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IGBC Green Service Buildings
Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has launched ‘IGBC Green Service Buildings rating system’ (Pilot Version), a simplified tool, to address the environmental aspects in service buildings (such as Petro stations, Police stations, Sub stations, Bus stations, Fire stations) and small office buildings
The service buildings including small office buildings can have excellent benefits, both tangible and intangible. The most tangible benefits are reduction in water and energy consumption right from day one of occupancy. The energy savings could range from 20 - 30% and potable water savings around 30 - 40%. The intangible benefits include enhanced air quality, excellent daylighting, awareness on green concepts and conservation of scarce national resources.
Overview
IGBC Green Service Buildings rating system (Pilot version) addresses green features under the following categories:
- Site Planning and Design
- Water Conservation
- Energy Efficiency
- Building Materials and Resources
- Health and Well-being
- Green Measures Beyond the Fence
- Innovation and Performance
The guidelines detailed under each mandatory requirement & credit, enables the design, construction and renovation of new & existing buildings (as defined in scope). Different levels of green building certification are awarded based on the total credits earned. However, every service building/ small office building should meet certain mandatory requirements, which are non-negotiable.
Scope
- IGBC Green Service Buildings rating system is designed for both new & existing buildings with built-up area:
- Petro stations, Police stations, Sub stations, Bus stations, Fire stations: ≤ 2,500 sq.m and 3 floors (habitable) or less, for each building.
- Offices, Banks, Healthcare, Retail, Mixed-use office buildings:≤ 1,500 sq.m and 3 floors (habitable) or less, for each building.
- Healthcare buildings with out-patient services
- Service Buildings include (but are not limited to) Petro/Gas stations, Receiving sub stations, Police stations, Bus stations, Fire stations, Offices, Retail, Banks, Healthcare, Waste processing buildings.
- Building types such as residential, schools, factory buildings, etc. will be covered under other suitable IGBC rating programmes.
- The rating system is applicable to owner-occupied/ mixed-use permanent buildings with at least one occupant.
- Tenant occupied areas in mixed-use buildings (such as retail spaces and residential areas) shall not be more than 35% of the built-up area.
- The rating awarded to the project would be based on the building typology. E.g. for Petro Stations - “IGBC Green Petro Station” and the same would be mentioned on Plaque and Certificates.
- Precertification is not offered under this rating system.
- New buildings are those which are in operation for less than one year.
- Existing buildings are those which are in operation for more than one year.
- Major renovation in buildings includes, but not limited to, major renovation of external façade (wall and glazing), interiors, lighting and HVAC systems.
- The rating system is applicable for buildings with enclosed and habitable spaces.
The project team can evaluate all the possible points to apply under the rating system using a suitable checklist i.e. New buildings and Existing buildings. The project can apply for IGBC Green Service Buildings rating system certification, if the project can meet all mandatory requirements and achieve the minimum required points.
Validity
The rating awarded for IGBC Green Service Buildings would be valid for a period of 3 years. Thereafter, the building has to apply for re-certification with the prevailing version. The building can also apply for re-certification/ renewal within 3 years of award of the rating for a superior rating, if new green features are implemented or existing green features are enhanced in the building.The recertification/ renewal of new projects will be considered under Existing Buildings category.
Certification Levels
The threshold criteria for certification levels are as under:
| Certification Level | New Buildings | Existing Buildings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified | 30 - 45 | 25 - 29 |
| Silver | 36 - 41 | 30 - 44 |
| Gold | 42 - 50 | 35 - 42 |
| Platinum | 51 - 60 | 43 - 50 |
IGBC will recognise Green Service Buildings which achieve one of the rating levels with a formal letter of certification and a mountable plaque.
Fee Structure
Service Buildings
| Category | Registration Fee | Certification Fee | ||
| Upto 1,250 sqm Built-up area | 1,251 - 2,500 sqm Built-up area | Additional Building | ||
| Fixed Rate | Fixed Rate | Fixed Rate | ||
| IGBC Annual Member | 25,000 | 70,000 | 1,10,000 | 25,000 |
| Non Member | 30,000 | 80,000 | 1,20,000 | 25,000 |
Office and other buildings
| Category | Registration Fee | Certification Fee | ||
| Upto 1,000 sqm Built-up area | 1,001 - 1,500 sqm Built-up area | Additional Building | ||
| Fixed Rate | Fixed Rate | Fixed Rate | ||
| IGBC Annual Member | 25,000 | 70,000 | 1,10,000 | 25,000 |
| Non Member | 30,000 | 80,000 | 1,20,000 | 25,000 |
- Certification Fee includes assessment fee, site visits, plaque and certificates
- Certification Fee is based on built-up area excluding parking areas
- Certification Fee is excluding GST
- Registration and Certification fees are non-refundable
- Membership discounts can be availed only if the Project Owner or Developer is a member of IGBC
- For bus stations, habitable areas such as seating area and corridors which are not enclosed spaces, shall be considered under built-up area.
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