LEED® CERTIFICATION POLICY MANUAL

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual1. INTRODUCTION1.1 Green Building Certification Institute: The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) wasestablished in 2007 to provide professional accreditation and third-party certification related to thedesign and construction of sustainable buildings, interiors and neighborhoods. In early 2009, GBCIassumed responsibility for administering the LEED certification program previously administered by theU.S. Green Building Council ® (USGBC ® ).1.2 LEED Certification Program: The LEED certification program is a comprehensive third party reviewprocess designed to allow owners of eligible projects to apply for, and potentially achieve, LEEDcertification. LEED certification is an official recognition that a project complies with the requirementsprescribed within the LEED Green Building Rating Systems and the LEED Minimum ProgramRequirements (MPRs) as created and maintained by USGBC.1.3 LEED Certification Policy Manual: This LEED Certification Policy Manual identifies the programrequirements and policies put in place by GBCI for the purposes of administering the LEED certificationprogram. Project teams must adhere to the policies and procedures contained within this manual and inthe attached appendices.2. PROGRAM-SPECIFIC & RATING SYSTEM-SPECIFIC APPENDICES2.1 Program-Specific & Rating System-Specific Policies: For the most part, GBCI utilizes a series ofgenerally applicable policies and procedures with relation to the certification of buildings, interiors, andneighborhoods. These policies and procedures are represented in the General Policies section of thisPolicy Manual. In addition to these General Policies, GBCI maintains additional and alternative policiesthat apply in the event LEED certification is sought in accordance with certain rating systems or throughparticipation in certain specialized certification programs. These additional and alternative policies arerepresented in the sections of this manual titled “Rating System-Specific Appendices” and “Program-Specific Appendices.”2.2 Effect of Program-Specific and Rating System-Specific Policies: The General Policies section of thismanual is applicable to all projects. The Rating System-Specific and Program-Specific Appendices areonly applicable to project teams seeking to certify under the corresponding rating system or participatingin the corresponding certification program. In some instances, policies set forth in the different sectionsand appendices of this manual may be in conflict with one another. Such conflict is unavoidable giventhe nuances of the different rating systems and certification programs administered by GBCI. GBCI hasestablished the following order of precedence for policies in this manual where conflict occurs: i)General Policies are superseded by Rating System-Specific Policies; and ii) General Policies and RatingSystem-Specific Policies are both superseded by the Program-Specific Policies. An illustration andexample are provided below for clarity:General PoliciesRating System‐Specific PoliciesProgram Specific PoliciesCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 3 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualnot be required to comply with revisions to sections 1-9 of this manual posted after the date such projectwas registered.3.3 Impact of Policy Manual Updates & Revisions Posted After the Execution of a LEED ProjectCertification Agreement or a LEED Project Application Review Agreement: Upon executing a LEEDProject Certification Agreement or a LEED Project Application Review Agreement with GBCI (as isnecessary to submit an application to GBCI for review), such project team will not be required tocomply with revisions to any sections of this manual that are published after the date that suchagreement is accepted.3.4 Fee Revisions: Regardless of when a project is registered, or when a LEED Project CertificationAgreement or a LEED Project Application Review Agreement is accepted, GBCI reserves the right tochange the fees associated with the certification program from time to time. GBCI will publish allcurrent fees in revisions to the pricing appendices included in this document. In all cases, when fees areincurred, project teams are responsible for the then-current fees.Changes to fees will not apply retroactively; meaning, if a project team has incurred and already paid aparticular fee associated with some aspect of the LEED certification program, the project team will notbe required to pay the difference between the fee amount already paid and the subsequently publishedfee.4. LEED GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEMS4.1 Overview: GBCI’s certification program is currently limited to the LEED Green Building RatingSystems. LEED consists of a set of criteria designed to quantitatively evaluate the environmental impactof buildings, interiors and neighborhoods.4.2 Diverse Applicability of LEED: LEED consists of several different rating systems. Each rating systemis tailored to a specific sector of the building and development industry.4.3 Rating Systems: The following consists of a list of rating systems available under GBCI’s certificationprogram. Complete rating system text can be found in LEED Online and via the USGBC website.GBCI offers project registration and conducts application reviews for the following rating systems:Green Building Design & ConstructionLEED 2009 for New Construction and Major RenovationsLEED 2009 for Core & Shell DevelopmentLEED 2009 for Schools New Construction and Major RenovationsLEED 2009 for Retail New Construction and Major RenovationsLEED 2009 for Healthcare New Construction and Major RenovationsLEED 2009 Italia Nuove Costruzione e RistrutturazioniGreen Interior Design & ConstructionLEED 2009 for Commercial InteriorsLEED 2009 for Retail Commercial InteriorsGreen Building Operation & MaintenanceLEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations and MaintenanceGreen Neighborhood DevelopmentLEED 2009 for Neighborhood DevelopmentGBCI has closed registration for the following ratings systems; however, GBCI will continue to reviewapplications for currently registered projects until the applicable sunset date:Green Building Design & ConstructionLEED for New Construction & Major Renovations (v2.1 and v2.2)Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 5 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualLEED for Core & Shell (v2.0)LEED for Schools (First Edition)Green Interior Design & ConstructionLEED for Commercial Interiors (v2.0)Green Building Operation & MaintenanceLEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (2008)LEED for Existing Buildings (Version 2)4.4 Rating System Requirements: Each LEED rating system is comprised of a series of prerequisites andcredits organized across a series of categories.4.4.1 Prerequisites: Each version of LEED contains unique prerequisite requirements that must besatisfied in order to achieve certification. The term “prerequisite” refers to a mandatory projectcharacteristic, measurement, quality, value, or function as identified within a particular ratingsystem. Prerequisites represent the key criteria for green buildings, interiors and neighborhoods.Each project must satisfy all specified prerequisites outlined in the rating system under which it isregistered. Failure to meet any prerequisite will render a project ineligible for certification.4.4.2 Credits: Each project must satisfy a combination of credits to achieve the desired level ofcertification. The term “credit” means a project characteristic, measurement, quality, value, orfunction as identified within a particular rating system. Each credit represents a particular facet ofsustainability that contributes to the design and construction of green buildings, interiors and/orneighborhoods. Each credit is associated with a specific number of points. Projects must beawarded a minimum number of points outlined in the rating system under which it is registered toachieve a particular level of certification, such as LEED Certified, LEED Silver ® , LEEDGold ® , or LEED Platinum ® . Credits are selected and pursued at the option of a LEED projectteam.4.5 Rating System Updates & Revisions: The rating systems and the requirements contained therein arerevised on an ongoing basis in accordance with USGBC’s policies and procedures for rating systemversioning and addenda. GBCI will review each submitted project application in accordance with theversion of the rating system that was in place at the time such project was registered.Project teams may elect to pursue certification by demonstrating compliance with credit and prerequisiterequirements that have been revised since the time such project was registered. Such substitutions mayonly include revised requirements from the same rating system. For example, a project team with aproject registered under the LEED for New Construction & Major Renovations v2.2 rating system mayelect to follow the published addenda to the LEED for New Construction & Major Renovations v2.2rating system; however, it may not pursue credits or prerequisites from the LEED 2009 for NewConstruction and Major Renovations rating system.4.6 Rating System Closure: GBCI retains the right to close registration for any rating system at any time, forany reason, and without notice. Such closure will generally occur concurrently with the release of a newrating system. The closure of registration for a rating system means that no new projects may registerunder that rating system. The closure of registration is effective immediately upon the announcement ofthe same by GBCI.4.7 Impact of Rating System Closure on Projects Already Registered: Closure of registration shall notimmediately impact the status of registered projects. Similarly, if a project team has initiated theregistration process but is awaiting the clearance of payment at the time rating system closure occurs,such project shall appear in LEED Online as active projects once payment has cleared. Projects that areregistered under a rating system that is subject to closure will be allowed to proceed through the LEEDCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 6 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualcertification process in accordance with the requirements of such rating system; provided, that theyadhere to the policies and timelines as outlined in this Policy Manual.5. LEED MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:5.1 Minimum Program Requirements: USGBC maintains Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) thatapply to the LEED 2009 rating systems. The MPRs identify the basic construction and developmentactivities that the LEED program was designed to evaluate. GBCI requires projects certifying to theserating systems to demonstrate compliance with the MPRs. The complete text of the MPRs can be foundvia the USGBC website.5.2 Minimum Program Requirements: Supplemental Guidance: USGBC maintains Supplemental Guidancewhich provides additional information about the MPRs. This additional information includes:i. the intent of each MPR;ii. definitions of terms used within the MPRs;iii. clarifications of requirements to demonstrate compliance with the MPRs; andiv. limited exemptions that may excuse a project from compliance with certain MPRs.The complete text of the Supplemental Guidance can be found via the USGBC website.5.3 Updates & Revisions to the MPRs & Supplemental Guidance: The MPRs and Supplemental Guidancewill be revised and updated from time to time in accordance with USGBC’s policies and procedures forMPR addenda and versioning. Project teams must demonstrate compliance with the versions of theMPRs and Supplemental Guidance that were in place at the time their project was registered. Projectteams may voluntarily elect to pursue certification by demonstrating compliance with a revised versionof the MPRs and/or Supplemental Guidance rather than the version of such requirements that existed atthe time such project was registered.6. LEED REFERENCE GUIDES6.1 LEED Reference Guides: The LEED Reference Guides are supporting documents to the LEED ratingsystems and they are officially incorporated into the LEED certification program. These guides providesupplementary information for all LEED rating system requirements, including, and not limited to,criteria related to exemplary performance points, the intent behind the LEED rating systemrequirements, as well as suggested strategies to implement sustainable building practices that will satisfythe same. Further, in some cases, these guides identify documentation requirements necessary tocomplete a LEED certification application. Although these guides provide suggestions on possiblestrategies to incorporate specific attributes of sustainable design, such suggestions do not constituteexhaustive lists of acceptable green building design practices and/or strategies.6.2 Reference Guide Revisions: The LEED reference guides will be revised on an ongoing basis inaccordance with USGBC’s policies and procedures for reference guide revisions and addenda. GBCIrequires compliance with the version of the reference guide, including all published addenda, that was inplace at the time of project registration. Project teams may voluntarily elect to pursue certification bydemonstrating compliance with a revised version of the reference guide rather than the version thatexisted at the time such project was registered.6.3 Procurement of Reference Guides: LEED reference guides are available for purchase from the USGBCwebsite. Please note that the reference guide for the rating system LEED 2009 Italia Nuove Costruzionee Ristrutturazioni is available only at [ ].Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 7 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual7. LEED ONLINE7.1 LEED Online: LEED Online is an electronic form-based project information submittal tool located onthe World Wide Web.7.2 LEED Certification Application (“Forms”): LEED Online is primarily made up of collections ofelectronic data entry screens or “Forms” (referred to as Submittal or Letter Templates for pre-LEED2009 versions of LEED). These Forms collectively make up the LEED certification application. EachForm has been specifically designed to collect the information necessary to evaluate a project. TheForms also contain instructions indicating how each credit, prerequisite and MPR must be documented.7.3 LEED Online Version 3: Project teams seeking certification in accordance with a LEED 2009 ratingsystem version or newer must use LEED Online Version 3. The Rating System-Specific Appendicesprovide further details about this requirement.7.4 LEED-Online Version 2.0: Most project teams seeking certification under a pre-LEED 2009 ratingsystem are required to use LEED-Online Version 2.0. The Rating System-Specific Appendices providefurther details about this requirement.7.5 Form Updates and Additions: Upon registering, project teams are provided with all currently availableForms. Following registration, GBCI may subsequently update existing Forms and/or introduce newForms. Each credit and prerequisite is associated with one Form, or a series of Forms, in LEED Online.The associated Form(s) must be completed in order to demonstrate satisfaction of a particularprerequisite, credit or MPR. Prior to submitting an application for review, project teams will have theopportunity to upgrade to the most current version of each Form. The Help section of LEED Onlinecontains additional information on how to upgrade to an updated Form.7.6 Form Errors: GBCI recognizes that Forms may contain calculation or functionality errors that couldpotentially cause a form to misrepresent compliance or non-compliance with a prerequisite, credit orMPR. Regardless of any error in the forms, each project must demonstrate compliance with theunderlying requirements of the applicable rating system, reference guide and MPRs. During acertification review GBCI may request additional documentation or resubmission of data and/orcalculations as a result of such errors.8. SITE-USER REGISTRATION8.1 Site-User Registration: The site-user registration process is a primary function within LEED Onlinewhereby a user of LEED Online establishes a personal site-user account or identity within the system.To complete this process a user must access LEED Online, enter information in the site-user registrationforms, and accept the current LEED Online Terms and Conditions for Use. By creating a site-useraccount, each person within LEED Online can be identified and thereby be selected to work on thesubmittals for a particular project, as well as be identified and assigned to complete specific tasks orsubmittals for a particular credit, prerequisite, or MPR within the LEED certification application.8.2 Site-User Information: Each user of LEED Online must provide his or her personal identifyinginformation including name, address, affiliation, and contact information. In addition, site users seekingto utilize the Licensed Professional Exemption program, as further identified herein, must enterinformation pertaining to any applicable professional licenses.8.3 Use of Site User Information: GBCI and/or USGBC use of site user information is restricted as indicatedin the LEED Online Privacy Policy which is accessible from the LEED Online homepage.8.4 Changes to Site User Information: Site users may review and make changes to their personal site userinformation at any time by visiting the “Your Account” page within LEED Online.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 8 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual8.5 Security: LEED Online relies on a secure login system protected by a self-selected username andpassword. Site-users should never share passwords. It is the site-user’s responsibility to maintain theconfidentiality and security of their login credentials. Passwords may be changed at any time withinLEED Online from the “Your Account” page. If you believe your site-user account login credentialshave been compromised for any reason, please contact GBCI Customer Service immediately.8.6 Access to Accepted Terms of Use: Upon completing the site-user registration process in LEED Onlineversion 3, a user may access, review, and/or download a copy of the LEED Online Terms andConditions for Use accepted at the time of site-user registration. To view or download this document,please visit the “Your Account” page within LEED Online.9. PROJECT REGISTRATION9.1 Project Registration: In order to participate in the LEED certification process a project team must firstregister a project with GBCI. Registration is the process whereby project teams establish a new projectin LEED Online and are provided access to a LEED certification application. GBCI offers registrationfor all active rating systems as indicated in Section 4. LEED Green Building Rating Systems of thismanual.9.2 Registration Process: All projects must use the online registration function within LEED Online. Theregistration process includes entering project identifying information, accepting the LEED ProjectRegistration Agreement, and remitting the applicable project registration fee.9.2.1 Rating System Selection: During the registration process, project teams must choose the ratingsystem most appropriate for their project. It is important that project teams choose the correctrating system to ensure alignment between such project’s characteristics and the rating system’srequirements. There are many tools available to assist with this decision including: i) guidanceand information within the rating systems; ii) the Rating System Selector tool available withinLEED Online; and iii) guidance and information within the reference guides.9.3 Project Administrator: The individual who initially registers the project will be identified by GBCI asthe project administrator. The project administrator is provided the authority to select members of theproject team and to delegate certain tasks to individual team members. Subsequent team membersselected by the project administrator may access and enter information in the LEED application;however, these team members have limited capacity to administer and/or submit the application. Theproject administrator may be substituted at any time.9.4 Resources Available: After the registration process is complete, the project administrator will beprovided full access to the LEED Certification Application within LEED Online for the particularproject type that is registered. The tools and resources available within a particular application will varydepending on which rating system is selected and which program the project team is participating in.For more information, please review the registration sections of the Rating System-Specific andProgram-Specific Appendices.9.5 Project Registration Fees: The project registration fee is a flat fee due upon registration. Such fees varyacross the different rating systems and certification programs. The current registration fees are listed inthe Pricing Appendices of this manual.Fees may be remitted to GBCI by credit card at the time of registration or by check; however, GBCI willnot fully process the registration for any project until payment has been received in full. If payment isnot received within 30 days after a project is registered, such registration may be canceled at thediscretion of GBCI.GBCI will not refund fees in the event a project team withholds a LEED certification application and/orterminates the registration for a project.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 9 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual10. FORMAL INQUIRIES10.1 Formal Inquiries: Project teams may encounter challenges in applying the rating system requirementsand MPRs to their projects. The Formal Inquiry process is designed to mitigate these challenges.Through this process, project teams can obtain information regarding how rating system requirementsand MPRs are interpreted by GBCI as it pertains to their specific project or portfolio of projects.Project teams may elect that their formal inquiry be considered as project-specific (Project CIR), or asa precedent-setting ruling (LEED Interpretation.) All Formal Inquiries are first subject to the ProjectCIR process, regardless of any election by the project team for consideration as a LEED Interpretation.At the time of submittal, the project team may elect to have their formal inquiry also considered as aLEED Interpretation.10.1.1 Project Credit Interpretation Ruling (Project CIR): The Project CIR program is administered byGBCI. Project CIRs provide answers to technical inquiries about applying LEED in situationsnot already addressed by the rating systems, reference guides and MPRs. Project CIRs willonly apply to the specific project for which the Formal Inquiry was submitted. Accordingly,the Project CIR will not be precedent-setting and will not automatically carry forth and applyto other projects submitted by the same or any other project team.10.1.2 LEED Interpretations: The LEED Interpretations program is administered by USGBC. Thisprogram is designed to provide feedback to project teams in the form of official addenda. LikeProject CIRs, LEED Interpretations provide answers to technical inquiries about applyingLEED in situations not already addressed by the rating systems, reference guides and MPRs.LEED Interpretations differ from Project CIRs in that, as USGBC issued addenda, theserulings are precedent-setting and applicable to all projects registered in the future. As in thecase with all addenda, projects registered before a LEED Interpretation is published mayvoluntarily elect to follow these revisions.10.2 Formal Inquiry Submission Process: Formal Inquiries may be submitted for any rating system underwhich projects can be registered and/or submitted. The submission process will be undertaken for allFormal Inquiries as follows:Submission of a Formal Inquiry for Registered ProjectsTo submit a Formal Inquiry for the purposes of obtaining a Project CIR or LEED Interpretation forprojects registered under a LEED 2009 rating system, project teams must log into LEED Online v3and complete a Formal Inquiry submittal form. This form is accessible from the ‘Projects’ tab inLEED Online.To submit a Formal Inquiry for the purposes of obtaining a Project CIR or LEED Interpretation forprojects registered under a Pre-LEED 2009 rating system, project teams must log into LEED Onlinev2 and complete a Formal Inquiry submittal form. This form is accessible within a specific project inLEED Online, under the ‘Formal Inquires’ tab.The option to submit a Formal Inquiry for consideration as a LEED Interpretation is available on theFormal Inquiry form in LEED Online.Formal Inquiries may not be submitted for a project that has completed the certification reviewprocess.Submission of Formal Inquiry without a Registered ProjectFormal Inquiries can also be submitted before a project is registered. To submit a Formal Inquirywithout a registered project, please access the Formal Inquiry form locatedat https://www.leedonline.com/formalinquiries. Formal Inquiries submitted before a project isregistered are limited to the LEED 2009 rating systems and can only be submitted in relation toCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 10 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualInquiry, such request shall be canceled. The current fee to submit a Formal Inquiry for thepurposes of obtaining a Project CIR request is identified in the Pricing Appendices to thismanual. Please note: the fee to submit a Project CIR appeal is the same as the fee to submit aninitial Project CIR request.10.8.2 LEED Interpretations Fees: All fees collected with regard to the LEED Interpretations programare forwarded to USGBC. This fee is imposed over-and-above the Project CIR fee. Projectteams only incur a LEED Interpretation fee in the event they elect to participate in the program.Fees must be remitted to GBCI by credit card at the time a CIR Request is submitted, or bycheck. If funds are not received within 30 days, GBCI will cancel the Project Team’s requestfor a LEED Interpretation and not forward any materials to USGBC at the conclusion of itsreview. If a Project CIR request is determined to be submitted in the incorrect format forreview, GBCI or USGBC will return any fees provided in relation to the associated LEEDInterpretation request. Please reference the Pricing Appendices of this Policy Manual for thecurrent LEED Interpretation fee.11. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS11.1 LEED Certification Application Documentation Requirements: The LEED certification program is adocumentation-based verification program. Each LEED rating system and version thereof consists ofunique documentation requirements to complete a LEED certification application. Within the LEEDcertification application, a series of required documents, attestations, data, or other information mustbe indicated in order to demonstrate the satisfaction of each MPR, prerequisite, and attempted credit.Specific documentation requirements vary across the different rating systems; though, usually consistof forms, calculations, narratives, maps, drawings, specifications, and other related media(collectively, “documentation”). Please refer to the rating system-specific and program-specificappendices of this manual for more detailed information regarding the documentation process.11.1.1 Language and Measurement Requirements: Unless otherwise indicated in the rating systemspecificor program-specific appendices, all documentation submitted to GBCI must be writtenin the English language. All units of measurement must be Imperial Units.11.1.2 Classified Information and Export Controls: GBCI does not wish to receive classifiedinformation through LEED Online. Any information or material sent through LEED Onlinewill be deemed not to be classified. Further, by submitting information through the use ofLEED Online, project team members represent that such information, be it submitted inconnection with a LEED certification application or otherwise, is not controlled for exportunder the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, 22 C.F.R. Part 120 et seq., or the ExportAdministration Regulations, 15 C.F.R. Part 730 et seq.11.2 Minimum Narrative Requirements: Most LEED submittal paths require one or more narrativedescriptions of the features or strategies used by the project team in pursuit of each MPR, prerequisite,and credit.11.2.1 Narrative Length & Format: Narratives typically consist of between 100 and 1000 words.Project teams shall not submit narratives in excess of 1500 words. The LEED documentationforms provide adequate space for narrative descriptions. In the alternative, a project team mayinclude each narrative as a separate document within an application. If a project team elects toattach a document containing a narrative rather than enter it in the designated location on theform, the project team must type: “See Attached Documentation,” in the applicable narrativebox. In the event that the project team uploads a narrative as a separate document, thenarrative shall not be in excess of 1500 words. Where appropriate, narratives may be submittedin list or outline form.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 13 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual11.2.2 Narrative Content: The documentation forms within the LEED certification application provideguidance specifying the content requirements for each narrative. Project teams shall fullycomply with the guidance provided in each form to the best of their ability. Where directed,project teams shall provide the following information: who on the project team is involved,when and where the activities occurred, what strategies were employed, and how thesestrategies meet the intent or requirements of the submittal path. In addition, project teams shallprovide a description of unique circumstances, if any exist, that warrant the attention of theGBCI review team.11.3 Attestations: In addition to the documentation necessary to complete a LEED certification application,some Forms may require a separate validation of the submitted documentation by a specific projectteam member referred to as a “Required Signatory.” In some other sections, project teams mayalternatively provide an attestation by a member of the project team who holds a specific license, a“licensed professional,” rather than submit the indicated documentation.11.3.1 Required Signatories: Some elements of LEED documentation require validation by aRequired Signatory. These sections of the application must be completed by a particularproject team member. In such cases, the specified project team member must possess aparticular degree of technical proficiency or declaratory authority. Required Signatories mustprovide the specific declarations and/or calculations pertaining to an applicant project asexplicitly provided in LEED documentation forms. Only those persons with the requisiteproficiency or authority are permitted to act as Required Signatories.The Owner is designated as a Required Signatory on a select number of Forms within theLEED Certification Application. This means the owner must log into LEED Online andadminister the signatory process to complete these Forms. Project owners may authorizespecific members of the project team to administer these required signatories on the owner’sbehalf. This authorization must be confirmed for GBCI through the use of the Confirmation ofOwner’s Authority form. This form is downloadable within the “Legal Page” within LEEDOnline. To the extent an owner-based Required Signatory is improperly completed, GBCImay, at its sole discretion, void the entered signature and deny the credit, prerequisite, or MPR.11.3.2 Licensed Professional Exemption: The Licensed Professional Exemption offers an alternativeway to provide verification for a number of submittals required in the LEED certificationapplication. As used herein, the phrase “Licensed Professional” refers to a person holding anofficial license to practice as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or RegisteredLandscape Architect. The Licensed Professional Exemption process is currently limited toofficial licenses granted by an governmental authority within the United States. Personsholding official licenses granted outside the United States are not eligible to participate in theLicensed Professional Exemption.An eligible licensed project team member may participate in this program by providing GBCIwith information regarding his or her license. A licensed professional must provide thefollowing information for each license under which he or she intends to submit information: i)name as it appears on the license; ii) license professional category (Professional Engineer,Registered Architect, and Registered Landscape Architect); iii) license number; iv) the countryin which the license is held; v) the state, territory, or province that issued the license; and vi)the license expiration date. Licensed professionals enter this information by updating their siteuseraccount settings within LEED Online. This information will be retained in the projectteam member’s profile and can be used in relation to multiple projects. Such licensed projectteam member can thereafter execute certain form sections restricted to licensed professionals toprovide project information.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 14 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualBy entering license information in LEED Online and completing one or more forms via aLicensed Professional Exemption, a project team member provides certain information whichGBCI will rely upon in determining if such project is eligible for LEED certification. Further,by entering such information, the project team member: i) represents that he or she currentlyholds the requisite license in good standing; and ii) explicitly warrants that the informationprovided in his or her declarations is true. If it is determined that a claimed licensedprofessional did not hold such license in good standing at the time such representations weremade, GBCI, in its sole discretion, may invalidate the Licensed Professional Exemption entryin the forms and deny or revoke the applicable credit, prerequisite or MPR.Prior to submitting a complete LEED certification application to GBCI, the owner mustrepresent that each licensed professional on the project team who has registered as such withGBCI meets each of the Licensed Professional Exemption requirements, including holding alicense in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction. It is the responsibility of each owner tonotify GBCI immediately in the event that a licensed professional who has provided anattestation within the LEED certification application is subject to an adverse change in thelicense status, or good standing, prior to a final award or denial of LEED certification.11.4 Retention of Project Information: The LEED certification process requires both the submission andretention of certain information and documentation demonstrating compliance with programrequirements. Owners must retain all documentation related to the satisfaction of all prerequisites,credits, and MPRs, including, but not limited to, all documentation in support of the informationsubmitted to GBCI within the LEED Certification Application. Such information must be maintainedat the site of the completed project for a period of not less than two (2) years commencing on the dateof award of LEED certification. If this information is not maintained at the site, the Owner must beable to make such information available at the site upon GBCI’s request during such two year period.Following acceptance of a final review, GBCI does not guarantee the availability of anydocumentation or information uploaded to LEED Online other than the LEED Certification Scorecardand Review Summary Report.11.5 LEED Pilot Credit Library: The LEED Pilot Credit Library is a program administered by USGBCdesigned to test and refine new credits. Project teams that are eligible and that elect to participate inthis program can earn points toward LEED certification.11.5.2 Pilot Credits: USGBC intends to develop new credits from time to time and to publish them inthe LEED Pilot Credit Library located on its website. These credits are referred to as “PilotCredits” on account that they are being introduced in a testing or “beta” phase of development.11.5.3 Pilot Credit Registration: Project teams may elect to visit the USGBC website and attempt tobecome participants in the LEED Pilot Credit Library Program. To participate in the LEEDPilot Credit Library Program, USGBC requires participants to register under one or morecredits. Like the rating systems, Pilot Credits are only available for a limited time and theymay be revised according to USGBC’s policies on Pilot Credit revisions and expiration. GBCIdoes not control the number of Pilot Credits, if any, or the period of time that a particular PilotCredit, is available for registration. Accordingly, USGBC may close registration with respectto any Pilot Credit at any time.11.5.4 Applicability of Pilot Credits: If a project team registers under one or more Pilot Credits, suchproject team may submit these Pilot Credits as part of the LEED certification application.Participants in the Pilot Credit Program can earn no more than a total of five additional pointstowards LEED certification. If awarded, these points are allocated under the Innovation inDesign / Innovation in Operations category. Please note; participation in the Pilot CreditLibrary Program does not increase the total number of points a project team can earn under theInnovation in Design / Innovation in Operations category. The total number of points availableunder this category is established in the rating systems.