Air Concept - Preconditions Flashcards
___ ventilation is the movement of air into and out of a space primarily through intentionally provided openings (such as windows and doors), through nonpowered ventilators, or by infiltration.
Natural
___ of Feature 01, Air Quality Standards, addresses the levels of formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the air.
a. Part 1: Standards for Volatile Substances
b. Part 2: Standards for Particulate Matter
c. Part 3: Standards for inorganic gases
d. Part 3: Radon
a. Part 1: Standards for Volatile Substances
___ is a colorless, odorless, and highly poisonous gas formed by incomplete combustion.
Carbon Monoxide
___ of Feature 03 requires that all HVAC systems (within the last five years) undergo testing and balancing after the substantial completion, but before occupancy, of a project.
a. Part 1: Ventilation Design
b. Part 2: Demand Controlled Ventilation
c. Part 3: System Balancing
d. Part 4: Ventilation Effectiveness
Part 3: System Balancing
Part 2: Mold Inspections of Feature ___ requires that a mold inspection be performed visually.
Feature 06
The goal of ___, is to reduce the amount of materials, products, and finishes used in building construction that can release VOCs into the interior of the building.
Feature 04, VOC Reduction
___ is a naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in insulation because of its chemical and flame resistance, tensile strength, and sound absorption properties.
Asbestos
___ into the interior of a building can cause structural damage, mold growth, and negative effects on indoor air quality.
Moisture infiltration
___ of Feature 12, Moisture Management, requires the development of a narrative describing the use of moisture-tolerant materials and the protection of moisture-sensitive materials.
Part 4: Material Selection and Protection
(2) types of filters addressed in the air concept are __ and __ filter
carbon and media filters
Air Key Facts:
Air pollution is the #1 environmental cause of premature mortality, contributing to ___ premature deaths annually in the United States and approximately ___ premature deaths worldwide
Air pollution is the #1 environmental cause of premature mortality, contributing to 50,000 premature deaths annually in the United States and approximately 7 million premature deaths worldwide
Air Key Facts:
Humans breathe > ___ litres of air every day.
Humans breathe > 15,000 litres of air every day.
Air Key Facts:
WELL address 6 major air pollutants:
Carbon monoxide Lead Nitrogen Dioxide Ozone Particulate matter Sulfur Dioxide
Activated Carbon Filters are effective in removing which 3 contaminants:
PCB’s, Lead and Mercury
Feature 1: Air Quality Standards, Part 1: Standards for Volatile Substances, requires the following conditions are met for formaldehyde and VOC’s:
a. Formaldehyde levels < 27
b. Total VOCs < 500
Feature 1: Air Quality Standards, Part 2: Standards for Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases, requires the following 4 are met:
a. Carbon monoxide < 9
b. PM2.5 < 15
c. PM10 < 50
d. Ozone < 51
Feature 1: Air Quality Standards, Part 3: Radon, requires the following standard is met for Radon in what location of the building?
a. Radon < 4 pCi/L in the lowest occupied level of the building
Feature 1: Air Quality Standards Key Facts:
- An assessor is required to complete a ___ after occupancy.
- PM10 is particulate matter less than or equal to 10 micrometers in diameter.
- PM2.5 is particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers in diameter.
- PM2.5 large proportion of dust that can be drawn deep into the ___. PM10 particles tend to be trapped in the ___, ___ or ___.
- An assessor is required to complete a performance test after occupancy.
- PM10 is particulate matter less than or equal to 10 micrometers in diameter.
- PM2.5 is particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers in diameter.
- PM2.5 large proportion of dust that can be drawn deep into the lungs. PM10 particles tend to be trapped in the nose, mouth or throat.
