LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development GIB CREDIT
LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development GIB CREDIT 17: LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION Stage 2: LEED-ND Pre-Certified Plan
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ALL PROJECTS This static sample form has been modified for offline access. All sections of the form are visible. Sample forms are for reference only. Select one of the following: Stage 2A. No change since Stage 1 Stage 2B. Change since Stage 1 Stage 2C. Did not submit at Stage 1
STAGE 2A STAGE 2B STAGE 2C Select one of the following: Exterior lighting fixtures (building site and infrastructure) and their locations have not been selected. All exterior lighting fixtures (building site and infrastructure) and their locations have been selected. of 1
GIB Credit 17: Light Pollution Reduction Stage 1 Points Documented: Upload GIBc17-1. The project team has uploaded a site plan or vicinity map of the project and surrounding areas. The plan or map should clearly label all lighting zones within and adjacent to the project boundary for both residential and shared areas and should call out the land uses in each zone. Select applicable lighting zone(s). Within Project Boundary
Adjacent to Project
Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4
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Upload GIBc17-2. The project team has uploaded a commitment letter, signed and dated on owner or developer letterhead, stating that all properties within the project boundary will meet all of the following requirements: 1) In residential areas, if included, at least 50% of the external luminaires will have fixtureintegrated lighting controls that use motion sensors to reduce light levels by at least 50% when no activity has been detected for 15 minutes. 2) In shared areas (all except residential areas): • All shared area lighting will have automatic controls that turn off exterior lighting either when there is sufficient daylight or when it is not needed during nighttime hours. • All shared area lighting will meet the light trespass requirements of the adjacent lighting zone. • All shared area lighting will meet the uplight limitations of the most stringent lighting zone within or adjacent to the project. • All non-exempt shared area lighting will meet the total lighting power density (LPD) requirements of the applicable lighting zone. Upload GIBc17-6. The project team has uploaded CC&Rs or equivalent documents that demonstrate that all properties within the project boundary will be required to adhere to the requirements of this credit; or, a commitment to provide CC&Rs, signed and dated on owner or developer letterhead. Upload GIBc17-1 . The project team has uploaded a site plan or vicinity map of the project and surrounding areas. The plan or map should clearly label all lighting zones within and adjacent to the project boundary for both residential and shared areas and should call out the land uses in each zone. Upload GIBc17-4. The project team has uploaded a site plan showing the location of all exterior lighting fixtures with designation, and the extents of each shared area with labels. Upload GIBc17-5. The project team has uploaded a fixture schedule with brief descriptions of lamp information for all fixtures, automatic daylight controls for exterior shared area fixtures, and motion sensor information for fixtures used in residential areas. Indicate which fixtures are exempt and why, as per the requirements of Table 3 of this credit in the Rating System. Upload GIBc17-6. The project team has uploaded CC&Rs or equivalent documents that demonstrate that all properties within the project boundary will be required to adhere to the requirements of this credit; or, a commitment to provide CC&Rs, signed and dated on owner or developer letterhead. Select applicable lighting zone(s). Within Project Boundary
Adjacent to Project
Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4
LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development GIB Credit 17: Light Pollution Reduction Form Version 1.0
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RESIDENTIAL AREAS Project includes residential areas. (Optional) Percentage of the external luminaires which have fixture-integrated lighting controls that use motion sensors to reduce light level by at least 50% when no activity has been detected for 15 minutes:
%
SHARED AREAS (ALL EXCEPT RESIDENTIAL AREAS) Table GIBc17-1. Luminaire Schedule Optional Luminaire Catalog Label Number
Description
Lamp
Qty
Input Watts
Total Uplight B G Exempt? Wattage (%) Rating Rating
Total wattage for all non-exempt luminaires
+
-
+
-
+
-
0 watts
Automatic Controls All shared area lighting will have automatic controls that turn off exterior lighting either when there is sufficient daylight or when it is not needed during nighttime hours. Light Trespass All shared area lighting will meet the light trespass limitations of the most stringent lighting zone adjacent to the shared area (adjacent zone may be within or outside the project boundary). Select one of the following: The project team is documenting compliance with the light trespass requirements through software calculations. The project team is documenting compliance with the light trespass requirements through backlight ratings. Table GIBc17-2. Light Trespass - Software Calculations Maximum Allowed Eh or Ev Shared Area Label
Lighting Zone
At Edge
At Distance Beyond Edge
Distance Beyond Edge (feet)
Maximum Calculated Eh or Ev At Edge
At Distance Beyond Edge
Distance Beyond Edge (feet)
Complies? No
Table GIBc17-3. Light Trespass - Backlight Ratings Luminaire Label
Lighting Zone
Minimum Distance of Luminaire from Property Line
LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development GIB Credit 17: Light Pollution Reduction Form Version 1.0
Allowable Backlight
Luminaire Complies? Backlight
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Uplight Limitations All shared area lighting will meet the uplight limitations of the most stringent lighting zone within or adjacent to the project. Select one of the following: The project team is documenting compliance with uplight limitations using calculations. The project team is documenting compliance with uplight limitations through glare ratings. Table GIBc17-4. Uplight - Calculations Luminaire Label
Quantity
Rated Lumens
Totals
Uplight (%)
Total Uplight Lumens
0
+
-
+
-
0
Most stringent lighting zone within or adjacent to the project
Zone 0
Total percentage of uplight lumens allowed
0%
Complies?
