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LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Indoor Environmental Quality Public Comments
posted by Emily Purcell on May 1, 2024, 10:43 am

Compiling a few people's comments here...

Accessible Building

Not allowing wheelchair lifts in lieu of ramps - recommend allowing existing lifts to remain...

Can LEED V3 or LEED V2009 professionals satisfy LEED Innovation requirements for LEED AP with a specialty on Innovation?

NC-v4.1 INc2: LEED Accredited Professional
posted by SIDDHARTH BHAT on May 1, 2024, 2:04 pm

Hi,

Can someone guide me on whether a LEED V3 professional can satisfy LEED innovation requirements for LEED AP with a speciality on Innovation credit?

Kindly guide.

Thanks...

Location and Transportation (LT) – Public Comment Draft, Page 10

LEED v5 O&M Existing Buildings Public Comments
posted by Dean Stanberry on May 3, 2024, 1:06 pm

Granted a maximum of 10 points, this credit category is overweight, given that an existing building has no control over its location and minimal control over transportation alternatives. The...

Sustainable Sites (SS) – Public Comment Draft, Pages 14 & 8

LEED v5 O&M Existing Buildings Public Comments
posted by Dean Stanberry on May 3, 2024, 1:07 pm

There are no basic concerns with the Sustainable Sites credit category, as the credit/points are all within the building sphere of control. The credit category may be underweighted at 2 points....

Water Efficiency (WE) – Public Comment Draft, Page 17

LEED v5 O&M Existing Buildings Public Comments
posted by Dean Stanberry on May 3, 2024, 1:08 pm

From an operations perspective, we believe the Water, Energy, Waste, and IEQ credit categories should have a more balanced point allocation. With increasing concerns over access to fresh water,...

Materials and Resources (MR) – Public Comment Draft, Page 42

LEED v5 O&M Existing Buildings Public Comments
posted by Dean Stanberry on May 3, 2024, 1:09 pm

This credit category is underweighted from an operations perspective. More attention should be focused on adopting circular economy principles over simple waste disposal strategies. The shift to...

Materials and Resources (MR) – Public Comment Draft, Page 42

LEED v5 O&M Existing Buildings Public Comments
posted by Dean Stanberry on May 3, 2024, 1:10 pm

This credit category is underweighted from an operations perspective. More attention should be focused on adopting circular economy principles over simple waste disposal strategies. The shift to...

Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) – Public Comment Draft, Page 45

LEED v5 O&M Existing Buildings Public Comments
posted by Dean Stanberry on May 3, 2024, 1:11 pm

While the total of 20 points for this category is adequate, it is overweighted toward the Indoor Air Quality Performance and Occupant Satisfaction Survey. How much weight should an occupant...

Project Priorities & Innovation (IN) – Public Comment Draft, Page 59

LEED v5 O&M Existing Buildings Public Comments
posted by Dean Stanberry on May 3, 2024, 1:11 pm

The term “Project Priorities” implies transactional activities. There is no recognition of operational activities. As this credit category represents an opportunity for an additional 10 points,...

Expiration of product declarations

LEED v5 BD+C/ID+C: Materials and Resources Public Comments
posted by Dave Hubka on May 6, 2024, 10:11 am

Please provide clear and consistent guidance with respect to the expiration of product declarations. 

My preference would be to allow certifications that were current when specified to...