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 15 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual11.5.5 Pilot Credit Submission and Review Process: GBCI will review each submitted Pilot Credit todetermine if the Project Team has demonstrated satisfaction of the same. To submit PilotCredits, project teams must enter the required information under Innovation in Design Credit 1(IDc1) or Innovation in Operations Credit 1 (IOc1) in the LEED certification application.To be awarded a point associated with a Pilot Credit, each of the following must be provided:i) Pilot Credit Specific Documentation: If the Pilot Credit indicates that supportingdocumentation must be provided. This documentation must be uploaded into the IDc1 orIOc1 Form.ii) Registration Confirmation: If USGBC provides an email confirming that a project teamhas registered under one or more Pilot Credits in association with a particular project, thisemail confirmation must be uploaded into the IDc1 or IOc1 Form. If such an emailconfirmation is not available, the project team must collect and provide some otherindication from USGBC that the project was so registered and under which Pilot Credits.GBCI will not accept or review a Pilot Credit submittal without this email confirmationor other official indication from USGBC that this requirement has been completed.GBCI will not accept or review a Pilot Credit without this confirmation.iii) Participant Survey Confirmation: As part of the rating system development and feedbackprocess, project teams are required to participate in a USGBC survey regarding the PilotCredit. The project team must provide a written confirmation from USGBC that thisrequirement has been completed. This confirmation must be uploaded into the IDc1 orIOc1 Form. GBCI will not accept or review a Pilot Credit without this confirmation.iv) USGBC Clarifications and Technical Guidance: As part of the LEED Pilot Credit LibraryProgram, participating project teams may be able to request clarifications from USGBCregarding Pilot Credits similar to the technical guidance provided through the Project CIRand LEED Interpretations process. To the extent a project team is relying on aclarification or technical guidance provided by USGBC in demonstrating compliancewith a pilot credit, this information must be uploaded into the IDc1 or IOc1 Form.11.5.6 Formal Inquiries and Appeals: Project teams may not submit formal inquiries or appeals inrelation to pilot credits.11.6 Alternative Compliance Paths: USGBC has developed a series of Alternative Compliance Paths(ACPs) for projects located outside the United States. Such projects may submit informationdemonstrating compliance with either an ACP or the original credit requirement. Project teams maynot combine ACPs with the original credits requirements. ACPs cannot be used by projects locatedwithin the United States.Projects may use ACPs only within applications under the following rating systems:Green Building Design & ConstructionLEED 2009 for New Construction and Major RenovationsLEED 2009 for Core & Shell DevelopmentGreen Building Operation & MaintenanceLEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations and MaintenanceLEED Online v3 functionality for ACPs is currently unavailable. This functionality is scheduled to bereleased in the first half of 2012. Interim guidance regarding the documentation of ACPs can be foundat the USGBC website under the applicable rating system pages.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 16 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual12. REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY12.1 Overview of Registration Cancellation Policy: Project teams must comply with all cancellation policiespertaining to rating system sunset dates, cancellations due to inactivity, and submission deadlinesfollowing project completion. Projects that are unable to demonstrate compliance with these policies,in GBCI’s sole discretion, will be subject to registration cancellation in accordance with the followingterms.12.2 Cancellation Based on Passage of Rating System Sunset Date: After the close of registration of a ratingsystem, projects that are registered under a particular rating system shall be allowed to proceed throughthe LEED certification process until the occurrence of the rating system sunset date in accordance withthe following. Each rating system, under which certification is offered by GBCI, passes through three(3) possible statuses as follows:Registration OpenRegistration Closed(Sunset Date Established)Sunset Date PassedRegistration Open: GBCI allows the registration of new projects under this rating system and isaccepting new certification applications from projects registered under this rating system.Registration Closed: GBCI is no longer allowing new projects to register under this rating system;however, GBCI is accepting new certification applications from projects registered under this ratingsystem. The sunset date is established upon closure of registration for the rating system. The sunsetdate for any rating system shall occur no sooner than six (6) years after the close of registration for thatrating system.Sunset Date Passed: GBCI is no longer allowing new projects to register under this rating system noraccepting new certification applications from projects registered under this rating system. All projectregistrations associated with projects for which a certification application has not been submitted arecanceled. Projects for which a certification application has already been submitted may proceedthrough the certification process as outlined in the rating system specific appendices.The specifics of this policy vary across the different rating systems. Please refer to the rating systemspecificappendices for detailed requirements.12.3 Cancellation Due To Inactivity: Subsequent to registering a project with GBCI, project teams shallmaintain a substantial level of activity designed to effect a complete application for LEEDcertification. GBCI reserves the right to cancel any registered project that remains inactive, asdetermined solely by GBCI. The definition of the phrase “substantial level of activity” varies acrossthe different LEED rating systems. Please refer to the rating system-specific appendices for detailedrequirements.12.4 Cancellation Due To Failure To Meet Deadline Following Project Completion: All applications forcertification must be received within a specific time period following project completion. Thedefinition of the term “project completion” as well as the time allotted for submitting an applicationvaries across the different LEED rating systems. Please refer to Section 13: Application Submissionand Review Policies of the rating system-specific appendices for detailed requirements.12.5 Effect of Registration Cancellation: No refunds of any fees will be provided in the instance that projectregistration is canceled in accordance with these terms. In addition, if registration is canceled for aCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 17 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualproject, that project may be removed from the LEED Project Directory and the project forms and allinformation contained therein may be removed from LEED Online.If LEED certification is sought in relation to a project for which registration is canceled, the projectmust be registered as a new project under the rating system particular to that project type for whichregistration remains open. If, at the time of registration cancellation, no applicable rating systemremains open for registration, such project is ineligible for consideration under the certificationprogram.13. APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW POLICIES13.1 LEED Certification Application Review: Upon submission of an application, GBCI conducts atechnical review of the information and documentation submitted to determine if a project complieswith all applicable MPRs, prerequisites and attempted credits.13.2 LEED Project Certification Agreement: Prior to the commencement of a review of an application byGBCI, the owner of each applicant LEED 2009 project must execute an agreement, the LEED ProjectCertification Agreement, with GBCI. This agreement is executed electronically within LEED Online.The LEED Project Certification Agreement contains the terms under which GBCI’s review services areoffered and also the conditions and limitations of the license that conveys upon certification.The current version of the LEED Project Certification Agreement may be reviewed at anytime byaccessing the “Legal” page within LEED Online; however, this version of the agreement is providedfor reference only. GBCI retains the right to change these terms from time to time, and a new version ofthis agreement may be in place at the time it is presented for acceptance. Upon the acceptance of theLEED Project Certification Agreement, an archived copy of the same will be maintained within the“Project Information” page within LEED Online. This archived document may be reviewed and/ordownloaded from this location by the project team at any time thereafter.Project owners seeking to authorize members of the project team to accept this agreement on theirbehalf may do so through the use of a Confirmation of Agent’s Authority form, downloadable from theLegal page in LEED Online. This form allows a project owner to designate specific members of theproject team that may accept the LEED Project Certification Agreement on the owner’s behalf. Nomember of the project team may accept this agreement unless a Confirmation of Agent’s Authorityform is submitted listing them as the owner’s agent for these purposes. GBCI may, at its solediscretion, render any improperly accepted LEED Certification Agreement or LEED Project ReviewAgreement null and void and without affect. Further, GBCI will not commence a review of anyapplication, and no submission deadlines will be extended in the event of an improperly acceptedLEED Project Certification Agreement.13.3 Application Review Process: The requirements, schedule, and policies for a LEED review will varyacross the different rating systems and certification programs. Please refer to the rating system-specificand program-specific appendices for additional details.GBCI will strive to meet the timelines stipulated within our application review policies as they are setforth in the rating system-specific and program-specific appendices of this manual. However, if GBCIis unable to meet these projected timelines, no project team shall be entitled to a refund of any portionof the fees associated with registration, LEED certification application review services, and/or anyother fees that have been remitted to GBCI in relation to the LEED certification program. To the extentthat GBCI is unable to meet the timelines stipulated within these review policies, the applicablesubmission deadlines shall be extended by one day for each day that GBCI is late in returning thereview.To the extent that a project team selects to undergo an expedited review and GBCI is unable to meet theexpedited timelines stipulated within such application review policies, GBCI shall refund any premiumCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 18 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualfees paid to GBCI associated with upgrading a standard review to an expedited review. No additionalcompensation will be issued.13.4 Project Closeout: Upon the conclusion of a final review (as explained in the rating system-specificappendices), GBCI will give an opportunity to accept or appeal GBCI’s determination regarding thecertification or denial of the project. To the extent the GBCI’s final review is accepted, the ownerthereby relinquishes the right to appeal such results. If the owner does not accept or request an appealof the results of the final review within twenty-five (25) business days, such results shall be deemedconclusive.Accordingly, following Project Closeout, the project team may not revise the forms, reattempt anydenied credits or prerequisites, submit Project CIR requests, or attempt to achieve additional credits.This preclusion further applies even if addenda is released by USGBC that would support theacceptance of a denied credit, prerequisite or MPR.13.5 Owner Information and Transfer of Project Ownership: GBCI must be provided with current contactinformation for the project owner for the duration of time that the project is registered or maintainsLEED certification.If a project changes hands, the former project owner must notify GBCI of the transfer by following thesteps outlined below:LEED Online v3: For all projects registered in LEED Online v3, if at the time of transfer aproject is registered but not yet certified, the project registration transfer must be initiated via the“Change of Ownership Agreement” available at the LEED Online v3 Legal Page. This .pdfdocument must be downloaded, completed offline with signatures, scanned, and submitted toGBCI via email to legal@gbci.org. If a LEED certified project changes hands to a new owner,GBCI must be notified by email sent to legal@gbci.org. Such notice must include a briefdescription of the transfer and the parties involved. In addition, the original owner mustexplicitly provide permission for GBCI to grant the new owner access to all project informationand documentation related to the projectLEED Online v2: For all projects registered in LEED Online v2, if at the time of transfer aproject is registered but not yet certified, please contact legal@gbci.org to initiate the transfer ofthe project registration. If a LEED certified project changes hands to a new owner, GBCI mustbe notified by email sent to legal@gbci.org. Such notice must include a brief description of thetransfer and the parties involved. In addition, the original owner must explicitly providepermission for GBCI to grant the new owner access to all project information and documentationrelated to the projectAdditional documentation may be required by GBCI to substantiate the transfer of registration orproject ownership. Such documentation may vary depending on circumstances specific to the projecttype and the means by which the project is transferred. GBCI may, in its sole discretion, require thesubmission of such additional information prior to granting any subsequent owner access to any projectinformation.13.6 LEED Certification Application Review Fee: The LEED certification application Review Fee isdetermined based on the size of the project being submitted for review. In addition, GBCI maycalculate the LEED certification application Review Fee at a premium rate depending on the reviewpath the project team elects to follow during the LEED certification process. GBCI shall not initiate areview until payment has been received in full. The fees associated with reviews vary across thedifferent rating systems. Details are listed in the program-specific appendices.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 19 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual14. APPEALS POLICY14.1 Appeals Generally: Upon the conclusion of a final review, the project team is presented with the optionto formally accept the determination of GBCI or to initiate an appeal. GBCI provides two levels ofappeal, and the first level of appeal is split into two formats. At the first level of appeal, project teamsmay either choose to amend or supplement the LEED certification application with regards to anyparticular MPR, prerequisite and/or credit and resubmit, or, in the alternative, project teams maychallenge the accuracy of the reviewer’s decision regarding the sufficiency of the submitted materials.If a project team chooses this second form of appeal and is not successful, it may initiate a second levelappeal.Please be aware that the appeals process is only available up and until the project team accepts GBCI’sfinal determination regarding the award or denial of LEED certification. The opportunity to appeal theresults of a final review, or the results of a previous appeal, is only available for twenty-five (25)business days after the results of the final review or appeal are published. Each appeal can only apply toa single MPR, prerequisite or credit; however, multiple appeals can be submitted simultaneously. In thisSection 14, “project team” shall mean “project team and/or owner.”14.2 First Level Appeal: To initiate a first level appeal, the project team must elect to do so via the sameplatform through which the project application was submitted for review (usually LEED Online). Theproject team must remit the appeal fee as well as identify the basis of the appeal. GBCI endeavors todeliver a decision on all First Level Appeals within twenty-five (25) business days from the initial filingof the appeal. GBCI’s appeal decision shall identify the technical basis underlying such decision. GBCIwill acknowledge the filing of the appeal to the project team.14.2.1 Clarifications or Submission of New Credits via First Level Appeal: The appeals process may beused as a mechanism for submitting clarifications and/or new documentation to support theapplication materials related to any particular MPR, prerequisite or credit. In addition, projectteams can elect to pursue additional credits and/or compliance paths that were not previouslysubmitted for review. Utilizing the appeals process in this way is common, and is functionallysimilar to the process of submitting clarifications following a preliminary review. In this type ofappeal, the project team is not challenging the accuracy of a GBCI decision but instead isproviding supplemental information (often in response to the technical advice identified incomments by a reviewer) necessary to properly demonstrate compliance with the rating systemrequirement.To submit a First Level Appeal with the intent to supplement information previously provided,or to pursue a new credit or compliance path, the following information must be provided:1) An explanation addressing the issues in the technical comments provided with the denialof the MPR, prerequisite and/or credit and supplemental documentation if necessary; or,2) The form related to the new credit or compliance path that the project team is pursuingincluding all necessary documentation to substantiate the same.This manner of appeal is available only via the First Level Appeal process; however, projectteams can repeat this process as many times as necessary with further appeals. With each newappeal, project teams must remit the appropriate fees and provide the required documentation.14.2.2 Appeals as a Challenge to a GBCI Determination via First Level Appeal: The appeals processmay be used as a mechanism for challenging a ruling rendered by GBCI. For such appeals, theproject team must provide written documentation explaining the basis for the appeal. Thesubmission of new MPR, credit or prerequisite documentation (such as calculations, drawings,plans, etc) is not permitted. The project team should clearly indicate in the appeal documentationthat they are challenging a GBCI ruling and not providing additional clarifications ordocumentation. For appeals challenging a GBCI ruling, the First Level Appeals process mayonly be utilized once per credit, prerequisite or MPR. For challenges to GBCI determinations,Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 20 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualrepresentatives not previously involved in evaluating the relevant requirement for the project willreview the documentation and explanation provided by the project team. If the project team doesnot prevail and wishes to challenge the result of the First Level Appeal, the Final Level Appealsprocess must be utilized.To submit a First Level Appeal with the intent to challenge the final determination of GBCI with regardto a particular MPR, prerequisite and/or credit, the project team must provide a written explanationidentifying the basis for the challenge; meaning, identification of the suspected error in the reviewer’sdetermination which resulted in an incorrect denial.14.3 Final Level Appeal: A project team mayinitiate a final level appeal only in order to challenge a First Level Appeal decision. Additionalclarifications, documentation, or alternative compliance paths may not be provided in a Final LevelAppeal. The project team must submit the final level appeal within twenty-five (25) business days afterreceiving notice from GBCI as to the determination of the First Level Appeal.Whenever a final level appeal is lodged, the GBCI Chair in consultation with the GBCI President shallappoint three persons to serve on the Appeals Board, each of whom shall be qualified by virtue oftraining and experience to have the appropriate technical knowledge in the relevant LEED RatingSystem. The Appeals Board shall make a final determination on all determinations pertaining to MPRs,credits and/or prerequisites. No member of the Appeals Board may (a) review any matter in which his orher impartiality might reasonably be questioned or (b) review any matter which presents an actual orapparent conflict of interest relating to the project.GBCI shall notify the project team of the names of those persons serving on the Appeals Board, and theproject team shall notify GBCI within ten (10) business days of receipt of such names if the project teamquestions the impartiality of any member of the Appeals Board. The Chair of GBCI shall determinewhether to disqualify any member from serving on the Appeals Board. In the event of disqualification,the Chair of GBCI will designate another individual to serve as an interim member. The GBCI Chair inconsultation with the GBCI President shall designate the Chair of the Appeals Board.All final level appeals must be submitted in writing and sent to GBCI by traceable email, mail ordelivery service. The appeal must specify a valid basis for the appeal, but may not offer documentationother than that previously proffered to GBCI. GBCI may file a written response to the appeal request.Written briefings may be submitted by the project team and by GBCI within twenty-five (25) businessdays following submission of the appeal request.The Appeals Board will endeavor to meet within sixty (60) calendar days. It shall render a decision,including a brief description of its reasons, based on the record below and written briefs (if any) withoutan oral hearing. GBCI will endeavor to (but does not guarantee) deliver the decision on the appealwithin ten (10) business days of the meeting of the Appeals Board. Decisions of the Appeals Boardshall be by majority vote.The decisions of the Appeals Board shall be final.14.4 Expedited Appeals: Expedited appeals shall occur in the accordance with the appeal review guidelinesoutlined above; however, GBCI will endeavor to deliver any expedited appeal ruling in half the timestated for a customary appeal. Applicants must contact GBCI customer serviceat http://www.gbci.org/org-nav/contact.aspx at least ten (10) business days prior to the submission of anexpedited appeal to confirm that an expedited appeal can be accepted at any given time.14.5 Appeal Fees: The Appeal Fee is a flat fee, per each appeal. Each appeal can address only one MPR,prerequisite, or credit. Project teams will only incur this fee in the event they elect to submit an appeal.Fees must be remitted to GBCI by credit card at the time an appeal is requested, or by check; however,GBCI shall not initiate the review of an appeal until payment has been received in full. If payment isnot received within thirty (30) days after the submission of an appeal, such appeal shall be canceled.The pricing for appeals is dependent upon the particular MPR, prerequisite or credit addressed and therating system under which the project is registered. Appeals are categorized as either “General” orCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 21 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual“Complex” dependent upon the complexity of the underlying credit or prerequisite and the associateddocumentation requirements. All MPRs appeals are determined to be “General” at this time. Thefollowing credits are considered “Complex” due to the level of effort required for review:Platform Rating System Version Affected creditsLEED Online v2LEED Online v3NC 2.2 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1, EQp1NC 2.1 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1, EQp1CS 2 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1, EQp1Schools 2007 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1, EQp1CI 2 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1.3 (A&B), EQp1EB 2 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1, EQp1EB: O&M 2008 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1, EAc2.1, EAc2.2, EAc2.3, EQp1NC 2009 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1, EQp1NC-Retail 2009 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1, EQp1CS 2009 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1, EQp1Schools 2009 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1, EQp1CI 2009 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1.3, EQp1CI-Retail 2009 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1.3, EQp1EB: O&M 2009 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1, EAc2.1, EAc2.2, EAc2.3, EQp1Healthcare 2009 EAp1, EAp2, EAc1, EQp1Please reference the Pricing Appendices for specifics on GBCI’s fee structure.15. EXPIRATION POLICYThe LEED certification expiration policies require that a project team undertake some action within aspecified amount of time following the award of certification or other official determination issued by GBCI,such as a Plan Approval or Precertification. To the extent a project team does not complete the specifiedaction, the certification or designation shall expire and the project may no longer represent that it is LEEDcertified or that it holds such official designation. Please refer to the rating system-specific appendices of thisdocument for certification expiration policies and guidance.16. CERTIFICATION CHALLENGE POLICYThis Certification Challenge Policy has been put in place to protect the integrity of the LEED certificationprogram as a credible, accurate, and industry-recognized system for evaluating the design and construction ofsustainable buildings. GBCI intends this policy to function as both a quality check on GBCI LEED reviews, aswell as an instrument designed to detect and remedy incidents of intentional or inadvertent misrepresentationwhich result in the inappropriate award of LEED certification. This policy is not meant to serve as a vehicle forthe adjudication of disputes between outside parties. Accordingly, this policy and the certification challengeprocess detailed herein do not replace any applicable judicial or other alternative dispute resolution processesthat third parties may have available to resolve such disputes between themselves. Complaints that mightwarrant initiation of the Certification Challenge Process should be submitted to legal@gbci.org.16.1 Certification Challenge Overview: All persons participating in the submission of information inapplying for an award of LEED certification must be truthful, forthcoming, and cooperative in theirdealings with GBCI; however, it is the responsibility of the project owner to confirm and represent theCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 22 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualveracity and accuracy of the documentation submitted. To the extent the veracity or accuracy of suchdocumentation, or GBCI’s evaluation of the same, is called into question, GBCI may initiate acertification challenge thereby revisiting its determination that the submitted documentation properlydemonstrates that the project satisfied all credits, prerequisites, and MPRs necessary to achieve theawarded level of LEED certification. A project owner may defend against such certification challengeby electing to participate in the process described below. Based on the final determination of such achallenge, GBCI retains the right to reduce the level of LEED certification awarded or revoke anaward of LEED certification altogether.16.2 Basis for an Initiation of a Certification Challenge: GBCI reserves the right to institute investigationsand review documentation for any reason or for no reason at all. In addition, GBCI encourages thirdparties who wish to make a complaint, or bring to light information affecting the grant of LEEDcertification to do so in the following manner. Parties seeking to submit a complaint or reportinformation affecting the grant of LEED certification must have specific personal knowledge of anevent or condition that would prevent a project from satisfying a particular credit, prerequisite, orMPR. Complainants must indicate the credit, prerequisite, or MPR that is affected. Further, suchpersons must indicate to the fullest extent possible, in the form of a written statement, details of suchevent or condition including the following: i) the alleged offending conduct or condition; ii) thepersons involved; iii) other persons who may have knowledge of the facts and circumstancesconcerning the allegation, including contact information for such persons; and iv) the identity of theperson presenting the complaint including such person’s full name, address, email, and telephonenumber. Complaints must be submitted to GBCI within eighteen (18) months of the award of LEEDcertification for a project. GBCI cannot guarantee anonymity to persons submitting complaints. IfGBCI determines that the complaint is frivolous or irrelevant to the credits, prerequisites and MPRsrequired for LEED certification, no further action will be taken.16.3 Initiation of a Certification Challenge: The GBCI President may initiate a formal investigation into theappropriateness of an award of certification to a particular project if the veracity or accuracy of thedocumentation supporting such award is called into question, or if GBCI’s evaluation of suchdocumentation is suspected to have been incomplete or flawed. A formal investigation will be deemedopened upon the date that GBCI sends written notice to the project owner that such investigation hasbeen initiated. The investigation will remain open until a final determination is reached on suchcertification challenge. GBCI shall not open a formal investigation related to any project beyond two(2) years after the date the project is awarded LEED certification. GBCI shall not publicly comment onan ongoing investigation prior to the forwarding of the final determination on such certificationchallenge to the project owner.16.4 Certification Challenge Investigation Process: In performing a formal investigation, GBCI will reviewany or all of the project’s documentation that GBCI, in its sole discretion, deems relevant. GBCI mayrequest supplemental information from the person(s) making the complaint and may require thecomplainant to provide a statement in the form of an affidavit attested to under penalty of perjury.GBCI may request information from the project team, project owner, and/or others involved in theproject.If GBCI determines that a site visit may be useful, GBCI, with the assistance of one or more technicalconsultants, may, but is not required to, conduct an on-site inspection of a project. GBCI shall notifythe project owner of the necessity of the site visit in writing. GBCI representatives including staffmembers and/or technical consultants shall make the arrangements for the site visit.No staff or technical consultant may: i) investigate any matter regarding a project he or she previouslyreviewed; ii) investigate any matter in which his or her impartiality might reasonably be questioned; oriii) investigate any matter which presents an actual, apparent, or potential conflict of interest. GBCIrepresentatives who are tasked with conducting a site visit must sign an engagement agreement andabide by GBCI requirements regarding conflicts of interest and confidentiality.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 23 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual16.5 GBCI Preliminary Staff Findings: Upon the conclusion of an investigation, if GBCI determines in itssole discretion that the project owner submitted truthful and accurate documentation when applyingfor certification and that sufficient evidence exists to demonstrate that (i) all prerequisites and MPRswere properly completed at the time certification was conferred and (ii) the minimum number ofcredits were properly completed at the time certification was conferred such that the project obtainedthe requisite number of points necessary to achieve LEED certification at the level awarded, no furtheraction will be taken. The project owner and any persons submitting complaints will be notified of thisdecision. If GBCI determines that the documentation submitted was not completely truthful andaccurate, or that insufficient evidence exists to demonstrate the project properly achieved LEEDcertification at the level awarded, GBCI shall transmit a statement of its findings to the project ownerby email via verifiable method of delivery, setting forth the affected credits, prerequisites, and/orMPRs, and including a written statement:a. of the facts constituting the inaccurate grant of credit, prerequisite, minimum programrequirement, or falsely submitted documentation and the credits/prerequisites/minimumprogram requirements affected;b. that the project owner has thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of such statement to notifyGBCI if it disputes the findings and to provide a written response; andc. identifying the proposed sanctions determined by GBCI potentially including revocation ofLEED certification, or reduction of the level of LEED certification awarded.16.6 Stage 1: Contesting GBCI Preliminary Staff Findings:If the project owner seeks to contest the findings, or is unwilling to accept the determined sanctions,such owner must submit a written response addressing the Preliminary GBCI Staff Findings and/or thedetermined sanctions within thirty (30) calendar days after the owner’s receipt of such statement. Theproject owner may also submit additional information related to the challenged LEED programrequirement(s). If the project owner accepts, or fails to timely respond to such statement andunderlying findings, GBCI shall enact the determined sanctions and close the matter. Such acceptance,or failure to respond, shall constitute a waiver of the right to a review or hearing and appeal of thesame.Upon receiving a response to this statement, GBCI staff shall make a determination as to thedisposition of the challenge and identify the sanctions to be imposed. GBCI shall provide notice ofsuch determination and sanctions to the project owner along with a statement:a. that the owner or representative thereof may request an oral hearing (in person or by phone) ora review by written briefing for the disposition of the matter, with the owner bearing its ownexpenses;b. that the owner or representative may appear in person, may examine and cross-examine anywitness under oath, and may produce evidence on its behalf;c. that if the owner disputes the findings, or requests a review or hearing, the owner therebyconsents to the formation of a Review Panel for the purpose of rendering a decision on theevidence before it, and further agrees to comply with any applicable sanctions subject to anappeal; andd. those certain administrative fees, as detailed in Pricing Appendix A, apply if the project teamrequests a written review or hearing.16.7 Stage 2: Written Review or Hearing of a GBCI Staff Determination: If a project owner seeks to contestthe determination or sanctions issued by GBCI staff, the project owner may submit a request for eithera hearing or review by written briefing. The fees outlined in Pricing Appendix A must be provided toGBCI within thirty (30) calendar days following the date the owner’s written request was received byGBCI.If the project owner requests a hearing or written review, the GBCI Chair in consultation with theGBCI President shall appoint three persons to serve on a Review Panel, each of whom shall beCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 24 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualqualified by virtue of training and experience to have the appropriate technical knowledge in therelevant LEED program requirements. No member of such Review Panel may: i) review any matterregarding a project he or she previously reviewed; ii) review any matter in which his or herimpartiality might reasonably be questioned; or iii) review any matter which presents an actual orapparent conflict of interest relating to the project.If the project owner requests a written review, GBCI will forward its findings and the response of theproject owner to the Review Panel. Written briefing may be submitted within thirty (30) calendar daysfollowing receipt of the request for such written review.If the project owner requests a hearing, GBCI shall forward its findings and the response of the projectowner to the Review Panel and shall designate one staff member to present the findings and anysubstantiating evidence, to examine and cross-examine witnesses, and to present the matter during thehearing. The Review Panel will schedule a hearing after the request is received, allowing for a periodof at least thirty (30) days to prepare for such hearing, and will send by email and via verifiable meansof delivery, a Notice of Hearing to the project owner. The Notice of Hearing will include a statementof the time and place selected by the Review Panel. The project owner may request modification of thetime and place for good cause.The Review Panel, GBCI, and the project owner may consult with and be represented by counsel,make opening statements, present documents and testimony, examine and cross-examine witnessesunder oath, make closing statements and present written briefs as scheduled by the Review Panel. Tothe extent a project owner or representative fails to attend the hearing in person or by phone, suchhearing shall commence as scheduled without representation by the owner. The Review Panel willdetermine all matters related to the hearing. Formal rules of evidence will not apply. Relevantevidence may be admitted. Disputed questions will be determined by the Review Panel.GBCI will meet its burden of proof if it is able to demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence, andthe project owner is unable to refute either that the project owner failed to submit truthful, andaccurate documentation when applying for certification, or that insufficient evidence exists todemonstrate that (i) all prerequisites and MPRs were properly completed at the time certification wasconferred and (ii) that the minimum number of credits were properly completed at the timecertification was conferred such that the project obtained the requisite number of points necessary toachieve LEED certification at the level awarded.Upon the conclusion of a review or hearing, if the Review Panel determines that GBCI has not metthis burden of proof no adverse action will be advised and the matter shall be closed. If the ReviewPanel determines that GBCI has met this burden of proof it shall identify the appropriate sanctions tobe carried out by GBCI.The Review Panel will issue a written decision following the review or hearing. This decision willcontain factual findings, conclusions, and any sanctions if appropriate. Such written decision shall besent promptly by email via verifiable means of delivery to the project owner and any personssubmitting complaints.16.8 Stage 3: Appeal of a Review Panel Decision Before GBCI Board of Directors: If a project owner seeksto contest the decision of the Review Panel, such owner may submit a request for an appeal to theGBCI Board of Directors. All requests for appeals must be submitted in writing and sent to GBCI byverified and traceable email, U.S. Postal Service mail, personal delivery, or private courier (such asFederal Express, United Parcel Service, etc), within thirty (30) calendar days after the owner’s receiptof the Review Panel’s decision. Requests for appeals must be accompanied by written briefing settingforth the basis for the appeal. If the project owner requests an appeal in accordance with this section,the fees outlined in pricing Appendix A must be provided to GBCI within thirty (30) calendar days ofGBCI’s receipt of such request.