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E
XCLUSION
None.
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BJECTIVE
Prevent the use and release of chlorofluorocarbons and
hydrochlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere.
C
REDIT ATTAINABLE
1
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REDIT REQUIREMENT
1 credit for products in the
project spacewithout ozone depleting
substances (CFC & HCFC) in either the manufacturing process or
composition.
A
SSESSMENT
Criteria
The Applicant shall not use products that use ozone depleting
substances in the manufacturing process, composition of thermal
insulation, fire retardant materials used for all
partitions , walls ,chilled
water pipes, refrigerant pipes and ductwork.
Note: Ozone depleting substances within the project space that are
provided in the host building, and are not installed or replaced by the
Applicant, shall be excluded from this assessment.
Documentation
Credit shall be achieved when the Applicant provides the
documentation stated below, to demonstrate compliance:
i.
summary table with materials, products, manufacturer,
reference sources (e.g. catalogue or manufacturer
compliance letter; vendor’s letter is not accepted);
ii.
drawings, architectural, floor plans, sections, elevations;
iii.
drawings, engineering, plans, sections, details;
iv.
Product catalogue and/or compliance letter signed by the
manufacturer to show the avoidance of using ozone depleting
substances in all newly installed materials and products.
v.
Record photographs of alternatives;
B
ACKGROUND
The US Environmental Protection Agency provides information on
suitable substitutes for ozone depleting substances
[1], including fire
suppression [
2], blowing agents [
3], solvents, etc. CIBSE GN01 [
4]provides design guidance for refrigeration systems, thermal insulation
and fire protection systems.
1
US Environmental Protection Agency.
http://www.epa.gov/docs/ozone/snap/lists/index.html2
US Environmental Protection Agency.
http://www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/fire/index.html3
US Environmental Protection Agency.
http://www.epa.gov/docs/ozone/snap/foams/lists/index.html4
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. CFC’s, HCFC’s, HFC’s and halons. 2000. ISBN 0900953993.