DENVER GREEN ROOF INITIATIVE - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW MAY 1, 2018 CRA AND RCI JOINTLY - Colorado Roofing Association
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PROJECT DENVER GREEN ROOF INITIATIVE WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW DATE CLIENT MAY 1, 2018 CRA AND RCI JOINTLY 1-K
What happened? Green Roof/Solar Basics Today’s History Green Roofs Required Areas Roofing & Agenda Exemptions Waterproofing and Solar Triggers Permitting Requirements Objectives Existing Buildings Variance & cash -in-lieu Design/Installation Requirements Examples What’s Next Process 2-K
No arguing over whether or not the Initiative is a good idea No detailed discussion of plants No project or system specifics Rules of No comments about green roofs in Denver the Day (good or bad) No product or manufacturer names (good or bad) No sales pitches! Goal: Education about the Initiative and its impact 3-K
History - Basics Passed (54%) in Denver on November 7, 2017 Took effect for any permits issued on or after January 1, 2018 Requires green roofs and/or solar panels on a percentage of roof areas for large buildings Applies to: New roofs and roof replacements on All buildings (new and existing) which have gross square footage of 25,000 or more (except some residential) All additions to buildings (except some residential) which cause the gross square footage of the building to exceed 25,000 5-K
MYTH: The Roofing Industry has Stopped in Denver Roofing work continues in all facets of the market, including both reroofs AND new construction with permits pulled after January 1 6-K
Required Green Roof Coverage Gross Building Green Roof Coverage Square Footage All Other Buildings NEW Industrial Buildings * Less than 25,000 No Requirement No Requirement 25,000 to 49,999 20% of avail. roof area Green Roof: Lesser of 25,000 SF or 10% of avail. roof area 50,000 to 99,999 30% of avail. roof area Solar Panels: 80% of avail. roof area with a water catchment system 100,000 to 149,999 40% of avail. roof area 150,000 to 199,999 50% of avail. roof area 200,000 or more 60% of avail. roof area * The initiative defines an industrial building as “a building or building addition exclusively used or designed or intended for use for or in connection exclusively with the manufacturing, producing or processing of goods, warehousing or bulk storage of goods, self-storage facility, distribution center, truck terminal, research and development in connection with manufacturing, producing or processing of goods.” It also includes any office space attached to what would otherwise be an industrial building, but excludes warehouse club/retail stores. 7-K
Compliance via Solar Combinations of green roof and solar panels can be used to meet the required square footage, IF: At least 30% of the required combined area is green roof Green roof and/or rainwater catchment system meets requirements for rainwater retention of .25 inches of each rainfall or 50% of annual rainfall volume falling on the roof surfaces. Rainwater catchment for commercial buildings is not legal in Colorado – need variance Existing solar arrays reduce the available roof square footage (does not count toward compliance) 8-K
Named Exemptions: Section D Building Permit applications submitted prior to Jan 1st, 2018 Buildings under 25,000 square feet of gross floor area Residential Buildings or additions to residential buildings with a height* less than or equal to the greater of four stories or 50-feet. (no single family homes) Commercial Greenhouses located at grade, temporary structures and air supported structures There is no definition in the code for a greenhouse only requirements. Does a “grow” operation qualify as a “greenhouse”? Implied Structural Exemption for roof replacements that will result in major structural alterations… * Height: the vertical distance measured between a horizontal line drawn from the average grade to the highest point on the building, not including specific rooftop elements. 9-K
Implied Structural Exemption: Sub-Section 4. When an existing building or building addition with a gross floor area of 25,000 square feet or greater requires roof replacement the roof shall be built to include a combination of green roof and solar energy collection in accordance with Subsection A(2) or the maximum amount of coverage possible so that major structural alterations are not required. [emphasis added] 10-K
What is a: “Major Structural Alteration”? From the draft Rules and Regulations: 11-K
