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This companion to the ANSI approved ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard provides valuable insight to the intention and implementation of the requirements and prescriptions found in the Standard. Developed with the imput of members of the ICC 700-2008 Consensus Committee who developed the Standard, the Commentary is a useful resource for any designer or builder usiing the ICC 700-2008 as a rating system for developing or renovation residential properties of all types to reduce their relative environmental impact. The Commentary expands on the compliance language in the ICC 700-2008; including: Scope & Administration Compliance Method For all applications of the ICC 700-2008 including: Single family and multifamily new construction Renovations and additions Green subdivisions development Requirements and prescriptions for all chapters within the ICC 700-2008: Site design & development Lot design, preparation, and development Resource efficiency Energy efficiency