Gbes Leedbdc Study Sheet

LEED AP BD+C Study Matrix
Sustainable Sites - SS
ID
SSp1
SSp2
SSc1
SSc2
SSc3
Credit
Construction Activity Pollution

Prevention
Environmental Site Assessment

(ESA)
Site Selection
Development Density and

Community Connectivity
Pts
NC
Req
Schools
Req
CS
Req
NC
NA
Schools
Req
CS
NA
NC
Schools
CS
NC
Schools
CS
NC
Schools
CS
Brownfield Redevelopment
NC
SSc4.1
SSc4.2
Alternative Transportation - Public Schools

Transportation Access
Alternative Transportation Bicycle Storage and Changing

Rooms
Civil engineer or
landscape architect
Key Numbers
There are no
calculations for this
credit
Developers,
There are no
Environmental
calculations for this
Professionals and
credit
General Contractors
Landscape
architects,
ecologists,
environmental
engineers, and civil
engineers as well as
local professionals
100 feet from

wetlands, 50 feet
from water body,
elevation less than 5
feet above 100 year
flood for previously
undeveloped
Building Owner and

Developer
Density - 60,000
SF/AC
Community
Connectivity - 1/2
mile radius
Developers should
contact
environmental
consultants, state
and local regulators
NA
Exemplary performance Standard
Requirements and Criteria
NA
2003 EPA Construction

General Permit or Local
Standards and codes,
whichever is more stringent
NA
Phase I Environmental Site

Conduct a Phase I ESA to
Assessment (ASTM E1527-05) determine if environmental
and Phase II Environmental
contamination exists, if
Site Assessment (ASTM E1903- suspected, conduct Phase II
97, 2002)
ESA
NA
U.S. Department of Agriculture

in the U.S. 7CFR657.5, Federal
Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA), Wetlands as
defined by U.S. 40 CFR Parts
230-233 and Part 22, and
Clean Water Act
Yes, double the avg.

development density = (total
density OR avg. density
building square footage) /
must be at least
(total site acres)
120,000 SF/AC
NA
Create and implement an

erosion and sediment control
plan for all project activities
Prevent the loss of soil during

construction by stormwater
runoff/wind erosion, protecting
topsoil
Prevent sedimentation of
storm sewers or receiving
streams
For major renovation including

only interior renovation,
Prevent pollution of the air with
develop a plan to address
dust and particulate matter
potential pollution from staging
and access.
Sites that were used as landfills in

the past are ineligible
If site is contaminated, it
must be remediated to
meet the most stringent
local, state, or federal EPA
standards
Documentation from the

authority must be provided,
proving safety levels have been
achieved
Upon successful remediation, 1

pt is available in SS Credit 3:
Projects outside the U.S. may
Brownfield Redevelopment for use a local equivalent.
this process
Land within 100 feet of any

wetlands as defined by the U.S.
CFR Parts 230-233 and Part 22
OR within set back distance
from wetlands prescribed in
state or local regulation,
whichever IS MORE
STRINGENT
Previously undeveloped land

within 50 feet of a water body
consistent with the Clean Water
Act and Land that was a public
park prior to acquisition
1/2 Mile Radius Calculation for

NC & CS around building
entrance, for Schools the radius
is drawn around any building
entrance
Do not develop buildings,

hardscape, roads or parking
areas on portions of sites that
meet any of the following
criteria:
Prime farmland as defined by the

U.S. Department of Agriculture in
the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Title 7, Volume 6, Parts 400 to 699,
Section 657.5
Previously undeveloped
land whose elevation is <5
feet above the elevation of
the 100-year flood as
defined by FEMA
Land specifically identified as

habitat for any species on
federal or state threatened or
endangered lists
Option 1 - Construct or
renovate building on a
PREVIOUSLY developed site
AND in a community with a
minimum density of 60,000
SF/AC
Option 1 - Additional Requirement

for Schools - physical education
spaces and associated buildings are
excluded from this calculation
Option 2 - Construct or
renovate a building that is
located on a PREVIOUSLY
developed site
Option 2 - Cont. is within 1/2

Option 2 - Cont. within 1/2
mile of 10 basic services (bank,
mile of a residential area OR
cleaners, day care) and has
neighborhood with an average
pedestrian access between the
density of 10 units/ac
building and services.
Projects where asbestos is found and remediated may also earn

Option 1 - Develop on a site documented as contaminated by ASTM Option 2 - Develop on a site defined as brownfield by local,
this credit. Testing should be done in accordance with EPA Reg
ASTM E1527-05 Phase I
E1903-97)
state, tribal, or national government agency
40CFR part 763, when applicable.
Environmental Site
Assessment, ASTM E1903-97 Phase II ESA, Effective 2002, Projects can achieve this point only if SSp2: Environmental Site
Assessment and site remediation was accomplished.
EPA Reg 40CFR
Same as NC
Same as NC
OPTION 3 Rideshare Proximity: Projects outside the U.S. may locate the project within 1/4-mile (400-meter) walking distance
of 1 or more stops for 2 or more existing rideshare options.
CS
NC
Schools
CS
Responsible
Party
*LEED is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council
Architect, design
team and client
1/2 mile walking

distance to rail
station, bus rapid
transit, and ferry
terminal, 1/4 mile
distance to 2 public
bus lines, etc.
Architect, Plumbing
Various standards,
Engineer, Civil
reference specific
Engineer and/or
credit information
Landscape Architect
Option 1 Comprehensive
Transportation MGT
Plan
Option 2 - Double
Transit Ridership
Implement a
Comprehensive
Transportation
Management Plan that
demonstrates a
reduction in personal
automobile use,
projects awarded an
exemplary performance
for SSc4.1 Option 2 are
not eligible
NA
NA
Option 1 Rail Station Proximity

- locate project within 1/2 mile
walking distance of an existing
or planned and funded
commuter rail, light rail,
subway, bus rapid transit, and
ferry terminal.
Option 2 Bus Stop Proximity - locate

within 1/4 mile walking distance of 1 a school bus system may
or more stops for 2 public, campus count as 1 line
or private bus lines usable by
occupants
Option 3 - show that at least

80% of students live within no
more than 3/4 mile walking
distance, allow pedestrian
access
All Options - provide dedicated

walking or biking lanes to
transit to the end of the
property in 2 or more directions
alternative compliance: Shuttle buses should provide direct access to transit facilities within 2 miles of the project site,
approximately a 5-10 minute drive, and must be available to all project occupants.
Case 1 - Commercial or Institutional - provide secure racks or

storage for bicycles - within 200 yards of entrance for 5% of
building users (peak)
Cont. Provide showers and changing facilities in the

building, or within 200 yards of the building entrance for
0.5% of FTE
Provide secure racks and or storage within 200 yds of entrance for
55 or more of building staff and students above grade 3 (at peak
periods)
provide shower and changing facilities in building or within provide dedicated bike lanes that extend at least to the end of
the school property in 2 or more directions without any barriers
200 yds of entrance for 0.5% of FTE staff
Case 2 Commercial or Institutional

Case 1 Commercial or
Projects Larger than 300,000 SF
Institutional Projects 300,000
provide shower and changing
SF or Less same as NC for 3%
facilities in building or within 200
of building users
yds of entrance for 0.5% of FTE
Case 2 cont. - provide

secure bike storage for 3%
of the occupants, then an
additional 0.5% for the
occupants for the space
over 300,000SF
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Case 3 - Residential Projects provide covered storage for

bicycles for 15% or more of
building occupants
Case 2 - Residential Projects Provide covered storage facilities for

securing bicycles for 15% or more of building occupants
All Cases - see appendix 1 default occupancy counts for

occupancy count requirements
and guidance
NC
SSc4.3
Architect and design Various standards,

team with project
reference specific
owner
credit information
Alternative Transportation - Low

Emitting and Fuel Efficient
Vehicles
Schools
CS
NC
SSc4.4
SSc5.1
SSc5.2
SSc6.1
Alternative Transportation Parking Capacity
Site Development - Protect or

