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Integrative Process, Planning, and Assessments Prerequisite
OPERATIONS ASSESSMENT AND POLICY
IPp3
REQUIRED
INTENT
To support holistic, high-performing, sustainable operations that address the LEED system goals: decarbonization, quality of life, and ecosystem conservation and restoration.
REQUIREMENTS
| Achievement pathways | Points |
|---|---|
Existing Buildings | N/A |
Operations Assessment and Policy |
For the operational elements described below, complete the following:
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Assess current operational practices.
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As appropriate, establish a baseline measurement and annual goals for maintaining or improving the project’s ongoing performance.
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Identify opportunities for implementing sustainable practices.
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Create and implement a sustainable operations policy for managing each operational element within the facility. At a minimum, the policy (or a combination of policies) must address the parameters within the project and site management control for all elements listed below.
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Identify the individual(s) responsible for implementing each element of the policy, communicate the policy to the building manager, and make the policy available to all project occupants.
Operational elements
- Site operations : Address best management practices to reduce harmful environmental impacts on the site, surrounding communities, and vulnerable populations. As applicable to the site, address the following: maintenance equipment; snow and ice removal; organic waste management; invasive plant species removal; cleaning of building exterior, pavement, and other impervious surfaces; irrigation management; fertilizer use; pest management; and bird-window collisions (through monitoring and/or identifying opportunities for mitigation)
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, April 2025 Launch Edition 33