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 25 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualIn order to overturn a certification challenge decision by the Review Panel, it shall be the burden ofthe project owner to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the GBCI Board of Directors that such decisionwas arbitrary or capricious.The GBCI Board of Directors will render a written decision based on the record below and writtenbriefs (if any); there will be no oral hearing. The decision of the GBCI Board of Directors will bemailed promptly by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the project owner. Decisions renderedby the GBCI Board of Directors shall be final. Persons submitting complaints shall be notified of thedecision of the GBCI Board of Directors.16.9 Revocation of LEED certification: Based on the final determination of a Certification Challenge,GBCI retains the right to reduce the level of LEED certification awarded, or to revoke an award ofLEED certification.GBCI retains the right, in its sole discretion, to revoke LEED certification from any project where it isdenied access to a project for the purposes of performing an audit or site visit, or it is prevented fromexamining documentation related to the project’s design, construction, and/or operations pertaining toLEED certification, as a result of a project owner being unwilling or unable to provide such access ordocumentation.GBCI retains the right, in its reasonable discretion, to revoke LEED certification from any projectwhere it is denied access to, or for which it is not provided with, energy and water use data on anongoing basis after LEED certification is conferred, as is required.To the extent a project is subject to revocation of LEED certification, such project will be removedfrom the LEED certified project database and may no longer be referred to as a LEED certifiedproject. GBCI shall identify the project’s certification as having been revoked. Additionally, if GBCIrevokes certification of any project for which a Platinum-level certification was previously awarded,and for which the project owner received a rebate of any or all certification fees, the owner of suchproject shall be liable for refunding all monies so received to GBCI. Further, the owner of such projectshall immediately terminate all use and display of any LEED trademarks, associated logos, and otherintellectual property licensed by GBCI.17. PROJECT MONITORING POLICY17.1 Project Monitoring Policy: As set forth in the MPRs, each project that achieves LEED certification mustprovide to both GBCI and USGBC, or authorize both GBCI and USGBC to access and collect certaindata from project metering systems and/or utility service providers. This requirement only applies toLEED 2009 and newer rating systems.18. USE AND DISCLOSURE OF SUBMITTED INFORMATION POLICY18.1 Distribution of Project Information: The LEED certification program consists of a documentationbasedverification system. Participants in the program are required to submit extensive informationrelated to each project. Collected information typically includes project and owner identifyinginformation, attestations, narratives, data, calculations, maps, drawings, specifications, and otherdesign, construction and operational related information. This information may contain personal orproprietary information as well as valuable intellectual property including copyrighted materials and/ortrademarks.This information must be provided to GBCI with a limited, non-exclusive and non-revocable licenseallowing GBCI to access and view all information that is submitted in the application as necessary toperform a review. This license is effective when such information is provided to GBCI. In addition,Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 26 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualthis license allows GBCI and USGBC to use, publish and display this information to the public;provided however, that GBCI’s and USGBC’s rights are limited as follows:18.1.1 Treatment of Trademarks Held By You. GBCI and USGBC will not use or display trademarkssubmitted to GBCI without permission. GBCI and USGBC may engage in conduct thatconstitutes fair or nominative use of these trademarks such as the display of a trademarkedcompany name in the project directories.18.1.2 Directories and Listings of Project Information: All projects that are registered under theLEED certification program are automatically listed in the Registered Project Directory that isavailable on the GBCI and USGBC websites and available to the general public. Thisdirectory represents certain project identifying information including the following: projectname, project address, project type, registration date, rating system, identity of the owner,owner organization type, and project gross square footage. If the registration for a project iscanceled or certification is denied, the project may be delisted from such directory.Projects that are certified by GBCI will be automatically delisted from the Registered ProjectDirectory and transferred to the Certified Project Directory that is similarly available on theweb and displayed to the general public. Such listings include all the information provided inthe Registered Project Directory, as well as the date such volume project was certified, thelevel of certification that was achieved, and a representation of the project checklist (alsoreferred to as the “project scorecard”). The project checklist communicates which credits aproject achieved as well as how many points were awarded per credit. In addition, we and/orUSGBC may publish this information in other formats, including, without limitation, datacompilations and maps. A sample of a blank project checklist relating to the LEED 2009 forNew Construction and Major Renovations Green Building Rating System is representedbelow:Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 27 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual18.1.3 Collection, Analysis and Distribution of Project Performance Data: Further development of theLEED program is dependent on the collection, analysis and distribution of informationpertaining to sustainable design and construction and the performance of green buildings. BothGBCI and USGBC may make internal use of any information that is submitted to GBCI,including, and not limited to, the building performance data that must be submitted on anongoing basis in accordance with the MPRs. GBCI and/or USGBC may publish thisinformation to third parties, including the general public, in aggregated non-identifying form.18.1.4 Distribution of Plans, Drawings and Schematics: With the exception of information providedto GBCI subcontractors, GBCI and USGBC will not distribute or publish any submitted plans,drawings, or schematics pertaining to any project without permission.18.1.5 Subcontractors: GBCI relies on a network of subcontractors to administer the LEEDcertification program. USGBC similarly relies on a network of subcontractors and volunteersto further the development of the LEED program. GBCI and USGBC may disclose and/ortransmit submitted information to these subcontractors and volunteers, including, withoutlimitation, plans, drawings and schematics for the purpose of undertaking activities inherent tosuch programs. This includes, without limitation, the undertaking of application reviews,Project CIR reviews, challenge investigations, appeal reviews, data analysis, development offuture rating systems and other functions on behalf of GBCI, USGBC or both. Subcontractorsand volunteers execute agreements to perform these services and activities under conditions ofconfidentiality in accordance with the policies articulated in this manual.18.1.6 Disclosure of Project Team Information: GBCI and USGBC may publish the names of themembers of your project team, the projects that such project team members have participatedin and their organizational affiliations.18.1.7 Additional Uses by Permission: GBCI and USGBC may seek permission to use submittedinformation in ways not identified above.18.2 Confidential Projects: Projects within LEED Online may be marked as “confidential.” As used herein,the term “confidential” means the following:a) The project name, project street address, and the identity of the owner will not appear withinthe Registered Project Directory or Certified Project Directory. All other information may bedisclosed, including, but not limited to, the city and state in which the project is located andthe total project square footage.b) The project scorecard will not be represented in the Certified Project Directory upon a grantof certification.c) Information regarding the project, including, but not limited to, performance data, may bepublished by USGBC and/or GBCI; however, all project data shall be rendered in theaggregate with no identifying information.IF A PROJECT IS INDICATED TO BE CONFIDENTIAL, SUCH PROJECT MAY NOTBE MARKETED OR REPRESENTED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS BEINGCERTIFIED. NO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INCLUDING THE LEEDCERTIFICATION TRADEMARKS MAY BE UTILIZED OR DISPLAYED IN RELATIONTO SUCH PROJECT. IF A PROJECT IS INDICATED TO BE CONFIDENTIAL,CERTIFICATION MAY BE COMMUNICATED TO GOVERNMENT ENTITES FOR THELIMITED PURPOSES OF COMPLYING WITH BUILDING LAWS, TAXATION, ANDADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO LANDUSE ENTITLEMENTS.The option to indicate a project is confidential is initially presented during the registration process.Following registration, projects may be rendered confidential or non-confidential at any time. ForCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 28 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualexample, a project owner may choose to indicate that a project is confidential at the time it is registeredand remove the confidentiality designation upon achieving certification.Following registration, and prior to the acceptance of certification, the project administrator and projectmanager(s) can adjust the confidentiality setting from the “Project Information” page within LEEDOnline. After acceptance of certification, the project administrator and project manager(s) can adjustthe confidentiality settings by contacting GBCI customer service. Project Owners may change theconfidentiality setting for a project at any time by contacting GBCI customer service.18.3 Compelled Disclosures. Nothing in this Policy Manual shall serve to prevent USGBC or GBCI fromdisclosing information where legally compelled to do so by duty, order or command under color of law.Unless prohibited by law, prompt notice will be provided to the project owner and project administratorof any such compelled disclosure so to facilitate an opportunity to limit or prevent such disclosure.GBCI shall not incur, nor be liable for, any cost or expense related to the attempt to limit or prevent acompelled disclosure, by protective order or other appropriate remedy. Without limitation, GBCIand/or USGBC may disclose any information submitted if such disclosure, in GBCI’s or USGBC’s solediscretion, is deemed to be in the interest of public safety.19. TRADEMARKS POLICY: BRANDING, LOGOS & PLAQUES19.1 GBCI & USGBC Trademarks: GBCI and USGBC own, and/or maintain a license to use, severalproprietary trademarks, certification marks, and associated acronyms, logos and other graphic images,which are powerful marketing tools and valuable assets. The marks “GBCI ® ” and “Green BuildingCertification Institute” constitute intellectual property owned by GBCI. The marks “U.S. GreenBuilding Council ® ,” “USGBC ® ,” “LEED ® ,” and the LEED certification marks and related logosincluding but not limited to: “LEED Certified,” “LEED Silver ® ,” “LEED Gold ® ,” and “LEEDPlatinum ® ” constitute intellectual property owned by USGBC and are used by GBCI under license.19.2 Use of Marks Following Project Registration: Project registration alone does not entitle a project to useor display any LEED certification marks, related logos, and/or other materials, markings oradvertisements that indicate or imply that a project has achieved, or will achieve, LEEDcertification. Neither GBCI nor USGBC has a logo or trademark that pertains to registered projects,prototypes, precertified prototypes or registered volume projects that are not certified. Use of anyLEED Certification Trademark or other logo of GBCI and/or USGBC to refer to such prototypes andprojects is prohibited. Regardless of the foregoing, GBCI grants a limited, revocable and non-exclusivelicense to use, reproduce and display the following proprietary trademarks and phrases to indicate that aproject is registered under the LEED certification program: i) "LEED ® registered-project;" ii)"LEED ® -registered;" iii) "LEED ® candidate project;" or iv) "LEED ® certification candidate." Inaddition, GBCI grants the right to use the following language to refer to registered projects: "Registeredwith the certification goal of [LEED® Certified / LEED Silver® / LEED Gold® / LEEDPlatinum®]"; "Upon completion, this [building/project] will apply to become LEED® certified."; and"This project is registered under the LEED® green building certification program." The "LEED ®registered-project" mark may not be used in a manner that indicates or implies, as determined by GBCIin its sole discretion, that such project has achieved, or will achieve, LEED certification at any level.19.3 Use of Marks Following Project Certification: Limited Trademark License Granted to Owner of aCertified Project: To the extent that a project is certified by GBCI at a particular level of LEEDcertification, as evidenced by GBCI’s issuance of a certificate representing the same to the owner,GBCI grants the owner a limited and non-exclusive license to use certain trademarks as identifiedbelow in accordance with the following:As used herein, the phase “LEED Certification Trademarks” refers to the following trademarksspecifically designed to indicate that a project has been certified by us at a particular level of LEEDCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 29 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualcertification. Specifically, the LEED Certification Trademarks include the following wordmarks:LEED® Certified, LEED Silver®, LEED Gold® and LEED Platinum®, as well as the followinglogos:The LEED Certification Trademarks, together with the goodwill connected therewith are the sole andexclusive property of GBCI and USGBC. Any rights granted to the project owner are in the form of amere license. Such mere license does not constitute a transfer of ownership and may be revoked andreclaimed by GBCI, consistent with the terms and policies of the LEED Project CertificationAgreement and/or this manual.As may otherwise be limited in the LEED Project Registration Agreement, the LEED ProjectCertification Agreement, and/or this manual, with respect to each project that is certified by GBCI, theowner may display the appropriate LEED Certification Trademarks associated with the particular levelof LEED certification achieved on or within such certified project via, including, without limitation,displays in the form of banners, physical installations, or the mounting of LEED plaques. The ownermay also display such LEED Certification Trademarks within materials promoting or referencing suchcertified project.To the extent the owner wishes to use or display a LEED Certification Mark in the form of a logo, thelogo may not be skewed or altered, including, without limitation, changes to shape, textual content,textual font, orientation of the logo, or the addition of animation incorporating the mark. The mark,including its associated words, may not have additional text wrapped around it. The mark is intendedto stand alone and may not be integrated into other logos. An owner of a certified project may alter thecolor and appearance of the Logo in accordance with the following only: the logo may be representedin black, gray, or any other uniform color. When printing in gray, only the standard color 424U (asdefined by Pantone, LLC) may be used. The mark may appear embossed, with a slight gradient, or withother lighting or shadow effects to add dimension to the graphic. If reversed, the logo may only appearin white on a dark background. The following examples demonstrate acceptable alterations.With respect to an owner’s use of the LEED Certification Trademarks, LEED certification onlyindicates that a particular project complies with GBCI’s interpretation of the LEED rating systems.Statements and representations that LEED certification indicates any specific building features orperformance factors are prohibited.To the extent an owner wishes to display or use a LEED Certification Trademark, all appropriatetrademark notices must be included; meaning, where using a trademark that has been officiallyregistered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, such trademark must appear inconjunction with the registration symbol “®.” Similarly, where using a trademark that has not yet beenso registered, such trademark must appear in conjunction with the trademark symbol "TM." WhereCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 30 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualdisplaying such trademarks in text, the trademark notices must be adjacent to the first and mostprominent appearance of each trademark respectively. If numerous examples of such trademarks in alengthy text are displayed, the appropriate trademark notice must be displayed adjacent to suchtrademarks at the first and most prominent appearance of each trademark in each section respectively.If numerous examples of such trademarks are displayed in a website, the appropriate trademark noticemust be displayed adjacent to such trademarks at the first and most prominent appearance of eachtrademark in each webpage within such website respectively. Further, to the extent such trademarksare displayed in text, the following acknowledgement must be included:“The 'LEED ® Certification Mark' is owned by U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. ®and is used with permission."Subject to the LEED Project Certification Agreement, this license is transferable to subsequent ownersand tenants who acquire the legal right to possess and control the real property for which LEEDcertification is conferred; however, such transferees take subject to the terms of this license. In otherwords, such owners or tenants must comply with the conditions and limitations stated herein or thislicense will be terminated and all rights to use and display the LEED Certification Trademarksidentified herein will be revoked. Such compliance includes the performance of all mandatory ongoingobligations, including, without limitation, the reporting of data related to energy and water use perMPR6 as further described in the incorporated documents.19.4 Unauthorized Use of USGBC and/or GBCI Marks: To the extent an owner engages in unauthorizeduse or reference to the marks and associated logos identified herein, GBCI, in its sole discretion, mayterminate such owner’s rights to continue using any or all intellectual property owned or licensed byGBCI and/or USGBC. The unauthorized use or display of the LEED Certification Trademarks couldmislead third parties as to the status of a particular building in terms of the achievement of LEEDcertification. The display of the LEED Certification Marks in a manner that does not comport with thelimitations stated herein constitutes an infringement of GBCI and/or USGBC’s intellectual propertyrights in violation of applicable state and federal trademark laws. Any misuse of the LEEDCertification Trademarks, or any other intellectual property held GBCI and/or USGBC may result inirreparable harm to GBCI and/or USGBC for which damages at law would be an insufficient remedy.Accordingly, it is an express condition of the license granted herein that GBCI may seek injunctiverelief in any court of competent jurisdiction to specifically prohibit the continuing misuse of suchintellectual property by an owner. Only GBCI and/or USGBC, at GBCI’s and USGBC’s solediscretion, have the right to challenge any unauthorized uses or infringements of the LEEDCertification Trademarks, and alone have the right to prosecute any person or entity who unlawfullyuses or attempts to use any of the LEED Certification Trademarks.19.5 Plaques & Marketing Materials: USGBC and GBCI work directly with third party vendors to offercustomized brand fulfillment options for each project. All Project teams who intend to display LEEDplaques and/or other marketing materials are required to purchase such markings and materials directlyfrom USGBC, GBCI or from a third-party vendor explicitly designated by either USGBC or GBCI.Details regarding the process whereby an owner may obtain a plaque and other marketing materialswill be forwarded to eligible owners following the acceptance of a final certification review.19.6 Effect of Revocation or Expiration of Certification:a. The license herein granted above in 19.3 to an owner successful in achieving LEED certification isconditioned on the project’s ongoing status as a LEED certified project, and is subject to the terms ofthe LEED Project Certification Agreement and as otherwise set forth in this manual. To the extent thata project does not carry a designation of LEED certified (whether through expiration, cancellation,revocation and/or termination), the license herein granted to use and display such intellectual propertyrelated to such certification and/or the LEED program in general in connection with such project iswithdrawn. If GBCI terminates the trademark license herein granted, GBCI shall remove the projectfrom its certified project directory and the owner shall remove any and all display of the LEEDCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 31 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualCertification Trademarks in any materials produced or displayed by the owner regarding such project,including but not limited to print and web-based promotional materials, electronic media andmerchandise must be discontinued. The owner must comply with these requirements within ninety (90)days of termination of this trademark license it applies to any particular project.b. The license herein granted above in 19.2 to relating to use of certain marks and phrases relating tothe registration of a project is subject to the terms of the LEED Project Registration Agreement, theLEED Project Certification Agreement, and as otherwise set forth in this manual, and terminateautomatically upon the following events: (1) the project’s withdrawal from the LEED program; (2) theproject’s award of LEED certification; and (3) the cancellation of registration as provided in thismanual. Upon termination of such license, GBCI shall remove the project from its registered projectdirectory and any and all display of such marks in any materials produced or displayed regarding suchproject, including but not limited to print and web-based promotional materials, electronic media andmerchandise must be discontinued. These requirements must be met within ninety (90) days oftermination of this trademark license it applies to any particular project.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 32 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualRating System-Specific AppendixLEED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION ANDMAJOR RENOVATIONSThis appendix to the LEED Certification Policy Manual contains additional policies and definitions applicableonly to projects registered under the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations family of ratingsystems. The following green building rating systems are subject to the requirements of this appendix:Rating SystemRating System AbbreviationLEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations LEED-NC 2009LEED 2009 Italia Nuove Costruzione e Ristrutturazioni LEED-NC Italia 2009LEED for New Construction: Version 2.2 LEED-NC v2.2LEED for New Construction: Version 2.1 LEED-NC v2.1LEED for New Construction: Version 2.0 LEED-NC v2.0LEED for Retail: New ConstructionLEED-Retail: NCLEED 2009 for Schools LEED-Schools 2009LEED for Schools v2.0 LEED-Schools 2.9LEED 2009 for Healthcare: New Construction and Major Renovations LEED-HC: NC 2009Unless explicitly referenced, all rating system versions in this appendix will be collectively referred to as LEEDfor New Construction. Only those sections which contain variances from the “General Policies” are listed.TABLE OF CONTENTS:LEED for New Construction Rating System-Specific Policies7. LEED Online 349. Project Registration 3510. Formal Inquiries 3511. Documentation Requirements 3512. Registration Cancellation Policy 3513. Application Submission & Review Policies 37Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 33 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual7. LEED ONLINENC 7.1-2 Certification Application Platform: The certification process for LEED for New Constructionprojects will occur in either LEED Online Version 3, LEED Online Version 2, or in some cases a paperapplication, depending upon the version of the rating system under which the project has beenregistered.The following table lists each version of LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations and theavailability of each application and review format as indicated by a “Yes” in the table.Table NC 7.1-2a: LEED-NC Rating System Versions & Certification Application PlatformsLEED-Online version 3(LO3)LEED Online version 2(LO2)Excel Letter Templates(Paper/CD application)LEED-NC 2009 Yes No NoLEED-NC Italia 2009 Yes No NoLEED-NC v2.2 No Yes NoLEED-NC v2.1* No Yes YesLEED-NC v2.0* No No Yes* The Rating System Sunset Dates for LEED-NC v2.0 and LEED-NC 2.1 have passed; meaning, GBCI no longer accepts newapplications for certification under these versions. (See Section 12: Registration Cancellation Policy of the policy manual for additionalinformation)The following table lists each version of LEED for Healthcare: New Construction and MajorRenovations and the availability of each application and review format as indicated by a “Yes” in thetable.Table NC 7.1-2b: LEED-Healthcare: NC Rating System Versions & Certification ApplicationPlatformsLEED-Online version 3(LO3)LEED Online version 2(LO2)Excel Letter Templates(Paper/CD application)LEED-HC: NC 2009 Yes No NoThe following table lists each version of LEED for Retail: New Construction and the availability of eachapplication and review format as indicated by a “Yes” in the table.Table NC 7.1-2c: LEED-Retail: NC Rating System Versions & Certification ApplicationPlatformsLEED-Online version 3(LO3)LEED Online version 2(LO2)Excel Letter Templates(Paper/CD application)LEED-Retail: NC 2009 Yes No NoThe following table lists each version of LEED for Schools and the availability of each application andreview format as indicated by a “Yes” in the table.Table NC 7.1-2d: LEED-Schools Rating System Versions & Certification ApplicationPlatformsLEED-Online version 3(LO3)LEED Online version 2(LO2)Excel Letter Templates(Paper/CD application)LEED-Schools 2009 Yes No NoLEED-Schools v2.0 No Yes NoCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 34 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualNC 7.1.2 Projects Not Using LEED Online (Paper/CD Applications): Based on rating systemversion, some projects are eligible to apply for certification outside of the LEED Onlineapplication (v2/3) and instead submit a hardcopy application via digital media. In these cases,documentation will be facilitated via the LEED Letter Templates, a resource available fordownload from USGBC as a Microsoft Excel document available at www.usgbc.org. SeeSection13: Application Submission and Review Policy of this appendix for additionalinformation.9. PROJECT REGISTRATIONNC 9.1 Project Registration – The LEED 2009 Italia Nuove Costruzione e Ristrutturazioni RatingSystem should only be selected for projects located in Italy, and meets the scope of the LEEDfor New Construction Rating System v2009.10. FORMAL INQUIRIESNC 10.3 Formal Inquiry Submittal Format – A formal inquiry submitted for LEED 2009 Italia NuoveCostruzione e Ristrutturazioni may be submitted in English or Italian.11. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTSNC 11.2.1 Narrative Length & Format – Narratives submitted for LEED 2009 Italia NuoveCostruzione e Ristrutturazioni may be submitted in English or Italian.12. REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICYNC 12.2 Important Dates: LEED for New ConstructionTable NC 12.2a Rating System Dates: LEED for New Construction and Major RenovationsThe table below lists important dates and statuses for each version of LEED for New Construction andMajor Renovations.Version Status Registration Opened Registration Closed ApplicationSunset DateNC 2009 Registration Open Apr 27, 2009 TBD* TBD*NC Italia 2009 Registration Open June 1, 2011 TBD* TBD*NC v2.2 Registration Closed Nov 15, 2005 June 27, 2009 June 27, 2015NC v2.1 Sunset Date Passed Nov 13, 2002 Dec 31, 2005 Dec 15, 2011NC v2.0 Sunset Date Passed Mar, 2000 Nov 13, 2002 Dec 31, 2009*TBD – To Be Determined. At the time of publishing, a sunset date has yet to be determined for the applicable rating systemTable NC 12.2b Rating System Dates: LEED for Healthcare: New Construction and MajorRenovationsThe table below lists important dates and statuses for each version of LEED for Healthcare: NewConstruction and Major Renovations.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 35 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualVersion Status Registration Opened Registration Closed ApplicationSunset DateHealthcare: NC2009Registration Open Nov 16, 2010 TBD* TBD**TBD – To Be Determined. At the time of publishing, a sunset date has yet to be determined for the applicable rating systemTable NC 12.2c Rating System Dates: LEED for Retail: New ConstructionThe table below lists important dates and statuses for each version of LEED for Retail: NewConstruction.Version Status Registration Opened Registration Closed ApplicationSunset DateRetail: NC 2009 Registration Open Nov 16, 2010 TBD* TBD**TBD – To Be Determined. At the time of publishing, a sunset date has yet to be determined for the applicable rating systemTable NC 12.2d Rating System Dates: LEED for SchoolsThe table below lists important dates and statuses for each version of LEED for Schools.Version Status Registration Opened Registration Closed ApplicationSunset DateSchools 2009 Registration Open Apr 27, 2009 TBD* TBD*Schools 2007 Registration Closed Apr, 2007 June 27, 2009 June 27, 2015*TBD – To Be Determined. At the time of publishing, a sunset date has yet to be determined for the applicable rating systemNC 12.2.1 Certification Application Deadlines Based on Rating System Sunset DateStandard Review (Combined Design and Construction Review): For project teams that haveselected the Standard Review method of applying for LEED Certification, applications forPreliminary Standard Review shall be submitted on or before the rating system Sunset Date forthe rating system under which that project is registered. If a project’s application for thePreliminary Standard Review is not submitted in accordance with these terms, thecorresponding project registration will be cancelled and such project is no longer eligible forcertification under the version of the rating system for which it is registered. No discounts,refunds, or fee waivers will be issued.Split Review (Separate Design and Construction Reviews): For project teams that selected theSplit Design & Construction review method of applying for LEED Certification, applicationsfor Preliminary Design Review must be submitted on or before the rating system sunset datefor the rating system under which that the project is registered. In addition, applications forPreliminary Construction Review must be submitted no later than eighteen (18) months afterthe delivery of the Final Design Review, or no later than the rating system Sunset Date,whichever occurs later. If a project’s application for either Preliminary Design Review orPreliminary Construction Review is not submitted in accordance with these terms, thecorresponding project registration will be cancelled and such project is no longer eligible forcertification under the version of the rating system for which it is registered. No discounts,refunds, or fee waivers will be issued.