MYTH: All Existing Buildings will be Structurally Exempt Many low-rise and mid-rise commercial and industrial buildings may be exempt High rise buildings (above 15 stories) are very likely to be able to support a green roof, especially if: They have a concrete structure They already have a ballasted roof Current estimates are that 10-20% of existing roof area in Denver subject to the initiative (not low-rise residential) will be structurally capable of supporting a green roof 12-K
What Triggers the Requirements? When you pull a permit (new construction or reroofing) Does not apply to: Repairs (under 10% of roof or 2 SQ) Coatings Recover* * see next page 13-K
Roof Replacement - Existing Buildings When an existing building or building addition with a gross floor area of 25,000 square feet or greater requires a roof replacement [emphasis added] the roof shall rebuilt to include a combination of green roof and solar energy collection in accordance with Subsection A(2) or the maximum amount of coverage possible so that major alterations are not required. 14-K
Replacement vs. Recover The code is specific about replacement vs recover. IBC 2015: Section 1511.3 Roof Replacement shall include the removal of all existing layers of roof coverings down to the roof deck. Section 1511.3.1 Roof Recover The installation of a new roof covering over an existing roof covering shall be permitted where any of the following conditions occur: Where the new roof covering is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Complete and separate roofing systems, such as standing-seam metal where the supports transmit the lads directly to structural elements. Metal panels concrete tile over wood shakes Application of a new coating over sprayed-in-place foam. 15-K
Recover Caveats IBC 2015 Section 1511.3.1.1 A roof recover shall not be permitted where any of the following occur: 1. Where the existing roof or roof covering is water soaked or deteriorated to the point that the existing roof is not adequate as a base for additional roofing. 2. Where the existing roof covering is slate, clay cement or asbestos tile. 3. Where the existing roof has two or more applications of any type of roof covering. 16-K
Existing Buildings Project Gross Square Type? Footage? Reroof >25,000 Structural Other Capacity Building Check Type? Results? Major Structural Upgrade Not Low-Rise
Existing Buildings – Additional Considerations No exemptions for: HVAC interference/relocation Balconies/decks on the roof Shading Slope (even steep slope roofs) Commonly exempt building types (religious institutions, non-profits, schools, government buildings, historic buildings, etc.) Gross square footage may be difficult to determine 18-K
Another Choice: In lieu of installing a Green Roof you can buy your way out by calculating the area that would be required and then paying $25/ square foot instead of doing the green roof (referred to as “cash-in- lieu”) Note that full variances (not exemptions or partial variances) are subject to cash-in-lieu 19-K
MYTH: Green Roofs are Always 4x More Expensive Green roofs do cost more than conventional roofing initially, but exact figures are project- specific Initial studies suggest that the cost impact will be higher on a per-square-foot basis to retail facilities than other building uses/types 20-K
Example 1 • Gross Square Footage: 100,000 • Roof Square footage: 100,000 • Required Square Footage: 40,000 (40% of available roof area) • Minimum green roof square footage: 12,000 (30% of required area) Green Roof (12,000 SF Min.) Green Roof OR Solar (28,000 SF Min.) 21-K
Example 2 • Gross Square Footage: 150,000 (3 floors, 50,000 SF each) • Roof Square footage: 50,000 • Required Square Footage: 25,000 (50% of avail. roof area) • Minimum green roof square footage: 7,500 (30% of required area) Green Roof (7,500 SF Min.) Green Roof OR Solar (17,500 SF Min.) 22-K
Example 3 • Gross Square Footage: 100,000 • Roof Square footage: 100,000 • 50,000 SF of solar already installed – available roof area: 50,000 SF • Required Square Footage: 20,000 (40% of available roof area) • Minimum green roof square footage: 6,000 (30% of required area) Green Roof (6,000 SF Min.) Green Roof OR Solar (14,000 SF Min.) 23-K
Example 4 • Gross Square Footage: 100,000 • Roof Square Footage: 100,000 • Required Square Footage: 40,000 • Minimum green roof square footage: 12,000 • 6:12 roof Pitch, ridge East-West • Ordinance requires 30% minimum green roof, but not possible due to pitch • Available solar area exceeds required area – cash-in-lieu required: ??? 6:12 Solar Available 6:12 (50,000 SF) N 24-K
