Action Steps

The EPP policy must cover purchases of ongoing consumables—the requirements for these purchases are described in MRc1: Sustainable Purchasing—Ongoing Consumables.

Create an EPP policy that guides sustainable purchasing for those products purchases that are within the building and site management’s control.

Perform all routine required maintenance and repairs within 60 days of inspection and keep an inspection report and maintenance log.

Monitor all stormwater mitigation features, including natural areas as well as mechanical harvesting equipment, to gauge retention efficiency and ensure proper function.

Develop a preventative maintenance plan to evaluate stormwater management facilities regularly and ensure optimal performance.

Investigate opportunities for increased stormwater mitigation (based on the inventory results) through water harvesting techniques or modifying surface areas to increase the amount of pervious surface.

Research region-specific data for the total annual rainfall and the 2-year, 24-hour frequency storm. See the getting the stormwater data you need.

If cisterns, detention ponds, or other stormwater collection systems exist on site, assess their capacity and the area of surfaces from which they collect water, based on design documents or other system information.

Perform a site inventory cataloging surface types, such as asphalt, concrete, roof areas, and landscaped areas. Use the LEED template to assess the percent of stormwater managed based on site perviousness.

If considering a site with an existing building, evaluate the drawbacks of renovation and restoration compared with demolition and new construction.