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Green checklist

The following checklist is designed to help identify commonly found green features noticed by the inspector.

Key:

Y = Yes. This feature was observed and may exist.N = No. This feature was not observed and so might not exist.U = Unknown. Inspector did not note.

N/A = Not applicable.

* = May be implemented in existing properties.____________________

Observed Green Features Report

___The property appears to be in close proximity to public or alternative transportation.

___The building’s structure appears to permit expansion by building up versus out.

___The building, if in a cold climate, is oriented so that the side with the most glass faces south (within 30 degrees).

___Deciduous trees are providing sun in the winter and shade in the summer.*

___Drives and walkways are mostly of permeable material such as gravel.*

___The downspouts and gutters are clean and in working order.*

___The property appears to have systems that control erosion and manage storm water.*

___The property appears to have a landscape design which limits water usage.*

___The property appears to reduce heat island effects through light-colored, shaded, and/or reduced-paved areas.*

___The building appears to utilize materials which are easily returned to the earth, can be recycled, or are renewable.

___The building appears to have some low VOC (volatile organic compound) emitting materials.*

___Most of the carpeting is light-colored.*

___The building appears to be well insulated.*

___ The building envelope appears to be well sealed from potential air infiltration.*

___The exterior doors appear to have intact weather-stripping and close tightly.*

___The building’s windows appear to be mostly high-performance or double-glazed.*

___The flashing above windows and exterior doors seems to be installed properly.*

___The building has waterless urinals.*

___ The building has low-consumption toilets, faucets and shower heads.*

___A geothermal heating or cooling system exists.*

___A solar system exists.*

___Wind or hydro-electric generators exist.*

___High-efficiency furnaces, boilers and/or water heaters exist.*

___Energy recovery ventilators or air-to-air heat exchangers exist.*

___Ductwork is sealed.*

___Filters are clean.*

___High-performance HVAC air filters exist.*

___High-efficiency cooling equipment exists.*

___Ceiling fans exist.*

___Individual thermal comfort controls exist.*

___Thermostats have “fan only” option.*

___Daylight views for building occupants exist.

___Energy-efficient lighting fixtures exist.*

___Some light fixtures have dimmers.*

___Some interior lighting motion sensors exist.*

___Some exterior lighting is controlled by motion sensors.*

___Some of the outdoor/walkway lighting is solar-powered.*

___A radon system exists.*

___No visible indications of lead paint noted.

___No visible indications of asbestos noted.

___No visible indications of mold noted.

Notes regarding additional observed green features are attached. 

* May be implemented in existing properties.