APPENDIX B. LAUSD BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
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APPENDIX B.1 LAUSD BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES LAUSD Best Management Practices (BMPs) LAUSD incorporates the following best management practices (BMPs) into its school projects during site selection, design, construction and operation for its New School Construction Program. 1. Site Selection
Noise •
CDE regulations require the school district to consider noise in the site selection process. (CCR, Tit. 5, Div. 1, Ch. 13 §14040(q)). As recommended by CDE guidance, when the LAUSD identifies a school site near major roadways and railroads, an acoustical engineer will measure the ambient noise level to assist in designing the school to reduce noise levels to acceptable standards. CDE, 2000a.
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LAUSD considers noise standards that apply to the selection of new school sites. Under these standards, projected exterior noise levels at new schools cannot exceed 70 dBA L10 or 67 dBA Leq and projected interior classroom noise levels cannot exceed of 55 dBA L10 or 45 dBA Leq.
2. Design
CDE Design Standards •
LAUSD must design sites to conform to the requirements of the Guide to School Site Analysis and Development (2000 Edition) and to the Small School Site Policy of February 28, 2001, both published by the CDE.
Noise/Acoustics •
LAUSD will analyze the acoustical environment of the site (such as traffic) and the characteristics of planned building components (such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning [HVAC]), and design to achieve a classroom acoustical performance of 45 dBA Leq background noise level (unoccupied) or better.
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Mandatory CHPS requirements adopted by LAUSD also require that classrooms have a maximum (unoccupied) noise level of 45 dbA Leq, with maximum (unoccupied) reverberation times of 0.6 seconds (CHPS prerequisite, CHPS 2001).
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Where excessive noise could disturb adjacent residential uses, LAUSD will incorporate buffers, such as masonry walls, between playgrounds and adjacent residential uses. As a general rule, interrupting the noise source with such a wall would reduce off-site noise levels by approximately 5 dBA.
Geological Hazards •
LAUSD will prepare a Seismic Hazard Evaluation for school construction projects, where appropriate, to satisfy the following requirements: (1) Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; (2) Guidelines for Evaluating and Mitigating Seismic Hazards in California (State Mining and Geology Board Special Publication 117); and (3) the California Geological Survey Checklist for the Review of Geological/Seismic Reports for California Public Schools, Hospitals, and Essential Services Buildings.
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Light and Glare •
LAUSD will install “luminaries” or lighting sources in connection with school construction projects in such a manner as to minimize glare for pedestrians and drivers, and to minimize light spilling onto adjacent properties.
Water Supply •
LAUSD will coordinate with the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power or other appropriate jurisdiction and department prior to the relocation or upgrade of any water facilities to reduce the potential for disruptions in service.
Reuse of Historical Resources •
LAUSD will re-use rather than destroy historical resources, where feasible. LAUSD will take the following steps when dealing with historical resources: −
Retain and preserve the historic character of a building, structure, or site, where feasible.
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Treat distinctive architectural features or examples of skilled craftsmanship that characterize a building with sensitivity, where feasible.
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Conceal reinforcement required for structural stability or the installation of life safety or mechanical systems, wherever feasible.
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Undertake surface cleaning of historic structures with the gentlest means possible. Avoid sandblasting and chemical treatments.
Fire Protection •
LAUSD will reduce impacts to fire protection services in connection with new construction projects, by: −
Having local fire jurisdictions review and approve all construction and site plans prior to the State Fire Marshall’s final approval; and
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Providing a full site plan for the local review, including all buildings, both existing and proposed, fences, drive gates, retaining walls, and other construction affecting Fire Department access, with unobstructed fire lanes for access indicated.
3. Construction
Relocation •
LAUSD shall conform to all residential and business displacement guidelines presented in the LAUSD’s Relocation Assistance Advisory Program and comply with all items identified in Paragraph 6040 of Title 25 of the CDE.
Water Quality and Hydrology •
LAUSD shall obtain a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) with requirements for discharge, BMPs and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP).
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LAUSD’s construction contractor shall properly discharge any water accumulation within the excavation pit in accordance with BMPs and a dewatering plan that must be developed and approved prior to construction as part of the NPDES General Construction Stormwater Permit.
