FAQs about Green Building

Green Building is a construction friendly to the environment and the user. It includes saving and improving the usage efficiency of new resources and maximal recycling of the existing ones while striving to protect the health and quality of life of all those using the structure, at present and in future generations. Green Building includes aspects of the positioning and design of the structure in the space, mantle, opening and finishing materials, infrastructures, and technologies next to values, social, and cultural components.

This series of standards includes the following uses: residence, offices, education, trade, tourism, public gathering, and health. Each part of the standard defines the criteria for the structure's examination by its primary usage. For a structure with mixed uses, each use will be examined following the right part of the standard. The final grade will constitute the evaluation of the test results of all the structure's elements. For details regarding the series of standards, please refer to Part 1 of SI 5281.

The series of standards apply to a new building and existing buildings (providing they meet specific requirements and criteria, see SI 5281 part 1 "Scope of the standard"). The standard comprises seven parts, each of which deals with different structures: Residence, offices, educational institutions, tourist buildings, health institutions, commercial buildings, and public gathering buildings. Currently, standards for the industry and residential neighborhoods are in preparation. For each standard, the applicability is detailed and includes the "field of the standard" and the functions that this structure can consist of and examine following appropriate criteria in the standard's body.

The series of standards apply to a new structure and a structure for renovation. Part 1 of the standard defines what is a structure for renovation and what is a new structure. Therefore, a structure not in one of the defined uses in the series of standards can not be examined and initiate the certification process. A mixed uses structure will be examined under several standards for each usage.

For example: A university building serving administrative offices – is that building subject to the offices standard or education institutions? In that case, the structure will be examined by the education institutions' standards because it considers other uses such as offices, laboratories, cafeterias, and more. Each standard details the "standard applicability" that includes the various functions in each structure according to its use.

The standard can be applied to the renovation of an existing building when the construction work creates a redesign and/or an addition to an existing building that does not exceed 50% of the main area of the existing building and/or conversion of existing elements of the building's mantle and skeleton. It includes renovation of the main building's systems and its infrastructures. For additional information, see SI 5281 art 1 "Field of standard."

It is defined as a new building, and the standard's requirements apply accordingly.

The standard's chapters examine the structure and its environment in the borders of the plot defined in the building permit, including common infrastructures relevant to the permit.

The standard is not obligating; however, some authorities adopted the entire standard. In those cases, the standard is obligatory to receive building permits following the authority's decision.

Under this standard, the evaluation of buildings is done in two stages:

Stage A – An assessment of the building's design. As a rule, this stage is conducted before the construction stage on the site.

Stage B – Examination of the finishes.

Additionally, during Stage B, two inspection visits are conducted at the site: one at the stage of the skeleton completion and a visit during the building finishes.

Please see the detailing in the structure certification process and the procedure for building submission to the Standards Institute.

The Standards Institute operates under a service treaty obligating to respond to the client within about three weeks from the file/file completion submission for examination. Therefore, the coordination of visits, etc., is done based on the project's progress in the field.

To make the use of standards easier and make them accessible for every user, two types of guides were written: A genera guide and a technical guide, explaining the standard's use in a simple language and a clear manner.

The general guide details the manner of use of each of the standards, explains the standard's structure, the form of buildings' classification, the various chapters, and an abstract of the various clauses in each chapter, pre-requisites, methodology, and alike.

The technical guide details how to meet the standard's requirements, including broadening the standard's characteristics, environmental importance, definitions, concepts, accompanying standards and documents, implementation, required calculations, and submission requirements.

A course for construction escorts is intended for people in the construction field, such as architects, engineers, and project managers, who wish to submit a Green Building for qualification under SI 5281; sustainable construction.

Whoever is not obligated to meet the requirements on the corrections sheet can meet it, but it is impossible to meet only a part of the corrections that appear on it; all modifications must be completed.

In instances where identical structures are constructed simultaneously, in the same stages, and on the same site.

When several structures are presented for one examination, the classification will be determined per the building with the lowest category. This reference is true for the calculation of passive strategies as well as energetic classification.

To determine the classification of a building with a mixed designation (i.e., it is used for several different assignments), the assessor will determine the proportional part in the building for each usage, the area of which is more than 15% of the structure (on the ground), and a proportional scoring will be provided for that part of the building based on the relevant standard for that use. The grades for all services in the building will be weighted into one grade.

Green Building standards in the 2011 and 2016 versions can be downloaded for free on the SII website at the following link: http://www.sii.org.il/2927-he/SII.aspx

[decision date: 1.2.17]

Facilitations in standardization or legislation do not necessarily obligate changes in the Green Building requirements. In this case, the requirements remained unchanged.

[publication date 15.5.17].

The visit aims to ascertain the designed elements' existence and operation in practice. Final scoring for items is granted only after a filed examination.

[publicvation date 19.6.17]

The evaluation will be performed under Part 2, "Requirements for residential structures," under the definition "Renovation" in clause 3.4 in Part 0, "General Requirements." The scoring will be evaluated under Table 5.1 for buildings under renovation (minimal score of 40 points, without preconditions). It shall be clarified that like in any feature in which scoring is required, including feature 1.1.4, the entire structure will be evaluated, not only the addition area.

[The interpretation validity is for one year only: 17.1.18-31.12.18]

There are no preconditions for a structure for renovation. However, in a project that is 'addition,' there is one precondition: an energetic classification of at least level D. (based on 5281 Part 0) [publication date 22.1.18].

In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2.

Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined under the requirements of SI 8995. Structures that received a building permit after that date will be examined under the provisions of SI 12464.

Comments: Wherever there is a referral in SI 5281 to SI 8995, it is necessary to refer to SI 12464 Part 1, including in:

Parts 1, 2: characteristics 1.2.1, 5.5, 5.6

Part 3.3 – characteristics 1.2.1, 5.5

Part 9.1 – characteristics 1.1.4, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11

Part 9.2 – characteristics 5.4, 5.5

The referral in art 9.1, characteristic 5.11 clause 2 – will be replaced by referral to SI 12462 Part 2.

[publication date 5.5.18].

Green Building consultant's specifications are not acceptable as evidence for stage A. The requirements must be integrated into the relevant consultants' documents to ascertain their execution.

The consultants responsible for a certain field must know how to obtain the instructions for their field, and therefore they must include those instructions in their requirements.

The position of the Green Building escort is composed of many fields in which he is not the main "specialist" in the design team. The relevant consultant must assume responsibility for the requirements in his field to ascertain that all its implications were considered and that future changes will also include reference to it.

Based on the decision by the professional committee of 28.6.18

[Decision date: 28.6.18]

A project that has mixed uses will be examined as detailed in Table 1 in Part 0 of SI 5281

To the instructions which appear in the standard was added the following clarification:

It is possible to examine the structure as detailed below (*) based on option B (building or plot with several facilities, in which less than 15% or 500 m2 of the area for the main use in it, the smaller of the two, is used for other purposes – and also – those other purposes are not associated with the main purpose) according to which only one standard applies, based on the main purpose; provided that the three conditions are met:

There is an area for the main purpose (such as residence/offices) and a secondary area constructed in the method of core and mantle.

In the secondary area, there are no common areas 9for example, in a situation of a commercial front)

The area of the secondary purpose constitutes up to 15% of the total constructed areas in the project (even if it is more than 500 m2). The reference will be examined on a building level, i.e., the percentage of the secondary purpose in relation to the areas of the main purpose of the building in which they are located.

Reasoning: inapplicability of examining the secondary area that was constructed only to the stage of core and mantle, which does not facilitate the examination of this area under Part 1, and also not under Part 3.3 of SI 5281.

Details of the applicable requirements in the examined areas with the different characteristics:

Preconditions:

Will be reviewed according to the preconditions in the main purpose and, if needed, will be examined under the criterion that appears in the secondary use (example – the number of required parking for bicycles)

All the characteristics except: 1.2, 1.1.4:

It is mandatory to meet the full requirements of the characteristics in all the building's areas (main and secondary) per the requirements in the relevant standard for the main purpose.

Chapter 1.2:

The areas for the secondary purpose will be examined following the main purpose or in coordination between the evaluator and the submitter and will be evaluated based on the most appropriate purpose (for example, in a residential structure with a commercial front, there is no demand to meet the requirements of characteristic 1.2.1 in the commercial areas because this requirement applies to residences only in the common areas).

Characteristic 1.1.4:

SI 1045 – each part will meet the purpose requirements that fit it (when there is no designated part – the stated in the Planning and Building Regulations regarding minimal thermal resistance will apply).

SI 5282 – each part of the structure will be classified per its purpose, and the overall structure's classification will be calculated according to the relative area of each part according to the grades hierarchy in SI 5282 so that for the entire structure, only one weighted energetic classification will be obtained.

Suppose one of the purposes is exempted from meeting the precondition classification C. In that case, it is up to the submitter's consideration to perform an examination according to the options provided for that purpose in characterization 1.1.4 or weigh a score of "0" for the relative area of that particular purpose (agreement with base grade E only).

Example 1: If the main residential part in a building constitutes 85% of the total area, and it received a classification A, whereas the secondary commercial area constitutes 15%, and it was not examined (exempted), the calculation for the structure's overall classification will be (4x85%) + (0x15%) = 3.4, this means that the weighted structure classification will be B.

Example 2 – If the main part of the building is offices, and it constitutes 90% of the area, it receives a classification B. In contrast, the second area is for education and includes 10% of the area and gets the classification C; the calculation for the overall structure classification will be: (3x90%) + (2x10%) = 2.9. This means that the weighted classification for the structure will be B.

[Decision publication date: 28.10.18]  

Green Building is a construction friendly to the environment and the user. It includes saving and improving the usage efficiency of new resources and maximal recycling of the existing ones while striving to protect the health and quality of life of all those using the structure, at present and in future generations. Green Building includes aspects of the positioning and design of the structure in the space, mantle, opening and finishing materials, infrastructures, and technologies next to values, social, and cultural components.

This series of standards includes the following uses: residence, offices, education, trade, tourism, public gathering, and health. Each part of the standard defines the criteria for the structure's examination by its primary usage. For a structure with mixed uses, each use will be examined following the right part of the standard. The final grade will constitute the evaluation of the test results of all the structure's elements. For details regarding the series of standards, please refer to Part 1 of SI 5281.

The series of standards apply to a new building and existing buildings (providing they meet specific requirements and criteria, see SI 5281 part 1 "Scope of the standard"). The standard comprises seven parts, each of which deals with different structures: Residence, offices, educational institutions, tourist buildings, health institutions, commercial buildings, and public gathering buildings. Currently, standards for the industry and residential neighborhoods are in preparation. For each standard, the applicability is detailed and includes the "field of the standard" and the functions that this structure can consist of and examine following appropriate criteria in the standard's body.

The series of standards apply to a new structure and a structure for renovation. Part 1 of the standard defines what is a structure for renovation and what is a new structure. Therefore, a structure not in one of the defined uses in the series of standards can not be examined and initiate the certification process. A mixed uses structure will be examined under several standards for each usage.

For example: A university building serving administrative offices – is that building subject to the offices standard or education institutions? In that case, the structure will be examined by the education institutions' standards because it considers other uses such as offices, laboratories, cafeterias, and more. Each standard details the "standard applicability" that includes the various functions in each structure according to its use.

The standard can be applied to the renovation of an existing building when the construction work creates a redesign and/or an addition to an existing building that does not exceed 50% of the main area of the existing building and/or conversion of existing elements of the building's mantle and skeleton, and it includes renovation of the main building's systems and its infrastructures. For additional information, see SI 5281 art 1 "Filed of standard."

It is defined as a new building, and the standard's requirements apply accordingly.

The standard's chapters examine the structure and its environment in the borders of the plot defined in the building permit, including common infrastructures relevant to the permit.

The standard is not obligating; however, some authorities adopted the entire standard. In those cases, the standard is obligatory to receive building permits following the authority's decision.

Under this standard, the evaluation of buildings is done in two stages:

Stage A – An assessment of the building's design. As a rule, this stage is conducted before the construction stage on the site.

Stage B – Examination of the finishes.

Additionally, during Stage B, two inspection visits are conducted at the site: one at the stage of the skeleton completion and a visit during the building finishes.

Please see the detailing in the structure certification process and the procedure for building submission to the Standards Institute.

The Standards Institute operates under a service treaty obligating to respond to the client within about three weeks from the file/file completion submission for examination. Therefore, the coordination of visits, etc., is done based on the project's progress in the field.

To make the use of standards easier and make them accessible for every user, two types of guides were written: A genera guide and a technical guide, explaining the standard's use in a simple language and a clear manner.

The general guide details the manner of use of each of the standards, explains the standard's structure, the form of buildings' classification, the various chapters, and an abstract of the various clauses in each chapter, pre-requisites, methodology, and alike.

The technical guide details how to meet the standard's requirements, including broadening the standard's characteristics, environmental importance, definitions, concepts, accompanying standards and documents, implementation, required calculations, and submission requirements.

A course for construction escorts is intended for people in the construction field, such as architects, engineers, and project managers, who wish to submit a Green Building for qualification under SI 5281; sustainable construction.

No. Whoever is not obligated to meet the requirements on the corrections sheet can meet it, but it is impossible to meet only a part of the corrections that appear on it; all modifications must be completed.

In instances where identical structures are constructed simultaneously, in the same stages, and on the same site.

When several structures are presented for one examination, the classification will be determined per the building with the lowest category. This reference is true for the calculation of passive strategies as well as energetic classification.

To determine the classification of a building with a mixed designation (i.e., it is used for several different assignments), the assessor will determine the proportional part in the building for each usage, the area of which is more than 15% of the structure (on the ground), and a proportional scoring will be provided for that part of the building based on the relevant standard for that use. The grades for all services in the building will be weighted into one grade.

Green Building standards in the 2011 and 2016 versions can be downloaded for free on the SII website at the following link: http://www.sii.org.il/2927-he/SII.aspx [decision date: 1.2.17].

No. Facilitations in standardization or legislation do not necessarily obligate changes in the Green Building requirements. In this case, the requirements remained unchanged. [publication date 15.5.17].

Yes. The visit aims to ascertain the designed elements' existence and operation in practice. Final scoring for items is granted only after a filed examination. [publicvation date 19.6.17]

There are no preconditions for a structure for renovation. However, in a project that is 'addition,' there is one precondition: an energetic classification of at least level D. (based on 5281 Part 0) [publication date 22.1.18].

In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2.

Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined under the requirements of SI 8995. Structures that received a building permit after that date will be examined under the provisions of SI 12464.

Comments: Wherever there is a referral in SI 5281 to SI 8995, it is necessary to refer to SI 12464 Part 1, including in:

Parts 1, 2: characteristics 1.2.1, 5.5, 5.6

Part 3.3 – characteristics 1.2.1, 5.5

Part 9.1 – characteristics 1.1.4, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11

Part 9.2 – characteristics 5.4, 5.5

The referral in art 9.1, characteristic 5.11 clause 2 – will be replaced by referral to SI 12462 Part 2.

[publication date 5.5.18].

Green Building consultant's specifications are not acceptable as evidence for stage A. The requirements must be integrated into the relevant consultants' documents to ascertain their execution.

The consultants responsible for a certain field must know how to obtain the instructions for their field, and therefore they must include those instructions in their requirements.

The position of the Green Building escort is composed of many fields in which he is not the main "specialist" in the design team. The relevant consultant must assume responsibility for the requirements in his field to ascertain that all its implications were considered and that future changes will also include a reference.

Based on the decision by the professional committee of 28.6.18

[Decision date: 28.6.18]

A project that has mixed uses will be examined as detailed in Table 1 in Part 0 of SI 5281

To the instructions which appear in the standard was added the following clarification:

It is possible to examine the structure as detailed below (*) based on option B (building or plot with several facilities, in which less than 15% or 500 m2 of the area for the main use in it, the smaller of the two, is used for other purposes – and also – those other purposes are not associated with the main purpose) according to which only one standard applies, based on the main purpose; provided that the three conditions are met:

There is an area for the main purpose (such as residence/offices) and a secondary area constructed in the method of core and mantle.

In the secondary area, there are no common areas 9for example, in a situation of a commercial front)

The area of the secondary purpose constitutes up to 15% of the total constructed areas in the project (even if it is more than 500 m2). The reference will be examined on a building level, i.e., the percentage of the secondary purpose in relation to the areas of the main purpose of the building in which they are located.

Reasoning: inapplicability of examining the secondary area that was constructed only to the stage of core and mantle, which does not facilitate the examination of this area under Part 1, and also not under Part 3.3 of SI 5281.

Details of the applicable requirements in the examined areas with the different characteristics:

Preconditions:

Will be reviewed according to the preconditions in the main purpose and, if needed, will be examined under the criterion that appears in the secondary use (example – the number of required parking for bicycles)

All the characteristics except: 1.2, 1.1.4:

It is mandatory to meet the full requirements of the characteristics in all the building's areas (main and secondary) per the requirements in the relevant standard for the main purpose.

Chapter 1.2:

The areas for the secondary purpose will be examined following the main purpose or in coordination between the evaluator and the submitter and will be evaluated based on the most appropriate purpose (for example, in a residential structure with a commercial front, there is no demand to meet the requirements of characteristic 1.2.1 in the commercial areas because this requirement applies to residences only in the common areas).

Characteristic 1.1.4:

SI 1045 – each part will meet the purpose requirements that fit it (when there is no designated part – the stated in the Planning and Building Regulations regarding minimal thermal resistance will apply).

SI 5282 – each part of the structure will be classified per its purpose, and the overall structure's classification will be calculated according to the relative area of each part according to the grades hierarchy in SI 5282 so that for the entire structure, only one weighted energetic classification will be obtained.

Suppose one of the purposes is exempted from meeting the precondition classification C. In that case, it is up to the submitter's consideration to perform an examination according to the options provided for that purpose in characterization 1.1.4 or weigh a score of "0" for the relative area of that particular purpose (agreement with base grade E only).

