LEED v5 O+M Rating System_February 2026 - Page 080

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LEVEL 1: EXEMPLARY FACILITY

Level 1 is representative of an exemplary building. Building equipment and components are functional and in top condition. Response times to service and maintenance calls are prompt. Equipment is upgraded regularly. Overall the facility shows a high level of care. All (100%) maintenance activities are considered proactive (conducted before failure and malfunction).

Table 1. Points for Maintenance Level

Maintenance Level	Col2	Points
Maintenance level	Audit score level is ≤ 2.5 (between managed maintenance and comprehensive maintenance)	1
Maintenance level	Audit score level is ≤ 1.5 (between comprehensive maintenance and exemplary facility)	2

Audit methodology The audit considers the entire facility, including building materials, lighting, equipment, maintenance, customer service, and facility upkeep and care.

Use five levels for scoring (e.g., limited management, critical response, managed maintenance, comprehensive maintenance, and exemplary facility).

AND/OR

Option 2. Measure Cleaning Performance (1 point)

PATH 1. CLEANING APPEARANCE AUDIT

Conduct an audit in accordance with APPA Leadership in Educational Facilities Custodial Staffing Guidelines, or equivalent, to determine the appearance level of the facility during the 12-month reporting period. The facility must score 2.5 or better.

OR

PATH 2. CLEANING SURFACE TESTING AUDIT

Conduct an audit using adenosine triphosphate (ATP) testing to assess the level of cleanliness of the facility during the 12-month reporting period. The facility must score “needs improvement” or “effective cleaning” using the International Sanitary Supply Association Clean Standard methodology [8] or similar.

8 ISSA, “ISSA Clean Standards,” 2025, https://www.issa.com/education/issa-clean-standards/.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, November 2025 Edition 74