LEED^TM Tips

New Section - Turf Surfaced Roadways: See page 4 for a full synopsis of this new section which can be used to address permanent erosion control, storm water runoff rate and quantity, and heat island effects. This section has been added to the LEED Credit Summary and LEED Requirements sections.

Water Conserving Plumbing Fixtures: As of this update, Section 15410 - Plumbing Fixtures includes Dual Flush Toilets and Sensor Operated Faucets. The faucets include several different varieties, including some that require no external power supply.

Construction Phase Administration of LEED Requirements: Did you know that SpecLink includes submittal forms for the Contractor to use to show compliance with the specified requirements intended to achieve LEED credits? The series of 8 sections starting at 01 3516 (01356) are designed to make life easier for both the A/E and the Contractor. Together with Section 01 6000 (01600) Product Requirements, which specifies many project-wide material requirements, these submittal forms address many of the MR credits.

LEED-Related Sections: Some other sections that may be applicable to your project are:

• 01 5713 (01575) - Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control
• 01 5721 (01734) - Indoor Air Quality
• 01 7419 (01732) - Construction Waste Management and Disposal
• 01 9113 (01810) - General Commissioning Requirements
• 23 0800 (15102) - Commissioning of HVAC
• 09 6223 (09644) - Bamboo Flooring
• 09 6229 (09629) - Cork Flooring

Updated LEED Checklist Sections: The LEED Credit Summary and LEED Requirements sections in SpecLink now reference Version 2.2 of LEED-NC. However, if your project is registered under Version 2.1 and you haven’t started using these convenient checklists, you can still do so under Version 2.1. Just call BSD Support and ask for the LEED Version 2.1 project file and import the two sections into your project. The remainder of the specs are substantially the same. LEED is a trademark of the U.S. Green Buildings Council, www.usgbc.org.