Example 1: If the main residential part in a building constitutes 85% of the total area, and it received a classification A, whereas the secondary commercial area constitutes 15%, and it was not examined (exempted), the calculation for the structure's overall classification will be (4x85%) + (0x15%) = 3.4, this means that the weighted structure classification will be B.

Example 2 – If the main part of the building is offices, and it constitutes 90% of the area, it receives a classification B. In contrast, the second area is for education and includes 10% of the area and gets the classification C; the calculation for the overall structure classification will be (3x90%) + (2x10%) = 2.; This means that the weighted classification for the structure will be B.

[Decision publication date: 28.10.18]

Green construction is a construction friendly to the environment and the user, and it includes saving and optimization in the use of new resources, maximal reuse, and recycling of the existing, all while striving to maintain health and quality of life for all the users of the structure, at present and in future generations. The green construction includes aspects of the building's design and location in space, its mantle, openings, finishing materials, infrastructures, and value components, simultaneously with value, social and cultural components.

The series of standards includes the following uses: residential, offices, education, commerce, tourism, public gathering, and health. Each part of the standard defines the criteria to examine the structure by its primary usage. Each use will be reviewed in a structure with mixed services according to the relevant part. The final grade will be the weight of the examination results of all the building's parts. For the details of the series of standards, please refer to Part 1 of SI 5281.

The series of standards can be applied to new buildings as well as existing buildings (providing they meet specific criteria and requirements, see SI 5281 Part 1 – "Standard's Scope"). The standard comprises seven parts; each part deals with different types of structures: residential, offices, education institutions, tourism buildings, health institutions, commercial buildings, and public gathering buildings. Currently are under preparation standards for the industry and residential neighborhoods. In each standard is detailed the standards' incidence, which includes the "Standard's Scope" and the functions that the structure can consist of and be examined under the applicable criteria in the standards body.

The standards apply to a new structure and a structure for renovation. Part 1 of the standard defines what is considered a structure for reconstruction and what is a new structure. A structure not included in the defined uses in the series of standards cannot be examined and start the certification process. A mixed uses structure will be reviewed following each service.

For example: Is a university building that serves as administrative offices subject to the offices standard or education institutions? In this case, the structure will be evaluated under the education institutions' standard because the standard takes into consideration other uses inside the structure, such as offices, laboratories, cafeterias, and more. Each standard details the "Standard's Scope" that includes the various functions in each structure by its use.

The standard can be applied to the renovation of an existing building when the construction work creates a new design and/or adds to the existing building an area that does not exceed 50% of the main area of the existing building and/or the conversion of the existing elements of the building's mantle and skeleton. In addition, it includes renovation of the main building's systems and infrastructures. For additional information, please refer to SI 5281 Part 1, "Standard's Scope."

The building is defined as new, and the requirements apply accordingly.

The standard's parts examine the structure and its surroundings within the boundaries defined in the building permit, including common infrastructures relevant to the permit.

The standard is not obligatory; however, some authorities have adopted it with all its parts. In those cases, the standard is mandatory to receive building permits under the authority's decision.

Under this standard, the buildings' evaluation is conducted in two stages:

Stage A - An assessment of the building's design. Usually, this stage is undertaken before construction on the site is started.

Stage B – Examination of finishes. Additionally, during Stage B, two inspection visits are conducted on the site: An inspection in the stage of the skeleton's completion and a visit upon the finish of the structure.

Please see the detailing in the verification process for the structure, as well as the submission of a building to the Standards Institute.

The Standards Institute operates under a service level agreement that obligates a response to the customer within up to three weeks of submitting a folder/folder completion for evaluation; coordination of visits and alike are executed according to the project's progress in the field.

To make the standards' use easier and accessible for every user, two kinds of guides were written: a general guide and a technical guide, which explain the use of the standard in a simple and clear language.

The general guide details how each of the standards should be used; it explains the standard's structure, the way buildings are classified, the various chapters and an abstract of all clauses in the chapter, the prerequisites, and alike. , methodology  

The technical guide details all of the ways of how to meet the standard's requirements and includes an expansion of the standard's specifications, the environmental importance, definitions and concepts, associated documents and standards, implementation, required calculations, and submission requirements.

A construction accompanying course is intended for people from the construction field, such as architects, engineers, and project managers, who wish to submit a green building for accreditation under SI 5281: Sustainable Construction.

No. Whoever is not obligated to meet the requirements under the modifications sheet is entitled not to complete it; however, it is not possible to meet some of the modifications that appear on it; it must be entirely satisfied.

If the structures are identical and are constructed in the same stages and on the same site, they can be submitted in one folder.

When several structures are submitted for one inspection, the grading will be per the building with the lowest grade. This reference is relevant for the calculations of passive strategies as well as regarding energetic grading.

To determine the grading for a mixed designations building (meaning, it is used for different designations), the evaluator will evaluate the relative part in the building for each use, the area exceeding 15% of the size of the structure (above ground). Accordingly, a proportional score will be provided for that part of the building following the relevant standard for that particular designation. The scores for all the assignments in the building will be weighted into one grade.

The green construction standards in their 2011 and 2016 versions can be downloaded free of charge on the Standards Institute website: http://www.sii.org.il/2927-he/SII.aspx [Decision date 1.2.17].

No. Easements in regulation or legislation do not necessarily obligate a change in the requirements of green construction. In this case – the requirements remained unchanged. [Publication date 15.5.17]

Yes. The purpose of the visit is to ascertain the fulfillment and function in the practice of the designed elements. A final clause score is granted only after examination in the field. [publication date 19.6.17]

In a structure for renovation, there is no precondition. However, in a project that constitutes 'addition,' there is one precondition: energetic grading of at least level D. (based on 5281 Part 0) [publication date 22.1.18]

In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2. Structures that received a building permit until that date will be evaluated under the requirements of SI 8995. Structures that received a building permit after that date – will be reviewed under SI 12464.

Comments: Wherever there is a referral in SI 5281 to SI 8995, referral to SI 12464 Part 1 including in:

Parts 1, 2: specifications 1.2.1, 5.5, 5.6

Part 3.3 – specifications 1.2.1, 5.5,

Part 9.1 – specifications 1.1.4, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11

Part 9.2 – specifications 5.4, 5.5

The referral in art 9.1, specification 5.11 clause 2, will be replaced with a referral to SI 12464 Part 2.

[publication date: 5.5.18[

A green building consultant's specification is not acceptable as evidence for Stage A. The requirements must be integrated with the documents of the relevant consultant to assure its execution.

The consultants responsible for a certain field must know and receive the instructions for their area and therefore must include them in their demands.

The role of an escort for green construction is composed of many areas where he is not the main "specialist" in the design team. Instead, the relevant consultant must assume responsibility for the demands in his field of responsibility to ascertain that all its implications were considered and that future changes will include reference to them as well.

According to the decision by the Professional Committee of 28.6.18.

[Resolution date: 28.6.18]

A project with mixed uses will be evaluated according to the specified in Table 1 of Part 0 of SI 5281.

To the instructions that appear in the standard, the following clarification is added;

The structure can be examined as detailed below (*) based on option B (building or plot with several buildings, in which less than 15% - or less than 500 m2 of the area are for the main use in it, the smaller of the two, also serves other usages – and also – those other usages are not complementary to the primary usage), according to which only one standard applies per the main usage, providing three conditions are met:

1. There is an area for the main usage (for example, residence/offices) and a secondary area constructed in the method of a core and a mantle.
2. The secondary area does not have common areas (for example, in a state of a commercial front).
3. The area designated for secondary usage constitutes up to 15% of the total constructed areas in the project (even if it is larger than 500 m2). The reference will be examined on a building level, i.e., the percentage of areas set for the secondary use compared with the areas for the primary use in the building they are situated.  

Reasoning: Absence of applicability of the constructed secondary area only up to the core and mantle stage, which does not allow to check this area under Part 1, as well as not under part 3.3 of SI 5281.

Detailing the applicability of the requirements in the evaluated areas under the different specifications:

• Preconditions:
  It will be examined according to the preconditions for the main designation and, if necessary, will be examined under the criterion that appears in the secondary use (for example, the number of bicycle parking
  places required).
  
  
• All specifications with the exception of: 1.2, 1.1.4;
  It is necessary to meet the full requirements of the characters in all the building's areas (main and secondary) under the provisions of the Part in the relevant standards for the main designation.
  
  
• Chapter 1.2:
  The areas for the secondary designation will be evaluated according to the main assignment or in coordination between the evaluator and the submitter and will be reviewed according to the best fit (for example, in a residential building with a commercial front, it is not required  to meet the demands of specification 1.2.1 in the commercial areas because this requirement applies only in residential building to the common areas)
  
  
• Specification 1.1.4:
  SI 1045 – each part will meet the requirements of the designation that fits it (when no designated section is stated in the Design and Construction Regulations on minimal thermal resistance shall apply).
  SI 5282 – each part of the structure will be evaluated per its designation, and the overall building grading will be calculated according to the proportional area for each part ber the grades scale in SI 5282 so that for the entire structure, a weighted single unified energetic grade will be obtained.
  Suppose one of the designations is exempted from meeting the precondition for rank C. In that case, it is up to the submitter's discretion to evaluate according to the options suggested for that designation in specification 1.1.4 or weigh a Rank "0" for the relative area of that designation (fitness for base grade E only).
  Example 1: if the main residential area of the building constitutes 85% of the total area, and it received an A ranking, whereas the secondary commercial area constitutes 15%, and no evaluation was executed for it (exemption), the calculation for the overall structure's ranking will be: (4x85) + (0x15%) = 3.4, so that the weighted ranking for the structure will be B.
  Example 2:
  If the main part of the building is offices, it constitutes 90% of the total area and receives a rank B. In contrast, the second area is for education and includes 10% of the total area and receives a grade of C, the calculation for the overall structure ranking will be:
  (3x90%) + (2x10%) = 2.9
  This means that the weighted ranking for the structure will be B.
  [resolution publication date: 28.10.18]

Green construction is a construction friendly to the environment and the user, and it includes saving and optimization in the use of new resources, maximal reuse, and recycling of the existing, all while striving to maintain health and quality of life for all the users of the structure, at present and in future generations. The green construction includes aspects of the building's design and location in space, its mantle, openings, finishing materials, infrastructures, and value components, simultaneously with value, social and cultural components.

The series of standards includes the following uses: residential, offices, education, commerce, tourism, public gathering, and health. Each part of the standard defines the criteria to examine the structure by its primary usage. Each use will be reviewed in a structure with mixed services according to the relevant part. The final grade will be the weight of the examination results of all the building's parts. For the details of the series of standards, please refer to Part 1 of SI 5281.

The series of standards can be applied to new buildings as well as existing buildings (providing they meet specific criteria and requirements, see SI 5281 Part 1 – "Standard's Scope"). The standard comprises seven parts; each part deals with different types of structures: residential, offices, education institutions, tourism buildings, health institutions, commercial buildings, and public gathering buildings. Currently are under preparation standards for the industry and residential neighborhoods. In each standard is detailed the standards' incidence, which includes the "Standard's Scope" and the functions that the structure can consist of and be examined under the applicable criteria in the standards body.

The standards apply to a new structure and a structure for renovation. Part 1 of the standard defines what is considered a structure for reconstruction and what is a new structure. A structure not included in the defined uses in the series of standards cannot be examined and start the certification process. A mixed uses structure will be reviewed following each service.

For example: Is a university building that serves as administrative offices subject to the offices standard or education institutions? In this case, the structure will be evaluated under the education institutions' standard because the standard takes into consideration other uses inside the structure, such as offices, laboratories, cafeterias, and more. Each standard details the "Standard's Scope" that includes the various functions in each structure by its use.

The standard can be applied to the renovation of an existing building when the construction work creates a new design and/or adds to the existing building an area that does not exceed 50% of the main area of the existing building and/or the conversion of the existing elements of the building's mantle and skeleton. In addition, it includes renovation of the main building's systems and infrastructures. For additional information, please refer to SI 5281 Part 1, "Standard's Scope."

The building is defined as new, and the requirements apply accordingly.

The standard's parts examine the structure and its surroundings within the boundaries defined in the building permit, including common infrastructures relevant to the permit.

The standard is not obligatory; however, some authorities have adopted it with all its parts. In those cases, the standard is mandatory to receive building permits under the authority's decision.

Under this standard, the buildings' evaluation is conducted in two stages:

Stage A - An assessment of the building's design. Usually, this stage is undertaken before construction on the site is started.

Stage B – Examination of finishes. Additionally, during Stage B, two inspection visits are conducted on the site: An inspection in the stage of the skeleton's completion and a visit upon the finish of the structure.

Please see the detailing in the verification process for the structure, as well as the submission of a building to the Standards Institute.

The Standards Institute operates under a service level agreement that obligates a response to the customer within up to three weeks of submitting a folder/folder completion for evaluation; coordination of visits and alike are executed according to the project's progress in the field.

To make the standards' use easier and accessible for every user, two kinds of guides were written: a general guide and a technical guide, which explain the use of the standard in a simple and clear language.

The general guide details how each of the standards should be used; it explains the standard's structure, the way buildings are classified, the various chapters and an abstract of all clauses in the chapter, the prerequisites, and alike. , methodology 

The technical guide details all of the ways to meet the standard's requirements and includes an expansion of the standard's specifications, the environmental importance, definitions and concepts, associated documents and standards, implementation, required calculations, and submission requirements.

A construction accompanying course is intended for people from the construction field, such as architects, engineers, and project managers, who wish to submit a green building for accreditation under SI 5281: Sustainable Construction.

No. Whoever is not obligated to meet the requirements under the modifications sheet is entitled not to complete it; however, it is not possible to meet some of the modifications that appear on it; it must be entirely satisfied.

If the structures are identical and are constructed in the same stages and on the same site.

When several structures are submitted for one inspection, the grading will be per the building with the lowest grade. This reference is relevant for the calculations of passive strategies as well as regarding energetic grading.

To determine the grading for a mixed designations building (meaning, it is used for different designations), the evaluator will evaluate the relative part in the building for each use, the area exceeding 15% of the size of the structure (above ground). Accordingly, a proportional score will be provided for that part of the building following the relevant standard for that particular designation. The scores for all the assignments in the building will be weighted into one grade.

A project can be inspected only under one version of the standard; This means that a move from one version to another after the start of the evaluation process will be regarded as a new evaluation/re-evaluation. In any case, in which there is a wish to move to another version, one should address the laboratory manager and check with him under what conditions it will be possible to make a move. ?[decision date 1.2.17]?

No. Easements in regulation or legislation do not necessarily obligate a change in the requirements of green construction. In this case – the requirements remained unchanged. [Publication date 15.5.17]

Yes. The purpose of the visit is to ascertain the fulfillment and function in the practice of the designed elements. A final clause score is granted only after examination in the field. [publication date 19.6.17]

In a structure for renovation, there is no precondition. However, in a project that constitutes 'addition,' there is one precondition: energetic grading of at least level D. (based on 5281 Part 0) [publication date 22.1.18]

In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2. Structures that received a building permit until that date will be evaluated under the requirements of SI 8995. Structures that received a building permit after that date – will be reviewed under SI 12464.

Comments: Wherever there is a referral in SI 5281 to SI 8995, referral to SI 12464 Part 1 including in:

Parts 1, 2: specifications 1.2.1, 5.5, 5.6

Part 3.3 – specifications 1.2.1, 5.5,

Part 9.1 – specifications 1.1.4, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11

Part 9.2 – specifications 5.4, 5.5

The referral in art 9.1, specification 5.11 clause 2, will be replaced with a referral to SI 12464 Part 2.

[publication date: 5.5.18]

A green building consultant's specification is not acceptable as evidence for Stage A. The requirements must be integrated with the documents of the relevant consultant to assure its execution.

The consultants responsible for a certain field must know and receive the instructions for their area and therefore must include them in their demands.

The role of an escort for green construction is composed of many areas where he is not the main "specialist" in the design team. Instead, the relevant consultant must assume responsibility for the demands in his field of responsibility to ascertain that all its implications were considered and that future changes will include reference to them as well.

According to the decision by the Professional Committee of 28.6.18.

[Resolution date: 28.6.18]

A project with mixed uses will be evaluated according to the specified in Table 1 of Part 0 of SI 5281.

To the instructions that appear in the standard, the following clarification is added;

The structure can be examined as detailed below (*) based on option B (building or plot with several buildings, in which less than 15% - or less than 500 m2 of the area are for the main use in it, the smaller of the two, also serves other usages – and also – those other usages are not complementary to the primary usage), according to which only one standard applies per the main usage, providing three conditions are met:

1. There is an area for the main usage (for example, residence/offices) and a secondary area constructed in the method of a core and a mantle.
2. The secondary area does not have common areas (for example, in a state of a commercial front).
3. The area designated for secondary usage constitutes up to 15% of the total constructed areas in the project (even if it is larger than 500 m2). The reference will be examined on a building level, i.e., the percentage of areas set for the secondary use compared with the areas for the primary use in the building they are situated. 

Reasoning: Absence of applicability of the constructed secondary area only up to the core and mantle stage, which does not allow to check this area under Part 1, as well as not under part 3.3 of SI 5281.

Detailing the applicability of the requirements in the evaluated areas under the different specifications:

• Preconditions:
  It will be examined according to the preconditions for the main designation and, if necessary, will be examined under the criterion that appears in the secondary use (for example, the number of bicycle parking places required).
  
  
• All specifications with the exception of: 1.2, 1.1.4;
  It is necessary to meet the full requirements of the characters in all the building's areas (main and secondary) under the provisions of the Part in the relevant standards for the main designation.
  