Example 5 • Gross Square Footage: 100,000 • Roof Square Footage: 100,000 • Required Square Footage: 40,000 • Minimum green roof square footage: 12,000 • 6:12 roof Pitch, ridge North-South • Green roof not possible due to pitch • Solar difficult (no southern exposure) – cash-in-lieu required: $1,000,000 6:12 Variance (40,000 SF) 6:12 N 25-K
GREEN ROOF & SOLAR BASICS 26-D
What is a Green Roof? A surface over occupied space which is waterproofed, then covered with growing media and plants 27-D
Types of Green Roofs Extensive Green Roof Intensive Green Roof • Typically planted with sedums • Large plant diversity (low-growing, drought resistant plants) • Can be made accessible • Drought tolerant • Deeper growing media = heavier • Minimal growing media = lighter • More maintenance • Less maintenance 28-D
Low Slope Roof Membranes *some *ballasted only Built-up Roof (BUR) Modified Bitumen EPDM Legend: OK in green roof Caution using in a green roof, see note PVC/KEE TPO Cool roof Note: Some membranes will work in a green roof with proper design and/or back-up systems, but will not typically work well if installed in a manner similar to how they are installed in roofing. 29-D
Waterproofing Membranes Rubberized Asphalt (Hot or “Peel-and-Stick” Crystalline (vertical) Cold-Applied) Legend: OK in green roof Caution (see prev. slide) Never use in green roof Cold Fluid Applied (Epoxy, Bentonite (Vertical) PMMA, Polyurea, etc.) 30-D
Growth Media Growth media (not “dirt” or “soil”) is an engineered material which is lightweight, specifically intended for use on roofs. Growth media consists of: • Lightweight Aggregate (perlite, peat, bark, crushed brick…) • Sand • Organics (humus, compost, clean top soil) • Inorganic (crushed clay, silt, pumice) Weight is an important consideration for green roofs; • Growth media weighs 30-75 pcf dry/unsaturated (60-120 pcf saturated). 4-inch saturated extensive growth media can weigh 10 to 40 psf • As opposed to 75-100 pcf dry (100 to 125 psf saturated) for typical dirt/soil. 31-D
Vegetation selection critical for aesthetics (plant color, height, etc.) Sedums 32-D
Site-Planted Systems Extensive site planting: Hydroseeding Plugs Intensive site planting: Some grasses/ground cover plants included in intensive roofs can be site-planted with hydroseeding or plugs Larger plants (bushes, trees, etc.) typically transplanted as semi-mature plants 33-D
Pre-Planted Systems Trays (extensive and some intensive) vegetation growth media separation fabric drainage plate protection mat. Mats (extensive only) multilayer system with: vegetation biodegradable felt growth mat 34-D
Irrigation Must be site-specific for the layout/types of plants Drip irrigation and soaker hoses are common for all types of green roof applications Sprinklers / Sprays can be challenging on roofs due to higher wind, but are often used 35-D
Solar Basics Integration of solar cells that produce energy Membrane selection important for solar performance Solar loses efficiency at higher temperatures The temperature ~1.5 ft above a white roof is usually warmer than ~1.5 ft above a black roof 36-D
Types of Solar Commonly used in low slope roof applications Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels Traditional monocrystalline or polysilicon silicon panels. Higher output, higher cost. Thin Film Solar Cells (Surface-applied PV films) photovoltaic material (amorphous silicon) deposited onto the substrate. Lower output, lower cost. 37-D
Wind Loads on Solar Flat panels subject to suction/uplift only (similar to roofing) Angled/elevated panels subject to suction/uplift and pushing pressure simultaneously Total load typically 1.5-2x higher than suction/uplift alone Standards ANSI FM 4476 - Flexible Photovoltaic Modules ANSI FM 4478 - Rigid Photovoltaic Modules 38-D
Anchoring Solar Panels Must resist loads imposed by wind, as well as gravity/snow loads Two methods: 1. Fasten/anchor to structure Creates penetrations in the roofing Harder to disturb from snow, work on the roof, etc. 2. Ballasted frame No penetrations Roof structure may not support weight required to resist required uplift/suction loads 39-D
Solar Systems – On-Grid Allows excess power to be sold back to the electrical grid Requires an inverter to convert DC power from the panels to AC power for the grid 40-D
