Nonresidential Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects may elect to follow the LEED Alternative Compliance pathway. All CALGreen mandatory measures still apply, as well as certain Tier 1 and Tier 2 prerequisite measures.
CALGreen Tier 1 Projects electing to pursue the LEED Alternative Compliance Pathway must comply with the following:
a) Achieve LEED® Silver certification or higher from the U.S. Green Building Council
b) Comply with the following locally amended Tier 1 CALGreen prerequisite measure: 1) PAMC 16.14.430 Section A5.408 Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal and Recycling
c) Comply with all applicable CALGreen Chapter 5 mandatory measures and building code requirements.
CALGreen Tier 2 Projects electing to pursue the LEED Alternative Compliance Pathway must comply with the following:
a) Achieve LEED® Gold certification or higher from the U.S. Green Building Council
b) Comply with the following locally amended Tier 2 CALGreen prerequisite measure: 1) PAMC 16.14.430 Section A5.408 Construction Waste Reduction, Disposal and Recycling and 2) PAMC 16.14.400 Section A5.106.5.3 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging for New Construction
c) Comply with all applicable CALGreen Chapter 5 mandatory measures and building code requirements.
For Building Permit:
Green Building Checklist and Verification: Complete and include the Green Building Checklist (GB-1 Sheet) within the Permit Plans. Third-party design verification by a Green Building Special Inspector (GBSI) is required for all applicable CALGreen Mandatory items and Tier 1 or Tier 2 prerequisite measures.
LEED Certification Documentation: A LEED Accredited Professional with applicable specialty (LEED AP) shall certify that the project has been designed to meet LEED Silver certification requirements. The LEED AP shall submit a letter confirming project registration with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and anticipated achievement of the required points for LEED Silver certification.
For Inspection:
Green Building Verification: Complete construction phase requirements as identified on the Green Building Checklist (GB-1 Sheet) in the Permit Plans. All construction activities must be verified by a third-party Green Building Special Inspector (GBSI) in accordance with the Nonresidential Green Building Inspection Guidelines.
LEED Certification Documentation: Prior to Certificate of Occupancy, submit a letter based on as-built construction confirming the project has been built in accordance with approved plans and is expected to achieve certification at the approved LEED level. The letter must state whether final certification documents will be submitted to the USGBC and, if applicable, the anticipated submission date.
Post Occupancy Phase: Submit proof of LEED Silver or LEED Gold certification to the Building Department within two years of initial occupancy for the project record.