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CS-2009 SSp1:Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

LEED pursuing after building the basement level

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Radwa Amin
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Hi there, We have an office building in Egypt, that its developer wants to pursue LEED, after he had built-up its first basement level. We do have local code which is less stringent than EPA. Could we still be able to register the building? Thank you

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Eric Johnson
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Wed, 10/24/2012 - 11:25

Do you have documentation (pictures, design/ construction managements narratives and plans) that can show the project followed erosion and sedimentation control practices that were as stringent as the 2003 EPA Construction General Permit requirements? You might have a problem documenting the project meets the requirements to the satisfaction of the reviewers. Of course, I saw one CIR from long ago that said something along the lines of "since it doesn't rain in Egypt we didn't implement a erosion and sedimentation control plan". (That was pre-2009)
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Radwa Amin
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Wed, 10/24/2012 - 11:44

Thank you Eric, unfortunately we do not have such documents, and our local codes are less stringent than 2003 EPA. We are welling to follow any modification needed by the reviewer, though I am still concerned about eligibility purposes. In other LEED projects here in Egypt, we do some precautions for rain ( ponds in the lower points of the site)....and I guess this point is still achievable. I am concerned about the time arrangement and precautions for the site work during excavation and construction, that we have already missed. Is it still eligible to pursue LEED?
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Eric Johnson
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Wed, 10/24/2012 - 11:50

I would guess you don't have much of a chance, but you could always submit a CIR and see what happens. Others have asked similar questions on the site and I believe the answer hasn't been very positive.
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Radwa Amin
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Wed, 10/24/2012 - 12:57

Thank you Eric,I will try the CIR path.
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Tristan Roberts
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Sun, 11/25/2012 - 00:44

Radwa, the short answer to your question is that having a local code that is less stringent than EPA does not preclude you from earning this prerequisite. You just need to follow your local code, and modify your practices to also comply with EPA requirements. I'm not saying that will be easy, but it's an option for you.

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