  
• Chapter 1.2:
  The areas for the secondary designation will be evaluated according to the main assignment or in coordination between the evaluator and the submitter and will be reviewed according to the best fit (for example, in a residential building with a commercial front, it is not required  to meet the demands of specification 1.2.1 in the commercial areas because this requirement applies only in residential building to the common areas)
  
  
• Specification 1.1.4:
  SI 1045 – each part will meet the requirements of the designation that fits it (when no designated section is stated in the Design and Construction Regulations on minimal thermal resistance shall apply).
  SI 5282 – each part of the structure will be evaluated per its designation, and the overall building grading will be calculated according to the proportional area for each part ber the grades scale in SI 5282 so that for the entire structure, a weighted single unified energetic grade will be obtained.
  Suppose one of the designations is exempted from meeting the precondition for rank C. In that case, it is up to the submitter's discretion to evaluate according to the options suggested for that designation in specification 1.1.4 or weigh a Rank "0" for the relative area of that designation (fitness for base grade E only).
  Example 1: if the main residential area of the building constitutes 85% of the total area, and it received an A ranking, whereas the secondary commercial area constitutes 15%, and no evaluation was executed for it (exemption), the calculation for the overall structure's ranking will be: (4x85) + (0x15%) = 3.4, so that the weighted ranking for the structure will be B.
  Example 2:
  If the main part of the building is offices, it constitutes 90% of the total area and receives a rank B. In contrast, the second area is for education and includes 10% of the total area and receives a grade of C, the calculation for the overall structure ranking will be:
  (3x90%) + (2x10%) = 2.9
  This means that the weighted ranking for the structure will be B.
  [resolution publication date: 28.10.18]

Green construction is a construction friendly to the environment and the user, and it includes saving and optimization in the use of new resources, maximal reuse, and recycling of the existing, all while striving to maintain health and quality of life for all the users of the structure, at present and in future generations. The green construction includes aspects of the building's design and location in space, its mantle, openings, finishing materials, infrastructures, and value components, simultaneously with value, social and cultural components

The series of standards includes the following uses: residential, offices, education, commerce, tourism, public gathering, and health. Each part of the standard defines the criteria to examine the structure by its primary usage. Each use will be reviewed in a structure with mixed services according to the relevant part. The final grade will be the weight of the examination results of all the building's parts. For the details of the series of standards, please refer to Part 1 of SI 5281.

The series of standards can be applied to new buildings as well as existing buildings (providing they meet specific criteria and requirements, see SI 5281 Part 1 – "Standard's Scope"). The standard comprises seven parts; each part deals with different types of structures: residential, offices, education institutions, tourism buildings, health institutions, commercial buildings, and public gathering buildings. Currently are under preparation standards for the industry and residential neighborhoods. In each standard is detailed the standards' incidence, which includes the "Standard's Scope" and the functions that the structure can consist of and be examined under the applicable criteria in the standards body.

The standards apply to a new structure and a structure for renovation. Part 1 of the standard defines what is considered a structure for reconstruction and what is a new structure. A structure not included in the defined uses in the series of standards cannot be examined and start the certification process. A mixed uses structure will be reviewed following each service.

For example: Is a university building that serves as administrative offices subject to the offices standard or education institutions? In this case, the structure will be evaluated under the education institutions' standard because the standard takes into consideration other uses inside the structure, such as offices, laboratories, cafeterias, and more. Each standard details the "Standard's Scope" that includes the various functions in each structure by its use.

The building is defined as new, and the requirements apply accordingly.

The standard can be applied to the renovation of an existing building when the construction work creates a new design and/or adds to the existing building an area that does not exceed 50% of the main area of the existing building and/or the conversion of the existing elements of the building's mantle and skeleton. In addition, it includes renovation of the main building's systems and infrastructures. For additional information, please refer to SI 5281 Part 1, "Standard's Scope."

The standard is not obligatory; however, some authorities have adopted it with all its parts. In those cases, the standard is mandatory to receive building permits under the authority's decision.

Under this standard, the buildings' evaluation is conducted in two stages:

Stage A - An assessment of the building's design. Usually, this stage is undertaken before construction on the site is started. 

Stage B – Examination of finishes. Additionally, during Stage B, two inspection visits are conducted on the site: An inspection in the stage of the skeleton's completion and a visit upon the finish of the structure.

Please see the detailing in the verification process for the structure, as well as the submission of a building to the Standards Institute.

The Standards Institute operates under a service level agreement that obligates a response to the customer within up to three weeks of submitting a folder/folder completion for evaluation; coordination of visits and alike are executed according to the project's progress in the field.

To make the standards' use easier and accessible for every user, two kinds of guides were written: a general guide and a technical guide, which explain the use of the standard in a simple and clear language.

The general guide details how each of the standards should be used; it explains the standard's structure, the way buildings are classified, the various chapters and an abstract of all clauses in the chapter, the prerequisites, and alike. , methodology 

The technical guide details all of the ways how to meet the standard's requirements and includes an expansion of the standard's specifications, the environmental importance, definitions and concepts, associated documents and standards, implementation, required calculations, and submission requirements. 

A construction accompanying course is intended for people from the construction field, such as architects, engineers, and project managers, who wish to submit a green building for accreditation under SI 5281: Sustainable Construction.

No. Whoever is not obligated to meet the requirements under the modifications sheet is entitled not to complete it; however, it is not possible to meet some of the modifications that appear on it; it must be entirely satisfied.

If the structures are identical and are constructed in the same stages and on the same site, they can be submitted in one folder.

When several structures are submitted for one inspection, the grading will be per the building with the lowest grade. This reference is relevant for the calculations of passive strategies as well as regarding energetic grading.

To determine the grading for a mixed designations building (meaning, it is used for different designations), the evaluator will evaluate the relative part in the building for each use, the area exceeding 15% of the size of the structure (above ground). Accordingly, a proportional score will be provided for that part of the building following the relevant standard for that particular designation. The scores for all the assignments in the building will be weighted into one grade.

The standard's parts examine the structure and its surroundings within the boundaries defined in the building permit, including common infrastructures relevant to the permit.

A project can be inspected only under one version of the standard; This means that a move from one version to another after the start of the evaluation process will be regarded as a new evaluation/re-evaluation. In any case, in which there is a wish to move to another version, one should address the laboratory manager and check with him under what conditions it will be possible to make a move. ?[decision date 1.2.17]?

No. Easements in regulation or legislation do not necessarily obligate a change in the requirements of green construction. In this case – the requirements remained unchanged. [Publication date 15.5.17]

Yes. The purpose of the visit is to ascertain the fulfillment and function in the practice of the designed elements. A final clause score is granted only after examination in the field. [publication date 19.6.17]

In a structure for renovation, there is no precondition. However, in a project that constitutes 'addition,' there is one precondition: energetic grading of at least level D. (based on 5281 Part 0) [publication date 22.1.18]

In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2. Structures that received a building permit until that date will be evaluated under the requirements of SI 8995. Structures that received a building permit after that date – will be reviewed under SI 12464.

Comments: Wherever there is a referral in SI 5281 to SI 8995, referral to SI 12464 Part 1 including in:
Parts 1, 2: specifications 1.2.1, 5.5, 5.6
Part 3.3 – specifications 1.2.1, 5.5,
Part 9.1 – specifications 1.1.4, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11
Part 9.2 – specifications 5.4, 5.5

The referral in art 9.1, specification 5.11 clause 2, will be replaced with a referral to SI 12464 Part 2. 
[publication date: 5.5.18]

A green building consultant's specification is not acceptable as evidence for Stage A. The requirements must be integrated with the documents of the relevant consultant to assure its execution.

The consultants responsible for a certain field must know and receive the instructions for their area and therefore must include them in their demands. 

The role of an escort for green construction is composed of many areas where he is not the main "specialist" in the design team. Instead, the relevant consultant must assume responsibility for the demands in his field of responsibility to ascertain that all its implications were considered and that future changes will include reference to them as well. 

According to the decision by the Professional Committee of 28.6.18.
[Resolution date: 28.6.18]

A project with mixed uses will be evaluated according to the specified in Table 1 of Part 0 of SI 5281.

To the instructions that appear in the standard, the following clarification is added;

The structure can be examined as detailed below (*) based on option B (building or plot with several buildings, in which less than 15% - or less than 500 m2 of the area are for the main use in it, the smaller of the two, also serves other usages – and also – those other usages are not complementary to the primary usage), according to which only one standard applies per the main usage, providing three conditions are met:

1. There is an area for the main usage (for example, residence/offices) and a secondary area constructed in the method of a core and a mantle.
2. The secondary area does not have common areas (for example, in a state of a commercial front).
3. The area designated for secondary usage constitutes up to 15% of the total constructed areas in the project (even if it is larger than 500 m2). The reference will be examined on a building level, i.e., the percentage of areas set for the secondary use compared with the areas for the primary use in the building they are situated.

Reasoning: Absence of applicability of the constructed secondary area only up to the core and mantle stage, which does not allow to check this area under Part 1, as well as not under part 3.3 of SI 5281.

Detailing the applicability of the requirements in the evaluated areas under the different specifications:

• Preconditions:
  It will be examined according to the preconditions for the main designation and, if necessary, will be examined under the criterion that appears in the secondary use (for example, the number of bicycle parking places required).
  
  
• All specifications with the exception of: 1.2, 1.1.4;
  It is necessary to meet the full requirements of the characters in all the building's areas (main and secondary) under the provisions of the Part in the relevant standards for the main designation.
  
  
• Chapter 1.2:
  The areas for the secondary designation will be evaluated according to the main assignment or in coordination between the evaluator and the submitter and will be reviewed according to the best fit (for example, in a residential building with a commercial front, it is not required to meet the demands of specification 1.2.1 in the commercial areas because this requirement applies only in residential building to the common areas)
  
  
• Specification 1.1.4:
  SI 1045 – each part will meet the requirements of the designation that fits it (when no designated section is stated in the Design and Construction Regulations on minimal thermal resistance shall apply).
  SI 5282 – each part of the structure will be evaluated per its designation, and the overall building grading will be calculated according to the proportional area for each part ber the grades scale in SI 5282 so that for the entire structure, a weighted single unified energetic grade will be obtained.
  Suppose one of the designations is exempted from meeting the precondition for rank C. In that case, it is up to the submitter's discretion to evaluate according to the options suggested for that designation in specification 1.1.4 or weigh a Rank "0" for the relative area of that designation (fitness for base grade E only).
  Example 1: if the main residential area of the building constitutes 85% of the total area, and it received an A ranking, whereas the secondary commercial area constitutes 15%, and no evaluation was executed for it (exemption), the calculation for the overall structure's ranking will be: (4x85) + (0x15%) = 3.4, so that the weighted ranking for the structure will be B.
  Example 2:
  If the main part of the building is offices, it constitutes 90% of the total area and receives a rank B. In contrast, the second area is for education and includes 10% of the total area and receives a grade of C, the calculation for the overall structure ranking will be:
  (3x90%) + (2x10%) = 2.9
  This means that the weighted ranking for the structure will be B.
  [resolution publication date: 28.10.18]

Green construction is a construction friendly to the environment and the user, and it includes saving and optimization in the use of new resources, maximal reuse, and recycling of the existing, all while striving to maintain health and quality of life for all the users of the structure, at present and in future generations. The green construction includes aspects of the building's design and location in space, its mantle, openings, finishing materials, infrastructures, and value components, simultaneously with value, social and cultural components.

The series of standards includes the following uses: residential, offices, education, commerce, tourism, public gathering, and health. Each part of the standard defines the criteria to examine the structure by its primary usage. Each use will be reviewed in a structure with mixed services according to the relevant part. The final grade will be the weight of the examination results of all the building's parts. For the details of the series of standards, please refer to Part 1 of SI 5281.

The series of standards can be applied to new and existing buildings (providing they meet specific criteria and requirements, see SI 5281 Part 1 – "Standard's Scope"). The standard comprises seven parts; each part deals with different types of structures: residential, offices, education institutions, tourism buildings, health institutions, commercial buildings, and public gathering buildings. Currently are under preparation standards for the industry and residential neighborhoods. In each standard is detailed the standards' incidence, which includes the "Standard's Scope" and the functions that the structure can consist of and be examined under the applicable criteria in the standards body.

The standards apply to a new structure and a structure for renovation. Part 1 of the standard defines what is considered a structure for reconstruction and what is a new structure. A structure not included in the defined uses in the series of standards cannot be examined and start the certification process. A mixed uses structure will be reviewed following each service.

For example: Is a university building that serves as administrative offices subject to the offices standard or education institutions? In this case, the structure will be evaluated under the education institutions' standard because the standard takes into consideration other uses inside the structure, such as offices, laboratories, cafeterias, and more. Each standard details the "Standard's Scope" that includes the various functions in each structure by its use.

The standard can be applied to the renovation of an existing building when the construction work creates a new design and/or adds to the existing building an area that does not exceed 50% of the main area of the existing building and/or the conversion of the existing elements of the building's mantle and skeleton. In addition, it includes renovation of the main building's systems and infrastructures. For additional information, please refer to SI 5281 Part 1, "Standard's Scope."

The building is defined as new, and the requirements apply accordingly.

The standard's parts examine the structure and its surroundings within the boundaries defined in the building permit, including common infrastructures relevant to the permit.

The standard is not obligatory; however, some authorities have adopted it with all its parts. In those cases, the standard is mandatory to receive building permits under the authority's decision.

Under this standard, the buildings' evaluation is conducted in two stages:

Stage A - An assessment of the building's design. Usually, this stage is undertaken before construction on the site is started.

Stage B – Examination of finishes. Additionally, during Stage B, two inspection visits are conducted on the site: An inspection in the stage of the skeleton's completion and a visit upon the finish of the structure.

Please see the detailing in the verification process for the structure, as well as the submission of a building to the Standards Institute.

The Standards Institute operates under a service level agreement that obligates a response to the customer within up to three weeks of submitting a folder/folder completion for evaluation; coordination of visits and alike are executed according to the project's progress in the field.

To make the standards' use easier and accessible for every user, two kinds of guides were written: a general guide and a technical guide, which explain the use of the standard in a simple and clear language.

The general guide details how each of the standards should be used; it explains the standard's structure, the way buildings are classified, the various chapters and an abstract of all clauses in the chapter, the prerequisites, and alike. , methodology

The technical guide details the various ways to meet the standard's requirements and includes an expansion of the standard's specifications, the environmental importance, definitions and concepts, associated documents and standards, implementation, required calculations, and submission requirements.

A construction accompanying course is intended for people from the construction field, such as architects, engineers, and project managers, who wish to submit a green building for accreditation under SI 5281: Sustainable Construction.

No. Whoever is not obligated to meet the requirements under the modifications sheet is entitled not to complete it; however, it is not possible to meet some of the modifications that appear on it; it must be entirely satisfied.

If the structures are identical and are constructed in the same stages and on the same site, they can be submitted in one folder.

When several structures are submitted for one inspection, the grading will be per the building with the lowest grade. This reference is relevant for the calculations of passive strategies as well as regarding energetic grading.

To determine the grading for a mixed designations building (meaning, it is used for different designations), the evaluator will evaluate the relative part in the building for each use, the area exceeding 15% of the size of the structure (above ground). Accordingly, a proportional score will be provided for that part of the building following the relevant standard for that particular designation. The scores for all the assignments in the building will be weighted into one grade.

A project can be inspected only under one version of the standard; This means that a move from one version to another after the start of the evaluation process will be regarded as a new evaluation/re-evaluation. In any case, in which there is a wish to move to another version, one should address the laboratory manager and check with him under what conditions it will be possible to make a move. ?[decision date 1.2.17]?

No. Easements in regulation or legislation do not necessarily obligate a change in the requirements of green construction. In this case – the requirements remained unchanged. [Publication date 15.5.17]

Yes. The purpose of the visit is to ascertain the fulfillment and function in the practice of the designed elements. A final clause score is granted only after examination in the field. [publication date 19.6.17]

In a structure for renovation, there is no precondition. However, in a project that constitutes 'addition,' there is one precondition: energetic grading of at least level D. (based on 5281 Part 0) [publication date 22.1.18]

In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2. Structures that received a building permit until that date will be evaluated under the requirements of SI 8995. Structures that received a building permit after that date – will be reviewed under SI 12464.

Comments: Wherever there is a referral in SI 5281 to SI 8995, referral to SI 12464 Part 1 including in:

Parts 1, 2: specifications 1.2.1, 5.5, 5.6

Part 3.3 – specifications 1.2.1, 5.5,

Part 9.1 – specifications 1.1.4, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11

Part 9.2 – specifications 5.4, 5.5

The referral in art 9.1, specification 5.11 clause 2, will be replaced with a referral to SI 12464 Part 2.

[publication date: 5.5.18]

A green building consultant's specification is not acceptable as evidence for Stage A. The requirements must be integrated with the documents of the relevant consultant to assure its execution.

The consultants responsible for a certain field must know and receive the instructions for their area and therefore must include them in their demands.

The role of an escort for green construction is composed of many areas where he is not the main "specialist" in the design team. Instead, the relevant consultant must assume responsibility for the demands in his field of responsibility to ascertain that all its implications were considered and that future changes will include reference to them as well.

According to the decision by the Professional Committee of 28.6.18.

[Resolution date: 28.6.18]

A project with mixed uses will be evaluated according to the specified in Table 1 of Part 0 of SI 5281.

To the instructions that appear in the standard, the following clarification is added;

The structure can be examined as detailed below (*) based on option B (building or plot with several buildings, in which less than 15% - or less than 500 m2 of the area are for the main use in it, the smaller of the two, also serves other usages – and also – those other usages are not complementary to the primary usage), according to which only one standard applies per the main usage, providing three conditions are met:

1. There is an area for the main usage (for example, residence/offices) and a secondary area constructed in the method of a core and a mantle.
2. The secondary area does not have common areas (for example, in a state of a commercial front).
3. The area designated for secondary usage constitutes up to 15% of the total constructed areas in the project (even if it is larger than 500 m2). The reference will be examined on a building level, i.e., the percentage of areas set for secondary use compared with the regions for primary use in the building they are situated.

