced air HVAC system is used during construction, new return air filters shall be installed prior to system flush out
and building occupancy. 803.1.3 Construction phase ductless system or filter. Where spaces are conditioned during the construction phase, space conditioning systems shall be of the ductless
variety, or filters for ducted systems shall be rated at MERV 8 or higher and system equipment shall be designed to be compatible. Duct system design shall account for pressure drop
across the filter. 803.2 Thermal environmental conditions for human occupancy. Buildings shall be designed in compliance with ASHRAE 55 –04, Sections 6.1, “Design,” and 6.2, “Documentation.”
Exception: Spaces with special requirements for processes, activities, or contents that require a thermal environment outside of that which humans find thermally acceptable, such as
food storage, natatoriums, shower rooms, saunas, and drying rooms. 803.3 Environmental tobacco smoke
control. Smoking shall not be allowed inside of buildings. Signage stating such shall be posted within 10 ft (3 m) of each building entrance. Any exterior designated smoking areas shall
be located not less than 25 ft (7.5 m) away from building entrances, outdoor air intakes, and operable windows. 803.4 Isolation of pollutant sources. The isolation of pollutant sources
related to print, copy and janitorial rooms, garages and hangars shall be in accordance with Section 803.4.1. 803.4.1 Print, copy and janitorial rooms and garages. Enclosed rooms or
spaces that are greater than 200 square feet in area and that are used as a print or copy facility, janitorial room, repair garage or aircraft hangar where the use of chemicals occurs
shall comply with all of the following:
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 133 1. The enclosing walls shall extend from the floor surface to the underside of the floor, roof deck
or solid ceiling above and shall be constructed to resist the passage of airborne chemical pollutants. 2. Doors in the enclosing walls shall be automatic or self-closing. 3. An HVAC
system shall be provided that: provides separate exhaust airflow to the outdoors at a rate of not less than 0.50 cfm per square foot; that maintains a negative pressure of not less than
7pa within the room; and that prohibits the recirculation of air from the room to other portions of the building. 803.5 Filters. Filters for air conditioning systems shall be rated at
MERV 11 or higher and system equipment shall be designed to be compatible. The air handling system design shall account for pressure drop across the filter. SECTION 804 SPECIFIC INDOOR
AIR QUALITY & POLLUTANT CONTROL MEASURES 804.1 Fireplaces and appliances. Where located within buildings, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, vented decorative gas appliances,
vented gas fireplace heaters and decorative gas appliances for installation in fireplaces shall comply with Sections 804.1.1 through 804.1.7. Unvented room heaters and unvented decorative
appliances, including alcohol burning, shall be prohibited. 804.1.1 Installation. Fireplaces and appliances shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 804.1.2
Venting. Fireplaces and fuel-burning appliances shall be vented to the outdoors and shall be provided with combustion air in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Mechanical and
the Florida Building Code, Fuel Gas. 804.1.3 Gas fireplaces. Vented decorative gas appliances and vented gas fireplace heaters shall be direct-vented and listed in accordance with ANSI
Z21.50/CSA 2.22 and ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33, respectively. 804.1.4 Fireplaces. Wood-burning fireplaces shall be provided with combustion air directly from the outdoors and shall be provided
with a means to tightly close off the chimney flue and combustion air outlets when the fireplace is not in use. 804.1.5 Wood-fired appliances. Wood stoves and wood fireplace inserts
shall be listed in accordance with UL 1482 and shall be certified in accordance with the requirements of the EPA Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, 40 CFR Part
60 subpart AAA. 804.1.6 Biomass appliances. Biomass fireplaces, stoves and inserts shall be listed in accordance with ASTM E1509. Biomass boilers and furnaces shall be listed in accordance
with CSA B366.1-2009 or UL391. 804.2 Radon mitigation. Buildings in High and Moderate Radon Potential (Zone 1 and 2) locations, as determined by Figure 804.2(1) and Table 804.2 shall
comply with Sections 804.2.1 through 804.2.10.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 134 FIGUR E 804.2 EPA MAP OF RADON ZONES a. pCi/L standard for picocuries per liter of radon gas. EPA
recommends that all homes that measure 4 pCi/L and greater be mitigated The United States Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Geological Survey have evaluated the radon
potential in the United States and have developed a map of radon zones designed to assist code officials in deciding whether radon-resistant features are applicable in new construction.
The map assigns each of the 3,141 counties in the United States to one of three zones based on radon potential. Each zone designation reflects the average short-term radon measurement
that can be expected to be measured in a building without the implementation of radon control methods. The radon zone designation of highest priority is Zone 1. Table 804.2 lists the
Zone 1 counties illustrated on the map. More detailed information can be obtained from state-specific booklets (EPA-402-R-93-021 through 070) available through State Radon Offices or
from U.S. EPA Regional Offices.
TABLE 804.2 HIGH RADON POTENTIAL (ZONE 1) COUNTIESa City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 135 (continued) ALABAMA Calhoun Clay Cleburne Colbert
Coosa Franklin Jackson Lauderdale Lawrence Limestone Madison Morgan Talladega CALIFORNIA Santa Barbara Ventura COLORADO Adams Arapahoe Baca Bent Boulder Chaffee Cheyenne Clear Creek
Crowley Custer Delta Denver Dolores Douglas El Paso Elbert Fremont Garfield Gilpin Grand Gunnison Huerfano Jackson Jefferson Kiowa Kit Carson Lake Larimer Las Animas Lincoln Logan Mesa
Moffat Montezuma Montrose Morgan Otero Ouray Park Phillips Pitkin Prowers Pueblo Rio Blanco San Miguel Summit Teller Washington Weld Yuma CONNECTICUT Fairfield Middlesex New Haven New
London GEORGIA Cobb De Kalb Fulton Gwinnett IDAHO Benewah Blaine Boise Bonner Boundary Butte Camas Clark Clearwater Custer Elmore Fremont Gooding Idaho Kootenai Latah Lemhi Shoshone
Valley ILLINOIS Adams Boone Brown Bueau Calhoun Carroll Cass Champaign Coles De Kalb De Witt Douglas Edgar Ford Fulton Greene Grundy Hancock Henderson Henry Iroquois Jersey Jo Daviess
Kane Kendall Knox La Salle Lee Livingston Logan Macon Marshall Mason McDonough McLean Menard Mercer Morgan Moultrie Ogle Peoria Piatt Pike Putnam Rock Island Sangamon Schuyler Scott
Stark Stephenson Tazewell Vermilion Warren Whiteside Winnebago Woodford INDIANA Adams Allen Bartholomew Benton Blackford Boone Carroll Cass Clark Clinton De Kalb Decatur Delaware Elkhart
Fayette Fountain Fulton Grant Hamilton Hancock Harrison Hendricks Henry Howard Huntington Jay Jennings Johnson Kosciusko Lagrange Lawrence Madison Marion Marshall Miami Monroe Montgomery
Noble Orange Putnam Randolph Rush Scott Shelby Steuben St. Joseph Tippecanoe Tipton Union Vermillion Wabash Warren Washington Wayne Wells White Whitley IOWA All Counties KANSAS Atchison
Barton Brown Cheyenne Clay Cloud Decatur Dickinson Douglas Ellis Ellsworth Finney Ford Geary Gove Graham Grant Gray Greeley Hamilton Haskell Hodgeman Jackson Jewell Johnson Keary Kingman
Kiowa Lane Leavenworth Lincoln Logan Marion Marshall McPherson Meade Mitchell Nemaha Ness Norton Osborne Ottawa Pawnee Phillips Pottawatomie Pratt Rawlins Republic Rice Riley Rooks Rush
Russell Saline Scott Sheridan Sherman Smith Stanton Thomas Trego Wallace Washington Wichita Wyandotte KENTUCKY Adair Allen Barren Bourbon Boyle Bullitt Casey Clark Cumberland Fayette
Franklin Green Harrison Hart Jefferson Jessamine Lincoln Marion Mercer Metcalfe Monroe Nelson Pendleton Pulaski Robertson Russell Scott Taylor Warren Woodford MAINE Androscoggin Aroostook
Cumberland Franklin Hancock Kennebec Lincoln Oxford Penobscot Piscataquis Somerset York MARYLAND Baltimore Calvert Carroll Frederick Harford Howard Montgomery Washington MASS. Essex
Middlesex Worcester MICHIGAN Branch Calhoun Cass Hillsdale Jackson Kalamazoo Lenawee St. Joseph Washtenaw MINNESOTA Becker Big Stone Blue Earth Brown Carver Chippewa Clay Cottonwood
Dakota Dodge Douglas Faribault Fillmore Freeborn Goodhue Grant Hennepin Houston Hubbard Jackson Kanabec Kandiyohi Kandiyohi Kittson Lac Qui Parle Le Sueur Lincoln Lyon Mahnomen Marshall
Martin McLeod Meeker Mower Murray Nicollet Nobles Norman Olmsted Otter Tail Pennington Pipestone Polk Pope Ramsey Red Lake Redwood Renville Rice Rock Roseau Scott Sherburne Sibley Stearns
Steele Stevens Swift Todd Traverse Wabasha Wadena Waseca Washington Watonwan Wilkin Winona Wright Yellow Medicine MISSOURI Andrew Atchison Buchanan Cass Clay Clinton Holt Iron Jackson
Nodaway Platte MONTANA Beaverhead Big Horn Blaine Broadwater Carbon Carter Cascade Chouteau Custer Daniels Dawson Deer Lodge Fallon Fergus Flathead Gallatin Garfield Glacier Granite
Hill Jefferson Judith Basin Lake Lewis and Clark Liberty Lincoln Madison McCone Meagher Mineral Missoula Park Phillips Pondera Powder River Powell Prairie Ravalli Richland Roosevelt
Rosebud Sanders Sheridan Silver Bow Stillwater Teton Toole Valley Wibaux
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 136 TABLE 804.2 – continued HIGH RADON POTENTIAL (ZONE 1) COUNTIESa a. EPA recommends that the county
testing be supplemented with other available State and local data to further understand the radon potential of Zone 1 areas. Yellowstone National Park NEBRASKA Adams Boone Boyd Burt
Butler Cass Cedar Clay Colfax Cuming Dakota Dixon Dodge Douglas Fillmore Franklin Frontier Furnas Gage Gosper Greeley Hamilton Harlan Hayes Hitchcock Hurston Jefferson Johnson Kearney
Knox Lancaster Madison Nance Nemaha Nuckolls Otoe Pawnee Phelps Pierce Platte Polk Red Willow Richardson Saline Sarpy Saunders Seward Stanton Thayer Washington Wayne Webster York NEVADA
Carson City Douglas Eureka Lander Lincoln Lyon Mineral Pershing White Pine NEW HAMPSHIRE Carroll NEW JERSEY Hunterdon Mercer Monmouth Morris Somerset Sussex Warren NEW MEXICO Bernalillo
Colfax Mora Rio Arriba San Miguel Santa Fe Taos NEW YORK Albany Allegany Broome Cattaraugus Cayuga Chautauqua Chemung Chenango Columbia Cortland Delaware Dutchess Erie Genesee Greene
Livingston Madison Onondaga Ontario Orange Otsego Putnam Rensselaer Schoharie Schuyler Seneca Steuben Sullivan Tioga Tompkins Ulster Washington Wyoming Yates N. CAROLINA Alleghany Buncombe
Cherokee Henderson Mitchell Rockingham Transylvania Watauga N. DAKOTA All Counties OHIO Adams Allen Ashland Auglaize Belmont Butler Carroll Champaign Clark Clinton Columbiana Coshocton
Crawford Darke Delaware Fairfield Fayette Franklin Greene Guernsey Hamilton Hancock Hardin Harrison Holmes Huron Jefferson Knox Licking Logan Madison Marion Mercer Miami Montgomery Morrow
Muskingum Perry Pickaway Pike Preble Richland Ross Seneca Shelby Stark Summit Tuscarawas Union Van Wert Warren Wayne Wyandot PENNSYLVANIA Adams Allegheny Armstrong Beaver Bedford Berks
Blair Bradford Bucks Butler Cameron Carbon Centre Chester Clarion Clearfield Clinton Columbia Cumberland Dauphin Delaware Franklin Fulton Huntingdon Indiana Juniata Lackawanna Lancaster
Lebanon Lebanon Lehigh Luzerne Lycoming Mifflin Monroe Montgomery Montour Northampton Northumberland Perry Schuylkill Snyder Sullivan Susquehanna Tioga Union Venango Westmoreland Wyoming
York RHODE ISLAND Kent Washington S. CAROLINA Greenville S. DAKOTA Aurora Beadle Bon Homme Brookings Brown Brule Buffalo Campbell Charles Mix Clark Clay Codington Corson Davison Day
Deuel Douglas Edmunds Faulk Grant Hamlin Hand Hanson Hughes Hutchinson Hyde Jerauld Kingsbury Lake Lincoln Lyman Marshall McCook McPherson Miner Minnehaha Moody Perkins Potter Roberts
Sanborn Spink Stanley Sully Turner Union Walworth Yankton TENNESEE Anderson Bedford Blount Bradley Claiborne Davidson Giles Grainger Greene Hamblen Hancock Hawkins Hickman Humphreys
Jackson Jefferson Knox Lawrence Lewis Lincoln Loudon Marshall Maury McMinn Meigs Monroe Moore Perry Roane Rutherford Smith Sullivan Trousdale Union Washington Wayne Williamson Wilson
UTAH Carbon Duchesne Grand Piute Sanpete Sevier Uintah VIRGINIA Alleghany Amelia Appomattox Augusta Bath Bland Botetourt Bristol Brunswick Buckingham Buena Vista Campbell Chesterfield
Clarke Clifton Forge Covington Craig Cumberland Danville Dinwiddie Fairfax Falls Church Fluvanna Frederick Fredericksburg Giles Goochland Harrisonburg Henry Highland Lee Lexington Louisa
Martinsville Montgomery Nottoway Orange Page Patrick Pittsylvania Powhatan Pulaski Radford Roanoke Rockbridge Rockingham Russell Salem Scott Shenandoah Smyth Spotsylvania Stafford Staunton
Tazewell Warren Washington Waynesboro Winchester Wythe WASHINGTON Clark Ferry Okanogan Pend Oreille Skamania Spokane Stevens W. VIRGINIA Berkeley Brooke Grant Greenbrier Hampshire Hancock
Hardy Jefferson Marshall Mercer Mineral Monongalia Monroe Morgan Ohio Pendleton Pocahontas Preston Summers Wetzel WISCONSIN Buffalo Crawford Dane Dodge Door Fond du Lac Grant Green Green
Lake Iowa Jefferson Lafayette Langlade Marathon Menominee Pepin Pierce Portage Richland Rock Shawano St. Croix Vernon Walworth Washington Waukesha Waupaca Wood WYOMING Albany Big Horn
Campbell Carbon Converse Crook Fremont Goshen Hot Springs Johnson Laramie Lincoln Natrona Niobrara Park Sheridan Sublette Sweetwater Teton Uinta Washakie
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 137 804.2.1 Subfloor preparation. A layer of gas-permeable material shall be placed under all concrete
slabs and other floor systems that directly contact the ground and are within the walls of the occupied spaces of the building, to facilitate future installation of a sub-slab depressurization
system, if needed. The gas-permeable layer shall consist of one of the following: 1. A uniform layer of clean aggregate, a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) thick. The aggregate shall consist
of material that will pass through a 2-inch (51 mm) sieve and be retained by a 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) sieve. 2. A uniform layer of sand (native or fill), a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) thick,
overlain by a layer or strips of geotextile drainage matting designed to allow the lateral flow of soil gases. 3. Other materials, systems or floor designs with demonstrated capability
to permit depressurization across the entire sub-floor area. 804.2.2 Soil-gas-retarder. A minimum 6-mil (0.15 mm) [or 3-mil (0.075 mm) cross-laminated] polyethylene or equivalent flexible
sheeting material that conforms to ASTM E1643 shall be placed on top of the gas-permeable layer prior to casting the slab or placing the floor assembly to serve as a soil-gas-retarder
by bridging any cracks that develop in the slab or floor assembly and to prevent concrete from entering the void spaces in the aggregate base material. The sheeting shall cover the entire
floor area with separate sections of sheeting lapped at least 12 inches (305 mm). The sheeting shall fit closely around any pipe, wire or other penetrations of the material. All punctures
or tears in the material shall be sealed or covered with additional sheeting. 804.2.3 Entry routes. Potential radon entry routes shall be closed in accordance with Sections 804.2.3.1
through 804.2.3.10. 804.2.3.1 Floor openings. Openings around bathtubs, showers, water closets, pipes, wires or other objects that penetrate concrete slabs or other floor assemblies
shall be filled with a polyurethane caulk or equivalent sealant applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. 804.2.3.2 Concrete joints. All control joints, isolation
joints, construction joints and any other joints in concrete slabs or between slabs and foundation walls shall be sealed with a caulk or sealant. Gaps and joints shall be cleared of
loose material and filled with polyurethane caulk or other elastomeric sealant applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. 804.2.3.3 Condensate drains. Condensate
drains shall be trapped or routed through nonperforated pipe to daylight. 804.2.3.4 Sumps. Sump pits open to soil or serving as the termination point for sub-slab or exterior drain tile
loops shall be covered with a gasketed or otherwise sealed lid. Sumps used as the suction point in a sub-slab depressurization system shall have a lid designed to accommodate the vent
pipe. Sumps used as a floor drain shall have a lid equipped with a trapped inlet. 804.2.3.5 Foundation walls. Hollow block masonry foundation walls shall be constructed with either a
continuous course of solid masonry, one course of masonry grouted solid, or a solid concrete beam at or above finished ground surface to prevent passage of air from the interior of the
wall into the living space. Where a brick veneer or other masonry ledge is installed, the course
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 138 immediately below that ledge shall be sealed. Joints, cracks or other openings around all penetrations
of both exterior and interior surfaces of masonry block or wood foundation walls below the ground surface shall be filled with polyurethane caulk or equivalent sealant. Penetrations
of concrete walls shall be filled. 804.2.3.6 Dampproofing. The exterior surfaces of portions of concrete and masonry block walls below the ground surface shall be dampproofed. 804.2.3.7
Air-handling units. Air-handling units in crawl spaces shall be sealed to prevent air from being drawn into the unit. Exception: Units with gasketed seams or units that are otherwise
sealed by the manufacturer to prevent leakage. 804.2.3.8 Ducts. Ductwork passing through or beneath a slab shall be of seamless material or sealed water-tight. Joints in such ductwork
shall be sealed water-tight. 804.2.3.9 Crawl space floors. Openings around all penetrations through floors above crawl spaces shall be caulked or otherwise filled to prevent air leakage.
