Eric, I don't know of any GBCI or LEED requirement that would prevent you from doing this.
I don't think it's advisable, though. From people I have talked through who have been through projects like this, e.g. starting LEED when construction is about to start, not even when it is completed, it is a tough row to hoe.
Think of all the documentation you have to track down after the fact, all the people who will have to cooperate, and there may be data gaps that you can't fill.
All this, for what benefit? LEED is best used when it can influence the direction of design and construction.
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mary ostafi
Sustainability SpecialistHOK
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July 24, 2013 - 11:39 am
We've registered a project that has gone on hold. A colleague mentioned that we only have 5 years to certify the project from the registration date. Is this so, and where could I find verification of this?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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July 24, 2013 - 11:55 am
Mary, there is a LEED certification policy that covers this—I think Google will lead you right to it. There is some language in there about inactivity of a LEED application.
mary ostafi
Sustainability SpecialistHOK
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July 24, 2013 - 2:14 pm
Thanks for the suggestion, I searched online before posting this and was not able to find the information. If anyone has come across this please let me know.
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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July 24, 2013 - 2:17 pm
Mary, it's the first Google result I get for "LEED certification policy." It's called the LEED certification policy manual, if that helps.
mary ostafi
Sustainability SpecialistHOK
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July 24, 2013 - 2:20 pm
Thanks so much!!! I was not searching with correct keywords. this is veyr helpful.