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When is a commissioning report required?

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Commissioning report is required for all new non-residential projects of 10,000 square feet or more. The exceptions are warehouses, open parking garages and similar projects.

Does the number of stories of a building affect the designation of a building from a residential to a non-residential project?

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No, the number of stories does not change the requirements of a residential or non-residential use.

Can the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provided at a disabled parking stall be used to satisfy the Green Building requirements?

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No, EV charging stalls are required to be unrestricted and available for all users. However, if the EV charging infrastructure is located in a manner where it can facilitate both spaces, then it will be acceptable.

Does the Green code apply to my project?

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Green Building code is applicable to the following projects:

New buildings

Additions of any size

Alter/Repair with a valuation of $200,000 or more

Alterations to residential buildings that result in increase in conditioned volume.

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