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 36 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual13. APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW POLICIESNC 13.3 Application and Review Process: Applications for certification under the LEED for NewConstruction rating system may be submitted at once in their entirety (via a Standard Review) orsubmitted in sections (via a Split Design and Construction review). The following provisions articulatethe different review processes associated with the different review pathways. These review pathwaysare available in both LEED Online Version 3 and LEED-Online Version 2.Split Review: Separate Design and Construction ReviewsApplication for Design ReviewPrior to substantial project completion (defined as the date on which the building receives a Certificateof Occupancy or similar official indication that it is fit and ready for use), the Project Administrator orProject Manager (hereafter “Project Administrator”) shall submit, via LEED Online, a completeapplication for Design Review. Only credits and prerequisites indicated to be fit for review at thedesign phase may be submitted for design review. For pre-2009 rating systems, credits andprerequisites are identified as being fit for design review or construction review in the reference guides.For post 2009 rating systems, credits and prerequisites are identified as being fit for design review orconstruction review in the LEED Online forms. A complete application for Design Review mustinclude payment of the Design Review Fee and complete submittal documentation for at least onedesign credit or prerequisite.Preliminary Design ReviewGBCI shall review and return preliminary comments for all credits and prerequisites submitted with theapplication for Design Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as"anticipated," "pending,” or "denied." GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the PreliminaryDesign Review within twenty-five (25) business days of receipt of a complete application.Response to Preliminary Design ReviewWithin twenty-five (25) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the Preliminary Design Review, theProject Administrator must submit, via LEED Online, a response to the Preliminary Design Review. Inthis response the Project Administrator may elect to accept the results of the Preliminary DesignReview as final, or they may elect to respond to review comments with additional information ordocumentation. Said response must only include revised documentation for those prerequisites orcredits submitted with the initial application for Design Review- new credits or prerequisites may notbe included with the response.Final Design ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the response to thepreliminary Design Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as“anticipated” or “denied.” GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Final Design Reviewwithin fifteen (15) business days of receipt of a response to the Preliminary Design Review. The ProjectAdministrator shall then accept or appeal the final Design Review (see section 14. Appeals Policy).Application for Construction ReviewFollowing completion of the Design Review phase and within 2 (two) years of substantial projectcompletion, the Project Administrator shall submit, via LEED Online, a complete application forConstruction Review. A complete application for Construction Review must include payment of theConstruction Review fee and complete submittal documentation for 1) all prerequisites not reviewedduring the Design Review phase, and 2) at least one construction credit. The application forConstruction Review may also include complete submittal documentation for new design credits notreviewed during the Design Review phase. The application for Construction Review must containCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 37 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualenough credits (including the credits marked as ‘anticipated’ during the final Design Review) to resultin the minimum number of points required for certification (as specified in the rating system).Preliminary Construction ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the application forConstruction Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as "awarded,""pending,” or "denied." Additionally, credits marked as “anticipated” during the Design Review will bemarked as either “awarded” or “denied.” All credits and prerequisites that were designated as“anticipated” during the design final review phase may be determined to be “awarded” at the conclusionof the full and final construction review provided the project application has not been altered in amanner that effects the satisfactory completion of such credits and prerequisites and no informationsubmitted during any subsequent review phase calls into question the validity of information upon whichsuch earlier determinations were based. GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of thePreliminary Construction Review within 25 business days of receipt of a completed application.Response to Preliminary Construction ReviewWithin twenty-five (25) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the preliminary Construction Review, theProject Administrator must submit, via LEED Online, a response to the Preliminary ConstructionReview. In this response the Project Administrator may elect to accept the results of the PreliminaryConstruction Review as final, or they may elect to respond to review comments with additionalinformation or documentation. Unlike the Response to Preliminary Design Review, new credits orprerequisites may be included with the response to Preliminary Construction Review, however it shouldbe noted that GBCI will only review such documentation once, there will not be an opportunity to for aproject team to clarify documentation submitted for new credits or prerequisites.Final Construction ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the response to thepreliminary Construction Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as“awarded” or “denied.” GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Final ConstructionReview within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of a completed application. The ProjectAdministrator shall then accept or appeal the final Construction Review (see section 14. AppealsPolicy).Standard Review: Combined Design and Construction ReviewApplication for Standard ReviewWithin two (2) years of substantial project completion the Project Administrator shall submit, viaLEED Online, a complete application for Standard Review. A complete application for StandardReview must include payment of the Standard Review fee and complete submittal documentation for 1)all prerequisites and 2) enough credits to result in the minimum number of points required forcertification.Preliminary Standard ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the application forStandard Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as "anticipated,""pending,” or "denied." GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Preliminary StandardReview within twenty-five (25) business days of receipt of a completed application.Response to Preliminary Standard ReviewWithin twenty-five (25) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the Preliminary Standard Review, theProject Administrator must submit, via LEED Online, a response to the Preliminary Standard Review.In this response the Project Administrator may elect to accept the results of the Preliminary StandardReview as final, or they may elect to respond to review comments with additional information orCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 38 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualdocumentation. New credits or prerequisites may be included with the response to Preliminary StandardReview, however it should be noted that GBCI will only review such documentation once, there willnot be an opportunity to clarify documentation submitted for new credits or prerequisites.Final Standard ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the response to thepreliminary Standard Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as “awarded”or “denied.” GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Final Standard Review within fifteen(15) business days of receipt of a completed application. The Project Administrator shall then accept orappeal the final Construction Review (see section 14. Appeals Policy).NC 13.3.1 Paper/CD Applications (Excel Letter Templates): Some older projects are not required to useLEED Online for the application or review process (see Table NC 7.1-2a-d). Applications submitted forreview outside of LEED Online (Excel Letter Templates) follow the same progression as the StandardReview outlined above. All documentation requirements and timelines are identical with the followingexceptions:1) Rather than LEED Online, applications must be submitted to GBCI in hard copy or electronic copyon CD or DVD. All materials must be submitted in duplicate, and should be mailed to:Green Building Certification InstituteAttn: LEED Certification Manager2101 L Street NW, Suite 500Washington, DC 200372) A complete paper submittal includes the following information:1. LEED registration information, including 8-digit project ID number, projectcontact, project type, project size, number of occupants, date of constructioncompletion, etc.2. An overall project narrative including at least three project highlights.3. The LEED Project Checklist/Scorecard indicating projected prerequisites andcredits and the total score for the project.4. Documentation for all prerequisites and all attempted credits.5. Payment of the appropriate certification review fee (see Certification Fees tothe right).3) All communication from GBCI to the project team will occur via email, directed to theProject Administrator. This includes all review comments and prerequisite and creditdesignations.NC 13.4 Credit Review Policy for Split Reviews: The review process is designed to provide each creditwith a maximum of two (2) rounds of review via the preliminary and final submittal processes. If acredit is marked as “Awarded” during the preliminary round of review, the project team is not requiredto re-submit. However, if the project team feels additional clarifications are necessary and/or the projectteam wishes to pursue a higher point threshold or a different compliance option or path, the project teammay resubmit an “Awarded” credit for a final round of review. Design phase credits that have beenmarked as “Anticipated” will automatically be subject to a final review for the purposes of verifyingaccurate and sufficient documentation. Any credits submitted to GBCI for the first time during the finalround of the Design Review phase will receive a final round of review during the preliminary round ofthe Construction Review phase—they will not receive a third round of review during the final round ofthe Construction Review. Any credits submitted to GBCI for the first time during the final round of aConstruction or Standard Review phase will only receive one round of review, and subsequently bemarked as “Awarded” or “Denied.”If at the conclusion of two rounds of review a credit is marked as “Denied” or did not achieve thedesired point threshold, the project team must utilize the appeals process as outlined in Section 14Appeals Policy to re-attempt the credit.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 39 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualNC 13.4.1 Credit Verification and Status Update Policy: For credits marked as marked as“Awarded” or “Anticipated” after the conclusion of two rounds of Design review – if, a Designphase credit is marked as “Awarded” or “Anticipated” prior to the start of the ConstructionReview, and any changes have occurred to the project that might affect the point total previouslyawarded, GBCI must be informed. In such cases, documentation for previously awarded creditsmust be updated to accurately reflect the project and submitted for re-review to ensure continuedcompliance with credit requirements. Documentation update requirements vary depending onthe rating system and project specific circumstances. Project Teams must revise every aspect ofthe credit documentation necessary to demonstrate continued compliance. The review teamreserves the right to request additional information or require an appeal if the reviseddocumentation submitted is inadequate to verify continued compliance for a previously“Anticipated” credit.NC 13.4.2 Innovation in Design Submittal Policy: If marked “Denied” after two rounds of review,Innovation in Design credits can be resubmitted for the purposes of attempting a strategydifferent from the original submission.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 40 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualRating System-Specific AppendixLEED FOR COMMERCIAL INTERIORSThis appendix to the LEED Certification Policy Manual contains additional policies and definitions applicableonly to projects registered under the LEED for Commercial Interiors family of rating systems. The followinggreen building rating systems are subject to the requirements of this appendix:Rating SystemRating System AbbreviationLEED 2009 for New Commercial Interiors LEED-CI 2009LEED for Commercial Interiors: Version 2.0 LEED-CI v2.0LEED for Retail: Commercial InteriorsLEED-Retail: CIUnless explicitly referenced, all rating system versions in this appendix will be collectively referred to as LEEDfor Commercial Interiors. Only those sections which contain variances from the “General Policies” are listed.TABLE OF CONTENTS:LEED for Commercial Interiors Rating System-Specific Policies7. LEED Online 4212. Registration Cancellation Policy 4213. Application Submission & Review Policies 43Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 41 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual7. LEED ONLINECI 7.1-2 Certification Application Platform: The certification process for LEED for Commercial Interiors andprojects will occur in either LEED Online Version 3, LEED Online Version 2, or in some cases apaper application, depending upon the version of the rating system under which the project has beenregistered.The following table lists each version of LEED for Commercial Interiors and the availability of eachapplication and review format as indicated by a “Yes” in the table.Table CI 7.1-2a: LEED-CI Rating System Versions & Certification Application PlatformsLEED-Online version 3(LO3)LEED Online version 2(LO2)Excel Letter Templates(Paper/CD application)LEED-CI 2009 Yes No NoLEED-CI v2.0 No Yes NoThe following table lists each version of LEED for Retail: Commercial Interiors and the availabilityof each application and review format as indicated by a “Yes” in the table.Table CI 7.1-2b: LEED-Retail: CI Rating System Versions & Certification ApplicationPlatformsLEED-Online version 3 LEED Online version 2 Excel Letter Templates(LO3)(LO2) (Paper/CD application)Retail: CI 2009 Yes No NoCI 7.1.2 Projects Not Using LEED Online (Paper/CD Applications): Based on rating systemversion, some projects are eligible to apply for certification outside of the LEED Onlineapplication (v2/3) and instead submit a paper (or CD) application. In these cases,documentation will be facilitated via the LEED Letter Templates, a LEED for CommercialInteriors resource available for download from USGBC as a Microsoft Excel documentavailable at www.usgbc.org. See Section13: Application Submission and Review Policy of thisappendix for additional information.12. REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICYCI 12.2 Important Dates: LEED for Commercial InteriorsTable CI 12.2a Rating System Dates: LEED for Commercial InteriorsThe table below lists important dates and statuses for each version of LEED for Commercial Interiors.Version Status Registration Opened Registration Closed ApplicationSunset DateCI 2009 Registration Open Apr 27, 2009 TBD* TBD*CI v2.0 Registration Closed Nov 17, 2004 June 27, 2009 June 27, 2015*TBD – To Be Determined. At the time of publishing, a sunset date has yet to be determined for the applicable rating systemCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 42 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualTable CI 12.2b Rating System Dates: LEED for Retail: Commercial InteriorsThe table below lists important dates and statuses for each version of LEED for Retail: CommercialInteriors.Version Status Registration Opened Registration Closed ApplicationSunset DateRetail: CI 2009 Registration Open Nov 16, 2010 TBD* TBD**TBD – To Be Determined. At the time of publishing, a sunset date has yet to be determined for the applicable rating systemCI 12.2.1Certification Application Deadlines Based on Rating System Sunset DateStandard Review (Combined Design and Construction Review): For project teams thathave selected the Standard Review method of applying for LEED certification,applications for Preliminary Standard Review shall be submitted on or before the ratingsystem Sunset Date for the rating system under which that project is registered. If aproject’s application for the Preliminary Standard Review is not submitted in accordancewith these terms, the corresponding project registration will be cancelled and suchproject is no longer eligible for certification under the version of the rating system forwhich it is registered. No discounts, refunds, or fee waivers will be issued.Split Review (Separate Design and Construction Reviews): For project teams thatselected the Split Design & Construction review method of applying for LEEDCertification, applications for Preliminary Design Review must be submitted on orbefore the rating system sunset date for the rating system under which that the project isregistered. In addition, applications for Preliminary Construction Review must besubmitted no later than eighteen (18) months after the delivery of the Final DesignReview, or no later than the rating system Sunset Date, whichever occurs later. If aproject’s application for either Preliminary Design Review or Preliminary ConstructionReview is not submitted in accordance with these terms, the corresponding projectregistration will be cancelled and such project is no longer eligible for certificationunder the version of the rating system for which it is registered. No discounts, refunds,or fee waivers will be issued.13. APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW POLICIESCI 13.2LEED Certification Application Review Agreement: The stated requirements in the general policiesrelated to the LEED certification application Review Agreement are only applicable to projectsregistered under the LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors rating system and newer only.CI 13.3 Application and Review Process: Applications for certification under the LEED for CommercialInteriors rating systems may be submitted at once in their entirety (via a Standard Review) orsubmitted in sections (via a Split Design and Construction review). The following provisionsarticulate the different review processes associated with the different review pathways. Thesereview pathways are available in both LEED Online Version 3 and LEED-Online Version 2.0.Split Review: Separate Design and Construction ReviewsApplication for Design ReviewPrior to substantial project completion (defined as the date on which the building receives aCertificate of Occupancy or similar official indication that it is ready for use), the ProjectAdministrator or Project Manager (hereafter “Project Administrator”) shall submit, via LEEDOnline, a complete application for Design Review. Only credits and prerequisites indicated to beCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 43 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualfit for review at the design phase may be submitted for design review. For pre-2009 ratingsystems, credits and prerequisites are identified as being fit for design review or constructionreview in the reference guides. For post 2009 rating systems, credits and prerequisites areidentified as being fit for design review or construction review in the LEED Online forms. Acomplete application for Design Review must include payment of the Design Review fee andcomplete submittal documentation for at least one design credit or prerequisite.Preliminary Design ReviewGBCI shall review and return preliminary comments for all credits and prerequisites submittedwith the application for Design Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisitereviewed as "anticipated," "pending,” or "denied." GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) deliveryof the Preliminary Design Review within twenty-five (25) business days of receipt of a completeapplication.Response to Preliminary Design ReviewWithin twenty-five (25) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the Preliminary Design Review, theProject Administrator must submit, via LEED Online, a response to the Preliminary DesignReview. In this response the Project Administrator may elect to accept the results of thePreliminary Design Review as final, or they may elect to respond to review comments withadditional information or documentation. Said response must only include revised documentationfor those prerequisites or credits submitted with the initial application for Design Review- newcredits or prerequisites may not be included with the response.Final Design ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the responseto the preliminary Design Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as“anticipated” or “denied.” GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Final DesignReview within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of a completed application. The ProjectAdministrator shall then accept or appeal the final Design Review (see section 14. AppealsPolicy).Application for Construction ReviewFollowing completion of the Design Review phase and within 2 (two) years of substantial projectcompletion, the Project Administrator shall submit, via LEED Online, a complete application forConstruction Review. A complete application for Construction Review must include payment ofthe Construction Review fee and complete submittal documentation for 1) all prerequisites notreviewed during the Design Review phase, 2) at least one construction credit. The application forConstruction Review may also include complete submittal documentation for new design creditsnot reviewed during the Design Review phase. The application for Construction Review mustcontain enough credits (including the credits marked as ‘anticipated’ during the final DesignReview) to result in the minimum number of points required for certification (as specified in therating system).Preliminary Construction ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the applicationfor Construction Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as"awarded," "pending,” or "denied." Additionally, credits marked as “anticipated” during theDesign Review will be marked as either “awarded” or “denied.” All credits and prerequisites thatwere designated as “anticipated” during the design final review phase may be determined to be“awarded” at the conclusion of the full and final construction review provided the projectapplication has not been altered in a manner that effects the satisfactory completion of such creditsand prerequisites and no information submitted during any subsequent review phase calls intoCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 44 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualquestion the validity of information upon which such earlier determinations were based. GBCItargets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Preliminary Construction Review within 25business days of receipt of a completed application.Response to Preliminary Construction ReviewWithin twenty-five (25) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the preliminary Construction Review,the Project Administrator must submit, via LEED Online, a response to the PreliminaryConstruction Review. In this response the Project Administrator may elect to accept the results ofthe Preliminary Construction Review as final, or they may elect to respond to review commentswith additional information or documentation. Unlike the Response to Preliminary Design Review,new credits or prerequisites may be included with the response to Preliminary ConstructionReview, however it should be noted that GBCI will only review such documentation once, therewill not be an opportunity to clarify documentation submitted for new credits or prerequisites.Final Construction ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the responseto the preliminary Construction Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisitereviewed as “awarded” or “denied.” GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the FinalConstruction Review within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of a completed application. TheProject Administrator shall then accept or appeal the final Construction Review (see section 14.Appeals Policy).Standard Review: Combined Design and Construction ReviewApplication for Standard ReviewWithin two (2) years of substantial project completion the Project Administrator shall submit, viaLEED Online, a complete application for Standard Review. A complete application for StandardReview must include payment of the Standard Review fee and complete submittal documentationfor 1) all prerequisites, and 2) enough credits to result in the minimum number of points requiredfor certification.Preliminary Standard ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the applicationfor Standard Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as "anticipated,""pending,” or "denied." GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Preliminary StandardReview within twenty-five (25) business days of receipt of a completed application.Response to Preliminary Standard ReviewWithin twenty-five (25) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the Preliminary Standard Review, theProject Administrator must submit, via LEED Online, a response to the Preliminary StandardReview. In this response the Project Administrator may elect to accept the results of thePreliminary Standard Review as final, or they may elect to respond to review comments withadditional information or documentation. New credits or prerequisites may be included with theresponse to Preliminary Standard Review, however it should be noted that GBCI will only reviewsuch documentation once, there will not be an opportunity for project teams to clarifydocumentation submitted for new credits or prerequisites.Final Standard ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the responseto the preliminary Standard Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as“awarded” or “denied.” GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Final StandardReview within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of a completed application. The ProjectCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 45 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualAdministrator shall then accept or appeal the final Construction Review (see section 14. AppealsPolicy).CI 13.3.1 Paper/CD Applications (Excel Letter Templates): Some older projects are not required to useLEED Online for the application or review process (see Table CI 7.1-2a: LEED-CI Rating SystemVersions & Certification Application Platforms and Table CI 7.1-2b: LEED-Retail: CI RatingSystem Versions & Certification Application Platforms to determine eligibility) Applicationssubmitted for review outside of LEED Online (Excel Letter Templates) follow the sameprogression as the Standard Review outlined above. All documentation requirements and timelinesare identical with the following exceptions:4) Rather than LEED Online, applications must be submitted to GBCI in hard copy or electronic copyon CD or DVD. All materials must be submitted in duplicate, and should be mailed to:Green Building Certification InstituteAttn: LEED Certification Manager2101 L Street NW, Suite 500Washington, DC 200375) A complete paper submittal includes the following information:1. LEED registration information, including 8-digit project ID number, projectcontact, project type, project size, number of occupants, date of constructioncompletion, etc.2. An overall project narrative including at least three project highlights.3. The LEED Project Checklist/Scorecard indicating projected prerequisites andcredits and the total score for the project.4. Documentation for all prerequisites and all attempted credits.5. Payment of the appropriate certification review fee (see Certification Fees tothe right).6) All communication from GBCI to the project team will occur via email, directed to theProject Administrator. This includes all review comments and prerequisite and creditdesignations.CI 13.4 Credit Review Policy for Split Reviews: The review process is designed to provide each creditwith a maximum of two (2) rounds of review via the preliminary and final submittal processes. If acredit is marked as “Awarded” during the preliminary round of review, the project team is notrequired to re-submit. However, if the project team feels additional clarifications are necessaryand/or the project team wishes to pursue a higher point threshold or a different compliance optionor path, the project team may resubmit an “Awarded” credit for a final round of review. Designphase credits that have been marked as “Anticipated” will automatically be subject to a finalreview for the purposes of verifying accurate and sufficient documentation. Any credits submittedto GBCI for the first time during the final round of the Design Review phase will receive a finalround of review during the preliminary round of the Construction Review phase—they will notreceive a third round of review during the final round of the Construction Review. Any creditssubmitted to GBCI for the first time during the final round of a Construction or Standard Reviewphase will only receive one round of review, and subsequently be marked as “Awarded” or“Denied.”If at the conclusion of two rounds of review a credit is marked as “Denied” or did not achieve thedesired point threshold, the project team must utilize the appeals process as outlined in Section 14Appeals Policy to re-attempt the credit.CI 13.4.1 Credit Verification and Status Update Policy: For credits marked as marked as“Awarded” or “Anticipated” after the conclusion of two rounds of Design review – if, aDesign phase credit is marked as “Awarded” or “Anticipated” prior to the start of theConstruction Review, and any changes have occurred to the project that might affect thepoint total previously awarded, GBCI must be informed. In such cases, documentationCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 46 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualfor previously awarded credits must be updated to accurately reflect the project andsubmitted for re-review to ensure continued compliance with creditrequirements. Documentation update requirements vary depending on the rating systemand project specific circumstances. Project Teams must revise every aspect of the creditdocumentation necessary to demonstrate continued compliance. The review teamreserves the right to request additional information or require an appeal if the reviseddocumentation submitted is inadequate to verify continued compliance for a previously“Anticipated” credit.CI 13.4.2 Innovation in Design Submittal Policy: If marked “Denied” after two rounds ofreview, Innovation in Design credits can be resubmitted for the purposes of attempting astrategy different from the original submission.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 47 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualRating System-Specific AppendixLEED FOR CORE & SHELL DEVELOPMENTThis appendix to the LEED Certification Policy Manual contains additional policies and definitions applicableonly to projects registered under the LEED for Core and Shell Development family of rating systems. Thefollowing green building rating systems are subject to the requirements of this appendix:Rating SystemRating System AbbreviationLEED 2009 for Core and Shell Development LEED-CS 2009LEED for Core and Shell: Version 2.0 LEED-CS v2.0Unless explicitly referenced, all rating system versions in this appendix will be collectively referred to as LEEDfor Core and Shell. Only those sections which contain variances from the “General Policies” are listed.TABLE OF CONTENTS:LEED for Core and Shell Rating System-Specific Policies7. LEED Online 4912. Registration Cancellation Policy 4913. Application Submission & Review Policies 50Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 48 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual7. LEED ONLINECS 7.1-2 Certification Application Platform: The certification process for LEED for Core and Shellprojects will occur in either LEED Online Version 3, LEED Online Version 2, or in some cases a paperapplication, depending upon the version of the rating system under which the project has beenregistered. The following table lists each version of LEED for New Construction and the availability ofeach application and review format as indicated by a “Yes” in the table.Table CS 7.1-2a LEED-CS Rating System Versions & Certification Application PlatformsLEED-Online version 3 LEED Online version 2 (Paper/CD application)(LO3)(LO2)LEED-CS 2009 Yes No NoLEED-CS v2.0 No Yes Yes** LEED-CS v2.0 projects may use the paper/CD application process for Precertification only.CS 7.1.2 Precertification Outside of LEED Online (Paper/CD Applications): LEED-CS v2.0 projects areeligible to apply for precertification outside of the LEED Online application (v2/3) by submitting apaper (or CD) application. In these cases, documentation will be facilitated via the LEED LetterTemplates, a LEED for Core & Shell resource available for download from USGBC as a PDF documentis available at www.usgbc.org. See Section 13: Application Submission and Review Policy foradditional information.12. REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICYCS 12.2 Important Dates: LEED for Core & ShellTable CS 12.2 Rating System Dates: LEED for Core & ShellThe table below lists important dates and statuses for each version of LEED for Core & Shell.Version Status Registration Opened Registration Closed ApplicationSunset DateCS 2009 Registration Open Apr 27, 2009 TBD* TBD*CS v2.0 Registration Closed July 31, 2006 June 27, 2009 June 27, 2015*TBD – To Be Determined. At the time of publishing, a sunset date has yet to be determined for the applicable rating systemCS 12.2.1 Certification Application Deadlines Based on Rating System Sunset Date: This sectionoutlines the deadlines to submit applications to GBCI based on Rating System Sunset Date.More information on each application type can be found in section CS 13. ApplicationSubmission & Review Policies of this manual.Standard Review (Combined Design and Construction Review): For project teams pursuing theStandard Review method of applying for LEED certification, applications for PreliminaryStandard Review shall be submitted on or before the rating system Sunset Date for the ratingsystem under which that project is registered. If a project’s application for the PreliminaryStandard Review is not submitted in accordance with these terms, the corresponding projectregistration will be cancelled and such project is no longer eligible for certification under theversion of the rating system for which it is registered. No discounts, refunds, or fee waiverswill be issued.Split Review (Separate Design and Construction Reviews): For project teams that selected theSplit Design & Construction review method of applying for LEED Certification, applicationsfor Preliminary Design Review must be submitted on or before the rating system sunset datefor the rating system under which that the project is registered. In addition, applications forPreliminary Construction Review must be submitted no later than eighteen (18) months afterCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 49 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualthe delivery of the Final Design Review, or no later than the rating system Sunset Date,whichever occurs later. If a project’s application for either Preliminary Design Review orPreliminary Construction Review is not submitted in accordance with these terms, thecorresponding project registration will be cancelled and such project is no longer eligible forcertification under the version of the rating system for which it is registered. No discounts,refunds, or fee waivers will be issued.13. APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW POLICIESCS 13.2 LEED Project Certification Agreement: The stated requirements in the general policies related to theLEED Project Certification Agreement are only applicable to projects registered under the LEED2009 for Core and Shell Development rating system and newer only.CS 13.3 Application and Review Process: Projects registered under the LEED for Core and ShellDevelopment rating system may submit the entire application for certification at once (via acombined review) or submit certain sections of the application in advance (via a split review).LEED for Core and Shell Development projects may also utilize the precertification process.The following provisions articulate the different review processes associated with the differentreview pathways. These review pathways are available in both LEED Online Version 3 and LEED-Online Version 2.0.PrecertificationPrecertification is an optional review pathway available to Core & Shell project teams designed tohelp core and shell developers attract tenants. Precertification does not constitute a full certificationreview, but instead a precertification review is focused on a project team’s intended design andconstruction strategies as they pertain to LEED. Precertification does not guarantee certification, butcan be a useful tool in determining how, once complete, a core and shell building may fare in aLEED review. For more information on Precertification, consult the LEED for Core & Shellreference guide.Applications for precertification of LEED Core & Shell 2009 projects must be submitted throughLEED Online (v3) as described below; applications for precertification of LEED CS v2 will not useLEED Online and must instead be submitted in hardcopy as described below.Precertification under LEED Core & Shell 2009Application for Precertification Review (LEED 2009)Prior to substantial project completion the Project Administrator shall submit, via LEED Online, acomplete application for Precertification Review. A complete application for Precertification Reviewmust include payment of the Precertification Review fee and complete submittal documentation for1) all prerequisites and 2) enough credits to result in the minimum number of points required forcertification.Preliminary Precertification Review (LEED 2009)GBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the applicationfor Precertification Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as"anticipated," "pending,” or "denied." GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of thePreliminary Precertification Review within twenty-five (25) business days of receipt of a completedapplication.Response to Preliminary Precertification Review (LEED 2009)Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 50 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualWithin twenty-five (25) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the Preliminary PrecertificationReview, the Project Administrator must submit, via LEED Online, a response to the PreliminaryPrecertification Review. In this response the Project Administrator may elect to accept the results ofthe Preliminary Precertification Review as final, or they may elect to respond to review commentswith additional information or documentation. New credits or prerequisites may be included with theresponse to Preliminary Precertification Review, however it should be noted that GBCI will onlyreview such documentation once, there will not be an opportunity to clarify documentationsubmitted for new credits or prerequisites.Final Precertification Review (LEED 2009)GBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the response tothe preliminary Precertification Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewedas “awarded” or “denied.” GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the FinalPrecertification Review within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of a completed application. TheProject Administrator shall then accept or appeal the final Precertification Review (see section 14.Appeals Policy).Precertification under LEED CSv2LEED Core & Shell v2 projects do not use LEED Online for the application or review process.Applications submitted for review outside of LEED Online follow the same progression as thePrecertification Review outlined above. All documentation requirements and timelines are identicalwith the following exceptions:1) Rather than LEED Online, applications must be submitted to GBCI in hard copy or electroniccopy on CD or DVD. All materials must be submitted in duplicate, and should be mailed to:a. Green Building Certification InstituteAttn: LEED Certification Manager2101 L Street NW, Suite 500Washington, DC 200372) A complete paper submittal includes the following information:a. LEED registration information, including 8-digit project ID number, project contact,project type, project size, projected number of occupants, projected date of constructioncompletion, etc.b. Core and Shell Appendix 3: Project Scope Checklistc. Declaration of Intent Letter, signed by Owner or Developerd. An overall project narrative including at least three project highlights.e. The LEED Project Checklist/Scorecard indicating projected prerequisites and credits andthe total score for the project.f. Documentation for all prerequisites and all attempted credits.g. Payment of the appropriate certification review fee (see Certification Fees to the right).3) All communication from GBCI to the project team will occur via email, directed to the ProjectAdministrator. This includes all review comments and prerequisite and credit designations.CertificationSplit Review: Separate Design and Construction Reviews (LEED-Online Version 2 or Version 3)Application for Design ReviewPrior to substantial project completion (defined as the date on which the building receives aCertificate of Occupancy or similar official indication that it is ready for use), the ProjectCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 51 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualAdministrator or Project Manager (hereafter “Project Administrator”) shall submit, via LEEDOnline, a complete application for Design Review. A complete application for Design Review mustinclude payment of the Design Review fee and complete submittal documentation for at least onedesign credit or prerequisite.Preliminary Design ReviewGBCI shall review and return preliminary comments for all credits and prerequisites submitted withthe application for Design Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as"anticipated," "pending,” or "denied." GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of thePreliminary