How to submit a CIR

In order to prepare a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) the project team must be confident that they can demonstrate an alternative yet equivalent method of meeting the Aim of Credit in the Technical Manual.

Please note the following before submitting a CIR:

• A CIR can only be submitted by a registered Green Star project.
• A CIR must be submitted by the project contact as each project is only entitled to a limited number of CIRs.
• A CIR must advocate for an alternative yet equivalent form of documentation or design which meets the Aim of Credit.
• Changes to benchmarks will not be condsidered. If a change in benchmark is requested, formal feedback must be submitted. Read more about the GBCA Stakeholder Feedback Process.
• Green Star aims to reduce the environmental impact of buildings and this must be evident within each CIR.
• Green Star rates building attributes, NOT operations. If your request is operational, it will be denied.
• Please check all previously issued Technical Clarifications & CIR Rulings to ensure your query has not already been answered.
• Each CIR must contain all the supporting evidence required for making a ruling; insufficient evidence will result in the CIR being denied. Supporting evidence can include previous correspondence with the GBCA, mechanical drawings, contractual agreements etc. Any resubmission of a CIR will be considered a new CIR and the project team will be charged accordingly.

Download the CIR form.

If you have any questions about completing this CIR form; please contact your GBCA Case Manager.