LEED Existing Building: Operations and Maintenance- LEED EB:OM Check List

Nov 262012

	Sustainable Sites				26 Points
Possible	Credit	Credit Title	YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
Points	Number		YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
		LEED Certified Design and Construction
4	Credit 1	LEED Certified Design and Construction
	Comments:	Is this property certified under LEED NC or CS — if yes to either, 4 points are earned.
		Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan
1	Credit 2	Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan
	Comments:	Is there a Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan in place? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 3	Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Erosion Control, and Landscape Management Plan
	Comments:	Is there an IPM, Erosion Control and Landscape Management Plan in place? If yes to all, 1 point is earned.

3 to 15	Credit 4	Alternative Commuting Transportation
	Comments:	Can you demonstrate the percentage of reduction in conventional commuting trips by car carpooling, bicycling and public transportation access? Points are earned by the following percentage reductions: 10%=3: 13.75%=4; 17.5%=5; 21.25%=6; 25%=7; 31.25%=8; 37.5%=9; 43.75%=10; 50%=11; 56.25%=12; 62.5%=13; 68.75%=14; 75%=15

1	Credit 5	Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat
	Comments:	Find Property proportional to the land under LEED consideration that will be untouched with native habitat. On site or offsite

1	Credit 6	Storm water Quantity Control
	Comments:	Does site have a storm water management plan in place that collects & resuses runoff or evapotranpirates runoff from at least 15% of precipitation falling on the whole project site both for an average weather year and for the 2 yr, 24 hour design storm. If yes, 1 point earned

1	Credit 7.1	Heat Island Reduction – Nonroof
	Comments:	Does site have 50% of parking under cover with roof comprised of solar panels, SRI of 29, or vegetated roof? Or does the site have an open grid paving system at least 50% pervious, or provide shade for at least 50% of the hardscape? If yes to any, earn 1 point.

1	Credit 7.2	Heat Island Reduction – Roof
	Comments:	Does the site have a vegetative roof at least 50% of roof area? Or is 75% of the roof comprised of solar reflectant materials (SRI)? If yes to either, earn 1 point. Roof replacements can be a part of a typical project, especially if roof insulation is added or “cool roofs” are installed. Installation of a “cool roof” or “green roof” may allow the accomplishment of credit SSc7.2. It is also possible for the owner to include other green performance measures in the project, such as landscaping materials, stormwater management structures, shade structures or pervious paving materials.

1	Credit 8	Light Pollution Reduction
	Comments:	Document that all exterior lights 50 watts or greater are partially or fully shielded so that they do not directly emit light to the night sky and document that all non-emergency lights with direct line of sight to the exterior of the building are automatically controlled to turn off during after-hours periods (a minimum of 6 hours/day).

	Water Efficiency				14 Points
Possible	Credit	Credit Title	YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
Points	Number		YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
REQ	Prereq 1	Minimum Indoor Plumbing and Fitting Efficiency
	Comments:	Was the building constructed after 2006? If yes, then the base line will be met. If the building was built between 2005 and 1993 the property will need to achieve 120% of baseline derived from the 2006 calculations. If build prior to 1993, the property will need to achieve 160% of the baseline derived from the 2006 calculations.

2	Credit 1	Water Performance Measurement
	Comments:	Does the building have 1 main water meter for the entire property? If yes, 1 point is earned. If in addition to the main meter, there are 1 or more base building sub-meters, 2 points are earned.

5	Credit 2	Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
	Comments:	Reduction of potable water use from baseline (WE Preq. 1). 10%=1pt, 15%=2pts, 20%=3pts, 25%=4pts, 30%=5pts.

5	Credit 3	Water Efficient Landscaping
	Comments:	Reduce potable water consumption for landscaping. 50%=1pt, 62.5%=2pts, 75%=3pts, 87.5%=4pts., 100%=5pts.

2	Credit 4	Cooling Tower Water Management
	Comments:	Does the property have a Water Treatment program in place? Program must include: automatic control of tower “bleed-off”, biological control and staff training? If yes, 1 point is earned. Does the cooling tower utilize non-potable water for at least 50% of required make up? If yes, 1 point is earned. If yes to all, 2 points total are earned.