Design Review within twenty-five (25) business days of receipt of a completeapplication.Response to Preliminary Design ReviewWithin twenty-five (25) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the Preliminary Design Review, theProject Administrator must submit, via LEED Online, a response to the Preliminary Design Review.In this response the Project Administrator may elect to accept the results of the Preliminary DesignReview as final, or they may elect to respond to review comments with additional information ordocumentation. Said response must only include revised documentation for those prerequisites orcredits submitted with the initial application for Design Review- new credits or prerequisites maynot be included with the response.Final Design ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the response tothe preliminary Design Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as“anticipated” or “denied.” GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Final DesignReview within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of a completed application. The ProjectAdministrator shall then accept or appeal the Final Design Review (see section 14. Appeals Policy).Application for Construction ReviewFollowing completion of the Design Review phase and within 2 (two) years of substantial projectcompletion, the Project Administrator must submit, via LEED Online, a complete application forConstruction Review. A complete application for Construction Review must include payment of theConstruction Review fee and complete submittal documentation for 1) all prerequisites not reviewedduring the Design Review phase, 2) at least one construction credit. The application for ConstructionReview may also include complete submittal documentation for new design credits not reviewedduring the Design Review phase. The application for Construction Review must contain enoughcredits (including the credits marked as ‘anticipated’ during the final Design Review) to result in theminimum number of points required for certification (as specified in the rating system).Preliminary Construction ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the applicationfor Construction Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as "awarded,""pending,” or "denied." Additionally, credits marked as “anticipated” during the Design Review willbe marked as either “awarded” or “denied.” All credits and prerequisites that were designated as“anticipated” during the design final review phase may be determined to be “awarded” at theconclusion of the full and final construction review provided the project application has not beenaltered in a manner that effects the satisfactory completion of such credits and prerequisites and noinformation submitted during any subsequent review phase calls into question the validity ofinformation upon which such earlier determinations were based. GBCI targets (but does notguarantee) delivery of the Preliminary Construction Review within 25 business days of receipt of acompleted application.Response to Preliminary Construction ReviewCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 52 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualWithin twenty-five (25) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the preliminary Construction Review,the Project Administrator must submit, via LEED Online, a response to the Preliminary ConstructionReview. In this response the Project Administrator may elect to accept the results of the PreliminaryConstruction Review as final, or they may elect to respond to review comments with additionalinformation or documentation. Unlike the Response to Preliminary Design Review, new credits orprerequisites may be included with the response to Preliminary Construction Review, however itshould be noted that GBCI will only review such documentation once, there will not be anopportunity for project teams to clarify documentation submitted for new credits or prerequisites.Final Construction ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the response tothe Preliminary Construction Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as“awarded” or “denied.” GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Final ConstructionReview within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of a completed application. The ProjectAdministrator shall then accept or appeal the Final Construction Review (see section 14. AppealsPolicy).Standard Review: Combined Design and Construction Review (LEED-Online v2 or v3)Application for Standard ReviewWithin two (2) years of substantial project completion the Project Administrator must submit, viaLEED Online, a complete application for Standard Review. A complete application for StandardReview must include payment of the Standard Review fee and complete submittal documentation for1) all prerequisites and 2) enough credits to result in the minimum number of points required forcertification.Preliminary Standard ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the applicationfor Standard Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as "anticipated,""pending,” or "denied." GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Preliminary StandardReview within twenty-five (25) business days of receipt of a completed application.Response to Preliminary Standard ReviewWithin twenty-five (25) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the Preliminary Standard Review, theProject Administrator must submit, via LEED Online, a response to the Preliminary StandardReview. In this response the Project Administrator may elect to accept the results of the PreliminaryStandard Review as final, or they may elect to respond to review comments with additionalinformation or documentation. New credits or prerequisites may be included with the response to thePreliminary Standard Review, however it should be noted that GBCI will only review suchdocumentation once, there will not be an opportunity for project teams to clarify documentationsubmitted for new credits or prerequisites.Final Standard ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the response tothe preliminary Standard Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as“awarded” or “denied.” GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Final Standard Reviewwithin fifteen (15) business days of receipt of a completed application. The Project Administratorshall then accept or appeal the final Construction Review (see section 14. Appeals Policy).CS 13.4 Credit Review Policy for Split Reviews: The review process is designed to provide each credit witha maximum of two (2) rounds of review via the preliminary and final submittal processes. If a creditis marked as “Awarded” during the preliminary round of review, the project team is not required toCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 53 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualre-submit. However, if the project team feels additional clarifications are necessary and/or theproject team wishes to pursue a higher point threshold or a different compliance option or path, theproject team may resubmit an “Awarded” credit for a final round of review. Design phase creditsthat have been marked as “Anticipated” will automatically be subject to a final review for thepurposes of verifying accurate and sufficient documentation. Any credits submitted to GBCI for thefirst time during the final round of the Design Review phase will receive a final round of reviewduring the preliminary round of the Construction Review phase—they will not receive a third roundof review during the final round of the Construction Review. Any credits submitted to GBCI for thefirst time during the final round of a Construction or Standard Review phase will only receive oneround of review, and subsequently be marked as “Awarded” or “Denied.”If at the conclusion of two rounds of review a credit is marked as “Denied” or did not achieve thedesired point threshold, the project team must utilize the appeals process as outlined in Section 14Appeals Policy to re-attempt the credit.CS 13.4.1 Credit Verification and Status Update Policy: For credits marked as marked as“Awarded” or “Anticipated” after the conclusion of two rounds of Design review – if, aDesign phase credit is marked as “Awarded” or “Anticipated” prior to the start of theConstruction Review, and any changes have occurred to the project that might affect thepoint total previously awarded, GBCI must be informed. In such cases, documentation forpreviously awarded credits must be updated to accurately reflect the project and submittedfor re-review to ensure continued compliance with credit requirements. Documentationupdate requirements vary depending on the rating system and project specificcircumstances. Project Teams must revise every aspect of the credit documentationnecessary to demonstrate continued compliance. The review team reserves the right torequest additional information or require an appeal if the revised documentation submittedis inadequate to verify continued compliance for a previously “Anticipated” credit.CS 13.4.2 Innovation in Design Submittal Policy: If marked “Denied” after two rounds of review,Innovation in Design credits can be resubmitted for the purposes of attempting a strategydifferent from the original submission.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 54 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualRating System-Specific AppendixLEED FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS,OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCEThis appendix to the LEED Certification Policy Manual contains additional policies and definitions applicableonly to projects registered under the LEED for LEED for Existing Buildings, Operations and Maintenancefamily of rating systems. The following green building rating systems are subject to the requirements of thisappendix:Rating SystemRating System AbbreviationLEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance LEED-EB:O&M 2009LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and MaintenanceLEED-EB:O&MLEED for Existing Buildings: Version 2.0 LEED-EB v2.0Unless explicitly referenced, all rating system versions in this appendix will be collectively referred to as LEEDfor Existing Buildings. Only those sections which contain variances from the “General Policies” are listed.TABLE OF CONTENTS:LEED for Existing Buildings, Operations and Maintenance Rating System-Specific Policies3. LEED Certification Policy Manual Updates & Revisions Policy 567. LEED Online 5612. Registration Cancellation Policy 5613. Application Submission & Review Policies 57Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 55 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual3. LEED CERTIFICATION POLICY MANUAL UPDATES AND REVISIONS POLICYEB 3.1-2 Impact of Policy Manual Updates & Revisions: Projects applying for recertification under LEEDfor Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance must be registered as a new project. Projectsapplying for recertification are treated in identical fashion to new projects applying for first-timecertification. As such, recertification applications are subject to all LEED certification programrequirements and deadlines applicable to newly registered projects, including the process of executingall applicable registration agreements and certification review agreements. The date of registrationshould be considered with respect to sections 3.2 and 3.3 of the General Policies section of this manual,not the date of the project’s initial registration with GBCI. See Section EB 13.4.1 for details regardingrecertification.7. LEED ONLINEEB 7.1-2 Certification Application Platform: The certification process for LEED for Existing Buildingsprojects will occur in either LEED Online Version 3, LEED Online Version 2, or in some cases a paperapplication, depending upon the version of the rating system under which the project has beenregistered.The following table lists each version of LEED for Existing Buildings and the availability of eachapplication and review format as indicated by a “Yes” in the table.Table EB 7.1-2: LEED-EB:O&M Rating System Versions & Certification ApplicationPlatformsLEED-Online version 3(LO3)LEED Online version 2(LO2)Excel Letter Templates(Paper/CD application)LEED EB:O&M 2009 Yes No NoLEED EB:O&M No Yes NoLEED-EB v2.0 No Yes Yes** Only EBv2.0 projects registered prior to November 2005 are eligible to apply for certification using Excel Letter TemplatesEB 7.1.2 Projects Not Using LEED Online (Paper/CD Applications): LEED EBv2.0 projects registered priorto November, 2005 are eligible to apply for certification via a paper (or CD) application. In thesecases, documentation will be facilitated via the LEED Letter Templates, a resource available fordownload from USGBC as a Microsoft Excel document at www.usgbc.org. See Section 13:Application Submission and Review Policy of this appendix for additional information.12. REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICYEB 12.2Important Dates: LEED for Existing BuildingsTable EB 12.2 Rating System Dates: LEED for Existing BuildingsThe table below lists important dates and statuses for each version of LEED for Existing Buildings.Version Status Registration Opened Registration Closed ApplicationSunset DateEB: O&M 2009 Registration Open Apr 27, 2009 TBD* TBD*EB: O&M 2008 Registration Closed Mar 8, 2008 June 27, 2009 June27, 2015EB v2.0 Registration Closed Nov 17, 2004 May 31, 2008 May 31, 2014*TBD – To Be Determined. At the time of publishing, a sunset date has yet to be determined for the applicable rating systemCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 56 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualEB 12.2.1Certification Application Deadlines Based on Rating System Sunset DateExisting Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Initial Certification Review (Hereafter ‘InitialCertification Review’): Applications for Preliminary Initial Certification Review shall be submitted onor before the rating system Sunset Date for the rating system under which that project is registered. If aproject’s application for the Preliminary Initial Certification Review is not submitted in accordance withthese terms, the corresponding project registration will be cancelled and such project is no longereligible for certification under the version of the rating system for which it is registered. No discounts,refunds, or fee waivers will be issued.Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Recertification Review (Hereafter ‘RecertificationReview’): Applications for Recertification Review shall be submitted on or before the rating systemSunset Date for the rating system under which that project is registered. All LEED for ExistingBuildings recertification projects must be registered under the LEED for Existing Buildings RatingSystem version that is current at the time of the recertification registration. Please note thatrecertification project teams may opt to use a newer version of LEED for Existing Buildings if onebecomes available during the recertification application process (i.e., if a project registered forrecertification before LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance was required, it canupgrade to the new rating system version). If a project’s application for the Preliminary RecertificationReview is not submitted in accordance with these terms, the corresponding project registration will becancelled and such project is no longer eligible for certification under the version of the rating systemfor which it is registered. No discounts, refunds, or fee waivers will be issued.13. APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW POLICIESEB 13.2EB 13.4LEED Project Certification Agreement: The stated requirements in the general policies related tothe LEED Project Certification Agreement are only applicable to projects registered under the LEED2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system and newer only.Application and Review Process: Projects registered under the LEED for Existing Buildingsrating system must submit the entire application for certification or recertification at once (via aninitial certification review or a recertification review)—there is no split design and constructionreview path available.The following provisions articulate the initial certification review and recertification review processpathways. These review pathways are available in both LEED Online Version 3 and LEED OnlineVersion 2.Initial Certification Review: Any first-time certification application to the LEED for ExistingBuildings: Operations & Maintenance program is considered an initial LEED for ExistingBuildings: Operations & Maintenance certification. This includes applications for both buildingsnever certified under LEED and buildings previously certified under LEED for New Construction,LEED for Schools, or LEED for Core & Shell.Performance PeriodPrior to applying for certification or recertification, a project must complete a performance period.LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance certification application must includeperformance data for both the building and the site over the performance period. The performanceperiod may not have any gaps, defined as any period of time longer than 1 full week. For theinitial LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance certification, the performanceperiod is the most recent period of operations preceding certification application; it must be aCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 57 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualminimum of 3 months for all prerequisites and credits except Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite2 and Credit 1, which have longer minimum durations of 1 year.At the project team’s option, the performance period for any prerequisite or credit may beextended to a maximum of 24 months preceding certification application. Consistent start timesand durations of the performance periods for each prerequisite and credit are preferred but notstrictly necessary. However, all performance periods must overlap and terminate within 1 week ofeach other.Application for Standard ReviewWithin sixty (60) calendar days of conclusion of the Project performance monitoring period, theProject Administrator shall submit, via LEED Online, a complete application for InitialCertification Review, in the format of the Standard Review. A complete application for StandardReview must include payment of the Standard Review fee and complete submittal documentationfor 1) all prerequisites, and 2) enough credits to result in the minimum number of points requiredfor certification.Preliminary Standard ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the applicationfor Standard Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as "anticipated,""pending,” or "denied." GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Preliminary StandardReview within twenty-five (25) business days of receipt of a completed application.Response to Preliminary Standard ReviewWithin twenty-five (25) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the Preliminary Standard Review, theProject Administrator must submit, via LEED Online, a response to the Preliminary StandardReview. In this response the Project Administrator may elect to accept the results of thePreliminary Standard Review as final, or they may elect to respond to review comments withadditional information or documentation. New credits or prerequisites may be included with theresponse to Preliminary Standard Review, however it should be noted that GBCI will only reviewsuch documentation once, there will not be an opportunity to clarify documentation submitted fornew credits or prerequisites.Final Standard ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites included in the responseto the preliminary Standard Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as“awarded” or “denied.” GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the Final StandardReview within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of a completed application. The ProjectAdministrator shall then accept or appeal the Final Review (see section 14. Appeals Policy).Recertification Review: Any LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenanceapplication for a building previously certified using LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations &Maintenance is considered a LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenancerecertification. These buildings can apply for recertification as frequently as each year but must filefor recertification at least once every 5 years to maintain their LEED for Existing Buildings:Operations & Maintenance status. The project must recertify all prerequisites but may droppreviously earned credits or add new credits as desired.EB 13.4.1 Recertification Application Policies: The following policies apply to the LEED for ExistingBuildings recertification application process only:A. Prerequisites and credits based only on policies and plans need only provide the originalpolicy or plan, highlight any updates to it, and confirm that it has been in effect for theentire recertification period.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 58 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualEB 13.5B. Design & Construction streamlined paths in the LEED Online forms, where available,may be used for credits that were earned in the previous EB: O&M certification. Thismay be done even if the project did not use the D&C streamlined path in the previousLEED EB: O&M certification.C. One-time assessments required for certain credits (occupant survey, transportationsurvey, outdoor air measurements, waste audit, etc.) do not have to be conducted again ifthey occurred within 24 months before end of the recertification performance period.D. Compliance with EAp2/c1 may be shown by generating an Energy Star SEP for eachyear of the recertification period and averaging them. Prorate any partial years in theaverage according to their duration. Alternatively, projects may document points in EAc1based on only the most recent year of the recertification period if EAp2 compliance canbe demonstrated for the entire recertification period.E. The performance period for credits based on ongoing performance (solid wastemanagement, green cleaning, etc.), if the credit was attempted in the initial application,must begin within 90 days of the initial certification date and last through the entirerecertification period.F. Any and all facility alterations or additions that occur during the recertification periodmust be included in applications for MRc3, MRc9 and IEQc1.5, regardless of whetherthese credits were attempted or earned in the initial certification. If facility alterations oradditions affect compliance with any other credits (such as IEQc2.4), compliance must bedocumented after the alteration or addition is complete.G. All other credits added for recertification that were not attempted for the initialcertification may use standard initial certification performance periods (i.e. minimumthree months), but may elect to use the entire recertification period at the project team’sdiscretion.EB 13.4.2 Consequence of Failure To Recertify: Applications for recertification must be filed at leastonce every five (5) years to maintain the certification for any project that is certified under anyLEED for Existing Buildings rating systems. If a project is not submitted for recertification by the5 year mark, the next application will be considered an initial certification application. If a projectis not recertified at the conclusion of a recertification review, the project will no longer be acertified project. If this occurs, the rights and license to use the intellectual property identified inSection 19: Trademarks Policy: Branding, Logos & Plaques of this Manual are automaticallyrevoked.Paper/CD Applications (Excel Letter Templates): Some older projects are not required to useLEED Online for the application or review process (see Table EB 7.1-2a: LEED-EB RatingSystem Versions & Certification Application Platforms to determine eligibility) Applicationssubmitted for review outside of LEED Online (Excel Letter Templates) follow the sameprogression as the Standard Review outlined above. All documentation requirements and timelinesare identical with the following exceptions:1) Rather than LEED Online, applications must be submitted to GBCI in hard copy orelectronic copy on CD or DVD. All materials must be submitted in duplicate, and shouldbe mailed to:Green Building Certification InstituteAttn: LEED Certification Manager2101 L Street NW, Suite 500Washington, DC 200372) A complete paper submittal includes the following information:Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 59 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualEB 13.51. LEED registration information, including 8-digit project ID number, projectcontact, project type, project size, number of occupants, date of constructioncompletion, etc.2. An overall project narrative including at least three project highlights.3. The LEED Project Checklist/Scorecard indicating projected prerequisites andcredits and the total score for the project.4. Documentation for all prerequisites and all attempted credits.5. Payment of the appropriate certification review fee (see Certification Fees tothe right).All communication from GBCI to the project team will occur via email, directed to the ProjectAdministrator. This includes all review comments and prerequisite and credit designations.Innovation in Operations Credit Submittal Policy: If marked “Denied” after two rounds of review,Innovation in Operations credits can be resubmitted for the purposes of attempting a strategydifferent from the original submission.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 60 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualRating System-Specific AppendixLEED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENTThis appendix to the LEED Certification Policy Manual contains additional policies and definitions applicableonly to projects registered under the LEED for Neighborhood Development family of rating systems. Thefollowing green building rating systems are subject to the requirements of this appendix:Rating SystemRating System AbbreviationLEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development LEED-ND 2009Unless explicitly referenced, all rating system versions in this appendix will be collectively referred to as LEEDfor Neighborhood Development. Only those sections which contain variances from the “General Policies” arelisted.TABLE OF CONTENTS:LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System-Specific Policies5. Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) 629. Project Registration 6210. Formal Inquiries 6412. Registration Cancellation Policy 6413. Application Submission & Review Policies 65Smart Location and Linkage (SLL) Prerequisite ReviewFull-Stage Submission & Review Policies15. Expiration Policy 7019. Trademarks Policy: Branding, Logos & Plaques 71Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 61 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual5. MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSND 5.1 Minimum Program Requirements: The LEED 2009 Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)referenced in Section 5.1 through 5.4 of the general policies do not pertain to projects registered underthe LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development Rating System.9. PROJECT REGISTRATIONND 9.1 Registration Process: Because LEED for Neighborhood Development projects may have significantlylonger entitlement and construction periods than projects based on a single building, the registrationand application review processes operate differently for such projects. LEED for NeighborhoodDevelopment projects are registered and reviewed based on a three-stage registration and applicationreview process.ND 9.2 Three-Stage Registration System: Under the LEED for Neighborhood Development certificationprogram there are three stages during which a project may be registered and an application may besubmitted to GBCI for review. A project may be entered into the program at any stage depending onhow far along such project is in the development process. In order for a project to be registered at aparticular stage, the project team must demonstrate that the project is eligible for such registrationbased on the following criteria:Stage 1 – An application for Stage 1 may only be submitted for those projects that have achievedland use entitlement for no more than 50% of the square footage of all buildings within theproject boundary, whether new or renovated, as measured on an aggregate basis. Projects withmore than 50% of new and/or renovated square footage already entitled are not eligible for Stage1 registration.Stage 2 – An application for Stage 2 may only be submitted for those projects that have achievedland use entitlement by public authorities with jurisdiction over the project for 100% of thesquare footage of all buildings within the project boundary, whether new or renovated. Theproject may be under construction or portions completed, but may not have more than 75% of itstotal building square footage constructed, whether new or renovated.Stage 3 – An application for Stage 3 may only be submitted for those projects that are completed.A project is complete when: i) the appropriate regulatory authorities have issued certificates ofoccupancy for all buildings within the project and have accepted all infrastructure within theproject; ii) every aspect of the project that pertains to a prerequisite has been completed; and iii)every aspect of the project that pertains to a credit that is being pursued has been completed.The phrase “land-use entitlement” refers to the existing or granted right to use property for specifictypes and quantities of residential, commercial, industrial or other land-uses. To demonstratecompliance with this requirement the project must provide documentation evidencing that it holds aland-use entitlement by right or that such land-use entitlement as relied upon in the project plan hasbeen granted to the project through all required federal, state or local government regulatory approvalprocess. In this context “by right” is meant to indicate that the development as planned conforms withthe laws and regulations related to permitted land-use in the jurisdiction under which the project is tobe constructed such that additional land-use approvals are unnecessary as a matter of law. For thesepurposes, comprehensive, sector, and/or master plan amendments do not equate to a land-useentitlement.While a project team must select which stage it intends to submit under at the time of registration, aproject must demonstrate that it has achieved the specified level of land-use entitlements for theparticular stage at the time that the project’s application is submitted to GBCI for review. To theextent a project team selects the incorrect stage, or, if prior to submission the level of land-useentitlements awarded to the project changes, project teams may transfer to the correct stage at noadditional cost; however, this process requires that the project team complete alternative and/orCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 62 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualadditional forms in order to prepare a complete application. Application submission deadlines and/orregistration cancellation policies shall not be extended or waived on the grounds that a project hascompleted an application for the incorrect stage.ND 9.3 Resources Available Upon Registration: Upon completing the LEED for Neighborhood Developmentregistration process, a project team is provided with the following resources further defined herein: i)an optional and complimentary one-hour introductory teleconference; ii) access to all availablesubmittal forms; and iii) the ability to submit Credit Interpretation Requests.ND 9.4 Registration of Large Projects: Due to the potential hardship larger projects may have in meeting therequirements in the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system, such as the distance andproximity requirements, GBCI encourages the separation of projects larger than 320 acres intomultiple LEED for Neighborhood Development projects each consisting of 320 acres or less.ND 9.5 Registration Fees: Upon registering a project, the project team must remit the LEED forNeighborhood Development project registration fee. This fee is not discounted based on membershipin USGBC. The LEED for Neighborhood Development project registration fee is assessed inaccordance with the fee structure outlined in the pricing appendix of this document.ND 9.6 Registration for Subsequent Stages: To the extent a Project team is seeking to participate in the LEEDfor Neighborhood Development program at multiple stages, such project team must enter LEEDOnline and complete the registration process, including the acceptance of the LEED ProjectRegistration Agreement and the GBCI Certification Policy Manual under the then current termsoffered by GBCI at the time of registration for each subsequent stage, including the payment of anyand all applicable registration fees.The acceptance of the Registration Agreement and referenced documents at a subsequent stage shallsupersede the agreements and all related documents that pertain to project registration and the reviewof a project application for any and all prior stages including the requirements of the previous ratingsystem version. Accordingly, LEED for Neighborhood Development projects that are registered at asubsequent stage are NOT grandfathered into any version of the LEED for NeighborhoodDevelopment rating system based on the registration of the project at the initial or immediatelyprevious stage. If a project is registered and submitted for review at a subsequent stage, that projectmust be submitted in accordance with the requirements of the most recent version of the LEED forNeighborhood Development Rating System at the time of such registration.REGARDLESS OF A PRIOR DETERMINATION BY GBCI TO APPROVE ORPRECERTIFY A PROJECT PLAN AT AN EARLIER STAGE, IF A PROJECT ISREGISTERED AT A SUBSEQUENT STAGE FOLLOWING THE RELEASE OFAN UPDATED VERSION OF THE LEED FOR NEIGHBORHOODDEVELOPMENT RATING SYSTEM, THAT PROJECT MUST DEMONSTRATECOMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MOST CURRENTVERSION OF THE LEED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT RATINGSYSTEM AT THAT TIME TO ACHIEVE PRECERTIFICATION OF THEPROJECT PLAN OR CERTIFICATION AT A SUBSEQUENT STAGE.The following example is provided for the purposes of clarity: A project achieves Stage 1 (conditionalapproval) under LEED 2009 for Neighborhood Development. Prior to registering for Stage 2 (Precertification),registration for the 2009 version of LEED for Neighborhood Development is closed andregistration for the 2012 version becomes available. If the project is to be registered for Stage 2 (Precertification),such registration would need to be completed under the LEED 2012 for NeighborhoodDevelopment, and subsequently the application for Stage 2 (Pre-certification) would be reviewed byGBCI for compliance with the requirements of the 2012 rating system version. For the Stage 2 review,the project would not be grandfathered under the LEED 2009 requirements.