Our project is one of four speculative office buildings that are being constructed on a newly developed subdivision. Although some sedimentation and erosion control measures were implemented during the development of the subdivision (which included installation of infrastructure and stripping of topsoil), it is not clear whether the measures met EPA requirements and the majority of measures have since been removed. Our project is to be designed and constructed to achieve LEED Core and Shell certification, including the implementation of a comprehensive sedimentation and erosion control plan consistent with prerequisite requirements. We wish to confirm that our LEED project, and hence the activities that must meet prerequisite requirements commence with the construction of the new building and parking lot only, and do not include the subdivision development work. This building is being developed by the same entity that created the subdivision. However, subsequent projects on the subdivision may be developed by others.
The building and surrounding site can be considered a "stand alone" project within the total development. However, site boundaries for the project must be consistent across all credits. Certain items may apply to the project site if it draws on or affects the greater total development, but the project is not required to consider the total development. Since the developer for the building project is the same entity as in the underlying subdivision, the developer is strongly encouraged to identify and remediate any deficiency in the underlying subdivision\'s Erosion and Sedimentation Control systems prior to seeking LEED Credit for the building project. The LEED-NC Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Building Projects is available through the USGBC\'s website and may serve as a resource for this project. Update April 15, 2011: Please note that all 2009 projects in multiple building situations must follow the 2010 Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Building Projects, located here: https://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=7987. 2009 project teams should check this document for up to date guidance on all multiple building issues. Applicable Internationally.