Category & Credit Name

LT

LT

LT

LT

LT

LT

LT

LT

LEED for Neighborhood Development Location

Sensitive Land Protection

High-Priority Site

Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses

Access to Quality Transit

Bicycle Facilities

Reduced Parking Footprint

Green Vehicles

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Points Intent
To avoid development on inappropriate sites.
To reduce vehicles miles traveled (vehicles
16 kilometers traveled). To enhance livability and
improve human health by encouraging daily
physical activity.

Requirements

Code or Standard

Exemplary Perf.

Locate in a neighborhood certified under LEED-ND.

Certified Plan or Certified Project under LEED-ND v4, Stage 2 or Stage 3 under LEED-ND Pilot or LEED-ND
v2009.
Credit is mutually exclusive with other credits in the Location and Transportation category.

N/A

Not Available

US Department of Agriculture, US CFR Title 7 (Prime

Farmland Designation)
FEMA Flood Zone Designations
US Fish and Wildlife Service, Threatened and Endangered
Species
NatureServe Heritage Program (species habitat)

Not Available

Option 1. Locate the project on previously developed land.

Option 2. Site that doesnt meet any of the sensitive land criteria:
To avoid the development of environmentally
- Prime Farmland
sensitive lands and reduce the environmental
- Floodplains
impact from the location of a building on a
- Habitat for threatened or endangered species
site.
- Within 100 feet of water bodies, except for minor improvements
- Within 50 feet of wetlands, except for minor improvements

To encourage project location in areas with

development constraints and promote the
health of the surrounding area.

Option 1. (1 point) - Locate the project on an infill location in a historic district.

Option 2. (1 point) - Locate the project site in one of the following:
A EPA National Priorities Listed Site, Federal Empowerment Zone, Federal Enterprise Community, Federal
Renewal Community, Federal Low-Income Community, or Federal Qualified Census Tract (QCT) or Difficult
Development Area (DDA)
Option 3. (2 points) - Locate the project on a brownfield site with soil or groundwater contamination where
jurisdiction requires remediation and perform remediation as required.

To conserve land and protect farmland and

wildlife habitat by encouraging development
in areas with existing infrastructure. To
promote walkability, and transportation
efficiency and reduce vehicle distance
traveled. To improve public health by
encouraging daily physical activity.

Option 1. (2-3 points) - Locate on a site where the surrounding density within a mile radius meets separate
residential and nonresidential densities or the combined density value.
N/A
Option 2. (1-2 points) - Locate the building within mile walking distance to 4-7 (1 point) or 8+ (2 points)
existing and publically available diverse uses.

Not Available

To encourage development in locations

shown to have multimodal transportation
choices or otherwise reduced motor vehicle
use, thereby reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, air pollution, and other
environmental and public health harms
associated with motor vehicle use.

Locate the project within mile walking distance of bus, streetcar, or rideshare stops, or within mile
walking distance of bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, commuter rail stations or ferry
terminals.
Stations may be existing, or planned if they are sited, funded, and under construction by the date of the
certificate of occupancy and are complete within 24 months of that date.

N/A

Not Available

To promote bicycling and transportation

efficiency and reduce vehicle distance
traveled. To improve public health by
encouraging utilitarian and recreational
physical activity.

N/A

Not Available

Institute of Transportation Engineers, Transportation

Planning Handbook, 3rd edition, Tables 18-2 through 18-4

Case 1 - 60% reduction

Case 2 - 80% reduction

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

Green Book
Society of Automotive Engineers, SAE Surface Vehicle
Recommended Practice J1772, SAE Electric Vehicle
Conductive Charge Coupler

Not Available

Within 200 yards of a bicycle network that connects to one within 3-miles by bike:
- 10 diverse uses
- School/Employment center (if project is 50% or more residential)
- Bus rapid transit, light or heavy rail, commuter rail, or ferry
"Short Term" bike parking for 2.5% peak visitors (min 4) + "Long Term" bike storage for 5% all commercial
occupants (min 4) + Long term bicycle storage for 30% of all residents (min one per residence)
- One shower for first 100 occupants, plus an additional shower for every additional 150.