Reasoning: Absence of applicability of the constructed secondary area only up to the core and mantle stage, which does not allow to check this area under Part 1, as well as not under part 3.3 of SI 5281.

Detailing the applicability of the requirements in the evaluated areas under the different specifications:

• Preconditions:
  It will be examined according to the preconditions for the main designation and, if necessary, will be examined under the criterion that appears in the secondary use (for example, the number of bicycle parking places required).
  
  
• All specifications with the exception of: 1.2, 1.1.4;
  It is necessary to meet the full requirements of the characters in all the building's areas (main and secondary) under the provisions of the Part in the relevant standards for the main designation.
  
  
• Chapter 1.2:
  The areas for the secondary designation will be evaluated according to the main assignment or in coordination between the evaluator and the submitter and will be reviewed according to the best fit (for example, in a residential building with a commercial front, it is not required to meet the demands of specification 1.2.1 in the commercial areas because this requirement applies only in residential building to the common areas)
  
  
• Specification 1.1.4:
  SI 1045 – each part will meet the requirements of the designation that fits it (when no designated section is stated in the Design and Construction Regulations on minimal thermal resistance shall apply).
  SI 5282 – each part of the structure will be evaluated per its designation, and the overall building grading will be calculated according to the proportional area for each part ber the grades scale in SI 5282 so that for the entire structure, a weighted single unified energetic grade will be obtained.
  Suppose one of the designations is exempted from meeting the precondition for rank C. In that case, it is up to the submitter's discretion to evaluate according to the options suggested for that designation in specification 1.1.4 or weigh a Rank "0" for the relative area of that designation (fitness for base grade E only).
  Example 1: if the main residential area of the building constitutes 85% of the total area, and it received an A ranking, whereas the secondary commercial area constitutes 15%, and no evaluation was executed for it (exemption), the calculation for the overall structure's ranking will be: (4x85) + (0x15%) = 3.4, so that the weighted ranking for the structure will be B.
  Example 2:
  If the main part of the building is offices, it constitutes 90% of the total area and receives a rank B. In contrast, the second area is for education and includes 10% of the total area and receives a grade of C, the calculation for the overall structure ranking will be:
  (3x90%) + (2x10%) = 2.9
  This means that the weighted ranking for the structure will be B.
  [resolution publication date: 28.10.18]

Green construction is a construction friendly to the environment and the user, and it includes saving and optimization in the use of new resources, maximal reuse, and recycling of the existing, all while striving to maintain health and quality of life for all the users of the structure, at present and in future generations. The green construction includes aspects of the building's design and location in space, its mantle, openings, finishing materials, infrastructures, and value components, simultaneously with value, social and cultural components.

The series of standards includes the following uses: residential, offices, education, commerce, tourism, public gathering, and health. Each part of the standard defines the criteria to examine the structure by its primary usage. Each use will be reviewed in a structure with mixed services according to the relevant part. The final grade will be the weight of the examination results of all the building's parts. For the details of the series of standards, please refer to Part 1 of SI 5281.

The series of standards can be applied to new buildings as well as existing buildings (providing they meet specific criteria and requirements, see SI 5281 Part 1 – "Standard's Scope"). The standard comprises seven parts; each part deals with different types of structures: residential, offices, education institutions, tourism buildings, health institutions, commercial buildings, and public gathering buildings. Currently are under preparation standards for the industry and residential neighborhoods. In each standard is detailed the standards' incidence, which includes the "Standard's Scope" and the functions that the structure can consist of and be examined under the applicable criteria in the standards body.

The standards apply to a new structure and a structure for renovation. Part 1 of the standard defines what is considered a structure for reconstruction and what is a new structure. A structure not included in the defined uses in the series of standards cannot be examined and start the certification process. A mixed uses structure will be reviewed following each service.

For example: Is a university building that serves as administrative offices subject to the offices standard or education institutions? In this case, the structure will be evaluated under the education institutions' standard because the standard takes into consideration other uses inside the structure, such as offices, laboratories, cafeterias, and more. Each standard details the "Standard's Scope" that includes the various functions in each structure by its use.

The standard can be applied to the renovation of an existing building when the construction work creates a new design and/or adds to the existing building an area that does not exceed 50% of the main area of the existing building and/or the conversion of the existing elements of the building's mantle and skeleton. In addition, it includes renovation of the main building's systems and infrastructures. For additional information, please refer to SI 5281 Part 1, "Standard's Scope."

The building is defined as new, and the requirements apply accordingly.

The standard's parts examine the structure and its surroundings within the boundaries defined in the building permit, including common infrastructures relevant to the permit.

The standard is not obligatory; however, some authorities have adopted it with all its parts. In those cases, the standard is mandatory to receive building permits under the authority's decision.

Under this standard, the buildings' evaluation is conducted in two stages:

Stage A - An assessment of the building's design. Usually, this stage is undertaken before construction on the site is started.

Stage B – Examination of finishes. Additionally, during Stage B, two inspection visits are conducted on the site: An inspection in the stage of the skeleton's completion and a visit upon the finish of the structure.

Please see the detailing in the verification process for the structure, as well as the submission of a building to the Standards Institute.

The Standards Institute operates under a service level agreement that obligates a response to the customer within up to three weeks of submitting a folder/folder completion for evaluation; coordination of visits and alike are executed according to the project's progress in the field.

To make the standards' use easier and accessible for every user, two kinds of guides were written: a general guide and a technical guide, which explain the use of the standard in a simple and clear language.

The general guide details how each of the standards should be used; it explains the standard's structure, the way buildings are classified, the various chapters and an abstract of all clauses in the chapter, the prerequisites, and alike. , methodology 

The technical guide details how to meet the standard's requirements and includes an expansion of the standard's specifications, the environmental importance, definitions and concepts, associated documents and standards, implementation, required calculations, and submission requirements.

A construction accompanying course is intended for people from the construction field, such as architects, engineers, and project managers, who wish to submit a green building for accreditation under SI 5281: Sustainable Construction.

No. Whoever is not obligated to meet the requirements under the modifications sheet is entitled not to complete it; however, it is impossible to meet some of the modifications that appear on it; it must be entirely satisfied.

If the structures are identical and are constructed in the same stages and on the same site, they can be submitted in one folder.

When several structures are submitted for one inspection, the grading will be per the building with the lowest grade. This reference is relevant for the calculations of passive strategies as well as regarding energetic grading.

To determine the grading for a mixed designations building (meaning, it is used for different designations), the evaluator will evaluate the relative part in the building for each use, the area exceeding 15% of the size of the structure (above ground). Accordingly, a proportional score will be provided for that part of the building following the relevant standard for that particular designation. The scores for all the assignments in the building will be weighted into one grade.

A project can be inspected only under one version of the standard; This means that a move from one version to another after the start of the evaluation process will be regarded as a new evaluation/re-evaluation. In any case, in which there is a wish to move to another version, one should address the laboratory manager and check with him under what conditions it will be possible to make a move. ?[decision date 1.2.17]?

No. Easements in regulation or legislation do not necessarily obligate a change in the requirements of green construction. In this case – the requirements remained unchanged. [Publication date 15.5.17]

Yes. The purpose of the visit is to ascertain the fulfillment and function in the practice of the designed elements. A final clause score is granted only after examination in the field. [publication date 19.6.17].

In a structure for renovation, there is no precondition. However, in a project that constitutes 'addition,' there is one precondition: energetic grading of at least level D. (based on 5281 Part 0) [publication date 22.1.18].

In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2. Structures that received a building permit until that date will be evaluated under the requirements of SI 8995. Structures that received a building permit after that date – will be reviewed under SI 12464.

Comments: Wherever there is a referral in SI 5281 to SI 8995, referral to SI 12464 Part 1 including in:
Parts 1, 2: specifications 1.2.1, 5.5, 5.6
Part 3.3 – specifications 1.2.1, 5.5,
Part 9.1 – specifications 1.1.4, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11
Part 9.2 – specifications 5.4, 5.5

The referral in art 9.1, specification 5.11 clause 2, will be replaced with a referral to SI 12464 Part 2.
[publication date: 5.5.18]

A green building consultant's specification is not acceptable as evidence for Stage A. The requirements must be integrated with the documents of the relevant consultant to assure its execution.

The consultants responsible for a certain field must know and receive the instructions for their area and therefore must include them in their demands.

The role of an escort for green construction is composed of many areas where he is not the main "specialist" in the design team. Instead, the relevant consultant must assume responsibility for the demands in his field of responsibility to ascertain that all its implications were considered and that future changes will include reference to them as well.

According to the decision by the Professional Committee of 28.6.18.

[Resolution date: 28.6.18]

A project with mixed uses will be evaluated according to the specified in Table 1 of Part 0 of SI 5281.

To the instructions that appear in the standard, the following clarification is added;

The structure can be examined as detailed below (*) based on option B (building or plot with several buildings, in which less than 15% - or less than 500 m2 of the area are for the main use in it, the smaller of the two, also serves other usages – and also – those other usages are not complementary to the primary usage), according to which only one standard applies per the main usage, providing three conditions are met:

1. There is an area for the main usage (for example, residence/offices) and a secondary area constructed in the method of a core and a mantle.
2. The secondary area does not have common areas (for example, in a state of a commercial front).
3. The area designated for secondary usage constitutes up to 15% of the total constructed areas in the project (even if it is larger than 500 m2).

The reference will be examined on a building level, i.e., the percentage of areas set for secondary use compared with the regions for primary use in the building they are situated.

Reasoning: Absence of applicability of the constructed secondary area only up to the core and mantle stage, which does not allow to check this area under Part 1, as well as not under part 3.3 of SI 5281.

Detailing the applicability of the requirements in the evaluated areas under the different specifications:

• Preconditions:
  It will be examined according to the preconditions for the main designation and, if necessary, will be examined under the criterion that appears in the secondary use (for example, the number of bicycle parking places required).
  
  
• All specifications with the exception of: 1.2, 1.1.4;
  It is necessary to meet the full requirements of the characters in all the building's areas (main and secondary) under the provisions of the Part in the relevant standards for the main designation.
  
  
• Chapter 1.2:
  The areas for the secondary designation will be evaluated according to the main assignment or in coordination between the evaluator and the submitter and will be reviewed according to the best fit (for example, in a residential building with a commercial front, it is not required to meet the demands of specification 1.2.1 in the commercial areas because this requirement applies only in residential building to the common areas)
  
  
• Specification 1.1.4:
  SI 1045 – each part will meet the requirements of the designation that fits it (when no designated section is stated in the Design and Construction Regulations on minimal thermal resistance shall apply).
  SI 5282 – each part of the structure will be evaluated per its designation, and the overall building grading will be calculated according to the proportional area for each part ber the grades scale in SI 5282 so that for the entire structure, a weighted single unified energetic grade will be obtained.
  Suppose one of the designations is exempted from meeting the precondition for rank C. In that case, it is up to the submitter's discretion to evaluate according to the options suggested for that designation in specification 1.1.4 or weigh a Rank "0" for the relative area of that designation (fitness for base grade E only).
  Example 1: if the main residential area of the building constitutes 85% of the total area, and it received an A ranking, whereas the secondary commercial area constitutes 15%, and no evaluation was executed for it (exemption), the calculation for the overall structure's ranking will be: (4x85) + (0x15%) = 3.4, so that the weighted ranking for the structure will be B.
  Example 2:
  If the main part of the building is offices, it constitutes 90% of the total area and receives a rank B. In contrast, the second area is for education and includes 10% of the total area and receives a grade of C, the calculation for the overall structure ranking will be:
  (3x90%) + (2x10%) = 2.9
  This means that the weighted ranking for the structure will be B.
  [resolution publication date: 28.10.18]

The test is done during April and June during the hours –
Residential 17:00
Offices 14:00
Education 11:00
Tourist accommodation 17:00
Health institution 11:00
Commerce 14:00
Public gathering 14:00
Industry 11:00

Yes. Although the parking spaces are private and ascribed to apartments/offices, etc., the parking area cannot be separated from the pavement area and other common parking areas. In addition, the light fixtures are provided jointly by the contractor and are not installed by the private parking owner.

Yes, providing there is full cover by the control means for all the external lighting.

No, an astronomic clock operates as one; it is an automatic clock.

It is possible to submit this clause without the evidence of a glazing specification. However, a glazing specification may be required under other clauses. In this clause, it is required to submit under 'relevant design documents' plans with a clear marking and readable of the windows, its dimensions, facades, and/or aluminum lists.

Common areas for calculation under this clause include areas such as stairways, lobbies, and the stories lobbies, as well as all of the underground parking.

"Illumination efficiency of light fixture" is the ratio between the luminous flux projected from the light fixture and the total luminous flux (Lumens) emitted from the light bulb. – Light output ratio (LOR) should be obtained from the light fixture manufacturer.
It is possible to calculate the light fixture's efficiency if the light fixture's and the light bulb's luminous flux are known.
Examples from the network on the subject, including a calculation formula, can be
An illustrated explanation - - http://www.paulnulty.co.uk/light-output-ratio/

A control clock that turns off all lights during hours of no activity and leaves only the orientation lights can be considered central management.

Yes, timer lighting (lights turned on for a limited number of minutes and automatically turned off) can be considered a presence sensor.

It is possible to use an "air gap" only if it can be proven that the solution meets Clause 3.20 in SI 1045 Part 0: "Closed air gap." An air gap that is not airtight from all directions cannot be considered.
[Resolution date: 7.1.13]

Yes, as long as quantity and calculation are submitted by the number of systems for which scoring is requested, and there is proof that the product was supplied in practice.
[Resolution date: 20.6.16]

Often the information regarding the efficiency of LED light fixtures is obtained in different units than the information in the criterion.
On the product information leaflet will appear information on:
- The total luminous flux emitted from the light fixture (Lumen) and total consumption (Watt) or
- The ratio between them in the entire light fixture (Lumen/Watt).
To be able to compare a LED type of light fixture to the efficiency requirements of the bulbs and the efficiency of the light fixture that are required in the standard, it is necessary to take the following stages:
1. Conversion of the standard's requirement into Lumens/Watt:
Efficiency requirement for bulbs (Lumens/Watt) * the efficiency requirement for the light fixture (%) = a combined criterion for the light fixture (By Lumens per Watt)
For example: The criterion requires bulbs of above 60 Lumens per Watt and light fixtures with an efficiency of about 70%
60 (Lumens per Watt) * 70% = 42 (Lumens per Watt)
2. Comparison of a Led light fixture to the combined criterion:
The overall luminous flux information must be obtained for the light fixture compared to the total consumed energy. Therefore, it is necessary to ascertain that these data present the luminous flux obtained in the space after all the reductions by the fixture (and not the KED bulb alone) and the overall consumption of the fixture, i.e., bulb + choke/driver, etc., are weighted. With this information, the efficiency in Lumens per Watt is calculated.
Example: A LED light fixture consuming W40 and emitting 3200 Lumens –
3200/40=80 Lumen/Watt
This light fixture meets the criterion.
[Resolution date: 24.7.16]

No. Energetic ranking will be calculated for all relevant project spaces under one calculation method prescribed/functional. The reason is that the parameters between the methods vary, and breaking down the ranking into factors is impossible. [Resolution date: 24.8.16]

It is possible to present prescribed calculations that show the illumination level in the relevant space. The calculation will be per the formula: LUX = N*LM*K/S, N being the number of light fixtures, LM being the luminous flux in Lumen according to the manufacturer's data, K – retention/reduction coefficient, and S – space. In addition to the calculations, the lighting plan must be presented with the location of the various fixtures and the product sheets, including the light output by lumen for each fixture.
[Resolution date: 27.11.16]

Yes – a shutter that is confined between the windowpanes will be considered an external shutter.
[Rsolution date: 14.12.16]

The installation of fly nets on the windows is a condition for receiving scoring under the clause of passive ventilation only in residential buildings. In other types of structures, installing fly nets is not required.
[Resolution date: 18.1.17]

A southern zone includes all turns facing southward and up to a tilt of 22.5 degrees in the southeastern direction of south-western (a total of 45 degrees)
[Resolution date: 18.1.17]

No. it is necessary to 'model' the constructed area following the provision at the end of the criteria for the clause. To receive a scoring, it is required to prove the exposure of the structures/open space in neighboring plots and the exposure levels necessary in each sub-clause. A situation can certainly exist where it will not be possible to prove meeting the clause requirements already in the existing situation; in such a case, it is impossible to accumulate scoring in this clause.
(Comment: It is unnecessary to model above the definitions in the Clause – the scoring will be granted even if structures beyond the defined area for the modeling shade the structures/open space discussed.)
[Publication date: 12.2.17]

The provisions define the zone to be examined for all clauses in Part D (D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4).
[Publication date: 12.2.17]

Any energy-consuming system providing it is an end system in daily and personal use by the users/tenants/management (the influence is on the end-user and his manner of using the systems to save energy by his seeing his consumption.
[Publication date: 12.2.17]

The Planning and Building Regulations definition for the insulation of "mantle elements" will include all mantle elements that are not glazing (i.e., external walls, roofs, floors above open spaces, and spaces that are not heated or chilled, cold bridges, etc..)
[Publication date: 26.3.17]

Yes, two airconditioners independently controlling different areas in an apartment will be considered as an apartmental temperature control system in apartments with a space above 150 m2, constituting above 5% of the residential units in which the airconditioning systems meet the criteria at the opening of the clause (i.e., above 50% of the airconditioned areas in the project are airconditioned by mini-central systems supplied in practice and are of an energetic classification A, B, or C)
[Publication date: 26.3.17]

During the preliminary stage, the evidence must be submitted to obtain scoring/meeting the preconditions in those specifications except for the following cases (cumulative conditions): 1. The project is located in an authority that acts following amendment 101. 2. The design is for Class C under SI 5282. It is important to know: that it is possible to submit a declaration under the above conditions only until 31.12.17. After that date – evidence must be submitted. Comment: This is a requirement by the authorities. The decision was made in a discussion in which took part: representatives of certification factors, representatives of the 15 Forum, and representatives of green building consultants.
Publication date: 20.11.17]

