In the LEED

Intent:

1. Reduce IAQ problems associated with Construction/Renovation process
2. Help to sustain comfort and well-being of construction workers and building occupants

Implementation:

1. Develop and implement an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan for during construction
   • during construction, meet or exceed SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, Ch 3 (2007)
   • Protect on-site or installed absorptive materials from moisture damage
     • insulation, carpeting, ceiling tile and drywall
   • AHU’s, during construction, must have filters with Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8 per ASHRAE 52.2-1999.
2. Control pollutant sources
   • spec materials with low VOC’s
   • control exhaust fumes
3. Interrupt Contamination Pathways
   • depressurize work areas
   • provide temporary barriers
4. Housekeeping activities
   1. protect porous surfaces
   2. dust control
5. Schedule the installation of materials to avoid contamination
6. Member of General Contractor’s Team to be IAQ manager.

Codes:

• SMACNA IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction, Ch. 3 (2007)
• ASHRAE 52.2-1999: Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size

Submittal Phase:

• construction

Indoor Environmental Air Quality

• EQ P1 - Minimum IAQ Performance (prerequisite)
• EQ P2 - Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control (prerequisite)
• EQ 1 - Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
• EQ 2 - Increased Ventilation
• EQ 3.1 - Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction
• EQ 3.2 - Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy
• EQ 4.1 - Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants
• EQ 4.2 - Low-Emitting Materials, Paint & Coatings
• EQ 4.3 - Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet Systems
• EQ 4.4 - Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products
• EQ 5 - Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
• EQ 6.1 - Controllability of Systems, Lighting
• EQ 6.2 - Controllability of Systems, Thermal Comfort
• EQ 7.1 - Thermal Comfort, Design
• EQ 7.2 - Thermal Comfort, Verification
• EQ 8.1 -Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces
• EQ 8.2 - Daylight & Views, Views for 90% of Spaces

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