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BREEAM Bespoke International 2008
Technical Checklists
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Checklist A2 Considerate
Constructors
Assessing and monitoring construction site impacts
1 credit can be awarded where the assessment stakeholder confirms in writing that the site is to be
independently assessed and the assessor confirms that all the mandatory items plus 50% of the
optional items in Checklist A2 have been addressed (complete box 1).
2 credits can be awarded where the assessment stakeholder confirms in writing that the site is to
be independently assessed and the assessor confirms that the all the mandatory items plus 80% of
the optional items in Checklist A2 have been addressed (complete box 2).
Where the mandatory criteria + 50% of optional criteria in each category are complied
with/committed to
Score achieved: 1 credit

OR
Where the mandatory criteria + 80% of optional criteria in each category are complied
with/committed to
Score achieved: 2 credits
The assessor must ensure that the commitment is specific to the BREEAM
requirements and not a general commitment to satisfy the above statements.
Total Credits achieved
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1) Considerate
Mandatory
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Where introductory letters have been sent / are to be

sent to all the neighbours.
See copies of letters to be sent or sent with a list of the

addresses
Where there is provision for parking on site OR Buses

are provided from local transport nodes OR
The nearest transport links are within 500m and run
every 30 minutes OR An area offsite has been
designated for site parking.
See copies of parking plan, check local vicinity for

transport links.
Where there are ramps and signs, indicating footpaths

AND Where pathways are wide enough for wheelchair
access AND Where pedestrians who are mobility
impaired or who have sight/hearing difficulties can still
gain access around the site boundary.
View on site.
Where there are barriers and signposts indicating

footpaths around the site.
Where footpaths are clean
Where the passageways are safe and protected
View on site.
Where all the road signs / names can be seen OR

Where a road sign /name is obstructed a replacement
has been erected.
Is there a temporary works plan highlighting these

items.
View on site.
Optional
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Does the site have a traffic plan?
Request a copy of the plan.
Where site entrances / exits clearly marked AND

These are clear for lorry/delivery drivers and other
visitors to see.
View on site.
Where there is a clearly signed site reception AND

Where appropriate, visitors are inducted into the site
AND Where visitors are escorted to the member of
staff they are visiting.
Check on arrival for the signs.

See copy of the induction procedure.
Where there are areas of high minority communities

speaking a different language, notices are printed in
the common local language.
Where the site is near a school, community centre / or

other building and delivery times are outside peak
times.
Where the local registry has been checked to establish

the names of neighbours to personalise your letters.
Where the post box has been placed on the pavement
to avoid the postman from entering the site.
Check the area, local shops and members of the

public, community centres for a minority culture
community.
Where this is present check for signs in the
communities language.
Residential peak times considered to be 7-9am and 46pm.
Other shops / industries may have regular deliveries,
this should also be considered by the Contractor.
List of names and addresses to be viewed on site.
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Where dedicated areas are designated on site for

operatives to smoke AND those areas are screened
from the general public.
View on site.
View on site.
Check that operational procedures are in place to
enforce this requirement.
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2) Environmentally Aware
Mandatory
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Where there is a written commitment from the

Contractor to protect any sensitive ecological features
such as plants and trees. AND This is demonstrated
onsite.
NOTE: Plants cannot be removed and replanted as
part of this work
Written commitment to be provided, along with a copy

of before and after drawings.
The commitment should include how the features will
be protected and how the protection measures were
determined.
Temporary works procedures to include the
appropriate protective measures.
View on site.
Where the site boundary is clearly and safely marked

and appropriate to the environment. AND
Where the colour of the hoarding has been considered
in terms of the surrounding environment.
Ask site manager if any thought was given to the

hoarding and the location of the site.
Is the hoarding clearly /safely marked, clean, neat and
well maintained?
Where protected wild life issues in the local area have

been addressed by the company.
Speak to the site manager about the local wildlife

issues and how the site are addressing them and how
they are monitored
See evidence of drawings or specification clauses that
back up the claims.
Where the site has an environmental policy AND

The site manager can relate the environmental policy
to the procedures on his site AND
The site staff are aware of the environmental policy
and how it relates to their work
Request a copy of the policy.

Ask the site manager what the policy includes and how
this relates to the site.
Ask members of staff at different levels how the policy
relates to work at their level.
Where there is a procedure and adequate equipment

for protecting watercourses from site pollution (i.e. oils,
paints and chemicals).
Bunds, absorbent material to soak up any spillages,

must be present at risk areas on site.
If there is a site specific environmental policy which
commits to preventing water pollution and describes
how this is to be on the site this point can be awarded.
Where fuel oil spillage equipment is available.
View on site.
Ensure the spillage equipment is located where
spillages may occur to ensure a rapid response time.
Where local suppliers and materials, and also recycled

materials have been considered
If a list of recycled/local suppliers and materials has

been produced the point can be awarded..
Where there are restrictions on the effects of light

pollution and all lights are directional and non-polluting
View on site. If there is a site specific environmental

policy which sets restrictions on lighting, this point can
be awarded.
Where the site is segregating, recycling or re-using

waste (including canteen and office waste).
This can be viewed on site.

A company wide policy promising to segregate, recycle
and re-use waste will NOT satisfy this credit.
commits to segregating, recycling and re-using waste
then the inspector can award this point.
Where the site has a system to monitor the amount of

material waste produced, and provides feedback as to
how much is recycled.
This can either be viewed on site.

commits to monitoring site waste and providing
feedback on recycling, indicating how this is to be
carried out, then this point can be awarded.
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Ref
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Compliance
Guidance
Where energy saving measures are implemented on

site
Examples of this include:
low energy lighting

switching off equipment when not in use,
Installing thermostats
Installing timers,
choosing energy efficient equipment
Are the carbon emissions from the site activities

monitored?
Where a site specific environmental policy monitors the

carbon emissions of site activities the point can be
awarded.
Where sumps are provided in cases of heavy water run

off.
View on site.
indicates how heavy water run off will be minimised
and dealt with on site, this point can be awarded.
Where a site with severe congestion has a delivery

point remote from a site.
Deliveries from the remote site can then be made in
smaller vehicles at times to cause the least
inconvenience.
View procedures on site.

Where a site specific environmental policy addresses
the problem of deliveries to a severely congested site,
then the point can be awarded.
Where an impact minimisation strategy review is in

place for the site.
The review should consider the impact of the site in

environmental terms and how any adverse effects are
being minimised.
Where there is adequate space for new materials to be

stored in secured covered areas to avoid damage, theft
and to protect from weather.
View on site.
Ensure that where space has been provided, it is being
used correctly.
Where water saving measures are implemented on site

and monitored.
View procedures on site.

indicates how water saving measures are managed
and monitored on site, this point can be awarded.
Where alternative energy sources have been

considered.
View on site.
3) Clean
Mandatory
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Where all accesses to the site are clean, mud free and
safe.
View on site.
Where a site specific policy indicates measure that will
be implemented to maintain clean, mud free, safe
accesses, then this point can be awarded.
Where there are dust prevention measures present.
Where there is a regular damping down of the roads

during the hot weather AND
Where dust sheets are provided where areas are being
demolished.
OR
Where any other measures can be demonstrated to
meet this point.
Where materials and equipment are tidily stacked and

protected / covered where necessary
View on site.
Where areas around the canteen, offices and skips are

tidy and clean AND
Areas are screened where necessary.
View on site.
Check all the areas ensure screening is in place where
necessary.
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Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Where a free car cleaning service is offered, where dirt

or dust is a problem.
View on site.
Check procedures, notice boards, with staff to see if
this is in operation.
Where site welfare facilities well maintained and clean
View on site.
Where areas around the site cleaned, including the

collection of rubbish not related to site
View on site.
Where measures in place to deal with graffiti
View on site.
4) Good Neighbour
Mandatory
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Where site hours and noisy work restrictions are

appropriate to the area.
Consider particularly areas near;