804.2.3.10 Crawl space access. Access doors and other openings or penetrations between basements and adjoining crawl spaces shall be closed, gasketed or otherwise filled to prevent air
leakage. 804.2.4 Passive submembrane depressurization system. In buildings with crawl space foundations, the following components of a passive sub-membrane depressurization system shall
be installed during construction. Exception: Buildings in which an approved mechanical crawl space ventilation system or other equivalent system is installed. 804.2.4.1 Ventilation.
Crawl spaces shall be provided with vents to the exterior of the building. 804.2.4.2 Soil-gas-retarder. The soil in crawl spaces shall be covered with a continuous layer of minimum 6-mil
(0.15 mm) polyethylene soil-gas-retarder that conforms to ASTM E1643. The ground cover shall be lapped a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) at joints and shall extend to all foundation walls
enclosing the crawl space area. 804.2.4.3 Vent pipe. A plumbing tee or other approved connection shall be inserted horizontally beneath the sheeting and connected to a 3-or 4-inch-diameter
(76 mm or 102 mm) fitting with a vertical vent pipe installed through the sheeting. The vent pipe shall be extended up through the building floors, terminate at least 12 inches (305
mm) above the roof in a location at least 10 feet (3048 mm) away from any window or other opening into the conditioned spaces of the building that is less than 2 feet (610 mm) below
the exhaust point, and 10 feet (3048 mm) from any window or other opening in adjoining or adjacent buildings. 804.2.5 Passive subslab depressurization system. In basement or slab-on-grade
buildings, the following components of a passive sub-slab depressurization system shall be installed during construction.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 139 804.2.5.1 Vent pipe. A minimum 3-inch-diameter (76 mm) ABS, PVC or equivalent gastight pipe shall
be embedded vertically into the sub-slab aggregate or other permeable material before the slab is cast. A "T" fitting or equivalent method shall be used to ensure that the pipe opening
remains within the sub-slab permeable material. Alternatively, the 3-inch (76 mm) pipe shall be inserted directly into an interior perimeter drain tile loop or through a sealed sump
cover where the sump is exposed to the sub-slab aggregate or connected to it through a drainage system. The pipe shall be extended up through the building floors, terminate at least
12 inches (305 mm) above the surface of the roof in a location at least 10 feet (3048 mm) away from any window or other opening into the conditioned spaces of the building that is less
than 2 feet (610 mm) below the exhaust point, and 10 feet (3048 mm) from any window or other opening in adjoining or adjacent buildings. 804.2.5.2 Multiple vent pipes. In buildings where
interior footings or other barriers separate the sub-slab aggregate or other gas-permeable material, each area shall be fitted with an individual vent pipe. Vent pipes shall connect
to a single vent that terminates above the roof or each individual vent pipe shall terminate separately above the roof. 804.2.6 Vent pipe drainage. All components of the radon vent pipe
system shall be installed to provide positive drainage to the ground beneath the slab or soil-gas-retarder. 804.2.7 Vent pipe accessibility. Radon vent pipes shall be accessible for
future fan installation through an attic or other area outside the habitable space. Exception: The radon vent pipe need not be accessible in an attic space where an approved rooftop
electrical supply is provided for future use. 804.2.8 Vent pipe identification. All exposed and visible interior radon vent pipes shall be identified with at least one label on each
floor and in accessible attics. The label shall read: "Radon Reduction System." 804.2.9 Combination foundations. Combination basement/crawl space or slab-on-grade/crawl space foundations
shall have separate radon vent pipes installed in each type of foundation area. Each radon vent pipe shall terminate above the roof or shall be connected to a single vent that terminates
above the roof. 804.2.10 Power source. To provide for future installation of an active sub-membrane or sub-slab depressurization system, an electrical circuit terminated in an approved
box shall be installed during construction in the attic or other anticipated location of vent pipe fans. An electrical supply shall also be accessible in anticipated locations of system
failure alarms. 804.3 Building flush out. After all interior finishes are installed, the building shall be flushed-out by supplying continuous ventilation with all air handling units
at their maximum outdoor air rate for at least 14 days while maintaining an internal temperature of at least 60°F, and relative humidity not higher than 60 percent. Occupancy shall be
permitted to start 7 days after start of the flush-out, provided that flushout continues for the full 14 days. The building shall not be “baked out” by increasing the temperature of
the space. Where continuous ventilation is not possible, the aggregate of flush-out periods shall be equivalent to 14 days of continuous ventilation.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 140 Exceptions: 1. Group S, F, H and U occupancies shall not be required to comply with this section.
2. A building shall not be required to be flushed-out where it is tested for indoor air quality and the testing results indicate that the levels of VOC’s are acceptable. 804.4 Building
Entrances. All building entrances shall employ an entry mat system that shall have a scraper surface, an absorption surface, and a finishing surface in accordance with Sections 804.4.1
through 804.4.3. Each surface shall be not less than the width of the entry opening, and the minimum length is measured in the primary direction of travel. Exceptions: 1. Entrances to
individual dwelling units. 2. The length of entry mat surfaces is allowed to be reduced because of a barrier, such as a counter, partition or wall, or where local regulations prohibit
the use of scraper surfaces outside of the entry. In such cases, the entry mat surfaces shall have a a minimum length of 3 ft (914mm) of indoor surface, with a minimum combined length
of 6 ft (1829 mm). 804.4.1 Scraper Surface. The scraper surface shall comply with all of the following: 1. It shall be the first surface stepped on when entering the building. 2. It
shall be either immediately outside of or inside of the entry. 3. It shall be not less than 3 feet (914mm) in length. 4. It shall consist of permanently mounted grates or removable mats
with knobby or squeegee like projections. 804.4.2 Absorption Surface. The absorption surface shall comply with all of the following: 1. It shall be the second surface stepped on when
entering the building. 2. It shall be not less than 3 feet (914mm) in length and made from materials that can perform both a scraping action and a moisture wicking action. 804.4.3 Finishing
Surface. The finishing surface shall comply with all of the following: 1. It shall be the third surface stepped on when entering the building. 2. It shall be not less than 4 feet (1219mm)
in length and made from materials that will both capture and hold any remaining particles or moisture. SECTION 805 ASBESTOS USE PREVENTION 805.1 Scope. The use of materials containing
asbestos in building construction shall be prohibited. SECTION 806 MATERIAL EMISSIONS & POLLUTANT CONTROL 806.1 Emissions from glued wood products. Glued wood products used interior
to the approved weather covering of the building shall comply with the emission limits or be manufactured in accordance with the standards cited in Table 806.1. Compliance with emission
limits shall be demonstrated following the requirements of Section 93120 of title 17, California Code of Regulations, Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions
from Composite Wood Products.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 141 Exceptions: 1. Glued wood products that are made using adhesives that do not contain ureaformaldehyde
(UF) resins. 2. Glued wood products that are sealed on all sides and edges. 3. Glued wood products that are used to make elements considered to be furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E)
that are not permanently installed. TABLE 806.1 GLUED PRODUCTS EMISSIONS PRODUCT FORMALDEHYDE LIMIT (ppm) STANDARD Hardwood plywood 0.05 -Particle board 0.09 -Medium density fiberboard
0.11 -Thin medium density fiberboarda 0.13 -Wood Structural Panels (plywood and OSB) manufactured with moisture resistant adhesives rated with the EXTERIOR or EXPOSURE 1 Bond Classification
-DOC PS1 or DOC PS2 Prefabricated I-joist -ASTM D5055 Structural Composite Lumber -ASTM D5456 a. Maximum thickness of 5/16 inch (8mm). 806.2 Adhesives and sealants. A minimum of 85 percent
by weight or volume, of site applied adhesives and sealants shall comply with the VOC content limits in Table 806.2(1) or alternative VOC emissions limits in Table 806.2(2). The VOC
content shall be determined in accordance with the appropriate standard being either U.S. EPA Method 24, SCAQMD Method 304, 316A or 316B. The exempt compound content shall be determined
by either SCAQMD Methods 302 and 303 or ASTM D 3960. Table 806.2(1) adhesives and sealants regulatory category and VOC content compliance determination shall conform to the SCQMD Rule
1168 Adhesive and sealant Applications as amended on 1/7/05. The provisions of this section shall not apply to adhesives and sealants subject to state or federal consumer product VOC
regulations. HVAC duct sealants shall be classified as “Other” category within the SCAQMD Rule 1168 sealants table. Exception: HVAC air duct sealants are not required to meet the emissions
or the VOC content requirements when the air temperature in which they are applied is less than 40°F (4.5°C). Table 806.2(2) adhesive alternative emissions standards compliance shall
be determined utilizing test methodology incorporated by reference in the CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V1.1 “Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical
Emissions from Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers Version 1.1” dated February 2010. The alternative emissions testing shall be performed by a laboratory that has the CDPH/EHLB/Standard
Method V1.1 test methodology in the scope of its ISO 17025 Accreditation.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 142 TABLE 806.2(1) SITE APPLIED ADHESIVE AND SEALANTS VOC LIMITS ADHESIVE VOC LIMIT Indoor carpet adhesives
50 Carpet pad adhesives 50 Outdoor carpet adhesives 150 Wood flooring adhesive 100 Rubber floor adhesives 60 Subfloor adhesives 50 Ceramic tile adhesives 65 VCT and asphalt tile adhesives
50 Dry wall and panel adhesives 50 Cove base adhesives 50 Multipurpose construction adhesives 70 Structural glazing adhesives 100 Single ply roof membrane adhesives 250 Architectural
Sealants 250 Architectural Sealant Primer Non Porous Porous 250 775 Modified Bituminous Sealant Primer 500 Other Sealant Primers 750 CPVC solvent cement 490 PVC solvent
cement 510 ABS solvent cement 325 Plastic Cement Welding 250 Adhesive Primer for Plastic 550 Contact Adhesive 80 Special Purpose Contact Adhesive 250 Structural Wood Member Adhesive
140 a. VOC limit less water and less exempt compounds in grams/liter b. For low-solid adhesives and sealants, the VOC limit is expressed in grams/liter of material as specified in Rule
1168. For all other adhesives and sealants, the VOC limits are expressed as grams of VOC per liter of adhesive or sealant less water and less exempt compounds as specified in Rule 1168.
TABLE 806.2(2) VOC EMISSION LIMITS VOC LIMIT Individual VOCs ≤ ½ CA chronic RELa Formaldehyde ≤ 16.5 μg/m3 or ≤ 13.5 ppbb a. CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V1.1 Chronic Reference Exposure
Level (CREL) b. Effective January 1, 2012 limit becomes less than or equal to the CDPH/EHLB/Standard Method V1.1 CREL (≤ 9 μg/m3 or ≤ 7 ppb) 806.2.1 Single-ply roof membrane adhesives.
Single-ply roof membrane adhesives shall be exempt from the requirements of Table 806.2(1) in climate zones 6, 7 and 8 as identified in the Florida Building Code, Chapter 13, Energy.