	Energy & Atmosphere				35 Points
Possible	Credit	Credit Title	YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
Points	Number		YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
REQ	Prereq 1	Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices – Planning, Documentation, and Opportunity Assessment
	Comments:	Does the building have a written sequence of operations? Does the building have a written Operating Plan? Plan must include an occupancy schedule, equipment run-time schedule(s), design set points for all HVAC equipment and design lighting levels. Is a preventative maintenance plan in place? Has a Level I ASHRAE Walk-Through Analysis been performed within the last 2 years? If not this may be accomplished with in-house personnel or by an independant engineering firm.

REQ	Prereq 2	Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance
	Comments:	Does the building have a Energy Star performance rating of 69 or greater? Other options are available for buildings not eligible for Energy Star Rating.

REQ	Prereq 3	Fundamental Refrigerant Management
	Comments:	Are all base building HVAC and refrigeration machines utlizing a non-CFC based refrigerant (Equipment under .5 pounds are exempt).? If not, a third-party audit that shows that system replacement or conversion is not economically feasible or it is demonstrated that a phase-out plan for CFC based refrigerants is in place is required.

18	*Credit 1*	*Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance*
	Comments:	Is the current Energy Star Rating 71? If yes, 1 point is earned. If Estar score is higher than 71, earn points as follows: 71=1pt, 73=2pts, 74=3pts, 75=4pts, 76=5pts, 77=6pts, 78=7pts, 79=8pts, 81=9pts, 81=10pts, 82=11pts, 83=12pts, 85=13pts, 87=14pts, 89=15pts, 91=16pts, 93=17pts, 95=18pts

2	Credit 2.1	Existing Building Commissioning – Investigation and Analysis
	Comments:	Does the building have a retro-commissioning, re-commissioning or ongoing commissioning plan. If yes 1 point is earned. Has an ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit been completed. If yes to all, 2 points are earned.

2	Credit 2.2	Existing Building Commissioning – Implementation
	Comments:	Has the building Implemented all “low/no cost” solutions from EA 2.1 and created a capital plan for major retrofits and upgrades. If yes to all 2 points are earned.

2	Credit 2.3	Existing Building Commissioning – Ongoing Commissioning
	Comments:	Has the building implemented an ongoing commissioning program that addresses all elements of EA 2.1 & 2.2? Have half of the building systems must “re-commissioned” within the last 2 years? If yes to all, 2 points are earned.

1	Credit 3.1	Performance Measurement – Building Automation System
	Comments:	Does the property have a computer-based (BAS/EMS) system in place that monitors/controls HVAC and lighting? If yes, 1 point is earned.

2	Credit 3.2	Performance Measurement – System-Level Metering
	Comments:	Does the building have system level metering for the building equipment that consumes at least 40% of the annual energy consumption? If yes, 1 point is earned. Does the building have system level metering for the building equipment that consumes at least 80% of the annual energy consumption? If yes, 2 points are earned.

6	Credit 4	On-site and Off-site renewable Energy
	Comments:	Is any energy being created onsite ( solar, wind, co-generation)? If yes, 3%=1pt;4.5%=2pts; 6%=3pts; 7.5%=4pts; 9%=5pts; 12%=6pts OR Is any energy use being off set by “off-site renewable energy certificates (REC’s)? If yes, 25%=1pt; 37.5%=2pts; 50%=3pts; 62.5%=4pts; 75%=5pts; 100%=6pts.

1	Credit 5	Enhanced Refigerant Management
	Comments:	Does the building have zero use of refrigerants in base building HVAC&R systems? If yes, 1 point is earned. If no, other options are available for refrigerent use.

1	Credit 6	Emissions Reduction Reporting
	Comments:	Does the building track and record emission reductions delivered by energy efficiency, renewable energy, REC’s and other measures through Energy Star? If yes, 1 point is earned.

	Materials & Resources				10 Points
Possible	Credit	Credit Title	YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
Points	Number		YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
REQ	Prereq 1	Sustainable Purchasing Policy
	Comments:	Is there a sustainable purchasing policy in place which covers on-going consumables? The sustainable policy must contain at least 1 of the following – durable goods, facility alterations/additions or reduced mercury in lamps.

REQ	Prereq 2	Solid Waste Management Policy
	Comments:	Is there a solid waste management policy in place covering the waste streams within the building and in site managements control? (Policy must include recycling of all mercury-containing lamps.)

