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If your building uses no potable water for irrigation, it also complies with Option 2, Path 8: Water-Efficient Landscaping—No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation.
If information on the building is not readily available, check with code officials, permitting agencies, and your building’s engineer about the building’s stormwater treatment system and how well it performs.
If the plan does not meet the requirements, consider working with building management and the civil engineer to revise the plan and add features or performing work to improve
If there is no formal stormwater management plan, work with a civil engineer to identify stormwater management features and confirm the pre- and post-development discharge rates.
Consider meeting as a project team during the pre-lease phase of your project to discuss the best site options for the tenant space, targeting green buildings if possible. Real estate brokers and leasing agents can help you identify buildings that are either LEED-certified, or that have implemented green strategies.
The responsible party reviews all vendor-provided practices and products prior to contract renewal (typically annually) to identify opportunities for improvement and expansion of environmentally friendly practices.
Your plan should meet the minimum content requirements for LEED plans as defined on the Policy, Plan and Program Models for EBOM document that can be found on the LEED-EBOM Registered Project Tools page.
You don’t have to adopt environmental best practices 100% but it makes documentation easier and greatly improves your environmental profile. It may also be surprisingly feasible.
Use low-impact cleaning products or power washing in accordance with policies established for SSc2: Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan. Best practices include minimal use of cleaners, low-impact cleaning agents, use of electric-powered sweepers and manual tools, and periodic power-washing with water only.