806.3 Architectural paints and coatings. A minimum of 85 percent by weight or volume, of site-applied interior architectural coatings shall comply with VOC content limits in Table 806.3(1)
or the alternate emissions limits in Table 806.3(2). The exempt compound content shall be determined by ASTM D3960. Table 806.3(2) architectural coating alternate emissions standards
compliance shall be determined utilizing test methodology incorporated by reference in the CDPH/EHLB/STANDARD METHOD V.1.1 “Standard Method For The Testing And Evaluation Of Volatile
Organic Chemical Emissions From
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 143 Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers Version 1.1” dated February 2010. The alternative emissions
testing shall be performed by a laboratory that has the CDPH/EHLB/STANDARD METHOD V 1.1 test methodology in the scope of its ISO 17025 Accreditation. 806.4 Flooring A minimum of 85 percent
of the total area of flooring installed within the interior of the building shall comply with the requirements of Table 806.4 (2). Where flooring with more than one distinct product
layer is installed, the emissions from each layer shall comply with these requirements. The test methodology used to determine compliance shall be from CDPH/EHLB/STANDARD METHOD V.1.1
“Standard Method For The Testing And Evaluation Of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions From Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers Version 1.1” dated February 2010. The emissions
testing shall be performed by a laboratory that has the CDPH/EHLB/STANDARD METHOD V 1.1 test methodology in the scope of its ISO 17025 Accreditation. Where post manufacture coatings
or surface applications have not been applied, the flooring listed in Table 806.4(1) shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of Table 806.4(2). 806.5 Acoustical ceiling tiles
and wall systems. A minimum of 85 percent of acoustical ceiling tiles and wall systems, by square feet, shall comply with the requirements of Table 806.5(2). Where ceiling and wall systems
with more than one distinct product layer are installed, the emissions from each layer shall comply with these requirements. The test methodology used to determine compliance shall be
from CDPH/EHLB/STANDARD METHOD V.1.1 “Standard Method For The Testing And Evaluation Of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions From Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers Version 1.1”
dated February 2010. The emissions testing shall be performed by a laboratory that has the CDPH/EHLB/STANDARD METHOD V 1.1 test methodology in the scope of its ISO 17025 Accreditation.
Where post manufacture coatings or surface applications have not been applied, the ceiling or wall systems listed in Table 806.5(1) shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of
Table 806.5(2). 806.6 Insulation. A minimum of 85 percent of insulation shall comply with the requirements of Table 806.6. The test methodology used to determine compliance shall be
from CDPH/EHLB/STANDARD METHOD V.1.1 “Standard Method For The Testing And Evaluation Of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions From Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers Version 1.1”
dated February 2010. The emissions testing shall be performed by a laboratory that has the CDPH/EHLB/STANDARD METHOD V 1.1test methodology in the scope of its ISO 17025 Accreditation.
TABLE 806.3(1) VOC CONTENT LIMITS FOR ARCHITECTURAL COATINGSc,d,e Effective: JANUARY 1, 2010 Effective: JANUARY 1, 2012 Coating Category LIMITa g/l LIMITa g/l Flat Coatings 50 Non-flat
Coatings 100 Non-flat -High Gloss Coatings 150 Specialty Coatings: Aluminum Roof Coatings 400 Basement Specialty Coatings 400 Bituminous Roof Coatings 50 Bituminous Roof Primers 350
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 144 Effective: JANUARY 1, 2010 Effective: JANUARY 1, 2012 Bond Breakers 350 Concrete Curing Compounds
350 Concrete/Masonry Sealers 100 Driveway Sealers 50 Dry Fog Coatings 150 Faux Finishing Coatings 350 Fire Resistive Coatings 350 Floor Coatings 100 Form-Release Compounds 250 Graphic
Arts Coatings (Sign i ) 500 High Temperature Coatings 420 Industrial Maintenance Coatings 250 Low Solids Coatings 120b Magnesite Cement Coatings 450 Mastic Texture Coatings 100 Metallic
Pigmented Coatings 500 Multi-Color Coatings 250 Pre-Treatment Wash Primers 420 Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 100 Reactive Penetrating Sealers 350 Recycled Coatings 250 Roof Coatings
50 Rust Preventative Coatings 400 250 Shellacs, Clear 730 Shellacs, Opaque 550 Specialty Primers, Sealers, and Undercoaters 350 100 Stains 250 Stone Consolidants 450 Swimming Pool Coatings
340 Traffic Marking Coatings 100 Tub and Tile Refinish Coatings 420 Waterproofing Membranes Membranes 250 Wood Coatings 275 Wood Preservatives 350 Zinc-Rich Primers 340 a. Limits are
expressed as VOC Regulatory (except as noted), thinned to the manufacturer’s maximum thinning recommendation, excluding any colorant added to tint bases. b. Limit is expressed as VOC
actual. c. The specified limits remain in effect unless revised limits are listed in subsequent columns in the table. d. Values in this table are derived from those specified by the
California Air Resources Board, Architectural Coatings Suggested Control Measure, February 1, 2008. e. Table 806.3(1) architectural coating regulatory category and VOC content compliance
determination shall conform to the California Air Resources Board Suggested Control Measure for Architectural Coatings dated February 1, 2008.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 145 Table 806.3(2) ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS VOC EMISSION LIMITS VOC LIMIT Individual ≤½ CA chronic RELa
Formaldehyde ≤ 16.5 ug/m³ or ≤ 13.5 ppb a. CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL) TABLE 806.4 (1) FLOORING DEEMED TO COMPLY WITH VOC EMISSION LIMITS Ceramic and concrete tile Organic-free,
mineral-based Clay pavers Concrete pavers Concrete Metal TABLE 806.4(2) FLOORING VOC EMISSION LIMITS VOC LIMIT Individual VOCs ≤½ CA chronic RELa Formaldehyde ≤ 16.5 ug/m³ or ≤ 13.5
ppb a. CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL) TABLE 806.5 (1) CEILING AND WALL SYSTEMS DEEMED TO COMPLY WITH VOC EMISSION LIMITS Ceramic tile Organic-free, mineral-based Clay masonry
Concrete masonry Concrete Metal TABLE 806.5(2) ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILES AND WALL SYSTEMS VOC EMISSION LIMITS VOC LIMIT Individual ≤½ CA chronic RELa Formaldehyde ≤ 16.5 ug/m³ or ≤ 13.5
ppb a. CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL) b. Defined to be the total response of measured VOCs falling within the C6-C16 range, with responses calibrated to a toluene surrogate.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 146 TABLE 806.6 INSULATION VOC EMISSION LIMITS VOC LIMIT Individual VOCs ≤½ CA chronic RELa Formaldehyde
≤ 16.5 ug/m³ or ≤ 13.5 ppb a. CA Chronic Reference Exposure Level (CREL) SECTION 807 ACOUSTICS 807.1 Sound transmission. Buildings and tenant spaces shall comply with the sound transmission
requirements of Sections 807.2 through 807.5.2. Exception: The following buildings and spaces need not comply with this section: 1. Building or structures that have the interior environment
open to the exterior environment. 2. Parking structures. 3. Concession stands and toilet facilities in Group A-4 and A-5 occupancies. 807.2 Exterior sound transmission. Where Group A1,
A3, E and I occupancy buildings, Group B occupancy buildings used for educational purposes, or Group R are constructed at the locations listed in Items 1 through 4, the wall and roof-ceiling
assemblies making up the building envelope shall have a sound transmission class (STC) or outdoor-indoor transmission class (OITC) of not less than 50, the windows and doors in the building
envelope walls shall have a sound transmission class (STC) or outdoor-indoor transmission class (OITC) of not less than 30, the sliding doors in the building envelope walls shall have
a sound transmission class (STC) or outdoor-indoor transmission class (OITC) of not less than 28 and the hinged doors in the building envelope walls shall have a sound transmission class
(STC) or outdoor-indoor transmission class (OITC) of not less than 30. Where the sound transmission is field tested, the sound transmission shall be not less than 45 STC or OITC for
wall and roof-ceiling assemblies and not less than 25 STC or OITC for windows and doors. Transmission classes shall be determined in accordance with ASTM E90 for sound transmission class
(STC) values or ASTM E1332 for outdoorindoor transmission class (OITC) values. 1. Within 1000 feet (300 m) of a freeway, fire station, fuel dispensing facility, factory, industrial or
manufacturing zone or facilities, commercial storage facility, or sports arena or stadium. 2. Within 500 feet (150 m) of a roadway containing 4 or more traffic lanes. 3. Within the published
DNL 65 dBA noise contour associated with a commercial airport, or where such information is lacking, within 5 miles (8 km) of a commercial airport. 4. Within 3,000 feet (900 m) of an
active railway. 807.3 Interior sound transmission. Wall and floor-ceiling assemblies that separate Group A, F and M occupancies from Group B, I or R occupancies shall have a sound transmission
class (STC) of not less
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 147 than 50. Sound transmission classes shall be determined in accordance with ASTM E90, or for concrete
masonry and clay masonry assemblies shall be calculated in accordance with TMS 0302 or determined in accordance with ASTM E90. Exception: This section shall not apply to wall and floor-ceiling
assemblies enclosing: 1. Public entrances to tenants of covered and open mall buildings. 2. Concession stands and lavatories in Group A-4 and A-5 occupancies. 807.4 Mechanical and emergency
generator equipment and systems. Building mechanical and emergency generator systems shall be designed to control airborne noise in accordance with Sections 807.4.1 through 807.4.3.
807.4.1 Separating assemblies. Wall and floor-ceiling assemblies that separate a mechanical or emergency generator equipment room or space from the remainder of the building shall have
a sound transmission class (STC) of not less than 60 determined in accordance with ASTM E90 and ASTM E413, or for concrete masonry and clay masonry assemblies as calculated in accordance
with TMS 0302 or as determined in accordance with ASTM E90 and ASTM E413. 807.4.2 Mechanical and emergency generator equipment outside of buildings. Where mechanical equipment and emergency
generators are located outside of the building envelope or are exposed to the exterior environment, an adjacent property shall not be subjected to a sound level greater than indicated
in Table 807.4.2. Special inspections shall be required and conducted in accordance with Section 903.1 in order to demonstrate compliance. 807.4.3 HVAC background sound. HVAC system
caused background sound levels for all modes of operation within rooms shall be in accordance with the lower and upper noise criteria (NC) limits as shown in Table 807.4.3. Special inspections
shall be required and conducted in accordance with Section 903.1 in order to demonstrate compliance. TABLE 807.4.2 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE A-WEIGHTED SOUND LEVELS Initiating Property Adjacent
Property Maximum A-Weighted Sound Level (dB) Day Time Night Time 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM All, except factory, industrial, or storage All, except factory, industrial,
or storage 65 50 Factory, industrial, or storage All other, except factory, industrial, or storage 65 50 Factory, industrial, or storage Factory, industrial, or storage 75 75
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 148 TABLE 807.4.3 BACKGROUND SOUND IN ROOMS Occupancy Type Room Noise Criteria (NC) Limits Assembly-A-1
Symphony, concert, recital halls 25 to 30 Music teaching studios 25 to 30 Music practice rooms 30 to 35 Motion picture theaters 30 to 40 Assembly-A-3 Places of religious worship 25 to
35 Art gallery, exhibit hall, funeral parlor, lecture halls, libraries, and museums. 30 to 40 Courtroom 25 to 35 Assembly-A-4 Gymnasiums, natatoriums and seating areas 35 to 45 Business-B
Office-enclosed 25 to 35 Office-open plan 35 to 45 Corridors and lobbies 40 to 45 Conference rooms 25 to 35 Educational occupancies above 12th grade (See Education) Education -E ANSI/ASA
S12.60-2010/Part 1 or ANSI/ASA S12.60-2009/Part 2 Core learning lecture and class rooms that are less than or equal to 20,000 cu. ft. (566 m3) in volume Core learning lecture and class
rooms that are greater than 20,000 cu. ft. (566 m3) in volume Open plan class rooms Administrative offices and rooms Institutional-I-2 Private rooms 25 to 35 Wards 30 to 40 Operating
rooms 25 to 35 Corridors and public areas 30 to 40 Residentail-R-1 & R-2 Rooms or suites 25 to 35 R-2 Meeting rooms 25 to 35 Corridors and lobbies 35 to 45 Service areas 35 to 45 807.5
Special inspections for sound transmission. An approved agency, funded by the building owner, shall furnish report(s) of test findings indicating that the results are in compliance with
this section and the construction documents. Discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of the design professional and Building Official prior to the completion of that work. A
final testing report documenting required testing and corrections of any discrepancies noted in prior tests shall be submitted at a point in time agreed upon by the building owner, or
building owner’s agent, design professional, and the Building Official for purposes of demonstrating compliance. 807.5.1 Testing for mechanical and emergency generator equipment outside
of buildings. In accordance with Section 807.4.2, all mechanical and emergency generator equipment shall be field tested in accordance with Table 903.1. Testing shall be conducted following
the complete installation of the equipment or generators, the installation of sound reduction barriers, and balancing and operation of the equipment or generators. Testing shall be at
locations representing the four cardinal directions from the face of the project building. Such testing shall occur on a
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 149 Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at both the day and night times within the periods shown in Table
807.4.2. 807.5.2 Testing for building system background noise. Testing shall be executed in accordance with Section 807.4.3 within not less than 50 percent of the total number of rooms
contained in a building or structure, exclusive of closets and storage rooms less than 50 square feet in area, and exclusive of toilet facilities in accordance with Table 903.1. Testing
shall occur following the complete installation of the equipment and systems, the installation of any sound reduction barriers, and balancing and operation of the equipment and systems.
SECTION 808 DAYLIGHTING 808.1 General. The fenestration in building roofs and walls shall be placed in accordance with Sections 808.1 through 808.3. Interior spaces shall be planned
to benefit from the exposure to natural light offered by the fenestration in accordance with this section. 808.2 Applicability. Daylighting of building spaces in accordance with Section
808.3 shall be required for buildings containing Group A-3, B, E, F, M or S occupancies. Exception: Daylighting is not required in the following rooms and spaces: 1. A Group A3 occupancy
where the specific use of the room or space is for other than reading areas in libraries, waiting areas in transportation terminals, exhibition halls, gymnasiums and indoor athletic
areas. 2. A Group B occupancy where the specific use of the room or space is for other than educational facilities for students above the 12th grade, laboratories for testing and research,
post offices, print shops, offices and training and skill development not within a school or academic program. 3. Those portions of Group M or S occupancies located directly underneath
a higher floor. 4. Building spaces where darkness is required for the primary use of the space, including, but not limited to, light sensitive material handling and darkrooms. 5. Building
spaces spaces that are required to be cooled below 50 degrees F. 6. Unconditioned buildings that are equipped with exterior doors that when opened, provides equivalent daylighting. 7.
Alteration, repair, movement, or change of occupancy of existing buildings. 808.3 Daylighting of building spaces. Not less than 50 percent of the total floor area in regularly occupied
spaces shall be located within a daylit area that complies with either Section 808.3.1 or Section 808.3.2. Buildings required to have more than 25,000 square feet of daylit area shall
comply with Section 808.3.2.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 150 Exception: Where exterior walls or roofs are obstructed, the required daylit area shall be modified
in accordance with Equation 8-1. required daylit area ≥ 50% x TDP (Equation 8-1) The total daylight potential (TDP) is a weighted average of the individual daylight potentials for each
floor: TDP = Σ(DP1 ÷ FA1/TF) + (DP2 ÷ FA2/TF) + … DP1 = 1 – [(OW1 /TW1) ÷ (OR1 /TR1)] OW1,2,… = The length of obstructed exterior wall for each floor. TW1,2,… = The total length of exterior
wall for each floor. OR1,2,… = The obstructed roof area immediately above each floor. TR1,2,… = The total roof area immediately above each floor. FA1,2,… = The floor area of each floor.