Do not exceed code parking capacity and provide capacity that is below the base ratios recommended by the
Parking Consultants Council.
Provide 5% preferred parking for carpools
Case 1. Baseline location (no credit for Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses or Access to Quality Transit) :
20% reduction from the base ratios.
Case 2. Dense and/or transit-served location (earns density and/or transit credit): 40% reduction.
5% preferred parking for green vehicles, across all parking sections (e.g. short and long term) -OR- Provide at
least 20% parking discount.
To reduce pollution by promoting alternatives
-ANDto conventionally fueled automobiles.
Option 1. Install electric vehicle charging stations for at least 2% of all parking spaces
Option 2. Install alternative fueling or battery switching to serve vehicles equal to 2% of parking.
To minimize the environmental harms
associated with parking facilities, including
automobile dependence, land consumption,
and rainwater runoff.

US EPA National Priority List

US HUD Federal Empowerment Zone, Federal Enterprise
Community, and Federal Renewal Community
Yes, historic district
US Dept. of Treasury, Community Development Financial
infil location, plus
Institutions Fund
another criteria
US HUD Qualified Census Tracts and Difficult Development
Areas

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SS

Prerequisite Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

SS

Site Assessment

Code or Standard

Exemplary Perf.

To reduce pollution from construction

Create and implement an erosion and sedimentation control plan for all construction activities.
activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway
Plan must follow 2012 US EPA Construction General Permit or local equivalent, whichever is more stringent.
sedimentation, and airborne dust.

2012 US EPA Construction General Permit

Not Available

To assess site conditions before design to

evaluate sustainable options and inform
related decisions about site design.

Natural Resources Conservation Service, web soil survey

TR-55 initial water storage capacity

Not Available

US EPA ecoregions
Land Trust Alliance accreditation
Natural Resources Conservation Service, web soil survey
Sustainable Sites Initiative

Yes, double (60% or

$0.80/sq.ft.)

N/A

Not Available

Points Intent

SS

Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat

SS

Open Spaces

SS

Rainwater Management

SS

Heat Island Reduction

SS

Light Pollution Reduction

WE

Prerequisite Outdoor Water Use Redction

Requirements

Survey and document: Topography, Hydrology, Climate, Vegetation, Soils, Human use, Human health effects
Survey should demonstrate the relationship between site features and these topics, and describe how these
features influenced the design.

Preserve and protect min 40% of existing greenfields from development and construction activity.
-ANDTo conserve existing natural areas and restore
Option 1. (2 points) - Restore 30% of total site using native or adapted vegetation and, restore disturbed or
damaged areas to provide habitat and
compacted soils that will be vegetated.
promote biodiversity.
Option 2. (1 point) - Donate $0.40 per sq.ft. of the total site to a nationally or locally recognized land trust or
conservation organization.
Open and accessible space at least 30% of the total site (min 25% of this space must be vegetated or have
To create exterior open space that
vegetated canopy)
encourages interaction with the environment,
One or more of the following: Pedestrian-oriented paving or turf, Recreation-oriented paving or turf, Garden
social interaction, passive recreation, and
space w/ diverse year round plantings, Garden space dedicated to food or community gardens, or Habitat
physical activities.
that meets criteria of SS Credit Site Development Protect or Restore Habitat
To reduce runoff volume and improve water Option 1. (2-3 points) - Manage runoff on site for the 95th (2 points) or 98th (3 points) percentile rainfall
quality by replicating the natural hydrology
event using low-impact development and green infrastructure
and water balance of the site, based on
Projects on zero lot lines with min 1.5 FAR meet 85th (3 points) percentile event.
historical conditions and undeveloped
Option 2. (3 points) - Natural land cover conditions (3 points) - Annual postdevelopment runoff must not
ecosystems in the region.
exceed predevelopment values.
Option 1. (2 points) - Install roof and nonroof measures for 50% of nonroof area and 75% roof area, by
To minimize effects on microclimates and
weighted average
human and wildlife habitats by reducing heat
Option 2. (1 point) - At least 75% of parking spaces under cover. Any roof used must meet one of the
islands.
following: 3-year aged SRI of at least 32, Vegetated roof, or Be covered by energy generation systems.
To increase night sky access, improve
Meet both uplight and light trespass requirements using either Option 1 (BUG method - prescriptive) or
nighttime visibility, and reduce the
Option 2 (Calculation). Trespass requirements depending on MLO Lighting Zone.
consequences of development for wildlife and
Internally illuminated signage must not exceed 200 cd/m3 (nits) at night and 2000 cd/m during the day.
people.
Option 1. No permanent irrigation required after 2 years.
To reduce outdoor water consumption.
Option 2. Reduce irrigation water demand by 30% using EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool.

