Technical Clarifications & CIR Rulings

Green Star tools continue to evolve after the release date. Updates from the 'Technical Clarifications & CIR Rulings' database are an essential component of each Green Star tool. Three types of update are posted on the database: corrections, technical clarifications, and credit interpretation request (CIR) rulings.

What is a Technical Clarification?

"Technical Clarifications" are the Green Building Council of Australia's (GBCA's) answers to technical queries.

These complement Green Star Technical Manuals, and the Assessment Panel will use the Technical Clarifications as precedent. They are an extension of the Technical Manual, and do not amend but clarify the Credit Criteria or Compliance Requirements.

What is a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)?

A Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) is submitted to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) if a project team wishes to advocate for an alternative yet equivalent method of meeting the Aim of Credit.

Each Technical Manual outlines a number of options for meeting the Aim of Credit, but if the project team has developed an alternative design solution or an alternative form of documentation, it may wish to submit a CIR.

About Technical Clarification and Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)

It is vital to understand their relevance as they may impact the assessment of your project. You can also use the updating process to improve and extend Green Star Tools. Any registered project team can submit queries or suggest new ways to qualify for credit points.

For information on how and when technical clarifications, credit interpretation requests, and corrections apply to your project, see the 'Essential Updates for Green Star Submissions' fact sheet.

How to submit a technical clarification?
How to submit a credit interpretation request?