1	Credit 1	Sustainable Purchasing – Ongoing Consumables
	Comments:	Do 60% of on-going consumable purchases contain at least 10% postconsumer &/or 20% postindustrial materials? If yes, 1 point is earned. Do 95% of consumable purchases contain at least 10% postconsumer &/or 20% postindustrial materials? If yes, 2 points is earned.

2	Credit 2	Sustainable Purchasing – Durable Goods
	Comments:	Is 40% of equipment purchased Energy Star® qualified? If yes, 1 point is earned. Does 40% of the furniture purchased contain at least 10% postconsumer and/or 20% postindustrial material; or contain at least 70% material salvaged from off-site or onsite? If yes, 1 point is earned. If yes to all, 2 points are earned.

1	Credit 3	Sustainable Purchasing – Facility Alterations and Additions
	Comments:	Do 50% of material purchases for facility renovations (This applies only to base building elements permanently or semi permanently attached to the building. ie. wall studs; insulation; doors; windows; panels; attached finishings-drywall, trim, ceiling panels; carpet and other flooring material, adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings.) contain at least 10% postconsumer and/or 20% postindustrial material or contain at least 70% material salvaged from off-site or onsite. If yes, 1 point is earned. If 95% can be achieved, 2 points are earned.

1	Credit 4	Sustainable Purchasing – Reduced Mercury in Lamps
	Comments:	Do 90% of lighting purchases have a maximum overall average of mercury content in lamps of 90 picograms per lumen-hour or less? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 5	Sustainable Purchasing – Food
	Comments:	Do 25% of combined food & beverage purchases meet 1 or both of the following criteria: Purchases are labeled USDA Organic, Food Alliance Certified, Rainforest Alliance Certified, Protected Harvest Certified, Fair Trade or maintain Stewardship Council’s Blue Eco-label. Purchases are produced within a 100-mile radius of the site.
	Comments:	If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 6	Solid Waste Management – Waste Stream Audit
	Comments:	Has the building completed a waste stream audit of the buildings entire on-going waste stream? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 7	Solid Waste Management – Ongoing Consumables
	Comments:	Is there a program for 50% of the on-going consumables waste stream (by weight or volume) to be reused, recycled or composted – including 80% of batteries? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 8	Solid Waste Management – Durable Goods
	Comments:	Is there a program for 75% of the durable goods (office equipment/appliances, etc.) waste stream (by weight, volume or replacement value) to be reused or recycled? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 9	Solid Waste Management – Facility Alterations and Additions
	Comments:	Is there a program for 70% of waste (by volume) generated by facility alterations and additions to be diverted from the landfill by either reusing or recycling? If yes, 1 point is earned.

	Indoor Environmental Quality				15 Points
Possible	Credit	Credit Title	YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
Points	Number		YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
REQ	Prereq 1	Minimum IAQ Performance
	Comments:	Does site meet ASHRAE standard 62.1.2007? If not, is the ventilation system providing at least 10cfm (cubic feet per minute) of outside air per person under all normal operating conditions on air handling units where feasible?

REQ	Prereq 2	Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
	Comments:	For commercial buildings, is smoking prohibited within the building OR is smoking prohibited within 25 of entries, outdoor air intakes and operable windows OR If smoking is permitted within the building is it located in a designated smoking room with direct ventilation to the outdoors, in negative pressure, remote and enclosed with impermeable deck to deck partitions?

REQ	Prereq 3	Green Cleaning Policy
	Comments:	Does the building have in place a green cleaning program documenting adherance to LEED 2009 for Existing Building: O&M policy model?