-Houses
-Schools
- Hospitals
-Industrial Units
-Public Transport Nodes
-City centres
-Shopping facilities
Copy of statement of intent, policy, agreement etc to be
provided.
Where there is a single line entry complaints book.
Copy of the book to be provided or seen AND the

book should be kept in an easily accessible place.
Are complaints responded to immediately and dealt

with correctly.
Look through the complaints book and check the

responses.
Ensure all complaints were dealt with and responded to
in a polite, considerate and timely manner.
Where there is light shielded from the neighbours.
Copy of the temporary works including lighting to be

provided. These must either indicate light shielding or
the site manager must demonstrate how the light
shielding works or is not applicable.
Optional
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Where there are viewing boards in the hoardings

AND
They give a good impression.
Ask the site manger to explain why the views in the

hoardings were chosen and how they best represent
the site.
Check that the areas that can be seen are tidy and
clean.
Where an arrangement is in place for a neighbour to

act as a representative for a group.
Request to see a letter of confirmation that one local

will act as a representative of the community or group.
Where reasonable steps have been taken to ensure a

minimum of false alarms.
For example
24 hour security. Speak to the security guard.

Ensure that the security guard know how to deal
with alarms procedures both real and false. Check
that this information is transferred to new staff.
Alarms are linked to a central office open 24hours

which responds immediately.
Other measures to minimise false alarms can be

considered on their merits and how appropriate
they are to site requirements.
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Where the site and its surroundings are seen by the

public as tidy AND
Where the site and its surroundings are seen by the
public as clean.
Ensure that there are no complaints about the site

being untidy or dirty or that if there were this was
quickly rectified and not repeated.
Check on site that the views in the hoardings show a
clean and tidy site.
Where local people are informed of site progress by

the use of a notice board.
View on site.
Where there are rewards for a neighbours help.
View procedures or examples of what Is being done on

site
Where there is a model of the project to better show

neighbours the exact implications of the project.
Where a model has been built and had been shown at

local residents meetings OR
Where there is a commitment to build a model for this
purpose.
Where there is a procedure for a member of staff to

check the view in the viewing apertures at regular
intervals.
Where there is a written procedure or commitment to

regularly check the viewing apertures, or where the
viewing apertures are to be changed at different stages
of the project to ensure the best view is provided.
During site visits, check the viewing apertures and
ensure the view is safe, tidy, clean and inoffensive.
Where there is a commitment to write and thank

neighbours at the end of the contract for their
forbearance.
A copy of this commitment should be provided or a

copy of a standard letter that is always sent at the end
of a project.
Where, on completion of the project, the neighbours

who have been affected by the work are given a
feedback form, to indicate their concerns and mark the
Contractors performance These results should then be
used to improve your performance next time.
Where a copy of feedback form for neighbours can be

provided.
AND;
Where there is a commitment to send these forms to
affected neighbours.
AND;
Where there are procedures in place to monitor the
results and implement changes for future work.
Where extra sets of posters are prominently displayed

illustrating how the site is being a good neighbour.
View on site.
Where appropriate get involved with local community

charities and initiatives.
Where there is evidence of such events having already

occurred or where there are future arrangements or a
commitment to do so.
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5) Respectful
Mandatory
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Where there is a dress code specified in the

induction.
Check the induction content for items related to dress code.

N.B. This does not relate to Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE), this is to make sure operatives are dressed
considerately.
Where inappropriate behaviour is dealt with in site

policy.
Copy of the policy to be provided.

Check the induction content for these details.
Ask the site manager what the enforcement procedures are
and how they are carried out.
Check the complaints book for any items on this issue and
see how quickly they were dealt with.
AND;
Where this is highlighted in the site induction.
Optional
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Does the site have female toilets.

Does the site have disabled toilets.
View on site.
Where operatives are prevented from having their

breaks in view of the public.
Examples of how this might be achieved include:
A site canteen
A common room available for operatives to eat in.

View on site.
Where toilets are screened from public view.
View on site
Where lockers are provided in the drying room.
View on site
Are working usable showers available and

suitable changing areas are available.
View on site.
Where site personnel are discouraged from using

local facilities in their site clothes.
Examples of how this might be achieved include :

A canteen.
Staggered breaks for different gangs.
Provision of showers / wash rooms.
Provision of lockers.
A request to leave PPE on site.
View on site.
Check procedures with the Site Manager.
Where there is a volume restriction on radio use

or there is a radio ban.
Check if restrictions/ban is in place and how it is enforced.
Where operatives are provided with suitable

clothing with the companies logo.
Check company policy to do this and check with operatives

on site that they have clothing with the companies logo.
Provide operatives with a clip on ID card with

photo.
Check company policy and procedures for issuing clip on ID

cards.
Check if there is a mandatory requirement for operatives to
wear these when on site.
Check operatives in site are wearing them.
Where the site encourages only small groups to

visit the local shop at any one time.
Examples of how this can be achieved include :
Where there are facilities on site to buy newspapers,

confectionary and snacks
Where breaks are staggered to prevent large groups of

operatives visiting local shops together.
One person is nominated to go to the local shop for the

team.
Is there sufficient action taken regarding
Check company policy and procedure and if it is being
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operatives exposure to the sun?
implemented on site.
Where clean PPE is available for use by visitors.
Check company policy and procedure and if it is being

implemented on site.
6) Safe
Mandatory
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Where there are well lit warning signs for the

benefit of the pedestrian and road user.
Check if the signs are indicated on the temporary works /

other plans OR if they are being implemented on site.
Where the temporary works are safe and are

erected only after they have been checked by an
experienced engineer.
See copy of the temporary works checking procedure,

check the responsible engineer has the relevant
qualifications.
Check that the temporary works are checked by a visual or
physical inspection on a regular basis.
Carry out a site inspection.
Are the temporary works near adjacent buildings

likely to produce a security risk.
Ask if a risk assessment was carried out when designing

the works and check if this was identified.
View on site.
Pedestrians have a suitable, safe and protected

passage around the site boundary.
View on site.
Optional
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Is safe access to the site office provided by;

good lighting AND Adequate barriers AND Uniform
surfaces i.e. no trip hazards AND Being a
minimum of 1m wide.
View on site.
Where the scaffolding is boxed in or taped where

likely to obstruct pedestrians.
View on site.
Where the hoarding or scaffold is properly lit

externally at night?
View on site.
Where scaffold netting is in place and well

maintained.
View on site.
Where emergency escape routes are well

identified?
View on site.
Are even the most minor accidents recorded.
Check first aid book for minor accidents. Minor considered

to be e.g. small cuts (plaster only necessary), dust in eyes.
Where there is a procedure to report serious

incidents and near misses.
Copy of procedure to be provided. Procedure to cover

internal QA reporting format, and notifying HSE.
Where there is satisfactory out of hours security.
Examples of satisfactory out of hours security include:
Locked gates.
Night lighting.
24 hour on site security.
An alarm linked directly to a police station or 24 hour

(local) off site security.
The security guard has an emergency number and

knows who to call in an emergency.
Where all staff including non-native operatives are

appropriately trained to understand Health and
Safety best practices and information displayed
on site so as not to pose a safety risk to those that
they work with.
This needs to be robust enough to ensure that in a health

and safety risk environment, the operative would be
capable of warning others or contacting help.
Where temporary road crossings are in a suitable

safe place.
Check: Road crossings away from corners.