Yes
Table GIBc17-5. Uplight - Glare Ratings Luminaire Label
Most Stringent Lighting Zone Within or Adjacent to Project Zone 0
Maximum Allowed Glare
Maximum Design Glare
Complies?
G0
Lighting Power Density All non-exempt shared area lighting will meet the total LPD requirements of the applicable lighting zone. Table GIBc17-6. Non-Exempt Lighting Power Density Shared Area Label
Description
Category
Lighting Allowable Units Zone LPD
Area or Length
Units
Subtotal Allowable (Watts)
+
LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development GIB Credit 17: Light Pollution Reduction Form Version 1.0
Total allowable LPD
0
Complies?
Yes
-
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS Special circumstances preclude documentation of credit compliance with the submittal requirements outlined in this form.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Describe the circumstances limiting the project team's ability to provide the submittals required in this form. Be sure to reference what additional documentation has been provided, if any. Non-standard documentation will be considered upon its merits.
Upload GIBc17-SC. The project team has provided additional documentation that supports the claim to special circumstances. (Optional)
SUMMARY CREDIT COMPLIANCE GIB Credit 17: Light Pollution Reduction Stage 2 Points Documented:
of 1
Check Points
Note: Click "Check Points" to validate that the form meets the requirements. "Check Points" must be run after any changes are made to the form to ensure that "Compliance Documented" is accurate. Always press "Check Points" before saving the form.
LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development GIB Credit 17: Light Pollution Reduction Form Version 1.0
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All fields and uploads are required unless otherwise noted.
ALL PROJECTS This static sample form has been modified for offline access. All sections of the form are visible. Sample forms are for reference only. Select one of the following: Stage 2A. No change since Stage 1 Stage 2B. Change since Stage 1 Stage 2C. Did not submit at Stage 1
STAGE 2A STAGE 2B STAGE 2C Select one of the following: Exterior lighting fixtures (building site and infrastructure) and their locations have not been selected. All exterior lighting fixtures (building site and infrastructure) and their locations have been selected. of 1
GIB Credit 17: Light Pollution Reduction Stage 1 Points Documented: Upload GIBc17-1. The project team has uploaded a site plan or vicinity map of the project and surrounding areas. The plan or map should clearly label all lighting zones within and adjacent to the project boundary for both residential and shared areas and should call out the land uses in each zone. Select applicable lighting zone(s). Within Project Boundary
Adjacent to Project
Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4
LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development GIB Credit 17: Light Pollution Reduction Form Version 1.0
Copyright © 2010 U.S. Green Building Council. All Rights Reserved.
