Envelope - Protective Security | | | | | | | | | |
Blast Resistance | ISC Level II | ISC Level III | ISC Level IV | Site Specific Risk Assessment | Blast Mockup Testing | Site Planning | Interagency Security Criteria ASTM F1642 Design Team Calculations | Describe blast resistance level design requirements. | |
Attribute | Baseline | ★ Tier 1 High Performance | ★★ Tier 2 High Performance | ★★★ Tier 3 High Performance | Verification |
Measurements & Verification | Plans & Specifications | Calculations & Analysis | Design Basis of Design | Construction Verification |
Envelope - Natural Hazard | | | | | | | | | |
Seismic Resistance | Life Safety | Reduced Damage | Immediate Occupancy | Operational | Performance Mockup Testing | | IBC-2012 ASCE 7-10 FEMA 356 ASTM E2026 Design Team Calculations & Inspection | Describe seismic resistance design assumptions. | |
External Fire Resistance (Proximal Threat) | 1-Hour Fire Resistance Rating | 2-Hour Fire Resistance Rating | 3-Hour Fire Resistance Rating & Protected Openings | N/A | NFPA 251 257 259 & 285 ASTM E108 E119 & E2707 | | IBC-2012 Design Team Calculations/ Judgement | Describe exterior fire resistance design requirements. | Witness mockup test when provided. |
Windborne Debris Resistance | Large Missile < 30-ft from Grade & Small Missile > 30-ft of Grade | Large Missile < 30-ft from Grade & Small Missile > 30-ft of Grade. No breach in envelope for wind zone. | Site Specific Risk Assessment (Tornado Hazard) | N/A | N/A | ASTM E 1996/1886 Wind Tunnel Testing & Projectile Impact Testing | ICC/NSSA 500-2008 FEMA 361 ASTM E1996 Design Team Calculations & Inspection | Describe windborne debris resistance design requirements. | Witness mockup test when provided. |
Flood Resistance | 100-Year Flood Hazard; Critical Action Facilities Must be Located above the 500-Year Base Flood. | 500-Year Flood Hazard and/or Storm Surge Inundation | Site Specific Risk Assessment (Dam, Levee, and Floodwall Failure Hazards) | N/A | | Site Planning | FEMA Flood Maps ASCE 24-05, "Flood Resistant Design and Construction" Design Team Calculations & Inspection | Describe flood resistance design requirements. | Witness mockup test when provided. |
Attribute | Baseline | ★ Tier 1 High Performance | ★★ Tier 2 High Performance | ★★★ Tier 3 High Performance | Verification |
Measurements & Verification | Plans & Specifications | Calculations & Analysis | Design Basis of Design | Construction Verification |
Envelope - Servicability | | | | | | | | | |
Wind Resistance | Deflection within code limits. | Deflection less than code limits. Deflection limit to be selected by design team. | N/A | N/A | ASTM E 330 ASTM E 1300 Wind Tunnel Testing & Performance Mockup Testing | | IBC-2012 ASCE 7-10 Design Team Calculations & Inspection | Describe envelope wind resistance design requirements. | |
Attribute | Baseline | ★ Tier 1 High Performance | ★★ Tier 2 High Performance | ★★★ Tier 3 High Performance | Verification |
Measurements & Verification | Plans & Specifications | Calculations & Analysis | Design Basis of Design | Construction Verification |
Water Penetration Resistance | | | | | | | | | |
Fenestration | CW30 @ 15% DP | CW30 @ 20% DP | AW40 @ 25% DP | AW40 @ 30% DP | ASTM E331 ASTM E1105 AAMA 501.1 AAMA E2268 AAMA 501.2 | Yes
Water Leakage = Uncontrolled Water Penetration
Delete Test Pressure Upper Limits from AAMA 101-08 | ASCE 7-10 AAMA 101-08 | Describe fenestration water penetration resistance level utilized in the design. | CxA to witness Performance Mock-Up Test outlined in ASTM E331-09, E1105-08 as applicable |
Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing-Membrane System | Do not use roof surface for Storm Water Retention or allow Water Water to otherwise pond or remain
Highly resistant to physical damage
Designs that prohibit entrapment of Water | Baseline and
Fully Reinforced Membrane System
Membrane System Fully Bonded to the Structural Deck | ★ and
Membrane System Fully Bonded to the Structural Deck
Monolithic/Seamless | ★★ and
System Protected from Temperature and Ultra Violet Radiation | NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual
SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual | Yes | Yes | Describe roofing and horizontal waterproofing membrane water penetration resistance construction. | CxA to verify installation and witness testing per ASTM C-1601-05 or NRCA Manual Guideline: "Quality Assurance and Water Test" |
Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing-Minimum Slope | 2012 International Building Code, Section 1507 | Baseline X 1.50 | Baseline X 2.00 | Baseline X 2.50 | N/A | 2012 IBC, Section 1507 | Yes | Describe roofing and horizontal waterproofing minimum slope used in design. | CxA to verify installation and witness testing per ASTM C-1601-05 or NRCA Manual Guideline: "Quality Assurance and Water Test" |
Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing-Drainage | 2012 International Plumbing Code, Section 1106 for 100 yr. max. 1-hr rainfall design | Baseline X 1.10 | Baseline X 1.20 | Baseline X 1.40 | N/A | 2012 IPC, Section 1106 for 100 yr. max. 1-hr rainfall design | 2012 IPC, Section 1106 for 100 yr. max. 1-hr rainfall design | Describe basis for designing the roofing and horizontal waterproofing drainage. | CxA to verify installation and witness testing per ASTM C-1601-05 or NRCA Manual Guideline: "Quality Assurance and Water Test" |
Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing-Vegitative Systems | Shall meet ★★★ requirements of Roofing and Horizontal Watrproofing Membrane System
Shall Meet ★ for Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing Minimum Slope
Shall meet ★ For Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing Drainage
Shall meet ★ for Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing Testing and Monitoring | Baseline and
Shall Meet ★★ for Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing Minimum Slope
Shall meet ★★ For Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing Drainage | ★ and
Shall Meet ★★★ for Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing Minimum Slope
Shall meet ★★★ For Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing Drainage
Shall meet ★★ for Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing Testing and Monitoring | ★★ and
Shall meet ★★★ for Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing Testing and Monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes | Describe vegetative roofing systems water penetration construction, minimum slope and basis for sizing drainage. | CxA to verify installation and witness testing per ASTM C-1601-05 or NRCA Manual Guideline: "Quality Assurance and Water Test" |
Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing-Testing and Monitoring | 100% Flood Test of all Roofing and Horizontal Waterproofing Surfaces for 48 hours. | Baseline and
Utilize Electronic Leak Detection(ELD) or an alternate methods that to pin point breach locations in the membrane without reliance on water passage through the breach during construction.
Limited Area flood testing per ASTM D5957 at drain bodies and other transitions or penetrations that do not allow ELD.
Water nozzle test similar to AAMA 501.2 shall be performed on all roof detailing not included in ELD and flood testing. | ★ and
Allow for future ELD testing during the life of the structure as leaks are identified without removal or disassembly of the coverings. | ★★ and
Provide a maintenance plan including monitoring at regular intervals as determined.
If possible, tie leak detection system into the Building Management System (BMS) and alerts | ASTM D5957
AAMA 501.2
(No Existing Standard for ELD) | Yes | N/A | Describe roofing and horizontal waterproofing testing requirements and leak monitoring system, when used. | CxA to review Testing & Monitoring procedures proposed by contractor
CxA to verify BMS system interface to leak detection in conjunction with balance of systems, if applicable
CxA to verify installation and witness testing per ASTM C-1601-05 or NRCA Manual Guideline: "Quality Assurance and Water Test" |
Ground Water Control | N/A | Passive Ground Water Control with a emergency back-up pump, as required. | N/A | Select a location, site, or building design that allows for ground water table to remain a minimum of 600mm (2 feet) below the lowest level of the structure. | N/A | 2012 IBC, Section 1805.1.3 | 2012 IBC, Section 1805.1.3 | Describe method of ground water control whne required. | CxA to test emergency back-up pump, where applicable. |
Below Grade Waterproofing | Relieve hydrostatic pressure on substructure walls and allow water drainage to the level of the drain.
Membrane waterproofing must be fully bonded to the substrate and seamless.
