As a best practice, ensure that O&M manuals include the following:General and specific instructions on the maintenance and operation of controlsSeasonal settings and changeoversLimits in the adjustment of manual controlsMaintenance and insp

As a best practice, ensure that O&M manuals include the following:

General and specific instructions on the maintenance and operation of controls
Seasonal settings and changeovers
Limits in the adjustment of manual controls
Maintenance and inspection schedule for all thermal and other environmental and thermal condition-related building systems.

Include the following information on the LEED Online submittal template:Seasonal operating ranges to be maintainedA narrative describing the project’s approach to complying with       ASHRAE-55 including information about mechanic

Include the following information on the LEED Online submittal template:

Seasonal operating ranges to be maintained
A narrative describing the project’s approach to complying with       
ASHRAE-55 including information about mechanical systems, natural ventilation strategies and any special considerations.

Consider providing additional information about any of the variables that effected your calculations, including: 

Pick the best calculation method for demonstrating credit achievement. Document EQc7.1 using a Predicted Mean Vote/Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PMV/PPD) calculation, ASHRAE comfort tool, or a psychrometric comfort zone chart from ASHRAE-55. The m

Pick the best calculation method for demonstrating credit achievement. Document EQc7.1 using a Predicted Mean Vote/Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PMV/PPD) calculation, ASHRAE comfort tool, or a psychrometric comfort zone chart from ASHRAE-55. The method you pick will likely be determined by the preference and past experience of the mechanical engineer. (See the Resources tab for software options).

Provide occupant controls for each individual space and avoid trying to normalize conditions in large areas or zones of a building. Separate controls will make it easier to achieve the credit in all spaces and improve occupant comfort while reducing unnee

Provide occupant controls for each individual space and avoid trying to normalize conditions in large areas or zones of a building. Separate controls will make it easier to achieve the credit in all spaces and improve occupant comfort while reducing unneeded energy use. For example, if there are ten adjacent offices, provide controls for each office separately. This strategy can also help you earn EQc6.2: Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort. Added controls may increase upfront costs, but reduced energy consumption should help offset those costs.

If using operable windows, locate as many people as possible close to them. The credit allows you to count a person as having access to an operable window if they are within a 20-foot depth and a 10-foot length from one. The operable portion of the window

If using operable windows, locate as many people as possible close to them. The credit allows you to count a person as having access to an operable window if they are within a 20-foot depth and a 10-foot length from one. The operable portion of the window must also be at least 4% of the size of the floor area of the space accessible to a given window, per ASHRAE 62.1-2004. For example, for a 5-foot-long window plus 10 feet on either side the total qualifying floor area would be 25 (5 + 10 + 10) multiplied by 20, or 500 ft2.