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GY Framework Credit Intents and Requirements

Introduction to BE Credits
BE Prerequisite 1:  LEED Prerequisites
BE Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance
BE Credit 2.1: Green Building Programs: Participation and Compliance
BE Credit 2.2: Green Building Programs: LEED Certification
BE Credit 3.1: Waste Management: Reduce and Recycle
BE Credit 3.2: Construction Waste: Materials Efficiency
BE Credit 3.3: Construction Waste: Reuse of Organics
BE Credit 4: Outdoor Spaces
BE Credit 5: Size of Residential Dwellings
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GY Framework Intents and Requirements BE Credit4
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BE CREDIT 4:  OUTDOOR SPACES


1 POINT

    INTENT

To ensure connection to the natural environment, reduce the need for mechanical systems, and enhance the health and well-being of building occupants.

    REQUIREMENTS

Provide accessible outdoor space(s) a minimum of 20’ away from building exhaust, designated smoking areas, parking lots, and trash enclosures.  

    AND

Provide a space, independent of public sidewalks and access easements, greater than or equal to 15 square feet per occupant, for 10% of the building occupants, but not less than 100 square feet. (1 point)

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