Version 2.2 Errata Sheet
Version 2.2 Errata Sheet
Version 2.2 Errata Sheet
Notes:
Updates to this document are posted on the LEED for New Construction Rating System page
1st Edition errata posted November 17, 2005, and June 29, 2006, have been incorporated into the
2nd Edition of the LEED for New Construction Reference Guide.
179 In the last paragraph of option 2, at the end of the last paragraph, (i.e., after the sentence ending
with "for the climate zone in which the building is located."),
add the following:
"Teams must also provide additional documentation, such as relevant detailed drawings, cut
sheets, mechanical/electrical schedules, sections of specifications or other documentation to
demonstrate compliance with this standard."
EAc2
202 Top of the page, left hand column under the title Default Annual Fuel Costs
58.3kBtu/sf-yr
should be
58.5kBtu/sf-yr
EQc6.2
366 Top of the page, left hand column in the sentence ASHRAE Standard 55-2004, Thermal
Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy, change Comfort to Environmental
EQc8.1
381 Please replace the last phrase of the title "Regularly Occupied Spaces" to the following (changes
in CAPS)
EQc8.2
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EQc8.2
EQ
Glossary
388 Please replace the last phrase of the title "Regularly Occupied Spaces" to the following (changes
in CAPS)
"in residential applications it refers to ALL SPACES EXCEPT CLOSETS OR OTHER
STORAGE AREAS, UTILITY ROOMS, AND BATHROOMS. (BEDROOMS, LIVING
ROOMS, TV ROOMS, DINING ROOMS, KITCHENS, MEDIA ROOMS, ETC. WOULD ALL
BE CONSIDERED "REGULARLY OCCUPIED.)"
412 Please replace the last phrase of the title "Regularly Occupied Spaces" to the following (changes
in CAPS)
"in residential applications it refers to ALL SPACES EXCEPT CLOSETS OR OTHER
STORAGE AREAS, UTILITY ROOMS, AND BATHROOMS. (BEDROOMS, LIVING
ROOMS, TV ROOMS, DINING ROOMS, KITCHENS, MEDIA ROOMS, ETC. WOULD ALL
BE CONSIDERED "REGULARLY OCCUPIED.)"
EAp3
EAc1
169 At the end of the requirements section, before Potential Technologies and Strategies add the
sentence
Small HVAC units (defined as containing less than 0.5 lbs of refrigerant), and other equipment
such as standard refrigerators, small water coolers, and any other cooling equipment that contains
less than 0.5 lbs of refrigerant, are not considered part of the base building system and are not
subject to the requirements of this credit.
173- Replace all text with https://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=3198
186
Note: Tables, figures and equations are not included in this file and should be referenced within
the actual reference guide.
This includes
EAc4
EAc4
211 In the sentence Rc: Refrigerant charge (0.5 to 5.0 lbs of refrigerant per ton of cooling capacity)
Add Gross ARI rated so that the sentence reads
Rc: Refrigerant charge (0.5 to 5.0 lbs of refrigerant per ton of Gross ARI rated cooling capacity)
211 In the sentence Qunit = cooling capacity of an individual HVAC or refrigeration unit
Add gross ARI rated so that the sentence reads
Qunit = Gross ARI rated cooling capacity of an individual HVAC or refrigeration unit
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EAc4
EAc4
216
left column, bottom, under Calculations change the first bullet point to
EAc4
Refrigerant charge, (Rc) in lbs of refrigerant per ton of Gross ARI rated cooling capacity
217 Left column, towards the bottom, replace the sentence
If there are multiple pieces of base building HVAC&R equipment, the project should use a
weighted average of all equipment, based on cooling capacity
with
If there are multiple pieces of base building HVAC&R equipment, the project should use a
weighted average of all equipment, based on Gross ARI rated cooling capacity
EAc4
217 Left column, towards the bottom, replace the bullet point
o Qunit = cooling capacity of an individual HVAC or refrigeration unit (tons)
With
o
EAc4
217 Left column, towards the bottom, replace the bullet point
o Qtotal = Total cooling capacity of all HVAC or refrigeration
With
o
Qtotal = Total Gross ARI rated cooling capacity of all HVAC or refrigeration
Intro
Intro
Intro
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Intro
Intro
Intro
SSc1
SSc1
SSc2
Based on evidence that higher density locations can achieve substantially and quantifiably
higher environmental benefits, the following threshold requirements can be used to qualify a
project for an exemplary performance Innovation Credit:
A LEED for New Construction project must first meet the requirements of Option 1 of SSc2
(density path) in LEED for New Construction v2.2. Additionally, the project must meet one of
the two following requirements:
SSc2
The project itself must have a density of at least double that of the average density
within the calculated area (see equation 2).
