Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Plan is a Prerequisite for LEED

LEED 2009/SSp1 - (NC, CS, Schools) - Now requires photo documentation, inspection logs, or reports to verify compliance. This is a prerequisite credit. Prerequisite credits are mandatory credits that MUST be accomplished for a building to become LEED certified. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention is the first of the 7 overall prerequisites in the New Construction version 2.2 LEED-AP reference guide.

SSP1 Intention:

During construction, there can be a lot of pollution going on, especially when it rains. Pollution on construction sites can be reduced by controlling:
1. Soil erosion
2. Airborne dust generation
3. Waterway sedimentation

SSP1 Implementation:

Provide ESC (Erosion and Sedimentation Control) plan into construction documents and specifications. Goal is to prevent the loss of soil, pollution, and sedimentation. Follow the EPA 2003 (Environmental Protection Agency) standards. CGP (Construction General Permit) outlines how to comply with NPDES program. CGP covers sites greater than 1 acre, but LEED covers all.

How to comply with NPDES program:

Know and meet your GCP Requirements, Develop a complete Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)/ECP/SWP/ESPCP/ETC., Submit a Notice of Intent (NOI), Send copy of NOI to MS4 operator, if applicable, Fully implement the Plan, Keep Plan current, Conduct regular inspections by a certified inspector, Report release of hazardous substances, Submit Notice of Termination (NOT)

 

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