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| EQp1 -Minimum IAQ Performance- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Establish minimum IAQ performance to enhance indoor air quality, To contribute to the well-being of occupants Implementation - Meet the requirements of Sections 4-7 of ASHRAE 62.1-2004: Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality Case 1: Mechanical Ventilation Systems - Designed using Ventilation Rate Procedure OR Applicable Local Codes (whichever is more stringent) Case 2: Naturally Ventilated Buildings - Comply with ASHRAE 62.1-2004, Section 5.1
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| EQp2 -Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Minimize exposure of building occupants, indoor surfaces and ventillation systems to Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Implementation - Option 1: Prohibit Smoking - No smoking EXCEPT outdoors at least 25 feet from building entries, outside air intakes, operable windows Option 2: Designated Areas - No smoking EXCEPT in designated area and outdoors(same outdoor rules apply) - Designated smoke rooms are to 1) effectively contain, capture, and remove ETS 2) be directly exhausted to the outdoors 3) enclosed with deck to deck partitions 4) operate at negative pressure in comparison to adjacent spaces Option 3: (Residential Only) No Smoking in Common Areas - 1) no smoking in all building common areas 2) same rules apply to any outdoor smoking areas 3) wall, ceiling and floor penetrations to be sealed 4) be tested for performance: ANSI/ASTM-E779-03 |
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| EQc1 -Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Provide capacity for ventilation system monitoring to sustain occupant comfort and well-being Implementation - a) Install Permanent Monitoring systems that provide feedback on ventilation system performance: 1) systems generate alarm when conditions vary by 10% b) Mechanically Vented Spaces: 1) Dense spaces (greater than 25 people per 1000 SF) - monitor CO2 levels 2) Non-Dense spaces - direct outdoor airflow measure device; detect when system is 15% below design rate c) Naturally Ventilated Spaces: 1) Monitor CO2 levels d) Monitoring Methods: 1) Pilot tubes, venture meters, totating vane anemometers 2) Feed into HVAC and BAS (Building Automation System) systems 3) CO2 Monitors to be located between 3 and 6 feet above the ground
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| EQc2 -Increased Ventilation- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Provide additional outdoor air ventilation to improve IAQ for improved occupant comfort, well-being and productivity of occupants Implementation - Case 1: Mechanically Vented Spaces: 1) Increase breathing zone outdoor air ventilation rates to 30% above minimum ASHRAE 62.1-2004 rates (established by EQp1) Case 2: Naturally Vented Spaces: 1) Design system to meet Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237 2) Make Sure the natural ventilation is effective for specific project by following the flow diagram in Figure 1.18 of the CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005 3) Use a model to predict that room airflows naturally ventilate 90% of occupied spaces as defined by the rates established in ASHRAE 62.1-2004
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| EQc3.1 -Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction- Intent and Implementation |
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Intention - Reduce IAQ problems related to the construction process, Help sustain comfort and well-being of construction workers and building occupants Implementation - a) Develop and implement an Indoor Air Quality Management Plan for during construction which meets or exceeds SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction: 1) protect stored onsite or installed absorpative materials from moisture damage (insulation, carpeting, ceiling tile and drywall) 2) AHU's (Air Handler Units) during construction must have filters with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8 per ASHRAE 52.2-1999 3) Control Pollutant sources (paints, carpet) 4) Interrupt contamination pathways 5) Schedule installation of materials to avoid contamination Note: When submitting for this credit, PHOTOS highlighting the methods used for the IAQ Management Plan should be included with the submittal. Also, any descriptions for any special circumstances should be submitted as well.
