IGBC Green Homes Rating System – Version 3.

First Addendum – June 2021

 Applicable to all registered projects under IGBC Green Homes Rating System – Version 3.0

 Precertified/ Provisionally certified projects can show compliance as per the First Addendum as and
when they come for Certification.
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For both Precertification and Certification, submit a common declaration letter from the project developer/ owner specifying all the details of
proposed green measures to be implemented in the project during the course of construction and handover process.

Submit all relevant drawings in CAD and PDF formats.

29 SD Credit 1 Notes:
Natural Topography or Vegetation :  Creepers shall not be considered as vegetation on built structures.
15 %, 25% (Ground), 30%, 40%  Tree canopy area over hardscape/non-roof surfaces cannot be considered for
(Ground + Built structures) calculations in Natural Topography or Vegetation.

30 SD Credit 2 Light coloured paver blocks with SRI of at least 29 and not higher than 64/ Grass pavers/ Shade
Heat Island Effect, Non-roof & Roof from tree cover shall be considered for Heat Island Effect, Non-roof compliance.
Notes:
 Monolithic floor surfaces/finishes (concrete flooring) shall not be considered to meet
the compliance for Non-roof area.
36 SD Credit 5 Electric charging facility
Green Parking Facility In addition to electric charging facility through plug loads, projects installing Rapid Charging
facility shall consider charging hours as 12 hours per day and accordingly derive at number of
vehicles charged during these 12 hours.

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41 SD Credit 8 Documentation Required:

Green Education & Awareness Precertification
1. Declaration from owner stating the schedule of awareness sessions planned
2. Photographs of the signages displayed in construction site, as applicable
3. Project brochure submitted to RERA
 Projects under RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Act) shall submit project brochure
acknowledged by RERA.
 In case, the project is applying for Green Building certification prior to RERA, the project
team shall submit brochure highlighting the green measures proposed in the project
and strategies (with supporting documents) to circulate the same to occupants/buyers.
 Projects which are not applicable under RERA shall submit project brochure highlighting
the green measures proposed in the project and strategies (with supporting
documents) to circulate the same to occupants/buyers.
44 WC Mandatory Requirement 1 & Baseline Flow Rates / Capacity as per Uniform Plumbing Code of India (UPCI)
52 WC Credit 1 Fixture Type Maximum Flow Daily Uses per
Duration
Rate / Capacity Person/ Day
6 LPF (High flush) 1 Flush 1
Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures Water Closets
3 LPF (High flush) 1 Flush 4
Health Faucet/ 6 LPM 15 Seconds 1
Bidet, Hand-held spray*
Faucet/ taps* 6 LPM 15 Seconds 8
Kitchen Sink* 6 LPM 15 Seconds 6
Urinal* 4 LPM 1 flush 2
Showerhead* / 10 LPM 8 Minutes 1
Hand-held Spray*
* At a design pressure of 4 bar

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54 WC Credit 2 The credit compliance is applicable only if 15% of site area is vegetated on ground/roof area.
57 WC Credit 3 Minimum landscape requirement for credit applicability:
Management of Irrigation System  Large projects (BUA > 10 lakh sq. ft.) shall have minimum landscape area on
ground/roof area for 8% of total site area.
 Small projects (BUA < 10 lakh sq. ft.) and Individual homes shall have minimum
landscape area on ground/roof area for 10% of total site area.
61 WC Credit 5 Project having water distribution from only municipal source shall submit the test report for
Water Quality water quality meeting the CPCB norms are deemed to meet the credit compliance.
Project having water distribution from multiple sources (ground water, tanker water, etc.,)
shall install water treatment plant for treating potable water.
70 Mandatory Requirement 2 Option 1 – Prescriptive Approach
Minimum Energy Performance EE Building Envelope:
 Wall Assembly:

Climate Zone Maximum U value (W/m2K)

Composite & Hot-Dry 1.8
Warm-Humid 2.0
Temperate 2.2

Option 2 – Simulation Approach

 Refer Annexure – VI: Procedure for Building Energy Simulation
75 EE Credit 1 Option 2 – Simulation Approach
Enhanced Energy Performance  Refer Annexure – VI: Procedure for Building Energy Simulation

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86 EE Credit 4 Motors:
Energy Efficiency in Common Area  The minimum efficiency of Motors shall be BEE 4-star rated Motors (or) International
Equipment Efficiency with class 3 (IE 3)

101 MR Credit 6 This credit refers to use of alternative construction materials i.e., materials that can completely
Alternative Construction Materials replace the use of natural materials with a new material having lesser environmental impacts.
Notes:
 Materials with recycled content cannot be considered under this credit. Eg., Fly-ash and
ready-mix concrete cannot be considered as Alternative Construction Materials.
 Materials viz., construction curing compounds reducing water usage, GGBS, Artificial
sand/aggregate, gypsum plaster, etc., can be considered
124 RHW Credit 3 Notes:
Cross Ventilation  Main door/door opening into approach corridor/ common lobby cannot be considered
for cross ventilation.
 Window openings/ventilators into common lobby with permanent opening to exterior
can be considered to meet the credit requirement.

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128 RHW Credit 5 Low VOC Materials, Paints & Adhesives

Low VOC Materials, Paints & Compliance Options:
Adhesives  Use paints and coatings with low or no VOC content for 100% of interior wall and ceiling
surface area. (1 point)
(AND/OR)
 For adhesives and sealants used within the interiors, ensure that the VOC content does
not exceed the limits as specified in the table below. (1 point)
Table 9 - VOC Limits for Materials
Type of material VOC Limit (g/L less water)
Paints:
Non-flat (Glossy) paints 150
Flat (Mat) paints 50
Anti-corrosive/ anti-rust paints 250
Varnish 350
Adhesives:
Glazing adhesive 100
Tile adhesives 65
Wood adhesive 30
Wood flooring adhesive 100

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132 Innovation Green Cleaning Policy/ Use of Green Housekeeping Products

Projects intending to apply this credit shall submit documentation indicating that the project
shall be maintained by the developer at least for a period of 3 years after project completion.
Documents required:
Precertification:
 Declaration letter from the developer/managing director highlighting that the project
shall be maintained by the developer for at least 3 years after completion.
 Cut sheet/ technical data sheet of the shortlisted products along with purchase invoice.
 Tenant guidelines indicating the use green housekeeping products and procedural
requirement of Operational Staff and Training
Certification:
Submit documents same as mentioned in precertification level. Additionally, submit a copy of
the purchased order and photographs of the green housekeeping products.

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