Solar Systems – Off-Grid Excess power generated cannot be sold to the electrical grid Usually residential systems 41-D
PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS 42-K
Green Roof Declaration Form (GRDF) Submittals required to attach to a non-exempt form include: All architectural, structural, and MEP drawings pertinent to the roof (or systems serving the roof) Drawings and details for a solar system Landscape/irrigation plans for green roof Wind uplift letter (signed and sealed by a PE) Green roof establishment and maintenance plan Variance request for water collection requirements for any projects incorporating solar 43-K
Green Roof Declaration Form (GRDF) 44-K
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Structural Exemption Use the exemption on the first page Attach to GRDF signed and sealed letter from a PE which includes: Available roof area Type of existing system Percent coverage required based on gross area Load capacity of the existing structure Load and characteristics of the green roof needed Narrative describing the required structural alteration Percentage of the roof which can support a green roof without major structural alteration Size of proposed green roof and PV (if any) 53-K
DESIGN & INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 54-K
Green Roof Construction Standard (GRCS) Set of requirements established by the initiative (Section 10-303, Subsection B) which must be met for the design and construction of a green roof 55-K
GRCS Requirements 1. Green Roof Assembly 2. Gravity Loads 3. Slope Stability 4. Parapet height and/or overflow scupper locations 5. Wind Uplift 6. Fire safety 7. Occupancy and Safety 8. Waterproofing 9. Drainage 10.Water retention 11.Vegetation Performance 12.Irrigation 13.Maintenance Plan 56-K
1. Green Roof Assembly 57-K
2. Gravity Loads (a) ASTM E2397.05 Standard Practice for Determination of Dead loads and Live Loads Associated with Green Roof Systems (b) The Density of the growth media shall be determined: • ASTM E2339.05 Standard Test Method for Maximum Media Density for Dead Load Analysis of Green Roof Systems or alternatively • The designer may use an un-factor, saturated density of the growing media of 125 pcf (c) The applicant shall include design loads definition as part of the “Green Roof Declaration” form which shall be required as part of the application for building permit 58-D
Weight for 4-inches Taken from Green Roof Solutions web site: Saturated weight of 45 psf for 4” of media depth The initiative has the media density as 125 pcf or 41.7 psf. 59-D
Weight of media and snow Denver snow load= 35 psf ground snow load or 24.5 psf roof snow load. 24.5 + 41.7 = 66.2 psf Just for the weight of the green roof and snow load. 60-D
Other Direct Roof Loads: Weight of roofing Weight of drain mat Weight of protection boards Weight of R-30 insulation Weight of roof deck Weight of any boxes around growing beds 61-D
Weight Concerns: Older buildings in Denver commonly never saw a full code snow load due to low levels of insulation. The snow melted. The new Energy Code increased the R-value to R-30. The snow builds up deeper and may get to a full code snow load. Basically every reroof in Denver will require an engineering sign off on weight. 62-D
3. Slope Stability* All roofs with slopes in excess of 10° (17%) [2:12] that support green roof assemblies shall incorporate anti-shear measures. NOTE: The City of Denver has (verbally) interpreted this and does not require green roofs on slopes greater than 2:12 * Yes, this applies to sloped roof that are more than 50-ft high for residential buildings and on any non-residential sloped roof in the City of Denver. 63-D
4. Parapet Wall Height and/or overflow scupper locations (a) Parapets and Scuppers shall be specified in the design, as required, to limit retained rain water loads to within structural limits in the event of obstructed internal drains. (b) Analysis shall be done join conformance with DBC 64-D
Overflow Scuppers (c) The reference point for overflow scuppers height must be early indicated to avoid the possibility of confusing the overflow scupper height as being measured above the finished green surface or other layer above the waterproofing resulting in higher water load than accounted for by the design as indicated in the sketch below. 65-D
5. Wind Uplift The applicant shall provide a report, stamped by an engineer, [emphasis added] providing wind uplift pressures being designed for (including a description of how the pressures were determined), and describing how the design addresses these pressures. 66-K
