Compliance Options
To ensure that the building conforms to the requirements of the local bylaws, provide a declaration
from the building owner stating that the required clearances from all regulatory bodies are in place.
Have a policy in place which mandates the adoption of atleast 3 of the following eco friendly practices
during renovation of the building.
- Building materials including interior materials to have atleast 10% recycled content, by cost
- 50% of the wood materials to have FSC or PEFC or equivalent certification
- 50% of waste generated (by weight or volume) on site do not go to a landfill
- Paints and adhesives to have low VOC
- Workmen involved in the construction to be provided with restrooms and safe drinking water facility.
- All appliances purchased to have BEE 3 star or above rating. This applies to appliances for which the BEE star labeling program is in place.
Documentation Required
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Declaration from the building owner stating that the required clearances from all regulatory bodies are in place
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Organisational policy signed by the building owner, mandating the use of eco-friendly materials for any future renovation activities
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Projects while applying recertification, have to submit narratives, calculations, photographs, letters, certificates (as applicable), for showing compliance to the above measures
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Strategies to implement the green policy