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| EQc3.2 -Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy- Intent and Implementation |
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Intention - Reduce IAQ problems related to the construction process, Help sustain comfort and well-being of construction workers and building occupants Implementation - Option 1: Flush-Out: a) After construction but before occupancy 1) Supply 14,000 cubic feet of outside air per square foot floor area through the building 2) Maintain 60*F at 60% relative humidity OR b) If occupancy occurs prior to flush-out 1) supply 3500 cubic feet of outside air per square foot are 2) ventilate at 0.30 cubic feet per minute per square foot or the design minimum outside air rate determined in EQp1, whichever is greater 3) ventilate for a minimum of 3 hours each day before occupancy until 14,000 cubic feet per square foot of outside air has been supplied 4) use MERV 8 filters for HVAC systems (MERV 13 if project goes for EQc5) Option 2: Air Quality Testing: Conduct an IAQ baseline test after construction, prior to occupancy per EPA Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Air Pollutants in Indoor Air
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| EQc4.1 -Low Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealants- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the comfor and well-being of installers and occupants Implementation - a) All adhesives and sealants used in the interior (inside weatherproofing system and applied onsite) are to comply with: 1) South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #1168 2) Green Seal (GS) Standard for Commercial Adhesivs GS-36 b) The types of adhesives and sealants include: flooring adhesives, fire-stopping sealants, caulking, duct sealants, plumbing adhesives, cove base adhesives
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| EQc4.2 -Low Emitting Materials: Paints & Coatings- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the comfor and well-being of installers and occupants Implementation - a) All paints and coatings used in interior (inside weatherproofing and applied onsite) are to comply with the following: 1) Paints: Green Seal Standard 11 (GS-11) 2) Anti-corrosive and Anti-rust Paints: Grean Seal Standard 3 (GS-3) 3) Clear wood finishes, floor coatings, stains, sealers & shellacs: SCAQMD Rule #1113, Architectural Coatings |
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| EQc4.3 -Low Emitting Materials: Carpet Systems- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the comfor and well-being of installers and occupants Implementation - a) All carpet, carpet cushions, and carpet adhesive used in interior (inside weatherproofing and applied onsite) are to comply with the following: 1) Carpet and Cushion to meet the testing and product requirement of the Carpet and Rug Institutes Green label Plus Program 2) All carpet adhesives shall meet the requirements of EQc4.1. |
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| EQc4.4 -Low Emitting Materials: Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating and/or harmful to the comfor and well-being of installers and occupants Implementation - a) Composite wood and agrifiber products (i.e. MDF board, particle board, plywood, wheat board, straw board, panel substrates and door cores) used in interior shall contain NO ADDED Urea Formaldehyde Resins Notes: Furniture and equipment are not considered base building elements and are not included
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| EQc5 -Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Minimize potentially hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants Implementation - a) minimize and control pollutant entry: 1) install permanent entryway systems at least 6ft long to capture dirt (grates, slotted systems, mats if mainained weekly) 2) exhaust rooms where hazardous chemicals are stored like cleaning supplies and printers (keep negative pressure in room at .50 cubic feet per minute per square foot, rooms should have self-closing doors, and be physically separate) 3) use MERV 13 air filters |
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| EQc6.1 -Controllabillity of Systems: Lighting- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Provide high levels of lighting system control by individual occupants or multi-occupant spaces for various tasks for occupant's comfort and well-being Implementation - a) Provide individual light controls for at least 90% of the occupants: adjustable task lighting b) Provide all multi-occupant rooms with light system controls that meet group needs and preferences |
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| EQc6.2 -Controllabillity of Systems: Thermal Comfort- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Provide high levels of Thermal comfort system control by individual and multi-occupant spaces to promot the productivity, comfort and well-being of occupants Implementation - a) Provide individual comfort controls for at least 50% of the occupants: 1) Operable windows are OK to use in calculation only if i. Occupants are stationed within 20ft inside and 10ft to either side of the window opening ii. meets standards of ASHRAE 62.1-2004 for Natural ventilation b) Provide thermal comfort controls for all multi-occupancy rooms: 1) thermal comfort conditions are to meet ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 |
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| EQc7.1 -Thermal Comfort: Design- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Provide a comfortable thermal environment supporting productivity and the well-being of building occupants Implementation - a) Design HVAC systems and building envelope per ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 b) Evaluate the air temperature, radiant temperature, air speed and relative humidity c) coordinate with EQp1, EQc1, and EQc2 (IAQ performance and ventilation) |
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| EQc7.2 -Thermal Comfort: Verification- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - To asses the thermal comfort within the building over time Implementation - a) Conduct a Thermal Comfort Survey within 18 months after occupancy: 1) Anonymous responses of overall satisfaction of thermal performance (if 20% or more of the occupants are dissatisfied, a plan must be developed that should be in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 55-2004)
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| EQc8.1 -Daylight & Views- Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Provide a connection between indoor and outdoor spaces through the introduction of daylight and views into regularly occupied areas of the building Implementation - Option 1-Glazing Factor Calculation: achieve a minimum 2% glazing factor in a minimum of 75% of regularly occupied areas Option 2-Daylight Simulation Model: Through a computer simulation, demonstrate a daylight illumination level of 25 footcandles in a minimum of 75% of regularly occupied areas Option 3-Daylight Measurement: Through the records of indoor light measurements, demonstrate a daylight illumination level of 25 footcandles in a minimum of 75% of regularly occupied areas ALL CASES: 1) only the actual square footage that meets the minimum requirements is applied toward the 75% requirement 2) provide daylight redirection and/or glare control devices if needed |
