To help local governments implement green building codes, the Portland Cement Association has developed “High- Performance Building Requirements for Sustainability,” a sample ordinance written in mandatory language that amends and appends the International Code Council International Building Code to address high-performance and sustainable buildings.
The PCA requirements include the concepts found in most other sustainability or green standards that are within the purview of the building code department, while enhancing disaster resistance and setting more stringent durability requirements. Enacting and enforcing these provisions provides the basis for designers and owners to obtain certication from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system for new construction.
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