Yes, manage 100% of

US EPA Technical Guidance on Implementing the Rainwater
rainwater that falls
Runoff Requirements for Federal Projects under Section
within project
438 of the Energy Independence and Security Act
boundary.

ASTM Standards E903 and E892

Cool Roof Rating Council Standard (CRRC-1)

Achieve both options

and locate 100% of
parking under cover.

IES/IDA Model Lighting Ordinance User Guide

IES TM-15-11, Addendum A

Not Available

EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool

Not Available

Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and as amended

EPAct 2005
Uniform Plumbing Code 2006
International Plumbing Code 2006
ENERGY STAR
EPA WaterSense

Not Available

WE

Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Resduction

To reduce indoor water consumption.

Reduce water use by 20% from baseline.

All eligible new toilets, urinals, private lavatory faucets, and showerheads must be WaterSense labeled.
Meet minimum water efficiency for appliances, equipment, and processes.

WE

Prerequisite Buliding-Level Water Metering

To support water management and identify

opportunities for additional water savings by
tracking water consumption.

Track (and share with USGBC) monthly and annual water usage data for 5 years.

N/A

Not Available

WE

Outdoor Water Use Reduction

To reduce outdoor water consumption.

Option 1. (2 points) - No permanent irrigation required after 2 years.

Option 2. Reduce irrigation water demand by 50% (1 point) or 100% (2 points), can count nonpotable
sources.

N/A

Not Available

Reduce water use by 25% - 50% from baseline.

Meet additional water efficiency for appliances, equipment, and processes.

Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 and as amended

EPAct 2005
Uniform Plumbing Code 2006
International Plumbing Code 2006
ENERGY STAR
EPA WaterSense

55% reduction

WE

Indoor Water Use Resduction

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To reduce indoor water consumption.

