Page 9 - LEED PLANNING DOCUMENT JL
P. 9
SUSTAINABLE SITES
In this category, JL Interiors will ASTM E 1527-05 description. It
explain in detail how it meets the was determined that there was
requirements for the points listed some contamination suspected
below. The firm is applying for five from the chemicals utilized for
points under Sustainable Sites. the carpet manufacturing
process, and therefore a Phase
• Construction Activity Pollution
Prevention- An erosion control II Environmental was
plan will be developed by a conducted based on the ASTM
certified professional and E 1903-11. Contamination was
found around the floor drains
implemented during all phases
of land disturbance activities to as well as in the soil
immediately surrounding the
prevent land runoff and water
pollution from soil. The means site. Necessary steps to
remediate the site in order to
of control used for this purpose
will be established through a meet national standards have
series of vegetation or grasses, been taken, and the site is now
that integrate with the sites considered safe to renovate
surroundings and incorporates and operate.
a natural aspect that may be • Open Space- A garden will be
appreciated by patients who established toward the back of
can see this portion of the site the hospital to provide patients
from their windows once the and guests a place for positive
project is completed. distraction and reflection. It
• Environmental Site will encompass 30% of the
Assessment- A Phase I total campus. Professional
landscapers will incorporate
Environmental Site Assessment
has been conducted based on 30% of vegetation through the
9
