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Allow the building and its playing fields to be used for nonschool events and functions, such as making the auditorium, gym, cafeteria, one or more classrooms, playing fields, and/or joint parking available to the public.
Limit background noise from HVAC systems in classrooms and other core learning spaces to 45 dBA, and limit reverberation time in learning spaces with sound-absorptive finishes.
Conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (as described in ASTM E1527-05) to determine whether environmental contamination exists at the site. If contamination is suspected conduct a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (as described in ASTM E1903-97, 2002).
The project must achieve at least 4 out of the following 7 credits using the associated calculation methods. This credit then requires that the achieved credits be recalculated using the data from the master plan. The 7 credits include:
Aimed at the commercial kitchens in schools, the credit requires schools to use no refrigeration equipment using once-through cooling with potable water, no garbage disposals, and water efficient appliances within at least four equipment types (clothes washers, dishwashers with racks, ice machines, food steamers, prerinse spray valves). Plus water-using equipment outside those categories must show a 20 percent reduction in water use from a benchmark or industry standard.
Design the building shell, classroom partitions and other core learning space partitions to an STC rating of at least 35. Reduce background HVAC noise level to 40 dBA.
Integrate the sustainable features of a school facility with the school�s educational mission.
Limit space relative humidity to 60 percent or less during all load conditions, both occupied and unoccupied. Develop and implement on an ongoing basis an IAQ management program.
Two points possible if daylight access is achieved in 90 percent of classrooms, with a third point possible for achieving daylight in 75 percent of other regularly occupied spaces.
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