CERTIFICATION AGENCY INTERPRETATION
Our NGBS Interpretation documents provide recommendations on technical and verification issues related to NGBS Green certification
File Under: Chapter 13: Commercial Spaces
The 2020 NGBS was the first version to allow mixed-use buildings to earn certification for both the residential and commercial/retail portions of the building. NGBS Chapters 5–10 outline compliance for new multifamily buildings and the residential portion of mixed-use buildings; Chapter 13 provides a Prescriptive compliance path for non-residential areas.
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File Under: Chapter 13: Commercial Spaces
Mixed-use buildings that are seeking NGBS Green certification for the building's residential portion can earn an NGBS Green conformance determination for either (1) the Core-and-Shell, or (2) for the Core-and-Shell + Fit-Out. Section 13 practices are mandatory regardless of which compliance path is selected.
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