What percentage of a building’s surface area may be excluded from the calculation for Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 2. Renovation of Abandoned or Blighted Buildings because of deterioration or damage when maintaining existing building structure, enclosure and interior structural elements?

What percentage of a building’s surface area may be excluded from the calculation for Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 2. Renovation of Abandoned or Blighted Buildings because of deterioration or damage when maintaining existing building structure, enclosure and interior structural elements?
A . 5%
B . 10%
C . 25%
D . 50%

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Answer: C

Explanation:

For the Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 2. Renovation of Abandoned or Blighted Buildings, up to 25% of the building surface area may be excluded from the credit calculation due to deterioration or damage1.

References:

LEED Certification- Requirements for Material & Resource Credit: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction – First green Consulting Pvt Ltd