Achieve LEED CI Without any Mech. or Plumb. Changes?

Michelle Bracewell-Musson

Owner, LEED AP

Green Expectations Sustainability Solutions

LEEDuser Basic Member

85 thumbs up

March 2, 2011

I have been asked to bid a LEED CI project where there will only be flooring, wall relocation, and added ceiling tiles to 7,000 feet of a 50,000 foot office space. There will be no plumbing relocation or additions. There will be no HVAC, however, some of the ductwork may be relocated. How do I meet the minimun requirements or prerequisites? Can the project be exempt from these requirments if they are not part of the project scope? How do I do this? Would Commissioning be exempt?

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David Hubka

Director of Operations

Transwestern Sustainability Services

LEEDuser Basic Member

355 thumbs up

Thu, 03/03/2011 - 15:44

I would expect the LEED project reviewer would still require you to meet the six items of the Owner's Project Requirements. (see page #124 of the LEED CI reference guide) The LEED online template allows you to check "Included" "Partial" or "N/A" for each of the MEP systems that require commissioning. If every item is checked as "N/A" you would most likely check the special circumstances box and include a narrative describing your project scope. Hope this helps.

Michelle Halle Stern

Principal

The Green Facilitator

LEEDuser Basic Member

91 thumbs up

Tue, 04/26/2011 - 16:10

You can however claim exemption from the Water prerequisite if plumbing isn't in the scope