Category & Credit Name

WE

Cooling Tower Water Use

WE

Water Metering

EA

Prerequisite Fundamental Commissioning and Verification

EA

Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance

EA

Prerequisite Building-Level Energy Metering

EA

Prerequisite Fundamental Refrigerant Management

EA

Enhanced Commissioning

EA

Optimize Energy Performance

18

EA

Advanced Energy Metering

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Requirements
Code or Standard
One-time potable water analysis, measuring at least the five control parameters: (Ca (as in CaCO3) max
1000 ppm, Total alkalinity max 1000 ppm, SiO2 max 100 ppm, Cl- - max 250 ppm, Conductivity max 2000
To conserve water used for cooling tower
S/cm)
makeup while controlling microbes, corrosion, Calculate number of cooling tower cycles, limiting cooling cycles to avoid exceeding maximum concentrations N/A
and scale in the condenser water system.
for any parameter.
Up to 10 cycles, 1 point
10+ cycles, or 20% reclaimed water, 2 points
To support water management and identify
Install additional metering for two or more: Irrigation, Indoor plumbing, Domestic hot water, Large boilers,
opportunities for additional water savings by
N/A
Reclaimed water, and/or Other process water
tracking water consumption.
Develop OPR and BOD and designate CxA by end of DD phase.
To support the design, construction, and
Create an Operations and Maintenance Plan
eventual operation of a project that meets the
CxA must: Review OPR, BOD and project design, Develop and implement a Cx plan, Cx requirements into the ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005
owners project requirements for energy,
ASHRAE Guildline 1.1-2007
construction documents, Develop construction checklists, Develop a system test procedure, Verify system
water, indoor environmental quality, and
testing, Maintain an issues/benefits log, Prepare a final Cx process report, Document all findings directly to
durability.
the owner.
Comply with mandatory and prescriptive provisions of ASHRAE 90.1-2010
-ANDTo reduce the environmental and economic
Option 1. Perform an energy model to show at least 5% energy cost savings.
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010
harms of excessive energy use by achieving a Option 2. Follow prescriptive requirements of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide specific to the
ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide
minimum level of energy efficiency for the
project type. Only certain projects are eligible.
Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide
building and its systems.
Option 3. Follow Design Process Strategies, Core Performance Requirements, and select Enhanced
Performance Strategies (Supply Air Temperature Reset (VAV), Premium Economizer Performance, and
Variable Speed Control)
Provide energy metering devices for all energy inputs, including electricity, natural gas, chilled water, steam,
To support energy management and identify
fuel oil, propane, biomass, etc.
opportunities for additional energy savings by
N/A
Commit to sharing whole building energy usage data with USGBC for 5 years or until a change in ownership
tracking building-level energy use.
or lessee.
Do not use CFC-based refrigerants in new HVAC&R systems.
To reduce stratospheric ozone depletion.
If existing systems contain CFC-based refrigerants, complete a CFC phase-out conversion before project
N/A
completion.

Points Intent

To further support the design, construction,

and eventual operation of a project that
meets the owners project requirements for
energy, water, indoor environmental quality,
and durability.

To achieve increasing levels of energy

performance beyond the prerequisite
standard to reduce environmental and
economic harms associated with excessive
energy use.
To support energy management and identify
opportunities for additional energy savings by
tracking building-level and system-level
energy use.

Exemplary Perf.

Not Available

Not Available

Not Available

Not Available

Not Available

Not Available

Option 1. Enhanced Systems Commissioning

Path 1 (3 points) - Complete Cx process activities for MEP and renewable energy systems according to
ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 and ASHRAE Guideline 1.1-2007.
CxA must: Review contractor submittals, Verify systems manual and training requirements in CD, Verify
systems manual updates and delivery, Verify operator training delivery and effectiveness, Verify seasonal
testing, Review building operations 10 months after substantial completion, Develop an ongoing Cx Plan
Path 2 (4 points) - Achieve path 1 and: Monitor points to assess performance of energy and water using
systems and include this information in the Cx Plan, and Update systems manual with any changes and
provide justification for modifications from original design.
-AND/OROption 2. Envelope Commissioning (2 points)
Include the buildings thermal envelope in Cx, and perform enhanced Cx on the envelope

ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005

ASHRAE Guildline 1.1-2007

Not Available

Comply with mandatory and prescriptive provisions of ASHRAE 90.1-2010

-ANDOption 1. (1-18 points) - Perform an energy model to show energy cost savings.
Option 2. (1-6 points) - Follow prescriptive requirements of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide
specific to the project type. Only certain projects types are eligible.

ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010

ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide

Yes, 54% energy cost

savings.

Install advanced energy metering for all whole-building energy sources and any individual energy end use
that is 10% or more of the total annual use.

N/A

Not Available

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Points Intent

Requirements

Code or Standard

Exemplary Perf.

N/A

Not Available

EA

Demand Response

To increase participation in demand response

technologies and programs that make energy Design the building and equipment to allow participation in demand response programs through load
generation and distribution systems more
shedding or shifting (does not include on-site energy generation).
efficient, increase grid reliability, and reduce Participation in programs is required where they are available.
greenhouse gas emissions.

EA

Renewable Energy Production

To reduce the environmental and economic

harms associated with fossil fuel energy by
increasing self-supply of renewable energy.

Use on-site renewable energy to offset a 1% (1 point), 5% (2 points), or 10% (3 points) of the building energy
cost, using energy model or CBECS database.