As long as for the relevant designation, there is no applicable standard in the SI 5282 series of standards; the building will be evaluated per its designation in a scoring scaling as detailed below: 1. A precondition (score: 'pass') – meeting SI 1045 according to the appropriate designation. Commerce buildings and public gatherings will meet the minimal thermal resistance requirements stated in the Planning and Building Regulations. 2. Score for Class C, a 30% improvement compared with 1045 in the thermal resistance of the mantle elements (including glazing and the treatment of cold bridges, even if under the law the building is exempted) + insulating glazing + lighting management/control such as a Sabbath clock or a building management system. 3. Additional scoring can be obtained only by proof of meeting SI 5282 (based on the standard instructions 2016)
[Publication date: 19.6.17]

In calculations of passive strategies, only the main areas should be counted following the definition of "Climatized areas" in the instructions booklet "Passive Systems for heating and cooling structures and micro-climate" Chapter 3 – convenience ventilation, clause 4 on page 20. This definition also applies to the other strategies.
Therefore, areas such as restrooms and corridors will not be included in the total of areas influenced by passive heating and ventilation systems.
[Publication date: 19.9.17]

The radiation table for area B in the standard appendix 2011 is correct and should be considered. However, for standard 2016 – please pay attention to the fact that in the instructions booklet, "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and micro-climate," in table 6.2.2, there is a copying error in the radiation quantity in the southern façade for hours 10:00 and 13:00, and those should be 0.38 and 0.34 kilowatt/hour per m2 correspondingly.
[publication date: 19.9.17]

In the booklet "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and micro-climate" Chapter 3, convenience ventilation, clause 4, there are instructions for the areas outline. In the list presented in sub-clause 1, it is written that all the regions for which ventilation was obtained in April and October should be summarized separately. In sub-clause 5, it is stated that the average of the ventilated areas must be calculated for each period. This means that all the areas found to be ventilated in April are summarized, and all the areas found to be ventilated in October, and the average is calculated. The result is entered in the formula SP as detailed in the standard.
*See the following interpretation for the formula subject in cases that passive heating is irrelevant.
[Publication date: 19.9.17]

In cases where passive heating is irrelevant (following the instructions booklet), the percentage of influenced areas will be the percentage of regions chilled passively. Please note that in the standard, the formula for region D is also valid for types of structures in other climate regions for which it was determined that passive heating is irrelevant.
[Publication date: 19.9.17]

Using any simulation means/software that provides all the required data reliably and clearly is possible. However, suppose the software is unable to provide information regarding the criterion (or the units by which the criterion is examined). In that case, it is necessary to find any other way, providing that it will be possible to ascertain accord between the totality of the data.
[publication date: 25.9.17]

No. (*except for the case described in the following paragraph). The specification applies only to structures that meet the criteria in Clause 1, and only those structures can receive scoring for it. If a simulation was performed and no disturbing winds were identified: Clause 1 - entitled to receive points, Clause 2 - not entitled to receive points. If disturbing winds were identified: Clause 1 – entitled to receive points, Clause 2 – entitled to receive points (precondition)*
[Publication date: 20.11.17]

It appears that an error occurred in the drafting of comment 2. The word "will be installed" should be replaced by "was installed," and the word "only" should be erased. The correct version is: 'Additionally, a solar system was installed for the 7 top floors. This means – (under comment 4) that no score can be granted for those floors that are obligated to install a solar water heating system under law. Under the corrected comment 2 – a score will be provided for the installed solar systems where there is no legal obligation (and this, subject to the solar systems obligated by law, were installed).
[Publication date: 30.11.17]

The classification is determined by the whole number obtained without rounding up the digits after the decimal point. For example, a weighted average of 2.8 will be translated into the letter C, which equals the value of 2, and not the letter B, which equals the value 3. This differs from the instruction on this subject in Part 1 (SI 5281 Part 1 (2016), Clause 2.1.3), where rounding up is possible.
This decision is valid until a decision on the subject is reached by the specialists' committee of SI 5282.
[Resolution date: 30.3.17]

No. To receive a score, it is necessary to prove the structures'/open space in nearby plots' exposure on exposure levels required by the sub-clause. Certainly, a situation may exist where it is impossible to establish meeting the clause requirements already in the current stage. In this case, - it is impossible to accumulate points in this clause.
In the entire standard (and not only here), points cannot be accumulated if the specification (for any reason) is irrelevant.
[Publication date: 22.1.18]

Yes. The criteria apply to all the nearby structures, including any building designation. The reason is that any designation may use passive solar heating, PV, or solar water heating.
Additionally, it is impossible to know what purpose these structures will serve in the future.
[Publication date: 22.1.18]

Yes. Specification 1.1.1 sub-clause 1 refers to Chapter 1 of the instructions (document; "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and urban micro climate – instructions for functioning evaluation") where shading tests are required for the building and on the building. To obtain scoring in sub-clause 2 for heating by solar radiation, it is necessary to submit tests for sub-clause 1 that the required quantity of radiation exists.
The document of instruction can be obtained at the following link: (document; "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and urban micro climate – instructions for functioning evaluation")
http://www.sviva.gov.il/en/infoservices/reservoirinfo/doclib2/publications/p0801-p0900/p0827.pdf
[Publication date: 22.1.18]

In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2.
Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined per the requirements of SI 8995. Structures that received the permit after that date – will be examined under the provisions of SI 12464.
Comments: Wherever there is a referral in SI 5281 to SI 8995, reference should be made to SI 12464 Part 1, including in:
Parts 1, 2: Specifications 1.2.1, 5.5, 5.6
Part 3.3: Specifications 1.2.1, 5.5
Part 9.1: Specifications 1.1.4, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11
Part 9.2: Specification 5.4, 5.5
The referral in Part 9.1, specification 5.11 clause 2 – will be replaced with referral to SI 12464 Part 2.
[Publication date: 5.5.18]

The illumination strength is per Table 5.3 of SI 12464 and according to the space type.
In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2
Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined per the requirements in SI 8995. Structures that received a permit after that date – will be reviewed following the provisions in SI 12464.
[Publication date: 5.5.18]

The Table in sub-clause 1.2.2 remains in force, per the type of space, and will be examined instead b SI 8995 by SI 12464.
In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2
Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined per the requirements in SI 8995. Structures that received a permit after that date – will be reviewed following the provisions in SI 12464.
[Publication date: 8.5.18]

Under the instruction document 2016 edition: Passive heating by radiation is relevant only for a full south direction (± 22.5 degrees)
Therefore, glazing facing southwest and southeast will not be considered as a passive heating system, not even with the assistance of projection calculation on the plane that faces south. The interpretation is relevant even if the glazing is part of an 'indirect absorption' system (such as a collecting wall or greenhouse).
[Publication date: 8.5.18]

For only a southern front. Structures that do not have a pronounced southern front (the fronts are in an angle of above 22.5 degrees from the south) do not require a presentation for this examination.
[Publication date: 8.5.18]

If there is a deviation from the exposure time requirement/the required quantity of radiation in the planned situation, the calculation should be in the same manner in which the measure was done for the existing case (see comments in the clause for the definition of "Existing situation"), and during the same hours, following the required definitions in the instructions.
For roofs: The exposure time reduction calculation will be per the exposure hours on 50% of the area. For example, in a building in which 50% of the roof is exposed to the sun in the designed situation for 3 hours, whereas, in the existing situation, it is for 3.5 hours, the exposure time reduction will be:
1-(3/3.5)=14% reduction.
For fronts: The reduction calculation will be per the level of radiation achieved in the planned situation compared with the existing state. For example, under the planned condition, there are 0.6 Kw/h per m2, and in the current state, there are 0.8 Kw/h per m2, the action will be 1-(0.6/0.8) = 25% reduction.
Note: The first part of each criterion (roofs and fronts) requirements are for exposure time or radiation quantity, not a percentage of the shaded area.
[Resolution publication date: 28.10.18]

The illumination strength is per Table 5.3 of SI 12464 and according to the space type.
In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2
Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined per the requirements in SI 8995. Structures that received a permit after that date – will be reviewed following the provisions in SI 12464.
[Publication date: 5.5.18]

A presence sensor for a shut-off state is a sensor that shuts down the lighting when there is no presence identification. Standard does not require the installation of the presence sensor for a turn-on state because the sensor would activate the lighting in undesirable situations such as during daylight or by animals and others.

A timer is a good assistance tool to reduce energy consumption because it can stop energy consumption after activity hours in the installation.

The test is done during April and June during the hours –
Residential 17:00
Offices 14:00
Education 11:00
Tourist accommodation 17:00
Health institution 11:00
Commerce 14:00
Public gathering 14:00
Industry 11:00

Yes. Although the parking spaces are private and ascribed to apartments/offices, etc., the parking area cannot be separated from the pavement area and other common parking areas. In addition, the light fixtures are provided jointly by the contractor and are not installed by the private parking owner.

Yes, providing there is full cover by the control means for all the external lighting.

No, an astronomic clock operates as one; it is an automatic clock.

It is possible to submit this clause without the evidence of a glazing specification. However, a glazing specification may be required under other clauses. In this clause, it is required to submit under 'relevant design documents' plans with a clear marking and readable of the windows, its dimensions, facades, and/or aluminum lists.

Common areas for calculation under this clause include areas such as stairways, lobbies, and the stories lobbies, as well as in underground parking.

"Illumination efficiency of light fixture" is the ratio between the luminous flux projected from the light fixture and the total luminous flux (Lumens) emitted from the light bulb. – Light output ratio (LOR) should be obtained from the light fixture manufacturer.
It is possible to calculate the light fixture's efficiency if the light fixture's and the light bulb's luminous flux are known.
An illustrated explanation -  http://www.paulnulty.co.uk/light-output-ratio

A control clock that turns off all lights during hours of no activity and leaves only the orientation lights can be considered central management.

Yes, timer lighting (lights turned on for a limited number of minutes and automatically turned off) can be considered a presence sensor.

It is possible to use an "air gap" only if it can be proven that the solution meets Clause 3.20 in SI 1045 Part 0: "Closed air gap." An air gap that is not airtight from all directions cannot be considered.
[Resolution date: 7.1.13]

Yes, as long as quantity and calculation are submitted by the number of systems for which scoring is requested, and there is proof that the product was supplied in practice.
[Resolution date: 20.6.16]

Often the information regarding the efficiency of LED light fixtures is obtained in different units than the information in the criterion.
On the product information leaflet will appear information on:
- The total luminous flux emitted from the light fixture (Lumen) and total consumption (Watt) or
- The ratio between them in the entire light fixture (Lumen/Watt).
To be able to compare a LED type of light fixture to the efficiency requirements of the bulbs and the efficiency of the light fixture as required in the standard, it is necessary to take the following stages:
1. Conversion of the standard's requirement into Lumens/Watt:
Efficiency requirement for bulbs (Lumens/Watt) * the efficiency requirement for the light fixture (%) = a combined criterion for the light fixture (By Lumens per Watt)
For example: The criterion requires bulbs of above 60 Lumens per Watt and light fixtures with an efficiency of about 70%
60 (Lumens per Watt) * 70% = 42 (Lumens per Watt)
2. Comparison of a Led light fixture to the combined criterion:
The overall luminous flux information must be obtained for the light fixture compared to the total consumed energy. Therefore, it is necessary to ascertain that these data present the luminous flux obtained in the space after all the reductions by the fixture (and not the KED bulb alone) and the overall consumption of the fixture, i.e., bulb + choke/driver, etc., are weighted. With this information, the efficiency in Lumens per Watt is calculated.
Example: A LED light fixture consuming W40 and emitting 3200 Lumens –
3200/40=80 Lumen/Watt
This light fixture meets the criterion.
[Resolution date: 24.7.16]

No. Energetic ranking will be calculated for all relevant project spaces under one calculation method prescribed/functional. The reason is that the parameters between the methods vary, and breaking down the ranking into factors is impossible. [Resolution date: 24.8.16]

It is possible to present prescribed calculations that show the illumination level in the relevant space. The calculation will be per the formula: LUX = N*LM*K/S, N being the number of light fixtures, LM being the luminous flux in Lumen according to the manufacturer's data, K – retention/reduction coefficient, and S – space. In addition to the calculations, the lighting plan must be presented with the location of the various fixtures and the product sheets, including the light output by lumen for each fixture.
[Resolution date: 27.11.16]

Yes – a shutter that is confined between the windowpanes will be considered an external shutter.
[Rsolution date: 14.12.16]

The installation of fly nets on the windows is a condition for receiving scoring under the clause of passive ventilation only in residential buildings. In other types of structures, installing fly nets is not required.
[Resolution date: 18.1.17]

A southern zone includes all turns facing southward and up to a tilt of 22.5 degrees in the southeastern direction of south-western (a total of 45 degrees)
[Resolution date: 18.1.17]

No. it is necessary to 'model' the constructed area following the provision at the end of the criteria for the clause. To receive a scoring, it is essential to prove the exposure of the structures/open space in neighboring plots in the required exposure levels required in each sub-clause. A situation can certainly exist where it will not be possible to prove meeting the clause requirements already in the existing situation; in such a case, it is impossible to accumulate scoring in this clause.
(Comment: It is unnecessary to model above the definitions in the Clause – the scoring will be granted even if structures beyond the defined area for the modeling shade the structures/open space discussed.)
[Publication date: 12.2.17]

The provisions define the zone to be examined for all clauses in Part D (D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4).
[Publication date: 12.2.17]

Any energy-consuming system providing it is an end system in daily and personal use by the users/tenants/management (the influence is on the end-user and his manner of using the systems to save energy by his seeing his consumption.
[Publication date: 12.2.17]

The Planning and Building Regulations definition for the insulation of "mantle elements" will include all mantle elements that are not glazing (i.e., external walls, roofs, floors above open spaces, and spaces that are not heated or chilled, cold bridges, etc..)
[Publication date: 26.3.17]

Yes, two airconditioners independently controlling different areas in an apartment will be considered as an apartmental temperature control system in flats with a space above 150 m2, constituting above 5% of the residential units in which the airconditioning systems meet the criteria at the opening of the clause (i.e., above 50% of the airconditioned areas in the project are airconditioned by mini-central systems supplied in practice and are of an energetic classification A, B, or C)
[Publication date: 26.3.17]

During the preliminary stage, the evidence must be submitted to obtain scoring/meeting the preconditions in those specifications except for the following cases (cumulative conditions): 1. The project is located in an authority that acts following amendment 101. 2. The design is for Class C under SI 5282. It is important to know: that it is possible to submit a declaration under the above conditions only until 31.12.17. After that date – evidence must be submitted. Comment: This is a requirement by the authorities. The decision was made in a discussion in which took part: representatives of certification factors, representatives of the 15 Forum, and representatives of green building consultants.
Publication date: 20.11.17]

As long as for the relevant designation, there is no applicable standard in the SI 5282 series of standards; the building will be evaluated per its designation in a scoring scaling as detailed below: 1. A precondition (score: 'pass') – meeting SI 1045 according to the appropriate designation. Commerce buildings and public gatherings will meet the minimal thermal resistance requirements stated in the Planning and Building Regulations. 2. Score for Class C, a 30% improvement compared with 1045 in the thermal resistance of the mantle elements (including glazing and the treatment of cold bridges, even if under the law the building is exempted) + insulating glazing + lighting management/control such as a Sabbath clock or a building management system. 3. Additional scoring can be obtained only by proof of meeting SI 5282 (based on the standard instructions 2016)
[Publication date: 19.6.17]

In calculations of passive strategies, only the main areas should be counted following the definition of "Climatized areas" in the instructions booklet "Passive Systems for heating and cooling structures and micro-climate" Chapter 3 – convenience ventilation, clause 4 on page 20. This definition also applies to the other strategies.
Therefore, such areas as restrooms and corridors will not be included in the total of areas influenced by passive heating and ventilation systems.
[Publication date: 19.9.17]

The radiation table for area B in the standard appendix 2011 is correct and should be considered. However, regarding the 2016 standard – please pay attention to the fact that in the instructions booklet, "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and micro-climate," in table 6.2.2, there is a copying error in the radiation quantity in the southern façade for hours 10:00 and 13:00, and those should be 0.38 and 0.34 kilowatt/hour per m2 correspondingly.
[publication date: 19.9.17]

In the booklet "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and micro-climate" Chapter 3, convenience ventilation, clause 4, there are instructions for the areas outline. In the list presented in sub-clause 1, it is written that all the regions for which ventilation was obtained in April and October should be summarized separately. In sub-clause 5, it is stated that the average of the ventilated areas must be calculated for each period. This means that all the areas found to be ventilated in April are summarized, and all the sites found to be ventilated in October, and the average is calculated. The result is entered in the formula SP as detailed in the standard.
*See the following interpretation for the formula subject in cases that passive heating is irrelevant.
[Publication date: 19.9.17]

In cases where passive heating is irrelevant (following the instructions booklet), the percentage of influenced areas will be the percentage of regions chilled passively. Please note that in the standard, the formula for region D is also valid for types of structures in other climate regions for which it was determined that passive heating is irrelevant.
[Publication date: 19.9.17]

Using any simulation means/software that provides all the required data reliably and clearly is possible. However, suppose the software is unable to provide information regarding the criterion (or the units by which the criterion is examined). In that case, it is necessary to find any other way, providing that it will be possible to ascertain accord between the totality of the data.
[publication date: 25.9.17]

No. (*except for the case described in the following paragraph). The specification applies only to structures that meet the criteria in Clause 1, and only those structures can receive scoring for it. If a simulation was performed and no disturbing winds were identified: Clause 1 - entitled to receive points, Clause 2 - not entitled to receive points. If problematic winds were identified: Clause 1 – entitled to receive points, Clause 2 – entitled to receive points (precondition)*
[Publication date: 20.11.17]

