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Mandatory clause
All the insulation used in building is chloro fl uoro carbon (CFCs) and hydro chloro fl uoro carbon
(HCFCs) free, as per GRIHA
Responsibility: Mechanical Consultant and Architect
and
All the HVAC and refrigeration equipment are CFCs free, as per GRIHA.
Responsibility: Mechanical Consultant
and
The fi re suppression systems and fi re extinguishers installed in the building are free of halon, as per
GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Mechanical Consultant, Electrical Consultant, and Plumbing Consultant

Criterion 28 Ensure water quality


Commitment
Ensure water from all sources (such as groundwater, municipal water, treated wastewater)meets the
water quality norms as prescribed in the Indian Standards for various applications (Indian Standards
for drinking [IS 10500-1991], irrigation applications [IS 11624-1986]), cooling towers (as given in
NBC 2005). In case the water quality cannot be ensured, provide necessary treatment of raw water
for achieving the desired concentration for various applications (2 points).


Mandatory clause
Water quality conforming to IS standards, as per GRIHA (2 points).
Responsibility: Plumbing Consultant & Project Manager

Criterion 29 Acceptable outdoor and indoor noise levels


Commitment
Ensure outdoor noise level conforms to the CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board)– Environmental
Standards–Noise (ambient standards) and indoor noise level conforms to the NBC (National Building
Code of India) 2005 (BIS 2005a) (2 points).


Optional clause
The outdoor noise levels are within the acceptable limits as set in Central Pollution Control Board
(CPCB). Environmental Standards–Noise (ambient standards), as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Project Manager

The indoor noise levels are within the acceptable limits as set in NBC 2005 (BIS 2005a), as per GRIHA
(1 point).
Responsibility: Architect

Criterion 30 Tobacco smoke control


Commitment
Zero exposure to tobacco smoke for non-smokers, and exclusive ventilation for smoking rooms
(1 point).
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