The design has been checked by a traffic expert.
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Ref
Compliance
Guidance
There is a risk assessment for these areas, are the
remaining risks acceptable?
Where safety helmets are positioned close to the

entrance to the site office.
View on site.
Where the visitors book is to be filled in on all

occasions.
View on site.
Where safety and other requirements in

connection with deliveries are given to suppliers.
Check this information is given to suppliers;

AND
Check that this is enforced at every delivery, not just a one
off letter to the company at the beginning of the project.
Where all site hazards are advertised at the site

entrance (s).
View on site.
Check that the list of site hazards is complete.
Where there is an initiative to provide incentives to

promote and improve safety on site.
Check this document and how it is disseminated.
Where there is clear emergency evacuation

procedure AND drills carried out.
View on site and ask for written proof of a fire drill

procedure.
7 Responsible
Mandatory
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
a
b
Where there is well posted material indicating

nearest Police Station and Hospital (with Accident
& Emergency facilities)
Are there posters indicating the nearest Police Office,

Hospital with A&E facilities in key areas e.g. site reception,
site canteen, main site office.
Spot check managers, operatives, reception staff to check
they know this information or at least where they would find
it. Check Induction talk.
Optional
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Where a record of your immediate neighbours

names and telephone numbers are known.
A copy of this list should be provided.
Where all subcontractors first aiders are recorded

in a formal document and a copy of this record
provided.
Check for the formal document which has all subcontractors first aiders registered.
Where a local person provides out of hours cover.
If there is 24 hour security this is automatically awarded.

Where there is no 24 hour security, but someone is
identified as living local to the site and can act quickly in the
event of an emergency on site.
Where operatives skills and medical conditions

are recorded.
Check records and /or procedures to demonstrate this.
Where there are the appropriate number of first

aiders and first aid equipment for the site.
A copy of the trained first aider list should be provided and

their qualifications, ensure that the qualifications are all still
valid (i.e. in the last 3 years).
Check that each first aider have a box with basic equipment
in.
Check that each first aider has access to more equipment is
necessary and that they know where this is.
Where local schools have been contacted and

asked to participate in visits, talks or competitions.
Evidence should be provided that this has or will be

occurring e.g. copies of press cuttings, letters etc.
If there are no schools within a 3km radius this is not
applicable.
Where the site has a static gate man, he is trained

in first aid.
Check with the static gate man that he is trained, see his
certificates and ensure they are current.
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Where up to date information on site performance

is posted in public view.
View on site.
Check this is up to date and ask how regularly this is
changed.
Where you have a web page link to demonstrate

your commitment to being a considerate
neighbour throughout the construction project.
The link must highlight what the scheme includes and it aim.
Where procedures are in place to enable the

employment of disabled operatives.
A copy of the procedure should be provided in order to

award the point.
8) Accountable
Mandatory
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Where there are posters in a public space

displaying the main bodies involved in the
development.
Posters must identify the client, consultant, architect, and

contractor.
Posters must be well distributed over the site, as well as in
the public eye.
The issues covered by this checklist are

mentioned in the site induction.
Check if induction procedures cover these issues and if not

how operatives are aware of them.
Optional
Ref
Compliance
Guidance
Where the company sign board is prominently

displayed with telephone number / Web Site /
Email address.
View on site.
Where frames and Perspex covers for posters

advertising the aim of this checklist are provided.
View on site.
Where a suggestion box is provided for the

general public.
View on site.
This must be in a place accessible to the general public
AND well advertised.
Where all site signage and posters are illuminated

at night.
View on site.
Where your operatives/subcontractors are given

points for infringement of your safety and
considerate standards. Record these on a card
held by the operative. X points and youre out.
Check if this system is operating.

X must be decided by the company, however the aim is to
encourage operatives to work safely and considerately.
This point can also be awarded where there is an incentive
scheme for exemplar behaviour.
Training/toolbox talks are provided for site

operatives.
Ask for copies of a schedule of talks.
Where an inspection has been carried out by a

Health and Safety inspector or equivalent.
Only applicable if a Health and Safety inspector has carried

out an inspection.
Where there are recommendations, there is a commitment
to implement them.
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Checklist A3 Construction
Site Impacts
a. Monitor, report and set targets for CO2 production of energy use arising from site
activities
Compliance requirement
Tick
Evidence/Reference
Monthly measurements of energy use will be/has

been recorded and displayed on site.
Appropriate target levels* of energy consumption
will be/were set and displayed (targets could be
annual, monthly, or project targets).
As a minimum, monitoring will/did include
checking the meters and displaying some form of
graphical analysis in the site office to show
consumption over the project duration and how
actual consumption compares to the targets set.
The design/site management team will/did
nominate an individual who will be responsible for
the monitoring and collection of data.
Notes:
For guidance on setting targets, refer to BERRs Environmental KPI benchmarks. These
documents do not specify targets but facilitate projects in setting appropriate targets.
BREEAM does not require targets to be met but is encouraging the process of setting,
monitoring and reporting against targets.
b. Monitor and report CO2 or energy arising from commercial transport to and from the
site
Tick
Evidence/Reference
A site monitoring system will be/was in place to

monitor and record deliveries*. This system
will/did record:
The number of deliveries
The mode of transport
The km/miles travelled for all deliveries
nominate an individual responsible for the
monitoring and collection of data.
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Notes:
Where the delivery is specifically for the site, a figure of total distance travelled should be
used, i.e. a round trip (from the point of origin, to the site and back to the point of origin).
Where the delivery to the site is part of a multiple delivery route, the recorded figure for
distance travelled should be the distance travelled to the site (from the previous delivery),
plus the distance to the next delivery or return.
This information can then be used to estimate a total figure for kg of CO2 for the project.
BREEAM does not require this information to be converted to CO2 but the information
must be made available to the senior project and site management staff/suppliers to
establish benchmarks and aid future decision-making towards improving site and transport
efficiency. If the project team wishes to convert this information into CO2 emissions there
are tables provided at the end of this checklist which can be used to do this.
c. Monitor, report and set targets for water consumption arising from site activities
Tick
Evidence/Reference
Monthly measurements of water consumption will

be/were recorded and displayed on site.
Appropriate target* levels of water consumption
will be/were set and displayed (targets could be
annual, monthly or project targets).
As a minimum, monitoring will/did include
checking the meters and displaying some form of
graphical analysis in the site office to show
consumption over the project duration and how
actual consumption compares to targets set.
nominate an individual responsible for the
monitoring and collection of data.
Notes:
For guidance on setting targets, refer to BERRs Environmental KPI benchmarks. These
documents do not specify targets but facilitate projects in setting appropriate targets
BREEAM does not require targets to be met but is encouraging the process of setting,
monitoring and reporting targets.
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d. Adopt best practice policies in respect of air (dust) pollution arising from site
activities
Tick
Evidence/Reference
The site will/did adopt best practice procedures in

relation to minimising air/dust pollution. This
should include:
dust sheets
regular proposals to damp down the site in dry
weather
covers to skips etc.
This information will be/was disseminated to site
operatives.
Notes:
Further information can be obtained from DTI/BRE publications Control of Dust from
Construction and Demolition Activities and Pollution Control Guide Parts 1-5 provide good
practice guidelines on construction related pollution (see References and Further
Information for details).
e. Adopt best practice policies in respect of water (ground and surface) pollution
occurring on the site
Tick
Evidence/Reference

relation to minimising water pollution.
operatives.
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f. A main contractor with an environmental materials policy

