Air REVIEW Flashcards
Formaldehyde level
> 27ppb
Total VOC
> 500 ug/m3
CO level
> 9ppm
PM2.5 level
> 15 ug/m3
PM10 level
> 50 ug/m3
Ozone Level
> 51ppb
Radon Level
> 4 pCi/L
Where is Radon measured?
Lowest occupied level of the project
What are included in indoor smoking ban?
smoking and use of e-cigarettes
What should be present for outdoor smoking ban?
Signage
Distance of smoking ban
7.5 m (25 ft) of all entrances, operable windows and building air intakes
Other requirement for the outdoor smoking ban
- No smoking on all decks, patios, balcomies, rooftops and other regularly occupied exterior building spaces
- Place hazards of smoking on areas beyond 7.5 m of the building etrances where smoking is permitted . Signs to be placed along all walkways with distance of not more than 30 m(100 ft between signs.
Intent: Ensure a basic level of high indoor air quality
01-Air quality standards
Intent: Deter smoking, minimize occupant exposure to second hand smoke and reduce smoke pollution
02-Smoking ban
Intent: Ensure adequate ventilation and indoor air quality
03-VENTILATION EFFECTIVENESS
The Ventilation design can be earned by complying with what standard?
ASHRAE 62.1-2013 (Ventilation Rate Procedure or IAQ Procedure)
To demonstrate the ambient air quality for part 1b of ventilation design, what distance qualify the requirement?
1.6 km (1 mi) based on USEPA NAAQs or passed the WELL Building std for at least 95% of all hours in the previous year
For PART 2: DEMAND CONTROLLED VENTILATION what is the applicable space area and occupant density?
-spaces 46.5 m² [500 ft²] or larger
-expected occupant density greater than 25 people per
93 m² [1,000 ft²],
For demand controlled ventilation what is the level of CO2 to be maintained?
less than 800 ppm
Feature 03- Ventilation Effectiveness includes the following parts:
Ventilation design
Demand Controlled Ventilation
System Balancing
Feature 02-Smoking Ban includes:
Indoor and outdoor smoking ban
Under Feature 01, air should be tested for what?
Volatile substances (Formaldehyde/ Total VOC) Particulate matter and inorganic gasses(CO, PM2.5, PM10, O3) Radon
Intent: Minimize the effect of VOCs in building materials on indoor air quality
Feature 04- VOC Reduction
Feature 04 Parts include:
Interior Paints and coatings Interior adhesives and sealants Flooring Insulation Furniture and furnishings
VOC limits for newly applied paints and coatings should meet what requirements?
100% CARB 2007, SCM or SCAQMD 1113 (June 3, 2011) OR
Min 90% by Volume meeting CDPH v1.1-2010
OR
based on national VOC content regulation or conduct testing with ASTM D2369ISO 11890, part 1; ASTM D6886-03; or ISO 11890-2.
VOC limits for newly applied adhesives and sealants should meet what requirements?
100% SCAQMD 1168 (Jul 1 2005) OR Min 90% CDPH v1.1-2010 OR based on national VOC content regulation or conduct testing with ASTM D2369ISO 11890, part 1; ASTM D6886-03; or ISO 11890-2.
VOC limits for flooring and insulation should meet what requirements?
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method v1.1-2010.
VOC limits for FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS should meet what requirements?
ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard sections 7.6.1 and 7.6.2, tested in
accordance with ANSI/BIFMA Standard Method M7.1-2011.
Intent: Remove indoor and outdoor airborne contaminants through air filtration
Feature 05-AIR FILTRATION
Feature 05-AIR FILTRATION includes
FILTER ACCOMMODATION
PARTICLE FILTRATION
AIR FILTRATION MAINTENANCE
What are included in the main air ducts for recirculated air?
a. Rack space and fan capacity for carbon filters
b. correct size of the mechanical systems
What is the required media filters?
MERV13 or higher
If media filters are not considered what should the team demonstrate?
Project demonstrates that for 95% of all hours in a calendar year, ambient outdoor PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅
levels measured within 1.6 km [1 mi] of the building are below the limits set in the WELL Air Quality
Standards feature.
Intent: To reduce mold and bacteria growth within buildings,
particularly from water damage or condensation on cooling coils.
Feature 06-MICROBE AND MOLD CONTROL
What are included in Feature 6?
COOLING COIL MOLD REDUCTION
MOLD INSPECTIONS
What should be employed on the cooling coils and drain pans of mechanical systems?
UV Lamps with wavelength of 254 nm
What should be done for irradiance reaching the cooling coil and drain pan including plenum corners
It should be modeled.
To achieve the cooling coil reduction, the team can choose to make a building policy. What is the inspection interval for cooling coils for mold growth and the required documentation?
Quarterly basis with dated photos demonstrating adherence are provided to the IWBI on an
annual basis.
During mold inspection what should not be present?
a. Signs of discoloration and mold on ceilings, walls or floors.
b. Signs of water damage or pooling.
Intent: To minimize the introduction of construction-related pollutants
into indoor air and protect building products from degradation.
Feature 07-CONSTRUCTION POLLUTION MANAGEMENT
What are included in Feature 7-CONSTRUCTION POLLUTION MANAGEMENT?
PART 1: DUCT PROTECTION
PART 2: FILTER REPLACEMENT
PART 3: MOISTURE ABSORPTION MANAGEMENT
PART 4: DUST CONTAINMENT AND REMOVAL
What are the strategies which can be implemented for ducts in order to prevent pollutants from entering the ventilation system?
a. Sealed and protected from possible contamination during construction.
b. Vacuumed out prior to installing registers, grills and diffusers.
What should be done to all filters prior to occupancy?
Replaced
What is the requirement for moisture absorption management during construction?
Designate a separate are for storing and protecting absorptive materials (carpets, acoustical ceiling panels, fabric wall coverings, insulation, upholstery and furnishings)