This document provides important information on how Global Partitions’ various products qualify for LEED Certification points.

LEED-NC is the green building certification system for New Construction and Major Renovations created by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED v3 (www.usgbc.org/leedv3) is the next version of the system, superseding Version 2.2 (October 2005).

Launched on April 27, 2009, LEED v3 builds on the fundamental structure and familiarity of the existing rating system, but provides a new structure for making sure the rating system incorporates new technology and addresses the most urgent priorities.

The changes that impact the certification related to toilet partitions are in the Material & Resources Section, specifically the Regional Materials Credits. Depending on a project’s specific location, six existing LEED credits from LEED’s various credit categories that address regional environmental issues have been assigned “bonus points.” That means that a project can be awarded up to four extra points – one point each for up to four of the priority credits.

For all new projects applying for certification after June 27, 2009, LEED-NC Ver. 3.0 will be the only version available for registration. For this version please see the following document which details the currently applicable guidelines for certification credits when using Global’s products. (Click here….)

If your project is registered to LEED-NC, Ver. 2.2 or Ver. 2.1, Global’s guidelines are also included. (Click here for Ver. 2.1 or here for Ver. 2.2.)