Tick
Evidence/Reference
The main contractor operates an environmental

materials policy, used for sourcing of construction
materials to be utilised on site. The policy should
cover/promote the following:
Use of local materials (where possible)
Use of responsibly sourced materials
Re use of materials
Use of materials with a high recycled content
Waste minimisation and recycling
Use of non-toxic materials & refrigerants with a
low global warming potential
Use of materials with a low embodied impact
Use of durable materials
Post construction: indicative examples have been
provided to demonstrate the policy in action.
g. A main contractor that operates an Environmental Management System*
Tick
Evidence/Reference
The main contractor operates an Environmental

Management System covering their main
operations. The EMS must be third party certified,
to ISO14001/EMAS or equivalent standard.
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h. 80% of site timber is reclaimed, re-used or responsibly sourced

Tick
Evidence/Reference
80% of timber used during construction, including

formwork, site hoardings and other temporary site
timber used for the purpose of facilitating
construction,
will
be/was
procured
from
sustainably managed sources, independently
certified by one of the top two levels as set out in
the Responsible Sourcing of Materials Issues
(BREEAM credit Mat 5) in the Materials section of
this document.
Additionally 100% of all site timber will be/was
legally sourced.
Notes:
Re-used timber from off site can be counted as equivalent but re-usable formwork only
complies if it meets the above criteria.
This credit can be awarded where all the timber used is reclaimed timber.
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Site Impacts
Fit Out assessment only items (Offices/Retail/Industrial/Bespoke versions)

Adopt best practice policies in respect of air (dust) pollution arising from site activities
relation to minimising air/dust pollution. This
should include:
dust sheets
regular proposals to damp down the site in dry
weather
covers to skips etc.
Tick
Evidence/Reference

operatives.
Notes:
Further information can be obtained from BERR/BRE publications Control of Dust from
Construction and Demolition Activities and Pollution Control Guide Parts 1-5 provide good
practice guidelines on construction related pollution (see References and Further
Information for details).
Appointment of a fit out contractor who has an environmental materials policy
The fit out contractor operates an environmental
materials policy, used for sourcing of construction
materials to be utilised on site. The policy should
cover/promote the following:
Use of local materials (where possible)
Use of responsibly sourced materials
Re use of materials
Use of materials with a high recycled content
Waste minimisation and recycling
Use of non-toxic materials & refrigerants with a
high global warming potential
Use of materials with a low embodied impact
Use of durable materials
Tick
Evidence/Reference
Post construction: indicative examples have been

provided to demonstrate the policy in action.
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Appointment of a fit contractor who operates an Environmental Management System

The fit out contractor operates an
Environmental Management System covering
their main operations. The EMS must be third
party certified, to ISO14001/EMAS or
equivalent standard.
Tick
Evidence/Reference
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Assessor Information
Monitoring Site Transport CO2
The following tables are taken from the DEFRA Guidelines for Company Reporting on
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and COPERT II emission factors, and can be used to convert the
information gathered from monitoring deliveries into total kg CO2.
Table 1 : Standard road transport fuel conversion factors
Fuel used
Total units
used
Petrol
Diesel (inc. Low
Sulphur)
Compressed
Natural Gas
Liquid Petroleum
Gas
Units
kg CO2 per
unit
litres
2.30
litres
2.63
kg
2.65
litres
1.49
Total kg CO2
Source: National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory for 2003 developed by Netcen (2005). UK
Greenhouse Gas Inventory for 2003 developed by Netcen (2005), Digest of UK Energy Statistics DTI
2004 and carbon factors for fuels from UKPIA (2004)
Table 2 : Standard road transport fuel conversion factors
Size of car and
distance units
Total units
travelled
Units
kg CO2 per
unit
Small petrol car

max. 1.4 litre
engine
Medium petrol
car max. 1.4-2.1
litre engine
miles
0.26
km
0.16
miles
0.30
km
0.19
Large petrol car

above 2.1 litres
miles
0.35
km
0.22
Average petrol
car
miles
0.29
km
0.18
Total kg CO2
Source: NAEI (Netcen, 2005) based on data from DfT combined with factors from TRL as functions of
average speed of vehicle derived from test data under real world testing cycles
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Table 3 : Standard Road Transport Fuel Conversion Factors

Size of car and
distance units
Total units
travelled
Units
kg CO2 per
unit
Small Diesel car

2.0 litres engine
and under
miles
0.26
km
0.16
Large Diesel car

over 2.0 litres 2.1 litre engine
miles
0.31
km
0.19
miles
0.27
km
0.17
Average Diesel
car
Total kg CO2
Source: NAEI (Netcen, 2005) based on data from DfT combined with factors from TRL as functions of
average speed of vehicle derived from test data under real world testing cycles.
Table 4: Freight road mileage conversion factors
Type of
lorry
Total km
travelled
Litre Fuel
per km
Articulated
0.35
Rigid
0.40
Petrol
Diesel
LPG
Petrol
Fuel
Conversion
Factor
2.30
2.63
1.49
2.30
Diesel
LPG
2.63
1.49
Fuel
Type
Total kg
CO2
Source: Guidelines for Company Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, DEFRA. Continuing Survey
of Road Goods Transport 2001.
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Land Use & Ecology
Checklist A4 Land of Low
Ecological value
Section 1: Ecological features of the site

Instruction: criteria 1.1-1.5 can be used to determine the presence of existing ecological features
across the total site. However, if YES is recorded against any question in Section 1 for the construction
zone, then it cannot be defined as land of low ecological value and the credit cannot be awarded. If the
construction zone records a NO against all the questions in Section 1 then proceed to Section 2.
1.1
Does the site contain any trees or hedges above 1m high or with a
trunk diameter greater than 100mm?
YES
NO
1.2
Are there any ponds, streams or rivers on, or running through the
site?
YES
NO
1.3
Is there any marsh or other wetland present on the site?
YES
NO
1.4
Are there any meadows or species-rich grassland present on the

site?
YES
NO
1.5
Is there any heath land such as heather present on site?
YES
NO
Section 2: Type of land to be used for the new building

Instruction: in addition to answering NO to all the questions in Section 1, if YES is recorded against
one or more of the questions in Section 2 then the construction zone can be defined as land of low
ecological value. This credit can then be awarded, as long as all features of ecological value (as
defined in Section 1) in the surrounding site and boundary area are adequately protected from damage.
2.1
Does the construction zone consist of land which is entirely within

the footprint of existing building(s) or building(s) demolished within
the past 2 years?
YES
NO
2.2
Does the construction zone consist of land which is entirely covered

by other construction such as hard surfaces, car parking or such
constructions which have been demolished within the past two
years?
YES
NO
2.3
Does the construction zone consist of land which is contaminated by

industrial or other waste to the extent that it would need
decontamination to facilitate development?
YES
NO
2.4
Does the construction zone consist of land which is a mixture of

either existing building(s), hard surfaces and/or contaminated land?
YES
NO
2.5
Does 80% of the land within the construction zone comply with
statements 2.1, 2.2 or 2.3 and the remaining 20% of the footprint of
the construction zone extend into land which has been either:
a. Used for single-crop arable farming for at least 5 years, OR
b. Consists of regularly cut lawns and sports fields
YES
NO
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Checklist A5 Responsible
Sourcing
Table 1 - Checklist of requirements for Tiers 1-4
Tier
Requirements
Third party certification scheme with CoC
and rigorous stakeholder consultation (at
both standard setting and during
implementation)
Scheme must have developed standards

which meet the requirements outlined in
Table 3 below.
Examples of
compliant
schemes
FSC
CSA
SFI with CoC
PEFC
Reused
materials
Checklist of documentation required

Design
One of the following indicating that the material will comply with the relevant certification
scheme.
Letter of intent from supplier

OR
Purchase order from the supplier including CoC number (if the material has been
ordered)
OR
Chain of Custody (CoC) certificate (if timber has already been supplied)
Post Construction
CoC certificate for all appropriate elements