OR
The average density within an area twice as large as that for the base credit
achievement must be at least 120,000 square feet per acre. To double the area, use
equation 2 but double the property area first.
These requirements are based on the decision that a project achieving exemplary performance for
this credit should:
Not lower the existing average density of the area,
Achieve a density of at least twice the threshold of the base credit,
AND/OR
Locate within an area of established density that is larger than that required for the
base credit, which is why the radius used in the base credit has been doubled.
39 Add to the definition of Square Footage:
Only 2 stories of a parking structure may be counted as part of building square footage. Surface
parking (only 1 story of parking) cannot count as part of building square footage; this is to ensure
efficient use of land adjacent to the building footprint. Both structured and stacked parking are
allowable in square footage calculations.
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SSc4.1
49 Under Exemplary Performance, add a new paragraph with language from Credit Ruling dated
September 11, 2006:
Based on evidence that locations with higher transit density can achieve substantially and a
quantifiably higher environmental benefit, meeting the following threshold qualifies a project for
exemplary performance Innovation Credit. This follows the Center for Clean Air Policys
finding that average transit ridership increases by 0.5% for every 1.0% increase in growth of
transit service levels, which leads to the conclusion that quadrupling transit service generally
doubles transit ridership.
SSc4.3
SSc4.3
61
61
SSc4.4
63
SSc4.4
63
SSc4.4
B) Install 25% less parking than the building type's average listed in the Institute of
Transportation Engineers' Parking Generation study, 3rd Edition.
64 Replace the text under Summary of Referenced Standard with the following text:
Portland, Oregon, Zoning Code: Title 33, Chapter 33.266 (Parking and Loading)
Available through http://www.portlandonline.com/planning/.
Institute of Transportation Engineers' Parking Generation, 3rd Edition
SSc5.2
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SSc7.1
SSc7.1
SSc7.1
SSc7.2
SSc7.2
SSc8
WEc1
93 Under American Concrete Pavement Association, replace the existing web link for Albedo: A
Measure of Pavement Surface Reflectance, with
http://www.pavement.com/Downloads/RT/RT3.05.pdf.
97 In Table 1, the row for Aluminum should be labeled Aluminum Coating. Revise Infrared
Emittance to be 0.25 and SRI to be 50.
99 Under Extensive Green Roofs, replace the existing web link with
http://www.wbdg.org/design/greenroofs.php.
110 Under Sky & Telescope, replace the existing web link with
http://skytonight.com/resources/darksky
WEc1
WEc1
124
WEc2
135
WEc2
135
WEc3
145
WE
147
EA
150
Rain Bird ET Manager Scheduler Software (right hand side under Helpful tools)
http://www.rainbird.com/landscape/products/controllers/etmanager.htm
This free software provides sufficient local evapotranspiration data for the United States and
Canada. Use data from the closest or most climate-appropriate location.
Under Water-Efficient Landscaping: Preventing Pollution and Using Resources Wisely, replace
the existing web link with http://www.epa.gov/OW-OWM.html/water-efficiency/docs/waterefficient_landscaping_508.pdf
Under How to Conserve Water and Use it Effectively, replace the existing web link with
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/nps/chap3.html
Under On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual, replace the existing web link with
http://www.epa.gov/OW-OWM.html/septic/pubs/septic_management_handbook.pdf
Under Smart Communities Network, replace the existing web link with
http://www.smartcommunities.ncat.org/.
Under Endnote 2, replace the existing web link with http://www.epa.gov/OWOWM.html/water-efficiency/docs/water-efficient_landscaping_508.pdf
Insert * in the Construction Submittal cell in Table 1 for EAc3, Enhanced Commissioning.