Restore Habitat
Schools
CS
NC
Schools
CS
NC
Site Development - Maximize Open

Space
Stormwater Design - Quantity

Control
Schools
NC
Schools
CS
Architect and design Various standards,

team with project
reference specific
owner
credit information
Implement a
low-emitting vehicles are
Comprehensive
defined as vehicles that are
Transportation
classified as Zero Emission
Vehicles (ZEV) by the
California Air Resources Board.
demonstrates a
Fuel-efficient vehicles are
defined as vehicles that have
automobile use,
achieved a minimum green
projects awarded an
exemplary performance score of 40 on the American
for SSc4.1 Option 2 are Council for an Energy Efficient
Economy (ACEEE)
not eligible
Implement a
Comprehensive
Transportation
demonstrates a
automobile use,
projects awarded an
exemplary performance
for SSc4.1 Option 2 are
not eligible
Option 1 - provide preferred

parking for low-emitting and
fuel-efficient vehicles for 5%
of the total vehicle parking
capacity on site
Option 1 Alternative: Discount

parking at least 20% as a substitute
for preferred parking. The
discounted rate must be available to
all eligible customers, publicly
posted at the entrance of the
parking area, and available for a
minimum of 2 years.
Option 2 - Install
alternative fuel fueling
stations for 3% of total
vehicle parking capacity
Option 3 - Provide low-e and

fuel-e vehicles for 3% FTE
occupants, provide preferred
parking for these vehicles
Option 4 - Provide building

occupants access to a low-e or
fuel-e vehicle sharing program 1 vehicle per 3% FTE
occupants, 1 shared vehicle can
carry 8 persons
Same as NC AND at least 1 designated carpool drop-off area for low- Develop and implement a plan for buses and maintenance
e and fuel-e vehicles
vehicles 20% alternative fuel
Same as NC
Option 1 Additional Requirement alternatives may be considered on a Same as NC

case-by-case basis
Case 1 (Non-Residential
Projects) Option 1: Size
Parking Capacity must meet
but not exceed min. local
zoning requirements
NC additional Requirement - Provide

preferred parking for carpools or
vanpools for 5% of total parking.
Alternative: Discount parking at
least 20% as a substitute for
preferred parking.
Option 2: provide parking

for less than 5% of FTE
building occupants,
reference credit for
additional information
Option 3: Provide no new
parking
Case 2 (Residential Projects)

Option 1 - same as Case 1
option 1, also support
programs to facilitate shared
vehicle use. Option 2 - No New
Parking
2 year vehicle share contract,

narrative about program,
estimated # of customers
served, preferred parking for
these vehicles, provide site plan
Option 3 - Mixed Use Option 1 with less than 10% commercial

are considered residential (Case 2), and < 10% commercial must
adhere to Case 1 and residential. Case 3: (For projects that have
no minimum local zoning requirements) Provide 25% fewer
parking spaces than the applicable standard listed in the 2003
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) "Parking Generation
"study
Option 1 - Size parking capacity must not exceed min. local zoning, Option 2 - Provide no new Option 3 - for projects that have no min. local zoning, provide
preferred parking for carpools etc. 5% of parking
25% fewer spaces
parking
Same as NC
alt cont. The discounted rate must

be available to all eligible customers,
Same as NC, but with a
publicly posted at the entrance of
3% threshold
the parking area, and available for a
minimum of 2 years.
Same as NC
Landscape Architect,
ecologist,
Various standards,
environmental
reference specific
engineer, civil
credit information
engineer, and local
professionals
Restoring or protecting
75% (excluding
building footprint) of
Land Trust Standards and
the site or 30%
Practices 2004
(including building
footprint) of the total
site
Case 2 - Previously Developed Areas or Graded Sites restore or protect a minimum of 50% of the site (excluding
Case 1 Greenfield Sites - limit all site disturbance to the following:
the building footprint) or 20% of the total site area
40 ft. beyond building perimeter and parking garages.
(including building footprint), whichever is greater with
10 ft. beyond surface walkways, patios, surface parking and utilities
native or adapted vegetation. projects earning SSc2 may
less than 12 inches in diameter, 15 ft. beyond primary roadway
include vegetated roof surface in this calculation IF the
curbs and main utility branch trenches
plants are native or adaptive, provide habitat and promote
biodiversity
Landscape
architects,
ecologists,
Various standards,
environmental
reference specific
engineers, and civil credit information
engineers as well as
local professionals
Double the amount of

open space
Projects subject to local
zoning must increase to
50%
Urban projects must
provide open space for
40%
NA
Case 1 Sites with Local Zoning

Open Space Requirements reduce the development
footprint and or provide
vegetated open space within
the project boundary,
exceeding local zoning
requirements by 25%
Various standards,
Civil Engineer or
reference specific
Landscape Architect
credit information
No standard exemplary
point has been
established. However,
documenting a
comprehensive
approach to capture
and treat stormwater
may help achieve this
ID point
NA
OPTION 1: Design Storm:

Case 1 Sites with Existing
Imperviousness 50% or Less
Path 1: implement a
stormwater management plan
that prevents postdevelopment peak discharge
rate and quantity from
exceeding the predevelopment
for 1- and 2-year 24 hour
design storms
Same as NC
Projects with limited landscape opportunities may also donate

offsite land in perpetuity, equal to 60% of the previously
developed area (including the building footprint), to a land trust
within the same EPA Level III Ecoregion identified for the project
site. The land trust must adhere to the Land Trust Alliance Land
Trust Standards and Practices 2004 Revision.
Case 2 - Sites with No Local Zoning

Requirements - Provide vegetated
open space area adjacent to the
building that is equal in area to the
building footprint
Case 3 - Sites with Zoning

Ordinances but No Open
Space Requirements Provide vegetated open
space equal to 20% of the
project's site area
All Cases - for projects earning SSc2, vegetated roof areas can
contribute to credit compliance, and pedestrian-oriented
hardscape areas can contribute as well, a minimum of 25%
open space must be vegetated for these projects. Wetlands or
naturally designed ponds may count as open space and the side
slope gradients average 1:4 (vertical: horizontal) or less and are
vegetated.
OR Option1: Case 1: Path 2:

Implement a stormwater
management plan that protects
receiving stream channels from
excessive erosion, including stream
channel protection an quantity
control
Option 1: Case 2: Sites

with Existing
Imperviousness is Greater
than 50% - Implement a
stormwater management
plan that results in a 25%
decrease in the volume of
stormwater runoff from
the 2 year 24 hour design
storm
OPTION 2. Percentile Rainfall

Events
CASE 1. Non-Zero Lot Line
Projects: manage onsite the
runoff from the developed site
for the 95th percentile of
regional or local rainfall events
using Low Impact Development
(LID) and green infrastructure
All Cases - Additional

Requirement - See Appendix 1
for occupancy count
requirements and guidance
OPTION 2. CASE 2. Zero Lot

Line Projects: (defined as
minimum density of 1.5 FAR)
manage onsite the runoff from
the developed site for the 85th
percentile of regional or local
rainfall events using LID and
green infrastructure.
NC
SSc6.2
SSc7.1
SSc7.2
Stormwater Design - Quality

Control
Heat Island Effect - Nonroof
Heat Island Effect - Roof
Schools
CS
NC
Schools
CS
NC
Schools
CS
NC
Schools
SSc8
No standard exemplary
point has been
treats the stormwater established. However,
Owner, landscape
runoff from 90% of documenting a
architect, and
the average annual comprehensive
engineers - civil and
approach to capture
rainfall, BMPs must
mechanical
remove 80% of TSS and treat stormwater
may help achieve this
ID point
Option 1 50% site

hardscape, trees
must mature to
Landscape architect,
provide shade within
architect, and civil
5 years, SRI at least
engineer
29
Option 2 50%
parking under cover
(1) meet the 100%

threshold
(2) meet the 100%
threshold for on-site
parking space
Architect, landscape
architect, civil and
Various standards,
reference specific
mechanical
credit information
engineers, and an
ecologist
100% of the project's

roof area consists of a
vegetated roof system
(excluding any
mechanical equipment,
solar energy panels,
skylights, and other
appurtenances)
Landscape Architect,
Civil Engineer,
Lighting Designer,
Architect, Electrical
Engineer
NA
NA
NA
Implement a stormwater management plan that reduces impervious

cover, promotes infiltration and captures and treats the stormwater
runoff from 90% of the average annual rainfall using best
management practices
BMPs must remove 80% of

the average annual postBMPS are considered if they
development total
are designed in accordance
suspended solids (TSS)
with state or local standards
load based on existing
monitoring reports
NA
Option 1 - use any combination of the following strategies for 50%

of the site hardscape - provide shade from existing trees within 5
years of installation, provide shade from structures covered by solar
panels, provide shade from architectural devices that have an SRI
of at least 29, use hardscape materials with an SRI of at least 29 or
use an open grid pavement system (50% + pervious)
OR Option 2 - place a
minimum of 50% of
parking spaces under
cover, any roof used to
shade or cover parking
must have an SRI of at
least 29, be a vegetated
roof or be covered by solar
panels
NA
Illuminating Engineering
Society of North America.
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
Standard 90.1 2007.
NA
CS
Projects that require

and enforce installing
automatic controls
within 100% of the
tenant space are
eligible for exemplary
performance
NA
NC
NA
Site Master Plan
Schools
Project owner,
architect and design
team
CS
Architect, design
team and building
owner
NC
NA
Project teams must comply

with 1 of the options AND the
requirement for exterior
lighting
Option 1 - Interior Lighting - Reduce

the input power all nonemergency
interior luminaries by at least 50%
between 11pm and 5 am, afterhours may be operated via manual
override lasting no more than 30
minutes
Light Pollution Reduction
NA
NA
Tenant Design and Construction

