DC Code Compliance

&

The Green & Energy

Compliance System

(GECS)

DCRA Green Building Program Overview

• Created in 2013• Intent: effective

implementation of:–Green Building Act (2006)–Green Construction Code–Energy Conservation Code

Mechanical Code My project…

Includes Mechanical Equipment?

Does Not Include

Mechanical Equipment?

Seriously? No Heating,

Cooling, OR Ventilation?

Follow Mechanical

Code

Oops

Mechanical Code My project…

Includes Mechanical Equipment?

Follow Mechanical

Code

How?What are my

options?

Do I need to follow the Energy Code?

ENERGY VERIFICATION SHEETS

EVS by Project Type/Compliance Option

• ECC Multifamily• ECC NonResidential• ASHRAE 90.1 Multifamily• ASHRAE 90.1 NonResidential• Low-Rise Residential

Assist Design Team, Builder, Plan Reviewers & Inspectors to be on the same page –

• What code elements apply?• Where are they documented?

Goals of the Green Code

• 101.4.9.5 Intent. The Green Construction Code is intended to safeguard the environment, public health, safety and general welfare through the establishment of requirements to reduce the negative impacts and increase the positive impacts of the built environment on the natural environment and building occupants.

• Build on the work and success of the Green Building Act

• Take into consideration other codes, laws and unique characteristics in the District

Applicability

• Construction, addition, alteration, relocation, razing, and demolition of every building or structure and the site on which the building is located:• Non-residential and Multifamily

residential 4 stories and larger projects (10,000 SF and larger)

• Demolition (10,000 SF or larger)

• Site Work (10,000 SF or larger)

Scope of Code

• Site Development and Land Use• Material Resource Conservation

and Efficiency• Energy Conservation and

Efficiency• Water Resource Conservation• Indoor Environmental Quality• Commissioning• Appendix A: Project Electives

DC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE1. New to Everyone2. Multiple Compliance Paths

a) Green Code Option• May Require Electives

b) Alternative Compliance Paths Option• LEED Certified• ASHRAE 189.1• Green Communities Certified• ICC 700 Bronze & Energy

Star NHP/MFHR3. Enforced by GBP, not 3rd Party

Agencies

The Building Process

Plan Review

InspectionsBuild Team

Design Team

The Building Process

Design Team• Architect• Owner• Trades Design• Other

Plan Review• DCRA• 3rd Party

Inspections• DCRA• 3rd Party

Build Team• GC• Trades• Other

Green & Energy Compliance System GECS

Intention: Help Coordinate Design Team, Builder,

Plan Reviewers & Inspectors Create Clear Documentation of

Status/Requirements & Design Choices Provide Required Forms & Calculators

Platform Excel vs. Google Docs/Sheet (vs. paper)

Compatibility Versioning/Backup Familiarity

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GECS Request Form

• Shares Google Sheets workbook with email account given

• Advantages of using Google account:• Greater Security• Greater Accountability

• Google accounts• Free• Linked to ANY email• Not just gmail• No need to use your

personal account: create a work account

Green Construction

Code

OVERVIEW