Feature 2: Smoking Ban, Part 1: Indoor Smoking Ban requires the building policy or local code meets the following regarding smoking ban
a. ___ and the use of ___ is prohibited inside the building
a. Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes is prohibited inside the building
Feature 2: Smoking Ban, Part 2: Outdoor Smoking Ban requires signage for (2) items:
a. Smoking ban within ___ft (or the max. allowable by code) of all ___, ___ and ___
b. Smoking ban on all ___, ___, ___, rooftops and other occupied ___ spaces
c. Hazards of smoking, in all areas beyond ___ft of the building entrances (if smoking is permitted there). Signs must be placed every 100ft along walkways
a. Smoking ban within 25 ft (or the max. allowable by code) of all entrances, operable windows and air intakes
b. Smoking ban on all decks, patios, balconies, rooftops and other occupied exterior spaces
c. Hazards of smoking, in all areas beyond 25ft of the building entrances (if smoking is permitted there). Signs must be placed every 100ft along walkways
Key Fact:
The average life expectancy of a smoker is ___ years less than that of a non-smoker.
The average life expectancy of a smoker is 10 years less than that of a non-smoker.
Air 3: Ventilation Effectiveness, Part 1: Ventilation Design, requires ONE of the following 2 is met for all spaces:
a. Ventilation rates comply with ___
b. Projects comply with ___ and demonstrate that ambient air quality within 1 mile of the building is compliant with the US EPA’s ___ or passes the ___ in the WELL Building Standard for at least 95% of all hours in the previous year.
a. Ventilation rates comply with ASHRAE 62.1-2013 (Ventilation Rate Procedure or IAQ Procedure)
b. Projects comply with ASHRAE 62.1-2013 and demonstrate that ambient air quality within 1 mile of the building is compliant with the US EPA’s NAAQS or passes the Air Quality Standards in the WELL Building Standard for at least 95% of all hours in the previous year.
Air 3: Ventilation Effectiveness, Part 2: Demand Control Ventilation
Requires that for all spaces 500 SF or larger with a density > 25 people/1000 ft2, ONE of the following must be met:
a. Demand controlled ventilation system regulates the ventilation rate of outdoor air to keep ___ levels below ___
b. Projects that have met the ___ feature demonstrate that ___ ventilation is sufficient to keep ___ levels below ___
a. Demand controlled ventilation system regulates the ventilation rate of outdoor air to keep CO2 levels below 800 ppm
b. Projects that have met the operable windows feature demonstrate that natural ventilation is sufficient to keep CO2 levels below 800 ppm
Air 3: Ventilation Effectiveness, Part 3: System Balancing
Requires that after ___ and prior to ___, the HVAC system has (within the last 5 years), or is scheduled to, undergo ___ and ___.
After substantial completion and prior to occupancy, the HVAC system has (within the last 5 years), or is scheduled to, undergo testing and balancing.
Air 3: Ventilation Effectiveness Key Facts
___ levels serve as a proxy for other indoor pollutants
CO2 levels serve as a proxy for other indoor pollutants
Air 3: Ventilation Effectiveness Key Facts
Documentation Required:
Letter of Assurance from the___ as well as a ___ Report
Documentation Required:
Letter of Assurance from the MEP Engineer as well as a Commissioning Report
Feature 4: VOC Reduction, Part 1: Interior Paints and Coatings
Requires VOC limits of newly applied paints and coatings meet ONE of the following 3 options:
a. ___% of installed products meet ___ or ___ standards
b. At a minimum ___%, by ___, meeting the ___ standards
c. Applicable national ___ regulations or conduct testing of VOC content in accordance with ASTM standards
a. 100% of installed products meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) or South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) standards
b. At a minimum 90%, by volume, meeting the California Dept of Public Health
(CDPH) standards
c. Applicable national VOC control regulations or conduct testing of VOC content in accordance with ASTM standards
Feature 4: VOC Reduction, Part 2: Interior Adhesives and Sealants
Requires that VOC limits of newly applied adhesives and sealants meet ONE of the following 3:
a. ___% of installed products meet ___ or ___ standards
b. At a minimum ___%, by ___, meeting the ___ standards