Center for Resource Solutions Green-e Program

Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS)

15% renewable energy

EA

Enhanced Refrigerant Management

To reduce ozone depletion and support early

compliance with the Montreal Protocol while
minimizing direct contributions to climate
change.

Option 1. Use no refrigerants or use only refrigerants that have an ODP of zero and a GWP of less than 50.
Option 2. Select refrigerants to minimize or eliminate the use of compounds that deplete the ozone and/or
contribute to climate change, and perform calculation showing that all HVAC&R equipment is within
acceptable levels.

N/A

Not Available

To encourage the reduction of greenhouse

gas emissions through the use of grid-source, Agree to purchase 50% (1 point) or 100% (2 points) of the projects energy from one or more of the following
Green-e Energy and Green-e Climate
renewable energy technologies and carbon
for at least 5 years: Green Power, Carbon Offsets, or Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).
mitigation projects.

EA

MR

MR

MR

MR

Green Power and Carbon Offsets

To reduce the waste that is generated by

building occupants and hauled to and
disposed of in landfills.

Storage and Collection of Recyclables

Building Production Disclosure and Optimization Environmental Product Declarations

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Provide dedicated collection and storage area(s) for:

Mixed paper, Corrugated cardboard, Glass, Plastics, and Metals
N/A

Not Available

European Commission Waste Framework Directive

2008/98/EC

Not Available

Option 1. (5 points) - Reuse a registered (or eligible) historic building structure, envelope, and interior
nonstructural elements, and follow additional guidelines to maintain historic character.
Option 2. (5 points) - Maintain 50% (surface area) of existing structure, enclosure, and interior nonstructural
To encourage adaptive reuse and optimize the elements of an abandoned or blighted building
environmental performance of products and Option 3. (2-4 points) - Reuse or salvage building materials as a percentage of surface area. 25% - 2 points,
materials.
50% - 3 points, 75% - 4 points.
Option 4. (3 points) - For partial or entire new construction, conduct LCA of the project structure and
enclosure. LCA must:
Demonstrate 10% reduction from baseline building in at least 3 areas, including global warming potential.

National Registry of Historic Places

Secretary of Interiors Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties
ISO 14044

Option 3 - reuse 95%

Option 4 - address all 6
areas

To encourage the use of products and

materials for which life-cycle information is
available and that have environmentally,
economically, and socially preferable life-cycle
impacts. To reward project teams for selecting
products from manufacturers who have
verified improved environmental life-cycle
impacts.

ISO 14044-2006, Environmental Management, Life cycle

assessment requirements and guidelines
ISO 14021, 14025, 14040, 21930

Option 1 - 40 products
Option 2 - 75% by cost

Take measures for safe collection, storage, and disposal for 2:

Batteries, Mercury-containing lamps, and/or Electronic waste
To reduce construction and demolition waste Implement a Construction and Demolition Waste Management Plan (C&D WMP)
disposed of in landfills and incineration
Target at least 5 materials for diversion
facilities by recovering, reusing, and recycling Estimate diversion percentage
materials.
Describe how each material will be diverted

Prerequisite Construction and Demolition Waste

Management Plannng

Building Life-Cycle impact Reduction

Not Available

Option 1. (1 point) Use 20 products from at least 5 manufacturers as follows:

- Product-specific Type III EPD full credit per product
- Industry-wide (generic) EPD credit per product
- Third-party certified (ISO 14044) Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) credit per product
- Other USGBC approved programs
Option 2. (1 point) Use 50% (by cost) materials that show improvements in at least 3 areas, including global
warming potential. Products harvested, manufactured and purchased within 100 miles are valued at 200%
cost.