AND
Delivery notes for all appropriate elements
Third party certification scheme with CoC

and stakeholder consultation.
2
Currently no
schemes in this
tier
As above.
Scheme must have developed standards

which meet the requirements outlined in
Table 3 below.
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Tier
Requirements
Certification Scheme for timber
Environmental Management System at
extraction & process stages - see Table
2 below for description of stages.
Examples of
compliant
schemes
ISO 14001
EMAS
MTCC
Verified*
SGS
TFT

Design
Timber
One of the following indicating that the material will comply with the relevant certification
scheme.
Letter of intent from supplier

OR
Purchase order from the supplier including CoC number (if the material has been
ordered)
OR
Chain of Custody (CoC) certificate (if timber has already been supplied)
Non timber materials
One of the following indicating that the material will comply with the relevant EMS standards
(see credit for further information).
EMS (or equivalent) certificate from the manufacturers at the process and extraction
stages
OR
Signed letter from the manufacturers at the process and extraction stages confirming
EMS (or equivalent) certification details
OR
Letter of intent from the developer to use a manufacturer at the process and
extraction stages, who has an EMS (or equivalent), if supplier is not yet appointed.
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Tier
Requirements
Examples of
compliant
schemes

Post Construction
Timber
CoC certificate for all appropriate elements

Non timber materials
EMS certificate (or equivalent) from the manufacturers at the process and extraction
stages
OR
Signed letter from the manufacturers at the process and extraction stages confirming
EMS (or equivalent) certification details
In addition:
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Tier
Requirements
Environmental Management System at
process stages for other materials - see
Table 2 below for description of stages.
Examples of
compliant
schemes
EMAS
ISO 14001

Design
EMS (or equivalent) certificate from the manufacturers at the process stage
OR
Signed letter from the manufacturers at the process stage confirming EMS (or
equivalent) certification details
OR
Letter of intent from the developer to use a manufacturer at the process stage, who
has an EMS (or equivalent), if supplier is not yet appointed.
Post Construction
EMS certificate (or equivalent) from the manufacturers at the process stage
OR
Signed letter from the manufacturers at the process stage confirming EMS (or
equivalent) certification details.
* Verified is the name of a scheme
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Where ANY non certified timber is used (even if only a small quantity) the following must also be provided in ALL cases:
Written confirmation from the timber supplier(s) (or at the design stage of assessment, the developer where a supplier is not yet appointed)
confirming that all timber species and sources used in the development are not listed on any of the CITES appendices for endangered and
threatened species (see credit for further information).
Written confirmation from the timber supplier(s) (or at the design stage of assessment the developer where a supplier is not yet appointed)
confirming that all timber is to be legally sourced (see credit for further information).
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Table 2 - Diagrammatic explanation of how the required EMS relates to the process and
extraction phases
Stage of
production
process
Materials
Points
available
Extraction
Stone
Aggregate (sand,
limestone etc.)
Hematite
Bauxite
Clay
Raw materials - other
Process
Bricks
Cement or alternative
Glass
Metals
Other materials (plastic etc)
Pre-cast concrete
Manufacture
Concrete / blocks
Composites
1 point
1.5 points
Note: As this credit is looking at responsible sourcing, currently the manufacture stage is not
considered.
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NOTE TO ASSESSORS
This list is included for information, you are not expected to evaluate whether a scheme
complies with this criteria. All new schemes claiming to meet the criteria listed below will be
evaluated by BRE, and will be included in the list of compliant schemes where appropriate.
Table 3 - Features of a top tier (1) comparable certification scheme
Standard setting
When setting standards for a materials certification scheme the following should be addressed
in order to be considered comparable to Tier 1/2 of this credit.
The scheme must include a third party chain of custody certification scheme covering
all stages of the product throughout the supply chain
The scheme must verify that all local and national legislative requirements are met.
The process for policy and standards development is transparent, clear and
accessible.
The scheme is independent and standards are developed in a way which balances the
interests of all stakeholders. This should be done through a rigorous consultation
process which makes best use of the stakeholder knowledge, methodically and
comprehensively considering all feedback and after such consideration, aims to
implement all feasible stakeholder suggestions
The scheme is inclusive, striving to involve all interested people and groups in the
development of the schemes policies and standards.
Monitoring and assessment must be integral to the scheme and conducted appropriate
to the scale and intensity of the industry/ materials assessed by the scheme. This
requirement is likely to be fulfilled by the incorporation of an EMS such as ISO14001.
The scheme should contain principles by which the scheme should be governed.
These should be specific to industry/materials but should also be composed of the
fundamental issues related to the environment. These issues should focus on specific
practices associated with sourcing virgin and other materials.
The scheme should assess that initiatives are in place to ensure continuous
performance and environmental improvement.
The scheme should provide for small to medium sized business as well as larger
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businesses. SMEs grouping together to achieve group certification should be an
option. This could, for example, take place on a regional or other relevant basis.
The scheme should include a mechanism to revise the standard within a defined,
suitable time frame to ensure that the current knowledge or upcoming robust scientific
or other professional evidence can be incorporated (in good time) into the standard as
an update. It should ensure that all updates are well adapted to the local/regional
and/or global conditions.
The scheme should also aim to consider social and economic aspects widening the
scope to sustainability under the umbrella of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
This is in line with the future aims of BREEAM and could be assessed within the credit
in the future.
NOTE: The scheme may be generic for the materials industries or specific for individual
materials sectors.
Differences between Tier 1&2

Tiers 1 and 2 follow the standard setting process outline above, however there are differences
in the rigour of the two schemes which is why they fall into two different categories. These are
outlined below:
1. The top tier category schemes comprehensively address a consultation process with
local community. This is done at source via a management company, as the focus is
on sustainable project management at source.
2. The top tier category must have no reservations/uncertainty/pending charge or
indictment identified by any professional bodies in the relevant materials sectors.
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Checklist A6 Guidance for Relating
Ecology Reports to BREEAM
Guidance to relate ecology reports

to BREEAM
Before completing this form please read the following:
1. This guidance document is to be used for BREEAM 2008 assessments, where an
ecologist has been appointed and produced an ecology report as part of a proposed
development.
2. As an ecologist may have been appointed to carry out ecological site surveys and
produced an ecology report without being aware that a BREEAM assessment has
been, or is to be conducted, the purpose of this document is to help assist
assessors relate the contents of such a report to the land use and ecology
requirements of BREEAM.
3. The assessor is to request that the appointed ecologist complete all sections of this
guidance and return it to the BREEAM assessor along with all relevant
documentation required to demonstrate compliance with the BREEAM
requirements.
4. The assessor is to use this completed document in conjunction with the latest
version of the relevant BREEAM technical guidance manual and information
provided by the developer / client to carry out the assessment of the land use and
ecology BREEAM credits.
There are 6 sections (sections A - F) in this document.