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 63 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualND 9.7 Fee Waiver for Registration at Subsequent Stages: To the extent a project has successfully achieved anofficial designation of “Conditional Approval of a LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan” or“Pre-Certified LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan” from GBCI at an earlier stage, and suchdesignation is current and in good standing in accordance with the timeframes specified in theExpiration Policy section of this appendix, GBCI hereby waives the registration fee to the extent aproject is at this time registering for a subsequent stage. GBCI reserves the right to revoke this feewaiver at any time and without notice as it pertains to future registrations.ND 9.8 Complementary One-Hour Introductory Teleconference: Upon completion of registration for a LEEDfor Neighborhood Development project, the project team may elect to participate in a one-hourintroductory teleconference for the purposes of reviewing the LEED for Neighborhood Development2009 application and submittal requirements. This call is voluntary, but strongly recommended. Thiscall provides the project team the opportunity to ask questions related to the LEED for NeighborhoodDevelopment certification program as well as to discuss any overarching issues regarding its project.GBCI will provide a LEED for Neighborhood Development project administration representative anda LEED for Neighborhood Development application reviewer for this teleconference.The Project Administrator may contact GBCI directly to schedule the teleconference by contactingGBCI customer service via http://www.gbci.org/org-nav/contact.aspx. GBCI shall maintain a calendarof available time slots during which the project administrator can schedule a call. Teleconferenceswill be scheduled on a first-come first-serve basis. Project teams are strongly encouraged toparticipate in the call no later than 90 (ninety) days after project registration. This call must take placeprior to the first submission of a LEED for Neighborhood Development application to GBCI for eitherthe SLL Prerequisite Review, or a Preliminary Stage 1, 2, or 3 Review, whichever occurs first. To theextent the project team completes such submission prior to the schedule date for the teleconference itthereby waives its right to schedule and participate in the conference call for that stage.The project administrator may reschedule the call up to six (6) calendar days prior to the scheduledappointment. If for any reason the project team is unable to attend such call without the notice hereinspecified they thereby waive its right to schedule and participate in the conference call for that stage.Each project team is allowed to participate in only one call per project per stage. If a project teamseeks additional information related to a particular program requirement, it is encouraged to submit aCredit Interpretation Request in accordance with the terms of this manual.At this time all calls are administered in the English language. Please contact a representative ofGBCI via http://www.gbci.org/org-nav/contact.aspx if you require special accommodations.10. FORMAL INQUIRIESND 10.1 Formal Inquiry Content: LEED for Neighborhood Development project teams may include a siteplan with any formal inquiry provided that the document is relevant and necessary to illustrate aspecific inquiry. The site plan must be provided electronically in .pdf format.ND 10.2 Formal Inquiry Submittal Process: Formal inquiries may be submitted with regard to any LEEDfor Neighborhood Development project that is currently registered and in good standing.12. REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICIESND 12.1 Rating System Sunset Policy: The Rating System Sunset Policy does not pertain to projectsregistered under the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system.ND 12.2 Deadline to Submit A Project Application Following Project Completion: Applications for aStage 3 Certified Neighborhood Development shall be submitted to GBCI no later than three (3) yearsCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 64 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualafter the Project Completion Date. A project is complete when it has achieved Certificates ofOccupancy for all relevant buildings within the project, or similar official indication that suchbuildings are fit and ready for use, and acceptance has been granted by all public authorities withjurisdiction for all relevant infrastructure constructed within the project.ND 12.3 Cancellation Due To Inactivity: Applications for a Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 review shall besubmitted to GBCI no later than three (3) years after the date of project registration for that stage, OR,to the extent a project team elects to participate in a SLL Prerequisite Review, one (1) year after thedate of delivery by GBCI of the Final SLL Prerequisite Review, whichever occurs later. If a projectapplication is not submitted before this date, the project registration for such project shall be canceledby GBCI.ND 12.4 Effect of Cancellation: If registration is canceled for a LEED for Neighborhood Developmentproject, that project shall be removed from the LEED Project Directory, and the project forms and allinformation contained therein shall be removed from LEED Online. No refunds of any fees will beprovided in the instance that project registration is canceled in accordance with these terms.If an owner seeks to achieve (i) LEED certification, (ii) an official designation of ConditionalApproval of a LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan, or (iii) an official designation of Pre-Certified LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan, in relation to a project for which registration iscanceled due to inactivity, such owner must register the project as a new project at the appropriatestage of review under the most recent version of the LEED for Neighborhood Development ratingsystem.If a registration for a LEED for Neighborhood Development project has been canceled as a result of afailure on behalf of the project team to submit a project application within a certain amount of timefollowing project completion, such project may no longer participate in the LEED certificationprogram. However, individual buildings contained within the canceled project may be registeredunder the appropriate current rating system for which registration remains open.ND 12.5 Extensions: In its sole discretion, GBCI will consider granting extensions of required timelines toa project that is able to demonstrate hardship in meeting such deadlines and cancellation policies basedon extenuating circumstances, due to size or complexity of the project.13. APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW POLICIESND 13.1 Application Submission & Review Policies Overview: In accordance with Section 5 of thisLEED for Neighborhood Development Program Specific Appendix, projects participating under theLEED for Neighborhood Development program may be registered and reviewed at three distinctstages in the development process. In addition, during the initial stage for which a project isregistered, the project team may submit the section of the project application pertaining to the SmartLocation and Linkage (SLL) Prerequisites for review prior to submission of a complete application.The following policies detail the processes and timelines related to the submission and review ofproject applications at these three distinct stages as well as the submission of an application for areview of the SLL Prerequisites.ND13.1.2 Owner Information Post-Certification: Changes in owner or owner contact information must becommunicated to GBCI for as long as the project remains in good standing.SMART LOCATION AND LINKAGE PREREQUISITE REVIEWND 13.2 Smart Location and Linkage Prerequisites: The LEED for Neighborhood Development RatingSystem contains a unique category of prerequisites and credits referred to as Smart Location andLinkage (“SLL”). This category focuses on the selection of sites that minimize the adverseenvironmental effects of new development and avoid contributing to sprawl and its consequences.This category contains five prerequisites which form the base of a LEED for NeighborhoodDevelopment type development.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 65 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualND 13.3 SLL Prerequisite Review Option: Upon completing the registration process, the project teammay select an optional submittal and review path that allows for a preliminary determination as towhether a project site complies with the applicable prerequisites. The SLL Prerequisite Reviewconsists of a preliminary and final review of the section of the application pertaining to the SLLPrerequisites of the applicable LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System version. Alldeterminations thereof are subject to appeal. This SLL Prerequisite Review option can be utilizedonly once, and only during the initial stage under which a project is registered.To procure a SLL Prerequisite Review, a project team must complete and submit the portion of itsapplication relating to SLL prerequisites and submit the same to GBCI through LEED Online. Toexercise this option, this submission must occur prior to the date occurring eighteen (18) months afterthe date of registration. If a project team elects not to participate in an SLL Prerequisite Review, or isunable to submit such portion of its application to GBCI within the specified time period, the projectteam must follow the standard full-stage LEED for Neighborhood Development project applicationreview path.ND 13.4 SLL Prerequisite Review Process: The review of an application for the purpose of conducting anSLL Prerequisite Review shall proceed as follows:Application for Smart Location & Linkage (SLL) Prerequisite ReviewTo submit an application for SLL Prerequisite Review, the owner or project administrator mustelect to do so within LEED Online and submit complete documentation for each of the fiveSmart Location & Linkage Prerequisites. Upon receipt of such documentation, GBCI shallprovide a LEED 2009 Project Application Review Agreement in electronic form that must besigned by the owner and returned to GBCI with payment of all applicable fees. This agreementmust be returned within sixty (60) days of receipt of the same by the project team or suchsubmission shall be canceled. Prior to the commencement of a review, the owner or projectadministrator must return a fully executed LEED 2009 Project Application Review Agreementalong with all applicable fees to GBCI.Preliminary Review for Smart Location & Linkage Prerequisite ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all prerequisites included in the application for theSLL Prerequisite Review. GBCI shall designate each reviewed prerequisite as "anticipated,""pending,” or "denied." GBCI endeavors to deliver a Preliminary SLL Prerequisite Reviewwithin twenty (20) business days of receipt of a completed application.Response to Preliminary Review for Smart Location & Linkage Prerequisite ReviewWithin twenty (20) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the Preliminary SLL PrerequisiteReview, the owner or project administrator may submit a response to the Preliminary SLLPrerequisite Review. This response must include revised documentation for any attemptedprerequisite marked as ‘pending’ or ‘denied’ during the Preliminary SLL Prerequisite Review.Final Review for Smart Location & Linkage Prerequisite ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for the prerequisites included in the response to thePreliminary SLL Prerequisite Review. GBCI shall designate each credit and prerequisitereviewed as “anticipated” or “denied.” GBCI endeavors to deliver a Final SLL PrerequisiteReview within twenty (20) business days of receipt of a completed application. The owner orproject administrator shall then accept or appeal the Final SLL Prerequisite Review.ND 13.5 SLL Prerequisite Review Results: GBCI does not provide an official designation or certificaterecognizing that a project has successfully demonstrated compliance with the SLL Prerequisites untilthe conclusion of a full-stage review. Further, the designation of “anticipated” shall not serve as abinding decision for the purposes of a complete final review. Participating in an SLL prerequisitereview and receiving a designation of “anticipated” with regard to any or all SLL Prerequisites doesCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 66 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualnot guarantee award of the same at the conclusion of a full-stage review. SLL prerequisites that weredesignated as “anticipated” may be determined to be “awarded” at the conclusion of the full and finalcertification review provided the project application has not been altered in a manner that effects thesatisfactory completion of such prerequisites and no information submitted during such full-stagereview calls into question the validity of information upon which such earlier determinations werebased.If at the conclusion of the Final Review for the SLL Prerequisite Review process, and any applicableappeal thereof, it is determined that a project does not meet the SLL prerequisites as documented, theproject team is eligible to submit new documentation pertaining to these prerequisites with theapplication for the initial full-stage review, provided that all other requirements for such applicationare satisfied.ND 13.6 SLL Prerequisite Review Appeals: GBCI’s determination as to the satisfaction of the SLLprerequisites as reflected in the final review may be appealed in accordance with the provisionsreflected in the general policies section of this manual pertaining to appeals.ND 13.7 SLL Prerequisite Review Cancellation: To the extent a project selects to undergo an SLLPrerequisite Review and is unable or unwilling to submit the project information necessary tocomplete an SLL Prerequisite Review application prior to the deadlines identified in this section ofthis manual, GBCI shall cancel the remaining SLL Prerequisite Review processes. If an SLLPrerequisite Review is canceled as a result of inaction on the part of the project team, no refund of anyfees related to Project registration or the SLL Prerequisite Review shall be provided.ND 13.8 Expedited SLL Prerequisite Reviews: Expedited SLL Prerequisite Reviews shall occur inaccordance to the application review guidelines outlined above. GBCI endeavors to deliver anyexpedited Preliminary and Final SLL Prerequisite Review in 50% less time than stated for a customarySLL Prerequisite Review. Applicants must contact GBCI Customer Serviceat http://www.gbci.org/org-nav/contact.aspx at least 10 (ten) business days prior to the submission ofan expedited review to confirm that an expedited application can be accepted at any given time.ND 13.9 Fees Related to the SLL Prerequisite Review: Upon selecting to undergo an SLL PrerequisiteReview, the project team must remit the SLL Prerequisite Review fee to GBCI. This fee is notdiscounted based on membership in USGBC. The SLL Prerequisite Review fee is a fixed flat fee anddoes not depend on square footage or acreage. Fees must be remitted to GBCI by credit card at thetime of submission, or by check; however, GBCI shall not initiate a SLL Prerequisite Review untilpayment has been received in full. If payment is not received within 30 days after a project teamsubmits for a SLL Prerequisite Review, such review shall be canceled. Please reference the PricingAppendices for specifics on GBCI’s fee structure.FULL-STAGE SUBMISSION & REVIEW POLICIESND 13.10 Full-Stage Review: In accordance with the section of this LEED for NeighborhoodDevelopment program-specific appendix, under the LEED for Neighborhood Development program,projects can be registered and an application submitted for review at three distinct stages in thedevelopment process depending on the land-use entitlements that the project has achieved. The fullstagereview of an application at any stage consists of a preliminary and final review of the completeproject application to determine compliance with all requirements of the applicable LEED forNeighborhood Development Rating System version.ND 13.11 Full-Stage Review Process: The review of an application for the purpose of conducting a fullstagereview shall proceed as follows:Application for Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 ReviewIn accordance with the Stage eligibility requirements, the owner or project administrator shallsubmit a complete application for Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 review. The owner or projectCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 67 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualadministrator is required to update any previously reviewed information in the SLL PrerequisiteReview, if pursued, as having ‘changed’ or ‘no change’; previously reviewed information willnot be re-reviewed unless the owner or project administrator has designated the information ashaving changed. A complete application for Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 review must includepayment of all applicable fees (see the section titled ‘Certification Fees’) and submittaldocumentation (completed for the relevant stage) for all prerequisites and attempted credits.Preliminary Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 ReviewGBCI shall review and return preliminary comments for all prerequisites and credits included inthe application for Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 review. GBCI shall designate each prerequisiteand credit reviewed as “anticipated,” “pending,” or “denied.” Prerequisites marked as“anticipated” during the SLL Prerequisite Review, if pursued, will be marked as “awarded”unless new information has been submitted warranting re-review. GBCI shall endeavor to delivera Preliminary Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 Review within thirty (30) business days of receipt of acomplete application.Response to Preliminary Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 ReviewWithin forty-five (45) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the Preliminary Stage 1, Stage 2, orStage 3 Review, the owner or project administrator may submit a response to the PreliminaryStage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 Review. Said response must include revised documentation for anyattempted prerequisite or credit marked as “pending” or “denied” during the correspondingPreliminary Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 review.Final Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 ReviewGBCI shall review and return comments for all prerequisites and credits included in the responseto the Preliminary Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 Review. GBCI shall designate each prerequisiteand credit reviewed as “awarded” or “denied.” GBCI endeavors to deliver a Final Stage 1, Stage2, or Stage 3 Review within twenty (20) business days of receipt of a completed application. Theowner shall then accept or appeal the Final Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 Review.Transition between the 3 Stages of Approval/CertificationDue to the longer scale of the approval and construction of LEED for NeighborhoodDevelopment projects, GBCI has established expiration terms between the 3 Stages ofApproval/Certification. Please refer to the Expiration Policies section of this appendix for moreinformation.ND 13.12 Full-Stage Review Results: LEED certification is only conferred in the event a projectsuccessfully achieves Stage 3, however GBCI does provide official designations at Stages 1 and 2.The official designations and certification awarded to projects that complete a review at Stage 1, Stage2, and Stage 3 are as follows:Conditional Approval of a LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan (Stage 1): As usedherein, the phrase “Conditional Approval of a LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan”pertains to Stage 1 of the LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System, and refers toGBCI’s determination that if a project is completed consistent with its Stage 1 LEED forNeighborhood Development Plan and the accompanying Stage 1 prerequisite and creditsubmittals provided through LEED Online for a Stage 1 project application, then the completedproject should satisfy all prerequisites and achieve a minimum number of points outlined in theLEED for Neighborhood Development rating system such that it should be eligible to receiveLEED certification at a particular level, such as LEED Certified, LEED Silver, LEED Gold orLEED Platinum.Pre-Certified LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan (Stage 2): As used herein, thephrase “Pre-Certified LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan” pertains to Stage 2 of theCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 68 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualLEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System, and refers to GBCI’s determination thatif a project is completed consistent with its Stage 2 LEED for Neighborhood Development Planand the accompanying Stage 2 prerequisite and credit submittals provided through LEED Onlinefor a Stage 2 project application, then the completed project should satisfy all prerequisites and aminimum number of points outlined in the LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating Systemsuch that it should be eligible to receive LEED certification at a particular level, such as LEEDCertified, LEED Silver, LEED Gold or LEED Platinum.LEED Certified Neighborhood Development (Stage 3): As used herein, the phrase “LEEDCertified Neighborhood Development” pertains to Stage 3 of the LEED for NeighborhoodDevelopment Rating System, and refers to GBCI’s determination that a Completed Project, asrepresented in the LEED certification application submitted to GBCI, satisfies all prerequisitesand has achieved a minimum number of points outlined in the LEED for NeighborhoodDevelopment rating system to achieve a particular level of LEED certification, such as LEEDCertified, LEED Silver, LEED Gold or LEED Platinum.ND 13.13 Expedited Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 Reviews: Expedited Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 Reviewsshall occur in the accordance with the application review guidelines outlined above. GBCI endeavorsto deliver any expedited preliminary and final Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 Review in 50% less timethan stated for a customary LEED for Neighborhood Development Stage Review. Applicants mustcontact GBCI customer service at http://www.gbci.org/org-nav/contact.aspx at least 10 (ten) businessdays prior to the submission of an expedited review to confirm that an expedited application can beaccepted at any given time.ND 13.14 Changes to the Project Boundary: LEED for Neighborhood Development projects must definethe “Project Boundary,” in accordance with the definition reflected in the LEED for NeighborhoodDevelopment Rating System. Project teams may not alter the Project Boundary between reviews orstages; meaning, the Project Boundary, as represented in an application submitted for a PreliminarySLL Prerequisite Review or a Preliminary Stage 1, Stage 2, or Stage 3 review may not be changedprior to the associated Final review and/or prior to any review occurring at that stage and/or anysubsequent stage.ND 13.15 Effect of Denial of Conditional Approval, Pre-Certification or LEED Certification: To the extenta project fails to achieve an official designation of “Conditional Approval of a LEED forNeighborhood Development Plan,” “Pre-Certified LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan,” or“LEED Certified Neighborhood Development,” such project is determined to be ineligible toparticipate in the LEED for Neighborhood Development program. Individual buildings containedwithin the canceled project may be registered under the appropriate current rating system for whichregistration remains open.ND 13.16 LEED Project Application Review Fee: Under the LEED for Neighborhood Developmentprogram there is a flat fee for projects of less than or equal to twenty (20) acres. For projects largerthan twenty (20) acres, the fee charged is based on the flat fee for the first twenty (20) acres and anadditional fee for each additional acre. For projects larger than three-hundred and twenty (320) acres,there is a flat fee. The LEED certification application review fee is not discounted based onmembership in USGBC. All fees are on a per-project and per-review basis. To the extent expeditedreviews are available and a project team elects to participate in an expedited review, such project teammust remit a premium fee over and above the total standard review fees due. Please reference thePricing Appendices for specifics on GBCI’s fee structure.ND 13.17 Reduced Fees for Multiple-Stage LEED Project Reviews: To the extent a project hassuccessfully achieved an official designation of Conditional Approval of a LEED for NeighborhoodDevelopment Plan or Pre-Certified LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan from GBCI at anearlier stage, and such designation is current and in good standing in accordance with the timeframesspecified in the Expiration Policy section of this appendix, GBCI shall reduce the LEED certificationCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 69 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualapplication review fee to the extent a project is at this time procuring review for a subsequent stage.GBCI reserves the right to modify or terminate this review fee discount at anytime and without noticeas it pertains to the procurement of LEED certification application reviews occurring in the future.Project teams may not bundle fees; meaning, project teams may not remit fees in advance for reviewservices to occur at subsequent stages. Please reference the Pricing Appendices for specifics onGBCI’s fee structure.15. EXPIRATION POLICYND 15.1 Expiration Policy: To the extent a project has successfully achieved an official designation ofConditional Approval of a LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan or Pre-Certified LEED forNeighborhood Development Plan from GBCI at the conclusion of Stage 1 or Stage 2, such designationshall remain current and in good standing for a limited number of years following the grant of suchofficial determination. Project teams may extend the time period under which such officialdeterminations remain valid by registering a project for a subsequent stage under the LEED forNeighborhood Development program.ND 15.2 Expiration of Conditional Approval of a LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan: If GBCIgrants Conditional Approval of a LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan for a project at theconclusion of a Stage 1 review, the Owner or project administrator will have three (3) years from thedate GBCI grants such official designation to register the project for Stage 2 or Stage 3.ND 15.3 Expiration of Pre-Certified LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan: If GBCI grants anofficial designation of a project indicating it is a Pre-Certified LEED for Neighborhood DevelopmentPlan at the conclusion of a Stage 2 review, the Owner or project administrator will have seven (7)years from the date GBCI grants such official designation to register the project for Stage 3.ND 15.4 Effect of Expiration: To the extent that a project which has successfully achieved an officialdesignation of Conditional Approval of a LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan or Pre-CertifiedLEED for Neighborhood Development Plan from GBCI at the conclusion of Stage 1 or Stage 2 is notregistered for a subsequent stage under the LEED for Neighborhood Development program prior tothe date upon which expiration is set to occur, such project shall no longer be held out with suchdesignation(s).Additionally, in accordance with the various sections of this appendix, such project will no longer beeligible for certain benefits within the LEED for Neighborhood Development certification programincluding but not limited to waived or discounted fees for registration or review services. Further,such project will be removed from the LEED project database and may no longer be referred to as aLEED for Neighborhood Development project or be represented as holding the applicable officialdesignation by GBCI.To the extent a project is subject to expiration and dismissed from the LEED for NeighborhoodDevelopment program, the project may at a later date re-enter the LEED for NeighborhoodDevelopment program by registering under a subsequent stage under the most recent version of theLEED for Neighborhood Development rating system in accordance with the provisions of theregistration section of this manual; however, such official designation as awarded by GBCI shall nolonger apply in good standing, nor shall any associated benefits (such as discounted fees, if applicable)confer.ND 15.5 Registration of Projects Subject to Expiration: To the extent a project achieves an officialdesignation of Conditional Approval of a LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan or Pre-CertifiedLEED for Neighborhood Development Plan though such designation is subject to expiration inaccordance with the terms of this manual, such project may continue to participate in the LEED forNeighborhood Development program by registering as a new project and entering the program at asubsequent stage.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 70 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualIf such designation has expired, the project team and/or owner will not be eligible for any benefits(such as discounted fees, if applicable) associated with the holding an official designation in goodstanding.ND 15.6 Extensions: In its sole discretion, GBCI will consider granting extensions of required timelines toa project that is able to demonstrate hardship in meeting such timelines based on extenuatingcircumstances, due to size or complexity of the project.19. TRADEMARKS POLICY: BRANDING, LOGOS & PLAQUESND 19.6 Effect of Revocation or Expiration of Certification: The license herein granted to an ownersuccessful in achieving certification or any other official designation is conditioned on the project’songoing status as a LEED certified project in good standing. Accordingly, to the extent a project doesnot carry a designation of certification in good standing, the permission to use and display suchintellectual property related to certification and the LEED program in connection with such project iswithdrawn. In the event such permission is withdrawn, the owner must cease the use and display ofsuch marks and logos as soon as commercially feasible.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 71 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualProgram-Specific AppendixLEED VOLUME PROGRAMAs described in the general policies of the LEED Certification Policy Manual, GBCI has put in placespecialized certification programs that provide alternative methods by which participants may certify buildings.Such specialized certification programs rely on certain unique policies that differ from the standard certificationprogram. The LEED Volume Program is one of these specialized certification programs. The Volume Programis designed to provide a streamlined approach to the certification of multiple uniform projects by standardizingthe necessary submittal documentation. The Volume Program largely follows the general policies of thestandard certification program; however, it differs substantially with regards to the registration and reviewprocesses. This difference is largely a result of the prototyping process and bulk pricing inherent to the VolumeProgram. This appendix identifies these unique policies that must be followed by all volume participants. Onlythose sections which contain variances from the “General Policies” are listed.TABLE OF CONTENTS:Volume Program Specific Policies2. Program-Specific & Rating System-Specific Appendices 733. LEED Certification Policy Manual Updates & Revisions Policy 734. LEED Green Building Rating Systems 735. Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) 746. LEED Reference Guides 749. Project Registration 7410. Formal Inquiries 7611. Documentation Requirements 7712. Registration Cancellation Policy 7813. Application Submission & Review Policies 7914. Appeals Policy 8415. Expiration Policy 8516. Certification Challenge Policy 85Volume Program Glossary 86Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 72 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual2. PROGRAM-SPECIFIC & RATING SYSTEM-SPECIFIC APPENDICESVO 2.1 Program-Specific Policies: In addition to the LEED Volume Program specific appendix, the VolumeProgram relies on several additional guidance documents including, LEED Volume Program:Overview and Process, LEED Volume Program: Submittal Guidance, and LEED Volume Program;Pricing Summary and Audit Rates. These documents further communicate the specific policies andsubmittal procedures that pertain to the Volume Program.3. LEED CERTIFICATION POLICY MANUAL UPDATES & REVISIONS POLICYVO 3.1 LEED Certification Policy Manual Updates & Revisions: In addition to the provisions related torevisions of the Policy Manual stated in general policy 3.1, the guidance documents referenced inSection VO 2.1 of this appendix will also be subject to revisions on an ongoing basis. VolumeParticipants are required to follow the versions of the policy manual and these referenced guidancedocuments that are in place at the time of prototype registration. In the alternative, VolumeParticipants may voluntarily elect to follow the most current version of the policy manual and theseguidance documents.VO 3.2 Impact of Policy Manual Updates & Revisions Posted After Project Registration: Section 3.2 of thegeneral policies does not apply under the Volume Program.VO 3.3 LEED Certification Policy Manual Updates & Revisions: Section 3.3 of the general policies does notapply under the Volume Program.4. LEED GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEMSVO 4.3 Currently Offered Rating Systems: Project registration and certification via the Volume Program iscurrently offered for the following LEED Green Building Rating Systems:Green Building Design & ConstructionLEED ® 2009 for New Construction and Major RenovationsLEED ® 2009 for Retail New Construction and Major RenovationsGreen Interior Design & ConstructionLEED ® 2009 for Commercial InteriorsLEED ® 2009 for Retail Commercial InteriorsGreen Building Operations & MaintenanceLEED ® 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations & MaintenanceVO 4.5 Rating System Updates and Revisions: Each prototype, and all volume projects registered inaccordance with such prototype, are required to comply with the version of the rating system that is inplace at the time such prototype is registered. Project teams may voluntarily elect to pursue prototypeprecertification or volume project certification by demonstrating compliance with a revised credit orprerequisite rather than the version of the credit or prerequisite that existed at the time the prototypewas registered.VO 4.6 Rating System Closure: Unlike the standard certification program, under the Volume Program, theclosure of registration for a rating system means that no new prototypes may be registered under thatparticular rating system. In relation to prototypes that are registered under a rating system that is laterclosed, volume participants may continue to purchase volume project bundles under such prototypefor one additional year after the rating system closure date. The purchase of volume project bundlesallows a participant to register and submit volume projects within the purchased bundle for reviewduring a period of three years after the date of purchase.VO 4.7 Impact of Rating System Closure on Projects Already Registered: If a volume participant has alreadycompleted the registration process for a prototype or volume project at the time a rating system isclosed, such prototype or volume project will not be affected. Similarly, with regards to a prototypeCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 73 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualfor which a project team has initiated the registration process, but for which payment has not cleared atthe time rating system closure occurs, such prototypes shall appear in LEED Online as activeprototypes at the time payment is received. Volume projects that pertain to a prototype that wasprecertified in accordance with a closed rating system may continue to be registered for one year afterthe closure of the rating system.VO 4.8 Rating System Sunset Dates: Sunset dates do not apply under the Volume Program.5. MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (MPRS)VO 5.4 Updates & Revisions to the MPRs & Supplemental Guidance: The MPRs and Supplemental Guidancewill be subject to revisions and updates from time to time in accordance with the USGBC policies andprocedures for addenda to MPRs. GBCI requires volume participants to demonstrate that allprototypes, and all volume projects registered in accordance with such prototypes, comply with theversion of the MPRs and Supplemental Guidance that was in place at the time of prototyperegistration. Volume participants may voluntarily elect to pursue prototype precertification or volumeproject certification by demonstrating compliance with a revised version of the MPRs andSupplemental Guidance rather than the version of these requirements that existed at the time theprototype was registered.6. LEED REFERENCE GUIDESVO 6.2 Reference Guide Revisions: The LEED reference guides will be subject to revision on an ongoingbasis in accordance with the USGBC policies and procedures for reference guide revisions andaddenda. GBCI requires compliance with the version of the reference guide, including all publishedaddenda, that was in place at the time of prototype registration. Volume participants may voluntarilyelect to pursue prototype precertification or volume project certification by demonstrating compliancewith a revised version of the reference guide rather than the version that existed at the time suchprototype was registered.9. PROJECT REGISTRATIONSection 9 of the LEED Certification Policy Manual general policies is deleted in its entiretyand replaced with the following:VO 9.1 Eligibility Requirements: Prior to registering a prototype, all parties seeking to take part in the VolumeProgram must apply to GBCI and be accepted as participants. Each applicant must complete aquestionnaire and submit supporting documentation to GBCI including detailed information about theapplicant and the group of projects for which certification is sought. The purpose of this applicationprocess is to assess the readiness and compatibility of each applicant with the program eligibilityrequirements and the certification processes in general. Once it is determined that the applicant isqualified, GBCI sends a welcome letter, inviting the new participant into the program.VO 9.2 Program Admission and Portfolio Set-up: Upon payment of the program admission fee, a LEEDAccount Manager is assigned and a portfolio is activated for the participant in LEED Online version3. A portfolio is an administrative project grouping tool that exists as a separate page in LEED Online.The portfolio allows each volume participant to register one or more prototypes, to purchase volumeproject registration bundles, to register volume projects, and to group and administer such registeredvolume projects. In addition, volume participants may track and administer individual projects createdunder the standard certification program within their portfolios.VO 9.3 Prototype Registration: Upon the creation of the portfolio, a volume participant may register one ormore prototypes. To register a prototype, the volume participant must enter basic information aboutthe prototype and accept the LEED Volume Program Service & Licensing Agreement. Uponcompleting this process, the volume participant must remit the applicable prototype fee. GBCIreserves the right to delay the processing of a prototype registration until the prototype fee has beenCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 74 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualreceived. GBCI also reserves the right to cancel registration if such payment is not received in full andprocessed within 30 days.VO 9.4 Prototype Fees: The prototype fee is a flat fee, which includes prototype registration and basic reviewservices to determine if the prototype is eligible for precertification. Please note that the prototype feefor the initial prototype in a portfolio is greater than each subsequent prototype fee respectively. Thisinitial premium offsets certain additional services provided to volume participants in accordance withan initial prototype registration such as evaluations as to eligibility identified in section VO 9.1 of thisappendix and training programs provided by GBCI included in section VO 9.5. Refer to PricingAppendix C of this document for current prototype fees.VO 9.5 Training: Upon registering a prototype, each volume participant is required to have at least onerepresentative complete an orientation and training program. This program requires suchrepresentative to participate in webinars, review guidance documents, and attend a one-day in-persontraining