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| EQc8.2 -Daylight & Views - Intent and Implementation |
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Intent - Provide a connection between indoor and outdoor spaces through the introduction of daylight and views into regularly occupied areas of the building Implementation - a) Achieve a direct line of sight to the outdoors for occupants in 90% of all regularly occupied areas: 1) glazing shall be located between 2'6" and 7'6" above the floor 2) For private offices, the entire square footage of the office can be counted if 75% or more has direct line of sight, for mult-occupant spaces the actual square footage with direct line of sight is counted
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| EQp1 -Minimum IAQ Performance- Referenced Standards |
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| EQp2 -Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control- Referenced Standards |
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1. ANSI/AST-E779-03 = Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage 2. Residential Manual for Compliance with California's 2001 Energy Efficiency Standards (for low rise residential buildings), ch. 4 |
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| EQc1 -Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring- Referenced Standards |
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| EQc2 -Increased Ventilation- Referenced Standards |
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1. ASHRAE 62.1-2004:Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality 2. The Carbon Trust Good Practice Guide 237 - Natural Ventialtion in NonDomestic Buildings 3. CIBSE Applications Manual 10: 2005, Natural Ventilation in Domestic Buildings |
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| EQc3.1 -Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction- Referenced Standards |
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1. SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings under Construction, Ch. 3 (Nov. 2007) 2. ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2-1999: Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for removal Efficiency by Particle Size
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| EQc3.2 -Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy- Referenced Standards |
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1. EPA "Compendium of Methods for the Determination of Air Pollutants in Indoor Air"
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| EQc4.1 -Low Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealants- Referenced Standards |
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1. South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule #1168 2. Green Seal Standard 36 (GS-36) - October 200
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| EQc4.2 -Low Emitting Materials: Paints & Coatings- Referenced Standards |
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1. Grean Seal Standard 11 (GS-11) 2. Green Seal Standard 3 (GS-3) 3. SCAQMD Rule#1113, Architectural Coatings
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| EQc4.3-Low Emitting Materials: Carpet Systems- Referenced Standards |
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1. Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus Program
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| EQc4.4 -Low Emitting Materials: Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products- Referenced Standards |
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| EQc5 -Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control- Referenced Standards |
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1. ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2 - 1999: Method of Testing General Ventialtion Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size |
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| EQc6.1 -Controllabillity of Systems: Lighting- Referenced Standards |
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| EQc6.2 -Controllabillity of Systems: Thermal Comfort- Referenced Standards |
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1. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004: Ventilation For Acceptable Indoor Air Quality 2. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2004: Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy
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| EQc7.1 -Thermal Comfort: Design- Referenced Standards |
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1. ASHRAE Standard 55-2004: Thermal Comfot Conditions for Human Occupancy |
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| EQc7.2 -Thermal Comfort: Verification- Referenced Standards |
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1. ASHRAE Standard 55-2004: Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy
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| EQc8.1 -Daylight & Views- Referenced Standards |
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| EQc8.2 -Daylight & Views- Referenced Standards |
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| EQp1 -Minimum IAQ Performance- Exemplary Performance |
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| EQp2 -Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control- Exemplary Performance |
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| EQc1 -Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring- Exemplary Performance |
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| EQc2 -Increased Ventilation- Exemplary Performance |
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| EQc3.1 -Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction- Exemplary Performance |
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| EQc3.2 -Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy- Exemplary Performance |
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| EQc4 -Low Emitting Materials- Exemplary Performance |
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| EQc5 -Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control- Exemplary Performance |
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| EQc6.1-Controllabillity of Systems: Lighting- Exemplary Performance |
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| EQc6.2 -Controllabillity of Systems: Thermal Comfort- Exemplary Performance |
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| EQc7.1 -Thermal Comfort: Design- Exemplary Performance |
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| EQc7.2 -Thermal Comfort: Verification- Exemplary Performance |
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| EQc8.1 -Daylight & Views- Exemplary Performance |
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1. Provide daylighting for 90% of all regularly occupied areas (instead of 75%) |
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| EQc8.2 -Daylight & Views- Exemplary Performance |
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1. Reviewed on a case-by-case basis
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