Hi, My project just got back our Design 2 review, just after we sent in the design credits for the second review the project found old telephone poles within the ground at our project. Samples were taken from them when a strong odor was present, test results just came back and showed that they contain a high concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Can we send this in for construction now and get the point for contaminated land? Thanks in advance! Kind regards

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Emily Catacchio

Sustainability Specialist

Wight and Company

LEEDuser Basic Member

415 thumbs up

Fri, 06/22/2012 - 23:18

Tanja,You can usually add credits to the construction review as you wish by going to the add or remove credits section of LEED-Online. I would suggest including a narrative explaining when these contaminants were discovered.

Larry Sims

Principal

Studio4, LLC

LEEDuser Expert

120 thumbs up

Fri, 07/06/2012 - 06:52

Tanja, Projects can be awarded this credit if contamination is discovered, properly remediated, and documented even after commencement of construction. Emily is correct that you will need to add a narrative, as well as all other required documentation.

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