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EA
EAp1
EAc1
EAc1
EAc1
EAc2
EAc2
EAc4
EAc4
108.3
218 In Example Calculation 2, there are incorrect calculations. Please make the following changes
outlined in red in the Calculations portion of the table:
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Tr
Total
Leaka
ge
(Lr x
Life
+ Mr)
LCG
WP
(GWPr
x
Tr x
Rc)/
Life
33% 37.9
50% 93.5
40% 113.9
LCO
DP
Refrigerant
x 105
Atmospher
100,00
ic
0x
Impact =
(ODPr
LCGWP +
x
LCODP x
Tr x
105
Rc)/
Life
0
37.9
210
303
256
369.9
Subtotal:
EAc5
EAc6
(LCG
WP +
LCOD
Px
105) x
Nx
Qunit
18939
15173
18496
52608
87.7
218 In Calculation 3, change the Average Refrigerant Atmospheric Impact to 105 instead of 105
222 Under International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol, replace the existing web
link with www.evo-world.org/ipmvp.php. In the description below, replace IPMVP with
Efficiency Valuation Organization (EVO).
223 Under Submittal Documentation, the first sentence should read This credit is submitted as part
of the Construction Submittal.
228 Before the numbered items in Approach and Implementation insert the following:
NOTE: The power product purchased to comply with credit requirements need not be Green-e
certified, but projects are required to document to USGBC that their renewable supplier has 1)
met the Green-e criteria, and 2) properly accounted for the eligible renewable resources sold. This
documentation to USGBC must include some type of meaningful verification work performed by
a qualified, disinterested third party.
MRc1
248
MRc2.1
MRc2
249
251
MRc2
254
Example documentation methods to USGBC that meet this requirement include: a) providing a
state-mandated power disclosure label from the renewable supplier in states with meaningful
regulatory requirements for renewable energy disclosure and accounting practices, as well as
meaningful penalties for violations; b) providing a green power scorecard or rating from a
credible, independent entity that performs meaningful verification of green power characteristics
and accounting practices. In either case projects must confirm that the third-party entitys
regulatory or verification programs are meaningful, summarizing those programs to USGBC as
part of their certification application and highlighting any auditing or other independent checks
the program performs. Other documentation methods will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
For clarification purposes, replace the definition of Interior Non-Structural Components Reuse to
Interior Non-Structural Components Reuse is determined by dividing the total area (sq. ft.) of
retained interior, non-structural components by the total area (sq. ft.) of the interior, nonstructural components included in the completed design.
Add to last sentence on the page, in regards to salvage materials: (see page 251)
Insert as the last sentence of the Approach & Implementation section: Materials salvaged and
reused on-site can contribute to this credit if they are not included in Credit 3 calculations.
Under Waste Spec, replace the existing web link with
http://www.tjcog.dst.nc.us/regplan/wastspec.htm.
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MRc3
MRc3
MRc4
MRc7
EQp2
EQp2
EQp2
EQp2
EQp2
EQc1
EQc2
EQc2
EQc3.1
EQc4.1
EQc4.1
EQc4.2
EQc4.2
EQc4.2
EQc4.2
EQc4.2
EQc4.3
259 Revise the last sentence in the second column, first paragraph, to read Materials contributing
toward achievement of Credit 3 cannot be applied to MR Credits 1, 2, 4, 6 or 7. If MRc3 is not
being attempted, applicable materials can be applied to another LEED credit if eligible.
262 Under Old to New, replace the existing web link with
http://www.lifecyclebuilding.org/resources/Old%20to%20New%20Design%20Guide.pdf
269 Within the definition of Pre-Consumer Content, third sentence, replace this with the preconsumer
283 In Chain-of-Custody Requirements section, second paragraph, delete and all lumber. Thus,
only the manufacturers CoC number is needed for individually labeled lumber used in the
project.
296 Move the first sentence in bullet 5 of Option 3 to the end of the 4th bullet on page 295.
296 Replace the existing web link for the Residential Manual for Compliance with Californias 2001
Energy Efficiency Standard with
http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2001standards/residential_manual/index.html.
297 Replace the existing web link for Residential Manual for Compliance with Californias 2001
Energy Efficiency Standards (For Low Rise Residential Buildings), Chapter 4 with
http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2001standards/residential_manual/res_manual_chapter4.PDF
298 Replace the existing web link for Energy Rating Systems (HERS) Required Verification and
Diagnostic Testing, California Low Rise Residential Alternative Calculation Method Approval
Manual with
http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/2001standards/residential_manual/res_manual_chapter4.PDF
298 Remove the resource What You Can Do About Secondhand Smoke as Parents, Decision
Makers, and Building Occupants. This article no longer exists.
304 Under Submittal Documentation, change prerequisite to credit.
308 Change the date of The Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237 to (1999) and replace the
existing web link with
http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/Publications/publicationdetail.htm?productid=GPG237&metaNoC
ache=1.
