No Irrigation

Rashid, there is no path associated with this credit for not having an irrigation system. Perhaps you are thinking of the NC version?

I think you may be able to earn several points here but you will have to follow one of the three options given for the credit.

Tristan and Rashid -

There is no path outlined in the Reference Guide for buildings without a permanent irrigation system; however, there is such a path listed on the Template (both v2008 and v2009). As documentation, you must upload a signed statement "from the facility manager, property manager, or property owner stating that there is no permanent irrigation system installed on the grounds and that temporary or hand-watering occurs only on an as-needed basis and only during periods of drought or for the establishment of new plantings."

The key for you, Rashid, will be proving that watering only occurs on rare occasions, during periods of drought or for the establishment of new plantings. If you water by hand regularly (say weekly or bi-weekly), then this would definitely not be considered "only on an as-needed basis".

My situation is similar to Rashid, except my building does not even do the "as needed" irrigation. There is no permanent system, and no water of any kind is used to irrigate the landscaping. Does this qualify as a 100% reduction, and 5 points? How do I document this for my building?

Jordan, the credit is very simple to document in this situation. In the LEED Online credit form, you will need to check a few boxes, and upload the following: (quoting here from the LEED Online form)"Provide a signed statement from the facility manager, property manager, or property owner stating that there is no permanent irrigation system installed on the grounds and that temporary or hand-watering occurs only on an as-needed basis and only during periods of drought or for the establishment of new plantings."

Tristan, thanks for your reply. I apologize if I've missed this, but should I then expect to earn all 5 points for this credit?

Yes, sorry I didn't say that explicitly. You should earn 5 points via this path.