LOW ODP AND GWP MATERIALS CRITERION NINE ⋆ Archi-Monarch

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The term “Low ODP and GWP materials” refers to materials with a low ozone depletion potential (ODP) and a low global warming potential (GWP). These materials are used to reduce the impact of refrigerants on the environment.

The intent of this criterion is to ensure the use of materials with low GWP and ODP in building insulation, HVAC, refrigeration equipment, and firefighting systems.

Maximum Points : 1

1) Appraisal

Appraisal – 1 (Mandatory for 0 points)

Ensure that all the insulation used in the building envelope and for HVAC systems are CFC and HCFC free.

Appraisal – 2 (Mandatory for 0 points)

Ensure that the refrigerant used in the HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment is CFC and HCFC free.

Appraisal – 3 (Mandatory for 0 points)

Ensure that the fire suppression systems and fire extinguishers installed in the project are halon free.

Appraisal – 4 (Optional for 1 points)

Ensure that all the insulation used in the building envelope and for HVAC systems; refrigerant used in the HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment are HFC free.

2) Compliance

Compliance – 1

Submit a narrative with date-stamped photographs highlighting the insulation and refrigerants used in different applications in the building to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal – 1 to 4.

Compliance – 2

Submit technical specification sheets/brochures of the insulation, refrigeration equipment, and fire-fighting systems to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal-1 to 4.

Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue certificate as applicable for the products to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal – 1 to 4.

Compliance – 3

Submit purchase orders reflecting the full quantities of insulation, HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, and fire-fighting systems used in the project highlighting their respective types to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal – 1 to 4.

In conclusion, the use of low ODP and GWP materials is encouraged to reduce the impact of refrigerants on the environment and to mitigate the effects of climate change.