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7B Page 2 appliances, community design, accessibility, and inno�ations. Nonresidential buildings will typically use the "Leadership in Energy and Environmenta! Design" (LEED) green building rating system and be required to achieve the Certified level (Silver, Gold, and Platinum are higher levels). The LEED rating system operates similar to GreenPoint, but it is designed for nonresidential buildings, and the available points differ. The proposed Green Building Code is modeled after that adopted by the County of San Mateo on October 7, 2008. There are six jurisdi�tions in the county that have adopted green building codes; five use the county version as a basis. Severa( other jurisdic�ions are considering a version of the county code as this would promote regional consistency. One jurisdiction in the county has adopted the California Green Building Standards Code. The California code applies to residential occupancies only, is voluntary state-wide effective August 1, 2009, and is undergoing major revision prior to the intended mandatory effective date of January 2011. The Board of Building Re�iew discussed the alternatives of adopting the California Green Building Standards Code or ICC 700-20�8 National Green Building Standard (also cvvers residential construction only), or waiting for the development of the International Code Council Green Building Code, or delaying until January 2011 for the revised mandatory Cal'rfornia Green Building Standards Code. The Board recommends adoption of a green building code at this time and using the county code as a basis in order to foster regional consistency. The development community is embracing "green buiiding". Their customers are increasingly asking for green building elements such as proper building orientation, energy and water conservation, improved indoor air quality, recycled and sustainable products, and solar systems. Initially the industry perceived that green buiiding cost more than conventional construction. It has been demonstrated that green building construction can be less costly. The fonger-term benefits {utility cost savings, healthier jobsites for workers, improved indoor quality, and reduced impacts on the environment) demonstrate that green building is the best practice. Should the Council adopt the proposed Green Building Code, city staff will review project submit#als and conduct inspections for compliance with, rather than requiring the applicant to hire third-party reviewers and inspectors. Four Building Infrastructure Transportation Department staff members are already certified in the GreenPoint or LEED rating systems and others will be trained. The applican# may choose to achieve cert�cation from Build It Green or LEED for marketing or other reasons. For p�-ojects 10,00� square feet or greater, a GreenPoint Rater or LEED AP is required to verify that the project has been constructed in accordance with the approved green building project checklist. This requirement should no# be a hardship as most architectural, engineering, and contracting firms have staff with these credentials. Education is an important component to a successfi�l green building ordinance. The city website will be improved to have information and links to green building methods. Copies of the 20�9 Green Building Guidelines have been purchased and wiil be provided to city customers. Additional handouts on green building techniques will be developed. �taff is available to answer questions and provide assistance in complying with the proposed Green Building Code.