c. Applicable national ___ regulations or conduct testing of VOC content in accordance with ASTM standards
a. 100% of installed products meet California Air Resources Board (CARB) or South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) standards
b. At a minimum 90%, by volume, meeting the California Dept of Public Health (CDPH) standards
c. Applicable national VOC control regulations or conduct testing of VOC content in accordance with ASTM standards
Feature 4: VOC Reduction, Part 3: Flooring
Requires that VOC content of all ___ flooring must meet all limits set by the following:
a. ___ Standards
Requires that VOC content of all newly installed flooring must meet all limits set by the following:
a. California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standards
Feature 4: VOC Reduction, Part 4: Insulation
VOC content of all ___ thermal and acoustic insulation must meet all limits set by the following:
a. ___ Standards
VOC content of all newly installed thermal and acoustic insulation must meet all limits set by the following:
a. California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standards
Feature 4: VOC Reduction, Part 5: Furniture and Furnishings
Requires that VOC content of at least ___% (by cost) of all ___ furniture and furnishings within the project scope must meet all limits set by the following 2 items:
a. ___ Furniture Sustainability Standard
b. ___ Standard
Requires that VOC content of at least 95% (by cost) of all newly purchased furniture and furnishings within the project scope must meet all limits set by the following 2 items:
a. ANSI/BIFMA Furniture Sustainability Standard
b. California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Key Facts:
VOCs include ___ and ___
VOCs include benzene and formaldehyde
Key Facts:
VOC levels can be ___ times higher indoors than outdoors
VOC levels can be 5x higher indoors than outdoors
Feat 05 Air Filtration, Part 1: Filter Accommodation
If recirculated air is used, meet the following in ventilation assemblies requires the following 2:
a. Rack space is available and identified and fan capacity is in place for ___
b. Mechanical system is sized to accommodate ___
a. Rack space is available and identified and fan capacity is in place for future carbon filters
b. Mechanical system is sized to accommodate additional filters
Feat 05 Air Filtration, Part 2: Particle Filtration
ONE of the following 2 is met:
a. ___ (or higher) media filters are used to filter outdoor air
b. 95% of all hours in a calendar year, ambient outdoor PM10 and PM2.5 levels within 1mile of the building are ___ the limits set by WELL
a. MERV 13 (or higher) media filters are used to filter outdoor air
b. 95% of all hours in a calendar year, ambient outdoor PM10 and PM2.5 levels within 1mile of the building are below the limits set by WELL
Feat 05 Air Filtration, Part 3: Air Filtration Maintenance
requires that project must provide IWBI annually for the following 1 item:
a. Records of ___, including evidence that filters have been maintained per manuf. recommendations
a. Records of air filtration maintenance, including evidence that filters have been maintained per manuf. recommendations
Feat 05 Air Filtration Key Facts:
___ filters are designed to absorb volatile pollutants and remove the largest particles
___ filters are meant to address smaller particles
Carbon filters are designed to absorb volatile pollutants and remove the largest particles
Media filters are meant to address smaller particles
Feat 05 Air Filtration Key Facts:
Documentation Required: Letter from ___ and Spot Check (Parts 1 & 2); Operations Schedule (Part 3)
Documentation Required: Letter from MEP Engineer and Spot Check (Parts 1 & 2); Operations Schedule (Part 3)
Feat 06 Microbe & Mold Control, Part 1: Cooling Coil Mold Reduction
requires that in buildings that rely on a mechanical system for cooling, ONE of the following 2:
a. ___ lamps are employed on ___ and ___ of the mechanical system
b. Building policy states that all cooling coils are inspected on a quarterly basis for mold growth and cleaned if necessary. ___ are provided to IWBI on an ___ basis.
a. UV lamps are employed on cooling coils and drain pans of the mechanical system
b. Building policy states that all cooling coils are inspected on a quarterly basis for mold growth and cleaned if necessary. Dated photos are provided to IWBI on an annual basis.
