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performance aspects that must be satisfied in order to commence the
assessment process and obtain overall certification:
i.
implementation of construction safety plan (MAN P1) ; ii. avoiding chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-based refrigerants in any HVAC&R equipment installed for the space during the fit-out (MA P1) ; iii. providing basic facilities for effective recycling of paper, plastic and metal wastes during occupancy (MA P2) ; iv. encouraging the use of sustainable timber resources during fit- out works (MA P3) .For the avoidance of doubt, if during the process a BEAM requirement in
transitions to a minimum code requirement, regulatory or legislative
requirement, it cannot be assessed, and will not be counted towards the
award or grading. In due course, an addendum will be released and
future versions of the Manual should exclude that requirement.
1.5.2 BEAM P
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RADING
The final grading for all projects rated with BEAM Plus Interiors is
conditional upon the following:
i.
meeting all specified pre-requisites;
ii.
meeting specified overall points score;
iii.
obtaining the minimum number of points for Materials, Energy
Use, and Indoor Environmental Quality aspects;
The score requirement is set out in the following table:
Overall
MA
EU
IEQ
Platinum
75
15
18
17
(Excellent)
Gold
65
13
16
15
(Very Good)
Silver
55
11
12
12
(Good)
Bronze
40
9
10
10
(Above average)
1.6 F
RAMEWORK
1.6.1 BEAM P
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RAMEWORK
BEAM Plus defines requirements for exemplary performance for a range
of sustainability issues relating to the planning, design, construction,
commissioning, management, operation and maintenance, and use of
buildings and interior spaces.
Credits are achieved if the defined performance criteria are satisfied,
with overall performance independently verified by the BSL and
acknowledged through certification by the HKGBC.
At the time of writing, the suite of BEAM green building rating tools
comprises:
i.
New Buildings
[1] – the planning, design, construction and
commissioning of new buildings and major refurbishments;
ii.
Existing Buildings
[2] – the operation, maintenance and
management of existing premises;
iii.
Interiors
[3] – the planning, design, construction and
commissioning of interiors projects (fit-out, renovation and
refurbishment);
A More Sustainable Building Stock
BEAM contributes to the development and use of the building stock that
1
BEAM Society Ltd. BEAM Plus New Buildings. 2012.
2
BEAM Society Ltd. BEAM Plus Existing Buildings. 2012.
3
BEAM Society Ltd. BEAM Plus Interiors. 2013.