How-To Manual
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Eligibility Criteria
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To be eligible for this module, 75% of the building’s use must meet the Multi-Unit Residential Building Module definition listed below (25% can be dedicated to other usage).
Multi-Unit Residential Building (MURB): A building comprised of a common entrance and separate units that are also known as apartments constructed for dwelling purposes. Multi-Unit Residential Buildings must have one primary exterior door access, with each of the apartments connected by an interior door. All of the units must connect to each other (or a central corridor) by some interior door for purposes of a blower door test.
Categories for MURBs include:
- Low Rise (1 to 4): The building must comprise a minimum of one floor above ground and four apartment (dwelling) units.
- Mid Rise: (5 to 9).
- High Rise: (10 +).
Note: The pricing model employed herein is based on a unit-based system as opposed to a per-story basis.