Registration is an important step in the process, signifying your intent to pursue LEED certification.

Before you begin, you’ll want to make sure that your project meets all of the LEED Minimum Program Requirements, the minimum characteristics that make a project appropriate for pursuing LEED.

Building projects pursuing certification must:

• Be in a permanent location on existing land
• Use reasonable LEED boundaries
• Comply with project size requirements (1000 for BD+C and O+M Projects) amd 250 square feet for ID+C Projects. ND Projects (1500 acres)

LEED Online and Project Roles

LEED Online is the platform used to manage project registration, documentation, and submission.

Key responsibilities include:

• inviting team members
• assigning responsibilities for credits
• submitting documentation for review

Several roles are involved in the LEED process:

• Owner – defines project goals and secures funding
• LEED Project Administrator – manages registration, team coordination, and submissions (key role)
• Architect / Engineers – design building systems
• Commissioning Authority – verifies building performance
• Contractor – manages construction
• Facility Manager – operates the building after completion

👉 Understanding roles is important for both exam questions and real project coordination.

Credit Interpretation Requests and LEED Interpretations

When project teams need clarification on how to apply a LEED credit, they can use formal interpretation tools.

• Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)
  → used for project-specific clarification
  → does not award points
  → does not change credit requirements
• LEED Interpretations
  → official technical guidance
  → applies to multiple projects
  → can set precedent for future applications

These tools help teams navigate unique situations while maintaining consistency within the LEED framework.

Important Concepts: Boundaries

LEED distinguishes between different types of boundaries:

• Project Boundary – the development footprint of the project
• Property Boundary – the legal property line
• LEED Boundary – the area affected by construction activities

Understanding these distinctions is important for both documentation and credit compliance.