Category & Credit Name

MR

MR

Building Product Disclosure and Optimization

Sourcing of Raw Materials

Building Product Disclosure and Optimization

Material Ingredients

MR

Construction and Demolition Waste Management

EQ

Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

EQ

Environmental Tabacco Smoke Control

EQ

Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies

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Points Intent

Requirements

Option 1. (1 point) Use 20 products from at least 5 manufacturers as follows:

- 3rd party verified Corporate Sustainability Reports (CSR). Full credit per product.
To encourage the use of products and
- Self-declared report. credit per product.
materials for which life cycle information is
- Other USGBC approved programs.
available and that have environmentally,
Option 2. (1 point) Use 25% by cost (harvested, manufactured and purchased within 100 miles at 200% cost):
economically, and socially preferable life cycle - Extended producer responsibility
impacts. To reward project teams for selecting - Bio-based material
products verified to have been extracted or
- Wood products
sourced in a responsible manner.
- Materials reuse
- Recycled content
- Other USGBC approved programs

To encourage the use of products and

materials for which life-cycle information is
available and that have environmentally,
economically, and socially preferable life-cycle
impacts. To reward project teams for selecting
products for which the chemical ingredients in
the product are inventoried using an accepted
methodology and for selecting products
verified to minimize the use and generation of
harmful substances. To reward raw material
manufacturers who produce products verified
to have improved life-cycle impacts.

To reduce construction and demolition waste

disposed of in landfills and incineration
facilities by recovering, reusing, and recycling
materials.

Option 1. (1 point) Use 20 products from at least 5 manufacturers that demonstrate chemical inventory of
their product to at least 0.1% using:
- Manufacturer Inventory
- Health Product Declaration (HPD)
- Cradle to Cradle (v2 Basic level or v3 Bronze)
- Other USGBC approved program
Option 2. (1 point) Use 25% (by cost), meeting one:
- GreenScreen v1.2 Benchmark with no benchmark hazards down to 100 ppm with any ingredients assessed
(100% value), or all ingredients assessed (150% value)
- Cradle to Cradle V3 Silver or V2 Gold (100%), or V3 Gold or V2/V3 Platinum (150%)
- International ACP REACH Optimization with no substances of very high concern (100%)
- Other USGBC approved program
Option 3. (1 point) Use 25% (by cost), with 3rd party verification showing validated sourcing for at least 99%
of a product's ingredients (by weight).

Code or Standard

Exemplary Perf.

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Report

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
UN Global Compact, Communication of Progress
ISO 26000-2010, Guidance on Social Responsibility

Option 1 - 40 products
Option 2 - 50% by cost

Health Product Declaration (HPD)

GreenScreen v1.2 Benchmark
Cradle-to-Cradle Certified Product Standard

Option 1 - 40 products
Option 2 - 50% by cost

Certification of Sustainable Recyclers

Option 1. Recycle and/or Salvage nonhazardous construction and demolition materials.
European Commission Waste Framework Directive
- Min 50%, including at least 3 material streams (1 point)
2008/98/EC
- Min 75%, including at least 4 material streams (2 points)
European Commission Waste Incineration Directive
Option 2. (2 points) - Do not generate more than 2.5 pounds of waste per square foot (12.2 kg/m2) floor area
2000/76/EC
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010, Ventilation for Acceptable
To contribute to the comfort and well-being
Indoor Air Quality (with errata)
of building occupants by establishing
Meet separate ventilation and monitoring requirements for both mechanically and naturally ventilated
CEN Standard EN 15251-2007
minimum standards for indoor air quality
spaces.
CEN Standard EN 13779-2007
(IAQ).
CIBSE Applications Manual AM10, March 2005
Outdoors:
Prohibit smoking outside except in designated areas, at least 25 feet from entries, outdoor air intakes, and
To prevent or minimize exposure of building
operable windows, and in all areas used for business purposes (e.g. sidewalk sale).
occupants, indoor surfaces, and ventilation air
Include no-smoking signage (stating policy) within 10 feet (3 meters) of all building entrances.
distribution systems to environmental tobacco
Indoors:
smoke.
Prohibit smoking in all nonresidential areas
Prohibit smoking in residential areas, or implement significant measures to minimize exposure.
ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2007
Option 1. (1 point) - Comply with all applicable requirements for entryway systems, cross-contamination
CEN Standard EN 779-2002
To promote occupants comfort, well-being,
prevention, filtration, natural ventilation design calculations, and mixed-mode design calculations.
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010
and productivity by improving indoor air
Option 2. (1 point) - Comply with all applicable requirements for exterior contamination prevention,
CIBSE Applications Manual AM10, March 2005
quality.
increased ventilation, carbon dioxide monitoring, source control and monitoring, and natural ventilation
CIBSE Applications Manual 13, 2000
room by room calculations.
National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)

Achieve both options.