It appears that an error occurred in the drafting of comment 2. The word "will be installed" should be replaced by "was installed," and the word "only" should be erased. The correct version is: 'Additionally, a solar system was installed for the 7 top floors. This means – (under comment 4) that no score can be granted for those floors that are obligated to install a solar water heating system under law. Under the corrected comment 2 – a score will be provided for the installed solar systems where there is no legal obligation (and this, subject to the solar systems obligated by law, were installed).
[Publication date: 30.11.17]

The classification is determined by the whole number obtained without rounding up the digits after the decimal point. For example, a weighted average of 2.8 will be translated into the letter C, which equals the value of 2, and not the letter B, which equals the value 3. This differs from the instruction on this subject in Part 1 (SI 5281 Part 1 (2016), Clause 2.1.3), where rounding up is possible.
This decision is valid until a decision on the subject is reached by the specialists' committee of SI 5282.
[Resolution date: 30.3.17]

No. To receive a score, it is necessary to prove the structures'/open space in nearby plots' exposure on exposure levels required by the sub-clause. Certainly, a situation may exist where it is impossible to establish meeting the clause requirements already in the current stage. In this case, - it is impossible to accumulate points in this clause.
In the entire standard (and not only here), points cannot be accumulated if the specification (for any reason) is irrelevant.
[Publication date: 22.1.18]

Yes. The criteria apply to all the nearby structures, including any building designation. The reason is that any designation may use passive solar heating, PV, or solar water heating.
Additionally, it is impossible to know what purpose these structures will serve in the future.
[Publication date: 22.1.18]

כן. מאפיין 1.1.1 תת-סעיף 1 מפנה לפרק 1 בהנחיות (מסמך "מערכות פסיביות לחימום ולקירור מבנים ומיקרו אקלים עירוני-הנחיות להערכת תפקוד") שם נדרשות בדיקות הצללה של הבניין ועל הבניין. לקבלת ניקוד בתת-סעיף 2 עבור חימום בקרינה סולארית נדרש להציג בבדיקות של תת-הסעיף 1 שאכן קיימת כמות הקרינה הנדרשת.
מסמך ההנחיות ניתן למצוא בקישור הבא: (מסמך "מערכות פסיביות לחימום ולקירור מבנים ומיקרו אקלים עירוני-הנחיות להערכת תפקוד")
http://www.sviva.gov.il/infoservices/reservoirinfo/doclib2/publications/p0801-p0900/p0827.pdf

[תאריך פרסום 22.1.18]

In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2.
Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined per the requirements of SI 8995. Structures that received the permit after that date – will be examined under the provisions of SI 12464.
Comments: Wherever there is a referral in SI 5281 to SI 8995, reference should be made to SI 12464 Part 1, including in:
Parts 1, 2: Specifications 1.2.1, 5.5, 5.6
Part 3.3: Specifications 1.2.1, 5.5
Part 9.1: Specifications 1.1.4, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11
Part 9.2: Specification 5.4, 5.5
The referral in Part 9.1, specification 5.11 clause 2 – will be replaced with referral to SI 12464 Part 2.
[Publication date: 5.5.18]

The illumination strength is per Table 5.3 of SI 12464 and according to the space type.
In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2
Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined per the requirements in SI 8995. Structures that received a permit after that date – will be reviewed following the provisions in SI 12464.
[Publication date: 5.5.18]

Under the instruction document 2016 edition: Passive heating by radiation is relevant only for a full south direction (± 22.5 degrees)
Therefore, glazing facing southwest and southeast will not be considered as a passive heating system, not even with the assistance of projection calculation on the plane that faces south. The interpretation is relevant even if the glazing is part of an 'indirect absorption' system (such as a collecting wall or greenhouse).
[Publication date: 8.5.18]

For only a southern front. Structures that do not have a pronounced southern front (the fronts are in an angle of above 22.5 degrees from the south) do not require a presentation for this examination.
[Publication date: 8.5.18]

If there is a deviation from the exposure time requirement/the required quantity of radiation in the planned situation, the calculation should be in the same manner in which the measure was done for the existing case (see comments in the clause for the definition of "Existing situation"), and during the same hours, following the required definitions in the instructions.
For roofs: The exposure time reduction calculation will be per the exposure hours on 50% of the area. For example, in a building in which 50% of the roof is exposed to the sun in the designed situation for 3 hours, whereas, in the existing situation, it is for 3.5 hours, the exposure time reduction will be:
1-(3/3.5)=14% reduction.
For fronts: The reduction calculation will be per the level of radiation achieved in the planned situation compared with the existing state. For example, under the planned condition, there are 0.6 Kw/h per m2, and in the current state, there are 0.8 Kw/h per m2, the action will be 1-(0.6/0.8) = 25% reduction.
Note: The first part of each criterion (roofs and fronts) requirements are for exposure time or radiation quantity, not a percentage of the shaded area.
[Resolution publication date: 28.10.18]

The Table in sub-clause 1.2.2 remains in force, per the type of space, and will be examined instead b SI 8995 by SI 12464.
In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2
Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined per the requirements in SI 8995. Structures that received a permit after that date – will be reviewed following the provisions in SI 12464.
[Publication date: 8.5.18]

Yes. Specification 1.1.1 sub-clause 1 refers to Chapter 1 of the instructions (document; "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and urban micro climate – instructions for functioning evaluation") where shading tests are required for the building and on the building. To obtain scoring in sub-clause 2 for heating by solar radiation, it is necessary to submit tests for sub-clause 1 that the required quantity of radiation exists.
The document of instruction can be obtained at the following link: (document; "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and urban micro climate – instructions for functioning evaluation")
http://www.sviva.gov.il/en/infoservices/reservoirinfo/doclib2/publications/p0801-p0900/p0827.pdf

A presence sensor for a shut-off state is a sensor that shuts down the lighting when there is no presence identification. Standard does not require the installation of the presence sensor for a turn-on state because the sensor would activate the lighting in undesirable situations such as during daylight or by animals and others.

A timer is a good assistance tool to reduce energy consumption because it can stop energy consumption after activity hours in the installation.

The test is done during April and June during the hours –

Residential 17:00
Offices 14:00
Education 11:00
Tourist accommodation 17:00
Health institution 11:00
Commerce 14:00
Public gathering 14:00
Industry 11:00

Yes. Although the parking spaces are private and ascribed to apartments/offices, etc., the parking area cannot be separated from the pavement area and other common parking areas. In addition, the light fixtures are provided jointly by the contractor and are not installed by the private parking owner.

Yes, providing there is full cover by the control means for all the external lighting.

No, an astronomic clock operates as one; it is an automatic clock.

It is possible to submit this clause without the evidence of a glazing specification. However, a glazing specification may be required under other clauses. In this clause, it is required to submit under 'relevant design documents' plans with a clear marking and readable of the windows, its dimensions, facades, and/or aluminum lists.

Common areas for calculation under this clause include areas such as stairways, lobbies, and the stories lobbies, as well as underground parking.

"Illumination efficiency of light fixture" is the ratio between the luminous flux projected from the light fixture and the total luminous flux (Lumens) emitted from the light bulb. – Light output ratio (LOR) should be obtained from the light fixture manufacturer.
It is possible to calculate the light fixture's efficiency if the light fixture's and the light bulb's luminous flux are known.
An illustrated explanation - - http://www.paulnulty.co.uk/light-output-ratio

A control clock that turns off all lights during hours of no activity and leaves only the orientation lights can be considered central management.

Yes, timer lighting (lights turned on for a limited number of minutes and automatically turned off) can be considered a presence sensor.

It is possible to use an "air gap" only if it can be proven that the solution meets Clause 3.20 in SI 1045 Part 0: "Closed air gap." An air gap that is not airtight from all directions cannot be considered.
[Resolution date: 7.1.13]

Yes, as long as quantity and calculation are submitted by the number of systems for which scoring is requested, and there is proof that the product was supplied in practice.
[Resolution date: 20.6.16]

Often the information regarding the efficiency of LED light fixtures is obtained in different units than the information in the criterion.
On the product information leaflet will appear information on:
- The total luminous flux emitted from the light fixture (Lumen) and total consumption (Watt) or
- The ratio between them in the entire light fixture (Lumen/Watt).
To be able to compare a LED type of light fixture to the efficiency requirements of the bulbs and the efficiency of the light fixture that are required in the standard, it is necessary to take the following stages:
1. Conversion of the standard's requirement into Lumens/Watt:
Efficiency requirement for bulbs (Lumens/Watt) * the efficiency requirement for the light fixture (%) = a combined criterion for the light fixture (By Lumens per Watt)
For example: The criterion requires bulbs of above 60 Lumens per Watt and light fixtures with an efficiency of about 70%
60 (Lumens per Watt) * 70% = 42 (Lumens per Watt)

2. Comparison of a Led light fixture to the combined criterion:
The overall luminous flux information must be obtained for the light fixture compared to the total consumed energy. It is necessary to ascertain that these data present the luminous flux obtained in the space after all the reductions by the fixture (and not the KED bulb alone) and the overall consumption of the fixture, i.e., bulb + choke/driver, etc., are weighted. With this information, the efficiency in Lumens per Watt is calculated.
Example: A LED light fixture consuming W40 and emitting 3200 Lumens –
3200/40=80 Lumen/Watt
This light fixture meets the criterion.

[Resolution date: 24.7.16]

No. Energetic ranking will be calculated for all relevant project spaces under one calculation method prescribed/functional. The reason is that the parameters between the methods vary, and breaking down the ranking into factors is impossible. [Resolution date: 24.8.16]

1. The minimal required ranking in specification 1.1 will be 3 (of them 2 in clauses in which there is a precondition in any event), and not as it appears in Table 2 of the standard. If an additional score is obtained, the question of the minimum required score will be examined separately to get a higher classification.
2. The minimally required score in specification 1.2 Will be as it is stated in Table 2 Part 3.3 (i.e., unchanged)
3. The minimally required score in specification 1.1.4 will be as indicated in Table 3 Part 3.3 (i.e., unchanged).
[Resolution date: 1.11.16]

Yes – a shutter that is confined between the windowpanes will be considered an external shutter.
[Rsolution date: 14.12.16]

The installation of fly nets on the windows is a condition for receiving scoring under the clause of passive ventilation only in residential buildings. In other types of structures, installing fly nets is not required.
[Resolution date: 18.1.17]

A southern zone includes all turns facing southward and up to a tilt of 22.5 degrees in the southeastern direction of south-western (a total of 45 degrees)
[Resolution date: 18.1.17]

No. it is necessary to 'model' the constructed area following the provision at the end of the criteria for the clause. To receive a scoring, it is required to prove the exposure of the structures/open space in neighboring plots in the exposure levels necessary needed in each sub-clause. A situation can certainly exist where it will not be possible to prove meeting the clause requirements already in the existing situation; in such a case, it is impossible to accumulate scoring in this clause.
(Comment: It is unnecessary to model above the definitions in the Clause – the scoring will be granted even if structures beyond the defined area for the modeling shade the structures/open space discussed.)
[Publication date: 12.2.17]

The provisions define the zone to be examined for all clauses in Part D (D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4).
[Publication date: 12.2.17]

Any energy-consuming system providing it is an end system in daily and personal use by the users/tenants/management (the influence is on the end-user and his manner of using the systems to save energy by his seeing his consumption.
[Publication date: 12.2.17]

The Planning and Building Regulations definition for the insulation of "mantle elements" will include all mantle elements that are not glazing (i.e., external walls, roofs, floors above open spaces, and spaces that are not heated or chilled, cold bridges, etc..)
[Publication date: 26.3.17]

Yes, two airconditioners independently controlling different areas in an apartment will be considered as an apartmental temperature control system in flats with a space above 150 m², constituting above 5% of the residential units in which the airconditioning systems meet the criteria at the opening of the clause (i.e., above 50% of the airconditioned areas in the project are airconditioned by mini-central systems supplied in practice and are of an energetic classification A, B, or C)

[Publication date: 26.3.17]

During the preliminary stage, the evidence must be submitted to obtain scoring/meeting the preconditions in those specifications except for the following cases (cumulative conditions): 1. The project is located in an authority that acts following amendment 101. 2. The design is for Class C under SI 5282. It is important to know: that it is possible to submit a declaration under the above conditions only until 31.12.17. After that date – evidence must be submitted. Comment: This is a requirement by the authorities. The decision was made in a discussion in which took part: representatives of certification factors, representatives of the 15 Forum, and representatives of green building consultants.
Publication date: 20.11.17]

As long as for the relevant designation, there is no applicable standard in the SI 5282 series of standards; the building will be evaluated per its designation in a scoring scaling as detailed below: 1. A precondition (score: 'pass') – meeting SI 1045 according to the appropriate designation. Commerce buildings and public gatherings will meet the minimal thermal resistance requirements stated in the Planning and Building Regulations. 2. Score for Class C, a 30% improvement compared with 1045 in the thermal resistance of the mantle elements (including glazing and the treatment of cold bridges, even if under the law the building is exempted) + insulating glazing + lighting management/control such as a Sabbath clock or a building management system. 3. Additional scoring can be obtained only by proof of meeting SI 5282 (based on the standard instructions 2016)
[Publication date: 19.6.17]

In calculations of passive strategies, only the main areas should be counted following the definition of "Climatized areas" in the instructions booklet "Passive Systems for heating and cooling structures and micro-climate" Chapter 3 – convenience ventilation, clause 4 on page 20. This definition also applies to the other strategies.
Therefore, areas such as restrooms and corridors will not be included in the total of areas influenced by passive heating and ventilation systems.
[Publication date: 19.9.17]

The radiation table for area B in the standard appendix 2011 is correct and should be considered. However, for standard 2016 – please pay attention to the fact that in the instructions booklet, "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and micro-climate," in table 6.2.2, there is a copying error in the radiation quantity in the southern façade for hours 10:00 and 13:00, and those should be 0.38 and 0.34 kilowatt/hour per m2 correspondingly.
[publication date: 19.9.17]

In the booklet "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and micro-climate" Chapter 3, convenience ventilation, clause 4, there are instructions for the areas outline. In the list presented in sub-clause 1, it is written that all the regions for which ventilation was obtained in April and October should be summarized separately. In sub-clause 5, it is stated that the average of the ventilated areas must be calculated for each period. This means that all the areas found to be ventilated in April are summarized, and all the sites found to be ventilated in October, and the average is calculated. The result is entered in the formula SP as detailed in the standard.
*See the following interpretation for the formula subject in cases that passive heating is irrelevant.
[Publication date: 19.9.17]

In cases where passive heating is irrelevant (following the instructions booklet), the percentage of influenced areas will be the percentage of regions chilled passively. Please note that in the standard, the formula for region D is also valid for types of structures in other climate regions for which it was determined that passive heating is irrelevant.
[Publication date: 19.9.17]

Using any simulation means/software that provides all the required data reliably and clearly is possible. However, suppose the software is unable to provide information regarding the criterion (or the units by which the criterion is examined). In that case, it is necessary to find any other way, providing that it will be possible to ascertain accord between the totality of the data.
[publication date: 25.9.17]

No. (*except for the case described in the following paragraph). The specification applies only to structures that meet the criteria in Clause 1, and only those structures can receive scoring for it. If a simulation was performed and no disturbing winds were identified: Clause 1 - entitled to receive points, Clause 2 - not entitled to receive points. If disturbing winds were identified: Clause 1 – entitled to receive points, Clause 2 – entitled to receive points (precondition)*
[Publication date: 20.11.17]

It appears that an error occurred in the drafting of comment 2. The word "will be installed" should be replaced by "was installed," and the word "only" should be erased. The correct version is: 'Additionally, a solar system was installed for the 7 top floors. This means – (under comment 4) that no score can be granted for those floors that are obligated to install a solar water heating system under law. Under the corrected comment 2 – a score will be provided for the installed solar systems where there is no legal obligation (and this, subject to the solar systems obligated by law, were installed).
[Publication date: 30.11.17]

The classification is determined by the whole number obtained without rounding up the digits after the decimal point. For example, a weighted average of 2.8 will be translated into the letter C, which equals the value of 2, and not the letter B, which equals the value 3. This differs from the instruction on this subject in Part 1 (SI 5281 Part 1 (2016), Clause 2.1.3), where rounding up is possible.
This decision is valid until a decision on the subject is reached by the specialists' committee of SI 5282.
[Resolution date: 30.3.17]

No. To receive a score, it is necessary to prove the structures'/open space in nearby plots' exposure on exposure levels required by the sub-clause. Certainly, a situation may exist where it is impossible to establish meeting the clause requirements already in the current stage. In this case, - it is impossible to accumulate points in this clause.
In the entire standard (and not only here), points cannot be accumulated if the specification (for any reason) is irrelevant.
[Publication date: 22.1.18]

Yes. The criteria apply to all the nearby structures, including any building designation. The reason is that any designation may use passive solar heating, PV, or solar water heating.
Additionally, it is impossible to know what purpose these structures will serve in the future.
[Publication date: 22.1.18]

Yes. Specification 1.1.1 sub-clause 1 refers to Chapter 1 of the instructions (document; "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and urban micro climate – instructions for functioning evaluation") where shading tests are required for the building and on the building. To obtain scoring in sub-clause 2 for heating by solar radiation, it is necessary to submit tests for sub-clause 1 that the required quantity of radiation exists.
The document of instruction can be obtained at the following link: (document; "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and urban micro climate – instructions for functioning evaluation")
http://www.sviva.gov.il/en/infoservices/reservoirinfo/doclib2/publications/p0801-p0900/p0827.pdf

[Publication date: 22.1.18]

Yes, the software will consider the entered geometry in the model when calculating shadowing on windows. (Based on clarification by Gadi Kapeluto).
[Publication date: 20.2.18]