Feat 06 Microbe & Mold Control, Part 2: Mold Inspections
The following are ___:
a. Signs of discoloration and mold on ceilings, walls, floors
b. Signs of water damage or pooling
The following are not present:
a. Signs of discoloration and mold on ceilings, walls, floors
b. Signs of water damage or pooling
Feat 07 Construction Pollution Management, Part 1: Duct Protection
requires that in order to prevent pollutants from entering the ventilation system, all ducts are either (2 items)
a. ___ and ___ from possible contamination during construction.
b. ___ prior to installing registers, grills and diffusers.
a. Sealed and protected from possible contamination during construction.
b. Vacuumed out prior to installing registers, grills and diffusers.
Feat 07 Construction Pollution Management, Part 2: Filter Replacement
requires to prevent pollutants from entering the air supply post-occupancy, if the ventilation system is operating during construction, the following requirement is met:
a. All filters are ___ prior to occupancy
a. All filters are replaced prior to occupancy
Feat 07 Construction Pollution Management, Part 3: Moisture Absorption Management
To prevent building materials from absorbing water or moisture during construction, the following are met:
a. ___ is designed to ___ and ___ absorptive materials, including but not limited to carpets, acoustical ceiling panels, fabric wall coverings, insulation, upholstery and furnishings
a. Separate area is designed to store and protect absorptive materials, including but not limited to carpets, acoustical ceiling panels, fabric wall coverings, insulation, upholstery and furnishings
Feat 07 Construction Pollution Management, Part 4: Dust Containment and Removal
The following 3 are followed during construction
a. All___ are ___ from other spaces by sealed doorways or windows or via temporary barriers.
b. ___ are used at entryways to reduce transfer of dirt and pollutants.
c. Saw and other tools use ___ or collectors to capture dust generated.
a. All active areas of work are isolated from other spaces by sealed doorways or windows or via temporary barriers.
b. Walk-off mats are used at entryways to reduce transfer of dirt and pollutants.
c. Saw and other tools use dust guards or collectors to capture dust generated.
Feat 07 Construction Pollution Management, Part 4: Dust Containment and Removal
Documentation Required: Letter of Assurance from ___
Documentation Required: Letter of Assurance from Contractor
Feat 08 Healthy Entrance, Part 1: Permanent Entryway Walk-off Systems
To capture particulates from occupants at all regularly used entrances, ONE of the following 3 must be installed and maintained on a weekly basis:
a. Permanent ___ system comprised of grilles, grates or slots, which allow for easy cleaning underneath, at least the width of ___ and ___ft long in the direction of travel
b. ___, at least the width of ___and ___ft long in the direction of travel
c. Materials manufactured as an ___ system, at least the width of ___ and ___ft long in the direction of travel
a. Permanent entryway system comprised of grilles, grates or slots, which allow for easy cleaning underneath, at least the width of the entrance and 10ft long in the direction of travel
b. Rollout mats, at least the width of the entrance and 10ft long in the direction of travel
c. Materials manufactured as an entryway walk-off system, at least the width of the entrance and 10ft long in the direction of travel
Feat 08 Healthy Entrance, Part 2: Entryway Air Seal
ONE of the following 3 is in place to slow the movement of air from outside in at the main building entrance:
a. Building entry ___ with two normally-closed doorways
b. ___ entrance doors
c. At least ___ normally-shut doors that separate ___ space from the outdoors.
a. Building entry vestibule with two normally-closed doorways
b. Revolving entrance doors
c. At least 3 normally-shut doors that separate occupied space from the outdoors.
