University of Victoria
OP-3: Building Operations and Maintenance

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UVic has no certification system that it uses to manage its building and operations, but various sustainability operations and maintenance guidelines and policies exist relative to the requirements for this credit ,and these have been integrated into the University's structure. They are included in the university's Sustainability Action Plan, the campus Integrated Energy Master Plan and operational procedures within the Facilities Managment Department. UVic operates and maintains its built environment according to principals of sustainability that increase energy and water efficiency, reduce utility expenses in the long run, and increase the comfort of our building occupants. In 2008 UVic implemented a green building policy that stated all new buildings must meet a minimum of standard of LEED Gold and currently have six certified LEED Gold buildings and a seventh under construction. Ongoing sustainable operations and maintenance initiatives include: - Use of certified green cleaning products in all buildings - Use of only low to zero VOC painting products in all buildings - Ongoing, realtime energy monitoring in most buildings - A comprehensive review of energy efficiency in 18 of the largest campus buildings, fine tuning HVAC and lighting control systems - Retrofitting washroom fixtures with low flow toilets and urinals - Sustainability Action Team programs with building occupants and residents to increase sustainable behaviours (energy and waste reduction)

The use of green cleaning products and low to zero VOC paints is standard practice by maintenance staff across the university. These are the only products available for use. Further, UVic maintains the areas surrounding the building relative with integrated pest management and employs energy management staff who are responsible for all building operations and maintenance practices.

UVic has no certification system it uses to manage its building and operations, but various sustainability operations and maintenance guidelines exist relative to the requirements for this credit, and these have been integrated into the University's structure. They are included in the university's Sustainability Action Plan, the campus Integrated Energy Master Plan and operational procedures within the Facilities Management Department. UVic operates and maintains its built environment according to principals of sustainability that increase energy and water efficiency, reduce utility expenses in the long run, and increase the comfort of our building occupants. In 2008 UVic implemented a green building policy that stated all new buildings must meet a minimum of standard of LEED Gold and currently have six certified LEED Gold buildings and a seventh under construction. Ongoing sustainable operations and maintenance initiatives include: - Use of certified green cleaning products in all buildings - Use of only low to zero VOC painting products in all buildings - Ongoing, realtime energy monitoring in most buildings - A comprehensive review of energy efficiency in 18 of the largest campus buildings, fine tuning HVAC and lighting control systems - Retrofitting washroom fixtures with low flow toilets and urinals - Sustainability Action Team programs with building occupants and residents to increase sustainable behaviours (energy and waste reduction)