session. No additional fees are required for up to three representatives to undergo thisorientation and training program. It is highly recommended that the Prototype Administratorundertake this orientation and training program. GBCI may offer one-day in person training sessionsin other locations in the future; however, at this time all training sessions will occur in Washington,District of Columbia, United States of America. GBCI will not reimburse any travel expenses relatedto the attendance of such to send the representative(s) to the in-person session. At this time,attendance for the orientation and training program is limited to three representatives per registeredprototype. If a participant is interested in sending more than three representatives to the trainingprogram, they can contact their engagement administrator to inquire if any additional space isavailable. In some cases, depending on availability, additional attendees may be able to beaccommodated for an additional fee.VO 9.6 Volume Project Registration: Once a prototype has been registered, volume project bundles can bepurchased for the prototype. Under the Volume Program, the rights to register volume projects areexclusively sold in bulk quantities. Volume participants may elect to purchase such rights in bundlesof 25 volume project increments only; meaning, with each bundle purchased, the volume participantmay register 25 volume projects. Volume participants may purchase multiple bundles.Bundles must be purchased on a prototype by prototype basis; meaning, each volume project that isregistered out of the bundle must be registered in accordance with the prototype under which thebundle was purchased. In other words, the rights to register projects may not be transferred from oneprototype to another.Each bundle purchased will expire three years after the date of purchase respectfully; meaning, volumeparticipants have three years from the date of the purchase of a bundle to register each of the 25bundled volume projects and submit them for certification. As used herein, the term “submit” refers tothe submission of a particular volume project for a preliminary review as described in Section VO 13.3of this appendix. At the conclusion of such three year period, all rights to register the remainingvolume projects in the bundle will expire. Accordingly, all volume projects in such bundle that havebeen registered though not yet submitted will be canceled and removed from LEED Online. To theextent these rights to register volume projects expire and/or such volume project registrations arecanceled, no refunds will be issued.To the extent a volume participant has purchased a volume project bundle, they have registered fewerthan 25 projects from such bundle, and the rights to register additional projects within the bundle havenot expired, such volume participant may register a volume project within their portfolio. To completethe registration process, the volume participant must enter basic information related to a volumeproject.Under the volume program, participants may register volume projects one at a time, or, in thealternative, volume participants may register multiple volume projects simultaneously by uploadinginto LEED Online a completed pre-defined .csv file as provided by GBCI. Under no circumstancesCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 75 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualmay a volume participant register more projects than are remaining in the bundle or bundles that havebeen purchased for such prototype.Please note: While project bundles may be purchased at anytime following prototype registration,actual construction of a volume project for Design & Construction rating systems may not begin untilsuch prototype is precertified. As used herein, the start of actual construction refers to the start ofplacement of permanent improvements including construction of a structure on a site, such as thepouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or the placement of amanufactured home on a foundation, or, in cases involving interior construction within an existingstructure, the installation or alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building.For volume projects using LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance, theperformance period must include a minimum of three months after precertification has been achieved.It must also include a minimum of three months during which the building is under the participant’smanagement, in the case of new acquisitions.VO 9.7 Volume Project Fees: Per section VO 9.6 of this appendix, under the Volume Program, the rights toregister volume projects are sold in bulk quantities only. Volume participants may purchase suchrights in bundles of 25 volume project increments. The associated volume project fee includes the costto register and certify each of the 25 projects provided per bundle. Volume project bundles decreasein cost for prototypes with high numbers of volume projects. Refer to Pricing Appendix C of thisdocument for current volume project fees.VO 9.8 Project Administrator: Under the LEED Certification Program, certain individuals are assigned rolesthat allow them special access in LEED Online for the purpose of managing the applications for theirprojects. The Volume Program has three layers of administrative access: i) Portfolio Administrators;ii) Prototype Administrators; and iii) Volume Project Administrators. The roles and responsibilities ofeach administrator are identified in the following table:Administrator Add/delete Team Members Assign CreditsPortfolioAdministratorPrototypeAdministratorVolume ProjectAdministratorPortfolioPrototypeVolumeProjectPrototypeVolumeProjectYes Yes Yes Yes YesNo Yes Yes Yes YesNo No Yes No Yes10. FORMAL INQUIRIESVO 10.5 Applicability of Project CIR’s: Unlike the standard certification program, under the VolumeProgram there are two forms of Project CIR’s. To the extent that a volume participant submits aformal inquiry pertaining to a prototype (a “Prototype CIR”), the Prototype CIR is applicable to theparticular prototype for which such formal inquiry was submitted and all buildings in the participant’sportfolio where the technical approach is similar for the given prerequisite or credit. To the extent avolume participant submits a formal inquiry pertaining to a particular volume project (a “VolumeProject CIR”) the Project CIR is applicable only to the specific volume project for which it issubmitted.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 76 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualVO 10.6 Project CIR Fees: The fees associated with Prototype CIRs and Volume Project CIRs are flatfees that must be remitted for each formal inquiry submitted to GBCI. Volume participants will onlyincur these fees in the event they elect to submit a formal inquiry. GBCI reserves the right to delay thecommencement of a Project CIR or Prototype CIR review until payment has been received in full andprocessed. If payment is not received and processed within 30 days after a submission of a formalinquiry, GBCI reserves the right to cancel such inquiry. Current pricing for Prototype CIRs andVolume Project CIRs is listed in Pricing Appendix C of this document.11. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTSVO 11.1 LEED Project Application Documentation Requirements: In lieu of full LEED submittals forevery project as required per Section 11 of the general policies, the volume program relies on of theaspect of uniformity across multiple projects and the control measures put in place and maintained byeach volume participant to consistently deliver LEED certified projects. This efficiency is based onthe submission of additional submittal documents during the prototype precertification process whichin turn allow for more streamlined documentation processes to occur at the time of volume projectsubmission. See the LEED Volume Program Submittal Guidance for Design and Construction or theLEED Volume Program Submittal Guidance for Operations and Maintenance documents for moredetails regarding volume-specific submittals.PrototypePrototype precertification documentation contains the following sections:General Submittals: The following materials demonstrate the overall technical andmanagerial uniformity established by the prototype.a. Volume Certification Narrative: A high-level overview of the volume participant’sorganization and building program that describes what is intended to be certifiedthrough the volume certification process.b. Quality Control Plan (QC Plan): A high-level overview of the volume participant’squality control management program that will assure that LEED credit requirementsare validated throughout the implementation of design standards on actual volumeprojects.c. Education Plan: A high-level overview that describes how the volume participantcommunicates the new requirements of the quality control program through allparticipants that manage or oversee the design and construction of volume projects.Credit Submittals: The following materials are completed for each prototype credit, in orderto demonstrate that both the technical requirements are met, and that the organization’sprocesses are in place for the credit to be achieved with the same approach every time.a. Technical Documentation: Completed LEED documentation which demonstrates thatthe prototype will meet the credit requirements through a given technical creditapproach. This includes completion of the standard LEED submittal forms, plusaccompanying items such as plans, schedules, and calculations.b. Quality Control Process (QC process): Demonstration of the credit-specificmanagement process that will be used to ensure the credit requirements are met. TheQC process for each credit can be described independently, or it can reference aparticular section in the general QC Plan. Regardless of the format used, the creditspecificQC process must demonstrate how LEED documentation for the prototypecredit will be checked by multiple parties in the organization.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 77 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualc. Education Process: Demonstration of how both the technical requirements and theQC process for the prototype credit will be communicated to the parties who will beresponsible for ensuring that the LEED standards are met.d. Audit Documentation: Identification of the deliverables that will be collected for theprototype credit to demonstrate that the QC process was completed and that thetechnical requirements were met. This can include items such as checklists, reports,site photographs, and contracts.Volume ProjectsBasic information must be provided to GBCI for every volume project. This will includeregistration information, such as project name, address, square footage and completion date, aswell as the LEED volume project scorecard and completed project information forms in LEEDOnline. On the LEED volume project scorecard, the project team will need to indicate a finaltally showing which prototype credits were achieved by the volume project. When projectspecificvariances occur for prototype credits that prevent the volume project from achieving thecredit requirements, such credits should be removed from the scorecard. Pro-active removal of aprototype credit from the LEED volume project scorecard does not constitute a “failure” in thecontext of the Consequences of Failure identified in Section VO 13.5 of this appendix. For everyvolume project, the participant collects documentation for all completed credits according to theprocesses set-up in the QC Plan. Unless the volume project is selected for audit, the QC outputdocumentation is maintained by the participant, and is not required to be submitted to GBCI.Audited Volume Project Documentation: Volume projects selected for audit requiresubmission of specific audit documentation for each attempted prerequisite and credit. Theaudit documentation consists of the completed QC output documentation that was identifiedduring the prototype precertification process. The goal of the audit process is to verify thatthe applicant organization’s quality control and education processes are working properly,such that any credits marked as complete on a volume project scorecard have beenthoroughly verified within the organization.To the extent a project is audited, a volume participant may elect to submit supportingdocumentation in the format used for the standard LEED certification program, as indicatedin the LEED Online forms, in lieu of audit documentation based on the specific QC Plan ofthe volume participant.12. REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICYSection 12 of the LEED Certification Policy Manual general policies is deleted in itsentirety and replaced with the following:VO 12.1 Three Year Volume Project Submission Deadline: Per Section VO 9.6 of this appendix, eachbundle purchased will expire three years after the date of purchase respectfully; meaning, volumeparticipants have three years from the date of the purchase of the bundle to register each of the 25bundled volume projects and submit them for certification. As used herein, the term “submit” refers tothe submission of a particular volume project for a preliminary review as described in Section VO 13.3of this appendix. At the conclusion of such three year period, all rights to register the remainingvolume projects in the bundle will expire. Accordingly, all registered volume projects in such bundlethat have been registered, though not yet submitted, will be canceled and removed from LEED Online.To the extent these rights to register volume projects expire and/or such volume project registrationsare canceled, no refunds will be issued.VO 12.2 Volume Project Registration Cancellation Due to Failure to Meet Submission DeadlineFollowing Project Completion: All applications for certification under the LEED green building ratingCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 78 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualsystems currently offered to volume program participants per Section VO 3 of this appendix must bereceived within a two-year time period following project completion. As used herein, “projectcompletion,” refers to the date on which the building or space receives a Certificate of Occupancy orsimilar official indication that it is ready for use.VO 12.3 Effect of Registration Cancellation: If registration is canceled for any volume project, thatvolume project shall be removed from the registered projects directory and the project forms and allinformation contained therein shall be removed from LEED Online. No refunds of any fees will beprovided in the instance that project registration is canceled in accordance with these terms.If an owner seeks to achieve LEED certification in relation to a volume project for which registrationis canceled in accordance with the foregoing terms, such owner must register the volume project as anew project under a new prototype if applicable, or, as an individual “one off” project under thestandard certification program in accordance with the rating system applicable to that project type. Allregistration and certification fees shall apply. If, at the time of registration cancellation, no applicableprototype exists and/or no applicable rating system remains open for registration, such project isineligible to further participate in the LEED program.13. APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW POLICIESSection 13 of the LEED Certification Policy Manual general policies is deleted in itsentirety and replaced with the following:VO 13.1 Prototype and Volume Project Submission and Review Overview: Under the Volume Program,the first step of towards LEED certification is to register, apply for, and achieve precertification withregards to a particular prototype. Following the precertification of a prototype, volume participantsusing Design and Construction rating systems may proceed with the construction and submission ofapplications for subsequent volume projects. Following precertification of the prototype, participantsusing the Operations and Maintenance rating systems may begin the minimum 3 month performanceperiod. Upon completion of the performance period, Operations and Maintenance volume projectsmay be submitted for review. As further detailed below, all volume projects submitted forcertification will receive a preliminary review of the volume project scorecard and project informationforms. A certain percentage of volume projects will be selected to undergo audit reviews after thispreliminary review. Volume projects that are not selected for audit review will be able to proceed tocertification after the preliminary review. Audited projects may be deemed certified upon theconclusion of the audit process. Accordingly, unlike the standard certification program, thesubmission and review of applications under the Volume Program occurs at two distinct phases: 1)submission and review of a prototype during the Prototype Precertification phase; and 2) submissionand review of volume projects during Certification phase.VO 13.2 Prototype Precertification: Prototype precertification is conferred based on two principals: i) thatif the prototype design is implemented as submitted, the resulting volume project should satisfy at aminimum all MPRs, prerequisites, and enough LEED credits to achieve certification at the LEEDCertified level or higher; and ii) the prototype as submitted contains sufficient processes andmeasures to ensure that each volume project will be built in a manner that complies with the prototype.Accordingly, applications for precertification must include sufficient documentation, includingtechnical information, to demonstrate how each MPR, prerequisite and credit will be met by volumeprojects. Applications must also include descriptions of the quality control procedures and educationplans that will be put in place such that appropriate managerial, administrative and constructionpractices will be consistently implemented ensuring compliance with the prototype.Each application for prototype precertification will undergo a comprehensive review upon submission.If GBCI determines that the prototype has successfully fulfilled the foregoing conditions, the prototypeCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 79 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualwill be designated as precertified. The anticipated timelines related to the prototype precertificationapplication review process are as follows.Prototype Review Timeline:Preliminary ReviewUpon the submission of an application for prototype precertification via LEED Online by thePrototype Administrator, GBCI shall review and return comments for all prototype creditsand prerequisites included in the application. GBCI shall designate each prototype credit andprerequisite reviewed as "anticipated," "pending,” or "denied." GBCI targets (but does notguarantee) delivery of the preliminary review within thirty-five (35) business days of receiptof a complete precertification application.Response to Preliminary ReviewWithin thirty-five (35) business days of GBCI’s delivery of the preliminary review, thePrototype Administrator must submit a response to the preliminary review via LEED Online.In this response, the Prototype Administrator may elect to accept the results of thepreliminary review as final, or they may elect to respond to review comments with additionalinformation or documentation. New prototype credits or prerequisites may be included withthe response to the preliminary review; however, it should be noted that GBCI will onlyreview such documentation once. There will not be an opportunity to clarify documentationrelated to prototype credits or prerequisites submitted with a response to GBCI’s preliminaryreview.Final ReviewUpon receipt of a response to a preliminary review, GBCI shall review the participant’scomments and documentation for all prototype credits and prerequisites included in theresponse. GBCI shall designate each prototype credit and prerequisite reviewed as “awarded”or “denied.” GBCI targets (but does not guarantee) delivery of the final review withintwenty-five (25) business days of receipt of a completed application.Prototype CloseoutUpon the conclusion of a final review, the project administrator may either accept or appealthe results of such final review. If the project administrator does not accept or request anappeal of the results of the final review within twenty-five (25) business days, such resultsshall be deemed conclusive.VO 13.2 Additions or Changes to Prototypes: If at any time following the precertification of a particularprototype, a volume participant seeks to change the prototype, the volume participant must reportthese changes to their LEED Engagement Administrator. As used herein, the phrase “change theprototype” refers to any modification to a precertified prototype that alters the QC process, requiresmodifications to audit documentation, alters the number of points to be achieved for any particularprototype credit, or changes the paths or methodology employed to demonstrate compliance with anyparticular rating system requirement.In the alternative to making such changes, volume participants can add additional credit approaches oradditional prototype credits to an existing precertified prototype. Regardless of whether a volumeparticipant is submitting a change or an addition as described herein, such revised prerequisites orcredits must be individually precertified or re-precertified. Volume participants seeking to undertakethis process do so at anytime following precertification. The submission of additional or revisedcredits can be made through a process which uses similar technology mechanisms to the appealsprocess for standard one-off projects, but is not an appeal. Submission of additional or revised creditsmust include the submission of the same documentation indicated for prototype precertification perSection VO 11 of this appendix, and it must also include updates to the prototype’s general submittalsto reflect the additional or revised credits.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 80 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualThe timelines related to this process are the same as indicated above in Section VO 13.2 forprecertification. The current Additional Credit fee, Additional Credit Approach fee, Re-PrecertifiedCredit fee and Prototype Credit Appeal fee are listed in Pricing Appendix C of this document. Suchfees are charged on a credit-by-credit or prerequisite-by-prerequisite basis; meaning, volumeparticipants must remit additional fees to the extent they are revising or adding multiple prerequisitesor credits.VO 13.3 Certification: After a prototype has achieved precertification, the participant enters thecertification phase. At this point, for Design and Construction prototypes, construction on all volumeprojects registered under the prototype may commence. For Operations and Maintenance prototypes,the minimum three months of performance period after precertification for all volume projectsregistered under the prototype may commence. To ensure successful implementation of theprecertified prototype standards during this phase, including the requirements for both managerial andtechnical uniformity, it is critical that all stakeholders maintain the processes established in the QCPlan and education plan.For each volume project, the volume participant must collect documentation for all completed creditsand prerequisites according to the processes set-up in the QC Plan; however, this information need notbe submitted to GBCI unless the pertinent volume project is audited. In all cases, this documentationmust be maintained by the volume participant whether or not an audit occurs.A certain quantity of volume projects are audited by GBCI to ensure compliance with the prototype.The first three volume projects submitted under a precertified prototype are automatically selected foraudit. The auditing of all other volume projects submitted under a particular prototype is determinedat random. The total number of audits that will be performed are based on the quantity of bundlespurchased. Following the initial three audits, the ratio of audits to bundles is as follows:• If 1 bundle (25 volume projects) is purchased, seven additional projects are randomly auditedfor a total of 10 audits.• If 2 bundles (50 volume projects) are purchased, nine additional projects are randomly auditedfor a total of 12 audits.• If more than 2 bundles (more than 50 volume projects) are purchased, 5% of all additionalvolume projects purchased are audited.The chart below indicates a sampling of the auditing ratio for different quantities of bundlespurchased.# ofProjectsInitialAuditsRandomAuditsTotalAudits% of TotalAudited% RandomlyAudited25 3 7 10 40% 28%50 3 9 12 24% 18%75 3 10 13 18% 14%100 3 12 15 15% 12%150 3 14 17 11% 9%200 3 17 20 10% 8%500 3 32 35 7% 6%If a volume project is selected for audit, the volume participant must submit Audit Documentation foreach of the prerequisites and credits included on the submitted scorecard. Per Section VO 12 of thisappendix, the information submitted must include the completed QC output documentation that wasrepresented as the basis for prototype precertification. The anticipated timelines related to volumeproject application submission, review and auditing processes are as follows:Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 81 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualVolume Project Review Timeline:Application for ReviewUpon the completion of prototype precertification, a volume project administrator maysubmit a volume project application for review via LEED Online. A preliminary applicationfor certification review must include documentation to substantiate the satisfaction of: 1) allprerequisites; and 2) enough credits to result in the minimum number of points required forcertification.Preliminary ReviewUpon receipt of a volume project application, GBCI shall review the submitted scorecard andproject information forms and either return the project to the volume project administratorwith all credit and prerequisite reviewed as "awarded" or select the project for an audit. If theproject is selected for an audit, the application will be reviewed and returned to the volumeproject administrator with all credit and prerequisite reviewed as "pending." GBCI targets(but does not guarantee) delivery of the preliminary review within ten (10) business days ofreceipt of a completed application.Response to Preliminary ReviewIf a volume project was selected for an audit review, within fifteen (15) business days ofGBCI’s delivery of the preliminary review, the volume project administrator must submit aresponse to the preliminary review via LEED Online. In this response the volume projectadministrator must provide the QC output, identified as audit documentation during theprecertification phase, for the project.For volume projects not selected for audit review, the volume project administrator shall thenaccept or appeal the preliminary review as final. By accepting the results of a final review,the owner relinquishes the right to appeal such results. Individual credits may be addedthrough the appeals mechanism as indicated in section VO 14.4 below. If the projectadministrator does not accept or request an appeal of the results of the final review withintwenty-five (25) business days, such results shall be deemed conclusive.Final Review (For Audited Projects Only)GBCI shall review and return comments for all credits and prerequisites. GBCI shalldesignate each credit and prerequisite reviewed as “awarded” or “denied.” GBCI targets (butdoes not guarantee) delivery of the final review within twenty five (25) business days ofreceipt of a completed application. The volume project administrator shall then accept orappeal the final review. By accepting the results of a final review, the owner relinquishes theright to appeal such results. Individual credits may be added through the appeals mechanismas indicated in section VO 14.4 below. If the project administrator does not accept or requestan appeal of the results of the final review within twenty-five (25) business days, such resultsshall be deemed conclusive.GBCI retains the right to ask for audit documentation for any volume project, regardless of whether ornot the project was selected for audit, for a period of 2 years after the project is submitted forcertification.VO 13.4 Individual Credits: For a specific volume project, the participant may wish to submit additionalIndividual Credits that were not included in the prototype precertification. Review and approval ofindividual credits can be accomplished through a process that uses similar technology mechanisms tothe appeal process for standard one-off projects, and also uses the same review timeline as the appealprocess, but is not an appeal. Accordingly, the project team should not include individual credits onthe initial scorecard submitted with the basic information and PI forms. Instead, for projects that arenot selected for audit, the participant can submit individual credits toward a higher level ofcertification after receiving notification of a grant or denial of certification. For projects that areselected for audit, the individual credits can be submitted after the review of the audit documentationCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 82 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualis complete. Since, per Section VO 13.3, a volume project is required to include enough prototypecredits in the preliminary application for certification review to substantiate the satisfaction of: 1) allprerequisites; and 2) enough credits to result in the minimum number of points required forcertification, individual credits typically represent a small portion of the overall credits submitted withany volume project. Documentation for individual credits consists of standard LEED submittals,including LEED forms and any accompanying documents. No QC or education requirements apply toindividual credits. There are no consequences for failing individual credits (other than not earningthose credits).VO 13.5 Consequences of Failure: The integrity of the volume program depends on the aspects ofuniformity amongst volume projects and the reliability of the precertified QC processes to ensure thatvolume projects comply with the requirements of the LEED rating system. Accordingly, if the auditprocess indicates that a volume project does not comply with the prototype under which it has beenregistered and submitted, such a determination signals a failure in the reliability of the prototype.Such failure will result in the following consequences:If an audit of a volume project indicates the failure of a precertified prototype credit, the volumeparticipant may initiate an appeal of such review in accordance with Section 14 of the policy manual.To the extent that the volume participant does not prevail during the course of such appeal, the failedprototype credit shall be removed from the prototype. If a credit is removed from the prototype,subsequent volume projects may continue to be certified under such precertified prototype; however,they will not be awarded points for the particular credit that has been removed. Volume participantsmay still earn points for such credit by submitting the same as an individual credit per Section 13.4.To reinstate a removed credit, a volume participant must re-precertify the failed credit.Volume participants seeking to re-precertify a credit following its removal from a prototype may do sothrough the appeals mechanism as it applies to the prototype. The re-precertification process requiresthe submission of same documentation as indicated for precertification per Section 11 of thisappendix. This documentation need only be submitted for the particular credit being re-precertified.The timelines related to re-precertification are the same as indicated above in Section VO 13.2 forprecertification. The current Re-Precertified Credit fee is listed in Pricing Appendix C of thisdocument. Such fees are charged on a credit-by-credit basis; meaning, volume participants must remitadditional fees to the extent they are re-precertifying more than one credit.To the extent an audit of a volume project indicates the failure of one or more prototype prerequisites,the failure of three or more prototype credits, or the failure of one or more prototype credits, the resultof which is a reduction in the level of LEED certification from that indicated on the volume projectscorecard submitted for preliminary review, such events shall constitute a failure of the QC processand a failed volume project. To the extent an audit of a volume project indicates the failure of aprerequisite, this too, constitutes a failure of the QC process and a failed volume project because theproject cannot achieve the level of LEED certification indicated on the volume project scorecard.To the extent a failure of the QC process is observed, no further volume projects may be reviewed orcertified in accordance with such prototype until the volume participant has submitted a correctiveaction report which GBCI reviews and accepts. Corrective action reports must identify the following:i) the source of, and scope of, the failure in the QC process for the audited project;ii) all related issues on other volume projects under the prototype that have not beencertified including those that have not yet been submitted; andiii) the proposed changes to the prototyped QC processes, general submittals, technicaldocumentation, education process, and audit documentation that will be implemented toremedy such failure on all current and future projects, including corrective action thatwill be completed with regards to all projects that have been submitted and are awaitingreview. Such report must provide this information for each failed credit or prerequisite.Prior to the commencement of review of the corrective action report, the volumeCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 83 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualparticipant must remit the then current Corrective Action fee to GBCI. The CorrectiveAction fee is listed in Pricing Appendix C of this document. GBCI will endeavor toreview such corrective action report within twenty-five (25) business days of its receipt.Following the submission, review and approval of a corrective action report, the next three volumeprojects submitted for certification will be audited. These additional audits are imposed over andabove the audit rates described in Section VO 13.3 of this appendix. The cost for GBCI to undertakethese three additional audits is included in the Corrective Action fee remitted with the submission ofthe corrective action report per above.In the event that one of these additional three audits indicates the failure of three or more prototypecredits, the failure of a prototype prerequisite, and/or the failure of one or more prototype credits, suchthat the project cannot achieve the level of LEED certification indicated on the volume projectscorecard as was submitted during preliminary review, such failure indicates an ongoing failure of theQC process. In the event that such ongoing failure occurs, the prototype is considered to be suspendedand must be re-precertified in its entirety. Further, no additional volume projects may be submittedunder a suspended prototype until it is re-precertified. To re-precertify a suspended prototype, theentire prototype must be submitted for precertification as though it were a new prototype. Upon reprecertifyinga prototype, the volume participant must remit the then current Prototype Fee. This feemust be received by GBCI prior to the commencement of review. The fee associated with theundertaking of a re-precertification is the equivalent of the Prototype Fee as listed in Pricing AppendixC of this document.VO 13.7 Volume Project Submission Queues: Volume participants can submit projects at any time afterthey have achieved precertification of a prototype until the bundle expires. When a volume project isin the audit review process, subsequent volume projects will remain in a queue, and the reviewtimeline for the subsequent volume projects of the same prototype will commence when the auditreviews for all preceding volume projects are finalized, including any appeals, additional creditreviews, corrective action processes, and/or re-precertification. Multiple audit reviews may runconcurrently. However, the first three audit reviews must be completed before subsequent auditreviews begin. audits, Volume projects that have been submitted and remain in the queue will not becanceled per the three year volume project submission deadline articulated in Section VO 13.1 of thisappendix.For purposes of clarity: In the instance a project is selected for audit, the audit must be complete priorto the commencement of the preliminary review for the next project in line. If there is a failure in theQC process as further explained in Section VO 13.5 above, such processes and procedures related toremedying such failures must be complete prior to the commencement of a preliminary review of anyadditional volume projects.VO 13.8 Review Process Timelines: GBCI will strive to meet the timelines stipulated within theapplication review policies as they are set forth in this appendix. However, if GBCI is unable to meetthese projected timelines, no project team shall be entitled to a refund of any portion of the feesassociated with registration, LEED project application review services, and/or any other fees that havebeen remitted to GBCI in relation to the volume program.14. APPEALS POLICYVO 14.5 Appeal Fees: Under the Volume Program, there are two forms of appeal. The first form ofappeal occurs at the prototype level. The second form of appeal occurs at the volume project level.There are different fees associated with each level of appeal. Upon requesting the undertaking of anappeal, volume participants must remit the then current prototype or volume project level appeal fee asindicated in Pricing Appendix C of this document.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 84 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual15. CERTIFICATION EXPIRATION POLICYThe certification expiration policy is not applicable under the LEED Volume Program.16. CERTIFICATION CHALLENGE POLICYVO 16.1-9 Certification Challenges: Under the Volume Program, certification challenges can occur; though,only at the volume project level only. Accordingly, GBCI will not initiate a challenge of a precertifiedprototype.