In my project there are two areas dedicated for parking. One parking lot is designated for fleet vehicles so only workers who drive fleet cars can use it (this parking lot is situated in front of the building entrance). Parking lot for workers who use their own cars is a bit further away and is accesible for everyone. Should the parking spaces for fleet vehicles be included in the calculations for credit SSc4.3 and SSc4.4?
Parking lot for fleet cars is located within the shortest distance from the building entrance mainly for safety reasons. Spaces for these cars cannot be moved to the other parking lot which is accesible to everyone. My question is: can the preferred parking spaces for low-emitting vehicles be located in the other parking lot which is a bit further away from the main entrance?
Marilyn Specht
Vice President & Managing Principal, US SustainabilityIntroba
LEEDuser Expert
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February 11, 2016 - 12:53 pm
Hi Agata,
This is tricky. You might be able to make your case if you demonstrate all fleet vehicle parking is clearly marked as for that purpose only and explain the safety reasons for the location, and also locate LEED parking in the next best locations behind fleet. However, I'd say it's not a guarantee. My experience is reviewers do not typically allow exceptions to the preferred requirement for this credit. I would contact GBCI to be sure or submit your first round of review with your reasoning and see where you land.