Developer Instructions – Above Green

Obtain a copy of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (2020 version) at www.builderbooks.com. This provides additional context beyond what is included in the NGBS Green Scoring Tool.
Within the “Start Here” worksheet, identify the name of the Development and describe the certification request (e.g., entire completed development; Phases X, Y, and Z of the development).
Within the “Scoring” worksheet, score the development to the NGBS.
- Scoring can be done with the support of an NGBS Green Verifier.
- Record points for each practice pursued.
- Note: Existing development may not be able to achieve higher levels of certification if green features have been covered up or are otherwise unable to be verified.
  
  Please indicate on the “Scoring” worksheet if certification is being pursued by a completed development.
- Where “Info Required” includes text, provide the information requested in the “Developer Notes/Comments” column.
- Review “Documentation Required,” as this column identifies the items required for verification.

Identify an accredited NGBS Green Verifier to register the development and provide verification services:

After each verification stage (i.e., Letter of Approval or Final), sign the Signature Page.