Guidelines
Schools
CS
NA
Joint Use of Facilities
City managers, town

authorities, school
board members, PTA
leaders, etc.
NA
NA
Meet 2 of the 3 Options

listed
Option 2 All openings in

the envelope must have
shielding
(controlled/closed by
automatic device) for a
resultant transmittance of
less than 10% between
11pm and 5am
Determine the area of the roof

covered by mechanical
equipment, solar energy
panels, skylights, and other
appurtenances, and deduct
these areas from the total roof
surface area
Exterior Lighting - light areas
only as required for safety and
comfort, Densities must not
exceed ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
Standard 90.1 2007 Reference
page 129 -130 for lighting
zones definitions. Flag lighting
is not exempt from the
requirements of this credit
Sport Field Lighting (Physical

Education Spaces) do not need
to comply , must be shut off by
11pm , manual override
complies
Trespass Calculations must be

submitted for 2 conditions: with
sports lighting turned off, all
other lights turned on, AND with
just sports lighting and light
trespass requirements for
horizontal and vertical
footcandles
NA
Project must achieve at least 4 out of the following 7 credits using the associate calculation methods, the 7 include: SSc1, SSc5.1, SSc5.2, SSc6.1, SSc6.2, SSc7.1, and SSc8
A site master plan for the school must be developed in collaboration with the school boarder other decision-making body. Projects where no future development is planned are not eligible for this
credit
NA
Publish an illustrated document that provides tenants with the following design and construction information: description of the sustainable design and construction features and project's
sustainability goals and objectives for tenant spaces
Information on LEED for Commercial Interiors and how core and shell building contributes to achieving these credits
Information that enables a tenant to coordinate space design and construction addressing the extensive list on page 143
Recommendations, including examples, for sustainable strategies, products, materials and services
SSc9
SSc10
Low-sloped roof 2:12 78

SRI
Steep-sloped roof > 2:12 29
SRI For 75% of the roof's
surface
Option 3: Install highalbedo and vegetated roof

surfaces that , in
OR Option2: install a vegetated roof combination, meet the
that covers at least 50% of the roof following:
Area Roof Meeting Min.
area
SRI/0.75 + Area of
Vegetated Roof/0.5 Total
RoofArea
OR existing infield performance

monitoring data demonstrates
compliance with the criteria
Option 1 - ensure that at least 3 of the following spaces are

accessible to the general public: auditorium, gymnasium,
cafeteria/cafetorium, 1 or more classrooms, playing fields, and or
joint parking
Or Option 2 - engage in a contract with community or

other organizations to provide at least 2 dedicated-use
spaces in the building.
Ex: commercial office, health clinic, police offices, parking
lot or one or more commercial sector businesses. provide
separate entrance for these spaces
OR Option 3 - ensure that at least 2 of the following 6 spaces are

owned by others and accessible to students: auditorium, gym,
cafeteria, one or more classrooms, swimming pool or playing
field. Provide direct pedestrian access, and signed agreements
outlining the space sharing
Water Efficiency - WE
ID
Credit
Pts
NC
WEp1
WEc1
WEc2
WEc3
WEc4
Water Use Reduction - 20%

Reduction
Water Efficient Landscaping
Innovative Wastewater
Technologies
Key Numbers
Req
Schools
Req
CS
Req
NC
2-4
Schools
2-4
CS
2-4
NC
Schools
CS
NC
2-4
Water Use Reduction - 30%, 35%,

Schools
and 40%
Responsible
Party
2-4
CS
2-4
NC
NA
Schools
CS
NA
Process Water Use Reduction
Predesign - Owner,
Architect and
20% Reduction from
Engineers
baseline
Design Development
- Engineering Team
Landscape designer,
building owner,
Option 1 Reduce
architect, civil
Potable Water Use by
engineer and
50%
mechanical engineer
Owner, architect,
and engineering
team
Predesign - Owner,
Architect and
Engineers
Design Development
- Engineering Team
Reduce sewage
conveyance by 50%
or Treat 50% of
wastewater on-site
etc.
NA
Energy Policy Act of 1992, and

2005, IAPMO UPC 1-2006
Uniform Plumbing Code 2006,
and International Code
Council, International
Plumbing Code 2006, Section
604, Design of Water
Distribution Systems
NA
NA
Demonstrate a 100%
reduction in potable
water use for sewage
conveyance OR on-site
treatment of 100% of
generated wastewater
Energy Policy Act of 1992, and

2005, IAPMO UPC 1-2006
Uniform Plumbing Code 2006,
and International Code
Council, International
Plumbing Code 2006, Section
604, Design of Water
Distribution Systems
aggregate 30% (2
pts), 35% (3 pts), or Demonstrate a 45%
40% (4 pts) less
reduction in projected
water than the
potable water use
baseline
Any equipment not

listed in table must
show a 20%
Architect and Owner
reduction in water
use from a
benchmark etc.
Project a 40% process

water savings
Employ strategies that in

aggregate use 20% less water
Calculate baseline according to
than the baseline; required
fixtures water closets, urinals, commercial and/or residential
lavatory faucets, showers,
baselines outlined on pg 165
kitchen sink faucets and prerinse spray valves
Option 1 reduce potable water

by 50% (2 pts) for irrigation
from a calculated midsummer
baseline-or using the month
with the highest irrigation
demand
Option 1 cont. Reductions must be a

mix of the following: plant species,
density and microclimate factor,
irrigation efficiency, use of captured
rainwater, recycled wastewater,
water treated and conveyed by a
public agency for nonpotable uses
Calculations are based on

estimated occupant usage
and include only the
following fixtures - water
closets, urinals, lavatory
faucets, showers, kitchen
sink faucets and pre-rinse
spray valves
Calculating Occupancy account for Full-time staff, parttime staff, transients, and
residents
Know how to calculate

Calculating Occupancy occupancy based on example p
account for Full-time staff, part173
time staff, students, and
transients
Same as NC
Option 2 (4 pts) meet

requirements for Option 1
AND Path 1 - use only
captured rainwater,
OR Path 2 - install landscaping
recycled wastewater,
that does not require
recycled graywater or
permanent irrigation.
water treated and
nonpotable water for
irrigation.
Option 1 - Reduce potable water use for buildings sewage

conveyance by 50% through the use of water-conserving fixtures
(water closets, and urinals) or nonpotable water (captured
rainwater, recycled graywater, on-site municipally treated
wastewater)
OR Option 2 - Treat 50%

of wastewater on-site to
tertiary standards, water
must be infiltrated or used
on-site
NA
Employ strategies that

aggregate 30% (2 pts), 35%
Calculate baseline according to
(3 pts), or 40% (4 pts) less
commercial and/or residential
water than the baseline
baselines outlined on pg 203
calculated for the building (not
including irrigation)
Calculations are based on

estimated occupant usage
and include only the
Know how to calculate
following fixtures - water
occupancy based on example p
closets, urinals, lavatory
173 from prerequisite
faucets, showers, kitchen
sink faucets and pre-rinse
spray valves
NA
No refrigerant equipment
using once-through cooling
with potable water, no
garbage disposals, at least 4
process items were water use
is at or below levels on p.207
Temporary irrigation systems

used for plant establishment
are allowed only if removed
within a period not to exceed
18 months of installation
Landscape Coefficient p.185,

