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1. Implementation of the Los Angeles Green Building Code

   Presented By: Osama Younan, P.E., LEED AP Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety Dubai – May 2014
2. Overview of the permit process Plan Review Permit Issuance Inspection Certificate of Occupancy
3. History of green building programs in the city LEED Silver standard Applies to City owned buildings >7,500 ft2 (697m2) Priority plan check (2007) LEED Silver or better Proof of submittal to USGBS Enforcement challenges: time gap between certification and permit issuance
4. History of green building programs in the city 2008 Los Angeles Green Building Ordinance Meet requirements of LEED Certified level or better 50,000 ft2 (4,645 m2)/50 units Enforced by DCP through 3rd party Expedited processing for LEED Silver Challenges: No field verification Dependence on 3rd party Limited scope
5. State Green Building Code 2010 California Green Building Code (CALGreen) Consistency among jurisdictions benefits development Reduce carbon footprint Developed through the State process with diverse stakeholder participation Mandatory statewide effective 1/1/2011 California greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Source: California ARB – 2013 Investment Plan
6. Brief overview of CALGreen Planning and design Storm water mitigation, bicycle parking, designated parking for fuel efficient vehicles, site lighting Energy efficiency Water efficiency and conservation Indoor and outdoor Material conservation and resource efficiency Recycling, waste diversion Environmental quality (new to codes) VOC’s, formaldehyde, filters, acoustics
7. Brief overview of CALGreen Mandatory measures Voluntary measures Tier 1 & Tier 2 Three year cycle
8. 2011L.A. Green Building Code 2011 Los Angeles Green Building Code Based on the 2010 CALGreen Local amendments Additions and alterations PV ready EV ready Enforced by the Building Department
9. Adoption process Tough economic climate Merged old program and new code into one Multiple programs not practical & cause confusion More effective enforcement (inspection)
10. Adoption process Incentives for Tier I and Tier II Regional coordination – important Reach out efforts and stakeholder input Architects Building owners/managers Business organizations Technical/professional associations Contractors/labor Successful adoption
11. Implementation Green building division Why? (New specialty, steep learning curve) Effective in making necessary adjustments Plan check process Online forms Standard corrections Inspection process Standard corrections
12. Implementation Staff training Attitude and customer service Continuous adjustments and enhancements How is it working? Number of projects checked Number of inspections Customer satisfaction
13. Implementation Challenges Non safety General (building) contractors Commissioning Qualifications and documentation Enforcement guidelines/forms Accreditation standard (AC 476)
14. Lessons learned Education Raise awareness Internal training/informed staff Customer service Reaching out to stakeholders Vital, engage stakeholders, training Carefully planned process and adjustments Adequate staffing (think about the future)
15. 2014L.A. Green Building Code 2014 Los Angeles Green Building Code Based on the 2013 CALGreen Local amendments Heat island effect Cool roofs Hardscape alternatives EV ready Source: Globalgreen
16. Future codes Address needs, resolve/prevent problems Reduce emissions related to electricity generation Energy efficient buildings (ZNE) Solar/renewable energy sources Reduce transportation emissions EV charging Hydrogen car infrastructure California greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Source: California ARB – May 2013 Investment Plan Source: California Integrated Energy Policy Report (2007)
17. Future codes Water conservation Water reuse Rainwater Greywater Blackwater Reduce heat island effect Sierra Nevada mountain range (NASA)
18. Future codes Existing buildings - Energy retrofits Water fixture replacement Disclosure Retro-Commissioning
19. Thank you!