As a prerequisite for Education of the Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager, the operations and maintenance manual must include which of the following?

The LEED for Homes prerequisite "Education of the Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager" (or "Building Orientation and Training" in v4.1) mandates the creation of an operations and maintenance (O&M) manual. A core component of this manual is the inclusion of all manufacturer's literature and warranties for the equipment installed in the home. This ensures the occupant has the necessary information to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot systems like HVAC, water heaters, and appliances efficiently, which is critical for achieving the home's designed performance and sustainability goals.

A. A set of building plans are construction documents and, while useful, are not a specified requirement for the operational manual under this prerequisite.
B. A list of local services is relevant to the Location and Linkages (LL) credit category, not the operational requirements of the home itself.
D. A chemical analysis of the water supply is a specific test that is not a universal requirement for the O&M manual for this prerequisite.

1. U.S. Green Building Council. (2021). LEED v4.1 Homes and Multifamily Reference Guide. Washington, DC: U.S. Green Building Council. Page 481, AE Prerequisite: Building Orientation and Training, Step-by-Step Guidance, "Compile an O&M Manual," bullet point 4 requires: "Copies of all manufacturer’s manuals and product warranties for installed equipment that is part of the LEED for Homes project."

2. U.S. Green Building Council. (2016). LEED v4 for Homes Design and Construction Rating System. Washington, DC: U.S. Green Building Council. Page 12, AE Prerequisite: Education of the Homeowner, "Requirements," bullet point 2 specifies the manual must include "Manufacturer's manuals and warranties for all installed equipment."