LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) — Question 69

The LEED reviewer advised a project team that an inappropriate rating system was chosen for a newly constructed school in operation for one year and undergoing minor improvements. What should the project team have done differently to avoid this error?

Answer options

• A. Allow the LEED Project Administrator sole responsibility to review the appropriate rating system for the project
• B. Select LEED for Schools New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, as this project is classified as a school
• C. Select LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance Rating System, as the Operational and Maintenance phase has begun
• D. Review the appropriate rating system and determine the best adaptation to use with consultation from U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because consulting with the U.S. Green Building Council ensures that the project team selects the most appropriate rating system based on the current phase of the school. Options A, B, and C suggest a misunderstanding of the rating systems applicable to the project, focusing either on incorrect authority or misclassification of the project phase.