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Question 1

What is the minimum requirement for silver certification

Answer 1

Must meet all preconditions

Question 2

What is the minimum requirement for Gold certification

Answer 2

Must meet all preconditions +40% of applicable optimizations

Question 3

What is the minimum requirement for platinum certification

Answer 3

Must meet all preconditions +80% of all applicable optimizations

Question 4

How many levels of certification are there with in the well standard?

Answer 4

There are three silver, gold and platinum

Question 5

What performance verification tests are performed by the well assessor

Answer 5

These inspections/measurements include tests related to air and water quality, as well as sound and light levels

Question 6

What is the role of the well AP

Answer 6

Well APs are trained on the conceptual and applied frameworks of well and can help guide projects to successful certification or compliance awards

Question 7

What are the seven concepts within the well standard

Answer 7

Air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind

Question 8

Are optimization (like credits in LEED) worth different point totals

Answer 8

No, all optimization features are treated equally

Question 9

What are the phases of the well certification process

Answer 9

Registration, documentation submission, performance verification, certification and performance re-verification/recertification

Question 10

What is performance verification

Answer 10

Performance verification is completed by an authorized well assessor who will usually spend 1 to 3 days in the building to validate the project’s design, do spot checks and measurements spanning all well concepts

Question 11

Where does you UVGI show up within well

Answer 11

Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is part of mold and microbe control (under Air)

Question 12

Who is an AWA

Answer 12

accredited Well Assessor, performs the on-Site visit and verification

Question 13

What is the intent of nourishment

Answer 13

Nourishment requires the availability of fresh, wholesome foods, limits unhealthy ingredients and encourages better eating habits and food culture

Question 14

According to the World Health Organization, on average, Adults spend how much of the day sitting?

Answer 14

70% of adults

Question 15

What do the acronyms SBS and BRI stand for?

Answer 15

Sick building syndrome(SBS) and building related illness (BRI)

Question 16

What is LEED?

Answer 16

Leadership in energy and environmental design is the green building rating system administered by the US Green building Council that advocates for designing, building and operating green buildings. LEED and WELL have about a 15% overlap

Question 17

What is ANSI?

Answer 17

The American National Standards Institute is a private nonprofit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems and personnel in the United States

Question 18

How often should water quality be tested for inorganic metals

Answer 18

Quarterly testing for in organic metals ensures that water quality is maintained year round. This feature requires that detailed records are kept of all tests, and that a remediation plan is in place for cases were unacceptable water quality has been detected

Question 19

What is one more best practice you can do after construction, to help with IAQ?

Answer 19

Building Flush-Out

Question 20

What is displacement ventilation?

Answer 20

By strategically designing the height of air ventilation, displacement ventilation can enhance air change effectiveness. Displacement ventilation supplies air at very low level, which then rises to ceiling.

Question 21

How is microfiber cleaning equipment rated?

Answer 21

Mops, rags and dusters used to clean non-porous surfaces consist of microfiber with a denier no higher than 1.0.

Question 22

What is type of dementia marked by the loss if cognitive ability, affecting memory, thinking and behavior generally over a period of 19 to 15 years?

Answer 22

Alzheimer’s Disease