LEED 2009 v3 - Changes from LEED NC version 2.2

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LEED 2009 v3 - Commissioning Revisions

Changes from version 2.2
Fundamental Commissioning continues to be a requirement for LEED certification. However, the USGBC is now awarding 2 points for Enhanced Commissioning as compared to just one in the last version.
Program differences. There are a few differences among the commissioning requirements of LEED-NC, LEED-CI, LEED-CS, LEED for Schools, LEED for Healthcare, LEED for Retail--New Construction, and LEED for Retail--Commercial Interiors. The fact that the programs are virtually identical is probably the most important thing to remember, although LEED reference guides should be consulted before preparing fees for any such work.
The few differences include:
• The enhanced-commissioning option of LEED for Healthcare, which is in the public-comment phase and likely to be rolled out this year, is the most notable exception. This is the only program that offers two possible points for enhanced commissioning. The requirements for the first point are identical to the LEED-NC enhanced-commissioning requirements. LEED for Healthcare also offers a second point for envelope commissioning, including wall mockups, envelope design review, and a series of planned and documented field inspections.
• All programs allow a "streamlined" commissioning approach, by which a design team may provide commissioning for projects less than 50,000 sq ft.1

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