Hi,
My project just got back our Design 2 review, just after we sent in the design credits for the second review the project found old telephone poles within the ground at our project. Samples were taken from them when a strong odor was present, test results just came back and showed that they contain a high concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Can we send this in for construction now and get the point for contaminated land?
Thanks in advance!
Kind regards
Emily Catacchio
Sustainability SpecialistWight and Company
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June 22, 2012 - 7:18 pm
Tanja,You can usually add credits to the construction review as you wish by going to the add or remove credits section of LEED-Online. I would suggest including a narrative explaining when these contaminants were discovered.
Larry Sims
PrincipalStudio4, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
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July 6, 2012 - 2:52 am
Tanja,
Projects can be awarded this credit if contamination is discovered, properly remediated, and documented even after commencement of construction. Emily is correct that you will need to add a narrative, as well as all other required documentation.