Feat 09 Cleaning Protocol, Part 1: Cleaning Plan for Occupied Spaces
Requires the cleaning plan includes the following 5 items:
a. The Cleaning ___ and ___ section of Table ___ in ___.
b. A list of ___ that all cleaning, disinfection and hand hygiene products must comply in accordance with the Cleaning, Disinfection and Hand Hygiene Product section in Table ___ in ___
c. A list of ___ surfaces and ___ of sanitization or disinfection as specified in the Disinfection and Sanitization section in Table ___ in ___
d. A cleaning ___ that specifies the ___and ___ of cleaning, including the Entryway Maintenance section of Table ___ in ___
e. Dated ___ that are maintained and available to all occupants.
a. The Cleaning Equipment and Training section of Table A4 in Appendix C.
b. A list of products that all cleaning, disinfection and hand hygiene products must comply in accordance with the Cleaning, Disinfection and Hand Hygiene Product section in Table A4 in Appendix C
c. A list of high-touch surfaces and schedule of sanitization or disinfection as specified in the Disinfection and Sanitization section in Table A4 in Appendix C
d. A cleaning schedule that specifies the extent and frequency of cleaning, including the Entryway Maintenance section of Table A4 in Appendix C
e. Dated cleaning logs that are maintained and available to all occupants.
Feat 10 Pesticide Management, Part 1: Pesticide Use
Pesticide and herbicide use on outdoor plants is eliminated, or hazards are minimized through ONE of the following 2:
a. The creation of a pest management plan in place of pesticide/herbicide use, based on Chapter ___ of the ___ program.
b. Use of pesticides with a Hazard Tier ranking of 3 (least hazardous) based on screening lists described in Table ___ in Appendix ___
a. The creation of a pest management plan in place of pesticide/herbicide use, based on Chapter 3 of the San Francisco Environment Code Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
b. Use of pesticides with a Hazard Tier ranking of 3 (least hazardous) based on screening lists described in Table A2 in Appendix C
Feat 10 Pesticide Management Key Facts:
___ is one of the most widely used pesticides, and a suspected ___ associated with cardiovascular problems
Long-term exposure to ___, a widely used herbicide, may lead to ___ and ___
Atrazine is one of the most widely used pesticides, and a suspected endocrine disruptor associated with cardiovascular problems
Long-term exposure to glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, may lead to kidney problems and reproductive difficulties
Feat 11 Fundamental Material Safety, Part 1: Asbestos and Lead Restriction
All newly-installed building materials meet the following 3:
a. No ___
b. Not more than a weighted average of 0.25% lead in wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and fixtures, and 0.20% for solder or flux used in plumbing for water intended for human consumption
c. Not more than ___ ppm (by weight) added ___
a. No asbestos
b. Not more than a weighted average of 0.25% lead in wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and fixtures, and 0.20% for solder or flux used in plumbing for water intended for human consumption
c. Not more than 100 ppm (by weight) added lead
Feat 11 Fundamental Material Safety, Part 2: Lead Abatement
For repair or renovation projects constructed prior to laws banning lead paint, the following must be done:
a. On-site investigation of the commercial space conducted by a certified risk assessor or inspector technician to ___ the presence of ___-based hazards in paint, dust and soil
b. All commercial and institutional spaces found to have lead-based hazards must adhere to ___ standards to remediate.
a. On-site investigation of the commercial space conducted by a certified risk assessor or inspector technician to determine the presence of lead-based hazards in paint, dust and soil
b. All commercial and institutional spaces found to have lead-based hazards must adhere to US EPA standards to remediate.
