LEED v5 O+M Rating System_February 2026 - Page 041

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Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite

FUNDAMENTAL REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT

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REQUIRED

INTENT

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from refrigerants by accelerating the phaseout of refrigerants with high global warming potential (GWP) and by reducing refrigerant leakage.

REQUIREMENTS

Achievement Pathways	Points
Existing Buildings	N/A
Refrigerant Policy
AND	AND
Refrigerant Performance	Refrigerant Performance

Comply with all the following requirements:

Refrigerant Policy

Provide and implement a refrigerant policy addressing the following:

• Removal of refrigerant-containing equipment: Track the removal of refrigerantcontaining equipment and ensure that such equipment and the refrigerants are disposed of properly per national and local requirements.

• Refrigerant leakage management: Comply with the current refrigerant leakage management requirements from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Section 608, the European Union F-Gas regulation, or relevant national or local requirements.

AND

Refrigerant Performance

Comply with the following requirements for all the refrigerant-using equipment under the control of the property owner or management during the 12-month reporting period:

• Refrigerant inventory: Complete an inventory of all refrigerant-containing equipment, including the type, GWP, amounts of refrigerants contained in each, and the total GWP of all refrigerants.

• Refrigerant leakage inspection and recharge: Perform a visual inspection for refrigerant leaks and recharge equipment with leaks detected during inspection.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, November 2025 Edition 35