TF = The total floor area of all floors. 808.3.1 Daylight prescriptive requirements. Each sidelighting daylight zone that complies with Section 808.3.1.1 shall be considered to be a
daylit area. Each toplighting daylight zone that complies with Section 808.3.1.2 shall be considered to be a daylit area. 808.3.1.1 Sidelighting. The sidelighting daylight zone shall
include fenestration that complies with Table 609.5 and Figure 609.5. Fenestration shall not be located in an obstructed wall. 808.3.1.2 Toplighting. The toplighting daylight zone shall
include fenestration that complies with Table 609.5 and Figure 609.5. Fenestration shall not be located in an obstructed roof. 808.3.2 Daylight performance requirements. All areas having
a daylight saturation of not less than 60 percent shall be considered to be daylit areas. Daylight analysis shall be conducted in accordance with Section 808.3.2.1. 808.3.2.1 Daylight
simulation. A climate based analysis shall comply with the following: 1. Provide data on an hourly basis for a typical meteorological year, excluding hours between and including the
last hour before sunset and the first hour after sunrise every day.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 151 2. Address the effects of exterior shading devices, shade trees complying with all of the requirements
of Section 404.2.3, buildings, structures, and geological formations. Include the effects of movable exterior fenestration shading devices. The configuration of manually controlled exterior
fenestration shading devices shall be adjusted on the spring and fall equinoxes only. The configuration of automatically controlled exterior fenestration shading devices and fenestration
with automatically controlled variable transmittance shall be adjusted to accurately represent the control system operation. 3. Exclude the effects of interior furniture systems, shelving,
and stacks 4. Use the actual reflectance characteristics of all materials. 5. Include the effects of blinds, shades and other movable interior fenestration shading devices. The configuration
of manually controlled fenestration shading devices shall be adjusted on the the spring and fall equinoxes only. The configuration of automatically controlled fenestration shading devices
and fenestration with automatically controlled variable transmittance shall be adjusted to accurately represent the control system operation. 6. Calculation points shall be spaced not
more than 39 inches (991 mm) by 39 inches (991 mm) and 30 inches (762 mm) above the floor. The calculation grid shall start within 39 inches (991mm) of each wall or partition. 7. Where
details about the window framing, mullions, wall thickness and well depth cannot be included in the model, the visible transmittance of all fenestration shall be reduced by 20 percent.
SECTION 809 PROJECT ELECTIVES 809.1 General. Section 809 contains project electives related to indoor air quality and environmental comfort. Project electives shall not be mandatory
unless selected by the owner or registered design professional and indicated in the Project Elective Checklist required by Section 303.1. 809.2 VOC emissions project electives. Sections
809.2.1 through 809.2.4 shall be considered to be separate project electives. The electives shall be cumulative and compliance with each project elective shall be recognized individually.
809.2.1. Flooring material project elective. Where projects are intended to qualify for a “flooring material” project elective in accordance with Table 303.1 and Section 303.4, a minimum
of 50 percent of the total area of flooring installed within the interior of the building shall be one or more of the flooring materials listed in Table 806.4(1). 809.2.2. Ceiling materials
project elective. Where projects are intended to qualify for a “ceiling materials” project elective in accordance with Table 303.1 and Section 303.4, a minimum of 50 percent of ceiling
systems, by square feet, shall be one or more of the ceiling systems listed in Table 806.5(1). 809.2.3. Wall materials project elective. Where projects are intended to qualify for a
“wall materials” project elective in accordance with Table 303.1 and Section 303.4, a minimum of 50
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 152 percent of wall systems, by square feet, shall be one or more of the wall systems listed in Table
806.5(1). 809.2.4. Total VOC limit project elective. Where projects are intended to qualify for a “total VOC limit” project elective in accordance with Table 303.1 and Section 303.4,
a minimum of 50 percent of all products addressed in Sections 806.2, 806.3, 806.4, 806.5 and 806.6 shall have a Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs) emission limit of ≤ 500 ug/m³.
The test methodology used to determine compliance shall be from CDPH/EHLB/STANDARD METHOD V.1.1 “Standard Method For The Testing And Evaluation Of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions
From Indoor Sources Using Environmental Chambers Version 1.1” dated February 2010. The emissions testing shall be performed by a laboratory that has the CDPH/EHLB/STANDARD METHOD V 1.1
test methodology in the scope of its ISO 17025 Accreditation. 809.3 Views to building exterior project elective. Where projects are intended to qualify for a “views to building exterior”
project elective in accordance with Table 303.1 and Section 303.4, not less than 75 percent of the floor area in regularly occupied spaces shall have a direct line of sight to the exterior
through clear vision glazing. A total of not less than 45 square feet of clear vision glazing in the exterior wall or roof shall be visible. The direct line of sight shall originate
at a height of 42 inches above the finished floor of the space, shall terminate at the clear vision glazing in the exterior wall or roof, and shall be less than 40 feet in length. Exception:
Where the direct line of sight is less than 25 feet in length, a total of not less than 18 square feet of clear vision glazing in the exterior wall or roof shall be visible. 809.4 Interior
plants density project elective. Where the intent is to qualify for this project elective, interior living plants shall be incorporated into regularly occupied spaces at a rate as indicated
in Table 809.4 but not less than one unit of planting per 100 square feet of occupied space per building. 809.4.1 Size of interior plants. Interior living plants shall be sized based
upon their exposed soil surface. An 8” grow pot (gp) plant would have a plant value of .5 units; a 10” gp would have a plant value of .78 units and a 14” g.p. plant would have a plant
value of 1.53 units. Bed plantings and vertical plantings would have a plant value of 1.44. 809.4.2 Distribution of interior plants. Interior living plants shall be distributed throughout
the building such that all regularly occupied spaces contain one unit of planting per 100 square feet or more of plantings. Exceptions: 1. Industrial facilities and similar locations
where interior plants might present hazards to operation of process equipment. 2. Healthcare facilities, laboratories, clean rooms and similar locations where interior plants might present
a unique challenge for indoor air management. 3. Other locations in which interior plants might present unique hazards to building processes or occupants as determined by the Building
Official.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 153 TABLE 809.4 INTERIOR PLANT DENSITY a Occupancy Specific Use Plant Density Assembly: Groups A-1 Movie
theaters 3 units per 100 seats Concert hall, Theaters other than for movies 6 units per 100 seats A-2 Restaurants 1 unit per 16 seats A-3 Places of worship 6 units per 100 seats Assembly
spaces other than places of worship 3 units per 100 seats A-4 – A-5 All 6 units per 100 seats Business: Group B All 1 unit per 100 square feet Educational: Group E E, I-4 Day Care 1
unit per 3 occupants E Schools 1 unit per 5 students Factory and Industrial: Groups F-1, F-2 None. High Hazard: Groups H-1, H-2, H-3, H-4, H-5 None Institutional: Groups I-1, I-2, I-3,
I-4 All 1.25 units per occupant Mercantile: Group M All 1 units per 100 square feet Groups R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 (see note b) 1 unit per occupant Storage: Groups S-1, S-2 None. Utility
and Miscellaneous: Group U None. a. Requirements based on square feet shall be the occupied floor area of the occupancy or use. b. Residential occupancy as regulated by this program
in accordance with Section 101.2. 809.4.3 Interior plant species. Not less than 70% of the plant species provided in each building shall be of the following species. Additional species
shall be permitted as approved by the Building Official. 1. Aglaonema sp. 2. Anthurium sp. 3. Diffenbachia sp. 4. Draceana sp.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 154 5. Epipremnum sp. 6. Ferns 7. Ficus sp. 8. Howea fosteriana 9. Orchids 10. Palms (various) 11. Philodendron
sp. 12. Spathiphyllum sp. 13. Schefflera sp. 14. Zamioculcas sp. 809.4.4 Interior plant maintenance. An interior plant maintenance plan shall be submitted by the registered design professional
and approved prior to construction. The maintenance plan shall address the following: 1. The total number and sizes of plants installed. 2. The location and density of plants. 3. The
plant service for each species: The best management practices (BMPs) to be employed shall be described, including: -3.1 soil moisture, pH and nutrient monitoring. -3.2 watering and cleaning
requirements. 4. The plant health for each species including: -4.1 Identification of plant disease or ill health. -4.2 Plant replacement regime. -4.3 Replacement of plants of ill health
so that the density of plants is maintained.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 155 CHAPTER 9 COMMISSIONING, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SECTION 901 GENERAL 901.1 Scope.
The provisions of this chapter are intended to facilitate the pre-and post-occupancy commissioning, operation and maintenance of buildings constructed in accordance with this program
in a manner that is consistent with the intent of other provisions of this program, and to further that goal through the education of building owners and maintenance personnel with regard
to related best operating and management practices. SECTION 902 APPROVED AGENCY 902.1 Approved agency. An approved agency shall provide all of the information necessary for the Building
Official to determine that the agency meets the applicable requirements. The Building Official shall be permitted to be the approved agency. 902.1.1 Independence. An approved agency
shall be objective, competent and independent from the contractor responsible for the work being inspected. The agency shall also disclose possible conflicts of interest so that objectivity
can be confirmed. 902.1.2 Equipment. An approved agency shall have adequate equipment to perform the required commissioning. The equipment shall be periodically calibrated. 902.1.3 Personnel.
An approved agency shall employ experienced personnel educated in conducting, supervising and evaluating tests and commissioning. SECTION 903 COMMISSIONING 903.1 General. Where application
is made for construction as described in this section, the registered design professional in responsible charge or approved agency shall perform commissioning during construction and
after occupancy as required by Table 903.1. Where Table 903.1 specifies that commissioning is to be done on a periodic basis, the registered design professional in responsible charge
shall provide a schedule of periodic commissioning with the submittal documents that shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official. The approved agency shall be qualified and
shall demonstrate competence, to the satisfaction of the Building Official, for the commissioning of the particular type of construction or operation. The registered design professional
in responsible charge and engineers of record involved in the design of the project are permitted to act as the approved agency provided those personnel meet the qualification requirements
of this section to the satisfaction of the Building Official. The approved agency shall provide written documentation to the Building Official demonstrating competence and relevant experience
or training. Experience or training shall be considered relevant where the documented
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 156 experience or training is related in complexity to the same type of commissioning activities for
projects of similar complexity and material qualities. 903.1.1 Pre occupancy report requirement. The approved agency shall keep records of the commissioning required by Table 903.1.
The approved agency shall furnish commissioning reports to the owner and the registered design professional in responsible charge and, upon request, to the Building Official. Reports
shall indicate that work was or was not completed in conformance to approved construction documents. Discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction.
where discrepancies are not corrected, they shall be brought to the attention of the owner, Building Official and to the registered design professional in responsible charge prior to
the completion of that phase of the work. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a final commissioning report shall be submitted to and accepted by the Building Official.
903.1.2 Post occupancy report requirement. Post occupancy commissioning shall occur as specified in the applicable sections of this program. A post occupancy commissioning report shall
be provided to the owner within 30 months after the Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the project and shall be made available to the Building Official upon request. TABLE 903.1
COMMISSIONING PLAN Construction or System Occurrence requiring Verification Pre Occ. Post Occ. Method Pre Occ. Post Occ. Section/Ref. Std. Chapter 4: Site development and land use Natural
resources and base line conditions of building site X None Report With Permit Submittal None 402.3.1 Landscape irrigation systems X None Field inspection Installation None 402.3.3 406.6
Topsoil and Vegetation Protection Measures; Setbacks from protected areas X None Field inspection and report Installation of measures, prior to other site disturbance None 402.3 Imported
Soils X None Field inspection and report With Permit Submittal; After all fill operations complete. None 402.3.5.5 Soil Restoration and Reuse X None Field inspection and report Preparation
and replacement of soils None 402.3.5.4 Soil Percolation Test X None Field Inspection and report Prior to installation of graywater irrigation system None 406.2.2 Stormwater management
system operation None X Field Inspection 24 months 402.3.2 Erosion and sediment control X X Field inspection During construction activities Periodic for 24 months 402.3.6 Hardscape and
shading provided by structures and X X Field inspection and report During construction and 24 months 404.2
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 157 Construction or System Occurrence requiring Verification Pre Occ. Post Occ. Method Pre Occ. Post
Occ. Section/Ref. Std. vegetation installation Vegetative Roofs and Terraces X X Field inspection and report Installation of protective membranes, base materials, soils and vegetation
24 months 404.3.2 Site Lighting X None Testing and report Installation None 405 Chapter 5: Materials Moisture Control (Section 506.3) 1. Foundation sub-soil drainage system. X None Field
inspection and verification Periodic inspection for entire sub-soil drainage system. None 506.3 and IBC Ch 18 2. Foundation dampproofing and waterproofing. X None Field inspection and
verification Periodic inspection for the entire foundation. None 506.3 and IBC Ch 18 3. Flashing at: Windows, exterior doors, skylights, wall flashing and drainage systems. X None Field
inspection and verification Periodic inspection for not less than XX% of all flashing locations. None 506.3 and IBC Ch 14 4. Exterior wall coverings. X None Field inspection and verification
Periodic inspection for not less than 25% of exterior wall cladding systems. None 506.3 and IBC Ch 14 Chapter 6 -Energy Energy consumption, monitoring, targeting and reporting a. Monitoring
system X None Inspection and verification During construction and prior to occupancy None 604 b. Calibration X X Testing and review and evaluation or test reports During commissioning
Annually 604, 611 Mechanical systems completion – all buildings a. Air system balancing – provide the means for system X None Inspection and verification During construction and prior
to occupancy None 612.1.2.1 and through reference
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 158 Construction or System Occurrence requiring Verification Pre Occ. Post Occ. Method Pre Occ. Post
Occ. Section/Ref. Std. balancing to FBC b. Hydronic system balancing – provide means for system balancing X None Inspection and verification During construction and prior to occupancy
None 612.1.2.2 and through reference to FBC c. Duct system testing X None Testing, testing report and verification of results During construction and/or at final inspection. None 613.5.3
and through reference to the FBC d. Mechanical system manuals – construction documents to require O&M manual X None Verification of construction documents Plan review None 612.1.5.2
Mechanical systems – buildings over 5,000 square feet total building floor area a. Commissioning required and noted in plans and specifications X None Verification of construction documents
Plan review None 612.1 b. Documentation of required commissioning outcomes X None Verification with the building owner Subsequent to completion of all commissioning activities None 612.1
c. Preparation and availability of a commissioning plan X None Verification with the RDP or commissioning agent Between plan review and commissioning initiation None 612.1.1 d. Balance
HVAC systems (both air and hydronic) X X HVAC system installer/contracto r or commissioning agent After installation of HVAC systems and prior to occupancy TBD 612.1.2 e. Functional
performance testing of HVAC equipment X X HVAC system installer/contracto r or commissioning agent After installation of HVAC systems and prior to occupancy TBD 612.1.3 f. Functional
performance testing of HVAC controls and control systems X X HVAC system installer/contracto r or commissioning agent After installation of HVAC systems and prior to occupancy TBD 612.1.3.2
g. Preparation of preliminary commissioning report None X HVAC system installer/contracto r or commissioning None Subsequent to commissioning 612.1.4
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 159 Construction or System Occurrence requiring Verification Pre Occ. Post Occ. Method Pre Occ. Post
Occ. Section/Ref. Std. agent h. Acceptance of HVAC systems and equipment/system verification report None X Building owner None Letter verifying receipt of the commissioning report 612.1.4.1
i. Preparation and distribution of final HVAC system completion -Documentation that construction documents require drawings, manuals, balancing reports and commissioning report be provided
to the owner and that they have been provided None X RDP, contractor or commissioning authority None 90 days after final certificate of occupancy 612.1.5 Ch 6 -Lighting Auto demand reduction
control system functionality X X Functional Testing Final Inspection 18-24 months 605.4 Plug load controls X None Functional Testing Final Inspection None 609.6 Connection of appliances
to switched receptacles X Field Inspection None 18-24 months 609.6 Specified transformer nameplate efficiency rating X None Field Inspection Final Inspection None 609.8.1.1 Verification
of lamp X X Field Inspection Final Inspection 18-24 months 609.10 Verification of ballast X None Field Inspection Final Inspection None 609.10 Lighting controls a. Installation X None
Field Inspection Post Installation None 609.11 b. Calibration X X System Installer/Contract or or Commissioning Agent Post Installation 18-24 months 612.2 Chapter 7: Water Water Quality
Tests Rainwater System X Field testing and verification None 707.16.1 707.16.1 Graywater System X Field testing and verification None 708.13.8 708.13.8 Chapter 8: IEQ Building construction,
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 160 Construction or System Occurrence requiring Verification Pre Occ. Post Occ. Method Pre Occ. Post
Occ. Section/Ref. Std. features, operations and maintenance facilitation Air handling system access X X Field inspection and verification During construction and prior to occupancy 18
-24 months 802.2 Air handling system filters X X Field inspection and verification During construction and prior to occupancy 18 -24 months 802.4 HVAC Systems Temperature and humidity
in occupied spaces X Field inspection and verification 18 -24 months 803.2 Specific indoor air quality & pollutant control measures Listing, installation and venting of fireplaces and
combustion appliances X Field inspection and verification During construction and prior to occupancy 804.1 Radon mitigation X Field inspection and verification During construction and
prior to occupancy 804.2 Sound Transmission Mechanical and emergency generator equipment located outside buildings or located where exposed to exterior environment. X None Field testing
and verification See Section 807.5.1 None 807.5.1 HVAC Background Sound X None Field testing and verification See Section 807.5.2 None 807.5.2 SECTION 904 BUILDING OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE
AND OWNER EDUCATION 904.1 General. The operations and maintenance and building owner education documents shall be in accordance with Sections 904.3 and 904.4 and submitted to the owner
prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. Record documents shall be in accordance with Section 904.2. The building owner shall file a letter with the Building Official certifying
the receipt of record documents and building owner education, operations and maintenance documents. At least one copy of these materials shall be in the possession of the owner and at
least one additional copy shall remain with the building throughout the life of the structure. 904.1.1 Owner responsibility. Buildings built under this program shall be maintained and
operated at the level of performance required by the approved documents.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 161 904.1.1.1 Periodic reporting. Where required by Table 302.1, a report confirming that the building
is maintained and operated at the level of performance required by the approved documents shall be submitted to the Building Official at approved intervals. 904.2 Record documents. The
cover sheet of the record documents for the project shall clearly indicate that at least one copy of the materials shall be in the possession of the owner and at least one additional
copy shall remain with the building throughout the life of the structure. Record documents shall include all of the following: 1. Copies of the approved construction documents, including
plans and specifications. 2. As-built plans and specifications indicating the actual locations of piping, ductwork, valves, controls, equipment, access panels, lighting and other similar
components where they are concealed or are installed in locations other than those indicated on on the approved construction documents. 3. A copy of the Certificate of Occupancy. 904.3
Building operations and maintenance documents. The building operations and maintenance documents shall consist of manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations, programming procedures
and data points, narratives, and other means of illustrating to the owner how the building, site and systems are intended to be maintained and operated. The following information shall
be included in the materials, as applicable to the specific project: 1. Directions to the owner or occupant on the manual cover sheet indicating that at least one copy of the materials
shall be in the possession of the owner or occupant and at least one additional copy shall remain with the building. 2. Operations and maintenance manuals for equipment, products and
systems installed under or related to the provisions of Chapter 4 including, but not limited to, the following, as applicable: 2.1 Vegetative shading, vegetative roofs and natural resource
protections and setbacks. 2.2 Water conserving landscape and irrigation systems. 2.3 Stormwater management systems 2.4 Permanent erosion control measures. 2.5 Landscape or tree management
plans. 3. Operations and maintenance documents for materials, products, assemblies and systems installed under or related to the provisions of this program for material resource conservation
in accordance with Chapter 5 including, but not limited to, the following, as applicable: 3.1 Care and maintenance and instructions and recommended replacement schedule for flooring,
including, but not limited to, carpeting, walk-off mats and tile. 3.2 Care and maintenance instructions for natural materials including, but not limited to, wood, bio-based materials
and stone.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 162 3.3 Available manufacturer’s instructions on maintenance for: 3.3.1. Exterior wall finishes 3.3.2.
