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Requirements
For projects in the U.S, the project must be located in a building built before 1986. If the buildings was built before 1978, all requirements must be met. If the building was built between 1978 and 1986, only the requirements for pipes, pipe and plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures must be met. For projects outside of the U.S., applicants must show that there are currently no laws or regulations in their country as stringent as those in the U.S. for lead-based paint, lead in solder, and lead in premise plumbing. If there is an appropriate law or regulation, then this pilot credit is available to projects located in buildings built before the applicable law or regulation was enacted. Additionally, projects outside of the U.S. are exempt from the EPA certification requirements, but must detail how they will follow the same approach as required by U.S. applicants.
Lead in paint, dust, and soil
Perform a lead hazard screen in accordance with 40 CFR 745.227 (c) and as described in the US HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing (Chapter 5). If the screen indicates that lead hazards1 may be present, perform a full risk assessment. Address all lead hazards identified in the risk assessment, and if appropriate, the cause of the deterioration. Perform all renovation, repairs, and painting in accordance with 40 CFR 745, Subpart E, by a firm or property managers/staff certified in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 745, Subpart E. Retain a history of known locations of lead-based paint and any lead hazard controls used.Lead in pipes, pipe and plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures
Perform a drinking water test in accordance with Section II: Testing, of the 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools, Revised Technical Guidance. If any drinking outlet shows lead levels greater than 20 ppb in a 250 ml sample, remedy the issue (see EPA recommended actions in Remedies section II.5). For all repairs and replacements, use only pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures that are lead free2. Commit to performing a lead hazard screen and drinking water test annually for a five-year period beginning on the date the project accepts LEED certification or typical occupancy, whichever comes first.Submittals
General
Register for the pilot credit- Participate in the LEEDuser pilot credit forum
- Complete the feedback survey:
Documentation Requirements:
- Lead hazard screen and risk assessment (if applicable) results, including how any hazards identified were addressed.
- Drinking water test results, including description of how test locations were determined and any remedies pursued.
- Identify the renovation, repairs, painting, and replacements that were performed and confirm they were performed in accordance with the credit requirements.
- Year the building was built
- If the project is located outside of the U.S., provide a narrative on the relevant laws or regulations in the country and when the laws or regulations were enacted.
- Signed letter or commitment from the owner that annual screening and testing will be performed.
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Requirements
For projects in the U.S, the project must be located in a building built before 1986. If the buildings was built before 1978, all requirements must be met. If the building was built between 1978 and 1986, only the requirements for pipes, pipe and plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures must be met. For projects outside of the U.S., applicants must show that there are currently no laws or regulations in their country as stringent as those in the U.S. for lead-based paint, lead in solder, and lead in premise plumbing. If there is an appropriate law or regulation, then this pilot credit is available to projects located in buildings built before the applicable law or regulation was enacted. Additionally, projects outside of the U.S. are exempt from the EPA certification requirements, but must detail how they will follow the same approach as required by U.S. applicants.
Lead in paint, dust, and soil
Perform a lead hazard screen in accordance with 40 CFR 745.227 (c) and as described in the US HUD Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing (Chapter 5). If the screen indicates that lead hazards1 may be present, perform a full risk assessment. Address all lead hazards identified in the risk assessment, and if appropriate, the cause of the deterioration. Perform all renovation, repairs, and painting in accordance with 40 CFR 745, Subpart E, by a firm or property managers/staff certified in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 745, Subpart E. Retain a history of known locations of lead-based paint and any lead hazard controls used.Lead in pipes, pipe and plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures
Perform a drinking water test in accordance with Section II: Testing, of the 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools, Revised Technical Guidance. If any drinking outlet shows lead levels greater than 20 ppb in a 250 ml sample, remedy the issue (see EPA recommended actions in Remedies section II.5). For all repairs and replacements, use only pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and plumbing fixtures that are lead free2. Commit to performing a lead hazard screen and drinking water test annually for a five-year period beginning on the date the project accepts LEED certification or typical occupancy, whichever comes first.Submittals
General
Register for the pilot credit- Participate in the LEEDuser pilot credit forum
- Complete the feedback survey:
Documentation Requirements:
- Lead hazard screen and risk assessment (if applicable) results, including how any hazards identified were addressed.
- Drinking water test results, including description of how test locations were determined and any remedies pursued.
- Identify the renovation, repairs, painting, and replacements that were performed and confirm they were performed in accordance with the credit requirements.
- Year the building was built
- If the project is located outside of the U.S., provide a narrative on the relevant laws or regulations in the country and when the laws or regulations were enacted.
- Signed letter or commitment from the owner that annual screening and testing will be performed.
