During the Performance Period

Upload to LEED Online a copy of the building’s ongoing commissioning plan, along with documentation summarizing the overall

Document the deficiencies uncovered and corrective actions taken for commissioning tasks performed during the performance period.

Update the building operating plan based on any changes that are made as a part of the ongoing commissioning activities.

Provide a clear budget for the commissioning cycle along with the credit submission that demonstrates that what has been completed as of the end of the performance period is greater than 50% of the total ongoing

Conduct at least half of the first commissioning cycle within two years of the LEED certification application.

The ongoing commissioning cycle typically begins with a full retrocommissioning process and then focuses on repeating key aspects of functional testing and performance monitoring on a continuing basis.

Upload all of your purchasing data into the LEED Online credit form.

This credit applies only to the products that are purchased during the performance period. It is not necessary to replace your existing stock.

Antimicrobial hand sanitizers should never be placed near sinks where they can be mistaken for hand soaps and washed down the drain. Any sort of antimicrobial agent should be kept away from sources of water, including sewer systems.

Cleaning staff may be averse to using new products. It is crucial to work with staff to change their expectations about cleaning products (not all green cleaning products are as potent as conventional products) and to help them understand that green cleaning products are viable alternatives to the conventional, toxic cleaning chemicals. Communicate the benefits of green products compared to the conventional products: green cleaning products are much safer to use, and will have less negative impact on indoor air quality.