City of Aspen - Community Development

Efficient Building Program

INTRODUCTION

As of June 19th, 2002, all building permit applications must include a completed APEB Checklist. If the project includes a remodel and/or demolition/deconstruction, then the Deconstruction Plan form must be filled out in addition to the Checklist.

The APEB Program is designed to educate the public and the building trades about utilizing resources more efficiently. Flexibility is built into the program to accommodate a wide range of alternatives to create better buildings. The program addresses the reduction of construction waste, promoting recycled and renewable resources, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, renewable energy, water conservation, as well as efficient building techniques.

The program is point-based. The number of points required is based on the size and type of the project. For this voluntary compliance period, the project is not required to achieve its required number of points as outlined in the APEB Guidelines. However, the applicant is encouraged to use these Guidelines when completing the Checklist. A Resource Guide has also been developed in conjunction with this program, to assist in finding suppliers and other information.

Thank you for your cooperation in making this program a success in creating better buildings.

EFFICIENT BUILDING INFORMATION

City of Aspen / Pitkin County Efficient Building Program Resource Guide	The Resource Guide provides the guidelines for applications and construction of efficient buildings (30 pages - PDF size is 174 KB).
City of Aspen and Pitkin County Efficient Building Code Administative and Interpretive Regulations	These regulation Guidelines set forth the procedures and requirements for the Resource Conservation ordinance (20 pages - PDF size is 65 KB).
City of Aspen / Pitkin County Efficient Building Program Checklist (PDF version)	The APEB Checklist is used to determine point values. This version is in PDF format.
City of Aspen / Pitkin County Efficient Building Program Checklist (Excel version)	The APEB Checklist is used to determine point values. This version is in Microsoft Excel format. It can be filled out on your computer using Excel and returned to the Building department as a e-mail attachment.
City of Aspen / Pitkin County Efficient Building Program Deconstruction Plan	The Deconstruction Plan is required for additions, remodels or scrape-offs only - 2 pages.