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Upload GIBc17-2. The project team has uploaded a commitment letter, signed and dated on owner or developer letterhead, stating that all properties within the project boundary will meet all of the following requirements: 1) In residential areas, if included, at least 50% of the external luminaires will have fixtureintegrated lighting controls that use motion sensors to reduce light levels by at least 50% when no activity has been detected for 15 minutes. 2) In shared areas (all except residential areas): • All shared area lighting will have automatic controls that turn off exterior lighting either when there is sufficient daylight or when it is not needed during nighttime hours. • All shared area lighting will meet the light trespass requirements of the adjacent lighting zone. • All shared area lighting will meet the uplight limitations of the most stringent lighting zone within or adjacent to the project. • All non-exempt shared area lighting will meet the total lighting power density (LPD) requirements of the applicable lighting zone. Upload GIBc17-6. The project team has uploaded CC&Rs or equivalent documents that demonstrate that all properties within the project boundary will be required to adhere to the requirements of this credit; or, a commitment to provide CC&Rs, signed and dated on owner or developer letterhead. Upload GIBc17-1 . The project team has uploaded a site plan or vicinity map of the project and surrounding areas. The plan or map should clearly label all lighting zones within and adjacent to the project boundary for both residential and shared areas and should call out the land uses in each zone. Upload GIBc17-4. The project team has uploaded a site plan showing the location of all exterior lighting fixtures with designation, and the extents of each shared area with labels. Upload GIBc17-5. The project team has uploaded a fixture schedule with brief descriptions of lamp information for all fixtures, automatic daylight controls for exterior shared area fixtures, and motion sensor information for fixtures used in residential areas. Indicate which fixtures are exempt and why, as per the requirements of Table 3 of this credit in the Rating System. Upload GIBc17-6. The project team has uploaded CC&Rs or equivalent documents that demonstrate that all properties within the project boundary will be required to adhere to the requirements of this credit; or, a commitment to provide CC&Rs, signed and dated on owner or developer letterhead. Select applicable lighting zone(s). Within Project Boundary
Adjacent to Project
Zone 0 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4
LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development GIB Credit 17: Light Pollution Reduction Form Version 1.0
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RESIDENTIAL AREAS Project includes residential areas. (Optional) Percentage of the external luminaires which have fixture-integrated lighting controls that use motion sensors to reduce light level by at least 50% when no activity has been detected for 15 minutes:
%
SHARED AREAS (ALL EXCEPT RESIDENTIAL AREAS) Table GIBc17-1. Luminaire Schedule Optional Luminaire Catalog Label Number
Description
Lamp
Qty
Input Watts
Total Uplight B G Exempt? Wattage (%) Rating Rating
Total wattage for all non-exempt luminaires
+
-
+
-
+
-
0 watts
Automatic Controls All shared area lighting will have automatic controls that turn off exterior lighting either when there is sufficient daylight or when it is not needed during nighttime hours. Light Trespass All shared area lighting will meet the light trespass limitations of the most stringent lighting zone adjacent to the shared area (adjacent zone may be within or outside the project boundary). Select one of the following: The project team is documenting compliance with the light trespass requirements through software calculations. The project team is documenting compliance with the light trespass requirements through backlight ratings. Table GIBc17-2. Light Trespass - Software Calculations Maximum Allowed Eh or Ev Shared Area Label
Lighting Zone
At Edge
At Distance Beyond Edge
Distance Beyond Edge (feet)
Maximum Calculated Eh or Ev At Edge
At Distance Beyond Edge
Distance Beyond Edge (feet)
Complies? No
Table GIBc17-3. Light Trespass - Backlight Ratings Luminaire Label
Lighting Zone
Minimum Distance of Luminaire from Property Line
LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development GIB Credit 17: Light Pollution Reduction Form Version 1.0
Allowable Backlight
Luminaire Complies? Backlight
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Uplight Limitations All shared area lighting will meet the uplight limitations of the most stringent lighting zone within or adjacent to the project. Select one of the following: The project team is documenting compliance with uplight limitations using calculations. The project team is documenting compliance with uplight limitations through glare ratings. Table GIBc17-4. Uplight - Calculations Luminaire Label
Quantity
Rated Lumens
Totals
Uplight (%)
Total Uplight Lumens
0
+
-
+
-
0
Most stringent lighting zone within or adjacent to the project
Zone 0
Total percentage of uplight lumens allowed
0%
Complies?
Yes
Table GIBc17-5. Uplight - Glare Ratings Luminaire Label
Most Stringent Lighting Zone Within or Adjacent to Project Zone 0
Maximum Allowed Glare
Maximum Design Glare
Complies?
G0
Lighting Power Density All non-exempt shared area lighting will meet the total LPD requirements of the applicable lighting zone. Table GIBc17-6. Non-Exempt Lighting Power Density Shared Area Label
Description
Category
Lighting Allowable Units Zone LPD
Area or Length
Units
Subtotal Allowable (Watts)
+
LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development GIB Credit 17: Light Pollution Reduction Form Version 1.0
Total allowable LPD
0
Complies?
Yes
-
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS Special circumstances preclude documentation of credit compliance with the submittal requirements outlined in this form.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Describe the circumstances limiting the project team's ability to provide the submittals required in this form. Be sure to reference what additional documentation has been provided, if any. Non-standard documentation will be considered upon its merits.
Upload GIBc17-SC. The project team has provided additional documentation that supports the claim to special circumstances. (Optional)
SUMMARY CREDIT COMPLIANCE GIB Credit 17: Light Pollution Reduction Stage 2 Points Documented:
of 1
Check Points
Note: Click "Check Points" to validate that the form meets the requirements. "Check Points" must be run after any changes are made to the form to ensure that "Compliance Documented" is accurate. Always press "Check Points" before saving the form.
LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development GIB Credit 17: Light Pollution Reduction Form Version 1.0
Copyright © 2010 U.S. Green Building Council. All Rights Reserved.
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