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Building CertificationWhat is LEED?It is a non-profit, voluntary, consensus-based, market-driven green building rating systemIt evaluates environmental performance from a whole building perspectiveLEED EB - Existing Building CertificationLEED NC - New Construction CertificationCredits earned for satisfying criteria
USGBC LEED
Credits for Cleaning |
| Low impact cleaning equipment |
1 pt |
Sustainable products
- Green Seal GS-37 Cleaning Chemical Criteria / EPA-CPG Guidelines
- Low Impact disposables (liners / paper products) to meet EPA-CPG Guidelines |
3 pts |
| Low impact pest management policy: |
2 pts |
| Entrance way matting system |
1 pt |
| Occupant recycling maximum |
3 pts |
| Isolated janitorial closets |
1 pt |
| Documentation of attendance / medical cost |
1 pt |
| Green Cleaning - Low Environmental Impact Cleaning Policy |
1 pt |
| Innovation? |
4 pts |
LEED Point System |
| Certification Levels |
Total Points Needed for Building Certification |
Points Impacted By Cleaning Industry |
Cleaning Industry Percentage of Total Points |
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| Certified |
28-35 |
Up to 10 points plus 1-4 Innovation Credits |
29 - 50% |
| Silver |
36-42 |
Up to 10 points plus 1-4 Innovation Credits |
24 - 39% |
| Gold |
43-56 |
Up to 10 points plus 1-4 Innovation Credits |
18-32% |
| Platinum |
57-76 |
Up to 10 points plus 1-4 Innovation Credits |
13-25% |
