No. Option 1 is simply to use a previously developed site. If your project qualifies for Option 1, you are not bound by the buffers included in Option 2. This is similar to previous versions of LEED.
Yes, routine maintenance is now covered in the scope of this prerequisite. For example, general repair like touching up paint or replacing ceiling times would be covered by the policy.
The LEED Reference Guide states that sampling is permitted for substantially similar systems, but the minimum rate should be 10 or 10%, whichever is greater. Additionally, a different sample of units or equipment should be tested every two years when sampling is applied.
The LEED Reference Guide outlines suggested topics for this training but it should generally cover how to operate and maintain new equipment, controls, and systems appropriately.
There is no prescriptive guidance for establishing the threshold for a low-cost measure. It’s up to your team to decide based on the available budgets and constraints of the building operations.
No. Vacuums must be CRI certified, operate at 70 dBA or lower, have safeguards, and have an ergonomic design to count as sustainable.
In this case, an IPM plan is not required. You only need a certificate demonstrating the pest company's certification. The IPM tracking tool is still required if using a certified service provider, but the service provider would probably complete that information.
Yes, the IPM plan and IPM tracking tool must cover all areas of the building and site that are under the building management’s control and at least 90% of the tenant spaces within the LEED boundary.
No. Lamp purchases made for the entire building must be included in your tracking, including orders placed by tenants. That said, you’re allowed to exempt up to 10% of the building floor area if the tenants that use that space are not willing or able to share information about lamp purchases.
Projects that divert 75% of ongoing consumables and 100% of durable goods can earn exemplary performance. And remember, you can skip the waste audit required by the prerequisite if you divert 75% of ongoing consumables and earn this credit.