Wind Uplift – Industry Tools ANSI/SPRI RP-14 is a potential tool for designers, particularly in early stages of green roof design Provides tables based on allowable wind speed (not ultimate), building height, exposure category, and parapet height that direct designers to an acceptable “system” (Systems 1 through 3) Provides minimum weight/descriptions of the ballast which must be provided for a given system 67-K
Wind Uplift – RP-14 Example 70 ft high, allowable wind speed of 90 MPH, Exposure C, 10-inch parapet Requires System 2 68-K
Wind Uplift – RP-14 Example 69-K
Wind Uplift - Considerations FM does not insure in Wind Zones over 100 mph Denver is over 100 mph everywhere The industry standard method for pressure determination is ASCE7-10. It does not address wind erosion of soils. No longer permissible to use industry standard wind uplift designs (such as FM Global fastening patterns) under a green roof without an engineer’s sign-off 70-K
6. Fire Safety Where roof penetrations, intersecting walls, parapets, upturns, or mechanical equipment are clad with combustible materials the design shall include a vegetation- free zone abutting such features and the vegetation-free border shall be equal to the vegetation height at maturity but in no case less than 1.5 ft. 71-D
Fire Safety – Industry Tools ANSI/SPRI VF-1 Requires green roofs on slopes over 2:12 to be designed Requires a minimum 3-foot wide perimeter non-vegetated zone (as compared to the initiative’s 1.5-foot requirement…) Provides recommendations for firebreaks, area dividers, etc. Commentary indicates that roofs which meet certain criteria can be considered “hard roofs”, which are equivalent to a Class A fire rating. Requirements include maintenance of the plants, substrate thickness and content, and use of irrigation 72-D
Fire Safety - Considerations Depending on plant material, dry sprinkler systems may be required. Dead plants are brush fires waiting to happen 73-D
7. Occupancy and Safety The applicant shall state, in a green roof declaration form and the green roof application, the use of the roof and whether or not it will be accessible to the public. 74-D
8. Waterproofing 75-K
9. Drainage Dead-level flat membranes are not permitted under green roofs for this initiative 76-K
10. Water retention 77-K
11. Vegetative Performance In order to support plant survivability : (a) When structurally possible, the growing media shall be a minimum of 4 inches; or (b) The applicant shall provide a report confirming that the engineered system as designed provides plant survivability comparable to that of an un-irrigated system with growing media at minimum 4 inches. 78-K
12. Plant Selection * Cited definition for “noxious weeds” includes invasive species ** Yes, “Urban Agriculture” means growing food 79-D
13. Irrigation Adequate measures shall be provided to permit irrigation necessary to initiate and sustain the vegetation during the service life of the green roof. 80-D
14. Maintenance Plan (a) The applicant shall develop a maintenance plan for the green roof as per which shall define programs of routine maintenance and inspection to ensure the green roof components perform their required functions for the duration of their design lives. (b) The maintenance plan shall address the requirement of the specified growth media and vegetation for vegetation survival. (c) the maintenance plan shall address re-planting, in the event replanting should become necessary. (d) The maintenance plan shall be submitted with the application for a permit for a green roof. NOTE: Regular maintenance requires access. 81-D
Maintenance All green roofs Removal of deadfall, dead plants, raking, etc. Replanting failing areas/plants Fertilizing Irrigating Cleaning drains/scuppers Extensive and grasses/ground cover on intensive: Trimming Larger plants on intensive: Pruning 82-D
Owner Buy-in The maintenance plan is the responsibility of the owner. Our advice is have the owner sign off that the maintenance plan will be followed and the contractor and the specifier are not responsible the day after the roof is accepted as being complete. 83-K
MYTH: Roofers will have to hire Landscapers Roofers can install their own green roofing and/or irrigation, with the proper licensing 84-K