Section A requires contact details for the ecologist and developer / client.
Section B1 determines whether the appointed ecologist is suitably qualified (under
BREEAM); and if not, section B2 determines whether the report has been verified by an
ecologist who is suitably qualified.
Section C determines whether the findings of the report have been based on data
collected from site surveys conducted at appropriate times of the year to determine
whether different species are evident.
If no is recorded for either Section B or C then the contents of the ecology report
cannot be used to determine compliance with the BREEAM requirements.
Section D provides the BREEAM assessor with the necessary information to complete the
assessment of the ecology credits in BREEAM.
Section E provides details of the documentation / information required by BREEAM as
evidence of compliance.
Section F requires the signature of the appointed ecologist who has completed this
document.
Please note: it is only the appointed qualified and licensed BREEAM assessor who can award
or withhold a credit for all BREEAM assessments.
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Section A: Contact Details ..................................................................................................... 33
Ecologists Details.............................................................................................................. 33
Developer / Client Details .................................................................................................. 33
Section B1: Ecologists Qualifications .................................................................................... 34
Section B2: Report Verification .............................................................................................. 36
Details on verifying an ecology report for a BREEAM assessment:.................................... 36
Section C: Site Survey........................................................................................................... 37
Section D: Site Survey Details ............................................................................................... 38
LE3 Ecological value of land and protection of ecological features .................................... 38
LE4 Impact on site ecology ................................................................................................ 39
LE6 Long term impact on biodiversity ................................................................................ 43
Section E: Schedule of Evidence........................................................................................... 47
Section F: Statement of Verification....................................................................................... 47
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Section A: Contact Details
Ecologists Details
Company name:
Company address:
Contact name:
Contact telephone number:
Ecology report reference:
Developer / Client Details
Company name:
Company address:
Contact name:
Contact telephone number:
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Section B1: Ecologists Qualifications

1. Do you hold a degree (or equivalent qualification) in ecology or related subject?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide details

...........
..............................................................................................................................
2. Are you a practising ecologist with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience within the
last 5 years? Relevant experience must clearly demonstrate a practical understanding of
factors affecting ecology in relation to construction and the built environment and will
include acting in an advisory capacity to provide recommendations for ecological
protection, enhancement and mitigation measures, e.g. ecological impact assessments.
Yes
No

..
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3. Are you subject to peer review*?
i.e. a full member of a professional body to maintain a standard of knowledge and
experience required to ensure compliance with a code of conduct and professional ethics.
Yes
No
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If no has been answered for any question in Section B1 then the BREEAM
requirement for a suitably qualified ecologist has not been met. The ecology
report CANNOT be used to assess the BREEAM Ecology credits unless it is verified
by an individual who is suitably qualified (see section B2 below).
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Section B2: Report Verification

Details on verifying an ecology report for a BREEAM assessment:
1. The individual verifying the report must provide written confirmation that they comply with
the definition of a suitably qualified ecologist (as detailed in Section B1 above).
2. The verifier of the report must confirm in writing they have read and reviewed the report
and found it to:
represent sound industry practice

report and recommend correctly, truthfully, and objectively
be appropriate given the local site conditions and scope of works proposed
avoid invalid, biased, and exaggerated statements.
Written confirmation from the third party verifier on all the points detailed under 1 and 2 above
(for section B2) must be included in an appendix to this guidance (see section E).
If the appointed ecologist does not meet the requirements of a suitably qualified
ecologist and the report has not been verified by an individual who does meet these
requirements, then the report CANNOT be used as evidence of compliance with the
ecology credits in the BREEAM.
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1. Have the findings of the ecology report been based on data collected from a site
survey(s)? The site visit(s) and survey(s) must be conducted at appropriate times of the
year when it is possible to determine the presence, or evidence of the presence, of
different plant and animal species.
Yes
No
If yes, please provide details to justify this (e.g. date(s) and scope of site survey(s))
If no has been answered to question 1 of Section C then the ecology report

CANNOT be used to determine compliance with the requirements of the relevant
BREEAM credits.
Note to suitably qualified ecologist and BREEAM assessor: the contents of the ecology
report must be representative of the sites existing ecology prior to the commencement of
initial site preparation works.
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LE3 Ecological value of site and protection of ecological features
1. Is the land within the construction zone' deemed by the suitably qualified ecologist to be of
low ecological value?

The construction zone is defined as any land on the site which is being developed (and therefore
disturbed) for buildings, hard standing, landscaping, site access, plus a 3m boundary in either
direction around these areas. It also includes any areas used for temporary site storage and
buildings.
Yes
No
If yes, please provide a brief statement explaining how it has been deemed to be of low
ecological value.................
...........
................................................................................................................................................
2. Are there any features / areas of ecological value that fall within the site, but outside the
construction zone?
If you have deemed this area to be of low ecological value then there will be no features of
ecological value to protect. However, if there is a feature(s) or area(s) of low ecological value you
wish to advise be retained and enhanced, e.g. a species-poor hedgerow to a species-rich
hedgerow, then full details of the protection and enhancement advice should be entered under LE4
Impact on site ecology.
Yes
No
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If yes, please provide a brief statement outlining the advice / recommendations given for
protecting all existing features and areas of ecological value................................................
LE4 Impact on site ecology

3. Has the client / developer required you to provide advice and make recommendations for
enhancing site ecology?

Note: these are to include, and go beyond, compliance requirements for all current EU and UK
legislation relating to protected species and habitats.
Yes
No
If yes, please provide a brief statement outlining the advice / recommendations given on
enhancing and protecting the ecological value of the site:
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
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4. Are you able to provide the following information for before and after construction:
habitat types
An estimate of the number of floral species present per habitat type (based on
appropriate censusing techniques and confirmed planting regimes)?
Yes
No
a. If yes a brief description of the landscapes and habitats surrounding the development
site
.....
..........................................................................................................................................
.....
..........................................................................................................................................
b. The total site area (in m2). This will be the same before and after development.
.
c. Please fill in the table below with site details before development:
Habitat Type*
Area of type (m2)
No. of plant species

per habitat type
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d. Please fill in the table below with site details after development:
Habitat Type*
Area of type (m2)
No. of plant species

per habitat type
* Habitat types will include natural areas, e.g. various grasslands and woodlands; as well as areas of the
built environment, e.g. buildings, hard landscaping. The area of each habitat type when added together
must always equal the total area of the development site.
5. Has the client / developer requested you to carry out the calculation for LE4 Impact on site
ecology?
The calculations must be carried out in line with the methodology provided in the current version of
the relevant BREEAM schemes technical guidance manual.
Yes
No
If yes, please provide all stages of calculations and state what the total change in
ecological value is:
a. Calculation of ecological value before development:
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b. Calculation of ecological value after development:
c. Change in ecological value (c = b a):
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LE6 Long term impact on biodiversity

6. Were you appointed prior to commencement of development work activities on site?
Yes
No
Dont know
7. Has the client / developer given you the responsibility to confirm whether all current EU
and national legislation relating to protection and enhancement of ecology has been (or
will be) complied with during the design and construction process?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide details on all current EU and national legislation that relates to the site:
................
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8. Has the developer / client appointed you to produce an appropriate landscape/site ecology
management plan covering at least the first 5 years after project completion?
Yes
No
EITHER:
a. If yes, and the management plan has already been produced does it include the
following:
management of any protected features on site
management of any new, existing, or enhanced habitats
a reference to the current or future site level Biodiversity Action Plan?
Yes
No
OR
b. If yes, but the management plan is still to be produced (due to it being too early in the
design/construction phase), have you provided the following information to the
developer / client:
scope of management plan
key responsibilities, and with whom these responsibilities lie, e.g. owner, landlord,
occupier?
Yes
No
If you have answered yes to either question 8a or 8b please provide a brief explanation
outlining the details
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9. Has the client / developer required you, as part of your responsibilities, to provide
recommendations and advice to minimise detrimental impacts on site biodiversity?
Yes
No
N/A
If yes, or not applicable, please briefly explain your reasoning:

.
.
.
.
.
10. Do your responsibilities to the client / developer include providing advice and
recommendations for the protection of ecological features?
Yes
No
N/A

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11. Do your responsibilities to the client / developer include providing advice on the creation of
a new ecologically valuable habitat, which is appropriate to the local area and is either
nationally, regionally, or locally important, or supports nationally, regionally, or locally
important biodiversity?
Yes
No
N/A

