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During the walk-through with a new home occupant, which of the following is NOT required?
The LEED for Homes Rating System (v4) requires a walk-through as part of the Innovation (IN) Prerequisite: Education of the Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager to educate occupants on the operation and maintenance of sustainable systems.
According to the LEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Construction (v4):
IN Prerequisite: Education of the Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager
Conduct a minimum two-hour walk-through with the homeowner, including:
Identification of all installed equipment (e.g., HVAC, water heating systems).
Instruction on how to use and operate the equipment and green measures.
Information on how to maintain the equipment to ensure ongoing performance.
Information on product return policies or rebates is not required.
Source: LEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Construction, v4, Innovation Prerequisite: Education of the Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager, p. 188.
The LEED v4.1 Residential BD+C rating system confirms:
IN Prerequisite: Education of the Homeowner or Tenant
The walk-through must cover equipment identification, operation, and maintenance instructions, but does not include product return policies or rebates.
Source: LEED v4.1 Residential BD+C, Credit Library, accessed via USGBC LEED Online.
The correct answer is information related to product return policies and rebates (Option D), as this is not a required component of the walk-through.
Why not the other options?
A . Identification of all installed equipment: This is required to familiarize occupants with sustainable systems.
B . Instruction in how to use the measures and operate the equipment: This is required to ensure proper operation.
C . Information on how to maintain the equipment: This is required to support long-term performance.
The LEED AP Homes Candidate Handbook emphasizes IN prerequisites, including walk-through requirements, and references the LEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Construction as a key resource. The exam is based on LEED v4, ensuring the relevance of walk-through content.
References:
LEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Construction, v4, USGBC, Innovation Prerequisite: Education of the Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager, p. 188.
LEED v4.1 Residential BD+C, USGBC LEED Credit Library, accessed via LEED Online (https://www.usgbc.org/credits).
LEED AP Homes Candidate Handbook, GBCI, October 2024, p. 12 (references study resources and exam scope based on LEED v4).
USGBC LEED for Homes Rating System (v4), available via USGBC website (https://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-homes-design-and-construction-v4).
LEED v4.1 for Homes, USGBC, accessed via LEED Online, confirming walk-through requirements.