Feat 11 Fundamental Material Safety, Part 3: Asbestos Abatement
For repair or renovation projects constructed prior to laws banning asbestos, the following 3 must be done:
a. Conduct ___ inspection every ___ years
b. Development and maintenance of ___ plans following Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Guidelines
c. Conduct ___-___ clearance
a. Conduct asbestos inspection every three years
b. Development and maintenance of asbestos management plans following Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools Guidelines
c. Conduct post-abatement clearance
Feat 11 Fundamental Material Safety, Part 4: Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Abatement
Any projects undergoing current renovation or demolition which were constructed or renovated between 1950 and any laws banning or restricting PCBs do the following 2:
a. Conduct ___ and ___ of materials in accordance with the US EPA Steps to Safe PCB Abatement Activities
b. Conduct ___ and safe ___ of ___-containing ___ ballasts in accordance with the US EPA guidelines
a. Conduct evaluation and abatement of materials in accordance with the US EPA Steps to Safe PCB Abatement Activities
b. Conduct removal and safe disposal of PCB-containing fluorescent light ballasts in accordance with the US EPA guidelines
Feat 11 Fundamental Material Safety, Part 5: Mercury Limitation
Mercury-containing equipment and devices are restricted in accordance with the below (3 items)
a. Project does not specify or install new mercury containing ___, ___, and ___ relays
b. Project develops a plan to upgrade current lamps to low-mercury or mercury-free technology
c. Illuminated exit signs only use LED or LEC lamps
d. No mercury ___ or probe-start ___ lamps are in use
a. Project does not specify or install new mercury containing thermometers, switches, and electrical relays
b. Project develops a plan to upgrade current lamps to low-mercury or mercury-free technology
c. Illuminated exit signs only use LED or LEC lamps
d. No mercury vapor or probe-start metal halide HID lamps are in use
Feat 11 Fundamental Material Safety Key Facts:
a. Exposure to ___ fibers through inhalation can occur when building materials degrade over time or are disturbed during renovation or demolition and is associated with ___ cancer and ___
b. Exposure to ___ can have ___ effects and in early development is associated with negative effects on memory, IQ, learning and behavior
a. Exposure to asbestos fibers through inhalation can occur when building materials degrade over time or are disturbed during renovation or demolition and is associated with lung cancer and mesothelioma
b. Exposure to lead can have neurotoxic effects and in early development is associated with negative effects on memory, IQ, learning and behavior
Feat 12 Moisture Management, Part 1: Exterior Liquid Water Management
Narrative describing how ___ is addressed must have the following 4:
a. Site ___, including the impact of any site irrigation
b. Local ___ table
c. Building ___
d. Porous ___ connected to exterior sources of liquid water
Narrative describing how moisture is addressed must have the following 4:
a. Site drainage, including the impact of any site irrigation
b. Local water table
c. Building penetrations
d. Porous building materials connected to exterior sources of liquid water
Feat 12 Moisture Management, Part 2: Interior Liquid Water Management
Narrative describing how ___ is addressed in the following 4:
a. ___ leaks
b. “___-___” plumbing appliances (appliances exposed to building water pressure even when not in use - ex: washing machine)
c. Porous ___ connected to interior sources of liquid water
d. New building materials with “built-in” high moisture content or building materials wetted during construction and now on the inside
Narrative describing how moisture is addressed in the following 4:
a. Plumbing leaks
b. “hard-piped” plumbing appliances (appliances exposed to building water pressure even when not in use - ex: washing machine)
c. Porous building materials connected to interior sources of liquid water
d. New building materials with “built-in” high moisture content or building materials wetted during construction and now on the inside
Feat 12 Moisture Management, Part 3: Condensation Management
Narrative describing how ___ is addressed in the following 4 items:
a. High interior relative humidity levels
b. Air leakage which could wet exposed interior materials or interstitial “hidden” materials
c. Cooler surfaces, such as basement or slab-on-grade floors
d. Oversized air conditioning units
Narrative describing how condensation is addressed in the following 4 items:
Feat 12 Moisture Management, Part 4: Materials Selection & Protection
