Get Pi Form 1: Minimum Program Requirements

This guide is designed to help users navigate the process of completing the PI FORM 1: MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS online. Each section and field will be covered to ensure a clear understanding of the requirements and necessary steps.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by reviewing the section titled 'ALL PROJECTS'. This section emphasizes that all fields and uploads are required unless otherwise specified. Familiarize yourself with the overview of the Minimum Program Requirements.
3. In the first requirement, 'Must comply with environmental laws', ensure you confirm compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations that apply to your LEED project, including the registration date or commencement of schematic design.
4. For 'Must be a complete, permanent building or space', verify that your project is intended for permanent use on existing land and does not involve mobile structures.
5. Address the 'Must use a reasonable site boundary' requirement by confirming that all land disturbed for the project is included within the project boundary.
6. In 'Must comply with minimum floor area requirements', confirm that your project has a gross floor area of at least 250 square feet (22 square meters).
7. Check the 'Must comply with minimum occupancy rates' section to verify that your project serves 1 or more Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) occupants.
8. For the requirement to 'Commit to sharing whole-building energy and water usage data', select the preferred option for data sharing and ensure to sign where necessary. Make sure to include the project title in the ENERGY STAR’s Portfolio Manager tool.
9. Revisit the section on 'Minimum building area to site area ratio' and confirm your project's compliance with the necessary ratio of gross floor area to land area.
10. Complete the signatory section to affirm that all the information provided is true and accurate. Choose to provide a digital signature or upload the required documentation if opting for offline signatures.
11. If applicable, detail any exemptions from Minimum Program Requirement 6 and describe any special circumstances that may limit compliance. Additionally, upload the required documentation to support your claims.
12. Finally, review your completed PI FORM 1 to check compliance, and save your changes. You can then download, print, or share the form as needed.

Take the next step in your green building journey by completing the PI FORM 1 online today.