TWA Baseline p.187, Percent
Reduction p.187, Percent
Reduction of Total Water p.187,
Irrigation Efficiency p. 186, Total
Water Applied p. 186, Total
Potable Water Applied p. 186
Cont. Any equipment not listed in

table must show a 20% reduction in
water use from a benchmark or
industry standard - With the
exception of prerinse spray valves
Energy and Atmosphere - EA

ID
Credit
Pts
NC
EAp1
Fundamental Commissioning of
Building Energy Systems
Req
Schools
Req
CS
Req
Responsible
Party
Key Numbers
Owner,
Commissioning
Authority, and
Design Team
<50,000 gsf means

you CxA can be part
of the
design/construction
mgt team
NA
NA
Designate an individual as the

commissioning authority (CxA)
to lead, review and over see
the commissioning process
the CxA must have experience in at

least 2 projects, the CxA must be
independent of the design and
construction team for projects over
50,000 SF, must report findings to
the Owner
Owner
NC
EAp2
EAp3
Various standards,
reference specific
credit information
Minimum Energy Performance
Fundamental Refrigerant
Management
Schools
Req
CS
Req
NC
Req
Schools
Req
CS
Req
NC
EAc1
EAc2
Req
exceptions for major

renov. With existing
Mechanical engineer CFCs: phase out 5
or HVAC&R
years; reduce
Specialist
leakage to 5%; leave
in place if no ROI in
10 years
1-19
Energy Modeler,
Architect, Mechanical
Engineer, LEED
Consultant, and
Commissioning
Authority
Optimize Energy Performance
NA
NA
NA
Appendix G of
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
Standard 90.1-2007
ASHRAE Advanced Energy
Design Guide
Advanced Buildings Core
Performance Guide by the
New Buildings Institute
EPA Clean Air Act, Title VI,

Rule 608
Appendix G of
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
Standard 90.1 2007
ONLY Option 1 - Whole
Performance Guide
Building Simulation ASHRAE Advanced Energy
New Buildings 50%,
Design Guide for Small Retail
Existing Building Reno
Buildings 2006
46%
Option 2 & Option 3 Design Guide
There is no exemplary
Advanced Energy Design
performance
Guide for K-12 School
Buildings
Design Guide
Establish an energy
performance rating goal for
the facility using EPA's Target
Finder rating tool
Option 1 - Whole Building Energy

Simulation - Demonstrate a 10%
improvement in proposed building
performance for new buildings, 5%
for major renovations
When reusing HVAC equipment,

Zero use of chlorofluorocarbon
complete a comprehensive CFC
(CFC) based refrigerants in
phase out conversion prior to
new base building HVAC&R.
project completion
Option 1 - Whole Building

Energy Simulation demonstrate a percentage
improvement compared with
the baseline building
performance rating, calculate
baseline using Appendix G of
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
Standard 90.1 2007
1 point = 12% (new), 8%
(mjr.ren.). every +2% = +1
point.
Option 2 - Prescriptive Compliance

Path: ASHRAE Advanced Energy
Design Guide (1 pt)
Path 1 - ASHRAE Advanced Energy
Design for Small Office Buildings
2004
1-19
CS
3-21
Same as NC
NC
1-7
Schools
1-7
1% = 1 pt, 3% = 2 pts, 5% = 3 pts,

7% = 4 pts, 9% = 5 pts, 11% = 6
pts, 13% = 7 pts
CS
Project team,
Various standards,
Owner, Architecture, reference specific
and Engineer
credit information
NC & Schools 15% or

more renewable energy
CS 5% or more
NA
Use on-site renewable energy

systems to offset building
energy costs
The Owner and Designer must

are responsible for any updates
Develop and incorporate
commissioning into the
construction docs
Implement the commissioning
plan
cont. verify the installation and

performance of the systems to
be commissioned
complete a summary
commissioning report
Commissioned Systems at a
minimum, include: HVAC&R and
associated controls, lighting and
daylighting controls, domestic
hot water systems, renewable
energy systems (wind and solar)
Option 3 - Prescriptive
Compliance Path - Advanced
Buildings Core Performance
Calculate baseline with
Guide - comply with the
Appendix G of
prescriptive measures in the
ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA
guide developed by the New
Standard 90.1-2007 Buildings Institute
comply with mandatory
Building must meet the
provisions (5.4, 6.4, 7.4,
requirements: less than
8.4, 9.4 and 10.4, inclusion Option 2 - Comply with the
100,000 SF, comply with
Advanced Energy Design Guide
of all energy costs,
Section 1: Design Process
for k-12 school buildings, must
compare against a
Strategies, and Section 2: Core
be less than 200,000SF
baseline building that
Performance Requirements.
complies with Appendix G
Health care, warehouse and lab
projects are disqualified from
Same as NC
this path
Option 2 Prescriptive
Compliance Path - ASHRAE
Advanced Energy Design Guide
- comply with the prescriptive
measures in the guide
appropriate to the project
scope
other equipment, such as standard refrigerators, small

water coolers and any other equipment that contains less
HCFCs are not part of this
than 0.5 pounds of refrigerant, are not considered part of
prerequisite
the base building system and are not subject to the
requirements of this prerequisite.
Option 2 - cont. Path 2 ASHRAE Advanced Energy
Design Guide for Small Retail
Option 2 - cont. building
Buildings 2006 - Retail
must comply with ASHRAE
Occupancy, less than 20,000
Advanced Energy Design
SF
Guide, buildings must be
Path 3 - ASHRAE Advanced
less than 20,00 SF, office
Energy Design Guide for Small
occupancy only
Warehouses and Self Storage
Buildings 2008 - less than
50,000 SF
Option 2 - Prescriptive Compliance

Path: Advanced Energy Design
Guide for K-12 School Buildings (1
pt), less than 200,000 SF
Schools
On-Site Renewable Energy
Owner must document

project requirements, the
design team must develop
the basis of design
the CxA reviews these for
completeness
Option 3 - Prescriptive
Compliance Path: Advanced
Buildings Core Performance
Guide (1-3 pts) - comply with
measures identified in the
Performance Guide - for less
than 100,000 Sf, comply with
Section 1: Design Process
Strategies, Section 2: Core
Performance Requirements
Points Achieved: 1 pt for all
projects less than 100,000 SF
Up to 2 pts for performance
strategies in Section 3:
Enhanced Performance
Same as NC
1% = 4 pts
NC
EAc3
EAc4
EAc5
EAc5.1
EAc5.2
EAc6
Enhanced Commissioning
Enhanced Refrigerant
Management
Schools
NC
Schools
CS
NC
Measurement & Verification Tenant Sub-metering
NA
Mechanical engineer
or HVAC&R
Specialist
Schools
CS
NC
Schools
NA
NA
NA
CS
NC
NA
Schools
NA
CS
NC
Schools
Green Power
CS
NC, Schools & CS may

conduct a
comprehensive
envelope
commissioning
NA
Building Operators
Measurement & Verification
Measurement & Verification - Base

Building
Owner,
Commissioning
Authority, and
Design Team
NA
Building Operators
NA
NA
the CxA must review contractor

submittals applicable to
commissioned systems for
compliance with owner's
requirements and basis of design
the CxA or other project

team member must
develop a systems manual
that provides future
operating staff the
information needed to
understand and optimally
operate commissioned
systems
Option 1 - Do not use

refrigerants
Option 2 - Select refrigerants and

HVAC&R that minimize or eliminate
the emission of compounds that
contribute to ozone depletion and
global climate change
and LCODP = Lifecycle Ozone

cont. The base building
Depletion Potential
HVAC&R equipment must Where LCODP = [ODPr x (Lr x LCGWP = Lifecycle Direct
comply with the following Life + Mr) x Rc] / Life
Global Warming Potential
LCGWP = LCODP x 10^5 and LCGWP = [GWPr x (Lr x
ODPr = Ozone Depletion
Potential of Refrigerant
Life + Mr) x Rc] / Life
100
GWPr = Global Warming
Potential of Refrigerant
Option 2 - Develop and