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LAUSD’s construction contractor shall prevent sediment flows from entering storm drainage systems by constructing temporary filter inlets around existing storm drain inlets prior to the
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stabilization of the construction site area. The sediment trapped in these impounding areas shall be removed after each storm. •
LAUSD’s construction contractor shall collect and discharge surface runoff into the storm water collection system. The design of the storm drain system (i.e., drain inlets and conveyances) must be adequate to prevent localized flooding due to foliage and debris entrapment from increased storm runoff and prevent contamination of any nearby water basins.
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To accommodate the additional storm water runoff and annual water yield resulting from the construction, storm drain improvements shall provide capacity to carry 25-year peak runoff rates and ensure flood protection to proposed buildings in the project site for a 100-year flood.
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As required, an NPDES storm water permit application shall be submitted and the effluent quality criteria shall be specified in the permit, as determined by the Los Angeles RWQCB based on receiving water guidelines and waste load allocations. Monitoring of the outflow from the collection system may be required in the permit to ensure that the requirements and water quality criteria specified by the permit are achieved.
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The construction contractor shall use reclaimed water during the construction process, specifically for dust control, soil compaction, and concrete mixing, to the extent feasible.
Construction Traffic •
LAUSD shall require its contractors to submit a construction worksite traffic control plan to the LADOT for review prior to construction. The plan will show the location of any haul routes, hours of operation, protective devices, warning signs, and access to abutting properties LAUSD shall encourage its contractor to limit construction-related trucks to off-peak commute periods. As required by Caltrans, applicable transportation related safety measures shall be implemented during construction.
Construction Noise •
The LAUSD shall require the construction contractor to keep properly functioning mufflers on all internal combustion and vehicle engines used in construction.
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The LAUSD shall require its construction contractor to provide advance notice of the start of construction to all noise sensitive receptors, businesses, and residences adjacent to the project area. The announcement shall state specifically where and when construction activities will occur, and provide contact information for filing noise complaints.
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During construction activities, LAUSD’s construction contractor shall serve as the contact person in the event that noise levels become disruptive to local residents.
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During construction activities, the construction contractor shall locate portable equipment and shall store and maintain equipment as far as possible from the adjacent residents.
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The LAUSD shall require the construction contractor to comply with all applicable noise ordinances of the affected jurisdiction (e.g. city or County of Los Angeles). In the event of complaints by nearby residents or receptors, the LAUSD shall monitor noise from the construction activity to ensure that construction noise does not exceed limits specified in the noise ordinance.
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LAUSD shall include the applicable city or county ordinance in all construction contracts.
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LAUSD shall require its contractors to build a masonry wall or other noise reducing measures along the property line adjacent to residential uses when necessary to reduce noise levels on adjacent sensitive receptors.
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If project construction noise levels are expected to exceed noise thresholds of significance, the LAUSD may require the construction contractor to install effective noise attenuation measures that may be identified as part of the environmental review of each individual project.
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Sewer Services •
LAUSD or its construction contractor shall coordinate with the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation, and Bureau of Engineering or other appropriate jurisdictions and departments prior to the relocation or upgrade of any sewer facilities to reduce the potential for disruptions in service.
4. Operation •
During school operation, LAUSD shall perform regular preventative maintenance on pumps, valves, piping, and tanks to minimize water loss.
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LAUSD shall utilize automatic sprinklers set to irrigate landscaping during the morning and evening hours to reduce water loss from evaporation.
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LAUSD shall reset automatic sprinkler timers to water less during cooler months and during the rainy season.
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LAUSD design contractor ensures that the fire sprinkler system interconnects with the school fire alarm system.
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LAUSD shall contact each utility supplier to determine the requirements of the most cost effective service connection. In addition, it shall provide separate meters for domestic, fire and irrigation water supplies.
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LAUSD shall encourage ride-sharing programs for students and teachers as well as maintain fleet vehicles such as school buses, maintenance vehicles, and other service fleet vehicles in good condition in order to prevent significant increases in air pollutant emissions created by operation of a new school.
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LAUSD shall follow all general operation guidelines referred throughout the LAUSD Design Guide.
