Section 220-RICR-70-00-1.5 - Exceptions to Green Building StandardsA. The department is authorized to determine whether a project qualifies for an exception from the LEED certified or equivalent high-performance green building standard and the lesser green building standards that may be imposed on projects that are granted exceptions. (see R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-24-5).B. As stated in R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-24-4, a major facility project does not have to meet LEED certified standard or an equivalent high-performance green building standard if: 1. There is no appropriate LEED standard or other high-performance green building standard for that type of building or renovation project. In such case and as stated in R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-24-5, the department will set lesser green building standards that are appropriate to the project.2. There is no practical way to apply the LEED standard or other high- performance green building standard to a particular building or renovation project. In such case and as stated in R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-24-5, the department will set lesser green building standards that are appropriate to the project.220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-70-00-1.5