Implement a M&V plan
consistent with Option B:
Energy Conservation
Measure Isolation, IPMVP
Volume III
In addition to the
requirements outline in EAp1,
the CxA must conduct, at least
1 commissioning design
review of the basis of design
and design documents prior to
mid-construction documents,
and back check to confirm
the CxA must be involved in

reviewing the operation of the
the CxA or other team member building with operations and
must verify that the training
maintenance staff and
requirements were completed occupants within 10 months
for operational personnel and after substantial completion, a
building occupants
plan for resolving outstanding
commissioning-related issues
must be included
NA
NA
NA
Option D: Calibrated
Simulation (Savings Estimation
Method 2) or Option B: Energy
Conservation Measure
Isolation IPMVP Volume III

implement a M&V plan
consistent with Option D:
Calibrated Simulation (Savings
Estimation Method 2) as
specified in IPMVP Volume III
cont. M&V period must cover at

least 1 year of post-construction
occupancy
Develop a process for corrective
action if savings are not achieved
NA

implement a M&V plan
consistent with Option D:
Calibrated Simulation (Savings
Estimation Method 2) as
specified in the IPMVP Volume
III

cont. documentation must include a cont. 1-line electrical
Implement a M&V plan
description of the infrastructure
schematics identifying endconsistent with Option B:
design, existing meter locations,
circuits and guidelines for
Energy Conservation Measure
existing meter specifications
sub-metering
Isolation, IPMVP Volume III
Include a centrally monitored

electronic metering network in cont. develop a tenant M&V plan
the base building design,
that documents and advises future
accommodating for future
tenants of this opportunity
tenant sub-metering
Building Operators
NA
NA
Project Team
2 year renewable
Purchase 100% of their
energy contract for at
electricity from
least 35% of the
renewable sources
building's electricity
Engage in at least 2 year

renewable energy contract to
provide at least 35% of the
building's electricity from
renewable sources
Lr = Refrigerant Leakage Rate

Mr = End-of-Life Refrigerant
Loss
Rc = Refrigerant Charge
Life = Equipment Life
cont. M&V period must cover

at least 1 year of postconstruction occupancy
Option 3. Third Party Data
Develop a process for
Source (1 point)
corrective action if savings are
not achieved
cont. documentation must

include a description of the
cont. 1-line electrical schematics
infrastructure design, existing identifying end-circuits and
meter locations, existing meter guidelines for sub-metering
specifications
cont. provide a process for

corrective action if savings
are not being achieved
Schools can purchase green power on a centralized basis, power

cannot be credited to another LEED project, must submit letter
additional - core and shell electricity is defined as the usage of
the core and shell SF, but not less than 15% building total gross
SF
Materials & Resources - MR

ID
Credit
MRp1
Storage & Collection of

Recyclables
MRc1.1
MRc1.2
MRc2
MRc3
MRc4
MRc5
MRc6
MRc7
Pts
NC
Req
Schools
Req
CS
Req
NC
1-3
Building Reuse - Maintain Existing Schools

Walls, Floors and Roof
CS
1-5
NC
Building Reuse - Maintain Interior

Nonstructural Elements
Schools
Construction Waste Management
Materials Reuse
Recycled Content
Regional Materials
Rapidly Renewable Materials
Certified Wood
1-2
Responsible
Party
Local hauler, owner,
project team and
occupants
Key Numbers
NA
NA
NA
Exceed 55% = 1 pt, 75% = 2 pts

and 95% = 3 pts
Owner and project
team
Various standards,
reference specific
credit information
CS if maintaining 95%
or more of the existing
walls, floors and roof
NA
NC
1-2
Schools
1-2
CS
1-2
NC
1-2
Schools
1-2
CS
NC
1-2
Schools
1-2
CS
1-2
NC
1-2
Schools
1-2
CS
1-2
NC
Schools
CS
NA
NC
Schools
CS - MRc6
Exceed 75% = 1 pt, 95% = 2pts
if the addition 2 times the

SF of the original, this
credit is not applicable
Exceed 25% = 1 pt, 33% = 2 pts, if the addition 6 times the

42% = 3 pts, 50% = 4 pts and 75% SF of the original, this
= 5 pts
credit is not applicable
NA
if the addition is more than 2 times

to original SF, this credit is not
applicable
NA
Recycle and or salvage

nonhazardous construction
and demolition debris
Develop and implement a

construction waste management
plan, identifying materials diverted
from disposal, on-site or comingled
NA
Use salvaged or reused

materials, at least 5% for 1 pt For All - mechanical, electrical and
and 10% for 2 pts, based on plumbing components and specialty Furniture may be used if
cost
items (elevators) cannot be included consistent throughout
in this calculation
Same as above, 5% = 1 pt
NA
Use materials with recycled

content - the sum of
postconsumer recycled
content plus 1/2 the
preconsumer content for at
least 10% or 20%
Architect and
General Contractor
The minimum
Meet the 30%
percentage threshold
threshold for regional
10% = 1 pt, 20% =
materials
2 pts
NA
Option 1: Use materials that

have been extracted,
harvested or recovered as well
as manufactured within 500
miles of the project site, based
on weight; Option 2: Materials The minimum percentage threshold
shipped by rail or water have 10% = 1 pt, 20% = 2 pts
been extracted, harvested or
recovered as well as
manufactured within 500 miles
total travel distance of site
using weighted average
Option 2: (distance by rail/3) +

Percentage Local Materials
(Distance by inland
= [total cost of local
waterway/2) + (Distance by
materials ($) / total
sea/15) + (Distance by all
materials cost ($)] * 100
other means) < 500 miles
Architect and
General Contractor
2.5% rapidly
renewable
NC & Schools - Meet

the 5% threshold for
rapidly renewables
NA
Rapidly renewable materials are

Use rapidly renewable
materials for 2.5% of the total harvested within a 10 year or
shorter cycle
value of all materials
Percent of Rapidly
Renewable = [Total Cost
of RRM ($) / Total
Materials Cost ($)] * 100
Architect or design
team, contractor
Min. 50% of wood

based materials
based on cost
Meet the 95%

threshold for certified
wood
Use a minimum 50% (COST)

materials that are woodbased, certified by the Forest
Stewardship Council
Assembly FSC Certified Wood

Certified Wood Material % Material Value = [Weight of
= [FSC Certified Wood
FSC Certified Wood in
Value ($) / Total New
Assembly / Weight of
Wood Value ($)] * 100
Assembly] * Assembly Value
($)
NA
1
NA
Maintain existing building

structure - floor and roof
decking, hazardous materials
are excluded, minimum
thresholds:
Use existing interior

nonstructural elements in at
least 50% (by area) of the
completed building, with
additions
Architect and Owner 50% of elements
CS
Provide easily-accessible area

At a minimum - paper, glass,
for the collection and storage
corrugated cardboard, plastics and
of materials for recycling for
metals
the entire facility
Project team,
General Contractor
50 % diverted = 1 pt, Divert 95% of total

75% diverted = 2 pts construction waste
Owner, Architect or
Design Team, and
Contractor
NC and Schools 5%
= 1 pt, 10% = 2pts
CS 5% = 1 pt
General Contractor,
subcontractor and
suppliers
10% = 1 pt
20% = 2 pts
NC & Schools - Meet

15% threshold
CS - Meet 10%
threshold
Achieve a total recycledcontent value of 30%

or more
FCS Certified Wood
Calculations - by weight or
Minimum thresholds - 50% = 1
volume (must be
pt, 75% = 2 pts
consistent)
Recycled content ($) = (%

postconsumer content *
Percentage Recycled Content =
The minimum percentage threshold
materials cost) + 0.5 (%
[total recycled content value
10% = 1 pt, 20% = 2 pts
preconsumer content *
($) / total materials cost] * 100
materials cost)
Include only materials permanently

installed in the project (flooring,
wood doors etc.)
Assembly Recycled Content

Value ($) = [% postconsumer /
total weight] * Assembly cost +
[% preconsumer / total weight]
x 0.5 * assembly cost
Assembly New Wood Material

Value = [Weight of New Wood
in Assembly / Weight of
Assembly ] * Assembly Value
($)
Indoor Environmental Quality - IEQ

ID
Credit
Pts
NC
Schools
EQp1
Minimum IAQ Performance

CS
EQp2
EQp3
EQc1
Environmental Tobacco Smoke

(ETS) Control
Minimum Acoustical Performance
Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
NC
Req
Req
Architect, Mechanical
Engineer and project
team - owner,
tenants, facility
manager and
maintenance
personnel as
applicable
Key Numbers
NA
Facility Manager,
Prohibit smoking
Property Manager or
within 25 ft. of entry
Owner
NA
NA
ASHRAE Standard 62.1 2007,

ASHRAE Standard 62.1 2007
Paragraph 5.1, and CEN
Standards EN 15251: 2007
and EN 13779: 2007