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APPENDIX B.2 COLLABORATIVE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS
APPENDIX B.2 COLLABORATIVE FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS The Los Angeles City Board of Education adopted a resolution on October 28, 2003 on Sustainability and the Design and Construction of High Performance Schools. This resolution encourages and promotes a safe and healthy school environment by: a) incorporating Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) criteria to the extent feasible into the District’s school construction program, b) participating and pursuing partnerships that further the goal of high performance schools that provide sustainable design financial incentives, and c) maintaining an annual report that assesses the progress of this effort. The resolution endorses the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) participation to pursue partnerships with Federal, State, and Utility programs that further the goal of high performance schools. These programs include the Los Angeles Sustainable Collaborative, the City of Los Angeles Integrated Resources Plan, the County of Los Angeles Watershed Management Division, and utility sponsored Savings by Design Programs (LAUSD, 2003). The resolution encourages the LAUSD to incorporate CHPS qualifying level (28 points) criteria in the next round of schools, and preferably achieve at least 32 points. The LAUSD developed a scorecard that is used as a tool to review the criteria, capture those already being implemented, and identify and track additional criteria being considered for adoption. Overall, the scorecard simplifies the work of the design team, automatically totals the CHPS score, and provides a minimum level of verification by requiring a document reference for each claimed credit and the signature of both a registered principal architect of the design firm and the LAUSD project manager (see attached scorecard). The resolution states that the criteria should focus on the student performance and staff health and well being, by incorporating measures such as day lighting, use of nontoxic-emitting materials, and sound insulation to minimize noise. In addition, the criteria should focus on operating cost minimization, by incorporating measures on energy and water efficiency, and minimizing the impact of LAUSD operations on the environment, by incorporating measures addressing renewable energy sources. In order to assess the progress of this effort, this resolution instructs staff to report and provide to the Board on an annual basis, a quarterly summary on statistics on the new schools and projects designed, and the percentage that have incorporated CHPS design criteria. The components of Sustainable Design fall into five categories below with the following guidelines and system for implementing the components. In each category there are prerequisites, which are mandatory, and credits, which are optional. Points are allocated based on the number of credits the project earns. The five categories are listed as follows: •
Sustainable Site. Sustainable site credits and prerequisites address issues, such as erosion and sedimentation control, naturally-occurring asbestos control, siting of air intakes and building, urban and brownfield redevelopment, alternative transportation, stormwater management, and reduction in pollution, heat islands, and site disturbance. LAUSD would issue guideline specifications to require 2 prerequisites out of the 14 possible Site Credit points. Mandatory requirements dictate that the site selection must comply with all requirements of Title 5 and stormwater management practices must include controlling erosion and sedimentation to reduce negative impacts on water and air quality.
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Water Efficiency. Water efficiency specifications incorporate sustainable design guidelines for issues such as water efficiency landscaping, water use reduction, and innovative wastewater technologies. LAUSD would issue guideline specifications to require 1 prerequisite out of 5 Water Credit points. Prerequisites require that outdoor systems must establish and comply with water use budget.
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Energy. Energy design specifications could include areas such as monitoring minimum and superior energy performance, fundamental building systems commissioning, training of school staff, chlorofluorocarbon reduction to HVAC and refrigeration equipment, hydroflourocarbon and halon elimination, use of renewable energy and green power, and measurement and verification of performance. LAUSD would issue specifications requiring systems and equipment, which meets 2 prerequisite requirements out of 24 possible Energy Credit points, with 2 points required under this category. Mandatory energy efficient prerequisites include that the building must be designed to exceed Title 24 (2001) by 10 percent or must include prescriptive package of measures. In addition, third party or district verification of building systems and training is required.
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Materials. Materials credits for the new building design guidelines would include practices such as storage and collection of recyclables, construction waste management, resource reuse, and use of local/regional materials, certified wood, and rapidly renewable resources. LAUSD would issue guideline specifications to require 1 prerequisite out of 11 possible Material Credit points. In an effort to reduce waste and have efficient material use, the school must meet local standards for recycling space and have spaces dedicated to recycling as a prerequisite.
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Indoor Environmental Quality. Indoor environmental quality design guidelines would include issues such as minimum IAQ HVAC performance, stationary diesel engine emissions control, carbon dioxide monitoring, increased ventilation effectiveness, use of low-emitting materials, indoor chemical and pollutant source control, and development of a construction IAQ management plan. LAUSD would issue guideline specifications to require 3 prerequisites out of the 17 possible Indoor Environmental Quality Credit points. There are three prerequisites regarding indoor air quality, acoustics, and thermal comfort under the indoor environmental quality category. HVAC must meet Title 24 ventilation requirements, Cal/OSHA performance requirements, and satisfy ASHRAE 62 requirements for outdoor air supply. Classrooms must have a maximum (unoccupied) noise level of 45dbA, with a maximum (unoccupied) reverberation times of 0.6 seconds. While a significant number of credit points reflect current LAUSD Policy, others require some expenditure of additional funds that must be secure before the Sustainable Design program can be implemented. Engaging high performance building standards gives LAUSD the opportunity to help offer leadership in the energy efficiency arena, but also to save money on maintenance and operations budgets for years to come. Average additional costs for some upgrades listed in the criteria for Primary Centers, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, and High Schools would be $120,000, $200,000, $525,000, and $660,000, respectively, with an overall estimated added construction cost per square foot of $3.65 (McConnell, 2001). However, this additional cost could be recouped in less than ten years through cost savings and increased energy efficiency. Initially, the LAUSD plans to cover these incremental costs by seeking grant funding from Federal, State, local, and private sources. In the future, as the success of the program can be illustrated, LAUSD hopes to seek a more permanent and consistent source of funding from bond funding or some combination of both.
