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A5.405.5.3.1 Cement. The following measures may be used in the manufacture of cement. <br /> A5.405.5.3.1.1 Alternative fuels. Where permitted by state or local air quality standards, use alternative <br /> fuels. <br /> A5.405.5.3.1.2 Alternative power. Use alternate electric power generated at the cement plant and /or <br /> green power purchased from the utility meeting the requirements of Section A5.211. <br /> A5.405.5.3.1.3 Alternative ingredients. Use inorganic processing additions and limestone meeting <br /> ASTM C 150. <br /> A5.405.5.3.2 Concrete. The following measures may be used in the manufacture of concrete, <br /> A5.405.5.3.2.1 Alternative energy. Use renewable or alternative energy meeting the requirements of <br /> Section A5.211. <br /> A5.405.5.3.2.2 Recycled aggregates. Use concrete made with one or more of the materials listed in <br /> Section A5.405.5.3.2.2. <br /> A5.405.5.3.2.3 Mixing water. Use water meeting ASTM C1602, either recycled water provided by the <br /> local water purveyor or water reclaimed from manufacturing processes. <br /> Enhanced Durability and Reduced Maintenance <br /> A5.406.1.1 Service life. Select materials for longevity and minimal deterioration under conditions of use. <br /> A5.406.1.2 Reduced maintenance. Select materials that require little, if any, finishing. <br /> A5.406.1.3 Recyclability. Select materials that can be re -used or recycled at the end of their service life. <br /> Life Cycle Assessment <br /> A5.409.1 Materials and system assemblies. Select materials assemblies based on life cycle <br /> assessment of their embodied energy and /or green house gas emission potentials. See Sections <br /> A5.409.1.1 and A5.409.1.2 for available tools. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (at least one required) <br /> Pollutant Control <br /> A5.504.1 Indoor air quality (IAQ) during construction. Maintain !AO as provided in Sections <br /> A5.504.1.1 and A5.504.1.2. <br /> A5.504.1.1 Temporary ventilation. Provide temporary ventilation during construction in accordance with <br /> Section 121 of the California Energy Code, CCR, Title 24, Part 6 and Chapter 4 of CCR, Title 8 and as <br /> listed in Items 1 through 4 in Section A5.504.1.2. <br /> A5.504.1.2 Additional IAQ measures. Employ additional measures as listed in Items 1 through 5 in <br /> Section A5.504.1.3. <br /> A5.504.2 IAQ postconstruction. Flush out the building per Section A5.504.2 prior to occupancy or if the <br /> building is occupied. <br /> A5.504.2.1 IAQ Testing. A testing alternative may be employed after all interior finishes have been <br /> installed, using testing protocols recognized by the United State Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. <br /> EPA) and in accordance with Section A5.504.2.1.2. Retest as required in Section A5.504.2.1.3. <br /> A5.504.2.1.1 Maximum levels of contaminants. Allowable levels of contaminant concentrations <br /> measured by testing shall not exceed the following: <br /> 1. Carbon Monoxide (CO): 9 parts per million, not to exceed outdoor levels by 2 parts per million; <br /> 2. Formaldehyde: 27 parts per billion; <br /> 3. Particulates (PM10): 50 micrograms per cubic meter; <br /> 4. 4- Phenylcyclohexene (4 -PCH): 6.5 micrograms per cubic meter; and <br /> 5. Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC): 300 micrograms per cubic meter. <br /> A5.504.2.1.2 Test protocols. Testing of indoor air quality should include the elements listed in Items 1 <br /> through 4. <br /> Note: This general informational handout is provided as a courtesy. Specific questions should be addressed to the project <br /> architect, contractor, other design professional, or by more detailed consideration of Pleasanton Municipal Code Chapter 20.26 and <br /> the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen 2010) at Title 24 Cal. Code of Regulations, Part 11. <br />