LEED v5 O+M Rating System_February 2026 - Page 029
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o Plants or vegetated structures that provide shade over paving areas (including
playgrounds) on the site. For newly installed plants, base shade area on 10-year canopy.
o Vegetated planters.
o Structures covered by energy generation systems, such as solar thermal collectors,
photovoltaics, and wind turbines.
o Architectural devices or structures. If the device or structure is a roof, it shall have an
aged SR value of at least 0.28 as measured in accordance with ANSI/CRRC S100 . If the device or structure is not a roof, or if aged SR information is not available, it shall have an initial SR of at least 0.33 as measured in accordance with ANSI/CRRC S100 .
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Use paving materials with an initial SR value of at least 0.33.
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Create an open-grid pavement system (at least 50% unbound).
High-Reflectance Roof
Use roofing materials that have an aged SRI value equal to or greater than the values in Table
- If an aged SRI is not available, the roofing material shall have an initial SRI equal to or greater than the values in Table 1.
Table 1. Minimum Solar Reflectance Index Value, by Roof Slope
| Col1 | Slope | Initial SRI | Aged SRI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-sloped roof | ≤ 2:12 | 82 | 64 |
Steep-sloped roof | > 2:12 | 39 | 32 |
A roof area that consists of functional, usable spaces (such as helipads, recreation courts, and similar amenity areas) may meet the requirements of nonroof measures. Applicable roof area excludes roof area covered by mechanical equipment, solar energy panels, skylights, and any other appurtenances.
Vegetated Roof
If newly installed, sufficient growing medium and plant material must be in place to provide full vegetative cover within three years.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, November 2025 Edition 23