Can this credit be achieved if the remediation occurred outside of the LEED project scope? My understanding is that this was not allowed for the Brownfield Redevelopment credit under LEED v3. However, under v4 the credit language states that,
"If the project is located on a site that has already been completely assessed and remediated, the results of that assessment and remediation may be used toward achievement of this option if complete documentation is provided."
Is this a new development in LEED v4? The project site that I am currently working on was remediated of an oil spill by the previous owner prior to the sale of the land. Can we claim credit for this?
Blake Jackson
Sustainable Practice LeaderTsoi/Kobus & Associates
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March 28, 2017 - 3:10 pm
Hi. This is a good catch in the subtlety between v2009 and v4. based on your reference above, it does sound as though documentation done on the site but perhaps in the past, beyond the "current" project scope would suffice. If you look into the credit language, Option 3 states:
"Locate on a brownfield where soil or groundwater contamination has been identified, and where the local, state, or national authority (whichever has jurisdiction) requires its remediation."
I believe if you not only show that the documentation exists but also that the overriding jurisdiction required the actions, it shall comply. I would supply a narrative outlining your approach in the LEED template, regardless what you choose, and if necessary, don't be shy to try and push this through utilizing an alternative compliance pathway.