Below-grade waterproofing must be applied to the positive pressure side and must be covered by a protection drainage and protection course. | Baseline and
+ designation in Ground Water Control
Provide a system that does not rely on unpredictable or difficult to control site conditions to develop and maintain a water-tight installation.
Complete "Bathtub" waterproofing in the presence of water table to mitigate demand on dewatering system.
May require foundation modification. | ★ and
Includes redundant below grade waterproofing systems, such as a water repellant additive to the concrete masonry foundation walls. | ★★ and
Include secondary drainage layer within below-grade horizontal concrete slab assemblies. | N/A | 2012 IBC, Section 1805 | 2012 IBC, Section 1805 | Describe waterproofing system for below grade waterproofing and test method proposed. | CxA shall witness below grade waterproofing test. |
Attribute | Baseline | ★ Tier 1 High Performance | ★★ Tier 2 High Performance | ★★★ Tier 3 High Performance | Verification |
Measurements & Verification | Plans & Specifications | Calculations & Analysis | Design Basis of Design | Construction Verification |
Moisture and Condensation Control | | | | | | | | | |
Moisture Control Opaque Assemblies | Design of the above-grade building enclosure must be demonstrated early in the design development. ASHRAE 160-2009, Criteria for Moisture Control Design Analysis in Buildings is an acceptable basis of design | Baseline and
Provide continuous exterior insulation for wall roof, below grade walls and all slab-on-grade containing conditioned space.
Conduct moisture control design analysis for each exterior assembly and exposure to document understanding of condensation and drying potential. | ★ and
Provide sufficient continuous exterior insulation to avoid damaging condensation potential outboard of the drainage plane for wall roof, below grade walls and all slab-on-grade containing conditioned space.
Monitoring of moisture content of assembly at vulnerable locations as determined and specified in the construction documents. | ★★ and
All thermal controls are outboard of the air and vapor control layers of the assembly.
Monitoring of moisture content of assemblies tied to BMS for each exposure and cladding type. | Yes | Yes | ASHRAE 160-2009 | Document requirement in basis of design | CxA to witness tests outlined in ASTM C1601-05, if applicable |
Condensation Resistance Fenestration | NFRC 500
Thermal Analysis and Modeling | Baseline and
AAMA 1503 for Standard Extrusion Profiles and Assemblies-Product Submittal
Also including Materials and Components that penetrate the thermal control layer | ★ and
AAMA 1503 for Job-Specific Extrusion Profiles and Assemblies, including Anchors | ★★ and
AAMA 501.5including Thermal Cycling of full size mock-up with thermocouples to document performance | AAMA 1503
NFRC 500 | NFRC 500
Testing and Modeling to show that no condensation occurs on uncontrolled surfaces based on the interior and exterior design criteria | NFRC 500 | Document requirement in basis of design | NFRC 500-2010 and 102-2010 (Test Procedure) are intended for the laboratory for establishing ratings, not field testing, so there is no CxA witness activity |
Attribute | Baseline | ★ Tier 1 High Performance | ★★ Tier 2 High Performance | ★★★ Tier 3 High Performance | Verification |
Measurements & Verification | Plans & Specifications | Calculations & Analysis | Design Basis of Design | Construction Verification |
Air Tightness | | | | | | | | | |
Fenestration | CW30 Minimum Performance Class | Baseline and
< 1.5 L/s*m (0.3 cfm) @ 75 Pa (1.57 psf)
Performance data correlated to performance testing | ★ and
AW40 Minimum Performance Class
< 1.5 L/s*m (0.3 cfm) @ 300 Pa (6.24 psf)
Durability testing as required for Performance Class | ★★ and
AW40 Minimum Performance Class
< 0.5 L/s*m (0.1 cfm) @ 300 Pa (6.24 psf)
Additional Durability Testing as appropriate for the systems anticipated use. | ASTME2318
ASTME283
ASTME783 | AAMA 101-2008 | AAMA 101-2008 | Document requirement in basis of design | CxA to witness Performance Mock-Up Test outlined in ASTM E783-10, E283-04, as applicable |
