BCA Green Mark for Non-Residential Building Version NRB/3.0

BCA Green Mark Version NRB/3.0Part 3 – Environmental Protection3-3 Environmental Management PracticeEncourage the adoption of environmental friendlypractices during construction and building operation.(a) Implement effective environmental friendlyprogrammes including monitoring and settingtargets to minimise energy use, water use andconstruction waste.(b) Building quality assessed under theConstruction Quality Assessment System(CONQUAS).(c) Developer, main builder, M & E consultant andarchitect that are ISO 14000 certified.(d) Project team comprises one Certified GreenMark Manager (GMM) and/or one CertifiedGreen Mark Professional (GMP).(e) Provision of building users’ guide includingdetails of the environmental friendly facilitiesand features within the building and their usesin achieving the intended environmentalperformance during building operation.(f) Provision of facilities or recycling bins forcollection and storage of different recyclablewaste such as paper, glass, plastic etc.3-4 Public Transport AccessibilityPromote the use of public transport or bicycles toreduce pollution from individual car use with thefollowing provision :(a) Good access to nearest MRT/LRT or bus stops.(b) Adequate bicycles parking lots.3-5 RefrigerantsReduce the potential damage to the ozone layerand the increase in global warming through therelease of ozone depleting substances andgreenhouse gases.(a)(b)Refrigerants with ozone depletion potential(ODP) of zero or with global warming potential(GWP) of less than 100.Use of refrigerant leak detection system atcritical areas of plant rooms containingchillers and other equipments withrefrigerants.PART 3 – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONCATEGORY SCORE :Non-Residential Building CriteriaGreen Mark Points1 point1 point0.25 point for each firm(Up to 1 point)1 point for GMM / 2 points for GMP(Up to 3 points)1 point1 point1 point1 point1 point1 pointSum of Green Mark Points obtainedfrom Item 3-1 to 3-5Effective Date : 31 Jan 2008 13