Roof coverings 3.3.3. Exterior doors, windows and skylights 3.4 Information and recommended schedule for required routine maintenance measures, including but not limited to, painting
and refinishing. 3.5 A copy of the service life plan required by Chapter 5. 4. Operations and maintenance documents for equipment, products and systems installed under or related to
the provisions of this program for energy conservation in accordance with Chapter 6 including, but not limited to, the following: 4.1 Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning systems
including: 4.1.1. Recommended equipment maintenance schedule. 4.1.2. Air filters and fluid filters, including recommended replacement schedule and materials. 4.1.3. Time clocks, including
settings determined during commissioning. 4.1.4. Programmable controls and thermostats, including settings determined during commissioning. 4.2 Domestic hot water systems including performance
criteria and controls. 4.3 Building thermal envelope systems including: 4.3.1. Glazing systems inspection schedule. 4.3.2. Performance criteria for replacements and repairs. 4.3.3. Information
and recommended schedule on required routine maintenance measures, including but not limited to, sealants, mortar joints and screens. 4.4 Electrical and lighting systems including: 4.4.1.
Technical specifications and operating instructions for installed lighting equipment 4.4.2. Luminaire maintenance and cleaning plan 4.4.3. Lamp schedule, recommended relamping plan,
and lamp disposal information. 4.4.4. Programmable and automatic controls documentation, including settings determined during commissioning.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 163 4.4.5. Occupant sensor and daylight sensors documentation, including settings determined during
commissioning. 4.5 Automatic demand reduction systems 5. Operations and maintenance documents for equipment, products and systems installed under or related to the provisions of this
program for water conservation in accordance with Chapter 7, including, but not limited to the following: 5.1 Domestic fixtures. 5.2 Water regulating devices including faucets and valves.
5.3 Irrigation and rainwater and graywater catchment. 6. Operations and maintenance documents for equipment products and systems under or related to the provisions of this program for
indoor environmental quality in accordance with Chapter 8, including, but not limited to the following: 6.1 Humidification/dehumidification. 6.2 Green cleaning products, procedures and
techniques. 6.3 Recommended window cleaning schedule. 6.4 Ventilation controls. 6.5 Floor finishes. 6.6 Fireplaces and combustion appliances. 6.7 Radon mitigation system. 6.8 Indoor
plants. 904.4 Building owner education manual. The owner shall cause to be assembled an informational document on the building, site or structure and systems and sustainable features
that are covered by this program and included in the building. Such information shall be educational in nature and sufficient for future tenants, owners and operators of the building,
building site, structure and systems to understand the basic purpose and basis for these systems and features and how they are to be maintained for continued performance. The education
documents shall consist of a statement of performance goals or requirements and a narrative illustrating the reasoning behind the building’s site, features, and systems design. One copy
of the owner education manual shall be in the possession of the owner and one additional copy shall remain with the building throughout the life of the structure. Where a whole building
life cycle assessment is performed in accordance with Section 304, the data and final report shall be included in the owner education manual.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 164 CHAPTER 10 EXISTING BUILDINGS SECTION 1001 GENERAL 1001.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter
shall control the alteration, repair, addition, maintenance and operation and change of occupancy of existing buildings and structures. Existing building sites shall comply with Chapter
11. 1001.2 Building operation and maintenance. Existing buildings and parts thereof, shall be operated and maintained in conformance with the code edition and zoning or other adopted
site development regulations applicable at the time of construction, and as required by Section 102.6. The owner or the owner’s designated agent shall be responsible for the operation
and maintenance of existing buildings. The requirements of this chapter shall not provide the basis for removal or abrogation of fire protection and safety systems and devices in existing
structures. 1001.3 Compliance. Alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy to existing existing structures shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. 1001.4 Building
materials, assemblies and systems. Building materials shall comply with the requirements of this section. 1001.4.1 Existing materials, assemblies, configurations and systems. Materials,
assemblies, configurations and systems already in use in a building in conformance with requirements or approvals in effect at the time of their erection or installation shall be permitted
to remain in use unless determined by the Building Official to be dangerous to life, health or safety. Where such conditions are determined to be dangerous to the environment, life,
health or safety, they shall be mitigated or made safe. 1001.4.2 New and replacement materials, assemblies, configurations and systems. Except as otherwise required or permitted by this
program, materials, assemblies, configurations and systems permitted by the applicable code for new construction shall be used. Like materials shall be permitted for repairs and alterations
provided that a hazard to life, health or property is not created. Hazardous materials shall not be used where the code for new construction would not permit their use in buildings of
similar occupancy, purpose and location. SECTION 1002 ADDITIONS 1002.1 General. Additions to any building or structure shall comply with the requirements of this program for new construction.
Unaltered portions of the building or structure shall be in accordance with the provisions of the code in force at the time of their construction and shall comply with Section 1003.2.
Additions to existing portions or components of the building structure shall be in accordance with the provisions of this program for those portions or components being altered.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 165 1. Additions to an existing building or structure shall be made such that the existing building
or structure together with the addition are not less conforming with the provisions of this program than the existing building and or structure was prior to the addition. Exception:
Where an existing building or structure is located such that all habitable space is located not less than 1 foot above the flood elevation, additions complying with Section 402.2.1(1)
shall be permitted. SECTION 1003 ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS 1003.1 General. Alterations to existing buildings and building systems shall be in accordance with the provisions of
this program for those areas, assemblies, systems and components being altered. Unaltered portions and components, areas and systems of the building or structure shall be in accordance
with the provisions of the code in force at the time of their construction and shall comply with Section 1003.2. Alterations shall be such that the existing building or structure is
not less conforming to the provisions of this program upon the completion of work than the existing building or structure was prior to the alteration. Energy compliance for this purpose
shall be evaluated in accordance with Section 602.4. Areas, assemblies, systems and components that are altered shall be in accordance with this section and Sections 1003.2 and 1003.3.
Exception: Where, in the opinion of the Building Official, there is no significant compromise of the intent of this program, the Building Official shall have the authority to approve
materials and assemblies that perform in a manner that is at least the equivalent of those being replaced. 1003.2 Minimum energy, HVAC and water requirements. Compliance with Sections
1003.2.1 through 1003.2.3 shall be required. Exceptions: 1. Materials, assemblies and components regulated by Sections 1003.2.1, 1003.2.2 or 1003.2.3 that are dependent upon properties
of other concealed materials, assemblies or system components to function properly and where the properties of the concealed materials, assemblies or components are unknown or insufficient
and will not be revealed during construction. 2. Where the application of the requirements of Sections 1003.2.1, 1003.2.2 or 1003.2.3 are determined by the Building Official to be technically
infeasible based upon the existing configuration of spaces, unless the intent of the permit applicant is to reconfigure those spaces or portions thereof. 3. Where a tenant in a multi-tenant
building does not have control within that tenant space of a complete system or item, compliance for that complete system or item shall not be required. 1003.2.1 Heating, ventilation
and air conditioning. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment shall be in accordance with the following: 1. Non-functioning thermostats shall be repaired or replaced.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 166 2. Leaking accessible supply air and return ducts shall be sealed with approved sealants. Although
the presence of existing duct tape shall not be deemed to indicate noncompliance where a duct is not leaking, duct tape shall not be acceptable for repair of such a leak. 3. Outside
air dampers, damper controls and linkages controlled by HVAC units shall be in good repair and adjustment. 4. Hot water and steam leaks, defective steam traps and radiator control, relief,
and vent valves shall not be permitted in any accessible piping. 5. Leaking accessible chilled water lines and equipment shall be repaired or replaced. 1003.2.2 Service water systems.
Defective hot and cold water piping and equipment within service water systems shall be repaired or replaced. 1003.2.3 Motor-driven equipment. There shall not be leaks in compressed
air or pumped water systems. 1003.3 Additional requirements. Alterations of portions and components of buildings shall comply with Sections 1003.3.1 through 1003.3.9. Exceptions: 1.
