Green Building Standard - Resources

Resources

General Resources

• Director's Rule 4-2021.
• Read the code: Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) 23.58D.
• Use an integrated design process to identify opportunities and avoid project pitfalls. You should engage all key project team members for making cost-effective and environmentally effective integrated decisions throughout the design and construction process.
• Apply for Seattle City Light incentives.
• Learn more about SDCI's Special Inspections.

Resources Related to Development Site Requirements

Information about Deconstruction and Salvage

• • Learn more about Residential Deconstruction, Salvage Building Materials, and Construction and Demolition Waste Management
  • The Seattle Residential Code allows the use of used sawn lumber in Seattle Residential Code (SRC) R602.1.1.1. Used sawn lumber identified with a grade mark in good condition and devoid of areas of decay shall be assumed to meet the requirements of Section R602.1.1 or shall comply with the following:
    • Dimensional lumber not identified with a grade mark that has a nominal thickness of 2 inches with a nominal width of 6 inches, or less, shall be assumed to be spruce-pine-fir stud grade and shall have structural properties assigned in accordance with current adopted standards. All other dimensional lumber shall be assumed to be hem-fir No. 2 grade and shall have structural properties assigned in accordance with current adopted standards.

Information about Lead

• • Research papers on lead dust
  • Federal and State information
    • EPA Lead Information
    • Lead Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting
    • Puget Sound Clean Air Agency information for contractors
    • Washington State Department of Commerce, lead based paint laws and rules

Information from Oregon

• • Demolition requirements related to lead and deconstruction in Portland - Residential
  • Lead Poisoning Prevention Resources