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 85 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualVOLUME PROGRAM GLOSSARYAudit Documentation: The deliverables identified in the precertification phase and collected in thecertification phase for each prototype credit to demonstrate that the quality control process is followed and thetechnical requirements are met.Credit Approach: The specific Case, Option or Path—as outlined in the requirements of a prerequisite orcredit in the LEED rating system—used to document a prototype credit. Each prototype credit may include onlyone credit approach. An allowance is given for up to five additional credit approaches per prototype.Credit Submittals: The portion of the submittals provided for a prototype during the precertification phase thatprovides detailed documentation for each prototype credit or prerequisite. Credit submittals for each prototypecredit include: technical documentation, quality control process, education process, and audit documentationinformation.Education Plan (General Submittals): The participant's internal training methods for staff, consultants, andcontractors on how to implement LEED measures and incorporate them into existing quality control programs.The training must be directed at those responsible for meeting new requirements, such as local design andconstruction teams, and those who verify that new requirements have been met, such as corporate review oflocal work, or project managers who review on-site procedures.Education Process (Credit Submittals): Demonstration of how the technical requirements and managementprocedures for a given prototype credit will be communicated to each of the responsible parties participating inthe quality control process. The credit-specific education process must tie into the general education plan for theprototype.General Submittals: The portion of the submittals provided for a prototype during the precertification phasethat demonstrates the overall uniformity in design, construction, and management processes for the prototype.General submittals include: the volume certification narrative, quality control plan and education plan.Individual Credit: A LEED credit not included in the prototype, which is reviewed using the standard LEEDsubmittal forms.Individual Project: A standard LEED project completed outside of the Volume Program that is not associatedwith a prototype. Individual projects follow standard documentation requirements, including full LEED formsand supporting materials. Volume participants may choose to pursue individual projects, in cases where aspecific building or space does not meet the technical and managerial uniformity of a prototype.LEED Account Manager: GBCI’s point-of-contact with a volume participant. The account manager assistsvolume participants throughout the process, from initial recruitment and pre-registration activities through theprototype precertification and certification phases.LEED Volume Project Scorecard: The tool used to document the number of credits attempted and pointsearned for individual volume projects during the certification phase.Portfolio: The grouping tool in LEED Online that allows each volume program participant to organize theirprototype(s), volume projects under the prototype(s), and individual projects in one place.Portfolio Administrator: The volume participant’s program-level management contact with GBCI. Theportfolio administer must be employed by the participant, and must sign legal documents related to LEEDcertification. The employee should be knowledgeable about the LEED rating system and volume certificationprogram.Prototype: A conceptual building or framework representing a group of projects which have major design andconstruction elements, and/or operations and maintenance elements, as well as management procedures incommon, and therefore can pursue a common set of LEED prototype credits. A prototype is based on onespecific version of the LEED rating system.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 86 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualPrototype Administrator: The primary day-to-day contact responsible for managing all submittals for theprototype. The prototype administrator is responsible for coordinating with the portfolio administrator, and withall those who participate in the quality control process. The role may be held by the same person who serves asthe portfolio administrator. The role may also be held by someone outside the participant organization, such as aconsultant.Prototype Credit: A LEED prerequisite or credit with a similar technical approach or outcome to the sameprerequisite or credit within other projects under a prototype because of sufficient uniformity in the building,site, or management traits. Within a given prototype, the prototype credit must be earned using the same LEEDcompliance path and credit form path, and use the same techniques, methods and management strategies.Prototype Precertification: The process in which prototype standards are developed and reviewed prior to theimplementation of volume projects. Precertification of a prototype confirms that the LEED credit requirementscan be met, and the steps and measures required to ensure compliance for future projects are in place.Quality Control Plan (General Submittals): The general methods the participant uses to ensure that thesustainable intent for its volume projects becomes reality, ensuring that LEED requirements have beenincorporated into its standard building practices and processes. The QC Plan describes generic, organizationlevelchecking and verification processes used for any building design and construction and across multipletypes of building project issues and technical goals.Quality Control Process (Credit Submittals): Builds on and supplements the prototype- level QC Plan byproviding detailed, credit-specific methods tailored to, and suitable for, each specific type of building process(i.e. plan review, commissioning, field inspections, periodic preventive maintenance, review of automationtrend logs, etc.). Describes all aspects of the participant's internal verification processes (who, what, when,where, how, and to what extent). This level of detail is required for all prototype credits.Start of Actual Construction: The start of placement of permanent improvements including construction of astructure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns,or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation, or, in cases involving interior construction within anexisting structure, the installation or alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building.For volume projects, the start of actual construction may not begin until prototype precertification has beenachieved.Technical Documentation: The documentation that is required to demonstrate that each of the attemptedprerequisites and credits for a prototype meet the LEED requirements. Technical documentation is submitted inthe precertification phase, and is typically based on standard LEED submittal forms.Volume Certification Narrative: A high-level overview of the volume participant’s organization andconstruction program that describes what is intended to be certified through the Volume Program.Volume Participant: An organization that owns, manages or leases real estate is eligible to use volumecertification. (Note: consultants, architects, and contractors are not.)Volume Project: A design and construction project at a single location which follows a prototype, and forwhich the volume certification process is used to document LEED certification.Volume Project Administrator: The person who is responsible for managing submittals for a given volumeproject, and for coordinating with the prototype administrator on the quality control and education processes.This role may be held by the same person as the prototype administrator.Volume Project Bundle: A package of services that a participant purchases in order to pursue LEEDregistration and certification for volume projects. Purchasing a volume project bundle entitles the participant toregister and submit for certification twenty-five (25) volume projects within three years from the time ofpurchase.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 87 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualProgram-Specific AppendixLEED MULTIPLE BUILDING AND ON-CAMPUS BUILDING PROJECTS PROGRAMAs described in the general policies of the LEED Certification Policy Manual, GBCI has put in placespecialized certification programs that provide alternative methods by which participants may certify projects.Such specialized certification programs rely on certain unique policies that differ from the standard certificationprogram. The LEED Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Building Projects Program (“MBOC”) is one of thesespecialized certification programs. The Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Program is designed to provide astreamlined approach to projects where several buildings are constructed at once or in phases, with commonownership or planning and the ability to share amenities or common design features by standardizing thenecessary submittal documentation. Throughout this appendix, the term “campus” is used to represent all ofthese permutations, while the term “project” will be used to describe an individual building or interior spacepursuing certification. The Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Program largely follows the general policies ofthe standard certification program; however, it differs substantially with regards to the registration and reviewprocesses. This appendix identifies these unique policies that must be followed by all Multiple Buildings andOn-Campus participants. Only those sections which contain variances from the “General Policies” are listed.TABLE OF CONTENTS:LEED for Multiple Building and On-Campus Building Project-Specific Policies2. Program-Specific and Rating System-Specific Appendices 893. LEED Certification Policy Manual Updates & Revisions Policy 894. LEED Green Building Rating Systems 899. Project Registration 8910. Formal Inquiries 9011. Documentation Requirements 9013. Application Submission and Review Policies 9114. Appeals Policy 9216. Certification Challenge Policy 92Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 88 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manual2. PROGRAM-SPECIFIC & RATING SYSTEM-SPECIFIC APPENDICESMBC 2.1 Program-Specific Policies: In addition to the LEED Multiple Buildings and On-CampusProgram-Specific Appendix, the Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Program relies on the additionalguidance document, 2010 LEED Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus BuildingProjects (2010 AGMBC). This document further communicates the specific policies and submittalprocedures that pertain to the Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Program.3. LEED CERTIFICATION POLICY MANUAL UPDATES & REVISIONS POLICYMBC 3.1 LEED Certification Policy Manual Updates & Revisions: In addition to the provisions related torevisions of the Policy Manual stated in general policy 3.1, the guidance documents referenced inSection MBC 2.1 of this appendix will also be subject to revisions on an ongoing basis. MultipleBuildings and On-Campus Participants are required to follow the versions of the application guide andpolicy manual and that is in place at the time of project registration. In the alternative, MultipleBuildings and On-Campus Participants may voluntarily elect to follow the most current version of thepolicy manual and application guide.4. LEED GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEMSMBC 4.3 Currently Offered Rating Systems: Project registration and certification via the MultipleBuildings and On-Campus Program is currently offered for the following LEED Green BuildingRating Systems:Green Building Design & ConstructionLEED ® 2009 for New Construction and Major RenovationsLEED® 2009 for Core and ShellLEED® 2009 for SchoolsGreen Interior Design & ConstructionLEED ® 2009 for Commercial InteriorsGreen Building Operation and MaintenanceLEED ® 2009 for Existing Buildings, Operations and MaintenanceMBC 4.3.1 Application Guidance for Rating Systems Prior to 2009: This appendix providesguidance and policies for registering and certifying Multiple Buildings and On-Campus projectsusing the LEED 2009 Rating Systems only. For guidance and policy regarding the application ofthe Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Program to rating systems prior to LEED 2009, pleasereference 2005 LEED Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus BuildingProjects (2005 AGMBC).9. PROJECT REGISTRATIONMBC 9.1 Project Registration: Each project registered under the Multiple Buildings and On-Campusprogram must be independently registered. Instructions for completing this process are contained in the2010 AGMBC.MBC 9.1.1 Block Registration: Project teams are required to first register a Block within LEED Online.The Block acts as a grouping mechanism and allows individual project registrations to be linkedtogether. The Master Site and projects (individual buildings or spaces) are registered separatelywithin the Block. Instructions for completing this process are contained in the 2010 AGMBC.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 89 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualMBC 9.1.2 Master Site Registration: All campus credit and prerequisite information should bedocumented within the Master Site registration. The Master Site is a holding place for all campuscredits. All projects submitted for certification on the campus that reference the Master Site canutilize the credits pre-approved in the Master Site review. The Master Site can be submitted forreview either prior to or at the same time as the first building submitting for certification review.Similar to the review process for individual projects, teams can choose to submit the Master Sitefor a standard (combined) or split (design and construction) review. At no time will the MasterSite become LEED certified. Instructions for completing this process are contained in the 2010AGMBC.10. FORMAL INQUIRIESMBC 10.2 Formal Inquiry Submittal Process: Unlike the standard certification program, under the MultipleBuildings and On-Campus Program there are two forms of Project CIRs. A formal inquiry may besubmitted for a campus credit or pre requisite for a maser site project (a “master site CIR”), or for anindividual project within a multiple buildings and on-campus group.MBC 10.4 Applicability of Project CIRs: To the extent that a multiple buildings and on-campus participantsubmits a formal inquiry pertaining to a master site CIR, the Project CIR is applicable to the particularmaster site for which such formal inquiry was submitted and all multiple buildings and on-campusprojects registered in accordance with such master site. To the extent a multiple buildings and oncampusparticipant submits a formal inquiry pertaining to a particular multiple buildings and on-campusproject, the Project CIR is applicable only to the project under which the formal inquiry was submitted.11. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTSMBC 11.1 LEED Certification Application Documentation Requirements: In lieu of full LEED submittalsfor every project as required per Section 11 of the general policies, the multiple buildings and oncampusprogram relies on of the aspect shared site amenities across multiple projects to driveefficiency through reduced documentation. This efficiency is based on the submission of additionalsubmittal documents during the master site certification process which in turn allows for morestreamlined documentation processes to occur at the time of additional multiple buildings and oncampusproject submission. Instructions for completing this process are contained in the 2010AGMBC.MBC 11.1.1 Master Site Documentation: Project teams are required to submit the followinginformation with the Master Site:• a general narrative of the overall campus project• a schematic site plan showing the location of the LEED Campus Boundary and thelocation of each individual project pursuing LEED certification• a list of the campus-wide credits which have been/will be submitted• a list of the individually registered projects to which the campus credits will applyMBC 11.1.2 Campus Credits: Projects within a campus are eligible to use campus creditsestablished in the applicable Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus(“AGMBC”) projects. Campus credits are structured similarly to documentationrequirements for non-campus projects, however their scope is extended beyond a singleproject and address LEED requirements as applied to the entire multiple buildings and oncampusgroup. Campus credits will contain specific documentation requirements at boththe campus and individual project level. Instructions for proper documentation arecontained in the applicable Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On-CampusBuildings Projects.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 90 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualMBC 11.1.3 Alternative Compliance Paths for Campuses: There are no pre-approved ratingsystem alternative compliance paths (i.e. new campus credits not contained in theAGMBC available for campus projects at this time. If a project team wishes to gainapproval for an alternative compliance path, they may either submit the approach duringthe regular certification review, or submit an inquiry via the Project CIR process iffeedback is required prior to submitting a project for certification review.MBC 11.1.4 List of Available Campus Credits: For a complete list of all available campuscredits, please reference the applicable Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Buildings Projects.MBC 11.1.5 No Requirement for Campus Credits: Project teams may elect to pursue any or allof the credits or prerequisites listed in Tables 1A and 1B of the 2010 AGMBC either asindividual project credits or as campus credits.MBC 11.1.6 LEED Campus Boundary: A LEED Campus Boundary must be defined. Projectteams must use their own judgment in drawing a reasonable boundary. The followingpoints should be considered when defining this boundary:• Projects may elect to use the legal limits of the campus (e.g. property boundary) ordefine an alternative boundary for LEED purposes that is wholly contained within thelegal ownership rights of the site. The entire area contained within this boundary isrequired to be under the same ownership or property manager or developer.• All individual LEED project boundaries must be wholly contained within the LEEDCampus Boundary.• The LEED Campus Boundary may include projects for which LEED certification willnot be pursued and it is not necessary that the sum of all individual LEED projectboundaries make up the entire LEED Campus Boundary area. However, all sitefeatures and amenities within the LEED Campus Boundary will be considered duringthe review of the campus credits.• The LEED Campus Boundary must be a single unbroken site, unless the noncontiguousparcels meet the conditions stated in the MPR Supplemental Guidance.• To comply with the minimum project area to site area ratio requirement the grossfloor area used for the calculation should include all projects within the LEEDCampus Boundary, those pursuing LEED certification and those not pursuing LEEDcertification.• If the LEED Campus Boundary changes or if any subsequent projects change theMaster Site registration’s credit performance, all affected credits must be re-reviewedat the expense of the project team.MBC 11.1.8 Individual LEED Project Boundary: Each individually registered project musthave its own LEED Project Boundary. The LEED Project Boundary must include allland that is associated with and supports normal project operations, including all land thatwas or will be disturbed for the purpose of undertaking the LEED project. In someinstances this may be coincident with the area disturbed during construction of theproject.13. APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW POLICIESMBC 13.1 LEED Certification Application Review: Under the Multiple Buildings and On-CampusProgram, the first step towards achieving LEED certification is to register, and apply for Master Sitereview. The Master Site can be submitted for review either prior to or at the same time as the firstCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 91 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualbuilding submitting for certification review. Similar to the review process for individual projects,teams can choose to submit the Master Site for a standard (combined) or split (design andconstruction) review. Instructions for completing this process are contained in the 2010 AGMBC.MBC 13.1.2 Application for Master Site Review: GBCI will review all campus credits submitted viathe Master Site. GBCI may issue pre-approval of campus credits pursuant to the requirements ofthe campus credit as established in the AGMBC. Pre-approval of a campus credit does notconstitute achieving a MPR, Credit, or Prerequisite.MBC 13.1.4 Adding Credits to the Master Site: After the Master Site has gone through the MasterSite review process, new credits can be added to the Master Site registration at any time.Review of these credits is facilitated through the appeals process in LEED Online. Such campuscredits will be available only to projects associated with the Master Site that have not yetsubmitted for review.MBC 13.1.5 Applying Similar Credits Across Rating Systems: The project team may apply creditsand prerequisites earned in the Master Site review to individual projects registered underdifferent rating systems within the same Block and campus, provided that the credit is earned byapplying the most stringent version of the credit requirements from those rating systems.MBC 13.1.6 Campus Credit Cross-Checks: Pre-approved campus credits in the Master Siteregistration will be cross-checked for consistency with every new individual project’s overallsubmittal documentation. If an inconsistency is found, or if other information provided insubsequent individual project applications calls into question the potential achievement of anyLEED requirement, GBCI reserves the right to request additional information and/or deny theassociated credits or prerequisites. If any of the circumstances listed above occurs, the campuscredit will have to be re-reviewed at the Project Team’s expense.MBC 13.1.7 Master Site Credit Re-Review: In the case a Campus Credit Cross-Check requires a rereviewof campus credit, revised credit documentation must be submitted for the Master Siteregistration. Review of these credits is facilitated through the appeals process in LEED Online.Such campus credits will be available only to projects associated with the Master Site that havenot yet submitted for review.14. APPEALS POLICYMBC 14.1 Appeals related to Campus Credits: GBCI review decisions related to pre-approval of a campuscredit at the campus level and/or subsequent project-level review decisions related to pre-approvedcampus credits may be appealed per the normal appeal processes.MBC 14.5 Appeal Fees: Under the Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Program, there are two forms ofappeal. The first form of appeal occurs at the Master Site level. The second form of appeal occurs atthe multiple buildings and on-campus individual project level. There are different fees associated witheach level of appeal. Upon requesting the undertaking of an appeal, multiple buildings and on-campusparticipants must remit the then current Master Site or multiple buildings and on-campus project levelappeal fee as indicated in Pricing Appendix C of this document.16. CERTIFICATION CHALLENGE POLICYMBC 16.1-9 Certification Challenges: Under the Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Program, certificationchallenges occur at the individual project level.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 92 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualPRICING APPENDICIESThese pricing appendices depict indicate the current fees associated with participation in the LEED certificationprogram. Included in these appendices are fees associated with the LEED certification program in general, aswell as certain rating system-specific and program-specific fees.TABLE OF CONTENTS:Pricing AppendicesA. LEED Certification Program Fees 94B. Rating System-Specific Fees 96C. Program-Specific Fees 97FEE REVISIONSGBCI reserves the right to change its fees. All changes to fees will be published in future revisions to thisPolicy Manual. In all cases, participants in the LEED certification program are responsible for the then-currentfees. Changes to fees will not apply retroactively; meaning, if a project team has incurred and already paid aparticular fee associated with some aspect of the LEED certification program, the project team will not berequired to pay the difference between the fee amount already paid and the subsequently published fee.Please note: Project teams may decide to leave the LEED certification program at anytime and incur noadditional fees. No refunds are available.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 93 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualA. LEED Certification Program FeesRegistration Fee: The registration fee is a flat fee paid up front at the time of registration. The registration feeis as follows:USGBC Members: $900Non-Members: $1200Certification Fee: The certification fee is based on the size of the project and the rating system that the projectwas registered under. Fees may be remitted to GBCI by credit card at the time a project team submits theirapplication for review or by check; however, GBCI will not deliver a review until payment has been received infull. The applicable certification fee must be paid at the time a project team submits their application forreview. The following fees are for single-building LEED projects only.LEED CERTIFICATION PROGRAMAPPLICATION REVIEW FEESLess than 50,000Square Feet*50,000- 500,000Square Feet*More Than500,000 SquareFeet*LEED for New Construction, CommercialBased on GrossFixed RateInteriors, Schools, Core & Shell full certificationFloor Area*Fixed RateDesign ReviewUSGBC Members $2,000 $0.04/sf $20,000Non-Members $2,250 $0.045/sf $22,500Expedited Fee**$5,000 regardless of gross floor areaConstruction ReviewUSGBC Members $500 $0.010/sf $5,000Non-Members $750 $0.015/sf $7,500Expedited Fee**$5,000 regardless of gross floor areaCombined Design & Construction ReviewUSGBC Members $2,250 $0.045/sf $22,500Non-Members $2,750 $0.055/sf $27,500Expedited Fee**$10,000 regardless of gross floor areaLEED for Existing BuildingsFixed RateBased on GrossFloor Area*Fixed RateInitial Certification ReviewUSGBC Members $1,500 $0.03/sf $15,000Non-Members $2,000 $0.04/sf $20,000Expedited Fee**$10,000 regardless of gross floor areaRecertification Review***USGBC Members $750 $0.015/sf $7,500Non-Members $1,000 $0.02/sf $10,000Expedited Fee**$10,000 regardless of gross floor areaLEED for Core & Shell: PrecertificationFixed RateUSGBC Members $3,250Non-Members $4,250Expedited Fee** $5,000* To determine the certification fee, please calculate the total square footage of your project in accordance withthe following: The total square footage of all floor areas of the spaces within the building with headroom heightof 7.5 ft (2.2 meters) or greater, including, but not limited to, basements, mezzanine and intermediate‐flooredCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 94 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy Manualtiers, and penthouses. Spaces such as common areas, mechanical spaces, and circulation should be included inthe gross square footage of the building. Measurements must be taken from the exterior faces of exterior wallsOR from the centerline of walls separating buildings and/or interior spaces as necessary.Please exclude the following from the total square footage calculations used to determine the certification fee: i)all non‐enclosed (or non‐enclosable) roofed‐over areas such as exterior covered walkways, porches, terraces orsteps, roof overhangs, and similar features; ii) all air shafts, pipe trenches and chimneys; and iii) all parkingareas, whether underground, structured, or at grade.** The availability of expedited reviews is limited based on GBCI’s capacity. Contact GBCI at least ten (10)business days prior to submitting an application to request an expedited review. All expedited review fees arein addition to the regular review fee.*** The Existing Building Recertification Review fee is due when project application is submitted forrecertification review. Before submitting a project application, contact GBCI to obtain a promotion code.Appeal Fees:The following fees pertain to the appeals process as outlined in Section 14. Appeals Policy:Appeals: General: Complex:First Level Appeal Fee: $500 $800Expedited First Level Appeal Fee: $1,000 $1,300Final Level Appeal Fee: $500 $800Expedited Final Level Appeal Fee: $1,000 $1,300Additional Program Fees:The following fees pertain to certain additional program features that are available to assist project teams incompleting the certification process. These additional program features are optional.Interpretation Fees:Project CIR Fee $220LEED Interpretation Fee$180/$380* (members/non-members)* LEED Interpretation Fees are remitted to USGBCCertification Challenges:Written Review Fee: $1,000Hearing Fee: $2,500Appeal Fee: $2,500Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 95 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualB. Rating System-Specific FeesLEED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENTLEED-ND Project Registration Fees$1,500LEED-ND Project Application Review FeesSLL Prerequisite Review $2,250Expedited SLLPrerequisite ReviewInitial Stage Review ForProjects Under 320 AcresInitial Stage Review ForProjects 320 Acres OrMoreExpedited Initial StageReview$18,000(Total for first 20Acres)$5,000*$350(Per-Acre Fee for Each AdditionalAcre)$123,000(Flat Fee)$25,000*Subsequent Stage ReviewFor Projects Under 320Acres **Subsequent Stage ReviewFor Projects 320 AcresOr More**Expedited SubsequentStage Review**$10,000(Total for first 20Acres)$350(Per-Acre Fee for Each AdditionalAcre)$115,000(Flat Fee)$15,000** Expedited review fees constitute premiums calculated over and above the total applicable base fee.** Reduced fees for subsequent stage reviews require that a project hold an official designation ofConditional Approval of a LEED for Neighborhood Development Plan, or, Pre-certified LEED forNeighborhood Development Plan in good standing in order to be eligible for the fee discountslisted herein.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 96 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualC. Program-Specific FeesLEED Volume Program Pricing OverviewA goal of the LEED Volume Program is to reduce costs by taking advantage of uniformity in building design,construction and management practices. For organizations that will certify 25 or more projects within threeyears, the volume program offers valuable economies of scale. Certification costs per volume project dropsignificantly as the quantity of projects rises. Details on the basic program fees, potential additional costs andaudit rates are noted below. For more information on the volume certification process, refer to the Programspecificappendix in this document.The table below summarizes the program costs, as well as the payment triggers.Basic Program FeesTransaction Fee TriggerProgram Admission FeeUSGBC Members$10,000At participant’s entry into the programNon-members$15,000At participant’s entry into the programPrototype Fee(same for all prototype sizes)USGBC MembersNon-members$30,000$45,000At prototype registrationAt prototype registrationVolume Projects Fee*Initial 25-project bundleSecond 25-project bundleSubsequent 25-project bundles*Volume project bundles expire afterthree years.$35,000$15,000$10,000Purchase of first volume projectbundlePurchase of second volume projectbundlePurchase of third, fourth, etc. volumeproject bundleAdditional FeesTransaction Fee TriggerCorrective Action Fee $20,000Submission of a corrective actionreport following a failed volumeprojectAdditional Credit, Re-Precertified Credit, AdditionalCredit Approach, Appeal, or CIR Review(Prototype)$1,000Submission to re-precertify a failedprototype credit, or to add anadditional prototype credit, additionalprototype credit approach, a prototypecredit appeal, or prototype CIRIndividual Credit, Appeal, or CIR Review(Volume Project)$500 Submission of individual credits,appeals, or CIRs for a volume project.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 97 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualBasic Program FeesA breakdown of the fees and the services included is detailed below.Program Admission FeeCost: $10,000 member price/ $15,000 non-member pricePayment: Paid at the time when a participant joins the LEED Volume ProgramServices:• LEED account management services• Portfolio account in LEED Online• Participant orientation program, including webinars and a one-day, in-person trainingsession. (Attendance is required; any travel costs to attend the session are the responsibilityof the participant.)Prototype FeeCost: $30,000 member price/$45,000 non-member pricePayment: Paid at the time of prototype registrationServices:• Ability to register a prototype• Ability to submit a prototype for precertification• Up to 5 additional prototype credit approaches included (refer to Section 2.1 of LEEDVolume Program: Overview and Process for more detail)Volume Projects FeeCost: $35,000 for initial 25-project bundle$15,000 for second 25-project bundle$10,000 for each subsequent 25-project bundlePayment:Services:Paid at the purchase of the first, second, third, etc. volume project bundleVolume project bundles are available for purchase at the time of prototype registration, or anytime after prototype registration.• Ability to register and submit 25 volume projects for certification, per bundle, within threeyears from the time of purchase• Standard audit reviews includedAdditional FeesAdditional fees are required when a failure of a volume project triggers a corrective action, a failed prototypecredit needs to be re-precertified, or a participant chooses to submit additional information for review, beyondthe initial prototype precertification and the typical submittals for volume projects.Corrective Action FeeCost: $20,000Required: After a failed volume project triggers corrective actionPayment: Paid upon the submission of a corrective action reportServices: Includes review of all of the four required submissions following a failed volume project,including a corrective action report and additional audits of the next three volumeprojects over and above the prototype’s standard audit rate.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 98 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualNote that the corrective action report is the first step, which must be submitted, reviewedand approved prior to the submission of the next three volume projects for additionalaudit reviews.Additional Credit, Re-Precertified Credit, Additional Credit Approach, Credit Appeal, or ProjectCIR Fee (Prototype)Cost: $1,000Payment: Paid at the submission to re-precertify a failed prototype credit, or to add an additionalprototype credit, additional prototype credit approach, a prototype credit appeal, or prototypeCIRServices: Review of one of the following:• Re-precertification of one failed prototype credit• One additional prototype credit submitted after precertification• One additional credit approach for a prototype credit included in the original precertification• One appeal of a prototype credit during the precertification phase• One Project CIR for the prototypeIndividual Credit, Credit Appeal or Project CIR Fee (Volume Project)Cost: $500Payment: Paid at the submission of an individual credit, prototype credit appeal, or volume project CIRServices: Review of one of the following:• One individual credit, using standard one-off LEED submittals for a specific volume project• One prototype credit appeal for a specific volume project• One Project CIR for a specific volume projectCopyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 99 | P age

Green Building Certification InstituteLEED ® Certification Policy ManualLEED Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Program Pricing OverviewRegistration Fees: Both the Master Site and all projects associated with a campus are subject to the standardregistration fees available in pricing appendix A.Certification Fees: A unique certification fee structure is available for LEED 2009 (New Construction,Core & Shell, Schools, Commercial Interiors and Existing Buildings: Operation & Maintenance RatingSystems) multiple buildings and on-campus projects pursuing certification under the approach outlinedin Part 1 of the 2010 LEED Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On Campus BuildingProjects. The certification rates are provided below.Master SiteDesign ReviewUSGBC Members $1,200Non-Members $1,500Individual Campus Project*20% discount from standard certification fees**Construction ReviewUSGBC Members $500Non-Members $75020% discount from standard certification fees**Combined ReviewUSGBC Members $1,500Non-Members $2,00020% discount from standard certification fees**Additional FeesAdditional Credit $500 N/AAppeals $500 per credit $500 per creditProject CIRs $220 per credit $220 per creditExpedited Fee***Please contact GBCIPlease note that all fees are subject to change. No refunds are available.* Fees only applicable to LEED 2009 individual project certifications under the direction of the 2010Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Projects Part 1 Guidance. Please contact GBCIfor more information on Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Projects LEED v2 rating system feestructures.** See current GBCI Certification Fees in appendix A.*** Expedited fees constitute premiums calculated over and above the total applicable fee for certificationreview. Applicants must contact GBCI at least ten (10) business days prior to the submission of anexpedited review to ensure such requests can be processed.Copyright © 2011–2012 GBCI January 1, 2012 100 | P age