Not Available

Not Available

Meet both options,

and incorporate
additional Option 2
strategy.

Category & Credit Name

EQ

EQ

EQ

Low-Emitting Materials

Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan

Indoor Air Quality Assessment

Points Intent

Requirements

Code or Standard

Exemplary Perf.

CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010

AgBB-2010
SCAQMD Rule 1113
Canadian VOC Concentration Limits for Architectural
Coatings
SCAQMD Rule 1168
CARB 93120 ATCM
ANSI/BIFMA M7.1 Standard Method for Determining VOC
Emissions from Office Furniture Systems, Components and
Seating
ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard

Option 1 - All points

and 100% of products
Option 2 - 100% of
products

To reduce concentrations of chemical

contaminants that can damage air quality,
human health, productivity, and the
environment.

Option 1. (1-3 points) Comply with 2 or more of the 5-7 categories.

- Interior paints and coatings
- Interior adhesives and sealants
- Flooring
- Composite Wood
- Ceilings, walls, thermal, and acoustic insulation
- Furniture (if in scope)
- Exterior applied products (LEED-HC and LEED-S only)
Option 2. (1-3 points) Budget Calculation Method
If some products in a category dont meet requirements, calculate percentage compliance using a weighted
average.

To promote the well-being of construction

workers and building occupants by minimizing
indoor air quality problems associated with
construction and renovation.

Develop and implement an IAQ plan for construction and preoccupancy phases of the building
Meet or exceed SMACNA Control Measures and protect absorptive materials from moisture damage
Install MERV 8 filters in return air grille and return or transfer duct inlet opening for any equipment that will
be operated during construction. Install final filters immediately prior to occupancy.
Prohibit use of tobacco inside the building and within 25 feet (7.5 meters) of building entrance during
construction.

Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning National Contractors

Association (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied
Buildings under Construction, 2nd edition, 2007 (chapter 3) Not Available
ASHRAE 52.2-2007
CEN Standard EN 779-2002

To establish better quality indoor air in the

building after construction and during
occupancy.

Option 1. (1 point) - Flush-out with 14,000 cu.ft. of outdoor air per sq.ft. prior to occupancy
- Maintain temperature between 60 F to 80 F (15 C to 27 C)
- Keep relative humidity no higher than 60%
- Occupancy can begin after 3,500 cu.ft/sq.ft.
Option 2. (2 points) - Perform air quality testing to show airborne contaminants do not exceed maximum
levels of Formaldehyde, Particulates (PM10), Total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs), Target chemicals
from CDPH Standard Method v1.1, Carbon monoxide, Ozone (only in EPA nonattainment areas), and
Particulates (PM2.5) (only in EPA nonattainment areas)

EPA Compendium of Methods IP-1, IP-3, IP-6, IP-10, TO-1,

TO-11, TO-15, TO-17
ISO 16000-3, 16000-6, 4224, 7708, 13964
ASTM D5197-0e91, D5149-02(2008)
CDPH Standard Method v1.1-2010

Not Available

EQ

Thermal Comfort

To promote occupants productivity, comfort, Design - Design HVAC and envelope to meet ASHRAE 55-2010 or ISO and CEN Standards
and well-being by providing quality thermal
Controls - Provide thermal comfort controls for 50% of individual occupant spaces and all shared
comfort.
multioccupant spaces.