1	Credit 1.1	Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices – Indoor Air Quality Management Program
	Comments:	Does the site have and maintain an ongoing documented IAQ management plan? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 1.2	Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices – Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
	Comments:	Does the site have an outdoor airflow measurement device at the system level for at least 80% of the building capable of measuring the outdoor airflow rate of all expected system operating conditions to within 15% of design minimum? Is a PM ticket established to ensure that calibration is completed at required manufacturer’s recommended intervals? Are CO2 sensors with audible or visual alarms present within all densely populated areas with appropriate measurements and manufacturer maintenance records for calibration maintained within site building records? If yes to all, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 1.3	Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices – Increased Ventilation
	Comments:	For mechanically ventilated spaces, are outdoor ventilation rates 30% in excess of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 1.4	Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices – Reduce Particulates in Air Distribution
	Comments:	Does the site have a filter program that provides a MERV (minimum efficiency report value) 13 or greater? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 1.5	Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices – IAQ for Facility Additions and Alterations
	Comments:	Does the site have an IAQ plan for construction and occupany? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 2.1	Occupant Comfort – Occupant Survey
	Comments:	Does the building have an occupant comfort survey and response system to collect anonymous responses about thermal comfort, acoustics, indoor air quality, lighting levels, building cleanliness, and other occupant comfort issues completed? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 2.2	Controllability of systems – Lighting
	Comments:	Does the building use lighting controls that enable adjustments to suit the task needs and preferences of individuals for at least 50% of individual work stations, and for groups sharing a multi-occupant space or working area for at least 50% of multi-occupant space in the building? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 2.3	Occupant Comfort – Thermal Comfort Monitoring
	Comments:	Does the building have a system in place for continuous tracking and optimization of systems that regulate indoor comfort and conditions (air temperature, humidity, air speed and radiant temperature) in occupied spaces? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 2.4	Daylight and Views
	Comments:	Does the building achieve a minimum daylight factor of 2% in 50% of all spaces. If yes, 1pt, or document that at least 45% of occupants have views to the outside of the building when seated. If yes, 1pt is earned.

1	Credit 3.1	Green Cleaning – High-Performance Cleaning Program
	Comments:	Does the building have a high performance cleaning program in place supported by a green cleaning policy? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 3.2	Green Cleaning – Custodial Effectiveness Assessment
	Comments:	Did the building conduct an audit in accordance with APPA Leadership in Educational Facilities’ (APPA) “Custodial Staffing Guidelines” to determine the appearance level of the facility? If yes and the facility must score is 3, earn 1 point. If score is a 2, earn 2 points.

1	Credit 3.3	Green Cleaning – Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials
	Comments:	Does the building have sustainable purchasing guidelines for janitorial supplies? Do 30% of total annual purchases meet Green Seal standards? If yes, 1 point earned.

1	Credit 3.4	Green Cleaning – Sustainable Cleaning Equipment
	Comments:	Does the building have a program for the use of janitorial equipment that reduces building contaminants and minimizes environmental impact? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 3.5	Green Cleaning – Indoor chemical and Pollutant Source Control
	Comments:	Does the building utilize entryway systems (grills, grates, mats) to reduce the amount of dirt, etc. entering the building at all public entryways? If yes, 1 point is earned.

1	Credit 3.6	Green Cleaning – Indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
	Comments:	Does the building have an indoor integrated pest management (IPM) plan, defined as managing indoor pests in a way that protects human health and the surrounding environment and that improves economic returns through the most effective, least-risk option? If yes, 1 point is earned.

	Innovation & Design Process				6 Points
Possible	Credit	Credit Title	YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
Points	Number		YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
4	Credit 1	Innovation in Operations
	Comments:	Could the building answer yes to 1 of the following questions?
		– Has the building implemented any measures that greatly exceed the minimum performance level for another prerequisite or credit? If yes, 1 point is earned.
		– Has the building implemented a unique strategy or expanded approach which yields additional environmental benefits comparable to those in the existing LEED for EB: O&M credit (i.e. encouraging building occupants to bring in electronic comp1nts from home to be recycled instead of trashed)? If yes, 1 point is earned
		– Does the building satisfy more than 1 compliance path or recommended strategy for achieving a LEED prerequisite or credit (i.e. achieving options 1 and 2 under WE Credit 1: Water Performance Management)? If yes, 2 points are earned. If yes to all, 4 points are earned.


1	Credit 2	LEED™ Accredited Professional
	Comments:	Is there a LEED Accredited Professional available that could serve as a principal participant on the LEED Certification project team? All properties should answer yes to this question. If yes, 1 point is earned. (LEED AP’s available. All properties should answer yes to this question)

1	Credit 3	Documenting Sustainable Building Cost Impacts
	Comments:	Is the building staff willing to or has it already begun tracking the cost and savings generated by sustainability measures implemented (i.e. using the sustainable building cost impact analysis calculator)? If yes, 1 point is earned.

	Regional Priority				4 Points
Possible	Credit	Credit Title	YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
Points	Number		YES / NO	Man Hours Required	Cost to Implement
4	Credit 3	Regional Priority
	Comments:	Has the building achieved 1 of the credits that address geographically specific environmental priorities? If yes, up to 4 points are earned.

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