How do you register a LEED project?

Register ONLINE via USGBC website

What is the LEED project registration fee?

$450 for members

    $600 for non-members

What is the LEED certification fee?

• Certification fee depends on LEED Rating System (NC, EB, CS, etc.) and building sq. ft. (let me reiterate – building square footage !)
  • paid in different stages (i.e. design and construction phase)
• Certification fees are waived if project receives Platinum LEED Certification

After which phase does one apply

for LEED certification?

You could submit in two phases (for design submittal and then again for construction)

OR

submit in one phase (design and construction submittals together)

How does USGBC mark credits

after design phase?

after construction phase?

• After design phase – USGBC will mark each credit as credit anticipated or credit denied . They cannot actually reward credits after the design phase.
• After construction phase – USGBC makes a ruling on each credit as credit achieved or credit denied .

What are credit templates?

Registration provides access to Credit Templates online

4 sections of Credit Templates:

• 1. template status
  2. manage template
  3. required documents
  4. documentation status

Does it matter when one registers their project?

Registration during early phases of project design ensures maximum potential for achieving certification.

What are some benefits of LEED registration?

• Registration establishes point of contact with USGBC and provides access to essential information, software tools and communications.
• Registration also provides access to a database of existing Credit Interpretation Requests and Rulings

What are the components of a complete

LEED-Online submittal?

A complete LEED-Online submittal must include the following:

• overall project narrative including at least three project highlights
• drawings and photos illustrating the project, including:
  1. site plan
  2. typical floor plan
  3. typical building section
  4. typical or primary elevation
  5. photo or rendering of the project

What does one do if there is a question during certification about a strategy's application to a credit?

During the certification process, if it is unclear whether or not a strategy applies to a given credit, a CIR can be submitted and the ruling will determine the suitability of the approach.

Can you get a credit from a CIR ruling?

CIR rulings will never guarantee or award any credits – it just provides specific information regarding applicability.

How much does a CIR cost?

CIRs are $220 for each one

(Credit Interpertation Request and Ruling)

Who can request a CIR?

CIRs can only be requested by

LEED Registered Project Team Members.

What are some CIR submission requirements?

• Each CIR should refer to only one LEED credit and one primary related strategy
• The inquiry should only include essential project strategy and background information and should be presented in the context of the credit intent. (600 max words?)
• Submissions of drawings, cut-sheets, or other attachments is NOT permitted.

How much does it cost to appeal a credit ruling?

Appeals are $500 per credit

What are some appeal submittal requirements?

• You have 25 days to appeal after Final LEED Review
• Appeal submittals are all done via LEED-Online

What must a LEED appeal include?

• LEED registration information: project contact, project type, project size, number of occupants, date of const.completion...
  
• An overall project narrative including at least 3 project highlights.
• The LEED Project Checklist Scorecard indicating project prerequisites and credits and the total score for the project
• Drawing and photos illustrating the project, including:
  • site plan, typ. floor plan, typ. bld. section, typ. or primary elevation, photo or rendering of project.
    
• complete list of all CIRs used
• Original, re-submittal, and appeal submittal documentation for only those credits that are being appealed. Narratives for each to be included as well.