The following residential and commercial green building practices (approved for either category) are approved:
(A) Central air conditioner of 18 SEER or higher.
(B) Radiant barrier – Energy Star qualified – applied to attic or crawlspace.
(C) Solar attic vent fans.
(D) Energy efficient (Low e) windows. All windows shall conform to the Energy Star rating criteria for South Florida as approved by the NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council).
(E) Energy efficient doors. All doors shall conform to the Energy Star rating criteria for South Florida.
(F) Energy Star rated skylights.
(G) Energy Star approved roofing materials.
(H) Programmable thermostats.
(I) Occupancy/vacancy sensors.
(J) Pervious pavement.
(K) State-certified solar hot water heater system. A specification sheet, product approvals, and copy of certification shall be submitted with permit application. System shall pass all required inspections by plumbing inspector.
(L) Pool solar hot water heater system. System shall be shown on plans and manufacturer's data sheets and product approvals shall be submitted with permit application. System shall pass all required inspections by plumbing inspector.
(M) Reuse for irrigation. Where wastewater reuse is available, wastewater reuse shall be used. Where wastewater reuse is not available, rainwater reuse shall be used. Plans shall indicate system to be used, and if rainwater reuse is to be used, system shall substantially comply with rainwater harvesting guidelines adopted by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals. System must be verified by plumbing inspector at final inspection. In determining whether to count this green building practice towards the minimum number of green building practices required, the city does not expect single-family properties to use wastewater reuse unless it is reasonably available to access.
(N) Dual flush toilets. These toilets when flushed use less than one gallon to flush liquid and 1.6 gallons or less for solids (USGBC). Plans shall indicate dual flush toilet. System must be verified by plumbing inspector at final inspection.
(O) Solar photovoltaic system comprising at least 800 watts or better. Calculations must be submitted with plans. System must pass all required inspections by electrical inspector.
(P) At least 80% of plants, trees and grasses per the South Florida Water Management District recommendations (latest edition). Landscape plan, reviewed and approved by a landscape architect, shall be submitted with permit application. Landscaping shall be verified by inspection prior to final certificate of occupancy.
(Q) All energy-efficient outdoor lighting. Suggested lights for outdoor spaces include fluorescent bulbs and fixtures with electronic ballasts (more efficient than magnetic types), low pressure sodium or mercury vapor, photovoltaic systems, LED lighting and low voltage landscape lights that run on a timer. All energy-efficient outdoor lighting shall be verified by electrical inspector at final inspection.
(R) Energy performance at least 10% more efficient then standard established by ASHRAE (latest edition). Calculations shall be submitted with permit application.
(S) Rough-in plumbing for future solar hot water system. This item is not available if a solar hot water system is installed at initial construction. The rough-in must consist of running copper or CPVC piping up through the roof at a south facing roof. The penetration should be properly sealed. Rough-in plumbing shall be shown on plans and verified by plumbing inspector on site at final inspection.
(T) All hot water pipes insulated. All hot water pipes shall have a minimum of one-half inch insulation, including buried pipes. (CPVC is not a suitable replacement for insulation.) All hot water pipes insulated shall be shown on plans and verified by plumbing inspector on site at final inspection.
(U) MERV of air filters on all air conditioning units at least 8 with anti-microbial agent. MERV of at least 8 shall be verified by mechanical inspector on site at final inspection
(V) Tankless water heater in lieu of a standard tank water heater. Documentation of energy savings must be provided. Product approvals should be provided with plans and shall indicate total energy demand. Tankless water heater shall be shown on plans and shall pass all required inspections.
(W) Electric vehicle-charging-station infrastructure.
(X) Any innovative building practice not listed above but approved by the Building Official.
(Ord. O-2011-06, passed 2-16-11; Am. Ord. O2016-02, passed 1-20-16)