Case 1 - Mechanically
Ventilated Spaces - Option 1:
Meet the minimum
requirements of Sections 4
through 7 of ASHRAE
Standard 62.1 2007
Ventilation for Acceptable
Indoor Air Quality; OR Option
2: Meet CEN Standards EN
15251: 2007 and EN 13779:
2007 for non-US projects
Req
Same as NC
CS
NC
Req
NA
Same as NC
Schools
Req
CS
NA
NC
Schools
CS
Schools
NA
Various standards,
Mechanical Engineer
reference specific
and design team
credit information
increase ventilation
rates 30% above the
min.
Building Owners and
Intake accuracy +/Designers
15% OR
monitors 3-6 feet off
the ground
Case 2 - Naturally
Ventilated Spaces - must
comply with ASHRAE
Standard 62.1 2007,
Paragraph 5.1
Case 2 Residential and Hospitality Projects Only - Same as Case 1

Option 1 for common areas AND weather-strip all exterior doors
and operable windows in the residential units, sealing
penetrations in walls, ceiling and floors, demonstrate sealing by a
blower door test in accordance with ANSI/ASTM E 779-03
Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan
Pressurization AND sample air using Chapter 4 of the Residential
Manual for Compliance with California's 2001 Energy Efficiency
Standards, less than 1.25 Sq. In. leakage per 100 SF
Same as NC
NA
Design classrooms and other core learning spaces to include soundANSI Standard S12.60-2002,
absorptive finishes complying with ANSI Standard S12.60-2002,
Acoustical Performance
Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements and
Criteria, Design Requirements
Guidelines for Schools
and Guidelines for Schools
Achieve a maximum background noise level of 45 dBA
AND Case 1 Classrooms and Core Learning Spaces <

20,000 CuFt Option 1: confirm that 100% of ceiling areas
are finished with a material that has a Noise Reduction
Coefficient (NRC) of 0.70 or higher
OR Option 2 - confirm the total area of acoustical wall
panels, ceiling finishes, and other sound-absorbent finishes
equals or exceeds the total ceiling area of the room,
materials must have an NRC of 0.70 or greater
Case 2 - Classrooms and Core Learning Spaces 20,000 CuFt

confirm through calculations in the ANSI Standard 12.60-2002
that all classrooms and core learning spaces 20,000 CuFt are
designed to have a reverberation time of 1.5 seconds or less
NA
Install permanent monitoring to ensure that ventilation systems

maintain design minimum requirements, equipment will generate an
alarm when CO2 levels vary by 10% or more from the design values
AND Case 1 Mechanically Ventilated Spaces - Monitor CO2
concentrations in spaces with a density of 25 + people per 1,000SF,
monitors must be between 3 and 6 ft. above the floor
Case 1 cont. - provide direct outdoor airflow measurement

device measuring the minimum outdoor air intake flow with
an accuracy of +/- 15% of the design minimum as defined
by ASHRAE 62.1-2007 for mechanical ventilation systems
where 20% or more of the design supply services non
densely occupied spaces
Case 2 - Naturally Ventilated Spaces - Monitor CO2

concentrations within all naturally ventilated spaces, within 3 to 6
feet above the floor, one senor may be used to monitor multiple
spaces if the design uses passive stack(s) or other means to
induce airflow
Increased Ventilation
CS
Mechanical
Engineers, Electrical
Engineers and
Contractors
Additional Requirement - mechanical

ventilation systems installed during
core and shell construction must be
capable of meeting projected
ventilation levels based on future
tenant requirements
OR Option 2 - Prohibit smoking in the building except in

designated smoking areas, and within 25 ft. from entries,
ANSI/ASTM E 779-03
outdoor air intakes, and operable windows. In the
Standard Test Method for
Case 1 All Projects - Option 1 - Prohibit smoking in the building, and designated smoking room, contain and remove ETS from
Determining Air Leakage Rate within 25 ft. from entries, outdoor air intakes, and operable
the building, exhaust directly to outdoors, away from air
by Fan Pressurization
windows. Provide signage for designated areas.
intakes and building entry paths, install deck-to-deck
Chapter 4 of the Residential
partitions, exhaust must create a negative pressure
Manual for Compliance with
differential at least an average of 5 Pa and a minimum of 1
California's 2001 Energy
Pa when the doors are closed
Efficiency Standards
Schools
NC
EQc2
Req
Req
Responsible
Party
NA
ASHRAE 62.1-2007
ASHRAE Standard 62.1 2007,

Annex B of CEN Standards EN
15251: 2007 and EN 13779:
2007
CIBSE Applications Manual 10:
2005, Natural Ventilation in
Non-domestic Buildings
Carbon Trust "Good Practice
Guide 237" (1998)
CIBSE Applications Manual 10:
2005, Natural Ventilation in
Non-domestic Buildings,
CIBSE AM: 13:2000, Mixed
Mode Ventilation
OR Option 2 Airflow model - Use

macroscopic, multizone, predict
that room-by-room airflows will
effectively naturally ventilate, by
minimum rates by ASHRAE
AND Option 1 - Path 1: use
Case 1 Mechanically Ventilated Spaces - Option 1: increase
CIBSE Applications Manual 10: Standard 62.1 2007 Section 6
breathing zone outdoor air ventilation rates to all occupied spaces Case 2 Naturally Ventilated Spaces - meet the
recommendations set forth in the Carbon Trust "Good
2005, Natural Ventilation in Non- for at least 90% of occupied
by at least 30% above the minimum rates required by ASHRAE
spaces. Non-US projects may
domestic Buildings or non-US
Standard 62.1 2007, as determined by IEQ Prerequisite 1: Minimum Practice Guide 237" (1998). Determine a strategy using
Figure 1.18 of the Chartered Institution of Building Services equivalent; Path 2: use CIBSE use Annex B of CEN Standard
Indoor Air Quality Performance; Option 2: For non-US projects,
15251: 2007 or local equivalent
increase breathing zone outdoor air ventilation rates to all occupied Engineers (CIBSE) Applications Manual 10: 2005, Natural AM: 13:2000, Mixed Mode
to section 6 of ASHRAE 62.1Ventilation or non-US
spaces by at least 30% above the minimum rates required by CEN Ventilation in Non-domestic Buildings
2007.
equivalent
Standards EN 15251: 2007 and EN 13779: 2007.
NC
EQc3.1
Construction IAQ Management

Plan - During Construction
Schools
CS
Subcontractors and
field personnel
EQc3.2
EQc4.1
EQc4.2
Low-Emitting Materials - Paints &

Coatings
EQc4.4
Schools
CS
NA
NC
Schools
CS
NC
Schools
CS
Develop an IAQ Management

Plan after all finishes have
been installed and building
has been completely cleaned
before occupancy
LEED AP
NA
Option 1 Flush Out - Path 1 - after construction ends, prior to

occupancy and with all finishes installed, install new filtration
media and perform building flush out by supplying 14,000 Cu Ft
of outdoor air / SF of floor area while maintaining 60 F temp and
relative humidity no higher than 60%
or Path 2 - Deliver a min. of

3,500 cu ft. of outdoor air / SF,
once occupied, continue
delivering .30 cu ft. / min. per
SF for a min.of 3 hours prior to
occupancy each day until
14,000 cu ft. / sf is obtained
OR Option 2 Air Testing Conduct baseline IAQ testing

after construction ends and
prior to occupancy using the
EPA Compendium of Methods
for the Determination of Air
Pollutants in Indoor Air. Do no
exceed limits outline in table on
p 462. OR do not exceed ISO
limits the reference guide table.
Repeat testing until all
requirements are met.
SCAQMD Rule 1168, Green