References LAUSD, 2003. Motions/Resolutions Presented to the Los Angeles City Board of Education for Consideration. October 28. McConnell (James A. McConnell, Jr., Chief Facilities Executive). 2001. High Performance Building Design and Implementation Plan. May 15. Zinner (John S. Zinner). 2003. Implementing CHPS: The Los Angeles Unified School District Experience. Prepared for the LAUSD by Zinner Consultants. February 28. LAUSD New School Construction Program Draft Program EIR
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Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) Scorecard -- New School SCHOOL:
DATE:
RATER (Name, Title, Firm): CONTACT INFORMATION (Phone & Email): VERIFICATION: REGISTERED PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT (Signature): (Name, Title, Date): VERIFICATION: PROJECT MANAGER (Signature):
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X
Prerequisite
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X
Prerequisite
DISCUSSION
YOUR SCHOOL
DOCUMENT REFERENCE (SHEET NUMBER, SPECIFICATION SECTION OR CALCULATION)
BASELINE3
SUMMARY2
POSSIBLE POINTS
TITLE
CREDIT NUMBER1
CHPS SECTION
(Name, Title, Date):
SITE (2 prerequisites; 14 possible points) Site Selection
P1 C1
Code Compliance Sustainable Site Selection
Transportation
C2
Transportation
Req P1.1. Comply with all requirements of Title 5 1 1.1. No development on sites that are: prime agricultural land, in flood zone, habitat for endangered species, parkland 1 1.2. Do not develop on greenfields 1 1.3. Create centrally located sites within which 50% of students are located within minimum distances of the school 1 1.4. Joint use of facilities 1 1.5. Joint use of parks 1 1.6. Reduced building footprint 1 2.1. Near public transit 1 2.2. Provide bike racks & bike lanes for 15% of school population 1
Stormwater Management
P2
Construction Erosion
C3
Post-construction Management
Outdoor Surfaces
C4
Design to Reduce Heat Islands
Outdoor Lighting
C5
Light Pollution Reduction
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2.3. Minimize parking lot & create preferred parking for carpools
Req P2.1. Control erosion & sedimentation to reduce negative impacts on water & air quality 1 1 1
3.1. Minimize runoff 3.2. Treat runoff 4.1. Shade or lighten impervious areas, OR reduce impervious parking
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4.2. Install cool roof
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5.1. Minimize outdoor illumination with no direct beam leaving site
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WATER (1 prerequisite; 5 possible points) Outdoor Systems
P1 C1
Indoor Systems
C2
Create Water Use Budget Reduce Potable Water for Landscaping Water Use Reduction
Req P1.1. Establish & comply with water use budget
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Prerequisite
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X
Prerequisite
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X
Prerequisite
X
X
1-2 1.1. Use high efficiency irrigation technology, OR reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 50 or 100% 1 2.1. 50% reduction in potable water use for sewage conveyance with reclaimed water 1-2 2.2. Decrease water use by 20 or 30% after meeting Energy Policy Act
ENERGY (2 prerequisites; 24 possible points; minimum 2 points required) Energy Efficiency
P1
Minimum Energy Performance
Req P1.1. Design building to exceed Title 24-2001 by 10%, OR include prescriptive package of measures
C1
Superior Energy Performance
C2
Natural Ventilation
2 2 2-6 4 1
1.1. Exceed Title 24-2001 by 15% 1.1. Exceed Title 24-2001 by 20% 1.1. Exceed Title 24 2001by 25, 30 or 35% 1.1. Alternate prescriptive method 2.1. HVAC interconnect controls with operable windows & doors
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2.2. Design 90% of classrooms without air conditioning Alternate Energy C 3 Renewable Energy 2-6 3.1. 5 to 50% of net energy use supplied by Sources renewable energy or distributed generation Commissioning & P 2 System Testing & Req P2.1. Third party or district verification of building Verification Training systems & training C 4 Commissioning 2-3 4.1. Basic commissioning tasks C 5 Energy Management 1 5.1. Install an Energy Management System to Systems measure & control loads MATERIALS (1 prerequisite; 11 possible points) Waste Reduction & P 1 Efficient Material Use C1
C2
Building Reuse
C3
Resource Reuse
Sustainable Materials C 4 C5 C6
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Storage and Collection of Recyclables Site Waste Management
Recycled Content Rapidly Renewable Materials Certified Wood
Req P1.1. Meet local standards for recycling space & have spaces dedicated to recycling 1-2 1.1. Meet local ordinances, develop waste management plan, & recycle 50 or 75% of construction waste 1-3 2.1. Reuse 75% or 100% of previous structure (+ 50% of non-shell systems for 3 points) 1-2 3.1. Specify salvaged or refurbished materials for 5 or 10% of building 1-2 4.1. 25 or 50% of building materials meet requirements 1
