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Boston to require LEED for large construction projects

December 21, 2006 at 9:46 am · Filed under Green Building, LEED, Legislation, Regulation

Boston plans to amend its building code to require that all large-scale private construction be “green.”

Under the new regulations, all private construction of at least 50,000 square feet must meet the minimum criteria of the United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards for new projects.

While other governments have adopted the association’s standards for private construction, Boston is believed to be the first city to revise its building code to adhere to them, said Taryn Holowka, an association spokeswoman.

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California city to pass ordinances for green construction

November 26, 2006 at 1:45 am · Filed under Green Building, Legislation, Regulation

The Albany City Council gave preliminary approval this week to three ordinances that comprise its proposed green building program. The ordinances are scheduled to go before the City Council for final approval Dec. 4.

The ordinances introduce the following changes:

  • Projects with more than 10,000 sq feet of non-residential space will be required to use recycled water for construction for designated project areas.
  • Construction and demolition/renovation projects with costs more than $75,000 ($25,000 for demolition only projects) are required to divert at least half of all debris for recycling.
  • More time will be permitted for inspections.

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