The total cost of improvements required by Sections 1003.3.1 through 1003.3.9 shall not be required to exceed 10 percent of the costs of the alterations exclusive of land and building
site improvements. The costs of alterations shall include costs related to Section 1003.2, but shall not limit its application. 2. This section shall not require compliance that exceeds
that required for systems regulated by Chapters 6 through 8 of this program. 3. Materials, assemblies and components regulated by Sections 1003.3.1 through 1003.3.9 that are dependent
upon properties of other concealed materials, assemblies or system components to function properly and where the properties of the concealed materials, assemblies or components are unknown
or insufficient and will not be revealed during construction. 4. Where the application of the requirements of Sections 1003.3.1 through 1003.3.9 are determined by the Building Official
to be technically infeasible based upon the existing configuration of spaces, unless the intent of the permit applicant is to reconfigure those spaces or portions thereof. 5. Where a
tenant in a multi-tenant building does not have control within that tenant space of a complete system or item, compliance for that complete system or item shall not be required. 1003.3.1
Energy audit and report. The building owner shall commission a building energy audit and provide copies of the audit report to the local jurisdiction. The audit shall be conducted by
persons qualified to perform such audits, as determined by the Building Official. The energy audit report shall indicate the improvements listed in Sections 1003.3.2 through 1003.3.9
that the auditor recommends for scoping and prioritizing the modification, replacement or the addition of equipment or systems to improve the energy performance of the building.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 167 Exception: An energy audit and report shall not be required where a building is vacant and has been
vacant for a minimum of six months prior to the sale date of the property. 1003.3.2 Metering devices. Dedicated individual utility or private metering devices to facilitate the measurement
and verification of energy and water use within the building or space shall be provided for at least one of the following: 1. Electrical
energy consumption for individual tenant spaces 2. Water consumption for individual tenant spaces 3. Natural gas or fuel oil consumption for individual tenant spaces 4. Lighting loads
5. Motor and drive loads 6. Chiller part-load efficiency 7. Cooling loads 8. Economizer and heat recovery loads 9. Boiler efficiencies 10. Building process systems and equipment loads
11. Water consumption for landscape irrigation 1003.3.3 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment shall be in accordance
with the following: 1. Time clock and time switch controls that can turn systems off and on according to building occupancy requirements shall be provided and connected to the following
HVAC equipment: chillers and other space cooling equipment, chilled water pumps, boilers and other space heating devices, hot water pumps, heat exchanger circulation pumps, supply fans,
return fans, and exhaust fans. Where occupant override is provided, it shall be designed with a timer to automatically revert to time clock and time switch controls in not longer than
twelve hours. Exception: A time clock and time switch controls shall not be required for spaces with twenty-four-hour occupancy or containing materials with special atmospheric requirements
dependent on twenty-four-hour space conditioning, or where a majority of areas of the building served by the system are under set-back thermostat control, or where manufacturer's specifications
stipulate that the system must not be shut off. 2. Functional outside air economizers shall be provided on all cooling systems of more than 6 1/4 tons total cooling capability, 75K Btu/hr.,
or more than two thousand five hundred cubic feet per minute air flow, provided manufacturer’s guidelines are available for adding the economizer to the existing system.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 168 Exceptions: An outside air economizer shall not be required for buildings or special uses requiring
one hundred percent outside air for ventilation, where the existing system has a water based economizer, where the existing system does not have an outside air intake, where special
economizer operations such as, but not limited to, carefully controlled humidity would require more energy use than is conserved, where there is insufficient space to install necessary
equipment, where installation of an economizer would require major modifications to the building's life-safety system, or where the existing system is a multi-zone system where the same
intake air may be used at the same time for either heating or cooling in different parts of the building. 3. HVAC piping and ducts, including those located above suspended ceilings,
shall be insulated to R-values in accordance with this program. Exception: Additional insulation shall not be required for piping within HVAC equipment, within conditioned space that
conveys fluids between sixty degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred five degrees Fahrenheit, piping that is already insulated and the insulation is in good condition, or where the insulation
cannot be installed without structural alteration. 4. Furnace combustion units shall have been cleaned and tuned within one year prior to the alteration. Filters shall be replaced in
accordance with the furnace manufacturer's recommendations. Where central heat is intended to be replaced with individual electric space heaters, the application for the electrical permit
shall include documentation demonstrating that the new electric heaters will not consume more energy than the existing nonelectric heater(s). 5. Boiler systems shall have been cleaned
and tuned within one year prior to the alteration. 6. Boilers shall be equipped with an outdoor air lock-out thermostat or a temperature reset control. 7. Chiller systems shall have
been cleaned and tuned within one year prior to the alteration. 8. Chillers shall be equipped with an outdoor air lockout thermostat and chilled water reset control. 9. A maximum 5 year
phase out plan shall be provided for buildings with existing systems that use CFC-based refrigerants. 10. Where mechanical and electrical systems and equipment are joined with microprocessors
that communicate with each other or to a computer, a properly integrated building automation system shall be installed to optimize energy, operations, and indoor comfort. The building
automation system shall allow the owner to set up schedules of operation for the equipment and provide equipment optimal start with adaptive learning; provide trim and respond capabilities
based on zone demand; ability to monitor energy usage, including the ability to meter electric, gas, water, steam, hot water, chilled water, and fuel oil services; offer economizing
based on enthalpy calculation and/or CO2 set point control; offer load shedding when power companies are at at peak demand and need; and offer the ability to send alarms to alert building
owner, manager, or operator when problems occur due to system failures.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 169 1003.3.4 Service water systems. Service water systems and equipment shall be in accordance with
the following: 1. Water heater and hot water storage tanks shall have a combined minimum total of external and internal insulation value of R-16. 2. Accessible hot and cold water supply
and distribution pipes shall be insulated to R-values as specified in this program. 3. Circulating pump systems for hot water supply purposes other than comfort heating shall be controlled
as specified in Section 608.8. 4. Showerhead, toilet, urinal and faucet flow rates shall be in accordance with this program. 1003.3.5 Lighting. Lighting systems and equipment shall be
in accordance with the Florida Building Code. 1003.3.6 Commercial refrigeration equipment. Commercial refrigeration equipment shall be cleaned and tuned for efficiency, including, but
not limited to, cleaning of condenser coils and evaporators, and replacement of defective or worn worn door gaskets and seals. 1003.3.7 Motor-driven equipment. Motor-driven systems and
equipment shall be in accordance with the following: 1. Filters shall be cleaned or replaced. 2. Belts and other coupling systems shall be in good repair. 1003.3.8 Swimming pools and
spas. Swimming pools and spas and their equipment shall be in accordance with the following: 1. Heated swimming pools and spas shall be equipped with a cover for unoccupied hours. Exception:
A cover shall not be required for indoor pools or spas in which water temperature is less than eighty degrees Fahrenheit during time of non-use. 2. Pool and spa recirculation pumps shall
be under timeclock control. 3. Heaters shall be cleaned and tuned for efficiency within one year prior to the change of occupancy.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 170 1003.3.9 Unconditioned attic insulation. In buildings with three or fewer stories above grade plane,
ceiling insulation with a minimum R-value as required by this program shall be installed in accessible attic spaces that are directly above conditioned spaces. For the purposes of this
section, accessible attic space shall be the space between a ceiling joists and roof rafters where the vertical clear height from the top of a ceiling joist or the bottom chord of a
truss, to the underside of the roof sheathing at the roof ridge, is greater than twenty-four inches. Where the required R-value insulation cannot fit in the attic space, the maximum
amount of insulation compatible with available space and existing uses shall be installed. 1003.3.10 Asbestos-containing products. Identification and removal of asbestos-containing products
shall be in accordance with ASTM E2356 and ASTM E1368. SECTION 1004 CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY 1004.1 Change of occupancy. Where a change in occupancy of a building or tenant space places it
in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, as determined in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Building Code, compliance
with Section 1003.2 shall be required. Altered portions of, and additions to, existing buildings that are not a result of change of occupancy requirements, shall comply with other sections
of this chapter, as applicable. Exception: Historic buildings in accordance with Section 1005 shall not be required to comply with Section 1004. SECTION 1005 HISTORIC BUILDINGS 1005.1
Historic buildings. The provisions of this program relating to the construction, repair, alteration, addition, restoration and movement of structures, and change of occupancy, where
each individual provision is evaluated separately on its own merit, shall not be mandatory for historic buildings for any of the following conditions: 1. Where implementation of that
provision would change the visible configuration of building components in a manner that is not in keeping with the buildings historic nature, as determined by the Building Official,
or 2. Where compliance with that provision would produce a conflict with a building function that is fundamental to the historic nature of the building. SECTION 1006 JURISDICTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1006.1 General. Sections 1006.2 and 1006.3 shall be mandatory and Section 1006.4 shall be enforced only where specifically indicated by the jurisdiction in Table 302.1. 1006.2 Demolition.
Where buildings, structures or portions thereof are deconstructed or demolished, a minimum of 50 percent of materials shall be diverted from landfills and incineration. Documentation
of the total materials in buildings, structures and portions thereof to be deconstructed or demolished and
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 171 materials to be diverted, and evidence of diversion, shall be provided. Material quantities shall
be indicated and calculated by weight or volume, but not by both. 1006.3 Sale of existing buildings and portions of buildings. Buildings and portions of buildings that are sold shall
comply with Sections 1003.2 and 1003.3 within 1 year of sale. 1006.4 Evaluation and certification of existing buildings and building sites. Where a permit application is accepted by
a jurisdiction for the evaluation of an existing building and building site in accordance with the requirements of this program as applicable to a new project, and this program does
not otherwise require conformance, evaluation shall be in accordance with the requirements of this section. Project electives in accordance with Table 303.1 shall be included in the
evaluation of the existing building. 1006.4.1 Certificate of conformance. Where conformance with the requirements of this program as applicable to a new building is verified by the Building
Official for an existing building and building site, a certificate shall be issued indicating conformance with this program, as modified by the limitations contained in Sections 1006.4.2
through 1006.4.3.2. 1006.4.2 Specific exclusions. Where evidence of compliance is not available, existing buildings evaluated under Section 1006.4 shall not be subject to the requirements
of Section 806. Provisions of this program related to the projects construction phase, including Sections 402.3.1, 402.3.5, 402.3.6, 502.1, 506 and 803.1, and other sections as approved
by the Building Official,, shall not be required for buildings evaluated under Section 1006.4. Where buildings do not comply with the aforementioned sections, the certification shall
specifically list the sections for which compliance has not been required or verified. 1006.4.3 Existing concealed construction. Existing concealed construction in buildings regulated
by Section 1006.4 shall be in accordance with Sections 1006.4.3.1 and 1006.4.3.2. 1006.4.3.1 Previously approved documents. Previously approved construction documents for the initial
construction of an existing building and, where possible, description of changing uses and major upgrades over the building’s lifetime for which a certificate of occupancy was previously
issued shall be deemed an acceptable indication of materials, assemblies and equipment in concealed spaces, except where field inspection reveals sufficient evidence suggesting noncompliance,
subject to the evaluation of the Building Official. 1006.4.3.2 Previously approved documents not available. Where previously approved construction documents for the initial construction
of an existing project are not available, materials, assemblies and equipment in spaces in existing buildings and existing portions thereof that are concealed, including, but not limited
to, materials in spaces within walls and floor/ceiling assemblies, shall be exposed and spot checked in limited areas as determined by the Building Official.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 172 CHAPTER 11 EXISTING BUILDING SITE DEVELOPMENT SECTION 1101 GENERAL 1101.1 Scope. The provisions
of this chapter shall control the alteration, repair, maintenance and operation of existing building sites and the alteration to building site improvements where additions are made to,
or changes of occupancy occur within, the existing buildings on the site. 1101.2 Operation and maintenance. Building sites shall be operated and maintained in conformance with the code
edition under which the site improvements were installed. The owner or the owner’s designated agent shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of building sites. To determine
compliance with this section, the Building Official shall have the authority to require a building site to be reinspected. The requirements of this chapter shall not provide the basis
for removal or abrogation of protections or systems from existing building sites. 1101.3 Compliance. Alterations and repairs to building sites shall comply with the provisions of this
program. Where differences occur between the provisions of this program and the provisions of other locally adopted land use, zoning or site development regulations, the provisions of
the most restrictive code or regulation shall apply. Exception: The following need not comply with Chapter 4, provided that the area of impervious surfaces on the building site is not
increased: 1. Restriping of parking lots provided there is not a change in the number of parking spaces; 2. Replacement of hardscape, structures and vegetation with materials that duplicate
the materials in the permitted plans and specifications 1101.4 Building site materials, systems and landscaping. Building materials used for building site development shall comply with
the requirements of this section. 1104.4.1 Existing materials, assemblies, configurations and systems. Materials and systems already in use on a building site in conformance with the
requirements requirements or approvals in effect at the time of their installation shall be permitted to remain in use unless determined by the Building Official to be dangerous to the
environment, life, health or safety. Where such conditions are determined to be dangerous to the environment, life, health or safety, they shall be mitigated or made safe. Existing buildings
and site improvements located within or located closer to protected areas than permitted by Section 402.2 but that are in conformance with the requirements or approvals in effect at
the time of their installation shall be permitted to remain in use unless determined by the Building Official to be dangerous to the environment, life, health and safety of the community
and the occupants of the building site. Where such conditions are determined to be dangerous to the environment, life, health or safety, they shall be mitigated or made safe.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 173 1101.4.2 New and replacement materials, assemblies, configurations and systems. Except as otherwise
required or permitted by this program, materials, assemblies, configurations and systems permitted by the applicable code for new construction shall be used. Like materials shall be
permitted for repairs and alterations provided no hazard to the environment, life, health or property is created. Hazardous materials shall not be used where the code for new construction
would not permit their use at building sites of similar occupancy, purpose and location. SECTION 1102 ADDITIONS 1102.1 General. Additions to any building site improvements shall comply
with the requirements of this program for new construction. Unaltered portions of a building site shall be in accordance with the provisions of the code in force at the time of their
construction. Where additions to a building, or additions to building site improvements result in the alteration of existing portions or improvements of the building site, those alterations
shall comply with this section and Section 1103. Additions to an existing building site shall be made to ensure the following: 1. Existing building site improvements together with the
additional or expanded improvements are not less conforming with the provisions of this program than the existing building site was prior to the addition, and; 2. Where additions to
any building reduces, or requires alteration to, building site improvements, the alterations to the building site together with unaltered site improvements shall not be less conforming
to the provisions of this program prior to the addition to the building or structure. SECTION 1103 ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING SITES 1103.1 General. Alterations to existing portions
or site improvements on building sites shall be in accordance with the provisions of this program for those portions or building site improvements being altered. Unaltered portions and
site improvements of the building site shall be in accordance with the provisions of the code in force at the time of their construction. Alterations shall be such that the existing
building site is no less conforming with the provisions of this program than the existing building site was prior to the alteration. Unaltered portions and site improvements of a building
site shall be in accordance with the provisions of the code in force at the time of their construction or preservation. Exception: Where, in the opinion of the Building Official, there
is no significant compromise of the intent of this program, the Building Official shall have the authority to approve materials and assemblies that perform in a manner that is at least
the equivalent of those being replaced. 1103.2 Changes to hardscapes and surface vehicle parking. Where existing hardscapes that do not conform to the requirements of 404.2 are altered,
the alterations shall comply with the provisions of this program and the Florida Accessibility Code.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 174 Where existing vehicle surface parking lots that do not comply with Section 403.4 are altered to
rearrange parking space configuration or to increase the number of parking spaces, the altered parking lot shall comply with Section 403.4. In addition, if the existing building site
does not have the number of short term bicycle parking spaces required by Section 403.3, additional short term bicycle parking complying with Section 403.3 shall be provided in order
that the building site subsequent to the alternation complies with Section 403.3 for short term bicycle parking. SECTION 1104 CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY 1104.1 Conformance. Where a change in
the use or occupancy of a building or tenant space places it in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, as determined in accordance
with the provisions of the Florida Building Code, compliance with Sections 1104.2 shall be required. Altered portions of, and additions to, existing buildings and existing building sites
that are not a result of change of occupancy requirements, shall comply with other sections of Chapter 10 and this chapter. 1104.2 Building site improvements. Where a change in occupancy
results in an increase in the occupant load of the building, bicycle parking shall comply with the following: 1. Short term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with
Section 403.3 equivalent to a new building of the new occupancy. 2. Where the existing building and building site have parking for motorized vehicles, long term bicycle parking shall
be provided in accordance with Section 403.3 equivalent to a new building of the new occupancy. Where the existing building does not contain covered parking spaces for vehicles, only
25 percent of the long term bicycle parking needs to be covered. SECTION 1105 HISTORIC BUILDING SITES 1105.1Historic building sites. The provisions of this program relating to the construction,
repair, alteration, addition, and restoration of building sites and site improvements, where each individual provision is evaluated separately on its own merit, shall not be mandatory
for historic building sites for any of the following conditions: 1. Where implementation of that provision would change the visible configuration of building site improvements in a manner
that is not in keeping with the building site’s historic nature, as determined by the Building Official, 2. Where compliance with that provision would produce a conflict with a building
site function that is fundamental to the historic nature of the building site, or 3. Where such building sites are judged by the Building Official to not constitute a distinct environmental
hazard.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 175 CHAPTER 12 REFERENCED STANDARDS This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various
sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections
of this document that reference the standard. The application of the referenced standards shall be as specified in Section 102.4. Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number 870—2009 Direct Geoexchange Heat Pumps. . . . . . . .. . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 607.2.2.1, .Table 613.4.2.3 American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor New York, NY 10036 Standard
Referenced reference in code number Title section number Z21.50/CSA 2.22.2003 Vented Gas Fireplaces . . . . .. . . .. ... . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . ..
. . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 804.1.3 Z21.88a/CSA 2.33a ANSI/CSA Standard for Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 804.1.3 American Public Health Association 800 I Street NW Washington, DC 20001 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number 2005 Standard Methods
for Examination of Water and Waste Water-21st Edition . . . . .. . . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . 707.16.1.1 California Air Resource Board 1001 “I” Street, P. O. Box 2815 Sacramento, CA
9512 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number February 1, 2008 California Air Resources Board, Architectural Coatings Suggested Control Measures February 1,
2008................................................................................................................................ Table 806.3(1) Acoustical Society of America Suite
1N01 2 Huntington Quadrangle Melville, NY 11747-4502 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number ANSI/ASA S12.2-2008 Criteria for Evaluating Room Noise. ........................
..............................................................................Table 903.1 ANSI /ASA S12.60-2010/Pt.1 Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements, and Guidelines
for Schools, Part 1: Permanent Schools…………………………………………………………………………… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 807.4.3 ANSI/ASA S12.60-2009/Pt.2 Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements,
and Guidelines for Schools, Part 2; Relocatable Classroom Factors……………………………………………………………… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 807.4.3 AHRI ARB APHA ASA ANSI
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 176 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Three Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5990 Standard Referenced
reference in code number Title section number A112.18.1/CSA B125.1—2010 Plumbing Supply Fittings. ...............................................................................Table
702.1,Table 702.1.1(2), 702.2 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc. 1791 Tullie Circle Atlanta, GA 30329-2305 Standard Referenced reference
in code number Title section number 55-2004 Thermal Environmental Conditions on Human Occupancy…………………… … … .. 607.6.1, 803.2, C102.6.1 62.1-2010 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air
Quality………………………………………… … … … … . 605.3, 607.3, C102.6.1 90.1-2010 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-rise Residential Buildings (ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2007)………………………………… … .
613.4.2.1, 613.4.2.2, 613.4.5, 613.5.3 140-2010 Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation of Building Building Energy Analysis Computer Programs…………………………………………………………………………………………………
.. 602.3.2 189.1—2009 Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings, Except Low Rise Residential Buildings…………………………………………………………………………………… … 302.1, Table 302.1 American
Society of Mechanical Engineers Three Park Avenue New York, NY 10016-5990 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number 1016—2010 Performance Requirements for Automatic
Compensating, Valves for Individual Showers and Tub/Shower Combinations ...................................................................Table 702.1, Table 702.1.1(2) ASTM International
100 Barr Harbor West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number C5-10 Standard Specification for Quicklime for Structural Purpose……………………………………
… … . 507.5.10 C206-03(2009) Standard Specification for Finishing Hydrated Lime……………………………………………… … 507.5.10 C1371-04a Standard Test Method for Determination of Emittance of Materials
Near Room Temperature Using Portable Emmissometers…………………………………………………………………………… … .. 404.3.1.1 C1549-09 Standard Test Method for Determination of Solar Reflectance Near Ambient Temperature
Using a Portable Solar Reflectometer……………………………………………………………… … .. 404.3.1.1 D2974—07a Standard Test Methods for Moisture, Ash, and Organic Matter of Peat and other Organic Soils…………………………………………………………
………………………………………… . 406.5.2.1 D3385—09 Standard Test Method for Infiltration Rate of Soils in Field Using Double-Ring Infiltrometer… … … 406.5.2.2 D3960—05 Standard Practice of Determining
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content of Paints & Related Coatings……………………………………………………………… …………………………… .. 806.2, 806.3 D5093-02(2008) Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of
Infiltration Rate Using Double-Ring Infiltrometer With Sealed-Inner Ring………………………………………………………………………………… … .. 406.5.2.2 D5055-10 Standard Specification for Establishing and Monitoring
Structural Capacities of Prefabricated Wood I-Joists ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … … Table 806.1 D5456-10 Standard Specification for Evaluation of Structural Composite Lumber
Products ………… … … Table 806.1 D6886—03 Standard Test Method for Specification of the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Low VOC Content Waterborne Air-Dry Coatings by Gas Chromatography............
.................. 503.2.4 D7612-10 Standard Practice in Categorizing Wood and Wood-Based Products according to their Fiber …………………………………………………………………………………………………… … Sources 202 E90-04
Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements………………………………………………… … .. 807.2; 807.3 807.4.1, 809.2, 809.3 E96/E96M-05
Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials………………………………… … … 507.6 ASME ASSE ASTM ASHRAE
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 177 E408-71(2008) Standard Test Methods for Total Normal Emittance of Surfaces Using Inspection-Meter
Techniques…………………………………………………………………………………………… … 404.3.1.1 E413-10 Classification for Rating Sound Insulation…………………………………………………………… … . 807.4.1 E779-10 Standard Test Method for Determining
Air Leakage Rate by Ton Pressurization…………… … … … 606.1.4.2 E1332-90 (2003)
Standard Classification for the Determination of Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class…….……… … … .. 807.2 E1368-05e1 Standard Practice for Visual Inspection of Asbestos Abatement Projects……………………
… … … 1003.3.10 E1509—04 Standard Specification for Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel-Burning Type…………………………… … … . 804.1.6 E1643-10 Standard Practice for Selection, Design, Installation, and
Inspection of Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth or Granules Fill Under Concrete Slabs……………………………… … … . 804.2.2 E1918-06 Standard Test Method for Measuring Solar Reflectance
of Horizontal and Low-Sloped Surfaces in the Field…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 404.3.1.1 E1980—01 Standard Practice for Calculating Solar Refluctance Index of Horizontal
And Low-Sloped Opaque Surfaces……………………………………… … … . 202, 404.1.1, 404.2.1, 404.3.1.2 E2112—07 Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights .............................
................ 504.3.3 E2356-09 Standard Practice for Comprehensive Building Asbestos Surveys…………………………… … … .. 1003.3.10 E2398—05 Standard Test Method for Water Capture and Media
Retention of Geocomposite Drain Layers For Green Roof Systems…………………………………………………………………………………......406.6 F1639-05 Standard Test Method for Performance of Combination Ovens……………………………………
… … 702.21 California Code of Regulations Department of Industrial Relations Office of the Director 455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102 Standard Referenced reference in code
number Title section number Section 93120-Title 17 California Code Regulations, Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Reduce Formaldehyde Emissions. ......................................................
........................................... 806.1 California Department of Public Health 1615 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95814 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section
number CDPH Section 01350 EHLB Standard Method for Testing VOC emissions from indoor sources………………………… … … … … … … 806.1 Cool Roof Rating Council 1610 Harrison Street Oakland, CA 94612
Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number CRRC-1 Cool Roof Rating Council Standard…………………………………………………… … ... 404.3.1.1, 404.3.1.2 Canadian Standards Association
5060 Spectrum Way Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4N 5N6 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number CAN/CSA B366.1-2009 Solid-Fuel-Fired Central Heating Appliances………………………………………
……………… … ... 804.1.6 CSA Z21.50/CSA 2.22-2003 Vented Gas Fireplaces………………………………………………………………………………… … 804.1.3 CSA Z21.88a/CSA 2.33a ANSI/CSA Standard for Vented Gas Fireplace Heaters……………………………………………
… … 804.1.3 CCR CRRC CSA CDPH
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 178 California Department of Health Services Office of Regulations P.O. Box 997413, MS 0015 Sacramento,
CA 95899-7413 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number CA/DHS/EHLB/R-174-2010 Standard Method for the Testing and Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions
from Indoor Sources using Environmental Chambers Version 1.1 February 2010………………… …… 2004-1, 806.2, Table 806.2(2), 806.3, Table 806.2(2), 806.5, 806.6, 809.2.4 U.S. Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number NOAA National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration Annual Mean Sunshine Percentage Table………………………………………………………………………………………………… . Table 609.5 PS1—09 Structural Plywood………………………………………………………………………………… ... Table
806.1 PS2—10 Performance Standard for Wood-Based Structural-Use Panels. …………………………… … … … .. Table 806.1 U.S. Department of Energy C/o Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing
Office Washington, DC 20402-9325 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number 10 CFR Part 431 Sub-Part K, Appendix A………………… … … … . Table 609.8.1.1(1), Table 609.8.1.1(2),
Table 609.8.1.1(3) DOE/CH/10093-4-10/86 Appendix C of NREL “Wind Energy Resource Atlas of United States”……………………………… … .. 611.3 NREL, 2003 Photovoltaic Resource Map………………………………………………………………………
… Figure 611.4 Environmental Protection Agency Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number
40 CFR, EPA Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters ............................................................ 804.1.5 Part 60 Subpart AAA 40 CFR 300 Small Business
Liability Relief and Brownfield Revitalization Act-Public Law 107-118………………… ... 202 EPAct 2005 Energy Act 2005. ………………………………………………………………………… ……… … .. 609.8.1.1 EPA eGRID 2007 Version
1.1; 2005 data; EPA eGrid Data…………… … … ... Table 603.1.1(1); Table 603.1.1(2), Table 603.1.3 ENERGY STAR Energy Star……… … … . 404.3.1, 607.2.2.3, 607.2.3.1, 610.2.3, 610.3.1, 610.3.2,613.4.2.1,
613.4.2.2, 613.4.5, 613.5.3, 613.5.1.1, 613.5.1.2, 609.2, Table 702.1, Table 702.1.1(2), 702.6.1, 702.6.2, 702.6.4, C102.2 Montreal Protocol-1992 The Montreal Protocol on Substances
that Deplete the Ozone Layerhttp://www.epa.gov/Ozone/title6/phaseout/22phaseout.html………………………………………… … … C103 Radon Manual for Large Bldgs; Radon Manual for Large Bldgs; Radon Manual
schools & large buildings 40 CFR part 61 subpart 61.145, 61.150, 61.154 , Chapter 2 & EPA 625-R-016. US EPA Method 24 Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water Content, Density,
Volume Solids And Weight Solids of Surface Coatings............................................................................................................ 806.2 Water Sense Feb-2007
High Efficiency Toilet Specification…………………………… … … … … … .. Table 702.1, Table 702.1.1(3) Water Sense October-2007 Lavatory Faucet Specification…………………………………………………………………… … Table 702.1
Water Sense October-2009 Flushing Urinal Specification……………………………………………………………………… .. Table 702.1 Water Sense March 2010 Showerhead Specification………………………………………………………………………… … Table 702.1
Florida Building Code. (REFERENCE SECTION PENDING UPDATE) DCHS DOC DOE EPA FBC
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 179 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number IBC-12 International Building
Code® .................................................................. 101.2., 102.4.1; 102.4.12.1, 102.6, 109.2 201.3, 202, 304.1, 403.3.2, 403.4 406.3.1, 606.1.1.1; 609.3, 610.2,
703.7.1, 707.12.7.3, 708.12.6.4, 710.6.1; 710.7, 803.1.2.1; 804.1.7, 1002.1, 1003.3.4, 1004.1, 1104.1 IFGC-12 International Fuel Gas Code® ............................................................
...........102.4.2, 201.3, 604.4.1, 610.2, 804.1.2 IMC-12 International Mechanical Code®.............................................................102.4.3, 201.3, 202, 604.4.2, 605.3,
607.3, 607.9.1, 610.2, 612.1.2.1, 703.7, 803.1.2.1, 803.3, 804.1.2 IPC-12 International Plumbing Code® ........................................................................................102.3.4,
201.3, 608, 610.2; Table 702.2.2(1), Table 702.1.1(2), 704.1.3, 704.2, 707.5, 707.6, 707.11 705.2, 707.3, 707.12.3.2, 707.12.4.1, 707.12.4.2, 707.12.4.3, 707.12.7.2, 707.12.7.4, 707.12.7.5,
707.12.7.6 707.12.10 ,707.12.7.11, 707.12.11; 707.12.11.3; 707.12.12.1; 707.12.12.2, 707.12.12.3; 707.13.1; 707.13.2, 707.13.3, 707.13.4, 708.3, 708.5; 708.10, 708.12.1.1, 708.12.2,
708.12.3.1, 708.12.3.2, 708.12.3.3, 708.12.6.5, 708.12.6.6, 708.12.6.8, 708.12.6.11, 708.12.8, 708.12.9, 708.12.9.3, 708.12.10.1, 708.12.10.2, 708.12.10.3, 708.13.1, 708.13.2, 708.13.3,
708.13.4, 709.3, 709.4, 709.7, 709.8, 707.9.1.1; 709.9.1.2, 709.9.1.3, 709.10.1, 709.10.2, C102.5.1 IPMC-12 International Property Maintenance Code®...................................................
...................................... 102.4.6, 102.6 IFC-12 International Fire Code®...........................................................................................................102.4.6
, 102.6, 201.3 IECC-12 International Energy Conservation Code® ............................................................102.4.8, 201.3, 202, 404.2, 404.3 407.4.1, 407.4.2, 407.4.3,
407.4.4, 601.3 602.2.2.1, 602.3.2.2, 603.1.2, 603.2, 603.2.1, 603.3, Table 603.3(1), Table 603.3(2), 603.4, 606.1, 606.1.1, 606.1.4.3, 607.1, 607.2.1, 607.2.3, 607.4, 607.6, 607.8, 607.9,
607.9.1, 608.1, 608.2.1, 608.3, 608.4, 609.1, 609.7, 609.9, 609.11, 610.2, 612.1, 612.3, 612.3.2, 612.3.3.1 612.3.3.3, 612.4, 612.4.2, 613.4.2.1, 613.4.2.2, 613.4.4, 613.4.5, 613.5.3,
613.6.2, 613.6.3, Table 903.1,1003.3.5, 1104.1 IWUIC-12 International Wildland-Urban Interface® .......................................................................................................
102.4.9 ICC-PC-12 International Performance Code®................................................................................................................. 102.4.10 IEBC-12 International
Existing Building Code®.............................................................................................. 102.4.11, 102.6 IRC-12 International Residential Code®…………………………………………………………………
202; 804.2 IZC-IZC-12 International Zoning Code®.......................................................................................................................... 102.4.12 Forest
Stewardship Council 212 Third Avenue, North, Suite 504 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number V.1-7/2010 Forest Management Initiative
Version 1.0 – 7/2010..............................................…………………………503.2.4 The International Electrotechnical Commission Central Office 3, rue de Varembe’ P. O. Box 131 Ch-1211
Geneva 20 Switzerland Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number IEC, Standard on Efficiency classes for low voltage AC motors………………………… … … .. 610.2.1.1, 610.2.2.2
60034-30-2009 FSC IEC
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 180 Illuminating Engineering Society of North America 120 Wall Street, 17th Floor New York, NY 10005-4001
Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number TM-15-07 Luminaire Classification System for Outdoor Luminaires………………… … … . Table 405.2, Table 405.3(1), Table 405.3(2)
International Safety Equipment Association 1901 N. Moore Street, Suite 808 Arlington, VA 22209 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number Z358.1 Emergency Eyewash
and Shower Equipment……………………………………………………… … … 702.1.3 International Organization for Standardization ISO Central Secretariat 1 ch, de la Voie-Creuse, Case Postale 56 CH-1211 Geneva 20,
Switzerland Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number 13256-1-1998 Water to Air Closed Loop………………………………………………… … .. Table 607.2.2.1, Table 613.5.1.3 13256-1-1998
Water to Air Open Loop…………………………………… …………… … ... Table 607.2.2.1, Table 613.5.1.3 13256-2-1998 Water to Water Closed Loop…………………………………………… … … Table 607.2.2.1, Table 613.5.1.3 13256-2-1998
Water to Water Open Loop……………………………………………… … … Table 607.2.2.1, Table 613.5.1.3 14044-2006 Environmental management – Lifecycle assessment-requirements and guidelines………………… … … … 304
ISO/IEC 17025-2005 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories…………………806.2, Table 806.2(2), 806.3;, 806.4, 806.5, 806.6, 809.2.4, 2004-11 National
Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number NFPA 70-2011 National Electrical Code...............................
