NAHB Credits - Foundations

NAHB CREDITS (Based on NAHB National Green Building Standard, published 2009) Possible Points
FORM-A-DRAIN
Resource Efficiency
602.3.2 Install Perimeter Drain: Interior and exterior foundation perimeter drains are installed and drain pipe is sloped to discharge to daylight, drywell or sump pit. 4
604.1 Recycled-content Materials: Use recycled-content building materials for two minor and/or two major components of the building with a recycled content of 25% or greater. 3
607.1 Resource-efficient Materials: Products containing fewer materials are used to achieve the same end-use requirements as conventional products. 3
608.1 Locally Available, Indigenous Materials: Use indigenous materials for major elements of the building. 2
Indoor Environmental Quality
902.3 Radon Control: Radon control measures are in accordance with ICC IRC for each Radon Zone. 10-15
THERMA-EZE
Resource Efficiency
608.1 Locally Available, Indigenous Materials: Use indigenous materials for major elements of the building. 2
Energy Efficiency
702.2 Energy Cost Performance: Energy efficiency features are implemented to achieve energy cost performance that exceeds ICC IECC by 15-60%. 30-120
703.1.1 Building Envelope: Total building thermal envelope UA improved by 10-20% over that required by IECC. Insulation must receive a grade 1 rating. 10-36
703.2.1 Insulation and Air Sealing: Insulation and air sealing is installed in accordance with all NAHB National Green Building Standard requirements. 3-15
PLATON
Resource Efficiency
602.7 Termite Barrier: Continuous physical foundation termite barrier used with or without low toxicity treatment is installed in geographical areas that have subterranean termite infestation potential. 4
602.11 Enhanced Foundation Waterproofing: Enhanced foundation waterproofing is installed. 4
604.1 Recycled-content Materials: Use recycled-content building materials for two minor and/or two major components of the building with a recycled content of 25% or greater. 3
608.1 Locally Available, Indigenous Materials: Use indigenous materials for major elements of the building. 2
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