.
.
.
.
.
.
.
12. Do your responsibilities to the client / developer include providing advice and
recommendations on when site works are to be avoided so as to minimise the disturbance
to wildlife?
Yes
No
N/A
If yes, or not applicable, please briefly explain your reasoning
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Section E: Schedule of Evidence

Copies of the following documentation are required to support the above statements and act
as evidence of compliance with the BREEAM ecology requirements:
The suitably qualified ecologists site/project specific report

Written confirmation from the verifier of the ecology report (where necessary)
Any supplementary documentation e.g. maps, plans, drawings, letters / emails of
correspondence, etc.
Please include these details along with the appropriate reference to each document in the
table below:
Document
Reference
Section F: Statement of Verification

I confirm the information provided on this document is truthful and accurate at the time of
completion.
Name of ecologist:
Signature of ecologist:
Date:
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Checklist A7 Energy efficient
features
Feature
Additional Requirements / Guidance
Credits
available
Credits
achieved
Cooling System
Applicable to all climatic zones
Where the building incorporates a
free cooling strategy that
completely displaces the need for
conventional mechanical cooling
systems and the thermal comfort
requirements of credit Hea 10 are
achieved.
Applicable to Southern and

Mediterranean climatic zone
only
Where there is mechanical cooling,
at least 80% of cooling demand is
served by systems using a
refrigerant to distribute cooling to
each zone and seasonal mixed
mode controls adopted
Where the building has ANY of the following

free cooling strategies:
1. Night-time cooling (requires fabric to have a
high thermal mass);
2. Ground coupled air cooling;
3. Displacement ventilation;
4. Ground water cooling;
5. Surface water cooling;
6. Evaporative cooling, direct or indirect;
7. Desiccant dehumidification and evaporative
cooling, using waste heat;
8. Absorption cooling, using waste heat;
9. The building does not require any form of
cooling (i.e. naturally ventilated).
That is, cooling distribution is not by air or water

based systems.
Mechanical cooling is only operated when
otherwise overheating would occur.
For buildings above 10MW of cooling load,
water systems are allowed if Seasonal Energy
Efficiency Ratio (SEER) is above 3.3.
OR
No mechanical cooling (apart from
where required as part of building
regulations)
Heating System
Applicable to all climatic zones
except Southern and
Mediterranean
Construction of walls, floors, roof,
windows, doors etc:
Average U-value [W/m2K] is 20%
better than current national
regulations (based on values from
confirmed construction
specifications (see U-Values in
Glazing shading and thermal mass are not

considered directly for credits as their carbon
impact needs to be calculated for each project there may be an advantage or disadvantage
depending on other circumstances.
This credit assumes that the heating advantage

is dominant and that cooling and daylighting are
not compromised by multi-layer glazing. The
exclusion of other coatings is because they
often compromise daylight availability.
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features
Europe[4])
If national regulations do not exist
then the reference values to take
are: Walls = 0.35 W/m2K, Floors =
0.25 W/m2K, Roofs = 0.25 W/m2K
AND
Glazing - If 95 % of the total area
of windows is double or triple
glazed with low emissivity (but no
other) coating and the area of
glazing is 50% of all external wall
areas.
All ductwork and Air Handling Units

(AHUs) if used are certificated to
meet the best leakage standards
Ventilation
For example ductwork meets EN13779[5] class
B, AHUs meet EN1886[6] class L1.
OR
No mechanical ventilation (apart
from where required as part of
building regulations)
Fan Power
1
Specific fan power <1W/l/s for all

ducted air handling systems
OR
No mechanical ventilation (apart
from where required as part of
building regulations)
Lighting
Energy efficient light source
Lighting controls
At least 90% of light fittings are

3.3w/m2/100lux (equivalent to T5 (16 mm
diameter) triphosphor coated fluorescent tube
with high frequency ballast, or better)
Either daylight sensing

OR
Occupancy sensing
Covering at least 90% of building floor area.
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Low-Carbon and Renewable Energy Technologies

Where the building has ANY of the following
At least 5% of total electricity
Low-Carbon / Renewable Energy technologies:
demand is generated on site from
Stand alone and roof mounted wind
Low Carbon or Renewable Energy
turbines;
Sources
Solar domestic hot water;
Photovoltaic panels;
At least 5% of total space and
Ground/water source heat/coolth pumps;
water heating demand is
Geothermal energy;
generated on site from Low
Biomass, biogas;
Carbon or Renewable Energy
Fuel cells (based on hydrogen generated
Sources
from using renewable energy technologies)
Heat from technological processes that
would otherwise be wasted, delivered via
district heating network (but not heat
generated for the purpose of feeding into a
district heating network).
For ground/water source heat/coolth pumps the seasonal

system Coefficient Of Performance (CoP) has to be at least
2.5.
Heat and/or Cooling Generator Efficiency

At least 90% of the space heating
and hot water energy is provided
from a source (excluding electric
resistance heating) with seasonal
efficiency at least 90% or
measured full load efficiency at
least 95%
The implication is that oil and coal will not get

credits here as they cannot achieve these
efficiencies.
For heat pump or biofuel heating see low
carbon credits above.
OR
At least 70% of space heating and
hot water energy is provided from
high efficiency cogeneration or
trigeneration.
High efficiency cogeneration should meet

minimum standards defined in EU CHP directive
or according to national standards implementing
this directive.
Others
1
Pressure test shows air

permeability 50% of current
national standards.
If national standards are not
available, 5m3/h/m2 @ 50Pa
should be taken as the default
value.
Total (max)
10
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International 2008
Checklist A9
NOx emissions national grid
electricity
Country
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Canada
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Ukraine
UK
Average NOx emissions (mg/kWh)

Grid electricity
125
2535
415
1800
435
485
1180
660
1400
300
385
750
1680
1330
25
1330
300
240
500
375
same as France
350
820
10
1550
1250
2250
2600
460
1050
1350
70
275
1320
1480
1060
Source:
Common Reporting Format for the provision of inventory information by Annex I Parties to the UNFCCC
2005, available at
http://unfccc.int/national_reports/annex_i_ghg_inventories/national_inventories_submissions/items/3929.php
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NOx emissions national grid
electricity
Eurostat - Energy yearly statistics 2005, available at

http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/cache/ITY_OFFPUB/KS-PC-07-001/EN/KS-PC-07-001-EN.PDF
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Checklist A10
Standards equivalence
Where the guidance refers to a national best practice standard and the design team has suggested an appropriate document, the BREEAM International
assessor should use this checklist to assess whether the standard is acceptable. All items listed in the checklist must be covered by the proposed
document to be deemed acceptable.
Please ensure full references are provided in the last column outlining the standard chosen to demonstrate compliance with the criteria.
Where the standard does not meet all items listed in the checklist, the default standard as set in the credit guidance must be used (either European or UK
standards).
Please note: more than one document can be used to demonstrate compliance where a reference is provided.
Management
Credit number
Man1
Commissioning
Reference
Commissioning code for

Heating systems
Do you have local equivalent best practice

codes/guidance that cover the following areas?
Pre-commissioning checks (e.g. state of the system, water
tightness and pressure test, system flushing and cleaning,
system filling and venting, frost precautions, mechanical
and electrical checks)
Setting to work (e.g. initial run)
Yes /
No
Details of code / guidance used

to demonstrate compliance
Balancing water flow rates and tolerances

Adjusting controls (actuating units, transmitters, sequence
control and plant operation)
Reporting and documentation (e.g. proformas, completion
certificate)
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Design for commissionability requirements (clear
schematics in line with specifications, adequate pipework
system, flow measurement and regulating devices etc.)

