You may count future or planned transit stops if they are sited, funded, and under construction by the date of the certificate of occupancy and are completed within 24 months of that date.
If any informal transit networks exist, these may be used to meet the requirements of the credit. The LEED reference guide defines “informal transit” as:
“a transit service in which individuals travel together in a passenger car or small van that seats at least four people. It can include human-powered conveyances, which must accommodate at least two people. It must include an enclosed passenger seating area, fixed route service, fixed fare structure, regular operation, and the ability to pick up multiple riders."
“On-site” means within the LEED project boundary.
If there are special circumstances and showers are located just outside the LEED project boundary, for example in a neighboring campus building, that scenario will be considered on a case-by-case basis if documentation is provided to confirm the following:
No. It will depend on the light’s location relative to the overhang, and on whether there are any angles at which light can escape from the sides of the overhang.
The Project Boundary is the same as the LEED Project Boundary as defined in Minimum Program Requirement #3 and as documented on the Project Information Form. All lighting within this boundary must comply with this credit's requirements.
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I was at my brother’s house in Lee, New Hampshire, recently and looked up to see that his photovoltaic (PV) panels looked a bit dull (see Image #2 in the slideshow). His PV array is easy to get to—the long north slope of his roof has a walkable 5:12 pitch—so we went up and took a closer look.
GBCI allows a 90-day grace period to report your continuing education hours after your reporting period end date. However, you can’t earn hours during those 90 days – you must have already completed them within your normal reporting period. It’s best to thoroughly review the CMP Guide if you find that you’ve missed your reporting deadline, available here.
GBCI’s Credential Maintenance Program covers the LEED, WELL, and SITES professional credential programs. The rules for maintaining multiple LEED AP specialties, as well as maintaining a mix of LEED, WELL, and SITES credentials, is outlined in GBCI’s CMP Guide.
Your LEED AP+ credential must be current at the time of certification in order to earn this credit. The best place to get information on how to maintain your LEED credential is GBCI’s Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) Guide, available here. Several different types of activities – including education, project experience, authorship, and volunteering – can contribute to meeting your required continuing education hours.
GBCI is the organization that develops and administers the LEED credentialing program. Visit their website to find information on obtaining a LEED AP with specialty designation, including test registration.