Enclosure Airtightness (All Six Sides of the Building) | 0.40 cfm/ft2 @ 0.3in w.c. | 0.25 cfm/ft2 @ 0.3in w.c. | 0.15 cfm/ft2 @ 0.3in w.c. | 0.10 cfm/ft2 @ 0.3in w.c. | ASTM E779/E1827 | Yes | No | Provide enclosure airtightness performance requirement and measures designed to provide air barrier. | CxA to witness Blower Door Test outlined in ASTM E1827-11 (ASTM E-779 was withdrawn in 2010) |
Attribute | Baseline | ★ Tier 1 High Performance | ★★ Tier 2 High Performance | ★★★ Tier 3 High Performance | Verification |
Measurements & Verification | Plans & Specifications | Calculations & Analysis | Design Basis of Design | Construction Verification |
Thermal Performance | | | | | | | | | |
Thermal Performance | ASHRAE 90.1-2010, Section 5.5 and where section 5.5 is referenced | Baseline X 1.15 | Baseline X 1.30 | Baseline X 1.50 | ASHRAE 90.1-2010 | Yes | ASHRAE 90.1-2010 | Provide thermal performance characteristics of the enclosure assemblies. | CxA to perform HVAC system testing per ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007 (Guidleine 30 was integrated into Guideline 1 in 2007) |
Attribute | Baseline | ★ Tier 1 High Performance | ★★ Tier 2 High Performance | ★★★ Tier 3 High Performance | Verification |
Measurements & Verification | Plans & Specifications | Calculations & Analysis | Design Basis of Design | Construction Verification |
Building Enclosure Commissioning | | | | | | | | | |
Building Enclosure Commissioning | Total Building Commissioning with Building Enclosure Commissioning | Fundamental Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) | Enhanced BECx | Enhanced BECxwith Increased performance testing as determined by OPR | ASTM E2813
ASHRAE Guideline 0
ASHRAE Guideline 3 | ASTM E2813
ASHRAE Guideline 0
ASHRAE Guideline 3 | ASTM E2813
ASHRAE Guideline 0
ASHRAE Guideline 3 | Provide any special testing requirements anticipated during commissioning. | CxA inspection and verification to be performed as outlined in NIBS Guideline 3
ASTM WK26027 in review by ASTM, E2813 no longer available
ASHRAE Guideline 3 withdrawn 2004 |
Attribute | Baseline | ★ Tier 1 High Performance | ★★ Tier 2 High Performance | ★★★ Tier 3 High Performance | Verification |
Measurements & Verification | Plans & Specifications | Calculations & Analysis | Design Basis of Design | Construction Verification |
Enclosure Acoustic Control | | | | | | | | | |
Assuming NC-35 Interior | STC-40/OITC-35 based on standard performance values reported for assemblies | STC-45/OITC-40 & site assessment and lab tests of enclosure components | STC-45/OITC-40 & site assessment and site mockup testing | STC-50/OITC-45 & site assessment, mockup field tests and one field test per 20 000 sf of enclosure | ASTM E90, E366 & E966. | Classification by E1332 | No | Provide enclosure sound control performance requirements. | Testing witnessed by the CxA per ASTM Standard E1124-10 |
Attribute | Baseline | ★ Tier 1 High Performance | ★★ Tier 2 High Performance | ★★★ Tier 3 High Performance | Verification |
Measurements & Verification | Plans & Specifications | Calculations & Analysis | Design Basis of Design | Construction Verification |
Enclosure Service Life | | | | | | | | | |
Walls (In years to replacement/major rehabilitation) | 50/25 | 75/30 | 100/40 | 150/50 | No | Yes, Design Review, ★ and higher: Enclosure Cx CSA S478 plan, Maintenance plan | No | Describe expected service life for each enclosure wall type proposed. | CxA shall confirm through submittal review. |
Roofs (Replacement) | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | No | Yes, Design Review, ★ and higher: Enclosure Cx CSA S478 plan, Maintenance plan | | Describe expected service life for roof type proposed. | CxA shall confirm through submittal review. |
Fenestration (Years to frame replacement / IGU+gaskets and seals replacement) | 30/15 | 40/20 | 50/25 | 75/25 | | Yes, Design Review, ★ and higher: Enclosure Cx CSA S478 plan, Maintenance plan | | Describe expected service life for each fenestration assembly proposed. | CxA shall confirm through submittal review. |