Who submits Credit Interpretation Requests to the USGBC?

The correct answer highlights the role of the Provider in the context of submitting Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The Provider, often representing the project team, has the responsibility to seek clarifications or interpretations regarding specific credits within the LEED rating system. This can occur when project teams encounter uncertainties or require guidance on how to meet particular credit requirements.

Typically, a Provider may be a third-party group or individual experienced with LEED processes and knowledgeable about the nuances of the rating system. Their expertise is crucial for navigating the complexities of credit documentation and ensuring that all inquiries filed with USGBC are accurate and well-articulated.

Other roles, such as the Project Architect, Landscape Architect, or Assistant Project Manager, while important in their own capacities, do not specifically hold the responsibility for submitting CIRs. These professionals may contribute to the project and provide input that can inform the CIR, but the formal submission to USGBC is a function vested in the Provider, emphasizing their role as the point of communication between the project and the governing body of LEED.