8- Ops + Maintenance

Question 1

Credits Ops + Maintenance

Answer 1

O+M P8.1- Plan for sustainable site maintenance
O+M P8.2- Provide for storage & collection of recyclables
O+M C8.3- Recycle organic matter (3-5 points)
O+M C8.4- Minimize pesticide and fertilizer use (4-5 points)
O+M C8.5- Reduce outdoor energy consumption (2-4 points)
O+M C8.6- Use renewable sources for landscape electricity needs (3-4 points)
O+M C8.7- Protect air quality during landscape maintenance (2-4 points)

Question 2

O+M P8.1- Plan for sustainable site maintenance

Intent

Answer 2

Ensure long-term site sustainability by developing a site maintenance plan outlining the project’s strategies and required implementation tasks.

Question 3

O+M P8.1- Plan for sustainable site maintenance

Requirements

Answer 3

With the integrated design team (see Pre-Design P2.1: Use an integrative design process), prepare a site maintenance plan according to the outline below.

Explain the short-term tasks and the long-term strategic plan (i.e., 10-year desired outcome) to achieve sustainable maintenance goals.

Ensure the maintenance contractor or site manager commits to educating maintenance personnel on the goals and implementation of the site maintenance plan.

Note: For additional information and resources regarding the following maintenance topics, see the associated prerequisites and credits listed in the right-hand column of theoutline.

Question 4

O+M P8.1- Plan for sustainable site maintenance

Submittal Docs

Answer 4

Signatures from all integrated design team members stating the site maintenance plan and relevant discussions were conducted collaboratively

Documentation, signed by the maintenance contractor or site manager, confirming that he or she has:
- Reviewed and agreed to implement the site maintenance plan
- Committed to communicating the site maintenance plan to maintenance
personnel and educating them on the goals and implementation of the plan

Completed Site Maintenance Plan Worksheet or an illustrated narrative addressing all of the following topics, including the maintenance activities, required specialists, and the timeline or schedule for the maintenance activities implemented in order to achieve the
10-year desired outcome for each:
- Water
- Soil stewardship
- Vegetation