Seal Standard GS-36, CA
Standard Practice for Testing
Require/enforce tenants Volatile Organic Emissions
to meet IEQc4 (c4.1c4.4) throughout space
All adhesives and sealants must meet the California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale
Environmental Chambers, including 2004 Addenda
Same as NC
Paints and coatings must comply with the following: architectural paints must not exceed VOC Green Seal Standard GS-11, Paints, 1st Edition limits
Anti-corrosive and anti-rust paints applied to interior ferrous metal substrates must not exceed the VOC limit of 250g/L in Green Seal Standard GC-03, Anti-Corrosive Pains, 2nd Edition
Green Seal GS-11, Green Seal Clear wood finishes, etc must not exceed the VOC limit in SCAQMD Rule 1113, Architectural Coatings
Standard GC-03, SCAQMD
All paints and coatings must meet the California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small Scale
Rule 1113, CA Standard
Environmental Chambers, including 2004 Addenda
Practice for Testing Volatile
Require/enforce tenants Organic Emissions
Same as NC
NA
LEED AP
NA
NA
LEED AP
NA
Schools
CS
Require/enforce tenants
NC
NA
Schools
CS
Cont. protect stored on-site and installed absorptive

materials from moisture damage; filtration media at each
return air grille must meet one: 1) MERV 8 value as
determined by ASHRAE Standard 52.2-1999; 2) Class F5 or
higher, per CEN Standard EN 779-2002; 3) filtration media
Additional Requirement - prohibit smoking inside the building and
with minimum dust spot efficiency of 30% or higher and
within 25 ft. of the entrances once building is enclosed
greater than 90% arrestance on particle size of 3-10
micrograms. Replacing all media prior to occupancy.
All adhesives and sealants must comply with the Scam Rule 1168 for VOC limits outline in the table on p.471 and aerosol adhesives must comply with Green Seal Standard for Commercial
Adhesives GS-36, table on p. 472
NA
Low-Emitting Materials - Flooring

Systems
Low-Emitting Materials Composite Wood & Agrifiber

Products
EPA Compendium of Methods

for the Determination of Air
Pollutants in Indoor Air
ISO methods
NA
NC
EQc4.3
NA
Various standards,
reference specific
credit information
Construction IAQ Management

Plan - Before Occupancy
Low-Emitting Materials Adhesives & Sealants
Develop and implement an IAQ Management Plan for the

construction and preoccupancy phases as follows: during
construction meet or exceed the SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for
Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 2nd Edition 2007,
ANSI/SMACNA 008-2008 (Ch 3)
1
Contractor and
Subcontractors
NC
NA
SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for

Occupied Buildings Under
CS ONLY - Establish an Construction, 2nd Edition
IAG MGT Plan for 100% 2007, ANSI/SMACNA 0082008 (Ch 3), ASHRAE
of tenant spaces
Standard 52.2-1999,
CEN Standard EN 779-2002
LEED AP
NA
Carpet and Rug Institute

Green Label Plus, CA CDPH
Standard Method V1.1-2010,
Green Label, FloorScore,
SCAQMD 1113, SCAQMD
1168, CA Standard Practice for
Testing Volatile Organic
Emissions
Option 1 - All carpet must comply with one of the following: 1) Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label Plus, 2) Max VOC
concentrations < CA Dept of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various
Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chambers AND meet VOC limits in Section 9.1a, 3) Maximum VOC meet CA CDPH
Standard Method V1.1-2010 or for non-US projects German AgBB/DIBt method. Carpet cushion to meet Carpet and Rug
Institute Green Label, carpet adhesive to meet IEQc4.1, hard surface flooring certified as FloorScore, (alternative path to
FloorScore - 100% of non-carpet must be FloorScore-certified and constitute > 25% of the finished floor area). Concrete, wood,
bamboo and cork must meet SCAQMD Rule 1113, Architectural Coatings, effective January 1, 2004. Tile adhesives and grout
must meet the SCAQMD Rule 1168. For carpet adhesive, concrete, wood, bamboo, and cork floor, and tile setting adhesives,
compliance can be demonstrated with test results.
Option 2 - all flooring elements installed in the building must

meet the California Department of Health Services Standard
Practice for Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various
Sources Using Small Scale Environmental Chambers,
including2004 addenda
Same as NC
Laminating adhesives used to fabricate on-site and shopComposite wood and agrifiber products used on the interior of the
Fixtures, furniture and
applied composite wood and agrifiber assemblies must not
Schools - California
building must contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins
equipment are not included
contain
added
urea-formaldehyde
resins
Department of Health Services
Standard Practice for the
Testing of Volatile Organic
All composite wood and agrifiber products must meet the California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions
Emissions from Various
from Various Sources Using Small Scale Environmental Chambers, including 2004 Addenda
Sources Using Small Scale
Environmental Chambers,
Require/enforce tenants including 2004 Addenda
Same as NC
Same as NC
NC
EQc4.5
EQc4.6
EQc5
Low-Emitting Materials - Systems

Furniture and Seating
Low-Emitting Materials - Ceiling

and Wall Systems
Indoor Chemical & Pollutant

Source Control
Schools
CS
NA
NC
NA
Schools
CS
NA
NC
Schools
CS
NC
EQc6.1
EQc6.2
EQc7.1
EQc7.2
NA
NA
Various standards,
Design Team,
Architect, Mechanical reference specific
Engineer
credit information
Architect or Lighting 90% min. building

Designer
occupants
Schools
CS
NA
NC
Schools
CS
NC
Schools
Building designers,
owner, property
management and
engineers
Design Team and

Owner
Thermal Comfort - Design
Thermal Comfort - Verification
LEED AP
NA
NA
GREENGUARD
ANSI/BIFMA M7.1-2007 and
ANSI/BIFMA X7.1-2007
NA
California Department of
Health Services Standard
Practice for the Testing of
Volatile Organic Emissions
from Various Sources Using
Small-Scale Environmental
Chambers, including the 2004
Addenda
All gypsum board, insulation, acoustical ceiling systems and wall coverings installed in the
building interior must meet the requirements of the California Department of Health Services
Standard Practice for the Testing of Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using
Small-Scale Environmental Chambers, including the 2004 Addenda
NA
Employ permanent entryway systems at least 10 feet long in the primary direction of travel, grates, grills and slotted systems are acceptable, roll-out mats are
acceptable if maintained on a weekly basis (CS projects without entryway systems are not eligible for this credit)
Design to minimize and
Sufficiently exhaust each space where hazardous gases or chemicals may be present or used to create negative pressure when doors are closed. also provide selfcontrol the entry of pollutants closing doors and deck-to-deck partitions or hard lid ceilings
into the building with the
the exhaust rate must be at least 0.50 cfm per/sf with no recirculation, differential at least 5 PA on aver. and 1 Pa when doors are closed
following strategies:
For mechanically ventilated buildings, new filtration to meet: MERV13 or higher per ASHRAE 52.2, Class F7 or higher perCEN Standard EN 779: 202, or minimum
dust spot efficiency of 80% or higher and greater than 98% arrestance on particle size 3-10 micrograms.
Provide containment for appropriate disposal of hazardous liquid wastes in places where water and chemical concentrate are mixed
NA
Provide individual lighting controls for 90% min. of the building occupants to enable
adjustments to suit individual task needs and preference
Provide lighting system controls for all shared multi-occupant spaces to enable adjustments that
meet group needs and preferences
Controllability of Systems Lighting
Controllability of Systems Thermal Comfort
LEED AP
CS
NC
Schools
CS
NA
Comfort controls for

50% occupants
NA
Or Option 2 - Calculated indoor

air concentrations Table 1 for
classroom furniture and seating
determined by ANSI/BIFMA
M7.1-2007 and ANSI/BIFMA
X7.1-2007 testing protocol
conducted by a 3rd party air
testing lab
Option 1 - Furniture and

Classroom furniture that was manufactured, refurbished or
seating must meet
refinished within 1 year prior to occupancy must meet 1 of the
emissions requirements of
requirements, salvaged and used furniture that is more than 1 year
GREENGUARD Children
old is excluded
and Schools standards
NA
NA
NA
Provide individual comfort controls for 50% min. of the building occupants to enable adjustments to meet individual needs and
ASHRAE 62.1-2007 Paragraph preferences
5.1
Operable windows may be used in lieu for occupants within 20 ft. inside and 10 ft. to either side of the operable window - Meet Additional Requirements - projects that do not purchase and/or
Standards in IEQc7.1
the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 Paragraph 5.1 Natural ventilation. thermal Comfort are described in IEQc7.1: install the mechanical system or operable windows or a
Thermal Comfort and include the primary factors of air temperature, radiant temperature, air speed and humidity
combination of both have not met the intent of this credit
NA
ASHRAE Standard 55-2004

(Schools) ASHRAE HVAC
Application Handbook, 2003
ISO 7730: 2005 & CEN
Standard EN 15251: 2007 for
non-US projects
Design HVAC systems and the