Contractor Licensing City of Denver has implemented a new contractor’s license for Green Roofing and Irrigation The green roof license can be obtained by any roofer with 2 years’ experience in the green roofing field (must be green roofing, landscaping alone is not sufficient) The irrigation license can be obtained by any contractor with 2 years’ experience in the trade 85-K
NEXT STEPS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WITH DENVER’S GREEN ROOF INITIATIVE? 86-D
Task Force vs. Advisory Council Initiative City of Denver Green Roofing All Other Construction Provisions Standard Created Green Roof Review Task Force GRRTF providing TAC will recommendations (GRRTF), has been maintain GRCS on all other meeting since provisions February, Last 2 meetings in May Included requirement to create Technical Advisory Council (TAC), member selection still pending 87-D
Task Force Progress Proposed major amendment to the initiative which would introduce a system to qualify as a “green roof,” even if no actual plants are installed Proposed system would be similar to LEED, and would include points in 4 categories: 1. Urban Heat Island - cool roofs (Energy Star rated) 2. Green Experience - vegetation (3% of required area) 3. Water & Storm Water Management 4. Climate - Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions (using calculator based on building size, energy star rating…) Currently multiple ways to achieve required score in the 4 categories. Equivalent to environmental benefit of Green Roof Initiative while meeting C&C Denver environmental goals. 88-D
Task Force Progress (Cont.) Task Force recommendations to be reviewed by “Green Roof Advisors” industry professionals gathered by the City and County of Denver to provide advice and inform Final recommendations submitted to Denver City Council for review and possible adoption. Two city council members currently on the Green Roof Task Force 89-D
City Council July 1, 2018 is the first time the initiative can be amended, modified, or repealed All changes to the initiative (including repealing it) would require a super majority vote of City Council 90-D
MYTH: Repeal is Coming City Council has publicly stated that they feel it is imperative to honor the voter’s intent by keeping the initiative 91-D
MYTH: The Initial Amendment will Solve it all Chances are we’ll need to live with a Green Roof or Environmental Initiative and continue to provide input to our lawmakers Potential issues which will remain: Extreme weather will continue to adversely affect roofing performance White roofs (being considered as an alternate compliance method) encourage condensation when not properly designed Urban Heat Island has a high contribution from roads and parking lots May still need an “approved systems” library (similar to RoofNav) 92-D
PROJECT PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS IN THE DESIGN AND BUILDING OF GREEN ROOFS 93-K
Designer Involvement Services required from Designers: Structural assessment of existing buildings – must be signed and sealed by engineer Wind load calculations/letter – must be signed and sealed by engineer Testing of waterproofing prior to green material installation – Test letter must be signed by engineer/architect Specifics for growing media depth, water retention, drainage, positive slope to drain, non-vegetated zones, etc. Contact a qualified designer to assist with requirements if needed 94-K
Develop Partnerships Roofing contractors with landscapers and irrigation companies Owners with landscape/irrigation maintenance companies 95-K
City of Denver Forms Apply for proper contractor’s licensing Fill out GRDF for all new building or reroofing permits 96-K
Available Standards ANSI/SPRI RF-14 Wind ANSI/SPRI VF-1 Structural Design, Waterproofing, Slope, Firebreaks, Area Divider, Border Zone, Maintenance ASTM E2400 / E2400M Selection, Installation, and Maintenance of Plants for Green Roof Systems FM Global Technical Advisory Bulletin 1-35 LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) NRCA (National Roofing Contractors Association) USGBC (United States Green Building Council) 97-D
QUESTIONS? • City of Denver GRI Website https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/d enver-development-services/commercial- projects/green-roof-initiative.html • Copy of Presentation http://coloradoroofing.org/member/education/ PRESENTED BY: Kade Gromowski, P.E., RRC, RWC - Pie Consulting & Engineering (www.pieglobal.com) Rich Boon, P.E. – Construction Support Services Dan Cupit, RC, BSCE – Professional Inspection Services (www.pcsden.com) 98-D
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