Structural control and LEED boundary

I don't have experience with this but it seems as though logically speaking it would make sense to allow this. Some structural controls might simply not fit within a site, especially a tight one.Could you provide a little more context?

John, we're having some trouble displaying the comments on this credit. Our expert on this, Greg Hurst, wasn't able to respond directly, but he sent me this comment:LEED SSc6.2 says that a stormwater management plan must be developed that captures and treats stormwater.  It does not specifically state that the treatment has to exist “on site”, i.e. within the LEED defined boundary. I think that a clarification may have been posted on USGBC site on this.  I have not checked it as I respond to this question.  I recall the documentation to achieve this credit has to show that the treatment BMPs have been designed to account for the LEED property in question and must demonstrate that all other properties using the same treatment train must also be accommodated in the calculations.  In other words, you cannot double count the BMP’s, and you have to provide calculations that show that all properties using the treatment train can be treated simultaneously.It is a bit like a master treatment plan where the total treatment train construction is apportioned out to the properties.

While this is certainly not within the scope of LEED, I recommend checking out: http://cal-adapt.org/sealevel/

It won't answer all of your questions about water tables, but gives you a pretty good idea of which areas are most at risk.

Hi Amy and Tristan,

I had posted a question in late 2012 on this thread asking a similar question to John's question. However I no longer see my question and Amy's response. I believe Amy you had said there was an CIR that awarded a project the credit for treating stormwater offsite. Do you know where I can find this CIR? Tristan do you know where the clarification is that you mentioned in your response to John? Thank you both in advance for your assistance.

Lisa

Lisa, please see the FAQs I have posted above on LEEDuser.