Option 1: ASHRAE Standard 55building envelope to meet one
2004 or non-US equivalent
of the options.
Standards in IEQc7.1
Achieve IEQc7.1 - conduct a thermal comfort survey of building occupants within 6 to 18 months after occupancy
Collect anonymous responses about thermal comfort, conduct an assessment identifying problem and agree to corrective action if more than 20% of occupants are dissatisfied, include
measurements in accordance with standard used for design in IEQc7.1
Building Operations
6 to 18 mo. And 20%
Team, Owner Agent
NA
dissatisfaction rate
or CxA
Case 2 - Classrooms provide a

Case 1 Administrative Offices and Other Regularly Occupied Spaces - provide lighting controls
lighting system in at least 2
for 90% min. AND provide lighting system controls for all learning spaces including classrooms,
modes: general illumination
chemistry labs p 519 that meet group needs and preferences
and A/V.
Additional Requirement - for natatoriums, comply with the

"Typical Natatorium Design Conditions" defined in Ch. 4 of the
Option 2: ISO 7730: 2005
ASHRAE HVAC Application Handbook, 2003
& CEN Standard EN
15251: 2007 for non-US
The Core and Shell base building mechanical system must allow
projects
for the tenant buildout to meet the requirements, Project teams
that do not purchase or install the mechanical system are not
eligible to achieve this credit
10
NC
EQ 8.1
EQ 8.2
EQC9
EQC10
Schools
1-3
CS
NC
Schools
1
1-3
Daylight & Views - Daylight
Daylight and Views - Views for

Seated Spaces
CS
NC
NA
Enhanced Acoustical Performance Schools
Mold Preservation
Achieve Daylighting in at least

75% of spaces
Achieve Daylighting in
classroom/core learning
spaces in at least 75% of
spaces for 1 pt, 90% for 2 pts;
75% in regularly occupied
spaces
CS
NA
NC
NA
Schools
CS
NA
Various standards,
Owner, Architect and
reference specific
Engineers
credit information
NC & CS 95%
daylighting
Schools achieve 90% NA
classrooms and 95% other regularly
occupied spaces
Option 2 - Prescriptive for Side-Lighting Daylight Zone,

reference diagram on p 549
0.150 < visible light transmittance (VLT) x window-to-floor
area ratio (WFR) < 0.180
Window area calculation must be at least 30 in. above the
Option 1 - Demonstrate through
floor
In
simulation that applicable spaces
section,
ceiling
must
not
obstruct
line
from
window-head
to
achieve min of 10 fc and max of 500
fc in a clear sky condition on 9/21 at a point on floor per diagram on p550
Provide glare control devices
9am and 3pm
For Top Lighting Daylight zones reference diagram on p550
Same as NC
Option 3 - Measurement that

records indoor light
measurements that a min.
daylight illumination level of 10
fc and max of 500fc in
applicable spaces,
measurements are taken on a
10 ft. grid, provide glare control Option 4 - Combination any of
the other 3 options combined to
reach min. illumination in
applicable spaces
Vision glazing 30-90in

Architect, Civil
Meet 2 of the 4
above finish floor,
Engineer, and
requirements listed.
Landscape Architect etc.
NA
Achieve a direct line of sight to the outdoor environment via vision glazing 30-90 in. above the
finish floor, meeting the following criteria: in plan view, the area is within sight lines drawn from
perimeter vision glazing and in section view, a direct sight line can be drawn from the area to
perimeter vision glazing.
Achieve a 55 dBA for

Mechanical and
Reduce background
playgrounds and 60
Electrical Engineers, noise level to 40 dBA
dBA for athletic fields
and Contractors
or less
and 35 dBA for indoors
ANSI Standard S12.60-2002,

Acoustical Performance
Criteria, Design Requirements
and Guidelines for Schools
Sound Transmission - Design classrooms and other core learning spaces to meet the Sound
Transmission Class (STC) requirements of ANSI Standard S12.60-2002, Acoustical Performance AND Background Noise - Reduce background noise level to 40 dBA or less from HVAC systems in
Criteria, Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools, the STC rating must be at least 35.
classrooms and other core learning areas
Non-US projects may use ANSI Standard S12/60-2002 local equivalent
U.S. EPA Building Air Quality:

Projects will be
A Guide for Building Owners
Limit Space Humidity
Mechanical Engineer
evaluated on a case-by- and Facility Managers, EPA
to 60% or less
case basis
reference number 402-F-91102, December 1991
Project teams must achieve the following: IEQc3.1, IEQc7.1, and

IEQc7.2
provide HVAC systems and controls to limit space relative humidity
to 60% or less
cont. the line of sight may be drawn through interior glazing, for
private offices the SF may be counted if 75% or more of the
Core and Shell must incorporate
area has a direct line of sight to perimeter vision glazing, for
a tenant layout per occupancy
classrooms, the actual SF is counted
counts
cont. develop and implement ongoing IAQ management

program for all buildings based on the U.S. EPA Building
Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility
Managers, EPA reference number 402-F-91-102, December
1991
Innovation & Design Process - ID

ID
IDc1.1
IDc1.2
IDc1.3
IDc1.4
IDc1.5
IDc2
IDc3
Credit
Innovation in Design Credit
LEED Accredited Professional
The School as a Teaching Tool
Pts
NC
1-5
Schools
1-4
CS
1-5
NC
Schools
CS
NC
1
NA
Schools
CS
NA
Responsible
Party
Key Numbers
NA
NA
NA
NA
PATH 1 - one point awarded

for each innovative action,
identify the following: intent,
proposed requirement,
proposed submittals to show
compliance and design
approach.
NA
NA
NA
NA
At least one principal

participant on the project
team must be a LEED AP
Teachers
NA
NA
NA
Design a curriculum based on

the high-performance building
features
Responsible
Party
Key Numbers
NA
NA
NA
PATH 2 - exemplary performance (13 points) - achieve exemplary

performance by doubling the credit
requirement or achieving next
incremental percentage
PATH 3 - Pilot credit(s) NC and CS may pursue up

to 5 Pilot Credits, Schools
may pursue up to 4 Pilot
Credits
Regional Priority Credits - RP

ID
RPc1
RPc2
RPc3
RPc4
Credit
Regional Priority Credit
Pts
NC
1-4
Schools
1-4
CS
1-4
NA
Earn 1-4 of the 6 Regional

Priority Credits available on
the USGBC website
One point is awarded for each credit

achieved
Certified 40-49 points Silver 50-59 points Gold 60-79 points Platinum 80-110 points
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Construction Activity Pollution

Environmental Site Assessment

Development Density and

Alternative Transportation - Public Schools

Alternative Transportation Bicycle Storage and Changing

100 feet from

Building Owner and

Exemplary performance Standard

Requirements and Criteria

2003 EPA Construction

Phase I Environmental Site

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Yes, double the avg.

Create and implement an

Prevent the loss of soil during

For major renovation including

Sites that were used as landfills in

Documentation from the

Upon successful remediation, 1

Land within 100 feet of any

Previously undeveloped land

1/2 Mile Radius Calculation for

Do not develop buildings,

Prime farmland as defined by the

Land specifically identified as

Option 1 - Additional Requirement

Option 2 - Cont. is within 1/2

Projects where asbestos is found and remediated may also earn

*LEED is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council

1/2 mile walking

Option 1 Rail Station Proximity

Option 2 Bus Stop Proximity - locate

Option 3 - show that at least

All Options - provide dedicated

Case 1 - Commercial or Institutional - provide secure racks or

Cont. Provide showers and changing facilities in the

Case 2 Commercial or Institutional

Case 2 cont. - provide

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Case 3 - Residential Projects provide covered storage for

Case 2 - Residential Projects Provide covered storage facilities for

All Cases - see appendix 1 default occupancy counts for

Architect and design Various standards,

Alternative Transportation - Low

Alternative Transportation Parking Capacity

Site Development - Protect or

Site Development - Maximize Open

Stormwater Design - Quantity

*LEED is a registered trademark of the U.S. Green Building Council

Architect and design Various standards,

Option 1 - provide preferred

Option 1 Alternative: Discount

Option 3 - Provide low-e and

Option 4 - Provide building

Option 1 Additional Requirement alternatives may be considered on a Same as NC

NC additional Requirement - Provide

Option 2: provide parking

Case 2 (Residential Projects)

2 year vehicle share contract,

Option 3 - Mixed Use Option 1 with less than 10% commercial

alt cont. The discounted rate must

Double the amount of

Case 1 Sites with Local Zoning