.......................... 507.1, 507.10, 507.12, 604.4.4, 611.2.3.2, 611.3.3.1 NFPA 72-2010 National Alarm and Signaling Code ........................................................................
...................................... 710.6.2 National Renewable Energy Laboratory 1617 Cole Boulevard Golden, CO 80401-3305 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section
number SERI TR-642-761 Simplified Clear Sky Model for Direct and Diffuse Insolation on Horizontal Surfaces…………… … … . 611.2 NSF International 789 Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Standard
Referenced reference in code number Title section number NSF/ANSI 44-09 Residential Cation Exchange Water……………………………………………………… … … 704.1.2, 704.1.4 NSF/ANSI 50-09 Equipment for Swimming
Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and other Recreational Water Facilities……………………………………………………………………………………… ... 708.12.7.1 NSF/ANSI 58-09 Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Treatment Systems………………………………………………
… … . 704.2 NSF/ANSI 61-09 Drinking Water Systems Components – Health Effects…………………………………………… … … . 707.16 NSF/P151-95 Health Effects from Rain Water Catchment Systems Components…………………………
… … … 707.12.1.1 ISO NSF NREL ISEA IESNA NFPA
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 181 South Coast Air Quality Management District 21865 Capley Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Standard Referenced
reference in code number Title section number SCAQMD Method 302-91 Distillation of Solvents from Paints, Coatings and Inks, South Coast Air Quality (Revised 1993) Management District...
..................................................................................................................................... 803.2 SCAQMD Method 303-91 (Revised 1993) Determination
of Exempt Compounds, South Coast Air Quality Management District ................................. 803.2 SCAQMD Method 304-91 (Revised February 1996) Determination of Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOC) in Various Materials, South Coast Air Quality Management District................................................................................ 803.2 SCAQMD Method
316A-92 Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in Materials Used for Pipes and and Fittings.................................................................................................
............................................. 803.2 SCAQMD Method 316B-92 Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) In Adhesives containing Cyanoacrylates.....................................
............................................................................................................. 803.2 SCAQMD Rule 1168 Adhesives and Sealant Applications……………………………………………………………………
… … … … … 806.2 Sustainable Forest Initiative, Inc. 900 17th Street, NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number SFI-2010-2014
Sustainable Forest Initiative 2010-2014……………………………………………………………… … . 503.2.4 Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Assoc. Inc. 4021 Lafayette Center Road Chantilly, VA 22021
Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number 2010 SMACNA HVAC Air Duct Leakage Test Manual (1st Edition). ....................................................607.4.1,
613.4.4 Tree Care Industry Association 136 Harvey Road, Suite 101 Londonderry, NH 03053 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number ANSI A300 Part 5 2005 Tree Shrub
and Other Woody Plt Mgmt-Management of Trees and Shrubs during Site Planning, Site Development, and Construction ......................................................................................
.............................. 406.4.1 The Masonry Society 3970 Broadway, Unit 201-D Boulder, CO 80304-1135 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number 0302-2011
Standard Method for Determining the Sound Transmission Class Rating for Masonry Walls …………………………………………………………………………..… . 809.3, 809.5.1 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. 333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title section number UL 181-2005 Factory-Made Air Ducts & Air Connectors…………………………………………………… ……… … . 802.5 UL 1703-2002
Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules & Panels………………………………………… … … 611.3.1.3 UL 1741-2010 Standard for Invertors, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment
for Use with Distributed Energy Resources………………………………………………………… … ... 611.3.1.4 UL 1482-2011 Room Heaters, Solid Fuel Type. ...........................................................................
......................................... 804.1.5 SCAQMD SMACNA TMS UL SFI TCIA
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 182 US Composting Council 1 Comac Loop 14 B1 Rokonkoma, NY 11779 Standard Referenced reference in code
number Title section number TMECC 05.7a Test Method for the Examination of Composting and Compost. ............................................................... 406.4.2.1 United States
Department of Agriculture Office of Energy Policy and New Uses Room 361, Reporters Bldg. 300 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 Standard Referenced reference in code number Title
section number 7 CFR Part 2902-Rev. 1/1/06 Guidelines for designating Bio-based products for Federal Procurement..................................................... 503.2.4 USCC USDA
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 183 APPENDIX A ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES The provisions contained in this appendix are not mandatory unless
specifically referenced in the adopting ordinance. A101 GENERAL A101.1 Scope. The provisions of this appendix shall supplement the provisions of Chapter 1 and provide procedures to enforce
continued compliance of buildings, structures and building sites constructed and protected under the provisions of this program. A101.2 Intent. This appendix shall be construed to secure
its expressed intent, which is to ensure public health, safety and welfare and protection of the environment insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of
buildings and building sites. Existing buildings, structures and building site improvements that do not comply with these provisions shall be altered or repaired to restore compliance
with this program. A102 APPLICABILITY A102.1 General. Equipment, systems, devices, safeguards and protections required by this program or a previous code under which the building, structure
or building site was constructed, altered or repaired; or under which portions of the building site were protected; shall be maintained. A102.2 Owner responsibility. Except as otherwise
specified in this program, the owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and building sites. No owner, operator, or occupant
shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility that is required under this program to be removed or shut off from or discontinued. A102.3 Existing remedies. The provisions of
this chapter shall not be construed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any structure or building
site improvement that is dangerous, unsafe or causing irreparable harm to environmental systems. A103 DEFINITIONS A103.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes
of this chapter and used elsewhere in this program, have the meanings shown herein. OWNER. Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in a
building site; or recorded in the official records of the state, county or municipality as holding title to the building site; or otherwise having control of the building site, including
the guardian of an estate of any
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 184 person, and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession
of real property by a court. OPERATOR. Any person who has charge, care or control of a building, structure and building site that is let or offered for occupancy. STRICT LIABILITY OFFENSE.
An offense in which the prosecution in a legal proceeding is not required to prove criminal intent as a part of its case. It is enough to prove that the defendant either did an act that
is prohibited, or failed to do an act that the defendant was legally required to do. A104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL A104.1 General. The Building Official is hereby authorized
and directed to enforce the provisions of this chapter. A104.2 Inspections. The Building Official is authorized to make all inspections necessary for administration of this chapter,
to assure compliance with maintenance requirements of this program and to resolve identified violations. A104.3 Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce
the provisions of this program, or whenever the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe there exists in a building or structure or on a building site a condition in violation
of the code, the Building Official is authorized to enter the building site, and if needed to enter the building or structure at reasonable times to inspect or perform the duties imposed
by this program. Where the building site or building is occupied, the Building Official shall present identification credentials to the occupant and request entry. If the building site
or building is unoccupied, the Building Official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the building site or building and
request entry. If entry is refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry. A104.4 Identification. The Building Official shall carry
proper identification credentials when inspecting a building or building site in the performance of duties under this program. A104.5 Notices and orders. The Building Official shall
issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with this program. A105 VIOLATIONS A105.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for an owner or an owner's designated agent to
be in conflict with, or violation of, any of the provisions of this program. A105.2 Notice of violation. The Building Official shall serve notice of the violation or issue an order in
accordance with Section A106. A105.3 Prosecution of violation. Any person failing to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with Section A106 shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor or civil infraction as determined by the jurisdiction, and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. If the notice of violation or order is not
complied with, the Building Official shall institute the appropriate preceding at
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 185 law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate the violation. The expenses incurred by the jurisdiction
during action taken by the jurisdiction on the building site or in the building shall be charged against the real estate of the building site and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
A105.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates the provisions of this program, or fails to comply with the provisions of this program, shall be prosecuted within the limits provided
by the laws of the state and jurisdiction. Each day that a violation continues after notice has been served in accordance with Section A106 shall be deemed a separate violation and offense.
A105.5 Abatement of violation. The imposition of penalties under the provisions of this program shall not preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate
action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or building site, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization
of a building, structure or building site. A106 NOTICES AND ORDERS A106.1 Notice of violation. Whenever the Building Official determines that there has been a violation of this program
or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given in the form and manner prescribed in Sections A106.2 and A106.3. A106.2 Form of notice. A notice of violation
prescribed in Section A106.1 shall be in accordance with the following: 1. Be in writing; 2. Include a real estate description of the building site sufficient for identification; 3.
Include a statement of the violation or violations and why the notice is being issued; 4. Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time to make repairs and improvements required
to bring the building, structure and building site into compliance with the provisions of this program; 5. Inform the property owner and those receiving the notice and order of the right
to appeal; and 6. Include a statement of the right of the jurisdiction to file a lien in accordance with Section A105.3. A106.3 Service. A notice of violation and order to comply shall
be served in accordance with Sections A106.3.1 and A106.3.2. A106.3.1 Recipient of notice. The notice of violation and order to comply shall be served on the person responsible for the
violation of the code. When the person responsible for the violation is someone other than the owner of the building and building site, a copy of the notice shall also be served on the
property owner. A106.3.2 Method of service. Such notice and order to comply shall be deemed to be properly served if a copy is: 1. Delivered personally; or
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 186 2. Sent by certified or first-class mail addressed to the last known address. If a notice served
by mail is returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy of the notice and order shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the building, structure or building site
affected by the notice. A106.4 Unauthorized tampering. Notices, orders, signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the Building Official shall not be mutilated, destroyed or tampered
with, or removed without authorization from the Building Official. A106.5 Penalties. Penalties for noncompliance with notices and orders shall be as set forth in Section A105.4. A106.6
Transfer of ownership. It shall be unlawful of the owner of any building, structure or building site who has received a compliance order or upon whom a notice of violation has been served,
to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease or otherwise dispose of the building, structure or building site to another until the provisions of the compliance order or notice of violation have
been complied with, or until such owner shall first furnish the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee a true copy of any compliance order or notice of violation issued by the Building
Official and shall furnish to the Building Official a signed and notarized statement from the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee, acknowledging the receipt of such compliance order
or notice of violation and fully accepting the responsibility without condition for making corrections or repairs required by such compliance order or notice of violation. A107 EMERGENCY
MEASURES AND ABATEMENT A107.1 Imminent hazard. When, in the opinion of the Building Official, there is an imminent hazard to the building site or to surrounding public and private property
resulting from the failure of a building or building site system, including but not limited to: stormwater management systems; erosion control measures; graywater or rainwater collection
collection systems; or dry vegetation used for vegetative roofs or hardscape shading; which endangers life or which will cause irreparable harm to environmental systems on, or adjacent
to, the building site, the Building Official is hereby authorized and empowered to order immediate repair of these systems and measures to restore proper operation. A107.2 Temporary
safeguards. Notwithstanding other provisions of this program, whenever, in the opinion of the Building Official, there is an imminent hazard due to the failures of systems and measures,
the Building Official shall order the necessary work done, whether or not the legal procedures specified in this chapter has been instituted; and shall cause such other action to be
taken as the Building Official deems necessary to resolve the hazard. A107.3 Closing streets. When necessary for public safety, the Building Official shall temporarily close or order
the authority having jurisdiction to close sidewalks, streets, public ways and bicycle pathways, adjacent to the hazardous location. A107.4 Emergency repairs. For the purposes of this
section, the Building Official shall employ the necessary labor and materials to perform the required work as expeditiously as possible.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 187 A107.5 Costs of emergency repairs. Costs incurred
in the performance of the emergency work shall be paid by the jurisdiction. The legal counsel of the jurisdiction shall institute appropriate action against the owner of the building
site for the recovery of the costs. A107.6 Hearing. Any person ordered to take emergency measures shall comply with such order forthwith. Any person affected thereafter, upon application
to the board of violation appeals shall be afforded a hearing as described in this program. A108 MEANS OF APPEAL A108.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of notices of violation
and orders of compliance issued by the Building Official pursuant to this chapter, there shall be and hereby created a board of violation appeals. Where the board of appeals established
under Section 108 is in compliance with the provisions of Sections A108.1 through A108.6, the board of appeals shall be permitted to serve as as the board of violation appeals. A108.2
Board of violation appeals. The board of violation appeals shall be appointed by the applicable governing authority and shall hold office at its pleasure. A108.2.1 Membership of the
board. The board of violation appeals shall consist of a minimum of three members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters regulated by this program. Members shall
be appointed to serve staggered and overlapping terms. Members of the board shall not be employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex-officio member but shall
have no vote on any matter before the board. A108.2.2 Alternate members. The governing authority shall appoint two or more alternate members who shall be called by the chair of the board
to hear appeals during the absence or disqualification of a member. Alternate members shall possess the qualifications required for board membership. A108.2.3 Board chair. The board
shall annually select one of its members to serve as chair. A108.2.4 Disqualification of member. A member shall not hear an appeal in which that member has a personal, professional or
financial interest. A108.2.5 Secretary. The Building Official shall designate a qualified person to serve as secretary to the board. The secretary shall file a detailed record of all
proceedings in the office of the Building Official. A108.3 Application for appeal. Any person receiving a notice of violation issued by the Building Official pursuant to this chapter,
shall have the right to appeal to the board of violation appeals. The application for appeal shall be in writing and filed within 20 days after the day the notice of violation was served.
An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the requirements of this program are adequately satisfied. A108.4 Stays of enforcement. Other than notices of imminent hazard,
appeals of notices and orders shall stay the enforcement of the notice and order until the appeal is heard by the board of violation appeals. A108.5 Hearing. Hearings of appeals shall
be in accordance with Sections A108.5.1 through A108.5.5.
City of Boynton Beach Green Building Program adapted from IGCC Public Version 2.0 188 A108.5.1 Notice. The board shall meet upon notice from the chair, within 20 days of the filing of
an appeal, or at stated periodic meetings. Notice of the board meeting shall be published in the newspaper of record for the jurisdiction. Written notice shall be provided to the owner
of the building site subject to the notice of violation as well as any person cited in the notice of violation. A108.5.2 Open hearing. All hearings before the board shall be open to
the public. The appellant, the appellant's representative, the Building Official and any person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard. A108.5.3 Quorum.
A quorum shall consist of not less than two-thirds of the board membership. A quorum shall be present in order for a hearing to proceed. A108.5.4 Hearing procedures. The board shall
adopt and make available to the public through the secretary procedures under which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures shall not require compliance under strict rules of evidence,
but shall mandate that only relevant information be received. A108.5.5 Postponement of hearing. When the full board is not present to hear an appeal, either the appellant or the appellant's
representative shall have the right to request postponement of the hearing. A108.6 Board decision. The board of violations appeal shall either uphold, modify or reverse the decision
of the Building Official. The board shall modify or reverse the decision of the Building Official only by a concurring vote of a majority of the total number of appointed board members.
The decision of the board to uphold, modify or reverse the decision of the Building Official shall be in writing and shall direct actions appropriate to implement the decision. A108.6.1
Records and copies. The decision and directive of the board shall be recorded. Copies shall be furnished to the appellant, the owner of the building site and to the Building Official.
A108.6.2 Implementation. The Building Official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the board. A108.7 Court review. Any person, whether or not a previous party
of the appeal, shall have the right to apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of law. Application for review shall be made in the manner and time required
by law.