5.1. 5% of materials are rapidly renewable
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6.1. 50% of wood must be certified
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (3 prerequisites; 17 possible points) Daylighting
C1
Daylighting in Classrooms
3 1
Indoor Air Quality
Acoustics
Thermal Comfort
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1.1. Minimum 2% daylight factor in 75% of classrooms 1.2. Direct line of site glazing for 90% of classrooms
P1
Minimum Requirements
Req P1.1. HVAC must meet Title 24 ventilation requirements, Cal/OSHA performance requirements, & satisfy ASHRAE 62 requirements for outdoor air supply
C2
Low-Emitting Materials
1-4 2.1. Building materials (paints, ceiling tiles, carpet, adhesives, etc.) meet chemical emission rates detailed in CHPS material specifications
C3
Pollutant Source Control
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3.1. Control dust, segregate pollutant sources, local exhaust in kitchens, appropriately plumbed drains in chemical storage areas
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3.2. Install ducted HVAC returns 3.3. Use high efficiency filters 4.1. Create & implement specified construction IAQ plan
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4.2. Flush out building or conduct IAQ testing
C4
Construction IAQ Management Plan
P2
Minimum Acoustical Req P2.1. Classrooms must have a maximum Performance (unoccupied) noise level of 45dbA, with maximum (unoccupied) reverberation times of 0.6 sec.
C5
Improved Acoustical Performance
P3
ASHRAE 55 Code Compliance
C6
Controllability of Systems
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5.1. Classrooms must have a maximum (unoccupied) noise level of 40dbA, with maximum (unoccupied) reverberation times of 0.6 sec.
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5.2. Classrooms must have a maximum (unoccupied) noise level of 35dbA, with maximum (unoccupied) reverberation times of 0.6 sec.
Req P3.1. Comply with Title 24 required ASHRAE 551992 thermal comfort standard 1 1
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Prerequisite
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X
Prerequisite
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X
Prerequisite
6.1. Operable windows in classrooms 6.2. Temperature & lighting controls in all classrooms
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DISTRICT RESOLUTIONS (10 possible points) Institutionalize High C 1 Performance
District Resolutions
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1.1. Institutionalize High Performance Goals on a district level
Indoor Air Quality
C2
IAQ Management Plan
1
2.1. Create IAQ Management Plan and include in Facility Maintenance & Commissioning Plans. Designate a trained staff person with clear responsibility to implement & update the plan
Maintenance
C3
Maintenance Plan
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3.1. Create a maintenance plan that includes an inventory of all equipment in the school & their preventative maintenance needs
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3.2. District allocates budget to fund plan at 100%
Energy
C4
Equipment Performance
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4.1. Require Energy Star equipment & prohibit wasteful technologies
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4.2. Require new equipment to be within 20% of EPA Energy Star "best available" for the category
Transportation
C5
Green Power
2
5.1. Engage in a two-year power contract to purchase power generated from renewable sources approved by CEC
C6
Buses & Alternate Fuels
1
6.1. Provide busing service
1
6.2. 20% of bus & maintenance vehicle fleet serving the school must use alternative fuels TOTAL (Minimum points required for CHPS school is 28 of possible 81)
0
0
1. P = Prerequisite; C = Credit 2. For specific requirements for each credit, see CHPS Best Practices Manual, Volume III, Criteria, available at www.CHPS.net 3. Typical New District school
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MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED TO THE LOS ANGELES CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR CONSIDERATION SUBJECT:
Sustainability and the Design and Construction of High Performance Schools
DATE NOTICED: October 14, 2003
PRESENTED FOR ACTION: October 28, 2003
PRESENTED BY: Mr. Lauritzen and Ms. Korenstein
MOVED/SECONDED BY: Ms. Korenstein/ Mr. Lauritzen
MOTION: X
RESOLUTION:
Whereas, Students are entitled to a safe and healthy school environment, and studies have indicated that student achievement is greater and attendance higher when the learning environment is naturally lit, comfortable and well maintained; Whereas, Schools should employ design and construction strategies that minimize operating costs, including energy and water efficiency; Whereas, As one of the largest property owners in Southern California, the Los Angeles Unified School District has a large impact on the Los Angeles regional environment, including air quality through vehicle use and power generation, and water through potable and irrigation uses and stormwater runoff into creeks, rivers and the Pacific Ocean; Whereas, On February 13, 2001, the Board of Education unanimously adopted a motion supporting the Blue Ribbon Citizens’ Committee recommendation to develop sustainable design criteria for the construction of new and the expansion and renovation of existing District schools and campuses, and directed the head of the Facilities Division, in consultation with the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, to develop these criteria in consultation with the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS); Whereas, The Implementation Plan submitted by staff to the Board on May 15, 2001, presented strategies for incorporating in all new construction and renovation projects, the six CHPS categories (site, water, energy, materials, indoor environmental quality and district resolution), and proposed requiring certification by architects that their District projects have met or exceeded the minimum requirement for CHPS certification; Whereas, Over 80 District new school and school addition projects have been rated against the CHPS criteria and found to be in substantial conformance, and the Facilities Division is working to incorporate additional CHPS criteria as standard practice in all District construction projects with the goal of ensuring that every project qualifies as a CHPS school; and Whereas, The District continues to be supported in this effort by the District High Performance Schools Working Group, whose members represent Federal and State agencies, local utilities, and other interested parties; now, therefore, be it
SUBJECT: (continue)
Sustainability and the Design and Construction of High Performance Schools
Resolved, That the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles recognizes the work of the Facilities Division and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety to incorporate CHPS criteria into the District’s school construction program, and commends the District’s architects for their efforts in meeting the CHPS criteria; and Resolved, further, That the Board directs staff to continue its effort to ensure that every District new school and modernization project, from the beginning of the design process, incorporate CHPS criteria to the extent feasible; that the next round of new schools minimally meet the CHPS qualifying level (28 points) and preferably achieve at least 32 points; and that the focus be on criteria in the following priority areas: a. Student performance and staff health and well being, through measures such as daylighting, use of nontoxic-emitting materials, and sound insulation or isolation to minimize noise and enhance acoustical quality in the classroom; b. Operating cost minimization, through energy and water efficiency; and c. Minimizing the impact of District operations on the environment, through, for example, the installation or purchase of renewable energy resources such as solar power, and maximizing the beneficial use of stormwater runoff; and Resolved further, That the Board endorses District participation in and directs staff to pursue partnerships that further the goal of high performance schools, including Federal, State and utility programs that provide sustainable design financial incentives, especially: a. The Los Angeles Sustainable Collaborative, whose goal is to further the adoption of sustainable design in the region and whose other members are agencies that have also adopted sustainable design requirements, including the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Community College District, and the City of Santa Monica; b. The City of Los Angeles Integrated Resources Plan and the County of Los Angeles Watershed Management Division, whose goal is to encourage the efficient use of water resources; and c. The utility-sponsored Savings by Design Program; and be it finally Resolved, That the Board directs staff to report to the Board annually on the progress of this program, and provide quarterly summary statistics on: the number of new schools and modernization projects designed and the percentage which have incorporated CHPS design criteria, and other statistics useful in assessing the progress of this effort.
SUBJECT: (continue)
Sustainability and the Design and Construction of High Performance Schools
AYES Ms. Canter
X
Ms. Korenstein Ms. LaMotte
X
Mr. Lansing Mr. Lauritzen Mr. Tokofsky Mr. Huizar
X X X
TOTAL
7
ACTION: ADOPTED
X
X
NOES
ABSTAIN
ABSENT