Water Distribution
Systems
Pre-commissioning (e.g. state of the system, filling and

venting, mechanical and electrical checks)
Setting pumps to work (e.g pressurisation sets, initial run)
Balancing and regulating water flow rates
Site test instruments
certificate)
schematics in line with specifications, electrical safety etc.)
Pre-commissioning (e.g. state of the system, mechanical

Lighting systems
Illuminance levels of internal, emergency and external

lighting
Lighting controls (e.g. daylight and occupancy sensors,
override controls, end-user operated systems, BMS)
certificate)
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Pre-commissioning (e.g. schematics in line with
specifications, state of the system, air regulating devices,
fan and electrical checks)
Setting to work (e.g test run, adjustment of controls and
components)
Ventilation systems
Functional measurements (e.g. regulation of air flow,

variable air volume systems, pressure regimes)
Measuring methods and measuring devices (e.g. flow
rates and tolerances)
certificate)
schematics in line with specifications, system design,
tolerances etc.)
Pre-commissioning (e.g. state of the system, mechanical

Refrigeration systems
Combined pressure and leak testing (methods and

procedures)
Evacuation and dehydration methods
Setting to work and adjusting (e.g. system checks, startup, shut-down, running-in)
Test apparatus and instruments
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Design for commissionability requirements (e.g control
system specification details, sensors, control valves,
access etc.)
Pre-commissioning (e.g. control application software,
control panels, wiring, field control devices etc.)

Automatic controls
Control strategy checking (e.g time schedules, control

loops, sequencing, start-up and shut-down)
Checking procedures for basic control functions (e.g.
optimiser, compensation, control of natural ventilation)
Lighting controls (daylight, occupancy sensors)
Occupant interfaces
Integrated systems
Security systems
Reporting and documentation (e.g. proformas, O&M
manual, completion certificate)
Sitting and installing the equipment
Pipework
Strength and leak testing

cold storage
Evacuating systems
Controls and safety devices
Suitable detail recording
Typical cooling programme
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Health & Wellbeing

Credit number
Hea1
Daylighting
Reference
National best practice

daylighting guide

Detailed design guidance on the main daylighting
issues
Siting and massing: building form, positioning and
layout
Window and rooflight size, shape and position
Window components
Daylight redirecting systems
Integration of daylight and electric light
Yes /
No

How to establish design priorities in weighing sunlight in

building versus energy performance.
Daylight factor calculations
CIE skies
Manual calculations
Computer methods
BRE IP 23/93
Hea5
Internal and
external lighting
levels

lighting guides internal
lighting
Daylight factor measurement under real skies

Models and artificial skies
Mimimum recommended levels of illumination for the
following function areas where they are present in the
building assessed;
Traffic zones and general areas
Industrial activities and crafts
Offices
Retail premises
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lighting guides external
lighting
Places of public assembly

Educational premises
Healthcare premises
Transportational areas
Guidance on office lighting design, in particular reduction
of glare
Mimimum recommended levels of illumination for the
following outdoor areas where they are present in the
assessment;
General circulation areas
Airports
Building sites
Canals, locks and harbours
Farms
Fuel filling stations
Industrial sites and storage areas
Off shore gas and oil structures
Parking areas
Petrochemical and other hazardous Industries
Power, electricity, gas and heat plants
Railways and tramways
Saw mills
Shipyards and docks
Water and sewage plants
Recommended levels of illumination for safety and
security depending on risk level
Hea8
Indoor air quality

ventilation standards
Rate of outdoor air per person.
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Hea10
Thermal comfort

guides for thermal
comfort levels
Recommended minimum and maximum room

temperatures in winter and in summer for naturally and
mechanically ventilated buildings.
Use of an adaptive criterion for naturally ventilated
buildings with a high degree of occupant control
Hea12
Microbial
contamination
National Health and

Safety best practice guide
Identification and assessment of the risk

Preventing or controlling the risk from exposure to
legionella bacteria
Record keeping
Evaporative water cooling systems (cooling towers,
evaporative condensers/coolers, adiabatic cooling
systems) guidance on:
Design
Location
Operation
Filtration
Microbiological control
Monitoring
Maintenance - Cleaning and disinfection
Hot and cold water services
Design and construction
Operation and maintenance
Monitoring
Other water systems where present in the building:
Industrial uses of water
Decorative fountains
Fire/sprinkler systems
Vehicle washes
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Energy
Credit number
Reference

Yes /
No

Requirements for the infrared radiation sensing system
Ene6
Building fabric
performance and
avoidance of air
infiltration
General thermographic test requirements

National thermographic
best practice standard
Test procedure
Evaluation of thermograms
Thermographic report requirements
Ene7
Cold storage
ECA Energy Technology

Product list
Set of energy-saving eligibility criteria published and

reviewed on an annual basis to reflect best practice
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Transport
Credit number
Reference

Yes /
No

Route planning criteria (covering issues such as safety,

coherence, directness and convenience, attractiveness or
comfort)

design regarding cycle
network design
Tra4
Pedestrian and
cyclist safety
Links within the Highway (covering issues such as

parking and loading, reallocation of road space,
segregated / unsegregated cycle track/footways, cycle
track joining and leaving carriageway)
Junctions and Crossings (covering issues such as how to
choose adequate crossing type, crossing priority,
visibility, signalling)
Paths and Areas Free from Motor Traffic, and shared
tracks
Signing, Parking and lighting

road lighting guide
Minimum and average maintained illuminance levels for

pedestrian pathways and cycle paths
Appearance and environmental aspects to be considered
in the design (e.g colour rendering)
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Water/ Materials/ Waste/ Land Use & Ecology

None.
Pollution
Credit number
Reference
Pol 5
Flood risk

guidance on the design of
Sustainable Urban
Drainage systems.

Yes /
No

Selection and applicability of flow simulation methods

Hydraulic calculations
Recommended design frequencies for use with simple
design methods
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Assessing and monitoring construction site impacts

Score achieved: 1 credit

Score achieved: 2 credits

Total Credits achieved

BREEAM Bespoke International

Where introductory letters have been sent / are to be

See copies of letters to be sent or sent with a list of the

Where there is provision for parking on site OR Buses

See copies of parking plan, check local vicinity for

Where there are ramps and signs, indicating footpaths

Where there are barriers and signposts indicating

Where all the road signs / names can be seen OR

Is there a temporary works plan highlighting these

Does the site have a traffic plan?

Request a copy of the plan.

Where site entrances / exits clearly marked AND

Where there is a clearly signed site reception AND

Check on arrival for the signs.

Where there are areas of high minority communities

Where the site is near a school, community centre / or

Where the local registry has been checked to establish

Check the area, local shops and members of the

Where dedicated areas are designated on site for

BREEAM Bespoke International

Where there is a written commitment from the

Written commitment to be provided, along with a copy

Where the site boundary is clearly and safely marked

Ask site manager if any thought was given to the

Where protected wild life issues in the local area have

Speak to the site manager about the local wildlife

Where the site has an environmental policy AND

Request a copy of the policy.

Where there is a procedure and adequate equipment

Bunds, absorbent material to soak up any spillages,

Where fuel oil spillage equipment is available.

Where local suppliers and materials, and also recycled

If a list of recycled/local suppliers and materials has

Where there are restrictions on the effects of light

View on site. If there is a site specific environmental

Where the site is segregating, recycling or re-using

This can be viewed on site.

Where the site has a system to monitor the amount of

This can either be viewed on site.

BREEAM Bespoke International

Where energy saving measures are implemented on

Examples of this include:

low energy lighting

Are the carbon emissions from the site activities

Where a site specific environmental policy monitors the

Where sumps are provided in cases of heavy water run

Where a site with severe congestion has a delivery

View procedures on site.

Where an impact minimisation strategy review is in

The review should consider the impact of the site in

Where there is adequate space for new materials to be

Where water saving measures are implemented on site