Our client has purchased a graded pad site from a developer and wants to build a LEED certified project. So can we still meet the prerequisite by following the instructions for erosion control plan, etc. or are we on the hook for whatever the developer did before our client takes official possession of the site. Thank you for your help.
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Michael DeVuono
Regional Stormwater LeaderArcadis North America
LEEDuser Expert
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May 15, 2014 - 1:16 pm
Michael, is there an approved E&S Plan in place for the work that has already been completed?
Michael Hoffner
May 15, 2014 - 1:30 pm
Not sure. I will find out what they did and reply.
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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May 15, 2014 - 1:46 pm
See the FAQ above, "Can I still earn the prerequisite if the project started considering LEED after work began?" (You'll have to sign on as a member, which you can do with a free trial at the top of the page.)
Michael Hoffner
May 15, 2014 - 3:55 pm
OK, thanks. I've subscribed and read the FAQ. We have not begun work, but the speculative developer who is selling the site to my client had already graded the pad site before offering for sale. Are we responsible for his actions having chosen this site, or are we allowed to start with what we've inherited and begin E&S/documentation at this time?
Michael DeVuono
Regional Stormwater LeaderArcadis North America
LEEDuser Expert
187 thumbs up
May 15, 2014 - 4:17 pm
Michael, did he grade the site under an approved E&S permit? Is this in the USA?
What I am getting at here, if the seller was on the up and up, and in the USA, his earthmoving activities should be covered under an existing permit (unless we are talking about a very small site?), or he ignored all the rules, in which case I'd hate to see this held against a new owner, but i'd defer to GBCI with your specifics if that is the case.
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11477 thumbs up
May 15, 2014 - 10:29 pm
As Michael indicates, I would do some due diligence in finding out what permits and plans the seller was working under. If these are LEED-compliant, that's ideal. If not, my opinion is that it wouldn't be held against you, as a different owner commencing the LEED project.