In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2.
Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined per the requirements of SI 8995. Structures that received the permit after that date – will be examined under the provisions of SI 12464.
Comments: Wherever there is a referral in SI 5281 to SI 8995, reference should be made to SI 12464 Part 1, including in:
Parts 1, 2: Specifications 1.2.1, 5.5, 5.6
Part 3.3: Specifications 1.2.1, 5.5
Part 9.1: Specifications 1.1.4, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11
Part 9.2: Specification 5.4, 5.5
The referral in Part 9.1, specification 5.11 clause 2 – will be replaced with referral to SI 12464 Part 2.
[Publication date: 5.5.18]

The illumination strength is per Table 5.3 of SI 12464 and according to the space type.
In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2
Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined per the requirements in SI 8995. Structures that received a permit after that date – will be reviewed following the provisions in SI 12464.
[Publication date: 5.5.18]

The Table in sub-clause 1.2.2 remains in force, per the type of space, and will be examined instead b SI 8995 by SI 12464.
In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2
Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined per the requirements in SI 8995. Structures that received a permit after that date – will be reviewed following the provisions in SI 12464.
[Publication date: 8.5.18]

Under the instruction document 2016 edition: Passive heating by radiation is relevant only for a full south direction (± 22.5 degrees)
Therefore, glazing facing southwest and southeast will not be considered as a passive heating system, not even with the assistance of projection calculation on the plane that faces south. The interpretation is relevant even if the glazing is part of an 'indirect absorption' system (such as a collecting wall or greenhouse).
[Publication date: 8.5.18]

For only a southern front. Structures that do not have a pronounced southern front (the fronts are in an angle of above 22.5 degrees from the south) do not require a presentation for this examination.
[Publication date: 8.5.18]

If there is a deviation from the exposure time requirement/the required quantity of radiation in the planned situation, the calculation should be in the same manner in which the measure was done for the existing case (see comments in the clause for the definition of "Existing situation"), and during the same hours, following the required definitions in the instructions.
For roofs: The exposure time reduction calculation will be per the exposure hours on 50% of the area. For example, in a building in which 50% of the roof is exposed to the sun in the designed situation for 3 hours, whereas, in the existing situation, it is for 3.5 hours, the exposure time reduction will be:
1-(3/3.5)=14% reduction.
For fronts: The reduction calculation will be per the level of radiation achieved in the planned situation compared with the existing state. For example, under the planned condition, there are 0.6 Kw/h per m2, and in the current state, there are 0.8 Kw/h per m2, the action will be 1-(0.6/0.8) = 25% reduction.
Note: The first part of each criterion (roofs and fronts) requirements are for exposure time or radiation quantity, not a percentage of the shaded area.
[Resolution publication date: 28.10.18]

A presence sensor for a shut-off state is a sensor that shuts down the lighting when there is no presence identification. Standard does not require the installation of the presence sensor for a turn-on state because the sensor would activate the lighting in undesirable situations such as during daylight or by animals and others.

The test is done during April and June during the hours –

Residential 17:00

Offices 14:00

Education 11:00

Tourist accommodation 17:00

Health institution 11:00

Commerce 14:00

Public gathering 14:00

Industry 11:00

Yes. Although the parking spaces are private and ascribed to apartments/offices, etc., the parking area cannot be separated from the pavement area and other common parking areas. In addition, the light fixtures are provided jointly by the contractor and are not installed by the private parking owner.

[1.2.1C – Energetic performance of lighting – control means in common areas] Is it required to meet all three means, or can scoring be obtained on only one control means from the list under this clause? 

Yes, providing there is full cover by the control means for all the external lighting.

No, an astronomic clock operates as one; it is an automatic clock.

It is possible to submit this clause without the evidence of a glazing specification. However, a glazing specification may be required under other clauses. In this clause, it is required to submit under 'relevant design documents' plans with a clear marking and readable of the windows, its dimensions, facades, and/or aluminum lists.

Es, the parking zones are common areas the same as other lobbies in other parts of the building, in light of the functional status of spaces often serving as the main entrance to the building.

It is necessary to ascertain (during a visit) that the size and location of the additional equipment do not disturb the use of the space for hanging the laundry. Therefore, this scoring is subject to an examination during the summary visit.

Common areas for calculation under this clause include areas such as stairways, lobbies, and the stories lobbies, as well as all of the underground parking.

"Illumination efficiency of light fixture" is the ratio between the luminous flux projected from the light fixture and the total luminous flux (Lumens) emitted from the light bulb. – Light output ratio (LOR) should be obtained from the light fixture manufacturer.
It is possible to calculate the light fixture's efficiency if the light fixture's and the light bulb's luminous flux are known.
An illustrated explanation - - http://www.paulnulty.co.uk/light-output-ratio

A control timer that turns off all the lighting during the absence of activity hours, leaving only the orientation lights, can be considered central management.

Yes, timer lighting (lights turned on for a limited number of minutes and automatically turned off) can be considered a presence sensor.

Yes,
The scoring is granted under the grading which appears in the feature for:
1. When there is a legal obligation to install solar water heating systems, scoring will be given if: a solar water heating system was installed and:
An LPG/heat-pump backup system was installed (please pay attention to the stipulations appearing there)
Or
2. When there is no legal obligation to install solar water heating systems, scoring will be granted if:
A solar water heating system was installed (although there is no such obligation)
Or
It was proven that "the roof area of the position of the building does not allow the installation of additional solar systems," and water heating systems by heat pumps or LPG were installed.

100% - all the apartments in the project. An apartment will be considered for receiving the scoring under the clause in two situations:

When an apartment is subject to a legal duty to install solar water heating systems, the apartment will be considered if:
A solar water heating system was installed

And also:

"A backup LPG/heat pump system" was installed.

When there is no legal obligation to install a solar water heating system, the apartment will be considered if:
A solar water heating system was used (although there is no such obligation)

Or

It was proven that "the roof area of the position of the building does not allow the installation of additional solar systems," and water heating systems by heat pumps or LPG were installed.

Because what will be in the future cannot be foreseen, it is not required to meet this clause as a precondition. However, if there is an interest in receiving a score in the specification, a simulation of the most reasonable situation known at the submission time must be presented.  

Appendix A – Part 2 (Pg. 32) states –
'Convenience ventilation can be obtained in several forms:
1. Intrusive ventilation
2. Non-intrusive ventilation
3. Wind chimney
4. Thermal surfacing
5. Thermal chimney
6. Window/wall elements to infuse wind – Mesharabya and Rushen
7. Forced ventilation by a ceiling fan
Clause 1.1.1 refers to all the natural ventilation systems in clauses 1-6 above. Clause 1.1.1 does not refer to forced ventilation.'
[Resolution date: 20.6.16].

It is possible to use an "air gap" only if it can be proven that the solution meets Clause 3.20 in SI 1045 Part 0: "Closed air gap." An air gap that is not airtight from all directions cannot be considered.
[Resolution date: 7.1.13]

In a project in which the ceiling fans are supplied and installed by the enterpriser (not preparations only), it is possible to choose in the energy model the option 'convenience ventilation' and receive credit for ceiling fans in the framework of the energetic Ranking.
Appendix A – Part 2 (Pg. 32) states –
'… clause 1.1.1 does not refer to forced ventilation because it is accurately considered in the energetic calculation and influences obtaining a high rank for the building under the Israeli standard SI 5282, resulting in a higher score under clause 1.1.3 of this standard.'
[Resolution date: 20.6.16]

Yes, as long as quantity and calculation are submitted by the number of systems for which scoring is requested, and there is proof that the product was supplied in practice.

[Resolution date: 20.6.16]

Often the information regarding the efficiency of LED light fixtures is obtained in different units than the information in the criterion.
On the product information leaflet will appear information on:

•  The total luminous flux emitted from the light fixture (Lumen) and total consumption (Watt) or
• The ratio between them in the entire light fixture (Lumen/Watt).

To be able to compare a LED type of light fixture to the efficiency requirements of the bulbs and the efficiency of the light fixture that are required in the standard, it is necessary to take the following stages:

1. Conversion of the standard's requirement into Lumens/Watt:
   Efficiency requirement for bulbs (Lumens/Watt) * the efficiency requirement for the light fixture (%) = a combined criterion for the light fixture (By Lumens per Watt)
   For example: The criterion requires bulbs of above 60 Lumens per Watt and light fixtures with an efficiency of about 70%
   60 (Lumens per Watt) * 70% = 42 (Lumens per Watt)
2. Comparison of a Led light fixture to the combined criterion:
   The overall luminous flux information must be obtained for the light fixture compared to the total consumed energy. It is necessary to ascertain that these data present the luminous flux obtained in the space after all the reductions by the fixture (and not the KED bulb alone) and the overall consumption of the fixture, i.e., bulb + choke/driver, etc., are weighted. With this information, the efficiency in Lumens per Watt is calculated.
   Example: A LED light fixture consuming W40 and emitting 3200 Lumens –
   3200/40=80 Lumen/Watt
   This light fixture meets the criterion.

[Resolution date: 24.7.16]

No. Energetic ranking will be calculated for all relevant project spaces under one calculation method prescribed/functional. The reason is that the parameters between the methods vary, and breaking down the ranking into factors is impossible. [Resolution date: 24.8.16]

It is possible to present prescribed calculations that show the illumination level in the relevant space. The calculation will be per the formula: LUX = N*LM*K/S, N being the number of light fixtures, LM being the luminous flux in Lumen according to the manufacturer's data, K – retention/reduction coefficient, and S – space. In addition to the calculations, the lighting plan must be presented with the location of the various fixtures and the product sheets, including the light output by lumen for each fixture.

[Resolution date: 27.11.16]

Yes – a shutter that is confined between the windowpanes will be considered an external shutter.

[Resolution date: 14.12.16]

The installation of fly nets on the windows is a condition for receiving scoring under the clause of passive ventilation only in residential buildings. In other types of structures, installing fly nets is not required.

[Resolution date: 18.1.17

A southern zone includes all turns facing southward and up to a tilt of 22.5 degrees in the southeastern direction of south-western (a total of 45 degrees)

[Resolution date: 18.1.17]

No. it is necessary to 'model' the constructed area following the provision at the end of the criteria for the clause. To receive a scoring, it is required to prove the exposure of the structures/open space in neighboring plots that fit the needed exposure levels in each sub-clause. A situation can certainly exist where it will not be possible to prove meeting the clause requirements already in the existing situation; in such a case, it is impossible to accumulate scoring in this clause.

(Comment: It is unnecessary to model above the definitions in the Clause – the scoring will be granted even if structures beyond the defined area for the modeling shade the structures/open space discussed.)

[Publication date: 12.2.17]

The provisions define the zone to be examined for all clauses in Part D (D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4).

[Publication date: 12.2.17]

Any energy-consuming system providing it is an end system in daily and personal use by the users/tenants/management (the influence is on the end-user and his manner of using the systems to save energy by his seeing his consumption.

[Publication date: 12.2.17]

The Planning and Building Regulations definition for the insulation of "mantle elements" will include all mantle elements that are not glazing (i.e., external walls, roofs, floors above open spaces, and spaces that are not heated or chilled, cold bridges, etc..)

[Publication date: 26.3.17]

Yes, two airconditioners independently controlling different areas in an apartment will be considered as an apartmental temperature control system in flats with a space above 150 m2, constituting above 5% of the residential units in which the airconditioning systems meet the criteria at the opening of the clause (i.e., above 50% of the airconditioned areas in the project are airconditioned by mini-central systems supplied in practice and are of an energetic classification A, B, or C)

[Publication date: 26.3.17]

The maximal score in the energy chapter – is 37 points. The points are distributed in the following manner:
In structures characterized by common systems – sub-chapter 1.1. energetic performances of the building – 25, sub-chapter 1.2 building's systems – 1, in structures characterized by independent systems – sub-chapter 1.1 buildings' energetic performances – 29, sub-chapter 1.2 building systems – 8. For additional details and an explanation of the distinction between the structures' types and their systems – see the question: 'what are common systems/independent systems?

[Publication date: 19.6.17]

The test is done during April and June during the hours –
Residential 17:00
Offices 14:00
Education 11:00
Tourist accommodation 17:00
Health institution 11:00
Commerce 14:00
Public gathering 14:00
Industry 11:00

Yes. Although the parking spaces are private and ascribed to apartments/offices, etc., the parking area cannot be separated from the pavement area and other common parking areas. In addition, the light fixtures are provided jointly by the contractor and are not installed by the private parking owner.

Yes, providing there is full cover by the control means for all the external lighting.

No, an astronomic clock operates as one; it is an automatic clock.

It is possible to submit this clause without the evidence of a glazing specification. However, a glazing specification may be required under other clauses. In this clause, it is required to submit under 'relevant design documents' plans with a clear marking and readable of the windows, its dimensions, facades, and/or aluminum lists.

Common areas for calculation under this clause include areas such as stairways, lobbies, and the stories lobbies, as well as all of the underground parking.

"Illumination efficiency of light fixture" is the ratio between the luminous flux projected from the light fixture and the total luminous flux (Lumens) emitted from the light bulb. – Light output ratio (LOR) should be obtained from the light fixture manufacturer.
It is possible to calculate the light fixture's efficiency if the light fixture's and the light bulb's luminous flux are known.
An illustrated explanation -  http://www.paulnulty.co.uk/light-output-ratio

A control clock that turns off all lights during hours of no activity and leaves only the orientation lights can be considered central management.

Yes, timer lighting (lights turned on for a limited number of minutes and automatically turned off) can be considered a presence sensor.

It is possible to use an "air gap" only if it can be proven that the solution meets Clause 3.20 in SI 1045 Part 0: "Closed air gap." An air gap that is not airtight from all directions cannot be considered.
[Resolution date: 7.1.13]

Yes, as long as quantity and calculation are submitted by the number of systems for which scoring is requested, and there is proof that the product was supplied in practice.
[Resolution date: 20.6.16]

Often the information regarding the efficiency of LED light fixtures is obtained in different units than the information in the criterion.
On the product information leaflet will appear information on:
- The total luminous flux emitted from the light fixture (Lumen) and total consumption (Watt) or
- The ratio between them in the entire light fixture (Lumen/Watt).
To be able to compare a LED type of light fixture to the efficiency requirements of the bulbs and the efficiency of the light fixture that is required in the standard, it is necessary to take the following stages:
1. Conversion of the standard's requirement into Lumens/Watt:
Efficiency requirement for bulbs (Lumens/Watt) * the efficiency requirement for the light fixture (%) = a combined criterion for the light fixture (By Lumens per Watt)
For example: The criterion requires bulbs of above 60 Lumens per Watt and light fixtures with an efficiency of about 70%
60 (Lumens per Watt) * 70% = 42 (Lumens per Watt)
2. Comparison of a Led light fixture to the combined criterion:
The overall luminous flux information must be obtained for the light fixture compared to the total consumed energy. Therefore, it is necessary to ascertain that these data present the luminous flux obtained in the space after all the reductions by the fixture (and not the KED bulb alone) and the overall consumption of the fixture, i.e., bulb + choke/driver, etc., are weighted. With this information, the efficiency in Lumens per Watt is calculated.
Example: A LED light fixture consuming W40 and emitting 3200 Lumens –
3200/40=80 Lumen/Watt
This light fixture meets the criterion.
[Resolution date: 24.7.16]

No. Energetic ranking will be calculated for all relevant project spaces under one calculation method prescribed/functional. The reason is that the parameters between the methods vary, and breaking down the ranking into factors is impossible. [Resolution date: 24.8.16]

It is possible to present prescribed calculations that show the illumination level in the relevant space. The calculation will be per the formula: LUX = N*LM*K/S, N being the number of light fixtures, LM being the luminous flux in Lumen according to the manufacturer's data, K – retention/reduction coefficient, and S – space. In addition to the calculations, the lighting plan must be presented with the location of the various fixtures and the product sheets, including the light output by lumen for each fixture.
[Resolution date: 27.11.16]

Yes – a shutter that is confined between the windowpanes will be considered an external shutter.
[Rsolution date: 14.12.16]

The installation of fly nets on the windows is a condition for receiving scoring under the clause of passive ventilation only in residential buildings. In other types of structures, installing fly nets is not required.
[Resolution date: 18.1.17]

A southern zone includes all turns facing southward and up to a tilt of 22.5 degrees in the southeastern direction of south-western (a total of 45 degrees)
[Resolution date: 18.1.17]

No. it is necessary to 'model' the constructed area following the provision at the end of the criteria for the clause. To receive a scoring, it is required to prove the exposure of the structures/open space in neighboring plots in the necessary exposure levels needed for each sub-clause. A situation can certainly exist where it will not be possible to prove meeting the clause requirements already in the existing situation; in such a case, it is impossible to accumulate scoring in this clause.
(Comment: It is unnecessary to model above the definitions in the Clause – the scoring will be granted even if structures beyond the defined area for the modeling shade the structures/open space discussed.)
[Publication date: 12.2.17]

The provisions define the zone to be examined for all clauses in Part D (D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4).
[Publication date: 12.2.17]

Any energy-consuming system providing it is an end system in daily and personal use by the users/tenants/management (the influence is on the end-user and his manner of using the systems to save energy by his seeing his consumption.
[Publication date: 12.2.17]

The Planning and Building Regulations definition for the insulation of "mantle elements" will include all mantle elements that are not glazing (i.e., external walls, roofs, floors above open spaces, and spaces that are not heated or chilled, cold bridges, etc..)
[Publication date: 26.3.17]

Yes, two airconditioners independently controlling different areas in an apartment will be considered as an apartmental temperature control system in flats with a space above 150 m2, constituting above 5% of the residential units in which the airconditioning systems meet the criteria at the opening of the clause (i.e., above 50% of the airconditioned areas in the project are airconditioned by mini-central systems supplied in practice and are of an energetic classification A, B, or C)
[Publication date: 26.3.17]