Narrative describing how ___-tolerant materials have been selected and/or how ___-sensitive materials (MSP) are being protected, considering the following 5:
a. Exposed entryways and glazing
b. Porous cladding materials
c. Finished floors in damp or wet rooms such as basements, bathrooms, kitchens
d. Interior sheathing in damp or wet rooms
e. Sealing or storing of absorptive materials during construction
Narrative describing how moisture-tolerant materials have been selected and/or how moisture-sensitive materials (MSP) are being protected, considering the following 5:
a. Exposed entryways and glazing
b. Porous cladding materials
c. Finished floors in damp or wet rooms such as basements, bathrooms, kitchens
d. Interior sheathing in damp or wet rooms
e. Sealing or storing of absorptive materials during construction
Feat 12 Moisture Management Key Facts:
Moisture enters buildings in four ways: ___ water, ___ water, ___-___ moisture, and ___ diffusion
Good design strategies to mitigate ___ help to preserve good ___ quality
Moisture enters buildings in four ways: bulk water, capillary water, air-transported moisture, and vapor diffusion
Good design strategies to mitigate water damage help to preserve good indoor air quality
Feat 13 Air Flush, Part 1: Air Flush
Building ___ is performed while maintaining an indoor air temperature of at least 59 F and relative humidity below 60%, at one of the following 2 volumes:
a. A total air volume of ___ ft³ per ft² of floor area ___ to occupancy
b. A total air volume of ___ ft³ per ft² of floor area prior to occupancy, followed by a second flush of ___ ft³ per ft² of floor area ___-___. While the post-occupancy flush is taking place, the ventilation system must provide at least ___ CFM outdoor air per ft² of floor are at all times
Building air flush is performed while maintaining an indoor air temperature of at least 59 F and relative humidity below 60%, at one of the following 2 volumes:
a. A total air volume of 14,000 ft³ per ft² of floor area prior to occupancy
b. A total air volume of 3,500 ft³ per ft² of floor area prior to occupancy, followed by a second flush of 10,500 ft³ per ft² of floor area post-occupancy. While the post-occupancy flush is taking place, the ventilation system must provide at least 0.3 CFM outdoor air per ft² of floor area at all times
Air Limitations to remember:
Formaldehyde: VOC's: Carbon Monoxide: PM2.5: PM10: Ozone: Radon: Carbon Dioxide: Lead: Asbestos: PCB's: Mercury:
Formaldehyde: 27 VOC's: 500 Carbon Monoxide: 9 PM2.5: 15 PM10: 50 Ozone: 51 Radon: 4 Carbon Dioxide: 800 Lead: no more than 100 by weight Asbestos: None (abatement required) PCB's: None (abatement required) Mercury: None (abatement required)
If a project has achieved the requirements for Feature 19, Operable Windows, what external conditions will cause an alert that discourages the building occupants from opening the outside windows?
- PM10 levels of 50 or a temp that is 8 degrees F from the set indoor temp
- PM2.5 levels of 50 or a temp that is 15 degrees F from the set indoor temp
- Ozone levels of 51 or a relative humidity below 60%
- Ozone levels of 51 or a temp that is 15 degrees F from the set indoor temp
- Ozone levels of 51 or a temp that is 15 degrees F from the set indoor temp
How often must the cooling coils in a building’s HVAC system be inspected for mold to meet the requirements of Feature 06, Microbe and Mold Control?
Quarterly
What standard is used to set the requirements for Part 1: Ventilation Design of Feature 03, Ventilation Effectiveness?
- ASHRAE 55-2010
- ASHRAE 62-2013
- SCAQMD Rule 1168
- US EPA 40 CFR Part 745.65
- ASHRAE 62.2013
What standard is used to set the requirements for Part 1: Ventilation Design of Feature 03, Ventilation Effectiveness?
- ASHRAE 55-2010
- ASHRAE 62.2013
- SCAQMD RULE 1168
US EPA 40 CFR PART 745.56
ASHRAE 62.2013
Which of the following applies to outdoor smoking on a WELL-certified project?
- Smoking is banned outside the building
- Smoking is not permitted within 25’ of all entrances and operable windows
- Smoking is permitted anywhere outside the building
- Smoking is permitted as long as there is a separate entrance for nonsmokers.
- Smoking is not permitted within 25’ of all entrances and operable windows
What is the alternative to installing MERV 13 media filters for meeting the requirements of Part 2: Particle Filtration of Feature 05, Air Filtration?
a. ensure there is rack space and fan capacity for future carbon filters
b. install MERV 8 filters
c. record air filtration maintenance and report it annually to IWBI
d. demonstrate ambient outdoor particulate matter is below the limits set in Feat. 01, Air Quality Standards.
d. demonstrate ambient outdoor particulate matter is below the limits set in Feat. 01, Air Quality Standards.