314 Under Building Air Quality Action Plan, replace the existing web link with
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/largebldgs/#Building%20Air%20Quality%20Action%20Plan.
Link does not work
320 Under The State of Washington (SOW) Program and IAQ Standards, replace the existing web
link with http://www.aerias.org/DesktopModules/ArticleDetail.aspx?articleId=85
335 Under Green Seal Standard 36, replace the existing web link with
http://www.greenseal.org/certification/standards/commercialadhesives.cfm.
336 Under Green Seal Standard 36, replace the existing web link with
http://www.greenseal.org/certification/standards/commercialadhesives.cfm.
337 Under Requirements, add to the end of the first bullet point: Primers must meet the VOC limit
for non-flat paint.
337 In the second bullet under Requirements, replace GC-03 with GS-03 to fix the typographical
error.
337 In the third bullet under Requirements, add The following list of SCAQMD VOC limits are
examples. Refer to the standards for complete details. After the last sentence and before the sub
bullets.
338 Under Green Seal Standard GS-11, replace the existing web link with
http://www.greenseal.org/certification/standards/paints.cfm.
338 Under Green Seal Standards GC-03, replace the existing web link with
http://www.greenseal.org/certification/standards/anti-corrosivepaints.cfm.
341 Under Potential Technologies and Strategies, replace the existing web link for Acceptable
Emissions Testing for Carpet with http://www.caliaq.org/VOC/Section01350_7_15_2004_FINAL_PLUS_ADDENDUM-2004-01.pdf.
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EQc4.3
EQc5
EQc5
EQc5
EQc5
EQc6.1
EQc6.2
EQ7.2
EQc8.1
EQc8.1
EQc8.1
342 Under Testing Criteria, replace the existing web link with http://www.caliaq.org/VOC/Section01350_7_15_2004_FINAL_PLUS_ADDENDUM-2004-01.pdf.
353 In the first sentence of the first bullet of the Requirements, delete all and add to the end of the
sentence and that serve as regular entry points for building users. Delete the last sentence
under this same bullet (Qualifying entry ways are those that serve as regular entry points for
building users.)
355 Under the first bullet in Submittal Documentation, replace provided with specified/installed.
Under the second bullet, replace installed with specified/installed
356 Under Green Seal, replace the existing web link with
http://www.greenseal.org/findaproduct/index.cfm#cleaners.
356 Under Janitorial Products Pollution Prevention Project, replace the existing web link with
http://www.westp2net.org/janitorial/jp4.cfm.
360 Under Do Green Buildings Enhance the Well-Being of Workers? Yes, replace the existing web
link with
http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/Archives/fb077b7338697010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____.
At the end of the description add This article requires free registration to Environmental Design
+ Construction.
364 Under Do Green Buildings Enhance the Well-Being of Workers? Yes, replace the existing web
link with
http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/Archives/fb077b7338697010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____.
At the end of the description add This article requires free registration to Environmental Design
+ Construction.
369 Under the category and credit listing at the top tight hand side, add
1 point in addition to EQ credit 7.1
In order to attain credit 7.2, you must also attain credit 7.1
380 Under The Art of Daylighting, replace the existing web link with
http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/Archives/10e5869a47697010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____.
At the end of the description add This article requires free registration to Environmental Design
+ Construction.
380 Under New Buildings Institutes Productivity and Building Science Program, replace the existing
web link with http://newbuildings.org/lighting.htm.
380 Under The Whole Building Design Guide, Daylighting, replace the existing web link with
http://www.wbdg.org/design/daylighting.php.
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EQc8.1
EQc8.2
EQc8.2
EQc8.2
EQc8.2
Glossary
380 Under Lighting Controls, replace the existing web link with
http://www.wbdg.org/design/electriclighting.php.
387 Under New Buildings Institutes Productivity and Building Science Program, replace the existing
web link with http://newbuildings.org/lighting.htm.
387 Under The Art of Daylighting, replace the existing web link with
http://www.edcmag.com/CDA/Archives/10e5869a47697010VgnVCM100000f932a8c0____.
At the end of the description add This article requires free registration to Environmental Design
+ Construction.
387 Under The Whole Building Design Guide, Daylighting, replace the existing web link with
http://www.wbdg.org/design/daylighting.php.
387 Under Lighting Controls, replace the existing web link with
http://www.wbdg.org/design/electriclighting.php.
408 Under Net Metering, replace the existing web link with
http://www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/markets/netmetering.shtml.
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