During the preliminary stage, the evidence must be submitted to obtain scoring/meeting the preconditions in those specifications except for the following cases (cumulative conditions): 1. The project is located in an authority that acts following amendment 101. 2. The design is for Class C under SI 5282. It is important to know: that it is possible to submit a declaration under the above conditions only until 31.12.17. After that date – evidence must be submitted. Comment: This is a requirement by the authorities. The decision was made in a discussion in which took part: representatives of certification factors, representatives of the 15 Forum, and representatives of green building consultants.
Publication date: 20.11.17]

As long as for the relevant designation, there is no applicable standard in the SI 5282 series of standards; the building will be evaluated per its designation in a scoring scaling as detailed below: 1. A precondition (score: 'pass') – meeting SI 1045 according to the appropriate designation. Commerce buildings and public gatherings will meet the minimal thermal resistance requirements stated in the Planning and Building Regulations. 2. Score for Class C, a 30% improvement compared with 1045 in the thermal resistance of the mantle elements (including glazing and the treatment of cold bridges, even if under the law the building is exempted) + insulating glazing + lighting management/control such as a Sabbath clock or a building management system. 3. Additional scoring can be obtained only by proof of meeting SI 5282 (based on the standard instructions 2016)
[Publication date: 19.6.17]

In calculations of passive strategies, only the main areas should be counted following the definition of "Climatized areas" in the instructions booklet "Passive Systems for heating and cooling structures and micro-climate" Chapter 3 – convenience ventilation, clause 4 on page 20. This definition also applies to the other strategies.
Therefore, areas such as restrooms and corridors will not be included in the total of areas influenced by passive heating and ventilation systems.
[Publication date: 19.9.17]

The radiation table for area B in the standard appendix 2011 is correct and should be considered. However, for standard 2016 – please pay attention to the fact that in the instructions booklet, "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and micro-climate," in table 6.2.2, there is a copying error in the radiation quantity in the southern façade for hours 10:00 and 13:00, and those should be 0.38 and 0.34 kilowatt/hour per m2 correspondingly.
[publication date: 19.9.17]

In the booklet "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and micro-climate" Chapter 3, convenience ventilation, clause 4, there are instructions for the areas outline. In the list presented in sub-clause 1, it is written that all the regions for which ventilation was obtained in April and October should be summarized separately. In sub-clause 5, it is stated that the average of the ventilated areas must be calculated for each period. This means that all the areas found to be ventilated in April are summarized, and all the areas found to be ventilated in October, and the average is calculated. The result is entered in the formula SP as detailed in the standard.
*See the following interpretation for the formula subject in cases that passive heating is irrelevant.
[Publication date: 19.9.17]

In cases where passive heating is irrelevant (following the instructions booklet), the percentage of influenced areas will be the percentage of regions chilled passively. Please note that in the standard, the formula for region D is also valid for types of structures in other climate regions for which it was determined that passive heating is irrelevant.
[Publication date: 19.9.17]

Using any simulation means/software that provides all the required data reliably and clearly is possible. However, suppose the software is unable to provide information regarding the criterion (or the units by which the criterion is examined). In that case, it is necessary to find any other way, providing that it will be possible to ascertain accord between the totality of the data.
[publication date: 25.9.17]

No. (*except for the case described in the following paragraph). The specification applies only to structures that meet the criteria in Clause 1, and only those structures can receive scoring for it. If a simulation was performed and no disturbing winds were identified: Clause 1 - entitled to receive points, Clause 2 - not entitled to receive points. If disturbing winds were identified: Clause 1 – entitled to receive points, Clause 2 – entitled to receive points (precondition)*
[Publication date: 20.11.17]

It appears that an error occurred in the drafting of comment 2. The word "will be installed" should be replaced by "was installed," and the word "only" should be erased. The correct version is: 'Additionally, a solar system was installed for the 7 top floors. This means – (under comment 4) that no score can be granted for those floors that are obligated to install a solar water heating system under law. Under the corrected comment 2 – a score will be provided for the installed solar systems where there is no legal obligation (and this, subject to the solar systems obligated by law, were installed).
[Publication date: 30.11.17]

The classification is determined by the whole number obtained without rounding up the digits after the decimal point. For example, a weighted average of 2.8 will be translated into the letter C, which equals the value of 2, and not the letter B, which equals the value 3. This differs from the instruction on this subject in Part 1 (SI 5281 Part 1 (2016), Clause 2.1.3), where rounding up is possible.
This decision is valid until a decision on the subject is reached by the specialists' committee of SI 5282.
[Resolution date: 30.3.17]

No. To receive a score, it is necessary to prove the structures'/open space in nearby plots' exposure on exposure levels required by the sub-clause. Certainly, a situation may exist where it is impossible to establish meeting the clause requirements already in the current stage. In this case, - it is impossible to accumulate points in this clause.
In the entire standard (and not only here), points cannot be accumulated if the specification (for any reason) is irrelevant.
[Publication date: 22.1.18]

Yes. The criteria apply to all the nearby structures, including any building designation. The reason is that any designation may use passive solar heating, PV, or solar water heating.
Additionally, it is impossible to know what purpose these structures will serve in the future.
[Publication date: 22.1.18]

Yes. Specification 1.1.1 sub-clause 1 refers to Chapter 1 of the instructions (document; "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and urban micro climate – instructions for functioning evaluation") where shading tests are required for the building and on the building. To obtain scoring in sub-clause 2 for heating by solar radiation, it is necessary to submit tests for sub-clause 1 that the required quantity of radiation exists.
The document of instruction can be obtained at the following link: (document; "Passive systems for heating and cooling structures and urban micro climate – instructions for functioning evaluation")
http://www.sviva.gov.il/en/infoservices/reservoirinfo/doclib2/publications/p0801-p0900/p0827.pdf

In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2.
Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined per the requirements of SI 8995. Structures that received the permit after that date – will be examined under the provisions of SI 12464.
Comments: Wherever there is a referral in SI 5281 to SI 8995, reference should be made to SI 12464 Part 1, including in:
Parts 1, 2: Specifications 1.2.1, 5.5, 5.6
Part 3.3: Specifications 1.2.1, 5.5
Part 9.1: Specifications 1.1.4, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11
Part 9.2: Specification 5.4, 5.5
The referral in Part 9.1, specification 5.11 clause 2 – will be replaced with referral to SI 12464 Part 2.
[Publication date: 5.5.18]

The illumination strength is per Table 5.3 of SI 12464 and according to the space type.
In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2
Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined per the requirements in SI 8995. Structures that received a permit after that date – will be reviewed following the provisions in SI 12464.
[Publication date: 5.5.18]

The Table in sub-clause 1.2.2 remains in force, per the type of space, and will be examined instead b SI 8995 by SI 12464.
In August 2017, SI 8995 was replaced by SI 12464 Parts 1 and 2
Structures that received a building permit until that date will be examined per the requirements in SI 8995. Structures that received a permit after that date – will be reviewed following the provisions in SI 12464.
[Publication date: 8.5.18]

Under the instruction document 2016 edition: Passive heating by radiation is relevant only for a full south direction (± 22.5 degrees)
Therefore, glazing facing southwest and southeast will not be considered a passive heating system, not even with the assistance of projection calculation on the plane facing south. The interpretation is relevant even if the glazing is part of an 'indirect absorption' system (such as a collecting wall or greenhouse).
[Publication date: 8.5.18]

For only a southern front. Structures that do not have a pronounced southern front (the fronts are in an angle of above 22.5 degrees from the south) do not require a presentation for this examination.
[Publication date: 8.5.18]

If there is a deviation from the exposure time requirement/the required quantity of radiation in the planned situation, the calculation should be in the same manner in which the measure was done for the existing case (see comments in the clause for the definition of "Existing situation"), and during the same hours, following the required definitions in the instructions.
For roofs: The exposure time reduction calculation will be per the exposure hours on 50% of the area. For example, in a building in which 50% of the roof is exposed to the sun in the designed situation for 3 hours, whereas, in the existing situation, it is for 3.5 hours, the exposure time reduction will be:
1-(3/3.5)=14% reduction.
For fronts: The reduction calculation will be per the level of radiation achieved in the planned situation compared with the existing state. For example, under the planned condition, there are 0.6 Kw/h per m2, and in the current state, there are 0.8 Kw/h per m2, the action will be 1-(0.6/0.8) = 25% reduction.
Note: The first part of each criterion (roofs and fronts) requirements are for exposure time or radiation quantity, not a percentage of the shaded area.
[Resolution publication date: 28.10.18]

Yes. The software will consider the entered geometry in the model when calculating shadowing on windows. (Based on clarification by Gadi Kapeluto).
[Publication date: 20.2.18]

Under the plumbing fixtures law, it is required to meet standard 1347, which defines, amongst others, the minimal and maximal supply. However, the law does not obligate obtaining a Standard Certificate or a Blue Certificate or using additional means to limit water use, such as automatic faucets. Therefore, each of the above actions (using taps with a relevant Standard Certificate or Blue Certificate or other means not defined by the law) will grant scoring in this chapter.

It is required to present the following evidence (for all models for which scoring is asked, on the date of the products' supply):

1. Standard Certificate under SI 1347,
2. Relevant certificate of test for the models: fixtures and/or Water Saver from a qualified laboratory, including the supply data.
3. Technical specification by the manufacturer regarding the fixtures' models and/or Water Savers, including the supply data.

[Publication date: 8.2.18]

Yes. Receipt of scoring for this clause is provided for the existence of infrastructure. It is required to present the implementation of a full collection system, accumulation, and watering by air conditioners water (piping from the location intended for condensers. A collection reservoir, and a connection to a watering system) even if the air conditioning systems will not be installed as part of the project.

During a fallow year, the visit can be conducted before the planting. However, the submission must include a declaration by the designer and/or the gardener executing the planting that those will be done per the approved designs after the end of the fallow year.

Yes, provided that the Ministry of Health approved the use of rainwater in the proposed toilet flushing system.

No. The calculation for this criterion is by the gardening vegetation composition concerning the reference garden in the appendix. Therefore, the bedding type does not influence the calculation.
[Resolution date: 20.6.16]

No. Those pits must be in areas that are not private gardens. (However, the size of the private gardens will be included in the calculation of the total open area for which surface runoff solutions must be provided.)
For projects registered before the publication date of this interpretation – if seepage pits were located in the area of a private garden, it is necessary to prove that they can function as planned for the drainage of the plot (i.e., that the development of the private gardens does not harm the functioning ability of the seepage pits)
[Resolution date: 20.6.16]

The areas for the calculation will include all the development areas executed in practice, including paved areas for development purposes. The analysis will include the construction land cover, paved areas for installations and infrastructures, and parking areas.
[Resolution date: 5.2.17]

The subject of the surface runoff is not only intended for the supply of water for the population (by infusion into the aquifer), for which the Water Authority is responsible but also to prevent environmental and other damage resulting from floods or flooding. Therefore, the specification was written with two significant differences from the Water Authority's requirements:1. Surface runoff was defined as "rainwater falling on the plot." This way, all the water falling on the plot will be referred to (per the treated %); 2. It is possible to implement a substitute for the infusion by retaining.
[Resolution date: 6.2.17]

Yes. The solution must present a delay on the plot area and gradual and slow release of the water so it will not load the drainage system. The scoring will be granted by the percentage of delayed water (from the total water falling on the plot under the required calculation).

[Publication date 12.2.17]

Yes. It is possible to use the criteria of the 2016 version; this means the application of the minimal threshold of garden size. In a project with a small garden (the garden size does not pass the minimal threshold), there will not be the requirement to meet the precondition in specification 3.3 for saving irrigation water (and also, accumulation of points in the specification is not possible).
[Punlication date: 19.6.17]

Criteria for renovation 1-3 (flushing tanks, showers, faucets). The requirement is that they will have the supplies as stated in the matching criteria for a new building (and in the quantity/percentage of fittings stated in the renovation instructions). Criteria for renovation 4 – This is additional scoring for using other water economizing means, such as quantity restraining or electronic, unrelated to their supply rate.

[Publication date: 1.11.17]

It is possible to ignore meeting the requirement in SI 1483. The only requirement in the clause is that 90% of the showerhead will supply 9.6-liter pre-minute.

Comment: The addition of the requirement was a copying error; the correct version appears in Part 2 (Residence).

?[ublication date: 8.1.18]

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To prove meeting SI 5452, a valid certificate of meeting SI 5452 must be presented.
Additionally, every product that comes into contact with drinking water with a Standard Certificate from the Standards Institution is checked for fitness with SI5452. Therefore, it is possible to submit a Standard Certificate instead of an examination certificate.
According to the decision by the Professional Committee of 28.6.18.
[Resolution date: 28.6.18]

Under the plumbing fixtures law, it is required to meet standard 1347, which defines, amongst others, the minimal and maximal supply. However, the law does not obligate obtaining a Standard Certificate or a Blue Certificate or using additional means to limit water use, such as automatic faucets. Therefore, each of the above actions (using taps with a relevant Standard Certificate or Blue Certificate or other means not defined by the law) will grant scoring in this chapter.
It is required to present the following evidence (for all models for which scoring is asked, on the date of the products' supply):
1. Standard Certificate under SI 1347,
2. Relevant certificate of test for the models: fixtures and/or Water Saver from a qualified laboratory, which includes the supply data.
3. Technical specification by the manufacturer regarding the fixtures' models and/or Water Savers, including the supply data.
[Publication date: 8.2.18]

Yes, the reference also concerns the "telephone" receiver used for a shower in the bathtub. However, the tap intended to fill the bath will not be  .considered (because it is designed to fill a given quantity)

Per the Water Authority, sink taps Water Saver will supply 4 – 8.5 Liter per minute. 

Yes. Receipt of scoring for this clause is provided for the existence of infrastructure. It is required to present the implementation of a full collection system, accumulation, and watering by air conditioners water (piping from the location intended for condensers. A collection reservoir, and a connection to a watering system) even if the air conditioning systems will not be installed as part of the project.

During a fallow year, the visit can be conducted before the planting. However, the submission must include a declaration by the designer and/or the gardener executing the planting that those will be done per the approved designs after the end of the fallow year.  

Yes, provided that the Ministry of Health approved the use of rainwater in the proposed toilet flushing system.

No. The calculation for this criterion is by the gardening vegetation composition concerning the reference garden in the appendix. Therefore, the bedding type does not influence the calculation.
[Resolution date: 20.6.16]

No. Those pits must be in areas that are not private gardens. (However, the size of the private gardens will be included in the calculation of the total open area for which surface runoff solutions must be provided.)
For projects registered before the publication date of this interpretation – if seepage pits were located in the area of a private garden, it is necessary to prove that they can function as planned for the drainage of the plot (i.e., that the development of the private gardens does not harm the functioning ability of the seepage pits)
[Resolution date: 20.6.16]

Until now, there have been several cases in which the turn-off stopcocks on the main pipe to the apartment were approved, providing they were located near the entrance to the apartment. Although this fits the conventional interpretation for a "controller" as a means with which it is possible to manage the low, clearly, this is not the intention of the specification. Therefore, the stopcock will be defined now as a gadget responding to measured changes in the water flow. Accurate drafting will be provided by the relevant specialist committee and published here.
[Resolution date: 28.7.16]

The areas for the calculation will include all the development areas executed in practice, including paved areas for development purposes. The analysis will include the construction land cover, paved areas for installations and infrastructures, and parking areas.
[Resolution date: 5.2.17]

The subject of the surface runoff is not only intended for the supply of water for the population (by infusion into the aquifer), for which the Water Authority is responsible but also to prevent environmental and other damage resulting from floods or flooding. Therefore, the specification was written with two significant differences from the Water Authority's requirements:1. Surface runoff was defined as "rainwater falling on the plot." This way, all the water falling on the plot will be referred to (per the treated %); 2. It is possible to implement a substitute for the infusion by retaining.
[Resolution date: 6.2.17]

Yes. The solution must present a delay on the plot area and gradual and slow release of the water so it will not load the drainage system. The scoring will be granted by the percentage of delayed water (from the total water falling on the plot under the required calculation).
[Publication date 12.2.17]

Yes. It is possible to use the criteria of the 2016 version; this means the application of the minimal threshold of garden size. In a project with a small garden (the garden size does not pass the minimal threshold), there will not be the requirement to meet the precondition in specification 3.3 for saving irrigation water (and also, accumulation of points in the specification is not possible).
[Punlication date: 19.6.17]

The entrepreneur is only responsible for the sanitation fixtures he provides as a standard in the sale specification for the client. The entrepreneur is not responsible for installing Water Savers in upgraded faucets at the client's wish, but only to supply them. i.e., - it is required to present that the included fittings as a standard meet the specification's requirements and that for all resident who made a change, Water Saver that meets the specification's requirements were supplied. (Under a decision by the Professional Committee)
[Publication date: 28.12.17]

Yes. Several certificates deal with products that come into direct contact with drinking water.
To meet the criterion, it is possible to present an equivalent certificate from the OECD countries or an equivalent certificate such as:
AS/NZS 4020 (IS 5452 standard is based on it)
NSF/ANSI 61 (IS 5452 standard is based on it)
Instruction and standards from the list of the European Union in the document with the title "Materials coming into contact with drinking water" pages 42-43 (link to the document follows) such as : WRAS (British instructions for fittings that come into contact with drinking water)
DVGW (Instructions by the GermanTtechnical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water)
*Link to the European document titled: "Materials coming into contact with drinking water."
See pages 42-43 (The link is valid for the interpretation publication date)
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[Publication date: 22.1.18]

To prove meeting SI 5452, a valid certificate of meeting SI 5452 must be presented.

Additionally, every product that comes into contact with drinking water with a Standard Certificate from the Standards Institution is checked for fitness with SI5452. Therefore, it is possible to submit a Standard Certificate instead of an examination certificate.

According to the decision by the Professional Committee of 28.6.18.

[Resolution date: 28.6.18]