Note: This pilot credit was closed for new registrations as of March 1, 2012.
The PBT Source Reduction pilot credit encourages project teams to explore alternatives to building products and materials that may contain ingredients that have a harmful effect on human health. The credit specifically promotes alternatives assessment and avoidance of building products which contain certain halogenated compounds.
Chemicals of concern
Most of the chemicals and compounds listed in the PBT Source Reduction pilot credit have been identified by the U.S. EPA as chemicals of concern. Project teams are encouraged to evaluate product alternatives and request specific information regarding use of chemical compounds listed in the credit from manufacturers.
D&C rating systems
This pilot credit is open via IDc1 to all projects using these LEED 2009 rating systems: NC, CS, CI, and Schools.
Credit Submittals
General:
- Register for Pilot Credit(s) here.
- Register a username at LEEDuser.com, and participate in online forum
- Submit the feedback survey using the link on the USGBC.org credit page; supply PDF of your survey/confirmation of completion with credit documentation
Credit Specific:
For each product selected that complies with the credit requirements or is used to dem-onstrate compliance, conduct and submit a multi-parameter alternative product analysis that includes at a minimum one (1) other product that serves the same function.
The multi-parameter alternative product analysis must include at least 4 parameters (in addition to absence of halogenated materials) associated with the product manufacture or service life (for example but not limited to – global warming potential, water use, point of manufacture, ozone depleting potential, nonrenewable resource consumption, use of renewable energy during manufacture, durability) used to assess suitability of the product selected.
Additional Questions
- What other dioxins and halogenated organic compounds need to be included in this credit, or should there be an additional credit?