Discuss as a team the value of these additional RP bonus points, to be sure that everyone is on board with pursuing them. Make sure the additional benefit is understood so that the proper emphasis is put on those credits.
Cross-check the available RP credits against your preliminary project scorecard. Note which RP credits you are already pursuing, as well as ones you may not have been pursuing but may want to consider based on the bonus points available.
Identify which Regional Priority (RP) credits are available for your project's zipcode by checking the USGBC’s website.
Refrigerants are not harmful to the atmosphere until they are released into it. Comply with best-practice refrigerant management regulations to minimize leakage rates during operation and when installing or removing new equipment.
Retain manufacturers’ data and design specifications for your fire suppression system, confirming that it meets the credit requirements.
Put in place a program of preventive maintenance for the equipment end-of-life management.
Provide refrigerant leak-detection equipment in the same location as your HVAC&R equipment.
Retain the manufacturer’s cut sheets showing the leakage rate of each piece of equipment.
Organize documentation of equipment specs and the maintenance requirements intended to minimize refrigerant leakage and transfer this information to the owner’s facility managers.
Complete your documentation on LEED Online. Input the product make and model. If not using the defaults provided by LEED Online, input the refrigerant charge, leakage rate, and end-of-life leakage based on the equipment data.