Add a submeter to the system if necessary—it’s required for this credit. (You can’t rely on modeling or projections of how much power the system will supply.)
Determine if the project building received previous certification under LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations (LEED-NC), LEED for Schools, LEED for Retail–NC, LEED for Healthcare, or LEED for Core and Shell (LEED-CS). If it did, assemble copies of the official USGBC LEED scorecard for credit documentation.
Choose your CxA, depending on the size of your project, the owner's preferences, and whether you are attempting the enhanced credit or simply the prerequisite.
The facility manager should be involved in the decision of whether to select light timers or automated blinds to comply with interior lighting requirements. Both solutions offer opportunities and challenges during building use, depending on how the building is used and occupied.
Timer controls and automatic switches should be commissioned and inspected for performance periodically throughout their life to ensure they continue to serve the intent of the credit requirements.
The designer should review shop drawings and visit the site for installation inspection. This ensures that the fixtures have a cut-off for uplighting, the ballasts are as specified, and the controls are all included.
Confirm all the lighting fixtures are listed on the lighting plan. This ensures that the correct components are purchased and installed to maintain the credit requirements.
