The following CIR provides guidance for similar situations within the LEED-NC rating system but specific guidance for LEED-EBOM projects has not been provided by USGBC. The following CIR has not been assessed for applicability for the LEED-EBOM rating system.12/18/2007 - CIRThe applicant is seeking clarification as to the interior/exterior area classification for a four level open air parking ramp building. For the purposes of SSc8, parking structure covered floor area is to be considered interior area and uncovered area is to be considered exterior area. Thus, any lighting within covered area must meet the interior lighting requirements of this credit and any lighting within uncovered area must meet the exterior lighting requirements of this credit, including being below specified foot candles horizontal and vertical at all locations outside the boundary of the property.