ASHRAE 55-2010, Thermal Environmental Conditions for

Human Occupancy
ISO 7730-2005, Ergonomics of the thermal environment
EN 15251:2007, Indoor environmental input parameters for
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design and assessment of energy performance of buildings
addressing indoor air quality, thermal environment, lighting
and acoustics
ASHRAE HVAC Applications Handbook, 2011 edition

EQ

Interior Lighting

To promote occupants productivity, comfort, Option 1. (1 point) - Provide individual multi-scene lighting controls for at least 90% of occupant spaces.
and well-being by providing high-quality
Provide multi-scene lighting controls for all multioccupant spaces.
lighting.
Option 2. (1 point) - Implement at least 4 additional strategies.

The Lighting Handbook, 10th Edition, IES

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To provide workspaces and classrooms that

promote occupants well-being, productivity,
and communications through effective
acoustic design.

ASHRAE 2011, HVAC Applications Handbook

Measurement devices must meet ANSI S1.4 for type 1
(precision) or type 2 (general purpose) devices, or local
equivalent

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IES Lighting Measurements (LM) 83-12

The Lighting Handbook, 10th edition, Illuminating
Engineering Society (IES)

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Windows and Offices: A Study of Office Worker

Performance and the Indoor Environment

Meet requirements for

90% of area.

EQ

Acoustic Performance

EQ

Daylight

EQ

Quality Views

At-a-Glance Study Sheets (c) GreenCE, Inc.

Implement measures to address:

- HVAC Background Noise
- Sound Transmission
- Reverberation Time
- Sound Reinforcement and Masking Systems.
Provide glare control for all regularly occupied spaces and meet one option:
Option 1. (2-3 points) - Complete daylight model to show spatial daylight autonomy of at least 55% (2 points)
To connect building occupants with the
or 75% (3 points) is achieved using regularly occupied floor area.
outdoors, reinforce circadian rhythms, and
Option 2. (1-2 points) - Complete daylight model to show between 300 lux and 3,000 lux for 75% (1 point) or
reduce the use of electrical lighting by
90% (2 points) of regularly occupied floor area.
introducing daylight into the space.
Option 3. (2-3 points) - Achieve between 300 lux and 3,000 lux for 75% (2 points) or 90% (3 points) of
regularly occupied floor area.
Achieve at least 2 for 75% of regularly occupied floor area:
To give building occupants a connection to
- Multiple views at least 90 degrees apart
the natural outdoor environment by providing - Views of at least 2: flora, fauna, sky, movement, and/or distant objects
quality views.
- Views through nearby vision glazing
- Quality views (rated at least 3 in referenced standard)

Category & Credit Name

IN

Innovation

IN

LEED Accredited Professional

IP

Integrative Process

RP

Regional Priority

At-a-Glance Study Sheets (c) GreenCE, Inc.

Requirements
Option 1. (1-3 points) - Identify following in writing:
- Intent of innovation credit
- Proposed requirement for compliance
To encourage projects to achieve exceptional
- Proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance
or innovative performance.
- Design approach (strategies) used to meet requirements
Option 2. (1-3 points) - Achieve one pilot credit from USGBCs LEED Pilot Credit Library
Option 3. (1-2 points) - Meet exemplary performance requirement of eligible credit.
At least one principal participant of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) with a
specialty appropriate for the project.
To encourage the team integration required - LEED AP BD+C
by a LEED project and to streamline the
- LEED AP ID+C
application and certification process.
- LEED AP O+M
- LEED AP Homes
- LEED AP ND
Identify and use opportunities to achieve synergies across disciplines and building systems.
To support high-performance, cost-effective
Simple box energy modeling during SD phase
project outcomes through an early analysis of
Water budget analysis during SD phase
the interrelationships among systems.
Use early energy modeling and water budget to inform OPR, BOD, and project design
To provide an incentive for the achievement
of credits that address geographically specific
Earn up to 4 of the 6 regional priority credits. Credits are determined by USGBC regional chapters.
environmental, social equity, and public
health priorities.

Points Intent

Code or Standard

Exemplary Perf.

N/A

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N/A

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ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design

and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities Not Available
(Feb 2, 2012)
Priority credits & their geographic applicability on USGBC
website: http://www.usgbc.org

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